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MLT-276: MLT Practicum III

This course provides entry-level clinical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, accuracy, and precision. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level competence on final clinical evaluations.

Course Prerequisites: Take MLT-230 MLT-266 MLT-280
Total Credits:6
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:18

MLT-280: Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional medical laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on laboratory skills and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in laboratory skills and techniques.

Course Prerequisites: Take MLT-220 MLT-254
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

MNT-110: Introduction to Maintenance Procedures

This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

MNT-270: Bioprocess Equipment Maintenance

This course covers the equipment used in a bioprocess manufacturing facility and the techniques used to maintain and troubleshoot it. Topics include types of equipment, the role of equipment in the bioprocess manufacturing facility, troubleshooting bioprocess equipment, and the role of a bioprocess maintenance technician. Upon completion, students should be able to maintain and troubleshoot bioprocess equipment in a biotechnology manufacturing facility using work techniques appropriate for the biotechnology industry.

Course Prerequisites: Take MNT-110
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-210: MRI Physics and Equipment

This course covers the physical principles of image formation, data acquisition, and image processing in magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on instrumentation, fundamentals, pulse sequences, data manipulation, imaging parameters, options, and their effects on image quality. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles behind image formation, data acquisition, and image processing in magnetic resonance imaging.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-211: MRI Procedures

This course covers patient care, magnetic field safety, cross-sectional anatomy, contrast media, and scanning procedures in magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and monitoring, safety precautions, contrast agents' use, methods of data acquisition, and identification of cross-sectional anatomy. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate all facets of imaging procedures in magnetic resonance imaging.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-213: MR Patient Care & Safety

This course covers magnetic field safety issues concerning patients and other healthcare personnel. Emphasis is placed on screening skills, biological magnetic field effects, and the management of an MR facility. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate a safe MR environment for patients and all personnel.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-216 and MRI-250
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-214: MRI Procedures I

This course introduces scan procedures for the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems with MRI imaging. Emphasis is placed on patient set-up, scan parameters, methods of data acquisition, and contrast administration with each of these types of procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate all aspects of MR imaging to successfully scan the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-217, MRI-241 and MRI-260
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-215: MRI Procedures II

This course provides advanced scan procedures for the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems with MR imaging. Emphasis is placed on patient set-up, scan parameters, methods of data acquisition, and contrast administration with each of these types of procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate all aspects of MR imaging to successfully scan the chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-214 Take MRI-218, MRI-242 and MRI-270
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-216: MRI Instrumentation

This course covers instrumentation utilized to produce the magnetic fields allowing MRI imaging to take place. Emphasis will be placed on equipment operations and use, inclusive of the static field, gradient fields, and the radiofrequency fields. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the utilization of all MRI equipment in an MRI facility.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-213 and MRI-250
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-217: MRI Physics I

This course is designed to cover the basic physics fundamentals of magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on the historical development, basic imaging principles, and use of basic scan parameters and pulse sequences. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic fundamentals of magnetic resonance.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-216 Take MRI-214, MRI-241 and MRI-260
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-218: MRI Physics II

This course is designed to cover the advanced physics concepts of magnetic resonance imaging. Emphasis is placed on advanced imaging parameters and techniques, angiography methods, image artifacts, and quality control. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced physics concepts of magnetic resonance imaging.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-217 Take MRI-215, MRI-242 and MRI-270
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-223: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:9

MRI-224: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:12

MRI-225: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:15

MRI-226: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:6
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:18

MRI-227: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:7
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:21

MRI-228: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:8
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:24

MRI-231: MRI Clinical Practicum

This course provides experience in the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in magnetic resonance imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the magnetic resonance clinical environment.
Total Credits:11
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:33

MRI-241: MRI Anatomy & Pathology I

This course covers anatomical and pathological information about the components of the central nervous and musculoskeletal system. Emphasis is placed upon identification of anatomy and pathology on MRI images of the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify anatomy and pathology of the central nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-214, MRI-217 and MRI-260
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-242: MRI Anatomy & Pathology II

