May 03, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


These course descriptions are included in the catalog in order to provide general information about courses. The information contained in each course description is the most accurate available at the time of publication. Modifications in course content may be made based upon unique needs and/or abilities of students enrolled in a class. Courses are in alphabetical order by prefix.

The North Central State College catalog is neither a contract nor an offer to contract. North Central State College reserves the right to make changes in any material contained herein as deemed necessary without notice.

Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs)

Courses marked as a TAG course are guaranteed to transfer and apply directly to the major at any state college or university in the state of Ohio.

  

 

Computer Information Systems

  
  • CISS 1290 - Microsoft Excel Business Intelligence


    2 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the concepts and application of data analytics in business. A hands-on approach of Microsoft Excel and Power BI (Business Intelligence tools) is used for data analysis, data visualization, modeling, creating dashboards with direct connectivity to data sources. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take CISS 1280 ;

Communication

  
  • COMM 1010 - Speech


    3 Credit(s)
    This course involves instruction and experience in giving a presentation. Students are taught the principles of speech content and delivery so that they can effectively participate in a variety of practical speaking situations. Presentations will include the informative speech, persuasive speech, visual aid/demonstration speech, impromptu speech, and group presentation. (OTM for Oral Communication TMCOM and TAG# OCM013) UG OCM013

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • COMM 2010 - Group Communication


    3 Credit(s)
    Group Communication explores the many facets of working and communicating in small groups. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic terms, principles, and theories of small group communication thus enabling participants to understand various types of group participation: leadership, roles, goal setting and achieving, conflict management, decision making, and problem solving. Students will analyze, adjust, and improve their own communication behaviors in groups. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010 - Speech ) Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • COMM 2030 - Interpersonal Communication


    3 Credit(s)
    Interpersonal Communication explores the development, maintenance, and termination of interpersonal (one-on-one) relationships within one’s workplace, family, friendships, and love relationships. Emphasis is placed on understanding one’s concept of self, perception of others, active listening, handling conflict, learning verbal and nonverbal cues, understanding power and influence, and valuing diversity. Students will analyze, adjust, and improve their communication behaviors by critically applying interpersonal theories in a variety of communication contexts. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010 ) TAG# OCM002 UG OCM002

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • COMM 2050 - Introduction to Communication Theory


    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the theories of human communication. Students will learn about major theorists in the field of communication, study the different types of communication in which humans engage, and learn about the various contexts in which human communication takes place. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010 - Speech ) Semesters available: Day - F UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • COMM 2070 - Intercultural Communication


    3 Credit(s)
    Course explores the dynamic role intercultural communication plays in today’s ever complex and changing world. Intercultural communication will be viewed through the lenses of individual, interpersonal, organizational, and societal/cultural perspectives to help students understand the context of both their own behavior and the behavior of others. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010 - Speech ). Semesters Available: Based on need. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • COMM 2250 - Interviewing


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will explore the theory and practice of interviewing; interview structures, questioning techniques and formats, cover letters, resumes, and the different types of interviews. Specific practice in Selection and Workplace interviewing will be emphasized. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010 - Speech ) Semesters available: Day - S Evening - Offered based on need. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • COMM 2900 - Communication Capstone


    1 Credit(s)
    This course will assist students transitioning from the community college experience to a four-year educational institution. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in their general education experiences with those developed in their program specific courses to engage in projects that require them to: think critically about their prior education, explore future academic and career-related paths, and develop skills to enhance their success. Such projects may include research papers, presentations, and/or portfolio development UG

    1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Must have completed 45 credit hours.
  
  • COMM 2999 - Special Topics in Communication


    3 Credit(s)
    A particular topic or combination of topics will be covered when there is sufficient student interest. Students will be expected to contribute to discussions on the basis of readings in the selected areas. Course may be repeated on different topic. A specific course may be offered twice before it must be discontinued or added to the curriculum via the required Curriculum Committee process. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);


Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice & US Judicial Systems


    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to the American System of Criminal Justice including growth and historical development. Emphasis will be placed on the criminal justice subsystems of law enforcement, corrections, courts, the Ohio court structure, and the juvenile justice system. In addition, this course will examine the ethical, professional, and legal issues confronting the criminal justice professional. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1030 - Photography


    2 Credit(s)
    This course will be directed towards small evidence photography, crime scene photography, surveillance photography, accident investigation, and legal aspects. All equipment is furnished by the CJ Department. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1050 - Criminal and Constitutional Law


    4 Credit(s)
    This course will examine past and current legal cases and court decisions. Emphasis will be placed on the Bill of Rights and specific amendments that pertain to the criminal justice field. The basic concepts of criminal law will also be examined concerning criminal statutes and elements for selected offenses for the State of Ohio. UG

    4 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1070 - Family Violence


    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines the characteristics of the growing number of families “on the fault line” of present day society in the United States. The causes and solutions that have been proposed to understand, control, and re-address problems of at-risk families are discussed during this course. Topics of discussion include the characteristics of social intervention, domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, exploitation and neglect, crimes against the elderly, and victim rights/issues. This course further examines the professional and criminal justice response to these issues. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1090 - Juvenile Delinquency


    4 Credit(s)
    This course provides an overview of the current theoretical and methodological issues concerning juvenile delinquency. This course examines the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency. The course is structured to focus on the social construction of delinquency, the development of the juvenile justice system, theoretical explanations of delinquency, and the current research on juvenile delinquency in the United States. The primary objectives of this course are to foster critical thinking about how we define, address, research, punish, and treat delinquency in America. UG

