This training course is designed to ensure you have the knowledge necessary for the safe operation of a powered industrial truck.
## Student demonstrate at least 80% mastery on the following core knowledge: - Introduction to Powered Industrial Truck Operation Training Safety - Sit-Down Rider Powered Industrial Trucks - Operator Safety - Operator Precautions and Hazards - Areas Not Suitable for the Equipment Design - Tip Over Procedures - Pre-Operational Check of a Powered Industrial Truck - Operation of a Sit Down Industrial Truck - Operation of a Powered Industrial Truck - Proper Handling and Stacking Procedures - Picking Up The Load - Driving with the Load - Lowering and Unloading a Load - Stacking - Loading and Unloading Trailers or Railers - LP Powered Industrial Trucks - Battery Powered Industrial Trucks - Changing the Battery - Gas and Diesel Powered Industrial Trucks ## Hands on training consists of one-hour of hands on training and verifies participants perform the following correctly: - Pre-inspection Checklist - Obstacle Course that includes entry, breaking, starting, gauge checks, fork placement, horn use, stacking and un-stacking, parking, approach, reverse, and more.
Learn to apply American social studies concepts, know how to read graphs and charts displaying social studies data, and use reasoning to interpret information. The social studies exam is not about memorization. You won’t need to memorize the capitals of countries or dates that events occurred, but given some information about an event, you might need to use that in drawing conclusions. Topics • Reading for Meaning in Social Studies • Analyzing Historical Events and Arguments in Social Studies • Using Numbers and Graphs in Social Studies
Physical Geography is the academic discipline that examines Earth's natural phenomena, such as terrain, climate, and biological systems, along with the processes that influence them.
Economics is a social science analyzing the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, emphasizing the behavior and interactions of economic agents.
U.S. History encompasses the examination of significant occurrences, individuals, and trends that influenced the United States since its colonial origins until contemporary times.
## Social Studies Skills Mastery of the following skills is required: - Drawing conclusions and making inferences. - Understanding the central idea, hypothesis, and conclusions in a social studies text. - Analyzing social studies events and ideas. - Understanding the symbols, words, and phrases used in social studies. - Analyzing an author’s purpose and point of view, including the point of view of people living in a past time and place. - Understanding and interpreting charts, graphs, data, and pictures as well as text. - Evaluating reasoning and evidence in what you read. - Analyzing the relationships between texts. A minimum score of 145 out of 200.
Civics and Government cover types of government, underlying principles of the American government, the structure of the U.S. government, individual rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, political parties, campaigns, elections, modern policies, and debates in politics today. The focus is on the American government, its origins, and how it works.
U.S. History is exactly what it sounds like, the history of the United States, from the Revolutionary War and the writing the U.S. Constitution, all the way to modern-day policies after 9/11. You won’t find questions on all of the following topics, but any of them could be on the test: important documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights; the Revolutionary War and early U.S. history; the Civil War and Reconstruction; Civil Rights; European settlement of the Americas; World War I; World War II; the Cold War; and modern American foreign policy after 9/11.
Economics is an important issue for everyone. After all, you need to have a job, make money, and support yourself. That’s all economics. You might find the following topics on the test: key economic events in American history; relationships between politics and economics; economic ideas like markets, incentives, competition, and profit; microeconomics and macroeconomics, such as supply and demand, monetary policy, government regulation, investment, and unemployment; consumer economics, such as credit, savings, and banking; economic causes and impacts of war; how economics influenced exploration and colonization; and the scientific and industrial revolutions.
The rest of the GED Social Studies Test will be about geography and the world. You could come across questions about any of the following topics: The development of classical civilizations, such as Greece and Rome; relationships between the environment and how society develops; borders between people and nations, including reading and understanding maps; and human migration, or movement from place to place throughout history.
Learn to understand science concepts, know how to read graphs and charts displaying scientific data, and use reasoning to interpret scientific information. The science exam is not about memorization. You won’t need to memorize the periodic table of elements, but you will need to recognize the names and symbols of key elements in answering some questions. Topics • Reading for Meaning in Science • Designing and Interpreting Science Experiments • Using Numbers and Graphics in Science
Earth science is the investigation of Earth's composition, processes, and history through the disciplines of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science, aiming to comprehend its intricate systems.
Space Science is an interdisciplinary field that explores celestial bodies, phenomena, and the universe through astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and the study of space environments.
Physical science encompasses disciplines like physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences, focusing on understanding the nature and properties of non-living systems.
Life Sciences encompass the study of living organisms through disciplines like biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, and environmental science, aiming to comprehend life processes and advance health and medicine.
## Science Skills - Understand science texts - Interpret data, charts, & graphs - Evaluate experiments & studies - Draw conclusions from data - Evaluate the evidence for conclusions in science - Compare scientific findings - Use science words, phrases, and symbols - Understand and use science theories and processes A minimum score of 145 out of 200.
- The human body and health - Life and energy (such as food and calories, photosynthesis) - Energy flows in ecosystems (such as food chains, predators and prey) - Organization of life (such as cells, organs, body systems) - Molecular basis for heredity (such as DNA and genetics) - Evolution
- Heat, temperature, and the flow and transfer of heat - Chemical reactions and life processes that generate or use heat - Types of energy and transformation of energy - Sources of energy, such as the sun or fuel - Waves and light - Speed, velocity, acceleration, momentum, and collisions - Force and gravity - Work and simple machines - The structure of matter, including atoms and molecules - Properties of matter, such as states (liquid, gas) and density - Chemistry and chemical equations - Solutions, such as dissolving salt in water
- Interactions between living and non-living things on Earth, such as the carbon cycle, the water cycle, or fossil fuel - Natural hazards such as storms or earthquakes - Natural resources such as water, fuel, land, and food - The atmosphere and the oceans - Earth’s systems, such as erosion - The structure of the Earth, such as its core, mantle, and crust - The universe, galaxies, stars, and solar systems - The sun, planets, comets, asteroids, and moons, including the Earth and the movement of the solar system - The age of the Earth, including fossils, landforms, and dating Earth’s rocks
Learn reading and writing concepts, including grammar. You’ll need to read excerpts from a variety of informational and literary sources and show your understanding, draw conclusions, and write clearly. Your writing will demonstrate your ability to analyze two passages, decide which argument has more convincing evidence and explain why the evidence supports your choice. Topics • Reading for Meaning • Identifying and Creating Arguments • Grammar and Language
Reading comprehension entails the skill of accurately and efficiently interpreting written material, extracting key details, and inferring meaning based on context.
Language arts encompass the abilities and knowledge in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing, including understanding, expressing, analyzing, and appreciating the English language.
Grammar encompasses the established guidelines for constructing sentences, phrases, and words in a language, promoting clarity and efficacy in both written and verbal expression.
Essay Writing: The act of composing cogent arguments and analyses in a structured form, adhering to formal guidelines, for academic or professional purposes.
A minimum score of 145 out of 200. ## Topics Covered - Develop a basic mastery of grammar and language - Be able to create a cogent essay - Be able to read for meaning - Understand relationships in stories - Understand the structure of the English language - Understand comparisons between formats and genre - Identify and Create Arguments - Identify and understand the main idea and details in prose - Be able to put forward arguments and evidence in writing - Comparison between two points of view
- choose the correct word among commonly confused words or words that sound alike but are spelled differently. - correct errors involving verbs, pronouns, informal language, and modifiers. - use parallel structure. - use good sentence structure, including independent and dependent clauses, avoiding run-ons and fragments. - edit to eliminate wordiness or awkward sentences. - use transitional and connecting words and phrases. - use capitalization, punctuation, and apostrophes correctly
- write a clear and well-organized essay that compares two texts. - compare two different arguments about the same topic, citing specific evidence from the text
### Relationships - You need to know how to put events in a text in the order that they happened. - You need to know how to make inferences about the events, people, setting, relationships, or ideas in what you read. - You need to know how to analyze relationships between people, ideas, and events, and their roles in the text. - Purpose and Point of View - You need to be able to identify details and their purpose in a text. - You need to figure out the writer’s point of view or purpose, even if it’s not stated outright in the text. - You need to analyze the specifics of a writer’s point of view and how a writer response to other people with different opinions. - Words and Phrases - You need to know how to analyze how a writer uses rhetorical techniques, like repetition or analogies. - You need to figure out the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language and connotations. - You need to know how the writer’s word choice impacts the meaning and tone of the text, and analyze why the author uses specific words. ### Structure - You need to know how sentences, paragraphs, chapters, or sections fit into the structure of the text. What purpose do they serve? How do they support the author’s purpose or create meaning? - You need to look at the relationships between two nearby sections of a text. - You need to know how to analyze the author’s use of transition or connecting words and phrases. ### Comparisons - You need to compare texts that have similar themes or topics but different formats or genres. - You need to know how to find similarities and differences in perspective, tone, style, structure, purpose, or impact.
### Main Idea and Details - You need to understand the main idea and details in what you read and be able to summarize them or make inferences about them. - You need to know how to make inferences about the main idea and details. - You need to understand how the details support the author’s purpose, ideas, or point of view. - In a story, you need to know how to find the theme and support for the theme. Conclusions - You need to know how to make generalizations, hypotheses, or conclusions based on one or more ideas or pieces of evidence in what you read. - You need to know how to apply or extend what you read. ### Arguments and Evidence - You need to know the parts of an author’s argument and how they work together. - You need to identify whether a claim is supported by evidence and identify specific evidence that the author gives. - You need to know whether the author gives enough good evidence to support a claim, including identifying fallacies or problems with the writer’s logic. - You need to evaluate data, charts, graphs, or images and whether they support an author’s ideas. ### Comparisons - You need to compare two arguments on the same topic or two similar ideas or themes in different genres or formats.
Learn math concepts, measurements, and equations, and apply math concepts to solve real-life problems. You don’t have to memorize formulas and will be provided a formula sheet to use on the exam. Topics • Basic Math • Geometry • Basic Algebra • Graphs and Functions
Mathematics is the branch of science dealing with the properties, relationships, and manipulation of numbers, quantities, and shapes using symbols and rules for calculation and understanding.
Geometry is a mathematical discipline that studies the attributes, dimensions, and connections of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and three-dimensional objects.
A minimum score of 145 out of 200. ## Areas of Study - Basic Math - Geometry - Basic Algebra - Graphs & Functions
Numbers and the four operations--addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division--is the foundation of math. This is called “basic math.” There are many different kinds of numbers such as whole numbers, decimals, percents, and fractions. Basic math also includes exponents and finding square roots of numbers.
Shapes are an integral part of math. The exam will ask questions about different types of shapes and how numbers relate to those shapes. Learn about circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, cubes, prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones. Questions will ask you about the area and perimeter of two-dimensional shapes, and the volume and surface of three-dimensional shapes.
Algebra is an extension of basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponents. The only difference is that algebra uses letters, called variables, in place of certain numbers. When this happens, you have algebraic expressions and equations. The exam will ask questions about simplifying algebraic expressions and solving equations. Simplifying algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, using the Quadratic Formula
Functions have to do with inputs and outputs of numbers. To be able to demonstrate your understanding of functions, you need to know about the coordinate plane, basic graphs, function notation, and identifying functions. The exam will ask questions about all these aspects of functions. Identifying points in the coordinate plane, graphing lines and inequalities in the coordinate plane, identifying functions, interpreting graphs, evaluating functions.
A series of tests that indicate a high school level of education(equivalency) is known as the General Equivalency Diploma.
Social science focuses on examining societies and human behavior through disciplines such as psychology, sociology, economics, political science, and anthropology.
Science education is the process of imparting knowledge and promoting comprehension of scientific principles, techniques, and analytical abilities among various age groups in different learning environments.
The High School Equivalency Diploma requires a passing score of a minimum of 145 out of 200 for each subject ## Subjects Covered - Mathematics - Language Arts - Social Studies - Science
This course offers students a foundation of industry-recognized skills in manufacturing. Students will earn credentials in: OSHA 10 - Bennett Mechanical Comprehension - First Aid - Six Sigma White Belt - Forklift Safety - SACA Pneumatics Systems Fast Track to Manufacturing is a hybrid course, and includes self-paced online modules as well as structured classroom meetings. The self-paced modules emphasize valued soft-skills that are designed to enhance students’ employability through a focus on workplace communication, teamwork, resumé-building, and interviewing. Classroom meetings will offer students a hands-on approach through virtual reality simulations of job tasks common in manufacturing and warehouse settings.
OSHA Certification 10 is a basic workplace safety training program for entry-level workers, covering principles of occupational health, safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk mitigation in various industries.
Forklift Safety entails following guidelines and practices to protect forklift operators, nearby workers, and materials within a workplace.
Six Sigma White Belt is an introductory certification showcasing fundamental knowledge of Six Sigma principles, concepts, and teamwork abilities, providing a basis for process improvement methodologies in a professional environment.
Pneumatics is a technology utilizing compressed air to power machines, tools, and systems, commonly used for actuators, valves, and controls in numerous industries.
First aid refers to the immediate care provided to an ill or injured person, with the goal of preserving life, preventing further harm, and facilitating recovery.
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training is appropriate for workers in the following fields: healthcare, factory operations, warehousing, manufacturing, storage and more. Enrollment and completion of OSHA 10 General Industry Training will help educate workers to predict, prevent, identify and stop possible common worksite hazards. Course Details for OSHA 10-Hour Online General Industry Training: Slip, Trip and Fall Hazard Protection Fixed and Portable Ladder Safety Fire Prevention, Protection and Emergency Egress Safety Dangers of Electrical Hazards Using and Choosing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Causes and Prevention of MSD and RMD Injuries Workers' Rights to Know the Chemical Makeup of Materials Found in Their Workplace Difference Between Chronic and Acute Health Ailments Hazards of Spray Finishing, Dipping/Coating, Combustible Liquids and Compressed Gases Dangers of Unguarded Equipment
The Bennett Mechanical Comprehension test ii (BMCT-ii) is one of the psychometric tests that is commonly used as part of the recruitment process to make sure companies are hiring the best possible candidates for each position.
Six Sigma White Belt shows an individual has been provided, and has demonstrated an understanding of the most basic level of the Six Sigma Methodology. The White Belt Certification designation also reflects knowledge by the individual of the basic definition, history, and structure of the discipline. This understanding provides a solid awareness of who is involved in the actual Six Sigma implementation, and their roles within an organization.
Pneumatic Systems 1 Prepares individuals to connect, adjust, operate, and analyze pneumatic circuits using these components: quick connect fittings, tee and cross fittings, air compressors, filters, regulators, lubricators, gauges, rotameters, directional control valves, flow control valves, check valves, cylinders, and motors. Other key skills include: adhering to pneumatic safety rules, reading pneumatic circuit symbols and diagrams, applying the Force-Pressure-Area formula, converting absolute/gauge pressure units, performing reciprocating compressor startup/shutdown, applying Pascal’s Law, setting pressure switch, filter draining, setting lubricator rate, lubricator refilling, and measuring delta P.
## Upon successful complete of this program, learners will be able to ### Excel as a valued employee by • Practicing teamwork to solve problems in the workplace. • Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses to set appropriate goals. • Demonstrate professional communication skills. • Handling difficult situations efficiently and effectively. • Managing stress and overall health and well-being. ### Discuss the basic operations of the manufacturing industry, specifically through • Identifying the purpose of different types of material handling equipment. • Explaining the basic function of a supply chain in manufacturing. • Applying knowledge of workplace safety to manufacturing environments. • Explaining how data is kept and shared in a warehouse environment. • Discussing the role of automation in 21st century manufacturing. • Listing techniques for achieving a streamlined, productive workplace. ### Certify achievement in • Connecting, adjusting, and operating pneumatic systems. • Providing First Aid. • Explaining the basic physics of manufacturing systems. • Identifying the importance of a quality management program. • Executing the basic federal standards for workplace safety. • Operating a forklift safely. ## Students will earn credentials in - OSHA 10 - Bennett Mechanical Comprehension - First Aid - Six Sigma White Belt - Forklift Safety - SACA Pneumatics Systems
METR 2121 - Modern Communications Systems
This course provides instruction in principles and concepts of modern electronics communication. Topics include basic electronic communication technology, transmission and reception, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, bandwidth, noise suppression, and introduces digital technology with wired and wireless digital communication.
Metrology is the scientific discipline concerned with the principles and techniques of measurement, including accuracy, precision, and calibration of measurement instruments.
Communication is the process of exchanging thoughts, data, and emotions via speech, writing, and non-verbal cues, promoting comprehension and productive cooperation.
Amplitudes denote the maximum vibrational displacements, representing the strength or intensity of waves in fields like physics, signal processing, and acoustics.
RF modulation refers to the technique of altering radio wave frequencies to transmit data using methods like amplitude, frequency, or phase adjustments.
# Basic Communication - Define the terms commonly used for communication measurements. - Observe basic communication measurements. - Discuss FCC regulations. - Discuss electronic communications safety issues. - Calculate the thermal noise generated by a resistor. - Demonstrate several techniques for making noise measurements. - Observe the operation of crystal oscillators. # Amplitude Modulation: Transmission - Explain how amplitude modulation works. - Explain the types of transmission methods. - Construct a sketch of an AM waveform with various modulation indexes. - Observe various power, voltage, and current calculations in AM systems. - Perform AM transmitter measurements using meters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. # Amplitude Modulation: Reception - Describe how amplitude modulation is received and converted into data or voice communication. - Describe the operation of a diode detector in an AM receiver. - Construct a sketch of block diagrams for TRF and super-heterodyne receivers. - Understand the generation of image frequencies and describe how to suppress them. - Recognize RF and IF amplifiers. - Implement automatic gain control and explain why it is needed. - Observe the operation of a complete AM receiver system. # Single Sideband Communications - Summarize single sideband communications and how it is measured. - Describe how an AM generator could be modified to provide single sideband. - Identify the various types of single sideband (SSB) and explain their advantages compared to AM. - Explain circuits that are used to generate single sideband in the filter method and identify the filters that can be used. - Observe the phrase shift method of single sideband generation and state its advantages. - Describe several methods used to demodulate single sideband systems. - Construct a complete block diagram for a single sideband transmitter/receiver. # Frequency Modulation: Transmission - Identify the parts of an FM transmission system and the purpose of each part. - Identify the two categories of angle modulation. - Observe how a basic capacitor microphone FM generator affects voice amplitude and frequency. - Observe an FM signal with respect to modulation index, sideband, and power. - Name the noise suppression capabilities of FM and how they relate to the capture effect and pre-emphasis. - Identify various schemes and circuits used to generate FM. - Observe how a Phase Locked Loop can be used to generate FM. # Frequency Modulation: Reception - Identify the parts of the receiver system and the purpose of each part. - Describe the operation of an FM receiving system and highlight the difference compared to AM. - Construct a slope detector schematic. - Observe various techniques used for FM discriminators. - Use a Phase Locked Loop as an FM discriminator. - Construct a block diagram of a complete stereo broadcast band receiver and summarize its operation. # Communications Techniques - Summarize the advantages of delayed AGC and auxiliary AGC. - Observe and compare different types of receivers. - Outline the relationship among noise, receiver sensitivity, dynamic range, and the third order intercept. - Observe a direct digital synthesis system and compare it to an analog synthesizer. # Digital Communications: Coding Techniques - Describe the quantization process in a PCM system in terms of how it is created, how to determine the Nyquist sampling frequency, and how to define quantization levels. - Establish the dynamic range and signal to noise ratio of a Pulse Code Modulation system. - Identify the common digital signal encoding formats. - Observe various techniques for code error detection and correction. # Wired Digital Communications - Describe six combinations for transmitting analog or digital signals using either an analog or digital channel. - Explain the concepts of error probability and bit error rate. - Summarize the basics of digital links and protocols. - Observe delta and pulse modulation techniques. # Wireless Digital Communications - Describe the basic functions of a wireless digital communications link. - Observe the techniques used to troubleshoot cell phone problems. - Perform spread spectrum techniques to generate eye patterns.
CTDL 1010 - Fundamentals of Commercial Driving
Fundamentals of Commercial Driving introduces students to the transportation industry, federal and state regulations, records and forms, industrial relations, and other non-driving activities. This course provides an emphasis on safety that will continue throughout the program.
Truck Driving Experience refers to the practical skills and knowledge acquired from operating large vehicles, including safety procedures, navigation, and adherence to transportation regulations.
Transportation Modes refer to the diverse methods of conveying goods or individuals, such as road, rail, sea, air, and pipelines, each possessing unique benefits, costs, and suitability for particular needs.
Workplace safety refers to the implementation of rules and procedures to minimize risks, avoid incidents, and create a safe atmosphere for employees.
Vehicle Systems encompass the interconnected mechanical and electronic components responsible for a vehicle's operation, control, and performance, including propulsion, safety, and comfort features.
# Introduce Fundamentals of Commercial Driving - Understand the importance of the transportation industry. - Identify the federal and state agencies which regulate the transportation industry and its drivers. - Understand the importance of compliance with applicable state and local laws relating to the safe operation of a CMV. - Identify the federal and state requirements for driver qualifications. - Use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Pocketbook. - Identify and explain driver disqualification provisions and fines for noncompliance of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. - Understand and explain driver responsibilities, to include driving and non-driving duties. - Explain the Hazardous Materials Regulations that all drivers should know. - Understand port (TWIC) and border crossing entry and exit procedures. - Understand inspection station procedures. - Understand basic vehicle definitions and their components, including special rig configurations. - Understand the key systems of a combination vehicle and how they function. - Understand how the key systems of a combination vehicle function together in vehicle operations. - Identify and describe engine controls. - Identify locate and state the function of each of the primary vehicle controls, including those required for steering, accelerating, shifting, braking and parking. - Identify locate and state the function of each of the secondary vehicle controls including those required for control of lights, signals, windshield wipers and washers, interior climate, engine starting and shut down, and suspension and coupling. - Identify locate and state the function of each of the vehicle gauges and instruments, including the acceptable operating range of each to monitor vehicle and engine speed as well as the status of the fuel, oil, air, cooling, exhaust, and electrical systems. - Understand the importance of Federal, State and local regulations governing inspections, including special regulations for hazardous materials. - Describe procedures for performing accurate and efficient pre-trip inspections. - Identify the location, function, operation and common failures of critical components on a combination vehicle. - Understand enroute inspection requirements. - Describe procedures for performing accurate and efficient post-trip inspections, including completion of a driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR). - Understand the procedures for starting, warming up, and shutting down the engine of a commercial vehicle. - Understand how to put a commercial vehicle into motion and how to stop it properly, including proper use of the clutch and key factors affecting braking distance. - Understand the concept of negotiating a turn in a combination vehicle, including path adjustments for off tracking, proper mirror usage, and monitoring traffic. - Understand the concept of reverse steering a combination vehicle while backing up. - Understand the basic shifting patterns and procedures for shifting different transmissions. - Trace the key elements required to properly shift a non-synchronous transmission. - Understand the importance of synchronizing RPM with MPH for successful shifting and vehicle control. - Estimate outcomes of proper shifting in terms of improved fuel mileage, reduced operating costs and other benefits. - Understand the basics of automatic and semiautomatic transmissions. - Recognize common shifting errors and their consequences. - Explain the steering principles of backing a commercial vehicle. - Understand the rules for safely backing a commercial vehicle, including proper set up position, path and clearance recognition, idle speed, mirror usage and "Get Out and Look" (GOAL) principles. - Understand the principles of basic backing maneuvers in a commercial vehicle, including sight-side and blind-side backing. - Explain the importance of assessing dock areas for obstructions, position and path. - Understand the rules and procedures for backing in and across traffic. - Estimate why the "best" backing is finding a way not to back. - Describe the basic steps for coupling and uncoupling a combination vehicle (applicable to class A only). - Explain the importance of tractor trailer securement during coupling and uncoupling procedures (applicable to class A only). - Estimate the importance of tractor alignment and speed during coupling procedures (applicable to class A only). - Estimate how to test the coupling connection (applicable to class A only). - Explain the importance of verifying landing gear retraction and trailer clearance prior to driving (applicable to class A only). - Explain the importance of confirming trailer number and trailer inspection prior to driving (applicable to class A only). - Understand that improper coupling and its consequences are preventable (applicable to class A only). # Safe Operating Procedures - Understand the importance of continually scanning your entire sight area to monitor the space around your vehicle, including the space to the sides and rear for potential hazards. - Understand how to recognize distracted pedestrians and motorists. - Explain the importance of making all visual checks quickly in order to limit the amount of time a drivers' eyes are off the road ahead. - Explain how to adjust and use your vehicle's mirrors. - State the regulations concerning combination vehicle following distances, lane use, changing lanes and passing other vehicles. - Trace the concept of communicating intent. - Understand the concept of communicating presence. - Understand the proper utilization of eye contact with other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. - Explain what is considered misuse of communications. - Understand the communication from others. - Explain the FMCSRs related to distracted driving, including §392.80 (Prohibition against texting) and §392.82 (Using a hand-held mobile telephone). - Explain the aspects of manual control (both hands on the wheel) for handling a tire blowout, etc. - Explain the aspects of cognitive awareness (mind on driving). - Describe the relationship between speed and stopping distance, maneuverability, and fuel economy. - Explain the relationship between speed and visibility and crash severity. - Explain the impact road conditions have on speed management. - Understand the importance of adjusting speed for curves and grades. - Understand the influence of speed on traffic management. - Understand the impact that disobeying the speed limit has on safety, maintenance costs, fuel economy, and your CDL. - Explain the importance of proper space management, including the space ahead and behind, to the sides, and above/below your vehicle. - Understand the concept of maintaining an appropriate cushion of space around your vehicle. - Understand the management of space that is required to maneuver a commercial vehicle, including turns, merges, crossing traffic, and intersections. - Trace and identify the factors that affect night driving, including the driver, roadway, and vehicle. - Describe the procedures for driving at night, including driver and vehicle preparedness, visibility, speed and space management. - Understand the unique challenges affecting the operation of a CMV during steep grades, sharp curves, cold, hot, and inclement weather. - Explain proper tire chaining procedures. # Advanced Operating Procedures - Estimate how to recognize potential hazards in the driving environment and techniques to neutralize possible emergency situations. - Understand the characteristics of other road users (drivers or pedestrians) that make them potentially dangerous, including obstructed vision, distractions, confusion, impatience, impairment and low speed. - Understand the importance of planning ahead. - Describe how to respond appropriately to emergency vehicles. - Trace that proper driving skills, hazard perception and preventative maintenance is the best way to avoid emergencies. - Trace the principles of evasive steering and off-road recovery. - Explain the principles of emergency braking, including the importance of maintaining directional control while stopping a CMV. - Explain the characteristics of a trailer jackknife, front wheel skid, and all wheel skid and the recovery methods for each. - Estimate the procedures for handling brake failure. - Describe procedures for extinguishing cargo, engine, electrical and tire fires. - Understand the various Federal and State regulations related to railroad grade crossings and their environments, including FMCSRs §392.10 (Stop required); §392.11 (Slowing required); and §392.12 (Safe Clearance). - Explain the various Federal and State regulations related to railroad grade crossings and their environments, including FMCSRs §392.10 (Stop required); §392.11 (Slowing required); and §392.12 (Safe Clearance). - Explain the procedures for crossing tracks safely, including undercarriage clearance requirements. - Describe how to respond to an emergency at a railroad-highway crossing, including utilizing the railroad's "Emergency Notification System." # Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions - Describe a driver's responsibility in identification and diagnosis of malfunctions and the impact it has on highway safety and operational efficiency. - Identify and explain the function of key systems of a commercial vehicle, including the engine, engine exhaust auxiliary systems, brakes, drive train, coupling system, and suspension. - Explain the tolerances for vehicle components and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation and what is required to keep each system in good operating condition. - Explain how to report malfunctions and problems. - Write a Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). - Explain the effect of undiscovered malfunctions upon safety, effectiveness and fuel economy. - Understand the six levels of roadside inspections and the specifics of the roadside inspection process. - Understand the various out-of-service (OOS) criteria for drivers and components of a CMV and how to locate them in the FMCSR Pocketbook. - Explain the purpose of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) and why roadside inspections are conducted. - Explain the differences in routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled maintenance. - Understand the vital role a driver plays in the maintenance of a CMV. - Locate and identify the maintenance requirements under Part 396 of the FMCSRs. - Understand that a driver must have good observation skills to detect worn, failed, or incorrectly adjusted components to prevent a breakdown on the road. - Identify emergency repairs that a driver is qualified to complete in accordance with employer's policy. # Non-driving Activities - Understand the importance of hauling cargo properly. - Describe the principles and methods of cargo securement and covering. - Explain the principles of weight distribution. - Explain the proper procedures for completing cargo documentation. - Understand the various types of load seals and how to document them. - Explain safe loading/unloading responsibilities of the driver. - Identify common tools used to load/unload a vehicle. - Understand the basics of cargo security and theft prevention procedures. - Understand the basics of proper handling and documentation of HM cargo. - Recognize environmental hazards and issues related to a commercial vehicle and its load. - Understand how to use the Emergency Response Guide (E.R.G.). - Explain Federal, State and local regulations may apply to circumstances involving environmental hazards. - Describe the consequences of excessive idling. - Understand the hours of service (HOS) requirements for different industries, and its exceptions. - Prepare a driver's record of duty state (daily log) and monthly recap. - Understand the consequences of violating the HOS regulations, to yourself, your safety and legally, including the fines and penalties. - Understand all the requirements and rules of Part 395 of the FMCSR covering hours of service. - Recognize the signs and consequences of chronic and acute driver fatigue and the importance of staying alert. - Identify basic health maintenance issues that a driver faces. - Identify a good exercise program for life on the road. - Understand the elements of a good diet. - Understand how to assess your physical condition immediately after a crash. - Understand how to protect the scene, notify authorities, and care for the injured after a crash. - Understand how to gather information at the scene of an accident. - Understand how to take pictures of an accident scene. - Understand the Federal and State regulations regarding post-accident testing for controlled substances and alcohol. - Demonstrate the value of effective interpersonal communication techniques to interact with law enforcement officials. - Understand and recognize the potential pressures in the industry to exceed HOS rules and know strategies for coping with them. - Understand your right to question the safety practices of an employer. - Describe the procedures for reporting to FMCSA incidents of coercion. - Locate and understand the whistleblower protection regulations in 29 CFR Part. - Locate and understand the whistleblower protection regulations in 29 CFR Part 1978. - Understand the importance of having up-to-date paperwork. - Explain how to use the Motor Carrier Atlas and interpret maps. - Estimate how to use log books in planning a trip and meeting schedules. - Understand the importance of knowing the Federal and State requirements for permits on your route. - Understand route restrictions based on cargo. - Understand the importance of selecting a fuel-efficient route, how to estimate fuel use and plan fuel stops. - Understand the pros and cons of GPS and trip routing software. - Plan the safest route from point to point, planning for rest stops, heavy traffic areas, vehicle clearance issues, the need for permits, and vehicle size and weight limitations. - Understand the effects of drugs and alcohol. - Understand the regulations regarding the use and testing of drugs and alcohol, including Part 382 (Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing), §392.4 (Drugs and other substances) and §392.5 (Alcohol Prohibition). - Understand the physical qualifications and examinations required of the professional driver. - Understand the Federal rules on driver medical disqualifications and loss of driving privileges. - Understand the general qualifications and responsibilities of drivers, including 49 CFR Part 392, subparts B and E. - Explain the importance of a professional image to the trucking industry. - Describe the aspects of appropriate contact with the public. - Explain the importance of good customer relations Cognitive Comprehension 48 Explain the benefits that "working smarter, not harder" has on a company's expenses and revenue. - Understand the impact that violating Federal and State regulations has on your driving record and your employing motor carrier's record. - Understand the seven BASICs categories of safety behavior that is measured in the Safety Measurement System (SMS). - Understand how CSA points are calculated. - Understand the safety evaluation and intervention components of the CSA system. - Understand that your actions play a huge part in both yours and your motor carrier's CSA score. - Understand how to recognize and report human trafficking.
AVMT 1010 - Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to select and use FAA and manufacturers' specifications, data sheets, manuals, related regulations, and technical data; to write descriptions of aircraft conditions, record work performed, and complete maintenance forms and inspection reports; and to interpret federal regulations regarding mechanic privileges and limitations. Topics include: maintenance publications, maintenance forms and records, and mechanic privileges and limitations.
Aviation maintenance consists of regular tasks that guarantee an aircraft's safety and airworthiness by inspecting, repairing, overhauling, and replacing components and mechanisms.
The airline industry encompasses companies that provide air transportation for passengers and goods, along with airports, regulators, and other entities that facilitate flight operations and infrastructure.
Aviation Laws encompass the regulations that oversee the design, operation, maintenance, and safety of aircraft, as well as the behavior of pilots, airlines, and associated service providers.
# Maintenance publications - Define aviation terms and abbreviations. - Locate FAA type data sheet for specifically identified aircraft. - Select FAA data sheet for specifically identified aircraft. - Use information from the manufacturers' manuals to verify control surface travel. - Check control surface movement against limits in specifications. - Identify and relate regulations governing airworthiness certificates. - Select and use technical standard orders. - Read and interpret manufacturers' publications to obtain pertinent information. - Select and use supplemental type certificates and air worthiness directives. - Select and use FAA and manufacturers' aircraft maintenance specifications data sheets, manuals, and publications and related Federal Aviation Regulations. # Maintenance forms and records - Write descriptions of aircraft condition and work performed. - Complete required maintenance forms, records, and inspection reports. - Record entries on a form for a major repair or alteration. - Make maintenance record entries describing major and minor repairs, alterations, and modifications. - Record requirements for returning an aircraft to service after a 100 hour inspection. - Record requirements to indicate compliance with airworthiness directives. - Evaluate aircraft records for compliance with Federal Air Regulations. # Mechanic privileges and limitations - Exercise mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed by FAR 65. - Interpret regulations governing repairs and alterations. - Exercise mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed by FAR 65.
Aviation Mathematics provides students with the knowledge necessary to use and apply mathematical procedures and processes that are applicable to aviation maintenance functions. Topics include: perform algebraic operations; extract roots and raise numbers to a given power; determine area and volume of geometrical shapes; and solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.
# Algebraic operations - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive whole numbers. - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed numbers. - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide common fractions and decimals. - Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. - Perform exercises involving basic algebraic manipulations. # Extract roots and raise numbers to a given power - Raise whole numbers, decimals, and fractions to a given power. - Use powers of ten to express large numbers. - Convert from base ten to base two and vice versa. - Determine square roots. # Area and volume of various geometrical shapes - Compute various linear measurements. - Apply formulas to determine the area of aircraft wings. - Apply formulas to calculate volume. - Calculate the volume of fuel tanks of an aircraft and express in gallons. - Calculate the displacement of an aircraft engine. # Ratio, proportion, and percentage problems - Solve sample percentage problems. - Convert percentages to a decimal or fraction. - Perform exercises in common ratios and proportions. - Compute compression ratios from specified volumes.
Provides students with the fundamentals of aircraft materials and processes, ground operations and servicing, and aircraft cleaning and corrosion control.
Aircraft Design entails designing an aircraft's blueprint, considering aspects like aerodynamics, materials, propulsion systems, and structural strength to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
Aircraft Technology encompasses the design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, incorporating aspects such as systems integration, materials, propulsion, and avionics.
# Materials and processes - Identify and select proper hand tools. - Identify and select aircraft hardware and materials. - Install or remove different types of nuts, bolts, and fasteners. - Identify substitution fasteners. - Identify types of nonferrous aircraft metals and describe applications for each one. - Identify steel alloys and their applications. - Demonstrate how to safety a series of nuts, bolts, cannon plugs, and turnbuckles. - Measure inside and outside diameters with micrometers. - Measure the thickness of a thin sheet of steel or aluminum. - Describe the relationship between hardness and tensile strength. - Select proper heat treating process for a specific application. - Describe the different types of heat treating processes. - Perform basic heat treatment. - Explain the process of eddy current inspection. - Perform an eddy current particle inspection. - Explain the process of ultra sound. - Perform an ultra sound particle inspection. - Explain the process of magnetic particle inspection. - Perform a magnetic particle inspection. - Explain the principles of dye penetrant inspection. - Perform a dye penetrant inspection and interpret the results. - List the desirable characteristics of a completed weld. - Inspect welded assemblies for defects. - Check for metal fatigue. - Identify and select appropriate nondestructive testing methods. # Ground operations and servicing - Identify various grades of aviation gasoline and jet fuels. - Describe the properties of aviation fuel. - Demonstrate safety precautions around aircraft and engines. - Select correct fuel for a specific aircraft. - Stand fire guard. - Measure fuel in tanks and add fuel to aircraft. - Identify types of aircraft fires. - Select the appropriate fire extinguishing agent for a specific fire. - Start, ground operate, move, service, and secure aircraft and identify typical ground operation hazards. - Start aircraft engines. - Operate engine through power range and shut down engine. - Perform a functional check on all systems. - Identify the different types of ground support equipment. - Demonstrate starting taxi, towing, parking, and directing traffic with hand signals. - Prepare an aircraft for outside storage. - Secure aircraft for outside storage using appropriate tiedowns. # Aircraft cleaning and corrosion control - Identify and select cleaning materials. - Identify hazards of using caustic cleaning agents. - Clean aircraft. - Clean an aircraft tire. - Clean typical engine parts. - Inspect and identify different types of corrosion. - Describe the forms of corrosion found on aircraft. - List the corrosion prone areas on an aircraft. - Select materials, remove corrosion, and apply protective coating. - Remove rust from ferrous parts and apply protective finish.
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with mathematics as it relates to aircraft maintenance. Topics include: algebraic concepts; extract roots and raise numbers to a given power; area and volume of various geometric shapes; and ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.
Algebra is a mathematical discipline utilizing symbols and variables in formulas and equations to express numerical relationships, structures, and transformations.
# Algebraic Concepts - Demonstrate an understanding of algebraic operations, including examples of where or how they may be used in relation to aircraft maintenance. - Demonstrate an understanding of conditions or areas where metric conversion may be necessary, and round numbers. - Demonstrate an understanding of: measurement systems; use of positive and negative integers in mathematical operations; and basic mathematic functions (addition; subtraction, multiplication; division). - Demonstrate the ability to: identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with precedence of operators when solving algebraic equation; use of both positive and negative integers in mathematical operations; and round off calculations. - Demonstrate the ability to convert between fractional and decimal numbers; and compute the torque value when converting from inch-pounds to foot-pounds or from foot-pounds to inch-pounds. # Extract Roots and Raise Numbers to a Given Power - Demonstrate understanding of scientific (exponential) notation, decimal notation, fractional notation, binary notation, and conversion between these various forms of numeric notation. - Demonstrate an understanding of powers and special powers. - Demonstrate the ability to determine the square root of given numbers. # Area and Volume of Various Geometrical Shapes - Demonstrate an understanding of the area and volume of various geometrical shapes. - Demonstrate understanding of definitions/descriptions and use of geometrical terms, including: polygon, pi, diameter, radius, and hypotenuse. - Demonstrate the ability to compute: the volume of a cylinder; the area of a wing; and calculate the volume of a shape, such as a baggage compartment or fuel tank. # Ratio, Proportion, and Percentage Problems - Demonstrate an understanding of ratio problems, including examples where or how they may be used in relation to aircraft maintenance or system(s) operation. - Demonstrate an understanding of proportion and percentage problems, including examples of where and how they may be used in relation to aircraft maintenance or system(s) operation. - Demonstrate the ability to compare two numerical values using ratios and compute compression ratio.
AVMT 1025 - Aircraft Applied Sciences II
Provides students with the fundamentals of aircraft drawings, weight and balance, and fluid lines and fittings.
Applied Science refers to the use of scientific concepts and methods to address practical issues in fields like engineering, healthcare, and technology.
Aircraft Assembly refers to the meticulous assembly and integration of aircraft parts, guaranteeing compliance with strict safety and performance requirements for airworthiness.
# Aircraft Drawings - Identify and use basic lines and symbols used in aircraft drawings and schematic diagrams. - Interpret dimensions on aircraft drawings. - Read, interpret, describe, and locate components on aircraft drawings. - Make sketches and drawings of repairs and alterations. - Read and interpret drawings to include scale, title block, and changes. - Interpret installation diagrams, service bulletins, and engineering changes. - Read and interpret manufacturers' charts and graphs. # Aircraft Weight and Balance - Identify types and sources of information required to perform weight and balance procedures. - Prepare an aircraft for weighing, weigh aircraft, and compute empty weight C.G. and useful load. - Use FAA specifications and type data sheets to identify leveling and weighing information, identify useful load and empty center of gravity, and determine location of pilot passenger seats. - Compute the effects of equipment changes on the empty weight, center of gravity, and useful load of an aircraft. - Perform complete weight and balance check and record data - Solve a typical helicopter weight, load and balance problem. - Review and analyze weight and balance records. # Fluid Lines and Fittings - Bend aluminum tubing using hand and tool methods. - Form single and double flares on aluminum tubing. - Cut and deburr tubing. - File or sand tubing. - Form a bead on different sizes and types of tubing. - Recognize defects in metal tubing. - Repair damaged aluminum line assembly using a union. - Rework tubing. - Identify and select hose and fittings. - Fabricate and install flexible hose. - Install sections of tubing and inspect installation. - Perform operational check of system.
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with materials, hardware, and processes; ground operations and servicing; cleaning, corrosion control, and aircraft finishes; and aircraft inspection concepts and techniques. Topics include: aircraft materials, hardware, processes and inspection concepts/techniques; ground operations and servicing; and aircraft cleaning and corrosion control.
# Student Learning Outcomes - Demonstrate an understanding of materials commonly used in aircraft and their general application and heat treatment and metal working processes. - Demonstrate an understanding of forces placed on aircraft materials (e.g., tension, compression, torsion, bending, strain, and shear). - Demonstrate an understanding of hardware commonly used in aircraft (e.g., bolts, nuts, screws, pins, washers, turn-lock fasteners, cables, cable fittings, and rigid line couplings). - Demonstrate an understanding of safety wire and safety clip requirements and techniques, and precision measurement tools, principles, and procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of soldering preparation, types of solder, and flux usage. - Demonstrate an understanding of torqueing tools, principles, and procedures and the suitability/compatibility of materials and hardware used for maintenance. - Demonstrate an understanding of relationship between torque and fastener preload and identification markings on materials and hardware. - Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of acceptable welds, characteristics of unacceptable welds, and procedures for weld repairs. - Demonstrate an understanding of measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges. - Demonstrate an understanding of calibration and tool accuracy requirements and nondestructive testing (NDT) procedures and methods. - Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft inspection programs (e.g. progressive, 100-hour, annual, and other FAA-approved inspections). - Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft inspection methods and tools for materials, hardware, and process. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with: improper torque; used hardware or suspected unapproved parts (SUPS); and torqueing techniques on critical, highly-stressed fasteners. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with demagnetizing a component following a magnetic particle inspection. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with: using precision measuring instruments; calibration of precision measuring equipment; and selection of inspection techniques. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with damage prevention to aircraft components and test equipment using an ohmmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to install safety wire on nuts, bolts, and turnbuckles. - Demonstrate the ability to determine and properly torque aircraft hardware. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and check welds. - Demonstrate the ability to identify aircraft materials and hardware based on manufacturer's markings; select and install bolts. - Demonstrate the ability to make precision measurements with an instrument that has a Vernier scale and check the concentricity of a shaft. - Demonstrate the ability to identify aircraft control cable components and fabricate a cable assembly using a swaged end fitting. - Demonstrate the ability to: select the correct aluminum alloy for a structural repair; identify rivets by physical characteristics; and determine suitability of material and aircraft repairs. - Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between heat-treated and non-heat-treated aluminum alloys. - Demonstrate the ability to check for proper calibration of a micrometer. - Demonstrate the ability to use Vernier calipers; use micrometers; and use measurement gauges. - Demonstrate the ability to perform a visual inspection; perform a dye penetrant inspection; inspect aircraft for compliance with an AD; identify NDT methods for composite, surface metal, and subsurface metal defects; and perform a tap test on a composite component. # Ground Operations and Servicing - Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft towing procedures; aircraft securing procedures; and aviation fueling/defueling procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of airport operation area procedures and ATC communications, including runway incursion preventions. - Demonstrate an understanding of engine starting, ground operation, and aircraft taxiing procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of types/classes of fire extinguishers and procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of: aircraft oil; hydraulic, pneumatic, and deicing servicing procedures; and oxygen system servicing procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of aviation gasoline and/or turbine fuels, including basic types and means of identification. - Demonstrate an understanding of fuel additives commonly used in the field; and use of approved grades/types of fuel in aircraft engines. - Demonstrate an understanding of tool and hardware use and accountability; material handling; and parts protections. - Demonstrate an understanding of hazardous materials, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and PPE; and foreign object damage effects. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with: preparing to tow an aircraft; connecting external power equipment to an aircraft; fueling/defueling ungrounded aircraft or using improper equipment; misfueling and using incorrect or contaminated fuel; and oxygen system servicing. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with engine start/run-up without a checklist; engine starting and ground operations; and engine starting and operation while troubleshooting or adjusting engine controls. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ground operations of aircraft engines with cowling removed contrary to manufacturer instructions. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ground operation of aircraft in the vicinity of other aircraft or ground support equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to perform a foreign object damage control procedure and connect external power to an aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare an aircraft for towing and use appropriate hand signals for the movement of aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an aircraft fuel system for water or foreign object debris (FOD) contamination; identify different grades of aviation fuel; select an approved fuel for an aircraft; and prepare an aircraft for fueling. - Demonstrate the ability to follow a checklist to start up or shut down an aircraft reciprocating or turbine engine. - Demonstrate the ability to identify procedures for extinguishing fires in an engine induction system. - Demonstrate the ability to identify procedures to secure an aircraft and locate and explain procedures for securing a turbine-powered aircraft after engine shutdown. # Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion Control - Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft cleaning procedures, as well as corrosion theory and causation. - Demonstrate an understanding of the types and effects of corrosion; corrosion prone areas in aircraft; and corrosion preventive maintenance procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of corrosion identification and inspection; corrosion removal and treatment procedures; and Corrosion Preventive Compounds (CPC) (e.g., waxy sealants, thin-film dielectrics). - Demonstrate an understanding of: the selection of optimal CPC and the frequency of treatment; use of high-pressure application equipment (e.g., fogging); and improper use of cleaner on aluminum or composite materials. - Demonstrate an understanding of dissimilar metals causing accelerated corrosion and role of protective barriers to mitigate this risk. - Demonstrate an understanding of: conversion coatings; materials used for protection of airframe structures; primer materials; and topcoat materials. - Demonstrate an understanding of: surface preparation for desired finishing material; effects of ambient conditions on finishing materials; and effects of improper surface preparation on finishing materials. - Demonstrate understanding of: regulatory requirements for replacing identification, registration markings, and placards; and inspection of aircraft finishes. - Demonstrate understanding of: safety practices/precautions when using finishing materials (e.g., PPE, fire prevention); finishing materials application techniques and practices; and control surface balance consideration after refinishing. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with health concerns while using paints, solvents, finishing materials, and processes; and the use of proper ventilation. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with identification of materials and processes to be used for cleaning or corrosion treatment on a given part or structure to prevent further damage. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with SDS PPE instructions for products during removal and treatment of corrosion; working with flammable chemicals; and disposal of chemicals and waste materials. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with use of PPE when working with paints and solvents; and application of finishing materials. - Demonstrate the ability to perform a portion of an aircraft corrosion inspection; identify, select, and use aircraft corrosion prevention/cleaning materials; and apply corrosion prevention/coating materials. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect finishes and identify defects; inspect an aircraft compartment for corrosion; and identify procedures to clean and protect plastics. - Demonstrate the ability to: determine location and size requirements for aircraft registration numbers; prepare composite surface for painting; identify finishing materials and appropriate thinners; and layout and mask surface in preparation for painting. - Demonstrate the ability to: prepare a metal surface for painting; determine what paint system can be used on a given aircraft; apply etch solution and conversion coating; and identify types of protective finishes.
AVMT 1026 - Aircraft Applied Sciences II
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft drawings, weight and balance, and fluid lines and fittings. Topics include: aircraft drawings; aircraft weight and balance; and fluid lines and fittings.
# Aircraft Drawings - Demonstrate understanding of drawings, blueprints, sketches, charts, graphs, and system schematics, including commonly used lines, symbols, and terminology. - Demonstrate understanding of repair or alterations of an aircraft system or component(s) using drawings, blueprints, or system schematics to determine whether it conforms to its type design. - Demonstrate understanding of inspection of an aircraft system or component(s) using drawings, blueprints, or systems schematics. - Demonstrate understanding of terms used in conjunction with aircraft drawings, blueprints, or system schematics. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with interpretation of plus or minus tolerances as depicted on aircraft drawings. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with specifications for design of alterations and repairs. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with applicability of the drawing or schematic to the particular aircraft by model and serial number. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with identification of the current version and applicability of drawing being used. - Demonstrate the ability to draw a sketch of a repair or alteration. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the meaning of lines and symbols used in an aircraft drawing. - Demonstrate the ability to interpret dimensions used in an aircraft drawing and identify changes on an aircraft drawing. - Demonstrate the ability to determine material requirements from an aircraft drawing and interpret graphs and charts. # Aircraft Weight and Balance - Demonstrate understanding of weight and balance terminology and purpose of weighing an aircraft. - Demonstrate understanding of weighing procedures, including the general preparations for weighing, with emphasis on aircraft weighing area considerations. - Demonstrate understanding of procedures for calculation of the following: arm, positive or negative moment, center of gravity (CG) or moment index. - Demonstrate understanding of purpose and application of weight and CG limits and purpose of determining CG. - Demonstrate understanding of adverse loading considerations and how to calculate if adverse loading causes an out-of-limit condition. - Demonstrate understanding to determine proper empty weight configuration, proper ballast placement, and jacking an aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with situations and conditions when jacking an aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with aircraft weighing procedures and use of scales. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with aerodynamic effect of CG that is forward and aft of CG limits and aerodynamic and performance effects of weight in excess of limits. - Demonstrate the ability to research and explain the procedures for weighing an aircraft and perform weight and balance calculations. - Demonstrate the ability to calculate ballast weight shift and required weight location. - Demonstrate the ability to check aircraft weighing scales for calibration. - Demonstrate the ability to calculate weight and balance for an aircraft after an equipment change and compute forward and aft loaded CG limit. - Demonstrate the ability to create a maintenance record for a weight and balance change. - Demonstrate the ability to compute the empty weight and empty weight CG of an aircraft and calculate the moment of an item of equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to identify tare weight, locate weight and balance information, and locate datum. - Demonstrate the ability to locate weight and balance placarding and limitation requirements for an aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to revise an aircraft equipment list after equipment change and calculate the change needed to correct an out of balance condition. - Demonstrate the ability to determine an aircraft's CG range using aircraft specifications, Type Certificate Date Sheets (TCDSs), and aircraft listings. - Demonstrate the ability to calculate a weight change and complete required records. # Fluid Lines and Fittings - Demonstrate understanding of tubing and hose materials, applications, sizes, and fittings and rigid line or flexible hose material identification. - Demonstrate understanding of rigid line fabrication, installation, and inspection techniques/practices and flexible hose fabrication, installation, and inspection techniques/practices. - Demonstrate understanding of the importance of using a torque wrench when securing fluid hose and line fitting and use of torque seal or similar witness techniques after installing critical fluid hose and line fittings. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with system configuration prior to and during maintenance. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with use of required safety equipment, hazardous fluids, high pressure fluid systems, and a twisted hose. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with a loosened fitting or a hose that has moved out-of-position and use of tools while applying torque to a fluid line. - Demonstrate the ability to fabricate a rigid line with a flare and a bend and install an aircraft rigid line. - Demonstrate the ability to install an aircraft flexible hose and perform a rigid line or flexible hose inspection. - Demonstrate the ability to identify installation and security requirements for rigid lines and flexible hoses. - Demonstrate the ability to identify fluid lines, pneumatic lines, and fittings, fabricate flexible hose, and fabricate a flare less-fitting-tube connection.
AVMT 1030 - Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
Basic Electricity and Electronics provides a study of the relationships of voltage, current, and resistance in aircraft electrical systems, and the use of meters. Alternators; generators; starters; motors; charging systems; basic AC and DC systems; and semiconductor, solid state, and integrated circuit fundamentals are introduced. Topics include: determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams; measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity; calculate and measure electrical power; calculate and measure capacitance and inductance; inspect and service batteries; and solid state devices applications.
Avionics refers to the electronic systems employed in various aerial vehicles, including aircraft, satellites, and spacecraft, for tasks such as communication, navigation, monitoring, and controlling essential flight functions.
# Relationship of Voltage, Current, and Resistance in Electrical Circuits - Demonstrate the relationship among current, voltage, and resistance. - Measure voltage drops using a voltmeter. - Compare voltage drops with current flow. - Calculate and measure amperage. - Measure resistance and check for continuity. - Calculate and measure drop across resistors. # Electrical Circuit Diagrams - Identify and interpret electrical symbols and their functions, including solid state devices and functions. - Trace circuits in aircraft wiring diagrams. - Identify electrical malfunctions by reference to circuit diagrams. - Use circuit diagram to assist in troubleshooting. # Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Continuity - Identify and explain the prefixes kilo, milli, micro, meg, and mega. - Demonstrate the use of DC electrical instruments. - Connect voltmeter and ammeter in circuits and obtain correct readings. - Demonstrate the use of an ohmmeter to locate open, closed, and shorted circuits. # Electrical Power - Calculate and measure power requirements for various electrical devices in aircraft electrical systems. - Calculate and measure electric power required to operate an electric motor given efficiency and load. - Calculate and measure total electric power to be furnished by a generator for a specified airplane. # Capacitance and Inductance - Explain laws of magnetism, polarity, natural magnetism, relays, and solenoids. - Discuss effects of current polarity, generator action, transformer action, and self-induction. - Describe self and mutual inductance and solve series and parallel circuits. - Explain dielectric material, factors affecting capacitance, and voltage ratings. - Solve AC RLC circuits. - Measure capacitance and inductance. # Batteries - Differentiate among types of batteries, capacity, and ratings. - Identify characteristics of aircraft storage batteries. - Perform inspection of an aircraft battery. - Remove, inspect, clean, and install a battery. # Solid State Device Applications - Identify properties of semiconductor materials. - List properties of P-N junctions diodes. - Demonstrate the effect of forward and reverse bias on a diode. - Describe the applications of different diodes. - Read and incorporate solid state device symbols.
AVMT 1031 - Aircraft Electricity and Electronics
This course provides the student with a knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with basic electricity and electronics. Topics include: relationship of voltage, current, resistance, and continuity in electrical circuits; electrical circuit diagrams; electrical power; capacitance and inductance; batteries; and solid state devices.
Voltage is the measurement of electric potential difference in volts, showing the force propelling current through a circuit.
Circuit diagrams illustrate the interconnections and components of electrical circuits using symbols, aiding comprehension of their function and signal flow.
Automotive batteries are specialized devices that store energy to supply the required electrical power for vehicle ignition and operation of electrical systems during engine shutdown.
# Relationship of Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Continuity in Electrical Circuits - Demonstrate understanding of electron theory (conventional flow vs. electron flow). - Demonstrate understanding of magnetism. - Demonstrate understanding of alternate current (AC) electrical circuits and direct current (DC) electrical circuits. - Demonstrate understanding of electrical laws and theory pertaining to Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, Watt's Law, Faraday's Law, Lenz's Law, and Right-hand motor rule. - Demonstrate understanding of current. - Demonstrate understanding of resistance pertaining to impedance, resistance in series, resistance in parallel, and total resistance. - Demonstrate understanding of series circuits, parallel circuits, and complex/combined circuits. - Demonstrate understanding of transformers and circuit continuity. # Electrical Circuit Diagrams - Demonstrate understanding of electrical measurement tools, principles, and procedures. - Demonstrate understanding of electrical circuit drawings. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with taking voltage, current, resistance, and capacitance measurements. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with high-voltage circuits (e.g. strobe lighting). - Demonstrate the ability to perform circuit continuity test, measure voltage, measure current, and measure resistance. - Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, and symbols, including solid state devices and logic functions. - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a circuit and to test for short-circuit and open-circuit conditions. - Demonstrate the ability to identify symbols in electrical and electronic schematic diagrams (e.g., grounds, shields, resistors, capacitors, fuses, circuit breakers, batteries, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits). # Electrical Power - Demonstrate understanding of voltage and regulation. - Demonstrate understanding of power. - Demonstrate understanding of controlling devices, including switches and relays. - Demonstrate understanding of resistors types and color coding. - Demonstrate understanding of protective devices, including fuses, circuit breakers, and current limiters. - Demonstrate understanding of AC and DC motors. - Demonstrate the ability to test a switch or relay and to test a fuse or circuit breaker. - Demonstrate the ability to measure voltage drop across a resistor and determine or measure for open electrical circuits. # Capacitance and Inductance - Demonstrate understanding of capacitance in a circuit and inductance in a circuit. # Batteries - Demonstrate understanding of aircraft batteries. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with handling, storage, and inspection of different types of batteries (i.e., lead acid, NiCad, lithium ion, gel cell). - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with working around batteries. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an aircraft battery and service an aircraft battery. # Solid State Device Applications - Demonstrate understanding of semiconductors, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. - Demonstrate understanding of digital logic, including RAM, ROM, NVRAM, logic gates, inverter, and flip flop. - Demonstrate understanding of binary numbers and electrostatic discharge.
AUTT 1010 - Automotive Technology Introduction
Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective automotive shop operations. Topics include: safety procedures; legal/ethical responsibilities; general service; hand tools; shop organization, management, and work flow systems.
Automotive industry refers to the worldwide business of designing, producing, marketing, and selling motor vehicles, including services related to research, development, and maintenance.
Health and Safety Standards refer to the rules and procedures established to safeguard people's well-being and security in work environments by minimizing potential dangers and risks.
Hand tools are non-powered, manually operated instruments designed for performing various tasks, including cutting, shaping, fastening, and finishing materials, demanding skill and precision.
Automotive Services encompass maintenance and repair tasks for vehicles, covering engine diagnostics, bodywork, electrical systems, and regular upkeep to maintain optimal performance and safety.
# Safety Procedures - Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power tools; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. - Demonstrate Safety Procedures during shop operation and safe use of shop equipment. - Identify the location and the types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment. - Identify the location of the posted evacuation routes. - Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, and hybrid vehicle high voltage circuits. - Demonstrate awareness of the safety aspects of high voltage circuits (such as high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, ignition systems, injections systems, etc.). - Locate and demonstrate knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS). # Legal/Ethical Responsibilities - Understand all legal and ethical responsibilities. # General Service - Identify information needed and the service requested on a repair order. - Identify purpose and demonstrate proper use of fender covers and floor mats. - Demonstrate the use of the three Cs (concern, cause and correction). - Review vehicle service history. - Perform common fastener and thread repairs to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with a threaded insert. - Perform engine oil and filter change; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification; bleed air as required. - Perform cooling system pressure and dye tests to identify leaks; check coolant condition and level; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, heater core, and galley plugs; determine necessary action. - Inspect, replace, and/or adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment. - Inspect engine cooling and heater systems hoses and pipes; perform needed action. - Remove, inspect, and replace thermostat and gasket/seal. - Inspect and test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system; use proper fluid types per manufacturer specification; bleed air as required. - Explain the proper steps and tools required to complete the general service tasks as may be listed on the vehicle manufacturer's service and maintenance schedule. # Hand Tools - Practice the proper use of hand tools. - Classify hand tools used by automotive technicians by both giving the tool's proper name and the use for which it was designed. - Identify standard and metric designation. - Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage and maintenance of tools and equipment. - Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometer, dial indicator, dial caliper). # Shop Organization, Management, and Work Flow Systems - Describe typical management procedures. - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. - Research vehicle service information, including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Ensure vehicle is prepared to return to customer per school/company policy (floor mats, steering wheel cover, etc.).
AUTT 1011 - Basic Auto Maintenance and Light Repair I
This course introduces students to basic automotive system checks and inspection procedures practiced in virtually all service shops. Fundamental service procedures are also covered.
Automotive Engines are devices that transform fuel into motion via intricate systems of pistons, cylinders, and other parts, harnessing internal combustion for vehicle propulsion.
# General Engine Checks - Research applicable vehicle and service information, including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators. - Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action. # General Automatic Transmission and Manual Transaxle Checks and Services - Research applicable vehicle and service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Check fluid level in a transmission or transaxle equipped with a dip-stick. - Check fluid level in a transmission or transaxle not equipped with a dip-stick. - Check transmission fluid condition; check for leaks. - Inspect for leakage at external seals, gaskets, and bushings. - Drain and refill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive units; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Check hydraulic clutch system for leaks. - Clean and inspect differential case; check for leaks; inspect housing vent. - Check and adjust differential case fluid level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Drain and refill differential housings. # General Steering and Suspension System Inspection and Services - Research applicable vehicle and service information, including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Inspect power steering fluid level and condition. - Inspect for power steering fluid leakage; determine necessary action. - Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check for correct tire size and application (load and speed ratings), and air pressure as listed on the tire information placard/label. - Rotate tires according to manufacturer's recommendations including vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). - Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly. - Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor. - Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; determine necessary action. - Explain patch/plug repairs. - Repair tire following vehicle manufacturer approved procedure. - Identify indirect and direct tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); calibrate system; verify operation of instrument panel lamps. # Basic Hydraulic Brake System Checks - Research vehicle and service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Select, handle, store and fill brake fluids to proper level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Remove and reinstall wheels and torque lug nuts. - Check parking brake system components for wear, binding and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust and/or replace, as needed. - Check operation of brake stop light system. # Basic Electrical Systems Checks and Services - Research applicable vehicle service information including vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine necessary action. - Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity and load test; determine necessary action. - Maintain or restore electronic memory functions. - Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold downs. - Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer's recommendations. - Jump start vehicle using jumper cables and booster battery or auxiliary power supply. - Identify safety precautions for high voltage systems on electric, hybrid electric, and diesel vehicles. - Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); replace as needed. - Verify operation of instrument panel gauges and warning/indicator lights; reset maintenance indicators. - Verify windshield wiper and washer operation; replace wiper blades. # Basic A/C Compressor Belt Checks and Service - Research applicable vehicle and service information, including refrigerant oil/type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Inspect and replace A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks; determine necessary action. # Basic Engine Performance Inspections - Research applicable vehicle and service information, including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Replace fuel filter(s) where applicable. - Inspect, service or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake ductwork. - Inspect integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter (s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shields; determine necessary action.
AUTT 1012 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair II
This course exposes students to the basic maintenance procedures and light repair operations performed by auto technicians on a regular basis on all eight areas of the vehicle.
# General Engine Service Techniques - Identify components of the cylinder head and vale train. - Identify components of the lubrication and cooling systems. - Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required. - Perform common fastener and thread repair to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread insert. - Perform cooling system pressure and dye tests to identify leaks; check coolant condition and level; inspect and test radiator cap, coolant recovery tank, heater core, and galley plugs; determine necessary action. - Remove, inspect, and replace thermostat gasket/seal. # General Automatic Transmission, Manual Transaxle and Differential Service - Identify drive train components and configuration. - Identify manual drive train and axle components and configuration. - Inspect, replace and/or align power train mounts. - Drain and replace fluids and filter(s); use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. # General Suspension and Steering System Service - Identify suspension and steering components and configuration. - Inspect rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots. - Remove, inspect, replace and/or adjust power steering pump drive belt. - Inspect pitman arm, relay (center link/intermediate) rod, idler arm, mountings, and steering linkage damper. - Inspect tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps. - Inspect upper and lower control arms, bushings, and shafts. - Inspect and replace rebound bumpers. - Inspect track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings. - Inspect upper and lower ball joints (with or without wear indicators). - Inspect suspension system coil springs and spring insulators (silencers). - Inspect and/or replace front/rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, and links. - Inspect rear suspension system lateral links/arms (track bars), control (trailing) arms. - Inspect, remove and/or replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings. - Describe the function of suspension and steering control systems and components (i.e. active suspension and stability control). # Hydraulic Brake System Service and Repair - Identify brake system components and configuration. - Describe the procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation, including an anti-lock brake system (ABS). - Check the brake master cylinder for external leaks and proper operation. - Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging, wear, and loose fittings/supports. - Identify components of a hydraulic brake warning light system. - Bleed and/or flush a brake system. - Test brake fluid for contamination. - Remove, clean, and inspect brake drums; measure brake drum diameter, determine serviceability. - Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter then compare to specifications. - Remove, clean, inspect, and/or replace brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self/adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble. - Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation; remove and replace as needed. - Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings; make final checks and adjustments. - Remove and clean disc brake caliper assembly; inspect for leaks and damage/wear to caliper housing; determine necessary action. - Clean and inspect disc brake caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear, and damage; determine necessary action. - Remove, inspect and/or replace brake pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action. - Lubricate and reinstall caliper, pads and related hardware; seat brake pads and inspect for leaks. - Clean and inspect rotor and mounting surface; measure rotor thickness, thickness variation and lateral run out; determine necessary action. - Remove and reinstall/replace rotor. - Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications. - Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications. - Retract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integral parking brake system. - Check brake pad wear indicator; determine necessary action. - Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer's recommendations. - Identify components of the brake power assist system (vacuum and hydraulic); check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster. - Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings. - Check parking brake system components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust and/or replace as needed. - Replace wheel bearing and race. # General Electrical/Electronic System Service Procedures - Identify electrical/electronic system components and configuration. - Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel and series parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's law). - Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine necessary action. - Repair and/or replace connectors, terminal ends, and wiring of electrical/electronic systems (including solder repair). - Identify electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting battery. - Perform starter current draw test; determine necessary action. - Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action. - Perform charging system output test; determine necessary action. - Inspect, adjust and/or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment. - Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine necessary action. - Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS); verify indicator lamp operation. # Fundamental Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Diagnosis - Identify heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components and configuration. - Inspect A/C condenser for airflow restrictions and determine necessary actions. # Basic Fuel System, Air Induction, and Exhaust System Service - Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps and heat shields; determine necessary action. - Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
AUTT 1013 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair III
This course allows students to further study and practice basic maintenance procedures and diagnostic tests in all eight areas of light vehicle service.
# General Engine Service Techniques - Verify engine mechanical timing. - Identify service precautions related to service of the internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle. - Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters). # Automatic Transmission, Manual Transaxle and Differential Service Procedures - Inspect, adjust and/or replace external manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and park/neutral position switch. - Describe the operational characteristics of a continuously variable transmission (CVT). - Describe the operational characteristics of an electronically controlled manual transmission/transaxle. - Inspect, remove and/or replace bearings, hubs and seals. - Inspect, service and/or replace shafts, yokes, boots and universal/CV joints. - Inspect and replace drive axle wheel studs. - Inspect locking hubs. # General Suspension and Steering Systems Service - Inspect and replace power steering hoses and fittings. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace strut cartridge or assembly; inspect mounts and bushings. - Inspect front strut bearing and mount. - Inspect rear suspension system leaf spring(s), spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, center pins/bolts, and mounts. - Inspect electric power steering assist system. - Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and safety precautions. # Hydraulic Brake System Service and Repairs - Describe proper brake pedal height, travel, and feel. - Check brake pedal travel with, and without, engine running to verify proper power booster operation. - Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components. - Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system. # General Electrical/Electronic Systems Service and Diagnosis - Use wiring diagrams to trace electrical/electronic circuits. - Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance. - Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits. - Use a test light to check operation of electrical circuits. - Use fused jumper wires to check operation of electrical circuits. - Measure key off battery drain (parasitic draw). - Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12V) battery service, repair, and test procedures. - Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine necessary action. - Remove and install starter in a vehicle. - Inspect and test switches, connectors and wires of starter control circuits; determine necessary action. - Remove, inspect, and/or replace generator (alternator). - Aim headlights. - Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high intensity discharge headlights. - Remove and reinstall door panels. - Describe the operation of keyless entry/remote start systems. # Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Service - Identify hybrid vehicle A/C system electrical circuits and the service/safety precautions. - Inspect engine cooling and heater system hoses and pipes; determine necessary action. - Inspect A/C heater ducts, doors, hoses, cabin filters, and outlets; determine necessary action. - Identify the source of A/C system odors. # Basic Engine Performance Analysis - Perform engine absolute manifold pressure tests (vacuum/boost); document results. - Perform cylinder power balance test; document results. - Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; document results. - Perform cylinder leakage test; document results. - Remove and replace spark plugs; inspect secondary ignition components for wear and damage. - Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes when applicable. - Describe the use of the OBD monitors for repair verification. - Inspect, test and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather; valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action.
WELD 1000 - Introduction to Welding Technology
This course provides an introduction to welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, Oxyacetylene welding, and Welding career potentials.
Welding is a technique for fusing materials, such as metals or thermoplastics, by melting them with heat and allowing them to cool and solidify together.
# Industrial Safety and Health Practices - Identify gas cylinder hazards and their prevention. - Identify electrical shock hazards and their prevention. - Identify health hazards in a welding lab. - Develop and exhibit good safety and health practices. - Identify exits used in fire drill. - Identify the types of fire extinguishers and their use. - Locate and identify first aid station - Practice established laboratory operating and safety procedures. - Identify the types of welding power sources and identify the type of current they produce. - Determine the operating capacity of a welding machine. # Hand Tool and Power Machine Use - Demonstrate the ability to safely use and operate hand and power tools. # Measurement - Demonstrate the ability to make exact measurements using the English system. - Demonstrate the ability to make exact measurements using the metric system. # Welding Career Potentials - Discover the potentials of a welding career. # Oxyacetylene Welding Safety and Use - Discuss the history of oxyacetylene welding and cutting. - List and explain the terms used in oxyacetylene welding and cutting. - List and explain the chemical reaction that takes place in oxyacetylene welding. - Demonstrate industry recognized work habit and dress code requirements. - Apply all workplace safety rules. - Apply all special precautions in oxyacetylene welding. - Identify all working parts and functions of each regulator. - Describe cylinder construction. - Demonstrate proper storage procedures for cylinders and regulators. - Identify the working parts of oxyacetylene torches and cutting heads. - Identify and compare tip sizes. - Demonstrate the proper use and care of hoses and tools used in welding repairs. # Oxyacetylene Welding Practices - Demonstrate torch correct torch angle and/or pattern. - Demonstrate the ability to run torch patterns. - Demonstrate the ability to weld joints. - Demonstrate the ability to control the puddle. - Demonstrate the ability to run uniform beads in a straight line with penetration. - Demonstrate the ability to weld filler rod joints. - Demonstrate the ability to weld a butt joint. - Demonstrate the ability to weld an open butt joint. - Demonstrate the ability to weld a lap joint in any position. # Brazing - Compare and Contrast brazing, braze welding, bronze welding, and silver brazing. - List the proper temperatures for brazing. - List the various forms of fluxes. - Explain shear, tensile, and ductility of metals. - Demonstrate the ability to manipulate a torch without causing distortion. - Identify brazing alloys. - Demonstrate the ability to braze joints.
WELD 1005 - Welding and Cutting Fundamentals
This course introduces the student to basic welding and cutting techniques. Topics include welding safety, Oxyfuel cutting, Plasma Arc cutting, Air Carbon Arc cutting and gouging, base metal preparation, and weld quality requirements. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Levels I and II welding curricula.
Safety Monitoring entails constant observation of workplaces and practices to detect risks, adhere to safety rules, and apply preventive actions to reduce dangers.
Oxy-fuel cutting is a technique that employs a mixture of oxygen and a combustible gas to produce heat, enabling the cutting and shaping of metals.
# Welding Safety - Identify common hazards in welding. - Explain and identify proper personal protection used in welding. - Explain various causes of accidents. - Identify and explain uses for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). - Explain safety techniques for storing and handling cylinders. - Explain how to avoid electrical shock when welding. - Describe proper material handling methods. # Oxyfuel Cutting - Identify and explain the use of oxyfuel cutting equipment. - Set up oxyfuel equipment. - Light and adjust oxyfuel torch. - Shut down and disassemble oxyfuel cutting equipment. - Demonstrate proper procedures for changing cylinders. - Perform straight line and square shapes. - Perform piercing and slot cutting. - Perform bevel cutting. - Perform washing and gouging. - Operate a motorized, portable oxyfuel gas cutting machine. # Plasma Arc Cutting - Explain the plasma arc cutting processes. - Identify plasma arc cutting equipment. - Prepare and set up plasma arc cutting equipment. - Use plasma arc cutting equipment to make various types of cuts. - Properly store equipment and clean the work area after use. # Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging - Identify and explain the air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) process and equipment. - Select and install CAC-A electrodes. - Prepare the work area and CAC-A equipment for safe operation. - Use CAC-A equipment for washing and gouging activities. - Perform storage and housekeeping activities for CAC-A equipment. - Make minor repairs to CAC-A equipment. # Base Metal Preparation - Clean base metal for welding or cutting. - Identify and explain joint design. - Explain joint design considerations. - Mechanically bevel the edge of a mild steel plate. - Thermally bevel the end of a mild steel plate. - Select the proper joint design based on a welding procedure specification (WPS) or instructor direction. # Weld Quality - Identify and explain codes governing welding. - Identify and explain weld imperfections and their causes. - Identify and explain nondestructive examination practices. - Identify and explain welder qualification tests. - Explain the importance of quality workmanship. - Identify common destructive testing methods. - Perform a visual inspection of fillet welds. # Welding Symbols - Identify and explain the various part5s of a welding symbol. - Identify and explain fillet and groove weld symbols. - Read welding symbols on drawings, specifications, and welding procedure specifications. - Interpret welding symbols from a print. # Reading Welding Detail Drawings - Identify and explain a welding detail drawing. - Identify and explain lines, material fills, and sections. - Identify and explain object views. - Identify and explain dimensioning. - Identify and explain notes, and bill of materials. - Interpret basic elements of a welding detail drawing. - Sketch or draw basic welding drawings. # Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals - Identify and explain the composition and classification of base metals. - Explain and demonstrate field identification methods for base metals. - Identify and explain the physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals. - Identify and explain forms and shapes of structural metals. - Explain metallurgical considerations for welding metals. # Pre-Heating and Post-Heating of Metals - Explain and demonstrate how to preheat metals. - Describe maintaining inter-pass temperature. - Explain post-weld heat treatment of metals. - Explain the effects of preheat and post-heat on metals with reference to heat-affected zone (HAZ), cracking, and grain or crystal structure. # Soldering and Brazing - Describe the proper use of the PPE, tools, and materials needed to solder or braze copper tubing. - Describe how to properly prepare and solder or braze copper tubing. - Describe how to prepare and shut down air-acetylene and oxyfuel equipment. - Demonstrate how to prepare and shut down air-acetylene and oxyfuel equipment. - Properly prepare and solder copper tubing in various planes, using various fittings. - Properly prepare and braze copper tubing in various planes, using various fittings.
WELD 1007 - Welding Technology Fundamentals
This course introduces the student to basic welding and cutting techniques. Topics include welding safety, Oxyfuel cutting, Plasma Arc cutting, Air Carbon Arc cutting and gouging, base metal preparation, and weld quality requirements.
Plasma cutting is a technique using a high-temperature ionized gas jet to precisely and rapidly cut electrically conductive materials, typically metals.
Soldering is a technique for connecting two metals using a melted filler material, creating a strong and conductive bond, commonly applied in electronics and metalworking.
# Welding Safety - Identify common hazards in welding. - Perform proper use of personal protection used in welding. - Explain various causes of accidents. - Identify and explain uses for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). - Explain safety techniques for storing and handling cylinders. - Explain how to avoid electrical shock when welding. - Describe proper material handling methods. # Oxyfuel Cutting - Identify and explain the use of oxyfuel cutting equipment. - Set up oxyfuel equipment. - Light and adjust oxyfuel torch. - Shut down and disassemble oxyfuel cutting equipment. - Demonstrate proper procedures for changing cylinders. - Perform straight line and square shapes. - Perform piercing and slot cutting. - Perform bevel cutting. - Perform washing and gouging. - Operate a motorized, portable oxyfuel gas cutting machine. # Plasma Arc Cutting - Explain the plasma arc cutting processes. - Identify plasma arc cutting equipment. - Prepare and set up plasma arc cutting equipment. - Use plasma arc cutting equipment to make various types of cuts. - Properly store equipment and clean the work area after use. # Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging - Identify and explain the air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) process and equipment. - Select and install CAC-A electrodes. - Prepare the work area and CAC-A equipment for safe operation. - Use CAC-A equipment for washing and gouging activities. - Perform storage and housekeeping activities for CAC-A equipment. - Make minor repairs to CAC-A equipment. # Base Metal Preparation - Clean base metal for welding or cutting. - Identify and explain joint design. - Explain joint design considerations. - Mechanically bevel the edge of a mild steel plate. - Thermally bevel the end of a mild steel plate. - Select the proper joint design based on a welding procedure specification (WPS) or instructor direction. # Weld Quality - Identify and explain codes governing welding. - Identify and explain weld imperfections and their causes. - Identify and explain nondestructive examination practices. - Identify and explain welder qualification tests. - Explain the importance of quality workmanship. - Identify common destructive testing methods. - Perform a visual inspection of fillet welds. # Soldering and Brazing - Describe the proper use of PPE, tools, and materials needed to solder or braze copper tubing. - Describe how to properly prepare and solder or braze or copper tubing. - Describe how to prepare and shut down air-acetylene and oxyfuel equipment. - Demonstrate how to prepare and shut down air-acetylene and oxyfuel equipment. - Properly prepare and solder copper tubing in various planes, using various fittings. - Properly prepare and braze copper tubing in various planes, using various fittings.
Introduces student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the location and function of human body systems and common disease processes; responding to and reporting changes in a residents /patients condition, nutrition, vital signs; nutrition and diet therapy; disease processes; vital signs; observing, reporting and documenting changes in a residents condition; emergency concerns; ethics and legal issues and governmental agencies that influence the care of the elderly in long term care settings; mental health and psychosocial well-being of the elderly; use and care of mechanical devices and equipment; communication and interpersonal skills and skills competency based on federal guidelines. Specific topics include: roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide; communication and interpersonal skills; topography, structure, and function of the body systems; injury prevention and emergency preparedness; residents rights; basic patient care skills; personal care skills; and restorative care.
Certified Nursing Assistant is a caregiver, certified to offer fundamental patient care, showcasing proficiency in hygiene, measuring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.
Nursing assistance entails assisting patients with fundamental care needs, such as eating, grooming, and observing vital signs, under the guidance of nurses, prioritizing comfort and safety.
Basic Patient Care denotes essential support, encompassing hygiene, vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, and promoting safety, health, and comfort for patients in healthcare settings.
# Role and Responsibility of the Nurse Aide - Discuss communication and interpersonal skills including stress management and chain of command. - Discuss infection control. - Discuss standard & transmission based precautions. - Demonstrate donning and doffing of PPE, and safety measures. - Discuss safety/emergency/FBAO/Body Mechanics. - Discuss promoting residents' independence. - Discuss respecting residents' rights. - Discuss legal/ethical behavior and scope of practice. - Discuss the role of the nurse aide. - Discuss the scope of practice of the nurse aide. # Basic Nursing Skills - Review documentation and care plans and the Nurse Aide role and responsibility. - Perform and record vital signs & vital sign parameters. - Perform measuring & recoding height and weight. - Discuss and demonstrate the caring of the residents' environment. - Recognizing abnormal changes in body function and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor any/all of the following signs/symptoms: shortness of breath; rapid respiration; fever; coughs; chills; pains in chest; blue color to lips; pain in abdomen; nausea; vomiting; drowsiness; excessive thirst; sweating; pus; blood or sediment in urine; difficulty urinating; frequent urination in small amounts; pain or burning in urination; urine has dark color or strong odor; behavioral change; talks or communicates less; physical appearance/mental health changes; participated less or refuses to attend activities; eating less; drinking less; weight change; appears more agitated/nervous; appears tired, weak, confused or drowsy; change in skin color or condition; requires more assistance with dressing, toileting, transfers. - Recognize the signs & symptoms of pain. - Report pain to supervisor. - Discuss the care of a resident when death is imminent and post-mortem care. # Personal Care Skills, including but not limited to: - Demonstrate the following personal care skills and achieve proficiency: bathing (to include observation for pressure ulcers); grooming, including mouth care; dressing; toileting including incontinence care for female and males (to include the basic care and observation of ostomy); assisting with eating and hydration; proper feeding techniques; skin care, to include observation for pressure ulcers and skin tears; transfers, positioning, and turning (to include observation for pressure ulcers). - Review specimen collection process. - Demonstrate proficiency in the oral care for the conscious & unconscious resident. - Demonstrate proficiency in the denture care. # Mental Health and Social Service Needs - Demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to changes in resident's behavior including depression & anxiety. - Discuss the response to changes in a resident behavior. - Discuss the awareness of development tasks associates with the aging process. - Discuss the importance of resident's independence and allowing personal choices. - Discuss the importance of redirecting behaviors consistent with the resident's dignity. - Utilize the resident's family as a source of emotional support. - Recognizing emotional and mental health needs of the residents. - Discuss the importance of respecting spiritual and cultural needs of the residents. # Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents - Analyzing techniques for addressing the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with Dementia (Alzheimer's and others). - Identify communication techniques when dealing with cognitively impaired residents. - Understand the behavior of cognitively impaired residents. - Explain the appropriate responses to the behavior of cognitively impaired residents. - Identify the methods of reducing the effects of cognitive impairments. # Basic Restorative Services - Demonstrate skills, which incorporate principles of restorative nursing, including: training the resident in self-care according to the resident's abilities; ambulation with/without a gait belt; the use of assistive devices in transferring, ambulation, eating and dressing; maintenance of range of motion; proper turning and positioning in bed and chair; bowel and bladder training; and care and use of prosthetic/orthotic devices and eyeglasses. - Define the barriers to communicating with hearing and visually impaired, and discuss care of hearing & visual aids. - Discuss and review safe use of various medical equipment. # Residents Rights - Demonstrate behavior which maintains residents' right, including but not limited to: providing privacy and maintenance of confidentiality; promoting the residents' right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs; giving assistance in resolving grievances and disputes (to include the role of the ombudsman); providing needed assistance in getting to and participating in resident and family groups and other activities; maintaining care and security of resident's personal possessions; providing care which maintains the resident free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect and reporting any instances of such treatment to appropriate facility staff; recognizing and reporting signs of misappropriation of funds; avoiding the need for restraints in accordance with current professional standard. # Federal & State Guidelines of Skills Check-off Checklist - Utilizing the federal & state guidelines core curriculum required skills checklist, the instructor must ensure students display comprehension of required skills within the following areas: Infection Control; Safety & Emergency; Position, Turning & Transfer; Vital Signs; Resident's Environment; Role of the Nurse Aide; Resident's Grooming & Personal Care with observation for pressure ulcers; Resident's Meal Time & Hydration; Bowel & Bladder Care & Training; Care and Use of Orthotic, Prosthetic & Assistive Devices; Restraint Use & Guidelines; Post Mortem Care; Residents Right's Confidentiality & Privacy; Observation & Reporting; Beginning/Ending a Procedure.
Introduces student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide. Emphasis is placed on understanding and developing critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrating knowledge of the location and function of human body systems and common disease processes; responding to and reporting changes in a residents /patients condition, nutrition, vital signs; nutrition and diet therapy; disease processes; vital signs; observing, reporting and documenting changes in a residents condition; emergency concerns; ethics and legal issues and governmental agencies that influence the care of the elderly in long term care settings; mental health and psychosocial well-being of the elderly; use and care of mechanical devices and equipment; communication and interpersonal skills and skills competency based on federal guidelines. Specific topics include: roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide; communication and interpersonal skills; topography, structure, and function of the body systems; injury.
# Role and Responsibility of the Nurse Aide - Discuss communication and interpersonal skills including stress management and chain of command. - Discuss infection control. - Discuss standard & transmission based precautions. - Demonstrate donning and doffing of PPE, and safety measures. - Discuss safety/emergency/FBAO/Body Mechanics. - Discuss promoting residents' independence. - Discuss respecting residents' rights. - Discuss legal/ethical behavior and scope of practice. - Discuss the role of the nurse aide. - Discuss the scope of practice of the nurse aide. # Basic Nursing Skills - Review documentation and care plans and the Nurse Aide role and responsibility. - Perform and record vital signs & vital sign parameters. - Perform measuring & recoding height and weight. - Discuss and demonstrate the caring of the residents' environment. - Recognizing abnormal changes in body function and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor, including: shortness of breath; rapid respiration; fever; coughs; chills; chest pain; blue color lips; abdominal pain; nausea; vomiting; drowsiness; excessive thirst; sweating; pus; blood or sediment in urine; difficulty urinating; frequent urination in small amounts; pain or burning with urination; urine has dark color and/or strong smell; behavioral change; talks or communicates less; change in physical appearance or mental health; participates less or refuses to attend activities; eating less; drinking less; weight change; eating less; drinking less; weight change; appears more agitated/nervous; appears tired, weak, confused, or drowsy; changes in skin color/condition; requires more assistance with dressing, toileting, and transfers. - Recognize the signs & symptoms of pain. - Report pain to supervisor. - Discuss the care of a resident when death is imminent and post-mortem care. # Personal Care Skills, including but not limited to: - Demonstrate the following personal care skills and achieve proficiency in: bathing (to include observation for pressure ulcers); grooming (including mouth care); dressing; toileting (including male/female incontinence care, including basic ostomy care/observation); assisting with eating and hydration; proper feeding techniques; skin-care (including observation for pressure ulcers/skin tears); transfers, positioning, and turning (to include observation for pressure ulcers). - Review specimen collection process. - Demonstrate proficiency in the oral care for the conscious & unconscious resident. - Demonstrate proficiency in the denture care. # Mental Health and Social Service Needs - Demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to changes in resident's behavior including depression & anxiety. - Discuss the response to changes in a resident behavior. - Discuss the awareness of development tasks associates with the aging process. - Discus the importance of resident's independence and allowing personal choices. - Discuss the importance of redirecting behaviors consistent with the resident's dignity. - Utilize the resident's family as a source of emotional support. - Recognizing emotional and mental health needs of the residents. - Discuss the importance of respecting spiritual and cultural needs of the residents. # Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents - Analyzing techniques for addressing the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with Dementia (Alzheimer's and others). - Identify communication techniques when dealing with cognitively impaired residents. - Understand the behavior of cognitively impaired residents. - Explain the appropriate responses to the behavior of cognitively impaired residents. - Identify the methods of reducing the effects of cognitive impairments. # Basic Restorative Services - Demonstrate skills, which incorporate principles of restorative nursing, including: o Training the resident in self-care according to the resident's abilities o Ambulation with/without a gait belt o The use of assistive devices in transferring, ambulation, eating and dressing o Maintenance of range of motion o Proper turning and positioning in bed and chair o Bowel and bladder training o Care and use of prosthetic/orthotic devices and eyeglasses - Define the barriers to communicating with hearing and visually impaired, o Discuss care of hearing & visual aids - Discuss and review safe use of various medical equipment. # Residents Rights - Demonstrate behavior which maintains residents' right, including but not limited to: providing privacy and maintenance of confidentiality; promoting the residents' right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs; giving assistance in resolving grievances and disputes (to include the role of the ombudsman); providing needed assistance in getting to and participating in resident and family groups and other activities; maintaining care and security of resident's personal possessions; providing care which maintains the resident free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect and reporting any instances of such treatment to appropriate facility staff; recognizing and reporting signs of misappropriation of funds; avoiding the need for restraints in accordance with current professional standard (review of restraint use and guidelines). # Federal & State Guidelines of Skills Check-off Checklist - Utilizing the federal & state guidelines core curriculum required skills checklist, the instructor must ensure students display comprehension of required skills within the following areas: Infection Control; Safety & Emergency; Position, Turning & Transfer; Vital Signs; Resident's Environment; Role of the Nurse Aide; Resident's Grooming & Personal Care with observation of Pressure Ulcers; Resident's Meal Time & Hydration; Bowel & Bladder Care & Training; Care and Use of Orthotic, Prosthetic & Assistive Devices; Restraint Use & Guidelines; Post Mortem Care; Residents Right's Confidentiality & Privacy; Observation & Reporting; Beginning/Ending a Procedure
## Subjects Covered in OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training - Slip, Trip and Fall Hazard Protection - Fixed and Portable Ladder Safety - Fire Prevention, Protection and Emergency Egress Safety - Dangers of Electrical Hazards - Using and Choosing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Causes and Prevention of MSD and RMD Injuries - Workers' Rights to Know the Chemical Makeup of Materials Found in Their Workplace - Difference Between Chronic and Acute Health Ailments - Hazards of Spray Finishing, Dipping/Coating, Combustible Liquids and Compressed Gases - Dangers of Unguarded Equipment Successful completion of 10 hours of the course and assessment
This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: industrial safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, Principles of Grounding and Bonding, Commercial Services, three-phase power systems, and Electric Motor Fundamentals.
Electrical wiring consists of the setup, upkeep, and restoration of cable networks for power distribution within homes, businesses, and factories.
National Electrical Codes are uniform guidelines for safe electrical system installation and operation, enforced in the US for public safety and compliance.
Grounding Systems are safety mechanisms that channel voltage to the earth, shielding equipment and individuals from electric shocks and lightning strikes.
Wire bonding refers to the creation of electrical links between semiconductor components and their packaging through the use of thin wires and thermosonic bonding methods.
Electrical Codes are sets of rules that govern the safe, efficient, and consistent installation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance during construction and maintenance.
Blueprint reading refers to the skill of comprehending and deciphering intricate technical drawings and specifications, enabling precise project visualization and execution in construction, manufacturing, and engineering fields.
# Industrial Safety Procedures - Identify and demonstrate safe working practices for hand and power tool usage. - Discuss lab safety procedures. - Identify potential safety hazards in the lab. - Locate safety and health equipment in the lab. # National Electrical Code - Determine and apply the NEC to commercial applications. - Determine the ampere capacities for conductors. - Determine the proper conductors for specific locations and conditions. - Determine overload protection for branch circuits and feeders. # Principles of Grounding and Bonding - Discuss , size, and install Branch Circuit Grounding. - Discuss , size, and install Equipment Grounding/Bonding. - Discuss , size, and install Service Grounding/Bonding. - Discuss Earth Connections. # Three-Phase Power Systems - Identify three-phase transformer connections. - Identify and discuss the principles of Wye and Delta transformer connections. - Make Wye and Delta connections on primary and secondary windings. - Recognize power systems. - Discuss National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. # Electric Motor Fundamentals - Identify basic components of an AC motor. - Identify components of single-phase and three-phase motors. - Apply troubleshooting techniques. - Discuss and determine NEC requirements. # Electrical Symbols - Identify electrical symbols. - Match symbols to electrical components. - Identify international symbols. - Discuss differences between international and U.S. symbols. # Component Identification - Identify components on blueprints. # Print reading - Interpret electrical blueprint and schematic specifications. - Plan an electrical installation from electrical blueprint and schematic specifications. - Identify framing, air conditioning, and plumbing symbols. - Identify major framing components. - Discuss appropriate and inappropriate cutting, sawing, and boring procedures when installing electrical wiring and fixtures. # Scales and Measurements - Interpret different types of engineering scales and measuring instruments.
This course is a continuation of the study in commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: conduit installation and system design concepts.
Electrical Conduit is a protective tubing employed for directing and shielding electrical wiring within buildings, adhering to safety regulations and standards.
Electrical systems encompass the interconnected network of components designed for generating, transmitting, and utilizing electric power, including power generation, distribution, wiring, circuitry, and associated equipment and devices.
Commercial Electric Work consists of the setup, upkeep, and restoration of electrical infrastructure in commercial properties, ensuring adherence to safety standards and legal requirements.
# Conduit Installation - Measure, chisel, cut, and/or drill the structure for a conduit system. - Measure, cut, run, and/or terminate wiring through a conduit system. - Identify and install rigid conduit. - Properly ground a conduit system. - Install and identify PVC conduit, connectors, and boxes to structures. - Identify and install EMT. - Identify and install permissible flexible conduit. # Systems Designs Concepts - Identify and choose appropriate raceways for various conditions. - Plan an installation of a raceway, wireway, and surface metal raceway. - Identify hazards of working with conduit systems. # Commercial Services - Calculate and install the conductor size for entrance requirements. - Calculate the size and capacity for service panels. - Install a service panel. - Define and discuss how harmonics affect the electrical systems and appliances harmonics.
ELTR 1075 - Specialty Electrical Concepts II
This course continues the introduction to special electrical situations. Topics include HVAC controls, heat tracing and freeze protection, motor operation and maintenance, medium-voltage terminations and splices, and fundamentals of crew leadership.
HVAC refers to the systems and technologies used to control and maintain indoor and vehicular climate, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and air quality management.
Trace Heating refers to an electrical system used to regulate the temperature of pipes and vessels, preventing freezing and maintaining fluid viscosity through controlled surface heat application.
# HVAC Controls - Identify the major mechanical components common to all HVAC systems. - Explain the function of a thermostat in an HVAC system. - Describe different types of thermostats and explain how they are used. - Demonstrate the correct installation and adjustment of a thermostat using proper siting and wiring techniques. - Explain the basic principles applicable to all control systems. - Identify the various types of electromechanical and electronic HVAC controls, and explain their function and operation. - State the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements applicable to HVAC controls. - Install a conventional 24V bimetal thermostat and hook it up using the standard coding system for thermostat wiring. - Check and adjust a thermostat, including the heat anticipator setting and indicator adjustment. # Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection - Identify and describe the purpose of electric heat tracing equipment used with pipelines and vessels. - Select, size, and install electric heat tracing equipment on selected pipelines and vessels in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. - Identify and describe the purpose of electric heating equipment used with roof, gutter, and downspout de-icing systems. - Select, size, and install selected roof, gutter, and downspout de-icing systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and NEC requirements. - Identify and describe the purpose of electric heating equipment used with snow melting and anti-icing systems. - Select, size, and install selected snow-melting and anti-icing systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and NEC requirements. - Identify and describe the purpose of electric heat tracing equipment used with domestic hot-water temperature maintenance systems. - Select, size, and install selected electric heat traced domestic hot-water systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and NEC requirements. - Identify and describe the purpose of electric floor heating/warming systems. - Select, size, and install selected electric floor heating/warming systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and NEC requirements. - Prepare and connect heat tracing cable in a power connection box or splice box. # Motor Operation and Maintenance - Recognize the factors related to motor reliability and life span. - Measure motor winding insulation resistance and compensate for temperature. - Identify motors needing replacement. # Medium-Voltage Terminations and Splices - Select the proper materials and tools for medium-voltage terminations and splices. - Prepare medium-voltage cable for terminations and splices. - Complete cable assemblies using terminations and splices. - Inspect and test medium-voltage terminations and splices. - Prepare a cable and complete a splice or stress cone. # Special Locations - Identify and select equipment, enclosures, devices, and wiring methods approved by the current NECR for the following special occupancies or installations: o Places of assembly o Theaters o Carnivals, circuses, and fairs o Agricultural buildings o Marinas and boatyards o Temporary wiring o Office partitions o Swimming pools, fountains, hot tubs, and similar installations o Natural and manmade bodies of water. - Comply with NEC requirements regarding equipotential planes as they refer to bonding and grounding in water-related installations. - Determine electrical datum planes in water-related installations. # Fundamentals of Crew Leadership - Discuss current issues and organizational structure in industry today. - Understand and incorporate leadership skills into work habits, including communications, motivation, team building, problem solving, and decision-making skills. - Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues, including the cost of accidents and safety regulations. - Identify a crew leader's typical safety responsibilities. - Show a basic understanding of the planning process, scheduling, and cost and resource control. - Develop an estimate for a given work activity. - Develop and present a look-ahead schedule.
ELTR 1065 - Specialty Electrical Concepts I
This course introduces students to specialty situations found in the electrical construction trade. Topics include specialty load calculations, health care facilities, standby and emergency systems, fire alarms, and advanced controls.
Emergency Power Systems are backup electricity sources, like generators and batteries, that supply uninterrupted power during outages, keeping vital services and appliances functioning.
Electronics is a field of science and technology dealing with the design and implementation of electricity-based circuits, devices, and systems for various purposes.
Fire alarms are devices that detect fires and alert people through visual and audible signals, enabling prompt evacuation and emergency assistance.
Transformers are sophisticated neural networks that enhance language comprehension and generation by handling sequential data, significantly advancing natural language processing and machine translation.
# Load Calculations: Feeders and Services - Size feeders and services in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. - Calculate loads and ampacities for single-phase and three-phase feeders. - Apply derating factors to size feeders. - Size feeder overcurrent protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses) for noncontinuous duty and continuous duty loads. - Apply tap rules. - Calculate loads for various residential and commercial applications. - Calculate loads for schools and other institutional projects. - Perform feeder and service calculations for farms. - Calculate the power and supply feeders for marinas and boatyards. - Calculate electric motor loads on feeders. # Health Care Facilities - List the types of electrical distribution systems used in the medical industry. - Describe the categories and branch portions of the distribution circuits. - List the items allowed in the life safety branch and critical branch. - Describe the ground fault protection required to ensure a safe environment. - List the required wiring methods in a health care facility. - Explain the application of special wiring devices in critical care locations. - Describe the requirements for the installation of specialty equipment. - Describe the applications of isolated power systems. # Standby and Emergency Systems - Explain the basic differences between emergency systems, legally required standby systems, and optional standby systems. - Describe the operating principles of an engine-driven standby AC generator. - Describe the different types and characteristics of standby and emergency generators. - Recognize and describe the operating principles of both automatic and manual transfer switches. - Recognize the different types of storage batteries used in emergency and standby systems and explain how batteries charge and discharge. - For selected types of batteries, describe their characteristics, applications, maintenance, and testing. - Recognize double-conversion and single-conversion types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)and describe how they operate. - Describe the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements that pertain to the installation of standby and emergency power systems. # Basic Electronic Theory - Identify electronic system components. - Describe the electrical characteristics of solid-state devices. - Describe the basic materials that make up solid-state devices. - Describe and identify the various types of transistors and explain how they operate. - Interpret electronic schematic diagrams. - Describe and connect diodes. - Describe and connect light-emitting diodes (LEDs). - Describe how to connect silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs). - Identify the leads of various solid-state devices. - Test a transistor to determine whether it is an NPN or PNP. - Identify the cathode on three different styles of SCRs, using the shape or markings for identification. # Fire Alarm Systems - Define the unique terminology associated with fire alarm systems. - Describe the relationship between fire alarm systems and life safety. - Explain the role that various codes and standards play in both commercial and residential fire alarm applications. - Describe the characteristics and functions of various fire alarm system components. - Identify the different types of circuitry that connect fire alarm system components. - Describe the theory behind conventional, addressable, and analog fire alarm systems and explain how these systems function. - Connect selected fire alarm system(s). # Specialty Transformers - Identify three-phase transformer connections. - Identify specialty transformer applications. - Size and select buck-and-boost transformers. - Calculate and install overcurrent protection for specialty transformers. - Ground specialty transformers in accordance with National Electrical Code(NEC) requirements. - Calculate transformer derating to account for the effects of harmonics. - Using a clamp-on ammeter, demonstrate the principles of a current transformer. Identify the primary winding, then calculate and measure the effects of increasing the number of turns (loops) in the primary winding. - Connect a buck-and-boost transformer to a single-phase circuit so that it will first be in the boost mode, and then in the buck mode. Record the voltage increase and decrease for each configuration. # Advanced Controls - Select and install solid-state relays for specific applications in motor control circuits. - Install non-programmable/programmable motor circuit protectors (solid-state overload relays) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Select and install electromechanical and solid-state timing relays for specific applications in motor circuits. - Recognize the different types of reduced-voltage starting motor controllers and describe their operating principles. - Connect and program adjustable frequency drives to control a motor in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Demonstrate and/or describe the special precautions used when handling and working with solid state motor controls. - Recognize common types of motor braking and explain the operating principles of motor brakes. - Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting tasks in motor control circuits. - Identify and connect various control devices.
ELTR 1060 - Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols
Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams. Topics include: electrical symbols, component identification, print reading and scales and measurement.
Electrical Schematics Design refers to the creation of comprehensive diagrams depicting the electrical circuits, systems, components, connections, and functionalities within electronic equipment.
Electrical drawings are technical diagrams illustrating electrical systems, parts, and connections in structures, equipment, or appliances for interpretation and construction by experts.
Electrical characterization entails assessing the electrical properties of materials, components, or systems through measurement and analysis, to evaluate performance, quality, and adherence to specifications.
# Electrical Symbols - Identify electrical symbols. - Match symbols to electrical components. - Identify international symbols. - Discuss differences between international and U.S. symbols. # Component Identification - Identify components on blueprints. # Print Reading - Interpret electrical blueprint and schematic specifications. - Plan an electrical installation from electrical blueprint and schematic specifications. - Identify framing, air conditioning, and plumbing symbols. - Identify major framing components. - Discuss appropriate and inappropriate cutting, sawing, and boring procedures when installing electrical wiring and fixtures. # Scales and Measurements - Interpret different types of rulers and measuring instruments.
The purpose of this course is for instruction in the installation of cabling systems. Emphasis will be on the types of cabling technologies that address voice, video, and data communications and the applicable codes.
Wire and Cable Pulling refers to the process of guiding electrical or communication wires and cables through conduits, walls, and spaces within buildings or structures.
Cable installation involves setting up cables for communication, data transfer, and power, ensuring secure connections and adherence to technical standards.
Electrical Equipment consists of appliances and devices designed to operate using electrical energy, such as generators, motors, transformers, and systems for power distribution.
# Installation of Cabling Systems - Identify the various services available to the residential customer. - Identify and discuss the differences among high-speed internet services. - State the importance of the demarcation point. - Identify possible pathways that cable may run into a residence. - Identify different pathways that may be used in horizontal pathway. # Telco Room Layout - Identify the key components in a telco room. - Identify and state the purpose for D-rings, terminal blocks, spools, and inter-duct tubes. - Discuss the guidelines to the installation of the terminal block system. - State the purpose of the junction box. - State the purpose of the patch panel. - State the purpose for labeling and identifying layout components. # Commercial Pathways - Identify the major methods for running pathways outside plants. - Identify the main categories of data network cabling that may be used inside a commercial plant. - Identify the three main areas of the data network inside a commercial plant. - Discuss the purposes for the conduit, pull-box or vault, and pedestals. - Identify the types of conduit in use in cabling systems. - Identify the primary ways of installing underground conduit. # Pulling Processes - Describe the pulling processes appropriate for residential applications. - Describe the pulling processes appropriate for commercial applications. - Demonstrate the safe use of a hole saw. - Demonstrate the safe use of a saber saw. - Demonstrate the safe use of a reciprocating saw. - Demonstrate the safe use of a rotor zip. - Drill holes using an auger. - Demonstrate the various methods of bending conduit. - Install raceways according to the codes for EMT, Rigid, PVC, and wire mold. - Demonstrate the mounting of boxes. - Demonstrate the correct methods for pulling cables in residential and commercial applications.
Provides practice in calculating conduit size. Emphasis is placed on use of the requirement of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: National Electrical Code, conduits types/trade sizes, and percent of fill.
# National Electrical Code - Identify the sections of the National Electrical Code on conduit types. - Identify the sections of the National Electrical Code on conduit sizing. # Conduit Types/Trade Sizes - Choose type of conduit according to factors presented. - Correlate conduit trace sizes to the conduit types using the NEC. - Calculate minimum conduit based upon the number of insulated and bare conductors in accordance with the minimum National Electrical Code standards. # Percent of Fill - Understand percent of fill vs. total area. - Determine percent of fill based on the number of bare and insulated conductors using the NEC.
ELTR 1000 - Fundamental Electrical Concepts
This course introduces the student to the electrical trade. Emphasis is placed on orientation to the trade, safety, basic electrical theory, electrical codes, and basic electrical wiring practices.
Electrical safety encompasses the precautionary measures and guidelines aimed at avoiding workplace accidents and injuries caused by electrical hazards.
# Orientation to the Trade - Describe the apprenticeship/training process for electricians. - Describe various career paths/opportunities one might follow in the electrical trade. - Define the various sectors of the electrical industry. - State the tasks typically performed by an electrician. - Explain the responsibilities and aptitudes of an electrician. # Electrical Safety - Recognize safe working practices in the construction environment. - Explain the purpose of OSHA and how it promotes safety on the job. - Identify electrical hazards and how to avoid or minimize them in the workplace. - Explain electrical safety issues concerning lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entry, respiratory protection, and fall protection systems. - Develop a task plan and a hazard assessment for a given task and select the appropriate PPE and work methods to safely perform the task. - Perform a visual inspection on various types of ladders. - Set up a ladder properly to perform a task. - Properly don a harness. - Perform a hazard assessment of a job such as replacing the lights in your classroom. o Discuss the work to be performed and the hazards involved. o Locate the phone closest to the work site and ensure that the local emergency telephone numbers are either posted at the phone or known by you and your partner(s). o Plan an escape route from the location in the event of an accident. # Introduction to Electrical Circuits - Define voltage and identify the ways in which it can be produced. - Explain the difference between conductors and insulators. - Define the units of measurement that are used to measure the properties of electricity. - Identify the meters used to measure voltage, current, and resistance. - Explain the basic characteristics of series and parallel circuits. # Electrical Theory - Explain the basic characteristics of combination circuits. - Calculate, using Kirchhoff’s voltage law, the voltage drop in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. - Calculate, using Kirchhoff’s current law, the total current in parallel and series-parallel circuits. - Using Ohm’s law, find the unknown parameters in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. # Introduction to the National Electrical Code® - Explain the purpose and history of the NEC®. - Describe the layout of the NEC®. - Demonstrate how to navigate the NEC®. - Describe the purpose of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and the NFPA. - Explain the role of nationally recognized testing laboratories. - Use NEC Article 90 to determine the scope of the NEC®, state what is covered by the NEC® and what is not. - Find the definition of the term feeder in the NEC®. - Look up the NEC® specifications that you would need to follow if you were installing an outlet near a swimming pool. - Find the minimum wire bending space required for two No. 1/0 AWG conductors installed in a junction box or cabinet and entering opposite the terminal. # Device Boxes - Describe the different types of nonmetallic and metallic boxes. - Calculate the NEC® fill requirements for boxes under 100 cubic inches. - Identify the appropriate box type and size for a given application. - Select and demonstrate the appropriate method for mounting a given box. - Select the minimum size pull or junction box for the following applications: o Conduit entering and exiting for a straight pull. o Conduit entering and exiting at an angle. # Hand Bending - Identify the methods for hand bending and installing conduit. - Determine conduit bends. - Make 90° bends, back-to-back bends, offsets, kicks, and saddle bends using a hand bender. - Cut, ream, and thread conduit. # Raceways and Fittings - Identify and select various types and sizes of raceways and fittings for a given application. - Identify various methods used to fabricate (join) and install raceway systems - Identify uses permitted for selected raceways. - Demonstrate how to install a flexible raceway system. - Terminate a selected raceway system. - Identify the appropriate conduit body for a given application. # Conductors and Cables - From the cable markings, describe the insulation and jacket material, conductor size and type, number of conductors, temperature rating, voltage rating, and permitted uses. - Determine the allowable ampacity of a conductor for a given application. - Identify the NEC® requirements for color coding of conductors. - Install conductors in a raceway system.
Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Direct Current refers to a continuous flow of electric charge in one direction, typically employed in low-voltage systems like batteries, electronics, and DC motors for its stable power supply.
Electrical Theory encompasses the study and practical use of laws and principles concerning electric charges, fields, circuitry, magnetism, and electromagnetism.
Laboratory Procedures refer to the established techniques for carrying out experiments, tests, and analyses in a controlled setting to guarantee precision, safety, and reproducibility in scientific investigations.
# Introduction to OSHA and Safety Regulations - Identify monitoring agencies from which safety regulations can be requested. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-Know Law. - Identify types of fires, extinguishers, and protective clothing. - Identify the appropriate action for reporting fires and appropriate firefighting procedures. - Discuss the purpose and use of the Lab Emergency Power Disconnect ("Kill Switch"). # Electrical Laws and Principles - Define voltage, current, power, resistance, and conductance. - Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors. - Calculate resistance, conductance, voltage, current, and power. - Define basic terms used to describe electronics components and devices. - Identify the symbols associated with basic electronic components and devices. # Batteries - Explain the concept of polarity as it applies to batteries. - Perform a power test of various wet and dry cells and batteries. # DC Test Equipment - Explain the basic operating principles of a voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, analog multimeter, and digital multimeter. - Measure circuit voltage, current, and resistance. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause shorts. - Determine the location of a short in a DC circuit. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause opens. - Determine the location of an open in a DC circuit. # Series, Parallel, and Simple Combination Circuits - Compute and measure DC series, parallel, and simple combination circuit voltage, current, and resistance. # Laboratory Procedures and Safety Practices - List personal and equipment safety rules for working with DC circuits. - Follow safety procedures for personal safety. - Demonstrate safe test equipment use. - Identify the major types of hazards associated with the electrical/electronics’ workplace. - State the location and activation process of the main disconnect switch for the electrical/electronics’ laboratory.
ELTR 1015 - Intermediate Electrical Concepts I
This course introduces the student to specific skill components needed to be successful as an electrician. Topics include reading electrical drawings, residential electrical services, test equipment, alternating current, motor theory and applications and basic electrical installation.
Residential Electrical Work entails the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within homes, following safety standards and local regulations.
AC Motors refer to electric motors powered by alternating current, transforming electrical energy into mechanical motion, typically utilized in industrial, commercial, and domestic settings.
Direct current (DC) motors are devices that transform direct electrical power into mechanical power, often utilized in applications needing basic speed and torque regulation.
Lighting systems consist of the planning, installation, and upkeep of lighting fixtures and arrangements designed for aesthetic, practical, or security needs across different settings.
# Basic Electrical Construction Drawings - Explain the basic layout of a set of construction drawings. - Describe the information included in the title block of a construction drawing. - Identify the types of lines used on construction drawings. - Using an architect’s scale, state the actual dimensions of a given drawing component. - Interpret electrical drawings, including site plans, floor plans, and detail drawings. - Interpret equipment schedules found on electrical drawings. - Describe the type of information included in electrical specifications. - Make a materials takeoff of the lighting fixtures on a construction drawing. # Residential Electrical Services - Explain the role of the National Electrical Code in residential wiring and describe how to determine electric service requirements for dwellings. - Explain the grounding requirements of a residential electric service. - Calculate and select service-entrance equipment. - Select the proper wiring methods for various types of residences. - Compute branch circuit loads and explain their installation requirements. - Explain the types and purposes of equipment grounding conductors. - Explain the purpose of ground fault circuit interrupters and tell where they must be installed. - Size outlet boxes and select the proper type for different wiring methods. - Describe rules for installing electric space heating and HVAC equipment. - Describe the installation rules for electrical systems around swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. - Explain how wiring devices are selected and installed. - Describe the installation and control of lighting fixtures. - For a residential dwelling of a given size, and equipped with a given list of major appliances, demonstrate or explain how to: o Compute lighting, small appliance, and laundry loads o Compute the loads for large appliances o Determine the number of branch circuits required o Size and select the service-entrance equipment (conductors, panelboard, and protective devices). - Select the proper type and size outlet box needed for a given set of wiring conditions. # Electrical Test Equipment - Explain the operations of and describe the following pieces of test equipment: o Voltmeter o Ohmmeter o Clamp-on ammeter o Multimeter o Megohmmeter o Motor and phase rotation testers. - Select the appropriate meter for a given work environment based on category ratings. - Identify the safety hazards associated with the various types of test equipment. - Measure the voltage from line to neutral and neutral to ground. - Use an ohmmeter to measure the value of various resistors. # Alternating Current - Calculate the peak and effective voltage or current values for an AC waveform. - Calculate the phase relationship between two AC waveforms. - Describe the voltage and current phase relationship in a resistive AC circuit. - Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in an inductive circuit. - Define inductive reactance and state how it is affected by frequency. - Describe the voltage and current transients that occur in a capacitive circuit. - Explain the relationship between voltage and current in the following types of AC circuits: o RL circuit o RC circuit o LC circuit o RLC circuit. - Explain the following terms as they relate to AC circuits: o True power o Apparent power o Reactive power o Power factor. - Explain basic transformer action. # Motors: Theory and Application - Define the following terms: o Controller o Duty cycle o Full-load amps o Interrupting rating o Thermal protection o NEMA design letter o Overcurrent o Overload o Power factor o Rated full-load speed o Rated horsepower o Service factor. - Describe the various types of motor enclosures. - Explain the relationships among speed, frequency, and the number of poles in a three-phase induction motor. - Define percent slip and speed regulation. - Explain how the direction of a three-phase motor is changed. - Describe the component parts and operating characteristics of a three-phase wound-rotor induction motor. - Describe the component parts and operating characteristics of a three-phase synchronous motor. - Describe the design and operating characteristics of various DC motors. - Describe the methods for determining various motor connections. - Describe general motor protection requirements as delineated in the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). - Define the braking requirements for AC and DC motors. - Collect data from a motor nameplate. - Identify various types of motors and their application(s). - Connect the terminals for a dual-voltage motor. # Electric Lighting - Describe the characteristics of light. - Recognize the different kinds of lamps and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type: o Incandescent o Halogen o Fluorescent o High-intensity discharge (HID). - Properly select and install various lamps in lighting fixtures. - Recognize and describe the installation requirements for various types of lighting fixtures: o Surface-mounted o Recessed o Suspended o Track-mounted. - Recognize ballasts and describe their use in fluorescent and HID lighting fixtures. - Explain the relationship of Kelvin temperature to the color of light produced by a lamp. - Recognize basic occupancy sensors, photoelectric sensors, and timers used to control lighting circuits and describe how each device operates. - Read and interpret information given in lamp manufacturers’ catalogs for one or more selected lamps. - Install one or more of the following lighting fixtures and their associated lamps: o Surface-mounted o Recessed o Suspended o Track-mounted # Conduit Bending - Describe the process of conduit bending using power tools. - Identify all parts of electric and hydraulic benders. - Bend offsets, kicks, saddles, segmented, and parallel bends. - Explain the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for bending conduit. - Compute the radius, degrees in bend, developed length, and gain for conduit up to six inches. - Use an electric or hydraulic bender to bend a 1" conduit stub-up to an exact distance of 15." above the deck. - Make an offset in a length of conduit to miss a 10" high obstruction with a clearance between the obstruction and the conduit of not less than 1" nor more than 1". - Make a saddle in a length of conduit to cross an 8" pipe with 1" clearance between the pipe and the conduit.
ELTR 1020 - Alternating Current Fundamentals
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Electric current refers to the movement of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes, which serves as the basis for powering electrical equipment and systems.
Electromagnetism is a physics branch examining electric and magnetic fields, their interactions with matter, and the forces associated with charged particles.
Automated test equipment (ATE) are systems that perform tests on devices using automation to quickly execute measurements and evaluate results, ensuring consistency and reliability in quality control processes.
Test Equipment Design is the process of developing tools and systems for assessing the performance, durability, and quality of products, components, and materials, ensuring they meet required standards and regulations.
Inductors are electrical circuit elements that magnetically store energy from current flow, utilized in filtering, detection, and energy storage functions.
# Electrical Safety - List personal and equipment safety rules for working with DC circuits. - Follow safety procedures for personal safety. - Demonstrate safe test equipment use. - Identify the major types of hazards associated with the electrical/electronics workplace. - State the location and activation process of the main disconnect switch for the electrical/electronics laboratory. # Magnetism - Explain the principles of magnetism. - Demonstrate magnetic principle application. # AC Wave Generation - Describe sine waves generated by alternating current. - Define alternating current. - Measure AC voltage and current values. - Describe basic AC generator principles. # AC Test Equipment - Explain oscilloscope control functions. - Calculate and measure AC sine wave frequency and period. - Use an oscilloscope for sinusoidal wave form voltage, period, and/or frequency measurements. # Inductance - Define inductance and identify inductor symbols. - Explain inductor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting inductors in series and in parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing inductor's phase relationships of voltage and current. - Determine the inductance value of an inductor. - Define and determine the reactance of an inductor when given the inductance and the frequency. # Capacitance - Define capacitance and identify capacitor symbols. - Explain capacitor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting capacitors in series and in parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing voltage and current phase relationships. - Determine the capacitance value of a capacitor. - Define and determine the reactance of a capacitor when given the capacitance and frequency. # Basic Transformers - Apply , define, and explain fundamental electrical terminology and electrical parameters for transformers. - Explain transformer outputs in relation to inputs. - Explain core losses, mutual inductance, and types of transformers. - Use an oscilloscope for transformer voltage and phase measurements. - Calculate voltage-turns ratio. - Calculate voltage-current ratio. - Determine impedance matching. - Test and identify transformers. - Describe the impact of harmonics on transformers, heating core losses, hysteresis, and copper loss (skin effects).
ELTR 1025 - Intermediate Electrical Concepts II
This course continues to introduce those specific job skills needed for a typical electrician. Topics in this course include pull and junction boxes, conductor installations, terminations and splices, circuit breakers and fuses, and control systems fundamentals.
Junction boxes are electrical containers designed to safeguard wire connections and enable circuit branching for effective power distribution within a structure's electrical network.
Electrical circuit breakers are safety switches that interrupt power supply in a circuit during overcurrents or short-circuits, preventing electrical fires and component damage.
# Pull and Junction Boxes - Describe the different types of nonmetallic and metallic pull and junction boxes. - Properly select, install, and support pull and junction boxes and their associated fittings. - Describe the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) regulations governing pull and junction boxes. - Size pull and junction boxes for various applications. - Understand the NEMA and IP classifications for pull and junction boxes. - Describe the purpose of conduit bodies and Type FS boxes. - Identify various NEMA boxes. - Identify various conduit bodies and fittings. # Conductor Installations - Explain the importance of communication during a cable-pulling operation. - Plan and set up for a cable pull. - Set up reel stands and spindles for a wire-pulling installation. - Explain how mandrels, swabs, and brushes are used to prepare conduit for conductors. - Properly install a pull line for a cable-pulling operation. - Explain how and when to support conductors in vertical conduit runs. - Describe the installation of cables in cable trays. - Calculate the probable stress or tension in cable pulls. - Prepare multiple conductors for pulling in a raceway system. - Prepare multiple conductors for pulling using a wire-pulling basket. # Cable Tray - Describe the components that make up a cable tray assembly. - Explain the methods used to hang and secure cable tray. - Describe how cable enters and exits cable tray. - Select the proper cable tray fitting for the situation. - Explain the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requirements for cable tray installations. - Select the required fittings to ensure equipment grounding continuity in cable tray systems. - Interpret electrical working drawings showing cable tray fittings. - Size cable tray for the number and type of conductors contained in the system. - Generate a list of materials for a cable tray layout including all components required and the fasteners required to complete the system. - Join two straight, ladder-type cable tray sections together. # Conductor Terminations and Splices - Describe how to make a good conductor termination. - Prepare cable ends for terminations and splices and connect using lugs or connectors. - Train cable at termination points. - Understand the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requirements for making cable terminations and splices. - Demonstrate crimping techniques. - Select the proper lug or connector for the job. - Terminate conductors using selected crimp-type and mechanical-type terminals and connectors. - Terminate conductors on a terminal strip. - Insulate selected types of wire splices and/or install a motor connection kit. # Grounding and Bonding - Explain the purpose of grounding and bonding and the scope of NEC Article 250. - Distinguish between a short circuit and a ground fault. - Define the National Electrical Code® requirements related to bonding and grounding. - Distinguish between grounded systems and equipment grounding. - Use NEC Table 250.66 to size the grounding electrode conductor for various AC systems. - Explain the function of the grounding electrode system and determine the grounding electrodes to be used. - Define electrodes and explain the resistance requirements for electrodes using NEC Section 250.56. - Use NEC Table 250.122 to size the equipment grounding conductor for raceways and equipment. - Explain the function of the main and system bonding jumpers in the grounding system and size the main and system bonding jumpers for various applications. - Size the main bonding jumper for a service utilizing multiple service disconnecting means. - Explain the importance of bonding equipment in clearing ground faults in a system. - Explain the purposes of the grounded conductor (neutral) in the operation of overcurrent devices. - Using the proper fittings, connect one end of a No. 4 AWG bare copper grounding wire to a length of 3/4" galvanized water pipe and the other end to the correct terminal in a main panelboard. - Install two lengths of Type NM cable in a switch box using Type NM cable clamps: o Strip the ends of the cable to conform with National Electrical Code® requirements. o Secure the cable in the switch box and tighten the cable clamps. o Connect and secure the equipment grounding conductors according to NEC® requirements, and secure to the switch box with either a ground clip or a grounding screw. - Size the minimum required grounding electrode conductor for a 200A service fed by 3/0 copper. - Size the minimum required equipment grounding conductor in each conduit for a 400A feeder gap using two parallel runs of 3/0 copper. - Size the minimum required bonding jumper for a copper water pipe near a separately derived system (transformer) where the secondary conductors are 500 kcmil copper. # Circuit Breakers and Fuses - Explain the necessity of overcurrent protection devices in electrical circuits. - Define the terms associated with fuses and circuit breakers. - Describe the operation of a circuit breaker. - Apply the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requirements for overcurrent devices. - Describe the operation of single-element and time delay fuses. - Identify the following on one or more circuit breaker(s) and fuse(s): o Number of poles o Load rating o Voltage rating o Amperage interrupting rating # Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts - Describe the operating principles of contactors and relays. - Select contactors and relays for use in specific electrical systems. - Explain how mechanical contactors operate. - Explain how solid-state contactors operate. - Install contactors and relays according to the NEC® requirements. - Select and install contactors and relays for lighting control. - Read wiring diagrams involving contactors and relays. - Describe how overload relays operate. - Connect a simple control circuit. - Test control circuits. - Mount and connect a 120V lighting contactor with a three-wire pushbutton control.
AVMT 1011 - Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with regulations, maintenance forms, records, publications, and human factors. Topics include: maintenance publications; maintenance forms and records; mechanic privileges and limitations; and human factors.
Instructional Manuals are detailed guides that outline procedures and best practices for legal professionals to follow in their daily work.
Risk management is a systematic approach to recognizing, evaluating, and reducing threats to an organization's goals, with the aim of maintaining stable operations.
Teamwork entails a collective endeavor of individuals to attain a shared objective, accomplished through effective communication, coordination, and reciprocal support.
# Maintenance Publications - Demonstrate understanding of maintenance terminology as defined in 14 CFR part 1 (e.g., time in service, maintenance, preventative maintenance, major alteration, major repair, minor alteration, minor repair). - Demonstrate understanding of the criteria and responsibility for determining whether a repair or alteration is major or minor. - Demonstrate understanding of agency publications and guidance materials, including aircraft specifications, TCDSs, advisory circulars, and Airworthiness Directives (ADs). - Demonstrate understanding of manufacturer publications, including maintenance manuals, service bulletins, maintenance alerts, and master minimum equipment list. - Demonstrate understanding of FAA databases and resources available, including TCDSs and supplemental type certificates; and compliance requirements for manufacturer-specified maintenance and inspection intervals. - Demonstrate understanding of FAA-approved maintenance data, including maintenance manuals and other methods, techniques and practices acceptable by the administrator. - Demonstrate understanding of the difference between approved data and acceptable data, and when each is required; and FAA-approved airworthiness limitations. - Demonstrate understanding of alert, caution, and warning indications; understand the basic definition of warnings, cautions, and notes that are used in maintenance and operating manuals. - Demonstrate understanding of inoperative equipment; the use of useable on (effectivity) codes in parts manuals; and methods used to establish the serial number effectivity of an item. - Demonstrate understanding of aircraft inspection programs (e.g., progressive, 100-hour, annual, and other FAA-approved inspections). - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with adherence to warnings, cautions, or notes in maintenance and operations manuals; and determination of component applicability to given aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to compare an equipment list for an aircraft to equipment installed; and locate applicable FAA aircraft specifications and FAA TCDS for an aircraft or component. - Demonstrate the ability to check a Technical Standard Order (TSO) or part manufacturing authorization for proper markings; and use a manufacturer's illustrated parts catalog to locate a specific part number and applicability. - Demonstrate the ability to locate supplemental type certificates applicable to a specific aircraft; determine the conformity of aircraft instrument range markings and placarding; and determine approved replacement parts for installation on a given aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to determine maximum allowable weight and of a specific aircraft; determine whether a given repair or alteration is major or minor; and determine applicability of approved data for a major repair. - Demonstrate the ability to explain the difference between "approved data" (required for major repair/alteration) and "acceptable data" (required for minor repair/alteration). # Maintenance Forms and Records - Demonstrate understanding of maintenance record entry for approval for return to service after maintenance and alterations; and maintenance record entry for approval for return to service after inspection; and the purpose and use of FAA forms (e.g., FA Forms 337, 8010-4, 8100-2, and 8130-3). - Demonstrate understanding of Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) for an ADs; compliance requirements for manufacturer-specified methods, techniques and practices; and discrepancy records or placards. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with completeness or accuracy of documentation; use of SDS; and complacency during documentation phase of maintenance procedures. - Demonstrate the ability to complete an FAA Form 337 for a major repair or alteration; examine an FAA Form 337 for accuracy; and determine an aircraft's inspection status by reviewing the aircraft's maintenance records. - Demonstrate the ability to complete an aircraft maintenance record entry for the compliance of a reoccurring AD for a specific airframe, aircraft engine, appliance, or propeller. - Demonstrate the ability to complete an aircraft maintenance record entry for return to service; determine applicability of an AD; and complete a 100-hour inspection aircraft maintenance record entry. # Mechanic Privileges and Limitations - Demonstrate understanding of privileges and limitations of a mechanic certificate; and recent experience requirements and how to re-establish once lost. - Demonstrate understanding of the regulatory framework, including general subject matter of the relevant parts of 14 CFR relevant to aircraft maintenance and mechanics. - Demonstrate understanding of mechanic address change notification procedures. # Human Factors - Demonstrate understanding of safety culture and organizational factors; human error principles; and event investigation. - Demonstrate understanding of human performance and limitations; physical and social environment; and communication/reporting of hazards. - Demonstrate understanding of teamwork and leadership; professionalism and integrity; and shift and task turnover. - Demonstrate understanding of conditions/preconditions for unsafe acts; and types of human errors. - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with selective reporting of hazards; fatigue management and fitness for duty; and non-invasive, condition-monitoring technologies. - Demonstrate the ability to file a Malfunction or Defect Report; brief a shift turnover for continuity of work; and locate information regarding human factor errors.
BUSN 1460 - Keyboarding and Document Formatting
This course introduces and reinforces the touch system of keyboarding; placing emphasis on establishing correct techniques and building speed and accuracy. In addition, this course introduces and applies document formatting skills including the production of memos, email messages, and writing letters from scratch using various styles and special features. Focus includes using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, number expressions, etc.
Electronic keyboards generate various sounds through digital synthesis, commonly employed in different musical styles for both playing and creating music.
Document formatting is the process of organizing text and visual elements in a document to improve readability, consistency, and appearance, following particular style guidelines.
Paraphrasing entails expressing the same message using alternative words and sentence structure, preserving the original meaning for improved comprehension.
# The Alphabetic Keyboard - Use correct technique to complete alphabetic keyboard tasks. # The Numeric Keypad & Symbols - Use correct technique to key the numeric keypad. - Use correct technique to key symbols on the number row of the keyboard by touch. # Building Speed & Accuracy - Construct (key) from straight copy at the recommended speed and accuracy rate to ensure employability in local business and industry. # Formatting Documents - Produce letters, memos, and e-mail messages from straight and rough-draft copy using various styles and special features. - Produce various types of reports from straight and rough-draft copy. - Produce simple and complex tables from straight and rough-draft copy. - Produce other documents from straight and rough-draft copy (i.e., agendas, minutes, news releases, labels, invoices). - Create documents using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, number expression, abbreviations, and word divisions.
BUSN 1010 - Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases for Business
Focuses on medical terminology, anatomy, and diseases and disorders of each major human body system: Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Sensory System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Reproductive Systems of the Male and Female, and Development, Heredity, and Genetics
Research consists of methodical examination and analysis of data or resources to uncover factual information and draw new conclusions through critical evaluation.
Online research entails the systematic search, collection, and analysis of information from various digital sources on the internet, using search engines, databases, and social media platforms efficiently.
Journal entry refers to the initial documentation of financial transactions in accounting records, initiating the accounting process for reliable financial statement preparation.
A general journal is a primary record-keeping book that logs business transactions in order, including dates, accounts, debits, and credits, before transferring this information to ledgers.
Empirical Research refers to the systematic study of phenomena through observation, experience, and data analysis to uncover empirical evidence.
Medical Dictionary skills refer to the proficiency in utilizing, comprehending, and interpreting intricate medical terms and abbreviations in healthcare environments.
Library research entails conducting organized exploration of a library's resources to locate information, efficiently utilize sources, and collect data for various objectives.
Medical Terminology refers to the uniform language, including terms and expressions, employed in the healthcare sector to describe human body parts, diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
The Integumentary System is the body's outermost layer, encompassing skin, hair, nails, and glands, providing protection from pathogens and controlling temperature and sensation.
Human Skeleton knowledge involves comprehending the structure, functions, and bone composition of an adult human body, including joint mechanics and the role in safeguarding vital organs.
Human Musculoskeletal Systems encompass the study of bones, muscles, and connective tissues, focusing on their anatomy, function, and interplay to facilitate movement and physical support.
Endocrinology is a medical field concentrating on diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders, which control hormones impacting various body functions.
Cardiovascular Research focuses on investigating the heart and blood vessels to comprehend, identify, and create therapies for cardiovascular diseases.
The lymphatic system is a vital body network, comprising tissues and organs, that aids in eliminating toxins, waste, and undesirable substances, while significantly contributing to immune function.
The digestive system is a biological system comprised of organs that facilitate the processes of ingestion, digestion, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination in living beings.
Digestive Disorders are conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms like indigestion, bloating, and abdominal pain, and requiring diagnosis, treatment, and management for conditions such as IBS, gastritis, and GERD.
Reproductive Physiology is the examination of the biological and physical mechanisms in the reproductive systems of humans and animals, encompassing processes such as gametogenesis, hormone functions, and reproductive cycles.
Human development is a multi-faceted process of growth, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects, that occurs throughout a person's life, contributing to their overall success.
Genetics is a branch of biology that examines genes, their functions, hereditary traits, variations, and their impact on diseases, growth, and evolution.
# Locate Information From Reputable Sites When Researching Medical Information - Utilize research resources such as Internet search engines, journals, periodicals, reports, empirical research articles, encyclopedias, medical dictionaries, and libraries. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Integumentary System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the integumentary system. - Identify the main and accessory structures of the integumentary system and their functions. - Discuss the function of the skin in homeostasis of body temperature. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Skeletal System - Formulate Form medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the skeletal system. - Describe functions of the skeletal system. - Identify the major bones of the axial and appendicular skeletons. - Define articulation and identify types of joints. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the skeletal system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Muscular System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the muscular system. - Explain the functions of the muscular system. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the muscular system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. - Identify major skeletal muscles and functions. - Describe the actions of muscles. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Nervous System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the nervous system. - Identify the general functions of the nervous system. - Explain the anatomical and functional classification of the nervous system. - Describe the spinal cord, spinal reflexes, and functions of the layers of meninges and cerebral spinal fluid. - Identify spinal nerves and cranial nerves and give functions of these nerves. - Identify and describe the functions of the major regions of the brain. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the nervous system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Sensory System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the sensory system. - Differentiate between special and general senses. - Describe the structure and functions of the eye and ear. - Describe tactile sensation and proprioception. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the sensory system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Endocrine System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the endocrine system. - Define the endocrine glands and hormones and describe how the endocrine system works to maintain homeostasis. - Find the principle endocrine glands and identify the principle hormones. - Describe the hypothalamus’ link to the nervous and endocrine systems. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Cardiovascular System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system. - Describe the major components and functions of the cardiovascular system. - Explain blood types including ABO and Rh blood groupings. - Describe the location of the heart and identify the chambers, valves, and vessels of the heart. - Identify the major blood vessels and describe their function. - Define blood pressure including systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system including the blood, heart, and vessels and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Lymphatic System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the lymphatic system. - Describe the structures of the lymphatic system and their functions. - Explain adaptive and innate resistance to disease. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Respiratory System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the respiratory system. - Describe the parts of the upper and lower respiratory tract. - Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried by the blood. - Locate the thorax, lungs, mediastinum, and diaphragm and identify their functions. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Digestive System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the digestive system. - Identify the parts of the digestive system, their locations, and explain the function of each. - Identify the major digestive secretions and their functions. - Describe the pathway of food through the gastrointestinal system. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the digestive system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Urinary System - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the urinary system. - Identify the parts of the urinary system. - Explain the general functions of the urinary system. - Compare the urinary system of the female with that of the male. - Identify the constituents of urine. - Differentiate the processes of secretion, filtration, and reabsorption. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the urinary system and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to the Reproductive Systems of the Male and Female - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the reproductive systems of the male and female. - Describe the anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems. - Explain the menstrual cycle and the function of the female reproductive system. - Relate the urinary system to the reproductive system of the male. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the male and female reproductive systems and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. # Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Diseases Related to Human Development, Heredity, and Genetics - Formulate medical terms utilizing medical prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to human development, heredity, and genetics. - Explain the process of fertilization and pregnancy. - Differentiate between a zygote, embryo, fetus, newborn, and infant. - Identify the four stages of labor and explain childbirth. - Identify the mammary glands and explain lactation. - Explain meiosis, genes, chromosomes, sex determination, and sex-linked traits. - Explain gene expression, genetic mutation, and mitochondrial inheritance. - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of human development, heredity, and genetics and their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
BUSN 1015 - Introduction to Healthcare Reimbursement
This course is designed to increase efficiency and streamline administrative procedures for healthcare insurance billing and reimbursement. Topics include documentation in the medical record, types of insurance, Medicare compliance policies related to documentation and confidentiality, and HIPAA and other compliance regulations.
Administrative assistance consists of managing calendars, handling communications, keeping records, and executing office tasks to facilitate efficient organizational functioning.
Insurance policies are agreements that offer monetary protection against specific risks, requiring regular premium payments for coverage of individuals, properties, and businesses.
HIPAA is a United States legislation mandating the safeguarding and confidential treatment of personal health data by healthcare organizations, insurers, and their business partners.
Diagnostic Analysis: The rigorous examination of issues to identify root causes and suggest remedies, focusing on evaluating data, procedures, or systems.
Claims processing refers to the administrative procedure of managing insurance claims, involving verification, investigation, adjudication, and payment or denial to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
Medical Insurance Claims refer to the process of submitting health insurance forms to obtain payment for medical services rendered to insured individuals.
Medical Records Formatting entails arranging and standardizing patient information in healthcare records for precision, adherence to regulations, and convenient accessibility to medical personnel and authorized parties.
Patient record maintenance entails the consistent management, updating, and protection of medical records for easy access and adherence to healthcare regulations.
Medical Records Analysis involves the thorough review and assessment of patient data to verify accuracy, aid in treatment, and facilitate medical coding and billing procedures.
Managed care refers to a healthcare system that focuses on controlling the quality, accessibility, and cost of care by establishing agreements with providers and implementing utilization controls.
Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program primarily serving individuals aged 65 and above, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities or specific illnesses.
Medicare Regulations encompass the federal guidelines overseeing Medicare's operation, covering aspects such as eligibility, benefits, provider standards, and healthcare service reimbursement policies.
Medicaid is a collaborative federal-state initiative that offers health insurance to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and those with disabilities.
Medical billing is the submission and follow-up of claims to health insurance firms for payments of healthcare services rendered by professionals.
Medical coding is the process of converting medical information into standardized codes for efficient data management and billing purposes in healthcare environments.
Billing refers to the procedure of creating invoices for services or products rendered, involving correct assessment of fees, issuing billing statements, and overseeing receivables to facilitate prompt payment.
Billing software automates the creation of invoices and payment management, simplifying accounting procedures for effective revenue monitoring and financial reporting.
Disability Claims refer to the handling and evaluation of applications for financial aid from people unable to work because of health issues or disabilities.
Job Search Strategies refer to organized approaches for finding, applying to, and obtaining job positions that match a candidate's abilities, interests, and career aspirations.
# Career Role and Responsibilities - State the job responsibilities, educational and training requirements, and qualifications of an insurance billing specialist. - Discuss medical etiquette and ethics. - State what is privileged information vs. non-privileged information. - Discuss liabilities of the employer and employee. # The Claims Process - Discuss the legal principles of insurance. - Discuss the basics of an insurance policy. - Discuss the choices of health insurance coverage. - Prepare insurance claims. - Discuss the documentation process for medical records. - Discuss the contents of a medical report. - Use documentation terminology. - Review and audit medical records. - Discuss legalities of medical records. - Discuss the diagnostic coding system. - Discuss the methods of payment. - Discuss the types of claim forms. - Prepare a health insurance claim form. - Discuss common reasons why claim forms are rejected. - Discuss the history of the electronic claim. - Discuss necessary computer components. - Discuss confidentiality issues with claim forms. - Discuss records management of claim forms. - Discuss existing computer claims systems. - Discuss claim policy provisions. - Discuss explanation of benefits. - Discuss the role of the State Insurance Commissioner. - Discuss claim management techniques. - Discuss dealing with claim inquiries, handling problem claims, rebilling, and the appeal process. - Discuss the cash flow cycle, fees, credit arrangements, credit and collection laws with regard to medical insurance. # Health Care Payers - Discuss private insurance vs. managed care systems. - Discuss the policies and regulations of the Medicare system. - Discuss the utilization of quality control of the Medicare system. - Discuss payment, reimbursement, and claim submission with regard to the Medicare system. - Discuss the Medicaid program, eligibility for the Medicaid program, benefits of the Medicaid program, and Medicaid claim procedures. - Discuss the various programs if TRICARE (Standard, Extra, Prime, For Life, Plus, etc.). - Discuss the CHAMPVA program. - Discuss the claims procedure when filing TRICARE and CHAMPVA claims. - Discuss the history of worker’s compensation, the laws of worker’s compensation, eligibility, and coverage. - Discuss the types of state claims. - Discuss state and federal disability insurance programs. # Inpatient and Outpatient Billing - Discuss the admission, coding, reimbursement process, and billing problems when filing inpatient and outpatient claims. # Employment - Discuss employment opportunities as a billing specialist. - Produce job searches. - Discuss self-employment as a billing specialist.
BUSN 1050 - Employability and Professional Skills
The course emphasizes employability and professional skills for students entering the workforce in a variety of business settings. Topics include job acquisition skills, interview techniques, computer application skills, cash management, legal aspects of using credit, and personal finance.
Professionalism entails exhibiting integrity, competence, accountability, respect, and ethical principles consistently in one's work, displaying reliability and dedication to superiority.