This course covers anatomical and pathological information about the components of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems. Emphasis is placed upon identification of anatomy and pathology on MRI images of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify anatomy and pathology of the neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic systems.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-241 Take MRI-215, MRI-218 and MRI-270
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MRI-250: MRI Clinical Ed I

This course provides experience in the MR clinical setting with attention to basic MR scan procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient care, screening, contrast administration, and manipulation of MR equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate selected MR procedures/techniques in the areas of patient screening, contrast administration, and manipulation of MR equipment.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-213 and MRI-216
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:12

MRI-260: MRI Clinical Ed II

This course provides advanced experience in the MR clinical setting with attention to central nervous and musculoskeletal system imaging. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of methods of data acquisition with respect to central nervous and musculoskeletal system imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate selected MR procedures/techniques as they relate to the central nervous system and musculoskeletal imaging.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-250 Take MRI-214, MRI-217 and MRI-241
Total Credits:7
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:21

MRI-270: MRI Clinical Ed III

This course provides additional advanced experience in the MR clinical setting with attention to neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic system imaging. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of methods of data acquisition with respect to neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic system imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to selected MR procedures/techniques that are used in neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvic system imaging.

Course Prerequisites: Take MRI-260 Take MRI-215, MRI-218 and MRI-242
Total Credits:8
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:24

MRI-271: MRI Capstone

This course provides experience using problem solving skills required for certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of didactic and clinical components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge required of any entry level MR technologist.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-110: Music Appreciation

This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers, form, and style within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and understanding of the art of music.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-111: Fundamentals of Music

This course is an introductory course for students with little or no music background. Emphasis is placed on music notation, rhythmic patterns, scales, key signatures, intervals, and chords. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rudiments of music.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-112: Introduction to Jazz

This course introduces the origins and musical components of jazz and the contributions of its major artists. Emphasis is placed on the development of discriminating listening habits, as well as the investigation of the styles and structural forms of the jazz idiom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in listening and understanding this form of American music.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-131: Chorus I

This course provides an opportunity to gain experience singing in a chorus. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-132: Chorus II

This course provides a continuation of studies begun in MUS 131. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Course Prerequisites: Take MUS-131
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-210: History of Rock Music

This course is a survey of Rock music from the early 1950's to the present. Emphasis is placed on musical groups, soloists, and styles related to the evolution of this idiom and on related historical and social events. Upon completion, students should be able to identify specific styles and to explain the influence of selected performers within their respective eras.

Course Prerequisites: Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-231: Chorus III

This course is a continuation of MUS 132. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study and performance of a variety of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Course Prerequisites: Take MUS-132
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

MUS-232: Chorus IV

This course is a continuation of MUS 231. Emphasis is placed on vocal techniques and the study of styles and periods of choral literature. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in choral singing leading to performance.

Course Prerequisites: Take MUS-231
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NAS-101: Nurse Aide I

This course includes basic nursing skills required to provide safe, competent personal care for individuals. Emphasis is placed on person-centered care, the aging process, communication, safety/emergencies, infection prevention, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, height and weight measurements, elimination, nutrition, basic restorative care/rehabilitation, dementia, mental health and end-of-life care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and be eligible to test for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.
Total Credits:6
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:3

NAS-102: Nurse Aide II

This course provides training in Nurse Aide II tasks. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Nurse Aide II, sterile technique and specific tasks such as urinary catheterization, wound care, respiratory procedures, ostomy care, peripheral IV assistive activities, and alternative feeding methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills and safe performance of skills necessary to be eligible for listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II Registry.