    4 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1110 - Criminal Investigation I


    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to the study of investigative procedures beginning with the preliminary investigation through the follow-up phase. Additional topics covered within this course include documenting the crime scene, death investigations, interviewing techniques, evidence recognition, identification and collection. The laboratory experience will provide actual investigation situations to enhance student learning. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1130 - Introduction to Corrections


    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides students with an overview of the field of corrections including courts, detention, sentencing, adult institutions, and staffing and personnel issues. This course provides the student with a basic working knowledge of the many diverse aspects of the correctional process with emphasis given to the history and development of corrections, the various types of institutions, the correctional process, correctional treatment, and the role of corrections within the field of criminal justice. This course specifically examines the Ohio Correctional System. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 1150 - Success Skills for Criminal Justice Prof


    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides students with an introduction to personal vision, leadership, and management concepts. This course further introduces to the student, their role and responsibilities in the field of criminal justice and how to balance this with the demands of their personal life. Topics include interpersonal leadership, empathic communication, creative cooperation, self-renewal, and situational leadership concepts that law enforcement professionals and agencies encounter within the criminal justice field. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2010 - Criminology


    3 Credit(s)
    The purpose of this course is to study crime and criminality in modern society with an emphasis on the underlying assumptions, propositions, and supporting evidence of crime theories. This course examines the multi-disciplinary science of law-making, law-breaking, and law-enforcing. A major emphasis will be placed on the evolution of criminological theories and review of data that assists in predicting where, when, by whom and against whom crimes happen. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2032 - Gangs Cults and Terrorism


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure, organization, and psychology of gangs. Investigation techniques concerning gang recognition by tattoos, graffiti, and symbols will be included for street, prison and motorcycle gangs. This course will also familiarize the student of the various cult organizations. This course will also examine the structure, and current trends of domestic and international terrorist organizations. Semesters Available: Day - F, SP Eve - F, Sp UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2036 - Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professional


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will examine and explore the various types of reports utilized in the Criminal Justice System/Field. This course will enable the student to develop report writing skills that are essential to the Criminal Justice Field and Criminal Justice Professionals. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2050 - Drug Recognition


    3 Credit(s)
    This course studies the social and physical implications of legal and illegal drugs and substances. Drug and substance usage and its psychological and physiological impacts are also discussed for each of the various categories of substances that are seen in society today. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2090 - Defensive Tactics


    2 Credit(s)
    This course provides the student with the basic principles and tactics of unarmed self-defense, and how to defend against physical attack, control aggressive behavior, and how to arrest/subdue an individual using the minimum amount of force. The course is graded pass (P) or no pass (NP). This is course 1 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO P/NP

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2110 - Private Security I


    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines the historical, philosophical, and legal framework of the private security field. Security organization, policies, personnel roles, contract and proprietary security concepts are examined within this course. An emphasis of this course is placed on creating security awareness and relationships with other organizations, discovering security’s place/role in the criminal justice system, and examining the practice of privatization in security. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2115 - Criminal Investigations II


    3 Credit(s)
    This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge and training in practical situations relating to criminal investigations/cases. The student will prepare case and lab reports concerning their conclusions and findings of crime specific cases/offenses. The laboratory experience will provide actual investigative learning. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2120 - Private Security II


    3 Credit(s)
    This course focuses on the management of private investigation, sources of information, investigative technology, and ethical and public policy considerations related to the field of private security. An overview of school and campus security, hospital security, contract security, proprietary security, retail security, and corporate security will be presented. Students will also receive certification for basic first aid and CPR. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2130 - Community Based Corrections


    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines programs for convicted offenders that are used both as alternatives to incarceration and post-incarceration situations. Topics include the types of offenders, diversion, house arrest, restitution, community service, probation and parole, including both public and private participation, and other related topics. This course examines the various programs available as alternatives to incarceration from the perspective of the criminal justice professional, the offender, and the community UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2150 - Forensic Science/Criminalistics I


    3 Credit(s)
    This is an introductory course to criminalistics which explores the history and scope of forensic science. Criminalistics is the application of science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. The scope of this course includes discovery at a crime scene, the most important location of evidence; physical evidence; analytical techniques for organic and inorganic materials, fingerprints, unique tool marks, trace evidence and various impressions (e.g., shoe prints, tire prints, etc.) UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2152 - Forensic Science/Criminalistics II


    3 Credit(s)
    This is an introductory course to criminalistics which explores the scope of forensic science. The scope of this course includes procedures and practices of; Forensic Serology, Toxicology, Presumptive Drug Testing, Paint Analysis, Blood Spatter, and Ballistics. The laboratory experience will provide actual lab situations and scenarios to enhance student learning. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2154 - Forensic Science/Criminalistics III


    3 Credit(s)
    This is an introductory course to criminalistics which explores the scope of forensic science. The scope of this course includes; procedures and practices of questioned documents, handwriting analysis, type-writing analysis, anthropology, and odontology. The laboratory experience will provide actual lab situations and scenarios to enhance student learning. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2160 - Computer Forensics


    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to the technology that is used to investigate and establish facts of interest, involving the preservation, identification, extraction and documentation of computer evidence. The course focuses on how to perform an autopsy of a computer hard drive, utilizing the specialized software tools and techniques required to analyze the various levels at which computers store data. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2170 - Terrorism and Homeland Security