Professional Responsibility refers to the ethical obligation to uphold integrity, accountability, and diligence in one's profession, consistently following established standards and practices.
Print media refers to communication channels that distribute information through printed materials like newspapers, magazines, and books, incorporating text and visual components.
Interviewing entails evaluating and interacting with job applicants via organized discussions to ascertain their fitness for a particular position or chance.
Time management is the capacity to organize and plan tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and allocate time efficiently to increase productivity and accomplish objectives.
Writing is the skill of expressing ideas, thoughts, and information clearly and coherently in written form, using proper grammar for different communication purposes.
Outlook Web App (Email Clients) is a web-based email client developed by Microsoft, offering email, calendar, and contacts management through a web browser.
Email Management is a methodical strategy for effectively dealing with electronic mail, involving sorting, prioritizing, responding, and archiving messages to keep communication and work organized.
Spreadsheets are digital tools that organize, analyze, and store data in tables with cells, enabling calculations, information visualization, and manipulation of numbers.
Presentation skills refer to the capability of conveying information clearly, concisely, and attractively to an audience while keeping them engaged.
Presentation software refers to computer applications designed for creating and displaying visual aids during presentations, aiming to enhance audience engagement through the use of slides, images, and multimedia elements.
Social media management entails planning, posting, monitoring, and interacting with content on social platforms to attain marketing and branding objectives.
Social media monitoring is the process of observing and analyzing online conversations and trends on social media platforms to gain insights and control brand reputation.
Social media refers to internet-based platforms that facilitate user-generated content sharing, community interaction, and public opinion shaping, while also providing marketing and communication channels.
Cash management refers to the efficient handling, collection, and usage of cash to maintain liquidity, financial stability, and maximize potential earnings.
Retirement planning is the process of setting financial goals for retirement and implementing strategies, such as budgeting, saving, and investing, to achieve those objectives.
# Employability and Professional Skills - Demonstrate effective job search strategies including electronic and print media. - Establish career goals. - Prepare job application and follow up letters, a resume, and a job application. - Demonstrate effective interviewing techniques. - Demonstrate professional and appropriate communication skills. - Identify and demonstrate traits of successful employees. - Identify effective time management strategies. - Identify and demonstrate professional image. - Identify and project professional attitude. - Demonstrate effective writing mechanics (sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling). # Computer Application and Technical Skills - Demonstrate the ability to use the Internet and E-Mail. - Create , use, save, modify, and print documents using document production software. - Create , use, save, modify, and print spreadsheets using spreadsheet software. - Create , use, save, modify, and print presentations using presentation software. - Demonstrate social media skills pertaining to the business environment. # Personal Finance and Planning - Discuss cash management. - Identify the various forms of income, and analyze and evaluate factors that affect income as a part of the career decision-making process. - Examine taxes in the United States and evaluate the effects on personal income. - Examine factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal aspects of using credit. - Evaluate how to help deter, detect, and defend against identify theft. - Compare and contrast aspects of buying or renting a home or transportation. - Distinguish between various kinds of insurance. - Explain fundamental principles and concepts of planning for retirement. - Demonstrate how to plan for retirement.
This course introduces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques. Topics include: computer hardware, computer software, file management, learning the alphabetic keyboard, the numeric keyboard and keypad, building speed and accuracy, and proofreading. Students attain a minimum of 25 GWAM (gross words a minute) on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors.
Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, storage devices, and peripherals, that enable its functioning.
File Management refers to the systematic process of organizing, storing, and retrieving digital files securely, preserving data integrity and facilitating accessibility.
Typing is the skill of rapidly and correctly entering text on a computer or digital device using a keyboard.
Proofreading is the careful examination of written content to correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and to ensure clarity and coherence prior to publication or submission.
# Computer Hardware, Software and File Management - Identify the major parts of a computer (monitor, mouse, keyboard, CPU). - Identify removable computer devices (diskette, jump drive, CD). - Demonstrate software programs such as a Learning Management System (i.e. Angel), keyboarding program, and/or email software. - Utilize computer operating system to copy, create, delete, upload and/or download files. # The Alphabetic Keyboard - Use correct fingers to key alphabetic keys by touch. # The Numeric Keypad and Symbols - Use correct fingers to key the numeric keypad by touch. - Use correct fingers to key symbols on the number row of the keyboard by touch. # Building Speed and Accuracy - Construct (key) from straight copy at a minimum rate of 25 GWAM for 3 minutes, with a maximum of 3 errors. # Building Proofreading Skills - Recognize typographical and content errors by marking errors in documents and keying correct copy.
BUSN 1190 - Digital Technologies in Business
Provides an overview of digital technology used for conducting business. Students will learn the application of business activities using various digital platforms.
Website Monitoring entails the consistent observation and analysis of a website's performance, uptime, functionality, and security to ensure optimal operation and user experience.
Website management entails updating content, ensuring proper functioning, optimizing performance, and securing one or more websites.
Password Policy refers to a set of guidelines established to promote secure authentication through the use of strong passwords and proper credential management.
Secure Password Authentication (SPA) is a process that verifies a user's identity by checking if their password meets specific security standards before granting system access.
Blogging is the process of creating and updating online content, typically sharing personal or business perspectives, and interacting with readers through frequent posts in various formats.
Business administration principles encompass the fundamental strategies and rules for managing a company efficiently, covering aspects such as planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating operations.
Instant messaging is a digital communication method enabling users to send and receive text-based messages in real-time, facilitating fast and efficient interaction.
Viruses (Health) are minute parasites that reproduce within host cells, leading to various illnesses of differing severity in humans, animals, and plants.
Antivirus software is a security program that identifies, blocks, and eliminates harmful software, such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses, to safeguard computers and networks.
A computer virus is a harmful program that propagates to various files and systems, causing damage to computer operations and data integrity.
# Internet Usage - Discuss the history of the Internet. - Find information by using correct word and phrase constructions using various types of search engines. - Demonstrate how to locate information on the Web. - Describe how the Internet works, including accessing providers, data transmission, web addresses. - Discuss website integrity and validity. - Identify source extensions and their meaning (i.e., .edu, .com, .gov, .net, etc) - Show how to use social and media networks to illustrate their use in business functions. - Demonstrate the use of digital platforms and communication tools in business practices such as blogs, websites, mashups, instant messaging, texting, and pda's. # System User Security - Discuss password protection, acceptable use policies and means of data storage. - Demonstrate application of virus prevention and scanning, system backup and system recovery applications. # Wireless/Mobile Computing and Emerging Technologies - Define mobile computing and applications including wireless messaging, picture messaging, Web access, collaboration and voice mail and specific characteristics related to the modern mobile user. - Discuss home, business and commercial wireless networks, and transmission media including infrared, broadcast radio, cellular radio, microwaves, and communications satellite technologies. - Discuss and review wireless communications devices including: smart phones, GPS, cell phones, PDAs, tablet and laptop computers - Describe computer input and output technologies. - Explain the acronym URL.
Develops skill in the use of electronic calculators to interpret, solve, and record results of various types of problems involving the four arithmetic processes. Topics include: machine parts and features, touch system techniques, and arithmetic applications.
10-key calculators are specialized devices featuring a numeric keypad, primarily used for rapid data entry in accounting and data processing tasks.
Arithmetic is a fundamental mathematical discipline focused on numbers and core operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, crucial for quantifying tasks, data analysis, and problem-solving.
# Machine Parts and Features - Name and describe the purpose of each arithmetic function key of an electronic printing calculator. - Name and describe the purpose of each decimal point control key or selector of an electronic printing calculator. - Name and describe the purpose of each memory control key of an electronic printing calculator. - Name and describe the purpose of each print control key or selector of an electronic printing calculator. - Name and describe the purpose of each key or selector which serves a special function of an electronic printing calculator. # Touch System Techniques - Demonstrate using the addition function and entering digits on the home row using the touch method. - Demonstrate solving addition problems using the touch method and home row keys. - Demonstrate using the addition function to enter digits using the 10-key touch method. - Demonstrate using the non-add function and touch method, to enter four digit numbers and solve problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method and the decimal point key to enter digits and respective decimal point and solve problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method and the sub or grand total keys to solve addition and subtraction problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to solve multiplication problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method and the constant key to solve multiplication problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to solve division problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to determine averages. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method and the constant key to solve division problems. - Describe the chain division feature available on some 10-key printing calculators. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method and the memory registers to solve business related problems. # Arithmetic Applications - Use the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to convert fractions and percentage to decimals. - Use the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to calculate a percent of increase or decrease. - Use the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to calculate markup as percent of price. - Use the 10-key printing calculator with multiple operations and touch method to solve business related problems. - Define multifactor multiplication as it applies to using a 10-key printing calculator. - Define negative multiplication as it applies to using a 10-key printing calculator. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to solve problems dealing with multifactor or negative multiplication. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to process purchase orders. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to solve trade discount problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to solve cash discount and chain discount problems. - Demonstrate using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method to convert English measurement to metric measurements and vice versa. - Prepare payroll records using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method. - Prepare various business and tax related reports using the 10-key printing calculator with the touch method and simulation records.
This course introduces the spelling, pronunciation, definition, and usage of basic legal terms. The course broadly covers general law terms as well as specialized legal terminology. Topics include: word origins, word building, abbreviations and symbols, correct spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of terminology related to the court system, contracts, family law, real estate, litigation, wills/probate, bankruptcy, and other areas of the law.
Legal Translation involves accurately converting legal documents and terms between languages, considering cultural and legal system differences for clear understanding.
Legal interpretation refers to the skill of comprehending, examining, and implementing laws, regulations, and court decisions, ensuring adherence to and correct usage of legal principles.
Legal writing refers to the creation of well-structured, convincing, and analytical documents, including contracts, briefs, and memos, adhering to the legal industry's standards and procedures.
Claims management encompasses the verification, negotiation, and settlement of insurance claims to guarantee prompt and precise resolution, while preserving customer satisfaction and financial accuracy.
Litigation management encompasses the administration and supervision of every facet of a legal dispute, such as strategy, documentation, deadlines, budget, and communication among all stakeholders.
Court Reporting encompasses the documentation and transcription of legal proceedings, depositions, and events, guaranteeing a precise, word-for-word legal record.
Family Proceedings Court is a dedicated judicial body that addresses legal matters concerning families, including divorce, child custody, and cases involving domestic violence, necessitating expertise in family law.
Probate laws consist of the legal procedures that regulate the settlement of a decedent's estate, encompassing will validation, asset distribution, and handling of claims against it.
# Word Identification - Identify the spelling and definition of legal terms, abbreviations and symbols by analyzing word origins and word parts. # Word Usage - Demonstrate the ability to apply the correct legal terms, abbreviations and symbols in legal documents and correspondence relating to court systems, contracts, family law, real estate, litigation, wills/probate, and bankruptcy.
Emphasizes essential skills required for the business office. Topics include: office protocol, time management, telecommunications and telephone techniques, office equipment, workplace mail, records management, travel/meeting arrangements, electronic mail, and workplace documents.
Telephone support entails providing customers with assistance through phone calls, handling queries, fixing problems, and guaranteeing a pleasing service experience via proficient communication and issue-resolution abilities.
Phone interviews are preliminary assessments of job candidates' qualifications and communication skills, conducted via telephone before potential face-to-face meetings.
Telephone communications refers to the abilities required for efficient and polite spoken interaction on the phone, encompassing clarity, respect, professionalism, and the capacity to deliver information briefly.
Customer communication entails engaging with customers through multiple platforms to disseminate information, address inquiries, and foster robust service connections.
Telecommunications industry deals with transmitting information via electronic methods, including phone, internet, cable services, and network infrastructure development.
Faxing consists of sending and receiving paper documents instantly by converting them into electronic signals over telephone lines using a fax machine.
Office Equipment consists of tools developed for workplace operations, such as printers, copiers, telephones, shredders, and computers, vital for daily business functions and improving efficiency.
Mailroom Operations entail overseeing the receipt, sorting, processing, and dissemination of both incoming and outgoing mail and packages within a company or entity.
Mail Distribution is a methodical system for handling incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring its accurate and timely delivery to recipients within an organization.
Records management is the organized administration of records from creation to disposal, adhering to legal requirements and facilitating accurate, efficient data access.
Travel planning entails organizing and coordinating trip elements such as itinerary, accommodations, transportation, budgeting, and contingency arrangements for a seamless experience.
# Office Protocol - Use appropriate procedures for receiving callers and making introductions. - Identify desirable personal skills and qualities required in an office. # Time Management - Define time management. - Recognize time wasters in the office. - List ways to eliminate time wasters. - Identify good work organization habits. - Determine priorities and schedule deadlines based on priorities. - Organize and maintain a workstation for maximum productivity. # Telecommunications and Telephone Techniques - Use various types of telecommunications equipment. - Identify basic and special services provided by telecommunications companies. - Use appropriate telephone skills and etiquette. - Prepare telephone message forms. # Office Equipment - Discuss the basic features of fax machines. - Discuss the basic features of copiers. - Identify the different styles of printers. - Identify different styles of scanners. # Workplace Mail - Implement procedures for processing incoming and outgoing mail. - Identify classes of mail and special mail services. - Discuss the use of (or use) a postage meter. - Define and use e-mail. # Records Management - Describe various types of filing systems used in an office; filing supplies and equipment; and common filing problems and ways to avoid them. - Demonstrate the use of filing equipment and supplies to file business correspondence according to basic filing rules. # Travel and Meeting Arrangements - Identify types of services available for making travel arrangements. - Prepare documentation for travel and meeting arrangements to include transportation and accommodation reservations, travel expense reports, agendas, meeting materials, and minutes. - Plan a business meeting using the appropriate documentation and follow-up activities. - Describe alternatives to holding meetings (i.e., conference calls, teleconferencing).
Introduces records management concepts for use in any office environment. Topics include: Basic Records Management Concepts; Alphabetic, Numeric, Subject, and Geographic Filing; and Records Retention, Transfer, and Disposition of Records.
Filing is the methodical organization, storage, and upkeep of records, either physical or digital, for efficient access and record management.
Employee Retention: An organization's strategic approach to maintain its workforce by fostering a conducive environment, encouraging long-term commitment from existing employees.
Organizational skills refer to the capabilities of individuals to effectively manage tasks, allocate resources, and prioritize responsibilities for the successful completion of goals.
File Organization refers to the structured arrangement of data files, both digital and physical, for easy storage, retrieval, and management of information in offices and computer systems.
# Basic Records Management Concepts - Discuss the importance of the records life cycle. - Discuss how technology has impacted records management. - Discuss careers and job opportunities in records management (i.e., Records Manager). # Alphabetic Filing - Identify the filing rules for alphabetic filing for personal and business. - Organize business correspondence manually or electronically according to the alphabetic filing rules and procedures. - Identify what a cross-referencing system is and prepare cross-reference cards or sheets for filing. # Numeric Filing - Discuss consecutive filing (serial filing) and non-consecutive filing (terminal-digit filing) and how it’s used in the work environment. - Discuss what an alphabetic index and accession log are and how it’s used in the work environment. - File documents manually or electronically according to the numeric filing rules and procedures. # Subject Filing - File business correspondence manually or electronically by subjects. - Discuss what a subject index is and how it’s used in the work environment. # Geographic Filing - File business correspondence manually or electronically by geographic locations. # Records Retention, Transfer, and Disposition - Discuss the use of retention schedules in a work environment. - Discuss e-mail usage and retention policies for an organization. - Discuss the importance of personal organization of records.
Introduces organization and management concepts of the business world and in the office environment. Topics include business in a global economy, starting and organizing a business, enterprise management, marketing strategies and financial management.
Enterprise sales refer to the methods and approaches used to secure significant business contracts with large organizations, which typically have extended sales processes and numerous decision-makers involved.
Social responsibility is the ethical commitment to act in ways that benefit society, prioritizing community welfare and sustainability over personal or financial gain.
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting refers to the documentation of a company's actions and effects on social, environmental, and economic aspects, in relation to its governance and ethical standards.
Ethical Standards and Conduct encompass the moral principles and actions that promote honesty, fairness, and integrity in both personal and professional contexts, adhering to legal and ethical codes.
Enterprise Content Management (ECM) is a structured approach to gathering, organizing, and storing an organization's various content for efficient access and management.
Human resource management is a strategic method for managing employees and workplace culture, aiming to optimize staff performance to achieve organizational goals.
Financial management encompasses the strategic planning, organization, direction, and control of financial activities within a business or organization to optimize efficiency and accomplish financial objectives.
Financial Management Strategy refers to the creation and implementation of financial strategies and plans that ensure effective resource allocation for securing an organization's economic goals and stability over time.
# Business in a Global Economy - Describe fundamentals of enterprise. - Describe forms of economic systems. - Discuss the changing business environment. - Discuss competing in the global environment. - Discuss information management and the use of computers in the business environment. - Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and social responsibility. # Starting and Organizing a Business - Describe forms of business ownership. # Enterprise Management - Summarize managerial roles and styles. - Describe methods of motivating employees. - Discuss ways of managing human resources. - Demonstrate methods of handling management-employee relations. - Discuss ways of managing the operations of an enterprise. # Marketing Strategies - Describe channels of distribution and ways to control the channels. - Discuss product pricing methods. - Relate pricing to marketing. # Financial Management - Identify types of accountants. - Describe fundamental accounting concepts. - Describe the securities market. - Discuss types of securities investments.
This course explores the history of the human experience through literature and writing across the cultures of the world. Surveys of important works across multiple genres of fiction and non-fiction as a reflection of cultural values. Explores themes from the ancient through modern era.
Basic Reading refers to the capacity to comprehend written text in work-related materials, including main concepts and straightforward directions, at a fundamental literacy standard.
# Reading - Demonstrate knowledge of literary movements from the inventions of writing to the modern era. - Interpret and critically think and respond to major literary works of writers from all areas of the globe. - Demonstrate knowledge of major literary terms and conventions employed by writers. - Demonstrate an understanding of major literary themes by writers. - Demonstrate an understanding of writing strategies employed by authors. - Display an understanding of the influences of culture upon various authors as well as various authors' cultural impact and the relationship of culture to the individual. - Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which authors respond to each other's work. - Read and recall readings from nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama for specific purposes, such as identifying main ideas, and supporting details; drawing accurate conclusions, and identifying an author's purpose. # Research and Writing - Demonstrate a complete understanding of methods of research, citation, and formatting of sources in a written text through the completion of a research paper. - Perform research using resources published both electronically and as hardcopy.
ENGL 1105 - Workplace and Technical Communication
Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communication techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, business correspondence, and technical report presentation.
Report writing is the skill of creating well-structured, clear, and concise documents that present research, findings, or recommendations to specific audiences.
Business writing refers to the skill of creating well-structured, clear, and professional content for corporate settings, such as reports, emails, proposals, and presentations.
# Reference Use and Research - Use appropriate reference material in preparing a technical report. # Device and Process Description - Describe precisely in writing the characteristics and components of mechanisms and processes. # Formal Technical Report Writing - Prepare a formal technical report using accepted formats and style. # Business Correspondence - Prepare memo, business letters, and resume using accepted formats and style. # Technical Report Presentation - Deliver an informative technical presentation using supportive visual aids.
Emphasizes the ability to communicate using written methods. Topics include writing, grammar, and revising.
# Revising - Use fundamentals of grammar in context of student writing. - Revise for style, organization, and development. - Edit and proofread for mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling) and grammatical errors. # Writing - Use varied strategies for gathering and developing ideas. - Apply strategies for organizing ideas; differentiating between main ideas and supporting details; and examples and comparisons. - Apply varied strategies for writing introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs. Paragraphs must be unified, coherent, and well-developed. - Use transitions between ideas and paragraphs. - Write logically organized essays using varied patterns of development that contain a clearly implied or stated thesis statement, well-developed body paragraphs, and an effective conclusion. - Demonstrate effective use of secondary sources and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
English Language proficiency refers to the capability to use English effectively for communication, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding with varying levels of complexity and context.
Written English refers to the skill of expressing thoughts, stories, and data in written form, employing accurate grammar, punctuation, spelling, and stylistic techniques.
Audio editing is the manipulation of sound recordings to adjust length, speed, volume, and quality, resulting in a polished final product from raw audio material.
# Analysis of Writing - Read and analyze writing to identify subject, focus, and support. # Applied Grammar and Writing Skills - Produce logically organized, grammatically acceptable writing. - Compose a variety of writing assignments to prepare students for writing in the workplace. # Editing and Proofreading Skills - Revise to improve ideas, style, organization, and format with word processing. - Edit to improve grammar, mechanics, and spelling. # Research Skills - Access, use, and document appropriate resources to support writing. # Oral Communication Skills - Apply oral communication skills in discussions and/or presentations.
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Writing Outlines refers to the method of arranging key concepts, details, and content order in a structured manner to enhance clarity and communication before writing the complete text.
# Writing Analysis and Practice - Read essays and articles and determine the methods of development. - Write essays based on personal experiences, observation, and/or assigned readings. # Revision - Demonstrate the ability to edit writing to eliminate jargon, choppiness, dullness, and incoherence to produce a smooth, vivid style appropriate to the subject and the audience. - Demonstrate the ability to proofread writing to eliminate sentence structure errors, verb and pronoun errors, punctuation errors, and spelling errors. # Research - Locate and use appropriate reference materials for written and/or oral reports. - Produce a research paper while using the appropriate formatting and documentation style.
Emphasizes the student's ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research; and writing about literature.
Literature reviews are structured assessments of academic publications, integrating major discoveries and techniques to outline present understanding and recognize voids in research in a particular domain or theme.
# Reading and Analysis of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama - Identify the structural elements of poetry, drama, the novel, and the short story. - Examine the ideas and values in various literary works in historical and philosophical context. # Research - Use print and electronic references. - Access and select information from GALILEO and other databases. # Writing About Literature - Write well-organized essays based on literary readings. - Document resources. - Implement a designated research paper format. - Use research in a formal paper with formatting and documentation style appropriate for audience and subject.
Emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature. Includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.
American Literature comprises the examination of English-language literature created by U.S. authors, covering distinct genres, epochs, and national narratives.
# Literature and Culture - Demonstrate an awareness of literary and cultural diversity in American literature. - Demonstrate an awareness of the impact a given culture has had on American literature. # Essential Themes and Ideas - Read and recall readings from nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama for specific purposes, such as identifying main ideas, and supporting details; drawing accurate conclusions, and identifying an author's purpose. - Demonstrate an awareness of literary language, movements and conventions in order to interpret works of American literature. - Analyze themes and ideas essential to an understanding of American literature. - Demonstrate an awareness of how intellectual and literary traditions impact American literature. # Literature and History - Understand how history and culture influence American literature. - Demonstrate an awareness of the impact a particular historical period (i.e. Colonial, Puritan, Enlightenment, Revolutionary, Romantic, Transcendental, Expansion, and/or Modern) may have on selected works of American literature. # Research Skills - Understand how history and culture influence American literature. - Demonstrate an awareness of the impact a particular historical period (i.e. Colonial, Puritan, Enlightenment, Revolutionary, Romantic, Transcendental, Expansion, and/or Modern) may have on selected works of American literature. # Research Skills - Develop , write, edit, and revise essays by following specific organizational guidelines using clear, effective sentences, coherent paragraphs, and the correct essay structure. - Conduct research using hard-copy, database, and online resources. - Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of correct manuscript formatting and research citation techniques.
ACCT 2135 - Introduction to Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
Provides an introduction to financial reporting and accounting principles for state/local governments and nonprofit entities.
Accounting refers to the organized process of documenting, interpreting, and analyzing a business's financial activities, while upholding accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
Accounting Records refer to the organized documentation of a company's financial activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations for reporting and analysis purposes.
Governmental accounting is a specific area of accounting focused on tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial activities for government organizations, adhering to legal regulations and public sector financial guidelines.
# The Governmental Accounting Environment - Define the governmental accounting environment. - Describe how governmental entities are classified for financial reporting purposes. - Describe the financial characteristics of governmental entities. - Describe the role of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). # Financial Reporting for Governmental Entities - Evaluate financial reporting for governmental entities. - Describe the general rules for determining the appropriate financial reporting entity for a governmental organization. - Describe the financial reporting model defined and required by GASB 34. - Define the management discussion and analysis requirement. - Define the characteristics of and basis for government-side financial statements. - Define the characteristics of and focus for fund financial statements. - Describe the purpose and structure of notes to the financial statements. - Describe the purpose and structure of required supplemental information. - List and describe the requirements for a governmental CAFR. # Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Governmental Entities - Apply generally accepted accounting principles for governmental entities. - Define the primary characteristics and measurement basis for governmental funds. - Describe the use of the fund balance. - Prepare journal entries for a governmental fund. - Define the primary characteristic and measurement basis for proprietary funds. - Prepare journal entries for a proprietary fund. - Define the primary characteristics and measurement basis for fiduciary funds. - Prepare journal entries for a fiduciary fund. - Describe the primary characteristics and measurement basis for governmentwide financial statements. - Describe the use of budgetary accounts in governmental accounting. - Prepare journal entries using budgetary accounts. - Describe the use of encumbrance accounts in governmental accounting. - Prepare journal entries using encumbrance accounts. # Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations - Perform accounting for nonprofit organizations. - Describe the characteristics of both governmental and non-governmental nonprofits and the jurisdictional issues governing the accounting for each type of organization. - Describe the primary financial statements used in non-governmental not for profits. - Describe the accounting procedures unique to not-for-profit entities that rely on contributions or non-exchange transactions.
Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts, the accounting cycle for a personal service business, the accounting cycle for a merchandising business, inventory, cash control and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Inventory control refers to the methodical approach of regulating, monitoring, and managing a company's stock levels to avoid both overstocking and shortages, thus maintaining a balanced supply of goods.
Accounts receivable management refers to the process of monitoring and controlling the money owed to a company by its customers, including invoicing and payment collection optimization.
# Accounting and the Role of Accounting in Business - Identify types of businesses. - Discuss the role of accounting in business. - Discuss the importance of ethics in Accounting and Business. - Identify real-world opportunities for Accounting Professionals. # Cash and Internal Controls - Define cash. - Apply cash and internal controls. - Explain a cash transaction's effect on the cash account. - Record business transactions involving cash in cash related journals. - Prove the accuracy of the cash account. - Organize a petty cash fund. - Administer a checking account. - Prepare a bank reconciliation. # Accounting for a Service Business - Describe the accounting process. - Define accounting terms in the accounting process. - Define the accounting elements. - Classify business transactions using the accounting equation. - Relate the effect of business transactions to the accounting equation. - Record business transactions in the journal. - Record journal entries to the ledger accounts. - Prove the accuracy of the ledger. - Prepare a worksheet. - Prepare financial statements. - Prepare adjusting entries. - Prepare closing entries. # Accounting for a Merchandising Business - Establish an Accounting cycle for a Merchandising Business. - Compute cash discounts. - Compute sales tax owed by business entity. - Prepare sales tax returns used in business for reporting and remittance of sales tax. - Record business transactions in special journals. - Record business transactions in subsidiary ledgers. - Prepare schedules of accounting receivables and payables. - Determine the need for adjusting entries. - Compute adjustments. - Record adjusting entries. - Prepare a worksheet. - Prepare financial statements. - Interpret financial statements. - Record closings entries. # Inventory Control - Characterize the system of inventory used in accounting for a merchandising business. - Identify the two principal inventory systems used in business. - Compile the cost of inventory using the FIFO, LIFO, weighted average, specific identification, and lower cost of market methods in inventory valuation. - Determine ending inventory using the gross profit and simplified retail methods. # Methods of Accounting for Receivables - Record losses from uncollectible accounts using the direct write-off method. - Record losses from uncollectible accounts using the allowance method based on sales and on accounts receivable. - Record the write-off of an account under the direct write-off method. - Record the recovery of an account previously written off when the direct allowance method was used. - Break down the nature and use of notes receivable and calculate related interest. - Prepare a notes receivable register. - Record transactions involving notes receivable and prepare notes receivable register. - Record accrued interest receivable at year's end. - Record transactions relating to the discounting of notes receivable. - Describe the financial statement presentation of both the allowance for uncollectible accounts and the loss from uncollectible accounts.
Introduces the intermediate financial accounting concepts that provide the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a partnership and corporation. Topics include: Fixed and Intangible Assets, Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Notes Payable), Payroll, Accounting for a Partnership, Accounting for a Corporation, Statement of Cash Flows, and Financial Statement Analysis, Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Payroll systems are software applications that streamline the process of calculating and distributing employee compensation, handling tax deductions and maintaining financial records.
Asset management is a structured approach to managing assets, ensuring they are efficiently utilized, maintained, and disposed of, in line with an organization's goals and strategy.
Payroll liabilities encompass employee compensation-related obligations, including taxes, benefits, wages, and withholdings, to be paid within the current accounting period.
Cash flow management is the monitoring, assessment, and enhancement of a business's cash inflows and outflows to maintain financial health and prevent bankruptcy.
Financial statements are organized reports that detail an entity's financial transactions, conveying its financial status and results to interested parties during a specific period.
# Fixed and Intangible Assets - Classify fixed and intangible assets. - Determine the cost of plant assets. - Record in the general journal the cost of plant assets. - Compute in the general journal the depreciation of plant assets using a variety of depreciation methods. - Record in the general journal the depreciation of plant assets using a variety of depreciation methods. - Compute the depletion expense for depletable assets in the general journal. - Record the depletion expense for depletable assets in the general journal. - Compute the amortization of an intangible asset. - Record the amortization of an intangible asset. - Record in the general journal the disposition of a long-term asset. # Current and Long-Term Liabilities (Notes Payable) - Establish current and long-term liabilities (notes payable). - Explain the nature and use of promissory notes. - Compute related interest for promissory notes. - Describe transactions involving notes payable and prepare a notes payable register. - Prepare a note payable. - Prepare a notes payable register. - Record accrued interest payable at year's end. - Describe the adjusting entries related to accruals and deferrals. - Explain the adjusting entries related to accruals and deferrals. - Record transaction journal entries related to accruals and deferrals. # Payroll - Construct an employee's gross earnings, including overtime earnings, deductions, and net pay in the general journal. - Record gross earnings, deductions, and net pay in the payroll register. - Record in the general journal the distribution of the payroll for the employees. - Record individual earnings in the individual's earning record. - Compute in the general journal the employer's FICA tax and federal and state unemployment taxes. - Record the payment of FICA tax and federal income tax. - Record the payment of federal and state unemployment taxes. # Accounting for a Partnership - Create an accounting system for partnerships and limited liability companies. - Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a partnership. - Validate the formation of a partnership. - Validate the division of net income or net loss between partners. - Validate the addition or withdrawal of a partner. - Validate the liquidation of a partnership. # Accounting for a Corporation - Implement an accounting system for a corporation. - Define major terms associated with corporations. - Identify the primary subdivisions of corporate capital. - Discuss business organization structures and different types of corporations such as PC and LLC. - Summarize the differences in the equity sections for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. - Define capital stock, its classes, its characteristics, and all associated terms. - Recognize the sale of stock at par, at a premium and at a discount, and record journal entries appropriate to each. - Illustrate stock premium and discounts on the balance sheet. - Define treasury stock. - Record journal entries for treasury stock transactions. - Define the primary sources of paid-in capital. - Identify the primary sources of paid-in capital. - Illustrate the application of income taxes to corporate earnings. - Illustrate the major categories of unusual items relating to net income. - Explain different types of long-term liabilities. - Record the issuance of Bonds Payable. - Record the accrual and payment of bond interest. - Record the amortization of bond premiums and discounts. - Record the retirement of a bond issue. - Record transactions involving bond sinking funds. Present long-term liabilities on the Balance Sheet. - Define cash dividend and stock dividend. - Compute total dividends and dividends per share for preferred and common stock. - Record journal entries for cash and stock dividends. - Define stock split. - Prepare the stockholders equity section of the balance sheet. # Statement of Cash Flows - Construct a statement of cash flows. - Discuss the various methods of preparing the statement of cash flows. - Prepare the statement of cash flow. - Describe the basic analytical procedures used such as percentages, analyses, ratios, and turnovers. - Compute percentages, ratios, and turnovers as applied to solvency and profitability measures. - Describe the contents of corporate annual reports. # Financial Statement Analysis - Perform Financial Statement Analysis. - Compute the various financial ratios from a firm's income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. - Use other financial analysis tools, such as trend analysis, common-size statements, etc. - Break down a firm's financial position given the firm's ratios and other available information.
Emphasizes operation of computerized accounting systems from manual input forms. Topics include: company creation (service and merchandising), chart of accounts, customers transactions, vendors transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, and financial reports. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Computers refer to the competent handling and comprehension of computer systems, software, hardware, and networks, crucial for performing numerous digital activities in diverse environments.
Accounting software is a collection of programs used to handle financial transactions, maintain records, track budgets, and generate reports for business analysis and compliance.
Financial software refers to computer programs that handle various money-related tasks, such as managing transactions, accounting, budgeting, invoicing, and reporting, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
# Basic Accounting Procedure - Define double entry accounting. - Discuss the differences between the cash and accrual basis of accounting. - Determine events that constitute a transaction. - Discuss Accounting Information Systems. - Define accounting procedure differences between manual and computerized systems. # Perform Accounting Functions for New Company Setup - Create a new company file and modify basic elements after setup. - Establish and edit a chart of accounts. - Establish the customers list. - Establish the vendors list. - Establish the employees list. - Establish the products and services list and map items to the correct general ledger accounts. - Establish beginning account balances. - Generate and verify the beginning trial balance. # Perform Accounting Functions Related to Customers, Sales, & Cash Receipts - Manage and edit the customers list. - Set up new products and services to be used on invoices and sales forms. - Prepare estimates and sales orders. - Complete the invoicing and sales receipt workflow from sale to bank deposit. - Record credit card sales. - Record customer credit memos and refunds. - Display and print accounts receivable related reports. - Review the accounts receivable aging summary for unapplied payments and credit balances. # Perform Accounting Functions Related to Vendors, Purchases, & Cash Payments - Manage and edit the vendors list. - Set up new products and services to be used on purchase forms when appropriate. - Prepare purchase orders. - Enter and pay bills. - Record checks, EFT's, online payments, etc. - Record credit and debit card transactions. - Record vendor credits and debit memos. - Evaluate when and how to void or delete a check. - Display and print accounts payable related reports. - Review the accounts payable aging summary for unapplied payments and debit balances. # Perform Accounting Functions Related to Inventory & Sales Taxes - Discuss methods of accounting for inventories. - Complete the inventory activities workflow from purchase, to receipt, to sale. - Record sales with sales tax payable. - Record sales and purchases discounts. - Record sales and purchases returns, and allowances. - Record the payment of sales tax payable. - Display and print inventory and sales tax related reports. # Perform Accounting Functions Related to Payroll - Modify the chart of accounts related to payroll liability and expense accounts. - Edit and setup new employee records and withholdings information. - Process and record employee paychecks and withholdings. - Record the employer's payroll tax expenses. - Record the payment of payroll tax liabilities. - Display and print payroll related reports. # Perform Period-End Accounting Procedures - Display and print the Trial Balance and General Ledger. - Discuss reviewing beginning and ending balance sheet accounts for needed adjustments. - Demonstrate how to review general ledger account activity for errors and omissions. - Determine and record adjusting entries for accruals and deferrals. - Determine and record adjustments to inventory quantities and value for inventory shrinkage. - Reconcile cash accounts to the bank statements. - Reconcile credit card accounts to the credit card statements. - Reconcile the inventory valuation report to the Trial Balance. - Reconcile the accounts payable aging summary to the Trial Balance. - Reconcile the inventory valuation report to the Trial Balance. - Reconcile the payroll liabilities report to the Trial Balance. - Reconcile the sales tax liability report to the Trial Balance. - Reclassify uncategorized income and expense accounts. - Discuss how to use the Working Trial Balance and reference work papers. - Display and print the Adjusted Trial Balance and/or Working Trial Balance. - Determine and record closing entries necessary for the next period. - Explain how and why to prevent changes to prior period balances. # Perform Accounting Functions Related to Financial Reporting - Identify the basic financial statements and the relationships among the statements. - Demonstrate a basic understanding of the financials, their sections, and what they mean. - Generate and review the Comparative Balance Sheets and Income Statements. - Compare beginning and ending balances and investigate significant differences.
This course covers the knowledge and skills to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually and collaborating and securing data.
Data entry is the act of entering information into digital formats using input devices, prioritizing accuracy and organization for efficient retrieval and analysis.
# Spreadsheet Concepts - Define basic terminology relating to a spreadsheet program. - Create , update, and delete files and folders. - Demonstrate the ability to save and retrieve a file to various locations. # Creating and Manipulating Data - Demonstrate the ability to insert data using AutoFill and by copying a series. - Demonstrate the ability to ensure data integrity by using data validation. - Demonstrate the ability to modify cell contents and formats. - Demonstrate the ability to change worksheet views. - Demonstrate the ability to manage worksheets by copying, renaming, hiding and un-hiding. - Demonstrate the ability to create and modify hyperlinks in spreadsheets. - Demonstrate the ability to use and modify spreadsheet templates. - Demonstrate the ability to create, run and edit macros. # Formatting Data and Content - Demonstrate the ability to format worksheets. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify rows and columns. - Demonstrate the ability to format cells and cell content. - Demonstrate the ability to format data as a table, modify the table data and apply a table style. # Creating and Modifying Formulas - Create formulas using data, named ranges, data from other worksheets and workbooks. - Create formulas using absolute and relative cell references. - Create formulas using statistical, date and time, and financial functions. - Create formulas to summarize data by using mathematical functions, (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN and MAX). - Create formulas to summarize data by using logical functions (SUMIF, SUMIFS, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIF and/or AVERAGEIFS). - Create formulas to summarize data by using lookup functions (VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP). - Summarize data using subtotals and the consolidate feature. - Demonstrate the ability to display and print formulas. # Presenting Data Visually - Create and format charts. - Modify charts by adding/removing chart elements, moving/sizing charts and changing chart types. - Demonstrate the ability to apply conditional formatting. - Construct and modify illustrations including: pictures, clip art, shapes and SmartArt. - Demonstrate the ability to present data in an outline, with grouping/ungrouping and subtotals. - Demonstrate the ability to use spreadsheet analysis tools. - Demonstrate the ability to sort and filter data by using AutoFilter, conditional formatting, single criteria and multiple criteria. - Prepare summary data using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. # Collaborating and Securing Data - Identify and manage changes to workbooks by inserting, displaying, modifying changes. - Identify ways to protect and share workbooks. - Demonstrate the ability to import and export files from other applications. - Prepare workbooks for distribution. - Demonstrate the ability to save a workbook in different file formats. - Prepare workbooks and worksheets for printing by setting print options.
Provides instruction for the preparation of individual federal income tax returns. Topics include: taxable income, income adjustments, schedules, standard deductions, itemized deductions, exemptions, tax credits, and tax calculations.
Tax laws encompass the rules and guidelines for tax collection by government bodies, covering various types of taxes such as income, corporate, sales, and property taxes.
Tax preparation involves gathering financial data, filling out tax forms, and ensuring accurate reporting in accordance with government tax laws.
Tax deductions are allowable expenses that decrease taxable income, potentially lowering taxes owed and increasing refunds for taxpayers.
Tax credits are government-issued reductions in taxes owed, designed to encourage specific activities or provide relief for eligible taxpayers.
# Taxable Income - Compute taxable income. # Income Adjustments - Define components of gross income. - Record components of gross income. - Determine income adjustments. - Compute adjusted gross income. # Schedules - Identify the appropriate schedule for a given income item. - Demonstrate completion of schedules for various income items. - Prepare the appropriate schedule for a given deduction item. - Demonstrate completion of schedules for various deduction items. - Prepare schedules for miscellaneous tax items such as tax credits. - Demonstrate completion of schedules for various tax credits. # Standard Deductions - Record the appropriate standard deduction for a given taxpayer in arriving at taxable income. # Itemized Deductions - Record in place of the standard deduction the total of all allowable itemized deductions for a given taxpayer in arriving at taxable income. # Exemptions - Record the appropriate personal exemption for a given taxpayer in arriving at taxable income. # Tax Credits - Identify applicable tax credits. - Record applicable tax credits. # Tax Calculations - Establish the amount of taxes owed or the refund due based on payments already made to the governing institutions.
Provides an understanding of the laws that affect a company's payroll structure and practical application skills in maintaining payroll records. Topics include: payroll tax laws, payroll tax forms, payroll and personnel records, computing wages and salaries, taxes affecting employees and employers, and analyzing and journalizing payroll transactions.
Payroll Practices encompass the methods used to calculate and distribute employee pay, ensuring compliance with laws and maintaining accurate records.
Payroll tax refers to the percentage-based financial charge imposed on both employers and employees, calculated based on the salaries paid to the workforce.
Payroll processing entails managing employees' financial data, such as salaries, wages, bonuses, deductions, and net pay computations, in compliance with tax laws and payroll regulations.
# Business Ethics - Display appropriate business ethics. # Payroll Tax Laws - Discuss payroll tax laws. # Payroll Tax Forms - Review payroll tax forms. # Payroll and Personnel Records - Organize payroll and personnel records. # Wages and Salaries - Compute wages and salaries. # Taxes Affecting Employees and Employers - Generate taxes affecting employees and employers. # Payroll Transactions - Demonstrate analyzing and journalizing various payroll transactions.
This course develops skills needed for the proper selection, installation, and establishment of landscape trees, shrubs, ground covers, turf, and flowers. Topics include workplace safety, interpreting a landscape plan, soil preparation, planting methods, post care and establishment, and managerial functions for landscape installers.
Landscaping Experience encompasses the practical expertise in designing, establishing, and preserving exterior areas by planting, constructing hardscaping features, and controlling plant life to achieve both aesthetic and functional objectives.
Plant Identification is the process of determining and naming different plant types by examining their physical traits, habitats, and distinctive attributes.
Asphalt pavers specialize in operating paving equipment to lay asphalt for creating roads, parking areas, and similar surfaces, ensuring accuracy and resilience.
Installing is the process of setting up and preparing software, hardware, or equipment to function properly in a specific context.
# Workplace Safety - Discuss and interpret safety information for landscape installation tools and equipment. - Identify and demonstrate the proper use of tools and equipment used in landscape installation. - Discuss utility protection and safety. - Discuss personal protective equipment (PPE). # Landscape Installation Procedures - Discuss the inspection and selection of nursery plant materials. - Discuss the proper planting procedures for installing B&B, container grown, and bare root plant materials. - Explain the staking operation used in large plant materials. - Perform the installation of various types of plant materials. - Discuss the importance of mulching plant materials and demonstrate proper placement within beds. - Discuss the importance of soil amendments to the success of plants. - Discuss soil samples. - Explain spacing and layout. - Discuss the proper selection and timing of seasonal color installations. - Demonstrate the proper planting of selected woody plant material. - Demonstrate the proper planting of seasonal color. - Discuss the types of warm season and cool season grass options. - Demonstrate grading of soil. - Explain soil erosion control requirements and practices. - Discuss the proper procedures in soil preparation for establishing grass. - Interpret a landscape plan using scale. - Explain the many forms of turf grass available for installation. - Explain calculation used to determine amount required for installation. - Demonstrate various methods of turf establishment and required after care. - Discuss seasonal color design. - Discuss seasonal color post installation and establishment care. - Discuss grading options and improvements. # Managerial Functions for Landscape Installers - Interpret a soil test report and evaluate soil conditions. - Perform drainage studies. - Discuss certification and licensing requirements. - Discuss proper arrangement of project sequencing. - Explain the use of subcontractors. - Discuss material procurement. - Discuss quality control in landscape installation. - Perform estimating and invoicing operations. - Determine daily assignments for employees. - Discuss crew size requirements for landscape jobs. - Evaluate employee performance. - Discuss the proper transport of landscape plants to the job site. - Discuss the proper storage and care of landscape plants prior to installation.
Introduces the fundamentals of plant science and horticulture as a career field. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview; plant morphology; plant physiology; environmental factors affecting horticulture practices; soil physical and chemical properties; fertilizer elements and analysis; and basic propagation techniques.
Horticulture refers to the practice of cultivating plants for various purposes, including garden management, landscape design, and food production.
Sustainable Horticulture involves cultivating plants and crops using methods that ensure ecological balance, resource preservation, and long-term ecosystem wellbeing.
Soil Health refers to the ability of soil to support plant and animal productivity, preserve or improve water and air quality, and benefit plant and animal well-being.
Soil Biology is the scientific examination of microorganisms and animals in soil, focusing on their functions in nutrient cycling, decomposition, soil formation, and plant well-being.
Plant Breeding is the scientific practice of modifying plant genetics to create new strains possessing desired characteristics like increased yield, disease resistance, and environmental suitability.
Plant Propagation involves creating new plants from various sources, such as seeds or cuttings, to multiply or replicate specific traits.
# Industry Overview - Discuss the scope, size, and economic importance of the horticulture industry. - Identify the major divisions of horticulture. - Identify career opportunities within the horticulture industry. # Plant Morphology - Identify the parts of the plant cell. - Discuss the functions of the cellular structures. - Describe the simple and complex tissue systems of vascular plants. - Identify external and internal leaf structures. - Discuss the functions of leaves as they relate to plant growth and development. - Identify the different types of plant stems. - Identify external and internal and stem structures. - Compare and contrast the morphological differences between monocot and dicot stems. - Discuss the functions of plant stems as they relate to plant support, growth and development. - Describe the secondary growth, wood and bark, of woody perennials. - Identify the morphological features of the plant root. - Compare and contrast the difference between monocot and dicot roots. - Discuss the functions of the plant root in relation to plant growth and development. - Identify the morphological features of flowers. - Explain the functions of flowers as they relate to plant reproductive processes. - Identify the basic structures of a seed. - Compare and contrast the differences between moncot and dicot seeds. - Identify the structural features of fruit. - Classify fruit based on the pattern of ripening. - Discuss the function of fruit as it relates to plant reproduction and dispersal. # Plant Physiological Processes - Describe the photosynthetic process. - Discuss the role of photosynthesis in plant growth. - Explain how environmental factors affect the photosynthetic process. - Describe the process of respiration. - Compare and Contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration. - Discuss the role of respiration in plant growth. - Describe the movement of water in plants through the processes of transpiration and osmosis. - Describe the process of translocation. # Environmental Factors Affecting Horticultural Practices - Classify the properties of light. - Discuss the impact of light on plant growth and development. - Explain how horticulturalists can manipulate the properties of light to affect plant growth. - Describe the effects of temperature on plant growth and development. - Discuss how horticulturalists can manipulate temperature to affect plant growth and development. - Describe the role of water in plant growth processes. - Discuss how horticulturalists can manipulate moisture to affect plant growth and development. - Describe how the qualities of air can affect plant growth and development. # Soil Physical and Chemical Properties - Define soil. - Discuss soil functions. - Discuss soil formation. - List the soil components. - Describe soil physical properties. - Discuss soil chemical properties - Describe methods for improving soil structure. - Explain the purpose of soil sampling. - List the steps for collecting and submitting soil samples for testing. # Basics of Fertilization - List the essential macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients required for plant growth. - Describe the specific role or roles of each essential element in plant growth and development. - Describe nutrient deficiency symptoms in plants. - Describe nutrient toxicity symptoms in plants. - Interpret fertilizer analysis. # Basic Propagation Techniques - Compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction. - Describe propagation environments. - Identify various plant propagation techniques.
HORT 1010 - Woody Plant Identification I
Provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of the taxonomy, identification, and culture requirements of woody plants. Topics include: introduction to woody plants, classification of woody plants, and woody plant identification and culture requirements.
Sustainable Landscaping is the creation and upkeep of outdoor spaces that preserve resources, support ecological harmony, and decrease environmental effects in the long term.
# Introduction to Woody Plants - Define taxonomy. - Discuss plant nomenclature. - Explain the reason(s) for using scientific names. - Use scientific names. # Classification of Woody Plants - Describe systems used to classify woody plants. - Describe the ways in which plant morphology is used to identify plants. # Woody Plant Identification and Cultural Requirements - Identify woody ornamental groundcovers used in southern landscapes. - Select ground cover plants based on environmental factors. - Identify woody ornamental small, medium, and large shrubs used in southeastern landscapes. - Select small, medium, and large shrubs based on environmental factors. - Identify woody ornamental small and large trees used in southeastern landscapes. - Select small and large trees based on environmental factors.
HORT 1020 - Herbaceous Plant Identification
Emphasizes the identification, selection, and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants. Topics include: introduction to herbaceous plants, plant classification and nomenclature of herbaceous plants, herbaceous plant identification and culture requirements, and seasonal color management.
Herbaceous Plants are non-woody plants that die seasonally and are commonly grown for agriculture, landscaping, and conservation.
# Introduction to Herbaceous Plants - Identify plant structures used in the process of herbaceous plant identification. - Identify and distinguish various herbaceous plant species based upon morphological differences. # Plant Classification and Nomenclature - Discuss plant nomenclature and classification. - Develop an understanding and correct usage of scientific names and terminology used to describe plant species. # Herbaceous Plant Identification, Selection, and Use - Identify annuals and biennials utilized in southeastern landscapes and their cultural requirements. - Identify herbaceous perennials utilized in southeastern landscapes and their cultural requirements. - Identify tropical plants. # Seasonal Color Management - Select plant materials for planting area according to site requirements and plant cultural needs. - Prepare planting areas using proper site preparation techniques and soil amendments based on soil test results. - Demonstrate proper installation procedures for herbaceous plant materials including bulbous plant materials. - Identify and discuss the various maintenance activities involved in seasonal color management. - Demonstrate the ability to properly maintain seasonal color plantings through management of irrigation, fertility, pruning, and pest management. - Develop cost estimates for both the installation and maintenance of seasonal color projects.
This course helps to prepare students for a career in the management of commercial greenhouses, conservatories, and institutional greenhouses. Emphasis is placed on greenhouse construction; operation and management; regulating and controlling the environment; applying cultural practices as they affect plant physiological processes and influence plant growth and development; and management of a greenhouse business.
Greenhouse gas management encompasses monitoring, reducing, and reporting emissions to minimize climate effects via sustainable methods and adherence to regulations.
Botany is the branch of biology that focuses on the examination of plant life, including their structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, chemical properties, and evolutionary relationships.
# Introduction to the Floriculture Industry - Discuss the evolution of the greenhouse industry in the United States and the impacts of a global production market. - Examine career opportunities in the plant production industry. # Greenhouse Construction - Discuss factors influencing greenhouse location. - Identify greenhouse styles, structural components, and various glazing materials. - Identify various greenhouse benching systems. - Discuss greenhouse construction costs. # Greenhouse Environment - Identify the various types of heating systems for greenhouse production. - Calculate the heating requirements for a greenhouse. - Explain the basic principles of greenhouse ventilation and cooling. - Describe methods of greenhouse cooling. - Calculate cooling requirements for a greenhouse. - Discuss the properties of light. - Identify the types of lamps used in the greenhouse. - Explain how the growing environment can be enhanced through supplemental lighting. - Explain how manipulating temperature can influence plant growth and development. - Discuss DIF. # Irrigation - Explain the effects of watering on plant growth and crop quality. - Explain the impacts of water quality on crop production. - Identify the different methods of watering greenhouse crops. - Discuss state water regulations and the impacts on crop production. # Greenhouse Media - Evaluate the properties and major functions of different media components. - Determine the cost effectiveness of commercially prepared mixes versus grower formulated mixes. - Evaluate various systems for mixing, handling, and storing greenhouse media. - Calculate the volume of media required for various greenhouse production scenarios. - Discuss the different methods of media pasteurization. # Fertilization - List all essential nutritional elements and explain their impact on plant growth. - Identify nutritional deficiency and toxicity symptoms. - Identify nutritional monitoring methods. - Develop fertilization programs for specific crops. - Explain how media pH impacts nutrient availability. - Demonstrate pH monitoring methods. - Identify fertilizer sources. - Determine the amount of fertilizer to dissolve in a given volume of water. - Apply calibration methods for fertilizer injection systems. # Integrated Pest Management - Identify common greenhouse diseases and pests. - Discuss the impacts of diseases and common pests on crop quality. - Identify common methods of control of greenhouse pests and diseases. - Discuss the use of integrated pest management for controlling greenhouse pests and diseases. - Discuss pesticide safety procedures for the greenhouse environment. # Crop Production and Management - Identify greenhouse crops for the local area and common plants in greenhouse production. - Utilize trade magazines and computers to research profitable crops. - Identify the various chemical growth regulation compounds used to control plant growth phases. - Explain how chemical growth regulating compounds impact plant growth. - Prepare a planning production schedule for assigned crops - Calculate space requirements for crop production. - Calculate inputs for assigned crop. - Discuss acclimatization procedures.
HORT 1140 - Horticulture Business Management
This course presents managerial techniques required for business success in a chosen horticultural field. All aspects of establishing and managing a small business will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on strategic planning; financial management; marketing strategies; human resource management; and operations and administration.
Small Business Development entails planning and overseeing the establishment and expansion of a fledgling or limited-scale venture, emphasizing market analysis, financing approaches, and client acquisition.
Small business finance refers to the management of a company's financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, credit, and investment decisions for sustainable growth and profitability.
Small Business Management refers to the effective organization and administration of resources, processes, and strategies to efficiently run and expand a company with limited staff and revenue scale.
Customer Relationship Building refers to the deliberate process of establishing and sustaining a positive connection with customers, encouraging loyalty, satisfaction, and engagement through tailored communication and reliable assistance.
# Strategic Planning - Discuss the role of a business plan in guiding business decisions, establishing a company vision, and securing financing - Evaluate business potential for a given location - Discuss the responsibilities and personal qualities needed for successful entrepreneurship. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying versus building a business. - Discuss facility and equipment requirements and cost. - Discuss the nature of the marketing research process. - Prepare a market survey. - Identify the different types of legal structures for small business. - Develop a comprehensive business plan. # Marketing Strategies - Discuss the objectives of an advertising program. - Discuss advertising strategies for specific target audiences. - Describe the communication process and the factors determining a promotional mix. - Identify various merchandising strategies to enhance business image - Discuss promotional and sales strategies. # Financial Management - Discuss the purpose and content of financial statements. - Prepare financial statements. - Apply financial ratios for business evaluation. - Describe the working-capital cycle of a small business. - Evaluate different pricing strategies. - Discuss the role of cost and demand factors in determining price. - Discuss estimating and invoicing. - Discuss purchasing procedures. # Human Resource Management - Describe the processes of employee recruitment, hiring, firing and evaluation. - Explain the key elements of total quality management (TQM) programs. - Define the role of the employee in a small business. - Identify effective communication skills. # Administration and Operations - Explain the importance of supplier selection and evaluation. - Discuss the importance of product and stock maintenance as it relates to quality control. - Identify different methods of inventory management. - Discuss how to prevent product shrinkage. - Define the role of technology in small business and how that technology can be utilized to enhance business operations and productivity. - Identify customer service skills. - Discuss customer relationship management. - Discuss the responsibilities and functions of a small business owner. - Justify the importance and need for lifelong learning to expand and grow the small business. - Discuss the importance of social responsibility to the community.
This course develops fundamental skills in landscape construction with an emphasis on landscape grading, drainage, retaining walls, and pavements. Topics include workplace safety, site preparation, project layout, construction methods, sequencing, and managerial functions.
Landscape design refers to the process of creating visually appealing outdoor spaces that are functional, eco-friendly, and blend well with the natural environment.
Grading (Landscape) refers to shaping and leveling land to improve drainage and provide a base for landscape design and construction.
Drainage refers to the engineering practice of planning, constructing, and managing systems to eliminate excess surface and underground water, thereby avoiding waterlogging and erosion.
# Workplace Safety - Discuss Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Discuss and interpret safety information for landscape construction tools and equipment. - Demonstrate the proper use of power tools and equipment used in landscape construction. - Discuss utility protection and safety. # Landscape Paving - Discuss the various materials used in the construction of paved areas in the landscape. - Discuss the selection of paving materials according to site use and functional requirements. - Perform materials calculations for materials used. - Discuss proper slopes and drainage for paved surfaces. # Managerial Functions and Sequencing - Discuss the sequencing of a landscape construction project. - Discuss certification requirements. - Discuss grading options for site improvements. - Explain the use of subcontractors. - Discuss material procurement. - Perform estimating and invoicing operations. - Interpret scale drawings and plans for landscape construction. - Implement a landscape strategy plan in the field. # Landscape Retaining Walls - Discuss the selection and use of various materials used in the construction of landscape retaining walls. - Understand the fundamentals of proper retaining wall construction and discuss the common causes of retaining wall failures. - Discuss height considerations and regulations pertaining to the design and construction of retaining walls. - Interpret a landscape retaining wall design detail. - Perform the layout of a landscape retaining wall. - Perform materials calculations for a retaining wall project. - Perform installation of a retaining wall. # Landscape Grading and Drainage - Understand the steps to grading a site. - Read and interpret topographic maps. - Describe surface and subsurface drainage systems. - Identify various methods of erosion and sediment control. - Discuss the laws and certification requirements pertaining to sediment and erosion control. - Understand various methods of measuring slopes and gradients.
HORT 1050 - Nursery Production and Management
Develops skills necessary to propagate and produce both container and field grown nursery stock. Topics include: industry overview, facility design, propagation techniques and environment, field grown and container production, and managerial functions for nursery production.
# Industry Overview - Discuss the history, scope, and economic importance of the nursery industry. - Discuss organization and development of the nursery site. - Identify facility requirements for different plant production systems. - Provide a nursery design that locates roads, propagation structures, production areas, storage, and administrative buildings. # Propagation Environment - Describe the physical structures for managing the propagation environment. - Describe the environmental, physical, and chemical methods used to promote sexual and asexual propagation. - Discuss integrated pest management options for the propagation environment. # Propagation Methods - Discuss the basic principles and practices of seed selection. - Describe the types of seed dormancy and how dormancy controls germination. - Discuss and demonstrate different seed treatments applied to improve germination. - Discuss the principles and methods of seed storage. - Apply seed priming and sowing methods. - Discuss the principles and practices of vegetative propagation. - Describe and identify the different cutting types. - Describe the factors involved in the treatment of cuttings. - Perform the proper procedures for collecting, handling, and rooting different cutting types. - Discuss the principles of grafting and budding. - Perform basic grafting and budding techniques. - Discuss the uses of layering in propagation. - Describe the procedures for performing different layering techniques. - Perform different layering methods. - Discuss the application of micropropagation in the industry. - Discuss the procedures used in micropropagation. # Nursery Crop Production Methods and Culture - Describe the different container systems in use. - Discuss the different types of equipment available for containerized plant production systems. - Discuss organization of container production areas. - Discuss media and nutrition management for container grown crops. - Demonstrate fertilization of container grown crops. - Demonstrate different methods for mixing media. - Describe the different production methods of field grown crops. - Discuss spacing and lay out of a field nursery. - Discuss soil and nutrition management for field-grown plants. - Discuss liner selection for a nursery. - Demonstrate different methods of modifying plant growth and development in the nursery. - Discuss integrated pest management programs in nursery settings. - Discuss irrigation and water management of nursery crops. # Nursery Management and Administration - Describe the various methods of nursery classification and organization. - Discuss marketing and salesmanship of nursery products. - Discuss inventory management systems. - Discuss harvesting and storage of nursery crops. - Demonstrate nursery stock grading.
Provides an introduction to medical coding skills and the application of international coding standards as it applies to healthcare billing for insurance purposes. Topics include: current procedural terminology, International Classification of Diseases, code book formats, coding techniques, formats of the ICD and CPT manuals, and collections.
Certified Coding Specialist is a professional certification demonstrating proficiency in medical coding, confirming abilities in healthcare data management and adherence to medical coding regulations.
# Format of ICD Manual - Define abbreviations, symbols, typefaces, punctuation, and formatting conventions used in coding resources. - Discuss information available in the tabular and alphabetic list of International Classification of Diseases. # Guidelines and Conventions - Describe the basic steps in coding medical diagnoses and diseases using ICD resources. - Discuss the specifications for procedure classification used in preparing the International Classification of Diseases. - Give examples of other conventional notations and instructional notations used in the tabular list of the International Classification of Diseases. - Utilize the correct volume of ICD-CM to find the appropriate code. Identify the highest level of certainty and specificity and assign the correct code in the proper order. # CPT Manual Coding Guidelines - Explain the three types of CPT categories. - Understand evaluation and management (E/M) services. - Identify the need for modifiers. - Use simulated patient record data and coding manuals to assign codes for examples of diagnoses, physicians' services, and procedures. # Current Procedural Technology - Explain the purpose of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. - Identify the six sections of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual presenting procedural code numbers. - Explain the format of terminology descriptions contained in the CPT. - Explain the unrestricted specific specialty group use of a CPT code. # Coding - List reasons for claims rejections and propose solutions for rejections. - Identify process for resubmitting a claim. - Generate precertification and insurance claim forms.
HIMT 1100 - Introduction to Health Information Technology
This course focuses on orienting the student to health information management. Topics include introducing students to the structure of healthcare in the United States and its providers, and the structure and function of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Health Information Technology Professional
Health Information Technology Professional is a specialist in managing and safeguarding healthcare data systems, promoting efficient technology use for improved patient care, data accuracy, and regulation compliance.
Medical ethics constitutes the moral guidelines that govern healthcare providers, fostering respect, equity, and honesty in patient care and clinical decision-making.
# Healthcare Delivery Systems - Discuss the organization of healthcare delivery in the United States. - Differentiate information system policies and procedures required by national health information initiatives on the health care delivery system. - Distinguish current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels. - Recognize policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payments systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, etc. - Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare and respond to their information needs in today’s healthcare organization. - Describe consumer engagement activities. # Health Information Management - Define the role of the health information management (HIMT) department in the healthcare organization. - Recognize the components of HIMT. - Discuss the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) history, purpose, structure, and operation. - Identify the key HIMT professional associations. - Understand the importance of a professional code of ethics and what the HIMT Code of Ethics means. - Examine a basic overview of health information management, purposes for maintaining a health record and various terms. - Discuss policies and procedures for access and disclosure of PHI. - Describe health care organizations from the perspective of key stakeholders. - Explain the use of classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures. - Describe components of data dictionaries and data sets. - Summarize standards for the exchange of health information.
HIMT 1151 - Computer Applications in Healthcare
Designed to provide students with computer and software skills used in medical offices. Topics include hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications; database software and information management; specialized information management systems in healthcare; methods of controlling confidentiality and patient rights; accuracy and security of health information data in computer systems as well as future directions of information technology in healthcare.
Data Retrieval is the process of accessing and extracting specific information from databases or storage systems using algorithms and search techniques to efficiently locate desired data.
Data security encompasses the safeguarding of digital information against unauthorized access, corruption, or theft, utilizing various techniques and measures to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Technology management consists of strategically guiding and controlling technological resources to improve an organization's efficiency and establish a competitive edge.
Internet Information Services (IIS) is a Windows Server-based web server, providing a secure and manageable platform for hosting websites, services, and applications.
# Data Security - Explain departmental and organizational data and information system security policies. - Discuss the design and implementation of risk management, contingency planning, and data recovery procedures. # Data Storage and Retrieval - Utilize appropriate electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage. - Produce reports and query to facilitate information retrieval. - Administer confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information. - Understand how to protect data integrity and validity using software and hardware technology. - Understand application of systems and policies to health information systems and functions and healthcare data concepts. - Examine document archival, retrieval and imaging systems. - Discuss maintenance and monitoring of data storage systems. # Healthcare Data Management - Use, collect, and maintain health data (such as data elements, data sets, and data bases). - Understand computer concepts (such as hardware components, operating systems, languages, software packages). - Identify policies and strategies to achieve data integrity. - Apply health informatics concepts to the management of health information. # Health Data Structure Content and Standards - Utilize technology, including hardware and software to ensure data collection, storage, analysis and reporting of information. # Information and Communication Technologies - Select knowledge of database architecture and design (such as data dictionary, data modeling, data warehousing) to meet department needs. - Explain current trends and future challenges in health information exchange. # Information Technology Systems - Utilize common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, e-mail in the execution of work processes. - Summarize and abstract data compiled from audits and data quality programs. - Explain the process used in the selection and implementation of health information management systems. - Explain analytics and decision support. - Identify potential abuse or fraudulent trends through data analysis. - Utilize technologies for health information management. # Introduction to Database Software - Describe the purpose of database software. - List typical functions performed by database software. - Demonstrate how to use a database. - Demonstrate how to create, use, and save a document. # Introduction to Internet and Email - Describe the purpose of computer networking. - Demonstrate ability to access and use the Internet. - Access and demonstrate email. - Access and demonstrate online learning management systems. # Introduction to Presentation Software - Describe the purpose of presentation software. - Demonstrate how to create, modify, and format a presentation. - Demonstrate how to insert graphics in a presentation. # Introduction to Spreadsheet Software - Describe the purpose of spreadsheet software. - List typical functions performed by spreadsheet software. - Demonstrate how to create and save a spreadsheet. - Demonstrate the graphics features of spreadsheet software. - Demonstrate the mathematical and data extraction features of spreadsheet software. - Demonstrate how to modify and print a spreadsheet. # Introduction to the Windows Environment - Use the Windows interface. - Demonstrate the ability to access a variety of software applications using the graphical user interface (GUI) features. - Demonstrate the ability to use file management skills. # Introduction to Word Processing Software - Describe the purpose of word processing software. - List the typical functions performed by word processing software. - Demonstrate how to create, format, edit, save, and print a document. - Demonstrate formatting options (i.e., font, point size, setting margins, etc.)
HIMT 1200 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare
This course focuses on the study of legal principles applicable to health information, patient care and health records. Topics include: working of the American Legal System, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, patient record requirements, access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record.
Court Systems refer to the organized structures, processes, and levels of judicial bodies that handle legal cases, enforce justice, and interpret laws within a specific jurisdiction.
Client Confidentiality entails the moral and frequently legal duty to safeguard clients' personal, financial, and confidential data from unauthorized use, disclosure, or access.
Medical Records refer to the organized documentation of a patient's health information, including history, treatments, and care plans, managed by healthcare providers for accuracy and legal purposes.
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist is a certification confirming proficiency in managing digital health records, maintaining precision, safety, and regulation in medical settings by healthcare workers or support staff.
# Confidentiality and Informed Consent - Explain the interrelationship between confidentiality and privacy. - Identify and discuss the three sources of law on which the right of privacy is based. - List the obligations placed on health-care providers by the Patient Self- Determination Act. - Distinguish between living wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare. - Discuss the legal protections afforded health-care providers when treating patients in an emergency situation. - Compare and contrast and contrast the professional disclosure and standard and the reasonable patient standard. - Apply privacy strategies to health information. - Apply security strategies to health information. # Electronic Health Records - Identify the reasons supporting the transformation to an electronic health record. - Compare and contrast the three broad categories of law and regulation governing the creation and storage of an electronic health record. - List the types of lawsuits that may arise from a breach of confidentiality of an electronic health record. - Compare and contrast physical security, personnel security, and risk prevention techniques. - Evaluate risk prevention techniques associated with an electronic patient record system. # HIV Information - Describe the types of restrictions that confidentiality status and ethical guidelines place on HIV/AIDS information. - Examine the limits on disclosure of HIV/AIDS information concerning the patient and the health-care provider. # Patient Record Requirements and Access to Health Information - Identify and explain how sources of law influence the content of the medical record. - Distinguish between authorship and authentication. - Identify the factors influencing a record retention policy. - List the common elements of a valid release of information form. - Explain who is granted authority to release health information. - Compare and contrast the rights of access of patient and third parties to patient-specific health information. - Explain the role that institutional review boards play in the access by researchers to health information regarding human subjects. - Describe the reasons and mechanisms for reporting public health threats. - Apply policies, regulations, and standards to the management of information. # Principles of Liability - Describe relationships between: physician-patient, hospital-patient, and hospital-physician. - Define medical malpractice and negligence. - Describe each of the following intentional torts: defamation, invasion of privacy, and medical abandonment. # Risk Management and Quality Assurance - Compare and contrast risk management with quality assurance. - Identify the reporting requirements of the Heath Care Quality Improvement Act. - Identify potential abuse or fraudulent trends through data analysis. - Identify compliance requirements throughout the health information lifecycle. - Demonstrate compliance with external forces. - Identify the components of risk management related to health information management. # Specialized Patient Records - Summarize the difference between specialized patient records and general medical records. # The Judicial Process of Health Information - Define the legal terms associated with the role of a medical record in a lawsuit, including: evidence, admissible, and hearsay. - Explain the use and application of the physician-patient privilege. - Discuss the difference between a subpoena, a subpoena ad testificandum, and a subpoena deuces tecum. - Compare and contrast a court order authorizing disclosure of health information with a subpoena. - Apply legal processes impacting health information. # Workings of the American Legal System Courts systems and Legal Procedures - Differentiate between public and private law. - Explain the difference between various sources of law. - Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law. - List and describe quasi-legal requirements to which healthcare organizations are subject. - Compare and contrast subject matter jurisdiction between the federal and state court systems. - Differentiate between subject matter jurisdiction and person jurisdiction. - Distinguish between the different forms of discovery.
HIMT 1250 - Health Record Content and Structure
This course provides a study of content, storage, retrieval, control, retention, and maintenance of health information. Topics include: health data structure, content and standards, and healthcare information requirements and standards.
Database systems are organized data repositories, utilizing management software to enable efficient storage, manipulation, and retrieval of information for various applications and user services.
Electronic Health Record Applications are digital systems that store, manage, and create patients' healthcare information, enhancing access, efficiency, and accuracy of medical records.
# Computer Literacy and Research - Discuss appropriate platforms and software applications for maintaining health records. - Explain the creation and updating of health records. # Healthcare Information Requirements and Standards - Explain the type and content of health record (paper, electronic, computer-based, e-health-personal, web-based). - Apply policies and procedures to ensure organization-wide compliance with documentation guidelines, regulations, and standards. - Report compliance findings according to organizational policy. - Determine compliance of health record content within the health organization. # Health Data Structure Content and Standards - Explain the structure and use of health information. - Maintain health data (such as data elements, data set, databases and forms design and development). - Use clinical vocabularies, terminologies, and dictionaries used in the organization’s health information systems. - Assess the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care management, billing reports, registries, and/or databases. - Demonstrate filing and numbering systems concepts. - Discuss data storage, retrieval, document archival and imaging systems.
HIMT 1360 - Introduction to Pathopharmacotherapy
Introduces drug therapy with emphasis on safety, classification of drugs, their action, side effects, and/or adverse reactions. Also introduces the basic concept used in the administration of drugs. Topics include: introduction to pharmacology, sources and forms of drugs, drug classification, and drug effects on the body systems.
Pharmacology is the study of drugs, encompassing their properties, interactions, and effects on living organisms, guiding medical treatment and therapeutic advancements.
Anatomy refers to the systematic examination and description of the constituent parts of organisms, encompassing their organ systems, organs, and tissues.
Human Diseases encompass the examination of illnesses affecting human anatomy and physiology, their impact on health, and their origins, progression, and management.
# Diseases of Body Systems - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the following systems and their treatment modalities; a. cardiovascular system b. musculoskeletal c. integumentary d. digestive e. respiratory f. urinary g. male and female reproductive h. endocrine i. nervous j. sensory k. immune. - Classify disorders of importance in fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance and their treatment. - Recognize the diagnosis and treatment of hypersensitivity responses. - Examine the etiology of cancer. - Compare and contrast benign and malignant tumors. # Drug Classification - Categorize the primary drug classifications. - State the uses, contraindications, adverse reactions, routes of administration, and implications of the primary drug classifications. # Drug Effects on the Body Systems - Describe ways that drugs may affect each of the body systems. # Introduction to Pharmacology - Identify evolution of pharmacology from primitive times to the present. # Review of Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Disease - Draw structural organization of the human body. - Identify body systems. - Describe a body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and body cavities. - List major organs in each body system. - Identify the anatomical locations of major organs in each body system. - Compare structure and function of the human body across the life span. - Describe the normal function of each body system. - Identify common pathology related to each body system including signs, symptoms, and etiology. - Analyze pathology for each body system including diagnostic measures and treatments modalities. # Sources and Forms of Drugs - List four main sources of drugs. - State the importance of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act/ Controlled Substance Act of 1970. - Explain classified action of drugs.
HIMT 1400 - Coding and Classification - ICD Basic
This course provides the student an introduction to medical coding and classification of diseases, injuries, encounters, and procedures using standard applications of medical coding guidelines to support reimbursement of healthcare services.
Reimbursement Regulations encompass laws and guidelines overseeing the repayment system for provided services, promoting adherence, correctness, and equity in financial dealings involving healthcare and insurance claims.
Health data management refers to the structured storage, safeguarding, and analysis of electronic patient records and health data, aiming for precision, easy access, and adherence to legal requirements.
# Clinical Classification Systems - Categorize classifications, taxonomies, nomenclatures, terminologies, and clinical vocabularies. - Apply principles and conventions of Coding Systems. (ICD) - Separate Diagnostic and Procedure codes into reimbursement classification systems (DRG, MS DRG); group with an encoder. - Distinguish among the various severities of illness categories. - Evaluate Coding Compliance Strategies, Auditing and Reporting. (CCI plans) - Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. - Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. - Recognize assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. # Health Data Structure Content and Standards - Differentiate between data versus information. - Identify Health Data Sets. (OASIS, HEDIS, DEEDS, UHDDS) # Reimbursement Methodologies - Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment system (PPS) in healthcare delivery. - Support accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. - Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate coded assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems. - Describe components of revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement. - Summarize regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.
This course provides an understanding of the service environment and the skills required of a guestroom attendant to serve food and beverages and to provide table service. Participants also learn how to communicate effectively with customers, how to manage relationships in face-to-face situations, and how to address difficult customers. Students also learn to value and relate to customers with special needs.
Customer service refers to the assistance and attention given by a business to its clients, addressing their concerns, answering questions, and resolving problems effectively.
The hospitality industry is a service-based sector centered around customer satisfaction, encompassing lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, and travel services.
# Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry - Demonstrate team spirit by completing team projects. - Demonstrate good customer service skills. - Describe the service environment and the skills required of a guestroom attendant to serve food and beverages and to provide table service. # Working Together # Managing the Difficult Customer - Describe how to address difficult customers. # Diversity/Serving Multi-cultural Customer
HOSP 1301 - Hospitality Industry Environment
This course introduces learners to the hospitality industry. Students understand the spirit of hospitality, the work ethic required for exceptional customer service, the value that each worker adds to the work team, and the principles of quality service. Students also become aware of their local community and its hospitality offerings.
# Introduction to Hospitality Industry - Summarize the hospitality offerings of the local community. # Spirit of Hospitality - Understand the spirit of hospitality. # Customer Expectation - Discuss the value that each worker adds to the work team. # Quality Service - Describe the principles of quality service. # Guestroom Attendant Skills # Serving Food and Beverage skills and wait person skills
HECT 1130 - Hemodialysis Reuse/Reprocessing Practicum
The Hemodialysis Reuse Technician technical certificate program equips healthcare workers with the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to succeed in the field of hemodialysis as a reuse technician who performs reprocessing of hemodialyzers performs the procedures necessary to clean and properly prepare kidney dialyzers for use for multiple treatments.
Hemodialysis is a treatment that filters out waste and extra fluids from the blood when the kidneys are unable to do so because of dysfunction or damage.
The healthcare industry encompasses the provision of medical services, such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of illnesses, through professionals, facilities, and resources.
# Hemodialysis Reuse/Reprocessing Theory - Discuss the basic principles of hemodialysis, emphasizing the role of the dialyzer. - Discuss the rationale for and importance of the use of treated water in dialysis and dialyzer processing, including the risks of using untreated water. - Discuss the protocols for reprocessing dialyzers and the rationale for each step of the procedure. - Discuss the operation and maintenance of the equipment used in for reprocessing. - Discuss the infection control procedures and the importance of infection control in the handling of dialyzers, reprocessing equipment and materials. - Discuss the risks of cross-contamination, and the methods to prevent it. - Discuss the disinfection procedures for reprocessing dialyzers. - Discuss safe handling of disinfectants. - Discuss cleaning spills and disposing of toxic substances. - Discuss use of protective equipment. - Discuss proper ventilation in the reprocessing area. - Discuss procedures for testing for residual disinfectant in the dialyzer. - Discuss documentation procedures used in record keeping and reprocessing logs. - Discuss procedures for labeling dialyzers during and after reprocessing. - Discuss criterion for determining when a dialyzer should not be reused. - Discuss proper disposal of used dialyzers. - Identify the principles of dialysis: osmosis, diffusion, ultrafiltration, and dry weight. - Explain how the principles of dialysis relate to overall dialysis practice. - Describe correct and safe use of dialyzers. - Demonstrate the correct and safe use of dialyzers. - Differentiate between conventional, high efficiency and high flux dialyzers. - Describe the composition of dialysate. - Establish the effects of incorrect dialysate. - Discuss the principles of reprocessing. - Discuss AAMI standards for reprocessing. - Describe correct reprocessing practices and procedures. - Describe procedures for pre/post assessments. - Demonstrate correct procedures for obtaining blood samples. - Describe complications of dialysis and correct interventions. - Discuss the principles of peritoneal dialysis and describe the correct procedures and practices. - Describe the factors which affect patient outcomes and how practices can positively impact outcomes. - Perform all steps of the facility's protocols for reprocessing dialyzers, including receiving and transporting, rinsing and cleaning, disinfecting, storage, and setup for reuse, and observance of required procedures to control risk of infection and cross contamination. - Demonstrate how to monitor and document air and water quality. - Demonstrate how to monitor and document equipment function. - Demonstrate how to hand toxic substances and use protective equipment and clothing, including management of spills. - Demonstrate how to label dialyzers. - Demonstrate how to document reprocessing for each dialyzer, and completion of required logs and forms. # Hemodialysis Reuse/Reprocessing Safety and Quality Control - Demonstrate safe operation of dialysis equipment. - Demonstrate correct procedures for equipment disinfection and maintenance. - Describe the rational for bacterial and endotoxin monitoring. - Explain the effects of unsafe water treatment. - Discuss the AAMI standards of water treatment. - Describe correct procedures for safety and quality control. - Demonstrate and describe the correct procedures and practices for hemodialysis treatment including: Initiation, Monitoring and Termination of treatment. - Demonstrate proper documentation practices.
HACE 2100 - Family Economic Issues Through the Life Course
This course explores the family as a producing and consuming unit, including the decision-making process involved and the special role of housing. Emphasis is placed on interrelationships among decisions and links between economic and social issues.
Family and Consumer Sciences is a discipline that combines various areas to enhance the well-being of individuals and families, emphasizing nutrition, parenting education, financial knowledge, and home design.
# Economic Decision-Making in Families # Family Production of Income # The Housing Decision # The Economics of Fertility # Family Time Allocation # Family Financial Management # The Housing Decision Revisited # Consumers and the Environment # Consumer Decision-Making in a Global Economy # Public Policy and Family Economic Decision-Making
HACE 2000 - Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences
The course covers the specialties and professions comprising the fields in Family and Consumer Sciences. The Human Eco-Systems perspective is emphasized in examining daily life issues for families and consumers. A history of the field and current issues are covered. Discussions include the personal, professional, and technical elements involved in career development.
Career Management involves proactively managing one's professional growth by setting goals, improving skills, and networking to capitalize on opportunities and navigate transitions.
Ecology is a scientific discipline examining organisms' interactions with their surroundings, emphasizing ecosystems, biodiversity, and the effects of natural and human-caused changes.
# History and Philosophy of Family and Consumer Sciences # Student Co-Curricular Opportunities # Human Eco-Systems # Professional ethics # Knowledge for Real Life: Outreach
This course provides an introduction to equipment operation, safety, and maintenance as well as firearm use and safety. Topics include tractor and ATV operation and maintenance, power boat operation, the use of hand tools and power tools including chain saws. Upon completion, students should be able to safely operate equipment and perform routine maintenance and repair required in a career in wildlife management.
Agricultural tractors are robust vehicles engineered for various farming tasks, such as plowing, tilling, and planting, while also powering agricultural equipment and providing vital assistance in farm operations.
Chainsaws are motorized tools featuring toothed blades, designed for swiftly and efficiently cutting wood in tasks like tree felling, limbing, bucking, and pruning.
Motorboats are engine-powered vessels designed for various purposes, including transportation, leisure activities, and specific tasks, necessitating skills in navigation, maintenance, and safety.
# Tractor Operation and Maintenance - Identify parts of tractor. - Use of a harrow. - Demonstrate use of rotary mower. - Perform stopping, starting, and turning tractor. # Chainsaw/Wood Chipper Maintenance and Operation - Understand how to fell and buck a tree. - Demonstrate proper fueling, starting, chain adjustment and sharpening, lubricating. - Perform safely felling and bucking a tree. # ATV Operation and Maintenance - Consider potential hazards of not wearing proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and unauthorized use of machine. - Discuss proper PPE and maneuvering of the machine. - Use All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safely and implement regular maintenance. # Power Boat Operation - Describe parts of the boat and related equipment. - Perform fueling, starting, and steering power boat. - Cite proper safety and operation by passing boating safety course. # Towing - Identify vehicle weight ratings, tire pressure and weight ratings, parts of a towing system. - Demonstrate attaching trailer to tow vehicle and towing and backing the trailer. # Hand Tools and Power Tools - Recall names of tools, uses, and sizes. # UTV Operation - Describe parts of Utility Vehicle (UTV) and operation. - Demonstrate service and operation of UTV. # Front-end Loader and Backhoe Operation - Describe workings of the front-end loader and backhoe. - Perform backhoe operations and front-end loader operations.
FWMT 1000 - Introduction to Wildlife Management
This course introduces the principles of wildlife management, including basic terminology, safety and orientation, and employment. Topics include compass and mapping techniques, first aid and CPR training, hunter safety and boating safety, organizations and agencies, and careers in natural resource management.
Fisheries Management involves regulating fishing practices to ensure fish stocks are preserved, taking into account ecological impacts, financial feasibility, and adherence to regulations, for both conservation and commercial goals.
Wildlife Management involves conserving wild species and their habitats, balancing ecological principles with human needs, and implementing strategies for population control, habitat restoration, and conflict resolution.
Topographic map represents Earth's surface features, displaying elevation contours and natural or man-made attributes in precise graphic form.
Basic First Aid refers to the immediate care provided for injuries or illnesses before professional medical attention, encompassing skills such as CPR, wound treatment, and handling emergencies.
# Hunting and Firearm Safety - Understand firearm and hunting safety by passing GA Hunter Safety Course. # Boating Safety - Cite boating safety rules by passing boating safety course. # Prescribed Fire Safety - Understand fuel loads. - Understand weather effects. - Understand ignition patterns. - Understand legal issues. # Basic Mapping, Compass, and GPS Techniques - Demonstrate use of a compass and topographic map for orientation and navigation. # First Aid and CPR - Administer basic first-aid and CPR. # Conservation Organizations and Agencies - Identify organizations and agencies involved in natural resources and recall their responsibilities. # Wildlife Management History and Administration - Tell the history and evolution of the discipline of wildlife management in North America. # Careers in Natural Resources - Identify the various career opportunities in natural resource management made available with technical education. # Wildlife Literature - Find and interpret reference sources used in wildlife management.
This course includes laws, policies, and jurisdiction of natural resources. Topics include policy and law; game, non-game and endangered species; public relations and cultural aspects of natural resource management; and law enforcement procedures. Upon completion students should be able to describe and assess the influences of policies, laws, and society on natural resource management.
Natural resource management entails the responsible governance and development of natural resources, such as land, water, and biodiversity, to ensure their conservation and sustainable use for future generations.
Public relations refers to the strategic communication process used by organizations to establish and maintain positive relationships with their publics, effectively managing and conveying their image.
# Wildlife Administration and Policy - Recite natural resource laws and policies along with governing agency. - Interpret effect of wildlife policy and law on management, recreation, and economics. # Game, Non-Game and Endangered Species Policy and Regulations - Recall state hunting and fishing regulations. - Explain content and purpose of Georgia Wildlife Action Plan. - Consider the importance of protecting biodiversity. # Public Relations in Natural Resource Management - Describe public attitudes about wildlife and management. - Promote positive values of wildlife and management to the public. # Biopolitics - Demonstrate an understanding of the politics and advocacy surrounding the welfare of all forms of life on a local, state, regional, and global scale. # Cultural Aspects of Wildlife and Management - Demonstrate an understanding of the influence wildlife professionals and society have on each other as it relates to management. # Wildlife Law Enforcement Procedures - Identify wildlife law enforcement procedures.
This course introduces fundamental ecological principles. Emphasis is placed on climate and biomes, life history patterns, populations, species interactions, biodiversity, basic statistics, and the longleaf pine ecosystem. Upon completion students should understand basic ecological principles and also the ecology and management of longleaf pine forests.
Terrestrial Ecology: The discipline examining interactions of organisms within land-based ecosystems, encompassing biodiversity, ecological processes, and conservation efforts.
Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life forms, ecosystems, species, and genetic variations, crucial for maintaining ecological stability and adaptability.
Habitat Conservation involves preserving natural habitats to safeguard biodiversity, ensuring the survival of various species and ecosystems for generations to come.
# Biomes, Physiographic Regions and Climate - Recite the major biomes of the planet. - Describe the 5 physiographic regions of Georgia and the association flora and fauna. - Demonstrate an understanding of how physical factors affect the distribution of the predominant plant types. # Natural Selection and Life History Patterns - Explain the theory of natural selection. - Describe the basic patterns of growth, development, and reproduction for the animal kingdom. # Populations - Define population density, distribution and range. - Provide examples of determining population density using mark-recapture methods. - Discuss age pyramids. - Describe population growth and life tables. - Explain intraspecific population regulation. # Species Interactions - Interpret predator prey relationships. - Understand parasitism and mutualism. # Biodiversity and Conservation - Define biological diversity. - Demonstrate an understanding of leading causes of species extinctions and ecosystem degradation. - Describe means being used to conserve biodiversity and natural resources. # Basic Statistics - Define normal distribution, mean, standard deviation, sampling, mode, and median. - Calculate basic statistics using excel. - Produce appropriate charts and tables to display data. # Ecology - Describe history and significance of the ecosystem. - Describe fire dependent ecosystem. - Explain the high biodiversity of the flora and fauna including the rare and endangered species. - Provide examples of the ecological role of keystone species.
FRSC 1020 - Basic Firefighter - Emergency Services Fundamentals
This course provides the student with information on the applicable laws, policies, and standards that the Firefighter I course is designed, and how the course will be administered. This course provides the emergency responder with basic principles and functions of the Incident Command System. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to operate within the ICS and their role within the ICS at the fire station, at a non-emergency scene, and at emergency scenes. It will provide also provide the emergency responder with knowledge on how to perform basic skills at emergency scenes that deal with infection control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic first aid measures, and using an AED. Finally, it will provide the emergency responder skills and knowledge on how to recognize the presence of and the potential for a hazardous materials release, and how and who personnel should call. Upon completion of this course the student emergency responder candidate/recruit will have the basic skills and knowledge to be able to obtain a certificate of completion or become certified through the appropriate governing agency for the following: 1. Infection Control 2. CPR 3. First Aid 4. ICS-100 5. IS-700 6. State of Georgia - Hazardous Materials for First Responders Awareness Level This course meets the requirements NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and all other state, local, and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
Firefighting consists of suppressing fires in hazardous situations, employing specialized tools and techniques while following safety procedures to safeguard lives and assets.
Emergency Communication Systems are protocols and technologies that facilitate rapid, reliable information dissemination during crises to ensure coordinated response and public safety.
Incident Command System is a standardized approach used on emergency scenes, ensuring cross-agency coordination for effective disaster management and response.
Infection control refers to the implementation of measures and guidelines to limit the transmission of contagious illnesses in healthcare facilities and the general population.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical intervention employing chest compressions and artificial ventilation to sustain blood flow and oxygen levels during cardiac arrest.
HMC Awareness Level is a credential signifying an individual's understanding and knowledge of Hazardous Materials Control, demonstrating their capability to recognize, manage, and safely handle hazardous materials in various environments.
# Fire Service Communication - Describe communication responsibilities of the firefighter. - Summarize necessary skills for fire service communications. - Describe basic communications equipment used in telecommunications centers. - Describe basic business telephone courtesies. - Explain how a firefighter should proceed when receiving emergency calls from the public. - Describe types of public alerting systems. - Discuss ways of alerting fire department personnel to emergencies. - Summarize guidelines for radio communications. - Describe information given in arrival and progress reports. - Discuss calls for additional resources and emergency radio traffic. - Discuss evacuation signals and personnel accountability reports. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to transmit and receive messages via fire department radio. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to operate and answer a fire station telephone. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills - References: Receiving Emergency Calls by Phone: CM-1; Receiving Business/Personal Calls; CM-2; Operate Radio Equipment; CM-3. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.2; 5.2.1; 5.2.1(A); 5.2.1(B); 5.2.2; 5.2.2(A); 5.2.2(B); 5.2.3; 5.2.3(A); 5.2.3(B) # Incident Command System - Describe the characteristics of the incident command system. - Explain the organization of the incident command system. - Skills Objectives: perform within an assigned role within the incident command system. - Skills Objectives: implement and coordinate an incident command system until command is transferred. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate transfer of command within an incident command system. # ICS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System - Describe the purpose of the course. - Identify three purpose of the Incident Command System - Identify requirements to use ICS. - Describe the basic features of the ICS: Common Terminology; Modular Organization; Management by Objectives; Reliance on an Incident Action Plan; Chain of Command; Unity of Command; Unified Command; Manageable Span of Control; Pre-designated Incident Locations and Facilities; Resource Management; Information and Intelligence Management; Integrated Communications; Transfer of Command; Accountability; and Mobilization. - Describe the role and function of the Incident Commander. - Describe the role and function of the Command Staff. - Describe the role and the function of the following: Operations Section; Planning Section; Logistics Section; Finance/Administration Section. - Describe the six basic ICS facilities. - Identify facilities that may be located together. - Identify facility map symbols. - Describe common mobilization responsibilities. - Describe common responsibilities at an incident. - List individual accountability responsibilities. - Describe common demobilization responsibilities. - Provide documentation of successful completion of on-line FEMA testing for IS100. # IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction - Describe the key concepts and principles underlying NIMS. - Identify the benefits of using NIMS as a national response model. - Identify the benefits of using ICS as the national response model. - Identify the benefits of using ICS as the national response model. - Identify the organizational structure of ICS. - Identify five major management functions. - Describe the purpose of unique position titles in ICS. - Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Command and General Staff. - Determine when it is appropriate to institute an Area Command. - Describe the functions and purpose of Multiagency Coordination Systems. - Describe the Public Information Systems required by NIMS. - Identify ways in which NIMS affects how their jurisdictions prepare for incidents and events. - Describe how NIMS affects the way resources are managed before, during, and after an incident. - Describe ways that NIMS supports communications, information management, and supporting technology. - Provide documentation of successful completion of on-line FEMA testing for IS700. # Infection Control - Describe the principles of infection control and Universal Precaution for blood and bodily fluids as prescribed for public safety workers by the Center for Disease Control - Discuss the importance of body substance isolation. - Describe the components of personal protective equipment. - Discuss diseases of concern. - Describe laws that relate to infection control. - Explain the importance of immunizations. - Describe areas or situations as to where a firefighter could come in contact with potentially infectious substances. - Describe the method for donning and doffing patient gloves. - Describe the use, decontamination, disinfection, and disposal of personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate the proper donning, doffing, and disposal of gloves. - Demonstrate the proper cleaning and disinfection techniques to contaminated equipment. # Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & AED - Perform the following procedures as defined by the American Heart Association, including describing the steps of CPR, when to start CPR, when to give breaths, when to check for a pulse, giving compressions; and when to use an AED, - Describe the signs and actions for severe airway obstruction in the responsive and unresponsive victim. - Describe the links in the Chain of Survival, including the importance of: activating the appropriate emergency response system; performing CPR; providing early defibrillation; and ensuring the arrival of early advanced care by activating the appropriate response emergency response system. - Describe the signs of 4 common life-threatening emergencies in adults, including: cardiac arrest; choking; stroke; and heart attack. - Demonstrate the following skills: activating the emergency response system; giving breaths for adult, child, and infant victims using mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask, and bag-mask ventilation. - Giving compressions for adult, child, and infant victims by: pushing hard and fast, allowing full chest recoil, minimizing interruptions in compressions, performing 1- and 2- rescuer CPR for victims of all ages, using an AED for victims >1 year old, and relieving choking in the responsive and unresponsive victim of any age. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References: 4.3 # First Aid & AED - List the following first aid steps for medical emergencies: breathing problems, chest pain and heart attack, fainting, diabetes, stroke, and seizures. - List the following first aid steps for injury emergencies: bleeding, mouth/tooth injuries, shock, broken bones, sprains, bruises, and burns/electrocution. - List the following first aid steps for environmental emergencies: bites/stings, temperature related emergencies, and poison emergencies. - Tell what an AED does. - Tell when an AED might be used. - List the steps for using an AED. - Tell how to give CPR and use an AED. - Skill Objectives: demonstrate how to open the airway of an unresponsive victim. - Skill Objectives: establish if a victim is breathing. - Skill Objectives: perform first aid actions for a victim who is choking and can't speak or make a sound (severe choking). - Skill Objectives: demonstrate how to use an epinephrine pen for a bad allergic reaction. - Skill Objectives: perform first aid for shock. - Skill Objectives: demonstrate how to stop bleeding with a dressing. - Skill Objectives: demonstrate use of an AED for victims 1 year of age and older. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References - Primary Survey: EM-1 Controlling Bleeding; EM- 2 Treatment for Shock; EM-3; - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI - -References 4.3. # Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness - Distinguish between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies. - Select facts about training requirements for Awareness-Level first responders. - Select facts about the primary responsibilities of the Awareness-Level first responder at a hazardous materials incident. - Select facts about the four main U.S. agencies involved in the regulation of hazardous materials. - Select facts about the basic concepts of hazardous materials. - List potential ignition sources at a hazardous materials scene. - List potential ignition sources in explosive atmospheres. - List National Fire Academy (NFA) categories of hazardous materials hazards. - List NFPA categories of hazardous materials hazards. - Distinguish between routes of entry for human exposure to hazardous materials. - Select facts about hazardous materials hazards. - List the seven primary clues to the presence of hazardous materials. - Evaluate questions about the purposes of pre-incident surveys. - Evaluate questions about provisions required in every local emergency response plan (LERP). - List examples of commercial occupancies that are probable locations for significant quantities of hazardous materials. - List examples of commercial occupancies that are probable locations for significant quantities of hazardous materials. - List examples of hazardous materials likely to be found at private occupancies. - List examples of locations likely to have a high incidence of hazardous materials incidents. - Evaluate questions about bulk and non-bulk packaging. - Identify atmospheric/non-pressure containers used to store hazardous materials. - Identify low-pressure storage tanks and pressure vessels used to store hazardous materials. - Identify typical rail tank cars used to store hazardous materials. - Identify typical cargo tank trucks used to store hazardous materials. - Recall the UN/DOT hazard classes. - Evaluate questions about UN commodity identification numbers. - Recall the five characteristics/parts of a DOT placard. - List general types of containers on which DOT placards may be found. - Match DOT placard colors to their hazards. - Identify DOT symbols. - Select facts about UN/DOT hazard classes and divisions. - Recall the primary hazard characteristics associated with each of the UN/DOT hazard class materials. - Evaluate questions about markings and colors used to indicate the presence of hazardous materials (other than those used by DOT). - Select facts about the NFPA 704 system. - Select facts about hazard communications labels and markings. - Identify hazard communication symbols. - Select facts about U.S. military fire division symbols. - Select facts about U.S. military hazardous chemical markings. - List information included on a pipeline marker. - Select facts about U.S. pipeline color codes and pipe markings. - Assess scenarios to detect the presence of hazardous materials. - List written sources for obtaining the names of hazardous materials in fixed facilities. - List written sources for obtaining the names of hazardous materials at transportation incidents. - Select from a list information required on shipping papers. - Name the entries on shipping papers that indicate the presence of hazardous materials. - Select facts about shipping paper identification. - State where to find a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). - Select facts about basic information that must be included on a U.S. MSDS. - Select from a list the entries on an MSDS that indicate the presence of hazardous materials. - Select facts about the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). - List the three methods for determining the ERG page for a hazardous material. - State the two general types of hazards found on each Guide page. - Explain the difference between small and large spills as defined in the ERG’s table of initial isolation and protective action distances. - Explain the difference between initial isolation distances and protective action distances. - Describe the limitations of using the senses to determine the presence or absence of hazardous materials. - List examples of equipment that may indicate the presence of hazardous materials at facilities. - List examples of visible physical actions or chemical reactions that may indicate the presence of hazardous materials. - List difficulties encountered in determining the specific names of hazardous materials in both facilities and transportation. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to interpret representative shipping papers. - Skills objectives: demonstrate how to interpret a material safety data sheet (MSDS). - Skills Objective: demonstrate how to find hazard information in the current edition of the ERG. - Skills Objectives: use the ERG to identify hazardous material(s) by name, UN/NA identification number, or placard type. - Skills Objectives: use the ERG to determine the emergency actions, PPE, and initial isolation and protective distances that should be taken for given hazardous materials incidents. - Evaluate questions about incident management elements. - Recall the advantages of an incident management system. - Distinguish between functions of the model Incident Management System. - Select facts about predetermined procedures. - Select facts about procedures and guidelines for using communications equipment correctly. - Select facts about isolation. - Distinguish between the initial isolation distance, initial isolation zone, and protective action zone. - Select facts about the process for establishing the initial isolation distance. - Select facts about hazard control zones. - Explain the Awareness-Level first responders’ role in notification. - List Awareness-Level rescue actions. - Evaluate questions about protective actions. - Select facts about evacuation. - Evaluate questions about sheltering in place. - Select facts about personal protective equipment (PPE). - List typical components of structural fire-fighting protective clothing. - List limitations of structural fire-fighting protective clothing. - Recall when structural fire-fighting protective clothing can be worn at hazardous materials incidents. - Select facts about chemical-protective clothing. - List components of a positive-pressure SCBA. - Distinguish between advantages and disadvantages of positive-pressure SCBA. - Evaluate questions about the Level D ensemble. - Select facts about PPE care and inspection. - List types of personal protective equipment. - Select facts about terrorism and goals of terrorist operations. - List potential terrorist targets. - List categories of terrorist incidents. - Define a weapon of mass destruction. - Select facts about biological terrorism. - Distinguish between a chemical and a biological incident. - Select facts about chemical terrorism. - Evaluate questions about considerations at terrorist or criminal incidents. - State actions that Awareness-Level first responders must take when criminal or terrorist activity is suspected. - Select facts about evidence preservation at crime scenes.
FRSC 1030 - Basic Firefighter - MODULE I
This course will provide the student basic knowledge of where and how the fire service originated from the colonial periods to present day firefighting operations. The student will learn basic roles and responsibilities of a firefighter, how firefighters have to abide by and work from standard operating procedures and guidelines, and how the chain of command works and their position within it. The student will be provided the knowledge on how to communicate within the fire service; whether it with the fire station or on the fire ground. This course provides the firefighter candidate/recruit with basic knowledge and skills to perform various fire ground operations as a firefighter on emergency scenes. The candidate/recruit will learn about safety during all phases of a firefighters career, the personal protective equipment that is required for training and every emergency response, and how to properly don it for use and doff it after use. The candidate/recruit will learn about the dynamics of fire through fire behavior and how to extinguish the different phases of fires with either portable fire extinguishers or through fire suppression attacks and techniques. The candidate/recruit will also learn the three tactical priorities of Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation that have to be achieved on every fire ground. Basic knowledge and skills will be provided to the candidate/recruit so they can achieve the tactical priorities through various fire ground operations such as: response & size-up, forcible entry, ladders, search & rescue, ventilation, water supply, fire hose, fire nozzles, fire streams, salvage, and overhaul. Upon completion of this course the student emergency responder candidate/recruit will have the basic skills and knowledge to be able to obtain a certificate of completion or become certified through the appropriate governing agency for the following: 1. Module I This course meets the requirements NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and all other state, local, and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
Firefighter Safety encompasses the knowledge and measures implemented to protect firefighters' health and safety, both physically and mentally, during firefighting operations and associated tasks.
Fire modeling refers to the use of computer simulations to predict fire behavior, including ignition, propagation, and environmental interactions, for hazard assessment and mitigation planning purposes.
Fire Management consists of strategies to prevent, suppress, and control fires, ensuring the safety of lives, assets, and natural resources, including planning, controlled fires, and coordinated emergency responses.
Salvaging involves extracting valuable components or items from useless or broken objects to minimize waste, cut expenses, or reuse them for different purposes.
# Program Introduction - Identify the applicable rules and policies of the colleges including applicable forms, work ethics, and syllabus. - Identify the rules and standard operating procedures of the Fire Fighter I program. - Identify the facilities and student support services available for the Fire Fighter I program. - Identify the goals and objectives of the Fire Fighter I program. - Identify the schedule and expected student outcomes for the Fire Fighter I program. - Identify the laws and standards on which the Fire Fighter I program is based a. OCGA Title 25, Chapter 3 b. OCGA Title 25, Chapter 4 c. NFPA 1001 d. Standard cited by NFPA 1001 and the Laws. # History and Orientation to the Fire Service - List guidelines for successful firefighter training. - Define the roles and responsibilities of the Firefighter I. - Describe the roles and responsibilities of firefighters within the fire department. - Describe the four basic principles of organization of the fire department. - Describe the fire department regulations, policies and standard operating procedures, and explain how they apply to the firefighter. - Find information in departmental documents and standard operating procedures. - List the different types of fire department companies and describe their functions. - Define the chain of command as it applies to a fire department. - Describe changes in the fire department from colonial days to the present. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI - References 5.1; 5.1.1; 5.1.2 # Firefighter Safety & PPE - List safety precautions you need to take during training, during emergency response, at emergency incidents, at the fire station, and outside your workplace. - Describe the protection provided by personal protective equipment (PPE). - Explain the importance of standards for PPE. - Describe the limitations of PPE. - Describe how to properly maintain PPE. - Describe the hazards of smoke and other toxic environments. - Explain why respiratory protection is needed in the fire service. - List the four common respiratory hazards associated with fires and other emergencies. - Describe the differences between open-circuit breathing apparatus and closed-circuit breathing apparatus. - Describe the limitations associated with SCBA. - List and describe the components of SCBA. - Explain the skip-breathing technique. - Explain the operation of and when to use the emergency by-pass valve. - Explain the safety precautions you should remember when using SCBA. - Describe the importance of daily, monthly, and annual inspections. - Explain the procedures for refilling SCBA cylinders. - List the steps for donning a complete PPE ensemble. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate donning approved PPE. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate doffing approved PPE. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate donning an SCBA from a seat-mounted bracket. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate donning an SCBA using the over-the-head method. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate donning an SCBA using the coat method. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate donning a facepiece. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate doffing an SCBA. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate the Skip Breathing Technique. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate an Emergency By-Pass Valve. - Skills Objectives: perform a daily SCBA inspection. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate replacing an SCBA cylinder. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate filling an SCBA cylinder from a cascade system. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to clean and sanitize an SCBA. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Replace a SCBA cylinder BA-1; Skip Breathing Technique BA-3; Emergency By-Pass Valve BA-4; Daily/Weekly SCBA Inspection N-1; Cleaning and sanitizing a SCBA MN-2; Don Personal Protective Equipment PPE-1. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.1.1; 5.1.2; 5.3; 5.3.1; 5.3.1(A); 5.3.1(B); 5.5.1. # Fire Behavior - Describe the chemistry of fire. - Discuss modes of combustion, the fire triangle, and the fire tetrahedron. - Define the three states of matter. - Describe how energy and work are related. - Describe the conditions needed for a fire. - Explain the chemistry of combustion. - Describe the products of combustion. - Explain how fires can spread by conduction, convection, and radiation. - Describe the four methods of extinguishing fires. - Define class A, B, C, D, and K fires. - Describe the characteristics of solid fuel fires. - Describe the ignition phase, growth phase, fully developed phase, and decay phase of a fire. - Describe the characteristics of a room-and contents fire through each of the four phases of a fire. - Explain the causes and characteristics of flame-over (rollover), flashover, thermal layering, and backdraft. - Describe the characteristics of liquid fuel fires. - Define the characteristics of gas fuel fires. - Describe the causes and effects of a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). - Describe the process of reading smoke. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.10(A); 5.3.11(A) 5.3.12(A); 5.3.16(A). # Portable Fire Extinguishers - State the primary purposes of fire extinguishers. - Define the following classes of fire: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class K. - Explain the classification and rating system for fire extinguishers. - Describe the types of agents used in fire extinguishers. - Describe the types of operating systems in fire extinguishers. - Describe the basic steps of fire extinguisher operation. - Explain the basic steps of inspecting, maintaining, recharging, and hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to transport the extinguisher to the location of the fire. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to operate a carbon dioxide extinguisher. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to attack a Class A fire with a stored pressure water-type fire extinguisher. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to attack a Class A fire with a multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to attack a Class B flammable liquid fire with a dry chemical fire extinguisher. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to attack a Class B flammable liquid fire with a stored-pressure foam fire extinguisher. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Select and Use a Fire Extinguisher. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.16; 5.3.16(A); 5.3.16(B). # Firefighter Tools & Equipment - Describe the general purposes of tools and equipment. - Describe the safety considerations for the use of tools and equipment. - Describe why it is important to use tools and equipment effectively. - Describe why it is important to know where tools are located and stored. - List and describe tools and equipment that are used for the following: rotating, pushing/pulling, prying/spreading, striking, and cutting. - Describe tools used in the following fireground operations: response/size-up, forcible entry, interior attacks, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. - Describe the importance of properly maintaining tools and equipment. - Identify methods of cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting the following forcible entry hand tools, including those with: wooden handles, cutting edges, unprotected metal surfaces, and painted or plated tools. - Describe how to maintain power plants and power tools. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Tool Identification and Carry FE-5. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.4; 5.3.13(A); 5.5.1; 5.5.1(A); 5.5.1(B). # Response & Size-Up - Describe the firefighter’s role in ensuring safety and efficient response to an emergency scene. - Describe how to ride an emergency vehicle safely. - Describe how to dismount an emergency vehicle safely. - Describe how to shut off utilities. - Define and describe size-up. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to mount an apparatus. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to dismount from an apparatus safely. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Procedures to Mount/Ride Apparatus SAF-1; Deployment of Traffic Control Devices SAF-2; Procedures to Dismount Apparatus SAF-3; Shut Off Electric Service UT-1; Shut Off Natural Gas UT-2; Shut Off LPG UT-3. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.2; 5.3.2(A); 5.3.2(B); 5.3.3; 5.3.3(A); 5.3.3(B); 5.3.18; 5.3.18(A). # Forcible Entry - Understand the association between specific tools and special forcible entry needs. - Describe how to properly carry forcible entry tools. - Describe the basic construction of typical doors, windows, and walls. - Recognize the dangers associated with forcing entry through doors, windows, and walls. - Identify common types of glazing (glass) used in window construction. - Identify and describe the function of how to force the following locks on doors, including those with cylinder locks, padlocks, mortise locks, and rim locks. - Identify and describe the function, placement, and operation of locks on the following windows, including: double-hung, single-hung, jalousie, casement, and projected factory windows. - Describe how to force entry through doors, windows, and walls. - Recognize how forcible entry relates to salvage. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to properly carry the following forcible entry tools, including: flat-axe, pick-axe, halligan tool, pike pole, and battering ram. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to force entry through the following doors, including: inward-swinging, outward-swinging, revolving, and overhead doors. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to force entry through the following windows, including: double-hung, single-hung, jalousie, casement, and projected factory windows. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to force entry using a K-tool. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to breach the following: frame wall, metal wall, and wood floor. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Force Entry - Out-Swinging Door FE-1; Force Entry – In-Swinging Door (nailed on stop) FE-2; Force Entry - In-Swinging Door (Rabbeted stop) FE-3; Pulling a Cylinder Lock FE-4; Tool Identification & Carry FE-5; Force Entry - Wooden Double Hung/Checkrail Window FE-6; Force Entry - Factory Window (Projected Out) FE-7; Force Entry - Casement Window FE-8; Breaches a Frame Wall FE-9; Breaches a Masonry Wall FE-10; Breaches a Metal Wall FE-11. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References: 5.3.4; 5.3.4(A); 5.3.4(B); 5.3.14(A). # Ladders - List and describe the parts of a ladder. - Identify and describe the following types of ladders: aerial, telescoping, articulating, straight, roof, extension, Bangor, combination, folding, Fresno, and Pompier ladders. - Describe considerations for ladder selection including type, length, priority, and purpose. - Explain procedures for properly positioning ground ladders. - Explain precautions to take before raising ground ladders. - Describe considerations for ladder placement for the following: climbing angles, roof access, ventilation, and rescue situations. - Describe how to clean, inspect, maintenance, test, and store ladders. - Describe the hazards associated with ladders. - Describe how to deploy a ladder. - Describe the various ways to properly heel a ladder. - Describe how to work from a ladder. - Describe how to carry firefighting tools while ascending and descending ladders. - Describe general safety rules for ladders. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to inspect, clean, and maintain a ladder. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate a one-firefighter carry. - Skills Objectives: perform a two-firefighter shoulder carry. - Skills Objectives: perform a two-firefighter suitcase carry. - Skills Objectives: perform a three-firefighter flat carry. - Skills Objectives: perform a three firefighter flat-shoulder carry. - Skills Objectives: perform a one-firefighter rung raise for ladders shorter than 14 feet. - Skills Objectives: perform a one-firefighter rung raise for ladders taller than 14 feet. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to tie a halyard. - Skills Objectives: perform a two-firefighter beam raise. - Skills Objectives: perform a two-firefighter rung raise. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to climb a ladder. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to work from a ladder using a leg lock. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to work from a ladder using a ladder belt. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to deploy a roof ladder. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Carry, Position and Raise a Single Ladder LD-1; Carry, Position and Beam Raise an Extension Ladder LD-2; Carry, Position and Flat Raise an Extension Ladder LD-3; Climbs a Ground Ladder LD-4 Deploy a Roof Ladder LD-5; Carry Tools Up and Down a Ladder LD-6; Use a Leg Lock on a Ladder LD-7; Use a Ladder belt on a Ladder LD-8 Clean and Inspect Ground Ladders MN-3; Assist a Conscious Victim Down a Ladder SR-2; Bring an Unconscious Victim Down a Ladder SR-3. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References: 5.3.6; 5.3.6(A); 5.3.6(B); 5.3.9; 5.3.9(B); 5.3.10; 5.3.11; 5.3.11(B); 5.3.12; 5.3.12(B); 5.5.1. # Search & Rescue - Define search and rescue. - Describe the importance of scene size-up in search and rescue. - Describe the factors that compromise risk-benefit analysis of search and rescue. - Describe search techniques. - Describe the primary search. - Describe search patterns. - Describe the purpose of a thermal imaging device. - Describe the secondary search. - Describe how to ensure firefighter safety during a search. - Describe ladder rescue techniques. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a primary wall search. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a primary search using a hose-line. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a secondary search. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a one-person walking assist. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a two-person walking assist. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a two-person extremity carry. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a two-person seat carry. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a two-person chair carry. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a cradle-in-arms carry. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a clothes-drag. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a blanket drag. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a standing drag. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a webbing sling drag. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform a firefighter drag. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform rescuing a conscious victim from a window. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform rescuing an unconscious victim from a window. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window. - Skills Objectives - Simulations: perform rescuing a large adult from a window. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: SCBA Use in a Restricted Passage BA-2; Primary Search Operation SR-1; Extremities Carry Removal SR-4; Firefighter Drag Removal SR-5; SCBA Harness Drag SR-6; Blanket Drag SR-7; Webbing Sling Drag SR-8; Incline Drag SR-9; Clothes Drag SR-10; Two Person Walking Assist SR-11; Two-Person Seat Carry SR-12; Two-Person Chair Carry SR-13. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.9; 5.3.9(A); 5.3.9(B). # Ventilation - Define ventilation as it relates to fire suppression activities. - List the effects of properly performed ventilation on fire and fire suppression activities. - Describe how fire behavior principles affect ventilation. - Describe how building construction features within a structure affect ventilation. - Describe the effects of building systems on fires or ventilation. - Identify types of roofs and roof cuts for ventilation. - List the principles, advantages, limitations, and effects of the following: horizontal ventilation, natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, negative-pressure ventilation, positive-pressure ventilation, hydraulic ventilation, and vertical ventilation. - Discuss roof coverings and using existing roof openings for vertical ventilation purposes. - Discuss ventilation considerations for various types of roofs. - List safety precautions for ventilating roofs. - List warning signs of unsafe roof conditions. - List the basic indicators of roof collapse. - Explain the role of ventilation in the prevention of back-draft and flashover. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate breaking glass with a hand tool. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate establishing negative-pressure ventilation. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate sounding a roof. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate operating a power saw. - Skills Objectives: perform a rectangle or square cut. - Skills Objectives: perform a louver cut. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate a trench cut. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate a readiness check on a power saw. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate maintaining a power saw. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Breaking Glass VN-1; Ventilate a Pitched Roof with an Axe VN-2; Ventilate a Flat Roof with a Saw VN-3; Mechanical Ventilation – Positive Pressure VN-4; Mechanical Ventilation – Negative Pressure VN-5; Hydraulic Ventilation VN-6; Operates a Chain Saw VN-7. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References:5.3.11; 5.3.11(A); 5.3.11(B); 5.3.12; 5.3.12(A); 5.3.12(B). # Water Supply - Discuss rural water supplies. - Describe how portable tanks are used to supply water for firefighting. - Describe the sources of water for a municipal water supply system. - Explain the purpose of a water treatment facility. - Describe the major features of a municipal water distribution system, including: water towers, primary feeders, secondary feeders, and distributors. - Describe dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants. - Discuss maintaining and testing a fire hydrant. - Discuss fire hydrant marking and location. - Discuss potential problems to look for when inspecting fire hydrants. - Define static pressure, residual pressure, and flow pressure. - Skill Objectives: support setting up a portable water tank. - Skills Objectives: perform operating a fire hydrant. - Skills Objectives: perform shutting down a fire hydrant. - Skills Objectives perform a test a fire hydrant. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Connect a Supply Hose-line WS-1; Assemble and Connect Equipment for Drafting WS-2; Transfer Water Between Portable Water Tanks WS-3. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.15(A); 5.3.15(B). - Discuss rural water supplies. - Describe how portable tanks are used to supply water for firefighting. - Describe the sources of water for a municipal water supply system. - Explain the purpose of a water treatment facility. - Describe the major features of a municipal water distribution system, including: water towers, primary feeders, secondary feeders, and distributors. - Describe dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants. - Discuss maintaining and testing a fire hydrant. - Discuss fire hydrant marking and location. - Discuss potential problems to look for when inspecting fire hydrants. - Define static pressure, residual pressure, and flow pressure. - Skill Objectives: perform setting up a portable water tank. - Skills Objectives: perform operating a fire hydrant. - Skills Objectives: perform shutting down a fire hydrant. - Skills Objectives: perform a test on a fire hydrant. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Connect a Supply Hose-line WS-1; Assemble and Connect Equipment for Drafting WS-2; Transfer Water Between Portable Water Tanks WS-3. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.15(A); 5.3.15(B). # Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam - Discuss extinguishing properties of water. - Describe fire hydraulics. - Describe friction loss. - Define water hammer. - Describe how to prevent water hammers. - Describe the types of hoses used in the fire service. - Describe how a hose is constructed. - Describe how to clean and maintain a hose. - Describe how to inspect a hose. - Describe hose appliances. - Describe how to roll a hose. - Describe how to lay a supply line. - Describe how to load a hose. - Describe how to connect a hose to a water supply. - Describe how to carry and advance a hose. - Describe the types of fire streams. - Distinguish among characteristics of fire stream sizes. - Describe the types and designs of nozzles. - Describe the types of control valves. - Describe pressure effects and flow capabilities of nozzles. - Describe how foam works. - List the types of foam. - Skills Objectives; demonstrate how to replace a swivel gasket. - Skills Objectives: perform the one-firefighter foot-tilt method of coupling a fire hose. - Skills Objectives: perform the two-firefighter method of coupling a fire hose. - Skills Objectives: perform the one-firefighter knee-press method of uncoupling a fire hose. - Skills Objectives: perform the two-firefighter stiff-arm method. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to uncouple a hose with spanners. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to connect two lines with damaged couplings. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to clean and maintain hoses. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to mark a defective hose. - Skills Objectives: perform a straight hose roll. - Skills Objectives: perform a single-doughnut hose roll. - Skills Objectives: perform a twin-doughnut hose roll. - Skills Objectives: perform a forward hose lay. - Skills Objectives: perform a reverse hose lay. - Skills Objectives: perform a split hose lay. - Skills Objectives: perform a flat hose load. - Skills Objectives: perform a horseshoe hose load. - Skills Objectives: perform an accordion hose load. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to attach a soft suction hose to a hydrant. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to attach a hard-suction hose to a hydrant. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to load a reconnected flat load. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance a pre-connected flat load. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to load a triple layer hose load. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance a triple layer hose load. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to unload and advance wyed lines. - Skills Objectives: perform a street drag. - Skills Objectives: perform a shoulder carry. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance an accordion load. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance a hose line up a stairway. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance a hose line down a stairway. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance an uncharged hose up a ladder. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to operate a hose stream from a ladder. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to connect a hose line to supply a fire department connection. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to advance a hose-line from a standpipe outlet. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to replace a burst hose section. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to add a section of hose-line. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to drain a hose and carry it. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to operate a smooth bore nozzle. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to operate a fog nozzle. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Operate a Fog Nozzle HN-1; Extend a Hose-line HN-2; Replace a Burst Hose Section HN-3; Operate a Charged Hose-line from a Ladder HN-4; Carrying Hose and Advancing from a Standpipe HN-5; Accordion Hose Load HN-6; Horseshoe Hose Load HN-7; Flat Hose Load HN-8; Donut Hose Roll HN-9; Twin Donut Hose Roll HN-10; Hose Drain & Carry HN-11; Join Two 2 ½ inch Lines into One HN-12; Supply Two 2 ½ inch Attack Lines from One Supply Line HN-13; Connect 2 lines with Damaged Couplings HN-13. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References ;5.3.7(B); 5.3.10(A)*; 5.3.10(B)*; 5.3.13(B); 5.3.15; 5.3.15(A); 5.3.15(B); 5.5.2; 5.5.2(A); 5.5.2(B). # Salvage & Overhaul - Describe the importance of adequate lighting at the fire scene and in the fire building. - Describe the safety precautions that need to be considered when performing salvage. - List the tools that are used for salvage. - Describe some general steps that can be taken to limit water damage. - Describe the steps needed to stop the flow of water from activated sprinkler heads. - Describe how firefighters can limit losses from smoke and heat - Describe the steps needed to protect building contents using a salvage cover. - Describe overhaul. - List concerns that must be addressed to ensure the safety of firefighters who are performing overhaul. - Describe how to preserve structural integrity during overhaul. - List the tools that are used for overhaul. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to illuminate an emergency scene. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to inspect and run a generator. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to stop water from a sprinkler head using a sprinkler stop. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to stop water from a sprinkler head using sprinkler wedges. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to close and open a main control valve (outside screw-and-yolk). - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to close and open a main control valve (post-indicator). - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to construct a water chute. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to construct a water catch-all. - Skills Objectives: perform the one-firefighter salvage cover fold/roll. - Skills Objectives: perform the two-firefighter salvage cover fold. - Skills Objectives: perform a one-firefighter salvage cover method of deployment. - Skills Objectives: perform a two-firefighter salvage cover method of deployment. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to open a ceiling to check for fire with a pike pole. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to open an interior wall. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Open a Ceiling OVN-1; Open a Wall OVH-2; Open a Floor OVH-3; Set Up Generator and Lights PWR-1; One Person Salvage Spread SAL-1; Two-Person Salvage Spread SAL-2; Two-Person Salvage Fold SAL-3; One Person Salvage Roll SAL-4; Construct a Water Chute SAL-5; Construct a Water Catch-All SAL-6; Stop Water from a Sprinkler Head SAL-7; Close and Open Main Control Valve - OS Close and Open Main Control Valve - PIV SAL-9. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References:5.3.8(B); 5.3.10(A); 5.3.13; 5.3.13(A); 5.3.13(B); 5.3.14; 5.3.14(A); 5.3.14(B); 5.3.17; 5.3.17(A); 5.3.17(B); 5.5.1. # Fire Suppression Simulations - Describe offensive operations versus defensive operations. - Describe how to attack an interior structure fire. - Describe initial factors to consider when suppressing structure fires. - Summarize considerations prior to entering a burning building. - Describe the following attack methods: direct, indirect, and combination. - Discuss deploying master streams. - Describe actions and hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires. - List electrical hazards and guidelines for electrical emergencies. - Explain actions taken in attacking fires in above grade structures. - Explain action taken in attacking fires in below grade structures. - Discuss structure fires in properties protected by fixed systems. - Describe how to operate hose lines. - Describe exposure protection. - Describe how to attack a stacked pile of Class A materials fire. - Describe how to attack a vehicle fire. - Describe how to attack a trash container fire. - Describe a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). - 8 Performance Objectives: Simulations perform a direct attack. - Performance Objectives: Simulations: perform an indirect attack. - Performance Objectives: Simulations: perform a combination attack. - Use a large hand line with the one-firefighter method. - Use a large hand line with the two-firefighter method. - Demonstrate how to operate a deluge (deck) gun. - Demonstrate how to operate a portable monitor. - Demonstrate how to extinguish an exterior Class A fire. - Demonstrate how to extinguish a vehicle fire. - Demonstrate how to shut off natural gas utilities. - Demonstrate how to shut off LPG utilities. - Demonstrate how to control electric utility systems. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References ; Interior Attack - Direct Application SFC-1; Interior Attack - Indirect Application SFC-2; Interior Attack - Combination Application SFC-3; Interior Attack - Above Grade Level SFC-4; Interior Attack - Below Grade Level SFC-5; Extinguish an Exterior Class A Fire EAF-1; Extinguish a Vehicle Fire VFC-1. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.7; 5.3.7(A); 5.3.7(B); 5.3.8*; 5.3.8(A); 5.3.8(B); 5.3.10*; 5.3.10(A); 5.3.10(B); 5.3.10(B).
FRSC 1040 - Basic Firefighter - MODULE II
This course builds from the skills and knowledge in Module I and provides the knowledge and skills to support the fire-ground techniques learned in the previous courses. The firefighter will learn various uses of ropes and knots and how to hoist fire fighting tools and equipment. The firefighter will also gain the knowledge and skills of building construction principles that will be used throughout their firefighting career to identify building conditions such as: fire spread and travel, how and where to ventilate, indications of potential building collapse, etc. The firefighter will learn survival techniques that will be used throughout their career to help keep themselves safe and how to rescue themselves or another firefighter. Firefighter rehabilitation will be discussed during this course, so that the firefighter will know how and when to properly rehab themselves before, during, after an emergency response. Knowledge of fire suppression systems will be discussed, so that the firefighter will have a basic understanding of the components of a fire detection, protection, and suppression system. Basic cause determination will be discussed so that firefighters will be aware of observations during various phases of fire-ground operations. Finally, to complete the Firefighter I program, the firefighter will participate in the following live fire scenarios in order to complete the objectives of the program: 1.Exterior Class A Fire; 2.Interior Structure Attack Above Grade; Level 3. Interior Structure Attack Below Grade Level; 4.Vehicle Fire; 5.Dumpster Fire. Upon completion of this course the student emergency responder candidate/recruit will have the basic skills and knowledge to be able to obtain a certificate of completion or become certified through the appropriate governing agency for the following: state of Georgia certified firefighter. This course meets the requirements NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and all other state, local, and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
The construction industry encompasses the building, remodeling, and maintenance of various structures, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Personal Survival Techniques refer to the strategies and practices employed by individuals to maintain safety and endure during crisis scenarios, encompassing water survival, life-saving equipment utilization, and emergency response measures.
Fire Suppression Systems consist of engineered assemblies intended to halt or extinguish fires using techniques like water discharge, foams, or chemical inhibitors.
# Building Construction - Describe the characteristics of the following building materials: masonry, concrete, steel, glass, gypsum board, and wood. - List the characteristics of each of the following types of construction: fire-resistive, non-combustible, ordinary, heavy timber, and wood frame. - Describe the function of each of the following building components: foundations, floors, ceilings, roofs, trusses, walls, doors, windows, interior finishes, and floor coverings. - Describe the effect fire has on the structural integrity of each construction type. - Identify primary strengths and weaknesses of construction types. - Describe dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire. - Identify indicators of building collapse. - List actions to be taken when imminent building collapse is suspected. - Describe hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction. - Describe how each of the five types of building construction reacts to fire. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.12(A); 5.3.10(A); 5.3.12(A). # Ropes & Knots - Describe the differences between life safety rope and utility rope. - List the three most common synthetic fiber ropes used for fire department operations. - Describe the construction of a kernmantle rope. - Describe how to use rope to support response activities. - Describe how to clean and check ropes. - Describe how to record rope maintenance. - List the reasons for placing life safety rope out of service. - Summarize criteria for reusing life-safety rope. - Describe the knot types and their usage in the fire service. - Describe how to tie the following knots: safety; half hitch; clove hitch; figure eight; figure eight on a bight; figure eight with a follow through; bowline; and sheet/becket bend. - Describe the types of knots to use for given tools, ropes, or situations. - Describe hoisting methods for tools and equipment. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to care for life safety ropes, - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to clean fire department ropes. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to inspect fire department ropes. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to place a life safety rope into a rope bag. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to tie the following knots: safety; half hitch; clove hitch; figure eight; figure eight on a bight; figure eight with a follow through; bowline; and sheet/becket bend. - Hoist the following tools using the correct knots: axe, pike pole, ladder, charged/uncharged hose line, exhaust fan, - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Tie a Bowline KN-1; Tie a Clove Hitch KN-2; Tie a Figure of Eight on a Bight KN-3; Tie a Half Hitch KN-4; Tie a Becket Knot KN-5; Tie an Overhand Safety Knot KN-6; Hoist an Axe KN-7; Hoist a Pike Pole KN-8; Hoist a Ground Ladder KN-9; Hoist a Dry Hose Line KN-10; Hoist a Charged Hose Line KN-11; Hoist a Smoke Ejector KN-12. # Firefighter Survival - Describe the procedure for conducting an appropriate risk-benefit analysis. - Describe hazard indicators. - Describe safe operating procedures. - Describe the procedures for the personal accountability system. - Describe how to initiate emergency communications procedures. - Describe the role of the rapid intervention crew (RIC). - Describe fire fighter survival procedures. - Describe how to maintain orientation. - Describe safe havens. - Describe air management procedures. - Describe the critical incident stress process. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate initiate emergency communication procedures. - Skills Objectives: perform a self-rescue. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to locate doors and windows that can be used as emergency exits. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to open a wall. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to self-rescue from an entanglement. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to rescue a downed firefighter. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Escaping a Hostile Environment HE-1; Identify a Safe Haven HE-2. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References : 5.3.1(B); 5.3.5*; 5.3.5(A); 5.3.5(B); 5.3.9(B). # Firefighter Rehabilitation - Define emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe why firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe why firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation. - List and describe the types of extended fire incidents where firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe four other types of incidents where firefighters would benefit from emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe the functions of a rehabilitation center. - List the four parts of revitalization. - Describe the types of fluids that are well suited for firefighters to drink during emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe the types of food that are well suited for fire firefighters to eat during emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe the personal responsibilities related to emergency incident rehabilitation. # Fire Suppression - Live Fire - Describe offensive operations versus defensive operations. - Describe how to attack an interior structure fire. - Describe initial factors to consider when suppressing structure fires. - Summarize considerations prior to entering a burning building. - Describe the following attack methods: direct, indirect, and combination. - Discuss deploying master streams. - Describe actions and hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires. - List electrical hazards and guidelines for electrical emergencies. - Explain actions taken in attacking fires in above grade structures. - Explain action taken in attacking fires in below grade structures. - Discuss structure fires in properties protected by fixed systems. - Describe how to operate hose lines. - Describe exposure protection. - Describe how to attack a stacked pile of Class A materials fire. - Describe how to attack a vehicle fire. - Describe how to attack a trash container fire. - Describe a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: perform a direct attack. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: perform an indirect attack. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: perform a combination attack. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: use a large hand line with the one-firefighter method. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: use a large hand line with the two-firefighter method. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: use a large hand line with the two-firefighter method. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to operate a deluge (deck) gun. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to operate a portable monitor. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to extinguish an exterior Class A fire. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to extinguish a vehicle fire. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to shut off natural gas utilities. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to shut off LPG utilities. - Performance Objectives: Live Fire: demonstrate how to control electric utility systems. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills Reference: Interior Attack - Direct Application SFC-1; Interior Attack - Indirect Application SFC-2; Interior Attack - Combination Application SFC-3; Interior Attack - Above Grade Level SFC-4; Interior Attack - Below Grade Level SFC-5; Extinguish an Exterior Class A Fire EAF-1; Extinguish a Vehicle Fire VFC-1. Cognitive Evaluation 32 Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References:5.3.7; 5.3.7(A); 5.3.7(B); 5.3.8*; 5.3.8(A); 5.3.8(B); 5.3.10*; 5.3.10(A); 5.3.10(B); 5.3.10(B). # Wildland and Ground Fires - Define the terms wildland fires and ground fires. - Define the types of wildland fires. - Define the following types of fuels: light fuel, heavy fuel, subsurface fuel, surface fuel, and aerial fuel. - Describe how weather factors and topography influence the growth of wildland fires. - Define the parts of wildland and ground fires. - Describe how wildland and ground fires can be suppressed. - List the hazards associated with wildland and ground firefighting. - Describe the personal protective equipment needed for wildland firefighting. - Explain the problems created by the wildland-urban interface. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to deploy a fire shelter. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to suppress a ground cover fire using hand tools, a back-pack pump extinguisher, and a hose line. - Support GA Firefighter Standards & Training Skills References: Construct a Fire Control Line GCF-1; Use a Fire Flap on Ground Cover Fires GCF-2; Use a Fire Rake on Ground Cover Fires GCF-3; Use a Single Bit Axe on Ground Cover Fires GCF-4; Use a Pulaski on Ground Cover Fires GCF-5; Use an Adz Hoe on Ground Cover Fires GCF-6; Use a Shovel on Ground Cover Fires GCF-7; Use a McLeod on Ground Cover Fires GCF-8; Extinguish Ground Cover Fire Using Water GCF-9. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References:5.3.19; 5.3.19(A); 5.3.19(B). # Fire Detection, Protection, and Suppression Systems - Explain why all firefighters should have a basic understanding of fire protection systems. - Describe the basic components and functions of a fire alarm system. - Describe the basic types of fire alarm initiation devices and indicate where each type is most suitable. - Describe the fire department's role in resetting fire alarms. - Explain the different ways that fire alarms may be transmitted to the fire department. - Identify the four types of sprinkler heads. - Identify the different styles of indicating valves. - Describe the operation and application of the following types of automatic sprinkler systems: wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems. - Describe when and how water is shut-off to a building's sprinkler system and how to stop water at a single sprinkler head. - Describe the differences between commercial and residential sprinkler systems. - Identify the three types of standpipes and point out the differences among them. - Describe two problems that firefighters could encounter when using a standpipe in a high-rise building. - Identify the hazards that specialized extinguishing systems can pose to responding firefighters. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition FFI References: 5.3.14(A); 5.3.14(B). # Pre-Incident Planning - Describe a survey and an inspection. - Discuss common fire hazards and why they increase the likelihood of a fire. - Identify any items of concern regarding occupancy. - Summarize special fire hazards in the following occupancies: commercial, manufacturing, and public assembly. - Summarize target hazard properties. - Discuss personal and equipment requirements for conducting inspections. - Discuss scheduling and conducting fire inspections. - Discuss the benefits of pre-incident planning surveys. - Explain how a pre-incident planning survey is conducted. - Prepare a pre-incident survey. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to conduct a pre-incident survey. # Fire Cause Determination - Describe the role and relationship of the firefighter to criminal investigators and insurance investigators. - Differentiate accidental fires from incendiary fires. - Describe the point of origin. - Define the chain of custody. - Describe the following types of evidence: demonstrative, direct, and circumstantial. - Describe techniques for preserving fire-cause evidence. - Describe the observations that firefighters should make during the following fireground operations: dispatch and response; arrival and size-up; entry; search and rescue; ventilation; suppression; and overhaul. - Describe the steps needed to secure a property. - Explain the importance of protecting a fire scene. - Support NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition - FFI References: 5.3.8; 5.3.8(A); 5.3.8(B); 5.3.13; 5.3.13(A); 5.3.13(B); 5.3.14(B).
This course introduces basic forest management concepts and techniques. Topics include forest protection, products, harvesting, silviculture, and measurements. Upon completion students should have a fundamental understanding of the different aspects of forest management in the southeastern United States.
Forest Technology involves using scientific, economic, and social principles to manage forests for sustainable resource production and maintaining ecological balance.
The forestry industry encompasses the management, cultivation, conservation, and harvesting of forests for timber and other resources, using scientific, economic, and craft-based approaches.
Timber harvesting refers to the process of strategically felling and extracting trees for forest management and lumber production, while adhering to sustainable practices and environmental regulations.
# Forest Protection - Identify the most common pests associated with southern forests. - Explain prevention and control methods of common forest pests of the Southeast. # Learning Domain Level of Learning - Describe the types of products derived from most economically important tree species. - Discuss log scaling and measurements. - Describe lumber manufacturing and saw mills. - Describe structural and nonstructural panels and pulp wood manufacturing. # Harvesting - List equipment used in harvesting wood. - Explain harvest planning and operations. # Measurements - Demonstrate techniques in measuring individual tree characteristics. - Perform a timber cruise and estimate total amount of wood for a specified area. - Appreciate the objectives of sustainable forestry. # Silviculture - Understand methods and techniques used to grow southern pines. - Illustrate silviculture methods that benefit wildlife. - Determine proper methods to manage for wildlife habitat in pine stands.
FORS 1010 - Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources
Introduces the fundamentals of forestry and natural resources. Topics include: history of forestry, importance of forestry, forest safety, harvesting equipment, and natural resource careers.
Natural resources encompass materials like minerals, forests, water, and fertile land found in nature, providing potential for economic benefit or conservation.
Wilderness first aid refers to the provision of emergency medical assistance in remote, non-urban settings where immediate access to traditional medical facilities is limited.
# Forest Safety - Use personal protective equipment. - Use equipment safety. - Identify proper snakebite treatment and procedures. - Identify OSHA regulations. - Identify forest hazards. - Identify harmful reptiles. - Identify harmful plants. - Identify harmful insects. - List symptoms of Lyme disease and describe its prevention and treatment. - Identify hazards and dangers related to logging. # History of Forestry - Describe the history of forestry in the United States. - Describe the history of forestry in Georgia. - Identify major forest regions in the United States. # Importance of Forestry - Describe the importance of forestry in the United States - Describe the importance of forestry in Georgia. - Discuss legal responsibilities of a Forester/Natural Resources Manager. # Harvesting Equipment - Identify forestry equipment used outside the Southern US Region. - Identify forestry equipment used in the Southern US Region. - Identify forestry products produced in the Southern US Region. # Natural Resource Careers - Identify careers in the area of Wildlife. - Identify careers in the area of Forestry. - List careers associated with natural resources.
FORS 1160 - Forest Surveying and Mapping
Introduces the fundamental principles and practices of land surveying and mapping and the use of surveying and mapping instruments. Topics include: surveying and mapping equipment, surveying, surveying and mapping methods, deed search and tract location.
Surveying is a method of measuring and recording the locations, distances, and angles of points on or beneath the earth's surface for mapping and evaluating land.
Legal Deeds and Titles refer to the specialized knowledge in handling documents verifying ownership, rights transfer, and obligations related to properties and other legal interests.
Geological mapping is the documentation of rock types, their distribution, orientation, and age to create visual representations of the Earth's geological features.
# Surveying and Mapping Equipment - Describe how to care for surveying and mapping equipment. - Describe how to use surveying and mapping equipment. # Surveying - Define terms associated with forest surveying. - List the three types of line and corner markings. - List the three methods of land survey systems found in the US. - Match a list of subdivisions of the rectangular system of survey to a sketch. - Complete a compass course. - Chain on level and hilly ground. - Survey a given area. # Surveying and Mapping Methods - Discuss the purpose and types of land surveys. - Discuss field and office work as they pertain to land surveying. - Recognize safety hazards associated with surveying. - Explain how surveying and mapping errors are made. - Discuss the different types of maps and their purposes. - Prepare a map manuscript. # Deed Search and Tract Location - Perform a deed search at the courthouse. - Define terms associated with forest land location. - List three reasons land location is a necessary forest task. - Locate details of a tract of timberland at tax assessor’s office.
Focuses on application of the fundamental principles and practices of land surveying and mapping and the use of surveying and mapping instruments. Emphasizes areas of plane and boundary surveying and area determination. Topics include: Global positioning systems (GPS), geographical information systems (GIS), area determination, developing maps, and aerial photography.
Aerial photography is the practice of taking photographs from a heightened vantage point, typically utilizing aircraft, drones, or other airborne devices to attain an aerial perspective.
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that provides accurate location and time information on Earth, used for applications such as mapping and surveying.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are systems designed to capture, store, analyze, and manage data related to locations on Earth.
# Intro to Global Positioning and Geographical Info Systems - Discuss the purpose and methods of global positioning systems. - Discuss the global positioning system equipment. - Discuss the purpose of geographic information systems. # Area Determination - Determine the number of acres from legal description. - Draw maps to scale using bearings, angles, and horizontal distances. - Correct maps for local attraction. - Determine acreage using dot grids and plat planimeter. - Discuss the process of preparing topographic maps. # Global Positioning Systems - Understand the operation of Global Positioning Systems. - Use Global Positioning Equipment. # Geographical Info Systems - Understand the purpose of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). - Understand map production using GIS. # Aerial Photography - Locate aerial photos of a tract. - Compute the scale of the aerial photos. - Interpret aerial photos. - Discuss and use stereoscopic viewing of aerial photos.
Emphasizes the identification of primary and secondary forest products, their manufacturing processes and uses, and a fixed plot method of statistical sampling. Introduces the fundamental principles and practices of timber cruising. Topics include: history of forest products manufacturing, raw forest resource identification, importance of forest measurements, forest measurement tools and equipment, forest measurement methods, and cruising and scaling methods.
Survey Measurements encompass the methods employed to gather, analyze, and interpret data from specific groups, aiding research or business strategies.