Course Prerequisites: Take NAS-101
Total Credits:6
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:6

NDT-110: Neuroscience/Pathological Conditions

This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as well as those disease processes which affect nervous system components. Topics include anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the neuron, brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the special senses. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the structure and function of the nervous system and how this structure/function is affected by specific diseases.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-111: Laboratory Management

This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and/or function as a team player in an electroneurodiagnostics department. Topics include the role of an effective manager, the role of a team player, techniques for scheduling, record keeping/storage, and creation/implementation of department policies. Upon completion, students should be able to understand those skills necessary to manage an electroneurodiagnostics department, both independently and as a team worker.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-111A: NDT Laboratory Basics

This course is designed to be offered as a supplemental lab for the EDT 111 course. Emphasis is placed on interview skills, system of electrode placement, and the role of effective communication in the EDT department. Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate basic competencies in preparation for performing electroneurodiagnostic testing.

Course Prerequisites: Take NDT-111;
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-112: Instrument/Record Methods

This course covers theories of electrode placement, various instrumentation components used in neurological testing, and optimal recording techniques based on patient status. Topics include the International 10-20 System of electrode placement, electrode types/applications, electronics applicable to neurological testing, instrument controls, montages, and polarity/localization. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the theories underlying optimal utilization of electrodes and instrumentation for neurological testing.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-113: Clinical Correlates

This course covers normal and abnormal neurological test findings associated with the anatomy/physiology/pathology covered in NDT 110. Topics include normal and abnormal neurological test results, artifacts, and activation procedures utilizing teaching records from affiliated laboratories. Upon completion, students should be able to identify patterns and artifacts on neurological tests in order that optimal recording strategies may be utilized.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-114: Special Procedures

This course provides a basic understanding of special testing procedures used in neurological diagnosis. Topics include foundations of evoked potentials, nerve conduction studies, operating room monitoring, ambulatory EEGs, long-term video monitoring, polysomnography, and various radiological procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of various special procedures used in neurological diagnosis.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-115: NDT Laboratory Practice

This course provides a practical application of theories covered in previous EDT courses. Emphasis is placed on practical skill development in neurological testing, appropriate patient rapport, infection control, and electrical safety guidelines, using mock situations. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct optimal neurological testing in mock situations.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-117: EEG Clinical Experience

This course provides beginning clinical experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or physician's office setting, under the supervision of a qualified technologist or qualified physician. Emphasis is placed on quality interaction between patients/family and medical personnel and beginning sill level development in EEG studies. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate basic EEG skills as ordered by physicians.

Course Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: NDT-111A Set2: NDT-112 Set 3: NDT-115
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:12

NDT-118: NDT Laboratory Practicum II

This course is a continuation of NDT 115. Emphasis is placed on practical skills developed in neurological testing, to include the basic EEG along with special testing procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct neurological testing in mock situations.

Course Prerequisites: Take NDT-115
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:9
Clinic Credits:0

NDT-218: NDT Clinical Experience

This course provides clinical experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or physician's office setting, under the supervision of a qualified technologist or qualified physician. Emphasis is placed on quality interaction between patients/family and medical personnel and optimal skill level development in a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves professionally in a clinical setting and conduct optimal neurodiagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.

Course Prerequisites: Take NDT-118
Total Credits:8
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:24

NDT-220: IONM and EP

This course provides additional knowledge and skills in the special testing procedure of Intra-Operative Neuro-Monitoring (IONM). Emphasis is placed on the application of skills associated with neurological testing procedures with special focus on Intra-Operative Neuro Monitoring and Evoked Potentials (EP). Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves professionally in a clinical setting and conduct optimal IONM and EP procedures as ordered by physicians.

Course Prerequisites: Take NDT-114
Total Credits:7
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:9

NET-115: Telecommunication for Information Technology Professionals

This course introduces telecommunications technologies and topics for Information Technology students. Topics include introduction to telecommunications, wide area networking technologies, voice telephony, wireless telephony and telecommunications network management. Upon completion, students should be able to design, implement and test key telecommunications technologies.