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will examine the history, structure, and current trends of domestic and international terrorist organizations along with the development and structure of Homeland Security. This is course 2 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2174 - Current Issues in the Criminal Justice Profession


    1 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to the diverse ethical, professional, cultural, and legal issues and dilemmas confronting the field of the criminal justice profession. The course requires the student to create action plans to address the issues. UG

    1 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2190 - Practicum and Seminar


    3 Credit(s)
    This course involves placement of the student into an actual work environment within a setting in the Criminal Justice field. The work experience includes job tasks and assignments providing exposure of the functions of the various Criminal Justice fields. The student will complete 210 hours of work experience at the placement site. This work experience provides the foundation for developing the student into a competent criminal justice worker. This course further involves discussions of the operations, issues and events of the placement of the student in a Criminal Justice work environment. This course is graded as a Pass/No Pass course. P/NP

    1 Lecture Hour(s); 14 Practicum Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2210 - Introduction to Police Operations and Report Writing


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the history of policing, police operations and community policing. This course will also acquaint the student with current technology, reporting systems, report writing and various divisions within police organizational structure. This is a TAG course (OSS034). UG OSS032

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2230 - Police Skills I


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is presented to students in three parts. Part one of this course meets OPOTC requirements for the certification of CPR and basic first aid. Part two of this course introduces the student to community diversity issues as well as the OPOTC requirements for the following topics; domestic violence, child abuse and investigations, crisis intervention, the juvenile justice system, and victims’ rights. Part three of this course meets OPOTC requirements for laws of arrest, search & seizure, legal aspects of interview & interrogations, civil liability & use of force, testifying in court, criminal statutes in Title 29 of the ORC, and rules of evidence. All practical exercises related to certification are graded as P/NP. Students must pass all certification exams and practical exercises to successfully pass this course. This is course 3 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO UG

    4 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2240 - Police Skills II


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is presented to the student in three parts. Part one of this course meets OPOTC requirements for traffic enforcement technologies and SFST certification. This course also examines the fundamental concepts of traffic accident investigation; protection of the scene, recording of information, collection of evidence, and the analysis of traffic accidents. Part two of this course introduces the student to the knowledge and skills required for OPOTC requirements of defensive driving, pursuit driving, and stops and approaches. Part three of this course meets OPOTC requirements for the needs, purpose and importance of physical conditioning. All practical exercises related to certification are graded as P/NP. Students must pass all certification exams and practical exercises to successfully pass this course. This is course 4 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO UG

    6 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2250 - Peace Officer Academy Firearms


    4 Credit(s)
    This course will introduce the student to the historical perspective of firearms, the lawful and unlawful use of weapons under current legal controls, and the restrictions concerning firearms. Thorough training is provided on precision pistol shooting and police combat shooting. All firearm discharges will be conducted in lab sessions at the state approved range site. All students will be required to successfully pass the state qualification standards in order to receive a Pass (P) for this course. This course is graded as pass (P) or no pass (NP). This is course 5 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO P/NP

    4 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • CRMJ 2900 - Criminal Justice Capstone


    1 Credit(s)
    This course will assist students transitioning from the community college experience to a four-year educational institution. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in their general education experiences with those developed in their program specific courses to engage in projects that require them to: think critically about their prior education, explore future academic and career-related paths, and develop skills to enhance their success. Such projects may include research papers, presentations, and/or portfolio development UG

    1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take 45 credits;
  
  • CRMJ 2999 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    3 Credit(s)
    This course enables faculty members in the criminal justice department to present various topics of current interest to students throughout the college on a limited basis. The course may be offered twice before it must be discontinued or added to the curriculum via the required Curriculum Committee process. Semesters available: As Needed UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);


Dental Assisting

  
  • DENT 1010 - Introduction to Dental Assisting


    8 Credit(s)
    This is the first of three courses that when successfully completed will comply with all Ohio Dental Board requirements allowing the student to test for the Dental Radiographer License in Ohio and the certification test for Ohio Dental Assistant. This is a multi-facade course that covers introduction to the profession of dental assisting, dental anatomy, infection control, health history of patient, emergency procedures in the dental clinic, and preventive dental assisting procedures. Semesters Available: Fall - Eve UG

    6 Lab Hour(s) 6 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ENGL 0040  and MATH 0084  (minimum grade of C- required for all); or qualifying placement test scores
  
  • DENT 1030 - Dental Assisting Procedures I


    8 Credit(s)
    This is the second of three courses that when successfully completed will comply with all Ohio Dental Board requirements allowing the student to test for the Dental Radiographer License in Ohio and the certification test for Ohio Dental Assistant. This is a multi-facade course that covers dentist chair side assistance, dental specialties, and dental laboratory procedures. Semesters Available: Spring - Eve UG

    6 Lab Hour(s) 6 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take DENT 1010 ;
  
  • DENT 1050 - Dental Assisting Procedures II


    8 Credit(s)
    This is the third of three courses that when successfully completed will comply with all Ohio Dental Board requirements allowing the student to test for the Dental Radiographer License in Ohio and the certification test for Ohio Dental Assistant. This is a multi-facade course that covers dental business office, radiographic, communication, and professionalism procedures. There will be a practicum and practicum seminar completed with dentist to apply the competencies learned throughout the program. Semesters Available: Summer - EVE UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 6 Lecture Hour(s); 7 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take DENT 1030 ;

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1030 - Health Safety and Nutrition