Lumber merchandise encompasses the expertise of procuring, handling, and marketing a range of wooden items, focusing on quality, stock control, and financial gain in the timber sector.
Forestry Equipment refers to specialized machinery and tools employed in forest management, cultivation, and harvesting, such as saws, harvesters, skidders, and planters, for sustainable timber production and conservation.
Milling is a machining technique that utilizes rotary cutters to remove material from a workpiece by progressing in a direction angled to the tool's axis.
# History of Forest Products Manufacturing - Describe the history of forest products manufacturing in the United States. - Discuss the use of forest products in the United States. # Raw Forest Resource Identification and Utilization - Describe how the raw resources of the forest are utilized. - Recognize pole timber (standing). - Describe the uses of lumber. - Tour forest product mills. - Recognize timber suitable for veneer. - Observe saw timber (including chip and saw). - Recognize wood suitable for pulpwood manufacture. - Observe paper manufacture. - Identify related and incidental forest products (e.g., pine straw, turpentine, roots, limbs/slash, cones, and flowers). # Importance of Forest Measurements - Recognize the importance of attaining an accurate measurement of the volume of standing timber on a tract of land. - Compute volumes of standing timber. # Forest Measurement Tools and Equipment - Recognize forest measurement tools and equipment. - Measure both standing and cut trees with commonly used tools and equipment. # Forest Measurement Methods - Match terms associated with tree measurements. - Use volume tables to obtain the volume of trees in cords, board feet, cubic feet, and tons. - Check local weight-volume charts. - Use an engineer's scale and protractor. - Measure the site index of forest land. - Use the Swedish increment borer to accurately age a tree. - Calculate growth rate of a stand of trees. # Cruising and Scaling Methods - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the commonly used cruising methods. - List the reasons for cruising. - Discuss steps needed to compute acres from a cruise. - Determine and discuss the responsibilities of the cruiser(s) for each cruising method. - Break down cruising by products cruised. - Discuss commonly used plot forms and sizes and draw a map with a cruising grid. - List the three commonly used log rules in the South. - Discuss weight and stick scaling. - Discuss log scaling procedures. - Recognize log defects, both internal and external. - Visit a sawmill.
This course introduces basic blueprint reading. Emphasis will be placed on reading and interpreting blueprints found in a manufacturing environment. Topics include: lines and symbols, orthographic drawings, views, material, form and position, title blocks, sketching, features, and sections.
Orthographic Projection is a method used in technical drawing to depict 3D objects in 2D, showing top, front, and side views without perspective distortion.
Sketching is the ability to create rapid, informal drawings to convey ideas, concepts, or designs using simple tools such as pencils or digital software.
# Lines and Symbols - Identify lines used in blueprints. - Identify symbols used in blueprints. # Orthographic Drawings - Locate specific detail parts or assemblies using zone reference system. - Interpret features, project hidden features using the 45-degree reference line. - Project angles and radii and visualize shapes. - Understand the different uses of lines on an aircraft drawing. - Describe each of the different types of lines on an aircraft drawing. - Define base line, chain, overall. # Views - Distinguish between various views represented on typical manufacturing blueprints to include auxiliary views. # Material - Locate materials list. - Identify the material call-outs on lists of materials. # Form and Position - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in an orthographic drawing. - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in an oblique drawing. - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in an isometric drawing. - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in a perspective drawing. # Title Blocks - Locate title blocks on various blueprint drawings. - Read and interpret information on various manufacturing blueprint drawings. # Sketching - Use sketching technique to record dimensions and shape of parts or assemblies in a manufacturing setting. # Features - Identify features contained on a blueprint in relation to actual workpiece or assembly. - Identify features of workpiece or assembly in relation to CNC production methods. # Sections - Identify features of a sectional view in manufacturing blueprints.
Material Selection Experience entails the knowledge and skills in assessing and selecting suitable materials for manufacturing, construction, or production, considering factors like durability, cost-effectiveness, and applicability.
# Lines and Symbols - Identify lines used in blueprints. - Identify symbols used in blueprints. # Orthographic Drawings - Interpret features, project hidden features using the 45-degree reference line. - Project angles and radii and visualize shapes. - Understand the different uses of lines on an aircraft drawing. - Describe each of the different types of lines on an aircraft drawing. - Define base line, chain, overall. # Views - Distinguish between various views represented on typical manufacturing blueprints to include auxiliary views. # Material - Locate materials list. - Identify the material call-outs on lists of materials. # Form and Position - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in an orthographic drawing. - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in an oblique drawing. - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in an isometric drawing. - Relate the form and position of an object as viewed in a perspective drawing. # Title Blocks - Locate title blocks on various blueprint drawings. - Read and interpret information on various manufacturing blueprint drawings. # Features - Identify features contained on a blueprint in relation to actual workpiece or assembly. # Sections - Identify features of a sectional view in manufacturing blueprints.
This course introduces aerospace specific blueprint information which builds on a basic knowledge of blueprint terminology and symbols. Topics include: dimensioning standards and practices, blueprint components, interpretation of reference planes and coordinate systems, engineering numbering and revision system, body/field of the drawing, detail drawings, configurated/method/un-dimensioned drawings.
Project drawings are the meticulous schematics and blueprints that graphically represent the design, construction, and arrangement of a future building or engineering endeavor.
# Dimensioning Standards and Practices - Interpret the information used in dimensioning: tolerances, angles, diameters, radii, full and partial rounded ends. - Interpret holes, blind holes, countersunk, counterbored, and spot-faced holes. - Calculate overall, baseline, chain, symmetrical, feature, equally spaced and staggered tolerances, angles radial features, linear, referenced. # Blueprint Components - Locate drawing identification and classification, aircraft qualification, drafting standards, tolerances, signatures, mirror opposite, data. - Locate general notes, local notes, flag notes, separate note lists, note graphic and attachment symbol. - Identify the different types of parts lists. - Locate various information on a parts lists. - Use parts list to locate parts on a blueprint. # Interpretation of Reference Planes and Coordinate Systems - Interpret forward, aft, inboard, outboard, upper, and lower. - Locate point of origin - Forward/aft "Y" "Fuse, Sta" "F.S." coordinates. - Locate points of origin - Inboard/outboard "X", "B.L." coordinates. - Locate points of origin - Vertical "Z", "W.L." coordinates. - Find specific locations. - Bring "X", "Y", and "Z" together. - Understand and use a view locator. - Understand looking down/up in an aircraft. - Understand looking forward/aft in an aircraft. - Understand looking inboard/outboard in an aircraft. - Understand and apply "X", "Y", and "Z" to sub systems of aircraft. # Engineering Numbering and Revision System - Define general terms. - Describe level of usage. - Explain low dash numbers. - State the purpose. - Describe how changes are added. - Describe foreign usage parts. # Body/Field of the Drawing - Identify and explain firm call out. - Identify and explain reference call out. - Identify symbols and lines for parts callouts. - Identify mirror opposite configurations. - Locate the center of mirror opposite configurations. - Locate mirror opposite details on blueprints. - Identify cross-sectional views and their parent illustrations. - Identify and interpret fastener symbols and callouts on blueprints. # Detail Drawings - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Low dash number detail drawings-single view. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Low dash number detail drawings-rigged position. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Low dash number detail drawings-multiple view specifications. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Projected views. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Flat pattern vs. orthographic views. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Joggles. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Bend specifications. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Formal detail drawings of foreign details. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Next higher assembly. - Define the features that may be found on a detail drawing such as: Detail/assembly/installation of drawing relationships. # Configurated, Method, and Un-dimensioned Drawings (Book form) Drawings - Interpret and use configurated, method and unidimensional drawings. - Select and use configurated, method and unidimensional drawings. - Understand format concepts. - Use scaling procedures. - Use uni-dimensioned drawings and scales. - Use lifting techniques. - Calculate dimension conversion. - Define "long" dimensions. - Explain how to lift long dimensions. - Define a two-stage lift. - Determine coordinate dimensions from uni-dimensional drawing. - Know when to use exact dimensions. - Find locations from actual sizes.
Introduces the fundamental concepts required in aerospace structural manufacturing and repair. Emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and precision. Topics include: safety, flat pattern layout, quality standards, fasteners, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Aerospace Materials are engineered substances used in aviation and space exploration, able to endure extreme temperatures, pressures, and forces within those settings.
# Safety - Demonstrate the ability to work safely. - Demonstrate the ability to keep a clean, orderly, and safe work area. - Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. # Flat Pattern Layout - Read a scale and tape that are graduated in 1/100ths. - Read a scale and tape measure that are graduated in fractions/decimals. - Calculate formulas to solve pattern layout. - Calculate formulas to solve fastener layout. # Quality Standards - Describe quality standards that apply to the aircraft industry. - Read and interpret industry specific specifications as related to skin quality, hole preparation, fastener installation, etc. # Fasteners - Identify types of fasteners (e.g., rivets, machine bolts, etc.). - Select type of fasteners for sheer and stress. - Select type of fasteners for type of materials. - Lay out fastener location in accordance with specifications. - Select and install blind rivets. - Remove and replace defective fasteners. - Identify standard hardware used in the aircraft industry. - Install standard hardware used in the aircraft industry. # Hand Tools - Identify hand tools. - Select correct hand tool according to job. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of each hand tool. - Select and adjust rivet gun according to diameter and type of rivet used. - Select proper set according to type of fastener used. - Install universal rivets. - Install countersunk rivets. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of rivet gun. - Identify and select attachment tools. - Select drill motor for a given application and select proper speed. - Drill a hole in various types of materials. - Identify and select attachment tools for drill motor and ratchet guns. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of drill motor. - Select proper set for rivet being used. - Remove fasteners. - Select proper disk and grit according to job. - Remove and replace arbor. - Remove and install cutter. - Select cutter according to job. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of rivet milling. - Shave a rivet head. # Precision Measurement - Select and use the correct countersink gauge. - Select and use the correct flush gauge. - Select and use the correct go- no-go gauge. - Select and use the correct pin protrusion gauge. - Select and use the correct cylindrical plug gauge.
ASTT 1040 - Structural Layout and Fabrication
Continues the development of knowledge and skills required to perform basic aerospace layout and fabrication. Emphasizes the safe use of stationary equipment. Topics include: machine safety, stationary equipment, bend allowance, fasteners layout, parts fabrication, special fasteners, and geometric functions.
Machinery Installation refers to the setup and assembly of technical equipment in specific areas, with proper connections and functionality checks.
# Machine Safety - Demonstrate safe use of bench grinder. - Demonstrate safe use of sander. - Demonstrate safe use of band saw. - Demonstrate safe use of drill press. - Demonstrate safe use of brake. - Demonstrate safe use of shear. - Demonstrate safe use of roll former. - Demonstrate safe use of notcher. - Demonstrate safe use of a die grinder. # Stationary Equipment - Select correct grinding wheels for rough and finish work. - Remove and replace grinding wheels. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of bench grinder. - Select correct belts for each job. - Remove and replace belt and/or disk. - Adjust belt. - Remove and replace blade. - Weld blade for band saw. - Adjust speed and feed according to type of metal used. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of band saw. - Select proper cutting tool. - Select correct blade for aluminum. - Select proper speed and feed for aluminum. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of drill press. - Adjust hand brake for aluminum and radius. - Make a 45-degree angle. - Make a 90-degree angle. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand brake. - Adjust stop. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of shear (foot). - Adjust setting for aluminum. - Roll a single contour cone with aluminum. - Remove cone from roll former. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of roll former. - Read a protractor. - Use a protractor to draw inside angles. - Use a protractor to draw outside angles. - Read a combination square. - Draw angles using a combination square. - Square angles using a combination square. - Use radius gauges. - Bevel surface on metal. - Adjust micrometer gauge. - Read micrometer to three decimal places. - Read dial caliper to three decimal places. - Read small hole gauges to three decimal places. # Bend Allowance - Identify various formulas used to calculate bend allowances. - Calculate bend allowance using various formulas and various metals. # Fasteners Layout - Determine measurements for layout of fastener as per blueprint designation or written specifications. # Parts Fabrication - Select proper material. - Interpret the blueprint in the fabrication parts. - Fabricate aircraft parts as per blueprint. # Special Fasteners - Interpret aircraft blueprints for special fastener applications. - Identify special fasteners used in aircraft fabrication and repair. - Read and interpret specification sheet for special fastener applications. - Install special fasteners in aircraft fabrication and repair procedures. # Geometric Functions - Calculate formulas to solve of pattern layout. - Calculate formulas to solve fastener layout. - Calculate formulas to solve bend allowance. - Calculate formulas to solve parts fabrication.
ASTT 1041 - Structural Layout and Fabrication
Sealants are materials applied to surfaces or joints to obstruct fluid flow, creating a long-lasting barrier against leakage and external damage.
# Machine Safety - Demonstrate safe use of bench grinder. - Demonstrate safe use of sander. - Demonstrate safe use of band saw. - Demonstrate safe use of drill press. - Demonstrate safe use of brake. - Demonstrate safe use of shear. - Demonstrate safe use of roll former. - Demonstrate safe use of notcher. - Demonstrate safe use of a die grinder. # Stationary Equipment - Select correct belts for each job. - Remove and replace belt and/or disk. - Adjust belt. - Remove, weld, and reinstall/replace band saw blade. - Adjust speed and feed according to type of material used. - Adjust hand brake for aluminum and radius. - Make a 45-degree angle. - Make a 90-degree angle. - Adjust stop. - Adjust setting for aluminum. - Read a protractor. - Use a protractor to draw inside angles. - Use a protractor to draw outside angles - Read a combination square. - Draw angles using a combination square. - Square angles using a combination square. - Adjust micrometer gauge. - Read micrometer to three decimal places. - Read dial caliper to three decimal places. - Read small hole gauges to three decimal places. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of a pneumatic router. - Select proper pneumatic router. # Bend Allowance - Identify various formulas used to calculate bend allowances. - Calculate bend allowance using various formulas and various metals. # Fasteners Layout - Determine measurements for layout of fastener as per blueprint designation or written specifications. # Parts Fabrication - Select proper material. - Interpret the blueprint in the fabrication parts. - Fabricate aircraft parts as per blueprint. # Special Fasteners - Interpret aircraft blueprints for special fastener applications. - Identify special fasteners used in aircraft fabrication and repair. - Read and interpret specification sheet for special fastener applications. - Install special fasteners in aircraft fabrication and repair procedures. # Geometric Functions - Calculate formulas to solve bend allowance. - Calculate formulas to solve parts fabrication. # Sealant Safety - Follow manufacturer's recommendations for prevention of fire hazards. - Follow manufacturer's recommendations to prevent inhalation hazards. - Wear protective clothing and safety equipment during repair procedures. - Follow manufacturer's directions to prevent and treat eye and skin irritation. - Read and follow SDS in handling all environmentally hazardous materials. - Describe Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance. # Sealant Surface Preparation - Remove defective materials mechanically. - Prepare surface with recommended solvent. # Sealant Application - Mix sealants according to manufacturer's specification. - Apply sealants according to manufacturer's instructions. # Sealant Shelf Life - Use sealants within manufacturer's shelf life span. # Sealant Cure Time - Allow cure time in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. # Sealant Removal - Remove sealants with manufacturers recommended solvents.
ASTT 1050 - Aerospace Quality Management
Introduces the student to the concept of Aerospace Quality Management Systems used in the American workplace. Topics include: the history of quality management, principles of quality, tools used in quality systems, quality team building.
The aerospace industry is responsible for the creation, upkeep, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems for military and space exploration purposes.
Quality management is the process of ensuring high standards are met in all aspects of production, delivery, and maintenance.
Team building refers to the process of fostering connections, trust, and collaboration among group members to achieve shared goals effectively.
# History of Quality Management - Identify historical development of the quality management process in the aerospace industry. - Identify standards for quality in the aerospace industry. - Identify the contribution of Pioneers in the field of quality control. # Principles of Quality Management - Describe the major principles of quality systems. - Identify and analyze methods of quality systems. - Describe the principles and procedures for employee empowerment. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various management styles and systems. - Describe the responsibilities of all team members (Process Owner, Team Leader, Facilitator). - Identify the techniques used in making team decisions. # Tools of Quality Management Systems - Identify the principles and applications of various quality management charts. - Interpret various quality charts. - Develop and analyze process control charts, including Pareto charts, Histograms, flow charts, cause and effect diagrams, scatter diagrams, and check sheets. - Interpret the tools of a scientific approach to statistical process control. - Examine, discuss, and analyze industry examples of statistical process control. - Identify the 7 steps of the process improvement plan. # Quality Team Building - Describe the responsibilities of a team member. - Describe the roles of team members. - Describe the team member selection process. - Describe the guidance team's role in establishing project ground rules. - Identify guidelines for productive needs.
RNSG 1302 - Professional Practice II: Health Assessment
Professional Practice II is developed utilizing Orem's Self-Care theory as the conceptual basis for the nursing care of clients across the life span. The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary for the Associate of Science (AS) nursing student to complete a holistic assessment including physiological, spiritual, cultural, psychological, and developmental components. The course focuses on the role of the AS nurse as patient/family/community advocate; provider of safe, quality care; and educator. Emphasis is placed on the skills and clinical reasoning necessary to assess diverse clients/patients across the lifespan. Students are provided with a variety of learning experiences for initiating and implementing change in nursing approaches to client care. Students will integrate this knowledge in the provision of client centered care, human diversity, as well as safe and effective care environments for clients and their families in the practice setting. All clinical laboratories are under supervision of professional nurse faculty; clinical laboratory preceded and followed by group seminar. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed for the State of Georgia. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Nursing is a profession that focuses on promoting the overall health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities by assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating patients.
Vital signs consist of key measurements that reflect the fundamental functioning of the body, such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and breathing rate.
Total Patient Care constitutes a healthcare provider's holistic method of addressing a patient's full spectrum of needs, encompassing medical, emotional, and personal aspects, from illness onset to recovery.
Holistic medicine is a comprehensive method of healthcare that focuses on treating the entire individual, encompassing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
# Nursing Process - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the nursing process in conducting health assessments of clients across the life span experiencing various medical conditions. - Develop nursing care plans for selected patient scenarios based on assessment data. # Health Assessment Purpose, Steps, Techniques and Developmental Considerations - Articulate the purposes, steps, techniques and developmental considerations associated with a physical examination. - Describe the various approaches to preparing to perform physical examinations. - Demonstrate appropriate steps and techniques for conducting physical examinations across the life span. # General Survey - Discuss initial assessment observations (appearance, behavior, body type, posture, speech, mental state, and dress/grooming/hygiene). - Discuss factors affecting measurements (vital signs, height and weight). - Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for measuring vital signs, height, and weight. # Systematic Assessment - Articulate the anatomy and physiology of each body system. - Identify common physical findings and discuss possible etiologies. - Identify pathophysiological alterations and possible etiologies as they relate to specific body systems. - Demonstrate proper methods used to assess each body system. # Assessment Documentation - Perform accurate documenting of health and physical assessment data. - Demonstrate an organized, logical, and systematic process of documentation.
This course provides an introduction to nursing pharmacology that integrates the concepts of physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals to build a foundation for administering drug therapy to patients. Using a simple to complex approach, key content areas are presented to help conceptualize the important components related to nursing pharmacology. Incorporated into this course are major principles of mathematics such as ratio proportion, fractions, decimals, and conversion between the various systems of weights and measures. Students will learn how to competently prepare and administer medications including oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, intravenous formulas and injections, and reconstitution of solutions. The basic concepts of pharmacology, such as drug testing and approval, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, therapeutic and toxic effects, dosage calculations, and challenges related to drug therapy, provide the foundation from which drug therapy associated with specific body systems can be addressed. Discussion of the major drug groups focuses on therapeutic actions and indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications and cautions, adverse effects, clinically important drug-to-drug interactions and nursing considerations which emphasize the nursing process and focus on patient care and teaching. Prototypes of the major drug groups are emphasized. Lifespan considerations, evidence for best practice, patient safety, and critical thinking are integrated throughout the course.
Mobility management is the strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of employee relocations, travel, and remote work to optimize workforce logistics, cost-efficiency, and compliance with policies and laws.
Respiratory care is a healthcare specialty focused on managing, assessing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
Perfusion is the process of using a heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and respiratory functions during surgery when the heart is not beating.
Hematology is the branch of medicine that deals with the examination, treatment, and prevention of disorders concerning blood, bone marrow, blood vessels, coagulation, and the immune system.
Metabolism represents the intricate network of biochemical reactions in organisms, converting nutrients into energy, preserving cell integrity, and driving growth.
Pain management refers to a medical approach that employs various methods, including medication, physical therapy, and psychological support, to reduce pain and enhance patients' comfort and ability to function.
Medication Dispensation refers to the accurate preparation and distribution of prescribed medications to patients, adhering to safety protocols and legal requirements.
Laboratory experience refers to the practical knowledge gained through hands-on work with scientific techniques, tools, and data analysis in a controlled laboratory setting.
# Introduction to Pharmacology - Identify the phases of pharmacokinetics. - Understand the terms half-life, therapeutic index, bioavailability, and peak and trough. - State the six rights of medication administration. - State the 2020 National Patient Safety Goals (2 Identifiers). - Discuss the guidelines and rationale for correct administration of medications. - Identify the routes of medication administration. - Differentiate between brand, generic, and chemical names of medications. - Describe client responses to medications based on genetics, social, cultural, and biologic influences. - Compare the pharmacokinetic processes related to medication interactions. - Appreciate interactions of herbals with foods, medications (prescription and OTC), and other herbals. - Apply principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to medication administration. - Focus on effects and dosage recommendations on the child, older adult, pregnant and lactating woman. - Discuss the appropriate assessments (vital signs, lab values, physical assessment, etc.) before preparing and administering medications and determine if the dose should be administered. - Discuss safe medication administration by observing for side and adverse effects and what to do if a client experiences a side or adverse effect. # Intracranial Regulation - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the nervous system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the nervous system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the nervous system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the nervous system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the nervous system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Mobility - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting joint and bone conditions. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting joint and bone conditions. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting joint and bone conditions. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting joint and bone conditions. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting joint and bone conditions. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Oxygenation - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the respiratory system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the respiratory system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the respiratory system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the respiratory system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the respiratory system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. - Explain the basic functions of blood and basic blood-group incompatibilities. - Review indications for blood administration. - Describe the proper client-identification process. - Discuss transfusion reactions during and after blood administration. # Perfusion - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the cardiovascular system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the cardiovascular system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the cardiovascular system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the cardiovascular system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the cardiovascular system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Clotting - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the hematologic system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the hematologic system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the hematologic system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the hematologic system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the hematologic system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Inflammation - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Sexuality/Reproductive - Describe and explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the reproductive and genitourinary systems. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the reproductive and genitourinary systems. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the reproductive and genitourinary systems. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the reproductive and genitourinary systems. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the reproductive and genitourinary systems. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Metabolism - Describe Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Immunity/Cellular Regulation - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting the immune system. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting the immune system. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting the immune system. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting the endocrine system. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Comfort - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs affecting pain and inflammation. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs affecting pain and inflammation. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs affecting pain and inflammation. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs affecting pain and inflammation. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs affecting pain and inflammation. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Infection - Explain the expected therapeutic effects for drugs treating infections. - Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs treating infections. - Discuss common side and adverse effects of drugs treating infections. - Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during administration of drugs treating infections. - Recognize needed client education regarding prescribed drugs treating infections. - Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and even life-threatening effects. # Dosage Calculation - Select and identify the units of measurement from the metric and household systems. - Explain the unique characteristics of International Units and milliequivalents. - Convert units of measure within the metric system and between metric and household systems of measure. - Calculate intake and output. - Calculate oral dosages of medications. - Calculate parenteral doses of medications. - Calculate parenteral intake as part of intake and output. - Calculate formula tube feedings for dilution. - Explain the basic principles of reconstituting powdered medications. - Differentiate between single- and multiple-dose medication vials. - Calculate doses of single-strength reconstituted medications. - Calculate dosages based on drug strength after reconstitution. - Calculate mL/hr flow rates for continuous IV fluids infused using an electronic device. - Calculate safe medication doses based on a body weight across the lifespan. - Calculate mL/hr flow rates for intermittent IV fluids infused using an electronic device. - Calculate infusion and completion times for IV fluids infused using an electronic device. - Calculate gtt/min flow rates for IV fluids infused under manual control. - Calculate infusion and completion times for IV fluids infused under manual control using a time tape. - Calculate mL/hr infusion rates from mg/min or mcg/min dosages. - Calculate mL/hr infusion rates from mg/kg/min or mcg/kg/min dosages. - Calculate mg/min and mcg/min dosages from mL/hr infusion rates. - Titrate dosages according to client response. - Calculate subcutaneous doses of heparin and low molecular weight heparin. - Calculate an intermittent bolus dose of heparin. - Calculate the mL/hr flow rate for a continuous infusion of heparin. - Calculate the units/hr flow rate for a continuous infusion of heparin. - Calculate new flow rates in units/hr and mL/hr for a prescribed change in the dosage of a continuous heparin infusion. - Calculate drug dosages based on body surface area across the lifespan. - Calculate daily fluid maintenance needs for children. - Covert pounds to kilograms and kilograms to pounds. - Calculate weight-based medications. - Calculate safe dose range for pediatric clients. # Skills Lab/ Administration - Identify the essential information from the medication labels. - Apply principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to medication administration. - Demonstrate correct technique for preparing and administering medications using the six rights of medication administration and the three medication checks. - Discuss the various drug forms. - Identify types of prescriptions. - Measure liquid drug doses using the most appropriate equipment. - Identify the parts of a medication order. - Interpret the frequency of administration of drugs. - Choose the correct equipment for medication administration. - Draw up the correct volume of medication in a syringe. - Identify guidelines for safe medication administration. - Describe the most common reasons for medication errors, ways to prevent medication errors, and steps to take to report a medication error. - Demonstrate the use of the nursing process in preventing medication errors. - Identify the components of the medication administration record (MAR). - Describe how point of care barcode technology improves the accuracy of medication administration. - Discuss the purpose of medication reconciliation. - Recognize acceptable and unacceptable abbreviations associated with medication orders. - Demonstrate the correct steps for administering oral medications. - Describe the basic principles of reconstituting powdered medications. - Describe the basic principles of reconstituting powdered medications. - Correctly mark the medication label after reconstitution. - Determine the dosage strength obtained after reconstituting powdered drugs. - Determine the amount of diluent and the dosage strength obtained when mixing a powdered drug with multiple directions for reconstitution. - Explain the purposes of IV therapy. - Differentiate between peripherally placed and centrally placed intravenous catheters. - Compare and contrast crystalloid and colloid IV fluids. - Discuss the purposes of primary and secondary intravenous (IV piggyback) administration sets. - Describe the parts of an IV tubing. - Prepare an IV pump for IV infusion. - Describe the differences between manual gravity flow infusions and infusions using electronic drip controllers, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, and patient-controlled analgesia pumps. - Identify the main types of insulin. - Discuss the onset, peak, and duration of action of rapid-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting types of insulin preparations. - Interpret sliding scale insulin orders. - Demonstrate correct use of the three types of subcutaneous insulin delivery systems (syringe and vial, insulin pumps, and injection pens). - Demonstrate the correct use of various types of intravenous drip protocols. - Demonstrate the correct steps for obtaining point of care glucose testing. - Demonstrate the steps in mixing NPH and rapid-acting or regular insulin. - Describe specific guidelines in medication administration in children. - Identify special considerations why pediatric doses are different than adult doses. - Discuss special equipment used to administer pediatric medications. - Prepare and administer weight-based medications for clients across the lifespan. - Demonstrate the correct technique for starting and maintaining a peripheral intravenous catheter. - Demonstrate the correct technique for administering a medication via the piggyback method. - Demonstrate the correct technique for adding medication to the primary intravenous fluid bag. - Demonstrate the correct technique for changing the primary infusion to an intermittent infusion device. - Administers medication through and intermittent infusion device using correct technique. - Demonstrate the correct technique for discontinuing an intravenous device. - Prepare and safely administer a blood transfusion. - Monitor for transfusion reactions during and after blood administration. - Educate clients about the proper use of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and small-volume nebulizers. - Differentiate intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and their applications. - Select the appropriate equipment for administering an injection. - Identify the correct site with landmarks for intramuscular injections into the deltoid, vastus lateralis, and ventrogluteal muscles. - Safely and accurately administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. - Document appropriate information associated with the administration of medications and the client's response. - Monitor for complications of intravenous medication therapy. - Implement interventions for complications of intravenous medication therapy.
RNSG 1308 - Professional Practice III: Medical Surgical I Nursing
This course focuses on the implementation of the nursing process with adult clients requiring partial compensatory and total compensatory nursing care as described by Orem. Program content examines selected predictable stressors causing illness in adult clients in the context of the Orems Self-Care Theory. Normal aging is emphasized to assist the learner in recognizing deviations from normal. Systems instability in the perioperative clients and alterations in client health patterns related to common and predictable respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and acid-base stressors are discussed. The effects of chronic illness and strategies for coping with these illnesses are also presented. Students learn an approach to nursing care that incorporates a client-centered approach, respect for human diversity, and provision of a safe and effective care environment. Student Clinical assignments focus on the nursing care of adult clients with illnesses experiencing selected related to predictable stressors.
Needs analysis is a structured method for recognizing and evaluating the differences between present circumstances and desired goals, in order to establish required actions and resources for enhancement.
Surgical Assistance consists of hands-on support to surgeons during operations, involving site preparation, instrument management, and maintaining sterility protocols.
Patient documentation entails the systematic, clear, and concise recording of all healthcare information, treatments, and interactions pertaining to individual patients.
Good Documentation Practices refer to established techniques for recording, reviewing, and maintaining data accurately and clearly, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulations in different industries.
# Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making - Demonstrate effective critical thinking when analyzing assessment data, formulating nursing diagnoses, prioritizing nursing diagnoses, planning nursing interventions, and evaluating adult client responses to interventions. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills to problem solve, organize, and prioritize care for a client. - Use critical thinking skills in the management of the patient with selected medical-surgical disorders. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills to generate, implement and evaluate approaches for clinical care and professional concerns. - Use critical thinking skills to make decision for improved patient outcomes for selected medical surgical disorders. # Evidence Based Practice - Describe the role of alternative & complementary health therapies in restoring health in adults. - Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice to improve the quality of care and outcomes for the adult client. - Apply knowledge of the purpose and components of a nursing assessment. - Interpret the significance of data related to the patient with selected medical-surgical disorders. - Evaluate current research articles relative to selected medical-surgical disorders. # Health Assessment - Assess fluid and electrolyte balances and deviations from the norm. - Explain the purpose, components, and techniques related to a patient's health history and physical examination. - Record a nursing history using functional health pattern format on all clients. - Select appropriate techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation for patient assessment. - Differentiate among comprehensive, focused, and emergency types of assessments in terms of indications, purposes, and components. # Information Technology - Demonstrate how to accurately document nursing care following institutional policies and procedures related to documentation of client care. - Utilize informatics and selected health care technologies when planning, implementing, and documenting evidence-based nursing care for adult medical-surgical clients. - Compare and Contrast different documentation methods; source oriented, problem oriented medical records, PIE, focus charting, charting by exception, computerized records. - Compare and Contrast documentation needs for clients in different types of facilities. - Describe the use of computers for documenting client status. # Legal and Ethical - Discuss legal/ethical and cultural considerations related to organ donation. - Use legal/ethical and cultural considerations related to selected medical surgical disorders. - Discuss ethical dilemmas related to issues affecting selected populations. - Debate the ethical issues related to abortions. - Demonstrate how to follow guidelines for effective recording that meets legal and ethical standards. # Nursing Process - Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, and nursing interventions for adult clients requiring partial compensatory or total compensatory nursing care related to medical-surgical disorders. - Utilize the nursing process to develop plans of care for adult-clients experiencing selected medical-surgical disorders. - Create an individualized plan of care related to organ donation and transplant. - Compare and Contrast nursing interventions for individuals with selected medical-surgical disorders. - Explain the collaborative care and nursing management of patients with selected medical-surgical disorders. # Professional Behaviors - Demonstrate nursing role behaviors that reflect professional nursing standards when caring for clients requiring partial compensatory or compensatory nursing care related to medical-surgical disorders. - Discuss the role of the nurse in knowing the Nurse Practice Act for the practicing state. - Discuss the purpose of the nursing code of ethics. - Explain the significance of morality in nursing and the effects of immorality on nursing. - Discuss the impact of autonomy on the delivery of nursing care. # Safe and Competent Care - Integrate knowledge from the liberal arts; behavioral, social, and biological sciences; and nursing science when making practice judgments during the provision and management of safe holistic care for diverse adult clients and their families. - Prioritize medication delivery to assigned clients consistently utilizing the ten rights of medication administration. - Discuss potential safety hazards in the adult clients with selected medical-surgical disorders. - Develop a plan of care for all clients with selected medical surgical disorders. - Discuss institutional programs used to enhance patient safety. # Teaching/Learning - Apply principles of teaching/learning for diverse adult medical surgical clients and their families. - Utilize adult learning and teaching principles and most current information to meet the education and developmental needs of adult clients and their families. - Prioritize patient teaching goals for diverse patients and caregivers. - Relate the physical, psychologic, and sociocultural characteristics of the patient to the teaching - learning process. - Select appropriate teaching strategies and methods to evaluate patient and caregiver teaching. # Therapeutic Communication - Utilize effective oral, behavioral, and written communication with a diverse client population presenting with selected medical-surgical disorders. - Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team. - Utilize effective oral, behavioral, and written communication with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. - Discuss nurse-client communication as a dynamic process. - Differentiate major characteristics between assertive and nonassertive communication. # Therapeutic Interventions - Discuss current trends and issues related to healthcare for adult clients with medical-surgical disorders. - Participate in holistic health programs for health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation of adult clients. - Implement caring, logistic, safe and knowledge approach when using various types of medical equipment during client care. - Assist client in returning to self care activities that restore equilibrium. - Integrate effective nursing interventions for one to two acute/chronic adult clients with acute/chronic illnesses.
RNSG 1304 - Professional Practice II: Pharmacology
This course introduces foundational knowledge and skills needed to understand pharmacological principles in client care. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical aspects of pharmacology required by nurses to meet the educative-developmental and partial compensatory self-care needs of clients across the life span.
Drug interactions refer to the altered drug action resulting from the combination of one drug with another substance, such as another drug, food, or chemical agent.
Medication Monitoring is a structured oversight of patients' drug therapies to confirm appropriate dosing, avoid harmful reactions, ensure adherence, and maximize treatment effectiveness.
Medication Administration involves the accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to patients, following correct dosage, schedule, and record-keeping in healthcare environments.
Nursing ethics encompass essential moral values directing nurses to deliver empathetic, skilled, and ethical care while upholding patient rights, dignity, and privacy across various healthcare environments.
# Evidence-Based Practice - Discuss the common terms used in pharmacology (see the listing of terms in the glossary). - Outline the role of general concepts such as pharmaceutics,pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and their application in drug therapy and the nursing process. - Demonstrate an understanding of the various drug dosage forms as related to drug therapy and the nursing process. - Discuss the relevance of the four aspects of pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) to professional nursing practice as related to drug therapy for a variety of patients and in a variety of health care settings. - Discuss the use of natural drug sources in the development of new drugs. - Develop a nursing care plan that takes into account general pharmacologic principles, specifically pharmacokinetic principles, as they relate to the nursing process. - Understand the basic terms related to genetics and drug therapy. - Discuss briefly the major concepts of genetics as an evolving segment of health care, such as principles of genetic inheritance; deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), and their functioning; the relationship of DNA to protein synthesis; and the importance of amino acids. - Describe the basis of the Human Genome Project and its impact on the role of genetics in health care. - Discuss the different gene therapies currently available. - Differentiate between direct and indirect forms of gene therapy. - Examine the regulatory and ethical issues related to gene therapy as related to nursing and health care professionals. - Discuss the differences between prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, herbals, and dietary supplements. - Discuss briefly the differences between the federal legislation governing the promotion and sale of prescription drugs and the legislation governing OTC drugs, herbals, and dietary supplements. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the use of OTC drugs, herbals, and dietary supplements. - Discuss the role of nonprescription drugs, specifically herbals and dietary supplements, in the integrative (often called alternative or complementary) approach to nursing and health care. - Discuss the potential dangers associated with the use of OTC drugs, herbals, and dietary supplements. - Explain how over-the-counter medications, herbals, and dietary supplements can affect the pharmacologic actions of prescribed medications. - Develop a nursing care plan related to OTC, herbal, and dietary supplement drug therapy and the nursing process. # Growth and Development Across the Life Span - Describe special considerations related to medication administration for various age groups. - Recognize drug-related concerns during pregnancy and lactation, and provide an explanation of the physiologic basis for these concerns. - Summarize the impact of age-related physiologic changes on the pharmacokinetic aspects of drug therapy. - Explain how age-related changes in drug pharmacokinetics influence various drug effects and drug responses across the life span. - Provide several examples of how age affects the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs. - Compute a safe drug dose for a pediatric patient using the various formulas available. - Articulate the importance of a body surface area nomogram for drug calculations in pediatric patients. - Develop a nursing care plan for drug therapy and the nursing process that takes into account life span considerations. # Legal and Ethical - Discuss the various cultural, genetic, and racial or ethnic factors that may influence an individual's response to medications. - Describe the psychosocial, ethical, and legal issues associated with medication errors and methods of preventing and responding to medication errors. - Examine various cultural phenomena affecting health care and use of medications. - Articulate the drugs that more commonly show variations in response due to cultural, racial, and ethnic factors. - Develop a nursing care plan that addresses the cultural, legal, and ethical care of patients with a specific focus on drug therapy and the nursing process. - Discuss briefly the important components of drug legislation at the state and federal levels. - Provide examples of how drug legislation impacts drug therapy and the nursing process. - Discuss the various categories of controlled substances and give specific drug example in each category. - Characterize the process involved in the development of new drugs, including the investigational new drug application, the phases of investigational drug studies, and the process for obtaining informed consent. - Discuss the nurse's role in the development of new and investigational drugs and the informed consent process. - Discuss the ethical aspects of drug administration as they relate to drug therapy and the nursing process. - Examine the ethical principles involved in making an ethical decision. # Nursing Process - List the five phases of the nursing process. - Apply the nursing process to medication administration. - Identify the components of the assessment process for patients receiving medications, including collection and analysis of subjective and objective data. - Discuss the process of formulating nursing diagnoses for patients receiving medications. - Explain the goals and outcome criteria for patients receiving medications. - Discuss the evaluation process as it relates to the administration of medications and as reflected by goals and outcome criteria. - Discuss briefly the "Ten Rights" associated with safe medication administration. - Develop a nursing plan of care for clients receiving various classifications of drugs incorporating the principles of pharmacology. # Professional Behaviors - Describe the role of the nurse in the pharmacological management of client care. - Discuss the professional responsibility and standards of practice for the professional nurse as related to the medication administration process. - Characterize the evolving role of professional nurses as related to gene therapy. - Examine the professional responsibility of the nurse and substance abuse. # Safe and Competent Care - Compare the following terms related to drug therapy in the context of professional nursing practice: adverse drug event, adverse drug reaction, allergic reaction, idiosyncratic reaction, medical error, and medication error. - Develop a framework for professional nursing practice for prevention of medication errors. - Describe potential physical and emotional consequences of a medication error. - Discuss the impact of culture and age on the occurrence of medication errors. - Analyze the various ethical dilemmas related to professional nursing practice associated with medication errors. - Characterize the agencies concerned with prevention of and response to medication errors. - Discuss the possible consequences of medication errors for professional nurses and other members of the health care team. # Teaching/Learning - Discuss the importance of patient education in the safe and efficient administration of drugs (e.g., prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal preparations, dietary supplements). - Summarize the various teaching and learning principles related to patient education and drug therapy across the life span that are applicable in any health care setting. - Characterize the impact of the various developmental phases (as described by Erikson) on patient education as it relates to drug therapy and the nursing process. - Discuss the importance of client education in the safe and efficient administration of medications. - Develop a complete patient teaching plan as part of a comprehensive nursing care plan for drug therapy for the adult patient. # Therapeutic Interventions - Discuss the general principles of pharmacotherapy and the different body systems. - Discuss nursing considerations associated with pharmacotherapy and the body systems. - Classify the various drugs based on the body systems. - Discuss the mechanisms of action, indications, cautions, contraindications, routes of administration, and drug interactions for the various drugs used to treat or prevent diseases or disorders. - Outline drug-specific adverse effects and toxic effects of each drug classes and cite measures to decrease their occurrence. - Develop a nursing care plan that incorporates all phases of the nursing process for patients undergoing pharmacotherapy.
Emphasizes the study of U. S. History to 1877 to include the post-Civil War period. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical, intellectual, political, economic, and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism, sectionalism, and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis, Civil War, and reconstruction.
Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
# Colonization and Expansion - Identify and evaluate the causes of European exploration of the New World from the late 15th century to the early 17th century. - Analyze the social, economic, and political effects of the British empire on the American colonies to include the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. - Identify and evaluate pre-Columbian societies and their interaction with European settlers to the New World. - Investigate the transatlantic slave trade and its cultural, economic, and political impact on the European colonies. # The Revolutionary Era - Examine the status of European rivalries in the New World and the causes for revolution among the American Colonies. - Understand and evaluate the multiple ideals and processes of the American Revolution to include: political, economic, social, and cultural causes and effects. - Assess how the new national and state governments were formed and their effects on American Society. # The New Nation - Identify and evaluate the events and compromises that led to the formation of a new government. - Differentiate between the Federalists and the Antifederalists. - Investigate the effectiveness of the presidents and other officials of the federal government in leading a New Nation. - Assess the major foreign and domestic issues and conflicts experienced by the nation during this period. # The Era of Expansion - Evaluate the extent to which the characterization of this time period as the "era of common man" is correct. - Formulate reasons for the rise of the second party system in American politics. - Assess the actions of Andrew Jackson in dealing with issues such as internal improvements, state’s rights, and Indian removal. - Analyze American expansion through the major events of the time period to include: the Texas issue, the Mexican War, and the Oregon controversy. - Examine the results and impact of: a) Expansion of slavery; b) Politics; and c) Sectionalism. # Nationalism, Sectionalism, and Reform - Examine the reasons for the emergence of nationalism and sectionalism during this period, and assess their impact on America. - Examine the evolution of the American economy during the first half of the 19th century. - Identify key events, inventions and ideas to include the significant dates. - Compare the economies of the North and South to include: factors causing differences and the effects of those differences. - Evaluate the roles and effectiveness of the reform crusade on mid-19th century America. - Discuss and relate the history of Georgia to the development of the United States. # Crisis, Civil War, and Reconstruction - Evaluate the role of compromise and crisis in bringing about the Civil War. - Assess the impact of Abraham Lincoln and the emergence of the Republican party in relation to the Civil War and secession. - Analyze the major military, political, economic, and social events of the Civil War period. - Establish the impact upon the Civil War in relation to the major military, political, economic, and social events. - Examine reconstruction and assess its effectiveness. # History of Georgia - Discuss and relate the history of Georgia to the development of the United States.
RNSG 1312 - Professional Practice IV: Psycho-Social Mental Health and Illness
This course utilizes Orem's "Self-Care Theory of Nursing" and the nursing process to focus on developmental self-care requisites and social interactions of clients experiencing psychiatric/mental health alterations across the life span. The student's ability to apply the nursing process is further expanded to care of clients of diverse populations. Orem's nursing systems of care (including: total compensatory, partial compensatory, and supportive-educative) are explored as they relate to therapeutic nursing interventions for each respective area. A variety of clinical and simulated learning experiences are provided to reinforce theoretical content and enhance critical thinking. Directed clinical experiences are provided concurrently with theoretical content.
Mental Health Interventions entail professional methods to tackle and relieve mental health issues, promoting individuals' emotional and psychological stability.
Mental Health Education consists of instructing individuals about emotional well-being, mental illnesses, coping skills, and methods to promote psychological health.
Psychiatric nursing focuses on providing care for those with mental health issues, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment through therapeutic and medication management approaches.
# Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making - Demonstrate effective critical thinking when analyzing assessment data, formulating nursing diagnoses, prioritizing nursing diagnoses, planning nursing interventions, and evaluating psychiatric/mental health client responses to interventions. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills to problem solve, organize, and prioritize care for a client with psychiatric/mental health disorders. - Use critical thinking skills in the management of the patient with psychiatric/mental health disorders. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills to generate, implement, and evaluate approaches for clinical care and professional concerns. - Use critical thinking skills to make decision for improved patient outcomes for the client with psychiatric/mental health disorders. # A3 Health Assessment - Articulate the client's characteristics coping style and defense mechanism. - Explain the purpose, components, and techniques related to a patient's health history and physical examination. - Record a nursing history using functional health pattern format on the client with psychiatric/mental health problems. - Select appropriate techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation for assessment of the patient with psychiatric/mental health problems. - Differentiate among comprehensive, focused, and emergency types of assessments in terms of indications, purposes, and components. # Legal and Ethical - Differentiate among ethics, morals, values, and rights. - Discuss ethical theories including utilitarianism, Kantianism, Christian ethics, natural law theories, and ethical egoism. - Discuss the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and veracity. - Use an ethical decision-making model to make an ethical decision. - Differentiate between malpractice and negligence. - Identify behaviors relevant to the psychiatric/mental health setting for which malpractice action could be taken. # Nursing Process - Apply the nursing process to plan a therapeutic approach to the client with actual or potential psychiatric/mental health care problems. - Discuss the list of nursing diagnoses approved by NANDA for clinical use and testing. - Describe psychiatric/mental health actions associated with the steps of the nursing process. - Define and discuss the use of case management and critical pathways of care in the clinical setting. - Utilize the nursing model of interpersonal theory in the nurse-client centered care. - Record client care that validates the use of the nursing process. # Safe/Competent Care - Integrate knowledge from the liberal arts; behavioral, social, and biological sciences; and nursing science when making practice judgments during the provision and management of safe holistic care for the client with psychiatric/mental health problems and their families. - Prioritize medication delivery to assigned clients consistently utilizing the ten rights of medication administration. - Discuss potential safety hazards in clients with selected psychiatric/mental health problems. - Develop a plan of care for all clients with psychiatric/mental health problems. - Discuss institutional programs used to enhance patient safety. # Stress Adaptation - Explain the relationship between stress and "diseases of adaptation." - Discuss cultural elements that influence attitudes toward mental health and mental illness. - Describe the concept of stress as an environment event. - Discuss adaptive coping mechanisms in the management of stress. - Discuss the DSM-IV-TR multiaxial evaluation system for classification of mental disorders. # Teaching/Learning - Implement opportunities to teach the client and client's families while providing holistic care in the mental health care setting. - Utilize adult learning and teaching principles and most current information to meet the education and developmental needs clients with psychiatric/mental health problems. - Prioritize patient teaching goals for diverse patients and caregivers. - Relate the physical, psychological, and socio-cultural characteristics of the client to the teaching-learning process. - Select appropriate teaching strategies and methods to evaluate patient and caregiver. # Theoretical Models - Discuss the major components developmental theories, including those advanced by: Freud, Sullivan, Erikson, Piaget, and Peplau. - Evaluate the premises behind the various therapeutic models discussed. - Describe the evolution of therapies for psychiatric disorders. - Choose the therapeutic model that would be most useful for a particular patient or patient problem. - Identify the relevance of knowledge associated with personality development to nursing in the psychiatric/mental health setting. # Therapeutic Communication - Utilize general principles of communication techniques with clients, family, and other members within the discipline of nursing and mental healthcare team in providing and managing care of the client with psychiatric/mental health disorders. - Discuss the transactional model of communication. - Integrate types of preexisting conditions that influence the outcome of the communication process. - Describe therapeutic and non-therapeutic verbal communication techniques. - Demonstrate active listening in the care of the patient with psychiatric/mental health problems. - Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and client to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. # Therapeutic Interventions - Demonstrate knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications, identifying side effects, toxic reactions and therapeutic responses. - Participate in holistic health programs for health promotion, disease prevention, and rehabilitation of adult clients. - Implement caring, logistic, safe and knowledge approach when using various types of medical equipment during client care. - Assist client in returning to self care activities that restore equilibrium. - Integrate effective nursing interventions for clients with psychiatric/mental health problems.
RNSG 1111 - Medical/Surgical I: Foundations of Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration Across the Lifespan
This course is designed to provide an introduction to professional nursing, the nursing process, health promotion, and maintenance and restoration across the lifespan. The focus is on nursing history, nursing as a profession, roles of the associate degree nurse, social, cultural, legal, and ethical implications, standards of nursing practice, cultural diversity, health care systems, medical terminology, health assessment, growth and development, asepsis, hygiene, safety, activity and exercise, oxygenation, urinary and bowel elimination, pain management, nutrition, skin and wound care, and basic pharmacology.
Human Nutrition encompasses the study of how dietary choices impact health, focusing on nutrient intake, absorption, metabolism, and their roles in bodily functions and disease prevention.
Wound care encompasses the management and treatment of injuries to the skin and underlying tissues, including cleansing, dressing, and monitoring to promote healing and prevent infection.
Asepsis refers to the measures taken to avoid contamination from harmful microorganisms and maintain sterility in medical procedures and settings.
# History, Legal, Ethical, and Treatment Issues in Nursing - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines. - Discuss the significant cultural and social events that influenced the development of nursing. - State the contributions of selected nurse leaders. - Describe the different educational programs. - Describe the roles members of the healthcare team. - Describe the professional behaviors expected of nursing profession. - Relate cultural and social factors that influence contemporary nursing practice and healthcare. # Culture, Health maintenance, and growth and development - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restoration and maintenance. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide nursing care. - Describe the different levels of health care providers. - Identify the principles that support teaching and learning activities which would promote, restore, and maintain client health throughout the lifespan. - Identify the stages of growth and development throughout the lifespan. - List community resources for health promotion and illness prevention for the older adults. - Demonstrate growth and development assessment techniques. - Demonstrate accurate assessment of vital signs. # Basic Care and Comfort - Identify treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for client basic care and comfort. - Describe hygiene methods to correspond with a variety of patients. - Identify the purpose of bathing and state factors that influence hygiene practices. - Identify safety measures that would be utilized to provide hygienic care and linen change. - Apply the principles of body mechanics. - Identify the pathological influences on body alignment and joint mobility. - Understand the benefits of range of motion, positioning and positioning devices, transfer techniques utilized with immobile clients. - Recognize the hazards of immobility on each system. - Identify appropriate nursing techniques utilized with patient assistive devices. - Discuss the use of restraints and the nursing interventions required. - Discuss the physiology of pain and the gate control theory of pain. - Discuss pain threshold, pain tolerance, and pain perception. - Describe methods to decrease pain. - Discuss the physiology and function of sleep. - Identify sleep pattern disorders. - Describe nursing interventions that promote normal sleep patterns. - Describe methods to improve sleep. - Demonstrate nursing skills related to basic care and comfort. # Nutrition - Describe the food guide pyramid and discuss its value in planning meals for good nutrition. - Identify nutrition and fluid intake and output requirements across the lifespan. - Identify and explain the roles of nutrients in the body. - Discuss methods to assess nutritional needs of a client. - Explain the different types of therapeutic diets. - Discuss the types and operation of various GI tubes. - Describe the procedure for initiating, maintaining, and avoiding complications of feeding. - Describe the process for documenting the client’s nutrition and intake/output. - Demonstrate nursing skills related to nutrition. # Skin integrity and wound care - Utilize scientific principles to describe factors that affect skin integrity. - Describe the chain of infection. - Explain the four stages of pressure ulcer development. - Identify the types of wound drainage. - Identify the stages of wound repair. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for a client and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of a skin integrity alteration. - Identify safe, accurate, and therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for a client with selective treatments. - Identify the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation of selective treatments. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for a client. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote, restore, and maintain skin health. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for a client with skin integrity impairment and the nursing interventions required. - Demonstrate in lab nursing skills related to skin Integrity and wound care. # Oxygenation - Utilize scientific principles to describe terminology related to the respiratory system. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for a respiratory client and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify safe, accurate, and therapeutic nursing interventions for a respiratory client. - Identify treatment modalities and nursing safe accurate, therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client utilizing oxygenation. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health. - Display culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events related to respiratory client . - Identifying the possible complications and health risks for this respiratory client and the nursing interventions. - Demonstrate in lab, nursing skills related to oxygenation. # Pharmacology - Utilize scientific principles to describe Pharmacology across the lifespan. - List Factors that affect pharmacokinetics. - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and are within regulatory guidelines that would be utilized with medication administration. - Discuss legal and ethical issues related to medication administration. - Identifying pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected with medication administration. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for a client and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected with medication administration. - Distinguish the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation both written and technological with medication administration. - Identifying the possible complications and health risks for the client with fluid and electrolyte imbalances and the nursing interventions needed. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health. - Demonstrate in-lab nursing skills related to pharmacology. # Elimination: Urinary and Bowel - Utilize scientific principles to describe factors that influence urinary and bowel elimination. - Distinguish differences in urinary and elimination across the lifespan. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of selected urinary and bowel alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for this client and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identifying treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with elimination alterations. - Identifying treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for bladder irrigation. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this elimination client. - Identifying the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions for the client with elimination disorders. - Follow the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote, restore, and maintenance of health. - Perform in lab nursing skills related to urinary and bowel elimination # Asepsis - Utilize scientific principles to describe terms associated with the surgical client. - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the surgical client. - Display culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care of the surgical client to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events the surgical client. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the surgical client and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the nursing roles and interventions utilized for the client pre-operative and intra-operative client. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the surgical client and the nursing interventions needed. - Identifying the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the client in the post-operative setting. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the surgical client and the nursing interventions needed. - Identifying pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, and therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client. - Demonstrate in lab nursing skills related to asepsis. # General survey and vital signs - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized during a health and psychosocial assessment. - Distinguishing the therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized during a health assessment interview. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during health assessment. - Identify the assessment process, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the data derived from a general survey. - Identify the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation both written and technological. - Demonstrate in lab nursing skills related to general assessment. # Health and physical assessment - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized during a physical assessment. - Distinguishing the therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized during a physical assessment interview. - Culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during physical assessment. - Identify the assessment process, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the data derived from a physical exam to focus on objective data. - Distinguish the differing components of a general survey. - Identify the components of a head to toe physical assessment. - Perform a head to toe physical assessment.
RNSG 1125 - Psychiatric NSG: Mental Health Promotion Maintenance and Restoration Across the Lifespan
This course is designed to provide an introduction to professional nursing, the nursing process, health promotion, maintenance, and restoration across the lifespan with alterations in mental health. The focus is on nurse-client therapeutic relationships and behavioral and emotional responses to selected interpersonal, intrapersonal, and extra-personal physiological and psychological alterations. Mental health, mental illness, and neuropathology are viewed in the context of growth and development of clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills in therapeutic communication, assessment, psychopharmacology, therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Psychiatric therapy is a treatment approach employed by mental health professionals to diagnose, manage, and alleviate psychological disorders and mental distress through various therapeutic techniques and approaches.
Family education encompasses providing educational resources and assistance to families, focusing on improving parenting abilities, understanding child development, and fostering strong communication within the family.
Substance Dependence refers to the continuous use of drugs or alcohol, despite adverse effects, with symptoms including tolerance, withdrawal, and lack of control over consumption.
# History, Legal, Ethical, and Treatment Issues in Mental Health - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for mental health clients. - Identify members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized. - Distinguish appropriate data (both written and technological) that would be included in the documentation. - Identifying the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of mental health. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events. - Identify the biological-psychological and social aspects of mental illness and the therapies behind utilized. - Identify the laboratory and diagnostic procedures that would be expected for this assessment process. - Identify treatment modalities and nursing safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the mental health client. - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and are regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for eating mental health alterations. # Therapeutic Communication and Interviewing - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and are regulatory guidelines that would be utilized during a health and psychosocial assessment. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized during a health assessment interview both verbal and non-verbal. - Identify the assessment process, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the data derived from a health history. # Nursing Process and Patient Education - Describe the components of the critical thinking process. - Describe evidence-based standards of practice and clinical guidelines that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines. - Utilize scientific principles to describe components of the nursing process. - Identify the components of nursing assessment. - Differentiate between a nursing diagnosis and a medical diagnosis. - Distinguish the components of a goal and expected outcome. - Identify ways to develop safe/accurate therapeutic interventions. - Distinguish the avenues to implementation nursing skills. - Recognize the relationship between goals, expected outcomes, interventions, and evaluative outcomes. - Identify the connection between the evaluation process and the discontinuation, revision, or modification of a plan of care. - Identify the appropriate data (both written and technological) that would be included in the documentation. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote, restore, and maintain health. # Selected Anxiety-Related Mental Health Alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for the selected anxiety-related alterations. - Identify members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the selected anxiety-related alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected anxiety-related alterations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected anxiety-related alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for the client with selected anxiety-related alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote, restore, and maintain health for the client with selected anxiety-related alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with anxiety-related alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the selected anxiety-related alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected anxiety-related alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them for the anxiety-related alterations identified. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with the selected anxiety-related alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with the selected anxiety-related alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with the selected anxiety-related alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological communication and achieves expected outcomes for the client with mental health and anxiety-related alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. # Selected Mood-Related Mental Health Alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and are regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for the selected mood related alterations. - Identify members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the selected mood related alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected mood-related alterations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected mood-related alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for the client with selected mood-related alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the client with selected mood-related alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with mood-related alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the selected mood-related alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected mood-related alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them for the mood alterations identified. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with the selected mood alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with the selected mood alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal, or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, and that promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. # Thought and cognitive mental health alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and are regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for the selected thought and cognitive related alterations - Identify members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for the client with selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the client with selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with thought and cognitive related alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected thought and cognitive related alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them for the thought and cognitive related alterations identified. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and nursing safe accurate, therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with the selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with the selected thought and cognitive related alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations . - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. # Personality-Related Mental Health Alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for the selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Identify members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Distinguish between the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for the client with selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the client with selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected personality-related mental health alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them for the selected personality-related mental health alterations identified. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with the selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with the selected personality-related mental health alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mood mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations . - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. # Children and Adolescent Mental Health Alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for the selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the client with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with selected children and adolescent mental health alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal, or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. # Abuse and Dependence Mental Health Alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Identify members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the clients with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for clients with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with selected substance abuse and dependence mental health alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks, and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the selected vulnerable populations. # Eating Disorders in Mental Health Alterations - Identify members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the clients with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Distinguish between the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for eating-related mental health alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for clients with selected eating mental health alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and nursing safe accurate, therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected eating-related mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. # Selected Vulnerable Populations - Identify evidence based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for vulnerable populations. - Identify members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the selected vulnerable populations . - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the selected vulnerable populations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the selected vulnerable populations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for the selected vulnerable populations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the selected vulnerable populations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the selected vulnerable populations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the selected vulnerable populations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the selected vulnerable populations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client with selected mental health alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines for lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected mood mental health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers, and other members of the healthcare accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks, and achieve expected outcomes for the client with selected mental health alteration. # Psychosexual Alterations - Identify evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized and promote client advocacy for clients with psychosexual alterations. - Identify members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for selected psychosexual alterations. - Recognize collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for selected psychosexual alterations. - Distinguish the therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for selected psychosexual alterations. - Distinguish appropriate data that would be included in the written and/or technological documentation for selected psychosexual alterations. - Identify the culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care to promote restore and maintenance of health for selected psychosexual alterations. - Identify culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for selected psychosexual alterations. - Identify the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of selected psychosexual alterations. - Identify the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for selected psychosexual alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for this client and the nursing interventions to prevent them. - Identify scientific treatment modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for selected psychosexual alterations. - Identify pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for this client.
Emphasizes the study of the intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from early modern times to the present. Topics include transitions to the Modern World, scientific revolution and the Enlightenment, political modernization, economic modernization, imperialism, and the Twentieth Century.
World history encompasses the in-depth examination of worldwide cultures, societies, occurrences, and trends from ancient epochs to the present day, emphasizing their interrelations and influence on today's world.
# Transitions to the Modern World - Explain how the transoceanic voyages of the early 1500s affected international economic and political relations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. - Discuss the effect of the Columbian exchange on the Old and New Worlds. - Describe the course of the Protestant Reformation, including the roles of prominent individuals such as Martin Luther and John Calvin. - Evaluate the effect of the Reformation on society, morality, and community life. # Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment - Identify the major individuals associated with the Scientific Revolution, their discoveries, and the impact upon the process of industrialization. - Explain the major tenets and identify the major philosophers of the 18th century Enlightenment. - Explain the impact of the Enlightenment on later revolutions. # Political Modernization - Discuss how decentralized feudal states were replaced by centralized dynastic states of absolutism or constitutionalism of the 1600s - Explain how political revolutions in the U.S., France, and Latin America in the 18th and 19th centuries changed the nature of politics in the West. - Compare various political ideologies of the modern world to include: • a) Liberalism; • b) Conservatism; • c) Fascism; • d) Socialism; and • e) Communism. # Economic Modernization - Explain how demographic, agricultural, and industrial changes resulted in the rise of a global economy and altered traditional societies. - Describe the causes and consequences of industrialization to include the resulting Industrial Revolution. # Imperialism - Explain the origins of the 19th century imperialism. - Compare and Contrast imperialism in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. # The Twentieth Century - Describe the causes and the political, social, economic, and cultural impact of World War I on Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S. - Discuss the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Asia. - Describe the characteristics of totalitarianism and totalitarianism regimes existing in Asia, Europe, and South America in the pre- and post WW II eras. - Describe the causes and the political, social, economic, and cultural impact of WW II on Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. - Describe the independence movements after World War II in Asia and Africa. - Explain the origins of the Cold War, some of its key conflicts and its demise. - Demonstrate an understanding of global post-World War II revolutionary movements, to include China, Vietnam, India, and Cuba. - Discuss de-communization and its impact upon the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. - Describe significant trends in the Middle East since 1945. - Describe the economic interdependence of world economies today.
Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.
Prehistory encompasses the investigation of human societies and behaviors prior to the advent of written records, utilizing physical remains and evidence to comprehend their growth and development.
Ancient history encompasses the examination of societies, cultures, and occurrences from the advent of written documentation until the conclusion of the classical antiquity era.
# The Prehistoric Era - Discuss the types of history, the sources of historical knowledge, and explain the meaning and the uses of history. - Describe the life style of prehistoric humans on the development of civilization. - Describe the process by which humans were transformed from food hunters and gathers to food producers and explain the impact of this transformation. # The Ancient Near East - Discuss the intellectual, cultural, social, and political contributions of ancient Mesopotamian kingdoms and empires. - Discuss the intellectual, cultural, social, and political contributions of important period of Egyptian history. - Discuss the early history of the Hebrews from Abraham through the collapse of Israel and Judah - Discuss the intellectual, cultural, social, and political contributions of the Assyrians. - Discuss the most noteworthy achievements of the Persian empire and its most noteworthy rulers. # Ancient India - Discuss the intellectual, cultural, social, and political contributions of India from the Indus River Valley Civilization through the Gupta period - Discuss the origins of Indian civilization along the Indus River Valley # Ancient China - Discuss the intellectual, cultural, social, and political contributions of Ancient China. - Discuss the historic Chinese dynasties and their major characteristics. - Discuss the philosophies of Confucius, Lao Tzu, and the Legalist School. # Ancient Greece - Discuss the principal intellectual, cultural, social and political evolution of the Greeks from the Minoan period through the Macedonian takeover - Discuss the evolution of political structures in Greece, including monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny and democracy. - Discuss Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire and the creation of the Hellenistic kingdoms. # Ancient Rome - Trace the political evolution of Rome from the Republican period through the transition to empire. - Discuss various theories concerning the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and Rome's legacy to the West. - Discuss the evolution of Christianity from Jesus and Paul of Tarsus through the establishment of the early Church and the theology of the early Church Fathers - Describe the principal features of Byzantine civilization from the reign of Justinian through the Turkish takeover of Constantinople in 1453. # Ancient Africa - Discuss the evolution of the ancient Nilotic African kingdoms. - Discuss the development of the medieval African monarchies, the social and political structures of these societies, and main cultural contributions. # Islam - Discuss the evolution and spread of Islam (beginning with the career of Mohammed) and the major political, social, scientific and cultural contributions of the Islamic world through 1453. # The Americas - Discuss the development and the political/social structures of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Empires through 1500 A.D./C.E. # Japan - Discuss the evolution of Japan from the prehistoric period through the decline of the Ashikaga Shogunate, including the major intellectual cultural, social, and political contributions. # The Middle Ages - Analyze the impact of the Germanic Migrations on the collapse of Roman civilization and the development of early Germanic society. - Discuss the major intellectual and cultural contributions of the Middle Ages with special attention to the origins and evolution of Christian monasticism, Patristic Theology, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, the Carolingian Renaissance, the Twelfth Century Renaissance, Chivalry and Scholasticism - Discuss the major social and political developments of the medieval world, including feudalism and the evolution of a relationship between Church and state. - Discuss the important political and social events of the fourteenth century, and explain the factors which led to the waning of the medieval period and the rise of the Renaissance. # The Renaissance - Discuss the European Renaissance of the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries as an intellectual and cultural movement. - Explain the distinction between the Italian and the Northern Renaissances.
Emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War I; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950's; the Civil Rights Movement; the 1960's and 1970's; and America since 1980.
# The Reconstruction Period - Summarize the results of war-time conferences, the impact of the war on U.S. domestic and foreign affairs; and the rise of the United States. - Analyze the successes and failures of presidential and congressional reconstruction. # The Great West, The New South, and The Rise of the Debtor - Analyze the reasons for the rise of the Populist party. - Assess the Populist party goals. - Evaluate the effects of the Populist party on American politics and economics. - Examine the rise of the New South. - Assess the changes and impact that the rise of the New South brought to the southern economy and society. - Evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the following: a) The American Indians; b) The Environment; and c) The American Economy. # The Gilded Age - Assess the impact of Laissez Faire conservatism to include: a) the late 19th century economics; and b) Politics. - Contrast the second Industrial Revolution with the first Industrial Revolution. - Analyze the contributions of industrial leaders during the second Industrial Revolution. - Examine the rise of labor unions. - Evaluate the impact labor unions had upon America. - Describe the rise of cities in the last half of the 19th century. - Analyze the rise of cities in the last half of the 19th century to include: a) Problems that resulted; and b) Reforms that resulted. - Evaluate the intellectual and cultural movements of the time. - Determine how the intellectual and cultural movements impacted American life and society. # The Progressive Movement - Explain the origin of the Progressive Movement - Explain the goals of the Progressive Movement. - Analyze the local and state reforms to include the utility socialism. - Identify the three Progressive Presidents to include major actions during their terms. - Compare and Contrast Roosevelt's Square Deal and Wilson's New Freedom. - Identify the Progressive African American leaders. - Assess the impact of the Niagara Movement. # The Emergence of the U.S. in World Affairs - Examine the factors that led to the U.S. taking an increasingly active role in world affairs. - List major causes and results of the Spanish-American War. - Analyze how American policy changed in the late 1800's. - Analyze how American policy influenced Asia, Latin America, and the western hemisphere. - Understand the imperialistic actions of Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. - Examine reasons for the U.S. attempting to remain neutral as the Great War began and for becoming involved later. - Analyze the impact the Great War had on the home front in America. - Examine the political, social, and cultural results of the Great War. # The Roaring Twenties - Analyze the causes of economic prosperity and the rise of consumerism. - Analyze the extent of prosperity for different segments of society. - Elaborate explain the actions of the three Republican Presidents as it is related to the political and economic impact of this time. - Assess the importance and types of social change to include but not limited to: a) the Jazz Age; b) Harlem Renaissance; c) Movies; and d) Flappers. # The Great Depression - Analyze how the Stock Market Crash sparked the beginning of the Great Depression. - Evaluate the actions of President Herbert Hoover in response to the Great Depression. - Trace and elaborate on the underlying causes of economic problems at the end of the 1920's. - Outline and evaluate the events and results as well as the actions of the New Deal. - Describe the differing impact of the Depression on various minority groups in America. - Analyze the growth of influence and power of the Federal Government. # World War II - Examine world events during the 1930's. - Examine the rise of totalitarian states. - Examine the U.S. role to promote relationships with American neighbors. - Identify causes of World War II. - Trace events that led to the U.S. entry into the war. - Describe the military, political, and diplomatic turning points of the war. - Evaluate their significance to the outcome. - Analyze the impact of World War II on political, economic, and social life of the U.S. # The Cold War and the 1950's - Analyze the changes in U.S. foreign policy related to the tensions of the Cold War. - Assess the role of organizations established to address changes in U.S. foreign policy. - Analyze the strained relationship between the United States and the U.S.S.R. to include the suspicion between superpowers in Europe and Asia. - Evaluate the significance of domestic adjustments during postwar prosperity and the consumer culture. - Identify the major events of the Civil Rights Movement. - Evaluate the role of landmark Supreme Court cases related to the Civil Rights Movement. - Assess the impact of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement # The 1960's and 1970's - Describe and evaluate the impact of major issues of social movements to include: a) race; b) gender; c) economic; and d) environmental problems. - Characterize and identify the foreign policy of Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon in relation to Cuba, Vietnam, China, and the Soviet Union. - Assess domestic policy and society during this time period. - Evaluate the changes in the nature of politics and disillusionment of the American people. # America since 1980 - Trace events in the Middle East since World War II with emphasis on the role of the United States in the Arab-Israel conflict. - Analyze the foreign and domestic policies of the modern presidents. - Detail post 9/11 U.S. emphasizing the changed domestic outlook and changes in U.S. Foreign policies. - Analyze the advancements of various minorities in American society. - Explain the impact technology has had on the economy and society. # Constitutional Development of Georgia - Discuss and relate the constitutional development of Georgia to that of the United States.
SCMA 1008 - Supply Chain Management OBI I
Introduces students to the application and reinforcement of distribution and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of distribution management techniques, and professional development.
Problem solving refers to the ability to identify, analyze, and creatively resolve issues through systematic and critical thinking, overcoming obstacles to achieve effective solutions.
Supply chain is the organized network of processes involved in producing, transporting, and delivering goods from suppliers to end-users, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Job Planning entails arranging work activities, schedules, and resource distribution to accomplish professional objectives efficiently and effectively.
# Supply Chain Employability and Interpersonal Management - Demonstrate problem-solving through practical experience, proper use of interpersonal skills, application of supply chain techniques, and professional development.
SCMA 1009 - Supply Chain Management OBI II
Continues the application and reinforcement of distribution and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of distribution management techniques, and professional development.
# Supply Chain Employability - Demonstrate problem-solving through practical experience, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of supply chain management techniques, and professional development.
This course teaches an overview of the procurement function in a supply chain and a corporation. It covers the major elements of the procurement process and operation including sourcing principles, procurement policies, purchasing processes and systems, and procurement's value and role in the corporation.
Procurement management refers to the strategic process of obtaining goods and services, ensuring quality, efficiency, and value in an organization's supply chain.
Purchasing processes encompass the organized tasks associated with obtaining goods and services, such as supplier selection, negotiation, ordering, receiving, and managing supplier relationships and contracts.
Supplier Evaluation is the process of assessing potential suppliers to ensure they meet an organization's standards for quality, cost, and reliability through quantitative and qualitative assessments.
# Principles of Global Procurement and the Importance It Plays in the Supply Chain - Understand the language of purchasing and the supply chain management. - Identify the four enablers of procurement. - Identify the evolution of procurement and supply chain management. - Understand corporate structures for procurement. # Procurement Policy and Procedures - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of policies. - Identify different procurement policies in businesses. - Identify the critical role of cross-functional sourcing teams. # Foundation for the Process of Procurement - Identify procurement law and business ethics. - Understand the process for global sourcing. - Identify supplier development. - Identify commodity development. # Supplier Evaluation and Selection Process - Identify supplier selection process. - Understand the key supplier evaluation criteria. - Identify how to develop a supplier evaluation and selection survey. - Understand the overview of supplier quality management. - Study negotiation techniques in supplier relationships. # Strategic Cost Management - Identify a structured approach to cost reduction through the procurement process. - Study cost analysis techniques. - Understand the value of collaborative approaches to cost management. - Identify online auctions in procurement.
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment, and techniques required for plasma cutting. Topics include: safety practices; plasma torch and theory; plasma machine set up and operation; and plasma cutting techniques.
# Safety Practices - Identify personal safety equipment needed for plasma torch cutting. # Plasma Torch and Theory - Define plasma torch theory. - Define plasma torch parts. # Plasma Machine Set Up and Operation - Select proper equipment, gas/air pressure, and demonstrate set up for ferrous/non-ferrous and material thickness. # Plasma Cutting Techniques - Execute ferrous/non-ferrous straight cuts and pattern and bevel cuts.
This course will focus on the theoretical and clinical aspects of hemodialysis, including the duties and responsibilities essential to the delivery of patient care in the chronic outpatient setting.
Patient Safety refers to the measures and procedures adopted by healthcare providers to prevent patients from unintended harm, such as injuries, infections, or complications during treatment.
Chronic kidney disease is a persistent illness characterized by a gradual decline in kidney function, impairing waste filtration and the regulation of fluids, minerals, and blood pressure.
Dialysis Machine Setup refers to the skill of preparing, adjusting, and testing dialysis equipment for safe and effective patient use.
# Hemodialysis Clinical Practice Theory - Identify the principles of dialysis: osmosis, diffusion, ultrafiltration, and dry weight. - Explain how the principles of dialysis relate to overall dialysis practice. - Describe correct and safe use of dialyzers. - Demonstrate the correct and safe use of dialyzers. - Differentiate between conventional, high efficiency, and high flux dialyzers. - Describe the composition of dialysate. - Establish the effects of incorrect dialysate. - Discuss the principles of reprocessing. - Discuss AAMI standards for reprocessing. - Describe correct reprocessing practices and procedures. - Describe procedures for pre/post assessments. - Demonstrate correct procedures for obtaining blood samples. - Describe complications of dialysis and correct interventions. - Discuss the principles of peritoneal dialysis and describe the correct procedures and practices. - Describe the factors which affect patient outcomes and how practices can positively impact outcomes. # Principles of Safety and Quality Control - Demonstrate safe operation of dialysis equipment. - Demonstrate correct procedures for equipment disinfection and maintenance. - Describe the rational for bacterial and endotoxin monitoring. - Explain the effects of unsafe water treatment. - Discuss the AAMI standards of water treatment. - Describe correct procedures for safety and quality control. - Demonstrate and describe the correct procedures and practices for hemodialysis treatment including: Initiation, Monitoring and Termination of treatment. - Demonstrate proper documentation practices.
Nephrology is a medical specialty concentrating on the kidneys, their diseases, treatments, and the management of therapies such as dialysis and transplants.
Pathophysiology is the examination of the functional changes and disruptions in physiological processes due to illness, trauma, or disorder, and their relationship with observed symptoms.
Dialysis is a procedure that replicates kidney function by eliminating excess waste and fluids from the blood using special equipment when kidneys are dysfunctional.
# Hemodialysis Applications - Describe the correct procedures for cannulation of the vascular access. - Demonstrate the correct procedures for cannulation of the vascular access. - Describe the prevention of complications of the vascular access. - Demonstrate correct cannulation techniques and procedures. - Demonstrate correct infection control procedures and practices. - Describe common bloodborne pathogens. - Demonstrate correct procedures to control infections. # Hemodialysis Treatment - Discuss the role of renal dietitian and importance of diet in renal therapy. - Discuss the role of renal social worker and discuss the psychosocial issues of renal failure. - Describe commonly used medications in dialysis treatment. - Describe the indications for commonly used medications in dialysis treatment. - Explain how dialysis treatment medications are administered. - Summarize the common side effects of dialysis treatment medications. - Explain the indications for use of normal saline in dialysis treatment. - Explain the use of heparin and anticoagulation. - Explain indications for use of Xylocaine. - Describe the types of vascular access for hemodialysis treatment. # Introduction to Hemodialysis Care - Discuss the history of dialysis. - Explain patientrights and responsibilities. - Understand the role of the ESRD network. - Discuss the role of the hemodialysis patient care specialist. # Nephrology and Pathophysiology - Describe normal kidney function. - Describe the causes of renal failure. - Describe how renal failure effects other body systems. - Recognize signs and symptoms of uremia. - Describe other treatment modalities for renal failure.
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence on the organic chemistry of alkanes, alkenes and their substitution products, reactions, nomenclature, functional groups, and electron structure.
Chemistry is the scientific discipline that investigates matter's properties, composition, and structure, as well as the transformations it undergoes during chemical reactions, serving as a basis for numerous industrial applications.
Acids are substances that, when dissolved in water, release hydrogen ions, exhibiting sour taste, reactivity, and pH values below 7, with numerous industrial uses.
Organic chemistry focuses on the analysis, behavior, and synthesis of carbon-based molecules, such as hydrocarbons and their derivatives.
# Structure and Bonding - Examine atomic structure, the nucleus, orbitals, and electron configuration. - Express valence bond theory. - Differentiate hybrid orbitals. - Express molecular orbital theory. - Examine chemical structures. - Evaluate polar covalent bonds and their electronegativity, dipole moments, formal charges, and resonance. - Differentiate acids and bases. # Organic Structure: Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, and their Stereochemistry - Compare functional groups. - Classify alkanes, isomers and groups. - Examine nomenclature of alkanes and cycloalkanes. - Compare properties and conformations of alkanes. - Evaluate cis-trans isomerism in cycloalkanes. - Examine stability and conformations of cycloalkanes. - Differentiate axial and equatorial bonds in cycloalkanes. # Overview of Organic Reactions - Compare types of reactions. - Differentiate mechanisms. - Predict reactions using equilibria, rates, energy changes, bond dissociation energies, energy diagrams, transition states, and intermediates. # Alkenes, Alkynes, and Conjugated Compounds: their Structure, Reactivity, and Synthesis - Evaluate degrees of unsaturation and name alkenes including Cis-Trans and E-Z designations. - Examine stability of alkenes. - Evaluate electrophilic addition reactions of alkenes including orientation, Markovnikov's rule, carbocation structure and stability, Hammond postulate, and rearrangement. - Examine preparations of alkenes and alkynes by elimination. - Evaluate reactions of alkenes including adding halogens, hypohalous acids, oxymercuration, hydroboration, carbine addition, hydrogenation, epoxidation, hydroxylation, cleavage to carbonyls, and radical additions. - Evaluate reactions of alkynes including addition of halides, hydrogen halides and water reductions; oxidative cleavage; alkyne acidity; and alkylation of acetylide ions. - Design organic synthesis. - Examine stability of conjugated dienes using Molecular Orbital Theory. - Evaluate electrophilic additions to conjugated dienes to differentiate between kinetic and thermodynamic control. - Examine the Diels-Alder reaction and its characteristics. - Examine natural and synthetic diene polymers. # Stereochemistry - Compare enantiomers at the tetrahedral carbon and examine chirality. - Evaluate optical activity including Pasteur's discovery of enantiomers and the sequence rules for specifying configuration. - Examine diastereomers, meso compounds, racemic mixtures, and the resolution of enantiomers. - Relate types of isomerism. - Examine reaction stereochemistry of addition of water to achiral and chiral alkenes. - Compare chirality at nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur. - Distinguish prochirality and analyze chirality in nature and chiral environments. # Organohalides and their Reactions - Examine nomenclature of alkyl halides and examine their structures. - Evaluate preparation of alkyl halides from alkanes (radical halogenation), alkenes (allylic bromination), and alcohols. - Examine the stability of allylic radicals. - Examine reactions of alkyl halides including Grignard reagents, organometallic coupling reactions, and oxidation/reduction concepts of organic chemistry. - Examine the discovery of nucleophilic substitution reactions. - Differentiate Sn1 and Sn2 reactions and their characteristics. Examine biological substitution reactions. - Examine elimination reactions of alkyl halides using Zaitsev's rule. - Evaluate the deuterium isotope effect and cyclohexane conformation on the E2 reaction. - Examine the E1 and E1cB reactions. - Examine biological elimination reactions. - Differentiate between Sn1, Sn2, E1, E1cB, and E2 reactivity.
CHEM 2212L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
In this laboratory course, students perform experiments to illustrate the reactions, principles and techniques presented in Organic Chemistry II. Students gain additional experience in instrumentation, synthesis and techniques relating to isolation and purification. They also expand their capabilities relating to the identification of organic compounds.
Laboratory safety entails following rules and guidelines to minimize risks and maintain a safe environment for conducting experiments and tests in research labs.
# Laboratory Safety - Examine and discuss laboratory procedures encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and safety. - Examine procedures of organizing a laboratory notebook. - Examine procedures for writing a lab report. # Preparation of Organic Compounds - Record laboratory procedures relating to preparation of organic compounds. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing preparation of organic compounds. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing preparation of organic compounds.
CHEM 1151 - Survey of Inorganic Chemistry
Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include measurements and units, structure of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, gas laws, liquid mixtures, acids and bases, salts and buffers, and nuclear chemistry.
Inorganic chemistry studies the characteristics and reactions of compounds lacking carbon-hydrogen bonds, excluding organic substances.
Chemical reactivity refers to the likelihood of substances to experience chemical transformations when interacting with other chemicals, forming new compounds and potentially involving energy transfer.
Gas dynamics is the analysis of gas behavior, motion, and flow, examining forces, energy transfer, and compressibility effects under varying pressure and temperature conditions.
# Measurement and Units - Convert among metric, English, and S.I. units using dimensional analysis (unit-factor analysis. - Be able to use scientific notation. - Measure and solve problems of density and specific gravity. - Measure temperature, understand and convert between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales. # Structure of Matter - Identify the three subatomic particles, their properties, and relationships. - Determine and explain significance of atomic number and mass number. - Describe atomic structure relating to energy level, sublevels, orbitals, and electrons. - Relate atomic structure to the arrangement of the periodic table. - Compare the composition of elements, compounds, and mixtures. - Describe the physical basis of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. - Determine melting point and boiling point. Describe the energy considerations of phase changes. # Chemical Bonding - Describe ionic, polar, and non-polar covalent bonds. Describe van der Waals interactions. - Describe the formation of stable (unstable) ions. - Determine electron-dot structure for atoms, ions, radicals, and covalent compounds. - Name ionic and covalent compounds using IUPAC inorganic nomenclature. - Calculate ionic charges from a chemical formula. Define basic rules of oxidation numbers. - Calculate the molecular weight of a compound from chemical formula. - Determine the empirical formula from percent composition data. # Chemical Reactions - Identify the basic types of chemical reactions. - Describe oxidation and reduction. Identify oxidizing and reducing agents. - Describe reactions with balanced equations. - Describe Avogadro's number as it relates to the mole concept. - Use stoichiometry to balance molar relationships and masses of species in a chemical reaction. - Describe reaction theory and collision theory. Explain activation energy and catalysis. - Identify factors that affect an equilibrium reactions. - Interpret the meaning of equilibrium constant. - Calculate the equilibrium constant for a given reaction. - Explain Le Chatelier's Principle. - Define reaction kinetics and the meaning of forward and reverse rates. Describe factors which affect the rate of reaction. - Describe the difference between rate and equilibrium. # Gas Laws - Describe the kinetic molecular theory as it relates to the properties of gases. - Interpret and compare Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and Gay Lusaac's Law. - Interpret Dalton's Law and Graham's Law. - Demonstrate calculations using the combined gas law and ideal gas law. # Liquid Mixtures - Describe properties of a solution. - Describe methods of expressing concentration, including percent w/w, percent w/v, and molarity. - Solve problems calculating concentrations and converting concentrations to different units. - Identify properties of a suspension. - Identify properties of a colloidal dispersion. - Describe the properties and physical constraints of water. # Acids and Bases - Identify the properties, uses, and reactions of acids and bases. - Describe ionization as it relates to acid or base strength. - Briefly describe the Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry models of acids and bases. - Explain pH scale. Calculate pH from [H30+] or [OH-]. # Salts and Buffers - Describe the formation of salts in a neutralization reaction. - Explain how buffers maintain pH. Relate this to Le Chatelier's Principle. # Nuclear Chemistry - Explain alpha, beta, and gamma decay.
Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry and gas laws.
Measurement Technique encompasses the methods and instruments employed for precisely obtaining quantitative data, adhering to standards for accuracy.
Atomic Theory posits that all matter is made up of fundamental particles, called atoms, which combine to create molecules and substances through chemical reactions.
Stoichiometry is the study of quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions, involving calculations of masses, volumes, and mole ratios to predict yields and inform process adjustments.
# Measurement - Use basic metric measurement prefixes and factor multipliers to convert units within the metric system. Describe justifications for S.I. convention. - Perform calculations involving density, specific gravity, mass, and volume measurements. - Apply the conventions of exponential notation and significant figures to mathematical operations. - Convert between the Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales. - Use dimensional analysis (unit-factor analysis) in calculations involving conversions from one set of units to another. - Perform gravimetric analysis and volumetric analysis. # Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter - Describe and distinguish the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids. - Explain changes of state (phase changes) in matter and relate to heat. - Define physical and chemical changes of matter. - Classify an element as a metal, non-metal or metalloid and relate this to its position on the periodic table. - Identify diatomic elements. - Determine the relative electron negativity, atomic radius and other characteristics of an atom by its position on the periodic chart. - Describe pure substances and mixtures. Introduce mixture separation strategies. # Atomic Structure - Describe Dalton's model, Bohr's model and the modern quantum mechanical theory of atomic structure. - Describe the electron configuration of any element and how its electron configuration relates to its properties and its position on the periodic table. - Relate the electronic configuration of an element to its position on the periodic table. - Describe the electronic configuration of any element on the periodic table and how it relates to an element's properties. # Chemical Bonding - Describe and identify ionic and covalent bonding and van der Waals forces. - Draw Lewis dot structures for molecules - Determine the change of monoatomic ions and simple inorganic radicals. Explain oxidation numbers of elements and compounds. - Assign electronic geometry and molecular geometry from Lewis dot structure of a molecule. # Nomenclature - Name inorganic compounds by the IUPAC system based on their formulas. - Write formulas of common inorganic compounds based on their IUPAC names. - Determine if a compound is an acid, base, salt, or covalent compound # Chemical Reactions - Calculate molar mass and percent composition of compounds. - Convert between mass, moles, and number of atoms using formula, formula weight, and Avogadro's number. - Calculate empirical formulae and molecular formulae of compounds. - Write and balance chemical equations. - Predict reactions in aqueous solutions: acids, bases, salts. # Stoichiometry - Perform calculations involving composition stoichiometry and reaction stoichiometry. - Classify chemical reactions as to type of reaction. Write examples of each type of chemical reaction. # Gas Laws - Summarize the general properties of gases and relate them to the kinetic molecular theory of gases. - Describe factors that affect the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas. - Solve problems associated with gas laws including: Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, Gay-Lussac's Law, Combined Gas Law, Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures, and Ideal Gas Law.
PHTA 2200 - Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar
This seminar course prepares students for entry into the field of physical therapy as physical therapist assistants. Topics include review for the licensure examination; presentation of a case study; and overview of career development and commitment to lifelong learning.
Software licensing entails managing and ensuring compliance with the terms of software acquisition, usage, and distribution as set by licensing agreements and relevant laws.
Physical therapy is a healthcare discipline that utilizes exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to enhance movement, function, and reduce pain in patients undergoing rehabilitation.
# Case Report Presentation - Justify a case report, treatment, or procedure. - Prepare a written and oral presentation on the treatment and/or procedure experienced in Clinical Education III. # Career Development - Describe the differences between a resume and curriculum vita. - Create a resume using appropriate style methodology. - Promote and participate in organizations and efforts that promote physical therapy. - Value and support the physical therapy profession in society. - Promote citizenship. # Licensure Preparation - Review for State Board Examinations. # Commitment to Lifelong Learning - Devise a 5-year career plan that develops and promotes learning opportunities, including the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. - Recognize the importance of participating in learning and development activities to ensure continued competence. - Recognize the importance participating in and responding to self-assessment activities.
PHTA 1110 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
This course introduces students to the profession of physical therapy. Topics include professional responsibilities and core values; legal and ethical responsibilities in physical therapy practice; current trends in physical therapy; communication skills; cultural competency and health disparities; and research and evidence-based practice.
Verbal communications encompass the skills of expressing ideas clearly through speech, actively listening, and tailoring messages for various audiences and situations.
Treatment of Patients entails providing medical attention and interventions to those seeking healthcare, with the goal of alleviating, controlling, or healing physical ailments or injuries.
# Introduction to the Profession of Physical Therapy - Define physical therapy and the characteristics of the physical therapy profession. - Summarize the Physical Therapy Standards of Practice. # Professional Responsibilities and Core Values - Describe the behaviors, conduct, actions, attitudes, and values consistent with the roles, responsibilities, and tasks of the PTA. - Compare and contrast the scope of practice of the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant. - Recognize professionalism and the core values of the physical therapy profession. - Describe the Technical College System of Georgia's Work Ethics Program. - Analyze the role of the PTA in the provision of patient-centered and interprofessional collaborative care. - Justify the importance of integrity in all interactions with patients, family members, caregivers, supervising physical therapists, coworkers, other health care providers, students, other consumers, employers, and payers. - Relate the importance of social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy, including participation in community and service organizations and activities to the role of a PTA. - Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities, including the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. # Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Physical Therapy Practice - Describe the laws, federal and state regulations, policies, standards, and legal liabilities in a physical therapy practice. - Relate Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy, Code of Ethics, Guide for Professional Conduct, Standards of Ethical Conduct, Guide for Conduct of the PTA. - Implement, in response to an ethical situation, a plan of action that demonstrates sound moral reasoning congruent with core professional ethics and values. - Describe aspects of organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy service. - Describe aspects of risk management and performance improvement activities (quality assurance). - Demonstrate the process for reporting suspected cases of abuse for vulnerable populations, and suspected cases of fraud and abuse related to the utilization of and payment for physical therapy and other health care services. # Communication - Describe styles of communication, including: passive, assertive, aggressive, verbal and non-verbal. - Recognize the need to modify communication, and demonstrate active listening skills [restatement, reflection, clarification] in response to different audiences and situations. - Recognize intergenerational communication difficulties that represent cultural differences. # Cultural Competency - Define culture and cultural identity. - Identify one's own culture and set of cultural beliefs. - Define ethnocentricity. - Describe elements of cultural competency spectrum. - Collect data from patients, family members, and caregivers without prejudice. - Recognize cultural characteristics of other groups. - Recognize cultural values and belief systems that impact patient health behaviors. - Explain cultural competency and the best practices for providing culturally competent and culturally proficient care. - Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients'/clients' differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities. # Health Disparities - Define health disparities. - Identify the impact of cultural competence on eliminating health disparities. - Analyze the health disparities in health care and strategies to reduce and eliminate health disparities. # Patient/Client Management - Demonstrate the PTA's use of the PT plan of care. - Identify the components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe a patient's/client's impairments, activity, and participation limitations. - Describe the components of, and the role of the PTA within the Patient/Client Management Model used in physical therapy practice. # Current Trends in Physical Therapy - Describe the various Health Care Organization Systems and their impact on services provided by the PTA. - Summarize practice issues having an impact on the PTA. - Outline non-traditional and emerging roles of the physical therapist and their impact on the physical therapist assistant. - Describe the role of physical therapy in promotion of healthy lifestyles, wellness, and injury prevention. - Identify professional and community organizations that provide opportunities for volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership. # Research and Evidence Based Practice - Explain importance of research, health care literature and evidence-based practice. - Describe human and material institution-based resources and services to provide high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective physical therapy services. - Understand the forms of literature available to consumers of physical therapy and rehabilitation practitioners. - Identify and integrate appropriate evidence-based resources to support clinical decision-making for progression of the patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist.
This course introduces students to basic patient care skills and administrative tasks in physical therapy. Topics include patient care skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentations skills; and administrative and management tasks.
Clinical documentation refers to the systematic recording of a patient's medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and healthcare services, ensuring quality, continuity, and legal compliance in healthcare.
Management skills refer to the abilities required for successful leadership, including guiding teams, optimizing resources, strategic planning, and decision-making to accomplish organizational objectives.
# Documentation - Discuss the importance of documentation for risk management in physical therapy practice. - Describe the essential components of defensible documentation. - Discuss common formats of documentation used in physical therapy practice. - Describe documentation that follows professional guidelines and other regulatory agencies and specific documentation formats required by various physical therapy practice settings and health care systems. - Discuss requirements related to confidentiality. - Discuss legal responsibilities associated with documentation. - Collect data and related information (e.g. chart review, case conference, patient/ family interviews) to provide appropriate input to the physical therapist towards discharge planning. # Management Skills - Discuss professional and clinical setting policies and procedures for management in physical therapy. - Describe the role of quality assurance and risk management in delivery of physical therapy services. - Discuss the importance of time management and timely documentation. - Describe various methods of reimbursement for treatment interventions, including knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes. - Discuss facility procedures and payer regulations associated with different health care delivery systems and practice settings. - Discuss federal and state legal practice standards and institutional regulations related to fiscal management. - Describe the role of the multi-disciplinary team in rehabilitation. # Principles of Teaching and Learning - Demonstrate clear and concise communication including giving instructions. - Demonstrate a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate learning. - Promote psycho-social principles in self-understanding and in developing communication with patients' families, the public, and other health team members. - Demonstrate effective instruction to the patient and others to achieve the goals and outcomes as described in the plan of care. - Effectively educate others using teaching methods commensurate with the needs of the learners. - Adapt teaching methods to accommodate for cultural differences, ex; age, ethnicity, disability, education level, etc. # Patient Care Skills - Describe tools used in the assessment of orientation. - Demonstrate skill in assessment of orientation. - Demonstrate skill in measurement of vital signs. - Discuss physiology, characteristics, and normal values of vital signs. - Discuss factors that cause changes in vital signs, including the role of physical therapy interventions. - Discuss purpose of draping and demonstrate proper draping techniques. - Discuss Describe the importance of proper positioning in the management and prevention of various conditions including skin breakdown, joint damage, and soft tissue contractures. - Demonstrate proper positioning techniques commonly used in the management and prevention of various conditions including skin breakdown, joint damage, and soft tissue contractures. - List areas which are prone to decubitus ulcers. - Describe proper body mechanics, including proper posture, used during patient management techniques. - Discuss the importance of proper posture and body mechanics in delivering safe and effective interventions. - Demonstrate and apply proper body mechanics. - Describe various types of patient transfers commonly used in physical therapy practice. - Discuss the advantages, disadvantages, common uses, and rationale for various types of patient transfers. - Demonstrate safe and effective transfer techniques on a patient simulator. - Describe the levels of assistance required for transfers including how level of assistance is determined. - Describe the various types of assistive gait devices. - Discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and common uses for various assistive devices. - Demonstrate proper measuring and fitting techniques for various commonly used gait assistive devices. - Demonstrate proper instruction for safe and effective use of various gait assistive devices, including proper gait sequence. - Discuss the importance of weight bearing status in proper use and selection of gait assistive devices. - Demonstrate proper guarding techniques during gait and transfers. - Discuss legal safety requirements for various clinical settings, including home health, school system.
PHTA 1130 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I
This course introduces the basic concepts of functional anatomy and the study of human movement. Topics include an overview of kinesiology and the principles of biomechanics; examination of the neuromusculoskeletal system; a review of muscle attachments, actions, and innervations; and instruction in assessment techniques for measuring joint range of motion.
Kinesiology is the academic discipline that examines human motion, encompassing physiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects in relation to health and well-being.
Proper Body Mechanics refer to the correct methods of body movement and positioning to avoid harm, conserve energy, and maintain balance and strength while performing physical activities.
# Introduction to Kinesiology - Define kinesiological and mechanical principles. - Describe anatomical position, and normal and abnormal joint movements for each joint. - Discuss the three axes of movement to the planes they intersect and describe the movements which occur about these axes. - Discuss degrees of freedom of motion. - Identify the plane and axis of motion for a given movement in the human body. # Principles of Biomechanics - Define common terms used in biomechanics and kinesiology. - Identify biomechanical principles relating to the human body. - Discuss the laws of motion and their application to human biomechanics. - Identify the forces of that act upon the human body during movement. - Define simple machines, levers,and their essential components - Discuss the concept of mechanical advantage and apply mechanical principles to the muscoloskeletal system. # Examination of the Neuromusculoskeletal System - Define osteology and osteological terminology. - Identify bones and boney landmarks of the human body on a skeleton and diagram. - Demonstrate accurate palpation of boney prominences of the human body on a patient simulator. - Define arthrology. - Categorize joints according to their types and amount of motion that is present (classic and accessory). - Describe osteokinematics and arthrokinematics of the joints of the human body. - Identify the major ligaments for each joint and discuss their function. - Palpate major ligaments on a patient simulator. - Describe the scapulohumeral rhythm and its importance to shoulder motion. - List the companion motions of the shoulder complex and relate them to functional activities. - Describe the structure skeletal muscle including attachments and fiber arrangements. - List factors which influence the amount of tension a muscle is able to exert by properly describing passive and active insufficiency. - Describe the length-tension relationship in muscle and relate this to functional activities. - Explain and differentiate between the terms: agonist, antagonist, and synergist. - Describe and show the following types of muscle contraction: isometric, isotonic/dynamic, isokinetic, eccentric, and concentric. - Demonstrate different types of muscle contractions. - Differentiate between closed and open kinetic chain and relate this to functional activities. - Define reversal of muscle function and give a functional example. - Demonstrate accurate palpation of muscles of the upper and lower extremity, shoulder and pelvic girdle, and temporomandibular joint and neck. - Perform proper measurement of gross strength and range of motion testing. - List and describe major divisions of the nervous system. - Describe a motor unit and the process it undergoes to produce a muscle contraction. - Explain the structure and function of efferent and afferent neurons. - List and discuss the two major classes of receptors in the nervous system. - Identify and describe the three types of muscle fibers. # Muscle Attachments Actions and Innervations - List origins and insertions of given muscles in the human body. - Describe normal actions of given muscles in the human body. - Describe innervations of given muscles in the human body. # Assessment of Range of Motion - Perform range of motion examination of all joints and distinguish between normal and abnormal end-feels. - Perform goniometric and functional measurements of upper extremities and lower extremities. - Assess joint PROM response to stretch Duplicate ROM assessments for the cranium, e.g. TMJ
PHTA 1140 - Physical Therapy Procedures I
This course introduces the principles and application techniques for various physical therapy interventions. Topics include superficial and deep thermal physical agents; athermal agents and electromagnetic radiation; therapeutic massage techniques; wound care and personal protection; and instruction in assessment techniques for sensory response.
Hydrotherapy refers to the application of water-based therapies, such as hot tubs and pool exercises, to alleviate pain and enhance overall physical health through aquatic therapy methods.
Therapeutic Touch is a healing technique where a practitioner uses their hands to balance a patient's energy, promoting wellbeing through non-contact methods.
# Assessment of Skin and Sensory Response - Define terminology associated with the integumentary system, skin assessment, and sensory response. - Explain sensory assessment in dermatomes. - Demonstrate proper procedure for skin and sensory assessment. - Differentiate scar tissue characteristics (e.g., banding, pliability, sensation, texture). - Consider factors that affect healing and tissue repair, such as inflammation, phases of healing, and infection. # Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Define medical asepsis, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment, as it relates to infection control. - Explain the chain of infection as defined by the CDC. - Demonstrate medical asepsis. - Demonstrate donning and doffing as well as disposal techniques, related to contact, droplet, airborne, and bloodborne pathogens. - Interpret when to utilize proper isolation techniques and standard precautions - Demonstrate correct procedure for sterile techniques. - Discuss dangers of contamination in non-sterile environments - Discuss appropriate procedures for administering whirlpool treatments. - Compare and contrast various pathogens (contact, droplet, airborne, bloodborne), mode of transmission, and body systems affected. # Wound Care - Define medical terminology as it relates to wound care. - Identify wound type based on appearance. - Identify necessary precautions for dressing removal. - Explain the difference between a bandage and a dressing. - Distinguish viable versus nonviable tissue, and wound staging. - Discuss dangers of contamination in treating hydrotherapy patients. - Discuss appropriate procedures for administering sterile whirlpool treatments. - Demonstrate proper technique for applying a spiral or figure-eight bandage. - Demonstrate non-selective debridement techniques (wet, wet to dry, wet to moist, and hydrogels) with dressings and wound coverings. - Explain the purpose of hyberbaric 02 and its effects. - Classify the different degrees of burns. - Explain the "Rule of Nines". - Compare immediate burn care and intermediate burn care. - Recognize complications that might occur with burns. - Differentiate between microwave and shortwave diathermy. # Superficial thermal agents - Explain methods of heat transfer. - Define medical terminology as it relates to superficial thermal agents. - Explain the physiological effects of heat and cold. - List indications and contraindications for cryotherapy and thermotherapy. - Demonstrate proper application of cold packs and other modalities (e.g., ice massage,) for cryotherapy, in lab. - Discuss adverse reactions to cryotherapy and when this may be visually or verbally identified. - Discuss how to modify treatment techniques/parameters in the presence of abnormal reaction. - Identify factors involved in determining treatment dosages. - Discuss causes of pain that can be treated by superficial agents - Explain the degrees of erythema and the results of each. - Discuss factors that influence production of erythema. - Discuss the advisability of using heat or cold when treating specific conditions. - Describe effects, indications, and contraindications of hot packs. - Identify proper maintenance of hydrocollator unit temperature for hot packs. - Describe proper application of hot packs. - Demonstrate proper application of hot pack to competency. - Discuss in lab hot pack cleaning and worn unit replacement. - List the effects, indications, and contraindications for paraffin use. - State the temperature ranges for safely applying paraffin. - Discuss proper application of paraffin. - Demonstrate proper application of paraffin. - Discuss paraffin unit cleaning and paraffin mixture replacement. - Review safe application of paraffin at home, with effective education using the teaching methods commensurate with the needs of the learner. - List the effects, indications, and contraindications of contrast baths. - Examine proper application of contrast baths. - Discuss how to modify treatment techniques/parameters in the presence of abnormal reaction. - Discuss adverse reactions to superficial thermal agents and how this would be visually and verbally identified. # Deep Thermal Agents - List the electromagnetic spectrum as it relates to infrared energy. - Define medical terminology as it relates to deep thermal agents. - Explain physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of shortwave diathermy. - Differentiate between microwave and shortwave diathermy - Explain proper application of shortwave diathermy. - Explain physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of ultrasound - Discuss advantages of different coupling agents. - Differentiate between iontophoresis and phonophoresis and explain the use of each. - Demonstrate proper application of ultrasound. - Accurately collect data to quantify the patient's response to deep thermal agents. - Safely progress deep thermal agents by applying current knowledge, theory, and clinical judgement. # Hydrotherapy - Define hydrotherapy and discuss history of water as a therapeutic agent. - List factors which influence the degree and speed of a patient's reaction to hydrotherapy. - Compare and contrast properties of water, including buoyancy the natural resistance, for modification of hydrotherapy treatments as indicated in the plan of care. - Discuss the various safe and beneficial range of water temperature for different kinds of patients. - Discuss how to operate a lift for a hydrotherapy patient. # Electromagnetic Agents and Light - Identify the three types of UV. - Describe the physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of UV. - Discuss proper application of UV, cleaning of equipment, and determining MED. - Define infrared heat and describe its method of heat transfer - Explain physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of infrared. - Discuss proper application of infrared. - Discuss the physiological effects of laser and light. - Discuss safe application of laser in the laboratory setting. # Therapeutic Massage - List the effects, indications, and contraindications of massage. - Explain the different types of massage strokes. - Discuss the basic procedures and principles involved in massage treatments - Demonstrate proper preparation of the treatment area, patient and therapist - Demonstrate proper body mechanics during application of massage. - Demonstrate proper application of massage technique, hand position, pressure, rate, and repetitions; proper organization of massage through muscle groups; a variety of massage strokes and areas of body to be included in massage techniques. - Interpret patient's response to therapeutic massage - Identify soft tissue tightness through palpation. - Differentiate between soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic massage. # Clinical Reasoning - Apply precautions and contraindications for various interventions (superficial/deep thermal agents, athermal agents, electromagnetic radiation, and therapeutic massage). - Discuss when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. - Differentiate when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. - Integrate evidence-based resources to support clinical reasoning. - Perform integumentary assessment pre and post application of cryotherapy, hot packs, and ultrasound. - Discuss how to modify treatment techniques/parameters in the presence of abnormal reactions.
This course provides a survey of injuries and diseases commonly treated by physical therapist assistants. Topics include review of systems; an examination of musculoskeletal system disorders and diseases; examination of general medical disorders and diseases; examination of circulation, respiration, and ventilation; recognition and response procedures for changes in physiologic status; and an overview of pharmacology for pain, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and GI system management.
Physical Therapy Education signifies the systematic training of professionals in the principles and methods of physical rehabilitation, equipping them with the necessary skills and understanding for therapeutic healthcare.
Cardiovascular Physiology examines the circulatory system's functions, operations, and regulation through the analysis of the heart and blood vessels' mechanical, physical, and biochemical processes.
Cancer care/Oncology is a medical field focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing cancer patients, encompassing research and prevention efforts.
# Introduction to Pathophysiology, Immune System, and Tissue Healing Timeline - Explain integumentary integrity, and its relationship to immune function. - Classify causes of infectious disease. - Classify types pathogens. - Relate the chain of infection to various infectious diseases. - Relate the healing process and factors which affect the body's ability to deal with disease. - Differentiate features of specific tissue healing and timeline. - Illustrate the concepts of the IFC model with pathophysiological processes, health, illness, and disability. - Identify clinical indicators that would affect the PT plan of care. # Musculoskeletal Pathologies - Define atrophy, physiological hypertrophy, and pathological hypertrophy. - Explain various musculoskeletal pathologies, incidence and prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical indications, and implications for the PTA. - Identify various medical and lab tests for conditions associated with musculoskeletal pathologies. - Explain interventions, prognosis, and outcomes associated with various musculoskeletal pathologies. - Compare abnormal joint movement, muscle tone, and biomechanics as it relates to musculoskeletal function. # Cardiovascular Pathologies - Explain the structure, function, and components of the cardiovascular system, including review of coronary artery blood flow. - Review the anatomy and function of the heart. - Define a cardiac rehabilitation program. - Discuss effects of exercise including energy consumption, heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, and pulmonary ventilation. - Explain interventions, prognosis, and outcomes associated with cardiac pathologies. - Identify various medical and lab tests for conditions associated with cardiovascular pathologies. - Classify phases of a cardiac rehabilitation program including goals, exercise testing, "target rate" and "training effect." # Respiratory Pathologies - Explain the structure, function, and components of the respiratory system. - Identify signs and symptoms of respiratory distress. - Examine the incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical indications as it relates to pulmonary conditions and pathologies. - Identify various medical and lab tests for conditions associated with respiratory pathologies. - Differentiate between a normal and abnormal exercise response. # Gastrointestinal, Renal & Urologic, Hepatic & Biliary, Endocrine & Metabolic, Genital and Reproductive Pathologies - Explain the structure, function, and components of the gastrointestinal, renal and urologic, hepatic and biliary, endocrine and metabolic, and genital and reproductive systems. - Identify various medical and lab tests for conditions associated with the gastrointestinal, renal and urologic, hepatic and biliary, endocrine and metabolic, and genital and reproductive systems. - Examine the normal physiological changes related to pregnancy. # Oncology and Lymphedema - List the common warning signs of cancer and red flags. - Define metastasis. - Explain the side effects of cancer treatment. - Differentiate benign tumors versus malignant tumors. - Define and classify specific tumors, which affect various parts of the body. - Explain the structure, function, and components of the immune and lymphatic systems. - Discuss side effects and precautions related to diminished immune response with various cancer treatments. - Determine adjustment of treatment interventions and mobility related to immune system dysfunction. - Define lymphedema and describe the pathogenesis as a consequence of cancer treatment. - Categorize various types of cancers. - Differentiate various causes of lymphedema and treatment approaches. # Pharmacology for Rehabilitation (inflammation, immune, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, metabolic, GI) - Recognize common medications for pain and inflammation, musculoskeletal conditions, cardiopulmonary, immune modulation and cytotoxic agents, antimicrobial and antiviral medications, endocrine and metabolic disorders and GI disorders.
This course provides instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include functional mobility and training; rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal disorders; gait training and assistive devices; home management, community, and work reintegration; and health promotion, wellness and prevention. Course content will be presented through lectures, discussions, audio-visual materials, case studies, class and/or laboratory projects, small group study activities, interactive labs, library assignments, field trips, guest speakers, and tests. This course is web- enhanced utilizing the Blackboard learning platform.
Therapeutic Procedures are techniques used by healthcare practitioners to address illnesses, reduce discomfort, and facilitate patient healing and restoration, encompassing both invasive and non-invasive approaches.
Exercise Programs refer to organized physical activity plans aimed at enhancing fitness, health, and attaining individual or athletic body conditioning objectives.
Musculoskeletal injuries encompass damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, and blood vessels, resulting from strains, sprains, fractures, and repetitive motion trauma.
Gait Training consists of instructing individuals on safe and efficient walking, usually following injury or surgery, with the goal of enhancing mobility and decreasing the likelihood of falls.
# Fundamentals of Therapeutic Exercise - Explain general objectives of a therapeutic exercise program. - Describe exercise specificity. - Compare methods of achieving the goal of a therapeutic exercise program. - Describe the process of setting up an exercise program including goals, patient progression, exercise tolerance assessment, and application methods. - Demonstrate ROM and stretching exercises on all joints of the extremities. - Explain the effects of passive, active assistive and active ROM exercises. - Demonstrate applications of techniques used in passive, active-assistive, active, and resistive exercises to different joints using standard physical therapy protocols. - Define isokinetic exercises. - Describe isokinetic exercises using isokinetic equipment. - Demonstrate isometric exercise on various parts of the body. - List principles of aerobic exercise. - Explain the benefits of aerobic exercises and implications of poor endurance. - Explain the benefits of therapeutic exercise and implications of conditioning and reconditioning. - Demonstrate safety in implementing the following therapeutic exercise: a. body mechanics; b. developmental activities; c. balance and coordination training; d. aerobic conditioning; e. conditioning and reconditioning; f. range of motion exercises; g. stretching exercises; h. strengthening exercises. - Explain the stages of motor learning and how it relates to patient care. # Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions - Describe the stages of soft tissue healing and the physical therapy management during each phase of healing. - Compare the stages of soft tissue healing and the physical therapy management during each phase of healing. - Develop therapeutic exercise programs, considering physiological and mechanical factors, all indications, precautions and contraindications from diagnostics, pathology and injury. - Utilize standard physical therapy treatment protocols for connective tissue, muscles, bones, and post-surgical conditions. - Describe various musculoskeletal injuries for various joints in the body (vertebrae, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot) -- and -- a. ddentify medical management of those injuries; b. identify orthopedic special test for musculoskeletal injuries. - Discuss various types of bone injury to include: medical management of the injury; and physical therapy management of the injury. - Demonstrate safety in performance and instruction in therapeutic exercises with simulated patient scenario. # Management of Lymphatic Disorders - Describe the components of exercise program for lymphedema. - Develop therapeutic exercise programs for lymphedema. - Explain the guidelines for lymphatic drainage exercises. - Select exercises for lymphatic drainage. - Demonstrate exercises for lymphatic drainage. # Home Management, Community, and Work Reintegration - Characterize the tests and measures for the environmental assessment of a home, community and work reintegration. - Explain emergency response to potential life-threatening situations for persons with musculoskeletal conditions. - Interpret overall functional level of patient. - Analyze different techniques used to train patients in personal care, ADL, home management and integration in work/school, social/civic life, and community. - Describe the training techniques for employment purposes and for re-integration into the community. - Teaches the patient and/or caregiver how to perform at home when appropriate, including best practice in ergonomics and written instructions in patient simulated cases. - Assess barriers to accessibility within the home, work, school and community for patients with mobility challenges. # Health Promotion, Wellness, and Prevention - Consider the role of physical therapy in health, wellness and prevention. # Verbal and Written Communication - Instruct a caregiver or family member in various therapeutic management techniques. - Construct interview questions that facilitate data collection for persons with musculoskeletal conditions. - Compose accurate documentation that reflects the therapeutic management performed. - Determine the appropriate communication with a supervising physical therapist that demonstrates effective ongoing collaboration. - Develop effective communication strategies for all stakeholders involved in the therapeutic management of patients. - Demonstrate communication of any changes in patient/client status to the Physical Therapist in a patient simulated case scenario. # Clinical Reasoning - List contraindications and precautions of exercise programs. - Identifies the appropriate intervention based on the POC for musculoskeletal conditions. - Demonstrates techniques of therapeutic exercise outlined in the physical therapist plan of care and based on the protocol. - Discuss the importance of lab values and physical therapy. - Explain the potential impact medications have on patients with musculoskeletal conditions. - Interpret data collection to quantify the patient's response to interventions for musculoskeletal conditions. - Articulate the goals, indications, contraindications and precautions to resistive/strengthening exercise. - Discuss when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. - Determine when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. - Integrate evidence-based resources to support clinical reasoning. - Identify the types of imaging studies used in the orthopedic setting. # Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Summarize the goals of a Cardiac Rehabilitation program. - Explain the "Training Effect" and the desired physiologic responses to Cardiac Rehabilitation. - Describe the three phases of a typical Cardiac Rehabilitation program - Determine appropriate exercise parameters for patients in each phase of Cardiac Rehabilitation, including target heart rate. - Demonstrate various conditioning exercises appropriate for patients in each phase of Cardiac Rehabilitation. - Assess patient's response to conditioning exercise including monitoring vital signs. - Recognize abnormal physiologic response to conditioning exercise. - Determine appropriate modifications of conditioning interventions based on patient's response, including when an intervention should be stopped or not performed. - Identify indications, precautions, and contraindications for cardiac rehabilitation. - Describe common therapeutic considerations following medical and surgical management for patients with cardiac pathology including sternal precautions. - Describe the purpose, mechanism, and side effects of common pharmacologic agents used in management of cardiac conditions and their impact on the plan of care. # Normal gait pattern - Identify the components of the gait cycle. - Determine the major muscle groups which are active in each phase of normal gait. # Peripheral Joint Mobilization - Articulate the indications and contraindications of peripheral joint mobilization. - Safely performs Grade I and Grade II peripheral joint mobilization on various joints of the body.
PHTA 2130 - Physical Therapy Procedures II
This course provides continued instruction in the principles and application techniques for various physical therapy interventions. Topics include pain theories and assessment techniques; mechanical physical agents; electrotherapeutic physical agents; and adaptive, protective, and supportive devices.
Compression therapy entails applying measured pressure to limbs with specialized garments or tools, promoting circulation, reducing swelling, and thwarting blood clot formation.
Electrotherapy is a medical technique that utilizes electric stimulation on targeted body parts to alleviate pain and promote muscle function.
# Pain Theories and Assessment - Review the physiology of pain, nociception, and the nociceptive system. - Differentiate between various types and sources of pain. - Explain theories of pain control and how they relate to alleviation of pain. - Demonstrate various pain assessment tools utilizing proper procedure and appropriate documentation. - Explain the role of physical agents in pain management. # Introduction to Electricity and Electrotherapeutic Physical Agents - Review principles of physics related to electricity and electrotherapeutic physical agents including the fundamental properties of electrical charge and the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance. - Discuss electrophysiological responses to electrical stimulation. - Compare types of therapeutic electrical current including representative waveforms and waveform characteristics. - Identify applications for the different types of therapeutic electrical currents. - Discuss the development and propagation of the action potential in nerve tissue. - Discuss the strength-duration curve and its application for the delivery of therapeutic electrical currents. - Compare various types of electrodes used with electrotherapeutic physical agents and the appropriate uses for each including skin preparation, placement configurations, and the concept of current density. - Identify indications for the use of therapeutic electrical currents. - Discuss contraindications and precautions for the use of therapeutic electrical currents. - Identify potential adverse reactions to the use of electrotherapeutic physical agents and the appropriate response. # Electrotherapy for Muscle Performance - Discuss the effect of stimulus frequency on the type of muscle contraction produced. - Explain different parameter settings to achieve therapeutic results in neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications. - Explain different electrode placement configurations used in neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications. - Demonstrate proper technique for various neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications. - Apply the clinical decision making process to parameter modification during treatment to achieve optimal results for various neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications. - Differentiate between electrical stimulation and EMG biofeedback. - Demonstrate proper technique for EMG biofeedback. - Accurately collect data to quantify patient's response to neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications. # Electrotherapy for the Modulation of Pain - Discuss the mechanisms underlying the use of therapeutic electrical current for the modulation of pain. - Explain different parameter settings and waveforms used in various applications for pain modulation. - Explain different electrode configurations used in various applications for pain modulation. - Demonstrate proper technique for various applications for pain modulation using therapeutic electrical current. - Apply the clinical decision-making process to parameter modification during treatment to achieve optimal results for pain modulation. - Accurately collect data to quantify patient's response to electrical stimulation for the modulation of pain. # Electrotherapy for the Soft Tissue Healing - Discuss mechanisms underlying the use of therapeutic electrical current for soft tissue healing. - Explain different clinical applications for soft tissue healing including use for chronic wounds, edema control, and transdermal drug delivery. - Explain different parameter settings and waveforms used in various electrical stimulation applications for soft tissue healing including use for chronic wounds, edema control, and transdermal drug delivery. - Identify common ions used clinically for iontophoresis including indications for use, and polarity. - Demonstrate proper technique for various electrical stimulation applications for soft tissue healing. - Apply the clinical decision-making process to parameter modification during treatment to achieve optimal results for soft tissue healing. - Accurately collect data to quantify patient's response to electrical stimulation for soft tissue healing. # Mechanical Traction - Define traction. - Compare mechanical and manual traction, including advantages and disadvantages of each. - Explain clinical indications for the use of mechanical traction. - Explain different parameter settings for the use of mechanical traction. - Compare and contrast intermittent and static mechanical traction. - Discuss contraindications and precautions for mechanical traction. - Perform a safe and effective mechanical traction treatment for the cervical and lumbar spine. - Apply the clinical decision-making process to parameter modification during treatment to achieve optimal results for mechanical traction. - Accurately collect data to quantify patient's response to mechanical traction. # Compression - Define compression. - Discuss the application of compression forces for therapeutic use. - Explain clinical indications for the use of therapeutic external compression. - Discuss the physiological effects of the application of therapeutic external compression. - Discuss contraindications and precautions for the use of compression. - Explain different parameter settings for the use of therapeutic external compression. - Perform a safe and effective therapeutic external compression treatment. - Apply the clinical decision-making process to parameter modification during treatment to achieve optimal results for the use of therapeutic external compression. - Accurately collect data to quantify patient's response to therapeutic external compression.
This course provides students with the opportunity to observe and practice skills learned in the classroom and laboratory at various clinical settings for physical therapy practice. Students will be supervised by a clinical instructor who is either a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant. Topics include preparation of patients, treatment areas, and equipment; vital signs and sensory assessment; wound care and personal protection; transfers, body mechanics, and assistive devices; application of physical agents; goniometric measurements; therapeutic massage; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
Data collection is the methodical process of obtaining, assessing, and interpreting both numerical and descriptive information to enhance understanding and decision-making in diverse areas.
# Preparation - Review the plan of care established by the physical therapist prior to initiating patient intervention. - Prepare patient and treatment area observing standard precautions. - Prepare equipment to be used in intervention applications. - Facilitate active involvement of the patient in his/her care. # Personal Protection and Wound Care - Demonstrate proper hand washing techniques. - Demonstrate proper standard precautions, personal protection equipment use, isolation techniques, & sterile technique when applicable. - Demonstrate the correct technique for application and removal of dressing. - Distinguish between normal and abnormal integumentary changes. # Vital Signs and Sensory Assessment - Monitor and record vital signs. - Demonstrate skill in assessment of orientation - Administer standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, or visual analog scales for pain. - Differentiate between absent or altered sensation - Determine activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations. # Transfers Body Mechanics Assistive Devices - Demonstrate safe and effective transfer techniques. - Demonstrate and apply proper body mechanics in daily activities. - Compare levels of assistance required for transfers. - Demonstrate proper guarding techniques. - Demonstrate proper measuring and fitting techniques of assistive gait devices. - Demonstrate proper gait sequencing for specific assistive gait devices. # Superficial and Deep Thermal Physical Agents - Demonstrate proper application of superficial, deep thermal physical agents and athermal agents. - Articulate effects, indications, and contraindications of superficial, deep thermal physical agents and athermal agents. - Provide safe interventions as directed in the plan of care and supervised by the physical therapist. # Therapeutic Massage - Demonstrate proper application of massage technique, hand position, pressure, rate, and repetitions; proper organization of massage through muscle groups; a variety of massage strokes and areas of body to be included in massage techniques. - Articulate the effects, indications, and contraindications of massage. - Provide safe interventions as directed in the plan of care and supervised by the physical therapist. # Data Collection - Perform proper measurement of gross muscle strength. - Measure functional range of motion. - Measure range of motion using a goniometer. # Interpersonal Skills Communication Teaching and Learning - Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. - Follow professional behaviors, conduct, actions, attitudes, and values - Exhibit conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. - Place patient's needs above the physical therapist assistant's self interests. - Exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy in providing services to patients. - Participate in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. - Provide patient-related instruction to patients, family members, and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. - Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. - Consider psychosocial principles in self-understanding and in developing communication with patients, families, the public, and other health team members. - Communicate effective instruction to the patient and others to achieve the goals and outcomes as described in the plan of care. - Consider individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. - Provide effective education to others using teaching methods commensurate with the needs of the learner to achieve the goals and outcomes as described in the plan of care. - Educate others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. # Documentation and Management Skills - Recognize the essential components of patient documentation. - Develop written note writing skills using medical terminology and proper format. - Apply the essential components of SOAP format for note writing that follow professional guidelines, health care system policies, and physical therapy setting policies. - Provide accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. - Follow facility policies and procedures and payer regulations consistent with the healthcare delivery system and practice setting. - Follow federal and state legal practice standards and institutional regulations related to patient care and fiscal management. - Determine aspects of organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy service. - Participate in performance improvement activities. - Follow facility policies in scheduling patients for appointments. # Clinical Reasoning - Observe patient's response to intervention - Perform appropriate tasks or responsibilities assigned by the physical therapist. - Collect data to quantify the patient's response to interventions as directed and supervised by the physical therapist. - Progress the patient interventions through the plan of care. - Adjust interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and report findings to the supervising physical therapist. - Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient's status and report any status changes to the supervising physical therapist. - Recognize when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiate clarification with the physical therapist. - Promote competency and best practices for providing culturally competent and culturally proficient care. - Identify, respect, and act with consideration for the patient's differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all physical therapy activities. - Respond appropriately in an emergency situation
This course provides continued instruction on diseases and conditions commonly treated by physical therapist assistants with an emphasis on neurological conditions. Topics include a review of neuroanatomy and physiology; examination of neurological disorders and diseases; examination of pediatric disorders and diseases; limb deficiency disorders; and pharmacology for spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and cardiac and pulmonary system management.
Pathology is the medical discipline concerned with the diagnosis of diseases by examining organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and, in some cases, autopsies.
Disease management is a structured method for enhancing the health and well-being of those with chronic illnesses, utilizing collaborative care and research-backed strategies.
Physiology is the branch of biology examining the functions and mechanisms within living organisms, focusing on how tissues, organs, and systems work together to support life and facilitate actions.
Neurological disorders refer to health issues impacting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, causing diverse symptoms and limitations in bodily functions and activities.
Pediatric Diseases And Disorders refer to the spectrum of health issues that uniquely impact children, spanning from newborns to teens, necessitating tailored medical interventions and diagnosis.
Spinal cord injury refers to the impairment of the spinal cord, leading to reduced function, mobility, or sensation below the injury location.
Amputation is a medical procedure where a limb or extremity is removed surgically because of injury, disease, or a medical condition, requiring expert skill and post-operative care.
# Review of Neuroanatomy and Physiology - Review the structure, function, and components of the nervous system. - Review the motor and sensory distribution of peripheral nerves and nerve roots. - Review the structure and function of the brachial and lumbosacral plexuses. - Review the body systems which support, protect, and nourish the nervous system. - Define: motor control, motor learning, and postural control. - Relate motor control, motor learning, and postural control to common neurologic pathologies. - Examine various medical and surgical conditions that affect the nervous system. # Pediatric Disorders - Describe the typical sequence of neuro-developmental milestones. - Compare typical neuro-development to atypical neuro-development. - Describe primitive and pathological reflexes. - Describe postural and righting reflexes. - Describe the contribution of primitive and pathological reflexes to typical and atypical motor control and development. - Describe the contribution of postural and righting reflexes to typical and atypical motor control and development. - Explain the role of postural and righting reactions in developing neurotherapeutic interventions. - Summarize the following as it relates to pediatric pathologies: incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, medical and surgical interventions, and clinical implications. # Acquired Brain Injury - Compare and contrast various types of head brain injury, including incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, degree of injury, and mechanism of injury. - Examine common medical and surgical conditions associated with brain injury. - Describe common medical, cognitive, and behavioral assessment tools used for patients with brain injury. - Characterize common intervention strategies appropriate for patients with brain injury. - Explain the impact of behavioral and cognitive deficits resulting from brain injury on the plan of care. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for patients with brain injury. # Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) - Compare and contrast various types of Spinal Cord Injury, including incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, degree of injury, and mechanism of injury. - Relate the various levels of SCI to functional activity including transfers, mobility, and self-care. - Relate expected body structure and function to various levels of spinal cord injury regarding bowel and bladder, sexual, integumentary, and cardiorespiratory function. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for persons with spinal cord injury regarding primary and secondary impairments and potential complications. # Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Lower Motor Neuron (LMN) disorders - Describe the incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, degree of injury, and mechanism of injury for various peripheral nerve and LMN lesions and disorders including; Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Polio Syndrome, Guillain-Barre, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatica, Cauda Equina, Erb's palsy, and Diabetic Neuropathy. - Compare central nervous lesions to peripheral nerve lesions regarding regeneration, degeneration, and recovery. - Relate expected body function to various locations and degrees of peripheral nerve and lower motor neuron lesions. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for persons with peripheral nerve and lower motor neuron lesions regarding primary and secondary impairments and potential complications. # Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) Lesions and Disorders - Describe the incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathogenesis, degree of injury, and mechanism of injury of various upper motor neuron (UMN) lesions including cerebral vascular accident (CVA), Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Huntington's Disease. - Relate expected body function to various types, locations, and degrees of upper motor neuron lesions and disorders. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for persons with UMN and lesions and disorders regarding primary and secondary impairments and potential complications. - Describe potential atypical patient responses to therapeutic interventions for various UMN lesions and disorders. - Characterize the role of medical and surgical interventions for management of various UMN lesions including implications for the plan of care. - Describe common therapeutic considerations following medical and surgical management of various UMN lesion and disorders. # Limb Amputation Disorders - Describe indications, types, and levels of surgical amputation for upper and lower extremities. - Compare the pre- and post-operative and pre- and post-prosthetic functional limitations of patients with amputation. - Compare the pre-operative and post-operative therapeutic management of patients with amputation. - Compare the pre-prosthetic and post-prosthetic therapeutic management of patients with amputation. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for persons with limb amputations regarding primary and secondary impairments and potential complications. - Explain the strategies and interventions for proper residual limb hygiene and care. - Identify the components and types of lower extremity prosthetics. - Compare and contrast the functional capabilities of common types of lower extremity prosthetics. - Characterize phantom sensation or pain related to limb amputation. # Pharmacology for Neurological Conditions - Describe the role of commonly used medications for various medical and surgical conditions. - Describe the pharmacokinetics of commonly used medications that impact the physical therapy plan of care. # Rehabilitation Considerations - Describe behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial issues commonly observed in patients with severe or traumatic disorders. - Explain the impact of behavioral, cognitive and psychosocial impairments on clinical care and function. - Characterize the role of medical diagnostic tools in physical therapy interventions. - Explain emergency response to potential life-threatening situations for persons with neurological or neuromuscular disorders.
Continued study of the phenomenon of human motion as initiated in PHTA 1130, Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology I. Topics include: review of muscle attachments actions and innervations; specific manual muscle testing techniques; posture and equilibrium; normal and abnormal gait; and advanced gait training skills and techniques.
Clinical reasoning encompasses the ability to integrate various types of knowledge, evaluate evidence, think critically, and reflect on the process of diagnosis.
# Assessment of Muscle Performance - Review muscle origins, insertions, innervations, and functions. - Describe manual muscle testing. - Differentiate between a gross and specific manual muscle test. - Identify the muscle test grades and explain the definition of each. - Perform specific manual muscle tests to assess muscle function for the UE, LE, and trunk. - Assess proper grade of muscle strength for a given manual muscle test performed on a patient simulator. - Identify substitutions in manual muscle testing on a patient simulator. - Identify different special tests and the reason for performing. - Demonstrate proper technique on a patient simulator for application of special tests of muscle function. # Posture and Equilibrium - Define equilibrium, center of gravity, and line of gravity. - Explain factors which affect the stability of an object. - Locate the center of gravity in a human. - Determine points through which line of gravity falls when a human is standing erect. - Identify a normal line of gravity on a skeleton or diagram. - Explain how balance is maintained in the upright position. - Apply rationale for appraising body alignments and body posture. - Differentiate between ideal and faulty posture with use of a plumb line. - Recognize major points that should be looked at in a posture examination. - Assess body alignments and body posture of a partner in sitting and suggest corrective measures. - Describe postural abnormalities. - Measure causative factors of postural abnormalities using appropriate data collection tools for balance, ROM, or muscle function. - Demonstrate proper techniques for posture awareness training. - Effectively collect data to quantify the patient's response to interventions. - Safely progress the patient interventions through the plan of care. # Gait Locomotion and Balance - Recall the components of the gait cycle. - Determine the major muscle groups which are active in each phase of normal gait. - Identify various gait deviations and the possible causes of each. - Identify substitutes for gross movement. - Choose proper therapeutic exercise techniques to improve and correct gait deviations. - Apply proper therapeutic exercise techniques to improve and correct gait deviations. - Effectively collect data to quantify the patient's response to interventions. - Safely progress the patient interventions through the plan of care. # Advanced Gait Training Techniques - Instruct a caregiver or family member in various therapeutic management techniques. - Construct interview questions that facilitate data collection for persons with musculoskeletal conditions. - Compose accurate documentation that reflects the therapeutic management performed. - Determine the appropriate communication with a supervising physical therapist that demonstrates effective ongoing collaboration. - Develop effective communication strategies for all stakeholders involved in the therapeutic management of patients. - Demonstrate communication of any changes in patient/client status to the Physical Therapist in a patient simulated case scenario. # Clinical Reasoning - Identifies the appropriate intervention based on the POC for postural and gait abnormalities. - Demonstrates techniques of therapeutic exercise outlined in the physical therapist plan of care. - Interpret data collection to quantify the patient's response to interventions for postural and gait abnormalities. - Discuss when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. - Determine when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications or when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for the physical therapist assistant. - Integrate evidence-based resources to support clinical reasoning.
This course provides continued opportunity for clinical education under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or licensed physical therapist assistant in various health care facilities. Topics include therapeutic exercise; interventions for neurological conditions; mechanical and electrotherapeutic physical agents; gait and posture analysis; advanced gait training techniques; manual muscle testing; interventions for limb deficiency disorders; identification of architectural barriers; interpersonal and communication skills; principles of teaching and learning; documentation; and modification of interventions within the plan of care.
# Preparation - Review the plan of care established by the physical therapist prior to initiating patient intervention. - Prepare patient and treatment area observing universal precautions. - Prepare equipment to be used in intervention applications. - Demonstrate skill in measuring, monitoring and recording standard vital signs. - Promote active involvement of the patient in their care. - Demonstrate safe and effective transfer techniques. # Therapeutic Exercises - Demonstrate applications of techniques used in passive ROM, active-assistive ROM, active ROM, stretching and strengthening exercises. - Demonstrate applications of techniques used for aerobic conditioning. - Observe and monitor thoracoabdominal movements and breathing patterns with activity. - Recognize effects, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic exercises. - Recognize normal and abnormal joint movement. - Modify therapeutic exercise as appropriate for patient presentation. - Demonstrate isometric, isotonic/dynamic and isokinetic exercise on various parts of the body. - Recognize activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, or other symptoms. - Provide safe therapeutic exercise as directed in the plan of care and supervised by the physical therapist. # Neurological and Limb Deficiency Rehabilitation Interventions - Implement proper rehabilitation interventions for patients with a CVA, spinal cord injury and limb deficiency utilizing appropriate prosthetics and orthotics devices. - Implement proper NDT and PNF techniques. - Recognize the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in wheelchair management and locomotion training. # Architectural Barriers - Inspect the physical environment and measure physical space. - Recognize safety and barriers in home, community and work environments. - Recognize architectural barriers and modifications to minimize/alleviate barriers. # Electrotherapeutic Agents - Demonstrate proper application of electrotherapeutic agents. - Describe effects, indications, and contraindications of electrotherapeutic agents. # Traction - Demonstrate proper application of traction devices. - Describe effects, indications, and contraindications of traction devices. # Manual Muscle Testing - Perform proper measurement of muscle strength by manual muscle testing. - Observe the presence or absence of muscle mass. - Recognize normal and abnormal muscle length. - Recognize changes in muscle tone. - Perform proper goniometric measurements in head/neck, trunk, upper extremity, pelvis, and lower extremity areas. # Gait Analysis and Training - Observe gait and perform gait analysis. - Recognize components of a normal gait and deviations from a normal gait. - Recognize possible causative factors for gait deviations. - Perform proper gait training techniques utilizing appropriate assistive devices. - Relate the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait, locomotion, balance and mobility training. - Perform proper ADL training techniques utilizing appropriate adaptive devices. # Postural Analysis - Recognize alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities and identify postural abnormalities. - Identify possible causative factors for postural abnormalities. - Participate in posture awareness training. # Interpersonal Skills Communication Teaching and Learning - Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. - Promote professional behaviors, conduct, actions, attitudes, and values consistent with the roles, responsibilities, and tasks of the physical therapist assistant. - Exhibit conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. - Place patient’s needs above the physical therapist assistant’s self interests. - Exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy in providing services to patients. - Participate in educating patients, family members, and caregivers on outcomes based on the plan of care as directed by the supervising physical therapist. - Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. - Adapt psychosocial principles in self-understanding and in developing communication with patients, families, the public, and other health team members. - Participate in effective instruction to the patient and others to achieve the goals and outcomes as described in the plan of care. - Respect individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. - Effectively educate others using teaching methods commensurate with the needs of the learners. - Educate others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. # Documentation and Management Skills - Determine the essential components of SOAP note to properly document treatment session. - Develop documentation skills using medical terminology and proper format. - Complete documentation that follows professional guidelines as appropriate for the health care system and physical therapy setting. - Provide accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. - Participate in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist. - Comply with facility policies, procedures, and payer regulations consistent with reimbursement needs. - Follow federal and state legal practice standards and institutional regulations related to patient care and fiscal management. - Relate aspects of organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy service. - Demonstrate proficiency scheduling patients for appointments. - Participate in performance improvement activities. # Intervention Modification - Observe patient's response to intervention. - Recognize changes in the direction and magnitude of patient's state of arousal, mentation and cognition. - Implement appropriate tasks or responsibilities assigned by the physical therapist. - Collect data to quantify the patient's response to interventions as directed and supervised by the physical therapist. - Progress the patient interventions through the plan of care. - Adjust interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and report this to the supervising physical therapist. - Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient's status and report this to the supervising physical therapist. - Report any changes in the patient's status to the supervising physical therapist. - Recognize when an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiate clarification with the physical therapist. - Display cultural competency and the best practices for providing culturally competent and culturally proficient care. - Identify , respect, and act with consideration for the patient's differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all physical therapy activities. - Respond appropriately in an emergency situation.
# Preparation - Review the plan of care established by the physical therapist prior to initiating patient intervention. - Prepare patient and treatment area observing standard precautions. - Prepare equipment to be used in intervention applications. - Demonstrate proficiency in measuring, monitoring and recording standard vital signs. - Encourage active involvement of the patient in his or her care. - Implement safe and effective transfer techniques. # Therapeutic Exercises - Demonstrate competency in application of techniques used in passive ROM, active-assistive ROM, active ROM, stretching and strengthening exercises. - Demonstrate application of techniques used for aerobic conditioning, balance and coordination. - Observe and monitor thoracoabdominal movements and breathing patterns with activity. - Recognize effects, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic exercise. - Recognize normal and abnormal joint movement. - Apply isometric, isotonic/dynamic and isokinetic exercise on various parts of the body. - Recognize activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, or other symptoms. - Apply safe therapeutic exercise as directed in the plan of care and supervised by the physical therapist. # Rehabilitation Interventions - Implement proper rehabilitation interventions for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions utilizing appropriate prosthetic and orthotic devices if applicable. - Implement proper neurotherapeutic interventions. - Demonstrate skill in recognizing the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in wheelchair management and locomotion training. # Architectural Barriers - Inspect the physical environment and measure physical space. - Recognize safety and barriers in home, community and work environments. - Point out architectural barriers and modifications to minimize/alleviate barriers. # Electrotherapeutic Agents - Apply electrotherapeutic agents. - Assess the effects, indications, and contraindications of electrotherapeutic agents. # Traction - Demonstrate proper application of traction devices. - Assess the effects, indications, and contraindications of traction devices. # Compression - Demonstrate proper application of compression devices. - Assess the effects, indications, and contraindications of compression devices. # Manual Muscle Testing - Perform proper measurement of muscle strength by manual muscle testing. - Identify the presence or absence of muscle mass. - Recognize normal and abnormal muscle length. - Recognize changes in muscle tone. - Perform proper goniometric measurements in head/neck, trunk, upper extremity, pelvis, and lower extremity. # Gait Analysis and Training - Assess gait and perform gait analysis. - Recognize components of a normal gait and deviations from a normal gait. - Assess possible causative factors for gait deviations - Perform proper gait training techniques utilizing appropriate assistive devices. - Assess the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait, locomotion, balance and mobility training. - Perform proper ADL training techniques utilizing appropriate adaptive devices. # Postural Analysis - Assess alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities and identify postural abnormalities. - Assess possible causative factors for postural abnormalities. - Perform posture awareness training. # Interpersonal Skills Communication Teaching and Learning - Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. - Follow professional behaviors, conduct, actions, attitudes, and values consistent with the roles, responsibilities, and tasks of the physical therapist assistant. - Exhibit conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. - Place patient’s needs above the physical therapist assistant’s self interests. - Exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy in providing services to patients. - Provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers on outcomes based on the plan of care as directed by the supervising physical therapist. - Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. - Adapt psychosocial principles in self-understanding and in developing communication with patients, families, the public, and other health team members. - Device effective instruction to the patient and others to achieve the goals and outcomes as described in the plan of care. - Modify physical therapy services to respond appropriately to individual and cultural differences. - Effectively educate others using teaching methods commensurate with the needs of the learners. - Educate others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. # Documentation and Management Skills - Document the essential components of SOAP note to properly document treatment session. - Develop documentation skills using medical terminology and proper format. - Compose documentation that follows professional guidelines as appropriate for the health care system policies and physical therapy setting policies. - Provide accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. - Participate in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist. - Follow facility policies, procedures, and payer regulations consistent with the health care delivery system and the practice setting. - Adhere to federal and state legal practice standards and institutional regulations related to patient care and fiscal management. - Relate aspects of organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy service. - Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling patients for appointments. - Seek performance improvement activities. - Organize time efficiently. - Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of patients and consumers. # Clinical Reasoning - Observe patient's response to intervention. - Recognize changes in the patient's state of arousal, mentation and cognition. - Perform appropriate tasks or responsibilities as outlined in the plan of care established by the physical therapist. - Collect data to quantify the patient's response to interventions as directed and supervised by the physical therapist. - Progress the patient interventions through the plan of care. - Adjust interventions within the plan of care in response to patient clinical indications and report this to the supervising physical therapist. - Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient's status and report this to the supervising physical therapist. - Report any changes in the patient's medical status to the supervising physical therapist. - Recognize when an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiate clarification with the physical therapist. - Offer cultural competency and the best practices for providing culturally competent and proficient care. - Identify, respect, and act with consideration for the patient's differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all physical therapy activities. - Respond appropriately in an emergency situation if applicable.