Course Prerequisites: Take CTI-120
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NET-125: Introduction to Networks

This course offers a detailed exploration of the architecture, structure, functions, components, and operating models of the Internet and other computer networks. Topics include the essentials of IP addressing, Ethernet basics, various media types, and network operations. Upon completion, students should be able to build/troubleshoot simple Local Area Networks (LANs), develop effective IP addressing schemes, and configure routers and switches. This course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on network terminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP Protocols. The emphasis of this course will be on Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum-Introduction to Networks.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NET-126: Switching and Routing

This course covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks and introduces wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Emphasis is placed on configuring and troubleshooting routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices and resolving common network issues utilizing both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. Upon completion, students should be able to configure VLANs and Inter-VLAN routing applying security best practices, troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices, configure redundancy on a switched network using STP and EtherChannel, configure WLANs using a WLC and L2 security best practices and configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routing on routers.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NET-135: Data Center Networking

This course introduces the field of data center network administration. Emphasis is placed on foundational data center concepts such as designing, implementing and troubleshooting data center technologies. Upon completion, students will be able to enter the field of data center network administration.

Course Prerequisites: Take NET-126
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NET-175: Wireless Technology

This course introduces the student to wireless technology and interoperability with different communication protocols. Topics include Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Wireless Mark-up language (WML), link manager, service discovery protocol, transport layer and frequency band. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss in written and oral form protocols and procedures required for different wireless applications.

Course Prerequisites: Take CTI 120
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NET-225: Enterprise Networking

This course is designed to cover the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Emphasis is placed on configuring, troubleshooting, and securing enterprise network devices and understanding how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. Upon completion, students should be able to configure link state routing protocols, implement ACLs to filter traffic and secure administrative access, configure NAT services on the router to provide address scalability, explain techniques to provide address scalability and secure remote access for WAN, and explain how automation affects evolving networks.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NET-226: Network Programmability

This course covers the methodologies and tools of modern software development, applied to IT and Network operations. Emphasis is placed on network programming in current network scripting languages, using GIT and common data formats, deploying applications as containers, using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automating infrastructure using code. Upon completion, students should be able to use basic Python programming and Linux skills, implement a development environment, use software development and design best practices, create a secure API, use current technologies to deploy and secure applications and compare software testing and deployment methods in automation and simulation environments.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NET-270: Building Scalable Networks

This course covers principles and techniques of scalable networks. Topics include building multi-layer networks, controlling overhead traffic in growing routed networks, and router capabilities used to control traffic over LANs and WANs. Upon completion, students should be able to design; implement; and improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance in enterprise networks. This course covers principles and techniques of scalable networks. Topics include building multi-layer networks, controlling overhead traffic in growing routed networks, and router capabilities used to control traffic over LANs and WANs. Upon completion, students should be able to design; implement; and improve traffic flow, reliability, redundancy, and performance in enterprise networks. The emphasis of this course will be on Cisco Networking Academy CCNP Routing and Switching curriculum (ROUTE).
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

NET-272: Multi-Layer Networks

This course covers building campus networks using multi-layer switching technologies over a high-speed Ethernet. Topics include improving IP routing performance with multi-layer switching, implementing fault tolerance routing, and managing high bandwidth broadcast while controlling IP multi-cast access to networks. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure multi-layer enterprise networks and determine the required router configurations to support new services and applications.

Course Prerequisites: Take NET-270
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

NET-273: Internetworking Support

This course covers establishing baselines and using troubleshooting techniques in an internetworking environment using routers, switches, multi-protocol clients, hosts, and servers. Topics include troubleshooting processes, routing and routed protocols, campus switching, firewall placement, and WAN troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot both LAN and WAN connection systems, addressing protocols, authentication and encryption methods.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

NET-289: Networking Capstone Project

This course allows students an opportunity to complete a significant networking project from the planning phase through the implementation phase. Emphasis is placed on project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from planning through implementation including multiple OS clients, servers, and networking equipment.

Course Prerequisites: Take All: CTI-110, CTI-120, and CTS-115
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-110: Operating Systems Concepts

This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-120: Linux Single User

This course provides students with GUI and command line skills for using a Linux machine. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, desktop or shell environments, command line editors, display servers, expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, and networking. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency in customizing a Linux system.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-125: Linux and Unix Scripting

This course covers the concepts and features of shell scripting. Topics include process control, shell scripting, advanced search techniques and power user utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully perform various shell scripting tasks.