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will support candidates understanding of the interrelationships among nutrition, health, and safety for young children; candidates will also gain hands-on application experience and be able to share knowledge gained with children and their families. Candidates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the nutrition, health, and safety needs of young children from birth to school age in diverse populations. Candidates will receive state mandated trainings in communicable disease recognition, prevention and child abuse recognition, first aid, and CPR. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ECED 1040 - Music & Movement


    3 Credit(s)
    The course includes the development of movement and musical abilities in the young child and the importance of physical well-being. Techniques for teaching music and movement to young children will be included. Students will learn to use the ukulele and to use music and movement as an instructional classroom management tool. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ECED 1050 - Early Childhood Play and Curriculum


    3 Credit(s)
    In this course candidates will realize how children’s learning through play is profoundly affected by the social and physical environment they are in. Candidates will discover ways to assist children in meeting outcomes (set forth by the Ohio Department of Education Office of Early Learning and School Readiness) primarily through play. Candidates will also intentionally design environments that provide children with materials, tools, and challenges that allow children’s development to flourish as candidates devise appropriate plans to scaffold children’s learning. In doing so, candidates identify their role as a facilitator, the children’s role, and the environment’s role as the third teacher. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ECED 1090 - Math and Science for Young Children


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to help teachers create age appropriate active learning environments to support the mathematical development of young children and capitalize on children’s natural inquisitiveness to learn the processes and facts about science as they come to appreciate themselves as competent problem-solvers. The Early Learning Content Standards for Mathematics and Science established by the Ohio Department of Education Office of Early Learning and School Readiness (Pre K - grade 3) provides the framework for developing the mathematics and science curriculum. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ECED 1050 , EDUT 1070 ;
  
  • ECED 1210 - Language & Literacy


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to give candidates hands on activities that will promote language and literacy skills. Focus will be on theories, the sequence of speech, language development (including differentiating between typical and atypical speech), the teacher as the facilitator of communication development, planning and implementing appropriate language activities, using literature to enhance language development and on providing emotional support and stimulating interest in books. Also, included is the different genres available for use with emerging literacy and how play based curriculum promotes reading readiness. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take EDUT 1070 
  
  • ECED 1330 - Preschool Practicum


    1 Credit(s)
    The practicum experience is a “hands-on” experience providing “on the job” opportunities to apply principles acquired in EDUT 1070  and ECED 1050 . Candidates plan and implement activities with individuals and small groups of children in the curriculum areas using ODE/ODJFS Early Learning and Development Standards, and NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards. This practicum takes place in a licensed child care facility or a pre-kindergarten program. Candidates work a minimum of 7 hours per week for a total of at least 75 hours. UG

    7 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 1331 
    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 1050  and EDUT 1070 
  
  • ECED 1331 - Preschool Seminar


    2 Credit(s)
    The practicum seminar is offered concurrently with the practicum itself. The purpose of the seminar is to reflect on the experiences of the candidate in the facility. Specifically, the seminar will focus on self-understanding, lesson planning with awareness of how ODE Early Learning Content Standards influences accountability, assessing, and compliance with the Ohio Child Care Rating System. UG

    2 Seminar Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 1330 
    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 1050  and EDUT 1070 
  
  • ECED 1350 - Literacy Practicum


    1 Credit(s)
    This practicum is designed to help candidates implement effective strategies in working with young children by providing positive language and literacy experiences that interconnects speaking, listening, reading and writing concepts. Candidates will thoughtfully and purposefully interact with children to cultivate opportunities in exploring emergent literacy. Candidates will work a minimum of seven (7) hours per week in a licensed child care facility, preschool, or prekindergarten program. UG

    7 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EDUT 1070 , ECED 1050 , ECED 1330 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 1351 
  
  • ECED 1351 - Literacy Seminar


    2 Credit(s)
    This seminar is designed to help candidates develop strategies for providing experiences for young children that helps make young children competent and confident readers and writers. Candidates will identify key components, according to ODE, of an effective early literacy program that includes vocabulary and oral language development; phonological awareness; awareness and knowledge of print; letters and words; comprehension; awareness and knowledge of books, and other texts; and beginning awareness and understanding of the process, composition and conventions of writing. Candidates will thoughtfully and purposefully plan experiences for interaction with children in planned and spontaneous moments to cultivate opportunities in exploring emergent literacy. This seminar is offered concurrently with the practicum itself. The purpose of the seminar is to reflect on the experiences of the candidate in the facility. UG

    2 Seminar Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ECED 1050  ECED 1331  EDUT 1070 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 1350 
  
  • ECED 2013 - Administration & Professionalism


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic administrative issues related to the operation of a licensed preschool and/or child care facility. The student will become familiar with legal requirements, financial operations, enrollment patterns, and staffing considerations. The student will become familiar with current trends that affect the childcare field and the importance of being an advocate for the rights of all children. The candidates will be registered on the OPDN registry and will become familiar with Ohio’s Child Care Rating System. Students will be required to have 30 hours of service learning (16 hours will be as volunteers at the OAEYC conference). UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ECED 1050 , EDUT 1070 ;
  
  • ECED 2030 - Uniqueness of Infants & Toddlers


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide candidates a comprehensive understanding of the uniqueness of infant and toddler development and care with special emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices for adults who work with children ages birth to three. Field/class observations will cover major developmental milestones in infant and toddler growth. Coverage of the indicators of high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers, domains, principles, and components of development as they relate to Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs will be provided. The course will cover Ohio Departments’ of Education and Job and Family Services standards and guidelines for infants and toddlers. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ECED 2050 - Social Development Guidance and Management