This course provides continued instruction in exercises and rehabilitation techniques commonly utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include rehabilitation of the neurological patient; rehabilitation of the pediatric patient; cardiac rehabilitation and chest physical therapy techniques; prosthetic and orthotic training; and the assessment of arousal, attention, and cognition. Course content will be presented through lectures, discussions, audio-visual materials, case studies, class and/or laboratory projects, small group study activities, interactive labs, library assignments, field trips, guest speakers, and tests. This course is web-enhanced utilizing the Blackboard learning platform.
Rehabilitation is a process that aims to assist individuals in regaining and enhancing their physical, mental, or cognitive capabilities that have been impaired due to injury, illness, or disability.
Patient communication refers to the skill of sharing information, giving medical guidance, and offering compassionate understanding to patients undergoing healthcare.
# Assessment & Rehabilitation - Characterize levels of cognition and consciousness using common assessment tools. - Describe behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial issues observed in patients with traumatic neurological conditions. - Explain the impact of behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments on clinical care and patient function. - Assess functional levels of patients with neurological conditions. - Characterize the role of medical diagnostic tools in physical therapy interventions. - Explain emergency response to potential life-threatening situations for persons with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. - Apply concepts of motor control and motor learning to developing neurotherapeutic interventions. - Develop an appropriate neurorehabilitation program after reading a physical therapy evaluation and plan of care. - Effectively collect data to quantify a patient's response to rehabilitation interventions. - Recommend appropriate rehabilitation progression based on data collected from a patient's response to treatment. # Pediatric Disorders - Relate various neurotherapeutic techniques to motor learning across the developmental sequence. - Demonstrate various neurotherapeutic techniques appropriate for patients across the developmental sequence. - Select appropriate safeguards for positioning and handling of pediatric patients. - Explain the therapeutic management of genetic and/or acquired neurological pediatric conditions including cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, Trisomy 21, and muscular dystrophy. - Select appropriate adaptive equipment for pediatric patients including standers, walkers, gait trainers, and wheelchairs. # Spinal Cord Injury - Differentiate the various levels of SCI by functional activity, body structure, and body function. - Relate the indications, precautions, and contraindications for persons with spinal cord injury to the plan of care, including primary and secondary impairments. - Identify signs and symptoms of potential serious medical complications of SCI including orthostatic hypotension and autonomic dysreflexia. - Identify various accommodations and architectural barriers for wheelchair users. - Demonstrate various therapeutic interventions appropriate for patients with SCI including transfers and functional mobility. # Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Lower Motor Neuron (LMN) Lesions and Disorders - Select appropriate rehabilitation strategies specific to location and degree of LMN lesion. - Correlate clinical presentation with the location and degree of a LMN lesion. - Demonstrate proper performance of neurotherapeutic interventions for LMN lesions in the upper and lower extremity. - Develop a treatment plan of neurotherapeutic interventions for patients with various LMN lesions and disorders including; Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Polio Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatic, Cauda Equina, Erb's palsy, Diabetic Neuropathy. - Explain proper splinting and positioning strategies for persons with peripheral nerve injury. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for management of persons with LMN lesions and disorders. # Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) Lesions and Disorders - Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of common UMN lesions and disorders. - Perform assessment techniques commonly associated with UMN lesions and disorders. - Compare various rehabilitation approaches appropriate for persons with UMN lesions and disorders including PNF techniques, NDT techniques, Brunnstrom, Swiss ball, and Rood technique. - Demonstrate proper performance of neurotherapeutic interventions for patients with various UMN lesions and disorders. - Develop a treatment plan of neurotherapeutic interventions for patients with various UMN lesions and disorders including; ABI, CVA, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Huntington's Disease. - Recognize potential atypical patient responses to therapeutic interventions and positional changes. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for management of persons with UMN lesions and disorders. # Limb Amputation Management - Demonstrate therapeutic exercises appropriate for patients with limb amputations including above the knee (AK) and below the knee (BK). - Analyze common gait deviations seen in patients with lower limb amputations. - Determine strategies and/or interventions to address common gait deviations in patients with lower limb amputations. - Describe indications, precautions, and contraindications for persons with limb amputation. - Explain the therapeutic management of potential complications related to the pre- and post-prosthetic fitting. - Demonstrate therapeutic management techniques for hygiene and care of the residual limb including limb wrapping. # Pharmacology for Neurological Conditions - Relate common medical and surgical conditions to common pharmacologic interventions. - Recognize potential effects of pharmacologic management on the plan of care for various neurologic conditions. # Cardiac Rehabilitation - Summarize the goals of a Cardiac Rehabilitation program. - Explain the "Training Effect" and the desired physiologic responses to Cardiac Rehabilitation. - Describe the three phases of a typical Cardiac Rehabilitation program. - Determine appropriate exercise parameters for patients in each phase of Cardiac Rehabilitation, including target heart rate. - Demonstrate various conditioning exercises appropriate for patients in each phase of Cardiac Rehabilitation. - Assess patient's response to conditioning exercise including monitoring vital signs. - Recognize abnormal physiologic response to conditioning exercise. - Determine appropriate modifications of conditioning interventions based on patient's response, including when an intervention should be stopped or not performed. - Identify indications, precautions, and contraindications for cardiac rehabilitation. - Describe common therapeutic considerations following medical and surgical management for patients with cardiac pathology including sternal precautions. - Describe the purpose, mechanism, and side effects of common pharmacologic agents used in management of cardiac conditions and their impact on the plan of care. # Chest Physical Therapy (Chest PT) - Describe the role, characteristics, and goals of Chest PT. - Compare and contrast various strategies of Chest PT including percussion, vibration, postural drainage, breathing techniques, and coughing. - Demonstrate various strategies of Chest PT including percussion, vibration, postural drainage, airway clearance techniques, breathing techniques, and cough enhancement. - Identify indications, precautions, and contraindications for chest PT. - Recognize and monitor physiologic response to Chest PT including response to positional changes and therapeutic activities. - Assess pulmonary function including chest wall movement, breathing rate, breathing pattern, breath sounds, ventilation, and skin color. - Assess pulmonary function using various devices including stethoscope, pulse oximeter, and spirometer. - Determine appropriate modifications to Chest PT based on patient's response, including when an intervention should be stopped or not performed. - Explain the purpose of suctioning in Chest PT and commonly used suctioning devices. - Recognize abnormal pulmonary function including impairments of chest wall expansion, excursion, and abnormal breathing rate or patterns. - Describe the purpose, mechanism, and side effects of common pharmacologic agents used in management of airway and lung diseases and their impact on the plan of care. # Verbal & Written Communication - Instruct a caregiver or family member in various therapeutic management techniques. - Construct interview questions that facilitate data collection for persons with neurological conditions, cardiac and respiratory conditions, and limb deficiency disorders. - Compose accurate documentation that reflects the therapeutic management performed. - Determine the appropriate communication with a supervising physical therapist that demonstrates effective ongoing collaboration. - Develop effective communication strategies for all stakeholders involved in the therapeutic management of patients.
This course provides an introduction to the plumbing construction trade. The knowledge and skills required to succeed in the plumbing industry are emphasized. Topics include general safety rules and practices, introduction to construction and the pipe trades, and work ethics, communication, and affective skills and practices.
Plumbing Experience refers to the hands-on expertise in installing, servicing, and fixing pipe networks, fixtures, and water supply systems in various structures.
Plumbing Repairs refer to the upkeep and fixing of water systems, fittings, and waste disposal networks for optimal performance and water efficiency in homes and businesses.
# General Safety Rules and Practices - Demonstrate the awareness of safe work practices by identifying unsafe work areas and listing recommendations for corrective action. - Identify and describe the personal protective equipment necessary to function in a safe working environment. - Differentiate among warning, danger, and informational signs by color. - Demonstrate efficiency in interpreting and using hand signals. - Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools used in the construction trades. - Demonstrate proper lifting techniques. - Demonstrate proper techniques for working in confined spaces. - Demonstrate proficiency in tagging out dangerous or faulty equipment. - Demonstrate proficiency in using ladders and scaffolds. - Identify potential electrical hazards. - Identify and interpret the content of various labels found on common flammable materials. - Discuss the proper handling and storage of each flammable material identified. - Identify potential dangers in working around trenches and excavations. - Demonstrate the safe use of slings and rigs used in heavy lifting. - Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, and how to manage the medical emergency until professional help arrives. # Introduction to Construction and the Pipe Trades - Discuss the history of the construction trades in the United States. - Discuss the role of advancing technologies in the construction trades. - Identify and discuss career opportunities in the construction industry with an emphasis on the pipe trades. - Explain the history and nature of the plumbing trade. - Explain the benefits of an apprenticeship in the plumbing trade. # Work Ethic Communication and Affective Skills - Discuss the importance of good work ethics in the construction trades. - Discuss the importance of taking pride in a job well done. - Identify the ten attributes of a successful construction trades worker. - Discuss the importance of good oral and written communication in the construction trades. - Demonstrate the importance of completing a quality job on time. - State ways you can continue to grow and develop in the plumbing trade. - Describe the benefits of enhancing job skills. - Discuss the advantages of working in a team. - Identify ways to enhance team membership. - List ways to effectively get along with team members. - Demonstrate how to handle various difficult situations when working with team members. - Discuss the importance of honesty, loyalty, cooperation, and dependability.
PLBG 1070 - Physical Science and Mechanics for the Pipe Trades
Explores the science of materials and the mechanics related to the pipe trades. Topics include: properties and characteristics of water, hydraulics and pneumatics; mechanics; metals, alloys, and synthetics; corrosion; and basic electrical theory.
Mechanics is a field of physics that examines how physical objects respond to forces and displacements, and the resulting impact on their surroundings.
Pipe flow concerns the analysis and forecasting of fluid motion through enclosed channels, crucial for the development of effective piping systems in sectors such as water treatment and energy.
# Basic Electrical Theory - Describe a circuit. - Describe volts, amps, and watts. - State safety hazards and prevention of electrical injury. # Corrosion - Describe corrosion properties of 5 metals. - Describe corrosion properties of 5 alloys. - Describe corrosion properties of 5 synthetics. # Hydraulics and Pneumatics - Describe atmospheric pressure. - Describe a vacuum. - Define head pressure. - Describe gauge pressure. # Mechanics - Distinguish weight and mass. - Describe force. - Describe the six simple machines. - Define the unit of work and the unit of power. # Metals Alloys and Synthetics - State 5 metals used in plumbing. - State 5 alloys used in plumbing. - Describe 5 synthetics used in plumbing. # Properties and Characteristics of Water - State density of water as temperature changes. - Describe boiling of water and safety hazards. - Describe freezing of water and effects. - Define the BTU.
This course introduces the reading and interpretation of sets of building drawings. Topics include types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.
Structural building design is the engineering process of creating a building's framework, ensuring its strength, stability, and the safety to withstand environmental stresses and human use.
Scale drawings represent objects or structures with accurate proportions, reduced or actual size, using a specific ratio to convey precise dimensions and spatial relationships.
# Basic Math Problem Solving Skills - State the properties of right triangles. - Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. - Solve right triangle problems. - Describe a piping offset. - Solve a 45 degree offset problem. # Conventions and Schedules - Discuss the need for standard methods, views, and symbols. - Identify common methods, views, and symbols. - List common schedules used on typical prints. - Identify specific construction items from schedules. # Scales and Specifications - Distinguish architectural and engineering scales. - Use the approximate architectural or engineering scale to read and mark off print dimensions. - Discuss drawings and specifications as contract documents. - Read and apply specifications. # Types of Plans - Identify various drawings to include plot plan, site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, elevation, section, detail, and plumbing plans. - Identify various lines typically found on blueprints to include dimension, extension, solid, hidden, grade, section, and border. - Interpret lines included in the alphabet of lines. - Identify and interpret various plan symbols and notations.
This course introduces the student to the materials, pipes, valves, fittings, and joining methods used in the plumbing trade. Topics include pipes, fittings, and valves, hangers and supports, and joining techniques.
Pipe fitting consists of assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes that carry water, gas, steam, air, or other substances in buildings and facilities.
Pipe laying refers to the process of installing tubular units to create a continuous channel for fluid transportation in construction projects, such as water, sewer, or gas systems.
# Hangers and Supports - Identify the materials used for hangers and supports. - Match the various types of hangers and supports with the appropriate type of piping. # Joining Techniques - Identify and demonstrate joining methods for plastic DWV pipe and fittings. - Identify and demonstrate joining methods for cast iron DWV pipe and fittings. - Identify and demonstrate joining methods for steel pipe, fittings, and valves. - Identify and demonstrate joining differences for pressure pipe, fittings, and valves. # Pipes Fittings and Valves - Identify the materials used for pipe and fittings. - State grades and sizes for each material. - State the application for each material identified. - State the application for each type of fitting. - Identify the types of valves used in the plumbing industry. - State the application for each type of valve.
Provides an introduction to the treatment, design and materials used in plumbing, drainage systems. Applicable plumbing codes are also discussed. Topics include: public and private sewage systems and treatment; materials, fittings, and valves; traps, venting, and grade; ejector and sump pumps; design, sizing, and installation of drainage systems.
Sump pumps are designed to extract accumulated water from basements and crawl spaces, protecting against flooding and preserving a dry, secure foundation in buildings.
# Design Sizing and Installation of Drainage Systems - Interpret plans to design a plumbing drainage system installation. - Verify DWV pipe sizing for the design. - Make a material list for the design. - Demonstrate installing components of the drainage system according to the design, using approved plumbing drainage materials. # Ejector and Sump Pumps - Identify state application of sewage ejector pump. - Describe installation of sewage ejector pump system. # Materials Fittings and Valves - Identify piping materials for DWV. - Identify fitting patterns for DWV. - Identify and describe when to use a backwater valve. # Public and Private Sewage Systems and Treatment - Identify reasons for private sewage treatment. - State methods of private sewage treatment. - Identify reasons for public sewage treatment. - Describe methods of public sewage treatment. # Traps Venting and Grade - Identify traps for DWV. - State the relation of a trap and a vent. - State the grades used for DWV. - Calculate a grade for DWV. - Identify various plumbing venting methods. - Describe the application for an Air Admittance Valve. - State the reason for the vent through roof.
Provides an introduction to the sources, treatment, design, and materials used in residential cold and hot water distribution systems. Applicable plumbing codes are also discussed. Topics include: public and private water systems; materials and fittings; valves; water treatment; water mains and services; hot water supply; design and installation of water supply systems.
Water Supply encompasses the management, distribution, and development of water resources for various purposes, including domestic, agricultural, commercial, and industrial usage.
Water Supply Networks are engineered systems that source, treat, and distribute drinkable water from natural sources to various consumers in an efficient and reliable manner.
Water Metering refers to the measurement and evaluation of water usage, utilizing diverse tools and techniques, for the purposes of billing, conservation, and resource administration.
# Design and Installation of Water Supply Systems - Identify the factors that are considered when designing a water supply system. - Identify and discuss the potential problems and hazards associated with the design and installation of water supply systems. - List the major components of a potable water supply system. - Describe the purpose and function of the major components identified. # Hot Water Supply - Describe the methods used to heat water. - Identify the basic components of water heaters. - Describe the physical properties of heated water. - Describe safety precautions used when working with hot water. # Materials and Fittings - Identify and describe the different materials used for the pipes and fittings used in potable water systems. - Match the correct materials and fittings with the appropriate application. # Public and Private Water Systems - Identify and describe the sources of water use for public and private systems: wells, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. - Describe the methods of storage, pressurization, and distribution. # Valves Pumps and Meters - List the types of valves used in water supply systems. - Describe the purpose and function of each valve identified. - Match the correct valve with the appropriate application. - Identify the types of valves used in water supply systems. - Describe the purpose and function of pumps. - Explain the importance of correct water pressure in a supply system. - Explain the purpose and function of meters in a water supply system. - Describe how a meter measures the water flow. # Water Mains and Services - Explain how potable water is distributed from the treatment facility to the consumer. - Explain how the water gets from the source to the treatment facility. - List and describe the procedures for installing and servicing water service mains and service lines. # Water Treatment - List the impurities and contaminants contained in water supplies. - Identify the corrective measures used in potable water supply systems. - Describe how impurities are removed and/or neutralized in potable supply systems.
FOSC 2150 - Case Preparation and Courtroom Testimony
Examines the case file preparation, admissibility of evidence rulings, the criminal trial process, courtroom demeanor, and direct and cross examination techniques for courtroom testimony. Skills are performed in a mock courtroom setting by the students. Topics include fact and expert witnesses, pertinent case law, property and evidence reports, investigative and laboratory reports, preparation of the witness, witness credibility, and proper courtroom appearance and demeanor.
Court Experience refers to the knowledge of legal processes gained through actual participation in trials, hearings, and observing courtroom procedures as a legal practitioner.
Evidence management encompasses the collection, organization, preservation, analysis, and presentation of physical or digital proof for legal proceedings, compliance, or investigative purposes.
Deposition testimony refers to the sworn oral statements made by a witness or party outside of court, used for discovery purposes or in trials.
A jury trial is a legal proceeding where a case is presented and argued before a panel of jurors, involving trial management, jury selection, and verdict comprehension.
Cross-Examination is a legal process where opposing parties question a witness to test their credibility and expose any inconsistencies or falsehoods in their testimony.
# Legal Environment - Define evidence in legal terms. - Contrast a fact witness and an expert witness. - Differentiate between the role of the lawyer and the role of the witness. - Characterize when expert’s witnesses are used in the courtroom. - Summarize the applicable Federal Rules of Evidence (Rules 401, 104, 104(b), 702). # Presenting to the Jury - Identify the role of the jury in the courtroom process. - Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of the jury system. - Articulate how different juries can arrive at different verdicts with the same evidence. - Describe the qualifications of a juror in the United States. - Determine how juries are selected for trial. - Conclude the expectations of forensic science and criminal justice witnesses from the juror’s perspective. - Examine juror likes and dislikes pertaining to witnesses. # Key Cases - Define science. - Define the law. - Discuss the process for admission of evidence in trial. - Describe the case of Frye v. United States and its application to evidence admissibility. - Describe the case of Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals and its application to evidence admissibility. - List and explain the four factors outlined in Daubert. - Discuss the role of the judge based on the Daubert ruling concerning admissibility. - Identify the Daubert Trilogy. - Explain junk science. - Discuss and define reliable and relevant evidence. - Describe the case of General Electric v. Joiner and its application to evidence admissibility. - Describe the case of Carmichael v. Kumho Tire Company and its application to evidence. # Pre-trial Process - Define and describe the discovery process. - List and define the three parts of discovery. - Explain Chain of Custody. - Describe the components of a written report for trial presentation. # Preparing for Trial - Explain how to determine the theme of the case. - Recognize the need for scientists to prepare lawyers for direct examination questions. - Define quality trial exhibits. - Define grand jury and petit jury and contrast the differences. # The Trial Process - Understand the components of the trial process. - Understand using statements to impact the jury and assist the jury in understanding the case. - Classify the importance and the content of opening statements. - Characterize the goal of direct examination. - Define voir dire. - State and demonstrate how to prepare for cross examination. - Examine tactics of defense attorneys. - Understand the instructions the jury is given by the judge. - Understand the purpose and content of the closing arguments. - List the possible verdicts in a case. # Being an Expert or Fact Witness - Identify how expert witnesses are hired/chosen. - Understand the importance of body language, speech, and explanation of technical words to the jury. - Explain the importance of current scientific knowledge in the field. - Describe how to define the focus of the direct examination. - Discuss pointers to handle cross examination questions. - List qualities of a good expert or fact witness. - Discuss ethical considerations of testimonial evidence. - Appraise the lawyers understanding of science. # Techniques for Cross Examination - Understand the intention of the opposing attorney. - Define the legal purpose of cross examination. - Recognize hypothetical questions and define strategies for handling them. - Examine various techniques for cross examination of witnesses and explain how to respond. # Courtroom Demeanor - Identify proper dress for courtroom testimony. - Characterize proper body language, posture, tone, speech and overall demeanor for courtroom presentation. - Illustrate the importance of non-verbal communication to the jury. # Laboratory Exercises - Demonstrate proficiency in writing proper laboratory reports. - Demonstrate how to present resume and witness qualification to the jury in a mock courtroom setting. - Demonstrate how to answer questions posed on direct examination. - Demonstrate how to present a forensic science technique or instrumentation to the jury in a mock courtroom setting. - Demonstrate how to prepare evidence and a report for courtroom presentation. - Demonstrate how to present evidence and a report in a mock courtroom setting. - Demonstrate how to present all components of a case under direct examination and be cross examined. - Demonstrate how to display proper dress and courtroom demeanor in a mock courtroom setting. - Demonstrate proper speech, word choice, posture, and juror involvement in a mock courtroom setting. - Explain complex scientific terminology in layman’s terms. - Demonstrate how to conduct a final moot court project complete with a proper report, evidence, direct examination, and cross examination. Students should exhibit all components of proper courtroom demeanor.
This course explains the history, biology, and basic principles of friction ridge analysis. Properly recording, processing, documenting, collecting, and preserving latent print evidence will be discussed. Students will also be introduced to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and the analysis, comparison, and evaluation of latent prints. Various lab exercises will also be conducted to demonstrate processing methods used in latent print examination.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) utilizes digital imaging technology to capture, store, and analyze fingerprints for security and identification objectives.
Taking fingerprints refers to the systematic collection and documentation of a person's distinctive skin pattern impressions, usually for identification in security or legal settings.
# History of the Science of Latent Print Identification - Describe primitive knowledge of fingerprints using pottery & clay. - Identify early pioneers of latent print identification including Henry Faulds, Alphonse Bertillon, William Herschel, Francis Galton, Juan Vucetich, Edward Henry. - Describe early scientific research by Nehemiah Grew, and others. # Friction Ridge Skin Biology and Physiology - Describe the structure of friction ridge skin including the ridges, ridge breadth, and pores. - Discuss the histology of friction ridge skin specific to the epidermis and dermis. - Understand the effects of injury or disease on the histology. - Discuss the growth patterns in relation to pattern flow, volar pads, and primary and secondary ridges. # Fingerprint Pattern Interpretations/Classification - Understand the premises of fingerprint identification. - Discuss fingerprint formation at birth, persistent throughout life and unique. - Distinguish between first, second, and third level detail in relation to clarity. - Understand the philosophy of friction ridge formations, sequence, sufficient uniqueness, and individualization. # Recording Fingerprints, Palm Prints, and Footprints - Define and demonstrate both ink and digital methods for recording fingerprints, palm prints, and footprints. # Post-Mortem Record Prints - Discuss and demonstrate the recording of post-mortem record prints using ink and digital methods. - Define skin slippage and methods for recording fingerprints. - Discuss methods for obtaining fingerprints from decomposed bodies. # Collection, Preservation, and Packing of Latent Print Evidence - Discuss and demonstrate lifting latent fingerprints. - Discuss and demonstrate the proper method for photographing fingerprints and using silicone casting. - Discuss and demonstrate proper packaging methods for various types of fingerprints. - Support and understand the importance of a heat and humidity-controlled environment. - Explain and demonstrate chain of custody procedures # Processing Evidence - Distinguish between porous and non-porous items of evidence. - Determine the appropriate processing method for various types of evidence. - Discuss and demonstrate processing non-porous items of evidence with various types of powders, dye-staining, and alternate light sources. - Discuss and demonstrate processing porous items of evidence with ninhydrin, physical developer, and other currently used chemical processing methods. # Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) - Discuss the various types of AFIS systems including local, state, and national. - Understand the process for using an AFIS system. # Methodology of Friction Ridge Impression Examinations - Understand and demonstrate use of the ACE-V method. - Use the Analysis method to evaluate substrates, development media, deposition pressure, and smears. - Understand the first, second and third levels of detail in the comparison step. - Understand how to evaluate fingerprints and the appropriate designations such as individualization, elimination, and insufficient detail. - Understand the importance of peer review in the verification step. # Laboratory Procedures - Integrate appropriate safety procedures in the laboratory. - Demonstrate properly written laboratory reports. - Demonstrate how to analyze and process porous and non-porous surfaces with chemical and physical methods. - Demonstrate appropriate photography of fingerprints. - Demonstrate proper collection and package techniques in relation to evidence and developed fingerprints. - Demonstrate proper method for recording elimination fingerprints. - Demonstrate use of ACE-V method. - Demonstrate recording of simulated post-mortem fingerprints using various methods.
While individuals have been crime victims for many years, victimology, or the study of crime victims, is a relatively recent discipline. The majority of criminological research and discussion has been focused on the offender rather than the victim. This course provides an overview of the principles and concepts of victimology, an analysis of victimization patterns and trends, and the role of victimology in the justice system. In addition the repercussions of victimization, victim reporting patterns, and remedies available for victims are also explored.
Crime scene investigation entails systematically gathering, examining, and interpreting physical evidence to recreate crime scenarios and aid in resolving criminal investigations.
Criminal Investigation is the systematic approach to uncovering, gathering, protecting, and examining evidence to resolve criminal cases and hold offenders accountable, employing both scientific and analytical methods.
Criminal Justice encompasses the study and implementation of various systems, such as law enforcement, legal procedures, and corrections, to uphold social order and protect public safety.
Homicide Investigation entails examining crime scenes, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and pursuing leads to resolve the unlawful killing of one person by another.
# History of Victimology - Discuss victim precipitation. - Describe the various theories regarding the behavior of a victim as a contributing factor to crime. # Extent of Criminal Victimization - Describe the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). - Describe the National Crime Victimization Surveys (NCVS). Differentiate between the UCR and NCVS. - Review current statistics in the UCR and NCVS. - Examine the questions on the NCVS. # Role of the Victim in Crime - Discuss victim precipitation. - Describe the various theories regarding a victim’s behavior as a contributing factor to crime. # Costs of Being a Victim - Define double victimization. - Differentiate between criminal victimization and system victimization. - Illustrate various monetary struggles victims of crime face. - Describe the Victim-Witness project. - Define and differentiate between retribution and restitution. - Identify the types of restitution. - Discuss concerns associated with restitution. - Define the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). - Discuss the Son of Sam Law. - Define victim compensation. - Identify which victims are eligible for restitution, retribution and compensation. - Identify the sources of funding for restitution, retribution, and compensation. # Restorative Justice - Define restorative justice. - Identify alternative method for rehabilitation of the offender and repaying the victim. - Identify common elements in dispute resolution. - Identify the goals of restorative justice. - List and define the types of restorative justice. # Sexual Battery - Define Sexual battery, sexual assault, and rape. - Identify the extent of rape based on UCR and NCVS reports. - Define spousal rape and date rape. - Identify and define theoretical causes of sexual battery or rape. - List the various types of rapists. - Define and list the steps of the Crisis Reaction Repair Cycle. - Describe sex offender registration. - Summarize the proper treatment of sexual assault victims. - Discuss and define the rape shield law, Megan’s Law, and Jacob’s Act. # Intimate Partner Violence - Discuss the history of intimate partner violence (IPV). - Identify the extent of IPV. - Discuss and define the theoretical causes of IPV. - Define and list the steps for the cycle of violence. - Summarize the Minneapolis Experiment. - Identify the various course of action relative to police intervention. - Review stalking laws. - Identify the various types of stalkers. - Define Executive Clemency. - Define the Lautenberg Amendment. # Child Maltreatment - Explain the discovery of child abuse. - Define and differentiate between abuse and neglect. - Discuss and define the theoretical causes of child maltreatment. - List characteristics of the victims and offenders of child abuse/neglect. - Discuss various methods to prevent and cope with child abuse. - Recognize characteristics of child maltreatment in both adults and children. - Discuss case law surrounding sex offender laws. # Elder Abuse - Define elderly. Define the fear-crime paradox. - Discuss the forms of abuse and neglect prevalent in the elder population. - Discuss the extent of elder abuse. - Examine the characteristics of the victims and offenders of elder abuse/neglect. - Summarize the theories elder abuse. - Examine way to respond to elder abuse/neglect. # Victims of Homicide - Identify the extent of homicide in the United States. - Discuss characteristics of victims of homicide. - Discuss homicide and its subcategories (primary, patricide, felony murder, nonprimary, femicide). - Summarize the theories of homicide victimization. - Evaluate and discuss the disproportionate distribution of the crime rate. - List and define the four stages of grief. - Discuss the process for death notification. # Victimization at Work and at School - Define the routine activities perspective. - List the four categories of workplace violence. - Examine the types of employment that are most at risk for workplace violence. - Discuss the causes of workplace violence and methods of prevention. - Discuss actions employers can take to prevent crimes at work. - Discuss the extent of school victimization. - Identify the potential victims, time frames and locations that constitute victimization at school. - Discuss fear, avoidance, and self-protection as responses to violence. - Discuss explanations for crimes committed at school. - Discuss methods to prevent or respond to crimes at school. - Define and discuss the Cleary Act. - Define sexual harassment. - Differentiate between quid pro quo harassment and hostile environment harassment. # Rights of Victims - Discuss the Victim’s Rights Amendment. - Summarize state and federal legislative reform. - Discuss Victim Impact Statements. - Summarize the effects of victim’s rights legislation. - Discuss case law related to victim’s rights.
Trace evidence is often divided into two categories; chemistry and microscopy. This course is an introductory course in trace evidence to include the sub disciplines of hairs, fibers, arson, gunshot residue, explosives, paint, fracture match, and fabric impression examinations and comparisons using microscopic and instrumental techniques. This course will also give the student who is interested in laboratory or CSI work practical experience in the area of trace evidence and how it relates to forensic science.
Forensic science refers to the use of scientific techniques and principles to examine evidence, solve crimes, and aid the justice system in legal matters.
Evidence analysis is the systematic examination and interpretation of data to form sound conclusions, often in scientific, legal, or financial contexts, requiring critical thinking and attention to detail.
Evidence collection refers to the methodical gathering, recording, and safeguarding of pertinent data and materials for examination and use in legal matters.
# Basics of Trace Evidence, Locard's Principle of Exchange, Terminology - Describe the different types of trace evidence and how they are used in forensic science. - Identify Edmund Locard and describe his Principle of Exchange. - Describe transfers and associations that can be assessed in forensics. - Demonstrate the types of transfers. - Define fundamental trace evidence terminology. - Demonstrate basic understanding of trace evidence and analysis, understanding of instrumentation and handling, examination and preservation of trace materials. # Trace Evidence Instrumentation - Explain the appropriate use of the following types of instruments: GC/MS, XRD/XRF, IR/FTIR, and MSP. - Describe the function of forensic instruments. - Explain the quality control methods for forensic instruments. - Demonstrate appropriate use of instrumentation. # Evidence Collection in the Field and Packaging - Explain proper evidence collection of trace evidence. - Demonstrate proper evidence collection, packaging and documentation on a custody document. - Demonstrate an understanding of the types of packaging which should be used. - Explain how to properly package evidence for trace examinations. - Explain proper safety precautions for handling evidence. - Demonstrate proper submission of evidence to the laboratory. # Evidence Handling in the Laboratory - Demonstrate proper precautions for prevention of contamination. - Explain causes of contamination. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper documentation of evidence. - Demonstrate how to conduct an inventory of evidence and determine if it was properly submitted. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper verification of documentation (custody documents, request for analysis.) - Explain proper use of personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate awareness of chemical hazards in the laboratory. # Examination of the Evidence - Describe proper processing for evidence- hair/fiber, paint, fracture match, fabric impression. - Demonstrate proper processing for evidence- hair/fiber, paint, fracture match, fabric impression. - Describe proper processing for chemical evidence- arson, GSR, explosives. - Demonstrate proper processing for chemical evidence- arson, GSR, explosives. - Describe how to properly preserve collected evidence. - Demonstrate how to properly preserve collected evidence. - Identify trace materials. - Compare trace materials. - Determine what instrument will be used for analysis. - Explain proper calibration of instrumentation. - Interpret data from instrumentation (FTIR, MSP). - Demonstrate ability to document and/or interpret notes. - Demonstrate ability to document and/or interpret reports. # Laboratory Skills and Development - Interpret mock evidence. - Demonstrate the collection and preservation of evidence for submission to laboratory.
FOSC 2011 - Crime Scene Investigation II
Designed to follow Crime Scene Investigation I, this course focuses on the specialized scene techniques needed to investigate, analyze, process, and reconstruct crime scenes. Topics will include presumptive testing, enhancement reagents, special scene techniques, bloodstain pattern analysis, shooting reconstruction, pattern recognition, and crime scene reconstruction.
Field testing is the process of evaluating products, systems, or software in actual, non-laboratory environments to confirm their performance, reliability, and user acceptance.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Certification
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Certification is a professional certification verifying proficiency in analyzing bloodstain patterns at crime scenes for forensic investigations, typically demanding specialized education and evaluation for credibility.
# Common Features of Crime Scene Investigation - List and define the following: recognition, identification, individualization, and reconstruction. - Differentiate between reconstruction, reenactment, and recreation. # Logic Trees or plans for processing common types of scenes - Describe the common features found at death, shooting, sexual assault, fire/explosive and drug scenes and procedures in which to document, investigate, and process. - Describe features of scenes with imprints or impressions. # Field and Presumptive Tests - Describe what delineates a good field test. - Describe which chemicals react with which bodily fluids and the indication of a positive reaction (color). - Characterize the importance of and cause of false positives and false negatives. - Determine the appropriate field tests for blood, bodily fluids, gunshot residue, and drugs. - Cite legal issues regarding search/seizure and why confirmatory tests are needed (legally). # Enhancement Reagents - Differentiate between chemiluminescence and fluorescence. - Discriminate which chemicals are fatty acid enhancement reagents, protein enhancement, or blood enhancement. - Determine the various enhancement reagents and the color needed for a positive reaction of those reagents. - Characterize when chemicals such as luminol, BlueStar, and fluorescein are used vs. other enhancement reagents. # Special Scene Techniques - Recognize the specialized equipment and procedures used and evidence that can be located in special scenes such as: under/in water, clandestine labs, fires/explosions, outdoor, buried remains, biological/chemical agents, computer/electronic evidence. - Appraise the challenges of various special scenes and any special documentation and/or collection methods indicated. # Crime Scene Reconstruction - Summarize crime scene reconstruction. - Determine items needed for a proper crime scene reconstruction. - Describe the steps and stages of a reconstruction. - Demonstrate the steps and stages of a reconstruction. - Describe the four principles of a reconstruction. - Compare and Contrast class vs. individual characteristics. - Explain the five stages of the scientific fact gathering process. - Distinguish the different types/levels of reconstruction. # Use of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis - Describe target surface characteristics. - Discuss distance determination. - Illustrate the three basic categories of blood stain pattern analysis. - Discuss the terminal velocity of blood. - Describe the Area of Convergence and Area of Origin. - Describe altered stains, back and forward spatter, impact stains, cast-off stains, projected blood, swipes, wipes and transfer stains. # Glass Fracture Patterns - Describe radial fractures and concentric fractures. - Classify the three general classes of glass. # Fire Burn Patterns - Describe Point of Origin. - Establish common fire burn patterns found at scenes. # Shooting Trajectories - Describe muzzle to target distance. - Characterize gunshot residue. - Differentiate between class and individual characteristics on projectiles and casings. - Characterize the methods of determining trajectory (lasers, rods). # Use of other Pattern Evidence in Reconstruction - Describe clothing patterns. - Discuss furniture position/patterns. - Discuss tire tracks/footwear. # Laboratory Experience - Demonstrate proficiency in writing proper laboratory reports. - Demonstrate appropriate safety measures. - Integrate various field test/presumptive reagents to positive reactions to blood and other bodily fluids. - Integrate the use substances to illustrate negative reactions and false positive reactions. - Apply various field tests including O=tolidine; KM reagent; and Leucocrystal violet. - Integrate the use various enhancement reagents to show pattern enhancement of bloody fingerprints, or footwear or other patterns. - Implement procedures involving enhancement reagents properly for example: Luminol, BlueStar, Amido Black, Coomassie Blue, and Hungarian Red. - Construct using a computerized sketching program to complete a final sketch of an outdoor scene or other special scene. - Use various alternate light sources to view dye-stained fingerprints, latent prints, and/or hairs, fibers or other evidence. - Demonstrate the difference between various surface texture characteristics effects on blood. - Perform measurement of bloodstains to determine angles using the correct mathematical formula. - Demonstrate the creation of different angles by dropping blood. - Integrate protocol set forth in the GA Marijuana Identification course designed by the GBI to properly conduct marijuana identification. - Integrate protocol set forth in the GA Marijuana Identification course designed by the GBI to properly conduct marijuana identification. - Perform drug identification by weighing the sample, documenting the sample with notes, using the microscope testing and using the chemical testing. - Construct a Final Project: Use knowledge from FST 1206, 2010 and 2011 to reconstruction a crime scene using a real or simulated case. The submitted project should include a lengthy report and proper elements of a reconstruction for court presentation.
FOSC 2014 - Documentation and Report Preparation
The effectiveness of quality notes, reports and accurate documentation in the investigative process are explained and performed. Preparation of a report, chain of custody documents and other forms with proper content, mechanics, elements, and format will also be explained and performed. Topics include field or bench notes, documentation of observations, factual report writing, property and evidence reports, business letters, memorandums, proper grammar, proper sentence structure and characteristics essential to quality report writing and document preparation.
Documentation Generation refers to the ability to produce well-structured, easy-to-understand written or digital records that effectively communicate information, guidelines, or procedures to diverse recipients.
Crime Reports are records that systematically document and analyze criminal incidents, including details about the nature, participants, and circumstances involved.
# Purposes of Report Writing - Discuss why and how reports are necessary forms of communication. - Contrast administrative reports and operational reports. - Give examples of the readers of operational and administrative reports. # Report Writing Skills - List define the five essentials of report writing (who, what, when, where, how). - List define the three main parts of a report. - Discuss the chronological writing process. - Discuss the importance and the components of field notes. - Illustrate and discuss a typical laboratory or field log sheet. - Discuss the importance of timely report writing. - List and define the ABCs and the five C's of report writing. - Demonstrate and discuss outlining information from field notes to begin the writing process. - Discuss and demonstrate how to describe people, locations and property or evidence in reports and chain of custody forms. - Contrast factual sentences versus opinions. - Discuss how to convey observations without making judgments. # The Face Page - Give examples of face pages from field or laboratory reports. - Demonstrate the completion of a face page. - Establish the importance of the correct usage of proper abbreviations and format. # The Narrative - Discuss proper terminology (supplemental reports, follow-up reports, and narrative). - Discuss and demonstrate the proper format of a narrative: chronological order; past tense; first person; and active voice. - Contrast concrete vs. abstract words and emphasize the importance of using concrete words in documentation. - Discuss how to avoid repetition and meaningless words in reports and other forms of writing. # Other Forms of Documentation - Discuss the proper format and information required on a chain of custody form. - Report the proper format for a business letter and a memorandum. - Identify the process and proper forms required to submit evidence to a crime laboratory. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to faxing reports and other investigative material. - Discuss how to record minutes of a meeting. # Proofreading - Identify common problem areas in writing. - Identify common grammatical errors in writing. - Discuss ways to improve writing skills. # Grammar - Define and identify the parts of speech. - Understand using past tense in report writing. - Understand the different categories of nouns and how they are used (proper, concrete, abstract, common, and collective). - Define and identify a complete sentence. - Define and identify active and passive sentences. - Discuss and identify phrases. # Sentence Structure - Discuss run-on sentences and fragments. - Discuss various types of sentences (compound, complex, simple). - Discuss subject/verb agreement. # Punctuation - Discuss and demonstrate proper punctuation usage in reports and chain of custody forms. - Point out the importance of short, simple reports. - Discuss various types of punctuation and the proper usage (comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophes, parentheses, ellipsis, dash, underline, quotation marks). - Discuss which types of punctuation are not appropriate for report writing. # Spelling - Recall words commonly used in forensic science reports. - Review spelling rules for plurals, adding –ing, irregular verbs, and note exceptions. - Discuss homonyms and homophones and commonly confused words. # Word Choice - Discuss meaning of words and the importance of choosing the correct word to convey the action performed. - Define prejudice, stereotype and euphemism and illustrate how to avoid those in report writing and other documentation. - Define slang, dialect, legalese, jargon, and emphasize the importance of avoiding them in writing. - Define ageism, racism and sexism and avoid using them in writing. # Abbreviations - Define abbreviations and acronyms. - Discuss when abbreviations and acronyms are appropriate in the face page, narrative and other forms of writing. - Contrast standard abbreviations and shorthand. # Capitalization - Review basic capitalization rules including seasons, titles, directions, and institution names. - Point out the importance of following the rules of capitalization. # Future of Report Writing - Identify the latest trends in report writing including the use of computerized systems and retrieval of data. # Laboratory Skills - Demonstrate how to complete various face page scenarios. - Demonstrate how to write narrative reports from various scenarios and mock crime scenes or laboratory exercises. - Demonstrate how to complete Chain of Custody forms from various field or laboratory exercises. - Demonstrate how to write a business letter. - Demonstrate how to write a memorandum. - Demonstrate how to complete a resume. - Demonstrate how to proofread and correct sample Crime Scene Investigation or Laboratory Reports. - Demonstrate how to recognize active and passive sentences and correct the passive sentences. - Demonstrate how to recognize and correct improper sentence structure. - Demonstrate proper use of capitalization, punctuation, abbreviations, spelling, and sentence structure by completing various laboratory exercises. - Demonstrate how to document mock crime scenes or laboratory analyses with field notes. - Demonstrate how to recognize factual sentences vs. opinions. - Demonstrate how to describe people, places, and evidence. - Demonstrate how to correct run-on sentences (or fragments) and sentences with improper subject verb agreement. - Demonstrate how to complete a final project including completion of a face page, narrative, and chain of custody form from a mock case and the correction of a sample report.
PHAR 1020 - Principles of Dispensing Medications
This course introduces the student to principles of receiving, storing, and dispensing medications. Topics include: purchasing, packaging, and labeling drugs; pharmacy policies and procedures; documentation; inventory and filing systems; compounding; storage and control; pharmacy equipment; and health care organizational structure. This course provides laboratory and clinical practice.
Pharmacy operations encompass the administration of daily tasks within a pharmacy, such as dispensing medications, maintaining inventory, ensuring compliance, providing customer service, and coordinating pharmacy staff.
Pharmacy Records comprise of medication dispensing records, patient profiles, inventory audits, and prescription verifications for efficient pharmacy management and legal compliance.
Inventory management entails ordering, storing, tracking, and controlling stock levels to meet demand while avoiding excess.
# Compounding - Designate drug names those that are light sensitive and those that must be refrigerated. - List the titles of at least four reference books where stability information on drug compounds can be located. - Demonstrate the correct selection of necessary equipment for formulation and packaging. - Demonstrate proper assembly and use of the equipment for formulation and packaging. - Demonstrate proper cleaning and storing of equipment for formulation and packaging. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for mixing and preparing product formulation and packaging. - Demonstrate accurate calculation and measurement of each ingredient for formulation and packaging. - List the steps in manufacturing and packaging operation that must be performed by a pharmacist only. # Documentation - Document the receipt and disposition of drugs through various returns, invoices, etc. - Complete the records for prepared/compounded products with lot numbers and expiration dates and times. - Complete the records that apply to the dispensing of controlled, investigational, and non formulary investigational and non formulary drugs. - Document cart fill/check. - Interpret and complete inpatient profiles and the necessary records and documents associated with dispensed prescriptions for ambulatory patients. # Health Care Organizational Structure - Interpret the institution's organizational chart in terms of the name and title of the administrative person to whom the director of pharmacy reports and the administrative and professional relationship of the pharmacy department to any other departments in the institution. - Describe the organization of various pharmacy settings and the responsibilities of the technician in different settings. - Describe various pharmacy setting requirements as they apply to technicians and their responsibilities. # Inventory and Filing Systems - Explain the use of computers for filing information. - Use a filing system for prescriptions including controlled substances. - Determine from existing reorder levels which inventoried items should be ordered and in what quantity. (PAR) - Check in a drug shipment by using the packing list or invoice and purchase order. - Complete the receiving report. - Add the items to the inventory. - Retrieve designated drug items from the drug storeroom. - Describe the procedure for returning outdated drugs to the manufacturer. # Pharmacy Equipment - Describe the assembly of equipment. - Discuss the use of equipment. - Maintain equipment and apparatus. - Discuss compounding techniques (i.e., specific to ointments, suspensions, creams, capsules, and suppositories). - Discuss storage and cleaning of equipment. # Pharmacy Policies and Procedures - Explain the need to follow policy and the technician's role in providing safe and effective patient care. # Purchasing Packaging and Labeling Drugs - Prepare a written report of a physical inventory. - Demonstrate use of a computer terminal for inventory, purchasing, and record keeping. - State the precautions and procedures necessary when handling caustic, poisonous, and flammable substances. - Describe safety considerations regarding pharmacy equipment operation, control of microbiological contamination, cleaning and housekeeping, and control records. - Repackage and label unit doses from a bulk supply of drugs. - Complete all necessary control records for unit doses prepared from a bulk supply. - Select , assemble, and use necessary equipment for packaging medications. - Select each ingredient. - Demonstrate the accurate calculation and measurement of each formulation and packaging request. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for mixing and preparing product. - Demonstrate the proper selection and preparation of packages/containers and closures. - Demonstrate the proper packaging techniques. - List the steps in manufacturing and packaging operations that must be performed by a pharmacist only. - Demonstrate the proper completion of worksheet record of weights and volumes, manufacturer's lot numbers, and other required information. - Demonstrate the correct selection and preparation of labels. # Storage and Control - Select and prepare packages/containers and closures including light resistant containers. - Describe packaging considerations (e.g., drug containers and closures). - Perform control and recordkeeping procedures (e.g., formula master sheets, worksheets and batch records, labeling and label control, quality control measures, and product testing and monitoring). Discuss storage and inventory control. - Describe lot numbers and expiration dates and times. - Perform labeling and recordkeeping for bottle labels, fluid orders and profiles, and compounding records. - Discuss safety considerations regarding control records. - Retrieve designated drug items from the drug storeroom.
PHAR 1030 - Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation
Continues the development of student knowledge and skills in preparing medication, processing glassware, and maintaining an aseptic environment. Topics include: aseptic and sterile techniques, parenteral admixtures, hyperalimentation, chemotherapy, filtering, disinfecting, contamination, ophthalmic preparations, infection control, and quality control.
Pharmacy Dispensing Systems are automated technologies designed for precise and secure medication management, streamlining the storage, prescription, and dispensing processes in pharmacies.
Clinical Pharmacy experience refers to the direct patient care practice of pharmacy within a healthcare setting, focusing on optimizing medication therapy, promoting health, and preventing disease.
The Hospital Pharmacy Industry is a specialized sector that manages and dispenses medications in hospitals, focusing on clinical services, drug safety, and patient care coordination.
Oncology Pharmacy is a specialized branch of pharmacy focusing on the preparation, dispensing, and clinical management of cancer treatments and medications for patients.
# Aseptic and Sterile Techniques - Describe microbial growth and transmission; origin, pharmacologic effect, and prevention of pyrogens; and heat sterilization and cold sterilization. - List possibilities for contamination of an injectable solution during its preparation and for each possibility a precaution that would prevent the contamination. - Describe particulate matter inspection and contamination monitoring. - Explain visual inspection of parenteral solutions. - Describe visual and chemical incompatibilities, pH and concentration effects, and reference sources. - Discuss the use of a syringe and needle for aseptic withdrawal of the contents of a rubber-capped vial and a glass ampoule. - Define sterility. - Describe the occasions when hand washing is required. - Discuss aseptic reconstitution of an antibiotic injection. - List preparations that may be heat-sterilized. - Describe parenteral routes of administration (e.g., rationale, precautions and problems, routes and methods of administration). - Describe the equipment and systems used in parenteral administration. - Describe the equipment used to prepare parenteral admixtures. - Explain aseptic compounding techniques. - Discuss labeling and recordkeeping. # Chemotherapy - Discuss the various classifications of chemotherapy drugs. - Discuss the basic principles and the various uses of chemotherapy. - Discuss the risk-benefit ratios. - Discuss patient variables and drug therapy (e.g., age, weight, pathological conditions, and genetic factors). - Discuss practical safety precautions for handling cytotoxic agents in hospital pharmacies, including impact on hospital pharmacy personnel and available protective equipment. - Discuss in detail a policy for safely handling cytotoxic agents from receipt to disposal. - Discuss quality control (particulate matter inspection and contamination monitoring). - Discuss the preparation of cytotoxic agents. # Contamination - List at least five different possibilities for contamination of an injectable solution during its preparation and for each possibility a precaution that would prevent the contamination. - Discuss the proper technique for using a syringe and needle for aseptic withdrawal of the contents of a rubber-capped vial and a glass ampoule to prevent contamination. - Discuss the proper technique for aseptic reconstitution of an antibiotic injection to prevent contamination. - Discuss storage requirements for drugs and chemicals to prevent contamination. # Disinfecting - Discuss microbial growth and transmission. - Discuss origin, pharmacologic effect, and pyrogen prevention. - Discuss sterilization vs disinfection and the difference between heat and "cold" sterilization. - Discuss two major disinfecting agents. - Discuss hand washing techniques and methods of cleaning various work surfaces and equipment. # Filtering - Define the filtration process. - Identify and discuss various filtration devices. - Identify and describe at least five different filtration devices and their uses. - Discuss various filtration requirements for specified drugs or use situations. # Hyperalimentation - Discuss the basic principles of and reasons for nutritional therapy. - Discuss basic hyperalimentation products and their uses. - Discuss the correct techniques and procedures for preparing at least three hyperalimentation admixtures, including proper label preparation and appropriate recordings and storage requirements. - Discuss the equipment used in preparing hyperalimentation. - Discuss incompatibilities (visual and chemical, pH and concentration effects, and reference sources). - Discuss the importance of quality control and contamination control in relationship to the hyperalimentation admixture. # Infection Control - Describe methods of bacterial and viral infection transmission and how to prevent spreading infections in a health care environment. # Ophthalmic Preparations - Define and discuss types of ophthalmic preparations and their uses (e.g., solutions, suspensions, and ointments). - Discuss the general preparation and filtration process of eye medications and those used specifically in surgical procedures (e.g., local injections, etc.). - Discuss and describe the local administration of eye medications. # Parenteral Admixtures - Discuss types of IV fluids and their uses. - Discuss common parenteral additives. - Discuss techniques and procedures for preparing parenteral admixtures, including label preparation and control records completion. - Discuss the equipment and systems used in parenteral administration. - Describe equipment used to prepare parenteral admixtures. - Discuss visual and chemical incompatibilities, pH and concentration effects, and reference sources. - Discuss particulate matter inspection and contamination monitoring. - Discuss the selection and preparation of containers and closures for parenteral admixtures. - Discuss proper selection of each parenteral admixture ingredient. - Discuss the correct procedure for mixing and preparing parenteral admixture. - Discuss correct selection, assembly, cleaning, use, and storage of necessary equipment. - Discuss pharmaceutical solutes and basic solution theory. - Discuss parenteral routes of administration. - Discuss the labeling requirement for parenteral admixtures. - Discuss proper parenteral admixture handling and storage.
PHAR 1050 - Pharmacy Technology Practicum
Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experiences with the basic skills necessary for the pharmacy technician. Topics include: storage and control, documentation, inventory and billing, community practice, institutional practice, and communication.
# Communication - Follow correct verbal face-to-face communication as well as correct telephone communication techniques to be used when receiving and initiating calls. - Prepare a written communication conveying a change in procedure. - Establish the ability to resolve conflicts through negotiation. - Appreciate the need to adapt to cultural differences. - Take personal responsibility in direct patient care including information for medication management therapy, completing profiles, and phone interactions when required. - State at least three reasons for patient information confidentiality. - Demonstrate recordkeeping techniques for various medication types (e.g., controlled substances and investigational drugs). - Appraise prescriptions/medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity. - Assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review, and medication management therapy. - Assist in monitoring practice site and/or service area for compliance with federal, state, and local laws. - Actively participate in the prevention of medication error through the site’s process in multiple practice settings. # Community Practice - Prepare medications for automated system. - Prepare , order, or deliver controlled substances with emphasis on security and control. - Prepare prescriptions to include interpretation, data entry, retrieval of medication from stock, insurance information. - Prepare medication for dispensing including counting, pouring, or repackaging. - Retrieve discontinued medications from shelves and return accordingly. - Use compounding equipment. - Clean equipment used in compounding. - Store equipment used in compounding. - Select ingredients. - Calculate amount of ingredients. - Measure amount of ingredients. - Complete worksheet including record of weights and volumes, and manufacturer's lot numbers. - Mix product. - Prepare product. - Demonstrate selection and preparation of packages/containers and closures. - Use proper packaging technique. - Demonstrate correct selection and preparation of labels. - Use proper knowledge of aseptic technique to assist the pharmacist in administration of immunizations. # Documentation - Explain the disposition of various drug classifications from receipt to use (e.g., controlled drug, etc.). - Prepare required dispensing documentation for controlled drugs, investigational drugs, and nonprescription drugs. - Identify those items a technologist cannot document. - Demonstrate the ability to participate in the pharmacy's quality control and medication error prevention plan. # Institutional Practice - Complete necessary records for repackaged drugs (unit dose or blister package). - Demonstrate the proper use of syringes and needles to withdraw contents of rubber-capped vials and glass ampoules. - Distinguish types and sizes of needles and syringes. - Use laminar-flow hoods, filters, pumps and vacuum sets, drug additive systems and packages, and other equipment related to parenteral admixture preparation. - Demonstrate the appropriate technique for aseptic preparations of an antibiotic injection. - Demonstrate the correct techniques and procedures for preparing complete parenteral admixtures, including proper label preparation and records completion. - Prepare a TPN admixture with and without the use of an automatic compounders. - Visually inspect completed parenteral admixtures. - Assemble intravenous admixtures, fluid containers, filters, and extensions with various intravenous admixture sets. - Fill cassettes used for epidural and other parenteral admixture administration via pump. - Use the pump set. - Demonstrate the proper use of chemotherapy product preparation devices. - Demonstrate the appropriate assembly of products and devices used for preparing parenteral admixtures under a laminar-flow hood. - Demonstrate the correct programming and application of an automatic filling device used to prepare admixture or dilute drug products. - Use various types of filter straws, filter needles, and other filters that are used in-line for intravenous drug product preparation. - Demonstrate proper filtering techniques in product preparation other than intravenous. - Demonstrate situations for use of various filter types. - Choose appropriate filter. - Demonstrate proper hand washing technique. - Describe microbial growth and transmission. - Use attire and accessories that contribute to disinfection. - Demonstrate proper cleaning techniques on work surface areas. - Demonstrate work practices that inhibit possibilities of infection transmission. - Clean equipment used in drug product preparation. - Perform tasks that demonstrate sterility, heat sterilization, and "cold" sterilization. - Demonstrate touch contamination and avoidance of touch contamination. - Deliver medications to the Pyxis or other automated system. - Deliver controlled substances with emphasis on security and control. - Deliver stock medications to various departments. - Deliver intravenous or chemotherapy medications. - Complete cart exchanges using appropriate approach to personnel and interaction with same. - Discuss importance of good work habits such as absenteeism, tardiness, incompetency, dishonesty, and conflict resolution. - State institutional and departmental policies applicable to each of the pharmacy job responsibilities. - Discuss examples of "a decision requiring a pharmacist's judgment." - State legal aspects of technologist functions, such as accountability, pharmacy regulations, and use and storage of controlled substances. # Inventory and Billing - Employ inventory and purchasing procedures to include ordering from wholesaler, want book entry, or returns. - Record inventory and purchases. - Maintain controlled substances records. - Inspect nursing-unit drug supplies including various automated functions such as stock outs, expired drugs, or replenishment. - Use a computer for inventory and purchases. # Storage and Control - Follow storage requirements for all classification of drugs. - Follow storage requirements of floor stock and controlled drugs in the pharmacy and on nursing units through a floor check. - Prepare a controlled drug record. - Store caustic, poisonous, and flammable substances. - List references used to guide decisions on drug storage and control. - Demonstrate the control of emergency medications through an emergency medication cart/kit inventory/check. - Demonstrate quantity control of outpatient medications through use of profile or a physician's order.
PHAR 2060 - Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles
This course presents the advanced concepts and principles needed in the pharmacy technology field. Topics include: physician orders, patient profiles, pharmacy data systems, job readiness, legal requirements, inventory and billing, pharmaceutical calculations review and pharmacology review.
Pharmaceutical Laws consist of rules that regulate the creation, authorization, production, promotion, and distribution of medications, aiming to guarantee safety, effectiveness, and adherence in the pharmaceutical sector.
Pharmacy automation refers to the implementation of technological systems to manage medication dispensing, inventory, and prescription processing, improving efficiency and patient safety in pharmacies.
# Inventory and Billing Purchasing Management and Pharmacy Supplies - Demonstrate the ability to control the inventory of medications, equipment, and devices according to an established plan. - Perform the function of billing and collecting payment for pharmacy services and goods. - Demonstrate database management system (DBMS) usage in purchasing and inventory control. - Describe or differentiate between durable and non-durable supplies - Determine wholesaler, just-in-time (JIT) or prime vendor purchasing usage. # Job Readiness - Describe and exhibit the proper professional image, including dress, attitude, and conduct. - Describe the steps required in conducting a successful job search. - Demonstrate the ability to write an effective résumé. - Demonstrate the ability to properly complete a job application. - Describe and/or demonstrate the skills required to successfully complete a job interview. - Describe desirable job performance skills necessary for job retention and advancement. - Discuss job performance skills as they relate to retail and hospital pharmacy practice. # Legal Requirements - Explain the legal requirements for counseling patients. - Discuss the legal requirements for prescription filling, filing, documentation, order taking, and routine procedures. - Discuss the legal requirements for proper prescription documentation. - Explain the legal procedures of ordering and stocking schedule (2) medications. - Explain the Bi-inventory inspection for all schedule medication. # Patient Profiles - Define the patient profile. - Identify the required information that comprises a patient profile. - Describe the advantages of maintaining patient profiles and the liabilities associated with not having them. - Display the ability to assist pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review, medication reconciliation, and departmental management. - Use appropriate judgment in monitoring of medication therapy. - Participate in the facilities medication error prevention process to include assisting the pharmacist in improving direct patient care. # Pharmaceutical Calculations Review - Review and interpret the following measurements: metric system, apothecary system, household and units. - Review and calculate the following concerning dispensing: oral, parenteral, IV drip rates, other routes; review safety issues. - Review dosage computation, children's dosage, and IV solutions. - Review reference sources, origins, classifications, legal aspects, abbreviations, and prescriptions. # Pharmacology Review - Understand the use and effects of prescription and OTC drugs used to treat common disease states. - Assist the pharmacist in the identification of patients who desire/require counseling. # Pharmacy Data Systems - Summarize the pharmacy laws that pertain to computer maintained records and patient profiles. - Describe the current laws and limitations on the use of fax machines in pharmacy practice. - Give examples of the required security for computer maintained pharmacy records. - List and describe different uses of computer systems in modern pharmacy. - Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using computer systems in pharmacy practice. - Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret and enter data from a prescription or medication order into a computerized patient profile. - Demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance of computer hardware, including cleaning, replacing ribbon/ink, and replenishing paper/ label supply. # Physician Orders - Correctly interpret and/or transcribe a prescription or medication order. - Identify the required sections of a medication order or prescription. - Correctly interpret clinical, diagnostic, and treatment terms, and distinguish them from medication orders. - Complete order processing ie: data entry, counting, pouring, packaging, and labeling, and distribution of medications. - Discuss the technician role in the health care team, how to function efficiently, and provide safe and effective treatment or the patient. - Understand direct patient care delivery systems in multiple practice settings.
PHAR 2070 - Advanced Pharmacy Technology Practicum
Continues the development of student knowledge and skills applicable to pharmacy technology practice. Topics include: dispensing responsibilities, physician orders, controlled substances, hyperalimentation, chemotherapy, patient profiles, pharmacy data systems, ophthalmic preparations, and hospital/retail/home health pharmacy techniques.
Online Pharmacy Systems are electronic platforms designed for handling pharmacy operations, including prescription management, medication dispensation, patient data, billing, and stock control, facilitating efficient service and regulatory adherence.
Retail Pharmacy Industry encompasses the direct sale of medications, health products, and services to consumers through storefronts, offering counseling, drug dispensing, and health management support.
# Chemotherapy - Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of a chemotherapy log. - Demonstrate the appropriate use of a spill kit. - Demonstrate and demonstrate the various pieces of available protective equipment used for handling cytotoxic agents. - Demonstrate proper use of a vertical flow hood in chemotherapy product handling/preparation. - Demonstrate the preparation of not less than three cytotoxic drug products. - Demonstrate proper packaging for transport of cytotoxic drug products. - Demonstrate the proper storage for prepared and unprepared cytotoxic drug products. # Controlled Substances - Define controlled substance. - Differentiate between Federal and State definitions of controlled substances. - Differentiate between the controlled substance schedules. - Give examples of drugs that fall into each schedule. - Order controlled substances. - Describe the requirements any pharmacy must meet to order controlled substances. - Describe the procedure used to order a schedule II controlled substance and a schedule III-V controlled substance. - Describe the verification of a controlled substance shipment. - Discuss the added responsibility in receiving controlled substances. - Describe recordkeeping requirements. - State the length of time all ordering/ inventory controlled substance records must be kept. - Describe the difference between biennial inventory requirements for schedule II controlled substances and those for schedule III-V controlled substances. - Describe the advantages of perpetual inventory systems. - Describe the differences between storage requirements for schedule II controlled substances and those for schedule III-V controlled substances. - Describe the proper means of intrahospital controlled substance requisitions. - Give advantages and disadvantages of the single sheet/modified sheet system, the schedule sheet system, the special issue sheet system, and the Pyxis/Documed systems. - Describe the procedure for handling returned controlled substance doses. - Differentiate between the nursing/ pharmacy procedures involving the return of partial and unopened doses. - Describe the use of the controlled substance discrepancy form. - List the additional information required on a controlled substance prescription. - Describe the dispensing procedure, including recordkeeping for schedule II, schedule III-V, and exempt schedule V controlled substances. - Differentiate between small scale and large scale controlled substance destruction. - Describe the procedures and recordkeeping involved in destruction of large amounts of controlled substances. # Dispensing Responsibilities - Prepare inpatient nonparenteral medication order or prescription. - Prepare inpatient parenteral medication order or prescription. - Prepare outpatient or retail prescription. - Package and label all medications. # Hospital/Retail/Home Health Pharmacy Techniques - Illustrate and interpret the institution's organizational chart considering the responsibilities of the pharmacy director and the Pharmacy Department personnel. - Recite the general responsibilities and job status of personnel in other institutional departments with whom the technologist will have contact when carrying out assigned duties and activities. - Locate major hospital departments and service units. - Escort another person to any department or unit. - State at least three reasons for patient information confidentiality. - Report at least five reasons for initiation of a disciplinary action in the institution (e.g., absenteeism, tardiness, incompetency, dishonesty, etc.). - State institutional and departmental policies applicable to each of the pharmacy job responsibilities. - Describe the procedure for each pharmacy job responsibility. - Follow verbal face-to-face communication as well as correct telephone communication techniques to be used when receiving and initiating calls. - Prepare a written communication conveying a change in procedure. - Cite at least 10 examples of "a decision requiring a pharmacist's judgment." - State legal aspects of technologist functions, such as accountability, pharmacy regulations, and use and storage of controlled substances. - List transcription techniques, abbreviations, and symbols used to effect order transcription. - Use various weighing and measuring techniques. - List inventory control techniques. - Demonstrate techniques of audits/inspection. - List pricing techniques. - Demonstrate packaging techniques. - Demonstrate recordkeeping techniques for various medication types (e.g., controlled substances, investigational drugs). - Complete monetary transactions. - Communicate face-to-face with customers and exhibit good public relations. - Explain third party payment forms. - Complete third party payment forms. - Suggest over-the-counter products and supplies for minor injuries and ailments. - Select correct syringes, needles, and supplies for diabetics, etc. - Receive and initiate calls. - Transfer the correct prescription to the correct patient. - Measure ingredients using various measuring devices. - Describe durable medical equipment and the selection process for customers. - Explain inventory control/ordering techniques and the required recordkeeping. - Receive complete patient information by telephone for enrollment in home health program services. - Explain third party payment forms. - Complete third party payment forms. - Communicate with third party provider(s) in solving problems or assuring coverage of services. - Describe filing systems for patient information. - Discuss recordkeeping for any medication dispensed and product/device sold. - PriceFind medication dispensed and products/devices sold. - Promote legal requirements of technologists in relation to duties performed/responsibilities carried out. - Explain inventory control/ordering techniques and the required recordkeeping. # Hyperalimentation - Demonstrate understanding of various types of hyperalimentation (TPN) and conditions for use. - Demonstrate proper handling of products used in TPN preparation. - Demonstrate TPN preparation using both an automatic compounding device and syringe method. - Demonstrate appropriate use of bags, spikes, sets, and filters used in TPN preparation. - Demonstrate the appropriate "set up" of an automatic compounding/mixing device using associated supplies. - Demonstrate an aseptic change or add-on of supplies/products to an automatic compounder. - Demonstrate proper techniques in handling, labeling, and storing TPN products. - Demonstrate proper recordkeeping for TPN preparations. # Ophthalmic Preparations - Demonstrate the preparation of an ophthalmic preparation using sterile technique. - Demonstrate the proper preparation and filtration of an appropriate ophthalmic preparation used in surgical procedures (e.g., local injections, etc.). - Demonstrate proper area preparation, proper container(s)/ devices and sizes, and proper labeling and storage of sterile ophthalmic preparations. - Demonstrate the appropriate ingredients check prior to and after the preparation of an ophthalmic preparation. - Demonstrate the local administration of ophthalmic medications in various dosage forms (e.g., solutions, suspensions, and ointments). # Patient Profiles - Explain the information required in a patient profile. - Compare manipulations required in computerized and manual patient profiles. # Pharmacy Data Systems - Demonstrate the use of FAX machines to send and receive data. - Use a computer terminal and printer to record and retrieve pharmacy data. - Demonstrate at least six different uses of computer systems in modern pharmacy. - Demonstrate the use of protected access for security of computer maintained pharmacy records. - Build a computerized patient profile. - Demonstrate the disposition of computer maintained records within the laws of pharmacy. - Demonstrate computer use to check prices, order drug products, and locate usage/volume reports. - Demonstrate computer use to check and maintain inventory/reorder levels and to take actual physical inventory. - Demonstrate computer use to generate all elements of ambulatory patient prescriptions (e.g., storing information for refills, pricing, etc.). - Demonstrate computer use to prepare various types of labels (e.g., IV labels, prescription labels, extemporaneous preparation labels, etc.) - Demonstrate the ability to correctly maintain computer hardware, including cleaning, replacing ribbon/ ink, and replenishing paper/labels. # Physician Orders - Transcribe any number of medication orders or prescriptions accurately. - Translate any common Latin abbreviations used in a pharmacy to English equivalents.
Introduces students to the hospital clinical setting and medical office facilities with imaging services and provides an opportunity for students to participate in or observe radiographic and modality imaging procedures. Topics include: medical office and hospital protocol, film processing procedures, basic patient care, radiation safety, radiographic procedures, and office and film room procedures.
Clinical Practices encompass the established techniques and protocols employed by medical experts to accurately diagnose, treat, and ensure the well-being of patients within a clinical environment.
Hospital Experience refers to the practical knowledge and understanding acquired through working in a medical facility, encompassing patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare operations.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certification
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certification verifies expertise and compliance with job site safety rules, promoting a secure workplace and adhering to OSHA's regulations and recommendations.
X-rays are imaging methods that utilize electromagnetic radiation to visualize internal body structures, essential for diagnoses in medical and dental fields.
# Hospital Areas and Hospital Protocol - Locate departments, clinics, patient wards, operating rooms, administrative offices, and supply storage areas. - Observe the rationale for hospital program policies and protocol. - Apply OSHA regulations. - Identify biohazard and radiation caution labels and material. - Apply the clinical center(s) rules and regulations. - Activate the major responsibilities and duties of a student imaging science assistant. # Processing Procedures - Observe processor operation (film/screen, CR, or DR). - Observe how to maintain darkroom integrity. - Demonstrate how to restock film. - Observe how to duplicate x-rays. # Basic Patient Care and Radiation Safety - Apply appropriate personal equipment. - Comply with radiation safety practices. - Apply ethical and legal standards. - Demonstrate Confidentiality. - Apply HIPAA standards. - Use special precautions when caring for geriatric patients. - Observe signs of infiltrated IVs. - Perform transport of patient via wheelchair. - Perform transport of patient via stretcher. - Perform transport of patient on oxygen therapy. - Perform transport of patient with IV. - Perform transfer of patient using correct technique. - Assist patient to and from bathroom. - Perform placement and removal of bedpan and urinal. - Maintain patient's catheter and IVs. - Apply Imaging Science Assistant role in assisting professional staff with critically injured or ill patients. - Demonstrate responses to signs and symptoms of patient's needs. # Radiographic Procedure and Modality Imaging Responsibilities - Select radiographic cassettes by size and type. - Prepare the patient properly for the procedure. - Prepare room for orthopedic procedure. - Prepare room for chest procedure. - Prepare room for barium study. - Prepare room for IVU procedures. - Demonstrate method for cleaning radiographic room using body substance precautions. - Perform method for restocking linens and supplies. # Office and File Room Procedures - Apply good telephone etiquette and transfer of messages. - Understand scheduling procedures. - Maintain good customer service skills by greeting and directing patients. - Perform entry of patient data into computer. - Recognize completion of procedure. - Understand importance of accuracy of exam data coinciding with imaging procedures. - Recognize radiograph filing system/PACS. - Perform fax and copy machine operation. # Medical Office/Imaging Center Protocol - Locate patient care areas, office and administrative areas. - Observe the rationale for medical office/imaging center policies and protocols. - Apply OSHA regulations. - Apply HIPAA regulations/patient confidentiality. - Identify biohazard, radiation, radioactive isotopes caution labels and material. - Apply the clinical center(s) rules and regulations. - Demonstrate the major responsibilities and duties of a student imaging science assistant.
PCTA 1100 - Skills for the Patient Care Technician
Introduces student to the role and responsibility of the Patient Care Technician. The course begins with a review of Nurse Aide Skills and expands to include blood drawing techniques, EKG measurement, basic wound care, basic respiratory care, colostomy care, and bladder catheter insertion.
Direct Patient Care refers to the hands-on provision of medical services and personal assistance to patients by healthcare providers, encompassing physical, emotional, and daily living support.
# Terminology Related to Human Anatomy - Discuss terms that relate to the normal functioning of the body systems. - Discuss terms that relate to the disease processes of the body systems. - Demonstrate by identifying the proper terms used in the measurement of vital signs, procedures for ECG, venipuncture, and wound care. - Discuss the phases of the life span from birth to end of life. # Electrocardiograms - Describe the electrical system of the heart. - Demonstrate by identifying anatomical landmarks on the chest. - Demonstrate by identifying proper placement of ECG leads on the chest for both male and female as well as pediatric patients. - Discuss the basic irregular heart beat patterns - Demonstrate correct operation of the ECG machine. - Discuss what characteristics constitute a readable ECG report. - Demonstrate by identifying situations that would warrant immediate notification of the RN of a patient's status. # Specialized Nursing Skills - Describe normal and abnormal respiratory anatomy. - Demonstrate by identifying various devices used for oxygen delivery in patients requiring oxygen support. - Correctly demonstrate placement of oxygen devices during use. - Discuss situations that would require supplemental oxygen. - Demonstrate use of pulse oximeter to determine oxygen saturation rate and report abnormal values. - Describe normal bowel anatomy. - Demonstrate by identifying disorders that would require modification of the bowel. - Demonstrate correct selection of colostomy products appropriate for patient situations. - Describe management of colostomy devices. - Describe what information would be found on MSDS. # Foley Catheters - Describe normal bladder anatomy. - Determine and identify risks for infection during the catheterization process. - Demonstrate preventative catheter care. - Describe sterile technique as it relates to foley catheter insertion - Describe procedures for bladder training and reconditioning. - Describe urine collection methods. - Describe correct transportation and storage techniques for urine samples - Determine by identifying correct disposal techniques for biohazardous wastes. # Ostomy Care - Describe normal bowel and bladder anatomy - Demonstrate by identifying disorders that would require modification of the bowel and bladder. - Demonstrate correct selection of colostomy & ileostomy products appropriate for patient situations. - Describe management of colostomy & ileostomy devices. - Describe the management of skin integrity with ostomy devices. # Venipuncture - Determine by identifying common lab tests and correct collection techniques. - Discuss the various venipuncture collection tubes. - Describe sterile technique as it relates to venipuncture. - Demonstrate knowledge of by correctly identify needle gauges. - Describe correct transportation and storage techniques for blood and urine samples. - Determine by identifying correct disposal techniques for biohazardous wastes - Describe blood collection methods. - Demonstrate correct usage of sharps containers. - Demonstrate IV - d/c Medlock. # Wound Care - Discuss methods for breaking the chain of infection. - Determine identifying types of isolation techniques. - Discuss the types of wound care: sterile vs clean. - Describe different types of wounds - Discuss REEDA as it relates to wounds. - Demonstrate wound care and simple dressing change. - Determine by identifying correct disposal techniques for biohazardous waste. # Specialized Nutrition - Describe the normal nutritional intake vs modified nutritional supplementation - Demonstrate by identifying disorders that would require modification of the nutritional intake. - Describe the anatomical placement of G-tube and NG tube. - Demonstrate checking for gastric tube placement and assessing residual volume with G-tube and NG tube. - Demonstrate review of physician orders and order sheets before initiating tube feeding. - Demonstrate tube feeding using appropriate hospital protocols.
AC / DC circuits consist of electrical systems utilizing alternating and direct currents for operating and regulating diverse electronic devices and equipment.
Circuit switches are electrical elements that either establish or break a circuit's conductive path, controlling the electrical current accordingly.
# Batteries - Explain the concept of polarity as it applies to batteries. - Perform a power test of various wet and dry cells and batteries. # DC Test Equipment - Explain the basic operating principles of a voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, analog multimeter, and digital multimeter. - Measure circuit voltage, current, and resistance. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause shorts. - Determine the location of a short in a DC circuit. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause opens. - Determine the location of an open in a DC circuit. # Electrical Laws and Principles - Define voltage, current, power, resistance, and conductance. - Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors. - Calculate resistance, conductance, voltage, current, and power. - Define basic terms used to describe electronics components and devices. - Identify the symbols associated with basic electronic components and devices. # Laboratory Procedures and Safety Practices - List personal and equipment safety rules for working with DC circuits. - Follow safety procedures for personal safety. - Demonstrate safe test equipment use. - Identify the major types of hazards associated with the electrical/electronics workplace. - State the location and activation process of the main disconnect switch for the electrical/electronics laboratory. # Series Parallel and Simple Combination Circuits - Compute and measure DC series, parallel, and simple combination circuit voltage, current, and resistance.
IDFC 1007 - Industrial Safety Procedures
Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Industrial machinery encompasses robust equipment employed in factories for manufacturing, processing, packaging, and material handling during large-scale production.
Industrial Tools are purpose-built instruments and devices for industrial applications, such as manufacturing, repair, construction, and maintenance, to ensure efficient, precise, and safe operations.
# First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Identify proper first aid and/or CPR practices. - Develop an emergency/first aid plan for the shop or work site. - List methods of preventing shock, burns, fires, and explosions. # Introduction to OSHA Regulations - Refer to applicable sections of OSHA regulations. - Identify monitoring agencies from which safety regulations can be requested. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-Know Law. - Obtain MSDS information concerning the hazards of the workplace. - Identify types of fires, extinguishers, and protective clothing. - Identify the appropriate action for reporting fires and appropriate firefighting procedures. # Safety Tools Equipment and Procedures - Identify and discuss the use of safety tools and equipment. - Discuss appropriate protective apparel for various tasks. - Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools. - Select the proper ladder and/or scaffold for equipment inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system component replacement. - Demonstrate safe use of ladders and scaffolds. - Identify rigging materials and discuss the process of rigging. - Demonstrate the selection and use of rigging materials. - Demonstrate material handling techniques. - Discuss safety zones and safety zone identification. - Identify types of chemicals used by electricians and their particular safety requirements. - Identify proper ventilation, lighting, heating, grounding, clothing, and communication requirements for work in confined spaces. - Use proper ventilation, lighting, heating, grounding, clothing, and communication. - Wear approved flame-resistant clothing. - Change to clean clothing when present clothing becomes soiled with oil or grease. - Select shoes appropriate for the work site. - Check shoes for flapping soles, worn heels, or ripped upper/outer layer. - Wear a hard hat in designated areas. - Wear eyeglasses/face shields in designated areas. - Wear electrical/welding work gloves in designated areas. - Explain appropriate safety practices for welding operations. - Wear welding coat/jacket in designated areas. - Identify electrical service protective clothing and equipment. - Identify grounding and circuit control box tagging procedures. - Use grounding and circuit control box tagging procedures. - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. - Mount a padlock on a breaker box/lock-out tag. - Use a fuse puller to remove a fuse. - Select appropriate flashlight for work site use. - Prepare a tools and equipment pouch for on-site maintenance tasks. - Discuss the use of the National Electrical Code for identifying safety requirements for electrical equipment installation. - Identify secondary sources of safety information related to industry. - Identify operation or shutdown procedures necessary during severe weather, fire, or flood conditions. - Discuss the use of shut-down procedures during severe weather, fire, or flood conditions.
HRTM 1100 - Introduction to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Provides the student with an overview of occupations in the hospitality industry. Emphasizes the various segments of each occupation and the interrelated responsibilities for customer service which exist across the hospitality industry. Topics include: development of the hospitality industry, food and beverage services, hotel services, meeting and convention services, management's role in the hospitality industry, and hospitality industry trends.
Tourism industry is the sector that provides services and amenities to travelers, including hotels, transportation, and attractions, and has a significant impact on local economies.
Event planning encompasses the organization of an event's details from its initial idea to its actualization, involving logistics, venue choice, supplier management, budgeting, and on-site supervision.
Leisure and Recreation consist of pursuits undertaken for the purpose of enjoyment, rest, and personal development, typically fostering physical, mental, and social well-being.
Restaurant operations consist of managerial tasks that guarantee smooth day-to-day functioning, such as guest service, stock management, team coordination, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
# Assemblies and Event Management - List the major segments of the convention industry. - Describe destination management companies. - Describe the different aspects of being a meeting planner. - Describe the different types of contractors. - Explain the different types of meetings, conventions, and expositions. - Discuss the various venues for meetings, conventions, and expositions. - Define a special event. - Describe what event planners do. - Classify special events. - Outline the skills and abilities required for event management. - Identify the main professional organizations and associations involved with the special event industry. # Lodging - Describe hotel ownership and development via hotel franchising and management contracts. - Classify hotels by type, location, and price. - Discuss the concept and growth of vacation ownership. - Name some prestigious and unusual hotels. - Outline the duties and responsibilities of key executives and department heads within the rooms division. - Draw an organizational chart of the rooms division of a hotel and identify the executive committee members. - Describe the main functions of the rooms division departments. - Describe property management systems and discuss yield management. - Calculate key rooms division operating ratios. - Outline the importance of the reservations and guest services functions. - List the complexities and challenges of the concierge, housekeeping, and security/loss prevention departments. - Describe the duties and responsibilities of a food and beverage director and key department heads. - Describe a typical day for a food and beverage director. - Calculate key food and beverage operating ratios. # Overview of the Hospitality Industry and Tourism - Describe the characteristics of the hospitality industry. - Explain corporate philosophy. - Discuss the importance of service in the hospitality industry. - Define tourism. - Outline the important international and domestic tourism organizations. - Describe the economic impact of tourism. - Identify promoters of tourism. - List reasons why people travel. - Describe the sociocultural impact of tourism. - Describe ecotourism. # Recreation Theme Parks Clubs and Gaming Entertainment - Discuss the relationship of recreation and leisure to wellness. - Explain the origins and extent of government-sponsored recreation. - Distinguish between commercial and non-commercial recreation. - Name and describe various types of recreational clubs. - Identify the major U.S. theme parks. - Describe the operations of a country club. - Outline the history of the gaming entertainment industry. - Describe the various activities related to gaming entertainment. - Explain how gaming entertainment converges with the hospitality industry. - Discuss the different positions within the gaming industry. # Restaurants Managed Services and Beverages - Describe the different characteristics of chain and independent restaurants. - Identify some of the top chain and independent restaurants. - List the classifications of restaurants. - Differentiate characteristics of chain and independent restaurants. - Describe front of the house operations. - Explain how restaurants forecast their business. - Outline back-of-the-house operations. - Identify key elements of an income statement. - Name the key restaurant operating ratios. - Outline the functional areas and tasks of a restaurant manager's job. - Outline the different managed services segments. - Describe the five factors that distinguish managed services operations from commercial ones. - Explain the need for and trends in elementary and secondary school foodservice. - Describe the complexities in college and university foodservice. - Identify characteristics and trends in health care, business and industry, and leisure and recreation foodservices. - List and describe the main grape varieties. - Suggest appropriate pairings of wine with food. - Identify the various types of beer. - Identify the types of spirits and their main ingredients. - Explain a restaurant's liability in terms of serving alcoholic beverages.
HRTM 1110 - Travel Industry and Travel Geography: Americas
Introduces students to the importance of the travel agent in the hospitality industry and provides an understanding of international, national, state, major cities, and their points of interest to the travel customer. Emphasis is placed on career options, industry trends, travel documents, identifying why people travel and how geography is linked to their needs. Topics include: terminology, agency operations, travel reference guides, airline industry, other transportation modes, hotels and resorts, individual travel needs, travel and tourism careers, miscellaneous services, geographical and physical aspects of the Americas, and travel regulations and documents needed to travel internationally.
Revenue analysis is the examination and interpretation of sales income data to evaluate business strategy effectiveness and inform future revenue-generating decisions.
# Basics of the Travel Industry - Explain how the travel agency industry has changed since the internet. - Identify the various customers that use travel agents and why. - Describe the different jobs that are offered in the travel industry. - Recite the terminology and the major reference guides. - Understand the home-based travel agent. - Summarize the other travel-related jobs in the travel industry. - Understand the steps that are needed to take in opening up a travel agency. - Identify the many jobs that are apart of a travel agency including the travel manager, corporate sales manager, SMERF manager, cruise sales manager, travel broker, etc. - Describe the many ways that a travel related company produces revenue. - Discuss the role of marketing in a travel agency. - Interpret the changes in laws, including security regulations, that impact that travel industry. - Identify the many travel-related associations. - Explain the purpose of an incentive travel company. # Business Travel - Compare how the business traveler is different from the leisure traveler, emphasizing expense accounts, length of stay in a hotel, and the amount of travel time. - Discuss the selection process and the role of the business traveler plays with hotels, conventions, and the local economy. - Identify the many ways that travel suppliers attempt to attract the business traveler. - List the various purposes of business travel such as conventions, introduction of new products, trade shows, corporate meeting, etc. - Understand the various challenges of traveling abroad relating to security, culture, and health safety. # New Travel Trends - Identify the reasons for ecotourism including the impact of the environment, the financial benefits, and cultural awareness. - Report on the ecotourism destinations. - Understand how developing countries are using ecotourism to improve living conditions. - Articulate the definition of ecotourism. - Articulate the definition of sustainable tourism. - Discover the ways to be a sustainable tourist. - Give examples in the ways various countries and destinations within the United States are exploring sustainable tourism. - Give examples of cultural tourism, heritage tourism, nature tourism, and culinary tourism. - Review the many ways that technology has affected the travel industry and predict the ways that technology will change and improve the industry. # The Business of Travel - Summarize the challenges of the airlines in regards to unions, security, flight delays, and the addition of low cost airlines. - Identify the ten major airlines and their hub of operations. - Understand how new global routes have impacted the international airline companies. - Predict the future of the airline industry emphasizing public perception and customer service. - Describe the role of the following government agencies in the operation of public transportation: Department of Transportation, federal and local laws, taxes, etc. - Understand the impact of the economy on the travel industry. - Predict the future of public transportation emphasizing public perception and customer service. - Discover the other methods of transportation including rail, motor-coach, cruises, and car rentals. - Predict the future of all methods of transportation emphasizing public perception and customer service. - Describe the role that sales and marketing has in the travel industry. - Identify the ways that cities and states market themselves including convention and visitors bureaus, state tourism agencies, etc. - Understand the impact that politicians have in selling tourism. # Travel Geography - Understand the physical aspects of geography including landforms and waters, longitudes and latitudes, time zones, and weather patterns. - Summarize why understanding geography is important in the travel industry. - Identify the many changes that have occurred in world geography including new countries, new governments, and the opening of many third world countries. - Identify the North and South American continents and adjacent islands including the Eastern United States, the Western United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. - Report on the various travel visa and immigration laws throughout the world. - Examine the various health challenges in different countries. - Understand the document that is required when traveling. # Travel Revenues - Determine the amount of tourism revenue that is generated in various countries. - Understand the negative impact of countries such as China that are not totally open to tourists around the world. - Discuss the multiplier effect of tourism revenue on the economy. - Identify the top twenty tourists attractions. - Discuss the ways that cities and attractions can increase revenue. - Define the historical events that have impacted tourism and understand the importance of preservation. - Predict the future of at least twenty countries taking into account their economy, political stability, and historical trends. - Define the purpose of a destination management company. - List the services of a destination management company. - Understand the importance in developing relationships among the destination management companies, hotels, convention and visitors bureaus, and catering companies. - Report on the impact that major sports events have on the local economy. - Explain how cities try to attract major sporting events such as the Olympics, the Super Bowl, etc.
Provides students with an orientation to the duties and responsibilities of the tour operator and an overview of the cruise industry. The course also gives students an opportunity to gain the technical knowledge and skills needed to utilize computerized reservation and information systems. Emphasis is placed on the operator's role in planning and conducting tours and cruises as well as accessing data bases and identifying options which satisfy customer's needs. Topics include: planning individual tours, planning group tours, transportation arrangements, accommodation options, entertainment options, foreign country tours, and manager's on-tour responsibilities the ship, living quarters, amenities, shipboard activities, and marketing, selling of cruises, agency computer hardware, computer reservation systems, automated travel information, back-room accounting, and trends in automated travel data systems.
Tourism management encompasses managing travel operations, coordinating tourist services, creating marketing strategies, and promoting sustainable practices for positive visitor experiences and economic growth.
# Cruise Industry - Explain how the cruise industry has changed in the past ten years. - Identify the various customers that are cruising and the various amenities that are now prevalent throughout the industry. - Describe the different jobs that are offered in the cruise industry. - Recite the terminology used in the cruise industry. - Understand how to put together a cruise for a client. - Understand the various sources of revenue cruises generate in the ports of call. - Understand the steps that are needed to take in planning a cruise. - Identify the many jobs that are a part of a cruise line. - Identify the different types of offerings available to clients such as cruise ships, sail boats, and freighters. - Interpret the changes in laws, including security regulations, that impact the cruise industry. - Demonstrate an understanding of the various charges of a typical cruise. - Understand the many new ships that are entering the industry. - Identify the various cruise routes that are sold as well as new potential routes and ports. - Identify the various cruise lines. - Describe the role that sales and marketing has in the cruise industry. - Identify the ways that cruises market the pre-, post-, and off-ship experience. - Explain the uniqueness in selling cruises. - Understand how cruises are marketed in a foreign country. - Explain how to market cruises to incentive groups. - Explain how cruises are marketed to business groups, weddings, and family reunions. # Travel Technology - Identify the four major Global Distribution Systems: Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus, Worldspan by Travelport. - Report on the Global Reference System including how to sign in/out, daily briefing, and help/info retrieval. - Understand flight availability and schedules including encoding/decoding cities and airlines, converting time zones, and obtaining flight information. - Understand how to create passenger name record creation. - Explain how to access fares, interpret fares, modify entries, price itineraries, convert currency, find low fares, and check on availability. - Discover the ways technology is used in renting cars and making hotel reservations. - Explain how to view, access and work queues. - Demonstrate how to display and create a database. - Review the many ways that technology has affected the travel industry and predict the ways that technology will change and improve the industry. # Travel Tours - Explain how the selling of tours has changed since the internet. - Understand accommodation options that a tour arranger needs to be aware of when planning a tour. - Describe the many challenges that a tour company faces when dealing with different age groups. - Describe how to put together a tour for a group involving all aspects of transportation, lodging, food, and entertainment. - Identify the various customers that go on tours and why. - Summarize the various benefits of tours from the travel agent and customer perspectives. - Understand the manager's responsibility in leading a tour. - Identify the many suppliers that are a part of a tour. - Describe the many ways that a tour company generates revenue. - Discuss the various ways that a tour company markets their product. - Identify the various tour associations such as Tour Operators Association, the Tour Guides Association, the Motor Coach Association, the American Bus Association, etc. - Understand the various entertainment options that are used on a tour. - Describe the differences in foreign tours. - Interpret the changes in laws including security problems that impact tours. - Identify the role of local convention and visitors have when planning a tour. - Explain the many resources that are available in order to find information and help in planning a tour.
HRTM 1130 - Business Etiquette and Communication
This course focuses on professionalism in a variety of business settings. Topics include professional image and conduct at work, telephone etiquette, table manners, oral and written communication skills, and diversity in the hospitality industry.
Professional work ethics refer to the moral principles guiding an individual's conduct and mindset in a workplace, emphasizing values such as honesty, accountability, high standards, and consideration for colleagues.
# Diversity in the Hospitality Industry - Discuss the impact of diversity on the hospitality industry. - Discuss the importance of awareness of international customs in order to avoid offending guests. - Identify resources (internet, etc.) for learning about cultural taboos and practices as they relate to guest service in the hospitality industry. - Discuss how cultural differences in employees impact the hospitality industry. # Oral and Written Communication Skills - Discuss the differences between casual and professional communication. - Identify the various types of communication (verbal, non-verbal, written). - Identify inappropriate communication in a business setting. - Demonstrate the proper and professional use of eye contact. - Demonstrate the proper and professional use of clear speech. - Demonstrate professional handwriting. - Discuss the importance of proper spelling and grammar in all types of written communication. - Discuss how e-mail can accentuate or detract from the professional image one is trying to project. - Discuss inappropriate use of e-mail at work. - Discuss the importance of follow-through and accountability in communicating information at work. - Discuss the role of listening skills in good communication. - Discuss ways to defuse anger in oneself and in others. - Discuss ways to deal with difficult people. - Discuss the importance of accepting responsibility for mistakes and learning from mistakes. - Discuss the importance of confidentiality and protection of privacy in the hospitality industry . - Demonstrate the way to extend and accept invitations (RSVP) to a variety of functions. - Practice extending, accepting, and declining invitations in person, by phone, and in writing. - Discuss the importance of thank you notes. - Practice writing thank you notes. - Prepare a variety of business letters and memos. # Professional Conduct in a Business Setting - Describe workplace hierarchy. - Demonstrate the proper way to make introductions. - Illustrate the use of courteous phrases (please, thank you, I beg your pardon, etc.) in the workplace. - Demonstrate a correct business handshake. - Discuss when it is appropriate to stand or remain seated. - Demonstrate entering a room with confidence and professionalism. # Professional Image - Prepare a professional resume and cover letter. - Discuss interviewing skills. - Practice interviewing skills. - Discuss appropriate business attire. # Table Etiquette - Demonstrate the proper setting of a table for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in formal and casual settings. - Identify appropriate silverware, glassware, and china for different uses. - Demonstrate the proper use of silverware and napkins. - Describe the order of service of courses in a variety of settings. - Discuss appropriate and inappropriate table conversation. - Describe the proper way to present a plated meal. - Describe the way to serve and remove each course. - Describe how to ask for and pass dishes and condiments. # Teamwork - Explain the importance of teamwork in the hospitality industry. - Describe how departments are interdependent and intradependent. - Discuss the concepts of influence and negotiation in teamwork. - Discuss the roles individuals play as team members. - Discuss effective behavior of a team member. - Discuss the role of leadership in a team setting. - Determine one's own leadership style. - Describe ways to gain member buy-in and participation. - Describe ways to set agendas and distribute the workload. - Practice leading a team. - Role play methods of conflict resolution in a team. - Perform an assignment or project as a team. - Analyze the role of each person on the team and how that impacted the process and result. # Telephone Etiquette - Define the types of phone conversations that happen in the hospitality industry. - Describe three-ring rule. - Demonstrate the professional way to answer a telephone at work. - Practice answering the telephone with a smile in one's voice. - Discuss ways to obtain and record information from callers. - Describe appropriate language for transferring phone calls. - Discuss appropriate and inappropriate information to convey to callers. - Demonstrate how to take and deliver a telephone message. - Discuss the pros and cons of voice mail. - Review and practice cell phone etiquette.
This course introduces students to event planning requirements. Topics include fundamentals of event planning; selecting event dates and venues; developing agendas, time lines, budgets, and contracts; marketing events, and facilitating events.
# Career Opportunities - Discuss career opportunities in event planning. - Describe skills, training, and personality needed for these jobs. - Identify ways to gain experience as an event planner. # Financial Impact of Events - Discuss planning a budget to achieve financial goals of the event. - Explain the need for liability insurance. - Develop a line item budget for an event. - Explain how vendor and lodging contracts and attrition affect the financial goals. - Explain how to determine quantities of food and beverage. - Discuss systems used to set prices, obtain deposits, and control costs and inventories. # Food Beverage and Entertainment Themes and Decor - Discuss the interaction between event planner and client in determining food and beverage. - Discuss the interaction between event planner and client in determining themes and décor. - Discuss appropriate types of entertainment for specific events. - Describe room setup for a variety of events. - Explain the importance of working within the client's budget. - Describe elements of trade show and exposition setup and display. - Explain how theme and décor and entertainment affect choice of food and beverage. # On-Site Event Management - Discuss the importance of having experienced on-site management on the event day. - Discuss crowd control. - Discuss what to do when staffers don't show. - Discuss what to do when clients want last minute changes. # Post-Planning - Explain the value of a post-event meeting in tying up loose ends and improving future events. - Identify who should be involved in a post-event meeting. - Discuss when post-planning should occur. # Timeline Development - Explain the importance of a timeline in event planning. - Discuss how responsibilities are assigned for each job or task on the timeline. - Develop a timeline for a small, medium, and large event. - Discuss ways to keep the project on schedule. # Vendors and Staffing - Discuss how to evaluate staffing needs. - Discuss how to screen and hire employees. - Discuss how to screen and hire vendors. - Discuss the need for contracts and the essential clauses that should be in them (attrition, cancellation, non-performance, emergencies, and indemnification). # What is an Event - Define basic event planning terminology (meeting, event, special event, trade show, and exposition). - Give examples of different types of events. - When and Where Are Events Held - Describe how to select event venues. - Discuss how time (hour, day of the week, or season) affects the choice of venue. - Explain how the number of participants affects the choice of venue. - Explain the importance of contingency planning-particularly with outdoor events. - Explain how geographic location impacts attendance. - Explain the importance of site inspection before a contract is signed. # Who Are the Key Players - Describe event planning from a variety of perspectives, including that of planners, hosts, participants, vendors, hotels, and related hospitality entities. - Discuss the jobs performed by each of these individuals. - Illustrate the critical role of communication and customer service in planning events. # Why Have an Event - Explain the rationale for calling a meeting. - Explain the reasons for having an event, trade show, or exposition. - Discuss the need for an agenda.
HRTM 1160 - Food and Beverage Management
Provides students with a study of food and beverage operations and management. Emphasis is placed on the successful operation of a food and beverage establishment. Topics include restaurants, owners, locations, and concepts; business plans, financing, and legal and tax matters; menus, kitchens, and purchasing; restaurant operations and management.
Restaurant management refers to the effective supervision of a restaurant's daily activities, encompassing staff management, guest service, stock control, financial administration, and adherence to food safety and regulatory requirements.
Employee Coaching: Directing and encouraging workers to enhance performance, cultivate abilities, and attain career objectives via customized guidance and specific development strategies.
Menu planning is the creation of a meal schedule, considering factors like nutrition, cost, and preferences for restaurants, events, or personal consumption.
Marketing is a systematic approach to developing, promoting, and delivering valuable products or services to customers and stakeholders.
Customer Service & Sales Certified Specialist
Customer Service & Sales Certified Specialist is a title indicating proficiency in communication, problem-solving, sales techniques, and customer relationship management, guaranteeing excellent customer interactions and effective sales results.
# Bar and Beverages - Explain how to obtain an alcoholic beverage license. - Identify factors to consider when developing the design and layout of a bar. - List guidelines for suggesting wines to accompany menu items. - Identify a restaurant's legal liability regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. - List ways in which bartenders and others can defraud the restaurant bar and beverage operation. # Concept Location and Design - Recognize the benefits of a good restaurant name. - Explain the relationship between concept and market. - Explain why a restaurant concept may fail. - Discuss the qualities of successful restaurant concepts. - Identify factors to consider choosing a restaurant's location. - Identify factors to consider when developing a restaurant concept. - List restaurant knockout criteria. # Employee Training and Development - List the goals of an orientation program. - Compare and contrast behavior modeling and learner-controlled instruction. - List guidelines for effective trainers. - Describe characteristics of effective managers. - Describe elements of an effective training program. # Financing and Leasing - Forecast restaurant sales. - Prepare an income statement and a financial budget. - Identify requirements for obtaining a loan in order to start a restaurant. - Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of loans available to restaurant operators. - List questions and the types of changes a lessee should consider before signing a lease. - Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the various types of loans available to restaurant operators. # Food Production and Sanitation - Discuss America's culinary heritage. - Explain the main elements in receiving and storing perishable and nonperishable items. - Describe the key points in food production. - Discuss the various types of food poisoning and how to avoid them. - Develop and maintain a food protection system. # Food Purchasing - Explain the importance of product specifications. - List and describe the steps for creating a purchasing system. - Identify factors to consider when establishing par stocks and reordering points. - Explain selection factors for purchasing meat, produce, canned goods, coffee, and other items. # Introduction to the Restaurant Industry - Discuss reasons why some people open restaurants. - List the challenges of restaurant operation. - Outline the history of restaurants. - Compare the advantages and disadvantages of buying, building, and franchising restaurants. # Kinds and Characteristics of Restaurants and Their Owners - List and describe the various kinds and characteristics of restaurants. - Compare and contrast chain, franchised, and independent restaurant operations. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of chef-owned restaurants. - Define what a centralized home delivery restaurant is and what it offers. # Legal and Tax Matters - Describe the various forms of business ownership. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each form of business. - Recognize the legal aspects of the restaurant business. - Discuss various types of government regulations on foodservice establishments. # Organization Recruiting and Staffing the Restaurant - Describe the processes for creating job and task analyses. - Describe the components of a job description, and list the guidelines for creating one. - Identify legal issues surrounding hiring and employment. - Determine the legality of potential interview questions. # Planning and Equipping the Kitchen - Identify factors to consider when planning a kitchen's layout. - Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of an open kitchen. - Explain selection factors for purchasing kitchen equipment. - Identify various cooking techniques. # Restaurant Business and Marketing Plans - Identify the major elements of a sound business plan. - Develop a restaurant business plan. - Conduct a market assessment. - Discuss the importance of the four Ps of the marketing mix. - Develop some promotional ideas for a restaurant. # Restaurant Operations Budgeting and Control - Describe front-of-the-house operations. - Describe back-of-the-house operations. - Calculate food, beverage, and labor cost percentages. - Identify ways to control food, beverage and labor costs. - Discuss methods of guest check control. # Service and Guest Relations - Describe characteristics of effective servers and greeters. - Identify the seven commandments for customer service. - List guidelines for handling customer complaints. # Technology in the Restaurant Industry - Identify the main types of restaurant industry technologies. - List and describe the main types of restaurant software programs. - Identify factors to consider when choosing technology for a restaurant. # The Menu - Identify factors to consider when planning a menu. - List and describe some common menu types. - Discuss methods for determining menu item pricing. - Identify factors to consider when determining a menu's design and layout.
HRTM 1170 - Hospitality, Industry Accounting, and Financial Analysis
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge to interpret and analyze the key reports and financial statements used daily in the hospitality industry. Focusing on Profit and Loss statements, students learn to use numbers to assess the performance of individual departments and the overall operation. These numbers are the basis for managerial decisions that increase revenues and control costs.
Financial statement analysis entails evaluating financial records to gauge a company's success, predict future scenarios, and guide investment choices via ratio analysis and trend tracking.
Hotel management encompasses directing hospitality operations, such as managing staff, guest services, finances, marketing, and coordinating hotel amenities for both guest satisfaction and financial success.
# Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows - Explain the use of the Balance Sheet. - Explain how the Balance Sheet and P&L Statement are used to manage operations. - Explain the difference between capitalization and working capital. - Explain the use of the Statement of Cash Flow. - Explain the importance of liquidity and profitability. # Basic Terminology - Define accounting terms (revenue, expense, profit, ADR, RevPAR, Yield, P&L, department profit, expense centers, house profit, gross operating profit, balance sheets, assets, liabilities, owner equity, capital, working capital, and statement of cash flow). - Explain why hospitality managers need a foundation in fundamental accounting concepts. # Budgets - Discuss the use of budgets in business operations. - Explain the steps in preparing an operating budget. - Discuss the four types of budgets (annual operating budget, capital expenditure budget, preopening budget, and construction budget). - Analyze various types of budgets. # Comparison Reports and Financial Analysis - Explain how hotel revenue and profit analysis are critical to management success. - Discuss key formulas and ratios used in variation analysis (activity ratios, operating ratios, profitability ratios, liquidity ratios, and solvency ratios). - Discuss the impact of department profits on total hotel profits. - Calculate departmental profits. - Discuss ways to maximize departmental profits. - Identify which hotel departments are the key profit centers. - Explain the use of the STAR reports. # Corporate Annual Reports - Explain the purposes of corporate annual reports. - Describe the content of the corporate annual report (P&Ls, Balance Sheets, and Statement of Cash Flows). - Explain how shareholders use the corporate annual report. # Financial Analysis - Identify where the numbers that are used in financial reports come from. - Define what the numbers mean. - Describe how these numbers are used. - Discuss the financial management cycle: operations produces the numbers, accounting prepares reports and financial statements, accounting and operations managers analyze the numbers, operations managers apply the numbers back to the business. - Give examples of how numbers are compared (budget to actual, this year to last year, year-to-date to last year-to-date) to explain performance. - Explain what percentages measure. - List 4 types of percentages used in financial analysis (expense percentages, profit percentages, mix percentages, and percentage change). - Calculate percentage changes. - Interpret percentage changes. # Forecasting - Describe the types of forecasts used (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and long-term). - Explain the need for forecasts in hospitality operations. - Connect forecasting with department schedules and labor costs. - Explain the effects of poor forecasting on the various departments within a hospitality operation. - Calculate rooms sold and room revenue by market segments for a week and an accounting period. - Calculate room revenue, ADR, and occupancy percentages. - Calculate labor productivity and cost percentages. - Calculate customer counts and average check for restaurant and room service departments. # Hotel Management Reports - List and define the daily, weekly and monthly internal management reports. - Interpret the daily, weekly, and monthly internal management reports. - Explain the use of revenue forecasting reports. - Explain the use of labor productivity reports. # Personal Financial Literacy - Define personal financial literacy. - Apply business accounting concepts to personal finance. - Describe how to use assets to produce income. - Explain the importance of planning for retirement while young. - Develop a personal financial plan. # Profit and Loss Statement - Describe the information contained in various types of P&L statements. - Explain what information the different revenue and profit centers provide. - Identify major revenue and profit centers for a hotel. - Define fixed costs. - Discuss the layout of a P&L. - Analyze departmental P&Ls. - Analyze consolidated P&Ls. # Revenue Management - Explain the importance of maximizing revenue. - Explain the importance of RevPar in maximizing revenue. - Discuss yield systems and their use in revenue management. - Discuss rate structures and selling strategies. - Interpret revenue management reports. # Role of the Accounting Department - Explain the function of the accounting department. - List ways the accounting department is organized. - Describe positions in the accounting department and their responsibilities. - Describe the types of reports generated by accounting.
Introduces students to marketing techniques associated with hotel/restaurant/tourism fields with emphasis on identifying and satisfying needs of customers. Topics include: marketing introduction, research and analysis, marketing strategies, marketing plans, social media marketing, branding, positioning, sales and advertising. Because of the constant change in marketing strategies in the hospitality industry, this course will also focus on new marketing techniques that are being used in the hospitality industry.
Social media advertising entails crafting and executing targeted advertisements on networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, aiming to enhance brand exposure and user interaction.
Market research is the organized process of collecting, examining, and interpreting data about consumers, competitors, and the market to guide a company's strategic planning and decision-making.
Advertising sales refer to the process of selling advertising space or time on various media platforms to businesses and individuals for promoting their products, services, or brands.
# Basics of Marketing - Explain the difference between marketing and sales. - Identify various marketing terms such as positioning, branding, market share, etc. - Describe the different jobs that are offered in the marketing industry. - Explain the product life cycle of a hospitality-related product. - Understand the importance of research in determining marketing strategy. - Describe the steps in the marketing process. - Discuss the role of ethics in hospitality marketing. - Interpret specific challenges marketers face when crafting worldwide marketing programs. - Identify the many hospitality marketing-related associations. - Explain what market segmentation is, when to use it, and how marketing managers position products. - Discuss the principle that marketing is a management tool used to capitalize on what the future holds for the hospitality industry. - Understand the importance of perishability in the hospitality industry. - Understand why service marketing so far behind manufacturing. - Discuss the importance of delivering what you promise. - Explain the problems in marketing the service industry. - Describe guerilla marketing and how this technique can give smaller companies a distinct advantage. - Understand the history of marketing and how it impacts marketing today. # Hospitality Sales - Discover the importance of hospitality sales. - Identify the skills that are needed to succeed in hospitality sales. - Examine customer relationship management in sales. - Understand why product knowledge is a competitive advantage for a sales person. - Articulate the definition and importance of product differentiation. - Identify the ways to minimize cold calling. - Discover the 80/20 rule in encouraging repeat customers. - Identify the many components of sales such as identifying new customers, overcoming objections, and closing the sale. - Discover how to identify your customers. - Discover how to identify business leads. # Marketing Technology - Discover effective websites that are presently used in the hospitality industry. - Identify the many ways that companies can market their websites to their full potential. - Understand the ways that websites can help in the research process. - Understand the ways that websites have changed in the past five years. - Understand why marketing through the web is such a powerful media. - Identify how Facebook has changed over the past years. - Discover the ways companies are now utilizing Facebook to increase sales. - Identify a hospitality-related company successfully using Facebook. - Understand how to get businesses to your Facebook page. - Discover how to create a video using YouTube or the many other distribution channels. - Identify how video through the Internet has changed over the past year. - Discover the ways companies are now utilizing video to increase sales. - Identify a hospitality-related company successfully using video to advertise their business. - Understand the importance of viral marketing. - Discover the ways companies are now utilizing Twitter to increase sales. - Identify a hospitality-related company successfully using Twitter. - Understand all of the Twitter terms and tools. # Marketing Tools - Summarize the changes that have occurred in marketing tools during the past twenty years. - Identify new marketing tools and techniques utilized by the tourism industry. - Understand how consortium marketing organizations can benefit large organizations. - Predict the new marketing tools that will be used in the future. - Understand how convention and visitors bureaus and state tourism agencies can assist hospitality-related companies. - Explain the importance of online presence. - Describe the importance of word of mouth advertising. - Understand why hospitality-related companies have to develop strong relationships with the local community. - Identify the many tools that companies use to improve their image including logos, menus, brochures, letterhead, etc. - Describe the importance of websites in marketing. - Explain the importance of using your business card. - Describe alternative approaches firms use to enter and compete in global markets. - Understand the impact using an advertising agency can have on advertising. - Identify the many types of advertising media that is utilized by companies such as radio, television, billboards and direct mail. - Discover the advantages and disadvantages in utilizing the various forms of advertising. - Explain the power of advertising through the internet. - Discover advertising through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. - Understand the importance of search engine optimization. - Identify the steps taken in the advertising process. # Packaging and Programs - Define packaging and how it is utilized in the hospitality industry. - Discover the ways packaging can increase sales. - Identify the reasons for packaging products together in the hospitality industry. - Give examples of packaging that is currently being used. - Review the many ways that technology has affected the travel industry and predict the ways that technology will change and improve the industry. - Define programming and how it is utilized in the hospitality industry. - Discover the ways programming can increase sales. - Identify the reasons for programming in the hospitality industry. - Give examples of programming that is currently being used. # Promotions and Public Relations - Understand the promotional mix and the uniqueness of each component and appreciate the value of an integrated marketing communications approach. - Identify the ways promotions can assist in increasing sales. - Report on the way that hospitality-related companies utilize. - Articulate the reason why companies and industries depend on promotions. - Discover the importance of merchandizing. - Give examples of merchandising tools used such as menus, tent cards, etc. - Examine impulse purchasing and the role it takes in promotions. - Understand how promotions can be used to pave the road to the introduction of a new company or product. - Define the role public relations plays in marketing. - Articulate the advantages and the disadvantages of public relations. - Understand the purpose of a press release. - Articulate the role that blogs play in public relations. - Articulate the importance a company's image plays in marketing.
A study of the methods and techniques of scientific crime scene investigation and analysis using principles from biology, chemistry, and physics to document, recognize, preserve, and collect physical evidence. Topics covered include video recording, photography, sketching, and searching of crime scenes along with proper collection and preservation methods.
Videography is the art of recording and producing video footage, encompassing techniques such as composition, lighting, sound, and editing to create engaging visual narratives.
Photography is the practice of capturing enduring images through the recording of light, utilizing cameras and techniques such as composition, lighting, and timing.
# Crime Scene Overview - Define a crime scene. - List the various types of crime scenes (specialized categories). - Describe a scientific crime scene investigation. - Interpret information gained from physical evidence # Managing a Crime Scene - Contrast historic investigations with contemporary investigations. - Describe the components of a crime scene management system. - Summarize information needed to work a scene. - Describe the personnel and qualifications of personnel needed to work a crime scene. - Determine the technology and equipment needed to work a scene. - Identify the logistics management of scenes (media, inter-agency liaisons, standard operating procedures, resources). - Classify the types of evidence (transient, conditional, associate, pattern, trace). - Describe the different types of crime scene investigator models (sworn, civilian, etc.). # General Crime Scene Investigation Procedures - Describe the duties of the first responder. - Describe the issues surrounding safety, medical aid, security of the scene, crime scene communication, and detaining witnesses & suspects. - Demonstrate proper documentation (who, what, when, where, how). - Explain the importance of communication at a crime scene and in an investigation. - Discuss search and seizure (4th Amendment). - Summarize Mincey vs. Arizona. - Summarize Nardone vs. United States. - Summarize Arizona vs. Hicks. - Summarize the "plain view doctrine." - Demonstrate Universal Precautions as pertains to a crime scene. - Describe precautions needed relative to bloodborne and airborne pathogens. # Crime Scene Documentation - Describe the components of notes relative to a walk-through including: notification information, arrival information, scene description, victim description, and CSI team/investigative team assignments. - Describe the objectives of videography. - Discuss the procedures necessary to video record a crime scene. - Illustrate the qualities of a video-recording. - Explain the purpose of photography. - Describe the three types of crime scene photographs (overall, mid-range, closeup). - Describe examination quality photographs. - Describe overlapping photographs. - Describe the use of aerial photography at a crime scene. - Describe the use of vehicle photography at a crime scene. - Describe the procedures for the sketching of a crime scene. - Describe rough and final sketches. - Describe measurement techniques including the use of baseline, polar coordinates, triangulation, rectangular coordinates. - Explain the components included on rough and final sketch including the legend and case information. # Crime Scene Searching - Determine the relevancy of physical evidence. - Describe Linkage Theory. - Explain the Locard Exchange Principle. - Describe triaging multiple or large crime scenes. # Collection, Preservation and Packaging of Evidence at Crime Scenes - Recognize the sensitivity of evidence analysis. - Show how to avoid cross-contamination. - Determine proper order to collect items. - Understand the correct procedures to collect, preserve, and package each of the following items of evidence: fingerprints, firearms, trace evidence, biological evidence, impression evidence, arson evidence, questioned documents, entomological evidence, bite mark evidence, tool marks, and drug evidence. # Laboratory Experience - Demonstrate properly written laboratory reports. - Integrate safety in the laboratory setting. - Demonstrate the components of notes relative to a walk-through including: notification information, arrival information, scene description, victim description, and CSI team/ investigative team assignments. - Demonstrate the technique for taking crime scene photographs. - Demonstrate the procedures for sketching a crime scene. - Demonstrate the six crime scene search patterns. - Demonstrate the appropriate procedures for searching a crime scene. - Demonstrate the basic procedure for collection and packaging including the use of primary and secondary containers with tamper proof evidence tape. - Implement proper use of equipment including cameras, fingerprint powders, fingerprint chemicals, footwear and tool mark casting, measuring tapes, and evidence packaging. - Integrate all skills on a final laboratory practical working a mock crime containing all components of proper documentation, searching, and collection, preservation and packaging of evidence. - Demonstrate processing porous and nonporous surfaces with chemical and physical methods.
Introduces the student to the pathogenesis, prognosis, treatment and management of disease/conditions across the life span.
# Basic Concepts of Disease Processes - Describe common terminology used in pathophysiology and the basic cell changes associated with disease processes. - Identify factors affecting inflammation and healing, reduction of pain, and maintenance of function in the individual. - Discuss abnormal immune responses to include anaphylaxis, autoimmune disorders, transplants, immunodeficiency, and the links to cancer. - Characterize bacterial and viral infections with other microbial classifications. - Explain the differences between benign and malignant neoplasms, nomenclature, carcinogenesis, and the local and systemic effects of malignant neoplasms. - Discuss fluid and hemodynamic disorders. - Differentiate between congenital and genetic disorders, and between recessive, dominant, and sex-linked disorders. - Recognize stress as an important component of many disorders, as a predisposing or exacerbating factor as well as an outcome. - Discuss causative factors in the environment and environmental hazards. # Altered Status of the Body Systems - Discuss disorders of each body system in relation to changes in the normal structures. - Explain basic concepts of pathophysiologic changes in each body system. - Articulate the treatment of pathophysiologic disorders in each body system. - Describe pathophysiologic disorders across the life span. - Examine the impact of dysfunction in a body system on other body systems.
This course introduces the student to the concepts of personal responsibility for health and wellness. In addition, it provides information and strategies for personal self care.
Health promotion focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their well-being through education, policy, prevention, and environmental enhancements.
Health And Wellness Management involves organized efforts to enhance physical, mental, and job-related health, as well as prevent illnesses and encourage healthier lifestyles among individuals or communities.
# Interrelatedness of Areas of Health - Display awareness that health involves the balance and integration of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of oneself. - Recognize the interrelated nature of health; that health behaviors in one area (e.g., nutrition) impact health in other areas (e.g., physical activity, stress, sleep) and academic performance. # Connectedness between Health and the Environment - Understand consequences and implications global environmental change may have on health and wellbeing. - Explain how one's health behavior choices can influence the environment. - Explain how human health is an integral component in the ecosystem. # Creating a Health Promoting Lifestyle - Recognize how attitudes and values influence behavior. - Identify personal health values and understand these values within the context of a larger healthy society. - Discriminate credible resources for health information. - Demonstrate an understanding of how individual health behavior affects others. - Understand how personal choices and habits can contribute to disease prevention. - Perform a physical assessment.
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts in nutrition and the correlations between nutrition and wellness.
Weight Management refers to the skill of designing and following food and exercise regimens to attain or keep a balanced weight, typically involving nutritional understanding, physical activity, and behavioral techniques.
# Basic Elements of Good Nutrition as Related to Wellness - Identify the functions of the macro and micro nutrients. - Discuss the hierarchy of the food pyramid. - Identify nutritional values of a food label. - Explain water and beverage needs and the application to exercise. - Explain the benefits of good nutrition for improving wellness and the harmful effects of poor nutrition. - Analyze food and beverage intake by means of a computerized dietary analysis. - Develop a personal nutrition plan based upon personal dietary needs. # Weight Management - Define body composition, overweight, and obesity as it related to wellness. - Discuss the importance of weight management for enhancing wellness. - Determine tolerable weight and body mass index. - Discuss guidelines for weight management. - Explain the relationship of nutrition and exercise in weight management. - Discuss fads and gimmicks flooding the market in relationship to weight management. - Develop behavioral modifications necessary to implement a personal weight management plan.
Fundamentals of fitness for lifelong well-being.
Fitness Management entails the supervision of fitness centers and programs, encompassing staff management, program creation, customer service, and operational duties related to health and fitness.
Physical Assessment Techniques are systematic methods used by healthcare professionals to examine a patient's body and assess their physical state for potential illnesses.
# Physical Assessment - Assess resting heart rate and blood pressure. - Assess cardiovascular fitness. - Assess body composition. - Assess muscular strength and endurance. - Assess flexibility. # Components of Physical Fitness - Define wellness, physical fitness, and exercise. - Identify the health and skill related components of physical fitness. - Discuss how today's lifestyle imparts wellness. - Discuss the benefits of a comprehensive fitness and wellness program. - Identify one behavior change that will be modified. # Develop Individual Exercise Program - Discuss readiness to begin an exercise program. - Define flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and endurance. - Explain personal benefits of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and endurance. - Discuss principles and safe exercise techniques to enhance flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance. - Identify the FITT principle and apply to personal goals relating to target heart rate. - Demonstrate the proper technique to monitor heart rate during exercise. - Demonstrate a variety of exercises that maintain and improve flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and endurance. - Compose a personalized goal for cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and flexibility. # Understand Correlation between Fitness and Wellness for a Lifetime - Define stress, eustress and distress. - Identify signs and symptoms of stress as it relates to wellness. - Discuss guidelines for managing stress in one’s life today. - Demonstrate and use techniques to manage stress, including physical exercise and its benefits. - Discuss the overall importance of implementing a healthy lifestyle program. - Identify the major risk factors for coronary heart disease. - Discuss cancer prevention guidelines.
GERT 1000 - Understanding the Geronotological Client
This course provides a description of the aging client in the aging services network as well as an examination of sociological, psychological, and biological aspects of aging.
Aging process refers to the study of chronological changes in an individual's physical, mental, and social aspects, along with the influences affecting these alterations across their lifetime.
Psychological Health refers to a state of mental well-being, enabling individuals to cope with stress, realize their abilities, work productively, and contribute to their community.
Demographic Analysis studies population characteristics like age, gender, income, and education to recognize trends and guide decision-making in marketing, policy development, and resource allocation.
# Demographic Aspects of Aging - Describe demographic trends with respect to age and explain their importance. # Basic Principles of Aging - Discuss terminology and methodology related to the aging process. - Discuss the variability in the aging process. # Sociological Aspects of Aging - Identify and explain the major psychosocial theories of aging. - Define ageism, cite examples, and identify possible reasons for it. - Define, classify, cite, and explain causes of, recognize, and relate the reporting requirements of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. - Describe the elderly population with respect to social, economic, and policy issues. # Psychological Aspects of Aging - Describe the changes in personality, learning, and memory that are associated with aging. - Describe the nature and characteristics of sensory loss as it relates to aging. - Cite examples and explain the relevancy of emotional considerations associated with aging. - Describe disease processes associated with psychological aspects of aging. # Biological Aspects of Aging - Identify and describe biological aspects of aging as they relate to the major systems of the body. Examples include: Central nervous system, Endocrine system, Gastrointestinal system, Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory system, Special senses, Immune system, Integumentary system, Urinary system, and Reproductive system. # Health Aspects of Aging - Describe the relationship among lifestyle, health, and aging. - Identify and describe the major health problems and common functional limitations associated with aging. # Cross-Cultural Aspects of Aging - Consider and explain cultural differences of Black elders, Hispanic elders, Native American elders, Asian elders, and elders of other nationalities.
This course addresses behavioral health issues associated with aging, including the psycho-social impact of cultural and cohort influences; a discussion of prevention, diagnosis, assessment, and intervention; as well as an examination of pertinent legislation.
Cultural Studies consists of a cross-disciplinary investigation of cultural practices, including the study of social norms, media, beliefs, and the dynamics of identity and power.
Family Studies is a multidisciplinary discipline exploring family dynamics, relationships, and well-being in various cultures and societies, with applications in social work, therapy, and community development.
Behavioral health focuses on the relationship between behaviors, mental health, and overall wellness, addressing issues such as substance abuse, stress, depression, and anxiety.
# Overview of Mental Health Wellness - Describe the components of successful aging. - Discuss physical health, physical, mental, and social activity as related to aging. - Summarize the possible effects of retirement on mental health. - Illustrate maintaining wellness in older adults. - Describe the concept of social support. - Give examples of common sources of social support for older adults. # Overview of Behavioral Health Issues - Describe the psychological theories of aging. - Describe mental processes. - Explain the “stage theory of adult cognitive development” (four cognitive stages). - Explain the five social theories of aging - Classify basic psychological processes. - Describe psychological functioning. - Discuss recent and secondary processes of memory. - Discuss explicit and implicit types of memory. - Describe the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders including: demography, case identification, DSM-IV-TR, and the distribution of behavioral/psychiatric Disorders. # Cultural Dimensions - Describe four theories of developmental tasks. - Explain the concept of interiority. - Discuss family dynamics including power and role structure. - Describe varying family processes that affect psychodynamics of family interactions. o Primary & secondary prevention strategies o Psychological/Psychosocial Aspects of Aging Personality and self-concept o Personality Disorder o Ageism o Psychotic Disorders o Life Satisfaction and Life Events o Adjustment Disorder o Bereavement o Stress and Coping.
This course provides a study of the nutritional needs of the individual, including older adults. Topics include: nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education.
Diet Monitoring entails systematically tracking and evaluating an individual's food and drink consumption for health, nutrition, weight control, or medical reasons.
Nutrient Management is a systematic approach to applying fertilizers to crops, aiming to enhance plant health and reduce environmental impacts by balancing soil nutrient levels and plant needs.
# Nutrients - Describe the food guide pyramid and the daily amounts needed. - Identify the source and functions of foods and nutrients in maintaining good health. - Identify food fallacies. - Describe the clinical signs of good nutritional status. - Identify the energy producing nutrients including their fuel value. - Calculate the energy needs of an individual based on age, sex, activity level, and health status. - Discuss the results of over or under consumption of kilocalories. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classifications of carbohydrates. - Describe the function of fiber including food sources. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classification of fats. - Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids including food sources. - Identify the functions, structure, sources, RDA, and classifications of protein. - Compare the effects on health of inadequate or excessive protein intake. - Discuss the general functions and classifications of vitamins. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and deficiency states of fat and water soluble vitamins. - Identify the function, sources, RDA, and deficiency states of both major and trace minerals. - Discuss the function, requirements, movement, and distribution of water in the body. - Describe mechanical and chemical digestion. - Describe the pathway of nutrients and the digestive processes that occur in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. - Develop a menu that includes variety and is nutritionally balanced. - Discuss food habits and cultural diversity by altering a standard diet to accommodate the individual's preference. - Describe the appropriate methods for handling, storing, processing, and preparing food to conserve nutrients. # Standard and Modified Diets - Define the principles of diet therapy. - Explain the objectives of diet therapy. - Describe the methods used to adapt a normal diet to treat a client’s specific clinical condition. - Identify general and special diets. - Construct the correct diet, appropriately, to the client. # Special Diet Menus for the Aging - Identify and develop special diet menus for the aging. # Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan - Identify the nutritional needs for the infant, child, pregnant, lactating, and aged individual. # Client Education - Describe client education as it relates to nutrition and diet therapy.
ECCE 1106 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Introduces the theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. Topics include CPR and first aid, health issues, safety issues, child abuse and neglect, and the nutritional needs of children.
Infant/Child CPR is a modified emergency technique to manually pump the heart and provide breaths for infants and children experiencing cardiac arrest, specifically tailored to their smaller anatomy.
Child nutrition is the knowledge and practice of providing balanced diets and education to meet the dietary needs for healthy growth and development in young individuals.
Child Welfare refers to the practice of safeguarding children's well-being, health, and development by providing protective services, advocacy, and family support to prevent maltreatment and neglect.
Child Studies is a discipline that investigates children's growth, conduct, and welfare through multiple lenses, including biology, psychology, education, and sociology.
# CPR and First Aid - Obtain Certification in CPR and first aid. # Health Issues - Recognize symptoms of common illnesses. - Describe precautions to take in preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including Standard Precautions. - Identify child care center exclusion policies and procedures. - Outline procedures for: maintaining health and immunization records; administering prescribed medications. # Safety Issues - Identify potential indoor safety hazards. - Describe procedures for emergency drills. - Identify potential outdoor safety hazards. - Describe safe utilization and adult supervision of outdoor equipment and materials. - Describe use of approved safety restraint when transporting a child. - Describe safety procedures for arrival/departure/loading/unloading children. - Examine examples of accident, injury, and illness reports. - Review examples of health and safety education activities for children. # Child Abuse and Neglect - Identify symptoms of abuse and neglect. - Describe protocol for reporting abuse and neglect. - Discuss techniques for working with an abused or neglected child. # Nutritional Needs of Children - Identify nutritional needs for children. - Describe procedures for serving meals and snacks. - Recognize implications of childhood obesity, including health related risks.
Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on organ systems. Topics include: medical terminology as it relates to the normal human body; and normal structure and function of the human body, including: cells and tissues, organs and systems, and homeostatic mechanisms.
Human Biology encompasses the examination of the human body's structure, function, growth, and physiological mechanisms through a scientific lens.
# Medical Terminology as it Relates to the Human Body - Define the terms anatomy and physiology. - Explain the meaning of the term homeostasis and give an example of a typical homeostatic mechanism. - Identify and explain the terms used in describing normal gross human anatomy. - Identify and explain the terms used in describing normal cellular anatomy and cell function. - Identify and explain the terms used in describing the anatomy and physiology of epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissues. - Identify and explain the terms used in describing the normal anatomy and physiology of the following specific organ systems to include: o a) skeletal o b) muscular o c) nervous o d) endocrine o e) circulatory o f) urinary o g) digestive o h) respiratory o i) reproductive. # Structure & Function of the Human Body - Cells & Tissues, Organs & Systems & Homeostatic Mechanisms - Identify and describe the normal anatomy of cells. - Explain the normal function of cells in homeostasis and reproduction. - Identify and describe the normal function of cells in homeostasis and reproduction. - Identify and describe the normal anatomy of the following specific organ systems to include: o a) integumentary o b) skeletal o c) muscular o d) nervous o e) endocrine o f) circulatory o g) urinary o h) digestive o i) respiratory o j) reproductive. - Explain the normal function of the principle and accessory organs of each system in maintaining homeostasis.
CHEM 1151L - Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Selected laboratory experiments paralleling the topics in CHEM 1151. The lab exercises for this course include units of measurements, structure of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, gas laws, liquid mixtures, acids and bases, salts and buffers, and nuclear chemistry.
Experimenting is a methodical approach to examining ideas, finding new knowledge, or improving solutions by conducting trials, analyzing results, and controlling variables.
# Acids and Bases - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing acids and bases. # Chemical Bonding - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing chemical bonding. # Chemical Reactions - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing chemical reactions. # Gas Laws - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing gas laws. # Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Liquid Mixtures - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing liquid mixtures. # Nuclear Chemistry - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing nuclear chemistry. # Salts and Buffers - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing salts and buffers. # Structure of Matter - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing structure of matter. # Units of Measurement - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing units of measurement.
Provides an introduction to basic animal and plant diversity, structure and function, including reproduction and development, and the dynamics of ecology as it pertains to populations, communities, ecosystems, and biosphere. Topics include classification and characterizations of organisms, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, principles of ecology, and biosphere.
Biology is the scientific discipline that examines living organisms, their characteristics, development, ancestry, adaptation, and spatial distribution.
Plant Ecology entails examining plant relationships with their surroundings, encompassing growth, reproduction, adaptation, and community development.
Animal science is a diverse field encompassing the study of domestic and wild animal biology, care, and management, with applications in agriculture, conservation, and biomedical research.
Biosphere refers to the Earth's ecosystem, encompassing all living organisms, their interactions, and their relationships with the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
# Classification and Characterization of Organisms - Describe and identify viruses and prions. - Compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure. - Describe and identify bacteria. - Describe and identify protists. - Describe and identify fungi. - Describe characteristics of nonvascular and vascular plants. - Identify and characterize invertebrate animals. - Identify and characterize vertebrate animals. # Plant Structure and Function - Describe and compare vascular and nonvascular plant structure. - Describe basic plant structure including shoot and root systems. - Describe basic plant tissue systems including ground, vascular, and dermal tissues. - Compare and contrast the types and composition of various leaf, stem, and root structures. - Describe plant nutrition. - Explain nutritional requirements for plant growth. - Describe the properties of soil and how they meet the nutritional needs of plants. - Describe absorption of water and nutrients in root systems. - Explain the movement of water in transpiration. - Explain water conservation strategies in plant structure. - Describe translocation of organic compounds in the plant. - Explain plant growth and responses. - Describe the process of seed germination. - Explain the role of hormones in plant growth. - Explain the effect of environmental stresses on plant growth. - Describe basic lifecycles and senescence of the plant. - Describe, compare, and contrast both sexual and asexual methods of plant reproduction. - Describe saprophytic and gametophytic plant structures. - Describe the reproductive structures of the flower. - Describe seed formation, fruit formation and dispersal strategies. # Animal Structure and Function - Describe variations in body plans and how they affect survivability of representative invertebrate and vertebrate animals. - Compare and contrast organ systems of various invertebrate and vertebrate animals. - Describe and compare the various mechanisms of invertebrate and vertebrate animal reproduction and development. # Principles of Ecology - Characterize a population. - Describe population dynamics. - Describe factors that influence population size. - Relate factors that affect human populations. - Describe patterns of instinctive and learned behaviors within the population. - Characterize a community. - Describe patterns of species interaction with various communities. - Explain the impact of internal and external forces on the stability of a community. - Explain community interactions. - Describe patterns of biodiversity. - Characterize an ecosystem. - Describe a food web. - Explain and characterize ecological pyramids. - Describe the various biogeochemical cycles. # Biosphere - Describe the atmosphere. - Describe the lithosphere. - Describe the hydrosphere. - Characterize major biomes. - Explain human impact on the biosphere.
SPAN 1101 - Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I
A beginner's introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This course stresses the student's ability to acquire a nonnative language and to communicate effectively in the target Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, and speaking the language. An overview of Hispanic society is also emphasized, highlighting the differences between American and Hispanic cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
Spanish Culture refers to the knowledge and appreciation of Spain's traditions, values, history, art, cuisine, and linguistic intricacies, facilitating communication in Spanish-speaking contexts.
Spanish Language skills encompass the proficiency to convey ideas effectively in spoken and written Spanish across various formal and informal situations.
Hispanic Culture encompasses customs, language, arts, and social customs from Spanish-speaking countries, primarily in Latin America and Spain.
Latino Culture represents the diverse array of customs, beliefs, and artistic expressions stemming from Latin American countries, uniting various populations with a common historical foundation.
Cultural Diversity is acknowledging, appreciating, and embracing variations among people due to their cultural, ethnic, and racial origins, creating an inclusive and cooperative atmosphere.
# Reading the Spanish language - Spell and write new vocabulary words. - Write and identify numbers in Spanish from zero to one million. - Apply agreement rules regarding nouns and modifying adjectives in writing. - Apply and use the singular personal pronouns and their plural equivalents in writing. - Apply and identify the days of the week and months of the year in written form. - Apply new vocabulary words learned each week in writing. # Writing and Grammatical Structure of the Spanish Language - Identify and understand the key grammatical concepts regarding Spanish nous/pronouns. - Differentiate between masculine/feminine and singular/plural nouns. - Show agreement between nouns and personal pronouns/personal possessive pronouns. - Identify and understand key grammatical concepts regarding Spanish verbs. - Conjugate in the present tense the verb Ser and differentiate how and when to use this verb. - Apply conjugation rules to regular -ar verbs, demonstrating the ability to conjugate these verbs in the present tense through verbal and written assignments. - Conjugate in the present tense the verb "estar" and differentiate how and when to use this verb. - Conjugate in the present tense "tener," "venir," and "ir;" differentiate how and when to use these verbs. - Conjugate in the present tense "tener," "venir," and "ir;" differentiate how and when to use these verbs. - Apply conjugation rules to regular stem changing verbs (e-->ie, o-->ue, and e-- >i) demonstrating the ability to conjugate these verbs in the present tense through verbal and written assignments. - Conjugate in the present tense irregular "yo" forms; demonstrate this ability through both verbal and written assignments. - Apply the basic rules of grammar and sentence structure and apply them to written tasks. # Speaking the Spanish Language - Speak and introduce one's self and articulate answers to basic questions in a conversation. - Articulate the alphabet in Spanish and using this knowledge, phonetically sound out new vocabulary. - Articulate in Spanish the numbers from zero to one million. - Identify the names of different colors and tell time and apply these concepts in everyday conversations. - Apply agreement rules regarding nouns and modifying adjectives in speech. - Apply and use in speaking the singular personal pronouns and their plural equivalents. - Apply new vocabulary words learned each week in speaking. - Demonstrate familiarity with commonly used phrases/expressions to communicate with Spanish speaking people through memorization and repetition. - Apply the basic rules of grammar and sentence structure to conversational situations.
SPAN1102- Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II
A continuation of SPAN1101 that advances the student's acquisition of the target language and understanding of cultural difference between American and Hispanic cultures. Emphasis is placed on improving effective communication skills in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking the Spanish language. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
# Reading and Writing the Spanish Language - Reading and writing the Spanish Language. - Apply agreement rules regarding pronouns and direct/indirect objects in writing. - Apply and use the singular demonstrative adjectives/pronouns and their plural equivalents in writing. - Apply and use reflexive pronouns in writing. - Apply new vocabulary words learned each week in writing. # Grammatical Structure of the Spanish Language - Identify and understand key grammatical concepts regarding Spanish nouns/pronouns. - Differentiate between direct and indirect object pronouns in Spanish. - Understand the application and usage of double object pronouns. - Identify and understand key grammatical concepts regarding Spanish verbs. - Identify and understand key grammatical concepts regarding Spanish verbs. - Use and conjugate in the present tense regular -ar, -ir, and -er verbs in the present progressive. - Understand key differences between verb tenses (present tense, present progressive, and preterit) and know when to use each tense. - Understand more advanced differences in the verbs "ser" and "estar" (specifically with the use of adjectives). - Understand more advanced differences in the verbs "ser" and "estar" (specifically with the use of adjectives). - Use and conjugate in the preterit tense all regular -ar, -ir, and -er verbs and understand their meaning within this tense. - Understand the difference between reflexive verbs and non-reflexive verbs in Spanish. - Use and conjugate regular -ar, -ir, and -er reflexive verbs using the correct reflexive pronouns. - Use and conjugate in the preterit tense the irregular verbs "ser" and "ir," as well as understand how to differentiate between theses two verbs' meaning using context. - Apply the grammar rules associated with the verb "gustar" to other reflexive verbs. - Use and conjugate in the preterit tense all stem-changing verbs. - Understand and apply the use of comparatives and superlatives in Spanish grammar. # Speaking the Spanish Language - Articulate /speak in Spanish regarding limited subjects and respond to simple questions in a conversation, special emphasis placed on being able to express one's opinion and likes/dislikes. - Articulate vocabulary at an intermediate level - special emphasis placed on word stress and accents. - Identify different activities that are practiced in Hispanic culture and apply these concepts in everyday conversations. (Topics include: going on vacation, going shopping, daily routine, and food.) - Using the vocabulary learned, students can express similarities and differences between American and Hispanic cultures. - Write and perform skits using vocabulary and grammar learned that simulate everyday situations in Hispanic culture. - Apply agreement rules regarding nouns and modifying adjectives in speech. - Apply new vocabulary words learned each week in speaking. - Demonstrate familiarity with commonly used phrases/expressions to communicate with Spanish speaking people through memorization and repetition. - Apply the basic rules of grammar and sentence structure and apply them to conversational situations.
BARB 1022 - Haircutting and Shampooing I
This course introduces the theory and skills necessary to apply basic haircutting techniques. Safe use of haircutting implements are stressed. The course also introduces the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo hair. Laboratory training includes shampooing a live model. Topics include patron preparation, haircutting terminology, safety and sanitation, implements, basic haircutting techniques, shampoo chemistry, and shampoo procedures.
Hairstyling Trends refer to the current popular and fashionable haircuts, coloring techniques, and styling methods in the beauty and fashion industry.
Hair care entails maintaining hair's health and appearance through regular cleansing, conditioning, styling, and treatments.
Sanitation Procedures are established methods for cleaning and disinfecting spaces, protecting public health by preventing contamination and disease transmission.