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-120
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-130: Windows Single User

This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user Microsoft Windows-based systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems functions at the support level in a single-user environment. This course is currently taught using an interactive learning environment and is structured to align with the Microsoft MD-100 certification exam objectives.

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-110
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-220: Linux Administration I

This course covers advanced skills needed to successfully administer a Linux system. Topics include installation, file system creation/maintenance, storage, network configuration, user interface configuration, and security. Upon completion, students should be able to perform administrative tasks on a Linux system in a network environment.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-221: Linux Administration II

This course includes skill building in configuring common network services and security administration using Linux. Topics include server-side setup, configuration, basic administration of common networking services, and security administration using Linux. Upon completion, students should be able to setup a Linux server and configure common network services including security requirements.

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-220
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-222: Linux Administration III

This course includes technical topics in preparing an enterprise Linux system for common uses. Topics include advanced study of hardware, installation, boot process, file system administration, software administration, user administration, system administration, kernel services, configuration, securing services, and troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to administer an enterprise Linux system.

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-221
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-230: Windows Administration I

This course covers the installation and configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the basic configuration of core network services, Active Directory and group policies. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure a Windows Server operating system. This course covers the installation and configuration of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the basic configuration of core network services, Active Directory and group policies. Upon completion, students should be able to install and configure a Windows Server operating system. This course is taught within the Microsoft IT Academy as a Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC).

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-130
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-231: Windows Administration II

This course covers the management of a Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the deployment of print services, network services, Active Directory, group policies and access controls. Upon completion, students should be able to deploy and manage services on a Windows Server operating system.

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-230
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NOS-232: Windows Administration III

This course covers management and configuration of a highly available Windows Server operating system. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for network services and access controls. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and configure a highly available Windows Server operating system.

Course Prerequisites: Take NOS-230
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

NUR-101: Practical Nursing I

This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including assessment, clinical decision making, professional behaviors, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching/learning, safety, ethical principles, legal issues, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
Total Credits:11
Class Credits:7
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-102: Practical Nursing II

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including clinical decision making, caring interventions, biophysical and psychosocial concepts, communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, accountability, safety, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care across the lifespan incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-101
Total Credits:10
Class Credits:7
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:9

NUR-103: Practical Nursing III

This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on biophysical and psychosocial concepts, professional behaviors, healthcare systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, quality, and individualized entry level nursing care.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-101 Take NUR-102
Total Credits:9
Class Credits:6
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:9

NUR-111: Introduction to Health Concepts

This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
Total Credits:8
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-112: Health-Illness Concepts

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-111
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-113: Family Health Concepts

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-111
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-114: Holistic Health Concepts

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-111
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-211: Health Care Concepts

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-111
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-212: Health System Concepts

This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-111
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:6

NUR-213: Complex Health Concepts

This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.

Course Prerequisites: Take NUR-111 Take NUR-112, NUR-113, NUR-114, NUR-211 and NUR-212
Total Credits:10
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:15

NUR-214: Nursing Transition Concepts

This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.

Course Prerequisites: Take ENG-111, PSY-150, PSY-241, BIO-168, BIO-169
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:3

OMT-181: Industry Reporting Skills

This course is designed to develop skills in technical writing and oral presentations with emphasis on business reports and professional presentations. Topics include documenting procedures, writing work instructions, information security, preparing business reports and developing and presenting proposals. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in a manufacturing or industry setting.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OMT-222: Project Management

This course covers fundamental concepts associated with multi-task management and coordination. Topics include flow diagrams, process and operations charts, network scheduling, Gantt charts, and PERT and Critical Path Methods as tools in project management. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply project management tools and methods.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-080: Keyboarding Literacy

This course is designed to develop elementary keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on mastery of the keyboard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in keyboarding.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-122: Office Computations

This course introduces fundamental mathematical and computational skills necessary for success in an office environment. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications of mathematics in office-related tasks such as payroll calculations, inventory calculations, discounts, and markups, as well as financial calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to solve a wide variety of mathematical problems encountered in an office.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-134: Text Entry & Formatting

This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at speeds commensurate with employability.