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will help candidates construct developmentally appropriate approaches to guiding children. The candidates will gain knowledge on major theoretical perspectives relating to views of guidance, compare strategies for supporting children’s social and emotional learning, analyze children’s cognitive developmental processes of perception and memory in understand their views of other people, interpret different parts of children’s development and milestones, apply knowledge about theories apply practical methods for observing children in order to make guidance decisions. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EDUT 1070  
  
  • ECED 2110 - Student Teaching Experience


    2 Credit(s)
    During this directed practice experience the student will function as a staff member of the cooperating agency and will assume major responsibility for planning and implementing the pre-kindergarten program. Students are expected to comply with agency policies and conduct themselves in a professional manner. Students must receive a letter grade of “B” or higher and pass the current Ohio Educator Assessment in order to apply for state licensure. Classroom activities meet current Ohio Departments’ of Education and Job and Family Services standards and guidelines. Candidates work an average of 10 hours per week totaling at least 150 hours by the end of the semester. UG

    10 Directed Practice Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ECED 1350 , ECED 2050 .
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 2111 
  
  • ECED 2111 - Student Teaching Seminar


    2 Credit(s)
    This seminar will meet at least two hours each week to allow students to discuss, evaluate and reinforce their student teaching experience. Expectations of being a professional, current trends and issues in early childhood will also be discussed. Anti-bias education will be examined, including self-understanding and facilitating an anti-bias curriculum. Students must receive letter grade of “B” or higher and pass the current Ohio Educator Assessment in order to apply for state licensure. UG

    2 Seminar Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ECED 1351 , ECED 2050 .
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ECED 2110 
  
  • ECED 2999 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Educat


    3 Credit(s)
    This course enables faculty members in the early childhood education department to present various topics of current interest to students throughout the college on a limited basis. The course may be offered twice before it must be discontinued or added to the curriculum via the required Curriculum Committee process. Semesters Available: As Needed UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);


Economics

  
  • ECON 1010 - Introduction to Economics


    3 Credit(s)
    This course covers four topic areas: a) basic economic terms in microeconomics, b) basic economic terms in macroeconomics, c) a historical overview of major economic ideas and d) an exploration of a variety of economic issues. This course is recommended for students who desire a one term survey course in economics. In this course students shall be challenged to think critically and to formulate independent and well-considered conclusions about a variety of economic issues and policies at a personal level as well as at the national level. Upon completion of this course students shall be better equipped to rationally participate in current economic policy debates by understanding the historical evolution of economic system, institutions and ideologies. (OTM for Social and Behavioral Sciences TMSBS) UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ECON 1510 - Microeconomics


    3 Credit(s)
    This course of study focuses upon how the condition of scarcity affects the decisions of individuals, households, and business firms in their roles as producers and consumers. In particular, the price mechanism is addressed at length and explained by the conceptual and graphical representations of supply and demand. Applications of such concepts as elasticity of demand, as well as marginal cost and revenue calculations are used by the student to determine optimum pricing, profit, and revenue strategies for the firm. The advantages and disadvantages of relative economies of scale in both the long-run and short-run are explored. The market conditions of monopoly, oligopoly as well as perfect competition are analyzed with the goal of giving the student an understanding and appreciation of their socio-economic implications. UG OSS004

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 0084  (minimum grade of C-) or qualifying placement test scores
  
  • ECON 2510 - Macroeconomics


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will prepare the student to understand, critique, and predict how the various schools of macro-economic thought would diagnose and attempt to solve questions of national economic interest. Extensive investigation of the underlying principles of Keynesian, Neo-Keynesian, Monetarist, supply-side and Austrian perspectives is accomplished using both an analytical as well as a socio-economic/historical approach. Understanding these perspectives will enable the student to both understand and successfully participate in rational discussion regarding such issues as fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade policy, taxation, taxation theory and economic growth. (TAG# OSS005) UG OSS005

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 0084  (minimum grade of C-) or qualifying placement test scores

Education

  
  • EDUT 1010 - Introduction to Education


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to help the candidate understand that teaching is a profession from infancy through school age, the need for professionalism, the historical philosophical contexts, the governmental and economic contexts, challenges of meeting students diverse educational needs, curriculum models and instruction, and the major legal issues facing the education community. This course meets the Ohio Transfer Articulation Guidelines. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • EDUT 1070 - Introduction to Child Development


    3 Credit(s)
    This course addresses both typical and atypical child development from birth through age eight. The course provides an overview of early childhood theorists. Studying early childhood development is essential to becoming an effective teacher of young children. The importance of understanding the interrelationship of the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and aesthetic domains will also be addressed. Developmental domains are presented with examples drawn from diverse cultures. The course also highlights the diversity of child development, preparing professionals to meet the unique needs of children from a wide variety of backgrounds. This multicultural perspective prepares adults to meet the distinct needs of every child. (TAG# OED005) UG OED005

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • EDUT 1370 - Educational Technology


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to effectively identify, locate, evaluate, design, prepare, and efficiently use educational technology as an instructional resource in the classroom as related to principles of learning and teaching. Candidates will develop increased abilities in knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to utilize technology effectively in the classroom. This course meets the INTASC, OELCS, OSTP, ISTE, NETS standards, and the Ohio Assessment for Teacher. UG OED002

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • EDUT 2070 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Practicum


    1 Credit(s)
    This practicum provides hands-on activities and experience working with young children with a documented disability. The student will assume responsibility for planning and adapting classroom activities to meet the needs of individual children within a least restrictive environment. UG