# Preparation of Patron - Confer with patron to determine their desires and needs. - Conduct patron preparation and setup for services. # Haircutting Terminology - Identify tapering terms and applications. - Identify layering terms and applications. - Identify elevation terms and applications. - Identify guideline terms and applications. - Identify feathering terms and applications. # Safety and Sanitation - Clean personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Maintain personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Apply sanitation and shop safety rules to all skill procedures. # Implements - Clean personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Maintain personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Choose proper haircutting implements (shears, razors, thinning shears, clippers). # Basic Haircutting Techniques - Demonstrate proper clipper techniques. - Demonstrate proper shear and comb techniques. - Demonstrate proper arching techniques. - Demonstrate proper techniques for thinning hair. - Demonstrate proper finger and shear technique. - Demonstrate proper techniques for shaving neck and outline areas. - Perform final checkup. - Comb the hair properly. # Shampoo Chemistry and Procedures - Describe the basic principles of cosmetic chemistry as applied to shampooing. - Identify emulsions and suspensions. - Explain the pH scale. - Conduct patron preparation and setup for shampoo service. - Select appropriate shampoos and conditioners. - Perform full shampoo service to include scalp manipulation, cleansing, and the application of conditioners and rinses as necessary.
BARB 1024 - Haircutting and Shampooing II
BARB 1060 - Introduction to Color Theory/Color Application
This course introduces the fundamental theory of color, predispositions tests, color selection, and color application. The course presents the application of temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent hair coloring products. Topics include basic color concepts, skin reactions, the color wheel, color selection and application, mustache and beards, coloring products, safety precautions and tests, mixing procedures, color selection and application.
Hair coloring is the practice of using dye to alter a person's hair color, whether to enhance existing tones, conceal gray hairs, or produce unique styles for cosmetic reasons.
KYC (Know Your Customer) is a verification process used by financial institutions to identify clients and prevent illegal activities such as fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.
# Principles of Color Theory - Describe and understand color theory. # Hair Structure, Color, and Tone - Describe the three major components of hair. - Determine the texture, density, and porosity of hair. # Classifications of Color - Describe the types of hair-color and give examples of when and why each are used. # Hair Lightening and Color Removal - Compare different hair lightening products and their uses. # Application Procedures - Select the type of temporary hair color to use and apply it correctly. - Choose the type of semi-permanent hair-color to be used and demonstrate its application. - Prepare the appropriate type of semi-permanent hair-color and show its use. - Select the appropriate permanent hair-color product to be used and apply it correctly. - Describe the natural and metallic hair-colors, discuss why they are used, and recognize when a client may have used them at home. # Safety Precautions - Incorporate safety precautions in all hair coloring services. - Use a patch test before all appropriate hair-color services. - Demonstrate the test given for metallic salts on the hair shaft. # Consultation, Communication, and Record and Release Forms - Select appropriate materials for the consultation. - Review the information card filled out by the client. - Utilize the release form. - Prepare hair-color records. # Product Knowledge - Describe and discuss the various color formulations. # Hair-color Challenges and Corrective Solutions - Identify various hair-color problems. - Propose solutions for each of the common hair-color problems. # Special Effects - Demonstrate foiling, free hand, cap highlighting techniques, low lighting, and lash and brow tints.
BARB 1072 - Introduction to Chemical Restructuring of Hair
This course introduces the chemistry and chemical reactions of permanent wave solutions and relaxers. It provide instruction in the application of permanent waves and hair relaxers. Precautions and special problems involved in applying permanent waves and relaxers will be emphasized. Application of perms and relaxers on live models is included. Topics include permanent wave techniques, safety procedures, chemical relaxer techniques, and permanent wave and chemical relaxer, application procedures on manikins, timed permanent wave, timed relaxer applications, safety precautions, and the Hazardous Duty Standard Act.
Perm (Hairstyle) is a technique that uses chemicals to create curls or waves in hair, requiring expertise in chemicals, timing, and hair types for lasting and safe outcomes.
# Permanent Wave Techniques - Define permanent waving. - Explain chemistry of perming. - Analyze hair and scalp. - Apply and properly demonstrate sectioning, blocking and wrapping on a manikin. - Identify and list pertinent data for permanent waving clients' hair. # Chemical Relaxer Techniques - Define chemical hair relaxing. - Explain chemistry of relaxers. - Analyze hair and scalp. - Apply sectioning for relaxer on a manikin. - Identify and list pertinent data for chemically relaxing clients' hair. # Safety Procedures - Explain safety procedures for permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing. # Application Procedures (Manikin) - Demonstrate proper procedures for permanent waving on a manikin. - Demonstrate procedures for applying a relaxer on a manikin. # Permanent Wave Application (Manikin) - Apply knowledge to wrap the hair. - Apply perm solution. - Use knowledge to detect hair pattern. - Show the removal of permanent wave solution from hair. # Hair Relaxer Application (Manikin) - Apply knowledge to conduct patron preparation and setup for hair relaxer application. - Apply cream relaxer. - Distinguish change of texture. - Use knowledge to remove cream from hair. # Timed Permanent Wave (Manikin) - Demonstrate proper permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame for wave to straight hair. - Demonstrate proper permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame for curly hair. # Timed Relaxer Applications (Manikin) - Demonstrate proper chemical hair relaxer procedures within an acceptable time frame. - Apply precautions during permanent waving and relaxing. # Safety Precautions - Explain State and Federal regulations pertaining to relaxers and cold waves. # Hazardous Duty Standard Act Compliance - Explain State and Federal regulations pertaining to relaxers and cold waves. - Demonstrate proper safety precaution.
BARB 1074 - Advanced Chemical Restructuring of Hair
This course builds on the Introduction to Chemical Restructuring of Hair course to address advanced theory and practice relating to the chemistry and chemical reactions of permanent waves and hair relaxers. It provides continuing instruction in the precautions and special problems involved in the application of permanent waves and relaxers. Application of perms and relaxers on live models is included. Topics include permanent wave techniques, safety procedures, chemical relaxer techniques, application procedures on manikins, times permanent wave, timed relaxer applications, and the Hazardous Duty Standard Act.
# Permanent Wave Techniques - Define permanent waving. - Explain chemistry of perming. - Analyze hair and scalp. - Apply and properly demonstrate sectioning, blocking, and wrapping on a manikin. - Identify and list pertinent data for permanent waving clients' hair. # Chemical Relaxer Techniques - Define chemical hair relaxing. - Explain chemistry of relaxers. - Analyze hair and scalp. - Apply sectioning for relaxer on a manikin or live client. - Identify and list pertinent data for chemically relaxing clients' hair. # Safety Procedures - Explain safety procedures for permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing. # Application Procedure (Manikin or Live Work) - Demonstrate proper procedures for permanent waving on a manikin or live client. - Demonstrate procedures for applying a relaxer on a manikin or live client. # Permanent Wave Application (Manikin or Live Work) - Apply knowledge to wrap the hair. - Apply perm solution. - Use knowledge to detect hair pattern. - Show the removal of permanent wave solution from hair. # Hair Relaxer Application (Manikin or Live Work) - Apply knowledge to conduct patron preparation and setup for hair relaxer application. - Apply cream relaxer. - Distinguish change of texture. - Use knowledge to remove cream from hair. # Timed Permanent Wave (Manikin or Live Work) - Demonstrate proper permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame for wave to straight hair. - Demonstrate proper permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame for curly hair. # Timed Relaxer Application (Manikin or Live Work) - Demonstrate proper chemical hair relaxer procedures within an acceptable time frame. - Apply precautions during permanent waving and relaxing. # Safety Precautions - Explain State and Federal regulations pertaining to relaxers and cold waves. # Hazardous Duty Standard Act Compliance - Explain State and Federal regulations pertaining to relaxers and cold waves. - Demonstrate proper safety precaution.
BARB 1010 - Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology
Introduces fundamental theories and practices of bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation, safety, and the welfare of the barber/stylist and patron. Topics include: sterilization, sanitation, safety, bacteriology, and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
Bacteriology refers to the examination of bacteria, including their identification, categorization, distribution, functioning, and relationships with hosts and surroundings.
Sterilizing refers to the process of eliminating all microorganisms, including bacteria, from an object using methods such as heat, chemicals, irradiation, or high-pressure techniques.
Hazardous material handling encompasses the skills and procedures for safely managing dangerous substances, covering storage, transport, and disposal, to minimize risks to people, property, and the environment.
# Sterilization - Define methods of sterilization. - Recognize and practice sterilization and shop safety rules and practices. - Recognize and apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices to all skill procedures. - Clean and maintain personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Maintain personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Perform chemical (wet) sterilizing procedures. - Perform physical (dry) sterilizing procedures. # Sanitation - Recognize sanitation and shop safety rules and practices. - Recognize and apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices to all skill procedures. - Clean personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Maintain personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Differentiate between sterilization and sanitation. - Explain and discuss the relationship of public sanitation to your salon/shop. - Sterilize combs, brushes, implements, and electrical equipment. # Safety - Recognize and observe sanitation and shop safety rules and practices. - Recognize and apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices to all skill procedures. - Demonstrate maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. - Demonstrate first aid for minor cuts and chemical reactions. - Practice and participate in emergency evacuation. # Bacteriology - Define bacteriology. - List types and classifications of bacteria. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Practice appropriate precautions as they relate to the Hazardous Duty Electrical Standards Act. - Practice appropriate precautions as they relate to the Hazardous Duty Chemical Standards Act. - Practice appropriate precautions as they relate to the Hazardous Duty Walkways Standards Act. - Compare and contrast state and federal regulations (i.e., hazardous materials).
Continues the theory and application of haircutting techniques and introduces hairstyling. Topics include: introduction to styling, client consultation, head and hair analysis, style cutting techniques, and implements for style cutting and tapering techniques.
# Introduction to Styling - Identify modern hair styling terminology. # Client Consultation - Conduct patron preparation and setup for haircut. - Determine the desired style. # Head and Hair Analysis - Identify shape of head. - Identify facial features. - Identify hair analysis considerations. # Style Cutting Techniques - Select proper haircutting implements (shears, razors, thinning shears, clippers) for the finger and shear technique. - Section hair and cut guidelines as applies to specific patron for the finger and shear technique. - Perform the desired haircut for the finger and shear technique. - Check completed haircut for the finger and shear technique. - Select proper haircutting implements (shears, razors, thinning shears, clippers) for the shear and comb technique. - Section hair and cut guidelines as applies for the shear and comb technique. - Perform the desired haircut for the shear and comb technique. - Perform shear and comb techniques. - Check completed haircut for the shear and comb technique. - Select proper haircutting implements (shears, razors, thinning shears, clippers) for tapering. - Section hair and cut guidelines as applies for tapering. - Perform the desired haircut for tapering. - Perform proper tapering techniques. - Check completed haircut for tapering. - Select proper haircutting implements (shears, razors, thinning shears, clippers) for razor cutting technique. - Section hair and cut guidelines as applies for razor cutting technique. - Perform the desired haircut for razor cutting technique. - Perform razor cutting techniques. - Check completed haircut for razor cutting technique. # Implements for Style Cutting and Tapering Techniques - Identify styling shears. - Demonstrate proper use of styling shears. - Identify thinning shears. - Demonstrate proper use of thinning shears. - Identify straight razor. - Demonstrate proper use of straight razor. - Identify electric clippers. - Demonstrate proper use of electric clippers. - Identify outliner or edger. - Demonstrate proper use of outliner or edger.
Introduces the theory and skills necessary to prepare and shave a patron. Simulated shaving procedures will precede practice on live models. Topics include: patron preparation, beard preparation, shaving techniques, once-over shave techniques, and safety precautions.
# Patron Preparation - Conduct patron preparation and setup for a shave. - Perform proper seating procedures, to include locking the chair. - Confer with customer to obtain desired styles. - Perform proper draping procedures. # Beard Preparation - Perform proper beard and skin analysis. - Demonstrate lathering of patron's beard. - Demonstrate steaming of patron's beard. - Demonstrate re-lathering of patron's beard. # Shaving Techniques - Conduct patron preparation and setup for a shave. - Properly lather the beard. - Properly steam the beard. - Properly re-lather the beard. - Identify the standard positions and strokes for razor handling. - Identify the 14 shaving areas of the face. - Perform a proper shaving of the patron's face by following the 14 shaving areas. - Perform the final cleansing of face and neck. # Once-Over Shave Techniques - Identify the four shaving positions and strokes. - Identify beard growth patterns. - Demonstrate proper barber positions. # Safety Precautions - Identify antiseptics for minor cuts. - Identify techniques to avoid cuts. - Apply lather to avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. - Identify and discuss direct contact health concerns. - Identify and discuss airborne health concerns.
BARB 1050 - Science: Anatomy and Physiology
Develops knowledge of the function and care of the scalp, skin, and hair. Emphasis is placed on the function, health, and growth of these areas. Topics include: cells, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, circulatory system, and related systems.
The circulatory system encompasses the heart and blood vessels, facilitating the transportation of essential substances and waste materials within the body.
# Cells - Identify cell structure. - Explain cell reproduction. # Skeletal System - Identify the function of the skeletal system. - Explain the relationship to hair of the skeletal system. # Muscular System - Identify the function of the muscular system. - Explain the relationship to hair of the muscular system. # Nervous System - Identify the function of the nervous system. - Explain the relationship to hair of the nervous system. # Circulatory System - Identify the function of the circulatory system. - Explain the relationship to hair of the circulatory system. # Related Systems - Identify the function of the digestive system. - Explain the relationship of hair to the digestive system. - Identify the function of the endocrine system. - Explain the relationship of hair to the endocrine system. - Identify the function of the reproductive system. - Explain the relationship of hair to the reproductive system. - Identify the function of the respiratory system. - Explain the relationship of hair to the respiratory system. - Identify the function of the excretory system. - Explain the relationship of hair to the excretory system.
IDSY 1005 - Introduction to Mechatronics
This course provides an introduction to the field of mechatronics and automation technology. Topics include automation technology as a part of engineering sciences, fundamentals of electrical engineering, sensors, fundamentals of pneumatics, electrical drives, applications of relays in electro-pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers.
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field integrating mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering to develop intelligent systems and smart products.
Automation refers to the use of technology to manage processes, systems, or equipment with minimal human input, aiming to enhance efficiency, consistency, and speed in tasks or operations.
Electricity refers to the natural and artificial phenomena related to electric charges, fields, and currents, which is crucial for operating machines, lighting, and electronic devices in various settings.
Schematic Diagrams are simplified visual representations of a system's components and connections, commonly employed in engineering and electrical design to convey complex concepts through symbols and lines.
Robotics is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, as well as other sciences, focused on the development, function, and application of robots.
Troubleshooting is a methodical approach to identifying, analyzing, and fixing problems in equipment, systems, or software, with the goal of restoring proper functioning.
# DC Electricity - Describe the structure of an atom, and explain how they cause objects to attract and repel each other. - Define static electricity and explain its effects. - Define electric current, potential difference, and resistance. - State the definition of Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law. - Using Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law calculate for unknowns in DC series, parallel, and combination circuits. - Demonstrate measurement of current, voltage, and resistance using proper test equipment. - State the most basic laws of magnetic forces, and explain how they operate. # AC Electricity - Describe electromagnetic induction, and the difference between AC and DC electricity. - Explain what a complete cycle of AC consists of, and demonstrate how to calculate peak, RMS, effective, and average values of AC voltage and current. - Discuss the properties of inductance in an AC circuit. - Describe a capacitor and how it operates. - Discuss the difference between three-phase and single-phase circuits. - Discuss what a transformer is and how it operates. - Describe semiconductors, how they are made and operate. # Reading Schematic Diagrams - State the definition and characteristics of a schematic drawing. - Define standard symbols and abbreviations used on schematic diagrams. - Describe ladder diagrams, and how rungs and wires are identified. - Describe how relationships between components on a ladder diagram are identified. - Demonstrate how to use a schematic or ladder diagram to troubleshoot a circuit. # Introduction to Robotics - Define an industrial robot and describe how they are used in manufacturing. - Name and describe the basic building blocks of an industrial robot. - Identify methods used to classify industrial robots. - Describe types of sensors used by industrial robot systems. - List the two types of interfaces used by industrial robots. - Describe the five general requirements all end of arm tooling must satisfy. - Name the two major types of robot programing; give advantages and disadvantages of both. # Control Loop Operation - Explain the difference between an open loop and a closed loop. - Describe the differences between continuous and discontinuous control modes and give examples of each. - Describe how a cascade control system operates. - State the three main objectives of a well-designed process control system. - Discuss the classification of hazardous locations as described in the NEC. # Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Define a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and discuss their benefits over relay logic systems. - Explain the operation of common input and output devices and identify their symbols. - Explain the relationship between a programmable logic controller processor and program. - Explain the basic concepts of ladder logic programming. - Compare the procedures involved in local and remote I/O expansion. - Write a basic program for a mechatronics training device. # Developing Troubleshooting Skills - Describe why efficient troubleshooting is important. - Explain why good communication is necessary for good effective troubleshooting. - List questions you should ask yourself when troubleshooting a problem. - Describe different types of test equipment used for troubleshooting. - List information you should know about a system before you can troubleshoot successfully. - Describe what planned maintenance is, and its importance.
IDSY 1020 - Print Reading and Problem Solving
This course introduces practical problem solving techniques as practiced in an industrial setting. Topics include: analytical problem solving, troubleshooting techniques, reading blueprints and technical diagrams, schematics and symbols, specifications and tolerances. The course emphasizes how the machine or mechanical system works, reading and engineering specifications and applying a systematic approach to solving the problem.
Schematic reading is the skill of deciphering and comprehending diagrams that depict the design and operation of electrical, mechanical, or architectural systems and their parts.
# Analytical Problem-Solving - List and discuss the basic steps for solving any problem. - Explain the importance of identifying the root cause of the problem. - Demonstrate the ability to solve assigned problems. # Troubleshooting Techniques - Discuss technical information used in troubleshooting. - Develop and explain a process chart. - Develop and explain a physical system chart. # Reading Blueprints and Technical Diagrams - List and explain the information in the title block drawing. - Sketch physical objects demonstrating the understanding of orthographic projection. - Correlate line features on view to surfaces on a different view. - Identify symbols used in technical drawings. - Demonstrate understanding of dimensions: metric and standard. # Schematics and Symbols - Explain the uses of schematics and symbols to solve a problem. - State the difference between pictorial drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics. - Explain basic differences between arc, resistance, and gas welding. # Specifications and Tolerances - Complete exercises requiring interpretation of specifications. - Identify and apply unilateral and bilateral tolerances to practical exercises. - Distinguish between linear, area, and volumetric specifications. - Compare a part with its drawing to determine if it is acceptable.
This course introduces direct current concepts and applications, alternating current theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, series, parallel, and simple combination circuits, inductance and capacitance, diodes and amplifiers, and semiconductor fundamentals.
# Introduction to Safety and OSHA Regulations - Identify monitoring agencies from which safety regulations can be requested. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-Know Law. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-Know Law. - Identify types of fires, extinguishers, and protective clothing. - Identify the appropriate action for reporting fires and appropriate firefighting procedures. - Demonstrate Use of Lab Emergency Power Disconnect (“Kill Switch”). # Electrical Laws and Principles - Define voltage, current, power, resistance, and conductance. - Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors. - Calculate resistance, conductance, voltage, current, and power. - Define and draw simple resistive circuits. - Define basic terms used to describe electronics quantities, components, devices, circuits, and systems. - Identify the symbols associated with basic electronic components and devices. # Magnetism - Explain the principles of magnetism. - Demonstrate magnetic principle application. # Batteries - Explain the concept of polarity as it applies to batteries. - Demonstrate a power test of various wet and dry cells and batteries. # Series, Parallel, and Simple Combination Circuits - Measure and compute DC series, parallel, and simple combination circuit voltage, current, resistance, and power. # AC Wave Generation - Describe sine waves generated by alternating current. - Define alternating current. - Measure AC voltage and current values. - Describe basic AC generator principles. # Inductance and Capacitance - Define inductance and identify inductor symbols. - Explain inductor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting inductors in series and parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing inductor phase relationships of voltage and current. - Determine the inductance value of an inductor. - Define and determine the reactance of an inductor when given the inductance and frequency. - Define capacitance and identify capacitor symbols. - Explain capacitor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting capacitors in series and in parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing voltage and current phase relationships. - Determine the capacitance value of a capacitor. - Define and determine the reactance of a capacitor when given the capacitance and frequency. # Basic Transformer Application - Apply , define, and explain fundamental electrical terminology and electrical parameters for transformers. - Explain transformer outputs in relation to inputs. - Explain core losses, mutual inductance, and types of transformers. - Use an oscilloscope for transformer voltage and phase measurements. - Calculate voltage-turn ratios. - Calculate voltage-current ratios. - Determine impedance matching. - Test and identify transformers. # DC and AC Test Equipment - Explain the basic operating principles of a voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, analog multimeter, and digital multimeter. - Measure circuit voltage, current, and resistance. - Explain the conditions that cause "shorts". - Determine the location of a short in a DC circuit. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause "opens". - Determine the location of an open in a DC circuit. - Explain oscilloscope control functions. - Measure and calculate AC sine wave frequency and period. - Use an oscilloscope for sinusoidal wave form voltage, period, and/or frequency measurements. # Diodes Applications - Describe safety aspects pertaining to personal and equipment safety for working with power supplies. - Recognize the power supply schematics for simple half-wave, full-wave, and bridge rectifier circuits. - Describe the basic concept of passive filtering circuits within a power supply. - Describe the power supply input and output voltage signals for simple halfwave, full-wave, and bridge rectifier circuits. - Demonstrate basic semiconductor testing for shorts and opens. - Explain the electrical operation of a bipolar transistor when used as an electrical switch. - Describe the basic amplification characteristics of a common base, common emitter, and common collector configuration. - Demonstrate operational checks by measuring input and output to transistor when used in an amplifier. # Semiconductor Fundamentals - Explain the fundamentals of semiconductor theory in forming a PN junction. - Identify and list various diodes by symbols and physical characteristics. - Explain the differences between forward biasing a diode and reverse biasing a diode. - Test diodes using a diode tester. - Describe the basic operational principles of a silicon control rectifier (SCR), a junction field effect transistor (JFET), and a unijunction transistor (UJT). - Identify the physical characteristics of an SCR, JFET, and a UJT. - Describe the basic operational principles of a DIAC and TRIAC. - Identify the physical characteristics of a DIAC and a TRIAC. # Laboratory Procedures and Safety Devices - List personal and equipment safety rules for working with electrical and electronic circuits and power supplies. - Demonstrate an understanding of safety precautions and procedures. - Demonstrate the safe use of test equipment. - Identify the major types of hazards associated with the electrical/electronic workplace. - State the location and activation of the main disconnect switch for the electrical/electronic laboratory.
This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
# Introduction to OSHA and Safety Regulations - Identify monitoring agencies from which safety regulations can be requested. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-Know Law. - Identify types of fires, extinguishers, and protective clothing. - Identify the appropriate action for reporting fires and appropriate firefighting procedures. - Discuss the purpose and use of the Lab Emergency Power Disconnect ("Kill Switch"). # Electrical Laws and Principles - Define voltage, current, power, resistance, and conductance. - Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors. - Calculate resistance, conductance, voltage, current, and power. - Define and draw simple resistive circuits. - Define basic terms used to describe electronics quantities, components, devices, circuits, and systems. - Identify the symbols associated with basic electronic components and devices. # Batteries - Explain the concept of polarity as it applies to batteries. - Demonstrate a power test of various wet and dry cells and batteries. # Series, Parallel, and Simple Combination Circuits - Measure and compute DC series, parallel, and simple combination circuit voltage, current, resistance, and power. # DC Test Equipment - Explain the basic operating principles of a voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, analog multimeter, and digital multimeter. - Measure circuit voltage, current, and resistance. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause "shorts" and "opens". - Determine the location of a short in a DC circuit. - Determine the location of an open in a DC circuit. # Laboratory Procedures and Safety Devices - List personal and equipment safety rules for working with electrical and electronic circuits and power supplies. - Demonstrate an understanding of safety precautions and procedures. - Demonstrate the safe use of test equipment. - Identify the major types of hazards associated with the electrical/electronic workplace. - State the location and activation of the main disconnect switch for the electrical/electronic laboratory.
This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance.
Sine Wave refers to a continuous, repetitive oscillation, representing a basic waveform in signal processing and occurring in numerous physical and engineering contexts.
# Introduction to OSHA and Safety Regulations - Identify monitoring agencies from which safety regulations can be requested. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-know Law. - Identify types of fires, extinguishers, and protective clothing. - Identify the appropriate action for reporting fires and appropriate firefighting procedures. - The purpose and use of the Lab Emergency Power Disconnect ("Kill Switch"). # Magnetism - Explain the principles of magnetism. - Demonstrate magnetic principle application. # AC Wave Generation - Discuss sine waves generated by alternating current. - Define alternating current. - Measure AC voltage and current values. - Describe basic AC generator principles. # Inductance and Capacitance - Define inductance and identify inductor symbols. - Explain inductor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting inductors in series and parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing inductor phase relationships of voltage and current. - Determine the inductance value of an inductor. - Define and determine the reactance of an inductor when given the inductance and frequency. - Define capacitance and identify capacitor symbols. - Explain capacitor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting capacitors in series and in parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing voltage and current phase relationships. - Determine the capacitance value of a capacitor. - Define and determine the reactance of a capacitor when given the capacitance and frequency. # Basic Transformer Application - Apply , define, and explain fundamental electrical terminology and electrical parameters for transformers. - Explain transformer outputs in relation to inputs. - Explain core losses, mutual inductance, and types of transformers. - Use an oscilloscope for transformer voltage and phase measurements. - Calculate voltage-turn ratios. - Calculate voltage-current ratios. - Determine impedance matching. - Test and identify transformers. # AC Test Equipment - Measure circuit voltage, current, and resistance. - Explain the circuit conditions that cause "shorts" and "opens". - Explain oscilloscope control functions. - Measure and calculate AC sine wave frequency and period. - Use an oscilloscope for sinusoidal wave form voltage period, and / or frequency measurements. # Laboratory Procedures and Safety Devices - List personal equipment safety rules for working with electrical and electronic circuits and power supplies. - Demonstrate an understanding of safety precautions and procedures. - Demonstrate the safe use of test equipment. - Identify the major types of hazards associated with the electrical/electronic workplace. - State the location and activation of the main disconnect switch for the electrical/electronic laboratory.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and devices involved in industrial motor controls, theories and applications of single and three-phase motors, wiring motor control circuits, and magnetic starters and braking. Topics include, but are not limited to, motor theory and operating principles, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams, NEMA standards, Article 430 NEC and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
Industrial control systems are computerized networks and equipment that oversee industrial operations and machinery to ensure stability, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing and critical infrastructure.
Magnetic Starters are electromagnetic components used in electric motors for safe starting, stopping, and overload protection, utilizing contactors and overload relays.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Motor Theory and Operating Principles - Describe the laws of magnetism and their application to AC and DC motors. - Compare the operating principles of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Compare the characteristics of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Define terms associated with electric motors. - Identify the component parts of an electric motor. - Name different types of AC and DC motors. - Determine voltage, amperage, speed, horsepower, NEMA class, and environmental requirements of electric motors using data from the motor name plate. # Principles of Motor Controls - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of DC motors. - State the function of starter devices in DC motors. - Name the types of manual DC motor starters. - Identify the components used in DC motor control. - Name the types of automatic DC motor starters. - Describe the methods of controlling the speed of DC motors. - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of AC motors. - State the purpose of controllers in AC motor circuits. - Name the types of AC motor controllers. - Identify the components used in AC motor controls. - Describe the methods used to provide circuit protection in AC motor control applications. # Control Devices - Identify and describe various devices used for sensing temperature, pressure, level, motion, and position. - Identify and describe the devices used in switching circuits. - Identify and describe the devices used for motor overload protection. - Identify and describe the devices used for ground fault and short circuit protection. - Identify and describe various other devices used in motor control circuits. # Symbols and Schematic Diagrams - Identify and draw the various symbols for components and conditional state of devices used in motor control circuits. - Describe a typical motor control schematic diagram. - Draw a schematic diagram of a motor control circuit. - Interpret schematic diagrams of various motor control circuits. # Magnetic Starters and Braking - Wire control transformers for the various 24V, 120V, and 230V secondary control voltages used in the industry. - Wire an across-the-line motor starter using a start-stop switch. - Wire a forward/reverse motor starter using a stop/forward/reverse switch. - Wire a magnetic starter for a motor control using a run/jog/stop switch without a control relay. - Wire a magnetic starter for a motor control using a control relay and a run/jog/stop switch. - Identify and describe the different dynamic, plugging, electronic, electric, and manual types of motor braking devices used in the industry. - Install a braking system on a motor. # NEMA Standards - Identify the purpose of NEMA standards for electric motors. - Relate NEMA design codes to operating characteristics of electric motors. - Describe NEMA standards for types of electric motor enclosures. # Article 430 NEC - Calculate the size for branch circuit conductors covered by NEC selection 430- 22. - Calculate the size for feeder circuit protection covered by NEC section 430-22. - Calculate the size for ground fault/short circuit protection (fuses and circuit breakers) using locked motor current, Table 430-152, and Article 430-52 of the NEC. - Calculate the size of overload protection according to sections 430-74 and 430- 34 of the NEC. - Size equipment grounds according to Table 250-95 of the NEC. - Size and locate the motor disconnects according to NEC Part H, Article 430. - Size controllers according the NEMA standards. - Calculate the size of control conductors according to Article 430-72 of the NEC. - Size raceways for motor circuits using Chapter 9: Table 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, and 5 of the NEC. # Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Perform a visual inspection using procedures described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Lubricate a motor according to procedures described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Clean a motor according to procedures outlined in the manufacturer's service manual. - Discuss techniques for troubleshooting electric motors.
This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications.
System safety is the practice of identifying and mitigating hazards in complex systems to protect people, property, and information from potential harm.
Systems software refers to a collection of programs that control and manage a computer's core functions, including booting, hardware interaction, file handling, and resource distribution.
Ladder Logic is a PLC programming language that mimics electrical relay logic, using symbols and ladder-like diagrams for industrial automation applications.
# Industrial Safety - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). # PLC Hardware and Software - Identify and discuss function of all PLC components. - Discuss and install PLC software. - Discuss common terminology used in PLC applications. # PLC Installation, Configuration and Setup - Completely install a PLC processor, power supply, and IO cards. - Use PLC software to setup and configure a PLC for operation. # PLC Programming Basics - Discuss the operation of the following logic gates: AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR, NOT, and BUFFERS. - Discuss and convert values using Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal, and Binary Coded Decimal. - Discuss the terms related to data storage including: Data Words, Bytes, Nibbles, Bits, Signed and Unsigned Integers, and Double Words. # Ladder Logic Instructions - Discuss and execute relay instructions including Examine if Closed/Normally Open, Examine if Open/Normally Closed, Output/Coil, Latch and Unlatch, and One Shot. - Discuss the addressing for bit level instructions. # Timers and Counters - Discuss the operation of on-delay timers, off-delay timers, and retentive timers. - Program and execute each type of timer in a program. - Reset operation for timers. - Discuss the operation of up and down counters. - Program and execute each type of counter in a program. - Reset operation for counters. # Connecting Field Devices to IO Cards - Discuss the operation of Triacs and Diacs. - Discuss the difference between Sourcing and Sinking. - Discuss the difference between NPN and PNP. - Install switches and other control devices to input cards and address the terminals. - Install relays, indicator lights, solenoids, and motor starters to output cards and address the terminals. - Write and execute a program using field connected devices.
ACRP 1000 - Introduction to Auto Collision Repair
This course provides instruction in procedures and practices necessary for safe and compliant operation of auto collision repair facilities. It introduces vehicle construction types and the parts identification of the structural members of various unibodies and frames used for automobiles as well as equipment and hand tools used in collision repair tasks.
Auto body repair is the process of fixing damaged vehicle structures, removing dents, replacing components, and color-matching paint to restore a car's appearance and structural soundness.
Fire Prevention consists of measures and precautions taken to minimize the likelihood of fires occurring and to control their spread and effects.
Automotive parts consist of elements and systems utilized for building and repairing automobiles, including engines, electronics, body components, and mechanical structures.
# Work facility safety - Demonstrate knowledge of general shop safety by answering 90% of all questions on a shop safety exam, and identifying safety rules and obvious safety hazards in the work area. # Work facility cleanliness - Demonstrate knowledge of shop cleanliness by cleaning work area and storing all tools, equipment and materials properly. # Safety devices - Demonstrate knowledge of safety devices by identifying and demonstrating the proper use of each device selected by instructor, ex: guards, respirators, safety glasses, welding goggles, etc. # Customer relations and sales skills - Acknowledge and/or greet customers/clients. - Listen to customers/clients; collect information and identify customers/clients concerns, needs and expectations. - Establish cooperative attitude with customers/clients. - Identify yourself to customers/clients and offer assistance. - Attend to angry customers/clients. - Identify customers/clients preferred communications methods; follow up to keep customers/clients informed about parts and the repair process. - Recognize basic claims handling procedures; explain to customers/clients. - Project a positive attitude and professional appearance. # Hybrid electrical systems - Identify the unique high voltage wiring harness colors found on hybrid electrical vehicles. # Supplemental restraint systems - Demonstrate knowledge of inspection and service of Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) components in accordance with manufacturer's procedures. # Grade D air paint systems - Demonstrate knowledge of Grade D fresh air systems by identifying the proper use of the device. - Demonstrate the proper storage and care of the safety device. - Demonstrate the proper fit test when using the safety device. # Fire prevention and safety - Demonstrate knowledge of fire prevention by scoring 90% on oral/written exam. # Environmental safety - Demonstrate knowledge of environmental preservation by properly storing, using and disposing of environmental contaminants in accordance with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act. # Vehicle construction types - Identify types of vehicle construction (space frame, unibody, body-over-frame). - Recognize the different damage characteristics of space frame, unibody, and body-over-frame vehicles. - Identify steel types; determine reparability. # Parts identification - Identify impact energy absorbing components. - Identify aluminum/magnesium components; determine reparability. - Identify plastic/composite components; determine reparability. - Identify vehicle glass components and repair/replacement procedures. - Identify add-on accessories. # Mechanical components - Identify suspension and steering components. - Identify damaged suspension and steering components. - Identify engine accessories and drive train components. - Analyze damaged engine, engine accessories and drive train components. # Safety procedures - Describe dressing safely and appropriately. - Identify major causes of accidents. - Identify classes of fires and how to extinguish them. - Describe precautions for handling and storing fuels, solvents and refrigerants. - List safety precautions in using tools and equipment. - Explain why a clean shop is important. - Explain when and why safety glasses should be worn. - Demonstrate proper way to lift a heavy object. - Wear paint respirator when priming or painting. - Wear helmet and goggles when welding. - Protect hands with rubber gloves when working with chemicals. - Wear supplied air respirator when paint contains isocyanates. - Demonstrate ability to perform all procedures with proper safety practices. # Hand tools identification - Safely and correctly handle and take care of tools and small equipment. - Name the tools a beginning auto body repairer should have. - Understand the difference between the U.S. customary and metric measurement. - List general safety precautions in using tools. - Demonstrate correct use of various hand tools -wrenches, ratchets and sockets, torque wrenches, screwdrivers. - Name three types of wrenches. - Name four types of torque wrenches. - Describe ratchet sizes and sizes available. - Name three types of pliers. - Name various types of hammers and their use. - Identify tools used to cut material. - Describe dollies and their use. - Explain picks, punches and their use. - Explain types of body spoons and their use. - Explain types of body files and their use. - Identify types of door handle removing tools and their use. - Explain vise grip wrenches and their uses. - Work with dent pullers and pull rods. # Power hand tools identification - Operate power tools correctly and safely. - Describe properties of abrasives. - Identify air powered tools used in a body shop. - Describe the electric power tools most commonly used in body shops. - Describe and operate hydraulic equipment used in auto body repair. - Maintain and operate power equipment tools. - Operate paint spray gun. # Air supply systems - Identify types and operate the air compressor safely. - Operate air and fluid control equipment safely and correctly. - Identify the different types of filters. - Operate the air transformer. - Operate the air pressure regulator. - Understand thermal conditioning and purification equipment. - Identify types of hoses and how to care for them. - Identify types of connectors and use. - Understand and demonstrate the air system safety.
ACRP 1015 - Fundamentals of Automotive Welding
This course introduces welding and cutting procedures used in auto collision repair. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding techniques through a variety of different procedures.
Automotive maintenance is the routine upkeep and repair of vehicles to ensure they operate efficiently, safely, and last long.
# MIG Welding - Identify the three classes of welding. - Explain, set up, and properly operate a MIG welding machine. - Demonstrate ability to prepare a panel for welding with the MIG welder by removing rust, paint, caulking and thoroughly cleaning metal and fitting and clamping metal for welding. - Name the six basic welding techniques. - Demonstrate ability to use MIG welding in application of basic welding techniques. - Identify basic welding joints and properly make each with MIG welding equipment. - Set all adjustments and obtain correct wire size for metal to be welded. # Aluminum Welding - Demonstrate the ability to MIG weld aluminum in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. # Metal Cutting Techniques - Identify cutting equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to set up equipment. - Light and adjust proper cutting flame properly. - Demonstrate ability to cut different thickness of metal. - Identify and properly cut metal with mechanical cutters. # Resistance Welding - Identify resistance welding equipment. - Determine how and when to use resistance welding. - Properly set up and use resistance equipment. # Unibody Welding Techniques - Identify high strength steels. - Explain how it is affected by heat ranges. - Explain why and how to use temperature sticks. - Follow proper cutting and welding techniques. # Weld Removal Techniques - Identify weld removal equipment. - Demonstrate ability to properly remove weld joints, spot welds, braze joints. # Plasma Arc Cutting - Demonstrate safe use of plasma equipment, procedures, and operations. # Plug Welding Collision Repair - Explain gun movement, time, and burn back settings. - Identify size of plug weld for different gauges of metal. - Demonstrate methods of cutting holes in metal for plug welding. - Demonstrate plug weld on test panel. # Butt Welding Collision Repair - Demonstrate proper fitting of two edges to be welded. - Demonstrate proper types of weld to eliminate warpage of metal. - Demonstrate lead width and height for proper weld. - Demonstrate proper procedures on a test panel. # Lap Welding Collision Repair - Explain and demonstrate the lap weld and when to use this weld. - Demonstrate proper settings on equipment. - Prepare metal for proper lap weld. - Demonstrate lap weld on test panel.
ACRP 1017 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems I
This course introduces suspension and steering, braking, and drive train systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Mechanical systems encompass interconnected parts that handle force and motion, such as engines, machines, and control mechanisms, for diverse applications.
Steering Mechanisms refer to the assemblage of systems and components that facilitate the directional control of a vehicle, such as the steering wheel, column, gear, linkage, and electronic control units.
Brakes refer to devices that decelerate or halt movement in a vehicle or machinery through the application of force or friction on wheels or other parts.
# Suspension and Steering Systems - Perform visual inspection and measuring checks to identify steering and suspension collision damage. - Identify one-time use fasteners. - Clean, inspect, and prepare reusable fasteners. - Remove, replace, inspect or adjust power steering pump, pulleys, belts, hoses, fittings and pump mounts. - Remove and replace power steering gear (non-rack and pinion type). - Inspect, remove and replace power rack and pinion steering gear and related components. - Inspect and replace parallelogram steering linkage components. - Inspect, remove and replace upper and lower control arms and related components. - Inspect, remove and replace steering knuckle/spindle/hub assemblies (including bearings, races, seals, etc.). - Inspect, remove and replace front suspension system coil springs and spring insulators (silencers). - Inspect, remove, replace, and adjust suspension system torsion bars, and mounts. - Inspect, remove and replace stabilizer bar bushings, brackets, and links. - Inspect, remove and replace MacPherson strut or assembly, upper bearing and mount. - Inspect, remove and replace rear suspension system transverse links, control arms, stabilizer bars, bushings and mounts. - Inspect, remove and replace suspension system leaf springs (and related components). - Inspect axle assembly for damage and misalignment. - Inspect, remove and replace shock absorbers. - Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair or replace active suspension systems and associated lines and fittings. - Measure vehicle ride height and wheel base; determine necessary action. - Inspect, remove, replace, and align front and rear frame (cradles/sub). - Diagnose and inspect steering wheel, steering column, and components. - Verify proper operation of steering systems including electronically controlled, hydraulic, and electronically assisted steering systems. - Diagnose front and rear suspension system noises and body sway problems; determine necessary action. - Diagnose vehicle wandering, pulling, hard steering, bump steer, memory steering, torque steering, and steering return problems; determine necessary action. - Demonstrate an understanding of wheel suspension and steering alignments (caster, camber, toe, SAI, etc.). - Diagnose tire wear patterns; determine cause. - Inspect tires; identify direction of rotation and location; check tire size, tire pressure monitoring system (TPM) and adjust air pressure. - Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, tire pull (lead), wheel hop problems; determine needed repairs. - Measure wheel, tire, axle, and hub run out; determine needed repairs. - Reinstall wheels and torque lug nuts. - Perform initialization or calibration procedures following suspension and/or steering system repairs. # Brake Systems - Identify , handle, store, and fill systems with appropriate brake fluids. - Inspect brake lines, hoses, and fittings for damage or wear; tighten fittings and supports; replace brake lines (double flair and ISO types). - Replace hoses, fittings, seals and supports. - Bleed (manual, pressure or vacuum) hydraulic brake system. - Pressure test brake hydraulic system; determine necessary action. - Adjust brake shoes or pads; remove and reinstall brake drums or drum/hub assemblies. - Remove, clean and inspect caliper and rotor assembly and mountings for wear and damage; reinstall. - Inspect parking brake system operation; repair or adjust as necessary; verify operation. - Identify the proper procedures for handling brake dust. - Check for bent or damaged brake system components. - Perform initialization or calibration procedures following suspension and/or steering system repairs. # Drive Trains - Remove, replace, and adjust shift or clutch linkage as required. - Remove and replace electronic sensors, wires, and connectors. - Remove and reinstall power train assembly; inspect, replace, and align power train mounts. - Remove and replace drive axle assembly. - Inspect, remove and replace half shafts and axle constant velocity (CV) joints. - Inspect, remove and replace drive shafts and universal joints. - Demonstrate an understanding of safe handling procedures associated with high voltage power train components.
ACRP 1019 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems II
This course introduces the various electrical, heating and AC, engine cooling, fuel and intake, and restraint systems found on vehicles typically requiring repair of damages incurred through automobile collisions.
Exhaust Systems consist of pipes and components that direct exhaust gases from engines, mitigating noise and managing emissions in different vehicles.
# Electrical Systems - Check the available voltage, voltage drop, current and resistance in electrical wiring circuits and components with a DMM (digital multimeter). - Repair wiring and connectors. - Inspect, test, and replace fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses. - Perform battery state-of-charge test and slow/fast battery charge. - Inspect, clean, repair or replace battery, battery cables, connectors and clamps. - Dispose of batteries and battery acid according to local, state, and federal requirements. - Identify programmable electrical/electronic components and check for malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and fault codes; record data for reprogramming before disconnecting battery. - Inspect alignment, adjust, remove and replace alternator (generator), drive belts, pulleys and fans. - Check operation and aim headlamp assemblies and fog/driving lamps; determine needed repairs. - Inspect, test and repair or replace bulbs, sockets, connectors, and ground wires of interior and exterior light circuits. - Remove and replace horns; check operation. - Check operation of wiper/washer systems; determine needed repairs. - Check operation of power side and tailgate window; determine needed repairs. - Inspect, remove and replace power seat motors, linkages, cables, etc. - Inspect, remove and replace components of electric door and hatch/trunk lock. - Inspect, remove and replace components of keyless lock/unlock devices and alarm systems. - Inspect, remove and replace components of electrical sunroof and convertible/retractable hard top. - Check operation of electrically heated mirrors, windshields, back lights, panels, etc.; determine needed repairs. - Demonstrate self-grounding procedures (anti-static) for handling electronic components. - Check for module communication errors using a scan tool. - Use wiring diagrams, component location, and diagnostic flow charts during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems. - Identify safe disabling techniques of high voltage systems on hybrid/electric vehicles. - Identify potential safety and material handling concerns associated with high voltage hybrid/electric vehicle battery systems. # Heating and AC Systems - Identify and comply with environmental regulations relating to refrigerants and coolants. - Maintain and verify correct operation of certified refrigerant recovery and recharging equipment. - Locate and identify A/C system service ports. - Identify refrigerant contamination, recover, label, store, and recycle refrigerant from an A/C system. - Select refrigerant, evacuate and recharge an A/C system; check for leaks. - Inspect, adjust and replace A/C compressor drive belts; check pulley alignment. - Remove and replace A/C compressor; inspect, repair or re[place A/C compressor mount. - Inspect, repair or replace A/.C system mufflers, hoses, lines, fittings, orifice tube, expansion valve, and seals. - Inspect, test and replace A/C system condenser and mounts. - Inspect and replace receiver/driver or accumulator/drier. - Inspect and repair A/C component wiring. - Demonstrate an understanding of safe handling procedures associated with high voltage A/C compressors and wring. - Inspect and protect open A/C system components from contaminates during repairs. # Engine Cooling Systems - Check engine cooling and heater system hoses and belts; determine necessary action. - Inspect, test, remove and replace radiator, pressure cap, coolant system components, and water pump. - Recover, refill, and bleed system with proper coolant and check level of protection; leak test system and dispose of materials in accordance with EPA regulations. - Remove, inspect and replace fan (both electrical and mechanical), fan sensors, fan pulley, fan clutch, and fan shroud; check operation. - Inspect, remove, and replace auxiliary oil/fluid coolers; check oil levels. - Demonstrate an understanding of hybrid/electric cooling systems. # Fuel, Intake and Exhaust Systems - Inspect, remove and replace exhaust pipes, mufflers, converters, resonators, tail pipes and heat shields. - Inspect, remove and replace fuel/DEF tank, tank filter, cap, filler hose, pump/sending unit and inertia switch; inspect and replace fuel lines and hoses. - Inspect, remove, and replace engine components of air intake components. - Inspect, remove and replace canister, filter, vent, and purge lines of fuel vapor (EVAP) control systems. # Restraint Systems - Inspect, remove and replace seatbelt and shoulder harness assembly and components. - Inspect restraint system mounting areas for damage; repair as needed. - Inspect the operation of the seatbelt system. - Disable and enable Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). - Verify that Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is operational. - Inspect, remove, replace and dispose of deployed and non-deployed airbag(s) and pretensioners. - Use diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) to diagnose and repair the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). - Demonstrate an understanding of advanced restraint systems. - Identify components of Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).
ACRP 1010 - Foundations of Collision Repair
This course introduces the materials, tools, and operations required to repair minor collision damage and it provides instruction in non-metallic auto body repair techniques.
# Pick, file, and finish procedures - Pick and file a minor dent so that the panel is restored to original contour and no imperfection can be felt by hand. # Body repair materials identification - Identify types of body repair materials. # Body fillers usage - Demonstrate knowledge of using body filler by properly mixing and applying body filler to a previously prepared panel to trade standards. # Disc grinder procedures - Demonstrate knowledge of grinders and their usage by safely and properly using crosscut and buffing techniques on appropriate panel as directed by instructor. # Abrasive and sandpaper grits usage - Demonstrate knowledge of sandpaper grit usage. # Safety procedures - Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures by properly and safely using each tool required in minor collision repair. - Identify vehicle system hazard types (Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), hybrid/electrical/alternative fuel vehicles), locations and recommended procedures before inspecting or replacing components. Demonstrate compliance with general shop safety rules. - List safety procedures important to each welding technique. - Perform all welding and cutting operations using proper safety procedures. - Initiate proper safety procedures. # Stud welders - Demonstrate knowledge of stud welders to properly repair damaged panels. # Cracked or splintered area repair - Repair minor cuts and cracks in plastic and rubber parts using adhesives properly. # Bonding agent usage - Repair gouges, tears, and punctures in plastic by means of a chemical bonding process properly. # Composite body parts removal and replacement procedure - Explain the safety precautions used when working with carbon fiber. - Explain how composites are used in adhesives to reinforce the damaged surfaces. - Identify types of composites. - Demonstrate the ability to properly prepare, apply, and finish composite panels. # Plastics identification - Explain the safety precautions used when repairing plastics. - Explain typical plastics and composite applications in vehicle construction. - Demonstrate the ability to properly identify automotive plastics through the use of international symbols (ISO) codes. - Demonstrate the ability to properly describe the basic differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastic. # Sheet molded compound (SMC) repairs - Remove damaged areas from rigid exterior sheet-molded compound (SMC) panels; repair with partial panel.
Introduces the fundamental theory and practices of the Professional Esthetician. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state and local laws, rules and regulations, professional image, history of the skin, care and use of cosmetics, bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, chemistry for estheticians, ingredients and product analysis, and hazardous duty standards act.
Skin care refers to the routine practices of cleansing, moisturizing, treating, and shielding the skin to improve and preserve its health and appearance.
Cosmetics/Makeup refers to the application of various products and methods to improve or modify the appearance of facial and bodily features, primarily for aesthetic reasons.
# State and Local Laws/Rules and Regulations - Discuss the importance of personal and public hygiene. - Define the laws governing cosmetic manufacturing. - Describe the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Acts. # Professional Image - Discuss the importance of correct posture for standing and sitting. - Demonstrate good human relations and a professional attitude. # History of the Skin - Discuss the different cosmetics used by earlier cultures. - Explain how we have benefited from the health and beauty habits of past cultures. - Discuss and compare the different cosmetic practices, from ancient times to modern day. # Care and Use of Cosmetics - Discuss the different creams, lotions and powders used in skin care. - Define natural and organic cosmetics. # Bacteriology - List and explain the different types of bacteria and their classifications. - Describe how bacteria can grow and reproduce. - Explain how we can help to prevent the spread of bacteria in the salon. # Sterilization and Sanitation - List the difference between sterilization and disinfection. - Discuss the different methods of sterilization and disinfection and the chemical agents used for each. # Chemistry for Estheticians - Explain chemistry and its branches. - Discuss why chemistry is important to estheticians. # Ingredients and Product Analysis - Explain matter and its structure. - Discuss how matter changes and its properties. - Discuss the products used in the practice of esthetics. - Explain product ingredients. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act - Describe the purpose of the Hazards Communication Standard.
ESTH 1010 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Introduction to anatomy and physiology; disorders of the skin and nutrition and health of the skin. Topics include: cells/tissues/organs, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, circulatory system, endocrine system, excretory system, respiration system, digestive system, structure of the skin, disorders of the skin, and nutrition and health of the skin.
# Cells/Tissues/Organs - Discuss cells, tissues, and organs and how they work together to form the body's systems. - Discuss the effect on the various organs and systems when giving a massage and performing other steps during treatments. # Muscular System - Describe muscular structures and functions, and the various nerves that are affected during facial treatments. # Circulatory System - Explain the functions of the circulatory system and the importance of blood and lymph circulation. # Structure of the Skin - Describe the structure and composition of the skin (histology). - List and explain the function of the skin. # Nutrition and Health of the Skin - Explain how the skin is nourished. - Explain how important the skin is to bodily health and how it reacts to the sensations of pressure, touch, temperature, and pain. - Explain dermatology terms related to skin conditions and lesions. - Explain what nutrition is and why it is important to the health of the skin. - List the three basic food groups and describe their importance. - Explain calories and how diets can affect our skin. - Explain why water is so important to the health of the skin. - Discuss how hormones, medications, and some of our habits can affect the skin. - List different causes of some allergies. - Discuss different vitamins used in cosmetics. # Disorders of the Skin - Explain the difference between disorders and disease. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting blackheads and whiteheads.
Introduces the theory, procedures, and products used in the care and treatment of the skin. Topics include: client consultation and preparation, cleansing the skin, techniques for professional massage, facial treatments and body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, reflexology, and air borne and blood borne pathogens and OSHA updates.
Massage is a therapeutic technique that involves manipulating soft body tissues to enhance overall wellness, relieve tension, improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote relaxation through various techniques and strokes.
Aromatherapy involves the use of plant-derived essential oils for therapeutic purposes, enhancing health and wellbeing via inhalation, massage, or skin application.
# Client Consultation and Preparation - Explain the importance of the first impression of the professional and the salon. - Discuss the importance of the client consultation and the questions to ask during a consultation. # Cleansing the Skin - Explain how to analyze different skin types and which treatment is the best for each. - Discuss the importance of a skin care regimen for home care. - Demonstrate how to make cleansing pads, eye pads, and compresses. - Explain how to properly apply and remove cleansing creams. # Techniques for Professional Massage - Demonstrate the proper draping for the male and female client. - Demonstrate the different head draping for your clients. - Describe the benefits of massage. - Explain the different types of massage. # Facial Treatments and Body Treatments - Explain how to set up a treatment room and prepare a client for treatment. - Demonstrate how to apply a cotton compress and why it is used. # Aromatherapy/Body Wraps/Reflexology - Describe and locate the different nerves and muscles of the face and neck. - Demonstrate hand exercises for the esthetician. - Define and demonstrate the different massage movements. - Explain and demonstrate the purpose and procedure of massage #1, massage #2, and Dr. Jacquet movements. - Discuss the importance of a facial without the aid of a machine in the salon. - Explain the procedures that can be done in the salon and the type of skin each is used for while explaining the benefits of each procedure. - Discuss phytotherapy, its use, and the precautions. - Explain advanced massage techniques such as reflexology and lymphatic drainage. - Describe different water therapies that can be used in a specialized salon. - Discuss algae treatments and body wraps and how they are used in the salon. - Discuss the procedure for a chemical peeling. # Air Borne and Blood Borne Pathogens and OSHA Updates - Comply with state regulations on proper ventilation. - Follow ALL state Laws on proper disinfection methods of equipment. - Maintain a log book listing dates and disinfection methods used.
ESTH 1030 - Electricity and Facial Treatments with Machines
Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin. Topics include: skin analysis equipment, basic skin care products, basic electricity, men's skin care products, post consultation and home care, mechanical versus chemical exfoliations, microdermabrasion, and advanced product types and features.
Skin treatments consist of professional processes and applications designed to enhance or preserve the skin's well-being and appearance, typically involving exfoliation, moisturization, and addressing specific skin conditions.
Exfoliation is a technique that eliminates dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin, resulting in a clearer, smoother, and revitalized appearance.
# Skin Analysis Equipment - Describe the machines used in skin analysis. # Basic Electricity - Define the basics of atoms, neutrons, and electrons. # Men's Skin Care Products - Describe the importance of a man's facial. - Explain the difference between a facial given for a man and for a woman. - Identify the conditions that can occur on a man's skin. - Perform a man's facial. # Post Consultation and Home Care - State the purpose and the steps of closing consultations. - Describe how to sell a product line to a client. - Explain the importance of the Home Care Guide. # Mechanical or Chemical Exfoliations - Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation. # Microdermabrasion - Demonstrate an understanding of the use of microdermabrasion. # Advanced Product Types and Features - Identify a more complete system of home care of clients. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to add advanced products to a client's home care inventory. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to "close the sale" with a client.
Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin. Topics include: intrinsic aging, analysis of sensitive skin, treatment for hyperpigmentation, causes of acne, methods of holistic therapy, joining a medical team, and preoperative and postoperative care.
Preoperative Care entails the preparation and management of patients prior to surgery, encompassing evaluations, education, and planning for safe and successful outcomes.
Postoperative care refers to the supervision and treatment of surgical patients during their recovery, encompassing pain control, wound management, and rehabilitation to avoid complications.
# Intrinsic Aging - List different examples of intrinsic aging. # Analysis of Sensitive Skin - Understand the difference between reaction and allergies. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to deal with sensitive skin. # Treatment for Hyper-Pigmentation - List the different types and causes of hyper-pigmentation. # Causes of Acne - Demonstrate an understanding of what causes acne. - Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the different types of acne. # Methods of Holistic Therapy - Explain how holistic therapies work. # Joining a Medical Team - Explain the role of the esthetician in a medical setting. - Describe protocols for working in the medical environment. # Preoperative and Postoperative Care - Describe the difference between preoperative and postoperative care. - State the importance of manual lymphatic drainage. - Explain the difference between chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin. Topics include: morphology of hair, hair removal, sanitation, eyebrow shaping, waxing, ingrown hair service, color theory, face proportions and shape, choosing and using makeup products, makeup tools, basic makeup application, camouflage therapy, and medical application.
Hair Removal refers to the act of removing undesirable body hair through methods such as waxing, shaving, laser therapy, electrolysis, or threading, suited to individual skin and hair characteristics.
Color theory is the study and use of color principles to create visually appealing combinations and improve visual communication by strategically employing hues, saturation, and value.
# Morphology of Hair - Describe hair growth as it relates to different ethnic groups. - Explain morphology of hair and growth stages. # Hair Removal - Identify methods of temporary and permanent hair removal. - Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of hard waxes and strip waxes. - Demonstrate an understanding of the steps required for various waxing procedures # Ingrown Hair Service - Demonstrate an understanding of how to treat ingrown hairs. # Color Theory - Describe the theory of color. - Define how dark and light colors affect objects. # Face Proportions and Shape - Discuss a standard face shape and its deviations. # Choosing and Using Makeup Products - Explain each makeup product and how it is used. # Makeup Tools/Basic Makeup Applications - Demonstrate contouring with foundation. - Demonstrate setting up a makeup station. - Perform a client consultation including a basic makeup application. # Camouflage Therapy/Medical Application - Describe the differences between temporary and permanent treatments. - Describe how to assess when a patient is ready for camouflage treatments.
Provides laboratory experience necessary for the development of skill levels to be a competent esthetician. The allocation of time to the various phases of esthetics is prescribed by the state board of cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the hours for licensure. Topics include: body treatments, aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, and hair removal.
Reflexology is a healing technique that applies pressure to specific areas of the feet, hands, or ears, which are thought to be connected to various body organs and systems.
# Body Treatments - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for body treatments. # Aromatherapy - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for aromatherapy. # Reflexology - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for reflexology. # Facials - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for facials. # Hair Removal - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for hair removal.
Provides experience for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of conduct and positive attitudes. The requirements for this course will be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: body treatments, aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, and hair removal.
Esthetician and Cosmetology License is a certification confirming an individual's training and competency in beauty treatments, skincare, hair care, and makeup, allowing professional practice in these areas.
# Body Treatments - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in body treatments. # Aromatherapy - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in aromatherapy. # Reflexology - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in reflexology. # Facials - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in facials. # Hair Removal - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in hair removal.
ESOL 0066 - Beginning ESL Listening and Speaking I
Introduces listening and speaking skills to students whose primarily language is not English to succeed in college courses. Topics include grammar structures and oral communication.
Listening is the intentional act of receiving, comprehending, and thoughtfully reacting to verbal information, demonstrating comprehension and participation in communication.
# Grammar Structure - Understand and use grammar structures in simple conversations about everyday situations. # Oral Communication - Recite passages focusing on pronunciation, intonation, logical grouping of vocabulary items in phrases and the development of life skills vocabulary. - Provide an oral presentation. - Demonstrate an ability to use basic life skills vocabulary in simple conversations and everyday situations. # Listening Skills - Demonstrate ability to hear and distinguish pronunciation, intonation and correct grouping of vocabulary items.
ESOL 0067 - Intermediate ESL Listening and Speaking II
Emphasizes listening and speaking skills to students whose primarily language is not English to succeed in college courses. Topics include grammar, oral communication, and listening.
# Grammar Skills - Understand grammar structures, including gerunds and infinitives, to communicate effectively about academic topics covered in class # Oral Communication - Demonstrate open communication ability in English, that is, communicate with a reduced vocabulary and converse about and understand materials used in class and assigned for homework. # Listening Skills - Demonstrate ability to identify main idea and important supporting details while listening for specific information.
ESOL 0068 - Advanced ESL Listening and Speaking III
Provides the ability to listen and speak for students whose primarily language is not English to succeed in college courses. Topics include grammar skills, oral communication, and listening.
# Grammar Skills - Recognize grammar structures, gerunds, and infinitives to communicate effectively about academic topics covered in class. # Oral Communication - Demonstrate open communication ability in English by conversing about materials used in another class. # Listening Skills - Demonstrate ability to distinguish degrees of intonation and correct grouping of vocabulary items during everyday communications outside of class.
Introduces fundamental reading competencies to students whose primarily language is not English. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehensive skills, and study skills.
Vocabulary refers to the collection of words an individual can use fluently in both speaking and writing, reflecting their communication skills and ability to convey intricate concepts.
Study Skills encompass techniques and approaches for efficient learning and knowledge retention, such as time management, note-taking, test preparation, active listening, and critical thinking.
# Vocabulary Skills - Describe effective techniques for reading comprehension. - Recognize and use word parts to determine word meanings and phonetic symbols and syllables for word pronunciation. - Identify synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homonyms. - Use a dictionary effectively. - Use context clues to determine word meanings. # Comprehension Skills - Describe effective techniques for reading comprehension. - Demonstrate reading comprehension. # Study Skills - Describe techniques that make for effective studying. - Demonstrate appropriate and effective study skills.
Emphasizes vocabulary, comprehension, and critical reading skills development for students whose primary language is not English. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, and content area reading.
# Vocabulary Skills - Use word parts to determine word meanings. - Use a dictionary effectively. - Use context clues to determine word meanings. # Comprehension Skills - Identify stated and implied main ideas. - Identify supporting details. - Identify transition words, phrases, and sentences. - Identify paragraph patterns, such as time order, examples, series, comparison and contrast, and cause and effect. - Interpret graphs, charts, tables, and maps. # Critical Reading Skills - Differentiate between facts and opinions. - Infer meanings and draw conclusions. - Deduce author's purpose and tone. # Study Skills - Develop textbook reading skills, which include previewing, reviewing, and annotating. - Develop techniques for locating and organizing information. - Develop reading techniques that help prepare for objective/subjective test taking. - Compute oral and written directions. # Content Area Reading Skills - Develop content area reading skills by reading a variety of materials.
Provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills to students whose primarily language is not English. Emphasis of the instruction is on critical reading skills. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills and content area reading skills.
# Vocabulary Skills - Use word parts to determine word meanings. - Use context clues to determine word meaning. # Comprehension Skills - Identify stated or implied main ideas of paragraphs. - Identify support details. - Identify controlling points or thesis statements of longer passages. - Identify transition words, phrases, and sentences. - Identify paragraph patterns, such as time order, examples, series, comparison and contrast, k and cause and effect. - Examine graphs, charts, tables, and maps. # Critical Reading Skills - Differentiate between facts and opinions. - Infer meanings and draw conclusions. - Deduce author's purpose and tone. - Interpret metaphors, similes, personification, and analogies. - Deduce author's opinion based on propaganda techniques employed. - Deduce author's opinion. - Evaluate the point and support for an argument. # Study Skills - Develop textbook reading skills, which include previewing, reviewing, annotating, and evaluating. - Develop skills, such as outlining, mapping, and summarizing reading passages. - Develop reading techniques that help prepare for objectives and subjective tests. - Locate information in textbooks, reference materials, and resources including the Internet and GALILEO. # Content Area Reading Skills - Develop content area reading skills by reading a variety of materials.
ESCI 1010 - Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
This course is designed to provide an overview of regulatory agencies involved in occupational health and safety and their functions in the enforcement of regulation and/or compliance of safety laws. Specific Georgia/OSHA laws will be discussed. Tools to effectively access the work place environment and strategies to achieve compliance and safety will be emphasized. Introduction of potential hazards and safety concerns will be reviewed.
Occupational Safety and Health is a field that concentrates on creating, executing, and ensuring secure and healthy work environments for workers in diverse sectors.
# Regulatory Agencies - Understand local, state, and federal agencies responsible for safety and health regulations. # Georgia/OSHA Laws - Understand state and federal (OSHA) laws that regulate health and safety. # Tools and Strategies to Achieve Compliance and Safety - Understand what strategies can be used to achieve compliance with health and safety laws. - Recognize the tools required to effectively correct the work place environment. # Potential Hazards and Safety Concerns - Understand common hazards and safety concerns of the work place concentrating on environmental disciplines - water quality, water treatment, etc.
Introduction to the theory and applications of geospatial information technology. Topics include remote sensing, GPS data collection, GIS data types, editing GIS data, and spatial data analysis with emphasis on applications to natural resources.
Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) constitutes the system used for collecting, handling, examining, and presenting geographically referenced data, enabling mapping and spatial analysis.
GPS Data refers to the positional records acquired through Global Positioning System technology, utilized in mapping, navigation, movement tracking, and geographical data analysis.
Spatial analysis refers to the process of investigating spatial data, including locations, properties, and connections between features, using superimposition and GIS procedures to detect patterns and trends.
# Remote Sensing - Understand and be able to describe what remote sensing is and the methods for collecting and using remote data. Topics may include image- based data such as aerial photography, USGS quarter quad maps, etc. and digital based data systems such as satellite imagery, digital elevation models and digital orthographic quarter quads. - Understand the different coordinate systems - Lat/Long and Universal Transverse Mercator. # GPS Data Collection - Understand the use of GPS data and the methods for collecting GPS data to include Global Positioning Satellite system, triangulation, NAD83 and WGS84. # GIS Data Types - Understand the types of data used in GIS and remote sensing. - Understand the differences between raster data and vector data and how each are used. # Editing GIS Data - Understand the use of GIS software and its application. - Understand ArcView and ArcInfo. - Use ArcView to create and edit maps and GIS data. # Spatial Data - Understand the use and practical applications of spatial data.
ESCI 1130 - Introduction to Fish and Wildlife Management
A discussion of the principles governing conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources and the interrelation of wildlife management and other forest uses. Topics include the history of fish and wildlife management; professional opportunities and responsibilities; fundamental ecological concepts of sound management; basic management concepts, procedures, and techniques; fundamentals of habitat management; people, public policy, and public relations.
Fish Conservation involves safeguarding fish populations and their environments to sustain ecosystems, support fishing industries, and protect biodiversity.
Wildlife habitats are the natural surroundings that support the life and activities of native animals, necessitating conservation efforts for ecological balance and biodiversity.
# History of Fish and Wildlife Management - Understand the history of wildlife management in North America (exploitation, conservation, protection, restoration and wildlife legislation). # Professional Opportunities and Responsibilities - Understand the responsibilities of wildlife managers (professional societies, fish and wildlife agencies, and environment impact statements). # Concepts of Ecology - Understand the fundamentals of ecologically sound management of fish and wildlife resources (population characteristics and growth, carrying capacity and population regulation, population evaluation.) # Concepts, Procedures, and Techniques of Management - Understand the basic elements of managing fish and wildlife populations (game management, hunting/anti-hunting, non-game and endangered species, consumptive and non-consumptive values). # Habitat Management - Understand the fundamentals of managing aquatic and terrestrial habitats for fish and wildlife production (consumptive and non-consumptive; game and nongame). # Public Relations and Policy - Understand the importance of people, policy, and public relations in fish and wildlife management.
This course is designed to examine in detail current practices, laws, and regulations pertaining to the management of both solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, water quality, and wildlife and fisheries. The student will gain an overview of the major U.S. environmental laws, their amendments, and the regulations that implement them. Major topics include Oil Pollution Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, underground storage tanks, Toxic Substances Control Act, CERCLA/SUPERFUND, SARA/EPCRA, pesticides, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson), Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson), Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Lacy Act, Endangered Species Act, and CITIES.
Environmental Regulations are legal frameworks designed to manage human activities affecting nature, safeguarding ecosystems and public well-being from pollution and deterioration.
Water Conservation refers to the use of methods and techniques to minimize water consumption, protecting freshwater reserves and sustaining the environment.
Soil Conservation entails the management and protection of soil resources to prevent erosion, degradation, and loss of fertility, ensuring sustainable land productivity for future generations.
Pollution Regulations refer to the legal framework that regulates the control, management, and reduction of environmental pollutants to safeguard public health and ecosystems.
# History of Environmental Law - Understand the history and progression of environmental protection and the social, political and economic factors that lead to changes in environmental conservation. # Air, Soil, and Water Conservation and Protection - Understand the major legislation and government agencies responsible for air, soil, and water conservation. Topics include: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Farm Bill (Conservation Reserve Program), Natural Resource Conservation Service, EPA, EPD (Georgia DNR), Best Management Practices. # Pollution and Toxicant Law and Regulation - Understand the major legislation responsible for pollution regulation and what each does. Topics include Oil Pollution Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Underground Storage Tanks, Toxic Substances Control Act, CERCLA/SUPERFUND, SARA/EPCRA. # Wildlife and Fisheries Law - Understand the major legislation responsible for protection and conservation of wildlife and fisheries resources. Topics include Endangered Species Act, CITIES, Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson), Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson), Lacy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Conservation Reserve Program (Farm Bill), Wetland Reserve Program (Farm Bill), Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (Farm Bill).
ESCI 1080 - Survey of Environmental Ethics
This course examines the ethical dilemmas faced by human cultures throughout history in their use of land and natural resources. Topics will include the environmental ethics of game and wildlife management, natural resource use, water management, biological diversity, fisheries, ocean protection, and agriculture production. Discussions will focus on different perspectives of the environment and ways to resolve ethical disputes over land management and resource use, as well as professional societies and their impacts on environmental ethics.
Environmental Ethics is a branch of moral philosophy examining human-environment interactions, providing guidance for actions affecting ecological well-being and species survival.
# Ethics of Game and Wildlife Management - Understand the ethical issues involved with managing game and non-game wildlife species. - Understand how an individual's ethics guide his/her decision-making in managing wildlife. - Understand the changes that have taken place in ethical attitudes toward wildlife over the last century. # Natural Resource Use and Water Management - Understand the ethical issues involved with natural resource use and water resource management. # Fisheries and Ocean Protection - Understand the ethical issues involved in managing fisheries resources, both freshwater and saltwater. # Agriculture Production - Understand the ethics of agriculture production as they relate to food production and resource conservation and management. # Professional Societies - Understand the various natural resource professional societies and their function to include The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, and Society of American Foresters. - Understand the code of ethics of each natural resource professional society, what they mean, and why they are needed.
ESCI 1100 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science
This course introduces students to local and global environmental problems and potential engineering solutions. Topics include an analysis of human population interactions with natural systems and the resulting environmental problems such as water and air pollution and hazardous waste. Students will learn quantitative environmental chemistry and physics techniques and will evaluate a range of traditional and cutting edge environmental engineering solutions.
Environmental engineering is a field that uses scientific and technological principles to create systems for preserving and enhancing the natural environment for the benefit of human health and ecosystems.
Environmental chemistry is the scientific analysis of chemical processes and their impacts on natural environments and living organisms.
Hazardous materials management encompasses the safe handling, control, and regulatory compliance of potentially harmful substances to avoid health, safety, and environmental risks.
Water Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances into water bodies, negatively impacting water quality and ecosystem health.
Air Pollution Control is the management and reduction of harmful atmospheric emissions using regulations, technologies, and strategies to enhance environmental quality and public health.
# Environmental Problems and Human Populations - To explain the range of environmental problems and ethical implications. - To explain relationships between resource consumption and population growth. # Environmental Chemistry - To perform mass balance computations. - To apply stoichiometry, acid-base and oxidation reaction equations to environmental problems. - To explain natural cycles of basic elements such as carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. # Risk Assessment and Hazardous Waste - To identify examples of hazardous waste and their sources. - To explain the potential risks of hazardous waste to humans and natural systems. - To identify and explain processes or operations of remediation. # Water and Air Pollution - To identify major air pollutants and their sources. - To discuss physical and policy strategies to mitigate air pollutant sources. - To demonstrate an understanding of the greenhouse effect and climate records. - To identify major water pollutants and their sources. - To discuss major processes for aquatic pollutant removal and factors that influence performance. - To compare and Contrast conventional and alternative water treatment systems. # Sustainable Design - To explain life cycle assessments. - To understand waste to energy conversions. - To explain the applications for alternative energy technologies. - To demonstrate an understanding of LEED certifications.
ENGT 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
Provides a study of engineering technology as a career field and describes the knowledge and skills required for academic and occupational success. Topics include: engineering technology career, measurement and standards, mathematical operators, engineering tools, and engineering concepts. Labs reinforce mathematical, mechanical and electrical concepts through practical exercises, such as measurement and calculation of density of objects, relative humidity, use of digital multi-meter, building circuits, use of precision instruments, and team exercises.
Measurement systems consist of methods, tools, and approaches employed to precisely and uniformly quantify or evaluate materials, entities, or events.
Technical drawing is the creation of precise visual representations to convey design information and construction details in various industries.
# Engineering Technology Career - Discuss ancient technology and origin of field. - List occupations and fields of technology. - Give examples of various programs of study for continuing education in the engineering technology field. - Identify elements of a successful attitude. Identify effective study skills/habits. - Discuss the future of technology as it applies to the engineering technology field. A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues is presented. # Measurements and Standards - Use the SI system of measurement to convert units of measurement. - Use engineering prefixes in a conventional system of measurement. - Identify safety hazards associated with the field of engineering technology: mechanical, electrical and MSDS. - Give examples of standard safety practices for the engineering technology field. # Mathematical Operators - Apply ratios and proportions to engineering applications. - Solve for sides and angles of triangles. - Solve for area and volume. - Identify mathematical functions. - Solve for a value using a basic engineering formula. # Engineering Tools - Use a calculator to solve engineering problems. - Use a calculator to solve problems involving advanced functions and scientific notation. - Use engineering charts to collect information. Interpret basic engineering linear and non-linear graphs. - Introduction to technical drawings. Draw, identify and interpret engineering drawings. - Use the internet, email, and engineering software to gather and communicate engineering data. - Describe techniques for developing teamwork. Use teamwork on a common project to solve problems and reach a goal. # Engineering Concepts - Understand force and motion, and Ohm’s Law (current, resistance, current, and voltage), and mechanical and electrical measurement. - Identify methods of troubleshooting, probable causes and steps to remedying the problems.
This course will require students to undertake either individual or team projects, by applying knowledge acquired classroom/lab activities in program courses and core courses. The student will create or construct a product, a circuit or mechanism using circuit building, troubleshooting and other engineering skills developed through previous course work. The project activity includes conceptualization, detailed planning and design, project construction, cost and production considerations, quality assurance and project presentation.
Circuit design entails creating schematics for electrical circuits to attain desired functions and performance, by combining electronic components based on electrical engineering principles.
Project Design is the organized planning and development of a project's structure, goals, approaches, resources, and schedules for effective execution and results.
# Formulates, Composes and Completes a Multi-Step Project - Define project with clear scope, functionality parameters and technical specifications. - Prepare all details associated with timelines, and project design including materials, and drawings. - Evaluate the economics associated with developing project and produce a project budget, and financial plan. - Construct proposed project; test and troubleshoot for proper functionality. - Propose methods to build or manufacture project and develop/recommend a quality assurance plan. - Prepare a presentation/demonstration of project, detailing various steps involved and present it to faculty and peers.
ENGT 2400 - Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Locations Internship
This course will provide the field experience to enhance the competencies taught in the lecture portion.
Topographic Surveying entails measuring and recording the positions, distances, and angles of points on the Earth's surface to map terrain features and elevations.
Boundary Testing is a testing technique that examines the behavior of a system at the boundaries of its input values, aiming to uncover defects in handling extreme limits.
# Field Experience in Boundary and Topographical Surveys - Perform boundary and topographical surveys in the field from legal descriptions, general guidelines, and required standards. - Prepare boundary and topographical plats from boundary and topographical survey performed in the field.
This course provides students the opportunity to build on the knowledge and skills gained during their engineering technology studies, either through the completion of a capstone project directed by engineering technology faculty or through an off-site internship. Students will take part in professional experiences such as the design, execution, and presentation of engineering technology projects, and the application of engineering technology skills during off-site projects with employers. These experiences will also better prepare students for entry into the workforce through the development of a portfolio of work and through the creation of a network of engineering technology professionals.
Technical Engineering involves utilizing scientific, mathematical, and practical expertise to create, enhance, and maintain various structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes.
Job Evaluation is a methodical approach to assessing the value of a job within a company by examining its duties, intricacies, and role prerequisites.
# Engineering technology skills - To demonstrate proficiency in engineering technology within chosen engineering specialization. - To demonstrate breath of engineering skill. # Work ethics and safety - To demonstrate punctuality, good attitude, and good work ethics. - To demonstrate adherence to workplace safety regulations. # Job performance - To demonstrate acceptable job performance as reflected in evaluations by employer or instructor.
PARA 1100 - Introduction to Law and Ethics
Emphasizes the American legal system, the role of the lawyer and legal assistant within that system, and the ethical obligations imposed upon attorneys and legal assistants. Topics include: survey of American jurisprudence, code of professional responsibility and ethics overview, and introduction to areas of law and legal vocabulary.
Case Law encompasses the collection of prior court rulings that serve as guidelines for future decisions, establishing a legal precedent in a specific jurisdiction.
Criminal law refers to the legal system that deals with offenses considered harmful to society, establishing rules and penalties for prohibited behaviors that endanger public safety and well-being.
Business ethics entail the ethical standards and values governing conduct in the business world, influencing the choices and actions of companies and individuals.
# American Legal System Survey - Describe the structure of the American legal system. - Identify and explain the four primary sources of law. - Describe the structure of federal and state court systems. - Describe the difference between civil and criminal law. - Describe the differences between substantive and procedural law. - Define jurisdiction and differentiate between the various types of jurisdiction. - Describe the litigation process along with alternative methods of dispute resolution. # Code of Professional Responsibility and Ethics Overview - Review and discuss the ABA Code of Professional Responsibility and the Georgia Code of Profession Responsibility. - Recognize ethical issues in the practice of the law and apply the appropriate rules of professional responsibility. - Describe the role of the lawyer and the paralegal in the American legal system. # Legal Reasoning and Problem-Solving - Analyze statutes and cases. - Identify specialty areas of law. # Introduction to Areas of Law and Legal Vocabulary - Define legal concepts and terminology commonly used in American law.
PARA 1105 - Legal Research and Legal Writing I
Introduces the student to the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. The student will utilize both print and electronic research resources. Focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes the student with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and legal assistants, and prepares the student for legal writing tasks. The student learns to write business letters as well as advisory documents. Topics include: legal analysis and legal correspondence and composition.
Legal research is a methodical process that involves locating and examining relevant information, such as statutes, case law, and legal publications, to assist in making informed legal decisions.
# Identification of Search Terms and Legal Issues - Generate search terms to use in research. - Identify legal issues related to a particular set of facts. # Sources of State and Federal Statutes and Case Law - Read legal sources critically and accurately to identify relevant information. - Determine the applicable federal or state law and sources of the law for a research task. - Locate both federal and state primary and secondary sources. - Determine jurisdiction and venue and differentiate between the various types of jurisdiction. # Citation of Legal Authorities - Use the current edition of The Blue Book and the ALWD Citation Manual to correctly site sources. - Update research using Shepard's or Key Cite. # Research, Analysis and Writing - Analyze the research task and its purpose, considering the weight and hierarchy of authorities within the American legal system. - Define non-legal research and whether it is needed for the task. - Research specific rules utilized in specific courts. - Apply legal rules to a client's facts to predict legal consequences. # Writing to Communicate and Strategies for Effective Writing - Construct effective written communications using correct grammar and paragraphs. # Legal Correspondence - Understand the purpose of the letter, who will read it and basic formats for legal correspondence. - Explain the differences between letters, memoranda and briefs and know the formats for each. # Legal Memoranda and Briefs - Describe the components of a memoranda format. - Describe the difference between a trial brief and an appellate brief.
PARA 1110 - Legal Research and Legal Writing II
Builds on competencies acquired in PARA 1105 and continues the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. The student will conduct a wider range of research in both print and electronic research resources. Emphasis will be placed on preparation of legal documents. Criminal case documents will be examined, but most of the emphasis will be on civil matters. The student will be presented factual scenarios, and utilizing these facts, research and develop a case from intake to trial.
# Preparation for Legal Research and Writing - Interpret a factual situation and determine whether the issues presented are criminal or civil. - Identify the central question or issue and recognize the area of the law to be addressed. # Developing a Research and Writing Strategy - Outline the process of a research task and estimate the amount of time needed to complete the assignment. - Choose legal authority appropriately to build a legal argument. # Research, Analysis and Writing - Use computer assisted legal research to locate primary and secondary sources. - Write an office memorandum utilizing a structured analysis of the legal issues related to a particular set of facts. - Identify initial and responsive pleadings and the discovery documents required for a particular legal action. - Predict available remedies and the opposing parties' response to pleading documents and discovery requests. - Examine the rules of the appellate court to which the losing party will appeal. - Write a persuasive argument. # Legal Correspondence - Write letters to opposing counsel, witnesses and other necessary parties. - Communicate in writing to court personnel regarding necessary matters.
Introduces the student to the issues which may arise in family law cases and to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the development and presentation of such cases. Topics include: issues associated with client and witness interviews, marriage validity and dissolution, litigation support in family law matters, issues concerning children, special matters in family law, and attorney and paralegal ethical obligations.
Certified Professional Paralegal is a title signifying advanced knowledge, expertise, and competence in the paralegal field, attained by passing a comprehensive exam administered by a professional paralegal organization.
Family law pertains to the legal resolution of matters involving family relationships, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic matters.
Witness Interviews entail questioning individuals with relevant knowledge about an event, accident, or case to gather information, evidence, or insights.
# Issues Associated with Client and Witness Interviews - Discuss initial and follow-up interviews with family law clients and witnesses. - Identify legal issues presented by the family law client. # Marriage Validity and Dissolution - Define the essentials of a valid marriage. - Define the grounds for dissolution of marriage. - Describe the factors a court or jury may consider when making awards of child custody, child support, alimony, and equitable division of property. - Describe tax implications of dissolution of marriage. # Litigation Support in Family Law Matters - Draft pleadings and other family law related matters. - Describe how a court acquires jurisdiction to decide family law matters. # Issues Concerning Children - Describe the legal status of children. - Explain procedures to establish paternity and/or legitimation. - Describe adoption procedures. # Special Matters in Family Law - Describe legal implications for situations in which family violence exists. # Attorney and Paralegal Ethical Obligations - Describe the ethical obligations of attorneys and paralegals in a family law practice.
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of real property law as they pertain to common types of real estate transactions. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on practical skills such as document preparation and title examination. Topics include: real estate contracts, plat reading and legal descriptions, types and purposes of deeds, title searches, common real estate mortgages and documentation, real estate closing and closing statements, recordation statutes and requirements, and elements of the lease.
Real estate law encompasses legal matters related to property rights, transactions, regulations, and disputes in both residential and commercial real estate ownership and tenancy.
Examination of Legal Documents entails a thorough review of legal texts to confirm compliance, accuracy, enforceability, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
# Real Estate Contracts - Identify and explain the components that comprise a basic real estate contract. - Discuss state and federal statutes and regulations regarding real estate. # Plat Reading and Legal Descriptions - Read a plat of survey. - Draft legal descriptions. # Types and Purposes of Deeds - Identify the various types of deeds. - Explain the purposes for each type of deed. # Title Searches - Identify the steps necessary to perform a title search. # Common Real Estate Mortgages and Documentation - Discuss the common types of instruments used to secure indebtedness related to real property. # Real Estate Closing and Closing Statements - Identify the required items included on closing documents. - Identify basic components of title insurance policies. - Describe what transpires at a real estate closing. - Prepare settlement documents. # Recordation Statutes and Requirements - Describe the recording statutes. - Explain the necessity for recordation. # Elements of the Lease - Describe the basic elements of a lease. - Explain the process of eviction/dispossessory.
PARA 1125 - Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive criminal law and its procedural aspects with an emphasis on the constitutionally protected rights of the accused in the criminal justice system. Topics include: substantive criminal law and procedure and criminal litigation support.
Criminal Procedure encompasses the legal framework regulating the handling of criminal cases, including guidelines for investigation, prosecution, trial, and punishment of offenders.
# Substantive Criminal Law - Explain the elements that comprise a crime. - Differentiate among the various types of crime. # Constitutional Issues of Criminal Law and Procedure - Discuss search and seizure of property. - Discuss seizures of persons and identification procedures. - Discuss the scope of the right to counsel. - Summarize the exclusionary rule. - Discuss interrogation and self-incrimination. # Criminal Litigation Support - Define terms relevant to criminal litigation. - Describe the relevance of federal, state, and local rules of procedure. - Utilize Georgia legal research resources, both print and online in the criminal law area.
The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course prepares the student to provide initial stabilizing care to the sick or injured prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services Professionals (EMS), and to assist EMS personnel in transporting patients for definitive care at an appropriate hospital/facility. Major areas of instruction include Introductory Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology; Responder Safety; Incident Command; Bloodborne Pathogen Training; Basic Physical Assessment; and Treatment of Trauma and Medical Emergencies; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of Automatic External Defibrillators. The course is a blend of lecture, hands on lab/learning, and practical scenario based learning/testing. The course will include Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification from a Nationally Recognized Body (American Heart Association, Red Cross, etc). If this course is also approved by the Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST), successful completion will allow the student to be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification. Topics include: Preparatory; Anatomy and Physiology; Medical Terminology; Pathophysiology; Life Span Development; Public Health; Pharmacology; Airway; Management; Respiration and Artificial Ventilation; Assessment; Medicine; Shock and Resuscitation; Trauma; Special Patient Populations; EMS Operations; and Integration of Patient Assessment and Management.
Emergency Medical Responder is a credential for individuals trained to deliver immediate, lifesaving care during emergencies, often being the first to arrive on the scene before advanced medical assistance.
Emergency services are vital public resources that swiftly respond to urgent situations, such as medical emergencies, fires, accidents, and disasters.
Airway management refers to medical practices and methods that ensure unobstructed airways for breathing in patients, including intubation, mechanical ventilation, and clearing airway obstructions.
Emergency medicine is a medical field focused on treating sudden injuries and illnesses requiring urgent attention, usually in emergency departments.
Trauma care encompasses the urgent assessment, stabilization, and treatment of injured or accident victims, prioritizing critical support in pre-hospital or emergency settings.
# Preparatory - Use simple knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMR, medical/legal issues at the scene of an emergency while awaiting a higher level of care. - Discuss EMS systems. - Discuss the roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of EMS personnel. - Display appropriate professional interactions with other EMS personnel. - Explain quality improvement. - Discuss the impact of research on EMR care. - Describe data collection. - Discuss standard safety precautions. - Demonstrate the application of standard safety precautions. - Describe personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. - Describe stress management (particularly death and dying.) - Discuss the prevention of response-related injuries. - Describe lifting and moving patients. - Demonstrate appropriate lifting and moving techniques. - Discuss recording patient findings. - Describe the process of calling for additional resources. - Discuss the transfer of patient care. - Illustrate interaction within the team structure. - Describe principles of communicating with patients in a manner that achieves a positive relationship. - Discuss interviewing techniques. - Discuss consent and refusal of care. - Discuss confidentiality. - Discuss advanced directives. - Discuss tort and criminal actions. - Discuss evidence preservation. - Describe statutory responsibilities. - Discuss mandatory reporting. - Discuss ethical principles and moral obligations. - Discuss end-of-life issues. # Anatomy and Physiology - Use simple knowledge of the anatomy and function of the upper airway, heart, vessels, blood, lungs, skin, muscles, and bones as the foundation of emergency care. # Medical Terminology - Use simple medical and anatomical terms. # Pathophysiology - Use simple knowledge of shock and respiratory compromise to respond to life threats. # Life Span Development - Use simple knowledge of age-related differences to assess and care for patients. - Display appropriate sensitivity for age-related differences in the assessment and care of patients. # Public Health - Demonstrate awareness of local public health resources and the role EMS personnel play in public health emergencies. # Pharmacology - Use simple knowledge of the medications that the EMR may self-administer or administer to a peer in an emergency. - Identify the names, effects, indications, routes of administration, and dosages for the medications administered within the scope of practice of the EMR. - Demonstrate self-administration of medications, within the scope of practice of the EMR. - Demonstrate peer-administration of medications, within the scope of practice of the EMR. # Airway Management, Respiration and Artificial Ventilation - Apply knowledge of general anatomy and physiology to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration while awaiting additional EMS response for patients of all ages. - Demonstrate within the scope of practice of the EMR the following: airway anatomy; airway assessment; and techniques of assuring a patent airway. - Describe the anatomy of the respiratory system. - Describe the physiology and pathophysiology of respiration: pulmonary ventilation; oxygenation and respiration (including external, internal, and cellular.) - Discuss the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration. - Discuss supplemental oxygen therapy. - Demonstrate supplemental oxygen therapy. - Describe the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation, to include: Artificial ventilation; Minute ventilation; Alveolar ventilation; and the Effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation. # Assessment - Use scene information and simple patient assessment findings to identify and manage immediate life threats and injuries within the scope of practice of the EMR. - Anticipate scene safety. - Promote the need for crew members to evaluate scene safety prior to entering. - Demonstrate scene management including: impact of the environment on patient care; addressing hazards; violence; need for additional or specialized resources; and standard precautions. - Describe the primary assessment for all patient situations including: general impression; level of consciousness; ABCs; identifying life threats; assessment of vital functions. - Demonstrate the primary assessment for various patient situations including: general impression; level of consciousness; ABCs; identifying life threats; assessment of vital functions. - Display sensitivity toward patients when performing a primary assessment. - Describe the treatment/procedures needed to preserve life. - Demonstrate the appropriate treatment/procedures needed to preserve life. - Describe the method for determining the chief complaint. - Describe the methods for determining the mechanism of injury/nature of illness. - Describe associated signs and symptoms for various chief complaints. - Demonstrate history taking techniques, including: determining the chief complaint; determining the mechanism of injury/nature of illness; and assessing for associated signs and symptoms. - Display sensitivity toward patients during history taking. - Describe a rapid full body scan. - Perform a rapid full body scan. - Describe a focused assessment of pain. - Perform a focused assessment of pain. - Describe assessment of vital signs. - Perform an assessment of vital signs. - Describe how and when to reassess patients. # Medicine - Recognize and manage life threats based on assessment findings of a patient with a medical emergency while awaiting additional emergency response. - Identify the assessment and management of a medical complaint. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of a medical complaint. - Describe the anatomy, presentations, and management of the following: decreased level of responsiveness; seizure; and stroke. - Describe the anatomy, presentations and management of shock associated with abdominal emergencies including gastrointestinal bleeding. - Discuss the recognition and management of shock and difficulty breathing related to anaphylactic reactions. - Identify a patient who may have an infectious disease. - Anticipate the need for decontamination of equipment after treating a patient - Demonstrate awareness that diabetic emergencies cause altered mental status. - Recognize behaviors that pose a risk to the EMR, patient or others. - Identify the anatomy, signs, symptoms and management for chest pain and cardiac arrest. - Discuss the recognition and management of carbon monoxide poisoning and nerve agent poisoning. - Identify how and when to contact a poison control center. - Identify the anatomy, signs, symptoms and management of respiratory emergencies including those that affect the upper airway and lower airway. - Describe the blood pressure assessment in hemodialysis patients. - Discuss the recognition and management of shock associated with vaginal bleeding. - Discuss the recognition and management of a nose bleed. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of the following types of medical complaints: neurological; abdominal/gastrointestinal; immunologic; infectious diseases; endocrine disorders; psychiatric; cardiovascular; toxicological; respiratory; genitourinary/renal; gynecological; and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. # Shock and Resuscitation - Use assessment information to recognize shock, respiratory failure or arrest, and cardiac arrest based on assessment findings and manages the emergency while awaiting additional emergency response. - Establish certification in CPR consistent with the AHA Healthcare Provider level (refer to the current American Heart Association guidelines). # Trauma - Use simple knowledge to recognize and manage life threats based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient while awaiting additional emergency medical response. - Discuss the recognition and management of bleeding. - Demonstrate the management of bleeding. - Discuss the recognition and management of the following types of chest trauma: blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; open chest wound; and impaled object. - Discuss the recognition and management of the following types of abdominal and genitourinary trauma: blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; evisceration; and impaled object. - Discuss the recognition and management of the following types of orthopedic trauma: Open fractures; Closed fractures; Dislocations; and Amputations. - Discuss the recognition and management of the following types of soft tissue trauma: Wounds; Burns (Electrical, Chemical, Thermal); and Chemicals in the eye and on the skin. - Discuss the recognition and management of life threats as they relate to head, facial, neck and spinal trauma. - Discuss the recognition and management of spinal trauma. - Discuss the recognition and management of trauma in the following: the pregnant patient; pediatric patient; and geriatric patient. - Discuss the recognition and management of the following: submersion incidents and temperature-related illness. - Discuss the recognition and management of multi-system trauma. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of the following types of injuries in all patients (including pregnant, pediatric, and geriatric): bleeding; chest trauma; abdominal and genitourinary trauma; orthopedic trauma; soft tissue trauma; head, facial, neck and spine trauma; environmental emergencies; and multi-system trauma. # Special Patient Populations - Recognize and manage life threats based on simple assessment findings for a patient with special needs while awaiting additional emergency response. - Display appropriate sensitivity for patients with special needs while awaiting response. - Discuss the recognition and management of the normal delivery of a newborn. - Demonstrate the recognition and management of the normal delivery of a newborn. - Discuss the recognition and management of vaginal bleeding in the pregnant patient. - Demonstrate the recognition and management of vaginal bleeding in the pregnant patient. - Describe newborn care and neonatal resuscitation. - Demonstrate newborn care and neonatal resuscitation. - Discuss age-related assessment findings, and age-related assessment and treatment modifications for pediatric specific major diseases and/or emergencies including the following: upper airway obstruction; lower airway reactive disease; respiratory distress/failure/arrest; shock; seizures; and Sudden Infant Death. - Demonstrate age-related findings, and age-related assessment and treatment modifications for pediatric specific major diseases and/or emergencies. - Demonstrate an appropriate age-related assessment and treatment modifications for pediatric specific major diseases and/or emergencies. - Identify the impact of age-related changes on assessment and care of a geriatric patient. - Identify how to recognize and report abuse and neglect. # EMS Operations - Describe the operational roles and responsibilities used to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety. - Discuss the risks and responsibilities of emergency response. - Appreciate the risks and responsibilities of emergency response. - Establish and work within the incident management system. - Describe triage principles. - Demonstrate appropriate triage techniques. - Discuss resource management. - Describe safe air medical operations. - Describe the criteria for utilizing air medical response. - Describe safe vehicle extrication. - Describe the use of simple hand tools. - Describe the risks and responsibilities of operating in a cold zone at a hazardous material or other special incident. - Describe the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster. # Integration of Patient Assessment and Management - Apply the knowledge of patient assessment and management in various scenarios. - Display appropriate sensitivity for patients during assessment and management in various scenarios. - Demonstrate the knowledge of patient assessment and management in various scenarios. - Perform a simple assessment to identify life threats, identify injuries requiring immobilization and conditions requiring treatment within the scope of practice of the EMR: including foreign substance in the eyes and nerve agent poisoning. - Demonstrate the communication necessary to obtain and clearly transmit information with an awareness of cultural differences. - Perform safely and effectively all airway and breathing psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMR level including the following: Basic Airway Maneuvers (including Head-tilt, chin-lift; Jaw thrust; Modified chin lift; FBAO relief - manual); Oropharyngeal airway; Sellick's maneuver; Positive pressure ventilation devices such as BVM; Suction of the upper airway; and Supplemental oxygen therapy (including nasal cannula and non-rebreather mask.) - Perform safely and effectively all assessment psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMR level including the following: Manual B/P. - Perform safely and effectively all pharmacologic interventions psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMR level including the following: Unit-dose autoinjectors (lifesaving medications intended for self or peer rescue in hazardous materials situation, nerve agent antidote kit). - Perform safely and effectively all medical/cardiac care psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMR level including the following: Manual CPR; AED; and the assisted normal delivery of a newborn. Psychomotor Guided Response 10 Perform safely and effectively all trauma care psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMR level including the following: Manual stabilization (C-spine injuries, Extremity fractures); Bleeding control; Emergency moves; and Eye irrigation. - Demonstrate professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Demonstrate the initiation of simple interventions based on assessment findings intended to mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to definitive care. - Demonstrate recording simple assessment findings and interventions. - Perform a patient assessment and provide prehospital emergency care for patient complaints: abdominal pain, abuse/neglect, altered mental status/decreased level of consciousness, apnea, back pain, behavioral emergency, bleeding, cardiac arrest, chest pain, cyanosis, dyspnea, eye pain, GI bleeding, hypotension, multiple trauma, pain, paralysis, poisoning, shock, and stridor/drooling. - Demonstrate management of the scene until care is transferred to an EMS team member licensed at a higher level. - Demonstrate how to ensure the safety of the rescuer and others during an emergency.
EMSP 1110 - Introduction to the EMT Profession
This course serves as the introductory course to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession. It orients the student to the prehospital care environment, issues related to the provision of patient care in both in-hospital and out of hospital circumstances. It further provides foundational information upon which subsequent curriculum content is based so that successful completion of this content increases the potential for success in subsequent courses and should allow students to apply the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in order to effectively communicate and function safely, ethically and professionally within the emergency medical services environment. Topics include: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, CPR for HCP, EMS Systems, Research, Workforce Safety and Wellness, Documentation, EMS System Communication, Therapeutic Communication, Medical/Legal and Ethics, Public Health, Principles of Safely Operating a Ground Ambulance, Incident Management, Multiple Casualty Incidents, Air Medical, Vehicle Extrication, HazMat, MCI due to Terrorism/Disaster, and Life Span Development.
# Anatomy and Physiology - Apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS. # Medical Terminology - Use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals. # Pathophysiology - Apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management. # CPR for Health Care Professionals - Establish certification in CPR consistent with the AHA Healthcare Provider level (refer to the current American Heart Association guidelines). # EMS Systems - Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT, medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. - Interpret EMS systems. - Articulate the history of EMS. - Determine the roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of EMS personnel. - Encourage appropriate professional interactions with other EMS personnel. - Demonstrate quality improvement. - Demonstrate patient safety. - Encourage patient safety. # Research - Discuss evidence-based decision-making. - Discuss impact of research on EMT care. - Describe data collection. # Workforce Safety and Wellness - Articulate standard safety precautions. - Demonstrate the application of standard safety precautions. - Demonstrate personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate the appropriate use of personal protective equipment. - Implement stress management (particularly with death and dying.) - Demonstrate prevention of response-related injuries. - Demonstrate the prevention of work-related injuries. - Demonstrate the appropriate lifting and moving techniques. - Display appropriate lifting and moving techniques. - Articulate disease transmission. - Establish wellness principles. # Documentation - Articulate principles of medical documentation and report writing. - Demonstrate the principles of medical documentation and report writing for various patient scenarios. - Comply with state guidelines for transfer of care documentation. # EMS System Communication - Describe the EMS communication system. - Discuss communication with other health care professionals. - Discuss team communication and dynamics. - Demonstrate appropriate communication techniques, including communication with other health care professionals and team communication and dynamics. - Display appropriate professional communication techniques, including communication with other health care professionals and team communication and dynamics. # Therapeutic Communication - Describe the principles of communicating with patients in a manner that achieves a positive relationship. - Describe adjusting communication strategies for age, stage of development, patients with special needs, and differing cultures. - Demonstrate interviewing techniques. - Develop appropriate verbal defusing strategies. - Assess family presence issues. - Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic communication skills, including: interviewing techniques; verbal defusing strategies; and assessing for family presence issues. - Display cultural competence with respect to therapeutic communication. # Medical/Legal and Ethics - Characterize consent and refusal of care. - Examine confidentiality. - Outline advanced directives. - Articulate tort and criminal actions. - Articulate evidence preservation. - Demonstrate appropriate evidence preservation techniques. - Characterize statutory responsibilities. - Demonstrate mandatory reporting. - Examine ethical principles and moral obligations. - Maintain ethical principles and moral obligations. # Public Health - Identify local public health resources and the role EMS personnel play in public health emergencies. - Use simple knowledge of the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergency care. # Principles of Safely Operating a Ground Ambulance - Discuss the risks and responsibilities of an emergency response. - Describe the risks and responsibilities of transport. - Describe the operational roles and responsibilities to used ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety. - Demonstrate appropriate use of a ambulance stretcher, including packaging, transferring and transporting a patient on an ambulance. - Appreciate the need for due regard. # Incident Management - Collaborate establishing and working within the incident management system. - Encourage establishing and working within the incident management system. # Multiple Casualty Incidents - Describe triage including: performing triage; re-triage; destination decisions; and post traumatic and cumulative stress. - Discuss resource management. - Demonstrate appropriate triage techniques. - Encourage appropriate triage techniques. # Air Medical - Describe safe air medical operations. - Describe the criteria for utilizing air medical response. # Vehicle Extrication - Describe safe vehicle extrication. - Describe the use of simple hand tools. # Hazardous Materials Awareness - Describe the risks and responsibilities of operating in a cold zone at a hazardous material or other special incident. - Respect the risks and responsibilities of operating in a cold zone at a hazardous material or other special incident. # Multiple Casualty Incidents due to Terrorism/Disaster - Describe the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster. - Respect the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster. # Life Span Development - Apply fundamental knowledge of life span development to patient assessment and management. - Establish clinically relevant care for individuals with respect to the life span.
EMSP 1120 - EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology
This course prepares students for initial scene management and assessment of patients as well as management of the airway. Introduction to pharmacology is also covered. Includes application of scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergency management. Topics include: Scene Size-Up; Primary Assessment; History Taking; Secondary Assessment; Monitoring Devices; Reassessment; Airway Management; Respiration; Artificial Ventilation; Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; and Emergency Medications.
Patient monitoring refers to the regular observation and documentation of a patient's vital signs, like heart rate and oxygen levels, for informing medical care decisions.
Respiration monitors are instruments employed in healthcare to measure and document a patient's respiratory rate and oxygen saturation, facilitating the detection of ventilation issues and abnormalities.
# Scene Size-Up - Anticipate scene safety. - Promote the need for crew members to evaluate scene safety prior to entering. - Demonstrate scene management for various single or multiple patient situations, including: impact of the environment on patient care; addressing hazards; violence; need for additional or specialized resources; and standard precautions. # Primary Assessment - Demonstrate the primary assessment for all patient situations including: general impression; level of consciousness; ABCs; identifying life threats; and assessment of vital functions. - Demonstrate the treatments/procedures needed to preserve life. - Perform an appropriate primary assessment for various patient situations. - Respect patients with regard to appropriate primary assessment for various situations. # History Taking - Demonstrate the method for determining the chief complaint. - Demonstrate the methods for determining the mechanism of injury/nature of illness. - Demonstrate the methods for determining the past medical history. - Demonstrate the methods of determining the associated signs and symptoms for various chief complaints. - Demonstrate the methods of determining the pertinent negatives for various chief complaints. - Demonstrate obtaining the appropriate patient history for various chief complaints. - Consider patient characteristics while obtaining the appropriate patient history for various chief complaints. # Secondary Assessment - Describe a rapid full body scan. - Perform a rapid full body scan. - Describe a focused assessment of pain. - Perform a focused assessment of pain. - Describe the assessment of vital signs. - Perform an assessment of vital signs. - Demonstrate the techniques of physical examination including: respiratory system (presence of breath sounds); cardiovascular system; neurological system; musculoskeletal system; and all anatomical regions. - Perform a physical examination on various patients using appropriate techniques. - Display empathy during the secondary assessment of various patients. # Monitoring Devices - Within the scope of practice of the EMT, show obtaining and using information from patient monitoring devices including (but not limited to): pulse oximetry, non-invasive blood pressure, and blood glucose monitoring devices. - Demonstrate obtaining and using information from various patient monitoring devices, within the scope of practice of the EMT. # Reassessment - Determine how and when to perform a reassessment for all patient situations. - Demonstrate the reassessment of patients in various situations. # Airway Management - Apply knowledge of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. - Demonstrate, within the scope of practice of the EMT, the following: airway assessment and techniques of assuring a patent airway. # Respiration - Articulate the anatomy of the respiratory system. - Outline the physiology and pathophysiology of respiration, including: pulmonary ventilation; oxygenation and respiration including (external, internal, and cellular). - Demonstrate the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration. - Perform an assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration. - Utilize appropriate supplemental oxygen therapy. - Demonstrate supplemental oxygen therapy. # Artificial Ventilation - Outline the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation, to include: Artificial ventilation; Minute ventilation; Alveolar ventilation; and the Effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output. - Perform the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation. # Principles of Pharmacology - Apply fundamental knowledge of the medications that the EMT may assist/administer to a patient during an emergency. - Describe medication safety. - Display appropriate concern for medication safety. - Discuss kinds of medications used during an emergency. # Medication Administration - Differentiate between assisting a patient with medications and administering medications to a patient. - Demonstrate assisting and administering medications to a patient, within the scope of practice of the EMT. - Demonstrate self-administration of medications, within the scope of practice of the EMT. - Demonstrate peer-administration of medications, within the scope of practice of the EMT. # Emergency Medications - Summarize the: names; actions; indications; contraindications; complications; routes of administration; side effects; interactions; and dosages for the medications administered, within the scope of the practice of the EMT. - Demonstrate the appropriate administration, to a simulated patient, of medications within the scope of the practice of the EMT
EMSP 1130 - Medical Emergencies for the EMT
This course integrates pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan of cases involving non-traumatic medical emergencies. Topics include: Medical Overview; Neurology; Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Psychiatric; Cardiovascular; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders; Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; and Medical Assessments.
Medical Emergency Management involves the efficient organization and supervision of medical care in crises, focusing on timely reactions, resource distribution, and compliance with emergency procedures to optimize patient results.
Neurology is a medical field centered on identifying, treating, and managing conditions impacting the nervous system, encompassing the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Immunology is the scientific discipline analyzing the immune system's components, functions, and responses to pathogens, as well as exploring ways to control immune reactions for preventing and treating diseases.
Infectious diseases encompass the diagnosis, treatment, and research of illnesses caused by microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Psychiatric assessment entails evaluating an individual's mental well-being through interviews, tests, and observations to diagnose and inform treatment for psychological conditions.
Cardiovascular Disease is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart and blood vessel ailments, demanding advanced training, certification, and experience in cardiology.
Toxicology is the branch of science that examines the harmful effects of various substances and agents on living organisms and ecosystems, as well as methods to mitigate these effects.
# Medical Overview - Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient. - Illustrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of various medical complaints including transport mode and destination decisions. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of various medical complaints to include transport mode, destination decisions, and the pathophysiology of the complaint. # Neurology - Demonstrate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of the following: decreased level of responsiveness; stroke/ transient ischemic attack; seizure; status epilepticus; and headache. - Perform the assessment and management of a patient with a neurologic complaint. # Abdominal and Gastrointestinal - Demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage. - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of peritonitis and ulcerative diseases. - Perform the assessment and management of a simulated patient experiencing an abdominal or gastrointestinal disorder. # Immunology - Demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of hypersensitivity disorders and/or emergencies (anaphylactic reactions). - Perform the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction (allergy/anaphylaxis). # Infectious Disease - Discuss the assessment and management of a patient who may have an infectious disease. - Describe how to decontaminate the ambulance and equipment after treating a patient. - Encourage the decontamination of equipment after treating a patient. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of a patient who may have an infectious disease. - Consistently display the appropriate use of body substance isolation precautions. # Endocrine Disorders - Characterize the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of acute diabetic emergencies. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency. # Psychiatric - Recognize the behaviors that pose a risk to the EMT, patient or others. - Describe the basic principles of the mental health system. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of the following: acute psychosis; suicidal/risk; and agitated delirium. - Perform the assessment and management of a patient exhibiting a psychiatric emergency. # Cardiovascular - Identify the anatomy, signs, symptoms and management for cardiac arrest. - Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: acute coronary syndrome (including angina pectoris & myocardial infarction); aortic aneurysm/dissection; and thromboembolism. - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of heart failure and hypertensive emergencies. - Perform the assessment and management of various patients experiencing a cardiovascular emergency. # Toxicology - Discuss the recognition and treatment of the following: Carbon Monoxide poisoning; Nerve agent poisoning. - State how and when to contact a poison control center. - Demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: inhaled poisons; ingested poisons; injected poisons; absorbed poisons; and alcohol intoxication and withdrawal. - Perform the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a toxicological emergency. # Respiratory - Discuss the anatomy, signs, symptoms and management of respiratory emergencies including those that affect the upper and lower airways. - Demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: epiglottitis; spontaneous pneumothorax; pulmonary edema; asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; environmental/industrial exposure; and toxic gas. - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: pertussis; cystic fibrosis; pulmonary embolism; pneumonia; and viral respiratory infections. - Perform the assessment and management of various patients experiencing a respiratory emergency. # Hematology - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: Sickle cell crisis and clotting disorders. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a hematologic emergency. # Genitourinary/Renal - Describe blood pressure assessment in hemodialysis patients. - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: complications related to renal dialysis and urinary catheter management (not insertion); and kidney stones. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a genitourinary/renal emergency. - Display empathy for patients experiencing a genitourinary/renal emergency. # Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders - Demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of non-traumatic fractures. - Perform the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a nontraumatic musculoskeletal disorder. # Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat - Discuss the recognition and management of nose bleed. - Demonstrate the recognition and management of a patient with a nose bleed. # Medical Assessments - Demonstrate the assessment and management of the following types of medical complaints: neurological; abdominal/gastrointestinal; immunologic; infectious diseases; endocrine disorders; psychiatric; cardiovascular; toxicological; respiratory; hematologic, genitourinary/renal; non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders; and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. - Consider the critical nature of accurate field impressions for patients with various medical complaints.
This course provides a fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. Topics include: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Neonatal Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Patients with Special Challenges, and Special Patient Populations - Assessments.
Gynecology is a branch of medicine dedicated to the health of the female reproductive organs and breasts, including various treatments and surgeries.
Pediatrics is a medical field focusing on the health, care, and diseases of young individuals, emphasizing preventive measures and overall well-being.
# Obstetrics - Describe the anatomy and physiology of normal pregnancy. - Describe the pathophysiology related to the possible complications of pregnancy. - Perform an assessment of a pregnant patient. - Relate the management of the following: normal delivery; abnormal delivery (nuchal cord, prolapsed cord, breech delivery); third trimester bleeding (placenta previa, abruptio placenta); spontaneous abortion/miscarriage; ectopic pregnancy; and preeclampsia/eclampsia. - Demonstrate the management of various patients with an obstetric emergency. - Attend to the emotional needs of the obstetric patient. # Gynecology - Demonstrate the anatomy, physiology, assessment findings, and management of vaginal bleeding and sexual assault (to include appropriate emotional support). - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, assessment findings, and management of infections. - Perform the assessment and management of a patient experiencing a gynecologic complaint. - Respect the privacy of all gynecologic patients during assessment and treatment. # Neonatal Care - Describe the assessment and management of a newborn. - Apply the principles of neonatal resuscitation. - Perform the assessment and management of the newborn. - Perform neonatal resuscitation. # Pediatrics - Describe the age-related assessment findings, age-related, and developmental stage related assessment and treatment modifications for the following pediatric specific major diseases and/or emergencies: upper airway obstruction; lower airway reactive disease; respiratory distress/failure/arrest; shock; seizures; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; and gastrointestinal disease. - Demonstrate the appropriate age-related, and developmental stage related assessment and treatment modifications for various pediatric major diseases and/or emergencies. - Accept the need for modification of general assessment and treatment modalities for various pediatric diseases and/or emergencies. # Geriatrics - Demonstrate understanding of the changes associated with aging, psychosocial aspects of aging and age-related assessment and treatment modifications for the major or common geriatric diseases and/or emergencies including: cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; neurological diseases; endocrine diseases; Alzheimer's; and dementia. - Demonstrate the appropriate age-related assessment and treatment modifications for various older patients experiencing major or common geriatric diseases and/or emergencies. - Accept the need for modification of general assessment and treatment modalities for various geriatric diseases and/or emergencies. # Patients with Special Challenges - Identify how to recognize and report abuse and neglect. - Describe the healthcare implications of the following: abuse; neglect; homelessness; poverty; bariatrics; technology dependent; hospice/ terminally ill; tracheostomy care/dysfunction; homecare; sensory deficit/loss; and developmental disability. - Perform an assessment and provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. - Encourage appropriate sensitivity for patients with special needs. # Special Patient Populations - Assessments - Demonstrate the assessment and management for various complaints of the following types of special patient populations: Obstetric; Gynecologic; Neonatal; Pediatric; Geriatric; and Patients with Special Challenges. - Respect patients with special needs during the assessment and treatment of various complaints.
EMSP 1150 - Shock and Trauma for the EMT
This course is designed to prepare the EMT student to apply pre-hospital emergency care to patients who have sustained injuries resulting from various mechanisms of injury including: Abdominal and Genitourinary trauma; Orthopedic trauma; Soft Tissue trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma and Nervous System trauma. Special considerations in trauma related injuries will be presented including the physiology of shock as well as multi-system trauma and environmental emergencies. Topics include: Shock and Resuscitation; Trauma Overview; Bleeding; Chest Trauma; Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma; Orthopedic Trauma; Soft Tissue Trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma; Nervous System Trauma; Special Considerations in Trauma; Environmental Emergencies; and Multi-System Trauma.
Abdominal Traumas refer to injuries affecting the internal organs of the torso, varying in severity and typically necessitating prompt medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to avert complications.
Emergency procedures are predefined actions taken in response to acute, high-risk scenarios, designed to safeguard lives, reduce damage, and coordinate efforts efficiently during emergencies.
# Shock and Resuscitation - Apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management. - Demonstrate the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing shock, or one who is needing resuscitative efforts. # Trauma Overview - Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient including: trauma scoring; rapid transport and destination issues; and transport mode. # Bleeding - Describe the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of bleeding. - Demonstrate the assessment and management of various types of bleeding. # Chest Trauma - Discuss the recognition and management of blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; open chest wound and impaled object. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of the following: blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; hemothorax; pneumothorax (open, simple, and tension); cardiac tamponade; rib fractures; flail chest; and commotio cordis. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient with chest trauma. # Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma - Discuss the recognition and management of the following: blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; evisceration; and impaled object. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of the following: solid and hollow organ injuries; blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; evisceration; injuries to the external genitalia; vaginal bleeding due to trauma; and sexual assault. - Perform the assessment and management of a patient with abdominal and/or genitourinary trauma. - Anticipate the emotional needs of a patient who has experienced a genitourinary injury caused by sexual assault. # Orthopedic Trauma - Discuss the recognition and management of the following: open fractures; closed fractures; dislocations; and amputations. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: upper and lower extremity orthopedic trauma; open fractures; closed fractures; dislocations; sprains/strains; pelvic fractures; and amputations/replantation. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient with orthopedic trauma. # Soft Tissue Trauma - Discuss the recognition and management of chemicals in the eye and on the skin. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following wounds: avulsions; bite wounds; lacerations; puncture wounds; and incisions. - Demonstrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following burns: electrical; chemical; thermal; and radiation. - Discuss the assessment and management of crush syndrome. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient with soft tissue trauma. # Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma - Discuss the recognition and management of life threats as they relate to head, facial, neck and spinal trauma. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: penetrating neck trauma; laryngotracheal injuries; and spinal trauma. - Discuss the recognition and management of the following: facial fractures; skull fractures; foreign bodies in the eyes; and dental trauma. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient with head, facial, neck, and spinal trauma. # Nervous System Trauma - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient with nervous system trauma. # Special Considerations in Trauma - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma in the following: pregnant patients; pediatric patients; geriatric patients; and cognitively impaired patients. - Perform the assessment and management of various traumatic injuries for the following types of patients: pregnant; pediatric; geriatric; and cognitively impaired. # Environmental Emergencies - Discuss the recognition and management of submersion incidents. - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: near drowning; temperature-related illness; bites and envenomations; dysbarism (high-altitude; diving injuries); electrical injury; and radiation exposure. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing an environmental emergency. # Multi-System Trauma - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of multi-system trauma and blast injuries. - Perform an appropriate assessment and management of a patient with multisystem trauma and/or blast injuries. # Trauma Assessments - Demonstrate the appropriate assessment and management for various complaints of the following types of acute injuries for all patients (including pregnant, pediatric, geriatric, and cognitively impaired): bleeding; chest trauma; abdominal and genitourinary trauma; orthopedic trauma; soft tissue trauma; head, facial, neck and spine trauma; nervous system trauma; environmental emergencies; and multi-system trauma. - Consider the critical nature of accurate field impressions for patients with various traumatic injuries.
EMSP 1160 - Clinical and Practical Applications for the EMT
This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings as well as opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment based management techniques through competency based evaluations relevant to the practice of an EMT. Topics include: Clinicals and Assessment Based Management.
Clinical Medicine involves using medical expertise and research to diagnose, treat, and manage patients' health through direct care and communication.
# Clinicals - Perform a basic history and physical examination to identify acute complaints and monitor changes on various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Display communicating in a culturally sensitive manner with various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Demonstrate identification of the actual and potential complaints of emergency patients for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMT level. - Demonstrate professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Display professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Implement basic interventions based on assessment findings intended to mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to definitive care for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Demonstrate appropriate record keeping by reporting and documenting assessment data and interventions for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Perform patient assessments and provide prehospital emergency care and transportation for various patient complaints, within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the EMT level. - Demonstrate serving as an EMS team member on various emergency calls with more experienced personnel in the lead role. - Demonstrate how to ensure the safety of the rescuer and others during an emergency. - Demonstrate completion of the minimum clinical and field competencies for the EMT level, as promulgated by the Georgia State Office of EMS/Trauma. # Assessment Based Management - Explain how the EMT’s effective assessment is critical to clinical decision making. - Explain how the EMT’s attitude affects assessment and decision making. - Describe given a simulated call, the appropriate BLS and ALS equipment, to be taken to the patient. - Explain the EMT's general approach to the emergency patient. - Explain the general approach, patient assessment, differentials, and management priorities, appropriate for an EMT for patients with the various patients. - Describe how the EMT will effectively communicate patient information face to face, over the telephone, by radio, and in writing. - Consider the use of scenarios to develop high level clinical decision-making skills for the EMT. - Consider the importance of considering differentials in the patient care, for an EMT. - Follow and practice the process of complete patient assessment on all patients, for an EMT. - Consider the importance of presenting the patient accurately and clearly, for an EMT. - Demonstrate serving as an EMT team leader, and choreograph the EMS response team, perform a patient assessment, provide local/regionally appropriate treatment, present cases verbally and in writing given a moulaged and programmed simulated patient. - Demonstrate serving as an EMT team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various medical complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team. - Demonstrate serving as an EMT team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various traumatic complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team.
ELUT 1101 - Introduction to the Electrical Utility Industry
This course will provide students with an overview of the electric power utility industry and occupational opportunities. Topics include the introduction and orientation to the electric utility industry, history of the industry, electric utility regulation and its scope, regulatory agencies and codes, general safety, electrical systems overview, electrical power generation, electrical transmission, electrical distribution, and electric utility career opportunities.
Electric power systems encompass the generation, transmission, distribution, and control of electricity through interconnected electrical components and networks.
Electrical Power Transmission And Distribution
Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution involves the transportation of generated electricity to substations and its distribution to various consumers, including residential and industrial users.
## INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY - Identify key facets of the introductory course and the electric utility industry as related to the overall program objectives. ## HISTORY OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY - Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the development and history of the electric utility industry. - Explain the purpose and function of The Rural Electrification Act of 1936. 3 Differentiate between IOUs, Co-op, and municipal systems. ## ELECTRIC UTILITY REGULATION AND ITS SCOPE - Define & contrast regulation, deregulation, and re-regulation. - Describe why regulation is necessary and what the costs and benefits are to the utility and to the consumer. ## REGULATORY AGENCIES AND CODES - Identify and describe the purpose and function of state and federal electric utility regulatory agencies and codes. ## GENERAL SAFETY - Outline and discuss the areas of responsibility and legal requirements for safety. - Describe the elements and components associated with an effective safety program. - Identify and describe personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use. ## ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OVERVIEW - Outline and discuss the flow of electricity from the generator through the transmission systems to the distribution substation and delivery to the customer. - Compare types of metering systems and billing rates. ## ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION - Distinguish between components associated with various types of generating plants to include nuclear, coal, and natural gas. - Describe the process of purchased power and its role in total utility capacity to serve during peak periods. - Identify, compare, and contrast the risks associated with the use of different fuels. - Define and explain Green Power. ## ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION - Describe the various components associated with the transmission system. - Define associated terms to include RTO, Grid, and Inter-connections. - Discuss transmission voltages and the potential for voltage drop. - Define electrical utility system protection. ## ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION - Outline a typical three-phase distribution feeder circuit including major components from the low-side of the station transformer out to the end user. - Discuss associated concepts to include “line loss”, “voltage drop”, and “system protection.” - Identify single phase pull-offs and discuss balancing the load on the three-phase feeder. - Describe single phase service and associated components. - Discuss the necessity for three-phase service. - Identify classifications of customers and various billing processes. ## ELECTRIC UTILITY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - Identify career opportunities that are available in the major areas within the electric utility industry to include line worker, engineer, metering, customer service, and dispatcher. - Describe the typical work environment and salary associated with each career area. - Compare and Contrast three career paths in the Georgia Electrical Utility Industry.
ELUT 1102 - Fundamentals of Power/Alternating Current
This course is designed to continue the development of AC concepts. Topics include reactive components, simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, AC power, energy calculation, and power measurement.
Phasor is a mathematical tool used to represent the amplitude and phase of oscillating functions, often employed in engineering for analyzing alternating current and electromagnetic wave phenomena.
# REACTIVE COMPONENTS - Calculate and measure (or simulate) voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters for series and parallel RC circuits. - Calculate and measure (or simulate) voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters for series and parallel RL circuits. - Draw a Phasor Diagram showing RL circuit phase relationships for voltage, current, impedance, & power. # SIMPLE RLC CIRCUITS - Calculate and measure (or simulate) RLC series circuit voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters. - Draw a Phasor Diagram showing RLC series circuit phase relationships for voltage, current, impedance, & power parameters. - Calculate and measure (or simulate) RLC parallel circuit voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters. - Draw a Phasor Diagram showing RLC parallel circuit phase relationships for voltage, current, impedance, & power parameters. - Calculate and measure (or simulate) RLC series-parallel circuit voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters. - Draw a Phasor Diagram showing RLC series-parallel circuit phase relationships for voltage, current, impedance, & power parameters. # AC CIRCUIT RESONANCE - Calculate and measure (or simulate) RLC series resonant circuit voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters. - Draw a Phasor Diagram showing RLC series resonant circuit phase relationships for voltage, current, impedance, & power parameters. - Calculate and measure (or simulate) RLC parallel resonant circuit voltage, current, impedance, and power parameters. - Draw a Phasor Diagram showing RLC parallel resonant circuit phase relationships for voltage, current, impedance, & power parameters. # AC POWER - Calculate the True Power (W) of a load in a single-phase and poly-phase electrical circuit. - Calculate the Apparent Power (VA) of a load in a single-phase and poly-phase electrical circuit. - Calculate the Reactive Power (VAR) of a load in a single-phase and poly-phase electrical circuit. - Determine the Power Factor of a load in a single-phase electrical circuit. - Differentiate the relationships among True, Reactive, and Apparent Power of a load in a single-phase electrical circuit given a Phasor Diagram. - Design the size capacitor needed to correct the power factor to an angle of zero degrees given a Power Phasor Diagram of a single-phase electrical load. # ENERGY CALCULATION - Calculate and measure (or simulate) the energy used in a poly-phase electrical circuit. # POWER MEASUREMENT - Safely perform measurements to determine the power in single-phase and polyphase electrical circuit using a Multi-Meter.
ELUT 1105 - Introduction to Distribution Engineering
This course provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and technical background in the construction, equipment, practices and procedures, design and layout, and common problems in electrical distribution engineering. Topics include an overview of the electric utility system, safety issues unique to the electrical utility industry, overview of OH and UD equipment, operation of the electric distribution system, and designing the electric distribution system.
Electrical Safety Testing involves assessing electronic devices to confirm their adherence to safety regulations, thereby preventing risks of electric shock, fires, or malfunctions.
Electrical power distribution refers to the transmission of generated electric energy to various consumers via substations, transformers, and a wide network of power lines.
# SAFETY ISSUES UNIQUE TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM - Describe and demonstrate an understanding of step potential and touch potential. - Define and explain electric arcing or flashes. - Identify and appropriately utilize personal protective equipment (PPE). - Discuss safety issues in codes and laws to include NESC and OSHA 1910. - Differentiate levels of shock and describe how they affect the human body. # OVERVIEW OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM - Identify and describe the types of distribution systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of how each system works from generation to the customer/service point. # DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW - Demonstrate an understanding of conductors, cables, transformers – OH and UD, and fuses. - Demonstrate an understanding of reclosers and sectionalizers, switches, and line regulators. - Demonstrate an understanding of poles, OH and UD hardware, and guy wires and anchors. - Demonstrate an understanding of line capacitors and system grounding methods. - Demonstrate an understanding of station transformers, station class arresters, breakers, and switches. - Demonstrate an understanding of regulators, capacitors, safety issues, and grounding methods. - Demonstrate an understanding of conductors, splicing, links, and fuses. - Demonstrate an understanding of protectors, transformers, and grounding methods. # OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Demonstrate an understanding of the codes and laws of NESC, OSHA 1910, Georgia High Voltage Act, and the Utility Protection Center. - Identify and describe the differences in general operating procedures between NESC and OSHA 1910 that vary among utility companies. - Identify and describe the differences in general operating procedures to include energized lines and hot-tag procedures, de-energized lines and clearances, cover-up procedures, and safety precautions on entering substations. - Identify and describe the differences in general operating procedures to include personal protective grounding (bracket versus ring), switching concepts and writing switching orders, and personal protective equipment. # DESIGNING THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Identify and describe service installation and requirements as they apply to customer needs assessment and checklists. - Identify and describe service installation and general requirements including voltage requirements, estimating loads, sizing and number of runs. - Identify and describe service installation and requirements to include voltage drop and flicker, metering, and service point. - Identify and describe service installation and requirements to include special loads, easements, service entrances, permits, and joint use/joint attachment issues. - Identify and describe applications to include the theory of operation, types and construction, transformer loading, transformer connections, and the review of customer load requirements. - Explain and demonstrate line design to include guying requirements, pole loading, general overhead and underground line layout concepts, staking and field notes, line layout tools, and reading customer plats. - Explain and demonstrate line design to include creating a crew print and estimating. - Describe scribe protection and coordination concepts to reliability indices, general coordination concepts, and basic power quality and grounding issues. - Demonstrate knowledge of transformers in three phase applications to include bank connections and configurations. - Demonstrate knowledge of transformers in three phase applications to include phase rotation, loading requirements, and service sizing.
This course introduces electric metering fundamentals with a focus on self-contained meter applications. Topics include electric meter fundamentals, types of meters, self-contained meter selection and installation, transformer-rated meters, and ampacity ratings.
Metering Devices are instruments that measure and record the usage, flow, or amount of substances like water, gas, electricity, or heat.
Electric meters are instruments used to quantify the utilization of electrical power in homes, commercial establishments, and electrically operated machinery.
# ELECTRIC METERING FUNDAMENTALS - Identify and explain Blondel’s theorem. - Define demand. - Define kilowatt hour. - Define the difference between electrical power and energy. # TYPES OF METERS - Define standard meter form designation used in the metering industry. - Identify the differences between self-contained and transformer-rated meters. - Draw the meter schematics of Form 1S, 2S, 12S, and 16S meters to illustrate configuration of current and potential coils and how they terminate outside the meter. - Explain the differences among, socket meters, A-based meters, and K-based meters. # SELF-CONTAINED METERING - Demonstrate inspection of meter and socket for possible hazards related to equipment issues or tampering. - Describe the proper application of meter-to-meter service type. - Identify the various self-contained meter sockets and their applications. - Describe functionality and proper operation of bypass devices. - Demonstrate socket check-out procedures. - Demonstrate proper torque and terminating methods of conductors. # TRANSFORMER-RATED METERING - Describe the dangers involved in opening a current transformer secondary circuit. - Describe short circuiting a transformer secondary circuit. - Identify and describe various types of transformer-rated meter installations. # METER AMPACITY RATINGS - Identify the different self-contained meter classes. - Describe the service ampacity sizes. - Identify the different transformer-rated meter classes. - Describe the service ampacity sizes.
This course provides participants with an overview of the different systems involved in the production of electricity at a fossil generating station. Topics include an introduction to the power plant, coal handling systems, air flow systems, waste disposal systems, generators, turbines, feedwater systems, boilers, and circulating cooling water systems.
Power plant operations refer to the supervision and control of systems and procedures within a power generation facility to guarantee effective and secure electricity production and distribution.
Waste Disposal Systems consist of strategies and procedures for handling, reducing, and disposing of various waste types, ensuring environmental responsibility and efficiency.
Electric generators are machines that transform mechanical energy into electricity, utilizing electromagnetic principles to create voltage and supply power for diverse purposes.
Turbines are machines that harness energy from fluids like air or water to produce rotational motion, commonly employed in generating electricity through powering generators.
Broiling is a high-heat cooking technique that utilizes direct heat from above to rapidly cook food, resulting in a crispy exterior and moist interior, typically in an oven's top section.
# INTRODUCTION TO POWER PLANTS - Describe the major processes in the production of electricity in a fossil plant. - Draw an energy conversion diagram by labeling the three major conversions that take place in a fossil plant. - Define latent heat and sensible heat. - State the relationship between boiling point and pressure. - Draw a simple T-S diagram including identification of the two scales, and three lines of constant pressure and saturation temperatures. - Draw a simple T-S diagram to include identification of areas which denote different states of the substance. # COAL HANDLING SYSTEMS - Identify and label the components of a coal handling system to include the source, unloader, outside storage, magnetic separator, crusher, tripper room, bunker/silo, feeders, and pulverizer. - State the principle function of the conveyor, magnetic separator, crusher, tripper car, bunker/silo, feeders, and pulverizer. - List three major means of transporting coal from the mines to the plant. - Name the component that removes pyrite from the coal. - State three advantages of pulverizing coal rather than using larger chunks. # AIR FLOW SYSTEMS - Identify and label the components of an air flow system to include the secondary air pre-heater, induced draft fans, burner tips, stack, forced draft fans, primary air fan, gas recirculation fan, pulverizer, electrostatic precipitator, and primary air pre-heater. - State the principle function of each component to include forced draft fans, primary air fan, primary air pre-heater, secondary air pre-heater, induced draft fans, primary air, and secondary air. - List two reasons for heating the primary air. - State the optimum temperature of the powered coal-hot air mixture. - Name the heat source for the air pre-heaters. - State the approximate temperatures to which both primary and secondary air are pre-heated. - Name the structure through which secondary air enters the furnace. - Describe how the furnace flame is initiated during startup at a coal-fired plant. - Describe sequence of events from the introduction of initial fuel to the point where the coal flame is self-sustaining. - Draw a diagram of a normal arrangement of burner tips for a dual-chambered furnace with a tangential firing pattern, and for a furnace with opposing tips. - State the purpose of the gas recirculation fan. - Explain what is meant by a balanced draft system including how the two types of fans work together to facilitate the air flow through the system. # WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS - Identify , label, and state the principle functions of the following components on a diagram: short retractable soot-blowers, bottom ash hopper, long retractable soot-blowers, electrostatic precipitator, stack, pyrites hopper, pyrites storage tank, ash pond, and ash piping. - Calculate the appropriate percentages of flyash and bottom ash for both the wet-bottom furnace and the dry-bottom furnace. - List two reasons why slag should not be allowed to build up on the water-walls. - Explain briefly how a soot-blower operates. - List two ways in which slag is broken up. - State the location of the power supply for the precipitator. - Describe how flyash particles are loosened from precipitator collection plates. - Describe the position and movement of the rappers relative to the collection plates. - Name two materials commonly used to make ash piping. - State the reason ash piping is rotated periodically. - List two uses for flyash which make it marketable. # GENERATORS - Identify , label, and state the principle functions of the following component parts on a diagram: self-excitation control, hydrogen atmosphere, rotor, stator, exciter-alternator, and rectifier. - State the frequency (in Hertz) at which electrical outlets are operated in the U.S. - Identify the rotational speed of a generator shaft in RPM. - Determine the response of the following component parts with increases and decreases in generator output: self-excitation control, exciter-alternator, speed governor, shaft, and stream flow. - Name the substance used to cool the rotor. # TURBINES - Identify , label, and state the principle functions of the following component parts on a diagram: speed governor, high pressure turbine, lower pressure turbine, intermediate turbine. reheater, and control valves. - Describe what happens to the pressure and temperature of steam as it expands through a turbine. - State the pressure of the steam entering the high-pressure turbine in both the subcritical and supercritical units. - Describe how the flow of steam from the boiler to the turbine is shut off. - Describe where the steam exhausts as it exits the low-pressure turbine. - State the approximate pressure of the steam as it exits the low-pressure turbine. - Compare and Contrast single-flow and double-flow turbines. - Name the two types of turbine blades and how they are attached. - Describe the drum-type and disk-type mounting of blades to include the relative positions of the shaft blades. - Define extraction steam and state two ways in which it is used. # FEEDWATER SYSTEMS - Identify label, and state the principle function of the following component parts: low pressure condensate pump, condensate polishing unit, high pressure boost pump, low pressure condensate heater, deaerator, deaerator storage tank, boiler feed pump, and high-pressure feedwater heater. - Describe what happens to impurities in the water-walls of the once-through boiler and list two problems this might cause. - State the approximate temperature of the condensate in the hot-well. - Explain why condensate is a good source of feedwater. - Describe where make-up water is added to the condensate-feedwater cycle. - Explain briefly how a feedwater heater operates to include the flow of steam, feedwater, and heat transfer. - Explain why oxygen must be removed from the feedwater before the water reaches the boiler. - State the location of the deaerator and explain why it is located at this particular point in the system. - Name the only component in which there is direct contact between extraction steam and feedwater. - State the location of the boiler feed pumps in the plant and how they are usually powered during normal plant operation. - State the temperature of the feedwater leaving the last high-pressure feedwater heater. # BOILERS - Identify , label, and state the principle function of the following component parts: economizer-economizer, drum-down-comers, down-comer-circulation pump, circulation pump-water-wall, water-walls-superheater, and superheater. - Explain why the boiler is suspended from the roof of the plant. - Describe the approximate temperature of the water/steam as it enters the economizer, exits the economizer, and exits the superheater. - Describe where the water entering the economizer is coming from. - Explain why the water level in the drum must be monitored. - Name the heat source for both the economizer and the superheater and state where the steam goes after leaving the superheater. - Explain briefly how steam is produced in the once-through boiler and the controlled circulation drum boiler. - Compare and Contrast once-through and controlled circulation drum boilers. - Describe briefly what happens at each of the primary points on a temporary entropy diagram of the steam/feedwater system. # CIRCULATING COOLING WATER SYSTEMS - Identify , label, and state the principle function of the following component parts: spray header, condenser, cooling tower, cooling water pump, fill packing, vacuum pump, discharge tunnel, intake tunnel, drift eliminator, and cooling water basin. - State the overall purpose of the circulating cooling water system. - List two functions of the tube sheets in the condenser. - Explain why the temperature of the condensate in the hot-well is the same as that of the steam even though the heat has been removed from the steam. - Explain briefly how the condenser operates to change steam to a liquid and the resulting approximate pressure inside the condenser. - Describe where make-up water is added to the circulating cooling water system. - List two specific ways of treating cooling water to clean it before it enters the system. - List three ways in which cooling tower capacity can be increased during the design phase. - Name two factors that create the air flow through the hyperbolic natural draft tower. - Define crossflow and counterflow. - Name two types of mechanical drafting cooling towers and the location of the fan in each type. - Name two primary methods used in cooling towers to break up the water into small droplets. - Name three types of materials from which fill packing can be made. - Define drift. - Compare and Contrast mechanical draft and manual draft cooling towers. - List two alternatives and one disadvantage to cooling towers.
ELCR 1003 - Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Theory
This course investigates the fundamental principles of electricity and provides an overview of fundamental electronics theory with an emphasis on practical applications. Topics include: basic electrical/electronics terminology; electromagnetic theory; direct and alternating currents; resistor, transistor, semiconductor and integrated circuit applications; and safety practices and procedures.
Electrical circuits are interconnected components designed to control the flow of electric current, enabling functions like power delivery, computation, and signal processing.
Resistors are vital components in electronic circuits that control and regulate the flow of electrical current, ensuring proper voltage distribution and safeguarding other components from harm.
Transistors are essential semiconductor components that regulate and boost electrical signals, functioning as switches or gates within electronic circuits.
# Basic Electrical and Electronic Terminology - Define terms used to describe electronics quantities, components, devices, circuits and systems. - Identify the symbols associated with basic electronics components and devices. - Associate block diagrams with the systems they symbolize. - Identify block diagrams if the major electronic systems use in the institutes electronics training program. # Electromagnetic Theory - Define magnet, magnetic field, and magnetic flux. - Explain the use of magnets in the production of electricity. - Define electron, electromotive force, and volt. - Define conductor and insulator. - Define inductance. - Describe three ways an electromotive force may be produced using electromagnetic induction. - Generate an electromotive force by magnetic flux. - Generate an electromotive force by electromagnetic induction. - Define potential. - Define resistance. - State Ohm's Law. - Calculate the resistance in a circuit. # Direct and Alternating Current Circuits - Define direct current. - Describe sources of direct current. - Define the electronic force and current flow. - Define the following units of measurement coulomb, ampere, and milliampere. - Make power computations using P=lxE. - Identify series and parallel DC circuits. - Perform DC calculations on series and parallel circuits. - Define alternating current. - Describe induced current using Lenz's Law. - Describe the components of a simple generator. - Graph the sinusoidal waveform of an A-C output. - Define cycle, frequency, hertz, and amplitude. - Describe the difference between resistance and impedance. - Describe how resistance affects AC phase output. - Describe how inductance affects AC output. - Describe how capacitance affects AC output. - Compute the R-L time constant for A-C circuits. - Compute the R-C time constant for A-C circuits. - Determine the total impedance and admittance of A-C series and parallel circuits. - Identify a VOM. - State the use of a VOM. - Identify a clamp-on ammeter. - Measure voltage and current using the VOM. - Measure current using a clamp-on ammeter. - Perform measurements on DC series and parallel circuits. - Measure voltage and current in series and parallel A-C circuits. # Resistor, Transistor, Semiconductor, and Integrated Circuit Applications - Explain the purpose of resistor codes. - Compute the value of a coded resistor. - Define a transistor. - Describe the various types of transistors. - Explain gain. - Identify the transistors in a given circuit. - State the purpose of transistors in a given circuit. - Define semiconductor. - Explain current flow in a semiconductor. - State the types of semiconductors. - Explain TTL, ECL, MOS, and CMOS. - Define integrated circuit. - Explain the difference between LSI and VSLI. - Explain the difference between SIP and DIP. - Explain the difference between ROM and RAM. - Explain the difference between static and dynamic RAM. - Identify ICs in a given circuit. - Draw the truth tables and symbols for the inversion, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, and XOR logic gates. - Construct asynchronous and synchronous storage devices. # Safety Practices and Procedures - Identify at least five major types of hazards associated with the electronics workplace. - Identify major hazards associated with the use of the institute’s electronics lab's stations and basic test equipment. - Locate the main disconnect switch for the laboratory and describe how the switch is activated. - Identify the locations of the electronics department’s fire extinguisher and first aid kit. - Identify the type of fire extinguisher that should be used on electrical fires. - Describe the general physiological reaction of the human body to excessive electrical current and voltage. - Identify elements of personal dress that pose a hazard in an electronics workplace. - Explain the purpose of the National Electrical Code. - Determine wire, grounding, and interruption requirements according to the provisions of the NEC for a selected installation.