Course Prerequisites: Take OST-080 or OST-130 or OST-131 or OST-132
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-135: Advanced Text Entry and Formatting

This course is designed to incorporate computer application skills in the generation of office documents. Emphasis is placed on advanced document production with increased speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to make independent decisions regarding planning, style, and method of presentation.

Course Prerequisites: Take OST-134
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-136: Word Processing

This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take a nationally accredited certification exam.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-138: Office Applications II

This course is designed to improve utilization and proficiency of software applications used in offices through a hands-on approach. Topics include mastery of the skills required to design documents that can be customized using the latest software applications. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take a nationally accredited certification exam.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-141: Medical Office Terms I

This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.

Course Prerequisites: Take 1 group Take DRE-097 Take ENG-002 Take ENG-025 Take ENG-111
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-142: Medical Office Terms II

This course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.

Course Prerequisites: Take One: MED-121 or OST-141
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-145: Social Media for Office Professionals

This course is designed to introduce the office professional to the concepts of social media. Topics include goal setting and strategies, identifying target audiences, rules of engagement, blogs, podcasts and webinars, sharing videos, pictures, and images, social networks, mobile computing, and social media monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting.

Course Prerequisites: Take One: CIS-110, CIS-111, or OST-137
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-148: Medical Insurance and Billing

This course introduces fundamentals of medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim.

Course Prerequisites: Take 1 group Take DRE-097 Take ENG-002 Take ENG-025 Take ENG-111
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-149: Medical Legal Issues

This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.

Course Prerequisites: Take 1 group Take DRE-097 Take ENG-002 Take ENG-025 Take ENG-111
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-153: Office Finance Solutions

This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office.

Course Prerequisites: Take One: CIS-110, CIS-111 or OST-137
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-155: Legal Terminology

This course covers the terminology appropriate to the legal profession. Topics include legal research, court systems, litigation, civil and criminal law, probate, real and personal property, contracts and leases, domestic relations, equity, and corporations. Upon completion, students should be able to spell, pronounce, define, and accurately use legal terms.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-156: Legal Office Procedures

This course covers legal office functions involved in the operation of a law office. Emphasis is placed on procedures in the law office involving the court system, legal research, litigation, probate, and real estate, personal injury, criminal, and civil law. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in performing legal office duties. This course focuses on document preparation for legal documents and pleadings in many different fields of law.

Course Prerequisites: Take OST-134 Take OST-155
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-164: Office Editing

This course provides an in-depth exploration of editing skills essential for the office. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to proficiently compose and edit text and documents for the workplace.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

OST-165: Advanced Office Editing

This course is designed to develop proficiency in advanced editing skills needed in the office environment. Emphasis is placed on the application of creating effective electronic office documents. Upon completion, students should be able to apply advanced editing skills to compose text.

Course Prerequisites: Take OST-164
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-171: Introduction to Virtual Office

This course introduces the skills and abilities needed to conduct a variety of office administration activities using the latest technology. Students will learn the proper etiquette of communicating electronically as well as the unique procedures and logistics for conducting business in the virtual office. Upon completion, students will know the vocabulary of the virtual office and will have a basic understanding of modern technical communication tools.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-181: Office Procedures

This course introduces the skills and procedures needed in today's office. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing simple financial and informational documents, and performing functions typical of today's offices. Upon completion, students should be able to display skills and decision-making abilities essential for functioning in the total office context.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-236: Advanced Word Processing

This course focuses on enhancing students' proficiency in utilizing advanced features of word processing software. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of advanced functions to create a range of complex business documents. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a variety of complex business documents effectively and be prepared to take a nationally accredited certified exam.

Course Prerequisites: Take OST-136
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

OST-243: Medical Office Simulation

This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, managing health information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Medical Office Administration program.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0