    7 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EDUT 1070 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EDUT 2071 
  
  • EDUT 2071 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Seminar


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to cover the identification, developmental characteristics and intervention strategies for exceptional children and youth. An overview of handicapping conditions in young children, issues of normalization, and least restrictive environment, individualization of learning programs, working with ancillary services (P.T., O.T., SLP) and experiences in segregated and integrated settings, as well as family and community needs will be addressed. The seminar will also focus on self-understanding, understanding the work setting, and being an effective teacher. (TAG# OED004) UG OED004

    3 Seminar Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EDUT 1070 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EDUT 2070 
  
  • EDUT 2080 - Individuals with Exceptionalities


    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to cover the identification, developmental characteristics and intervention strategies for exceptional children and youth. An overview of handicapping conditions in young children, issues of normalization and least restrictive environment, individualization of learning programs, working with ancillary services (P.T., O.T., SLP), and experiences in segregated and integrated settings, as well as family and community needs are addressed.  The course also focuses on self-understanding, understanding the work setting, and being an effective teacher. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): EDUT 1070  
  
  • EDUT 2090 - Families Communities & Schools


    3 Credit(s)
    The course emphasizes the importance of effective communication between parents and program staff. Stress is a factor affecting the home/school relationship and the role of the school or center in establishing a strong working relationship. Emphasis is placed on encouraging active parent participation in the early childhood programs both private and public. The course includes history of education and the impact on families both past and present, the examination of models of the healthy families, diverse families, and the effect of drugs, alcohol, and disabilities on the family unit. The course includes creating written communications with families and any requirements designated by the state and/or school system. (TAG# OED006) UG OED006

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EDUT 1070 
  
  • EDUT 2150 - Educational Psychology


    3 Credit(s)
    Educational psychology examines theories of development, learning, and motivation, and similarities and differences in learners and learner populations. Effective instructional strategies and assessment techniques will be examined. Semesters available: Fall - Day, Sping - Eve UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PSYC 1010  

Electronic Engineering Technology

  
  • ELET 1510 - DC Electricity


    3 Credit(s)
    Elements of DC Circuits is an introductory course in direct current circuit theory that includes the basic concepts of voltage, current, resistance and power. (CTAG = CTEET001 and TAG = OET01) Semesters available: Day - F Evening - F UG OET001

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take MATH 1110 
  
  • ELET 1520 - AC Electricity


    3 Credit(s)
    A course covering alternating circuit theory including basic concepts of voltage, current, resistance, impedance, inductance, capacitance, phase angle, and their relationships to each other in an AC circuit. Transformers, resonance and use of AC instruments is also included. OET 003 Semesters available: Day - Sp Evening - Sp UG OET003

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ELET 1510 
  
  • ELET 1530 - Digital Principles


    4 Credit(s)
    A study of the binary number system, Boolean algebra, Logic and Logic circuits, flip flops, registers, counters, and their interconnection in small systems. This curriculum has been previously approved under the Ohio Board of Regents Career Technical Credit Transfer guide (CTAG) and the Transfer Agreement Guide (TAG) as CTEET002 and OET002 respectively. No changes have been made to the outcomes based on these requirements. UG OET002

    2 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ELET 1710 - Introduction to Robotics


    2 Credit(s)
    This course covers the basic programming, operation, interfacing, troubleshooting and OSHA safety standards for industrial robots and workcell systems. The primary focus is on the use of automatic parts-handling equipment, contour applications and interfacing with emphasis on design for manufacturing. Topics include the use of conveyors, parts feeders, positioning equipment and safety systems. Hands-on laboratory experiences include operation of robots using the teach pendant. Semesters available: Day - F Evening - F UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ELET 2240 - Programmable Logic Controllers


    3 Credit(s)
    This course will cover the basic principles behind the operation of programmable controllers, the relationship between PC’s and relay ladder logic, programming of PC’s, and troubleshooting of programmable controller circuits. (TAG# OET022 CTAG# CTEET003) UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • ELET 2450 - Electronics


    3 Credit(s)
    This course explores the use of diode applications, bipolar and unipolar transistors, Field Effect Transistors, oscillators, feedback, thyristors and the 555 timer. Topics will include power supplies, multi-stage amplifiers, inverting and non-inverting op-amps, filters, SCRs and Triacs. OET 005 Semesters available: Day - F Evening - F UG OET005

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ELET 1520 
  
  • ELET 2570 - Microcontrollers


    4 Credit(s)
    This course is an exploration of the fascinating world of microcontrollers. The student will learn to program and interface the microcontroller using a variety of real-world applications. These applications will include discrete I/O operations, motor and machine control, environmental sensing and analog measurements. Other projects will involve interfacing to LCD displays, extending I/O, generating sounds and controlling AC appliances. The student will complete the course by designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting a microcontroller consumer application. Semesters available: Day - F Evening - F UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ELET 1530 
  
  • ELET 2760 - Instrumentation and Process Control


    3 Credit(s)
    This course deals with complex instruments and instrumentation systems. Topics covered include instrumentation buses, waveform generation, waveform analysis, transducers, signal conditioning, analog multiplexors, sample and hold circuits, A/D-D/A convertors, micro-computer controlled data acquisition systems and process control theory. Students will also examine industrial automated process control systems using Data acquisition devices. Emphasis will be on programming, signal conditioning, and data transfer. Semesters available: Day - F Evening - F UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ELET 1530 
  