Develops the ability to solder and de-solder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include: safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques.
# Safety Practices - List personal and equipment safety precautions to follow during the soldering and de-soldering processes. - Identify proper soldering irons, solders, hand tools, and safety wear for soldering and de-soldering. # Soldering - Identify electrical components and match them to their schematic symbols. - Orient electronic components on a PC board. - Demonstrate the processes for soldering wires, connectors, components, and boards which meet industrial standards. # De-soldering - Demonstrate the processes for de-soldering wires, connectors, and boards which meet industrial standards. # Anti-Static Grounding - Explain the cause and effect of static discharge on static sensitive components. - Demonstrate proper anti-static grounding methods to prevent static sensitive component damage. # Surface Mount Techniques - Explain the industry standards and demonstrate the proper procedures for removing and replacing surface mount devices on PC boards.
This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of simple and complex direct current circuitry. Topics include laboratory safety practices and procedures, electrical laws and principles, DC test equipment basic series, parallel and combination circuits, complex series and parallel circuits, DC theorems, and Applied Algebraic Concepts.
Electrical analysis is the systematic examination and interpretation of electrical systems and components to ensure proper function, efficiency, safety, and to troubleshoot faults.
# Laboratory Safety Practices and Procedures - List personal and equipment safety rules for working with electrical components and equipment. - Identify applicable PPE to be used when working with electrical components and equipment. - Maintain a safe working environment. - Demonstrate safe working habits. # Electrical Laws and Principles - Define voltage, current, resistance, power, and conductance. - Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors. - Compute and measure conductance and resistance. - Calculate total resistance, voltage, current, and power. - Define and draw simple resistive circuits. # DC Test Equipment - Explain the basic operating principles of a voltmeter, ohmmeter, analog multimeter, and digital multimeter. - Measure the voltage, current, and resistance of a circuit. # Basic Series, Parallel, and Combination Circuits - Compute and measure the voltage, current, and resistance of DC series circuits. - Compute and measure the voltage, current, and resistance of DC series parallel circuits. - Compute and measure the voltage, current, and resistance of DC series combination circuits. # Complex Series and Parallel Circuits - Compute and measure the voltage, current, and resistance in DC series complex circuits. - Compute and measure the voltage, current, and resistance in DC parallel complex circuits. # DC Theorems - Use DC circuit theorems to determine the total resistance, current, and voltage in resistance networks. # Applied Algebraic Concepts - Solve problems using exponents, roots, and engineering notation. - Simplify radicals and use them in arithmetic operations. - Use a scientific calculator to perform basic arithmetic operations. - Perform operations using signed numbers. - Define absolute value and use in calculations. - Apply hierarchy of operations to solve mathematical problems requiring multiple operations. - Define concept and notation used for variable quantities. - Combine like terms. - Perform operations on algebraic expressions. - Expand expressions with exponents. - Factor polynomials. - Solve linear and non-linear equations. - Solve quadratic equations by factoring and by use of the quadratic formula. - Solve formulas for a designated unknown. - Solve applied problems involving linear and non-linear equations.
ELCR 1020 - Alternating Current Circuits
This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and continues the development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and practical application. Topics include AC wave generation, frequency and phase relationship, impedance, admittance, and conductance power factors, reactive components simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, passive filters, and non-sinusoidal wave forms.
Alternating Current (AC) is an electric current that repeatedly changes direction, commonly used in power systems, with frequency and voltage as defining characteristics.
# AC Wave Generation - Explain the principles of magnetism. - Demonstrate the application of magnetic principles. - Define alternating current. - Describe sign waves generated by alternating current. - Measure AC voltage and current values. - Describe the preparation of a basic AC generator. # Frequency and Phase Relationships - Determine the frequency period of an AC sine wave. - Determine the wavelength of an AC sine wave. - Determine the phase angle of an AC sine wave. - Name three types of AC waves other than a sine wave. - Describe harmonic frequencies. # Impedance, Admittance, and Conductance Power Factors - Define inductance. - Define induction by alternating current. - Define self-inductance. - Define self-induced voltage (VI). - Draw a vector diagram showing phase relationships. - Define the unit of energy and calculate the strength of an induced voltage. - Determine the reactance of a coil if given the inductance and the frequency. - Define capacitive reactance and compute its value in Ohm's Law when the capacitance and operating frequency are known. - Determine the impedance of an RL circuit. - Calculate the phase angle for series and parallel circuits. - Identify capacitors and capacitor symbols. - Name the unit of measurement for capacitors. - Demonstrate the effect of capacitors in series and parallel. - Calculate voltage drops across a capacitor in a capacitive voltage divider. - Define and calculate admittance, susceptance, and conductance. - Calculate the charge and discharge time of an RC circuit. - Determine E, I, R, XL, X, Z, Q, PF, and true and apparent power for AC R-UC circuits using measurements and calculations. - Analyze both series and parallel AC circuits and determine their current and voltage values. # Reactive Components - Measure and calculate parameters for series and parallel R-C circuits. - Draw a vector diagram showing R-C circuit phase relationships. - Measure and calculate series-parallel resonant circuit parameters. - Draw a vector diagram showing R-L circuit phase relationships. # Simple RLC Circuits - Measure and calculate series-parallel RLC circuit parameters. # AC Circuit Resonance - Measure and calculate series resonant circuit parameters. - Measure and calculate parallel resonant circuit parameters. - Measure and calculate series-parallel resonant circuit parameters. # Passive Filters - Measure and calculate low-pass filter circuit parameters. - Measure and calculate high-pass filter circuit parameters. - Measure and calculate band-pass filter circuit parameters. - Measure and calculate band-reject filter circuit parameters. # Non-sinusoidal Wave Forms - Use an oscilloscope for non-sinusoidal waveform voltage and frequency measurements. - Measure the properties of a complex waveform. - Measure and calculate R-C and R-L circuit rise and fall times.
This course provides instruction in the theory and application of solid state devices in the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics and uses of solid state devices. Topics include PN diodes, power supplies, voltage regulation, bipolar junction theory and application, field effect transistors, and special applications.
# PN Diodes - Describe the fundamentals of semiconductor theory, and electrical properties of semiconductor materials. - Identify diodes and their symbols. - Describe the effects of forward bias and reverse bias on a PN junction. # Power Supplies - List personal and equipment safety rules in working with power supplies. - Draw , measure, and calculate the circuit parameters of half-wave, full-wave, and bridge rectifier circuits. - Describe the characteristics and applications of passive filtering circuits for power supplies. - Measure and calculate the parameters of passive filtering circuits for power supplies. # Voltage Regulation - Describe the characteristics and application of zener diodes in voltage regulation circuits. - Measure and calculate the parameters of a zener diode circuit of a power supply. # Bipolar Junction Theory and Application - Explain basic construction and biasing of bipolar junction transistors. - Draw , analyze, and measure the parameters of common emitter, common base, and common collector circuit configurations. - Describe the amplify classification of common emitter, common base, and common collector circuit configurations. # Field Effect Transistors - Describe the theory, operation, and amplifying action of field effect transistors (FET). - Measure and compute the circuit parameters for an FET network. - Draw and explain the common gate, common source, and common drain for an FET configuration. # Special Applications - Describe the action of clipper and clamper circuits. - Describe the action of voltage multipliers.
ELCR 1040 - Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals
This course is designed to provide sufficient coverage of digital electronics and microprocessor fundamentals. Digital fundamentals will introduce basic topics such as binary topics such as binary arithmetic, logic gates and truth tables, Boolean algebra and minimization techniques, logic families, and digital test equipment. Upon completion of the foundational digital requirements, a more advanced study of digital devices and circuits will include such topics as flipflops, counters, multiplexers and de-multiplexers, encoding and decoding, displays, and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions. Students will also explore the basic architecture and hardware concepts of the microprocessor.
Microprocessors are compact, high-performance circuits that function as a computer's CPU, executing instructions to carry out digital operations in electronic devices.
Binary Mathematics is the analysis, usage, and handling of the binary number system, concentrating on arithmetic, algorithms, and data representation in digital computing settings.
Multiplexing is a technique that merges several data streams or signals into a single channel for more effective and simplified transmission and handling over a shared medium.
Data Encoding refers to the transformation of information into a specific format or code for enhanced storage, processing, and transmission between systems and platforms.
Video encoding refers to the process of converting video files into compatible formats, using codecs to compress and decompress digital video data for efficient streaming and storage.
# Binary Arithmetic - Demonstrate knowledge of binary arithmetic principles. - Convert between base numbering systems. # Logic Gates and Truth Tables - Measure input and output terminals of basic logic gates. - Verify basic gate operation using truth tables. # Boolean Algebra and Minimization Techniques - Simplify combinations circuits. - Convert among logic diagrams, Boolean expressions, and truth tables. # Logic Families - List and explain major characteristics of TTL and CMOS logic. - List and explain major characteristics of TTL and CMOS logic subfamilies. - Explain characteristics of open collector and tri-state logic. - Explain techniques used to interface CMOS to TTL and TTL to CMOS. # Digital Test Equipment - Analyze, troubleshoot, and document basic logic circuits. # Flip-Flops - Explain basic FF operation using NAND FF. - Explain synchronous and asynchronous modes of operation. - Explain clocked FF operation. - Explain characteristics of S-R, J-K, and D FFs. - Explain the schematic symbols used for FFs. - Troubleshoot various types of FFs. # Counters - Explain synchronous and asynchronous counter operation. - Explain procedure for altering the counter MOD number. - Explain counter operation as a frequency counter and as a frequency divider. - Explain up/down and pre-settable counter operation. - Explain ring and Johnson shift register counter operation. - Troubleshoot various counter ICs. - Observe a 555 mono-stable multi-vibrator and a stable multi-vibrator in operation. # Multiplexers and De-multiplexers - Explain multiplexer operation. - Explain the operation of the devices used as de-multiplexers. - Troubleshoot multiplexer and de-multiplexer circuits. # Encoding and Decoding - Explain encoder and decoder operation. # Displays - Explain LCD display theory of operation and list the advantages and disadvantages of its use. # Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to Analog Conversions - Explain the use of analog to digital and digital to analog conversion. # Microprocessor Based Systems and Architecture - Draw a functional block diagram of a microprocessor-based system to include the accumulator, program counter, status registers, ALU, data addresses, and control busses. - Identify and explain the following bus concepts: tri-state logic, data bus, address bus, and control bus. - Address decoders (I/O, RAM and ROM).
Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include: operational amplifiers, timers, and three-terminal voltage regulators.
Linear circuits form the basis of electrical engineering, consisting of elements that adhere to the superposition principle, exhibiting direct input-output proportionality without generating new frequencies.
Operational amplifiers are specialized integrated circuits employed for analog signal processing, voltage amplification, filtering, and voltage manipulation in diverse electronic systems and controls.
# Operational Amplifiers - Explain characteristics of the ideal op-amp. - Identify which stage produces each characteristic. - Define the following parameters and their effect on circuit performance: a) input offset voltage, b) input bias current, and c) input offset current. - Explain the concept of virtual ground. - Outline the procedure for offset nulling an inverting op-amp. - Explain the parameters that affect op-amp frequency response. - Define slew rate. - Compute gain-band width product. - Given schematic diagrams, construct circuits and calculate and measure output voltages for the following: inverting, non-inverting, voltage follower, summing, and averaging op-amp operating levels. # Timers - Describe the sections of a 555 timer. - Draw diagram of a 555 timer with the IC pins identified. - Explain 555 timer operation and basic modes. - Explain IC timer application. - Construct a 555 monostable multi-vibrator and a stable multi-vibrator. # Three-Terminal Voltage Regulators - Identify different types of three-terminal IC regulators. - Design and construct power supply circuits with three-terminal regulators. - Explain the functional block diagram of three-terminal IC regulators.
ELCR 1800 - Electrical Line Worker Organization Principles
This course provides a comprehensive summary of line worker requirements. Topics include physical and mechanical abilities, electrical and workplace safety practices, communications skills, and positive work ethic responsibilities.
Endurance refers to the capacity to persist in an activity or withstand challenges, even when faced with exhaustion, pressure, or unfavorable circumstances.
# Introduction to Electrical Line Worker Apprentice Course - Understand the course agenda, objectives, schedule, and personal expectations. # Introduction to Line Worker Requirements - Identify various electrical systems, materials utilized, and types of electrical processes used for multiple situations. - Describe four areas of management and skilled activities required to support and monitor utility companies, public companies, cooperatives, city services, and contractors. # Physical Requirements - Understand the physical abilities required to work above ground on poles, ladders, and bucket trucks in all types of conditions. - Identify the necessary equipment and safety devices for working above ground. - Identify and adjust body belts, hooks, and other devices to perform climbing exercises. # Mechanical Abilities - Recognize and describe the mechanics and mechanical components of equipment. - Identify and understand the operations of line material consisting of pulleys, hand lines, hooks, block and tackle, and knot tying. # General Electrical Safety - Identify negative attitudinal approaches an concern for safety in the workplace. - Recognize six categories of safety equipment and clothing for electrical line workers. - Identify and understand OSHA hazard standards and the proper use of ladders. - Identify grounder circuits and shock hazards. - Demonstrate the proper use of rubber gloves, cover blankets, and other safety equipment. # Effective Communication Skills - Develop an awareness of skills and techniques of communicating effectively. - Provide feedback to ensure understanding. - Develop an understanding of the importance for communication skills and safety under all conditions. # Positive Work Ethics - Understand how work ethics affect the employee, the company, and the customer. - Identify actions that help make the workplace successful and productive.
ELCR 1820 - Electrical Line Worker Workplace Skills
This course will familiarize the student with the importance of working together and team building. Topics include basic tools in the problem solving process, change in the workplace, developing and maintaining a positive image, resume writing, and developing job interview skills.
# Working Together - Enhance their ability to work together as an effective team. - Describe the four requirements of successful team work and the four communication styles. - Describe and implement the five stages of team development. # Problem Solving - Use the six-step problem-solving process. - Isolate areas of power outages and troubleshoot problems on electrical lines. - Evaluate the solutions and their effectiveness. # Managing Change - Learn to handle and accept change in the workplace. - Learn positive reactions to change and reflect in their personal lives. - Identify methods for managing change. # Developing and Maintaining a Positive Image - Realize the importance of personal image and how it affects their lives and careers. - Create a positive mental element of attitude. - Understand that a positive physical image includes appearance, dress, and cleanliness. - Identify elements of a destructive image. # Job Interview Skills - Understand the interview process. - Develop skills and techniques in preparing for an interview. - Complete an employment application. - Prepare a resume. - Develop follow-up strategies after the interview.
ELCR 1840 - Electrical Line Worker Automation Skills
This course familiarizes the student with the identification, proper use, basic electrical fundamentals, and safety and maintenance of line worker hand and power tools. Students will be prepared to operate hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Power tools are devices powered by electricity or batteries, used for various tasks like cutting, drilling, shaping, and more, increasing efficiency in construction and repair work.
Hydraulics encompasses the study and utilization of fluid power, employing pumps, cylinders, valves, and pressurized liquids to produce, regulate, and transfer energy.
# Hand Tools - Identify and learn the use of basic hand tools used by line workers. - Describe the safety and maintenance use of hand tools. # Power Tools - Identify the basic types of power tools. - Differentiate between ergonomic tools and power tools. - Describe how to maintain power tools. - Identify safety rules necessary in using power tools in all conditions encountered by line workers. # Hydraulics - Identify the components of a hydraulic system. - Explain the basic flow of fluid through a hydraulic system. - Relate the pressure and flow to actuator power and speed in the basic flow of hydraulic systems utilized by line workers. - Explain how hydraulic systems work on bucket trucks and digger line trucks. # Pneumatics - Identify pneumatic system components. - Describe the line worker uses of pneumatic tools. - Explain pneumatic system operation on bucket trucks and digger line trucks. # Basic Electric Fundamentals - Understand fundamental principles of electricity, electron flow, and electrical charges. - Interpret Ohm’s Law and calculation of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. - Identify power grids, substations, overhead, and underground applications. - Identify wire sizes, color codes, and perform sizing operations. - Understand the compressions connection program for line workers. - Identify the differences between conductors and insulators.
EDUC 2000 - Written and Verbal Communication for Teachers
This course is designed to assist teaching candidates in developing communication skills required for successful and effective classroom instruction. Verbal and written communication skills in standard English will be emphasized. Candidates will perform a variety of communicative tasks to include emails, memoranda, essays, presentations and listening exercises. Topics include written and oral discourse, communication theory, propaganda, and scenario analysis.
Teacher Education consists of gaining essential teaching knowledge, competencies, and pedagogical techniques to prepare individuals for a teaching profession.
Communication planning is a strategic approach to crafting and delivering messages to specific audiences, choosing the best channels, and timing to ensure successful information exchange and goal accomplishment.
Classroom management refers to a teacher's skill in establishing and preserving an organized learning atmosphere, efficiently coordinating activities, and handling student behavior to maximize educational opportunities.
# Demonstrate communication skills in writing commensurate with the demands of classroom instruction and professional development in the field of education - Demonstrate writing skills that reflect understanding of learning environments, application of content, and effective classroom instruction. - Demonstrate writing skills that reflect understanding of professional learning, assessment and ethical practices. - Complete professional development related to writing and/or teaching of writing. # Demonstrate communication skills in speaking commensurate with the demands of classroom instruction and professional development in the field of education - Demonstrate speaking skills that reflect understanding of learning environments, application of content, and effective classroom instruction. - Demonstrate speaking skills that reflect understanding of content knowledge. - Demonstrate speaking skills that reflect understanding of professional learning and ethical practices. - Complete professional development related to speaking and/or teaching of communication or speaking skills. # Demonstrate communication skills in listening commensurate with the demands of classroom instruction and professional development in the field of education - Demonstrate listening skills that reflect understanding of learning environments, application of content, and effective classroom instruction. - Demonstrate listening skills that reflect understanding of professional learning and ethical practice. - Demonstrate listening skills that reflect understanding of leadership and collaboration. - Create professional development related to listening and/or teaching of listening skills. # Identify and apply key vocabulary for successful negotiation of professional learning environments - Define and describe common educational terms and acronyms. - Define and describe academic language. - Define and describe the differences between process and content standards. - Describe how vocabulary can be taught in engaging ways to support learning and learning environments using various instructional strategies. # Identify key features of communication and methods of reconciling student diversity with the demands associated with standardized language usage - Describe how communication can enhance learner development. - Describe the difference between dialect and standard English. - Utilize technology to support students in bridging common/cultural language and standard English. - Describe strategies to present content to students in a way that bridges informal and standard language to meet the needs of learners. - Describe how to allow student to use context (their experiences and prior learning) to understand new content and vocabulary. - Describe how to make your expectations and content clear and relatable to parents and families as well as students.
EDUC 2001 - Life and Earth Science for Elementary/Early Childhood Educators
An integrated overview of the core life and earth science content covered in the K-5 Georgia Standards of Excellence and Performance Standards. Topics include the solar system, earth processes, living organisms, biodiversity, and the natural history of Georgia.
K-12 Education constitutes the educational program from kindergarten to 12th grade, encompassing students aged approximately 5 to 18.
Solar Systems are celestial groupings consisting of stars, planets, and other objects held together by gravity and revolving around a central star.
# Identify the basic aspects of life and Earth Sciences - Describe the basic concepts of nature and the universe. - Describe the scientific process and basics of a lab report. - Describe the characteristics of matter. - Explain the carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycles. - Describe the transformation of energy and distinguish between forms of energy. - Explain the parts of human and plant cells. - Analyze personal stance on nature vs. nurture debate, while describing genetic characteristics and how traits are passed on. - Analyze personal stance on evolution, while describing the different types of evolution # Describe the earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere - Describe land forms, tectonics, and types of soil and soil separation. - Explain rocks and minerals using a dichotomous key. - Describe the different types of rocks. - Describe phases of water and the water cycle. - Describe the significance of water. - Formulate global water distribution and fractions of global water. - Describe the composition of the Earth's atmosphere. - Describe the different types of clouds. - Describe the significance of a sling psychrometer. - Describe different types of weather. - Describe different types of erosion. # Describe the place of our planet within the solar system - Describe how a parallax can be used to study stars and galaxies. - Classify Earth's place in terms of the galaxies, the sun, the planets and the moon. - Explain how shadows are formed. - Describe the lunar cycle. - Describe earth's rotation and revolution and how they affect day/night and the 4 seasons. # Recognize how abiotic factors influence biotic features of ecosystems - Explain abiotic and biotic factors in the environment, and what living things need in order to survive. - Describe the similarities and differences in the animal types: mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects, arachnids, mollusks. - Explain the 7 classifications of living things. - Describe microorganisms and how they can be studied. - Describe and give examples of symbiosis. - Describe different ecosystems and habitats. - Describe and give examples of a food web. - Describe the basics of predator/prey, and carnivores/herbivores/omnivores. - Explain parts of a plant. - Describe how plants grow. - Explain examples of life cycles in different plants and animals. # Identify and demonstrate knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence and Next Generation Science Standards - Demonstrate and identify Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten through grade 5 from the Georgia Standards of Excellence, including both content and performance standards. - Demonstrate and identify Life Science Standards for Kindergarten through grade 5 from the Georgia Standards of Excellence, including both content and performance standards. - Demonstrate and identify Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten through grade 5 from the Next Generation Science Standards, including both content and performance standards. - Demonstrate and identify Life Science Standards for Kindergarten through grade 5 from the Next Generation Science Standards, including both content and performance standards. # Demonstrate content knowledge of Georgia Performance Science Standards and Next Generation Science Standards for Life and Earth Sciences - Evaluate your stance on the Big Bang Theory. - Analyze evidence of dinosaurs, describing how fossils and fossilization provide proof and characteristics of their existence. - Describe the effects of pollution on the climate and quality of air, soil and water. - Describe efforts to improve our environment, including reforestation, reduce/reuse/recycle, and additional sources of energy.
EDUC 2008 - Mathematics for Elementary/Early Childhood Teachers
An introductory mathematics course for Education majors seeking Elementary teacher certification. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of major concepts of number and operations. As a general theme, strategies of problem solving will be used and discussed in the context of various topics.
# Understand and use the major concepts of number operations for grades P-5 - Understand sets and whole numbers. - Add and Subtract whole numbers. - Multiply and Divide whole numbers. - Demonstrate understanding of numeration (systems and place value). - Determine factors and divisibility. - Distinguish between prime and composite numbers. - Solve percentage problems. - Solve proportions. # Solve problems using multiple strategies, manipulatives, and technological tools; and determine the reasonableness of answers and efficiency of methods - Demonstrate problem-solving techniques. - Demonstrate strategies and procedures for mental computation. - Demonstrate strategies and procedures for estimation. - Demonstrate algorithms for addition and subtraction. - Demonstrate algorithms for multiplication and division. - Demonstrate proportional variations. # Communicate using precise mathematical terminology - Describe algorithms for addition and subtraction. - Describe algorithms for multiplication and division. - Describe rational number ideas and symbols. - Compare order, and connect rational numbers. - Describe the concept of ratio. - Create a detailed lesson plan that teaches children about one of this course's main topics: rational numbers, ratio, proportion, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factoring, percentage, or estimation). # Construct and justify arguments as well as interpret solutions; determine the reasonableness of answers and efficiency of methods - Describe and demonstrate inductive and deductive reasoning. - Describe how to solve a math problem, word problem and reasoning problem. - Critique the reasonableness of a math problem, word problem and reasoning problem.
EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education
This course is a critical and theoretical exploration of the "Foundations of Education" and engages students in observations, interactions, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. Students will investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia, the United States, and globally. Students will actively examine the teaching profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backdrop, students will reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture and examine the moral and ethical responsibilities of teaching in a democracy. Successful completion of 10 hours of field experience is required.
The History of Education examines the development of educational systems, teaching methods, and policies across various historical eras and societies.
Diversity and Inclusion management involves strategic efforts to create a workplace with varied backgrounds and an inclusive environment where employees experience a sense of belonging and equality.
Philosophy of Education encompasses the beliefs and principles that influence teaching methods, educational goals, curriculum design, and pedagogical strategies.
# Issues and foundations in education - Discuss socio-political issues in education. - Discuss financial issues in education. - Discuss legal issues in education. - Discuss ethical issues in education. - Compare and contrast the social foundations of education. - Compare and contrast the philosophical foundations of education. - Compare and contrast the historical foundations of education. # Roles, trends, and diversity in education - Describe methods of inquiry used to identify and analyze educational problems. - Convert the multiple factors that influence curriculum. - Describe the multiple factors that influence instruction. - Describe the multiple factors that influence learning. - Describe the multiple factors that influence assessment. - Discuss current trends and future challenges in education. - Describe the various roles of educators. # Philosophy of education - Describe characteristics of effective schools. - Describe characteristics of effective teachers. - Describe multiculturalism and identify cultural and community diversity issues. - Discuss ethical, moral, and professional conduct. - Discuss personal goals, attitudes, and capabilities and construct a personal philosophy of education. # Facets of education - Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. - Demonstrate effective use of technology to complete course assignments. - Communicate with diverse students in educational settings to more effectively observe and evaluate concepts and issues that influence student, teacher and school performance. # Education Conceptual Framework Principles - Utilize an Education Conceptual Framework Principles.
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives and Diversity in Educational Context
Fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine the nature and function of culture; the development of individual and group cultural identity; definitions and implications of diversity; and the influence of culture on learning, development and pedagogy. Successful completion of 10 hours of field experience is required.
Social Economics examines the interplay between social factors and economic activity, exploring how societal norms, values, and processes influence economic outcomes and vice versa.
# Culture and Background - Describe the nature of culture. - Describe the function of culture. # Cultural History - Discuss how history shapes world view. - Discuss how culture shapes world view. # Cultural Identity - Explain the development of his/her own cultural identity. - Explain the development of his/her own learning styles # Learning Styles - Describe various types of learning styles. - Explain how culture affects learning styles. # Family structure and Socioeconomic status - Apply strategies for observing, analyzing, and comparing differences related to family structures. - Apply strategies for observing, analyzing, and comparing differences related to socioeconomic status. - Apply strategies for observing, analyzing, and comparing differences related to abilities and/or disabilities. - Apply strategies for observing, analyzing, and comparing differences related to culture. # Practice and Policy - Discuss negative stereotypes, related to race, class, persons with disabilities, gender, sexual orientation, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination within culture and education. - Describe school practices and policies that perpetuate and maintain achievement gaps. # Teaching cultural diversity - Describe strategies for teaching culturally diverse students in the classroom. - Apply strategies for teaching culturally diverse students in the classroom. # Cultures of Educators and Students - Describe educators' cultural practices that perpetuate and maintain achievement gaps. - Describe Identify educators' cultural expectations that perpetuate and maintain achievement gaps. # Population diversity and its value - Describe assets and values of diverse populations to bring student learning to higher levels. # Strategies to educate varied cultures - Describe strategies that creatively deal with challenges and differences between the cultures of educators and students.
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning
The study of educational psychology concepts through examination of learning and teaching processes, with the goal of applying this knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Successful completion of 10 hours of field experience is required.
Teaching is the act of providing education, guidance, and support to help others learn, develop, and grow intellectually.
Student-Centred Learning is a teaching method focused on adapting to each student's unique needs, interests, and abilities, promoting self-directed learning and active engagement in the educational process.
Behavior management refers to the practice of directing and shaping behavior, particularly in educational settings, by using strategies like reinforcement, establishing limits, and employing behavioral modification methods.
# Student learning - Discuss how student factors (e.g., motivation, family and cultural background, temperament and learning preferences, prior knowledge and experiences) impact student learning in educational settings. - Describe how the environment impacts student learning in educational settings. - Describe how instruction impacts student learning in educational settings. - Describe how the teaching practices impact student learning in educational settings. # Effective instruction - Describe how to ensure that all students have access to an equitable classroom environment. - Describe how to ensure that all students have access to effective instruction. # Behavioral supports - Analyze classroom situations and learner behavior to determine behavioral supports that could be used to improve social and academic behavior. - Describe legislation and supports available to learners with exceptionalities. - Describe cognitive and metacognitive strategies that can be used to enhance learning. # Classroom setting - Discuss the various influences in a group dynamics model. - Describe different approaches to motivation and how they can be used in a classroom setting. - Describe the aspects of and influences on creating effective learning communities. # Learning and assessment - Differentiate between different types of classroom assessments and their purposes. - Analyze and describe how knowledge gained from the course could be used to inform their own planning and decision-making as educational professionals in order to maximize their future students' learning.
Provides the student with the opportunity to gain a supervised experience in an actual work environment allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. Internship topics include ethical, moral and professional conduct, effective communication skills, use of technology in the classroom, lesson delivery for varied genders, cultures, intellectual abilities, and/or varied learning styles. The student will observe, document, and assess the support of students and the teacher, deliver a group activity, and assist with the development and delivery of a classroom assessment.
Educational Technologies encompass digital tools and platforms designed to enhance online and interactive learning experiences, such as learning management systems, digital whiteboards, and educational software applications.
Assisting Teachers are support staff who aid in classroom management, material preparation, student supervision, and lesson plan implementation, working under the direction of a lead educator.
# Liberal knowledge and skills of inquiry, critical thinking, and synthesis - Apply different methods of inquiry from various perspectives and disciplines to gather information. - Apply various research methods to evaluate information critically. - Use problem-defining and problem-solving skills by synthesizing ideas within and across teaching disciplines. # Core Skills - Understand and critically interpret information in written and oral forms. - Describe and communicate information and ideas effectively. - Understand and apply scientific reasoning. - Use technological resources to access and communicate relevant information. - Understand and apply mathematical reasoning to solve problems and evaluate information. # Specialized knowledge - Demonstrate technical and analytic skills that are appropriate to the educational field of study and applicable to a future career. - Use research skills and specialized vocabulary necessary in the field of study. - Demonstrate competencies and achievements appropriate for the field of study. - Apply classroom learning and a combination of reflective practice and experiential education. # Social Responsibility - Display professional and personal judgements based on ethical considerations and societal values. - Understand civic responsibility and leadership. - Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and value of community service and advancing society. # Cultural Identity - Demonstrate respect for differences among cultures. - Use the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for communicating and cooperating effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Review of education as it pertains to the Georgia State certifications administered by Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE). Emphasis on the skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math possessed by prospective and practicing professionals. This review will guide future educators in the certification of their ability and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction.
# Reading Literacy - Identify the main idea or primary purpose in a reading passage. - Identify supporting ideas in a reading passage. - Identify how a reading selection is organized. - Draw inferences or implications from directly stated content in a reading passage. - Describe whether information is presented as fact or opinion in a reading passage. - Interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts and graphs that are located in a reading passage. - Define the meanings of words or phrases in context of a reading passage. # Math Literacy - Apply number sense and basic algebra through the use of addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division. - Understand the definitions of basic terms such as sum, difference, product, quotient, numerator, and denominator. - Identify and interpret mathematical symbols. - Demonstrate knowledge of place value for whole numbers and decimals. - Demonstrate a knowledge of the Order of Operation. - Define basic geometrical shapes. - Apply computations related to area, volume, and perimeter for basic shapes. - Describe information from tables, charts, and graphs. - Compute the mean, median, and mode. # Writing Literacy - Identify basic grammatical errors in standard written English. - Identify errors in word usage and punctuation. - Identify parts of a sentence, parts of speech, and errors in spelling. - Use prewriting to generate and organize ideas. - Identify and use appropriate reference materials. - Use writing skills to draft and revise written documents that include a thesis statement, focused writing, organized paragraphs, and a conclusion. - Use writing skills to edit written documents for clarity, grammar, sentence integrity, word usage, punctuation, and spelling. - Develop written documents for different purposes and audiences. - Identify and write in different modes and forms. # G.A.C.E. Paraprofessional Exam Preparation - Review the certification entry level examination information. - Review certification practice examination questions and exercises. - Administer certification mock practice examinations and exercises for knowledge application.
ECGT 1050 - Electrocardiography Practicum
Provides an introduction to clinical practice in the setting of hospitals, clinics, and medical offices. Students must demonstrate regard for the dignity, rights, and privacy of each patient. They must also abide by the policies and procedures of each clinical setting. Students will be able to learn by doing electrocardiography techniques and record keeping. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge and skills gained in the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to display their ability to interact appropriately with patients, family members, and other members of the healthcare team. Students may be required to perform Basic Life Support. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills and functioning in the work environment.
Electrocardiography is a technique used to record and analyze the heart's electrical activity, helping diagnose cardiac issues, monitor heart health, and guide treatment choices.
Workplace relationships refer to the interpersonal bonds and interactions among coworkers, promoting cooperation, trust, and a favorable work environment.
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Prepare patient for ECG. - Operate the electrocardiograph according to policy. - Identify and eliminate artifacts. - Mount and label the completed ECG and monitoring strips. - Demonstrate use and care of electrocardiograph. - Identify NSR and selected cardiac arrhythmias. - Demonstrate correct protocol for holter monitoring. - Demonstrate correct infection control techniques. - Integrate OSHA guidelines into work behavior. - Use procedures to protect patient confidentiality. - Integrate ethical and legal guidelines into work behavior. # Functioning in the Work Environment - Interrelate effectively with health team members and patients. - Listen effectively and respond correctly to health team members and patients. - Follow directions given by supervisory staff. - Patient concerns and display appropriate care and compassion. - Accept each patient as an individual.
ECGT 1030 - Introduction to Electrocardiography
Provides an introduction to electrocardiography techniques and record keeping. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to perform ECG on all types of patients. Topics include: infection control techniques, basic life support, legalities and ethics, basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, ECG techniques and recognition, ECG lead placement, technical aspects of the ECG, ECG rhythm strip interpretation, advanced ECG techniques and a Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) exam review.
Life support refers to medical techniques and devices used to sustain an individual's vital bodily functions when they are impaired due to illness, injury, or surgical procedures.
Legal knowledge refers to the comprehension of laws, regulations, and legal principles, as well as the capability to apply this information for compliance and accurate legal advice.
# Infection Control Techniques - Define blood and air borne pathogens. - Describe modes of transmission of pathogens. - Describe the characteristics of each link of the infection chain. - Identify occupational exposure risks. - Report the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and discuss the ways OSHA regulations affect the working environment of the ECG technician. - Demonstrate pre and post exposure precautions to include handwashing, gloving, donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitizing and disinfecting. # Basic Life Support/CPR - Acquire certification in CPR for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association. # Legalities, Ethics and Communication - Describe legal issues related to electrocardiography. - Describe ethical issues related to electrocardiography. - Discuss the Health Insurance Portability Privacy Act (HIPPA) as it relates to electrocardiography. - Perform record keeping which maintains patient confidentiality. - Demonstrate record keeping that appropriately and safely stores ECG strips. - Distinguish effect listening skills from ineffective listening. - Apply effective listening skills by accurately comprehending and following directions. - Maintain respect for individual diversity. - Summarize ways to provide a caring environment for the patient. # Basic Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology - State the size and location of the heart. - Name the walls and layers of the heart. - Name all the chambers of the heart. - Name the valves of the heart. - Track the flow of blood through the heart. - Track the flow of blood through the body. - State the oxygen saturation of the heart's chambers. - Describe the function of capillaries, arterioles and venules in circulation. - Describe the function and location of the cardiac valves. - Describe the relationship of the valves to heart sounds. - Describe pressures associated with the heart, including mean pressure, blood pressure, aortic pulse pressure and the pressure difference between the right and left heart. - State what occurs in each phase of the cardiac cycle. - Relate the effects of diastole and systole to the EKG. - Name and describe the function of the coronary arteries. - Differentiate between the two types of cardiac cells. # ECG Techniques and Recognition - Define the terms polarized, depolarization, and repolarization, and relate them to contraction and relaxation. - Draw and explain the P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and U wave. - Explain where the PR and ST segments are. - Define the absolute and relative refractory periods and the implications of each. - Be able to label, on a rhythm strip, all the waves and complexes. - Explain the delineations of EKG paper including counting seconds in a small block and a big block; counting minutes in a small block and a big block. - On a rhythm strip, determine if the PR, QRS, and QT intervals are normal or abnormal. - Name the waves in a variety of QRS complexes. - Define pacemaker; list the different pacemakers of the heart and their inherent rates; track the cardiac impulse from the sinus node through the conduction system. - Define the four characteristics of cardiac cells. - Describe the difference between escape and usurpation. - Label a rhythm strip as being representative of either escape or usurpation. - Define arrhythmia. - Define the terms polarized, depolarization, and repolarization, and relate them to contraction and relaxation. - Draw and explain the P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and U wave. - Explain where the PR and ST segments are. - Identify each of the following scenarios: a) sinus node fails; b) sinus node and atria both fail; and c) sinus node, atria and AV node all fail. # ECG Lead Placement - Define electrode. - Describe the difference between an electrocardiograph and an electrocardiogram. - Name the bipolar leads and state the limbs that compose them. - Name the unipolar augmented leads. - Explain what augmentation does to the EKG. - Explain Einthoven's Law. - Draw and label Einthoven's Triangle. - Name the leads composing the Hexi axial diagram. - Describe the location of the pericardial leads. - Name the two leads most commonly used for continuous monitoring in the hospital. # Technical Aspects of the ECG - Identify the control features of the EKG machine and describe the functions of each. - Describe what a galvanometer does. - Differentiate between macro-shock and micro-shock. - Describe and identify on a rhythm strip the different kinds of artifact. - Name the rhythms that can be mimicked by artifact. - Tell how to differentiate between artifact and the real thing. - Correctly identify artifact versus rhythm. - Explain the purpose of telemetry monitoring. # ECG Rhythm Strip Interpretation - Identify normal sinus rhythm on ECG strips. - Distinguish , interpret and describe: o a) sinus arrhythmias o b) sinus bradycardia o c) sinus tachycardia o d) atrial arrhythmias/PSVT o e) ventricular arrhythmias o f) AV dissociation/aberration o g) SA blocks/sinus pause o h) bundle branch block o i) heart blocks, first degree and second-degree Type I and Type II o j) third degree block o k) cardiac pacemakers o l) Woliff-Parkinson White o m) ST segment and T wave alterations o n) ambulatory electrocardiography artifacts o o) normal and abnormal 12 lead electrocardiogram o p) myocardial infarction, injury and ischemia. # Advanced ECG Techniques - Describe the effect of each class of antiarrhythmic medication on the action potential. - Give examples of each class of antiarrhythmic medication. - Describe the effects of digitalis and adenosine on the heart rate. - Name the emergency medications and describe the mode of action of each. - Describe the danger of giving supplemental oxygen to patients with chronic lung disease. - Define stress testing. - Define MET. - Describe the indications for stress testing. - Describe the relative and absolute contraindications to stress testing. - State how to calculate target heart rate. - Describe how a stress test is done. - Describe how a pharmacologic stress test is done. - Describe the reasons to terminate the test. - Describe the indications for Holter monitoring. - Describe the artifact associated with Holter monitoring. - Describe the artifact associated with Holter monitoring. - Explain why an event monitor might be superior to a Holter monitor for some patients. - State what a positive Holter or event monitor is. - Correlate certain rhythms and twelve lead EKGs with their treatment. # CCI Exam Review - Correctly identify rhythms. - Identify any weak areas for further study.
Study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on digital electronics and techniques, simplification of logic circuits, sequential and combinational logic circuits, programmable logic devices, flip-flops and registers, binary number system, and arithmetic and logic operations. Laboratory work parallels class work using trainers, DesignWorks, and Altera simulation software and system.
Digital Systems are the technical components that enable the management and exchange of electronic data, encompassing hardware, software, and networks used across different fields and sectors.
# Fundamentals of Digital Techniques - Comprehend and convert between the following codes: decimal, binary, hexadecimal, BCD, and Gray. - Perform binary arithmetic using 2's complement rotation. - Describe the operation of the following gates: INVERTER, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, EXCLUSIVE-OR. - Construct truth tables and timing diagrams for INVERTER, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, EXCLUSIVE-OR gates. - Draw the symbols for INVERTER, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, EXCLUSIVE-OR gates. - Simplify complex Boolean equations by applying various Boolean algebra laws and rules. - Use the Karnaugh map as a tool to simplify and design logic circuits. # Integrated Logic Circuits - Design and create a periodic clock waveform utilizing a programmable timer. - Understand and demonstrate the use of programmable logic devices in combinational and sequential logic circuits. # Flip-flops and Registers - Construct and analyze the operation of a latch flip-flop made from NAND or NOR gates. - Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of edge-triggered flip-flops, and be able to draw output timing waveforms in response to a set of input signals. - Demonstrate knowledge of flip-flops as memory devices. # Sequential Logic Circuits - Connect shift registers as data transfer circuits. - Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of monostable and astable multi-vibrators. - Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and characteristics of synchronous and asynchronous up and down counters. - Demonstrate knowledge of BCD adder and subtractor circuits. # Combinational Logic Circuits - Analyze and use both decoders and encoders in various types of circuit applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of multiplexers and demultiplexers by analyzing circuit applications. # Arithmetic and Logic - Explain the operation of full and half adder circuits. - Explain the operation of encoder/decoder circuitry. # Memory Circuits - Understand the application of and difference between various types of memory systems and circuits. # Conversions - Construct digital /analog converters using operational-amplifier summing circuits. - Analyze the operation of current DAC's. - Determine the resolution and accuracy of a DAC. - Construct an A/D converter using comparators, D/A converters, binary counters, and logic gates. - Analyze the operation of a successive-approximation ADC. # Microcomputers Architecture - Design and configure a one-shot device for specified pulse duration.
Digital Electronics involves the examination and utilization of electronic components designed for digital signal processing, managing and manipulating binary data in computing and digital systems.
This course contains selected lab exercises that parallel ECET 1102. Laboratory work includes circuit construction, use of appropriate instruments, troubleshooting and circuit simulation using P-SPICE. Laboratory work emphasizes knowledge and ability to analyze basic DC circuits and introductory concepts of AC circuits. Topics include: international units, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis concepts, network theorems concepts, D.C. instruments, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance and transient analysis.
Network analysis refers to the study and assessment of network configurations, efficiency, and communication trends in interconnected systems, aiming to enhance data transmission and resource allocation.
# International Units - Demonstrate SI unit use for current, voltage, and resistance in problem solving, and electrical measurement recording. # Basic Electrical Laws - Calculate electrical circuit parameters using Ohm's Law. - Employ Kirchhoff's Laws in circuit analysis. # Series and Parallel Circuits # Network Analysis Concepts # Network Theorems Concepts # DC Instruments and Grounding Techniques # Introduction to Magnetism # Inductance/Capacitance # Transient Analysis
This course emphasizes the knowledge and ability to analyze basic DC circuits and introductory concepts of AC circuits. Topics include: international units, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis concepts, network theorems concepts, D.C. instruments, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance, transient analysis, and introduction to dependent sources and 2-port parameters.
Circuit Theory is the study of electrical circuits, applying laws and principles to analyze and design them, predicting their behavior and responses to different inputs and configurations.
Network services consist of the functionalities that facilitate a computer network's operation, management, and utilization, such as provisioning, data routing, maintaining connectivity, and safeguarding data integrity and security.
# International Units - Demonstrate SI unit use for current, voltage, and resistance in problem solving, and electrical measurement recording. # Basic Electrical Laws - Calculate electrical circuit parameters using Ohm's Law. - Employ Kirchhoff's Laws in circuit analysis. # Series and Parallel Circuits - Solve series DC circuits. - Solve parallel DC circuits # Network Analysis Concepts - Solve DC bridge network problems. - Solve problems with multiple DC networks. # Network Theorems Concepts - Analyze circuits using Thevenin's theorem. - Analyze circuits using Norton's theorem. # DC Instruments and Grounding Techniques - Measure voltage in a DC circuit using a DC voltmeter. - Measure DC current using a DC ammeter. - Measure resistance using and ohmmeter. - Analyze the difference between earth ground and chassis ground. - Understand single subscript and double subscript notations as used in voltage measurements. # Introduction to Magnetism - Understand fundamentals of magnetic circuits. - Understand applications of electromagnetism. # Inductance/Capacitance - Describe the characteristics of inductors. - Determine inductive reactance. - Describe the characteristics of capacitors. - Determine capacitive reactance. # Transient Analysis - Analyze the transient conditions of RC networks. - Analyze the transient conditions of RL networks. # Introduction to Dependent Sources and 2-Port Parameters - Understand characteristics of dependent or controlled current and voltage sources. - Define z-parameters and h-parameters for 2-port networks.
Emphasizes the knowledge and ability to analyze basic DC circuits and introductory concepts of AC circuits. Topics include: international units, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis concepts, network theorems concepts, D.C. instruments, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance, transient analysis, and introduction to dependent sources and 2-port parameters. Laboratory work parallels class work.
# International Units - Demonstrate SI unit use for current, voltage, and resistance in problem solving, and electrical measurement recording. # Basic Electrical Laws - Calculate electrical circuit parameters using Ohm's Law. - Employ Kirchhoff's Laws in circuit analysis. - State and describe the basic circuit variables including charge, voltage, current, power, and energy. # Series and Parallel Circuits - Solve series DC circuits. - Solve parallel DC circuits. # Network Analysis Concepts - Solve D.C. bridge network problems. - Solve problems with multiple DC sources. # Network Theorems Concepts - Analyze circuits using Thevenin's theorem. - Analyze circuits using Norton's theorem. # DC Instruments and Grounding Techniques - Measure voltage in a D.C. circuit using a D.C. voltmeter. - Measure D.C. current using a D.C. ammeter. - Measure resistance using an ohmmeter. - Analyze the difference between earth ground and chassis ground. - Understand single subscript and double subscript notations as used in voltage measurements. # Introduction to Magnetism - Understand fundamentals of magnetic circuits. - Understand applications of electromagnetism. # Inductance/Capacitance - Describe the characteristics of inductors. - Determine inductive reactance. - Describe the characteristics of capacitors. - Determine capacitive reactance. # Transient Analysis - Analyze the transient conditions of RC networks. - Analyze the transient conditions of RL networks. # Introduction to Dependent Sources and 2-port Parameters - Understand characteristics of dependent or controlled current and voltage sources. - Define z-parameters and h-parameters for 2-port networks
Emphasizes the analysis of BJT and FET amplifiers; analysis and applications of operational amplifiers and other linear digital ICs. Topics include: re transistor model; CB, CE and CC amplifiers; Darlington connection; cascaded systems; CS, CD, CG Amplifiers; High frequency and low frequency response of BJT and FET amplifiers; Power Amplifiers Class A, Class B, Class C Amplifiers; op-amp fundamentals; inverting, non-inverting amplifiers, voltage followers and summing amplifiers; comparators; instrumentation applications; active filters; differentiators and integrators; 555 Timers; A/D and D/A Conversion. Laboratory work parallels class work and includes circuit simulation using P-spice. Laboratory work parallels class work.
Computer engineering is the field that integrates electrical and computer science principles to create, test, and manage computer hardware, software, and comprehensive systems.
# AC Analysis of BJT Amplifiers - Calculate input impedance, output impedance, current gain and voltage gain of CB, CE and CC amplifiers. - Determine the gain in cascaded systems. - Identify the Darlington connection. # AC Analysis of FET Amplifiers - Calculate input impedance, output impedance, current gain and voltage gain of common source, common drain and common gate amplifiers. - Determine the gain in cascaded systems. # Frequency Analysis of FET and BJT Amplifiers - Understand the use of Bode Plots. - Understand the effect of Miller capacitance. - Study the low-frequency and high frequency response of BJT amplifiers. - Study the low-frequency and high frequency response of FET amplifiers. # Power Amplifiers - Understand the operation of Class A, Class B, Class AB and Class C amplifiers. - Discuss heat sinking in power transistors. # Op-amp Operation - Study differential amplifier circuits. - Discuss basic operating principles governing an op-amp. - Understand differential and common-mode operation. # Op-amp Applications - Explain the operation of inverting amplifiers, non-inverting amplifiers, voltage followers and summing amplifiers; calculate gain and output voltage in each case. - Explain comparator operation and determine the output voltage in inverting and non-inverting comparator configurations. - Discuss applications of op-amps in instrumentation. - Study active filter circuits and determine cut-off frequency, bandwidth and roll off rate. # Linear Digital ICs - Explain operation of 555 timers in astable and monostable configurations. - Discuss D/A converter and A/D converter operation.
This course allows students to complete program projects or engage in other student led lab practice required to complete course competencies in their selected program of study
Independent Studies refer to self-guided educational pursuits in which individuals explore subjects of interest, exhibiting self-reliance, motivation, diligence, and analytical skills outside a structured classroom setting.
# Complete Student Lab Plan Requirements - Demonstrate proficient competency in selected lab activities.
DIET 1050 - Diesel Equipment Technology Internship
This internship provides the student work experience in the occupational environment. Topics include: application of prerequisite knowledge and skills, problem solving, adaptability to job setting equipment and technology, and development of productivity and quality job performance through practice. The student's internship experience may be implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and required integrative experiences at the internship site.
Diesel motors are internal combustion engines that generate power using diesel fuel, distinguished by their efficiency and high torque, typically employed in heavy vehicles like trucks, buses, and equipment.
Machine maintenance involves regularly checking, repairing, and servicing machinery to keep them functioning properly and prolong their lifespan, preventing downtime.
Machine repair is the ability to diagnose, fix, and maintain various machines, ensuring proper functioning through troubleshooting and maintenance.
Employability Development consists of cultivating skills, knowledge, and mindset to boost an individual's capacity to secure and retain rewarding employment.
# Application of Diesel Equipment Repair Technology - Apply diesel equipment repair technology in the job setting. # Knowledge and Skills - Apply the knowledge and skills gained in previous courses and in the job setting. # Employability Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate the ability to listen to customers, employees, and supervisors in the job setting. # Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. # Adaptability to Job Setting - Follow directions as given by supervisory staff. # Progressive Productivity - Demonstrate the ability to continually improve the services provided to the employer and customers. # Acceptable Job Performance - Maintain a professional manner in the work place. # Industry Safety - Implement laboratory safety in the job setting.
DIET 1040 - Diesel Truck and Heavy Equipment HVAC Systems
This course introduces systems used in medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Classroom instruction on HVAC theory and operation along with local, state, and federal regulations are strongly emphasized. Topics include: HVAC safety, HVAC system theory and operation, A/C system component diagnosis and repair, HVAC system diagnosis and repair, HVAC operating systems and related controls, and refrigeration recovery, recycling, and handling procedures.
Heavy equipment refers to large-scale machinery used in construction, mining, and industrial tasks, requiring specialized training for safe and efficient operation and maintenance.
Refrigerant is a chemical substance employed in HVAC and refrigeration systems, absorbing heat to facilitate cooling via phase transition.
# Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Safety - Comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand protection, proper lifting practices, hand tools, power equipment, proper ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of fuels/chemicals/materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulation. # HVAC System Theory and Operation - Verify the need for service or repair of HVAC systems based on unusual operating noises; determine needed action. P-1 - Verify the need for service or repair of HVAC systems based on unusual visual, smell, and touch conditions; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify system type and components (cycling clutch orifice tube - CCOT, expansion valve, etc.) and conduct performance tests to determine needed action. P-1 - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer; perform diagnostic procedures using recommended electronic service tool(s) (including PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action. # A/C System Component Diagnosis and Repair - Identify causes of temperature control problems in the A/C system; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify refrigerant and lubricant types and check for contamination; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify A/C system problems indicated by pressure gauge and temperature readings; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify A/C system problems indicated by visual, audible, smell, and touch procedures; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform A/C system leak test: determine needed repairs. P-1 - Perform evacuation, recovery, and recharge of A/C system using appropriate equipment. P-1 - Identify contamination in the A/C system components; determine needed action. P-3 - Identify A/C system problems that cause protection devices (pressure, thermal, and electronic) to interrupt system operation; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect, test, and replace A/C system pressure, thermal, and electronic protection devices. P-2 - Inspect and replace A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners. P-1 - Perform adjustment of A/C belt tension and check alignment. P-1 - Inspect, test, adjust, service, or replace A/C compressor clutch components or assembly. P-2 - Inspect and correct A/C compressor lubricant level. - Inspect, test, or replace A/C compressor. - Inspect, repair, or replace A/C compressor mountings and hardware. P-2 - Correct system lubricant level when replacing the evaporator, condenser, receiver/drier, or accumulator drier, and hoses. P-1 - Inspect A/C system hoses, lines, filters, fittings, and seals; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test A/C system condenser; check for proper airflow and mountings; determine needed action. - Inspect and replace receiver/drier or accumulator/drier. P-1 - Inspect and test cab/sleeper refrigerant solenoid and expansion valve(s). P-3 - Check placement of thermal bulb (capillary tube) and determine needed action. P-3 - Perform removal and replacement of orifice tube. P-1 - Inspect and test cab/sleeper evaporator core; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect, clean, or repair evaporator housing and water drain. P-1 - Inspect, service/replace evaporator air filter. P-1 - Identify and inspect A/C system service ports (gauge connections); determine needed action. P-1 - Identify the cause of system failures resulting in refrigerant loss from the A/C system high pressure relief device; determine needed action. P-2 # HVAC System Diagnosis - Identify causes of outlet air temperature control problems in the HVAC system; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify window fogging problems; determine needed action. P-2 - Perform engine cooling system tests for leaks, protection level, contamination, coolant level, coolant type, temperature, and conditioner concentration; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect engine cooling and heating system hoses, lines, and clamps; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, and coolant recovery system (surge tank); determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect water pump; determine needed action. - Inspect and test thermostats, by-passes, housings, and seals; determine needed repairs. P-2 - Perform recovery, flushing, and refilling of cooling system with recommended coolant/additive package and then bleed cooling system P-1 - Inspect thermostatic cooling fan system (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic) and fan shroud; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test heating system coolant control valve(s) and manual shut-off valves; determine needed action. P-2 - Perform inspection and flushing of heater core; determine needed action. P-3 # HVAC Operating Systems and Related Controls - Identify causes of HVAC electrical control system problems, determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test HVAC blower motors, resistors, switches, relays, modules, wiring, and protection devices; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test A/C compressor clutch relays, modules, wiring, sensors, switches, diodes, and protection devices; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test A/C related electronic engine control systems; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test engine cooling/condenser fan motors, relays, modules, switches, sensors, wiring, and protection devices; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test electric actuator motors, relays, modules, switches, sensors, wiring, and protection devices; determine needed action. - Inspect and test HVAC system electrical/electronic control panel assemblies; determine needed action. - Identify causes of HVAC air and mechanical control problems; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test HVAC system air and mechanical control panel assemblies; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect, test, and adjust HVAC system air and mechanical control cables and linkages; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test HVAC system actuators and hoses; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect, test, and adjust HVAC system ducts, doors, and outlets; determine needed action. P-3 # Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling - Perform maintenance and verify correct operation of certified HVAC equipment. P-1 - Identify and recover A/C system refrigerant. P-1 - Demonstrate recycling or proper disposal of refrigerant. P-1 - Perform handling, labeling and storage of refrigerant. P-1 - Test recycled refrigerant for non-condensable gases. P-1
DIET 1032 - Diesel Engine Support Systems
This course introduces the remaining diesel engine support systems used in medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: engine cooling systems; air induction and exhaust; fuel supply systems; and fuel management systems. Using and interpreting test equipment is highly emphasized.
Cooling Systems are methods and technologies used to regulate temperature and prevent overheating in mechanical systems, electronic devices, and various environments.
Fuel systems encompass the components that store, control, and supply fuel to an engine, optimizing combustion and overall vehicle performance.
# Engine Cooling System - Check engine coolant type, level, condition and consumption. - Test coolant for freeze protection and additive package concentration; determine needed action. - Test coolant temperature and check operation of temperature level sensor, gauge and/or sending unit; determine needed action. - Inspect and reinstall/replace pulleys, tensioners and drive belts. - Perform adjustment of drive belts and check alignment. - Inspect thermostats, by=passes, housings, and seals; replace as needed. - Perform coolant recovery, flushing, and refilling of cooling system with recommended coolant/additive package. - Perform bleeding procedures of cooling system. - Inspect coolant conditioner/filter assembly for leaks. - Inspect cooling system valves, lines and fittings; replace as needed. - Inspect water pump and hoses; replace as needed. - Perform inspection, cleaning, and pressure testing of radiator, pressure test cap, tanks and recovery systems; determine needed action. - Inspect thermostats, cooling fan system (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical) and fan shroud; replace as needed. - Inspect turbo charger cooling system; determine needed action. # Air Induction and Exhaust Systems - Perform air intake restriction and leakage tests; determined needed action. - Perform intake manifold pressure (boost) test; determine needed repairs. - Check exhaust back pressure; determine needed action. - Inspect turbocharger(s), waste gate, and piping systems; determine needed repair. - Inspect turbocharger(s) variable ratio geometry (VGT) pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic controls and actuators. - Check air induction system piping, hoses, clamps, and mounting. - Perform service or replacement of air filter as needed. - Perform removal and reinstallation of turbocharger waste gate assembly. - Inspect intake manifold gaskets and connections; replace as needed. - Inspect, clean and test charge air cooler assemblies; re[place as needed. - Inspect exhaust manifold, piping, mufflers and mounting hardware; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect exhaust after treatment devices; determine necessary action. - Inspect and test preheater, inlet air heater, or glow plug system and controls; perform needed action. - Inspect exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system including EGR valve, cooler, piping, filter, electronic sensors, controls and wiring, determine needed repairs. # Fuel Supply System - Inspect fuel tanks, vents, caps, mounts, valves, pump drives, crossover system, supply and return lines, and fittings, determine needed repairs. - Inspect clean and test fuel transfer (lift) pump, pump drives, screens, fuel/water separators, filters, heaters, coolers, ECM cooling plates, and mounting hardware; determine needed action. - Inspect and test pressure regulator systems (check vales, pressure regulator vales, and restrictive fittings); determine needed action. - Check fuel system for air; determine needed action. - Perform priming and bleeding procedures of fuel system and check primer pump. # Electronic Fuel Management System - Inspect and test power and ground circuits and connections by measuring and interpreting voltage, voltage drops, amperage and resistance readings using a digital multi meter (DMM); determine needed action. - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer and perform diagnostic procedures using elelctro9niuc service tools (to include PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action. - Check and record electronic diagnostic codes and trip operational data. - Monitor electronic data and clear codes; determine further diagnosis. - Locate and use relevant service information (to include diagnostic procedures, flow charts and wiring diagrams). - Perform inspection and replacement of electronic connector terminals, seals and locks. - Inspect and test switches, sensors, controls, actuator components, and circuits. - Perform adjustment or replacement of these components as needed. - Using electronic service tools access and interpret customer programmable parameters. - Perform on engine inspections, tests, and adjustments on electronic unit injectors (EUI); determine needed action. - Perform removal and installation of electronic unit injectors and related components and recalibrate ECM if needed. - Perform cylinder contribution test utilizing electronic service tool. - Perform on engine inspections and tests on hydraulic electronic unit injectors (HEUI) and system electronic controls; determine needed action. - Perform on engine inspection and tests on HEUI high pressure oil supply and control systems; determine needed action. - Perform on engine inspection and tests on high pressure common rail (HPCR) injection systems; determine needed repairs. - Inspect high pressure injection lines, hold downs, fittings and seals; determine needed action.
DIET 2000 - Truck Steering and Suspension Systems
This course introduces steering and suspension systems used on medium/heavy trucks. Classroom instruction on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) is strongly emphasized. Topics include: hydraulic assist steering systems; suspension systems; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment, and repair; wheels and tires; and frame and coupling devices.
Electric power steering is a car steering system utilizing electric motors to aid drivers, improving handling and minimizing manual exertion.
Power steering systems are mechanisms in automobiles, facilitating easier steering, enhancing control, and ensuring a more comfortable driving experience, through hydraulic or electric means.
Vehicule Suspension is a mechanical system that enables vehicles to maintain stability and control by absorbing shocks and supporting weight, ensuring tire contact with the road.
Changing tires entails the removal and replacement of a vehicle's tires, ensuring correct fit, balance, and torque specifications for optimal performance and safety.
# Hydraulic Assist Steering Systems - Identify causes of fixed and driver adjustable steering column and shaft noise, looseness and binding problems. - Inspect and service shaft u-joints, slip joints, bearings, bushings, and seals; phase steering shaft. - Check cab mounting and adjust ride height. - Remove the steering wheel (includes steering wheels equipped with electrical/electronic controls and components; install and center the steering wheel. - Inspect, test, replace, and calibrate steering angle sensor. - Demonstrate disabling and enabling of the supplemental restraint system (SRS) in accordance with manufacturers' procedures. - Identify causes of power steering system noise, steering binding, darting/oversteer, reduced wheel cut, steering wheel kick, pulling, non-recovery, turning effort, looseness, hard steering, overheating, fluid leakage, and fluid aeration problems. - Determine recommended type of power steering fluid and check the level and condition. - Perform flushing and refilling of the power steering system and purge air from the system. - Perform power steering system pressure, temperature and flow tests; determine needed action. - Inspect, service, or replace power steering reservoir including filter, seals, and gaskets. - Inspect power steering pump drive gear and coupling; replace as needed. - Inspect, adjust, or replace power steering pump, mountings, and brackets. - Perform inspection and replacement of power steering system cooler, lines, hoses, clamps/mountings, hose routings, and fittings. - Perform inspection, adjustment, repair, or replacement of integral type power steering gear(s), (single and/or dual) and mountings. - Perform inspection and lubrication of steering components. - Check and adjust steering wheel stops; verify relief pressures. - Perform inspection and alignment of pitman arm; replace as needed. # Suspension Systems - Inspect front axles and attaching hardware. - Inspect and service kingpins, steering knuckle bushings, locks, bearings, seals, and covers; determine needed action. - Inspect shock absorbers, bushings, brackets, and mounts. - Inspect leaf springs, center bolts, clips, pins and bushings, shackles, u-bolts, insulators, brackets, and mounts; determine needed action. - Inspect axle aligning devices such as radius rods, track bars, stabilizer bars, torque arms, related bushings, mounts, shims, and cams. - Inspect tandem suspension equalizer components. - Inspect and test air suspension pressure regulator and height control valves, lines, hoses, dump valves, and fittings; adjust, repair or replace as needed. - Inspect air springs, mounting plates, springs, suspension arms, and bushings; replace as needed. - Measure and adjust ride height; determine needed action. - Identify rough ride problems. # Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair - Identify causes of vehicle wandering, pulling, shimmy, hard steering, and off-center steering wheel problems. - Check front axle alignment (centerline); camber, caster, and toe; adjust setting as needed. - Check rear axle(s) alignment (thrust-line/centerline) and tracking; adjust or repair as needed. - Identify turning/Ackerman angle (toe-out-on-turns) problems. # Wheels and Tires - Identify tire wear patterns, check tread depth and pressure. - Identify wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, pounding, hop (tramp) problems. - Perform removal and installation of steering and drive axle wheel/tire assemblies; torque mounting hardware to specifications with torque wrench. - Inspect tires for proper application (size, load range, position, and tread design); determine needed action. - Inspect wheels/rims for proper application, hand hold alignment, load range, size and design; determine needed action. - Check operation of tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS); determine needed action if applicable. # Frame and Coupling Devices - Perform inspection, service, and/or adjustment of fifth wheel, pivot pins, bushings, locking mechanisms, and mounting hardware. - Perform inspection and service of sliding fifth wheel, tracks, stops, locking systems, air cylinders, springs, lines, hoses, and controls. - Inspect frame and frame members for cracks, breaks, corrosion, distortion, elongated holes, looseness, and damage. - Perform inspection, installation, or repair of frame hangers, brackets, and cross members in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures. - Perform inspection, repair or replacement of pintle hooks and draw bars if applicable.
This course introduces diesel engines used in medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general engine diagnosis; cylinder head and valve trains; engine block; engine lubrication systems; basic fuel system diagnosis; and engine brakes. Using and interpreting measuring equipment is highly emphasized.
Motor repair is the process of identifying and correcting issues with motors to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively.
Lubrication Systems refer to the techniques and tools employed to apply lubricants to mechanical components, minimizing friction, wear, and overheating for optimal machinery performance.
# General Engine Diagnosis - Listen to and verify the operators concern. - Review past maintenance and repair documents and determine needed action. - Inspect fuel, oil, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and coolant levels and condition and determine needed action. - Identify engine, fuel, oil, coolant, air and other leaks and determine needed repair. - Listen to engine noises and determine needed action. - Observe engine exhaust smoke color and quantity and determine needed action. - Check engine no cranking, cranks but fails to start, hard starting, and starts but does not continue to run problems and determine needed action. - Identify engine surging, rough operation, missing, low power, slow deceleration, slow acceleration, and shut down problems and determine needed action. - Identify engine vibration problems. - Check and record electronic diagnostic codes. # Cylinder Head and Valve Train - Inspect cylinder head for cracks and other damage. - Check mating surfaces for warpage. - Check condition of cylinder head passages. - Inspect core/expansion and gallery plugs and determine needed action. - Perform disassembly of cylinder head and inspect valves, guides, seats, springs, retainers, rotators, locks, and seals and determine needed action. - Measure valve head height relative to deck and valve face to seat contact and determine needed action. - Inspect injector sleeves and seats. - Measure injector tip or nozzle protrusion and determine needed action. - Inspect valve train components and determine needed action. - Perform reassembly of cylinder head. - Inspect, measure, and replace/reinstall overhead camshaft. - Perform measurement and/or adjustment of camshaft end play and backlash. - Inspect cam followers and determine needed action. - Perform adjustment of valve bridges (crossheads), valve clearances, and injector settings. # Engine Block - Perform crankcase pressure test and determine needed action. - Perform removal, inspection, service and installation of engine pans, covers, gaskets, seals, wear rings, and crankcase ventilation components. - Perform disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of engine block for cracks and other damage. - Perform measurement of mating surfaces for warpage. - Check condition of passages and gallery plugs in block. - Perform inspection of threaded holes, studs, dowel pins, and bolts for serviceability and determine needed action. - Inspect cylinder sleeve counter bore and lower bore. - Check bore distortion and determine needed action. - Perform cleaning, inspection, and removing of cylinder walls or liners for wear or damage and determine needed action. - Perform replacement/reinstallation of cylinder liners and seals and adjust liner height (protrusion). - Inspect in block camshaft bearings for wear and damage and determine needed action. - Perform inspection, measuring, and replacement/reinstallation of in block camshafts and measure and adjust end play. - Clean and inspect camshaft for surface cracks and journal damage. - Check condition of oil passages and oil passage plugs. - Measure crank shaft journal diameters and determine needed action. - Inspect main bearings for wear patterns and damage and replace as needed. - Check bearing clearances. - Check and correct crank shaft end shaft play. - Perform inspection, installation and timing of engine gear train. - Measure gear backlash and determine needed action. - Inspect connecting rod and bearings for wear patterns. - Measure pistons, pins, retainers and bushings and perform needed action. - Determine piston to cylinder wall clearance. - Check ring to groove fit and end gap. - Perform installation of rings on pistons. - Perform assembly of pistons and connecting rods. - Perform installation of pistons into cylinder bores. - Perform installation of rod bearings and check clearances. - Check condition of piston cooling jets (nozzles) and determine needed action. - Inspect crank shaft vibration damper and determine needed repairs. - Perform installation of flywheel and align flywheel housing. - Inspect flywheel housing to transmission housing/engine mating surface and measure flywheel housing face and bore run out; determine needed action. - Inspect flywheel flex plate (including ring gear) and mounting surfaces for cracks and wear. - Measure flywheel runout and determine needed action. # Engine Lubrication System - Test, engine oil pressure and check operation of pressure sensor, gauge and/or sending unit; determine needed action. - Test engine oil temperature and check operation of temperature sensor; determine needed action. - Check engine oil level, condition, and consumption; determine needed action. - Inspect and measure oil pump drives, inlet pipes, and pick up screens, as well as drive gear clearances; determine needed action. - Inspect oil pressure regulator valves, by-pass and pressure relief valves, oil thermostat, and filters; determine needed action. - Inspect, clean and test oil cooler and components; determine needed action. - Inspect turbo charger lubrication systems; determine needed action. - Determine proper lubricant and perform oil and filter change. # Basic Fuel Supply Diagnosis - Check fuel level and condition; determine needed action. - Perform fuel supply and return system tests; determine needed action. # Engine Brakes - Perform inspection and adjustment of engine compression/exhaust brakes; determine needed action. - Perform inspection, testing, and adjustment of engine compression/exhaust brake control circuits, switches, and solenoids; determine needed action. - Perform inspection of engine compression/exhaust brake housing, valves, seals, lines, and fittings; determine needed action.
This course introduces diesel engines used in medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, cylinder head and valve train, engine block, engine lubrication system, engine cooling, air induction, exhaust, fuel supply systems, electronic fuel management, and engine brakes. Using and interpreting test and measuring equipment is highly emphasized.
Engine Tuning refers to the process of adjusting and modifying an engine's operating parameters to enhance power, efficiency, and performance, aiming for better responsiveness and fuel consumption.
# General Engine Diagnosis - Listen to and verify the operator's concern. - Review past maintenance and repair documents and determine necessary action. - Inspect fuel, oil, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and coolant levels and condition and determine needed action. - Identify engine, fuel, oil, coolant, air, and other leaks and determine needed action. - Listen for engine noises and determine needed action. - Observe engine exhaust smoke color and quantity and determine needed action. - Check engine no cranking, cranks but fails to start, hard starting, and starts but does not continue to run problems and determine needed action Identify engine surging, rough operation, misfiring, low power, slow deceleration, slow acceleration, and shut down problems and determine needed action. - Identify engine vibration problems. - Check and record electronic diagnostic codes. # Cylinder Head and Valve Train - Inspect cylinder head for cracks or other damage. - Check mating surfaces for warpage. - Check condition of cylinder head passages. - Inspect core/expansion and gallery plugs and determine needed action. - Perform disassembly of cylinder head and inspect valves, guides, seats, springs, retainers, rotators, locks, and seals; and determine needed action. - Measure valve head height relative to deck and valve face-to-seat contact and determine needed action. - Inspect injector sleeves and seals. - Measure injector tip or nozzle protrusion and determine needed action. - Inspect valve train components and determine needed action. - Perform reassembly of cylinder head. - Inspect, measure, and replace/reinstall overhead camshaft. - Perform measurement and/or adjustment of camshaft end play and backlash. - Inspect cam followers and determine needed action. - Perform adjustment of valve bridges (crossheads), valve clearances, and injector settings. # Engine Block - Perform crankcase pressure test and determine needed action. - Perform removal, inspection, service, and installation of engine pans, covers, gaskets, seals, wear rings, and crankcase ventilation components. - Perform disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of engine block for cracks or other damage. - Perform measurement of mating surfaces for warpage. - Check condition of passages and core/expansion and gallery plugs in the block. - Perform inspection of threaded holes, studs, dowel pins, and bolts for serviceability and determine needed action. - Inspect cylinder sleeve counterbore and lower bore. - Check bore distortion and determine needed action. - Perform cleaning, inspection, and measuring of cylinder walls or liners for wear and damage and determine needed action. - Perform replacement/reinstallation of cylinder liners and seals and adjust liner height (protrusion). - Inspect in-block camshaft bearings for wear and damage and determine needed action. - Perform inspection, measuring and replacement/reinstallation of in-block camshafts and measure and adjust end play. - Clean and inspect crankshaft for surface cracks and journal damage. - Check condition of oil passages and oil passage plugs. - Measure crank shaft journal diameters and determine needed action. - Inspect main bearings for wear patterns and damage and replace as needed. - Check bearing clearances. - Check and correct crankshaft end play. - Perform inspection, installation, and timing of engine gear train. - Measure gear backlash and determine needed action. - Inspect connecting rod and bearings for wear patterns. - Measure pistons, pins, retainers, and bushings and perform needed actions. - Determine piston to cylinder wall clearance. - Check ring-to-groove fit and end gap. - Perform installation of rings on pistons. - Perform assembly of pistons and connecting rods. - Perform installation of pistons into cylinder bores. - Perform installation of rod bearings and check clearances. - Check condition of piston cooling jets (nozzles) and determine needed action. - Inspect crankshaft vibration damper and determine needed action. - Perform installation of flywheel and align flywheel housing. - Inspect flywheel housing to transmission housing/engine mating surface and measure flywheel housing face and bore run out; determine needed action. - Inspect flywheel/flex plate (including ring gear) and mounting surfaces for cracks and wear. - Measure flywheel run out and determine needed action. # Engine Lubrication System - Test engine oil pressure and check operation of pressure sensor, gauge, and/or sending unit; determine needed action. - Test engine oil temperature and check operation of temperature sensor; determine needed action. - Check engine oil level, condition, and consumption; determine needed action. - Inspect and measure oil pump, drives, inlet pipes, and pick up screens, as well as drive gear clearances; determine needed action. - Inspect oil pressure regulator valves, by-pass and pressure relief valves, oil thermostat, and filters; determine needed action. - Inspect, clean and test oil cooler and components; determine needed action. - Inspect turbocharger lubrication systems; determine needed action. - Determine proper lubricant and perform oil and filter change. # Engine Cooling System - Check engine coolant type, level, condition, and consumption. - Test coolant for freeze protection and additive package concentration; determine needed action. - Test coolant temperature and check operation of temperature level sensors, gauge, and/or sending unit; determine needed action. - Inspect and reinstall/replace pulleys, tensioners, and drive belts. - Perform adjustment of drive belts and check alignment. - Inspect thermostats, by-passes, housings, and seals; replace as needed. - Perform coolant recovery, flushing, and refilling of cooling system with recommended coolant/additive package. - Perform bleeding procedure of cooling system. - Inspect coolant conditioner/filter assembly for leaks. - Inspect cooling system valves, lines, and fittings; replace as needed. - Inspect water pump and hoses; replace as needed. - Perform inspection, cleaning, and pressure testing of radiator; pressure test cap, tanks, and recovery systems; determine needed action. - Inspect thermostatic cooling fan system (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic) and fan shroud; replace as needed. - Inspect turbo charger cooling systems, determine needed action. # Air Induction and Exhaust System - Perform air intake system restriction and leakage tests; determine needed action. - Perform intake manifold pressure (boost) test; determine needed action. - Check exhaust back pressure; determine needed action. - Inspect turbocharger(s), waste gate, and piping systems; determine needed action. - Inspect turbocharger(s) variable ratio/geometry (VGT), pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic controls and actuators. - Check air induction system piping, hoses, clamps, and mounting. - Perform service or replacement of air filter as needed. - Perform removal and reinstallation of turbocharger/waste gate assembly. - Inspect intake manifold gaskets and connections; replace as needed. - Inspect, clean, and test charge air cooler assemblies; replace as needed. - Inspect exhaust manifold, piping, mufflers, and mounting hardware; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect exhaust after treatment devices; determine necessary action. - Inspect and test preheater/inlet air heater, or glow plug system and controls; perform needed action. - Inspect exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system including EGR valve, cooler, piping, filter, electronic sensors, controls, and wiring; determine needed action. # Fuel Supply System - Check fuel level and condition; determine needed action. - Perform fuel supply and return system tests; determine needed action. - Inspect fuel tanks, vents, caps, mounts, valves, screens, crossover system, supply and return lines, and fittings; determine needed action. - Inspect, clean and test fuel transfer (lift) pump, pump drives, screens, fuel/water separators/indicators, filters, heaters, coolers, ECM cooling plates, and mounting hardware; determine needed action. - Inspect and test pressure regulator systems (check valves, pressure regulator valves, and restrictive fittings); determine needed action. - Check fuel system for air; determine needed action. - Perform priming and bleeding procedures of fuel system and check primer pump. # Electronic Fuel Management System - Inspect and test power and ground circuits and connections by measuring and interpreting voltage, voltage drop, amperage, and resistance readings using a digital multimeter (DMM); determine needed action. - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer and perform diagnostic procedures using electronic service tool(s) (to include PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action. - Check and record electronic diagnostic codes and trip/operational data. - Monitor electronic data and clear codes; determine further diagnosis. - Locate and use relevant service information (to include diagnostic procedures, flow charts, and wiring diagrams). - Perform inspection and replacement of electrical connector terminals, seals, and locks. - Inspect and test switches, sensors, controls, actuator components, and circuits. - Perform adjustment or replacement of these components as needed. - Using electronic service tool(s)access and interpret customer programmable parameters. - Perform on engine inspections, tests and adjustments on electronic unit injectors (EUI); determine needed action. - Perform removal and installation of electronic unit injectors (EUI) and related components and recalibrate ECM (if applicable). - Perform cylinder contribution test utilizing electronic service tool. - Perform on-engine inspections and tests on hydraulic electronic unit injectors (HEUI) and system electronic controls; determine needed action. - Perform on-engine inspections and tests on hydraulic electronic unit injector (HEUI) high pressure oil supply and control systems; determine needed action. - Perform on-engine inspections and tests on high pressure common rail (HPCR)type injection systems; determine needed action. - Inspect high pressure injection lines, hold downs, fittings, and seals; determine needed action. # Engine Brakes - Perform inspection and adjustment of engine compression/exhaust brakes; determine needed action. - Perform inspection, testing, and adjustment of engine compression/exhaust brake control circuits, switches, and solenoids; determine needed action. - Perform inspection of engine compression/exhaust brake housing, valves, seals, lines, and fittings; determine needed action.
This course introduces preventive maintenance procedures pertaining to medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: engine systems; cab and hood; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical and electronics; frame and chassis.
Preventive maintenance consists of scheduled inspections, cleaning, and repairs of equipment and facilities to avert unforeseen breakdowns and optimize performance.
Engine Management Systems are electronic in-vehicle systems that optimize engine performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions, while maintaining engine health through precise control and monitoring.
Chassis refers to the main structural framework of a vehicle, upon which all components are mounted, and plays a vital role in determining the vehicle's strength, handling, and durability.
# Engine Systems - Observe engine starting/operation (including unusual noises, vibrations, exhaust smoke, etc.); record idle and governed RPM. - Inspect vibration damper. - Inspect belts, tensioners, and pulleys. - Check and adjust belt tension and belt alignment. - Check engine oil level, condition, and dipstick seal. - Inspect engine mounts for looseness and deterioration. - Check engine for oil, coolant, air, fuel, and exhaust leaks (engine off and running). - Check engine compartment wiring harnesses, connectors, and seals for damage and proper routing. - Check fuel systems tanks, mountings, lines, caps, and vents. - Drain water from the fuel system. - Perform service of the water separator/fuel heater. - Perform replacement of fuel filters. - Prime and bleed fuel system. - Check exhaust system mountings for looseness and damage. - Check engine exhaust system for leaks, proper routing, and damaged or missing components to include exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and after treatment devices if equipped. - Check air induction system components (piping, charge air cooler, hoses, clamps, and mountings) for air restriction and leaks. - Inspect turbocharger for leaks as well as the mountings and connections. - Check operation of engine compression/exhaust brake. - Perform service or replacement of air filter as needed. - Check and reset air filter restriction indicator. - Inspect and service crankcase ventilation system. - Check operation of the fan clutch. - Inspect for air flow restrictions, leaks, and damage as well as its mountings. - Inspect fan assembly and shroud. - Perform pressure test of cooling system and radiator cap. - Inspect coolant hoses and clamps. - Inspect coolant recovery system. - Check coolant for contamination, additive package concentration, aeration and protection level (freeze point). - Perform service of coolant filter. - Inspect water pump. - Perform and engine oil and filter change and visually check oil for coolant or fuel contamination. - Inspect and clean magnetic drain plugs. - Take an engine oil sample for analysis. - Inspect diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system, to include tanks, lines, gauge pump, and filter. - Inspect selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system, including diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for proper levels, leaks, mounting and connections. # Cab and Hood Areas - Inspect key condition and operation of ignition switch. - Check warning indicators. - Check instruments and record oil pressure and system voltage. - Check operation of electronic power take off (PTO) and engine idle speed controls (if applicable). - Check HVAC controls. - Check operation of all accessories. - Using diagnostic tool or on-board electronic service tool(s) or on-board diagnostic system; retrieve engine monitoring information and check and record diagnostic codes and trip/operational data (including engine, transmission, ABS, and other systems). - Check operation of electric/air horns and reverse warning devices. - Check condition of spare fuses, safety triangles, fire extinguisher, and all required decals. - Inspect seat belts and sleeper restraints. - Inspect wiper blades and arms. - Check operation of wiper and washer. - Inspect windshield glass for cracks or discoloration and check sun visors. - Check seat condition, operation, and mounting. - Check door glass and window operation. - Inspect steps and grab handles. - Inspect mirrors, mountings, brackets, and glass. - Record all observed physical damage to components. - Perform lubrication of all cab and hood grease fittings. - Inspect and lubricate door and hood hinges and latches, strikers, lock cylinders, safety latches, linkages, and cables. - Inspect cab mountings, hinges, latches, linkages, and ride height. - Perform service as needed. # Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Inspect A/C condenser and lines for condition and visible leaks; check mountings. - Inspect A/C compressor and lines for condition and visible leaks; check mountings. - Check A/C system condition, operation, and monitoring system if applicable. - Check HVAC air inlet filters and ducts. - Perform air inlet filter service as needed. # Electrical/Electronics - Inspect battery box(es), cover(s), mountings, hold downs, connections, cables, and cable routing. - Perform battery component service as needed. - Check and record battery state-of-charge (open circuit voltage) reading and condition. - Perform battery test (load and/or capacitance. - Inspect starter mountings and connections. - Engage starter checking for unusual noises, starter drag, and starting difficulty. - Inspect alternator mountings, cable, wiring, and wire routing. - Perform alternator output tests. - Check operation of interior lights. - Check all exterior lights, lenses, reflectors, and conspicuity tape - Check headlight alignment. - Inspect and test tractor-to-trailer multi-wire connectors, cables, and holders. # Frame and Chassis - Check operation of parking brake. - Record air governor cut-in and cut-out setting (psi). - Check operation of air reservoir/tank drain valves. - Check air system for leaks (brakes released and brakes applied). - Check overall air system for leaks. - Test one-way and double-check valves. - Check low air pressure warning devices. - Check emergency (spring) brake control/modulator valve if applicable. - Check tractor protection valve. - Test air pressure build up time. - Inspect coupling air lines, holders, and glad hands. - Check brake chambers and air lines for secure mounting and damage. - Check operation of air drier. - Inspect and record brake shoe/pad condition, thickness, and contamination. - Inspect and record condition of brake drums/rotors. - Check antilock brake system wiring, connectors, seals, and harnesses for damage and proper routing. - Check operation and adjustment of brake automatic slack adjusters (ASA). - Check and record push rod stroke. - Perform lubrication of all brake component grease fittings. - Check condition and operation of hand brake (trailer) control valve, if applicable. - Perform antilock brake system (ABS) operational system self-test. - Drain air tanks and check for contamination. - Check condition of pressure relief (safety) valves. - Check master cylinder fluid level and condition. - Inspect brake lines, fittings, flexible hoses, and valves for leaks and damage. - Check parking brake operation inspecting application and holding devices; adjust as needed. - Check operation of hydraulic system: pedal travel, pedal effort, and pedal feel. - Inspect calipers for leakage, binding and damage. - Inspect brake assist system (booster), hoses and control valves. - Check brake reservoir fluid level and condition. - Inspect and record brake lining/pad condition, thickness, and contamination. - Inspect and record condition of brake rotors. - Check antilock brake system (ABS) wiring, connectors, seals, and harnesses for damage and proper routing. - Check operation of clutch, clutch brake, and gearshift. - Check clutch linkage/cable for looseness or binding if applicable. - Check hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, fittings, and hoses if applicable. - Check clutch adjustment and adjust as needed. - Check transmission case, seals, filter, hoses, lines, and cooler for cracks and leaks. - Inspect transmission breather and mounts. - Check transmission oil level, type, and condition. - Inspect u-joints, yokes, driveshafts, boots/seals, center bearings, and mounting hardware for looseness, damage, and proper phasing. - Inspect axle housings for cracks and leaks. - Inspect axle breathers. - Perform lubrication of all drive train grease fittings. - Check drive axle(s) oil level, type, and condition. - Change drive axle(s) oil and filter/screen if applicable and clean magnetic drain plugs. - Check transmission wiring, connectors, seals, and harnesses for damage and proper routing. - Change transmission oil and filter, if applicable: check and clean magnetic drain plugs. - Check inter-axle differential lock operation. - Check transmission range shift operation. - Check steering wheel operation for free play and binding. - Check power steering pump, mounting, and hoses for condition, leaks, and proper routing. - Check power steering fluid level. - Perform power steering fluid and filter change. - Inspect steering gear for leaks and secure mountings. - Inspect steering shaft u-joints, pinch bolts, splines, pitman arm-to-steering. sector shaft, tie rod ends, and linkages. - Check kingpins for wear. - Check wheel bearings for looseness and noise. - Check oil level and condition in all non-drive hubs. - Check for leaks in non-drive hubs. - Inspect springs, pins, hangers, shackles, spring U-bolts, and insulators. - Inspect shock absorbers for leaks and secure mounting. - Inspect air and leaf suspension springs, mounts, hoses, valves, linkages, and fittings for leaks and damage. - Check and record suspension ride height. - Perform lubrication of all suspension and steering grease fittings. - Check axle locating components (radius, torque and/or track rods). - Inspect tires for wear patterns and proper mounting. - Inspect tires for cuts, cracks, bulges, and sidewall damage. - Inspect valve caps and stems; determine needed action. - Measure and record tread depth and probe for imbedded debris. - Check and record air pressure. - Perform adjustment of tire air pressure in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. - Check wheel mounting hardware; determine needed action. - Inspect wheels for cracks, damage and proper hand hold alignment. - Check tire matching (diameter and tread) on single and dual tire applications. - Inspect fifth wheel mounting, bolts, air lines, and locks. - Test operation of fifth wheel locking device and adjust if necessary. - Check quarter fenders, mud flaps, and brackets. - Check pintle hook assembly and mounting, if applicable. - Perform lubrication of all fifth wheel grease fittings and plate, if applicable. - Inspect frame and frame members for cracks and d
DIET 1012 - Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems II
This course continues the study of electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: advanced lighting diagnosis; charging system diagnosis and repair; gauges and warning devices; and related electrical systems and diagnosis.
# Advanced Lighting Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect and test instrument panel light circuit switches, relays, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and printed circuits/control modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test interior cab light circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, low voltage disconnect (LVD) connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 # Charging System Diagnosis and Repair - Test instrument panel mounted voltmeters and/or indicator lamps; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify the causes of a no charge, low charge, or over charge problems; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and replace alternator drive belts, pulleys, fans, tensioners, and mounting brackets; adjust drive belts and check alignment. P-1 - Perform charging system voltage and amperage output tests, determine needed action. P-1 - Perform charging system voltage drop test; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform removal and replacement of alternator. - Inspect, repair or replace cables, wires and connectors in the charging circuit. # Gauges and Warning Devices - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer, perform diagnostic procedure, verify instrument cluster operations using recommended electronic service tool(s) (including PS based software and/or data scan tools).; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify the cause of intermittent, high, low or no gauge readings; determine needed action. P-2 - Identify the causes of data bus driven gauge malfunctions; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test gauge circuit sensors/sending units; gauges, connections, terminals and wires; repair or preplace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test warning devices (lights, and audible) circuit sensor/sending units, bulbs,/LEDs, sockets, connectors, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect, test, replace, and calibrate (if applicable) electronic speedometer, odometer, and tachometer systems. P-2 # Related Electrical Systems - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer; perform diagnostic test procedures using recommended electronic service tool(s), (including PC based software and/or diagnostic scan tools); determine needed action. P-1 - Identify causes of constant, intermittent or no horn operation; determine needed repairs. P-2 - Inspect and test horn circuit relays, horns, switches, connectors, wires, clock springs, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Identify causes of constant, intermittent, or no wiper operation; determine needed action. P-2 - Diagnose the cause of wiper speed control and/or p[ark problems; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test wiper motor, resistors, park switch, relays, switches, connections and wires; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect wiper motor transmission linkages, arms, and blades; adjust or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test windshield washer motor or pump relay assemblies, switches, connections, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test side view mirrors, heater circuit grids, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test heater and A/C electrical components including A/C clutches, motors, resistors, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test auxiliary power outlet, integral fuse, connections, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Identify causes of slow, intermittent, or no power window operation; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test motors, switches, relays, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules of power window circuits; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test block heaters; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test cruise control electrical components; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test switches, relays, controllers, actuators/solenoids, connectors, terminals, and wires of electric door lock circuits. P-3 - Check operation of keyless and remote lock/unlock devices; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test engine cooling fan electrical control components/modules, wiring; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Identify causes of data bus communication problems; determine needed action. P-2
DIET 1011 - Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems I
This course introduces students to diesel electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general electrical systems diagnosis; battery diagnosis and repair; starting system diagnosis and repair; and basic lighting diagnosis and repair.
Battery management systems are electronic devices that monitor and control the performance of rechargeable batteries, ensuring their safety, longevity, and optimal functioning.
# General Electrical Diagnosis and Repair - Read and interpret electrical/electronic circuits using wiring diagrams. P-1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and definitions. - Observe continuity in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Observe applied voltages, circuit voltages, and voltage drops in electrical/electronic circuits and components using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Observe current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Observe resistance in electrical/electronic circuits and components using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Locate shorts, grounds, and opens in electrical/electronic circuits. P-1 - Identify parasitic (key off) battery drain problems. P-1 - Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, relays, solenoids, and fuses; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test spike suppression devices; replace as needed. P-3 - Check frequency and pulse width signal in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment. # Battery Diagnosis and Repair - Identify battery type; perform appropriate battery load test ; determine needed action. P-1 - Determine battery state of charge using an open circuit voltage test. P-2 - Inspect, clean and service battery; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and clean battery boxes, mounts, and hold downs; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Perform charging procedure for battery using appropriate method for battery type. - Inspect, test and clean battery cables and connections; repair or replace as needed. P-1 - Perform jump start of a vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or aux power supply using proper safety procedures. - Perform battery capacitance test; determine needed action. P-2 - Identify and test low voltage disconnect (LVD) systems; determine needed repair. # Starting System Diagnosis and Repair - Perform a starter current draw test; determine needed action. P-3 - Perform starter circuit cranking voltage and voltage drop tests; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect, and test components (key, switch, push button and/or magnetic switch) and wires and harnesses in the starter control circuit; replace as needed. - Inspect, test and replace starter relays, solenoids and switches. - Perform removal and replacement of starter. - Inspect flywheel ring gear and flex plate. # Basic Lighting Diagnosis and Repair - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer; perform diagnostic procedures using recommended electronic service tools including PC based software and/or data scan tools; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify causes of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim or no headlight and daytime running light (DRL) operation. P-1 - Test, aim and replace headlights. P-2 - Test headlight and dimmer circuit switches, relays, wires, terminals, connectors, sockets, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, relays, wires, and control components/modules of parking, clearance, and taillight circuits; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test tractor-to-trailer multi-wire connectors; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect, test and adjust stop light circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-1 - Inspect and test turn signal and hazard circuit flashers, switches, relays, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-1
DIET 1010 - Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems
This course introduces students to electrical and electronic systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Topics include: general electrical system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and repair, starting system diagnosis and repair, charging system diagnosis and repair, lighting system diagnosis and repair, gauges and warning devices, and an introduction and familiarization with electrical and electronic systems.
Battery Testing refers to the assessment of battery performance and condition by conducting tests on factors like capacity, resistance, voltage, and current to guarantee reliability and adherence to safety norms.
# General Electrical Systems Diagnosis - Read and interpret electrical/electronic circuits using wiring diagrams. P-1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and definitions. - Observe continuity in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Observe applied voltages, circuit voltages, and voltage drops in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Observe current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Observe resistance in electrical/electronic circuits or components using appropriate test equipment. P-1 - Locate shorts, grounds, and opens in electrical/electronic circuits. P-1 - Identify parasitic (key off) battery drain problems. P-1 - Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, relays, solenoids, and fuses; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test spike suppression devices; replace as needed. P-3 - Check frequency and pulse width signal in electrical/electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment. P-3 # Battery Diagnosis and Repair - Identify battery type: perform appropriate battery load test; determine needed action. P-1 - Determine battery state of charge using and open circuit voltage test. P-2 - Inspect, clean and service battery; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and clean battery boxes, mounts, and hold downs; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Perform charging procedure for battery using appropriate method for battery type. - Inspect, test, and clean battery cables and connectors; repair or replace as needed. P-1 - Perform jump start of a vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or auxiliary power supply using proper safety procedures. P-2 - Perform battery capacitance test; determine needed action. P-2 - Identify and test low voltage disconnect (LVD) systems; determine needed repair. # Starting System Diagnosis and Repair - Perform a starter current draw test; determine needed action. P-3 - Perform starter circuit cranking voltage and voltage drop tests; determine needed action. P-1. - Inspect, and test components (key switch, push button and/or magnetic switch) and wires and harnesses in the starter control circuit; replace as needed. - Inspect, test, and replace starter relays, solenoids, and switches. - Perform removal and replacement of starter. - Inspect flywheel ring gear or flex plate. # Charging System Diagnosis and Repair - Test instrument panel mounted volt meters and/or indicator lamps; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify the causes of a no charge, low charge, or over charge problems; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and replace alternator drive belts, pulleys, fans, tensioners, and mounting brackets; adjust drive belts and check alignment. P-1 - Perform charging system voltage and amperage output test; perform AC ripple test; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform removal and replacement of alternator. - Inspect, repair, or replace cables, wires and connectors in the charging circuit. # Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer; perform diagnostic procedures using recommended electronic service tool(s) (including PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action. P-1 - Identify causes of brighter than normal, intermittent, dim, or no headlight and daytime running light (DRL) operation. P-1 - Test, aim, and replace headlights. P-2 - Test headlight and dimmer circuit switches, relays, wires, terminals, connectors, sockets, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, relays, wires, and control components/modules of parking, clearance, and taillight circuits; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test instrument panel light circuit switches, relays, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires, and printed circuits/control modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test interior cab light circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, low voltage disconnect (LVD), connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test tractor-to-trailer multi-wire connectors; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect, test, and adjust stop light circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-1 - Inspect and test turn signal and hazard circuit flasher(s), switches, relays, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-1 - Inspect and test reverse lights and warning device circuit switches, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, horns, buzzers, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. # Gauges and Warning Devices - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer perform diagnostic procedure, verify instrument cluster operations using recommended electronic service tool(s) (including PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action. P-1 - Identify the causes of intermittent, high, low, or no gauge readings; determine needed action. P-2 - Identify the causes of data bus-driven gauge malfunctions; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test gauge circuit sensor/sending units, gauges, connectors, terminals, and wires; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test warning devices (lights and audible) circuit sensor/sending units, bulbs/LEDs, sockets, connectors, wires, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect, test, replace, and calibrate (if applicable) electronic speedometer, odometer, and tachometer systems. P-2 # Related Electrical Systems - Interface with vehicle's on-board computer; perform diagnostic procedures using recommended electronic service tool(s) (including PC based software and/or data scan tools); determine needed action. P-1 - Identify causes of constant, intermittent, or no horn operation; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test horn circuit relays, horns, switches, connectors, wires, clock springs, and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Identify causes of constant, intermittent, or no wiper operation; determine needed action. P-2 - Diagnose the cause of wiper speed control and/or park problems; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test wiper motor, resistors, park switch, relays, switches, connectors, and wires; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect wiper motor transmission linkage, arms, and blades; adjust or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test windshield washer motor or pump/relay assembly, switches, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test side view mirror motors, heater circuit grids, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test heater and A/C electrical components including: A/C clutches, motors, resistors, relays, switches, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test auxiliary power outlet, integral fuse, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Identify causes of slow, intermittent, or no power window operation; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test motors, switches, relays, connectors, terminals, wires and control components/modules of power window circuits; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test block heaters; determine needed repairs. P-2 - Inspect and test cruise control electrical components; repair or replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test switches, relays, controllers, actuator/solenoids, connectors, terminals, and wires of electric door lock circuits. P-3 - Check operation of keyless and remote lock/unlock devices; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and test engine cooling fan electrical control components/modules, wiring; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Identify causes of data bus communication problems; determine needed action. P-2
DIET 1000 - Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety
This course introduces basic knowledge and skills the student must have to succeed in the Diesel Equipment Technology field. Topics include an overview of diesel powered vehicles, diesel technology safety skills, basic tools and equipment, reference materials, measuring instruments, shop operation, mechanical fasteners, welding safety, and basic welding skills. Classroom and lab experiences on safety, precision measuring, and basic shop practices are highly emphasized.
Equipment operation involves controlling machinery or tools for various tasks, including setup, management, adjustments, and routine maintenance of specialized equipment.
Work Measurement is the methodical assessment of the time needed to finish a task, allowing for efficiency and productivity analysis to enhance labor and process optimization.
# Overview of Diesel-Powered Vehicles - Understand terms and definitions. - Identify common diesel-powered vehicles. - Identify major functional areas of vehicles. - Explain gross vehicle weight ranges for on-road truck weight classifications. - Identify axle and drive wheel configurations. - Explain basic truck cab designs. - Identify common types of trailers and parts of a trailer. - Identify types of tractor trailer combinations. - Explain features for assigned on-road vehicles. # Diesel Technology Safety Skills - Identify general shop safety rules and procedures. - Identify and use personal protective equipment. - Identify how to lift and move items safely. - Identify fire types, fire safety, fire extinguishers and their operation. - Identify OSHA's role in workplace health and safety. - Identify the hazardous materials and hazardous waste issues related to shop operation. - Identify information on material safety data sheets (MSDS). - Identify hazardous waste products associated with the diesel technology shop. - Explain electrical safety guidelines. - Complete an individual student shop safety inspection. # Basic Tools and Equipment - Utilize safe procedures for handling of tools and equipment. - Identify hand tools required for diesel repair. - Identify shop tools required for diesel repair. - Identify specialty tools required for diesel repair. - Demonstrate correct methods of using and maintaining basic hand tools. - Demonstrate correct methods of using and maintaining basic power tools. - Understand and demonstrate use of metric and standard hand tools. # Reference Materials - Identify types of reference materials. - Interpret drawings, graphs, tables, and diagrams used in diesel reference materials. - Demonstrate the use of paper and online based diesel reference materials to answer specific questions concerning diesel repair. # Measuring Instruments - Understand terms and definitions. - Identify basic units of measurement found on rules. - Identify, explain and demonstrate use of non-precision measuring devices used in diesel repair. - Identify rules for use and care of precision and non-precision measuring devices. # Shop Operation - Identify basic categories of shop operation. - Explain guidelines for maintaining good inventory control. - Use publications and/or online resources used for identifying parts and part numbers. - Perform inspection, installation, or repair of frame hangers, brackets, and cross members in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures. - Identify parts of a job ticket. - Complete a job ticket. - Use a computer system to obtain parts information. # Mechanical Fasteners - Explain characteristics of fasteners used in diesel industries. - Use anti-sieze compounds. - Use proper tools to remove siezed threaded fasteners. - Identify and use parts of a tap and die set. - Perform installation of a thread insert. - Perform repair of damaged threads. - Understand metric and SAE standard fasteners. # Welding Safety and Basic Skills - List welding personal safety procedures to include the wearing of gloves, body protection, eye protection, foot protection, and ventilation procedures. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling of gas cylinders. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe and proper use and operation of electric and gas welding equipment.
DHYG 1000 - Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology
Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of external and internal morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary dentition. Also introduces the student to various tooth identification systems, classifications of occlusion and dental anomalies. Topics include: oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion and dental anomalies.
Dental care encompasses the preservation and treatment of teeth and gums, including prevention, diagnosis, and management of oral issues by healthcare professionals.
Dental hygiene encompasses practices such as brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist to maintain oral health and prevent issues like cavities and gum diseases.
# Oral Cavity Anatomy - The student will identify various oral cavity structures. - The student will assess oral structures in the laboratory. # Dental Terminology - The student will define various dental terms. - The student will describe the relationship of dental terms to oral landmarks. - The student will communicate with colleagues and dental professionals utilizing correct terminology. # External and Internal Tooth Anatomy - The student will identify tooth and pulpal tissues and their relation to each other. - The student will describe the attachment apparatus. - The student will demonstrate tooth anatomy in the laboratory. # Tooth Nomenclature and Numbering Systems - The student will name individual teeth. - The student will name individual teeth utilizing various tooth numbering systems. - The student will utilize nomenclature and numbering systems in the laboratory. # Individual Tooth and Root Morphology - The student will identify individual primary and secondary teeth. - The student will describe the sequence and eruption ages of individual secondary and primary teeth. - The student will draw or identify teeth in the laboratory. # Occlusion - The student will classify occlusion. - The student will summarize the forms of malocclusion. - The student will recognize different classes of occlusion in the laboratory. # Dental Anomalies - The student will recognize dental anomalies of tooth numbers, size, shape and structural defects.
DHYG 1010 - Oral Embryology and Histology
Focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body with emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral cavity. Topics include: cellular structure and organelles; histology of epithelium; histology of connective tissue; histology of muscle tissue; histology of nerve tissue; histology of oral mucosa and orofacial structures; embryological development of the head and neck; tooth development; and development of tooth supporting structures.
Histology focuses on the microscopic examination of tissues and cells in living organisms, providing crucial insights into disease processes and biomedical research.
# Cellular Structure and Organelles - The student will describe various components common to all body cells. - The student will explain the functions of the various cellular organelles. # Histology of Epithelium - The student will recall the germ layer of origin for epithelium. - The student will compare various types of epithelium, their location and function. - The student will recall various strata of stratified epithelium. - The student will discuss various attachment mechanisms for epithelium. - The student will summarize the composition and function of the basement membrane. # Histology of Connective Tissue - The student will classify the various types of connective tissue. - The student will discuss the function of specialized connective tissues and their locations. # Histology of Muscle Tissue - The student will identify the various types of muscle and their locations. - The student will describe the morphology of the different types of muscle cells. - The student will name and describe the components of a muscle cell and its function. # Histology of Nerve Tissue - The student will identify the various components of neurons. - The student will classify various nervous systems and their functions. - The student will discuss nerve junctions and neurotransmitters utilizing correct terminology. - The student will describe various nerve impulses. # Histology of Oral Mucosa and Orofacial Structures - The student will discuss the types of oral mucosa. - The student will summarize the histological composition of oral structures. # Embryological Development of the Head and Neck - The student will describe the early development of the embryo. - The student will characterize the germ layers and their relevance. - The student will understand development of the structures of the face. - The student will understand the development of intraoral structures. # Tooth Development - The student will discuss the histology of tooth development. - The student will describe enamel, dentin and cementum; and identify germ layer origin. - The student will illustrate the components of the pulp. # Development of Tooth Supporting Structures - The student will describe the histological development of the periodontal ligament. - The student will identify two types of cementum. - The student will describe the histological development of cementum. - The student will describe the histological development of the alveolus.
Focuses on anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasis is placed on those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics include: terminology; anatomic landmarks; osteology of the skull; temporomandibular joint; muscles of mastication; muscles of facial expression; nervous system; blood supply of the head and neck; lymphatic system and immunology; endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck; nasal and paranasal sinuses; fascial spaces and the spread of dental infections; and anatomy concerning local anesthesia.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders refer to a collection of conditions that result in pain and impaired function in the jaw joint and associated muscles.
# Terminology - The student will define various terms used to describe the location of structures in relation to the midlines or anatomical position. - The student will define the anatomical position. # Anatomic Landmarks - The student will identify anatomic landmarks utilizing proper terminology in describing their location to other landmarks. - The student will integrate associated landmarks into performing patient extraoral and intaoral examinations. # Osteology of the Skull - The student will identify various bones of the skull and face. - The student will identify various specific anatomic structures of the bones of the skull and face. # Temporomandibular Joint - The student will describe the temporomandibular joint. - The student will list the bony and soft tissue components of the TMJ. - The student will name the ligaments of the TMJ. - The student will outline the movements of the TMJ. # Muscles of Mastication - The student will label the muscles of mastication. - The student will understand the origin and insertion and nerve supply of the muscles of mastication. - The student will describe the functions of each muscle of mastication. # Muscles of Facial Expression - The student will identify the muscles of facial expression. - The student will describe the origin and insertion of the major muscles of facial expression. - The student will discuss the functions of the major muscles of facial expression. - The student will name the nerve supply of the muscles of facial expression. # Nervous System - The student will define central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. - The student will identify the components of a neuron. - The student will describe the function of each of the cranial nerves. - The student will recognize the nerves associated with structures of the oral cavity and their importance to the practice of dentistry. # Blood Supply of the Head and Neck - The student will describe the distribution of blood to the head and neck beginning with the heart. - The student will identify the distribution of blood to major structures of the head and neck. - The student will identify and describe the flow of venous blood in the head and neck. - The student will relate the importance of the knowledge of blood flow and the practice of dentistry. # Lymphatic System and Immunology - The student will discuss the importance and function of the lymphatic system. - The student will identify and describe the locations of the major lymph node groups of the head and neck. - The student will trace the regions drained by the various node groups. - The student will compare the relationship of the lymphatic system to the overall function of the immune system. # Endocrine and Exocrine Glands of the Head and Neck - The student will define an endocrine and an exocrine gland. - The student will identify endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck and their locations. - The student will describe the types of secretions of the glands of the head and neck and their function. - The student will recall the innervations of the major glands of the head and neck. # Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses - The student will identify and locate the nasal and paranasal sinuses. - The student will describe the functions of the sinuses. - The student will describe the innervation of the soft tissues of the sinuses. # Fascial Spaces and the Spread of Dental Infections - The student will identify the fascial spaces of the head and neck. - The student will diagram the spread of dental infections through the fascial spaces. # Anatomy Concerning Local Anesthesia - The student will recall the names of the various injection techniques. - The student will recognize the significant features associated with each anesthetic block as well as local infiltration.
Focuses on the nature, qualities, composition and manipulation of materials used in dentistry. The primary goal of this course is to enhance the student's ability to make clinical judgments regarding the use and care of dental materials based on how these materials react in the oral environment. Topics include: dental materials standards, dental materials properties, impression materials, gypsum products, mouth guards and whitening systems, dental bases, liners and cements, temporary restorations, classifications for restorative dentistry, direct restorative materials, indirect restorative materials, polishing procedures for dental restorations, removable dental prostheses, sealants, and implants.
Dental Materials are specialized substances employed in dental practices for restoring teeth, creating impressions, fabricating prosthetics, and orthodontic treatments, such as amalgams, composites, ceramics, adhesives, and impression compounds.
Teeth bleaching is a dental process that employs peroxide-based agents to remove stains and discoloration, resulting in a brighter, more visually appealing smile.
Dental impressions are methods employed to produce a mold of an individual's mouth, encompassing teeth and gums, for purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning in prosthodontics and orthodontics.
Temporary Restorations refer to interim solutions designed to preserve the stability and functionality of structures or dental restorations until they can be permanently restored.
Dental implants are surgically implanted, permanent structures in the jawbone, used to replace missing teeth and support dental prosthetics, improving both oral function and appearance.
# Dental Materials Standards - The student will identify various approval agencies for dental materials. - The student will define the ADA specification and acceptance standards. # Dental Materials Properties - The student will describe the oral environment and how it affects various materials. - The student will discuss the general physical, mechanical and chemical properties and limitations of dental materials. # Impression Materials - The student will identify various impress materials. - The student will explain the advantages and limitations of the various impression materials. - The student will describe the uses of various impression materials. - The student will demonstrate the method to obtain alginate impressions in the laboratory. # Gypsum Products - The student will describe the manufacture of gypsum and its various forms. - The student will describe uses of gypsum in dentistry. - The student will demonstrate the fabrication of study models in the laboratory. # Mouthguards and Whitening Systems - The student will name the indications and uses of custom trays. - The student will explain the process of fabricating custom trays. - The student will describe the importance of a custom tray in whitening procedures. - The student will demonstrate the fabrication of one of the above in the laboratory. # Dental Bases, Liners and Cements - The student will define base, liner and cement. - The student will describe the usual components of each of the above. - The student will describe the indications of each of the above. - The student will demonstrate the procedure to mix each of the above in the laboratory. # Temporary Restorations - The student will define a temporary restoration. - The student will identify components in a temporary restorative material. - The student will demonstrate the techniques to fabricate a temporary restoration. # Direct Restorative Materials - The student will define a direct restorative material. - The student will describe the properties of various direct restorative materials. - The student will list the indications of various direct restorative materials. - The student will list the advantages and disadvantages of direct restorative materials. # Indirect Restorative Materials - The student will define an indirect restorative material. - The student will describe the process of fabricating an indirect restoration. - The student will recognize the indications of various indirect restorations. - The student will list the advantages and disadvantages of various indirect restorative materials. - The student will attend a local dental laboratory to view the process for fabrication of indirect restorative materials. # Polishing Procedures for Dental Restorations - The student will describe the rationale of polishing restorations. - The student will describe the polishing procedure on various restorations. # Removable Dental Prostheses - The student will define removable prostheses. - The student will identify the components in a dental plastic. - The student will describe the fabrication of removable appliances. - The student will describe the process of cleaning removable appliances. # Sealants - The student will define a sealant. - The student will describe the indications for use of a sealant. - The student will identify the components of sealants. - The student will explain the techniques for placing sealants. - The student will demonstrate the procedure to place a sealant on extracted natural teeth. # Implants - The student will define an implant and osseous integration. - The student will describe the metals used in implant fabrication. - The student will describe the various coatings available on implants. - The student will describe the various types and shapes of various implants. - The student will summarize the precautions necessary in cleaning and maintaining implants.
DHYG 1040 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lecture
Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: patient assessment, instrumentation, charting, occlusion, caries, emergencies, ethics and professionalism, asepsis, and patient and clinician positioning.
Instrumentation refers to the expertise in creating, setting up, and managing equipment that gauges and regulates physical variables in industrial and research environments for accurate process control and data collection.
# Patient Assessment - Describe the assessment of medical, dental, and personal histories. - Describe how to take vital signs. - Describe intra/extra-oral examination. - Describe oral biofilm development. - Describe oral biofilm and calcareous deposits. # Instrumentation - Describe periodontal probing and charting. - Describe fulcrum use. - Describe instruments and their implementation. # Charting - Describe oral charting. - Describe the rationale for proper documentation. # Occlusion - Describe occlusal classification of patients. # Caries - Describe the etiology of caries. - Describe caries detection and classification. # Emergencies - Describe emergency treatment. # Ethics and Professionalism - Describe and maintain professional appearance and conduct. - Describe the history and scope of dental hygiene as a profession. # Asepsis - Describe disease transmission and infection control. - Describe the use of standard precautions. - Understand how to organize and maintain a system for the sterilization, disinfection, and care of instruments and equipment. # Patient and Clinician Positioning - Describe ergonomically correct patient and clinician positioning.
DHYG 1050 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab
Provides fundamental skills to be utilized in the delivery of optimum patient care by the dental hygienist. Topics include: asepsis, ethics and professionalism, emergencies, patient assessment, patient and clinician positioning, instrumentation, charting, occlusion and caries.
# Asepsis - Demonstrate the use of standard precautions. # Ethics and Professionalism - Maintain professional appearance and conduct. - Initiate the maintenance of professional appearance and conduct. # Emergencies - Demonstrate emergency treatment. # Patient Assessment - Demonstrate the assessment of medical, dental, and personal histories. - Demonstrate and interpret vital signs. - Perform intraoral and extraoral examinations. - Examine oral biofilm. - Examine calcareous deposits. # Patient and Clinician Positioning - Demonstrate ergonomically correct patient and clinician positioning. # Instrumentation - Demonstrate periodontal probing and charting. - Demonstrate fulcrum use. - Demonstrate instruments and their implementation. # Charting - Demonstrate oral charting. - Demonstrate proper documentation. - Demonstrate dental charting. # Occlusion - Identify occlusal classification of patients. # Caries - Demonstrate caries detection and classification.
Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation physics principles; radiation biology; radiation safety; radiographic quality assurance; imaging theory; radiographic interpretation; radiographic need; legal issues of dental radiography; and digital radiography techniques and principles.
Radiology is a medical field that utilizes imaging techniques, including X-rays, MRI, and CT scans, for diagnosing, tracking, and treating various health issues and illnesses.
Medical imaging is a method used to generate images of a body's internal structures for diagnostic and treatment purposes in healthcare.
# Radiation Physics Principles - The student will define the basic principles and concepts of radiation and x-radiation. - The student will list the component working parts of the dental radiograph machine. - The student will discuss the factors affecting the quality of the radiograph beam and the radiographic image. # Radiation Biology - The student will describe the effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues. - The student will describe the hazards of chemical solutions on living tissue. - The student will discuss the biological effects of radiation. # Radiation Safety - The student will discuss radiation protection procedures for the operator and the patient. - The student will recognize radiation protection procedures for the operator and the patient. - The student will discuss radiation exposure monitoring. # Radiographic Quality Assurance - The student will discuss the importance of calibration of radiograph equipment. - The student will identify proper film. - The student will explain proper exposure techniques. - The student will explain proper film processing and handling. - The student will explain proper processing solution management and disposal. - The student will discuss quality assurance and record keeping procedures. - The student will explain proper digital radiograph imagery techniques. # Imaging Theory - The student will interpret radiographic surveys and film types. - The student will discuss duplication procedures. - The student will describe intraoral technique for bitewing, occlusal, and periapical radiographs. - The student will describe supplemental radiographic techniques for a variety of patient needs. - The student will discuss management of patients with difficult anatomical and disabling conditions. - The student will discuss proper documentation of patient records. - The student will discuss alternate imaging modalities. - The student will discuss panoramic radiography. # Radiographic Interpretation - The student will define and discuss viewing techniques and principles of interpretation. - The student will define the appearance of normal radiographic landmarks, artifacts, and shadows. - The student will discuss developmental abnormalities found in radiographs. - The student will discuss oral pathology findings pertinent to dental radiography. # Radiographic Need - The student will determine the need for radiography for a variety of patient needs. - The student will discuss the ALARA principle. # Legal Issues of Dental Radiography - The student will discuss legal issues related to dental radiography. # Digital Radiography Principles and Techniques - The student will discuss principles of digital radiographic theory. - The student will list and describe the equipment used in digital radiography. - The student will list and describe advantages and disadvantages of digital radiography. - The student will discuss techniques for various digital radiographic images.
Dental Biology provides the student with a thorough knowledge of external and internal morphological characteristics of human primary and secondary dentition. It also introduces the student to various tooth identification systems, classifications of occlusion and dental anomalies. Topics include: oral cavity anatomy, dental terminology, external and internal tooth anatomy, tooth nomenclature and numbering systems, individual tooth and root morphology, occlusion and dental anomalies. Dental Biology also focuses on the study of cells and tissues of the human body, with emphasis on those tissues that compose the head, neck, and oral cavity. Topics include: cellular structure and organelles, histology of epithelium, histology of muscle tissue, and histology of nerve tissue, histology of connective tissue, embryological development of the head and neck, tooth development and development of tooth supporting structures. Dental Biology focuses on anatomy of the head and neck. Emphasis is placed on those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics include: Terminology, anatomic landmarks, osteology of the skull, temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, nervous system, blood supply of the head and neck, lymphatic system and immunology, endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck, nasal and paranasal sinuses, and fascial spaces and the spread of dental infections .
Preventive dentistry refers to the routine care of teeth to maintain oral health, preventing issues like cavities, gum diseases, and enamel erosion through regular cleanings and check-ups.
# Oral Cavity Anatomy, External & Internal Tooth Anatomy - Identify various oral cavity structures. - Assess oral structures in the laboratory. - Identify tooth and pulpal tissues and their relation to each other. - Describe the attachment apparatus. - Demonstrate tooth anatomy in the laboratory. # Dental Terminology - Define various dental terms. - Describe the relationship of dental terms to oral landmarks. - Communicate with colleagues and dental professionals utilizing correct terminology. # Tooth Nomenclature/Numbering Structure and Individual Tooth/Root Morphology - Name individual teeth. - Name individual teeth utilizing various tooth numbering systems. - Utilize nomenclature and numbering systems in the laboratory. - Identify individual primary and secondary teeth. - Describe the sequence and eruption ages of individual secondary and primary teeth. - Draw or identify teeth in the laboratory. # Occlusion - Classify occlusion. - Summarize the forms of malocclusion. - Recognize different classes of occlusion in the laboratory. # Histology of Epitheliu, Connective Tissue, Cellular Structure and Organelles - Identify germ layer of origin for epithelium. - Describe various types of epithelium, their location and function. - Name various strata of stratified epithelium. - Discuss various attachment mechanisms for epithelium. - Discuss composition and function of the basement membrane. - Describe various types of connective tissue. - Describe and name the function of specialized connective tissues and their locations. - Describe various components common to all body cells. - Describe functions of the various cellular organelles. # Embryonic Development of Head, Neck, and Tooth - Describe early development of the embryo. - Describe germ layers and their relevance. - Describe development of the structures of the face. - Describe development of intraoral structures. - Describe histology of tooth development. - Describe enamel, dentin and cementum and identify germ layer origin. - Describe components of the pulp and embryologic origin. - Describe histological development of the periodontal ligament. - Identify two types of cementum. - Describe histological development of cementum. - Describe histological development of the alveolus. - Describe histology of tooth development. # Anatomic Terminology and Landmarks - Define various terms used to describe the locations of structure in relation to the midlines or anatomical position. - Define the anatomical position. - Determine and identify anatomic landmarks utilizing proper terminology in describing their location to other landmarks. - Integrate associated landmarks into performing patient extraoral and intraoral examinations. - Locate and list the bony, soft tissue and ligaments of the TMJ. # Osteology of the Skull/ TMJ and Anomalies - Identify various bones of the skull and face. - Identify various sutures, fossa, foramina and process of the bones of the skull and face. - Describe the temporomandibular joint. - Articulate movements of the TMJ. - Recognize dental anomalies of tooth numbers, size, shape and structural defects. # Muscles of Mastication and Facial Expression - Identify muscles of mastication. - Describe origin and insertion and nerve supply of the muscles of mastication. - Describe origin and insertion and nerve supply of the muscles of mastication. - Identify muscles of facial expression. - Describe origin and insertions of the major muscles of facial expression. - Articulate function of the major muscles of facial expression. - Explain and identify nerve supply of the muscles of facial expression. # Nervous System - Define distribution of blood to the head and neck beginning with the heart. - Identify components of a neuron. - Describe and list the function of each of the cranial nerves. - Articulate nerves associated with structures of the oral cavity and their importance to the practice of dentistry. # Blood Supply to the Head and Neck - Describe distribution of blood to the head and neck beginning with the heart. - Identify and describe the distribution of blood to major structures of the head and neck. - Identify and describe the flow of venous blood in the head and neck. - Relate the importance of the knowledge of blood flow and the practice of dentistry. # Lymphatic System and Immunology - Define the importance and function of the lymphatic system. - Identify and describe the locations of the major lymph node groups of the head and neck. - Describe regions drained by the various node groups. - Analyze the relationship of the lymphatic system to the overall function of the immune system. # Endocrine and Exocrine Glands of the Head and Neck - Define an endocrine and an exocrine gland. - Identify endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck and their locations. - Describe types of secretions of the glands of the head and neck and their function. - Articulate and identify innervations of the major glands of the head and neck. # Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses - Identify and locate the nasal and paranasal sinuses. - Describe functions of the sinuses. - Describe innervations of the soft tissues of the sinuses # Fascial Spaces and Spread of Dental Infections - Identify fascial triangles of the head and neck. - Point out and describe the spread of dental infections through the fascial spaces.
Emphasizes the application of radiology principles in the study of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Topics include: radiation safety, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, radiographic need, and digital radiography principles and techniques.
Radiation safety refers to the implementation of safety protocols and regulatory standards to protect individuals and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
# Radiation Safety - The student will anticipate radiation protection procedures for the operator and the patient. - The student will implement radiation protection procedures for the operator and the patient. - The student will limit radiation exposure. # Radiographic Quality Assurance - The student will understand the importance of calibration of radiograph equipment. - The student will select the proper film. - The student will demonstrate proper film processing and handling. - The student will demonstrate proper processing solution management and disposal. - The student will comply with quality assurance and record keeping procedures. - The student will demonstrate proper digital radiograph imagery techniques. # Imaging Theory - The student will select radiographic surveys and film types. - The student will perform duplication procedures. - The student will perform intraoral technique for bitewing, occlusal, and periapical radiographs. - The student will demonstrate supplemental radiographic techniques for a variety of patient needs. - The student will adapt radiographic technique to accommodate patients with difficult anatomical and disabling conditions. - The student will maintain proper documentation of patient records. - The student will discuss alternate imaging modalities. - The student will demonstrate correct panoramic radiography technique. # Radiographic Interpretation - The student will demonstrate correct viewing techniques and principles of interpretation. - The student will define the appearances of normal radiographic landmarks, artifacts, and shadows. - The student will identify developmental abnormalities found in radiographs. - The student will identify oral pathology findings pertinent to dental radiography. # Radiographic Need - The student will assess the need for radiography for a variety of patient needs. - The student will follow the ALARA principle. # Digital Radiography Principles and Techniques - The student will identify the equipment used in digital radiography. - The student will contrast advantages and disadvantages of digital radiography. - The student will implement techniques for various digital radiographic images.
DHYG 1110 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture
Continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include: prevention, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, and treatment planning.
# Prevention - Describe the uses, actions, types, and contraindications of fluorides. - Describe mechanical biofilm control methods. - Describe oral hygiene instruction methods. - Describe rationale for and application of disclosing solution. # Instrumentation - Describe the correct instrument adaptation, insertion, angulation, and activation techniques. - Describe the design and use of various dental hygiene instruments. - Describe stain removal techniques. # Patient Management - Describe rationale for effective communication skills. - Discuss child management techniques. - Discuss rationale for stress and conflict management of patients. # Dental Appliances - Discuss rationale for cleaning techniques for dental appliances. # Treatment Planning - Discuss patient treatment priorities. - Discuss the rationale for designing an individual treatment plan for the patient.
DHYG 1111 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab
Continues the development of knowledge in patient care. Topics include: prevention, instrumentation, patient management, dental appliances, treatment planning, and applied techniques.
# Prevention - Demonstrate the uses, actions, types, and contraindications of fluorides. - Demonstrate mechanical biofilm control methods. - Demonstrate oral hygiene instruction methods. - Demonstrate application of disclosing solution. # Instrumentation - Demonstrate correct instrument adaptation, insertion, angulation, and activation techniques. - Use various dental hygiene instruments. # Patient Management - Follow the rationale for effective communication skills. - Promote stress and conflict management of patients. # Dental Appliances - Demonstrate cleaning techniques of dental appliances. # Treatment Planning - Prioritize the treatment needs of patients. - Design treatment plans for the individual needs of patients. # Applied Techniques - Demonstrate effective communication skills. - Demonstrate application of clinical skills.
DHYG 1206 - Pharmacology and Pain Control
Introduces principles of basic pharmacology as they pertain to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Emphasizes actions and reactions of medications commonly used in the dental office or taken by dental patients. Topics include: pharmaceutical referencing; legal and ethical considerations; drug effects; contraindications; drug related emergencies; dental related anesthesia; and pain control.
# Pharmaceutical Referencing - The student will use reference books to review materials and answer inquires. - The student will name the regulatory agencies that govern the prescribing of medications. - The student will state the function of each agency. # Legal and Ethical Considerations - The student will describe the legal and ethical aspects of drug use. - The student will describe the basic principles of a well written prescription. - The student will recognize the proper technique for telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy. # Drug Effects - The student will describe drug actions from administration to absorption and metabolism through excretion. - The student will distinguish among side effect, adverse reaction, allergic reaction, idiosyncrasy, and toxicity of medications. - The student will describe drugs used in dentistry including the chemistry, mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, drug interactions, uses, dosage, and administration of the following: narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics; antibiotics; local and general anesthetics; and sedatives. - The student will describe drugs used to treat diseases of various organ systems and their effects. - The student will describe the pharmaceutical treatment of oral conditions. - The student will discuss drugs used in substance abuse. # Contraindications - The student will explain the proper evaluation of a patient to be treated with pharmaceuticals. - The student will describe drugs that may alter dental treatment. - The student will understand the dental implications and contraindications for treatment of patients with systemic diseases to include drugs used by special needs and medically compromised patients. # Drug Related Emergencies - The student will assess drug related emergency situations. - The student will recognize necessary drug treatment for resolving emergency situations. - The student will describe the contents of an emergency kit. - The student will describe prevention techniques to avoid emergencies. # Dental Related Anesthesia - The student will discuss local anesthetic techniques and innervation of oral structures. # Pain Control - The student will describe pain control medications and techniques of pain control used in dentistry.
DFTG 1015 - Practical Mathematics for Drafting Technology
This course introduces and develops basic mathematic concepts needed to be successful in the drafting industry. Course content will emphasize geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts as they pertain to drafting/CAD.
Trigonometry is a mathematical discipline focusing on triangles, analyzing angles, sides, and their interconnections to address issues in numerous domains.
# Geometric Concepts - Use powers and roots of numbers to calculate distances between parts of machine drawings. - Use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the length of one side of a right triangle. - Identify four categories of angles. - Identify three types of triangles. - Calculate the perimeter of regular polygons and circles. # Trigonometric Concepts - Define the trigonometric functions of angles in a right triangle in terms of the sides. - Solve for unknown sides of a right triangle using trigonometric functions. - Use the laws of Sines and Cosines to solve for sides or angles in oblique triangles. # Basic Algebraic Concepts - Find the sums of like terms, evaluating expressions, and solving basic equations. - Interpret tables and formulas for creating engineering drawings.
Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.
CADwork refers to employing computer-aided design programs for creating, adjusting, examining, and refining accurate technical or architectural blueprints and models across different sectors.
# Fundamental Principles of Drafting - Summarize the history of drafting. - Identify and apply the Alphabet of Lines. - Define and demonstrate use of various scales in a drafting environment. - Define terms related to geometric construction. - Apply principles and demonstrate use of geometric construction techniques. # CAD Software and Hardware - Explain the concept of CAD. - Define CAD hardware and software related terminology. - Demonstrate basic Windows functions in the CAD environment. - Demonstrate the use of basic drawing and editing functions. - Apply and edit text in a drawing.
DFTG 1103 - Multiview/Basic Dimensioning
Multiview/Basic Dimensioning provides multi-view and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is a standardized method for conveying design specifications and ensuring accurate production through precise notation and measurement.
# Orthographic Sketching and Drawing - Define key terms pertaining to orthographic drawing. - Develop a pictorial sketch that is proportional to the given an orthographic drawing of an object. - Sketch and identify the required orthographic/principal views given a 3D sketch. - Construct formal multi-view 2D drawings that fully describe the given 3D sketch of an object. # Basic Dimensioning - Identify the fundamental components of standard dimensions and notes. - Identify poor dimensioning and annotation practices while employing the correct dimensioning and annotation practices required for the given drawing. - Prepare fully dimensioned formal multi-view drawings given industry related sketches. # Intermediate CAD Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to customize setup options for designated CAD software. - Create and edit a library of frequently used details for inserting into the designated CAD software application. - Modify and apply dimension and annotation settings within designated CAD software to produce industry standard dimensions and annotations within multi-view drawings. - Demonstrate the necessary steps to setup the use of custom title blocks. - Organize the layout of various sheets and required views while implementing the use of multiple scales in formal multi-view drawings.
In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings
Mechanical Drafting is the process of creating precise diagrams and plans for mechanical systems, using specialized software and engineering principles to convert concepts into technical drawings.
3D modeling is the process of creating and simulating three-dimensional objects using specialized software, applied in various industries such as gaming and architecture.
# Solid Modeling Software - Use and arrange workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform 3D models and drawings and editing techniques. - Use and manage computer hardware and peripherals for input, output, and storage. # 3D Solid Models Using Software - Produce 3D models using proper techniques to develop drawing or presentations. # Presentation/Working Drawings Using Software - Creatively produce presentation/working drawing using drafting standards. - Prepare drawings with appropriate characteristics for output.
DFTG 1107 - Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views
Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.
# Advanced Dimensioning Practices - Identify two basic methods used to give distance on a drawing. - Demonstrate the use of a datum. - Describe the purpose of dual dimensioning. - Demonstrate specification of surface texture. - Explain and demonstrate the use of symbols for roughness, roughness height, roughness width, roughness-width cutoff, and waviness as applied to surface texture. - Identify the lay symbols according to ANSI Standard Y14.36. - Demonstrate the dimensioning of objects with holes, chamfers, tapers, objects from a datum, an object that requires dual dimensioning. - Demonstrate the dimensioning of a machined part using surface texture symbols. # Section Views - Explain the purpose of sectional views. - Describe and demonstrate full, half, broken-out, rotated, removed, auxiliary and assembly sections. - Identify and apply the material symbols used in section lining. # Precision Measurement Tools - Identify types of precision measurement tools used for completing working drawings and threaded and non-threaded fasteners drawings. - Use precision measurement tools to create working drawings and threaded and non-threaded fasteners drawings.
DFTG 1109 - Auxiliary Views/Surface Development
Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include: primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.
Auxiliary View Drawing involves generating additional 2D perspectives in technical drawings to depict non-parallel object features alongside principal projection views.
Sheet metal involves working with thin metal sheets, involving fabrication, installation, and repair, commonly employed in HVAC, construction, and manufacturing for ductwork, roofing, and similar purposes.
Surface Finishing refers to the treatment of a product's surface to obtain specific visual or performance qualities, including smoothness, shine, or resistance of applied coatings.
# Primary and Secondary Auxiliary Views - Define the concept of an auxiliary view and list its advantages. - Define secondary auxiliary view, partial views, auxiliary sections, half auxiliary views, oblique surfaces, viewing plane. - Draw an auxiliary view using the reference plane method. - Draw an auxiliary view using the folding line method. - Draw round and curved surfaces in auxiliary views. - Draw secondary auxiliary views. - Draw partial auxiliary views. # Surface Development - Define the term development and list the major kinds of developments. - List 16 different seams used to join sheet metal. - Calculate bend allowance. - Draw a parallel line development. - Draw a radial line development. - Draw a triangulation development. - Establish true lengths. - Calculate area of patterns. # Sheet Metal - Demonstrate the use of sheet metal feature tool. - Draw sheet metal features. - Create sheet metal faces, contour flange, cut tool, and folds. - Add sheet metal flanges and hems. - Add sheet metal corner seams, bends, corner rounds, and corner chamfer. - Use the steel metal punch tool and flat pattern tool. - Dimension model and pattern.
This course covers the basics of identifying fastening techniques, interpreting technical data, and create working drawings. Topics include utilization of technical data, identifying thread types, graphic representation of threaded fasteners, utilization of other fastening techniques, welding symbol identification, and welding symbol usage in working drawings.
Working Drawings are comprehensive, technical illustrations that outline the specifications and execution details of a project for construction or manufacturing.
# Technical Reference Material - Define thread terminology and thread types. - Locate technical data for use in threaded and non-threaded fastening techniques. - Define and identify permanent fastening techniques. # Temporary and Permanent Fastener Drawings - Create working drawings utilizing technical data from threaded and nonthreaded fasteners. - Create working drawings utilizing permanent fastening techniques.
Assembly Drawings provides knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacture of machine parts. Topics include: detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, pictorial assembly drawings, and utilization of technical reference source.
Assembly drawings are comprehensive diagrams showing the arrangement of individual parts in a finished product, including dimensions, connections, and assembly order.
Materials Planning refers to the strategic process of forecasting, scheduling, and procuring inputs to manage inventory and guarantee the timely availability of resources for production and customer fulfillment.
# Technical Referencing - Demonstrate the ability to research technical manuals for required data to complete a working set of assembly drawings. - Identify parts of the assembly that can be purchased and download the cad file from a manufacturer's website. # Detail Drawings - Generate formal detail drawings of the necessary parts from the given "real-world" assembly drawing assignment. - Determine required views (principle/standard views, section views, auxiliary views, pictorial views, etc.) to fully communicate the needed information for the production of the detail drawings. # Bill of Materials/Parts List - Generate an accurate bill of materials consisting of, but not limited to the following (item number, quantity, part number, description, material, weight) for the given "real-world" assembly drawing assignment. # Assembly Drawings - Produce a formal assembly drawing that communicates how to erect the finished product including a bill of materials and individual part/sub-assembly identification for the given "real-world" assembly drawing assignment.
CUUL 1000 - Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
Provides an overview of the professionalism in culinary arts, culinary career opportunities, Chef history, pride, and esprit de corps. Introduces principles and practices necessary to food, supply, and equipment selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Topics include: cuisine, food service organizations, career opportunities, food service styles, basic culinary management techniques, professionalism, culinary work ethics, quality factors, food tests, pricing procedures, cost determination and control, selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Laboratory demonstration and student experimentation parallel class work.
Culinary arts encompass the expert techniques and methods employed in the creation, cooking, and presentation of food in both culinary and pastry disciplines.
Food preparation consists of cleaning, slicing, seasoning, and combining food components according to recipes, utilizing different cooking methods while adhering to hygiene and safety protocols.
# Cuisine - Discuss differences and similarities of various types of international and regional cuisines. # Culinary History - Discuss culinary history from beginning to present trends. # Food Service Organizations - Discuss pros and cons of various food service organizations (national, state, and local) and their relation to students and food service professionals. # Career Opportunities - Identify types of establishments, job titles, duties, opportunities and benefits (local, state, and national). # Food Service Styles - Name , describe and discuss the various formal dining methods. - Name , describe and discuss the various informal dining methods. - Describe the various institutional styles of service. # Basic Culinary Management Concepts - Identify the basic concepts of culinary management. - Identify , describe and discuss the various types of service. - Identify the various personnel requirements. - Identify and discuss the various differences between management salaries. - Describe the various types of scheduling approaches. - Identify , describe and discuss the various aspects of supervising. - Identify , describe and discuss the various aspects of the management team. - Identify , describe and discuss the various types of costing and its effects on business. - Identify , describe and discuss the various types of budgets and the importance of budgeting. # Professionalism - Define Professionalism. - Discuss characteristics that are considered good professionalism. - List standards by which professionalism can be evaluated. - Discuss desirable work ethics characteristics. # Culinary Work Ethics - Demonstrate desirable work ethics related attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation and respect to others personally and professionally. # Quality Factors - Identify the standards for various foods and non-food items. - Demonstrate knowledge of differences in qualities of food and non-food items. # Security Methods - Apply methods of security for theft, pilferage, and spoilage, as it relates to food service inventory, given lecture are laboratory practice. # Pricing Procedures - Identify types of pricing procedures. - Prepare a specification form for food and non-food items. # Cost Determination and Control - Identify and follow standard procedures for determining and controlling costs. # Selection - Select foods and non-food items according to approved standards. # Procurement - Identify and practice proper procurement procedures. # Receiving - Identify and follow approved receipt procedures. # Storage - Identify and follow approved storage procedures. - Maintain appropriate records. # Distribution - Identify and follow approved distribution procedures. - Maintain appropriate records.
CUUL 1110 - Culinary Safety and Sanitation
Emphasizes fundamental kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, maintenance, and operation procedures. Topics include: cleaning standards, O.S.H.A. M.S.D.S. guidelines, sanitary procedures following SERV-SAFE guidelines, HACCAP, safety practices, basic kitchen first aid, operation of equipment, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, dishwashing, and pot and pan cleaning. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
# Cleaning Standards - Demonstrate knowledge of personal hygiene. - Follow state and local sanitation codes and safety codes. - Demonstrate appropriate culinary work ethic procedures. # Sanitary Procedures - Identify sanitary procedures in food storage, preparation, and service. - Demonstrate sanitary procedures in maintaining the facility (floors and walls). - Identify preventative measures to control insects and rodents. # Safety Practices - Demonstrate proper lifting to avoid strains. - Apply hazard control, such as common accidents and fire safety precautions. - Identify security measures for a facility, food, equipment, and personal safety. # Basic Kitchen First Aid - Identify and use first aid procedures for burns, cuts, and choking. # Operation of Equipment - Demonstrate proper use of mixers, convection ovens, microwave ovens, steamers, fat fryer, steam tables, ranges, broilers, refrigerator-freezer, food slicer, meat saws, salad processing equipment, vegetable peelers, cooking hand utensils, cutlery, coffee and tea equipment, beverage dispensing systems, and ice cream machines. # Cleaning and Maintenance of Equipment - Demonstrate proper care and cleaning of mixers, convection ovens, microwave ovens, steamers, fat fryers, steam tables, ranges, broilers, refrigerator-freezer, food slicer, meat saws, salad processing equipment, vegetable peelers, cooking hand utensils, cutlery, coffee and tea equipment, beverage dispensing systems, and ice cream machines. # Dish, Pot, and Pan Cleaning - Demonstrate proper use, care, and cleaning of dishwasher. - Wash cooking utensils, pots, pans, etc., by hand. # HACCP - Identify principles associated with HACCP. - Complete "flow of food" analysis. - Study and understand HACCP Plans. # O.S.H.A. - Discuss the history and purpose of O.S.H.A. - Identify requirements toward standards of O.S.H.A. - Discuss MSDS purpose and industry requirements.
This course introduces fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: weights and measures, conversions, basic cooking principles, methods of food preparation, recipe utilization, and nutrition. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work.
Cooking is the method of creating meals by blending, heating, and combining ingredients, following recipes or personal techniques, to make flavorful and healthy dishes.
Cost management entails planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling expenses to align spending with strategic goals and ensure financial stability.