  • ELET 2930 - Electrical Capstone Project


    2 Credit(s)
    A capstone course that challenges the student to put to use previous knowledge gained from other course to research, plan, develop, test and troubleshoot an electrical apparatus, a manufacturing process, a robotic workcell or other industrial application. Semesters available: Day - Sp Evening - Sp UG

    2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ELET 2450 , ELET 2570 , ELET 2240 
  
  • ELET 2999 - Special Topics in Elect Engineering Tech


    3 Credit(s)
    The course presents a specific topic in Electronic Engineering Technology that is not normally covered in the current ELET curriculum. Credit hours and topics will be pre-approved by the academic administration UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);


EKG Technician

  
  • ELKG 1110 - Electrocardiographic (EKG) Technician


    4 Credit(s)
    This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to perform an electrocardiogram (EKG). It also introduces basic cardiac arrhythmias and medications used to treat them. After completion of the course, students are eligible to take a national certification exam. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    4 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PHLB 1110 , PHLB 1210  and PHLB 1250 

Electrical Maintenance

  
  • EMMT 0011 - EMMT AMATROL Website Cost


    0 Credit(s)
    EMMT 0011 is a 0 credit hour placeholder course.

  
  • EMMT 1010 - Industrial Electricity


    3 Credit(s)
    In this course the student will learn to apply the basic concepts of electricity and its use in industry. The student will study DC and AC sources and how circuit components react when under power. Topics will include Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s Laws, circuit analysis, electrical measurements, current, voltage, resistance, power, power factor, inductors, capacitors and transformers. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 1020 - Mechanical Systems


    2 Credit(s)
    Fundamentals of mechanical systems includes: introduction to mechanical fasteners, measuring instruments, motors, power transmissions systems. Other topics include: introduction to mechanical fasteners, sensors, and applications of sensors, and piping and piping installation. The laboratory experience consists of hands-on experiments designed to reinforce concepts presented. Contains demonstrations, lab projects and simulations. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 1030 - OSHA Safety Regulations


    2 Credit(s)
    Students will be taught the approved Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) curriculum for the 30-hour Voluntary Protection Program course on general industry standards. Subjects covered will include: hazard communications, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical standards, hazardous and voluntary protection program compliance. UG

    2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 1050 - Fundamentals of Fluid Power Systems


    3 Credit(s)
    An introductory course in fluid power fundamentals, providing a study of system components including pumps, cylinders, valves, and various fluid circuits. Included is an introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic circuit analysis including symbols. Laboratory experience with components is also provided. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 1100 - Power Distribution


    2 Credit(s)
    This course covers plant single-phase and three-phase power distribution networks from the service substation, through the branch circuits to the loads. Topics include fault interruption, overcurrent devices, overvoltage protection, conduit types, conduit bending and pipefitting. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMMT 1010 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 1540 - Ladder Diagrams


    1 Credit(s)
    A study of the practical knowledge required to maintain and troubleshoot industrial control equipment properly by locating and properly identifying the nature and magnitude of a fault or error. This involves the understanding of electrical components, their symbols, and their relationships. Emphasis is placed on reading and understanding elementary ladder logic circuit diagrams based upon electrical standards, and above all else, promoting safety. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s)

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMMT 1010 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 2100 - Advanced Fluid Power Systems


    3 Credit(s)
    Essentials of hydraulics includes: hydraulic power, basic circuits, symbols and principles of pressure and flow, electro-fluid power, hydraulic troubleshooting, piping and piping installation. The laboratory experience consists of hands-on experiments designed to reinforce concepts presented. Contains demonstrations, lab projects and simulations. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMMT 1050  
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 2120 - DC/AC Drives


    2 Credit(s)
    This course covers an overview of DC and AC motors used in motion control and electronic devices and circuits used in DC and AC drives. Fixed output and phased controlled DC supplies needed for DC motor speed control and pulse width modulated (PWM) and variable frequency drive (VFD) inverters that provide AC motor speed control are also covered. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 2150 - Motor Controls


    2 Credit(s)
    A study of the methods and devices used to control and protect DC and AC motors on industrial machinery. The student will understand, develop, interpret, and troubleshoot ladder diagram circuits. The student will gain experience of DC Series, Shunt and Compound motors, single-phase motors, 3- motors, Stepper motors, Servos, and universal motors. The student will learn about OSHA safety regulations regarding Lockout/Tagout procedures and safe shut down procedures. The student will also wire control circuits that utilize soft-start techniques and dynamic braking techniques. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 2250 - Advanced PLCs


    2 Credit(s)
    This class will introduce the student to one of the most advanced programmable logic controllers and a powerful ladder-logic programming and communication software. The student will learn to configure, install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot state-of -the-art hardware. Additional topics will include: program editing and documentation, instruction functionality, software tools (searching, trends, forcing, etc.) memory usage and memory mapping, tags, arrays and aliases. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ELET 2240 
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 2300 - The National Electric Code


    2 Credit(s)
    A study of industrial and commercial code specification. Students will learn selected electrical installation requirements along with some hands-on experience. Chapter 1-4 and Chapter 9 of the NEC, with voltage below 600 volts, will be the main focus of this course. This is an entry level course. Upon completion the student should work only under the direction of a qualified electrician UG

    2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
  
  • EMMT 2400 - Control Processes


    3 Credit(s)
    This course studies the control devices, sensors, transducers, instrumentation and control loop strategies and structures that control applications such as, boilers, chillers, rotating machinery, cooling towers, HVAC, heat exchangers, batch reactors and distillation processes used in industry by chemical plants, oil refineries, steel mills, water treatment plants, drink producers, and waste treatment plants. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 2250  and EMMT 2300 
  
  • EMMT 2500 - Industrial Networks


    3 Credit(s)
    This class will introduce students to various types of networking systems used in industry today. Emphasis will be placed on DeviceNet, ControlNet, Data Highway, and Ethernet with hands on labs and troubleshooting. Students will assemble and test a ControlNet cable segment, practice the configuration and troubleshooting of a ControlNet network by a workstation located at any node using the RS Networx software. In addition to learning some of the background concepts and specifications of DeviceNet the participant will identify physical media and devices, connect and commission different devices to the network and learn how to determine if the DeviceNet network is functioning properly. Troubleshooting will involve the use of RSNetworx, interpretation of scanner diagnostics codes and module status indicators, the application of networking concepts and the use of the DeviceNet Troubleshooting Guide. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 0011 ;
    Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take EMMT 2250 

EMT/Paramedic

  
  • EMTP 1010 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic


    6 Credit(s)
    This class is designed to serve as the initial basic emergency care training program which directly follows the National Standard Curriculum and concludes with Ohio State Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Emphasis is on accurate observations, evaluation of emergency situations, effective communications with the medical network, and high skill proficiency. This class also serves as a required building block to the Paramedic classes. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year. The course is taught off campus. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    6 Lab Hour(s) 4 Lecture Hour(s);

  
  • EMTP 2030 - EMT Paramedic


    6 Credit(s)
    This course provides theory and skills at the EMT-Paramedic level for managing medical emergencies including patient assessment, medico-legal issues, airway management, fluid therapy and pharmacology, geriatric care and management of respiratory emergencies, assessment and management of cardiac emergencies including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia treatment modalities as well as assessment and advanced management of trauma. Also included is management of obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In-hospital training and field internship are included. Successful completion of this course includes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This course is designed to prepare the student for National Registry Testing. The Paramedic Program is broken into three Phases: Didactic, Clinical, and Field Internship. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year. The course is taught off campus. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    6 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s); 7 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMTP 1010 , BIOL 1730  and have current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
  
  • EMTP 2031 - EMT Paramedic


    6 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of EMTP 2030  and provides theory and skills at the EMT-Paramedic level for managing medical emergencies including patient assessment, medico-legal issues, airway management, fluid therapy and pharmacology, geriatric care and management of respiratory emergencies, assessment and management of cardiac emergencies including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia treatment modalities as well as assessment and advanced management of trauma. Also included is management of obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In-hospital training and field internship are included. Successful completion of this course includes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This course is designed to prepare the student for National Registry Testing. The Paramedic Program is broken into three Phases: Didactic, Clinical, and Field Internship. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year. The course is taught off campus. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    3 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s); 14 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMTP 1010  EMTP 2030  
  
  • EMTP 2032 - EMT Paramedic


    6 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of EMTP 2031  and provides theory and skills at the EMT-Paramedic level for managing medical emergencies including patient assessment, medico-legal issues, airway management, fluid therapy and pharmacology, geriatric care and management of respiratory emergencies, assessment and management of cardiac emergencies including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia treatment modalities as well as assessment and advanced management of trauma. Also included is management of obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In-hospital training and field internship are included. Successful completion of this course includes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This course is designed to prepare the student for National Registry Testing. The Paramedic Program is broken into three Phases: Didactic, Clinical, and Field Internship. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year. The course is taught off campus. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    6 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s); 7 Practicum Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMTP 2031 
  
  • EMTP 2033 - EMT Paramedic


    3 Credit(s)
    This class is designed to demonstrate to the student all the aspects and components of a typical Emergency medical Service (EMS) system. This class will include the legislative aspects and laws affecting the EMS practice, medical control and accountability affecting the practice of EMS systems, communications and technology involved with the practice of EMS systems, and an overall description of numerous functioning EMS Systems. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

    3 Lecture Hour(s);

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMTP 2032 

English

  
  • ENGL 0010 - College Composition Lab


    1 Credit(s)
    This supplementary lab is aimed at providing additional practice and consultation in writing effective, clearly organized essays. The lab provides a review of expository writing skills: paragraph and essay structure; sentence structure; and grammar, spelling, and mechanics to support the sophisticated patterns and variations in paragraphing, planning/writing/revision techniques that are emphasized in ENGL0010. P/NP

    2 Lab Hour(s)

    Required Prerequisite Course(s): ENGL 0040  (minimum grade of C- ); OR qualifying placement test scores
    Required Concurrent Course(s): Take ENGL 1010  
  
  • ENGL 0040 - Integrated Reading and Writing


    4 Credit(s)
    This is a course designed to build critical thinking skills through reading and writing. It emphasizes that reading assists writing and writing assists reading in repetitive ways. Reading and writing are similar in that both are acts of composing. This is done through planning, drafting, aligning, revising, and monitoring. Close reading teaches students the focus and depth of analysis required by college-level reading. Attentive and close reading of sources as well as critical editing provide a focus on the language of the text. The course helps students to gain access to information and to use this information variously to lead articulate lives and to identify, think through, refine, and solve problems. Classroom instruction integrates writing and reading activities with an emphasis on essays, reading strategies, research, critical thinking, analysis, and metacognition. UG

    2 Lab Hour(s) 3 Lecture Hour(s);

 

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