# Basic Cooking Principles - Describe the effects of heat on foods proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, pigments, flavor components, and fruit and vegetable fiber. - Prepare food items using moist heat method of cooking. - Prepare food items using dry heat methods. - Prepare menu item using microwave and conventional method. - Analyze food item to determine the effect each cooking method had on it. - Observe proper sanitation and safety measures while preparing food items. - Describe why each culinarian must master the basic cooking principles. - Utilize basic cooking principles. # Conversions - Identify formulas used to increase and decrease recipes. - Convert standard recipes using different formulas to increase or decrease the number of servings. # Food Costs - Identify procedure used and calculate the cost of menu items. - Identify procedure used and calculate portion cost of menu items. - Determine food cost percentage of menu items. # Methods of Food Preparation - Identify and assemble ingredients and equipment for a specific recipe. - Follow written directions and instructions and prepare a menu item. - Define and relate cooking terminology to food preparation techniques. - Prepare meat, poultry, and seafood using both moist and dry heat methods. - Define and classify stocks, sauces, and soups. - Produce basic stocks, sauces, and soups following an approved standard recipe. - Prepare vegetables and fruits by moist and dry heat method. - Identify types of sandwiches and salads and preparation and service methods. - Prepare hot and cold sandwiches and salads. - Follow written instructions and prepare convenience food items. - Prepare eggs using a variety of techniques. - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of spice and seasoning selection and use. - Prepare casseroles using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Demonstrate proper use of microwave cookery using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Demonstrate skill in using leftovers. - Observe proper sanitation and safety procedures. # Recipe Utilization - Identify and assembly ingredients and equipment for a specific recipe. - Follow written directions and instructions and prepare a menu item. # Weights and Measures - Identify English and metric units of weighing and measuring. - Identify English and metric measuring and weighing devices/equipment. - Demonstrate proper procedure used to weigh and measure dry ingredients using the English or metric system. - Demonstrate proper procedures used to weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the English or metric system. # Nutrition - Explore nutritional practices as it relates to cooking methods. # Kitchen Aromatics - Define aromatics. - Identify the categories of seasonings. - List the form of seasonings. - Identify the characteristics of individual seasonings. - Identify the types of foods each seasoning is used for. - List guidelines for using seasonings. - Demonstrate knowledge of the use of kitchen aromatics. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of aromatics. # Developing Sustainable Practices - Identify "green" kitchen practices. - Explain green practices which reduce utility costs. - Manage and control waste. - Demonstrate composting practices. - Develop green practices which reduce carbon footprint.
CUUL 1122 - Foundations of Cooking Principles
This course introduces fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: weights and measures, conversions, introduction to basic production mise en place, classical knife cuts, basic stock preparation methods, mother sauce techniques and preparations, small sauces and derivatives from mother sauce, basic thickening agents, classical soup preparation methods, introduction methods of food preparation, recipe utilization, and nutrition. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work.
Unit Conversion is the act of changing a measured value from one unit to another, preserving accuracy and consistency in different measurement systems.
# Weight and Measures - Identify English and metric units of weighing and measuring. - Identify English and metric measure. - Demonstrate proper procedure used in weight and measure dry ingredients using the English or metric system. - Demonstrate proper procedure used to weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the English or metric system. # Conversions - Identify formulas used to increase and decrease recipes. - Demonstrate converting standard recipes using different formulas to increase or decrease the numbers of servings. # Introduction to basic mise en place - Identify and assemble ingredients for a specific recipe. - Identify and assemble equipment for specific technique. - Analyze recipes to determine the cooking technique. # Classical Knife cuts - Identify the classical knife cuts. - Identify the basic knife and knife parts. - Identify the proper equipment needed with classical knife cuts production. - Identify the proper procedures in handling ingredient with safety and sanitation. # Basic stock preparation - Produce basic stocks following an approved standard recipe. - Identify basic cooking terminology. - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of stock preparation. - Identify and demonstrate the selection of ingredients for standard recipes. # Mother sauce techniques and preparation - Define and relate the classical sauce preparation of the mother sauce known as the grand sauce in Escoffier Le Guide Culinaire. - Describe the effect of heat on carbohydrates, fats during heat transfer. - Analyze food item to determine the effect each cooking technique had on it. - Prepare basic mother sauce preparations following approved standard recipes. - Observe proper sanitation and safety procedures. # Small sauce and derivatives from mother sauce - Define and relate the classical sauce preparation from the mother sauce known as the grand sauce in Escoffier Le Guide Culinaire. - Describe the effect of heat on carbohydrates, fats during heat transfer. - Analyze food item to determine the effect each cooking technique had on it. - Produce basic small sauces preparations following approved standard recipes. - Produce basic soup preparations following approved standard recipes. - Observe proper sanitation and safety procedures. # Basic thickening agents - Define and identify the different methods to thicken mother sauce and their derivatives. - Analyze food item to determine the effect each cooking technique had on it. - Produce basic soup preparations following approved standard recipes. - Observe observing proper sanitation and safety procedures. # Classical soup preparations - Identify types of soup preparations and cooking techniques. - Produce basic soup preparations following approved standard recipes. - Analyze food item to determine the effect each cooking technique had on it. - Observe proper sanitation and safety procedures. # Introduction methods of food preparation - Define and relate cooking terminology for food preparation techniques.
CUUL 1124 - Foundations of Cooking Techniques
This Course introduces fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: weights and measures, conversions, methods of food preparations, classical knife cuts, kitchen aromatics, regional cuisine history, and introduction to safe food preparations, recipe utilization, and nutrition. Laboratory demonstrations student experimentation and parallels class work. Course Capstone is based on The American Culinary Federations Certification: Certified Culinarian written and practical exams.
Ingredient Measurement is the ability to precisely calculate and adjust quantities of recipe components, requiring mathematical skills and understanding of different measurement units.
# Weight and Measures - Identify English and metric units of weighing and measuring. - Identify English and metric measure. - Demonstrate proper procedure used in weight and measure dry ingredients using the English or metric system. - Demonstrate proper procedure used to weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the English or metric system. # Conversions - Identify formulas used to increase and decrease recipes. - Demonstrate converting standard recipes using different formulas to increase or decrease the numbers of servings. # Methods of Food Preparations - Describe the effects of heat on proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, pigments, flavor components, and fruits and vegetable fibers. - Prepare food items using dry heat method of cooking. - Prepare food items using moist heat cooking methods. - Identify and assemble ingredients for a specific recipe. - Demonstrate following written directions and instructions and prepare a menu item. - Define and relate cooking terminology to food preparation technique. - Analyze food items to determine the effect each cooking method had on it. - Prepare vegetables and fruits by moist and dry heat methods. - Prepare legumes and grains by moist and dry heat methods. - Prepare eggs using a variety of techniques. - Prepare menu items using microwave and conventional methods. - Identify and demonstrate knowledge of spices and seasoning selection and use. # Classical Knife Cuts - Identify the classical knife cuts. - Identify the basic knife and knife parts. - Identify the proper equipment needed with classical knife cuts production. - Identify the proper procedures in handling ingredient with safety and sanitation. # Kitchen Aromatics - Define aromatics. - Identify the categories of seasoning. - List the form of seasonings. - Identify the characteristics of individual seasonings. - Identify the types of foods each seasoning is used for. - List guidelines for using seasonings. - Demonstrate knowledge of the use of kitchen aromatics. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of aromatics. # Introduction to Safe food preparations - Define and relate cooking terminology for food preparation techniques. - Analyze food item to determine the effect each cooking technique had on it. - Observe proper sanitation and safety procedures. - Observe proper sanitation and safety measures while preparing food items. # Recipe utilization - Identify and assemble ingredients and equipment for a specific recipe. - Demonstrate following written directions and instructions and prepare a specific recipe. # Nutrition - Demonstrate exploring nutritional practices as it relates to cooking methods. # Developing Sustainable Practices - Identify "green" kitchen practices. - Explain green practices which reduce utility costs. - Manage and control waste. - Demonstrate composting practices. - Develop green practices which reduce carbon footprint.
CUUL 1129 - Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations
Introduces the fundamentals of dining and beverage service and experience in preparation of a wide variety of quantity foods. Course content reflect American Culinary Federation Education Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: dining service/guest service, dining service positions and functions, international dining services, restaurant business laws, preparation and setup, table side service, and beverage service and setup, kitchen operational procedures, equipment use, banquet planning, recipe conversion, food decorating, safety and sanitation, and production of quantity food. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
# Dining Service - Guest Service - Discuss the fundamentals of dining service - guest service. - Identify and discuss the various types of dining service - guest service. # Dining Service - Positions and Functions - Identify and discuss the various dining service positions and the duties of each. - Demonstrate each of the dining service positions and duties. # Dining Service - International - Identify the various types of service and how they influence American service. - Demonstrate the various styles of international service. # Table Side Service - Cookery and Merchandising - Identify the various table side cookery techniques. - Demonstrate proper table side cookery techniques. - Identify and demonstrate the procedures for setting up table side service. - Identify and demonstrate the duties of personnel needed for table side service. - Identify and discuss merchandising techniques. # Preparation and Setup - Identify and discuss the various types of preparation and setup for dining room - guest service. - Demonstrate the preparation and setup for dining room - guest service. # Restaurant Business Laws - Identify the various laws pertaining to service in the restaurant environment. # Beverage Service and Setup - Identify equipment used in bar setup services. - Identify and discuss the various beverage and beverage service laws. - Identify and discuss beverage service terminology. - Identify and discuss beverage service industry trends. - Demonstrate sanitation and hygiene. # Kitchen Operational Systems - Arrange department for food preparation and service. - Determine the duties of each employee. - Follow production sheet for work assignments. - Exhibit good sanitation and safety skills. # Quantity Food Equipment Use - Prepare equipment for use in production areas. - Demonstrate skills in the selection of proper equipment. - Demonstrate skills in using proper sanitation and safety procedures while using major equipment. - Demonstrate knowledge in the use and care of major equipment. # Quantity Food Production Standards - Demonstrate effect menu selection. - Plan a banquet for 50 people. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper equipment selection for banquets. - Produce various banquet foods. # Quantity Food Presentation Methods - Demonstrate knowledge in banquet layout and design. - Design a banquet. - Setup a banquet. - Discuss the importance of food presentation. - Prepare various food presentations using eatable food products. - Demonstrate appropriate sanitation practices while conducting banquets. - Identify the importance of special occasion themes for banquet productions. # Food Decorating - Demonstrate banquet decorating methods. # Sanitation and Safety - Demonstrate safe working procedures and use of equipment. - Demonstrate proper sanitation procedures for food preparation.
CUUL 1170 - Introduction to Culinary Nutrition
This course is an orientation for school nutrition employees that will introduce students to proper sanitation and food handling, equipment safety, first aid, meal pattern requirements, quantity food production, merchandising, communication, and basic nutrition knowledge. The course will help school nutrition employees develop skills that will result in improved nutrition programs and service to customers. Basic nutrition concepts will focus on Iron, Fats, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol, Protein, Fiber, Sugar, and Sodium, Calories, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
Food safety encompasses the proper handling, preparation, and storage of food to prevent contamination and illness, ensuring its safe consumption.
# Program Philosophy and Regulations - Describe a basic understanding of the purpose of the program, the customers it serves, and the role of nutrition in providing healthy meals. - Identify federal, state and local regulations that are to be followed in order to maintain compliance. # Food Safety and Sanitation - Demonstrate a basic understand of procedures used in a school food service operation including proper techniques of food safety, basic sanitation, food storage and HACCP. # Employee Safety - Identify techniques that will prevent employee accidents. - Describe correct procedures with regard to falls, fires, choking and other emergencies. # Teamwork and Professional Development - Describe the importance of good listening and communication skills, as well as positive attitudes in the school environment. - Describe the importance of building good working relationships with co-workers in order to produce quality meals and provide good customer service. - Identify the importance of teamwork and the importance of each member of the team. - Identify the importance of individual learning development and adaptability to change. # Quality Food Production and Menu Planning - Identify the school meal patterns and serving options for breakfast and lunch and the proper servings for each. - List food preparation techniques such as using standardized recipes, measuring and weighing properly and culinary preparation techniques and terms that result in quality food products. - Describe proper serving procedures and portion control techniques. # Merchandising - Demonstrate marketing and promotional practices designed to increase student participation. - Identify ways to merchandise foods through line set-up, garnishes and serving. # Nutrition and Diet - Describe the functions and sources of Calories, Calcium, Protein, Iron, Fat, Calcium, Vitamin C, Fiber, Sodium and Sugar in the body. - Describe ways to offer more nutritious foods that will be acceptable in school meals and encourage student participation. - List methods to present nutrition information to students.
Baking Principles presents the fundamental terms, concepts, and methods involved in preparation of yeast and quick breads and baked products. Emphasis is placed on conformance of sanitation and hygienic work habits with health laws. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute cook and pastry apprenticeship training objectives, along with Retail Bakery Association training program. Topics include: baking principles; Science and use of baking ingredients for breads, desserts, cakes, pastries; weights, measures, and conversions; preparation of baked goods, baking sanitation and hygiene, baking supplies and equipment. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work.
Baking refers to the art of preparing and cooking foodstuffs through dry heat, primarily in an oven, encompassing a range of goods such as breads, pastries, and various sweets.
Bread Making is the process of combining, kneading, fermenting, shaping, and baking dough to create bread with distinct flavors, textures, and crusts.
# Baking Principles - Demonstrate the proper principles of baking. # Science and Use of Baking Ingredients for Breads, Desserts, Cakes and Pastries - Identify and use baking ingredients. # Weights, Measures and Conversions - Identify English and metric units of weighing and measuring. - Identify English and metric measuring and weighing devices/equipment. - Demonstrate proper procedure used to weigh and measure dry ingredients using the English or metric system. - Demonstrate proper procedures used to weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the English or metric system. - Identify formulas used to increase and decrease recipes. C - Convert standard recipe to increase or decrease the number of servings. # Preparation of Yeast Breads - Prepare various types of soft rolls and breads. - Prepare various types of hard rolls and breads. - Prepare various types of ethnic breads. - Identify and discuss various starters. - Prepare a starter for bread. - Prepare Danish dough. # Preparation of Quick Breads - Identify various mixing methods. - Prepare various quick breads. # Preparation of Baked Desserts - Prepare a pate choux dough. - Prepare desserts using pate choux dough. Psychomotor Guided Response 3 Prepare various tortes. - Prepare various custards. - Prepare various tarts. - Prepare various meringues. - Prepare various desserts using meringues. # Preparation of Cakes and Pastries - Identify various mixing methods. - Identify various types of icings -- cooked and non-cooked. - Prepare various types of icings -- cooked and non-cooked. - Identify various ways of decorating cakes. - Decorate a cake using cooked icing. - Decorate a cake using non-cooked icing. - Identify various special occasion cakes. - Prepare a special occasion cake. - Prepare a lamented dough. # Baking Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene - Demonstrate sanitary procedures in food storage, preparation, and service. - Demonstrate knowledge of personal hygiene. # Baking Supplies and Equipment - Demonstrate proper use and storage of baking supplies. - Demonstrate proper use, care, and cleaning of mixers, ovens, cutlery, scales, hand utensils, pots and baking pans.
Introduces basic pantry manger principles, utilization, preparation, and integration into other kitchen operations. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship pantry, garnishing, and presentation training objectives. Topics include: pantry functions; garnishes, carving, and decorating; buffet presentation; cold preparations; hot/cold sandwiches; salads, dressings and relishes; breakfast preparation; hot/cold hors d'oeuvres; chaudfroid, gelee, and molds; and pats and terrines. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
Kitchen Management entails the effective supervision of kitchen activities, such as staff organization, inventory monitoring, menu creation, food handling, quality control, and equipment upkeep.
Preparation of Salads refers to the art of assembling a variety of healthy, flavorful salad dishes using a blend of fresh ingredients, dressings, and seasonings.
# Pantry Functions - List the responsibilities of pantry/garde manger workers. - Compare duties of garde manger to duties of pantry worker. - Explain the relationship between organization and line setup to pantry/garde manger preparation. # Garnishes, Carving, and Decorating - Define garnish and explain the difference between garnish, garniture, and garni. - List at least ten garnishes used in American kitchens, and describe a use for each. - List guidelines for use of hot and cold platter garnishes. - List the rules for proper plating. - Plan, prepare, and display garnishes, carvings, and decorations following standard procedures. # Buffet Presentation - List the characteristics of a well-planned buffet. - List items to consider when arranging a buffet. - List the specifics for designing buffet platters. - Describe the requirements for presentation of hot and cold foods for buffets. # Cold Preparations - Identify the types of cold preparations. # Hot/Cold Sandwiches - Identify the different types of sandwiches. - Identify the four main ingredients for a sandwich. - Identify the different types of garnishes for a sandwich. - Prepare sandwiches in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Plan, prepare, and display sandwiches following standard procedures. # Salads, Dressings and Relishes - Identify the different types of salads. - Identify the parts of a salad. - Identify the components of a basic salad bar. - Prepare salads in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Identify the basic types of salad dressings. - Prepare salad dressings in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Plan, prepare, and display salads, dressings, and relishes following standard procedures. # Breakfast Preparation - Identify various meats used for breakfast cookery. - Prepare various breakfast meats. - Identify and discuss various methods of egg cookery. - Prepare various eggs for breakfast cookery. - Identify various specialty breakfast items, i.e., omelets, French-toast, quiche, pancakes, waffles, etc. # Canapes - Identify various types of canapes. - Prepare various canapes for different meal functions. - Plan, prepare, and display canapes following standards procedures. # Hot/Cold Hors d'oeuvres - Identify hors d'oeuvres. - Prepare hors d'oeuvres in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Demonstrate proper sanitation procedures in the preparation of pantry foods. - Plan, prepare, and display hot and cold hors d'oeuvres following standard procedures. # Chaudfroids, Gelees, and Molds - Plan, prepare, and display chaudfroids, gelees, and molds following standard procedures. # Pates and Terrines - Identify various ingredients, elements of sanitation, and procedures for creating pate and terrines within an acceptable standard. - Demonstrate the preparation of various pate and terrines according to an acceptable standard.
CUUL 1370 - Culinary Nutrition and Menu Development
This course emphasizes menu planning for all types of facilities, services, and special diets. Topics include: menu selection, menu development and pricing, nutrition, special diets, cooking nutritional foods, and organics. Laboratory demonstrations and student management and supervision parallel class work.
# Special Diets - Identify special diets and discuss the importance of following special diets for health concerns. - Develop a special diet for client. # Menu Selection - Identify the types of menus. - Select menus for special occasions. # Menu Development - Pricing - Identify the steps in constructing a menu. - Identify factors in costing a menu. # Nutrition/Food Science - Identify the various sources for nutrition. - Discuss the importance of balanced menus. - Prepare a balanced menu following appropriate guidelines. # Cooking Nutritional Foods - Identify and develop special diet menus for customers with special dietary needs. - Prepare a meal using special diets. # Organics/Sustainability - Explain the principles of producing food organically. - Define the USDA Classifications of Organic Foods.
This course will emphasize nutrients and nutritional needs. Special needs and diets will be explored with an emphasis on manipulating meal components in order to meet the needs of these diets. Nutrition for different phases of the life cycle and current trends in nutrition will also be explored.
Modified Diets consist of customized meal plans designed to accommodate individual health requirements, allergies, or dietary choices through adjustments in food components, nutrient content, or texture.
# Special Diets - Identify nutrient requirements of special diets such as diabetic, celiac, lactose intolerant, allergy diets, weight management diets and diets for children with disabilities. - Demonstrate how school meal components may be manipulated in order to meet the special requirements of the special diets of children. - Demonstrate how work schedules might be adjusted to allow for the preparation of special diets. # Nutrition and Nutrients - Evaluate the function and importance of the nutrients of proteins, carbohydrates (simple and complex), dietary fiber, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and water to healthy nutrition habits. - Understand the effect of water on our health and well-being. - Identify benefits and sources of phytochemicals. # Human Nutritional Life Cycle - Identify proper nutritional needs for quality of life from birth to adulthood. # Consumer Information - Evaluate fad diets and current trends for nutritional integrity.
CTDL 1020 - Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work
This course familiarizes students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performing range operations such as operating a tractor trailer through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling.
Commercial Driving Experience is the skill of driving commercial vehicles, such as trucks or buses, entailing understanding of safety procedures and transportation laws.
# Introduce Vehicle Instruments and Controls - Identify and state the function of engine controls. - Identify and state the function of controls related to vehicle movement. - Identify and state the function of controls not related to vehicle movement. - Identify the acceptable operating range of vehicle instruments and state the purpose of each instrument. - Understand universally accepted signals. - Explain laws and regulations concerning traffic signals. - Understand relationships of signals to driver intent and that signals do not convey the "right" to execute a maneuver. - Perform signals intending lane change, hazard and backing up. - Use horn and headlights appropriately. - Establish and use eye contact with drivers and pedestrians as a warning. - Explain and use procedures for handling complaints. - Understand how to respond to an on-board message. - Understand how to listen and respond effectively. - Define the space requirements for any length trailer. - Understand clearance requirements of a rig for all dimensions. - Explain the purpose, use and consequences of engine retarders. - Explain steering techniques to track vehicle in lane and drive a straight line. - Explain the purpose and use of the Power Divider Interlock (P.D.L.). - Illustrate the proper position to begin a turn and how to set up, execute and recover from a turn. - Describe the consequences of excessive idling. - Understand air dump valve operation. - Explain proper hand placement on steering wheel. - State how to apply ABS and non-ABS brakes. # Operating a Tractor Trailer Through Clearance Maneuvers - Demonstrate start up, warm up and shut down of the engine according to manufacturer's specification. - Observe that air tanks have full pressure. - Judge all brake operation. - Apply the clutch. - Activate transmission into lowest forward gear. - Establish vehicle in motion. - Demonstrate slowing the vehicle using the engine brake. - Demonstrate stopping the vehicle using the brake. - Read instruments and controls necessary to shift gears. - Demonstrate shifting up and down through all gears of a conventional transmission. - Understand shifting procedures and patterns for different transmissions. - Select proper gear for speed and highway conditions. - Explain gears that will be the best choice under certain traffic, turns, highway and terrain conditions. - Explain outcomes of proper shifting in terms of improved fuel mileage, reduced operating costs and other benefits. - Understand the importance of matching RPM and MPH for down shifting. - Demonstrate shifting up and down through all gears of multi-speed and dual range transmissions. - Demonstrate double clutching and timing shift for smooth and fuel-efficient performance. - Understand how to avoid riding the clutch. - Demonstrate progressive shifting techniques. - Demonstrate and explain skip shifting. - Demonstrate proper gear recovery. - Recognize common shifting errors and their consequences. - Explain how to maintain directional control while operating over a slippery surface. - Explain how to bring a tractor trailer to a stop in the shortest possible distance while maintaining directional control when operating on a slippery surface. - Explain how to recover from tractor or trailer skids induced by snow, ice, water, oil, sand, wet leaves or other slippery surfaces. - Understand the best prevention for skidding is to control driving by reducing speed. - Understand the role of skid control in preventing accidents. - Understand skid dynamics including friction, wheel load and force. - Explain causes of skidding. - Explain the characteristics of a trailer jackknife, front wheels skid and all-wheels skid. - Explain the procedures for handling brake failure and blow outs. - Understand that skids may occur at any speed and identify skid recovery procedure. # Turning, Parking, Backing and Docking - Perform left turns. - Perform right turns. - Demonstrate parking vehicle in a parallel space. - Demonstrate parking vehicle in a diagonal parking space. - Explain proper mirror adjustment and use. - Assess dock area for obstructions, position and path. - Activate warning flashers prior to using reverse. - Use horn periodically if no back up alarm is available. - Judge path and clearances of trailer. - Understand rules and procedures for backing in and across traffic. - Explain for backing, jack and chase, parallel and jackknife parking. - Identify and explain hazards of backing and specific dangers and problems in various situations. - Explain the principles of reverse steering. - Perform reverse steering of an articulated vehicle. - Explain why the "best" backing is finding a way not to back. - Demonstrate positioning the vehicle correctly before beginning a backing/docking maneuver. - Demonstrate backing in straight and curved lines using idle speed. - Demonstrate backing into a restricted space. - Demonstrate parallel parking a rig. - Demonstrate backing into a parking space using a 90 degree turn. - Demonstrate backing into a parking space from a straight approach. # Coupling and Uncoupling Unit - Describe the basic steps involved in coupling units. - Demonstrate securing trailer against movement as applicable. - Identify safety hazards. - Demonstrate coupling a tractor to a trailer. - Understand the importance of confirming trailer number. - Explain how to adjust mirrors for optimal vision field to achieve proper alignment position. - Explain components and function of fifth wheel, trailer apron, kingpin and safety lock. - Demonstrate backing tractor into trailer kingpin if appropriate, at right level and with appropriate force. - Explain coupling test procedures. - Describe position, components and function of air and electrical lines. - Understand that accidents caused by improper coupling are preventable. - Explain connection procedures. - Demonstrate connecting and checking air and electrical lines. - Demonstrate retracting and securing landing gear handle. - Apply in-cab air brake controls. - Understand the importance of trailer inspection prior to driving. - Describe signs of improper or incomplete connections. - Describe surface conditions and characteristics necessary to support weight. - Describe the basics steps involved in uncoupling units. - Demonstrate disconnecting air and electrical units prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate lowering gear to raise trailer to correct height and check support. - Identify safety hazards. - Demonstrate uncoupling tractor from the trailer.
CTDL 1021 - Combination Vehicle Basic Operation and Range Work
Coupling refers to the linking of separate components or systems, ensuring compatibility and smooth exchange of data or power.
# Conducting Vehicle Inspection Pre-trip/Enroute/Post-trip - Demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting a pre-trip inspection as specified in §392.7 of the FMCSRs. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting an enroute inspection as specified in §392.7 of the FMCSRs. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting a post-trip inspection as specified in §392.7 of the FMCSRs. - Demonstrate proficiency in completing a driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) as specified in §392.11 of the FMCSRs. # Introduce Vehicle Instruments and Controls - Demonstrate start-up, warm-up and shut down of the engine according to manufacturer's specification. - Observe that air tanks are at governor cut-out prior to initiating movement of vehicle. - Establish forward motion. - Demonstrate stopping the vehicle using the service brakes. # Backing and Docking - Perform proper evaluation of area with correct positioning of vehicle before beginning a backing/docking maneuver. - Perform reverse steering of an articulated vehicle while backing in a straight and curved path. - Demonstrate backing at idle speed. - Demonstrate the proper use of mirrors while backing in a straight and curved path. - Practice "Get Out and Look" (GOAL) while performing backing maneuvers. - Judge path and clearances of tractor and trailer. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing various straight-line backing maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing 90-degree alley dock maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing off-set right backing maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing off-set left backing maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing blind-side parallel parking maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing sight-side parallel parking maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. # Coupling and Uncoupling Unit - Properly evaluate the area for safety hazards prior to coupling/uncoupling. - Demonstrate proper positioning of tractor alignment prior to coupling procedures. - Demonstrate securing the tractor and verifying the trailer number prior to coupling. - Demonstrate inspecting the fifth wheel and kingpin prior to coupling. - Demonstrate checking trailer height in relation to the fifth wheel prior to coupling. - Explain connecting air lines, supplying air, and setting the trailer brakes before coupling. - Demonstrate backing slowing under the trailer during the coupling procedures. - Visually inspect and test the coupling connection. - Demonstrate securing the vehicle prior to inspecting the coupling connection. - Demonstrate the proper landing gear retraction after coupling. - Verify sufficient clearance between the tractor and trailer after coupling. - Explain the requirement of a trailer inspection after coupling. - Demonstrate a straight set-up of vehicle prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate proper lowering of the landing gear prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate disconnecting and stowing of the air and electrical lines prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate pulling the release handle to unlock the fifth wheel. - Demonstrate proper separation of the unit by only pulling the tractor partially clear of the trailer, setting the tractor brakes and inspecting the landing gear supports before fully separating the units.
CTDL 1022 - Commercial Driving Training Internship I
This course familiarizes students with truck instruments and controls and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a controlled environment and on the Driving Range. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performing range operations such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling as applicable for the vehicle class. Internship training will be facilitated by an employer, the training hours will be documented, and proficiency will be signed off by the college ELDT partner.
Commercial Vehicle Operation entails the professional handling of business-purpose vehicles, like trucks and buses, to safely transport goods or passengers while adhering to regulations.
# Conducting Vehicle Inspection Pre-trip/Enroute/Post-trip - Demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting a pre-trip inspection as specified in §392.7 of the FMCSRs. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting a enroute inspection as specified in §392.7 of the FMCSRs. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for conducting a post-trip inspection as specified in §392.7 of the FMCSRs. - Demonstrate proficiency in completing a driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) as specified in §392.11 of the FMCSRs. # Introduce Vehicle Instruments and Controls - Demonstrate start-up, warm-up and shut down of the engine according to manufacturer's specification. - Observe that air tanks are at governor cut-out prior to initiating movement of vehicle. - Establish forward motion. - Demonstrate stopping the vehicle using the service brakes. # Backing and Docking - Perform proper evaluation of area with correct positioning of vehicle before beginning a backing/docking maneuver. - Perform reverse steering of a CMV while backing in a straight and curved path. - Demonstrate backing at idle speed. - Demonstrate the proper use of mirrors while backing in a straight and curved path. - Practice "Get Out and Look" (GOAL) while performing backing maneuvers. - Judge path and clearances of tractor and trailer. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing various straight-line backing maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing 90-degree alley dock maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing off-set right backing maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing off-set left backing maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing blind-side parallel parking maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. - Demonstrate proper techniques for performing sight-side parallel parking maneuvers within acceptable tolerances. # Coupling and Uncoupling Unit, as applicable for vehicle class - Properly evaluate the area for safety hazards prior to coupling/uncoupling. - Demonstrate proper positioning of tractor alignment prior to coupling procedures. - Demonstrate securing the tractor and verifying the trailer number prior to coupling. - Demonstrate inspecting the fifth wheel and kingpin prior to coupling. - Demonstrate checking trailer height in relation to the fifth wheel prior to coupling. - Explain connecting air lines, supplying air, and setting the trailer brakes before coupling. - Demonstrate backing slowing under the trailer during the coupling procedures. - Visually inspect and test the coupling connection. - Demonstrate securing the vehicle prior to inspecting the coupling connection. - Demonstrate the proper landing gear retraction after coupling. - Verify sufficient clearance between the tractor and trailer after coupling. - Explain the requirement of a trailer inspection after coupling. - Demonstrate a straight set-up of vehicle prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate proper lowering of the landing gear prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate disconnecting and stowing of the air and electrical lines prior to uncoupling. - Demonstrate pulling the release handle to unlock the fifth wheel. - Demonstrate proper separation of the unit by only pulling the tractor partially clear of the trailer, setting the tractor brakes and inspecting the landing gear supports before fully separating the units.
CTDL 1030 - Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a trailer safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers.
# Introduce Safe Operating Practices for Combination Vehicles - Apply visual search principles when driving. - Explain the correct adjustments for various types of mirrors. - Understand the differences in images presented by flat and convex mirrors. - Explain the importance of making all visual checks to the sides and rear of the vehicle quickly in order to limit the amount of time drivers' eyes are off the road ahead. - Assess instrument panel frequently. - Explain the relationship between speed and sight of distance. - Explain the search pattern appropriate for straight driving, changing speed or direction and entering or crossing traffic. - Recognize the importance of visual searches as critical techniques for monitoring changing road and traffic conditions. - Demonstrate a necessary commentary for potential hazards. - Observe overtaking traffic to be aware of vehicle in rear and side blind spots. - Observe ahead as far as possible in turns. - State presence and intentions to other drivers. - Perform adjustment of speed to conditions of weather, traffic, visibility, road, vehicle, cargo and driver. - Explain the proper use of cruise control. - Explain the relationship between speed to hydroplaning, crash severity, ability to maneuver and fuel economy. - Explain the relationship between speed and stopping distance, road shape and surface conditions, visibility and traffic flow. - Identify the key factors affecting braking distance. - Explain the consequences of speeding violations. - Maintain proper speed to manage space around the truck. - Judge and adjust maximum safe speed at which vehicle control can be maintained under traffic conditions, cross winds, road conditions and limited visibility. - Judge maximum safe speed that traction will permit. - Judge maximum safe speed at which a curve and on/off ramps can be entered. - Recognize and interpret all types of driving conditions and road surfaces. - Explain the appropriate following distances for various conditions. - Explain the importance of maintaining maximum separation from other vehicles to ensure room to maneuver when responding to errors of other drivers. - Understand the importance of checking positions of one's own vehicle and other road users by mirrors. - Understand the dangers of trailer overhang. - Understand the dangers created by overhead obstructions. - State the regulations concerning combination vehicle following distances, lane use, changing lanes and passing other vehicles. - Judge adequacy of gaps in traffic for passing, crossing and entering traffic and changing lanes. - Use the proper visual search techniques. - Demonstrate properly positioning vehicle for making all driving moves. - Judge clearances on all sides of rig. - Demonstrate adjustment of following distances for load and road conditions. - Explain the visible characteristics of road conditions that present a hazard to safe operations including slippery, soft, sloping or uneven surfaces; dangerous curves; obstructions to visibility; and locations where there are likely to be strong cross winds. - Understand the characteristics of other road users (drivers or pedestrians) that make them potentially dangerous, including obstructed vision, distractions, confusion, impatience, impairment and low speed. - Describe how to respond to emergency vehicles. - Explain activities of other road users that provide clues to potential danger including head and body movement, vehicle movement and conflict situations. - Understand the consequences of using engine retarders or trailer brakes on slippery roads. - Recognize immediately a potential threat from visible characteristics and actions of other road users then be able to initiate prompt defensive or evasive action. - Demonstrate and practice good visual search techniques. - Attend appropriately to direction and speed signs for lane changes or closure. - Identify key factors that make night driving more dangerous. - Describe the special problems of night driving. # Operate a Semi-Trailer Combination Safely on Public Roads Through a Variety of Maneuvers - Perform driving a tractor trailer on two lane roads, non-divided multiple lane highways, city streets and interstate highways. - Demonstrate entering traffic from a parked position. - Perform left hand turns. - Perform right hand turns. - Perform backing and docking maneuvers. - Demonstrate emergency parking procedures.
CTDL 1031 - Combination Vehicle Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. The classroom part of the course stresses following safe operating practices. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers.
# Vehicle Controls - Demonstrate proper technique for initiating vehicle movement. - Perform the proper execution of a left turn, including set-up and completion. - Perform the proper execution of a right turn, including set-up and completion. - Perform the proper execution of a right lane change, including signals and mirrors. - Perform the proper execution of a left lane change, including signals and mirrors. - Navigate curves properly at proper speed, including lane usage. - Perform proper entry and exit of interstate or controlled access highway. - Perform the proper technique for stopping the vehicle in a controlled manner. - Demonstrate proper use of engine retarder. - Demonstrate proper use of cruise control. - Demonstrate a roadside emergency stop. # Shifting/Transmission Use - Perform progressive shifting techniques. - Perform proper upshifting and downshifting techniques. - Perform proper use of the clutch, tachometer, and accelerator during shifting. - Perform take-off without rollback. - Perform proper use of "engine braking effect" to slow vehicle. # Communicating/Signaling - Demonstrate proper communication of intent. - Demonstrate proper communication of presence. - Demonstrate effective communication with other motorists. # Visual Search - Perform proper visual scan of the driving environment. - Perform proper scanning of instruments and mirrors. - Demonstrate proper techniques for monitoring traffic, road conditions, and hazards, # Speed and Space Management - Perform adjustment of speed to conditions of weather, traffic, visibility, road, vehicle, cargo, and driver. - Demonstrate the appropriate following distances for various conditions. - Judge adequacy of gaps in traffic for passing, crossing and entering traffic and changing lanes. - Observe traffic adequately to be aware of vehicles in rear and side blind spots. - Maintain proper speed to manage space around vehicle. - Demonstrate maintaining maximum separation from other vehicles to ensure room to maneuver when responding to hazards or emergencies. # Safe Driver Behavior - Demonstrate proper and safe lane usage. - Demonstrate correct use of road signs such as speed limit, school zones, bridge height, etc. - Perform smooth brake applications. - Demonstrate proper speed and gear coordination before and during turns. - Perform proper passing and being passed by others. - Display proper regard of merging traffic. - Read and use gauge information in making ongoing decisions. - Demonstrate proper seat adjustment, mirror adjustment, steering wheel tilt adjustment, and safety belt use. - Judge and adjust maximum safe speed for vehicle control under traffic conditions, cross winds, road conditions and limited visibility. - Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning traffic signals and signs. # Hours of Service Requirements - Prepare a driver's record of duty state (daily log) and monthly recap. - Demonstrate knowledge of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. # Hazard Perception - Identify road conditions and other motorists that are a potential threat and suggest appropriate adjustments. - Identify potential hazards in the driving environment and explain ways to limit the hazard and neutralize possible emergency situations. - Describe how to respond to emergency vehicles. - Explain the visible characteristics of road conditions that present a hazard to safe operations including slippery or soft surfaces, dangerous curves, obstructions to visibility, and locations where there are likely to be strong cross winds. # Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing - Explain railroad-highway crossing regulations, safe crossing procedures, as well as how to locate DOT crossing identification information and emergency numbers in the event of an incident. - Identify potential dangers of a railroad-highway crossing. - Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures while crossing a railroad track, when railroad-highway crossings are reasonably available. # Night Operation - Identify key factors that make night driving more dangerous. - Describe special requirements for night operation, including night vision, communications, speed, space management, and proper use of lights. # Extreme Driving Conditions - Explain the added precautions required to operate in inclement weather, such as heavy rain, fog, snow and ice. - Explain the added precautions required to operate in extreme temperatures, such as high and freezing temperatures. - Explain the added precautions required to drive in high winds. - Explain the added precautions required to negotiate steep grades. - Explain the added precautions required to navigate sharp curves. # Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies - Explain the causes of skidding and jackknifing, and describe the techniques used to avoid and recover from these emergencies. - Explain emergency braking techniques and how to bring a tractor trailer to a stop in the shortest possible distance while maintaining directional control when operating on a slippery surface. - Estimate the procedures for handling brake failure and tire blow-outs. - Explain evasive steering techniques. - Explain off-road recovery techniques. - Explain techniques to prevent rollovers. - Explain how to prevent hydroplaning.
CTDL 1032 - Commercial Driving Training Internship II
Advanced Operations develops students' driving skills under actual road conditions. These safe operating practices are integrated into the development of driving skills on the road. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in required behind-the-wheel (BTW) skills such as operating a commercial vehicle safely on public roads through a variety of maneuvers. Internship training will be facilitated by an employer, the training hours will be documented, and proficiency will be signed off by the college ELDT partner.
# Vehicle Controls - Demonstrate proper technique for initiating vehicle movement. - Perform the proper execution of a left turn, including set-up and completion. - Perform the proper execution of a right turn, including set-up and completion. - Perform the proper execution of a right lane change, including signals and mirrors. - Perform the proper execution of a left lane change, including signals and mirrors. - Navigate curves properly at proper speed, including lane usage. - Perform proper entry and exit of interstate or controlled access highway. - Perform the proper technique for stopping the vehicle in a controlled manner. - Demonstrate proper use of engine retarder. - Demonstrate proper use of cruise control. - Demonstrate a roadside emergency stop. # Shifting/Transmission Use - Perform progressive shifting techniques. - Perform proper upshifting and downshifting techniques. - Perform proper use of the clutch, tachometer, and accelerator during shifting. - Perform take-off without rollback. - Perform proper use of "engine braking effect" to slow vehicle. # Communicating/Signaling - Demonstrate proper communication of intent. - Demonstrate proper communication of presence. - Demonstrate effective communication with other motorists. # Visual Search - Perform proper visual scan of the driving environment. - Perform proper scanning of instruments and mirrors. - Demonstrate proper techniques for monitoring traffic, road conditions, and hazards. # Speed and Space Management - Perform adjustment of speed to conditions of weather, traffic, visibility, road, vehicle, cargo, and driver. - Demonstrate the appropriate following distances for various conditions. - Judge adequacy of gaps in traffic for passing, crossing and entering traffic and changing lanes. - Observe traffic adequately to be aware of vehicles in rear and side blind spots. - Maintain proper speed to manage space around vehicle. - Demonstrate maintaining maximum separation from other vehicles to ensure room to maneuver when responding to hazards or emergencies. # Safe Driver Behavior - Demonstrate proper and safe lane usage. - Demonstrate correct use of road signs such as speed limit, school zones, bridge height, etc. - Perform smooth brake applications. - Demonstrate proper speed and gear coordination before and during turns. - Perform proper passing and being passed by others. - Display proper regard of merging traffic. - Read and use gauge information in making ongoing decisions. - Demonstrate proper seat adjustment, mirror adjustment, steering wheel tilt adjustment, and safety belt use. - Judge and adjust maximum safe speed for vehicle control under traffic conditions, cross winds, road conditions and limited visibility. - Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning traffic signals and signs. # Hours of Service Requirements - Prepare a driver's record of duty state (daily log) and monthly recap. - Demonstrate knowledge of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. # Hazard Perception - Identify road conditions and other motorists that are a potential threat and suggest appropriate adjustments. - Identify potential hazards in the driving environment and explain ways to limit the hazard and neutralize possible emergency situations. - Describe how to respond to emergency vehicles. - Explain the visible characteristics of road conditions that present a hazard to safe operations including slippery or soft surfaces, dangerous curves, obstructions to visibility, and locations where there are likely to be strong cross winds. # Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing - Explain railroad-highway crossing regulations, safe crossing procedures, as well as how to locate DOT crossing identification information and emergency numbers in the event of an incident. - Identify potential dangers of a railroad-highway crossing. - Demonstrate appropriate safety procedures while crossing a railroad track, when railroad-highway crossings are reasonably available. # Night Operation - Identify key factors that make night driving more dangerous. - Describe special requirements for night operation, including night vision, communications, speed, space management, and proper use of lights. # Extreme Driving Conditions - Explain the added precautions required to operate in inclement weather, such as heavy rain, fog, snow and ice. - Explain the added precautions required to operate in extreme temperatures, such as high and freezing temperatures. - Explain the added precautions required to drive in high winds. - Explain the added precautions required to negotiate steep grades. - Explain the added precautions required to navigate sharp curves. # Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies - Explain the causes of skidding and jackknifing, as applicable for vehicle class, and describe the techniques used to avoid and recover from these emergencies. - Explain emergency braking techniques and how to bring a CMV to a stop in the shortest possible distance while maintaining directional control when operating on a slippery surface. - Estimate the procedures for handling brake failure and tire blow-outs. Cognitive Comprehension 4 Explain evasive steering techniques Cognitive - Explain off-road recovery techniques. - Explain techniques to prevent rollovers. - Explain how to prevent hydroplaning.
This course examines the critical issues involved in the survival of a police officer in all aspects including their physical, mental, and psychological wellbeing. Emphasis is placed on personal protection skills, defensive tactics, handcuffing techniques, patrol tactics, vehicle stops, building searches and use of force.
Officer Training is a program that provides individuals with the necessary leadership, management, and operational skills for roles as commissioned or non-commissioned officers in various organizations.
# Hazardous Duty - Describe the physical risks, hazards and problems associated with searches and seizures. - Discuss proper techniques for dealing with persons involved in crisis situations. - Explain techniques designed to deal with persons involved in crisis situations. - Classify the major contributing factors of law enforcement stress and methods for dealing with it. - Summarize standards of professionalism as they relate to careers in law enforcement. - Articulate physical ways to alleviate stress and increase personal health. - Determine healthy eating and living habits which increase the ability to appropriately deal with the stress of law enforcement. # Public Safety - Describe the proper methods for material identification. - Choose the proper methods for hazardous material notification and clean up. # Self-Protection - Identify the proper methods for conducting personal and area searches. - Demonstrate the proper methods for conducting personal and area searches. - Identify the proper methods for taking a compliant suspect into custody. - Demonstrate the proper methods for taking a compliant suspect into custody. - Demonstrate personal defensive tactics techniques for the protection of self and others. - Describe terminology, classification of, and the symptoms of infectious diseases. - Demonstrate effective and appropriate application of universal precautions.
CRJU 1056 - Police Traffic Control and Investigation
This course examines enforcement of traffic laws and procedures for traffic accident investigation. Emphasis is placed on Georgia traffic laws, traffic law enforcement, recognition of impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. Topics include: regulations, impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation.
Investigating consists of a methodical examination and analysis to reveal facts, address issues, or establish truth, employing careful observation, evidence assessment, and logical reasoning.
Traffic Laws consist of regulations set by authorities to govern vehicle and pedestrian movement, promoting road safety and controlling traffic flow on streets and highways.
# Regulation Law Enforcement - Demonstrate familiarity with Georgia traffic laws. - Demonstrate proper enforcement techniques for varying traffic situations. - Develop observational skills regarding occupant safety, identification of vehicle restraint systems and improve documentation in child safety seat misuse. - Develop an understanding of terminology, reporting requirements, investigative techniques, and evidence concerning traffic related crashes. # Direction - Develop an understanding of terminology, procedures, and specific signals required for effective traffic direction and control. # Impairment - Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, specific statutes, legal requirements, detection techniques, field sobriety testing techniques, and evidence for investigating an impaired driver. # Investigation - Describe the major causes of accidents. - Identify the proper methods for gathering information at the accident scene. - Demonstrate the proper methods for analyzing evidence found at the accident scene. # Practical - Demonstrate a successful investigation of an accident scene. - Demonstrate successful completion of the Georgia Accident Reporting form. - Demonstrate successful completion of a Uniform Traffic Citation. - Demonstrate the proper procedure and tactics of a vehicle pullover.
Provides an analysis of all phases of the American correctional system and practices, including its history, procedures, and objectives. Topics include: history and evolution of correctional facilities; legal and administrative problems; institutional facilities and procedures; probation, parole, and prerelease programs; alternative sentencing; rehabilitation; community involvement; and staffing.
The corrections industry encompasses the management, care, and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals and those awaiting trial.
Probation is a supervised evaluation period for new employees, assessing their performance and suitability for the role before confirming their employment.
# History and Evolution of the American Correctional System - Describe the history of American corrections. - Describe the history and development of federal, state, and local corrections. # Probation, Parole and Prerelease Programs - Define the processes of probation and parole. - Contrast the processes of probation and parole. - Identify important historical developments in parole. - Identify important historical developments in probation. - Determine advantages and disadvantages of work release and prerelease programs. - Describe issues associated with available options to probation and parole. - Describe alternative sentencing. - Describe the concept of community- based corrections. # Institutional Facilities and Procedures - Contrast prison facility design options as they affect security and staffing problems. - Describe issues which determine security classifications. - Explain issues facing contemporary correctional administrators. - Compare and Contrast between juvenile and adult institutionalization. # Rehabilitation and Restorative Justice - Explain the difference between vocational and therapeutic models for the rehabilitation of offenders. - Describe the goals of correctional counseling. - Describe rehabilitation and reintegration programs. # Staffing - Explain the various roles of psychologists, psychiatrists, and sociologists in correctional institutions. - Explain the concept of contracting for correctional services with the private/public sector. # Legal and Administrative Issues - List the three classification areas or grades of inmates. - Explain how the classification process can frequently intensify conflict between treatment and custody staffs. - Summarize the rights of the prisoner. - Define the general categories of treatment services. - Identify at least four problems facing prison inmate rehabilitation efforts.
CRJU 1040 - Principles of Law Enforcement
This course examines the principles of the organization, administration, and duties of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include: history and philosophy of law enforcement, evaluation of administrative practices, problems in American law enforcement agencies, emerging concepts, professionalism, and community crime prevention programs.
Law enforcement consists of efforts to enforce legal statutes within a jurisdiction, including crime prevention, detection, investigation, and the capture of suspected violators.
# History and Philosophy of Law Enforcement - Summarize the impact of significant law enforcement models concerning police administration practices including the Kansas City Prevention Patrol Study and the Rand Study. - Describe the value of the Peelian principles. - Give examples of the contributions of computerized criminal justice information systems and their significance to law enforcement agency operation. - Compare and Contrast traditional policing with community policing. - Illustrate the reasoning behind the statement "police/community relations is the job of every officer and not just the person conferred with that title.” # Evaluation of Administrative Practices - Explain the function of and procedures pertaining to the federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system. - Describe the major components of report writing. - Describe the importance of complete, clear, and concise report writing. - Determine the value of effectively prepared written reports. - List the four components of problem-solving policing. - Contrast the variations in organizational structures of law enforcement agencies. - Describe the general principles of allocation of patrol manpower. - Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of foot and mobile patrol over motor patrol. - Discuss the concept of criminal investigation management and supervision of cases. # Problems in American Law Enforcement Agencies - Describe the issues of use of force that affect law enforcement officers as well as the agencies themselves. - Discuss the issues surrounding the lack of a nationwide standard for law enforcement. - Discuss the educational trends in policing. - Define stress, job burnout, and organizational stress. - Describe the most prominent personal and organizational effects of occupational stress. - Describe the most prominent personal and organizational effects of occupational stress. - Describe job-related stressors specifically associated with law enforcement. # Emerging Concepts - Describe the typical employment processes in Georgia including the requirements for Peace Officer certification. - Review the role of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training agency. # Professionalism - Discuss the Code of Ethics to which law enforcement officers are expected to adhere. - List the major ways corruption can be controlled. # Community Crime Prevention Programs - Explain importance of establishing the support of the citizenry. - Describe the value of making presentations to citizen groups. - Describe community crime prevention programs. - Describe structured crime suppression, prevention, and resistance programs.
This course will cover the history of both juvenile and adult probation as well as the history of parole. The probation and parole systems will be covered generally with a special emphasis on the Georgia systems and related laws. Topics include: history and philosophy of probation and parole; function of the probation and parole systems; Georgia law related to probation and parole; characteristics and roles of probation and parole officers; and special issues and programs of probation and parole.
State legislation refers to the laws and regulations established by each state's legislative body, governing legal matters and procedures within their jurisdiction.
# History and Philosophy of Probation and Parole - Describe the history and philosophy of probation and parole. - Discuss theories concerning the rehabilitation of offenders. - Describe the operation of the juvenile probation system and how it differs from the adult system. # Function of the Probation and Parole Systems - Summarize the history and current operation of parole administration and services. - Explain the purposes and content of the pre-sentence investigation. # Georgia Law Related to Probation and Parole - Describe the major laws of the State of Georgia that relate to probation and parole. - Explain the use of intermediate punishments. # Characteristics and Roles of Probation and Parole Officers - Discuss the job requirements of a probation and/or parole officer. - Describe the elements of probation and parole supervision. - Discuss the programs, problems, and standards concerning the rehabilitation of offenders. # Special Issues and Programs of Probation and Parole - Identify special problems and programs in probation and parole.
This course presents the knowledge and skills associated with police patrol operations. Emphasis is placed on patrol techniques, crimes in progress, crisis intervention, domestic disputes, Georgia Crime Information Center procedures, electronics communications and police reports. Topics include: foundations, policing skills and communication skills.
Patrolling is the systematic movement through an area to ensure safety, security, and order by observing and reporting irregularities.
# FOUNDATIONS - Describe various patrol methods and strategies. - Discuss proper responses to particular crimes and disturbances in progress. # POLICING SKILLS - Explain risks, and effective response to incidents involving hazardous materials. - Discuss proper responses to particular crimes and disturbances in progress. - Review terminology, the cycle of violence, procedures, tactics, and the applicable provisions of the law in regards to family violence crimes. - Describe proper crisis intervention techniques. - Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, victimization, and effective methods for resolving a crisis. - Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and effective techniques for dealing with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Describe terminology, enforcement techniques, and tactics in regards to patrol operations. - Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, patrol variations, and procedures in traffic enforcement. - Describe terminology, security requirements, and procedures used in the arrest booking process. - Demonstrate correct completion a uniform traffic citation. # COMMUNICATION - Discuss proper Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) dissemination procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology, the legal requirements for the collection and dissemination of data, the role and function of the Identify proper Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) dissemination procedures. - Demonstrate proper use of radio communications equipment. - Explain the necessity for proper report completion. - Demonstrate proper report completion technique.
CRJU 1052 - Criminal Justice Administration
This course explores the managerial aspects of effective and efficient criminal justice administration. Emphasis is directed towards increasing organizational skills and overcoming interdepartmental and inter-agency non-communication. Topics include: environmental management, human resources, and organizational concerns.
Organizational development refers to the structured process of initiating and executing changes within a company to enhance its efficiency, employee contentment, and overall well-being.
Personnel Selection refers to the systematic evaluation and selection of candidates for roles within an organization, based on their qualifications and fit.
Budgeting refers to the process of planning and managing finances, predicting income and expenditures, and directing spending to effectively accomplish financial goals.
# Organizational Development - Describe the concepts and functions of administration, manager, supervisor, and line personnel. - Summarize the fragmentation and areas of cooperation that affect the working of the criminal justice system. - Describe the evolution and application of organizational theory. - Describe the major components of organizational structure, such as span of control and unity of command. - Explain the primary leadership theories and skills. # Personnel Development - Compare and Contrast the similarities and differences in the duties of chief executives for law enforcement, correctional, and court organizations. - Describe strategies for hiring and training entry level personnel for criminal justice organizations. - Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various work schedules for criminal justice agencies. # Human Resources - Describe the laws and rights affecting civilian and sworn criminal justice employees. - Explain the nature and impact of workplace harassment in criminal justice agencies and strategies for reducing harassment. - Describe the types of disciplinary procedures and sanctions that may be used by agencies. # Budget Process - Describe the budgetary process including the purpose of budgets. - Describe various methods to acquire financial resources. - Summarize advantages and disadvantages various budgeting formats or types.
CRJU 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement, adjudication, and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements.
Constitutional Laws constitute the framework regulating the interaction among state entities, such as executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as outlining individual rights.
# American Criminal Justice System - Define the criminal justice system. - Define the goals of the criminal justice system. - Define the primary components of criminal justice and their primary responsibilities. - Explain the historic development of English Common Law and its relationship to modern jurisprudence. # Constitutional Limitations - Contrast present day criminal justice traditions and practices with their historical precedents and beginnings. - Describe the Georgia court systems. - Describe the federal courts systems. - Describe the development of common law. - Describe the development of statutory law. - State the typical procedures and steps an offender undergoes in his/her progression through the system, both adult and juvenile. # Organization of Enforcement - Describe the historic precedence of law enforcement. - Describe the typical progression of an adult through the law enforcement system. - Describe the progression of a juvenile through the law enforcement system. - Explain the organization of local, state and federal law enforcement systems. - Explain the function of law enforcement from the transfer of a case to adjudication. # Organization of Adjudication - Identify pretrial activities and post arrest procedures. - Identify the steps in the trial process including jury selection, presentation of evidence, and verdict. # Organization of Corrections - Describe the history of the American corrections systems. - Discuss jails, prisons, local, state, and federal facilities. - Differentiate between the processes of probation and parole. # Career Opportunities and Requirements - Describe career opportunities in the criminal justice system. - Establish the principles of ethics in the criminal justice system
Provides an orientation to the development, philosophy, responsibility, and function of the private security industry. A historical and philosophical perspective of private security will help students better understand the present stage of private security, its principles, its legal authority and its effect on society in general. Topics include: private security: an overview; basic security goals and responsibilities; when prevention fails; and security systems at work: putting it all together.
Security Awareness refers to the knowledge and alertness of possible risks to digital and physical information, encouraging preventive actions to safeguard against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Security systems are comprehensive solutions that incorporate surveillance, access control, and alarm technologies to detect, prevent, and respond to threats against people, property, and information.
Crime Prevention: The practice of implementing measures and strategies to decrease crime likelihood, protect communities, and deter prospective lawbreakers.
# Private Security: An Overview - Describe the evolution of private security starting with the ancient times going through the Middle Ages, the eighteenth and nineteenth-century England. - Explain modern private security, its purpose and objectives as well as the types of private security services and personnel needed to fill the positions. - Define proprietary vs. contract services as well as the regulation of private security, private investigators and certified protection professionals. - Discuss topics of Legal Liability, elements of negligent liability, common civil lawsuits brought against private security and the civil rights act. # Basic Security Goals and Responsibilities - Describe the details of enhancing security through physical controls such as locks, alarm systems, lighting, physical layout and appearance, building exteriors and interiors and card operated locks and access. - Explain how to enhance security through procedural controls which affect shortage if not properly addressed (in addition to hiring, training and supervision, access control, insurance and bonding.) # When Prevention Fails - Discuss preventing losses from accidents and emergencies and how the O.S.H.A. occupational safety and health act has impacted accident prevention. - Discuss what hazardous materials incidents are and how to deal with civil disturbances, riots and strikes, bombs and bomb threats, preventing and protecting against loss by fire, natural disasters, and other emergencies. - Describe crimes and civil offenses that concern private security. - Discuss the effects of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace, enforcing proprietary rights, expelling, detaining and arresting, use of force, investigating and searching, as well as interviewing and interrogating. - Discuss the trend towards transferring police tasks to private security. - Describe the types of threats to computer security and legislation related to computer crimes. - Explain security measures and how to investigate and prosecute perpetrators. - Discuss the role of security personnel in public relations, factors involved and interaction with individuals. - Illustrate understanding one’s self and the image projected, interaction and cooperation with the press and the promotion of security. # Security Systems at Work: Putting it All Together - Classify risks, and risk management, what a risk analysis and security survey show. - Select alternatives to handle risks, how to report the results, implementing the recommendations and evaluating the security system. - Explain the industrial security responsibilities, types of industrial losses, sabotage and espionage, vulnerable areas, transporting goods by truck, rail, and ship, special problems in the utilities industry. - Discuss retail security and how shrinkage, shoplifting, bad checks, fraudulent credit cards and retail employee theft impact profit. - Describe the problems with shopping center/mall security and the assistance in enhancing retail security. - Describe financial institution security, office building, housing, hotel, and motel security, in addition to public gathering movie industry, recreational parks, racetracks, airport and airline mass transit and cruise ship security. - Discuss private security of hospital and other health care facilities, educational Cognitive Comprehension institutions, colleges and universities, libraries, museums and art galleries.
COSM 1000 - Introduction to Cosmetology Theory
Introduces fundamental theory and practices in the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state rules, and regulations; state regulatory agency, image; bacteriology; decontamination and infection control, chemistry fundamentals, safety, Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, and anatomy and physiology.
Cosmetology is a skilled profession that focuses on enhancing one's appearance through various techniques and treatments for hair, skin, and nails.
# State Laws, Rules, and Regulations - Define cosmetologist. - Describe the purpose and responsibility of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology members, and how they are appointed. - Identify sanitation provisions. - List types of certificates of registration. - Describe Georgia State Board of Cosmetology sanitary regulations for salons and schools. # Professional Image - Summarize and define personal and public hygiene. - Describe hygiene guiding principles and rules for cleanliness. - Demonstrate good grooming ethics. # Bacteriology - Define bacteriology. - List types of bacteria and classifications - Identify causes of disease and terms associated to disease. - Comply with protective covering policies and regulations i.e., shoes, lab jacket. # Decontamination and Infection Control - Differentiate between sanitation and disinfection. - Identify proper use of disinfectants and safe handling guidelines when using and disposing of chemicals used in the salon. # Chemistry Fundamentals - Differentiate between organic and inorganic chemistry. - Define atom and molecules. - Describe composition of elements, compounds, and mixtures. - Describe solutions, suspensions and emulsions. - Explain the pH scale. - Differentiate between acidy and alkalinity. # Safety - Describe proper maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. - Describe first aid for minor cuts and chemical reactions. - Participate in emergency evacuation procedures. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Describe regulatory agencies and each agencies purpose; i.e., EPA, OSHA. - Define MSDS; explain the importance of this law and the repercussions for not abiding by these regulations. # Anatomy and Physiology - Define the terms physiology and anatomy. - Describe physiological cells and tissues. - Recognize the systems of the body and their functions
Introduces the fundamental theory and skills required to create shaping, pin curls, finger-waves, roller placement, blow dry styling, thermal curling, thermal pressing, thermal waving, artificial hair and augmentation, and comb-outs. Laboratory training includes styling training on manikin. Topics include: braiding/intertwining hair, styling principles, pin curls, roller placement, finger-waves, skip waves, ridge curls, blow dry styling, thermal curling, thermal pressing, thermal waving, artificial hair and augmentation, comb-outs, and safety precautions.
# Braiding/Intertwining Hair - Understand the different types of braids and their uses. - Apply the different types of braids on a manikin. - Explain intertwining hair. - Implement intertwining hair on a manikin. # Styling Principles - Describe styling instruments. - Show the different types of partings on a manikin. - Apply shaping to the manikin head in preparation of pin curls. # Pin Curls - Explain the parts of a pin curl and describe their purpose. - Construct pin curls using various bases. # Roller Placement - Describe the types and shapes of hair rollers and their uses. - Utilize rollers to create a style using different roller placements for various amounts of volume. # Finger-waves - Explain the principles of finger-waving. - Utilize finger-waving skills on a manikin. # Ridge Curls - Describe ridge curls and ridge curl techniques. - Demonstrate ridge curling on a manikin. # Skip Waves - Describe skip-waves and skip-waving techniques. - Incorporate skip waves into a style. # Blow Dry Styling - Identify tools and instruments used in blow drying. - Create a style using the blow dryer and attachments. # Thermal Pressing - Describe thermal stoves, stove heated pressing implements and electrical hair straightening equipment. - Use the flat iron to remove curl from over-curly hair. - Demonstrate pressing hair with a stove heated pressing implement. # Thermal Curling - Select and identify the tools used in thermal curling. - Develop a style using the figure 6 or figure 8 techniques. # Thermal Waving - Explain thermal waving techniques. - Establish waves by using thermal instruments. # Artificial Hair and Augmentation - Demonstrate various techniques for using artificial hair and augmentation in styling on a manikin. - Utilize the procedures for fitting, cleaning, shaping and styling all types of human hair and synthetic wigs and hairpieces. # Comb-Out Techniques - Identify implements used in a comb-out. - Demonstrate the proper use and handling of instruments used in blow drying. # Safety Precautions - Identify unsafe conditions that may exist in shampooing and styling. - Identify unsafe conditions for styling hair. - Explain how each unsafe condition will be corrected.
Introduces the theory, procedures and products used in the care and treatment of the scalp and hair, disease and disorders and their treatments and the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo, condition, and recondition the hair and scalp.
Disease prevention refers to the implementation of measures and techniques to decrease the occurrence and transmission of illnesses, improving overall community health through methods like vaccinations, hygiene, and healthy habits.
# Diseases and Disorders - Define the various disorders and diseases of the scalp. - Differentiate between diseases and disorders of the scalp which can safely be treated in the salon from those that require medical attention. - Identify the structure of the hair root and hair shaft and explain their functions. - Define the various diseases and disorders of the hair. - Differentiate between the diseases and disorders of the hair that can be treated in the salon and those that need to be referred to a physician. # Safety Precautions - Follow safety precautions for scalp and hair treatments. - Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary manner. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling of electrotherapy devices and equipment. # Hair and Scalp Analysis - Analyze and make a distinction between normal porosity and texture, and conditions which require specific handling. - Analyze and make a distinction between healthy scalp conditions and those which require specialized scalp treatments. # Basic Hair and Scalp Treatments - List products and supplies used for basic and corrective hair and scalp treatments. - Describe the benefits of scalp manipulations. - Perform a scalp massage. - Identify and explain the physical and chemical actions that damage hair. - Classify and describe types of reconditioning agents. - Provide conditioning treatments. # Shampoo Chemistry - Understand the chemical and botanical ingredients found in shampoos. - Distinguish the appropriate product selection in relation to the condition for the intended service. - Distinguish between emulsions and suspensions. - Demonstrate utilization of the pH scale. - Describe the uses and benefits of various types of shampoos and conditioners. # Shampoo Procedures - Identify and select appropriate shampoos. - Prepare a client for a shampoo employing all safety measures. - Perform proper shampooing and rinsing techniques.
Introduces the theory and skills necessary to apply haircutting techniques, advanced haircutting techniques, proper safety and decontamination precautions, hair design elements, cutting implements, head, hair and body analysis, and client consultation.
# Haircutting Terminology - Identify and understand terms which apply to haircutting. # Safety, Decontamination and Precautions - Follow accurate methods of sanitation and disinfection for surfaces and implements. - Demonstrate proper storing and maintenance care of haircutting implements. - Maintain client protection, i.e. proper draping, palming of shears/razor, safe handling of tools and implements and following sanitation and disinfection guidelines for client protection. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of various haircutting tools. # Hair Design Elements - Understand the five elements of design in relation to haircutting. - Observe the principles of design that influence the chosen haircut. - Establish harmony between the haircut and the client's facial shape/features and profile. # Cutting Implements - Identify haircutting implements and list their functions. - Demonstrate how to hold, use, and care for haircutting implements. # Haircutting Techniques - Demonstrate sectioning and use of guidelines and elevations to dictate cutting patterns. - Perform cutting techniques utilizing shears, razor, and clippers. - Demonstrate the procedure for checking a complete haircut. - Use texturing techniques. # Client Consultation - Establish proper greeting techniques. - Collaborate with the client to establish their needs in a haircut. - Discuss proper maintenance procedures for clients. # Head, Hair and Body Analysis - Demonstrate a knowledge of head and body forms. - Analyze the client's hair, head and body to determine appropriate style cut.
Provides instruction in the chemistry and chemical reactions of permanent wave solutions and relaxers, application of permanent waves and relaxers. Precautions and special problems involved in applying permanent waves and relaxers will be emphasized. Topics include: permanent wave techniques, chemical relaxer techniques, chemistry, physical and chemical change, safety procedures, permanent wave and chemical relaxer application procedures, hair analysis, scalp analysis, permanent wave procedures (in an acceptable time frame), relaxer application (in an acceptable time frame), and Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance.
# Permanent Wave Techniques - Define permanent waving. - Explain chemistry of perming. - Analyze hair and scalp. - Demonstrate sectioning, blocking, and wrapping on a manikin. - Identify and list pertinent data for permanent waving client's hair. # Chemical Relaxer Techniques - Define chemical hair relaxing. - Explain chemistry of relaxers. - Analyze hair and scalp. - Demonstrate sectioning for relaxer. - Identify and list pertinent data for chemically relaxing client's hair. # Chemistry-Physical and Chemical Change - Explain the properties of matter: physical properties and chemical properties. - Compare physical and chemical change. # Safety Procedures - Explain safety procedures for permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing. - Apply safety precautions during permanent waving and relaxing. # Application Procedures (Manikin) - Demonstrate procedures for permanent waving. - Demonstrate procedures for applying a relaxer. # Hair Analysis - Demonstrate procedures for hair analysis before a chemical service. # Scalp Analysis - Demonstrate procedure for scalp analysis before a chemical service. # Permanent Wave Procedures (Acceptable Time Frame) - Perform correct permanent wave procedures within an acceptance time frame. - Perform correct soft curl permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame. # Relaxer Application (Acceptable Time Frame) - Perform correct chemical hair relaxer procedures within an acceptable time frame. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Comply with state and federal regulations pertaining to relaxers and permanent waves.
Introduces the theory and application of temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent-deposit only, and permanent hair coloring, hair lightening, and color removal products and application. Topics include: principles of color theory, hair structure, color, tone, classifications of color, hair lightening, color removal, application procedures, safety precautions, client consultation, product knowledge, hair color challenges, corrective solutions, and special effects.
# Principles of Color Theory - Describe and understand color theory. # Hair Structure, Color and Tone - Identify the three major components of hair. - Determine the texture, density and porosity of hair. # Classifications of Color - Describe the types of hair-color and give examples of when and why each are used. # Hair Lightening and Color Removal - Compare the different hair lightening products and their uses. # Application Procedures - Select the type of temporary hair-color to be used and apply it correctly. - Choose the type of semi-permanent hair-color to be used and demonstrate its application. - Prepare the appropriate type of demi-permanent hair-color and show its use. - Select the appropriate permanent hair-color product to be used and apply it correctly. - Describe the natural and metallic hair-colors, discuss why they are not used in the salon, and recognize when a client may have used them at home. # Safety Precautions - Include safety precautions in all hair coloring services. - Use a patch test before all appropriate hair-color services. - Demonstrate the test given for metallic salts on the hair shaft. # Consultation, Communication and Record and Release Forms - Select appropriate materials for the consultation. - Review the information card filled out by client. - Utilize the release form. - Prepare hair-color records. # Product Knowledge - Describe and discuss the various color formulations used in the salon. # Hair-color Challenges and Corrective Solutions - Identify the various problems in hair-color. - Give examples of solutions for each of the common hair-color problems. # Special Effects - Demonstrate foiling, free hand, cap highlighting techniques, low lighting and lash and brow tint.
This course provides a comprehensive study in care of the skin for theory and practical application. Emphasis will be placed on client consultation, safety precautions, skin conditions, product knowledge, basic facials, facial massage, corrective facial treatments, hair removal, and make-up application. Other topics in this course include advanced skin treatments in electrotherapy, light therapy, galvanic current, high frequency, and microdermabrasion.
# Disease and Disorders - Identify all the primary functions within each layer of the skin. - Identify factors that influence aging of the skin. - Explain the structure and function of the human skin. - Recognize all observable signs of skin disorders and diseases. - Differentiate between diseases and disorders that can be safely treated in a salon from those that should be referred to a physician. # Basic Facial - Describe different types of products and supplies used in basic facial treatments. - Identify the various types of massage movements and their physiological effects. - Describe various types of cosmetics and how they are utilized. - Perform basic facial treatments for normal, dry and oily skin conditions. - Identify different facial types and demonstrate procedures for basic make-up application. # Client Consultation and Skin Analysis - Understand the importance of a client consultation, health screening and client history evaluation prior to providing skin care services. - Distinguish any contraindications that could adversely affect treatment or could jeopardize the health of the client. - Chart client skin care analysis then file away. - Consider information gathered when conducting a consultation to be privileged and held strictly confidential. # Hair Removal - Describe the different types of both temporary and permanent hair removal including contraindications of both. - Assess contraindications while performing a client consultation for hair removal. - Safely demonstrate various procedures for temporary hair removal. - Know the importance of following all universal precautions for hair removal services. # Implements - Identify usage of electrical implements used for basic facials and advanced facial procedures. # Electrotherapy and Light Therapy - Describe microcurrent and high frequency current, and light therapy, and the benefit of each service. - Assess knowledge of electricity. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling of electrotherapy devices and light therapy equipment. - Identify products and supplies used for facial treatments. - Demonstrate a corrective facial treatment. - Differentiate between a positive and a negative pole when using galvanic current. - Demonstrate safely and accurately advanced facial procedures for a corrective facial with the use of galvanic current. - Demonstrate safely and accurately advanced facial procedures with the use of tesla high frequency current. # Advanced Facial Treatments - Demonstrate safely and accurately preservative facial treatment. Initiate communication on basic home skin care. - Define Microdermabrasion. - Observe a Microdermabrasion treatment. # Safety Precautions - Maintain work area in a safe sanitary manner. - Identify safe and unsafe scalp procedures using Faradic or Sinusoidal current and High frequency current. - Follow safety precautions for skin, scalp, and hair removal. - Comply with Universal Precaution guidelines.
COSM 1070 - Nail Care and Advanced Techniques
Provides training in manicuring, pedicuring and advanced nail techniques. Topics include: implements, products and supplies, hand and foot anatomy and Physiology, diseases and disorders, manicure techniques, pedicure techniques, nail product chemistry, safety precautions and practices, and advanced nail techniques (wraps/tips/acrylics).
Nail care encompasses the upkeep and enhancement of fingernails and toenails through trimming, shaping, and application of treatments or polish for aesthetics and cleanliness.
Pedicure refers to the cosmetic care of feet and toenails, involving soaking, exfoliation, trimming, shaping, massage, and polish or moisturizer application.
Manicures refer to the cosmetic procedures for enhancing the appearance of fingernails and hands, including shaping, cuticle care, polishing, and possible nail art embellishments.
# Implements - Exhibit proper setup for a manicure table displaying implements in order of use. - Recognize nail tools and implements and correctly identify their application. - Understand Georgia State Board Cosmetology rules for proper storing of implements and usage. - Exhibit a safe and correct handling of implements and tools. # Products and Supplies - Understand chemistry and safe handling information of the various nail products and their use. - Select and organize a manicure table with appropriate products/supplies for a basic manicure, French/American manicure and conditioning oil manicure. # Hand and Foot Anatomy and Physiology - Understand the anatomy of the hands and feet. # Diseases and Disorders - Recognize the various diseases and disorders of the hands, feet and nails, classify them as contagious or non-contagious, and identify conditions that should be referred to a physician. # Manicure Techniques - Demonstrate a basic manicure, French/American manicure and a conditioning oil manicure employing safety precautions. # Pedicure Techniques - Understand proper cleaning and disinfecting of pedicure equipment according to Georgia State Board Rules and Regulations. - Demonstrate basic pedicure techniques executing both pre and post service procedures. - Demonstrate Spa pedicure techniques executing both pre and post service procedures. # Advanced Nail Techniques (Wraps/Tips/Acrylics) - Apply a pre-service set-up for a nail wrap; repair a broken/split nail while following proper safety measures. - Apply a nail tip, exhibit pre-service set-up while demonstrating appropriate safety and sanitation procedures. - Integrate both pre-service set-up with demonstration of acrylic nail enhancements using forms, over tips, and on natural nails. - Integrate both pre-service set-up with demonstration of acrylic nail applications using forms while following all safety and sanitation procedures. # Safety Precautions - Implement safety and sanitation standards to protect the client and technician during all nail services. - Maintain compliance for all disinfection and sanitation standards applicable to manicuring and pedicuring as set forth by the Georgia State Board Rules and Regulations. - Prepare a log book; chart critical information required for proper safeguarding of sanitation and disinfection procedures as mandated through the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. - Comply with Universal Precaution guidelines.
COSM 1080 - Physical Hair Services Practicum
Provides laboratory experiences necessary for the development of skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is required by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the required hours for licensure. Topics include: scalp and hair treatments; haircutting; styling; dispensary; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
Hazard management involves recognizing, assessing, and implementing strategies to minimize risks to individuals, assets, and the environment from hazardous scenarios and materials.
# Hair and Scalp Treatments - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for facials, scalp treatments and hair treatments. # Haircutting - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor of competency completion as directed by instructor of haircutting techniques. # Styling - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for roller set/comb-outs, thermal styling; blow-dry styling, pin curls, and finger waves. # Dispensary - Organize and maintain dispensary; i.e. dispersing of products to students, organization of products and supplies, inventory and supply management. # Reception - Adapt to interactions with clients, display acceptable work ethic values, and perform receptionist requirements toward completion of hours as directed by instructor. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Display salon safety; comply with safety rules and regulations for cosmetology. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance for cosmetology.
Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The appropriate number of applications for completion of state board service credit requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: texture services; permanent waving and relaxers; hair-color and lightening; hair and scalp treatment; haircutting; styling; dispensary; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
# Texture Services - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. realistic proficiency in time management; progression towards minimal assistance from instructor in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in permanent waving, retouch relaxing and virgin relaxer applications. # Hair-color and Lightening - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. realistic proficiency in time management; progression towards minimal assistance from instructor in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in temporary color, virgin lightener, lightener retouch, virgin tint, retouch tint, and lash and brow tint applications. # Hair and Scalp Treatments - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. realistic proficiency in time management; progression towards minimal assistance from instructor in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in scalp treatments and hair treatment applications. # Haircutting - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. realistic proficiency in time management; progression towards minimal assistance from instructor in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in basic and advanced haircuts. # Styling - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. realistic proficiency in time management; progression towards minimal assistance from instructor in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in roller sets, styling techniques, blow-dry styling, pin curls and finger-waves styles. # Dispensary - Anticipate and comply with dispensary responsibilities with successful results. # Reception - Resolve client complaints with successful results. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Prioritize completion of daily sanitary and decontamination guidelines as well as maintaining safety equipment i.e. eye wash station, first aid kit, blood spill kit, fire extinguisher, MSDS stations. - Encourage fellow students to follow safety guidelines. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Relate analysis of concepts regarding Hazardous Duty Standards Act in order of importance. # State Licensure Preparation and Hour Completion - Understand eligibility criteria requirements for candidate licensure applications. - Prepare licensure application checklist. - Interpret candidate briefing and verbal instructions for licensure examination. - Understand proper protocol for blood spill contamination procedures. - Organize supplies needed for licensure preparation. - Establish guidelines for set up and client protection in all areas of hair services. - Integrate technical skill and licensure specific skill understanding in demonstration and performance of thermal curling, haircutting, chemical waving, hair lightening, hair coloring, and chemical relaxing. - Review cognitive theory skills for licensure specific examination.
This course provides laboratory experiences necessary for the development of skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is prescribed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the hours required for licensure. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color, foiling, lightening, hair and scalp treatments; haircutting; clipper design, precision cutting, styling; dispensary; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; product knowledge, customer service skills, client retention, State Board Rules and Regulations guidelines, and State Board foundation prep.
Product management involves the strategic oversight of a product's development, determining its purpose, timeline, and features to be created by the engineering department.
# Permanent Waving and Relaxers - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for permanent waving, virgin relaxers, retouch relaxers and soft curl permanents with instructor guidance support. # Hair Coloring and Bleaching - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for temporary color, virgin lightener application, retouch lightener, virgin tint, retouch tint, lash and brow tint, cap applications and foiling techniques with instructor guidance support. # Hair and Scalp Treatments - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for facials, scalp treatments and hair treatments with instructor guidance support. # Haircutting - Integrate accurate methods of angles, elevations and guidelines; meet satisfactory level of competency and execution satisfactory hours in completion as directed by instructor for haircutting with instructor guidance support. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of basic clipper techniques with the use of guards with instructor guidance support. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of basic clipper techniques with the clipper over comb techniques with instructor guidance support. - Implement principles for precision haircutting incorporating geometric forms and angles with instructor guidance support. # Styling - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency applications and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for roller sets, comb outs, thermal styling and waving, blow-dry styling, pin curls, and finger waves with instructor guidance support. # Dispensary - Follow guidelines set forth by instructor for dispensary tasks to include mixing, filling, and dispensing products to students with instructor guidance support. # Reception - Follow work ethic principles; perform receptionist requirements toward completion of hours as directed by instructor. # Customer Service Skills - Interact with clients; display effective listening skills and engage in professional interactions. - Maintain professional control when handling client complaints. # Product Knowledge/Retail - Decide and recommend the appropriate products to be used for salon services rendered. with instructor guidance support. - Educate clients on appropriate recommended tools, products and additional services. - Promote ticket up grading and pre-booking. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Follow salon safety and decontamination compliance guidelines; for cosmetology. - Seek assistance from instructor during potential accidental exposure incidents. - Follow Hazardous Duty Standards Act requirements for cosmetology. - Display awareness of Georgia State Board disinfection requirements for i.e. proper storing of tools, materials and supplies, logging of foot spa, proper cleaning and disinfection of foot spa and tool and equipment. - Display consciousness of State Board Regulations i.e. proper posing of required signage. # State Board Foundation Prep - Understand eligibility criteria requirements for candidate licensure applications. - Prepare licensure application checklist. - Interpret candidate briefing and verbal instructions for licensure examination. - Understand proper protocol for blood spill contamination procedures. - Organize supplies needed for licensure preparation. - Establish guidelines for set up and client protection. - Integrate technical skill and licensure specific skill understanding in demonstration and performance of thermal curing, haircutting, chemical waving, hair lightening, hair coloring, chemical relaxing, basic facial and sculptured nail application. - Review cognitive theory skills for licensure specific examination.
This course provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and lightening; hair and scalp treatments; haircutting; dispensary; styling; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; and state licensure preparation.
# Permanent Waving and Relaxers - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in permanent waving retouch relaxing and virgin relaxer applications. # Hair Color and Lightening - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in temporary color, virgin lightener, lightener retouch, virgin tint, retouch tint, and lash and brow tint applications. # Hair and Scalp Treatments - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in hair and scalp treatment applications. # Haircutting - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in haircuts. # Styling - Collaborate through client consultation, desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in roller sets, styling techniques, blow-dry styling, pin curls and finger-waves. # Dispensary - Adapt and comply with dispensary responsibilities with successful results. # Reception - Promote add on services and initiate pre-booking with successful results. # Customer Service Skills - Interact with clients; display effective listening skills and engage in professional interactions. - Maintain professional control when handling client complaints. # Product Knowledge/Retail - Choose and recommend the appropriate products to be used for salon services rendered with instructor guidance support. - Educate clients on appropriate recommended tools, products and additional services. - Propose ticket up grading and pre-booking. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Follow salon safety and decontamination compliance guidelines for cosmetology. - Seek assistance from instructor during potential accidental exposure incidents. - Follow Hazardous Duty Standards Act requirements for cosmetology. - Display awareness of Georgia State Board disinfection requirements for proper storing of tools, materials and supplies, proper cleaning and disinfection of tools and equipment. - Display awareness of State Board Regulations regarding the proper posting of required signage. # State Board Foundation Prep - Understand eligibility requirements for candidate licensure applications. - Prepare licensure application checklist. - Interpret candidate briefing and verbal instructions for licensure examination. - Understand proper protocol for blood spill contamination procedures. - Organize supplies needed for licensure preparation. - Establish guidelines for set up and client protection. - Integrate technical skill and licensure specific skill understanding in demonstration and performance of thermal curing, haircutting, chemical waving, hair lightening, hair coloring and chemical relaxing.
# Permanent Waving and Relaxers - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for permanent waving, virgin relaxers, retouch relaxers and soft curl permanents with instructor guidance support. # Hair Color and Lightening - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for temporary color, virgin lightener application, retouch lightener, virgin tint, retouch tint, lash and brow tint, cap applications and foiling techniques with instructor guidance support. # Hair and Scalp Treatments - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for hair and scalp treatments with instructor guidance support. # Haircutting - Integrate accurate methods of angles, elevations and guidelines; meet satisfactory level of competency and execution satisfactory hours in completion as directed by instructor for haircutting with instructor guidance support. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of basic clipper techniques with the use of guards with instructor guidance support. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of basic clipper techniques with the clipper over comb techniques with instructor guidance support. - Implement principles for precision haircutting incorporating geometric forms and angles with instructor guidance support. # Styling - Integrate accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency applications and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for roller sets, comb outs, thermal styling and waving, blow-dry styling, pin curls, and finger waves with instructor guidance support. # Dispensary - Follow guidelines set forth by instructor for dispensary tasks to include mixing, filling, and dispensing products to students with instructor guidance support. # Reception - Follow work ethic principles; perform receptionist requirements toward completion of hours as directed by instructor. # Customer Service Skills - Interact with clients; display effective listening skills and engage in professional interactions. - Maintain professional control when handling client complaints. # Product Knowledge/Retail - Decide and recommend the appropriate products to be used for salon services rendered with instructor guidance support. - Educate clients on appropriate recommended tools, products and additional services. - Promote ticket up grading and pre-booking. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Follow salon safety and decontamination compliance guidelines for cosmetology. - Seek assistance from instructor during potential accidental exposure incidents. - Follow Hazardous Duty Standards Act requirements for cosmetology. - Display awareness of Georgia State Board disinfection requirements for proper storing of tools, materials and supplies, proper cleaning and disinfection of tool and equipment. - Display consciousness of State Board Regulations such as proper posting of required signage. # State Board Foundation Prep - Understand eligibility criteria requirements for candidate licensure applications. - Prepare licensure application checklist. - Interpret candidate briefing and verbal instructions for licensure examination. - Understand proper protocol for blood spill contamination procedures. - Organize supplies needed for licensure preparation. - Establish guidelines for set up and client protection. - Integrate technical skill and licensure specific skill understanding in demonstration and performance of thermal curing, haircutting, chemical waving, hair lightening, hair coloring and chemical relaxing. - Review cognitive theory skills for licensure specific examination.
Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned salon. Topics include: law requirements regarding employment, tax payer education / federal and state responsibilities, law requirements for owning and operating a salon business, business management practices, and public relations and career development.
Business planning entails establishing objectives, outlining measures, and distributing resources to direct a company's development and financial soundness.
Business process management is a structured method to optimize organizational processes for increased effectiveness, flexibility, and attainment of goals.
# Law Requirements Regarding Employment - Research and identify the legal aspects of both Federal and State employment laws. # Tax Payer Education / Federal and State Tax Responsibilities - Describe types of taxes to be filed and paid, to include Annual Income Tax, Estimated Tax, Self-Employment Tax, Employment Tax and State Tax. - Justify the reasons for applying for a Federal Tax ID number or Employment ID number (EIN). # Law Requirements for Owning / Operating a Salon Business - Identify the appropriate state and local agencies to contact when pursing a business license. - Locate and list all application forms to be completed prior to opening a salon business required by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. - Recognize and explain the regulatory differences in the requirements for opening a salon business in a personal residence (i.e. home), from those of opening a traditional salon business as set forth by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. - Identify the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology's regulations for the exhibition of salon signage in the public view. - Interpret rules and regulations set forth by the Georgia Fire and Safety Commissioner for business occupancy to include fire safety and building accessibility laws. # Business Management Practices - Recognize a business plan setting the goals you will need to achieve in order to build your business from new to as established as you foresee it in the future. - Recognize key things to consider when purchasing an established salon. - Identify and explain important lease agreements to be addressed between the building owner and tenant when renting or leasing a space. - Compare essential factors to consider in the selection of a location for a salon and explain the importance of the demographic area when selecting a salon location. - Identify all of the types of public utilities needed to operate a fully functional salon business and identify the criteria required by a public utility company before providing the service. - Explain the advantages of purchasing salon malpractice, fire, flood, disability, burglary and theft insurance. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of individual, partnership, corporation and booth rental ownerships and include responsibilities for each partnership. - Define types of income compensation and methods of payment to include salary, commission, salary plus commission, and tips. # Public Relations and Career Development - Describe various ways of marketing to your target audience to bring in new clientele for expansion of your client base. - Collect research and document findings for methods of client retention for the client base you have built. - Summarize appropriate etiquette principles to follow in all client, coworker, and employer/employee communication interactions (i.e. phone greetings, booking appointments, closing a sale, appropriate topics of conversation, conflict resolution and handling complaints). # Purchases and Inventory - Research innovative technology to monitor and maintain management of needed supplies, over stocking control, petty theft, and inventory of consumption and retail supplies.
COSM 1125 - Skin and Nail Care Practicum
This course provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The appropriate number of applications for completion of state board service credit requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: skin treatment; dispensary; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
# Manicure/Pedicure/Advanced Nail Techniques - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. realistic proficiency in time management; progression towards minimal assistance from instructor in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in manicures, pedicures, and advanced nail techniques. # Skin Treatments - Implement satisfactory standard methods of procedures and application toward execution of competency completion with direction of instructor for facials, and various skin treatments. # Dispensary - Anticipate and comply with dispensary responsibilities with successful results. # Reception - Resolve client complaints with successful results. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Prioritize completion of daily sanitary and decontamination guidelines as well as maintaining safety equipment i.e. eye wash station, first aid kit, blood spill kit, fire extinguisher, MSDS stations. - Encourage fellow students to follow safety guidelines. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Relate analysis of concepts regarding Hazardous Duty Standards Act in order of importance.
This practicum provides additional experience in the manicuring and pedicuring techniques required of applicants for state licensure. Emphasis is placed on performance, using live models in an actual or simulated occupational setting. Topics include manicure, pedicure, nail repair, nail art, reception, dispensary, customer service skills, safety precautions, and federal/state agency compliance.
# Manicure - Apply accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for various types of manicure applications. # Pedicure - Apply accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for both basic and spa pedicures. # Nail Repair - Apply accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for nail repair techniques. # Nail Art Techniques - Apply accurate methods of procedures; meet satisfactory level in competency application and execute completion of hours as directed by instructor for nail art applications. # Safety Procedures - Seek assistance from instructor during potential accidental exposure incidents - Display awareness of Georgia State Board sanitation and disinfection requirements for i.e. proper storing of tools, materials and supplies, logging of foot spa, proper cleaning and disinfection of foot spa and tool and equipment. - Display consciousness of State Board Regulations i.e. proper posting of required signage. # Federal and State Agency Compliance - Follow Hazardous Duty Standards Act requirements for cosmetology. # Customer Service Skills - Display effective listening skills and engage in professional interactions. - Maintain professional control when handling client complaints. # Reception - Demonstrate professional interactions with clients, display acceptable work ethic values, and perform receptionist requirements toward completion of hours as directed by instructor. # Dispensary - Organize and maintain dispensary; i.e. dispersing of products to students, organization of products and supplies, inventory and supply management.
This practicum provides additional experience in the manicuring and pedicuring techniques required of applicants for state licensure. Emphasis is placed on performance, using live models in an actual or simulated occupational setting. Topics include manicure, pedicure, nail repair, nail art techniques, advanced artificial nail techniques, safety precautions, federal/state agency compliance, customer service skills, reception duty and dispensary.
Artificial Nails are nail enhancements adhered to natural nails, usually made of acrylic, gel, or fiberglass, to lengthen, contour, and beautify nails for decorative reasons.
# Manicure - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in various types of manicure applications. # Pedicure - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in for both basic and spa pedicures. # Nail Repair - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in nail repair techniques. # Advanced Artificial Nails - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in for nail tipping with overlay applications. - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in sculptured nail applications. - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in nail wrap applications i.e. silks, fiberglass, and linen. # Nail Art Techniques - Adapt to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in nail art applications. # Safety Precautions - Establish an immediate guided response during potential safety incidents. - Prioritize completion of daily sanitary and decontamination guidelines as well as maintaining safety equipment i.e. eye wash station, first aid kit, blood spill kit, fire extinguisher and MSDS stations. - Promote awareness of State Board Regulations i.e. proper posing of required signage sanitation and disinfection requirements for i.e. proper storing of tools, materials and supplies, logging of foot spa, proper cleaning and disinfection of foot spa, tools and equipment. # Federal & State Agency Compliance - Adapt to the fulfillment of guideline responsibilities for Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance. # Customer Service Skills - Initiate appropriate interactions with clients; engage in effective listening skills and display professional courtesy proficiency. - Encourage professional control when handling client complaints and seek assistance of instructor in uncontrolled incidents. # Reception - Adapt to interactions with clients, display professional work ethic values, promote ticket add-ons, encourage pre-booking, perform receptionist requirements toward completion of hours as directed by instructor. # Dispensary - Adapt and comply with dispensary responsibilities with successful results.
COSM 2000 - Instructional Theory and Documentation
Introduces the fundamental theory and practices of the cosmetology instructor profession. Emphasis will be placed on fostering and providing educational training in the field of Cosmetology. Topics include: state and local laws, rules and regulations, professional image, effective communication, theory of instruction, Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance, career opportunities, documentation for attendance, grades, student service and theory hours, basic record keeping, and effective use of an advisory committee.
# State and Local Laws, Rules and Regulations - Identify rules and regulations that relate to cosmetology instructors and schools. - Understand instructor requirements for licensure renewal and continuing education laws. - Categorize the various types of certificates of registration, and hour requirements within each certificate. # Professional Image - Describe professional work ethic qualities and characteristics that an instructor should follow and portray. - Recognize the importance of adhering to the mission statement of institution and loyalty to the employer. # Effective Communication - Characterize effective communication skills and understand the importance in corrective criticism verses negative approach. - Illustrate qualities of an effective communicator. # Theory of Instruction to Include Learning Styles and Special Needs - Examine the theory of instruction and discuss the meaning. - Select and set goals to obtain instructional skills. - Display a positive attitude, and maintain a positive environment in the lab and classroom settings. - Identify the different types of learners. - Identify learners with special needs and prepare a plan to accommodate them. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Assemble all State and Federal Regulations governing Cosmetology that apply to the Hazardous Duty Standards Act. - Organize A Right to Know Center and categorize MSDS forms for all chemicals and products in inventory or used in classroom/lab settings. # Career Opportunities - Assess the various career opportunities available for instructors. # Attendance - Review the attendance policy and discuss the importance for keeping accurate records and documentation. # Grades - Evaluate and assess student’s grade performance in cognitive, psychomotor and affective abilities and understand the importance of maintaining accurate records. # Student Service and Theory Hours - Describe and demonstrate the importance of recording service and theory credit hours in cosmetology and related areas. - Prepare and maintain documentation records for student daily time sheet /lab hours. # Basic Record Keeping - Establish a system for recording student attendance, grades, progress reports, counseling, academic advising, and other necessary records and documentation. - Develop a packet to give to students at the departmental orientation that includes program information, policies and procedures, and other need to know items. # Effective Use of Advisory Committee - State the functions of an advisory committee. - Explain the purpose of the Advisory Board Committee and the importance of program effectiveness. - Explain the resources which can be drawn from an effective advisory committee.
Emphasizes the steps involved in the operation of a cosmetology program. Topics include: entry-level skills, communication skills, inventory, networking, and portfolio design.
Networking Basics encompass the essential skills and information necessary to comprehend computer network structures, such as protocols, routers, switches, and the OSI model.
Portfolio management entails the strategic supervision of investments and financial products to attain particular financial objectives, balancing risk and performance through asset allocation and diversification.
# Entry-Level Skills - Identify specific skills needed to appropriately manage and supervise an educational facility. # Communication Skills - Demonstrate effective communication skills in a manner which is well perceived and comprehended by the students. - Demonstrate an understanding of effective voice control and its influence in a learning atmosphere. - Demonstrate effective voice control. # Inventory - Develop an effective method of tracking inventory. # Networking - Develop and incorporate innovative ways to network and promote awareness of institution and cosmetology program. # Portfolio Design - Design a portfolio to include: cover letter, resume, letters of reference, diplomas, awards and achievements, training certificates, affiliation, photos of services to clients, and your philosophy of teaching.
Provides knowledge and application on the principles of teaching. Topics include: educator to learner relationships, communication skills, emotional influences, needs of today's learner, destructive verses constructive tactics, learner motivation, and cultivating positive relationships.
Relationship development refers to the skill of creating and fostering professional ties through clear communication, trust-building, and consistent interaction to achieve mutual benefits.
# Educator to Learner Relationships - Differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable relationships between the educator and students. - Understand the significance of student confidentiality and the repercussions for disclosing privileged information. - Determine and examine the various ways to engage learners in the learning process. # Effective Communication Skills - Compare the different ways to effectively become a good communicator. - Display nonverbal communication skills to emphasize and reinforce a clear understanding of the message intended to be conveyed. - Demonstrate diverse expressive tones, variations in high and low pitch in voice, and maintain an acceptable pace in deliverance when speaking and/or lecturing to students. # Emotional Influences - Associate the different barriers to learning and prepare a recommendation plan for each. # Needs of Today's Learner - Give examples and explain the various needs of today's learner. # Destructive Verses Constructive Tactics - Distinguish the difference in destructive and constructive tactics. - Illustrate methods of redirecting destructive tactics to a positive constructive approach to achieve optimal learner results. # Learner Motivation - Examine various ways of approach for engaging learners through motivational inspiration and stimulation. - Demonstrate an understanding of and incorporate activities to remove the barriers for students who are not motivated. # Positive Relationships - Establish and uphold professional and respectful relationships between students, peers, employers, clients and the community. - Explain the benefits and ramifications for both maintaining positive relationships verses not upholding professional and respectful relationships.
Emphasis will be placed on classroom management, professionalism in the classroom and dynamic clinic teaching. Topics include: classroom management, managing learner behavior, managing difficult learners, classroom arrangements, clinic environment, and academic advising and counseling.
# Classroom Management - Characterize the preferred atmosphere to facilitate student learning. # Managing Learner Behavior - Prepare and establish guidelines for proper classroom conduct. - Examine various ways to address behavior that is not conducive in a learning atmosphere. - Recognize the importance of appropriate classroom behavior. # Managing Difficult Learners - Assess difficult learners, differentiate between situational or chronic barriers and establish methods to overcome each. - Establish a plan of action to deal consistently with the behavior issues. - Outline a plan of prevention to deter misbehavior. # Classroom Arrangements - Illustrate different classroom arrangements and discuss the positive/negative aspects of each. - Utilize different arrangements and explain the need to change it periodically. # Clinic Environment - Describe how the clinic environment prepares the student for success at the entry-level of the job market. - Evaluate desirable and undesirable habits formed by students and assess how these behaviors contribute to the success or failure in the work force. - Outline an effective plan to assure a highly functional dispensary. - Interpret an effective plan to assure warm and welcoming first impressions for clients in the reception area while providing booking and bookkeeping services. # Academic Advising and Counseling - Organize an advising packet to include required courses of program completion, course schedule, advisory business card, contact information, map of campus, required materials and supplies list and other information necessary for the student to be informed. - Differentiate between students needing advisor counseling from those requiring additional referrals to other campus departments. - Recognize the need for counseling students who are successful in required course completion for those that are unsuccessful and have not adjusted to college environment.
Emphasizes the steps in involved in the development of a lesson plan. Topics include: development of curriculum, instructional outcomes, components of a lesson plan, using visual aids, print materials and audio visuals in a lesson plan.
Lesson Planning entails creating a structured approach to teaching, including setting goals, selecting resources, designing activities, and planning assessments for effective instruction.
# Development of Curriculum - Identify the State Board of Cosmetology program requirements. - Demonstrate an understanding of occupational knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for completion of curriculum. - Organize lesson topics into related groups. - Chart the subject categories and allocate time for each topic. - Compile a course syllabus. # Instructional Outcomes - Correlate course objectives as they pertain to the progression of learning. - Classify the objectives with a measurable means of assessing success/failure. # Components of a Lesson Plan - Compile the information needed to complete a well-designed lesson plan. - Prepare a lesson plan including all essential course information to guide the student through the course. - Establish course objectives and explain how each outcome can be measured. # Print Materials and Audio Visuals in a Lesson Plan - Design a lesson plan to include written materials, units of study, and audio visuals. - Demonstrate an understanding of repercussions for copyright law infringement.
Identify the characteristics of the different learner types, teaching methods, and measuring student learning outcomes. Topics include: challenges for all learner styles, lecturing, preparing for a lecture method of teaching, testing, academic policy, rubrics, special learner needs, multiple-category grading system.
Lecturing refers to the skillful presentation of educational material to a group, using organized and engaging techniques, including visual aids and interaction.
# Challenges for All Learner Styles - Demonstrate an understanding of the two major elements of how people learn. - Identify the characteristics of the four learning styles and how the learner perceives and processes information within each style. - Demonstrate an understanding of the experiences and various approaches that may influence the learner. - Implement role playing as part of the learning process to facilitate student understanding in relation to views and feelings of other people. - Utilize local business and industry to actively involve students in the educational process by means of field trips. - Create and deliver and effective lecture. - Combine both lecture and demonstration instruction to facilitate effective communication in the classroom. # Lecturing - Demonstrate an understanding of how to convey and deliver a highly effective classroom presentation through various lecture methods, stimuli and excitement. - Explain how lecturing can be used in conjunction with other methods of instruction. # Lecture Method of Teaching - Demonstrate different types of presentations to including lecture, demonstration and audio/visual aids. - Discuss the importance of powerful presentations through effective opening and closing deliverance. # Testing - Give examples of relating test assessments to reflect the target objective. - Identify the five types of test/assessments and describe the advantages and disadvantages within each option. - Select and develop a student learning outcome to reflect a measurable objective assessment. - Design a learner evaluation for a practical/performance to effectively measure skill level. # Academic Policy - Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of knowledge and compliance of uniform academic policies. - Express the reasons for strict adherence to the academic policy. - Identify accrediting agencies that set standards for academic policy. # Rubrics - Cite criteria required to measure level of skill, development, strength, fundamental competency, and grade with support of rubric evaluations. # Multiple-Category Grading System - Establish a grading system to incorporate multiply categories using performance-checklist to validate achievement and non-completion of task. # Special Learner Needs - Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of the special learner needs and adapting to unique learning accommodations i.e. testing, and deliverance of objectives.
Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for instructor training state licensure requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the trainees display of professional conduct, positive attitude, and evaluation of learners in a lab setting. The requirements for this course may be met in a classroom/laboratory setting. Topics include monitoring and evaluating in the following areas: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and lightening; skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; dispensary; styling; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; dispensary; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
# Permanent Waving and Relaxers - Adapt to daily mandatory schedules and practices required for cosmetology instructors i.e. observation, evaluation methods, corrective criticism, positive feedback, abide to standards, syllabus, course guides, verification of grades, adherence to institution, State Board and program policies and guideline required for texture service curriculum. - Prioritize mandatory practices required for cosmetology i.e. confirmation of lab procedures/time sheets. # Hair Color and Lightening - Adapt to daily mandatory schedules and practices required for cosmetology instructors i.e. observation, evaluation methods, corrective criticism, positive feedback, abide to standards, syllabus, course guides, verification of grades, adherence to institution, State Board and program policies and guideline required for hair color and lightening curriculum. - Prioritize obligatory requirements for cosmetology instruction i.e. confirmation of lab procedures/ time sheets and completion of necessary documentation. # Skin, Scalp, and Hair Treatments - Adapt to daily mandatory schedules and practices required for cosmetology instructors i.e. observation, evaluation methods, corrective criticism, positive feedback, abide to standards, syllabus, course guides, verification of grades, adherence to institution, State Board and program policies and guideline required for facial, scalp and hair treatment curriculum. - Prioritize obligatory requirements for cosmetology instruction i.e. confirmation of lab procedures/ time sheets and completion of necessary documentation. # Haircutting - Adapt to daily mandatory schedules and practices required for cosmetology instructors i.e. observation, evaluation methods, corrective criticism, positive feedback, abide to standards, syllabus, course guides, verification of grades, adherence to institution, State Board and program policies and guideline required for haircutting curriculum. - Prioritize obligatory requirements for cosmetology instruction i.e. confirmation of lab procedures/ time sheets and completion of necessary documentation. # Styling - Adapt to daily mandatory schedules and practices required for cosmetology instructors i.e. observation, evaluation methods, corrective criticism, positive feedback, abide to standards, syllabus, course guides, verification of grades, adherence to institution, State Board and program policies and guideline required for styling techniques curriculum. - Prioritize obligatory requirements for cosmetology instruction i.e. confirmation of lab procedures/ time sheets and completion of necessary documentation. # Manicure/Pedicure/Advanced Nail Techniques - Adapt to daily mandatory schedules and practices required for cosmetology instructors i.e. observation, evaluation methods, corrective criticism, positive feedback, abide to standards, syllabus, course guides, verification of grades, adherence to institution, State Board and program policies and guideline required for nail service curriculum. - Prioritize obligatory requirements for cosmetology instruction i.e. confirmation of lab procedures/ time sheets and completion of necessary documentation. # Dispensary - Prioritize inventory for products and supplies stocked in dispensary. - Adapt to regulations set forth by institution in completion of necessary purchase request for needed inventory. # Reception - Evaluate students as they perform reception duties such as booking appointments, greeting clients, filling out receipts, collecting money, and cashing out at the end of the day. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Adapt to continuous student observation, inspection, and monitoring of safety measures and practices. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Educate students on the significance of conformity and compliance for the Hazardous Duty Standards Act.
COFC 1010 - Introduction to Construction
This course covers the introduction to the different crafts in the building trades through an overview of the building process. The student is also introduced to the attitudes and life skills required to succeed in the construction industry. Topics include an introduction to the construction trades, workplace expectations, professional ethical standards, proper practices, fundamentals of measurement, working in teams, learning for success, and life skills.
Life Skills are critical competencies that enable individuals to handle daily life's challenges and demands effectively.
# Introduction to the Construction Trades - Discuss the history of the construction industry in the United States. - Discuss the role of advancing technologies in the construction industry. - Identify career opportunities in the construction trades. - Explain the history and nature of the following trades: construction, carpentry, electrical, cabinetmaking, masonry, plumbing, and building and facility maintenance. - Explain the history and nature of construction management. # Quality of Work Performed - Discuss the importance of performing all tasks. - Discuss the importance of completing tasks in a timely manner. - Compare rates on completed jobs. - Discuss the importance of taking pride in a job. - Discuss the importance of working with other crafts for quality of the entire project. # Ethical Standards - Discuss the importance of ethics in the workplace. # Communication Practices - Demonstrate the proper way to convey a thought. - Show the correct way to demonstrate good intentions. # Working in Teams - Identify and discuss the importance and advantages of having a good teamwork approach. - Demonstrate how to handle a difficult situation as a member of a team. - List ways to effectively work on a team. # Learning for Success - State ways you can continue to learn more about your trade. - Describe the ways you learn while on the job. - Describe the benefits of enhancing your skill level. # Life Skills - Discuss the importance of honesty, loyalty, cooperation, and being present.
COFC 1011 - Overview of Building Construction Practices and Materials
This course covers the introduction to a residential construction project from start to finish. Topics to include preparing to build, tools and equipment, building foundations, wood frame construction, completing the structure, finish carpentry, construction specialties, and materials and fasteners used in the construction industry.
Material Handling is the process of managing and coordinating the flow of materials and products from production to delivery, ensuring efficient storage and transportation.
Carpentry is a skilled profession that entails the cutting, shaping, and installation of building materials for construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and other structures.
# Fasteners and Adhesives - Discuss methods and materials used in fastening a structure. - Identify typical fasteners and adhesives used in the construction industry. # Plumbing Materials - Describe the different types of materials used for plumbing installations. - Identify the various types of plumbing fixtures. # Finishing Materials # Manufactured Products - Describe typical synthetic products used in construction. - Describe typical metal products used in construction. - Describe typical glass products used in construction. # Preparing to Build - State what is required prior to building. # Tools and Equipment - Assess which tools are used in which application. # Building Foundations - Describe the different types of foundations used in residential construction. # Wood Frame Construction - Articulate the proper procedures for stick building a wooden structure. # Completing the Structure - Compare and Contrast the different materials used to complete the interior of the structure. # Finish Carpentry - Sequence the proper way to install trim in a home. # Construction Specialties - Describe some of the specialty trades in construction. # Wood and Dimensional Lumber - Identify and discuss the function of the various types of wood products used in the construction industry. - State the actual dimensions of a wood product. - Discuss common wood defects. # Engineered Lumber and Other Manufactured Products - Discuss common uses for engineered lumber. - Identify various grades of engineered lumber and their applicability. - Discuss uses of concrete, brick, and block. - Describe how concrete can be given various appearances. # Fundamentals of Construction Cost Estimation - Determine quantities of board feet. - Estimate the amount of material to build a floor, wall, and ceiling. - Calculate material, size, number, and grade of materials needed to complete a construction job. - Describe the cost variations in different regions of the U.S. - Identify the resources used in construction cost estimation.
COFC 1020 - Professional Tool Use and Safety
This course provides instruction in the use of professional tools for the construction trades. Emphasis will be placed on the safe use of each tool discussed. Topics include layout and measuring tools, cutting tools, sawing tools, drilling and boring tools, finishing and fastening tools, general shop tool use, and job site setup.
Hand saws are toothed, manually operated tools employed by carpenters and craftsmen to make precise cuts in various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic.
Cutting Tool (Machining) is a tool used in machine shops to shape, remove or cut materials from a workpiece, allowing precise control in manufacturing parts.
# Safety - Differentiate between safe and unsafe work practices on the construction site. - Demonstrate safe work procedures by noting unsafe work areas and listing procedures for correcting safety hazards. - Discuss the importance of MSDS. - Demonstrate proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE). - Demonstrate the ability to build and distinguish safe setbacks, and layout job safety rails. - Recognize unsafe conditions in situation where ladders are being used. # Layout and Measuring Tools - Identify and describe the function of the following layout and measurement tools: folding rule, flexible tape rule, square, combination square, slicing T level, rafter square, carpenter's level, scratch awl, plumb bob and line, framing square, and chalk line. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of layout and measurement tools. # Cutting Tools - Identify and describe the function of the following hand cutting tools: utility knife, hatchet, aviation snips, tin snips, cold chisels, and bolt cutters. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of hand cutting tools. # Sawing Tools - Identify and describe the function of the following hand saws: cross cut saw, rip saw, compass saw, keyhole saw, and coping saw. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of hand saws. - Identify and describe the function of the following portable saws: reciprocating saw, circular saw, power miter saw, saber saw, and cut off saw. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of portable saws. - Identify and describe the function of the following fixed power saws: table saw, radial arm saw, contractor table saw, cabinet saw, sliding compound miter saw, panel saw, masonry track saw, and tile track saw. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of fixed power saws. - Identify and describe the function of the following specialty saws: wet saws-tile, masonry, and concrete. Pipe saws-metal and plastic. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of specialty saws. # Drilling and Boring Tools - Identify and describe the function of the following hand drilling and boring tools: auger, expansion bit, twist bit, star drill, brace, and hand drill. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of hand drilling and boring tools. - Identify and describe the function of the following portable power drilling and boring tools: foerstner bit, hole saw, masonry bit, hammer drill, spade bit, and brad point bit. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of portable power drilling and boring tools. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of, and the care and maintenance of, a drill press. # Finishing and Fastening Tools - Identify and describe the function of the following finishing tools: planes, chisels, rasps, routers, sanders, planers, shapers, and joiners. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of, and care and maintenance of, hand and power finishing tools. - Identify and describe the function of the following fastening tools: screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, staplers, nail set, clamps, vices, nailers, and drivers. - Demonstrate the effective and safe use of fastening tools. # General Shop Tool Use - Identify and describe the function of the appropriate safety equipment to include emergency eye wash, fire prevention and extinguishing, and first aid, warning signs and barricades, warning tape, and lock outs. - Discuss the importance of being aware of facility safety components to include housekeeping, stairway, entrances and exits, shop traffic, work platforms, and shop environment working layout. - Discuss the general safety precautions involving the use of shop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. # Job Site Setup - Describe the establishment of an effective and safe work environment as it applies to vehicles and mobile equipment, lighting, ladders, scaffolds and work platforms, excavations and trenching, warning signs, barricades, warning tape, lock outs, erosion and sediment prevention, open access driveways, stairways, entrances and exits, fall protections, and general housekeeping. - Describe the establishment of a safe work environment with the inclusion of the following safety equipment: personal protective equipment, fire prevention and extinguishing, emergency eye wash and shower accommodations, and general first aid requirements.
This course introduces the fundamental array of building materials used in residential and commercial construction. Topics include fasteners, wood products, concrete, brick and block, plumbing materials, finishing materials, manufactured products and an introduction to construction cost estimation.
Woodworking is the art of creating items, buildings, or artistic compositions from wood, utilizing methods like cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing.
Concrete Forming involves constructing molds for pouring liquid concrete, which solidifies into specific architectural forms or components.
Construction Estimating entails calculating the expenses for materials, labor, and equipment required to execute a construction project within budget and time constraints, aiding in successful bidding and planning.
# Fasteners - Identify and classify nails and staples according to standard sizes, coatings, shank, and head details. - Identify screws, bolts, and anchors according to thread specifications and fastener diameter. - List common construction adhesives and the common applications, advantages, and disadvantages of each. # Wood Products - Identify and discuss the function of the various types of wood products used in the construction industry. - Discuss construction applications and limitations of the following materials: dimension lumber, plywood, softwood, hardwood, and trim. - Compare and Contrast wood with other common construction materials. - Read and interpret grade stamps. - Identify common wood defects. - State the actual dimensions of a wood product. # Concrete - Identify products used in concrete. - Determine the amount of concrete needed for a job. - Describe methods of determining the strength of concrete. - Describe how concrete can be given various appearances. # Brick and Block - Identify and describe typical masonry products used in construction. - Identify material used in the production of brick and block. - Describe typical mineral products used in construction. - Discuss different methods used to change the appearance of brick and block walls. - Determine the number of bricks or blocks needed for a construction job. # Plumbing Materials - Describe the different types of materials used for plumbing installations. - Identify the various types of plumbing fixtures. # Finishing Materials - Compare and Contrast types of stains. - List common clear sealers and finishes used in construction and describe their common applications. # Manufactured Products - Describe typical synthetic products used in construction. - Describe typical metal products used in construction. - Describe typical glass products used in construction. # Introduction to Construction Cost Estimation - Determine quantities of board feet. - Estimate the amount of material to build a floor, wall, and ceiling. - Calculate material, size, number, and grade of materials needed to complete a construction job. - Describe the cost variations in different regions of the U.S. - Identify the resources used in construction cost estimation.
COFC 1050 - Construction Print Reading Fundamentals
This course introduces the reading and interpretation of prints and architectural drawings for all of the construction trades. Topics include types of plans, scales, specifications, conventions, and schedules.
# Types of Plans - Identify the following drawings: plot plan, site plan, foundation, floor, elevation, section, detail, plumbing, masonry, mechanical, framing, and electrical. - Identify the following lines typically found on blueprints: dimension, extension, solid, hidden, grade, section, and border. - Identify the symbols used in a typical blueprint. - Interpret various plan notations. - Interpret lines included in the alphabet of lines. # Scales - Differentiate between architectural and engineering scales. - Use the appropriate architectural or engineering scale to read and mark off print dimensions. # Specifications - Discuss the legal priorities of plans over specifications. - Read and interpret residential specifications. - Use residential and commercial specifications. # Conventions - Discuss the need for standard symbols. - Identify common conventions and symbols. # Schedules - Discuss the need for standard schedules. - List common schedules used on typical prints. - Identify specific construction items form schedules.
This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of the construction trades. Topics include Basic Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Rigging, Materials Handling, and Job-Site Communication and Work Ethic Skills.
# Basic Safety - Describe the importance of safety, the causes of workplace incidents, and the process of hazard recognition and control. - Describe the safe work requirements for elevated work, including fall protection guidelines. - Identify and explain how to avoid struck-by and caught-in between hazards. - Identify common energy-related hazards and explain how to avoid them. - Identify and describe the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). - Identify and describe other specific job-site safety hazards. - Properly set up and climb/descend an extension ladder, demonstrating proper three-point contact. - Inspect PPE items and determine if they are safe to use. - Properly don, fit, and remove PPE items. - Properly inspect a typical power cord and GFCI to ensure their serviceability. # Construction Math - Identify whole numbers and demonstrate how to work with them mathematically. - Explain how to work with fractions. - Describe the decimal system and explain how to work with decimals. - Identify various tools used to measure length and show how they are used. - Identify and convert units of length, weight, volume, and temperature between the imperial and metric systems of measurement. - Identify basic angles and geometric shapes and explain how to calculate their area and volume. # Hand and Power Tools - Identify and explain how to use various types of hand and power tools, power saws, power drills, impact wrenches, and grinders and grinder attachments. - Identify and describe how to use various types of measurement and layout tools. - Identify and explain how to use various types of cutting and shaping tools. - Identify and explain how to use other common hand tools. - Visually inspect various tools to determine if they are safe to use. - Safely and properly use various hand and power tools. - Make a straight, square cut in framing lumber using a crosscut saw. # Construction Drawings - Identify and describe various types of construction drawings, including their fundamental components and features. - Properly use a floor plan. # Communication and Employability Skills - Describe the communication, listening, and speaking processes and their relationship to job performance. - Describe good reading and writing skills and their relationship to job performance. - Perform a given task after listening to oral instructions. - Fill out a work-related form provided by your instructor. - Read and interpret a set of instructions for properly donning a safety harness and then orally instruct another person on how to don the harness. - Describe the opportunities in the construction business and how to enter the construction workforce. - Explain the importance of critical thinking and how to solve problems. - Explain the importance of social skills and identify ways good social skills are applied in the construction trade. # Materials Handling - Describe the basic concepts of material handling and common safety precautions. - Identify various types of material handling equipment and describe how they are used. - Demonstrate safe manual lifting techniques. - Demonstrate how to tie various common knots.
CSSP 1010 - Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician
This course provides an overview of the Central Sterile Processing and Distribution profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate as an entry level Central Sterile Processing Technician. Emphasis will be placed on the profession of Central Sterile Processing, basic sciences and related subjects, infection control, aseptic technique, equipment management, sterilization, instrumentation and supplies, legal issues, inventory management, safety, quality assurance, professional development and healthcare trends. Students completing this course will be eligible to apply to take the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam.
Sterile Processing is the procedure of disinfecting, cleaning, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment for safe patient use and efficient surgical operations in healthcare environments.
Health Sciences encompass a diverse range of disciplines that examine human well-being, integrating biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives to enhance healthcare understanding, delivery, and outcomes.
# Introduction to Central Sterile Supply - Recognize central sterile supply processing technicians as professionals. - Explain the certification process and its importance to the profession - Discuss the work tasks performed by central sterile supply processing technicians. - Discuss departmental organizational structures. - Review career opportunities. # Basic Sciences - Identify the main components of a cell. - Describe the structure, function, activities, and role of cells in physiology. - State the function and main components of each major body system. - Describe how each body system helps in maintaining normal life routines. - Identify and define basic terminology related to each body system. - Describe types of microorganisms. - Define pathogen and pathogenicity. - Discuss factors involved in disease transmission. - Identify portals of entry and exit for pathogens. - Describe environmental requirements for bacterial growth. - Describe algae, fungi, and viruses. - Discuss bioterrorism and the ability to infect a target group. - Discuss the application of microbiology principles in Central Sterile Processing. # Infection Control and Aseptic Technique - Describe the origins of the germ theory of disease. - List the six components in the chain of infection. - Explain the significance of hand hygiene in the control of infections. - Explain basics of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. - Define employer responsibilities in following Standard Precautions. - List items to be used as personal protective equipment. - State five principles of asepsis. - Describe methods to prevent cross contamination during transportation. - Explain proper handling of liquids. - Define terminology related to the decontamination process. - Discuss the relationship of decontamination to the sterilization process. - Describe methods for inspection of instruments and equipment. - List levels of disinfection required for specific items. - Discuss and demonstrate manual decontamination. - Explain differences in chemical agents used in decontamination. - Describe the types of equipment available for mechanical cleaning and decontamination. - Define the term disinfection. - Discuss factors that impact the effectiveness and chemical action of a disinfectant. - Define and discuss high, intermediate, and low-level disinfection and disinfectant selection for each level. - Review recordkeeping requirements important to monitor the use of high-level disinfectants. - Discuss the history of endoscopes. - Discuss reprocessing details specific to rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes. - Define present regulations/guidelines applicable to endoscopic reprocessing. - Demonstrate basic steps to cleaning/reprocessing a flexible endoscope. # Equipment Management - Define factors involved in the effective management of equipment. - Define scope of service and asset management. - Discuss the processes involved in effective manual and automated equipment management systems. - Review planning and analysis principles required to purchase and manage technology. - Discuss basic information about equipment and technology leasing/rental alternatives. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and insourcing an equipment management system. - Review regulatory issues in managing equipment. # Sterilization - Describe types of steam sterilizers. - Explain the principles of steam sterilization. - Identify factors that affect steam sterilization. - Define special purpose pressure sterilizers. - Describe procedures for the maintenance of a steam sterilizer. - Describe the principles of dry-heat sterilization. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of dry-heat sterilization. - Discuss sterilization procedures for solutions. - Demonstrate use of a steam sterilizer. - Discuss ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide and liquid peracetic acid sterilization. - Discuss effectiveness, safety, monitoring, quality assurance, penetration, material compatibility, adaptability, and approval of each system. - Describe basic pre-sterilization preparation requirements for surgical trays and surgical supplies. - Define the purposes and requirements of packaging materials. - Select the appropriate packaging materials for items to be processed and type of sterilization being used. - Demonstrate procedures for correct use of sterilization pouches and wraps. - Demonstrate all packaging/wrapping techniques using woven, nonwoven, and peel packaging material. - Demonstrate and describe sealing and labeling of packages. - Explain advantages and disadvantages in the use of rigid container systems. - Discuss packing and placement techniques for rigid containers. - Demonstrate basic cleaning and inspection procedures applicable to rigid containers. - Describe appropriate storage conditions. - Define event-related sterility maintenance. - Describe how sterile products can be contaminated. - Discuss transportation of sterile packages from Receiving to Central Sterile Processing. - Discuss transportation of sterile packages from central sterile supply processing to the site of use. # Surgical Instrumentation - Discuss the fundamental processes of manufacturing a surgical instrument. - Identify basic instrument structure. - Discuss how instruments are classified. - Identify instrumentation from each classification. - Discuss and demonstrate importance of instrument inspection. - Explain marking techniques. - Discuss instrument damage from specific solutions. - Discuss special considerations for powered and endoscopic instruments. # Legal Issues - Identify the three major federal regulatory agencies that govern Central Service. - Review the role and responsibilities of each regulatory agency. - Discuss reprocessing of single-use devices and rules that govern this type of reprocessing. # Inventory Management - Discuss the financial impact of inventory control on the facility and the users. - Discuss basic pricing concerns applicable to purchasing. - List factors that influence good inventory management. - Define and discuss capital equipment. - Discuss methods of distribution of supplies and equipment. - Describe storage and space utilization issues. - Define reorder point and par levels. # Safety - Discuss common safety and occupational hazards in the central sterile supply processing area. - Define preventative measures taken to prevent employee injuries in central sterile supply processing. - Define ergonomics and discuss its application to central sterile supply processing employee. - Discuss procedures for reporting employee accidents and injuries. - Explain basic procedures which address fire, hazardous substances, and bloodborne pathogens. # Quality Assurance - Define quality and its importance to central sterile supply processing. - Explain basic quality models. - Review three categories of quality control indicators used in Central Service—administrative, customer satisfaction, technical. # Professional Development - Recognize the importance of education for central sterile supply processing technicians. - Discuss the importance of certification and current requirements for certification. # Healthcare Trends - Discuss managed care and its impact on the central sterile supply processing. - Discuss new trends in sterilization, infection control, education, and outsourcing. - Relate knowledge and skill requirements needed by central sterile supply processing personnel as new trends develop.
CSSP 1020 - Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum I
This course complements CSSP 1010 Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, and together with CSSP 1022 Central Sterile Processing Supply Practicum II, providing the practicum hours necessary to meet the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) requirements to sit for the certification examination.
The medical device industry is a sector that creates, produces, and promotes devices for healthcare, encompassing diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring applications.
# Practical Introduction to Central Sterile Supply - Demonstrate the work tasks performed by central sterile supply processing technicians. - Demonstrate recognition of departmental organizational structures. # Applications of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique - Demonstrate hand hygiene in the control of infections. - Demonstrate parameters of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. - Demonstrate proper application of personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate prevention of cross contamination during transportation. - Demonstrate proper handling of liquids. - Demonstrate decontamination in the sterilization process. - Demonstrate methods for inspection of instruments and equipment. - Demonstrate manual decontamination. - Perform recordkeeping requirements important to monitor the use of high-level disinfectants. - Demonstrate basic steps to cleaning/reprocessing a flexible endoscope. # Equipment Management - Demonstrate effective management of equipment. # Sterilization - Demonstrate various methods of sterilization. - Demonstrate pre-sterilization preparation requirements for surgical trays and surgical supplies. - Demonstrate selecting the appropriate packaging materials for items to be processed and type of sterilization being used. - Demonstrate procedures for correct use of sterilization pouches and wraps. - Demonstrate all packaging/wrapping techniques using woven, nonwoven, and peel packaging material. - Demonstrate and describe sealing and labeling of packages. - Demonstrate transportation of sterile packages from Receiving to Central Sterile Processing and to the site of use. # Surgical Instrumentation - Demonstrate identification of instrumentation from each classification. - Demonstrate instrument inspection. - Demonstrate marking techniques. # Inventory Management - Demonstrate methods of distribution of supplies and equipment, issues of storage and space utilization and application of reorder point and par levels. # Safety - Demonstrate preventative measures taken to prevent employee injuries in central sterile supply processing. - Demonstrate appropriate ergonomics and discuss its application to central sterile supply processing employee. - Demonstrate procedures for reporting employee accidents and injuries. - Demonstrate basic procedures which address fire, hazardous substances, and bloodborne pathogens. # Quality Assurance - Demonstrate principles of quality assurance in central sterile supply processing.
CSSP 1022 - Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician Practicum II
This course complements CSSP 1010 Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, and together with CSSP 1020 Central Sterile Processing Supply Practicum II, providing the practicum hours necessary to meet the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) requirements to sit for the certification examination.
# Practical Introduction to Central Sterile Supply - Demonstrate the work tasks performed by central sterile supply processing technicians. - Demonstrate recognition of departmental organizational structures. # Applications of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique - Demonstrate hand hygiene in the control of infections. - Demonstrate parameters of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. - Demonstrate proper application of personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate prevention of cross contamination during transportation. - Demonstrate proper handling of liquids. - Demonstrate decontamination in the sterilization process. - Demonstrate methods for inspection of instruments and equipment. - Demonstrate manual decontamination. - Perform recordkeeping requirements important to monitor the use of high-level disinfectants. - Demonstrate basic steps to cleaning/reprocessing a flexible endoscope. # Equipment Management - Demonstrate effective management of equipment. # Sterilization - Demonstrate various methods of sterilization. - Demonstrate pre-sterilization preparation requirements for surgical trays and surgical supplies. - Demonstrate selecting the appropriate packaging materials for items to be processed and type of sterilization being used. - Demonstrate procedures for correct use of sterilization pouches and wraps. - Demonstrate all packaging/wrapping techniques using woven, nonwoven, and peel packaging material. - Demonstrate and describe sealing and labeling of packages. - Demonstrate transportation of sterile packages from Receiving to Central Sterile Processing and to the site of use. # Surgical Instrumentation - Demonstrate identification of instrumentation from each classification. - Demonstrate instrument inspection. # Inventory Management - Demonstrate methods of distribution of supplies and equipment, issues of storage and space utilization and application of reorder point and par levels. # Safety - Demonstrate preventative measures taken to prevent employee injuries in central sterile supply processing. - Demonstrate appropriate ergonomics and discuss its application to central sterile supply processing employee. - Demonstrate procedures for reporting employee accidents and injuries. - Demonstrate basic procedures which address fire, hazardous substances, and bloodborne pathogens. # Quality Assurance - Demonstrate principles of quality assurance in central sterile supply processing.
CMTT 2010 - Residential Estimating Review
This course introduces the complete estimating process from excavation to completed residence. Topics include the sequencing of construction, materials calculation, blueprint interpretation methods of construction, working with subcontractors, and final estimate assembly.
Excavation entails the use of tools, machinery, or explosives to shift soil, rock, and other materials, creating openings for construction, mining, or archaeological studies.
# Sequence of Construction - Identify the proper sequencing of a residential construction project. # Materials Calculation - Calculate the materials take-off for a residence. - Prepare a detailed materials list. # Blueprint Interpretation - Interpret a set of residential blueprints. # Methods of Construction - Identify various methods of construction for residential components. - Specify the method of construction used for a set of plans. # Working with Subcontractors - Identify major categories of subcontractors used in residential construction. - Use subcontractors in the estimating process. # Final Estimate Assembly - Generate a total residence detailed estimate. - Assemble an estimate into a workable format.
This course provides instruction in producing residential floor plans and elevations using computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) software. Topics include system setup and system management, software menus and basic functions, prototype drawings, and two and three dimensional drafting and dimensioning.
CAD software refers to computer-aided design applications used for generating accurate drawings and technical illustrations in various engineering disciplines, including architecture, manufacturing, and automotive design.
# System Setup and System Management - Open the software application. - Open and save drawings. - Organize drawings by name and/or date stamp. - Use portable/external file storage devices. - Read and use software display and interface. - Set specifications for a new drawing. # Software Menus and Basic Functions - Use software menu bar. - Use software tool bars. - Create a new or custom tool bar. - Use mouse or keyboard to activate drawing commands. - Utilize help tools. - Draw with inches or feet. # Prototype Drawings - Create foundation, floors, elevations, framing, and site plans. - Create a layout for A, B, and C size drawings. - Create border and title block in the layout. - Use layers for each drawing as needed. - Scale drawing for plotting. # Two- and Three-Dimensional Drafting and Dimensioning - Draw exterior and interior walls. - Break walls. - Modify length and thickness of walls. - Move walls. - Assign room types and labels. - Dimension walls. - Draw gable and hip roof styles. - Edit roof specifications. - Create dormers and various roof styles. - Add doors and windows to a plan. - Locate and size doors and windows. - Edit specifications of doors and windows. - Create kitchen and bathroom cabinets. - Locate and size kitchen and bathroom cabinets. - Edit specifications of kitchen and bathroom cabinets. - Add mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specs to a plan. - Edit specifications of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components. - Create terrain on a drawing. - Create terrain land elevations. - Create roads, sidewalks, driveways, and cul-de-sacs. - Insert landscaping. - Navigate the library. - Insert objects from library to drawing. - Edit objects from library. - Create a 3D camera view. - Use 3D commands to move or rotate drawing. - Setup camera for 3D views.
CMTT 2130 - Computerized Construction Scheduling
This course provides instruction in the use of application software for scheduling construction work. The use of contemporary construction scheduling and management software is emphasized. Topics include software overview, scheduling methods and requirements, and computerized scheduling of a simulated construction job.
Software engineering applies engineering principles to create, test, and maintain software systems in a structured, disciplined, and measurable way.
Scheduling involves allocating time slots for tasks or events to maximize efficiency, ensuring resources are utilized effectively and deadlines are met.
# Software Overview - Discuss construction project management. - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of computerized project management. - Describe different software packages used for project management. # Scheduling Methods and Requirements - Set project goals. - Develop tasks and milestones for project goals. - Estimate the time needed to perform the tasks. - Keep the tasks on schedule. - Assign people, equipment, and costs to the tasks. - Refine the construction schedule. - Communicate the construction plans to others on the team. - Evaluate the schedule. # Computerized Scheduling of a Simulated Construction Job - Track the progress of the construction project. - Update the project schedule. - Maintain control of the project to keep it on track. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage multiple projects. - Share information with others involved in the construction projects. - Identify the tools used on construction projects. - Use the tools employed on construction projects.
This course covers building codes as they apply to typical residential applications. Topics include international residential codes, working with building inspectors, permits and inspections, and site visits.
International Residential Codes refer to a collection of guidelines that promote safety and efficiency in the design, construction, and compliance of residential structures worldwide.
Building inspections refer to the process of evaluating structures to ensure compliance with codes, identify defects, and maintain safety standards in both residential and commercial properties.
Building permits are legal approvals granted by authorities for construction, renovation, or modification of structures within a designated region.
# International Residential Codes - Discuss building code administrative considerations and the impact on construction. - Discuss the impact of the code on building planning. - Discuss building code construction requirements in respect to foundations, wall construction, wall coverings, floors, floor and ceiling construction, roof coverings, and chimneys and fireplaces. - Discuss basic mechanical and plumbing requirements of the code as relative to residential construction. - Discuss ANSI, ASTM, and UL standards used in building codes. - Discuss zoning regulations essence, requirements, and processes. - Explain the relationship between zoning regulations and the Land Use plan. # Working with Building Inspectors - Discuss the proper way to develop a working relationship with building inspectors. - Describe the operating policies of building inspectors. - Give examples of building inspection scheduling procedures. # Permits and Inspections - Describe the procedure used to obtain building permits and inspections. # Site Visits - Work with inspectors to determine project compliance with local and national codes.
This course provides an in depth study of the contractual relationship between the parties involved in building construction contracting. Topics include bonds, insurance, bidding, awarding, and subcontracting types and conditions.
The contracting process encompasses the negotiation, drafting, execution, and enforcement of agreements, establishing obligations and rights for involved parties.
Bidding Systems are digital tools and protocols for submitting and managing competitive offers in contracts, projects, or auctions.
Subcontracting refers to the delegation of designated work or projects to external entities, utilizing their specialized expertise or cost advantages.
# Bonds - Discuss the use of surety bonds in construction. - Discuss indemnity. - Explain the forms of contract bonds. - Explain the use of performance bonds. - Explain the use of bond premiums. - Explain the effect of the Miller Act on the payment of bonds. - Explain the effect of the Miller Act on statutory and common-law bonds. # Insurance - Explain risk management. - Describe insurable risks. - Discuss contract requirements. - Explain legal requirements found in policies. - Explain project property insurance. - Explain builders risk insurance. - Explain liability insurance. - Explain personal injury insurance. - Explain automobile insurance. - Explain professional liability insurance. - Discuss workers compensation laws, benefits, insurance, and rates. - Discuss procedures for making claims on the insurance policy. - Discuss social security. - Discuss subrogation. # Bidding - Describe the conditions and requirements necessary to qualify for a construction job. - Discuss bidding instructions and invitations. - Explain quantity surveys. - Discuss summary sheets. # Awarding - Discuss construction contract awarding processes. - Describe contractor responsibilities after winning a contract. # Subcontracting Types and Conditions - Describe subcontractor eligibility conditions and requirements. - Discuss arrangement procedures to enable a subcontractor to work on a construction job. - Discuss liabilities associated with subcontracting. - Discuss types of subcontracting. - Describe the conditions under which a job is subcontracted.
CLBT 1010 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology
Introduces students to the terms, concepts, procedures, and equipment used in a professional clinical laboratory. Topics include: professional ethics and regulatory agencies; laboratory safety, equipment, and techniques; phlebotomy/specimen processing; related lab math, quality control concepts; process improvement; documentation and computer usage; and point of care testing. Practical experience in phlebotomy will be provided in the institution laboratory and/or the clinical setting.
Laboratory testing refers to the systematic analysis of samples in a controlled environment, employing various techniques and equipment to gather data for diagnostics, quality control, and research purposes.
Phlebotomy entails the process of collecting blood samples from individuals via sterile methods and specific equipment, for purposes such as analysis, transfusions, or donation.
# Professional Ethics and Regulatory Agencies and Laws - Demonstrate professional and regulatory agencies and laws. - Distinguish between certification, accreditation, and licensure. - Differentiate between state and federal laboratory licensure laws. - Illustrate a typical hospital laboratory organizational chart. - Describe career ladders and continuing education opportunities. - Summarize legal and ethical implications of the profession. # Laboratory Safety, Equipment, and Techniques - Demonstrate the basic use and maintenance of the following instruments: centrifuge, microscope, spectrophotometer, and balances. - Measure volume using appropriate glassware and pipettes. - Demonstrate safety techniques in the storage and use of chemicals and related hazardous materials. - Differentiate the roles, standards and guidelines for the following agencies: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); and Federal Drug Administration (FDA). - Describe the characteristics of each link of the infection chain. - Define blood/air-borne pathogens. - Identify exposure risks related to health occupations. - Demonstrate pre and post exposure precautions to include handwashing, gloving (sterile/nonsterile, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Differentiate blood borne/air borne pathogens, causative agents, modes of transmission & communicability and methods of prevention in the healthcare setting. - Differentiate forms of immunity. # Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing and Point of Care Testing - Demonstrate proper patient identification techniques. - List the anticoagulants for each color-coded evacuated tube. - List types and sizes of needles. - Assemble materials for blood collection. - Identify appropriate venipuncture sites. - Perform appropriate venipuncture with both syringe and evacuator tube using universal precautions. - List common problems related to venipuncture and the solutions. - Describe finger and heel stick procedures and related safety precautions. - Perform finger stick procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions. - Describe specimen handling and processing including variables affected by improper technique. - Demonstrate selected processing procedures. # Related Lab Math - Perform related math calculations for metric system conversion, temperature conversion, simple dilutions, total magnification and Beer's Law. # Quality Control Concepts - Define standards and controls. - Identify the functions of a quality assurance program. - Define selected statistical terms. - Prepare quality control charts. # Process Improvement - Describe the methods used by clinical laboratories to improve performance. # Documentation and Computer Usage - Demonstrate ability to complete documentation in a legible manner. - Explain the importance of maintaining documentation.
Provides theory and techniques required to conduct tests on urine and various body fluids. Theory and tests are related to disease states and diagnosis. Topics include: fundamental theory of urinalysis; basic urinalysis tests; correlation of urinalysis to disease states; related lab math; body fluid tests; special urinalysis and related testing; and safety and quality control.
Urine analysis is the process of analyzing urine samples to identify and quantify substances excreted by the kidneys, assisting in diagnosing and managing medical issues.
# Fundamental Theory of Urinalysis - Relate the physiology of the kidney to the formation of urine. # Basic Urinalysis Tests - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system. - Describe various methods and applications of urine collection. - Perform clarity, color, and specific gravity. - Perform routine chemical urinalysis including pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, blood, nitrite, urobilinogen, and leukocyte esterase. - Evaluate clinical significance of routine biochemical and confirmatory test. - Correlate Correlated principles of routine biochemical and confirmatory tests with disease states. - Give normal values for routine biochemical tests. - Perform confirmatory tests as indicated. - Perform microscopic urinalysis including significant element identification in urinary sediment. - Relate the clinical significance of microscopic elements to disease states - Give normal values of the microscopic urinalysis exam. # Correlation of Urinalysis to Disease States - Correlate selected normal macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of urine examination including crystals, microorganisms, and artifacts. - Correlate selected pathological macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of urine examination including crystals, microorganisms, and artifacts. # Related Lab Math - Perform related math calculations for metric system, correction of specific gravity, calculation of dilutions, calculation of body fluid cell counts, calculation of % motile and % abnormal morphology in semen analysis. # Body Fluid Tests - Perform routine analysis tests on related body fluids. - Determine the clinical significance of various body fluid analyses including gastric, seminal fluids, CSF, feces, transudates, and exudates. # Special Urinalysis and Related Testing - Explain the clinical significance of osmolality, renal function tests, quantitative tests, aminoaciduria, porphyrins, melanin, indican, haptoglobin, hemosiderin, myoglobin, and Bence-Jones protein. # Safety and Quality Control - Set up and perform selected quality control and safety procedures for urinalysis. - Identify possible sources of error in biochemical testing.
Introduces the fundamental formation, function, and degradation of blood cells. Topics include: reticuloendothelial system and blood cell formation, complete blood count and differential, other related blood test, related lab math, correlation of test results to disease states, coagulation and fibrinolysis, instrumentation for hematology and coagulation, critical values and blood cell dycrasias, safety and quality control, and process improvement.
Coagulation is the transformation of blood from liquid to gel, involving intricate interactions among blood cells and clotting factors to control bleeding.
Platelets are tiny, disk-like blood components crucial for blood clotting, stopping bleeding, and contributing to wound healing and immune system functions.
Blood Cell Identification is the capability to distinguish and classify the different blood cell types, including red, white, and platelets.
# Reticuloendothelial System and Blood Cell Formation - Explain hematopoiesis of WBC, RBC and platelets, including developmental stages from embryo to adulthood. - Describe normal RBC structure and function. - Summarize and identify normal and abnormal hemoglobin structure and selected hemoglobinopathies. - Describe normal WBC structure and function. - Recognize blood cell maturation characteristics of WBC, RBC and platelets through related bone marrow developmental stages. # Complete Blood Count and Differential - Perform selected automated and manual blood counts including WBC, RBC, and platelets. - Calculate indices. - Describe procedures for calculated values for automated cell counts. - Calculate corrected white counts. - Demonstrate slide preparation and perform staining procedure for differentials. - Perform and evaluate differential cell count and platelet estimate on peripheral blood smears. - Demonstrate ability to recognize RBC morphology including normal and abnormal RBC findings. - Demonstrate ability to recognize WBC morphology including normal and abnormal WBC findings. - Interpret WBC and RBC histograms. # Other Related Blood Tests - Describe selected special hematological stains and their uses as relates to diagnosis of hematological diseases and disorders. - Describe the principles, procedures and clinical significance for laboratory tests such as Eosinophil counts, Reticulocyte counts, Osmotic fragility, ESR and sickle cell screening. - Perform laboratory tests such as Eosinophil counts, Reticulocyte counts, ESR and Sickle cell screening. - Describe collection techniques for bone marrow tissue. # Related Lab Math - Analyze related QC math calculations such as mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. - Perform related math calculations for manual cell counts. - Perform related math calculations for RBC indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW). - Perform corrected WBC counts, WBC and platelet estimates. - Perform calculations using the Rule of 3 (Hgb X 3 = Hct). - Calculate international normalized ratio (INR). - Calculate absolute versus relative counts. # Correlation of Test Results to Disease States - Correlate abnormal findings to selected and congenital abnormalities (e.g., anemias). - Correlate abnormal findings to selected and congenital abnormalities (e.g., leukemias). # Coagulation and Fibrinolysis - Discuss hemostasis as it relates to the process of coagulation and fibrinolysis. - Illustrate and explain intrinsic and extrinsic pathways as relates to the process of coagulation and fibrinolysis. - Correlate the stages of coagulation with appropriate testing procedures. - Perform selected coagulation procedures. - Correlate selected hemostasis disorders and related test procedures including PT, APTT, thrombin time/fibrinogen, and fibrin split products. - Interpret the function of platelets in relation to coagulation. # Instrumentation for Hematology and Coagulation - Identify instrumentation used in specific areas of hematology/ coagulation. - Describe the operation and maintenance of selected automated cell counters and coagulation analyzers. # Critical Values and Blood Cell Dycrasias - Describe normal/abnormal/critical values. - Identify blood cell dycrasias. # Safety and Quality Control - Set up and perform selected quality control and safety procedures for hematology/coagulation. - Identify possible sources of error in clinical testing. - Comply with PPE, bio-hazard, and blood borne pathogen safety rules while practicing labs in the school laboratory. # Process Improvement - Describe the methods used by clinical laboratories to improve performance.
Introduces the fundamental theory and techniques applicable to serology and immunology practice in the laboratory. Topics include: immune system, antigen and antibody reactions, immunological diseases, concept in molecular diagnostics, common serological and molecular techniques, safety and quality control, and quality improvement.
Serology is the scientific analysis and examination of blood serum, focusing on identifying antibodies, antigens, and immune responses, as well as blood typing.
Antigens are foreign substances that elicit an immune reaction, leading to the production of antibodies to neutralize or remove them from the body.
# Immune System - Describe immune system characteristics. - Summarize the immune defense system roles and functions. # Antigen and Antibody Reactions - Define selected terms. - Interpret immunoglobulin structures and functions. - Identify the characteristics and functions of the complement system. - Distinguish the basic concept and reactions of the serologic tests. # Immunological Diseases - Correlate clinical symptoms and test results with immunological/serological diseases. - Recognize normal and abnormal test results. # Related Lab Math - Apply and perform dilutions, serial dilutions, and calculation of titers to serological test procedures. # Common Serological Techniques and Molecular Techniques - Describe serological tests for syphilis, viruses, bacteria, and miscellaneous microorganisms. - Perform selected serological tests. - Evaluate serological result and normal value recording and reporting. - Identify proper specimen collection and handling techniques. - Describe foundation concepts and definitions in molecular diagnostic including nucleic acid structures and functions. # Safety and Quality Control - Identify sources of error in serological testing. - Perform and set-up selected quality control and safety procedures. - Comply with safe work habits in the performance of serological testing and common serological techniques and molecular techniques. - Demonstrate ability to document quality control and patient results in a legible manner. - State variables in pre, analytical and post analytical testing in common serological and molecular techniques. # Quality Improvement - Identify methods used to improve performance in the immunology department. - Consider the ethical issues associated with communicable immune system diseases.
Develops concepts and techniques of clinical chemistry applicable to medical laboratory technology. Topics include: carbohydrates, electrolytes and acid-base balance, nitrogenous compounds, related lab math, enzymes and endocrinology, liver functions, lipids, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring, safety and quality control, correlation of disease states, process improvement (team approach), and critical thinking skills.
Enzymes are catalytic proteins that accelerate chemical reactions within living organisms, reducing energy requirements and serving vital roles in metabolism and industrial uses.
# Carbohydrates - Describe carbohydrate metabolism. - Describe test principles and procedures for analysis of carbohydrates. - Perform selected tests for analysis of carbohydrates. # Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance - Describe and discuss electrolyte functions and procedures. - Describe acid-base balance as it relates to homeostasis and its role in human body. - Perform selected tests for electrolyte and acid-base balance. - Describe carbonate-bicarbonate buffer system and carbon dioxide (CO2) content in the blood. - Interpret ABG results. - Describe blood gases, including clinical significance & procedures for carbon dioxide, pH, pCO2, and pO2. - Describe mineral test principles and procedures and clinical significance of selected minerals (e.g. iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium). - Describe physiology and metabolism of selected minerals (e.g. iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium). # Nitrogenous Compounds - Discuss nitrogenous compound physiology including BUN, Uric acid, Proteins, and Creatinine/Creatine as relates to Kidney and/or Liver function and diagnosis of renal and other diseases. - Perform calculations of clearance tests and interpret test results. - Describe principles, procedures and clinical significance of selected nitrogenous compounds. - Interpret electrophoretic patterns. - Perform selected procedures for analysis of nitrogenous compounds. - Describe the critical factors relating to TDM such as patient blood levels, and specimen collection times. # Related Lab Math - Perform and interpret related QC math calculations--mean, median, mode, standard deviation, coefficient of variation. - Perform related math calculations using Beer's law. - Perform related math calculations for clearances, dilutions, and preparation of solutions using V1C1 = V2C2. - Perform related math calculations for calculation of globulin, A/G ratio, Ion gap, Blood gases (Henderson Hasselbach), LDL-Chol, LDL:HDL ratio, Indirect bilirubin, %CK-MB of total CK. # Enzymes and Endocrinology - Describe the pathophysiology of selected enzymes used in diagnosis of human diseases and disorders. - Relate selected enzymes to tissue locations. - Describe isoenzymes and the clinical implications of abnormal results. - Summarize selected test principles and procedures for enzyme and hormone analysis. - Interpret electrophoretic patterns. - Perform selected tests enzymes. - Describe the pathophysiology of selected hormones used in diagnosis of human diseases and disorders. - Describe thyroid functions and testing, including clinical significance of test results. - Describe other hormone functions and testing. # Liver Functions - Describe the pathophysiology of the liver and its function in metabolism. - Describe the normal metabolism of bilirubin and how it is affected by prehepatic, post-hepatic and hepatic diseases or disorders. - Summarize principles, procedures and clinical significance of selected liver function tests such as bilirubin, blood ammonia and liver enzymes. - Perform selected tests such as bilirubin. # Lipids - Describe the physiology of selected lipids and lipoproteins. - Describe principles, procedures and clinical significance of cholesterol, triglycerides, fatty acids and lipoprotein tests. - Recognize and interpret electrophoretic patterns. - Perform selected tests for analysis of cholesterol and triglycerides. # Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - Describe the application of therapeutic drug testing. - Describe critical factors relating to TDM such as patient blood levels, dosage administered, and specimen collection times. - Describe legalities of testing for drugs of abuse (including alcohol). - Describe selected tests for toxic substances. # Safety and Quality Control - Implement established safety guidelines when considering biological, chemical, electrical, mechanical, fire, and radiation hazards. - Calibrate and operate selected instrumentation. - Establish standard curve for selected procedures. - Set up standard deviation chart for selected lab procedures. - Calculate and prepare common laboratory solutions. - Evaluate test procedures using quality control guidelines. # Correlation of Disease States - Evaluate laboratory data and correlate with disease states. - Identify normal/ abnormal/critical values. - Correlate abnormal/normal findings with disease states. # Process Improvement (Team Approach) - Identify current and potential issues in the chemistry lab. - Identify methods used to improve performance in the clinical chemistry laboratory using numerical data. # Critical Thinking Skills - Evaluate situations determining correct steps to take to troubleshoot the instrument and to report reliable results. - Evaluate laboratory data to determine which tests are needed and whether the results are reliable. - Determine whether results are "critical values".
Provides an in-depth study of immunohematology principles and practices as applicable to medical laboratory technology. Topics include: genetic theory and clinical applications, immunology, donor unit collection, related lab math, pre-transfusion testing, management of disease states and transfusion reactions, safety and quality control, and process improvement.
Immunohematology is the field concerned with the examination of blood group serology, transfusion practices, and immune reactions related to blood transfusions and transplantation.
Blood transfusions refer to the medical procedure of transferring blood into a patient's circulation via an intravenous method, essential for addressing various health conditions and surgical needs.
# Genetic Theory and Clinical Applications - Describe Mendelian genetics and laws of inheritance as relates to immunohematology. - Define selected terms. - Formulate genotypes and phenotypes. # Immunology - Relate the role of defense in the body. - Differentiate between the types of acquired immunity. - Describe red blood cell antigens. - Describe blood group antibodies. - Correlate the role of complement in blood banking. - Evaluate antigen/antibody reactions. # Donor Unit Collection - Identify donor selection criteria. - Correlate donor selection techniques. - Describe the end products of hemapheresis and their uses. - Describe blood component therapy. - List accepted blood storage and shipping requirements. # Related Lab Math - Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use laboratory math to calculate and resolve problems related to immunohematology. - Perform related math calculations for dilutions, preparation of %RBC solutions, and Fetal-dex. # Pre-Transfusion Testing - Discuss ABO and Rh/HR blood group systems as relates to pre-transfusion testing and prenatal testing. - Perform ABO and Rh/HR group testing including weak D. - Evaluate ABO and Rh/Hr discrepancies. - Convert Rh/Hr nomenclatures. - List Rh/Hr antigens. - List and discuss Rh/Hr antigens, Rh/Hr antibodies and their clinical significance. - Describe other clinically significant antigen systems. - List the clinical antibodies and describe characteristics. - Relate antibodies to specified antigens. - Describe the clinical significance of antibody/antigen relationship. - Perform selected tests. - Perform selected special techniques, such as titers, elutions, absorptions, prenatal and postnatal transfusions, alloantibody identification, multiple antibody identification, and enzyme techniques. - Recognize common problems and sources of error. - Perform compatibility testing. - Interpret and resolve compatibility test results. # Management of Disease States and Transfusion Reactions - Describe transfusion reaction investigations. - Describe selected hemolytic diseases (e.g., autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hemolytic disease of newborn) and supporting test procedures (e.g., cord blood studies). - Perform selected tests. # Safety and Quality Control - Set up and perform selected quality control and safety procedures. # Process Improvement - Identify methods used to improve performance in the immunohematology lab. - Consider the ethical issues associated with transfusions.
Introduces fundamental microbiology and parasitology theory and techniques applicable to disease state identification. Topics include: microbiology fundamentals; basic techniques; clinical microbiology; related lab math; anti-microbial sensitivity; safety and quality control; parasitology; mycology, mycobacteriology, and virology; correlation of disease states; and process improvement.
Microbiology is the scientific discipline that examines the characteristics, activities, and impacts of microorganisms in areas such as disease, the environment, agriculture, and biotechnology.
Specimen processing is the methodical management of biological samples for laboratory examination, encompassing preparation, documentation, and storage to maintain sample integrity.
Microscopes are devices that enlarge and display minute objects or features, indispensable for scientific investigation and medical examination.
Parasitology is a scientific discipline that focuses on parasites, their life cycles, effects on hosts, and modes of transmission, with a particular emphasis on diseases in humans and animals.
Mycology is the scientific field that examines fungi, encompassing their genetic and biochemical characteristics, classification, and applications in pharmaceuticals and culinary sectors.
# Microbiology fundamentals - Discuss basic concepts of microbial classification, growth, reproduction, and metabolism. - Compare and contrast eukaryotes and prokaryotes. - Discuss infection and disease processes. - Describe media composition and their uses within the clinical microbiology laboratory. # Basic techniques - Describe selected media composition and uses. - Describe essential collection, transport, and handling procedures. - Determine appropriate media for use in isolating pathogenic microorganisms. - Perform selected microbiological specimen setups. - Perform and read gram stains of clinical specimens and bacterial isolates. - Describe the use of bio-and molecular technology to include differentiating DNA, nucleic acid probes and amplification methods in taxonomy and clinical microbiology. # Clinical microbiology - Discuss culture characteristics and isolation techniques of selected gram positive and gram-negative cocci. - Perform confirmatory tests for identifying clinically significant cocci including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Neisseria. - Relate pathogens to disease state. - Discuss culture characteristics of selected clinically significant gram-negative bacilli. - Discuss biochemical reactions used in identifying gram negative bacilli including enterics/fermenters, Haemophilus, and nonfermenters. - Perform selected confirmatory tests for identifying clinically significant gram negative bacilli. - Discern pathogens from normal/ transient flora at selected body sites. - Relate medically important pathogens to disease states. - Describe basic identification procedures of selected species including spore formers, non-spore formers, and anaerobes. - Describe anaerobe collection, transport, and processing. - Relate pathogens to disease state. - Discuss and perform sub culture techniques used in the isolation and identification of medically important microorganisms. # Proper usage of Microscope - Demonstrate proper usage of microscope. - Evaluate and interpret identification of microbial specimens through proper microscopy technique. # Anti-microbial sensitivity - Describe methods of antimicrobial susceptibility testing including MIC and KirbyBauer. - Perform and interpret Kirby-Bauer and MIC sensitivities. # Safety and quality control - Describe and adhere to safety and quality control measures associated with handling clinical specimens and disease producing organisms. - Demonstrate appropriate safety techniques and universal precautions. - Describe and perform quality control of selected media and reagents. # Parasitology - Recall the scientific and common names of selected parasites including protozoa, ciliates, nematodes, trematodes, malaria, and cestodes. - State parasitic forms which cause diseases. - Perform standard identification procedures. - Recognize the diagnostic stage of selected parasites. - Relate pathogens to disease state. - Determine specimen collection, transport, and processing for commonly encountered parasites. # Mycology, mycobacteriology, and virology - Describe special media, processing techniques, and identification procedures for fungi, mycobacteria, and viruses. - Recognize selected mycology isolates. - Perform and/or read AFB smears. - Describe basic viral structure and reproduction. - Relate commonly encountered pathogens to disease state. # Correlation of disease states - Evaluate laboratory data to determine causative agent, antimicrobial resistance, and source of specimen to correlate with disease states. # Quality improvement - Summarize methods used to improve performance in the microbiology laboratory, including importance of the infection control functions of this department. - Describe and recognize the role of the clinical laboratory microbiologist in providing accurate test results through Pre-Analytical, Analytical, Post-Analytical phases of testing.
CLBT 2090 - Clinical Urinalysis, Serology and Pre-Analytic Specimen Process Practicum
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: urinalysis tests, serological tests and techniques, blood and specimen processing, correlation of test results to disease states, safety and quality control, and quality assurance. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
Specimen Analysis entails the skilled inspection and evaluation of biological specimens, utilizing scientific methods and tools to identify features, illnesses, or substances.
# Urinalysis Tests - Fulfill all federal, state, and local requirements in preparation for testing. - Perform urinalysis testing techniques. - Describe abnormal results associated with certain diseases. - Follow procedures for reporting marked abnormalities by immediately reporting abnormal or critical results to a supervisor. - Demonstrate ability to complete documentation in a legible manner and operate laboratory information computer systems # Serological Tests and Techniques - Fulfill all federal, state, and local requirements in preparation for testing. - Perform serology testing techniques. - Relate any marked abnormalities immediately to supervisor. - Demonstrate ability to complete documentation in a legible manner and operate a laboratory information computer system. # Pre-Analytic Specimen Processing - Fulfill all federal, state, and local requirements in preparation for testing. - Demonstrate all techniques associated with preanalytical specimen processing. - Recognize criteria for specimen rejection. - Relate any marked abnormalities immediately to a supervisor. - Demonstrate ability to complete documentation in a legible manner and operate a laboratory information computer system. # Correlation of Test Results to Disease States - Assess normal and abnormal results in relation to disease processes. - Report any marked abnormalities immediately to a supervisor. - Evaluate all critical level test results. # Safety and Quality Control - Discuss and apply all federal, state, and local safety procedures associated with lab processing and testing. - Adhere to and utilize quality control procedures. - Comply with legal and ethical principles in practice of phlebotomy, urinalysis and serology. - Recognize possible sources of error in specimen collection, and serological and urinalysis test results. # Quality Assurance - Recognize and promote significance of Quality Assurance programs and the role of the laboratory in QA.
CLBT 2100 - Clinical Immunohematology Practicum
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of immunohematology principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: specimen processing; slide and tube immunological techniques; criteria for special techniques; component and therapy practices; management of disease states; transfusion complications; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
# Specimen Processing - Comply with all federal, state, and local requirements in preparation for testing. - Demonstrate techniques associated with processing donor and patient specimens. # Slide and tube immunological techniques - Perform routine tests necessary for safe transfusion therapy. # Criteria for Special Techniques - Select appropriate procedure when processing specimen for special techniques. - Comply with the rules and regulations concerning the use of special techniques. # Component and Therapy Practices - Explain medical implications associated with laboratory results. # Management of Disease States - Correlate medical management to lab results. # Transfusion Complications - Report any abnormal laboratory findings associated with transfusions immediately to a supervisor. # Safety - Comply with federal, state, and local testing procedures. - Accurately record test results. - Double validate recordings. # Documentation/Quality control - Adhere to federal, state and local safety rules and requirements. - Follow and display adherence to quality control guidelines. - Report test results. # Process Improvement - Promote teamwork and use organizational skills in performing duties in the clinical laboratory.
CLBT 2110 - Clinical Hematology/Coagulation Practicum
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of hematology/coagulation principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: complete blood count and differentials; other related blood tests; coagulation and fibrinolysis tests; correlation of test results to disease states and critical values; instrumentation; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
Blood Testing is the analysis of blood samples to assess health, diagnose disease, evaluate organ function, and monitor medical treatments through various laboratory techniques.
Quality control refers to the systematic process of ensuring products and services adhere to set standards of excellence through inspections, testing, and corrective actions to maintain consistency and reliability.
# Complete Blood Count and Differentials - Demonstrate testing in all areas associated with CBCs and differentials. # Other Related Blood Tests - Perform routine and special blood tests according to laboratory standards. # Coagulation and Fibrinolysis Tests - Perform coagulation and fibrinolysis tests. - Report any marked abnormality immediately to a supervisor. # Correlation of Test Results to Disease States and Critical Values - Double check all critical level test results. - Associate test results and critical levels to disease processes and management. # Instrumentation - Perform and integrate daily start-up, calibration, and shut-down procedures. - Apply knowledge to maintain all equipment in correct working order. - Characterize the relationship between malfunctioning equipment and incorrect test results. - Verify equipment function as part of a complete check involving an abnormal result. # Safety - Follow all safety guidelines for using Personal Protective Equipment. - Follow safety procedures for bio-hazard and blood borne pathogens while working in the laboratory. # Documentation/Quality Control - Adhere to federal, state, and local safety rules and requirements. - Follow and display adherence to quality control guidelines. - Report test results. # Process Improvement - Promote teamwork and use organizational skills in performing duties in the clinical laboratory.
CLBT 2120 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: specimen inoculations; stains; culture work-ups; bacterial identification; anti-microbial sensitivity; media preparation; safety; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
Bacterial Cultures refer to laboratory methods for cultivating, preserving, and examining bacteria in controlled settings for research, diagnosis, and industrial purposes.
# Specimen inoculations - Follow guidelines for routine specimen collection and inoculations (including blood cultures). # Stains - Interpret stain results. - Perform staining techniques. # Culture work-ups - Adhere to rules and regulations concerning culture work-ups. # Bacterial identification - Correctly identify bacteria using appropriate techniques. - Adhere to bacteria handling rules. Report any major handling discrepancies to a supervisor. # Anti-microbial sensitivity - Perform and read anti-microbial sensitivities. - Relate results to disease management. # Media preparation - Perform media. - Practice safety procedures associated with handling, processing, and disposing of all chemical agents and microbials in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines. - Adhere to quality control guidelines. # Special areas - Follow guidelines for testing in special areas of microbiology. - Follow guidelines for specimen collection and handling. - Report any test result discrepancies to a supervisor. # Safety - Record test results accurately. - Adhere to federal, state, and local safety and quality control guidelines. # Documentation/quality control - Follow and display adherence to quality control guidelines. - Report test results. # Process improvement - Promote teamwork and use organizational skills in performing duties in the clinical laboratory.
CLBT 2130 - Clinical Chemistry Practicum
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of chemistry principles and techniques in a medical laboratory job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work situation at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: therapeutic drugs and toxicology; automated and manual chemistry; immuno chemistry; special chemistry; safety; correlation of test results to disease states and critical values; instrumentation; documentation/quality control; and process improvement. The clinical practicum is implemented through the use of written training plans, written performance evaluation, and coordinated supervision.
# Therapeutic Drugs and Toxicology - Recognize drugs used to combat specific bacteria or to control a specific disease state. - Recognize toxic levels of drug and other substance use and the side effects. # Automated and Manual Chemistry - Perform automated and manual techniques in the testing processes. # Immunochemistry - Explain immunochemical techniques and the clinical applications. # Special Chemistry - Explain tests associated with special chemistry. # Safety - Record test results accurately. - Adhere to federal, state, and local safety and quality control guidelines. # Correlation of Test Results to Disease States and Critical Values - Double check all critical level test results. - Associate test results and critical levels to disease processes and management. - Report any abnormalities to a supervisor immediately. # Instrumentation - Maintain all equipment in working order. - Explain how malfunctioning equipment leads to incorrect test results. - Verify equipment function as part of a complete check involving an abnormal result. # Documentation/Quality Control - Follow and display adherence to quality control guidelines. - Report test results. # Process Improvement - Promote teamwork and use organizational skills in performing duties in the clinical laboratory.
Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for the medical laboratory technician level. Topics include review of: professional ethics, regulatory agencies, safety, and fundamental techniques; phlebotomy and specimen collection and processing; quality control concepts; computer applications; urinalysis and body fluids; hematology and coagulation; immunology and serology; immunohematology; clinical chemistry in solutions; microbiology; parasitology, mycology, mycobacteriology, and virology; and test taking skills.
Laboratory Equipment refers to the specialized tools and instruments employed by scientists and technicians for conducting experiments, gathering data, and performing analytical tests in a controlled setting.
# Professional Ethics, Regulatory Agencies, Lab Safety, Equipment and Techniques - Evaluate case studies to determine the professional and ethical solution. - Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in the clinical arena. - Describe certification options and apply for certification exam. - Describe State of Federal Licensure laws, including, but not limited to: CLIA'88, CAP, The Joint Commission, State of Georgia DHR, Medicare/Medicare. - Demonstrate safety techniques related to storage of chemicals and handling of biohazardous materials. - Review proper use of glassware, pipettes, spectrophotometer, balance, centrifuge, serial dilutions. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam that includes General Lab Skills with a minimum score of 70%. # Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection and Infection Control - Review proper identification techniques, anticoagulants, and common problems associated with venipunctures, skin punctures and solutions. - Review specimen collection techniques, handling and processing, including variables affected by improper technique. - Review safety techniques, infection control procedures, isolation procedures, exposure plan, occupational hazards, and exposure control measures. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam in Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection and Infection Control with a minimum score of 70%. # Quality Control Concepts - Review functions of a quality assurance program, evaluating case studies to determine the proper procedures to follow in each event. - Review calculations of standard deviations, coefficient of variation, mean, and range. - Prepare quality control charts, document QA. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam in Quality Control concepts with a minimum score of 70%. # Computer Applications - Review importance of proper data collection and input. - Describe computerized patient routing. # Urinalysis and Body Fluids - Review fundamental theory of urinalysis/body fluids. - Review anatomy of body systems associated with urinalysis and body fluids. - Review procedure for Urinalysis Dipstick and Microscopic exam. - Review correct method of reporting urinalysis/body fluids results. - Correlate urinalysis and body fluid test results with appropriate disease states. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam on topics relating to urinalysis and body fluid testing and disease correlations with a minimum score of 70%. # Hematology and Coagulation - Review RE System and apply this knowledge to hematology testing procedures. - Review procedure, and interpretation of CBC and Differential, cell counts, morphology and estimation of indices. - Correlate hematology results to disease states. - Correlate special testing to disease states, including, but not limited to: sickle cell test, sed rate, reticulocytes, spherocytes, abnormal hemoglobins, bone marrows, leukemias, and anemias. - Review critical levels and blood cell dycrasias. - Review hematology instrumentation and troubleshooting techniques. - Review coagulation cascade and factor categories and function. - Review platelets structure and function. - Review test procedures and applications. - Correlate disease states with coagulation results. - Review instrumentation related to coagulation/fibrinolysis studies. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam including these topics with a minimum score of 70%. # Immunology and Serology - Review parts of the immune system and their functions. - Review complement cascade and the function of this system. - Review structure and function of antigen-antibody reactions and their application in serological testing. - Review clinical significance of disease states related to immunity, including, but not limited to: syphilis, immune deficiency, viruses, inflammation, allergies, autoimmune problems and lymphoproliferative disease. - Review common techniques, including, but not limited to: agglutination, precipitation, immunoassays, tumor markers, flocculation, electrophoresis and molecular diagnostic technology. - Review result and normal value recording and reporting. - Review proper specimen collection and handling techniques. - Review confirmatory tests. - Review sources of error in serological testing. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam related to immunology and serology topics with a minimum score of 70%. # Immunohematology - Review genetic reasons for blood type inheritance, hemolytic disease of the newborn and inheritance of antibodies. - Review proper procedure of donor unit selection for compatibility testing. - Review proper donor unit selection in unusual circumstances: emergency, surgery, coagulation abnormalities, and pediatrics/elderly. - Review proper techniques for collection of donor units, donor selection, and treatment for donor reactions. - Review procedures and interpretation of all pretransfusion tests. - Review sources of error in the procedures and interpretation of pretransfusion testing. - Review importance and procedure of quality control in pretransfusion testing. - Summarize case studies related to interpretation and troubleshooting problems in pre-transfusion testing. - Review use of transfusion products to manage disease states, including, but not limited to: packed red cells, specially treated packed red cells, cryoprecipitate, fresh frozen plasma, coagulation factors, RhoGam, platelets, and special set-ups. - Review symptoms of transfusion reactions. - Review the transfusion reaction investigation procedures. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam on topics related to Immunohematology with a minimum score of 70%. # Clinical Chemistry and Solutions - Review test methods, procedures, normal values, interpretation, interference, and correlation to disease states in reference to carbohydrates, electrolytes and acid-base balance. - Review test methods, procedures, normal values, interpretation, interference, and correlation to disease states in reference to nitrogenous compounds. - Review test methods, procedures, normal values, interpretation, interference, and correlation to disease states in reference to enzymes and endocrinology. - Review test methods, procedures, normal values, interpretation, interference, and correlation to disease states in reference to liver functions and lipids. - Review test methods, procedures, normal values, interpretation, interference, and correlation to disease states in reference to toxicology and drug monitoring. - Review timing and specimen selection of specimen collection and correlation to proper test results. - Review body systems and related testing profiles. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam including these topics with a minimum score of 70%. # Microbiology - Review specimen handling, proper media selection, inoculation techniques, smear techniques, stains, microscopics, atmosphere conditions and temperature regulation. - Review safety procedures and infection control measures. - Review sources of specimens and correlation to testing techniques, sterile technique, enhancement of growth conditions for identification of organisms. - Review various pathogenic organisms, appearance on media, biochemical testing, and identification techniques. - Correlate presence of bacteria to disease states, critical values and normal flora. - Review use of anti-microbial sensitivities in determining procedures and identifications of resistant, and sensitive organisms. - Review multi-drug-resistant organisms and infection control techniques. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam on these topics with a minimum score of 70%. # Parasitology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and Virology - Review proper specimen collection and handling for these special tests - Review testing procedures to identify these types of pathogenic organisms. - Correlate these organisms with disease states and critical values. - Review special infection control techniques associated with mycology, mycobacteriology and virology. - Successfully complete a mock registry exam including these topics with a minimum score of 70%. # Test-taking Skills - Review special topics: study skills, rest, relaxation techniques, arriving on time and feeling confident. - Review multiple choice test taking skills: elimination, guessing, changing answers, and practice. - Successfully complete a comprehensive mock registry exam with a minimum score of 70%.
This course emphasizes the trends and the dynamic forces that affect the marketing process and the coordination of the marketing functions. Topics include effective communication in a marketing environment, role of marketing, knowledge of marketing principles, marketing strategy, and marketing career paths.
Marketing Optimization refers to the process of enhancing marketing strategies by analyzing data, with the goal of increasing engagement, conversion rates, and return on investment.
Marketing Concepts encompass key principles and ideas that guide successful customer engagement, value creation, and demand generation for products or services in a market.
A marketing strategy is a detailed approach designed to accomplish business objectives by effectively conveying the worth of offerings to a specific consumer group, utilizing market analysis and branding methods.
Market segmentation is the process of dividing a large market into smaller groups with shared traits, interests, or needs, to improve targeted marketing strategies.
Brand positioning is the strategic process of creating a distinct image and identity for a product or business in the market to differentiate it from competitors and attract consumers.
SWOT analysis is a method for evaluating an organization's internal Strengths and Weaknesses, as well as external Opportunities and Threats, in the context of competition or project development.
Channel marketing is the process of selecting and managing distribution channels, such as retailers or online platforms, to effectively market and sell a company's products to customers.
Product development is the process of creating and introducing new or improved products to the market, encompassing stages such as ideation, design, engineering, testing, and marketing.
Life-cycle management refers to the systematic oversight of a product or service, encompassing stages from development to disposal or replacement.
# Effective Communication in a Marketing Environment - Define marketing terminology. - Explain the marketing mix. - Provide examples of marketing mix variables. - Relate the marketing mix to marketing strategies. - Outline the process of creating a marketing plan. # Role of Marketing - Identify external forces affecting markets. - Identify sources of competition. - Discuss differences between sales and market orientations. - Compare competitive marketing strategies. - Relate how marketing creates utility through the exchange process. - Explain importance of marketing in a global economy. - Identify ethical and legal considerations in marketing. # Knowledge of Marketing Principles - Discuss concept of market segmentation, target markets, and positioning. - Describe basic steps in conducting market research. - Use research to illustrate effect of environmental forces on businesses. - Explain SWOT analysis. - Diagram a SWOT analysis. # Marketing Strategy - Compare and contrast marketing channels. - Identify appropriate promotional strategies. - Explain pricing principles. - Explain branding. - Describe new product development steps. - Explain product life cycle. - Illustrate the product life cycle. - Apply marketing mix concept to strategic planning process. - Recognize marketing strategies used by businesses. # Marketing Career Paths - Describe typical marketing positions and duties. - Discuss qualifications needed to secure an entry-level marketing position. - Design a marketing-oriented resume. - Promote appreciation for career opportunities in marketing.
Provides a general knowledge of the human relations aspects of the senior-subordinate workplace environment. Topics include employee relations principles, problem solving and decision making, leadership techniques to develop employee morale, human values and attitudes, organizational communications, interpersonal communications, and employee conflict.
Employee Relations refers to the management of employer-employee interactions to create a productive, positive, and legally compliant work environment.
Human Relations Movement refers to a management philosophy that prioritizes employee welfare and motivation, focusing on interpersonal skills, communication, effective leadership, and organizational psychology to enhance job satisfaction and productivity.
Employee Motivation is the process of stimulating and persuading workers to actively participate in their job, with the goal of increasing contentment and maximizing output.
Decision making is the logical, systematic process of assessing information, considering options, and selecting a course of action to attain intended results.
Leadership development focuses on enhancing individuals' skills, behaviors, and abilities to take on leadership roles, driving organizational performance and achieving strategic objectives.
Leadership is the capacity to direct, encourage, and influence a team towards attaining shared objectives, creating a cooperative, responsible, and creative atmosphere.
Interpersonal skills refer to the capacities to communicate efficiently, establish relationships, cooperate, demonstrate empathy, negotiate, and manage conflicts in both personal and professional settings.
# Employee Relations Principles - Distinguish terms relating to the field of human relations. - Research the history of the human relations movement. - Recognize the purposes of the study of human relations. - Recognize factors that inhibit the resolution of human relations problems. - Evaluate the social basis of status in terms of a motivational force that affects upward mobility and group behavior. - Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of a permeable class society. - Compare and contrast the impact of status on role perception and role behavior. - Examine the "shrinking world" phenomenon in terms of its impact on the role requirements of managers and supervisors involved in international trade. - Assess pervasive culturally based attitutdes toward foreigners. - Assess pervasive culturally based attitudes of foreigners toward American trading partners. - Examine examples of multiple, culturally-based, interpretations of "hidden," non- verbal communication such as body language. - Judge examples of the social norms and expectations of seniors/peers and those of foreigners toward Americans. # Problem Solving and Decision Making - Evaluate the potential benefits associated with developing and implementing plans for personal and career development. - Propose strategies for formulating personal and career development plans. - Assess the effects of barriers such as poor time management and inadequate stress management to personal and career development. - Recognize types of personal problems and the impact on job advancement, job satisfaction, and productivity. - Develop strategies for identifying individuals who have personal problems. - Decide resources for helping those with personal problems. - Recognize sexual harassment. - Recognize the visible symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse. - Evaluate the decision making as a process. - Distinguish between long- and short-range decision making. - Recognize traits and external factors that affect decision-making processes. - Communicate the potential effects of making decisions during conflict situations. - Compare humanistic and environmentally based approaches to decision making. # Leadership Techniques to Develop Employee Morale - Evaluate motivation and barriers to achievement. - Examine the various theories of human motivation. - Evaluate human motivation in terms of job design. - Predict factors that may affect job performance and employee morale. - Examine the relationship between physical environment, employee morale, and productivity. - Compare effects of changing social values on employee morale and productivity. - Characterize leadership. - Evaluate the nature of power relationships, leadership traits and styles, and "leaderless" groups. - Compare different approaches to leadership in terms of the potential for effectively dealing with different types of employees. - Characterize the terms creativity and innovation. - Describe the effects of demands for increased productivity and other societal pressures on creativity and innovation. - Identify barriers to effectively using creative employees. - Examine appraisals, promotions, and dismissals. - Determine the purposes of appraisals, promotions, dismissals, incentive plans, and benefit packages. - Examine techniques for managing appraisal, promotion, and dismissal interviews. # Human Values and Attitudes - Examine the nature of trainer-trainee relationships. - Determine the training needs of new employees. - Propose techniques for developing supervisory and managerial employees. - Contrast various instructional methods for employee training and continuing education and professional employees. # Organizational Communications - Identify staff and line organization patterns and effective means of communication within an organization's structure. - List examples of information communication channels within an organization. # Interpersonal Communications - Examine factors that affect the quality of interpersonal communication skills. - Determine the importance of developing effective interpersonal communications skills - Examine the levels of verbal and nonverbal communication. # Employee Conflict - Evaluate the types of resistance to change. - Examine patterns of resistance to change. - Examine the keys to effectively managing change. - Propose strategies for overcoming resistance to change.
This course is designed as an overview of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function and of the manager and supervisors role in managing the career cycle from organizational entry to exit. It acquaints the student with the authority, responsibility, functions, and problems of the human resource manager, with an emphasis on developing familiarity with the real world applications required of employers and managers who increasingly are in partnership with HRM generalists and specialists in their organizations. Topics include: strategic human resource management, contemporary issues in HRM: ethics, diversity and globalization; the human resource/supervisor partnership; human resource planning and productivity; job description analysis, development, and design: recruiting, interviewing, and selecting employees; performance management and appraisal systems; employee training and development: disciplinary action and employee rights; employee compensation and benefits; labor relations and employment law; and technology applications in HRM.
Human Resource Policies encompass rules and guidelines for fair and consistent employee management, including recruitment, benefits, retention, and legal compliance within an organization.
Human Resources strategy refers to the creation and implementation of long-term plans to effectively manage and enhance an organization's workforce in accordance with its overall business goals.
Performance management encompasses setting objectives, evaluating employee achievements, and offering feedback to enhance organizational efficiency and personal growth.
Job analytics refers to the methodical examination of employment data to identify workforce patterns, inform hiring choices, improve recruitment tactics, and boost overall organizational effectiveness.
Job description writing entails crafting clear, concise summaries of a position's duties, qualifications, and expectations, aiming to attract qualified applicants and promote role clarity.
Labor Market Trends refer to the study and understanding of shifts in employment areas, such as wages, workforce composition, and the need for various job positions and abilities.
Recruitment Software is a collection of applications used to simplify and optimize the hiring process, including job advertising, applicant tracking, candidate assessment, and automated communication.
# Strategic Human Resource Management - Examine the Human Resources challenges and potential remedies facing supervisors in today’s business world. - Integrate strategic HR policies. - Select HR strategies to increase performance. # Contemporary Issues in HRM: Ethics, Diversity, Globalization - Compare the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in relation to other HR issues. - Establish the HR role in the ethics relating to harassment, workplace safety, security of employee records, employee theft, affirmative action, comparable work and employee privacy rights. - Recognize diversity and its impact on organizations. - Research HR management policies in relation to national culture, organizational characteristics and HR practices. # The Human Resource/Supervisor- Manager Partnership - Compare and Contrast the HR role to support line and other staff management. - Examine the functions of human resource officers within an organization. - Examine the roles of persons within the human resources department. # Human Resource Planning and Productivity - Research work strategy and organizational structure. - Examine self-managed teams and other types of teams. - Develop strategies for employee motivation. # Job Description Analysis, Development, and Design - Evaluate the nature of job analysis. - Examine methods of collecting job analysis information. - Examine the significance of job description and design. - Research the processes and techniques of writing job descriptions. # Recruiting, Interviewing, and Selecting Employees - Evaluate sources of information concerning the labor market. - Examine recruitment sources. - Evaluate labor market statistics, costs, and recruitment sources. - Examine Equal Employment Opportunity legislation. - Examine the development and implementation of an affirmative action program. # Performance Management and Appraisal Systems - Evaluate company and employee uses and benefits. - Examine measuring performance, measurement tools and challenges to effective Performance Measurement. - Assess the appraisal interview and performance improvement. # Employee Training and Development - Examine the principles of learning. - Differentiate factors affecting the planning and implementation of an employee training program. - Evaluate the techniques used to evaluate a training program. - Recognize the steps involved in needs assessment. # Disciplinary Action and Employee Rights - Determine what constitutes poor performance on the job. - Examine the parameters of a legal disciplinary action. - Evaluate counseling methods and techniques. # Employee Compensation and Benefits - Examine development of a workable pay plan. - Evaluate competency based pay. - Differentiate between broad-banding, strategic compensation, and comparable worth. - Differentiate piecework plans, merit pay as an incentive, merit pay options, and incentives for professionals, recognition-based awards, and online reward programs. - Research benefits mix, benefits amount and flexibility of benefits. # Labor Relations and Employment Law - Examine the history of labor unions. - Assess the stated goals of labor unions. - Examine the structure and management of labor unions. - Evaluate labor-management legislation. - Examine the negotiation process and arbitration. # Technology Applications in HRM - Examine the uses and applications of HRIS. - Point out the privacy issues of HRIS.
This course focuses on supervision in the service sector with special emphasis on team building, quality management, and developing a customer focus. The challenge of providing world-class customer service is addressed through sections on principles of service industry supervision, career development, problem solving, stress management, and conflict resolution. Topics include: principles of service industry supervision, team building, customer service operations, TQM in a service environment, business software applications, communication in the service sector, introduction to information systems, selling principles and sales management, retail management, and legal issues in the service sector.
Total Quality Management is a holistic method for achieving lasting success by prioritizing customer satisfaction and engaging all organizational members in continually enhancing products, services, and processes.
Retail management is the effective administration of a retail store, including sales, personnel, inventory, and customer service, with the aim of increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.
Selling techniques encompass strategies and tactics employed by salespeople to successfully present, convince, and finalize sales with prospects, by aligning product advantages with their requirements.
Sales management encompasses the development of a sales team, organization of sales activities, and implementation of strategies to consistently achieve and exceed sales goals.
Data analysis involves examining, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to reveal valuable insights, inform decisions, and support conclusions.
Advertising strategy is the methodical approach to determining and conveying convincing messages to a specific audience through ideal media platforms, aiming to accomplish marketing objectives.
Pricing strategy is a methodical approach to setting product or service prices, considering factors like customer value, market demand, and competition, in order to achieve business objectives.
# Principles of Service Industry Supervision- Team Building - Describe the basic functions of management and give examples of how each function relates to the service sector. - Describe the roles of supervisors in the service sector. - Cite the principles of effective delegating and directing. - Describe the techniques and approaches for empowerment and encouraging self-sufficiency and self-management. - Identify key stage of effective group formation. - Contrast task roles with maintenance roles. - Explain how a work group becomes a team. Define the differences in a group- centered versus a team-centered approach. - Identify the four general types of work teams, including self-managed work teams. - Identify the characteristics of effectively functioning teams and how the supervisor encourages their development. - Discuss the implications of team building in a multicultural workforce. - Discuss the principles of planning and goal-setting in team-building. - Describe the principles of managing group conflict. - Identify the tools and principles necessary for team problem-solving. # Communication in the Service Sector - Describe the communication process and approaches to developing understanding. - Compare and contrast the principles of individual and group communication. - Identify three different listening styles, and review the keys to effective listening. - Discuss the sources of barriers to communication and how to overcome them. - Discuss communication strategies for team leaders. - Discuss the principles of conducting and participating in meetings and role play a group meeting. - Describe the principles of conducting and receiving an employment interview. - Describe the principles of effective oral communication and utilize the principles in short presentation(s). # TQM in a Service Environment - Describe the basic concept behind Total Quality Management and its application to a service environment. - Describe the process of benchmarking and give examples of benchmarking in the service sector. - Discuss the process of continuous improvement including the fundamental principles developed by Deming. - Define the concept of having a commitment to excellence and the zero-defects approach. - Identify the dimensions of quality and be able to apply them to a retail or service company. - Research and report on a company that has achieved the Deming Prize or the Baldridge Award. - Describe the concepts behind ISO 9000 and similar systems. - Discuss the principles of producing effective goals and objectives for individuals and teams. # Customer Service Operations - Define what customer service is and the concept of customer satisfaction. - Explain the challenges of customer service. - Discuss the concepts of customer demographics, life-styles, and identifying customer needs. - Discuss the concept of customer-driven strategic management. - Define the role of problem-solving and approaches for effectively overcoming the barriers to it. - Describe applications in effective communication to customer service situations. - Describe how to deal with difficult customers. - Discuss a plan for retaining customers and measuring customer satisfaction. - Develop a format for evaluating customer service in a retail and a service industry business, and perform an evaluation on a local business. # Retail Management - Describe the special characteristics of retailing and the importance of developing a retail strategy. - Identify the types of retail institutions by ownership and strategic mix, including non-store-based and nontraditional retailing. - Discuss the concepts of creating and maintaining a retail image from a service and a physical appearance perspective. - Select tasks, jobs, and develop an organizational chart. Define the different organizing methods used by different retailers. - Discuss the supervision principles applied to a retail environment. - Describe the basic concepts of operations and financial management in retailing. # Selling Principles and Sales Management - Describe the value-added approach to selling using the strategic/consultative selling model. - Describe coaching and skill-building concepts in a retail environment. - Discuss the principles of developing a relationship strategy through developing effective interpersonal communication approaches. - Discuss establishing ethics as the foundation for relationships in selling. - Discuss techniques for dealing with customer concerns and objections. - Describe Sales Management functions including assessing sales force productivity. - Describe the process of recruiting and selecting sales people. - Describe the fundamentals of training, compensating, and motivating sales associates - Discuss presentation and customer contact skills in a variety of situations. # Business Software Applications - Describe the specific software available for communication and management applications. - Describe the use of electronic resources for research and information gathering. - Utilize online resources to research a retail company. - Utilize personal Email to communicate with course participants and instructor, including submitting course assignments as Email attachments. - Utilize basic word processing software to produce a properly formatted memo and business letter. - Participate in an online discussion with group members. - Discuss applications in managing, organizing, and analyzing data. - Use Excel to create a work schedule for employees based on designated hours of operation and sales data. # Introduction to Information Systems - Describe the basics of a Management Information System and a retail information systems and their application to supervision. - Discuss the use of primary data in managing human resources and in business decision-making. # Legal Issues in the Service Sector - Define and give examples of the prohibitions concerning advertising, pricing and price fixing, product safety, product liability, financing, and warranties of goods and services. - Discuss the range of laws governing human resources including the areas of discrimination, sexual harassment, working conditions and OSHA, employment law and government oversight. - Explain the legal rights and privileges of consumers and the role consumer protection agencies.
Teaches the fundamental concepts of industrial wiring with an emphasis on installation procedures. Topics include: grounding, raceways, three-phase systems, transformers (three-phase and single-phase), wire sizing, overcurrent protection, NEC requirements, industrial lighting systems, and switches, receptacles, and cord connectors.
# Industrial Safety - Identify and discuss the use of safety tools and equipment. - Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools. - Demonstrate safe use of ladders and scaffolds. - Perform wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Grounding - Discuss Article 250 of the NEC. - Discuss various methods of bonding. - Install grounding and bonding connectors. # Raceway Installation - Discuss and identify various materials and devices used in raceway installations. - Calculate and size raceway using NEC tables. - Cut, ream, and bend EMT conduit for installation for all types of bends. - Cut, ream, thread, and bend rigid and IMC conduit for installation. - Discuss the applications of industrial blueprints. - Interpret industrial blueprints. # Three Phase System Branch, Feeder, and Transformer Circuits # Switches, Receptacles, and Cord Connectors - Discuss single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way switches. - Install single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way switches. - Discuss single and duplex 120, 240, and 480 volt receptacles. - Discuss split-wired receptacles. - Install single and duplex 120, 240, and 480 volt receptacles. - Install cord connectors for 120, 240, and 480 volt circuits. # Wire Sizing - Discuss wire sizing and NEC requirements. - Size wire for different applications, - Discuss and apply voltage drop to wire sizing. # Overcurrent Protection - Discuss and apply Article 240 NEC size fuses and install fuses. - Troubleshoot fuses. - Size circuit breakers and install circuit breakers. - Troubleshoot circuit breakers.
CETC 1121 - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Understand the fundamental principles and practices of hydraulics and fluid mechanics in water and wastewater systems.
Civil engineering encompasses the design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings, prioritizing safety and efficiency.
Fluid mechanics is the scientific discipline that examines the behavior and characteristics of fluids, including their motion and resulting pressures.
# Fluid Properties - Describe fluid properties such as: density, specific weight, specific gravity, viscosity, and compressibility. # Fluid Statics - Understand hydrostatic pressure. - Describe manometers and how to use them. - Discuss the principle of buoyancy and its effect on submerged objects. # Fluid Flow Parameters - Describe kinetic and potential energy. - Calculate elements of fluid flow using the Bernoulli equation. - Calculate various elements of fluid flow including: hydraulic radius, hydraulic diameter, and Reynold's Number. - Understand laminar and turbulent flow. - Understand the principle of continuity as it relates to fluid dynamics. # Fluid Dynamics - Calculate head loss in a system using a Moody Chart. # Hydraulic Systems and Machines - Describe solving a pipe network using the Hardy-Cross Method. - Discuss different types of pumps and their performance. - Demonstrate sizing a pump for a pipe network using a pump chart. - Determine the operating point for a pump system with pumps in series and in parallel.
Applications of the mathematics of finance used in engineering decision making by utilizing criteria employed in selecting the best alternative; making short-term and long-term decisions; determining which engineering projects should have a higher priority; comparing different ways to finance purchases and project; quantitatively assessing the costs of completing capital projects.
Engineering management is the application of engineering expertise and business skills to lead technical teams and supervise projects from start to finish.
# Time Value of Money/Money-Time Relationships - Determine the future and present value of an investment as well as the periodic payment and interest rate. # Estimating Costs - Determine total costs over the life of a project, making the distinction between fixed, variable, and marginal costs. # Cost-Benefit Analysis - Determine the value/worth of project alternatives using comparative methods. # Comparing Alternatives - Determine and analyze cash flows associated with various projects. - Compare project alternatives during all stages of a project including planning and implementation stages. - Determine the optimal time to replace assets using replacement analysis techniques. - Compare methods of depreciation and effects upon cash flows, tax liability, and project decisions. - Define inflation and evaluate its impact upon project analysis. # Financial Accounting - Understand the basic elements of financial statements and ratios. # Decision and Risk Analysis - Review the effects of project risk using sensitivity, scenario, and probability analysis.
CETC 1114 - Intermediate Computer Aided Design
Computer aided design with COGO overlay programs.
# Basics of CAD Civil Overlay Programs - Modify scale and default layers. - Create a basic label style. - Create a new object style. # Lines and Curves - Create a series of lines by bearing and distance. - Create a curve tangent to the end of a line. - Create a best fit line for a series. # Base Drawing Creation - Use properly collected field data to import into AutoCAD Civil 3D. - Create styles that will correctly display linework. - Create and edit field book files. - Modify survey data. - Create a point group. - Use Civil 3D data to import points into Land XML and ASCII format. - Create a point table. # Surfaces - Create a surface using available data. - Modify and update TN surfaces. - Prepare a slope analysis. - Label surface contours and spot elevations. # Parcels - Create a boundary parcel from objects. - Create a right-of-way parcel using the right-of-way tool. - Create subdivision lots automatically by layout. - Create multiple parcel segment labels. # Alignments - Create and manipulate an alignment. - Change a component of an alignment with another component type. - Create a new label set. - Change individual labels with other styles.
CCMN 1000 - Introduction to Construction and Development
This course is a study of the commercial construction process, terminology, participant roles, and phases. Topics include: project types, project stages, construction documents, marketing, contract procurement, estimating, bonding, scheduling, mobilization, materials, methods, change orders, claims, safety, organizational management, computers in construction, communication, high rise construction, contract types, liability and loss control.
Construction management encompasses the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects, ensuring they are completed within budget, on schedule, and adhering to quality and safety standards.
Commercial construction encompasses the design, construction, and renovation of various business structures, including offices, shopping centers, hotels, and industrial facilities.
# Fundamentals of the Construction Process - Identify the construction process. - Identify different contract documents. # Commercial Construction Process Terminology - Identify terms related to the commercial construction process. # Roles Involved in the Construction Process - Identify the players needed in the construction process. # Project Types and Stages of Construction - Identify the stages of the construction process. - Review computer applications. # Contract Types - Identify different contract documents. - Identify contract procurement. - Discuss computer applications. # Basic Construction Materials - Identify the divisions of construction.
CCMN 1020 - Building Technologies and Methods
This course is a study of the materials and technologies utilized in commercial construction. Topics include: site-work, foundations, building structure, interior and exterior finishes, and roofing. A brief overview of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and conveying systems is included. An overview of materials testing is also presented.
Foundation Design refers to the engineering practice of designing a stable structure's underlying support system, taking into account soil conditions, load requirements, and environmental factors.
Construction Materials Testing involves analyzing the properties of building components to guarantee adherence to safety, quality, and performance standards.
# Commercial Construction Terminology - Describe the different methods and materials used in the construction process. # Construction Process General Requirements - Identify and describe general requirements related to the construction process. - Identify and describe the methods and materials used in the divisions of the construction process. # Basic Materials Related to the Construction Process - Identify the basic materials used in the construction process. # Basic Processes and Techniques Used in Commercial Construction - Identify the basic processes used in the installation of construction materials.
This course provides the skills to read and interpret commercial construction graphical documents. Topics include: dimensioning practices, layout, abbreviations, symbol usage, line types, computer aided design, and principles of drawing.
# Types of Construction Drawings - Identify the following types of construction drawings: plot plan, foundation, floor, elevation, section, detail, electrical, mechanical, framing, and plumbing. - Interpret plot foundation, commercial framing, plumbing, electrical, and welding prints. # Blueprint Lines and Types - Identify the following typical lines found on blueprints: dimension, extension, solid, hidden, grade, section, and border. - Prepare plot foundation prints, commercial framing, plumbing, electrical, and welding prints. # Plan Symbols - Identify basic plan symbols. - Identify materials and specifications. - Interpret plot foundation, commercial framing, plumbing, electrical, and welding prints. # Plan Notations - Interpret various plan notations. - Identify materials and specifications. - Solve mathematical applications.
This course covers commercial construction safety and loss prevention. Topics include: safety plan management, emergency planning, project security, sources of safety information and supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), fire prevention, hazardous communications, material safety data sheets (MSDS), fall protection, electrical hazards, ladders, scaffolds, stairways, confined spaces, excavations, training techniques, accident reporting, materials handling and storage, cranes, mechanized equipment, steel erection, and concrete construction.
# Construction Safety Terminology - Identify terms related to construction safety. - Discuss industry terms and key players. - Discuss recording and reporting occupational injuries and illness. - Identify general industry safety standards. # Causes of Accidents and Fatalities in Hazardous Areas of Construction - Identify the common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of construction. - Discuss inspections, citation and proposed penalties. - Identify personal protective and lifesaving equipment (Subpart E). - Identify excavation (Subpart P). # Sources for Safety Information and Supplies - Identify sources for safety information and supplies. - Discuss inspections, citations and proposed penalties. # Safety Planning - Discuss recording and reporting occupational injuries and illness. - Identify general industry safety standards. # Construction Safety Topic Presentation - Demonstrate mastery of one construction safety topic through a presentation. - Identify general safety standards.
This course provides a study of the commercial building code. Topics include: inspector/contractor communications, code administration, occupancy classifications, building limitations, construction types, fire resistance, means of egress, structural loading, and construction materials.
Building Codes encompass safety, health, and accessibility guidelines for building design, construction, and renovations, enforced by regulatory authorities.
# The Nature and Purpose of the Building Code - Discuss the history and relationships between the model codes. - Identify the roles between the authority having jurisdiction and the contractor. - Discuss the administrative considerations of the building code and its impact on the construction process. - Discuss the impact of the building code on building planning. # Components of the Building Code - Understand the different components of the building code. # Principle Building Codes and Their Applications - Recognize the principle building codes and their applications. # Sources of Information for Building Codes - Identify the sources of information for building codes. - Determine the codes that apply to the different construction processes. - Discuss inspection techniques and the major areas requiring inspection. # Professional Responsibility During the Construction Process - Understand the professional responsibility during the construction process. - Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative provisions of the building code. - Discuss the permitting and inspection process.
This course continues the study of the estimating process emphasizing pricing the general contractor's work including: estimating procedures, development of direct and indirect unit costs, evaluation of subcontractor's bids, bidding strategy, and bid opening. The completion of an estimate, bid submission, and development of a schedule of values are required. Also included is an introduction to conceptual estimating.
Cost estimation is a methodical approach to forecasting expenditures for a project or product, taking into account various elements to achieve financial effectiveness and precision.
# Detailed Cost Estimating for a Commercial Project - Discuss methods for preparing a detailed cost estimate for a commercial project. - Prepare a skeleton detailed estimate for a commercial construction project. - Prepare a detailed General Condition Estimate (CSI Div. 1). # Preparing a Bid Package - Prepare an order of magnitude estimate with location, inflation, and size adjustment. - Estimate unit prices based on wage rates and crew productivities. # Estimating and Hard Bidding a Commercial Job - Examine the various aspects of estimating and hard bidding on a commercial job. - Prepare bid documentation. # Estimating Software - Develop an estimate utilizing estimating software.
This course provides the skills required to develop a material quantity estimate from commercial construction drawings and specifications. Completion of a quantity survey project is required.
# Components and Stages of a Construction Estimate - Identify the components and stages of a construction estimate. - Discuss project requirements. - Discuss bidding requirements. - Identify components of working drawings. # CSI and Work Breakdown Structure Classifications - Classify component quantities into the appropriate CSI or Work Breakdown structure. - Develop forms for estimating practices. - Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). - Calculate quantities for divisions of construction. # Material, Labor and Equipment Calculating - Calculate quantities of material, labor, and equipment from construction drawings and specifications. - Calculate quantities for the divisions of construction. # Cost Estimating - Create a detailed cost estimate. - Develop bid documents.
This course is a study of commercial construction scheduling and cost controls. Topics include network diagrams, time-scaled design, Gantt charts and computerized scheduling. Students will complete projects utilizing the critical path method in both manual and computerized formats.
# Scheduling Software Programs - Develop a project schedule utilizing computerized CPM scheduling software. # Critical Path Methodology (CPM) - Develop a CPM schedule. # Project Measurement and Updates - Prepare a CPM schedule as a tool for project measurement and updates. - Discuss the role of the project manager. - Discuss why it is so important to schedule. - Review and analyze schedules. - Update schedules. # Predecessor/Successor Relationships for Sequencing of Construction Work - Develop an activities list from an example commercial building and establish predecessor/successor relationships for sequencing for construction work. - Develop a checklist, daily to-do lists and a basic schedule. - Develop bar chart schedules. - Determine durations. - Calculate start and finish dates. - Calculate float. - Review and analyze schedules. - Create a network logic diagram.
This course is a study of the legal aspects of commercial construction contracting. Topics include: contracts, drug testing, sexual harassment, labor management relations, discrimination, worker compensation, bonding, claims, arbitration, mediation, business types, minority business enterprises, hiring and firing practices.
Construction regulations refer to the established guidelines for building design, materials, safety, and practices that must be followed to meet legal requirements and maintain structural integrity within a specific jurisdiction.
Conflict resolution is the process of addressing disagreements in a reasonable, equitable, and effective manner to achieve a harmonious, mutually agreeable outcome.
# Branches of Government and Jurisdictions in Dispute Resolution - Identify the branches of government and jurisdictions in dispute resolution. - Discuss dispute resolution processes in the U.S. # Commercial Construction Contracts - Identify common forms of contracts used in commercial construction. - Identify forms of doing business, project delivery methods, and contractual relationships common in construction projects. - Identify changes, additions, and delays. - Identify the scope of the contract. - Discuss environmental, real, and intellectual property law. - Discuss sales of materials and supplies. # Employment and Labor Laws - Discuss employment and labor laws. # Dispute Resolution - Discuss common disputes and resolution. - Discuss bonds, liens, and waivers. - Identify mistakes in bids, defective construction, and differing and unforeseen site conditions. - Discuss legal issues relating to plans and specifications. - Discuss contract formation, breach and damages. - Discuss torts and warranties. - Discuss killer clauses.
CCMN 2030 - Construction Accounting and Financial Management
This course provides a study of financial management and accounting theory with specific application to the commercial construction industry. Topics include accounting data, financial statements, cost control, taxation, ratio analysis, the time value of money, budgeting, cash flow, financing, and receivables.
Financial Data Management encompasses the processes of gathering, verifying, safeguarding, and handling crucial financial information to guarantee its accuracy, accessibility, and reliability for making business decisions.
# Financial Controls and Accounting Concepts - Discuss financial controls and accounting concepts. - Discuss company level financial controls and analysis. - Discuss concepts for controlling costs. - Discuss cost control concepts and structures. - Review bookkeeping fundamentals. # Financial Data and Financial Statements - Discuss financial data and financial statements. - Analyze company financial data. # Time Value of Money - Discuss time value of money. - Discuss time and cost integration. # Financing of Projects - Discuss financing of projects. - Discuss bid preparation and cost recovery. # Budgeting, Cash Flow and Risk - Discuss budgeting, cash flow and risk. - Compare accounting conventions. - Review a conceptual equipment cost-control system. - Identify job and fixed overhead costs. - Prepare a Financial Statement.
CCMN 2040 - Construction Project Management
This course is a study of delivery methods, contract documents, supervision, working with owners and design professionals, control of cash flow, procurement, management of subcontractors, job records, contract changes, and payment procedures.
Project Communications refers to the deliberate distribution and management of information within a project to promote understanding, engage stakeholders, and facilitate effective collaboration.
Project documentation consists of the organized capture of a project's development, progress, and achievements, such as plans, timelines, communications, and status reports, enabling oversight and effective management.
# Project Delivery and Organization - Discuss project delivery and organization. - Demonstrate an understanding of who the primary players are and their roles. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the main components of a typical subcontract agreement. - Acquire an understanding of proper layout of a job site. - Demonstrate ability to recognize the primary types of AIA agreements used by the general contractor. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the project closeout process. # Project Documentation - Discuss project documentation. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the different components of a typical set of construction documents. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the different components of a typical set of bid documents. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the organization and primary components of written communication during the construction of a project. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare change orders and progress payments. # Project Communications - Discuss project communications. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the bid and initial CPM schedule preparation process as well as vendor/subcontractor procurement from the general contractor's perspective. # Construction Management Methods - Identify construction management methods. - Demonstrate an understanding of the typical timeline for a commercial project. - Demonstrate ability to differentiate, analyze and make recommendations for contract delivery methods. - Demonstrate an understanding of time and scope related issues.
CCMN 2500 - Commercial Construction Management Internship-Practicum
This course allows the student to gain real-world experience by working with a local industry in the appropriate field for a minimum of 135 hours during the term or, alternatively, an equivalent number of hours on real-world projects at the college.
# Application of Learned Skills - Apply knowledge acquired through classroom and lab training. - Identify ways to apply skills precisely and expeditiously to the job task. # Acceptable Job Performance - Apply learned skills and knowledge to achieve acceptable job performance using industry standards. # Demonstrate Appropriate Employability Skills - Demonstrate appropriate dress using industry standards. - Demonstrate an attitude of self- confidence, self-reliance, and independence. - Demonstrate respect for others as individuals.
CARP 1000 - Fundamental Carpentry Skills
Fundamental Carpentry Skills provides the basic carpentry instruction all other carpentry skills build upon. Topics include orientation to the trade, materials and fasteners, hand and power tools, drawings and specifications, building layout, and building foundations.
# Orientation to the Trade - Identify the career and entrepreneurial opportunities within the carpentry trade. - Identify the skills, responsibilities, and characteristics needed to be a successful carpenter. - Summarize how to be connected to the industry through an organization like SkillsUSA. - Explain the importance of safety in the construction industry, and describe the obligations of the contractor, subcontractors, and you to ensure a safe work environment. # Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives - Identify various types of building materials and describe their uses. - List safety precautions associated with building materials. - Describe the proper method of handling and storing building materials. - Calculate the quantities of lumber, panel, and concrete products using industry standard methods. - Describe the fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction and explain their uses. - Demonstrate safe and proper installation of drop-in anchors. # Hand and Power Tools - Identify the hand tools commonly used by carpenters. - Identify the power tools commonly used by carpenters. - Demonstrate the safe and proper use of the following hand tools: Level, Square, Clamp, Saw. - Demonstrate or describe the safe and proper use of five of the following power tools: Circular saw, Portable table saw, Compound miter saw, Drill press, Router/laminate trimmer, Portable power plane, Power metal shears, Pneumatic nailer/stapler. # Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout - Describe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and describe the information found on each type. - State the purpose of written specifications. - Identify the methods of squaring a building. - Read and interpret foundation, floor, and other plan view drawings, elevation view drawings, and section and detail drawings. - Read and interpret schedules and written specifications. - Establish 90-degree angles using the 3-4-5 rule.
Structural Framing describes the layout and construction procedures for floor, wall, and stair systems, including how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and how to identify different types of framing systems, components, and system materials. It also covers how to estimate the amount of materials needed for an assembly and on some common alternative framing systems.
Wood Framing is the skill of constructing wooden frameworks for buildings, comprising floors, walls, and roofs, using different sizes and types of lumber for both residential and commercial purposes.
Wood Flooring Installation is the process of laying and securing different types of hardwood floors, resulting in a long-lasting and visually appealing surface.
Stairs and Railings Installation entails skillfully constructing and attaching staircases and rail systems for safe, compliant, and visually appealing building access.
# Floor Systems - Read and interpret specifications and drawings to determine floor system requirements. - Identify the different types of framing systems. - Identify floor system components. - Describe the construction methods for floor systems, and identify floor system materials. - Estimate the amount of material to frame a floor assembly from a set of plans. - Identify some common alternative floor systems. - Lay out and construct a floor assembly, including a rough opening and subfloor material. # Wall Systems - Identify the components of a wall system. - Describe the procedure for laying out a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and fire-stops. - Describe the correct procedure to assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building. - Describe wall framing techniques used in masonry construction. - Estimate the materials required to frame walls. - Discuss alternative wall systems. - Lay out a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and fire-stops. - Assemble and erect a wood frame wall, including plates, corner posts, door and window openings, partition Ts, bracing, and fire-stops. - Correctly install sheathing on a wall. # Basic Stair Layout - Identify the types of stairways. - Identify the various components associated with stairs. - Identify terms associated with stair framing. - Describe the procedure used to determine the total rise, number and size of risers, and number and size of treads required for a stairway. - Describe the procedure used to layout and cut stringers, risers and treads. - Calculate the total rise, number and size of risers, and number and size of treads required for a stairway. - Layout and cut a stringer.
Structural Framing II completes the "rough-in" phase of building a structure. This course includes ceiling and roof framing as well as building envelope systems.
Building Envelope is the physical barrier between a structure's interior and exterior environments, comprising walls, roofs, windows, and doors, providing energy efficiency, insulation, and protection.
# Ceiling and Roof Framing - Identify the components of ceiling framing. - Identify common types of roofs used in residential construction. - Identify the components and define the terms associated with roof framing. - Describe the methods used to lay out a common rafter. - Describe how to erect a gable roof. - Describe how to frame a basic gable end wall. - Recognize the use of trusses in basic roof framing. - Describe the basics of roof sheathing installation. - Describe how to perform a material takeoff for a roof. - Perform lay out of ceiling joists and common roof rafters. - Cut and install ceiling joists and roof rafters for a gable roof. - Estimate the number of ceiling joists required for a building. - Frame a gable end wall. - Erect a gable roof using trusses. - Sheath a gable roof with an opening. - Perform a material takeoff for a roof. # Building Envelope Systems - Identify the components of the building envelope. - State the requirements for a proper window installation. - State the requirements for a proper door installation. - Identify the various types of locksets used on exterior doors and explain how they are installed. - Prepare a rough opening for proper window installation. - Prepare a rough opening for proper door installation. - Install a lockset.
CARP 1025 - Intermediate Carpentry Techniques
Intermediate Carpentry Techniques completes the "rough-in" phase of building a structure. This course includes building envelope systems, stair framing, roof coverings, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishes, and reading commercial drawings.
# Commercial Drawings - Recognize the difference between commercial and residential construction drawings. - Identify the basic keys, abbreviations, and other references contained in a set of commercial drawings. - Accurately read a set of commercial drawings. - Identify and document specific items from a door and window schedule. - Explain basic construction details and concepts employed in commercial construction. - Calculate the floor area of each room in a floor plan. - Locate 10 items contained in a set of commercial drawings. (The instructor will select the 10 items.) - Using a door and window schedule, identify the hardware, ratings, and finishing for each door and window. - Calculate the floor area in a floor plan. # Roofing Applications - Identify the materials and methods used in roofing. - Explain the safety requirements for roof jobs. - Install fiberglass shingles on gable and hip roofs. - Close up a valley using fiberglass shingles. - Explain how to make various roof projections watertight when using fiberglass shingles. - Complete the proper cuts and install the main and hip ridge caps using fiberglass shingles. - Lay out, cut, and install a cricket or saddle. - Identify wood shingles and shakes and their applications. - Describe how to install composition shingles on a specified roof and valley. - Demonstrate the method to install the ridge cap using composition shingles. - Demonstrate the techniques for installing other selected types of roofing materials. - Describe the estimating procedure for roofing projects. # Thermal and Moisture Protection - Describe the requirements for insulation. - Describe the characteristics of various types of insulation material. - Calculate the required amounts of insulation for a structure. - Install selected insulation materials. - Describe the requirements for moisture control and ventilation. - Install selected vapor barriers. - Describe various methods of waterproofing. - Describe air infiltration control requirements. - Install selected building wraps. # Exterior Finishes - Describe the purpose of wall insulation and flashing. - Install selected common cornices. - Demonstrate lap and panel siding estimating methods. - Describe the types and applications of common wood siding. - Describe fiber-cement siding and its uses. - Describe the types and styles of vinyl and metal siding. - Describe the types and applications of stucco and masonry veneer finishes. - Describe the types and applications of special exterior finish systems. - Install three types of siding commonly used in your area. # Cold Formed Steel Framing - Identify the tools and components of cold-formed steel framing systems and their safe use. - Identify the steps to lay out and install a steel stud wall. - Identify other steel framing applications. - Estimate the amount of materials to complete an instructor-specified steel framing project. - Lay out a steel stud wall with openings to include bracing and blocking. - Demonstrate the ability to build headers (back-to-back, box, and L-header).
Advanced Carpentry I continues the progression of carpentry skills to include specialty skills including drywall installation and finishing, suspended ceilings, door and drawer hardware, interior finish trim procedures, and cabinet installation.
Drywall refers to the process of installing and finishing gypsum wallboard panels for interior walls and ceilings, including steps such as taping, mudding, sanding, and creating a smooth surface.
Interior Trim Installation consists of accurately installing mouldings, casings, baseboards, and paneling within structures to improve visual appeal and complete interior spaces.
Door frame installation entails fitting and securing the door's structural support within a building, requiring accurate measurements, cutting, and occasionally hardware attachment.
# Drywall Installation - Identify the different types of drywall and their uses. - Select the type and thickness of drywall required for specific installations. - Select fasteners for drywall installation. - Explain the fastener schedules for different types of drywall installations. - Perform single-layer and multi-layer drywall installations using different types of fastening systems, including nails, drywall screws, and adhesives. - Install gypsum drywall on steel studs. - Explain how soundproofing is achieved in drywall installations. - Select the type and thickness of drywall required for specific installations and estimate material quantities for the installation. # Drywall Finishing - State the differences among the six levels of finish established by industry standards and distinguish a finish level by observation. - Identify the hand tools used in drywall finishing and demonstrate the ability to use these tools. - Identify the automatic tools used in drywall finishing. - Identify the materials used in drywall finishing and state the purpose and use of each type of material, including compounds, joint reinforcing tapes, trim material, and textures and coatings. - Properly finish drywall using hand tools. - Recognize various types of problems that occur in drywall finishes; identify the causes and correct methods for solving each type of problem. - Patch damaged drywall. - Properly prepare the following compounds for use: taping compound, topping compound, premix, and quickset compound. - Select the proper hand tools and perform the following: joint taping and finishing, fastener spotting, corner finishing, and sanding. # Doors and Door Hardware - Identify various types of door jambs and frames and demonstrate the installation procedures for placing selected door jambs and frames in different types of interior partitions. - Identify different types of interior doors. - Identify different types of interior door hardware and demonstrate the installation procedures for selected types. - Demonstrate the correct and safe use of the hand and power tools described in this module. - List and identify specific items included on a typical door schedule. - Demonstrate the procedure for placing and hanging a selected door. - Install a selected metal frame door using the proper safety precautions. - Install a pre-hung door unit or door hanging system using the proper safety precautions. - Lay out and cut hinges in a wooden door. - Install a lockset and door closer using the proper safety precautions. - Install a bifold door using the proper safety precautions. # Suspended Ceilings - Establish a level line. - Explain the common terms related to sound waves and acoustical ceiling materials. - Identify the different types of suspended ceilings. - Interpret plans related to ceiling layout. - Draw a ceiling plan/sketch for a typical room, then use the plan/sketch to estimate the quantities of materials needed to install an exposed grid ceiling system in the room. - Perform a material takeoff for a suspended ceiling. - Lay out and install selected suspended ceiling systems according to a specific plan including exposed grid ceiling system, metal pan ceiling system, direct-hung concealed grid system, and drywall furring ceiling system. - Use a water level and/or establish a level line at ceiling level such as is required when installing the wall angle for a suspended ceiling. # Window, Door, Floor, Ceiling Trim - Identify the different types of standard moldings and describe their uses. - Make square and miter cuts using a miter box or power miter saw. - Make coped joint cuts using a coping saw. - Select and properly use fasteners to install trim. - Install interior trim, including door trim, window trim, base trim, and ceiling trim. - Estimate the quantities of different trim materials required for selected rooms. - Use a pneumatic finish nailer to fasten molding. # Cabinet Installation - Describe the safety hazards when installing cabinets. - Identify the different types of cabinets. - Identify cabinet components and hardware and describe their purpose. - Explain how to lay out and install a basic set of cabinets. - Lay out and identify various types of base and wall units following a specified layout scheme.
Advanced Carpentry II contains the culmination of skills needed to be a journeyman carpenter. Topics in this course include advanced roof and wall systems, advanced stair systems, and crew leader skills.
# Advanced Wall Systems - Explain the different types of wall systems. - Explain the different types of wall finishes. - Explain the various methods of fireproofing a wall system. - Apply paneling with wainscoting. - Describe the process used in forming and installing tilt-up wall panels. - Identify various advanced wall systems and explain the techniques used in their construction. - Demonstrate the ability to build penetration firewalls and sound control walls per specifications. - Construct firewalls in accordance with specifications. # Advanced Stair Systems - Identify the various stair parts. - Explain and demonstrate the procedure for cutting and installing various stair parts, including: mitered finish stringers, mitered risers, treads, newel posts, handrails, and balusters. - Describe the method for finishing service stairs and main stairs, and demonstrate instructor selected finishing for one or more of the following stair systems: open, closed, combination open/closed, L-shaped, and U-shaped. - Identify what materials can be used to build stairs for commercial construction. - Install open and closed service stair treads and risers. - Install treads and risers on open, closed, and/or combination open/closed main stairs. - Miter a finished stringer and risers. - Install a return nosing. - Install an over-the-post balustrade system. - Install a post-to-post balustrade system. - Lay out an elliptical stairway. - Install a preassembled stair rail system. - Install a false tread kit. # Advanced Roof Systems - Describe the characteristics and properties of metals as they relate to roofing applications. - Identify types of advanced roof structures. - Describe the installation of a metal roof. - Describe the installation of a built-up roof. - Prepare an eave for a metal roof. - Install panels for a lap-seam roof. - Install end-lapped standing-seam metal roof panels. - Seal side-lap seams for a standing-seam metal roof. # Crew Leader Skills - Discuss current issues and organizational structure in industry today. - Understand and incorporate leadership skills into work habits, including communications, motivation, team building, problem solving, and decision-making skills. - Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues, including the cost of accidents and safety regulations. - Identify a crew leader's typical safety responsibilities. - Show a basic understanding of the planning process, scheduling, and cost and resource control. - Develop an estimate for a given work activity. - Develop and present a look-ahead schedule.
CARP 1056 - Advanced Commercial Carpentry
Advanced Commercial Carpentry contains the culmination of skills needed to be a journeyman commercial carpenter. Topics in this course include rigging equipment and practices, advanced roof systems, introduction to welding, commercial finish work, and crew leader skills.
Site Planning involves organizing site layouts and controlling land utilization, factoring in project objectives, regulatory requirements, ecological sustainability, and the existing site conditions.
Arc welding is a technique that uses electrical energy to melt and combine metal parts, often utilizing a consumable or non-consumable electrode and protective gas.
# Differential Leveling - Describe the responsibilities of the carpenter relative to construction drawings, control points, and hand signals. - Recognize , use and properly care for tools and equipment associated with differential leveling. - Record site-layout data and information in field notes using accepted practices. - Describe the applications involving differential leveling. - Setup, adjust and field-test leveling instruments. - Convert measurements given in feet and inches to equivalent decimal measurements stated in feet, tenths, and hundredths, and vice versa. - Use a builder's level, leveling rods, and/or laser level with appropriate differential-leveling procedures to determine site and building elevations. - Record differential leveling data in field notes in accordance with accepted procedures. - Use differential leveling procedures to transfer elevations up to a structure. # Angular and Distance Measurement - Complete calculations pertaining to angular measurements. - Identify , safely use, and properly care for site layout tools and instruments. - Layout building lines using traditional and radial layout techniques. - Read transit level/theodolite scales and veneers. - Use a transit level to lay out building lines using traditional and radial layout techniques. # Construction Equipment - State the safety precautions associated with construction equipment. - Identify and explain the safe operation and use of various pieces of construction equipment. # Site Preparation - Describe stormwater protection and erosion and sedimentation control. - List items that need to be addressed in the site utilization plan. - Identify methods to ensure site safety and security. # Oxyfuel Cutting and Arc Welding - Identify and explain the parts of an oxyfuel cutting outfit. - State the safety rules for working with oxyfuel and welding equipment. - Identify the proper protective clothing and eye protection to be used in oxyfuel cutting and welding. - Explain the meaning of the terms backfire and flashback, describe how to avoid them, and what to do if they occur. - Match cutting torch tips to their applications. - Demonstrate the ability to set up equipment for oxyfuel cutting, turn on, light, and adjust the equipment to obtain a neutral flame, and cut mild steel, stop, and restart the cut. - Identify the types of arc welding machines. - Identify the types of arc welding electrodes. - Interpret the meanings of the electrode classification codes. - Identify the factors to consider when selecting electrodes. - State the characteristics of a good weld. - Demonstrate he ability to perform a basic welding procedure.
CARP 1105 - Floor Wall and Stair Framing
This course provides instruction in framing materials and estimation, and framing production of floors, walls, and stairs. Emphasis is placed on practical application of skills. Topics include estimation and computation procedures, rough layouts, installation procedures.
Flooring Installation is the process of precisely measuring, cutting, and fixing different flooring materials to create a finished surface in a space.
# House Framing Systems Overview - Describe platform, balloon, and post and beam framing systems and framing members of each. - Describe various energy and material conservation framing systems. - Demonstrate safe and accurate use of hand tools, power tools, and ladders in structural framing. # Floor Framing Systems - Define terms commonly associated with floor systems and floor framing. - Identify floor system components and materials. - Identify different types of floor systems, and discuss sustainable design. - Describe the construction methods for the different floor systems. - Use IRC span charts to select girder and joist sizes for various applications. - Use framing plans to lay out a floor system on a foundation. - Construct a floor system including a framed opening and subfloor decking. # Wall Framing Systems - Describe terms commonly associated with wall systems and wall framing. - Identify components of a wall system. - Discuss energy-efficient strategies for wall framing. - Describe the different types of walls used in residential framing. - Describe the procedures to lay-out, assemble, erect and brace a wall section. - Layout, assemble, erect, & brace a wall section from a framing plan. - Install wall sheathing according to specifications. # Stair Framing - Define common stair terminology. - Identify common stair types, listing advantages and disadvantages of each. - Identify common stair components. - Calculate riser and tread dimension using a given formula. - Layout a stringer for a straight run stair. - Layout a stringer for a stair with intermediate landings. - Build a set of stairs from plans and specifications. # Materials Estimation - Review math concepts needed for floor, wall, and stair framing calculations. - Estimate materials for a floor, wall, and/or stair system from a set of plans.
CARP 1070 -Site Layout Footings and Foundations
Introduces the concepts and practices of basic site layout, footings, and foundation construction. Students will use layout equipment for laboratory and field practice. Topics include: zoning regulations and building codes, plot plan interpretation, the nature of concrete, building layout, squaring methods, batter board installation, footings, foundation types, foundation forms, edge forms, and materials estimation.
Land Zoning refers to the regulation of land usage and development, categorizing areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural purposes to direct urban growth and promote sustainability.
Concrete Placement is the process of pouring, leveling, and finishing concrete in construction projects, ensuring it meets specified outlines, levels, and depths.
# Zoning Regulations and Building Codes - Discuss the need for zoning regulations and building codes. - Discuss the differences between regulations and codes. - Discuss building permits. - Fill out a Building Permit Application. - Discuss building inspections. # Building Layout - Observe leveling tools used in building layout. - Describe how to use the different leveling tools. - Identify the parts of the builder's level, tripod, and target rod. - Set up and use a builder's level in the lab. - Use the builder's level to determine site and building elevations in the lab and in the field. - Demonstrate the use of a laser builder’s level in the lab. # Locating the Building - Describe how to use the plot plan to locate the building on the lot. - Explain why various house types are best suited to certain landforms. - Discuss green building principles as they pertain to sustainable site development. - Describe how to set the front building line. - Set a front building line in the lab and in the field. - Identify the three methods used to stake out a building. - Describe the use of an optical instrument to lay out a right angle. - Use a tape and the 3-4-5 method to set square corners and set the remaining stakes. - Use two tapes and the Pythagorean Theorem to set the remaining stakes. - Discuss the installation and use of batter boards. - Install batter boards for a building site in the field. # Concrete Foundations - Describe the composition of concrete and factors affecting its strength, consistency, durability and workability. - Discuss quality testing procedures for concrete. - Discuss the purpose and types of footings normally used in construction. - Construct footing forms in the lab and the field. - Discuss the types of slabs normally used in construction. - Discuss the use of edge forms. - Demonstrate slab form construction. - Discuss wall form components and wall forming systems. - Describe the construction of concrete stair forms. - Identify the different types of foundations, including: poured, block, wood, and pre-cast. - Discuss green building principles in relation to energy efficiency in wall forms. - Discuss the effect of foundation design on soil gas infiltration and the building envelope. # Concrete Reinforcement - Discuss the use of rebar and wire mesh in foundations. - Cut, bend and install rebar in a footing in the lab and field. # Concrete Placement - Discuss the placing of concrete and precautions to follow in its use. - Describe how concrete cures. - Discuss the procedure for and purpose of a slump test. # Materials Estimation - Estimate reinforcing materials required for a specified foundation. - Perform volume calculations. - Estimate building materials needed for a specified foundation. - Estimate concrete for a specified foundation.
This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of skills required to construct ceiling and roof framing. Topics include systems and materials identification, layout procedures, installation procedures, cost and materials estimation, and safety precautions.
# Ceiling Framing - List various ceiling system framing types and identify the applications for each system. - Describe the materials used in each system application. - Discuss ceiling construction layout applications. - Perform a ceiling layout from a framing plan. - Construct a ceiling system from a framing plan. # Ladders, Scaffolding, and PPE - Explain safety precautions to follow when working on roofs. - Identify components of a scaffold, their capacities and proper use. - Erect and dismantle a scaffold following recommended safety procedures. - Describe different types of ladders and their proper and safe use. - Properly setup and use extension ladders and step ladders. - Demonstrate the use of a personal fall protection system. - Demonstrate the proper and safe usage of hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and PPE. # Roof Framing Systems - Discuss the different roof types and terms associated with roof framing. - Discuss energy-efficient products used in roof framing. - Describe the procedures to install a truss roof. - Assemble a gable or hip roof using trusses. - Layout and cut a common rafter, hip rafter, and hip-jack rafter. - Assemble a gable and/or hip roof from a set of plans. - Layout, cut, and install gable end studs. - Describe various roof sheathing materials and systems. - Install roof sheathing. - Describe the various methods used to construct an intersecting roof. - Install an intersecting roof. # Materials Estimation - Estimate materials for a ceiling from a framing plan. - Estimate materials for a gable roof system from a framing plan. - Estimate materials for a hip roof system from a framing plan.
CARP 1190 - Advanced Residential Finishes and Decks
This course discusses finishing and trim techniques for residential floors, fireplaces, stairs, and decks. Emphasis will be placed on identification, estimation and installation of various types of finish materials and coverings. The course also introduces locating and installing cabinets and millwork.
Deck building is the skill of creating organized, visually appealing presentations using software like PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides to convey information and proposals effectively.
# Finish Flooring - Describe the advantages, disadvantages, and applications of various types of finish flooring materials including wood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and carpet. - Discuss environmental, health, and sustainability issues related to floor finishes. - Discuss floor preparation requirements for wood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and carpet. - Install finish flooring. # Cabinets - Define terms commonly associated with cabinets and cabinetry. - Discuss methods of installing cabinets. - Interpret cabinet layouts. - Install cabinets according to a layout plan. # Built-up Trim - Discuss build-up of interior and exterior trim for high-end applications such as 3- piece crown, fireplace trim, and built-on-site wainscoting. - Install various combinations of built-up trim. # Decks - Discuss materials used for decking applications and the advantages and disadvantages of each. - Apply building code requirements for decks, stairs, and railings. - Frame and assemble a deck. # Stair Finishes - Identify common types of stair finish and trim components. - Install stair treads and finish risers. - Install stair rail components including newel posts, rails, and balustrade. # Materials Estimation - Estimate finish flooring materials from a set of plans. - Estimate materials required to build a deck from a set of plans.
CARP 1112 - Exterior Finishes and Roof Coverings
Introduces materials identification, estimation, and installation procedures for exterior finishes, trim and roof covering, including window and door unit installation. Topics include: doors and windows, siding, trim, and roofing types, materials identification, materials estimation, and installation procedures.
Finish Carpentry refers to the skilled work of adding and refining wood trims and other materials at a structure's completion, elevating both appearance and functionality.
Door Installation is the process of accurately measuring, fitting, securing, and finishing doors in buildings, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
Window Installation (trades) refers to the skilled profession of installing and securing different window types in buildings, ensuring proper function, airtightness, and attractive appearance.
Soffit installation refers to the process of attaching the underside of roofs and arches to ensure proper ventilation and a visually appealing finish between the roofline and exterior walls.
# Roof Coverings - Review procedures for working safely on elevated surfaces. - Discuss various types of roof coverings and the applications where each type may be used. - Discuss the use of underlayment on a roof. - Install underlayment on a roof. - Discuss application methods for flashing in valleys, at roof-wall intersections, roof edges, and around chimneys. - Install valley flashing and roof edge flashing. - Describe the proper installation of three-tab and architectural shingles. - Describe the different methods used to shingle a valley. - Demonstrate two methods of shingling a closed valley. - Install architectural and/or three-tab shingles. # Doors and Windows - Define terms commonly associated with doors and windows. - Interpret typical schedules and specifications for doors and windows. - Discuss factors influencing the energy performance of doors and windows. - Discuss flashing and air-sealing techniques for doors and windows. - Install and properly flash a window. - Install an exterior door and attach drip edge. - Discuss the materials used in window and door construction and trim and the advantages and disadvantages of each. # Siding - Discuss functions of exterior siding. - Identify common siding types and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type. - Discuss the purpose and installation of house-wrap and the house-wrap inspection process. - Install house-wrap. - Describe typical application techniques for common siding types. - Install exterior siding. # Cornice and Soffit - Define terms commonly associated with cornice and soffit. - Describe common cornice and soffit types and applications. - Discuss the difference between vented and unvented soffit and where each is used. - Install exterior cornice and soffit. # Vent Systems - Discuss attic ventilation methods and the advantages and disadvantages of each type. - Install soffit ventilation and at least one type of roof ventilation. # Materials Estimation - Perform roof ventilation calculations. - Estimate roofing, siding, and cornice and soffit materials from a set of plans.
This course introduces the procedures and methods for identifying materials, cost estimating, and installation of interior finishes and trim. Topics include materials identification, cost estimating, trim, insulation, interior doors, gypsum wallboard, and paneling used in finishing jobs.
# Wall and Ceiling Finish - Describe various finishing methods for walls and ceilings and discuss advantages and disadvantages of each. - Discuss safe handling practices for gypsum wallboard installation and finishing. - Install gypsum board on vertical and horizontal surfaces, including overhead applications. - Finish gypsum wallboard for specific final applications. - Discuss the layout of an acoustical ceiling for a given space. - Estimate job quantities of wallboard and finish supplies. # Interior Doors - Identify various types of interior doors, and discuss the locations where each might be used. - Install a split jamb pre-hung door unit in a framed wall. - Install interior locksets. - Interpret door schedules and plans for size and swing. # Interior Trim - Define terms commonly associated with trim usage. - Identify various common trim materials and discuss their uses. - Discuss trim joining methods. - Categorize and specify dimensions of selected trim materials. - Cut and install interior trim, including wainscoting, baseboard, chair rail, crown molding, and casing. - Demonstrate Safe and proper use of hand and power tools. - Estimate job quantities of interior trim. # Thermal and Sound Control and Insulation - Discuss the thermal envelope, including options for attics, basements, and crawl spaces. - Identify types of insulation and list advantages and disadvantages of each, including health issues. - Match the type of insulation with the proper application. - List advantages and disadvantages of each type of insulation identified. - Estimate insulation materials required from plans and specifications. - Discuss insulation application methods for various parts of the structure. - Install various types of insulation. - Discuss air sealing techniques and tests for tightness of the thermal envelope. - Estimate job quantities of thermal and sound control materials.
Provides instruction in the identification and installation of a variety of doors, frames, and door hardware for commercial construction applications. Topics include: door types, door hardware, thresholds, weather-stripping, and overhead doors.
Door Hinge installation involves affixing hinge hardware to doors and frames, ensuring smooth operation and accurate alignment for secure, functional swing or pivot.
# Door Types - Identify common commercial door types. - Describe the installation procedure for each type. - Identify common commercial doorframes. - Install a commercial metal frame and door. # Door Hardware - Install a commercial lockset. - Install a commercial door closer. - Describe the installation procedure for typical commercial door accessories. # Thresholds - Identify commercial door thresholds. - Install a commercial threshold. # Weather-stripping - Identify common types of commercial weather-stripping. - Install commercial weather-stripping. # Overhead Doors - Identify common types of overhead doors. - Match overhead doors with specific applications. - Install a commercial overhead door.
CARP 1320 - Site Development, Concrete Forming, and Rigging and Reinforcing
This course provides instruction in the development of construction sites with an emphasis on surveying, materials and processes for concrete forming and usage, and the various methods and materials used in the handling and rigging of steel components.
Rigging is the process of creating a digital skeleton for 3D models or characters, enabling them to be animated and moved in a realistic manner.
# Site Development - Calculate the area of layout with a transit. - Demonstrate knowledge in using electronic levels and lasers. - Discuss the differences in a transit and builder’s level. - Demonstrate proficiency in using an electronic level. - Demonstrate proficiency in using an electronic level by shooting site differentials and calculating rise or fall of ground. # Concrete Forming - List common types of wall forms. - Set wall forms. - Identify on-grade curb form parts. - Install on-grade curb forms. - Identify column form and pier form parts. - Install column forms on vertical pier forms. - Identify horizontal beam form parts and describe typical usages. - Construct horizontal beam forms. - Identify above-grade system parts. - Install an above-grade slab system. - Identify stair form parts. - Construct stair forms. # Steel Rigging and Reinforcing - Identify hoisting rope parts and sizes. - List commonly used hoisting rope safety factors. - Calculate hoisting rope size given load and application. - Describe hoisting knots and applications. - Tie hoisting knots for specific applications. - Use appropriate hand signals.
CARP 1340- Carpentry Internship - Practicum
The Carpentry Internship/Practicum course allows students the opportunity to complete an internship with a local business or industry, or to undertake a practical project in a lab setting if internship opportunities are not available.
# Application of Commercial Carpentry Skills - Apply knowledge acquired through classroom and lab training. - Show interest in activities that are meaningful for learning experiences. - Identify ways to apply skills precisely and expeditiously. - Demonstrate appropriate dress using industry standards. # Appropriate Employability Skills - Demonstrate the ability to influence others in a positive way. - Demonstrate an attitude of self- confidence, self-reliance, and independency. - Demonstrate respect for others as individuals. - Contribute to the efficiency of the group. # Problem Solving - Demonstrate the ability to visualize a problem wholly. - Identify solutions to problems by presenting constructive ideas. - Use reference materials and other appropriate documents to help in solving problems. - Evaluate sources of information for problem solving. - Recognize , analyze, and evaluate problem solving processes. - Determine consequences of alternatives. - Make decisions based on values and goals. # Adaptability to Job Equipment and Technology - Understand the thought and skill processes that are essential for increased self-understanding, productivity, satisfaction, and improved relationships with others. - Synthesize the various factors that affect life in the work place. - Establish satisfying bonds with others in the workplace. # Progressive Productivity - Analyze and prepare written material. - Listen alertly to instructions. - Repeat instructions to ensure understanding. - Accept and give feedback. # Acceptable Job Performance - Demonstrate work ethic by examining factors that influence work ethics. - Exhibit characteristics that reflect an appropriate work ethic. - Demonstrate an interest in work and the work of others.
Introduction to and survey of the broad range of activities in bioscience technology. Major applications and advances in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, genomics, forensics, proteomics, agriculture, and environmental science will be covered. Including an in depth examination and discussion of ethical, legal and hands-on activities based on authentic bioscience applications. There is a survey of technical and regulatory aspects of physical, chemical, radiation and biological safety in the bioscience laboratory.
Biotechnology utilizes living organisms, systems, and processes to create various products and technologies in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental management.
Bioethics is a discipline that integrates biology, medicine, philosophy, law, and ethics to tackle ethical concerns in healthcare and life sciences.
# Definition and scope of bioscience - Discuss the history of biotechnology. - Describe the impact of bioscience today. - Define bioscience and contrast with biotechnology. - Explain the economic component of bioscience. - Identify careers in bioscience. - Understand the required skill set for biotechnicians. # Ethics in bioscience - Understand the current debate concerning the use of animals in experimentation. - Break down the development of research on human disease and medicine. - Describe the important challenges for ethics in bioscience. - Understand the definition of human dignity. # Methods of biotechnology - Explain cell culture, transformation and recombinant DNA technology. - Understand the application of molecular markers, sequencing and genetic information. - Describe PCR and electrophoresis. # Food and biotechnology - Understand the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture. - Explain the application of biotechnology to food production. - Describe biotechnological enhancements to food production. - Chart the incidence of biotechnology in the food stream. # Other biotechnology products - Classify emerging biotechnology products. - Explain the variety of commercial enzyme products. - Describe the product development process. - Understand manufacturing challenges. - Discuss the potential for fuel production through biotechnology. # Health biotechnology - Describe the impact of bioscience on healthcare. - Explain the development of biotechnological products from discovery to sale. - Understand the regulatory system surrounding biotechnology in medicine. - Summarize products currently utilized in medicine from biotechnology. - Discuss the diagnostic tools utilized in healthcare. - Evaluate careers in biotechnology in healthcare.
BSCI 1117 - Laboratory Calculations and Data Analysis
This course provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and laboratory calculations concepts. Topics include measurements, solution preparations and data analysis. This course includes a laboratory component that will familiarize students with some basic procedures and techniques common to science laboratories that is covered by Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Chemical biology is an interdisciplinary field that applies chemistry and biology principles to study and manipulate biological systems at the molecular level.
# Laboratory Safety and Ethics - Explain laboratory safety and ethical handling of chemicals and waste. - Discuss the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions. # Units of Measurements - Explain the SI units and the imperial units. - Define basic metric measurement prefixes and factor multipliers to convert units within the metric system. - Discuss the conventions of exponential notation and significant figures to mathematical operations. # Tools of the Trade - Demonstrate the operation of digital pipetting. - Demonstrate the proper use of analytical balance. - Demonstrate the use of burets, volumetric flasks and pipets. - Discuss the mechanism of pH meter and its applications. # Chemical Concentration - Solve problems involving density, mass, and volume measurements. - Perform preparation of chemical solutions and media using various methods. - Explain different methods in calculating concentration and determine amounts. - Perform laboratory exercises encompassing solution preparation techniques. # Data Analysis - Explain types of errors. - Describe ways of presenting data. - Create standard curves. - Discuss different methods in calculating errors. - Perform laboratory exercises encompassing data preparation and analysis. # Statistics and Applications - Define Gaussian distribution and mean. - Discuss standard deviation and standard error. - Describe the use of confidence intervals. - Perform laboratory exercises encompassing statistical elements.
An introduction to the basic concepts of federal regulation of bioscience/ biotechnology research and bio-manufacture. The structure and purview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency and Occupation Safety and Health Administration will be covered. This course will also focus on the regulation of product produced in the life science sector including strategic planning, compliance, validation and documentation of production. Students will gain an understanding of the role of regulatory affairs in the overall business scheme. Differences between the regulatory requirements of the U.S. market compared to the European and Asian markets will be examined.
Regulatory compliance entails following applicable laws, guidelines, and standards, ensuring business operations align with legal requirements to prevent penalties.
# Understand the Regulatory Framework for Biotechnology - Understand the regulatory system in the United States. - Explain international regulatory coordination. - Describe the governmental architecture for regulatory administration. - Discuss the role of public employees in industry oversight. - Describe the compliance process for regulated labs and products. - Enumerate the code of federal regulations. # United States Department of Agriculture - Discuss the role of the USDA in biotechnology. - Describe the definition of biotechnology by the USDA. - Explain how the USDA utilizes biotechnology to protect the food stream. - Apply laboratory systems and protocols mandated by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS). # International Committee on Harmonization - Understand the role of the ICH. - Interpret the essential components of the ICH requirements. - Discuss the alignment of ICH with the FDA. # Food and Drug Administration - Identify product categories regulated by the FDA. - Apply CFR to specific products. - Determine manufacturing requirements for FDA compliance. - Examine the application and approval process. - Follow manufacturing from charge-in to sale. # Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Identify OSHA regulation which applies to laboratories. - Recognize OSHA compliance in laboratory safety. - Determine monitoring requirements when working in labs. - Explain OSHA designations of hazardous substances. - Follow OSHA guidelines for laboratory management. - Explain a Chemical Hygiene Plan. # Environmental Protection Agency - Explain the role of the EPA in the regulatory system. - Describe the laboratory accreditation process. - Discuss the EPA regions and scope. - Identify reference laboratories used by the EPA. - Describe the role of the EPA in water, soil and air quality. - Identify career opportunities with the EPA. - Determine threshold levels established by the EPA. - Determine testing and sampling methods required by the EPA.
BSCI 1212 - Validation, Documentation, and Quality Assurance
This course provides an overview of documentation and validation concepts used within a biomanufacturing facility. Emphasis will be placed on source documentation, writing and executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process and equipment validation, as well as validation of bulk starting materials. A hands-on laboratory-based course that will familiarize students with some basic procedures and techniques common to laboratories involved with work that is covered by Quality Systems Regulation (QSR) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The principles of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and effective documentation procedures will be stressed.
Software quality assurance is a structured method for confirming and ensuring that a software product adheres to established criteria and operates as intended prior to its release.
Standard operating procedures are systematic guidelines set by an organization, defining repeatable tasks to ensure consistent, efficient performance and high-quality results.
# Validation Master Plan - Describe the major components of a validation master plan. - Understand regulatory requirements of validation. - Develop a basic validation master plan. - Relate validation to processes and products. # Equipment Validation - Establish a validation protocol for equipment. - Compose a validation of laboratory equipment. - Select equipment parameters and calibration. - Review documentation of validation procedures. # Tests and Validation of Data - Describe systems for assessment of testing methods. - Identify data acquisition methods. - Justify validation of data sets generated in the lab. # Methods and Error Assessment - Establish methods for minimizing error. - Identify determinate and indeterminate errors. - Apply error limitation to experimental design. - Characterize sources of error. # User Requirements Specification - Produce SOPs for laboratory procedures. - Define 21 CFR specifications. - Evaluate laboratory systems for regulatory compliance. - Prepare documents required to meet specifications. # Operational Qualification - Define requirements for quality assessment and performance validation. - Identify ISO 17025, IUPAC and AOAC requirements for operational qualification.
BSCI 1230 - Environmental Laboratory Testing Methods
This course will prepare students to understand the scope of environmental testing and the work of technologists who perform these duties. Students will learn to collect, store, and transport environmental samples, and describe the major analytical procedures applied to these samples in the environmental lab. Data reduction and reporting will be discussed.
Environmental Tests evaluate product dependability in diverse physical and climatic settings, adhering to environmental regulations and performance requirements.
Environmental Analysis refers to the systematic assessment of external and internal ecological factors affecting an organization's operations, including compliance with regulations, sustainability trends, and ecological impacts.
Microorganism Identification is the process of using scientific methods to determine the type or classification of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi by analyzing their characteristics and genetics.
# Environmental labs and NELAC Certification - Describe the role of environmental laboratories in air, water and soil monitoring. - Understand the NELAC accreditation processes and requirements for certified labs. - Compare and Contrast private and public laboratories. - Identify the organizational structure of environmental testing laboratories. # Sampling and sample preparation - Describe the necessary steps to obtain representative samples. - Explain the purpose of method blanks, field blanks and internal standards. - Trace sample chain-of-custody from collection to destruction. - Estimate sample volume requirements for sample preparation and replication. - Identify preparatory procedures for a variety of laboratory protocols. # ISO, NELAP and SSAS standards - Discuss the International Organization for Standardization requirements for laboratory certification. - Identify the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accrediting bodies in your region. - Interpret stationary source audit sample (SSAS) provider requirements. - Articulate personnel certification requirements for environmental laboratories # Microorganisms, BOD, COD and turbidity - Assess water samples for microbial contamination. - Recognize common microbial organisms found in aquatic environments. - Contrast biological and chemical oxygen demand. - Perform BOD and COD measurement on samples. - Characterize turbidity in representative samples. # Metals, VOC, organics and other contaminants - Describe atomic absorption spectroscopy for the identification of metals. - Classify volatile organic compounds (VOCs) commonly examined in environmental laboratories. - Recognize organic contaminants found in environmental samples. - Estimate contaminant concentrations in field samples. # Soil and air quality testing methods - Describe bulk density and particle size distribution. - Apply solid phase matrix extraction (SPME) for air quality sampling. - Assess particulate concentrations in air. - Perform pH determination on soil samples.
BSCI 1220 - Fundamentals of Biomanufacturing
This course is an introduction to the steps of development of products produced by microorganisms using biotechnology and genetic engineering which include; biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, enzymes and food ingredients. It will also introduce the various career opportunities involved in bioprocessing. Lectures will emphasize: how genetically altered microorganisms are used in drug development, methods used for manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, enzymes and food ingredients, biopharmaceutical process development, the design of biomanufacturing equipment and facilities, how bioprocesses are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA regulatory compliance), an introduction to bionanomaterials, and an introduction to scientific, engineering, regulatory compliance and business careers in biomanufacturing.
Biomanufacturing is the production of biomaterials and bioproducts through the utilization of living systems and organisms, with applications in healthcare, agriculture, food production, and environmental industries.
Biopharmaceuticals are medicines created through biotechnology, like recombinant DNA technology, utilizing genetically-modified organisms to produce therapeutic proteins and antibodies.
# Regulatory Agency Expectations - Describe regulatory agencies applicable to biomanufacturing, both pharmaceutical and non-medical. - Identify SOPs and batch record requirements for bioreactions. - Select Federal regulations for manufacturing components of biological origin. - Explain the criteria utilized by regulatory bodies to ascertain governance (e.g., USDA, FDA, EPA, etc.). - Assess documentation requirements for components, bioreactions and products. # Following SOPs and Bioreactions - Write SOPs for bioreactions. - Use an SOP to fill and initiate bioreactions. - Review bioreaction progress and monitor expression. # Completing Batch Records - Demonstrate batch record management. - Trace the addition of components to bioreactors. - Estimate 21 CFR 210 and 211 requirements for documentation. - Compare and Contrast batch record documents for various biomanufacturing processes. # Fermentation, Media Preparation, and Aseptic Technique - Explain the fermentation process including the control of temperature, gas, energy source, pH and other cultural parameters. - Calculate media components and fill rate requirements. - Demonstrate aseptic technique in media preparation. - Initiate fermentation in a bioreactor. # Quality Control and Documentation - Understand cGMP in the manufacturing process. - Report sample collection times, analyses and results. - Interpret contaminant reports and estimate the appropriate course of action. - Enumerate the role of quality assurance (QA) personnel and verify their organizational independence. # Product Production and Manufacturing Specifications - Balance media requirements with production estimates. - Calculate production capacities. - Develop biomanufacturing schedules to operate within production specifications. - Implement cell cultures used in biomanufacturing.
This course provides an overview of environmental contamination and pollution. Students will define contamination and pollution issues including sources, spread, and hazards to living and non-living entities. Regulatory affairs related to these issues, including federal, state and local laws, code, and regulations will be reviewed. Current best practices in remediation of environmental contamination and pollution will be covered.
Pollution Prevention entails reducing or removing waste and emissions at their source to lessen environmental harm and promote sustainable practices.
Air Quality refers to the evaluation and control of atmospheric pollutants to safeguard a habitable environment for living beings and to meet regulatory standards.
Water Quality Studies involve examining water resources to assess pollution, ecosystem health, and compliance with environmental regulations.
# Environmental Quality - Define environmental cycling and the establishment of baseline concentrations. - Estimate pollutant parameters and concentration ranges. - Report on the relationship between human activity and natural environmental quality. - Critique environmental policy. # Movement and Cycling - Trace aquatic-based pollutants from source to sink. - Trace gaseous-based pollutants from source to sink. - Select pollutants which move through water, air and soil. - Define transitional components of environmental cycles. # Sources and Identification of Pollutants - Classify point source and non-point source pollution. - Describe identification techniques to determine quality and quantity. - Trace pollutants from detection to source. - Characterize pollutants as particulate, liquid, gas or solid. # Monitoring Soil, Air and Water Quality - Chart pollutant concentration over time. - Choose sampling techniques for various monitoring schemes. - Decide how to ascertain detection limits. - Collect samples for testing. # Laboratory Methods and the Regulatory System - Identify laboratory techniques utilized to detect pollutants. - Determine detection levels available from various laboratory techniques. - Compare HPLC, spectrophotometry and GC for the detection of analytes. - Assess laboratory protocols for compliance with regulatory agencies (e.g., NELAC, ISO/IEC, etc.) # Remediation Techniques - Describe remediation techniques for removal of existing pollutants. - Give examples pollution remediation applications for aqueous systems. - Apply remediation for runoff quality management. - Understand remediation goals and accomplishments.
BSCI 2220 - Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Analysis
A survey of common laboratory methodologies currently used in bioscience, and how to collect, assess and analyze data from these various methods. Methods examined include nucleic acid extraction, purification and characterization, PCR, Real-time PCR, ELISA, bacterial transformation, restriction digest and analysis. Students learn to analyze sequences, select primers and utilize polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic tool.
Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are vital biomolecules that store and transmit genetic data, playing key roles in cellular functions like replication and protein production.
# Buffer Selection and Extraction Procedures - Identify appropriate buffers for various laboratory procedures. - Select buffering systems for specific pH ranges. - Understand pKa proportions and buffering capacity. - Predict hydrogen ion donor and acceptor species. - Judge the purpose of each step in the extraction processes. - Explain cell lysis and isolation buffers. - Select analytes through precipitation. # Concentration and Purity - Determine analyte concentration using Beer's Law. - Determine absorptivity coefficients. - Evaluate contaminants in extractions. - Identify samples with sufficient purity for laboratory processes. # Nucleic Acid Chemistry - Collect and isolate nucleic acids from biological samples. - Determine quantity and quality of nucleic acid extractions. - Interpret nucleic acid integrity through gel electrophoresis. # Polymerase Chain Reaction - Enumerate a polymerase chain reaction protocol. - Prepare a master mix for polymerase chain reactions (PCR). - Transfer a cycling protocol into a thermocycler. - Apply electrophoresis to PCR products. - Interpret bands on a gel. - Locate bands of predicted size. - Select positive and negative controls. # Multiplex and Real-Time Reactions - Select primers for multiplex and real-time reactions. - Determine optimal annealing temperatures. - Select multiplex runs and program them into a thermocycler. - Extend multiple templates in the same reaction. - Compare products to positive and negative controls.
Develop and exercise the skill of solving typical problems in executing chemical and biological laboratory procedures. This course focuses on common lab challenges and failure modes. Instruction and exercises will target the anticipation and prevention of errors. Students will receive ample hands-on experience at the bench trouble-shooting and devising solutions.
Protein purification is a method for separating proteins from complex mixtures, using physical and chemical techniques, to obtain highly pure samples for analysis or application.
Plasmid Preparation involves extracting and purifying plasmid DNA from bacterial cultures for genetic manipulation, analysis, or use in cloning and molecular biology.
Chromatography is a laboratory method that separates mixture components based on variations in their physical or chemical characteristics.
# Solution Chemistry - Identify analyte interactions within solutions. - Select alternative strategies for solution chemistry. - Understand and apply calculations required for reagent preparation and adjustment. - Find information regarding appropriate techniques and reagents. # Protein Isolation and Purification - Select biological samples as protein sources. - Perform protein isolation using standard protocols. - Identify protein properties utilized in separation techniques. - Recognize pH influence on protein isolation and purification. - Use spin column technology to obtain purified protein from biological samples. # Bacterial Transformation - Implement plasmid-based insertions to transform competent cells. - Produce cultures of transformed cells. - Use protein isolation techniques to collect products of interest from transformed cells. # Plasmids and Viral Vectors - Identify plasmids for specific insertions. - Utilize restriction enzymes to cleave vectors. - Identify restriction sites in plasmids. - Identify restriction sites in viral vectors. - Modify plasmids using promoters and termination sequences. - Identify insertions by analyzing vector sequences. # Column Chromatography - Construct packed columns using hydrophobic media. - Produce analyte fractions eluted from packed columns. - Identify fraction components collected from column chromatography. - Predict separations using partition coefficients. # Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis - Select precast gel concentrations for protein separations. - Demonstrate vertical gel rig set-up for electrophoresis. - Prepare electrophoretic buffers. - Use PAGE to separate proteins. - Apply stains to electrophoresis products. - Utilize laboratory protocols to dry and preserve gels. - Identify protein size with standards.
Students are introduced to major topics in biochemistry and cell biology, including biomolecules, enzymology, cellular anatomy and function, stimulus-effect coupling, molecular biology, principal topics in intermediary metabolism, plant cell structure and physiology, cancer, and a basic overview of immunology. The course establishes a working knowledge of these areas and integrates these diverse topics into a useful and comprehensive survey of mammalian and plant structure and function. The course includes a laboratory component that will familiarize students with common lab practices in biochemistry and cell biology. The entire course will emphasize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Biochemistry is the scientific discipline examining chemical reactions within living organisms, incorporating fields such as molecular biology, genetics, and metabolism to comprehend and manipulate biological systems.
Cellular biology is the branch of science focused on examining cells, including their structure, functions, life cycles, and interactions within intricate biological systems.
Molecular biology examines biological mechanisms on a molecular scale, encompassing DNA, RNA, and protein interactions, regulation, and synthesis.
Macromolecules refer to substantial, intricate molecules that play crucial structural and functional roles in living beings, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Enzymology is the branch of science focused on enzymes, including their kinetics, structures, functions, and roles in intricate biological processes.
# Macromolecules of Living Systems - Discuss the chemical structure of amino acids and the in vivo function of their diverse structures, the four components of protein structure, the effects of bond energy and the environment on protein structure and denaturation, and the importance of major prosthetic groups on protein function. - Explain the structure of DNA and the various RNA components of the cell. Chemical structure and stability of nucleic acids, base pairing and complimentarily, template function, and energy considerations in the formation of nucleic acid structures. - Describe the function of mono-, di- and polysaccharides, the chemical composition of common sugars, and common glycopolymers such as starch and cellulose. Students will be able to explain types of bonding specific to sugar molecules. - Describe the structures and chemical properties of common lipids, including triacylglycerides, acylglycerophospholipids, sphingolipids, and the sterols. Students will be able to discuss diseases that are a consequence of dysfunctions in lipid metabolism. # Stimulus-Effect Coupling - Define the structure, generation, and function of cyclic nucleotides, intracellular free calcium, and inositol phosphates. Explain the activation of cellular processes by these messengers. - Discuss the chemical structure of cell surface receptors, and their interaction with extracellular ligands. Explain the action of membrane-associated receptor-coupled enzymes including adenylyl cyclase, guanylyl cyclase, and stimulatory and inhibitory GTP-coupled proteins. - State the interaction of steroid hormones with cytosolic receptors and the process of cytosolic translocation. - Describe the interaction of steroid-hormone-associated nuclear receptors with specific DNA sequences. Explain the importance of specific DNA interactions with receptor motifs such as zinc-fingers and leucine zippers. # Enzymology - Define the major classes of enzyme activities based on biochemical function, and the effect of catalysis on cellular and organismal activity. - Describe the basis of specific enzyme-ligand interactions, using the Fischer and Koshland models. - Describe an overview of Michaelis-Menton kinetics, construction of plots and common replots of enzyme activity, and interpretation of the relationship between kinetic activity and enzyme function. - Classify the major mechanisms of enzyme inhibition, including competitive, uncompetitive, mixed, suicide, and irreversible inhibition. # Cell Anatomy and Function - Discuss the basic intracellular and membrane structure of eubacteria focusing on differences from eukaryotes in chromosomal, ribosomal, and membrane structure. - Describe in depth, eukaryotic intracellular structure including the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, proteosomes, plasma membrane and extracellular matrix. - Explain the processes of transmembrane and intracellular trafficking, including endocytosis, exocytosis, microtubules, and molecular motors. # Molecular Biology - Describe: o The flow of genetic information through the cell from DNA sequences, through mRNA synthesis and processing, to protein synthesis o The processes of DNA replication and error correction, prokaryotic gene structure and regulation (operon theory), and eukaryotic gene structure and regulation (promotor regulation, intron and exon structure, alternative splicing, and terminal repeats) o The major types and functions of RNA found in cells including mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, and siRNAs o The structure and function of prokaryotic DNA (including mitochondrial DNA) and the eukaryotic ribosomes. - Explain changes in the Central Dogma over time with new discoveries. - Explain the functional binding sites of ribosomes, and how antibiotics interfere with ribosomal function and cell visibility. - Discuss the flow of genetic information through the cell from DNA sequences, through mRNA synthesis and processing, to protein synthesis. - Describe the major types and functions of RNA found in cells including mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, and siRNAs. - Recite the structure and function of prokaryotic DNA (including mitochondrial DNA) and the eukaryotic ribosomes. # Intermediary Metabolism - Describe: o The process of production of cellular energy storage and transport molecules, the importance of oxidation and reduction processes to the flow of cellular energy, the involvement of the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation to cell function, and the maintenance of homeostasis by regulating energy charge o The biochemical processes involved in pathways of major catabolic metabolism including digestion and the handling of sugar isomers, glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, pentose phosphate shunt, ornithine cycle, fatty acid beta-oxidation, and selected amino acid degradation o Major anabolic processes including the non-oxidative portion of the pentose phosphate shunt, synthesis of cysteine, and synthesis of cholesterol and acylglycerophospholipids. - Explain the process of production of cellular energy storage and transport molecules, the importance of oxidation and reduction processes to the flow of cellular energy, the involvement of the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation to cell function, and the maintenance of homeostasis by regulating energy charge. - Describe the biochemical processes involved in pathways of major catabolic metabolism including digestion and the handling of sugar isomers, glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, pentose phosphate shunt, ornithine cycle, fatty acid beta-oxidation, and selected amino acid degradation. - Enumerate major anabolic processes including the non-oxidative portion of the pentose phosphate shunt, synthesis of cysteine, and synthesis of cholesterol and acylglycerophospholipids. # Special Topics - Discuss o The basic features of the plant cell that differ from animal cells o The animal cell cycle and interface checkpoints, oncogene theory, current theories of tumor formation and metastasis, and therapies to fight cancers o The basics of innate and acquired immunity including lymphocytes, antibodies, and major histocompatibility complex. - Explain the plant vascular system and the flow of fluids. - Explain the process of sugar anabolism by means of photosynthesis. - Explain the plant vascular system and the flow of fluids. - Explain apoptosis and cell necrosis. - Describe the basic features of the plant cell that differ from animal cells. - Describe the animal cell cycle and interface checkpoints, oncogene theory, current theories of tumor formation and metastasis, and therapies to fight cancers. - Describe the basics of innate and acquired immunity including lymphocytes, antibodies, and major histocompatibility complex. # Laboratory Exercises - Construct pH titration curves of representative amino acids. - Implement the quantitative measurement of protein concentration by multiple methodologies. - Establish the Michaelis constants for an enzyme reaction. - Perform the purification of subcellular fractions by differential centrifugation and determine the purity of separations by marker measurement. - Identify and quantify the formed elements in a human blood sample. - Locate and characterize serum proteins by electrophoresis from a whole blood sample. - Perform DNA extraction from a cell sample, create and separate restriction enzyme digests. - Perform historical wet chemical techniques to determine the identity of reducing and non-reducing sugars. - Demonstrate changes in the metabolism of sugars in bacteria following poisoning of the electron transport chain.
AUMF 1110 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems I
This course provides instruction in manufacturing control process and work cell interfacing. Emphasis is placed on open and closed loop systems. Instruction is also given in the area of linear integrated circuits. Topics include process control, sensor and cell level interfacing, fluid level, pressure, and flow measurement, pneumatic controls, and human factors and safety.
Manufacturing processes encompass the methods and techniques employed to convert raw materials into final products through operations like machining, assembling, and refining.
Sensors are devices that perceive physical phenomena like temperature, illumination, movement, or stress, transforming them into signals for monitoring or control purposes.
# Process Control - Differentiate between open and closed loop control. - Explain negative feed-back in the control system. - Explain valve operation and controller action. - Describe a fail-safe condition. - Select and match valves and controller for particular applications. - Differentiate between capacity and capacitance in process dynamics. - Differentiate between dead time and lag time. - Calibrate pressure gauges. # Sensor and Cell Level Interfacing - List six sensing requirements of any system. - Explain limit switch physical and electrical properties. - Explain limit switch operational characteristics. - Explain simple touch sensing. - Discuss artificial skin design. - Explain Heptic perception of artificial skin. - Differentiate between nonmetallic and metallic proximity sensors. - Explain proximity switch physical and electrical properties. - Explain proximity switch specifications. - Explain proximity switch operational characteristics. - Differentiate among separate, retro-flective, diffuse reflective, and definite reflective photoelectric sensors. - Describe photoelectric sensor physical properties. - Describe photoelectric sensor specifications. - Explain photoelectric sensor operational characteristics. - List photoelectric sensor applications. - Discuss part identification, location, orientation, inspection, and range findings. - Discuss camera, camera controller, interface to work cell hardware, and image display device. - Discuss image recognition and analysis. - Define and differentiate between discrete and analog process sensors. - Define interfacing. - List guidelines for applications of sensor interfacing. - Define Writs interface. - Explain mechanical interfacing techniques. - Explain electrical interfacing techniques. - Explain hydraulic and pneumatic interfacing techniques. - Discuss quick change requirements for interfaces in FMS environment and as a sound maintenance practice. - List reasons for interface standards. - Define robot control interface. - Define complex sensor interfacing. - List responsibilities of the complex sensor interface. - Analyze complex interface configurations. - Explain static error, dynamic error, and reproducibility. - Explain potentiometer, variable inductor, LVDT, variable capacitor, and linear encoding. - Explain potentiometer, differential transformers, synchros, rescovers, and shaft angle encoding. - Explain DC permanent magnet tachometer, AC permanent magnet tachometer, AC induction tachometer, magnetic proximity tachometer, and optical tachometer function and operation. - Measure force with bonded, unbonded, and semiconductor strain gauges. - Explain piezoelectric, inductive, capacitive, linear variable, and differential transformer operation. - Discuss fluid pressure measurement with bellows, bourdon tube, diaphragm, and bonded strain gauge. - Measure fluid flow and head. - Explain the sensing of liquid level using pressure sensing, float, capacitive, conductivity and gamma ray methods. - Explain the sensing of temperature using thermocouple, resistance temperature detectors, radiation, and optical pyrometers, thermistors, filled thermal systems, and bimetallic temperature sensors. # Fluid Level, Pressure, and Flow Measurement - Discuss measurement theory. - Discuss accuracy and pressure measurement. - Discuss liquid manometers. - Determine reference values for pressure measurement with Bourdon gauges. - Calibrate pressure transmitters and gauges. - Describe the operation and application of float-operated devices, head-type (pressure) devices, capacitance devices, conductance electrodes, ultrasonic detectors, radiation detectors, and displacers. - Tune a level controller. - Apply flow equations to systems. - Calculate the velocity of flowing fluid. - Calculate the rate of flowing fluid. - Explain the operation of orifice plate, venturi tubes, flow nozzles, and target meters. - Identify vena contractor tap and flange tap locations. - Determine viscosity correction for turbulent and laminar flow. - List applications of head meters and discuss their practical applications. - Describe the operation and applications of turbine, magnetic, and ultrasonic non-head type meters. - Discuss input, output, and calibration of extractors. - Construct and test a flow and level control system. - Calibrate flow metering devices. - Tune a flow controller. # Mechanical and Temperature Measurement - Discuss control practices. - Describe the operation and applications of linear potentiometers and linear motion-to-electrical transducers. - Identify and describe the operation of a linear motion variable inductor. - Describe LVDTs. - Describe variable capacitance for linear movement. - Operate an LVDT differential pressure transducer. - Operate a d/p cell with a variable capacitor. - Describe the operation and applications of rotary potentiometers, rotary variable differential, transformers, synchro systems, and flyball governors. - Measure velocity using rotary tachometers. - Describe the operation and applications of strain gauges and piezoelectric crystals. - Describe the operation and applications of contact-type limit detectors and noncontact-type proximity detectors. - Measure temperature readings among temperature measurement scales. - Describe the operation and applications of thermocouples and other read-out devices(millivolt measurement). - Explain special thermocouple applications. - Measure temperature with thermocouples and RTD. - Discuss optical temperature transducers. - Explain the operation of filled thermal systems. - Describe the function of capillary tubes in the filled system. - Describe error and compensation in the filled system. - Explain the operation of bimetallic temperature transducers. # Pneumatic Controls - Describe the operation and applications of the flapper nozzle relay and the force balance differential pressure transmitter. - Discuss pneumatic transmitter feedback. - Explain the following terms: proportion control mode, proportional-plus-reset control, proportional-plus-derivative control, controller action, and controller specifications motion balance pneumatic instruments. - Explain the operation and application of current-to-pressure and pressure-tocurrent transducers, volume boosters, and valve positioners. - Explain transmission lag in pneumatic instruments - Calibrate and operate a pneumatic d/p cell. - Bench check a pneumatic controller. - Discuss joint control emphasis. - Discuss language structure emphasis. - Discuss combined emphasis. - Differentiate among and describe joint control languages, primitive programming languages, structural programming languages, and task- oriented languages. - Discuss examples of Rhino=s RASP and Microbot=s ARMBASIC. - Discuss examples of the Unimation Westinghouse Val language. - Perform a complete sample program analysis. - Explain Cincinnati Milacron: T3 procedures, T3 commands, I/O signal processing, and program sequences. # Automatic Control Systems Application - Compare and Contrast closed-loop controls with open-loop controls. - Operate an open-looped system. - Describe each of the following: closed-loop or automatic feedback controls and control modes, on-off control, proportional controls, and proportional output and gain. # Linear Integrated Circuits - Explain characteristics of the ideal op-amp. - Identify which stage produces each characteristic. - Define the following parameters and their effect on circuit performance: input offset voltage, input bias current, and input offset current. - Explain the concept of virtual ground. - Outline the procedure that affects op-amp frequency response. - Define slew rate. - Compute gain-band width product. - Given schematic diagrams, construct circuits and calculate and measure output voltages for the following: inverting, non-inverting, voltage follower, summing, and averaging op-amp operating levels. - Describe the sections of a 555 timer. - Draw a diagram of a 555 timer with the IC pins identified. - Explain 555 timer operation and basic modes. - Explain IC timer application. - Construct a 555-timer monostable multi-vibrator and a stable multi-vibrator. - Identify different types of three terminal IC regulator. - Design and construct power supply circuits with three terminal regulators. - Explain the functional block diagram of three terminal IC regulators. # Human Factors and Safety - Discuss general training, operator training, and maintenance training requirements and implementation in F.M.S. environments. - Explain Neal Clapp’s three rules. - Identify and discuss sources of resistance to automation in industry. - Discuss the roles of management, individuals, and organized labor in the establishment of F.M.S. environment. - Discuss Asimov’s Laws of robot safety. - Explain OSHA criteria for work cell and application safety. - List general safety rules for F.M.S. environments applicable to maintenance personnel, general personnel, and operators. - Comply with shop and equipment safety rules. - Apply basic emergency first aid techniques. - Complete an accident report. - Inspect the work area and equipment for safe operation. - Demonstrate the proper use of fire extinguishers. - Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
This course studies basic programmable controller application skills and techniques, and programmable controllers in typical environments as an element of a complex manufacturing cell. Topics also discussed will include the hands-on development of the programming, operation, and maintenance of industrial PLC systems.
Programming Concepts encompass essential principles for designing and implementing computer programs, such as algorithms, data structures, syntax, and problem-solving techniques.
# CRT Hardware - Locate and operate screen, on/off key, brightness, and contrast. - Locate alphanumeric and numeric keyboards. - Locate processor port, cartridge/printer port, video port, fuse/power cable, and compartment. - Explain fan filter maintenance procedures. - Discuss the use of differential cable configuration and RS-232C cable configuration. # Power Up and Initialization - Make power cord connection. - Make CRT programmer to differential port cable connection. - Connect CRT programmer to RS-232C device cable. - Make additional required cable connections. - Perform power-up operation. # CRT Capabilities, Mode Selection, and Operation - Explain and operate initial CPU status, offline status, test, utility, terminal, route, and time modes. - Use the Mode Selection Guide to explain and change modes. - Explain time scan. - Discuss general data entry rules. - Discuss mode selection and soft keys. - Enter decimal data into a register. - Enter hexadecimal data into a register. - Enter binary data into a register. - Discuss monitoring data. - Display register data. - Display I/O and internal relays. - Define forcing in the data mode: force and I/O bit on or off; clear a forced I/O; clear all forced I/O; and search for all forced I/O. - Define forcing in the ladder mode: force and I/O bit on or off; clear a forced I/O; clear all forced I/O; and search for all forced I/O. - Discuss inhibiting force operation. - Release all forced I/O by disconnecting the programmer or by powering down. # Rack Addressing - Discuss rack addressing. - Explain register usage and recommended allocation. - Describe rack addressing requirements. - Define rack addressing terminology. - Discuss mode description, CPU rack assignment, remote rack assignment, and remote status. - Discuss programming information and considerations. - Describe CPU rack programming procedures. - Describe remote rack programming procedures. - Search for CPU rack. - Search for a particular rack. - Search for the following rack. - Search for the preceding rack. - Delete remote racks. - Define , delete, and describe its mode selection procedure. - Delete the CPU rack, all rack addressing, ladder program, and data register (clear all). # Basic Ladder Programming, Editing, and Display - Explain register usage. - Explain external input and output addressing. - Explain data register addressing. - Explain internal relay equivalent addressing. - Discuss and define ladder programming. - Program the following external input instructions: normally open contact of an external input and normally closed contact of an external input. - Program the following contacts of an external output: normally open contact of an external coil and normally closed contact of an external coil. - Program the following contacts of an internal relay equivalent (coil): normally open contact of an internal coil and normally closed contact of an internal coil. - Discuss external output instruction programming considerations. - Discuss internal relay equivalent instruction programming considerations. - Discuss transitional output instruction programming considerations. - Explain the program procedure for loading a ladder diagram rung into memory. - Write and execute ladder programs. - Define and discuss master control relay instruction. - Discuss programming considerations for one master control relay in a program. - Discuss programming considerations for multiple master control relays in a program. - Write and execute master control relay programs. - Define and discuss timers. - Discuss on-delay timer programming considerations. - Discuss off-delay timer programming considerations. - Discuss interruptible timer programming considerations. - Discuss interval timer programming considerations. - 3 Discuss multiple decode timer programming considerations. - Load a timer rung into memory. - Define and discuss counters. - Discuss counter programming rules. - Discuss up-counter programming considerations. - Discuss up/down counter programming considerations. - Discuss down-counter programming considerations. - Load a counter rung into memory. - Explain the operation of synchronous-shift registers and the SHIFT command. - Explain the operation of synchronous-shift registers and the FIFO command. - Discuss general programming rules for shift registers. - Discuss single channel 16 zone shift-register programming considerations. - Discuss single channel 48 zone reversible-shift register programming considerations. - Discuss eight channel shift-register programming considerations. - Discuss 16 channel shift-register programming considerations. - Discuss two channel shift-register programming considerations. - Discuss eight channel FIFO-register programming considerations. - Discuss 16 channel FIFO-register programming considerations. - Load a shift rung into memory. - Load a FIFO rung into memory. - Discuss general programming rules for LET instructions. - Discuss LET instruction used as a preset. - Discuss LET instruction used as data transfer. - Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root stored math operations. - Discuss BCD to binary conversion programming considerations. - Discuss binary to BCD conversion programming considerations. - Execute (AND, OR, and XOR) logical operations (stored results). - Discuss multiple LET instructions in a single rung. - Discuss transitional LET instructions in a single rung. - Load a preset data transfer rung into memory. - Load an LET rung containing math operations into memory. - Load a BCD/binary LET rung into memory. - Load a transitional LET rung into memory. - Load an LET rung with multiple operations into memory. - Discuss general programming rules for register IF instructions. - Compare a storage register value to a constant value. - Compare two storage register values. - Perform multiple comparisons in one rung. - Compare a storage register value to the result of a math operation. - Compare a BCD number to a binary number and vice-versa. - Compare a storage register value to the result of a logical (AND, OR, and XOR) operation. - Load a compare-to-register/constant rung into memory. - Load a compare-to-math rung into memory. - Load a compare-to-BCD/binary rung into memory. - Obtain a cleared matrix. - Change the address of a contact. - Change the address of a coil. - Change the type of contractor coil. - Insert and remove a contact. - Change information inside vertical boxes. - Change information inside horizontal boxes. - Search for a particular rung. - Search for the following rung. - Search for the preceding rung. - Search for the rung containing a particular contact or coil. - Search for the next rung containing the same contact or coil. - Search for the rung containing an open or short. - Search for the next rung containing an open or short. - Search for the rung containing a particular register or any bit address of the register. - Search for the next rung containing a register or any bits. - Search for a communication rung containing a particular channel number. - Search for the next rung containing a particular channel number. - Delete a particular rung from memory. - Delete the ladder program. - Delete the total memory (clear all). - Insert a rung at a particular position in memory. - Replace a rung with another rung. - Replace a rung with a new rung. - Replace a rung with a reconfiguration of the original. - Display in the program mode. - Display in the search mode. # Printer Operation and Printout Routines - Discuss printer hardware and CRT settings. - Discuss CRT graphics capabilities. - Discuss visual attributes of the CRT. - List cursor positioning commands. - Define the character code. - List basic keystrokes. - List special keystrokes. - List soft keystrokes. - Connect and power-up the CRT for use as a terminal. - Execute printout routines for ladder rungs, rack addressing, cross referencing, register contents, and time scan and forcing. # Data Manipulation, Math, and Program Control Instructions - Discuss program and execute MOVE, GET, PUT, and LET or IF instructions. - Discuss program and execute Less Than, Equal To, Greater Than, Less Than or Equal To, and Greater Than or Equal To instructions. - Discuss program and execute Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division instructions. - Discuss program and execute Master Control Reset instructions. - Discuss program and execute Zone Control Reset instructions. - Discuss program and execute JUMP and SUBROUTINE instructions. - Discuss program and execute immediate inputs and outputs conditions. - Discuss program and execute forcing inputs and outputs conditions. # Communicating to External Devices - Discuss program and execute Read, Write, Print, and Alarm messages to external devices. - Discuss program and operate HMIs to include the writing of Ladder logic for communication. # Troubleshooting Discrete I/O Devices - Discuss troubleshooting techniques using PLCs, indicator LEDs, and operator's terminal. - Apply troubleshooting techniques using PLCs, indicator LEDs, and operator's terminal.
AUMF 1130 - Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Mechanics
Emphasizes mechanical techniques for maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and repairing drives, conveyor systems, and valves. Topics include: gas laws; pressure and force calculations; hydraulic systems vs pneumatic systems; cylinders, pressure controls, and system controls; hydraulic and pneumatic symbology; hydraulic and pneumatic system layout; interfacing hydraulic or pneumatic systems with other systems; applied mechanisms; belt, chain, and gear drives; drive train components; valves; and conveyor systems.
Pressure Measurement is the process of calculating the force applied by a fluid on a surface, employing devices such as manometers, barometers, or electronic pressure sensors.
Pressure Controls refer to the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems that regulate and manage fluid or gas pressure in various industrial and technical settings.
Drivetrain refers to the mechanical components responsible for transferring engine power to a vehicle's wheels, including transmission, driveshaft, axles, and differential.
# Gas Laws - State Pascal's, Boyles', and Charles' laws. # Pressure and Force Calculations - Define and discuss hydraulics, pneumatics, absolute pressure, atmospheric pressure, work power, head, electrical horsepower, mechanical horsepower, fluid horsepower, torque, laminar flow, and turbulent flow. - Qualitatively and quantitatively discuss standards and units developed by the following agencies or groups: United States Customary System, International System, National Fluid Power Association, Joint Industrial Conference, American National Standards Institute, and Society of Automotive Engineers. - Calculate PAV (pressure, area, volume), work power, horsepower, RPM, hydraulic work, and transmission of forces. # Hydraulic Systems vs Pneumatic Systems - Discuss , compare, and contrast pumps, control devices, actuating units, hydraulic fluids, piping, tubing, and reservoirs. - Discuss performance, maintenance, and service life. - Describe the characteristics of petroleum oils, synthetic fluids, and water. - List applications of each. - Discuss the transmission of power. - Discuss lubrication properties. - Discuss ability of selected fluids to act as sealants. - Discuss the following service properties: viscosity, viscosity index, demulsibility, oxidation stability, lubricity, rust and corrosion, and preventive. - List advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic systems. - List advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic systems. - Discuss air cleaning. - Discuss air drying. - Discuss air regulation. - Discuss the cost of compressed air. # Cylinders, Pressure Controls, and System Controls - Describe the theory and operation of rotating cylinders. - List the basic elements of rotating cylinders. - Discuss cylinder tube, piston, piston rod, cover, and packing. - Discuss single-acting, double-acting, and cushioned/non-cushioned classifications. - List advantages and disadvantages of ring type pistons. - Discuss 1st class lever, 2nd class lever, 3rd class lever, toggle, straight line thrust increase, straight line motion multiplied, straight line motion in two directions, straight push, horizontal parallel motion, practically continuous rotary motion engine bearing, fast rotary motion using steep screw nut, four positive positions with two cylinders, trammel plate, and motion transferred to a distant point. - Discuss direct acting, direct operated pilot type, and remote actuated pilot type relief valves. - Explain pressure reducing valve operation. - Explain sequence valve operation. - Explain unloading valve operation. - Explain poppet valves, spool valves, electro-mechanical valves, flow control, and miscellaneous air control devices operation. - Explain open center valves, closed center valves, EH valves, proportional valves, hydraulic fuses, and miscellaneous hydraulic control devices operation. # Hydraulic and Pneumatic Symbology - Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams. - Recognize pumps, motors (air and hydraulic), directional control valves, control valve actuators, cylinders, and miscellaneous symbols. # Hydraulic and Pneumatic System Layout - Explain Torricellis flow equation. - Minimize length secure fastening of hydraulic lines of hydraulic lines/bends. - Decontaminate fluids. - Develop a plan of leak prevention. - List criteria for selection of pipe/tubing in the following applications: low pressure, medium pressure, high pressure, and extra high pressure. - Construct a stationary installation. - Construct a relative motion installation. # Interfacing Hydraulic or Pneumatic Systems with Other Systems - Construct a hydraulic or pneumatic system and interface with an electrical control system. # Applied Mechanisms - List types of mechanical systems. - Discuss the role of the technician in troubleshooting, repairing, and installing mechanical systems. # Belt, Chain, and Gear Drives - State the purpose of mechanical drives. - Measure and calculate length of flat belt drives. - Discuss the positive drive belt. - Calculate belt speed. - Splice flat belts. - Troubleshoot flat belts. - Discuss design variations of V-belt drives. - Determine V-belt sizes and matching numbers. - Calculate pulley size. - Discuss V-belt drive selection. - Discuss sheave alignment in V-belt drives. - Install V-belt. - Adjust belt tension. - Troubleshoot V-belt drives. - Install belts and pulleys. - Align and adjust tension of belt drives. - Maintain belt drives. - Construct belt drive joints. - Inspect belt drive systems. - Troubleshoot belt drive systems. - Repair belt drive systems. - List chain drive characteristics. - List types of chains. - Discuss factors which optimize chain length. - List types of sprockets. - Determine sprocket speed and position - Discuss idler sprockets. - Discuss selection of chain and sprocket drives. - Align chain and sprocket drive. - Install chain and sprocket drive. - Adjust chain tension and sag. - Lubricate chain and sprocket drive. - Inspect chain and sprocket drive. - Clean sprocket. - Troubleshoot chain and sprocket drive. - Discuss chain storage. - Discuss gear terminology. - Explain parallel-axis gears, intersecting-axis gears, non-intersecting, nonparallel-axis gears, and moving-axis gears operation. - Inspect variable speed drives. - Troubleshoot variable speed drives. - Repair variable speed drives. - Inspect rack and pinion drives. - Troubleshoot rack and pinion drives. - Repair rack and pinion drives. - Inspect ring and pinion drives. - Troubleshoot ring and pinion drives. - Repair ring and pinion drives. - Inspect gear box drives. - Troubleshoot gear box drives. - Repair gear box drives. - Discuss selection of gear drives. # Drive Train Components - Explain shaft spacing. - Discuss turned-down shafting. - Discuss flexible shafts. - Discuss shaft expansion. - Discuss shaft alignment. - Discuss metalizing of shafts. - Discuss bent shafts. - Discuss shaft selection. - Discuss shaft key and key-seats. - Replace a shaft. - Install a shaft assembly. - Align a shaft. - Discuss mounted plain bearings. - Explain plain bearing lubrication. - Discuss radial bearings. - Discuss thrust bearings. - Discuss combination bearings. - Discuss mounted bearings. - Discuss shaft alignment, belt tension, and installation of antifriction bearings. - Discuss shock load. - Discuss effects of vibration on bearings. - Discuss current through bearings. - Discuss bearing lubricants. - Discuss selection of anitifriction bearings. - Align pillow blocks and bearings. - Install pillow blocks and bearings. - Remove and install bearings in bores. - Remove and install sleeve bearings in bores. - Remove and install bearings on shafts. - Lubricate equipment. - Inspect bearings and mechanisms. - Troubleshoot bearings. - Discuss static seals, gaskets, and O rings. - Discuss dynamic seals. - Discuss mechanical seals. - Replace packing and seals. - Remove and install mechanical seals. - Define terms related to couplings. - Discuss rigid couplings. - Discuss flexible couplings. - Discuss universal joints. - Discuss selection of couplings. - Install couplings. - Align couplings. - Troubleshoot coupling. - Disassemble and reassemble couplings. - Replace universal joints. - Install universal joints. - Repair universal joints. - Define terms related to clutches. - Discuss friction clutches. - Discuss magnetic clutches. - Discuss jaw clutches. - Discuss dry fluid clutches. - Discuss hydraulic clutches. - Install centrifugal clutches. - Inspect centrifugal clutches. - Define terms related to linkages. - Discuss links/cranks, four bar, and Geneva mechanism. - Adjust gibs for free operation. - Inspect linkages and lever mechanisms. - Troubleshoot linkages and lever mechanisms. - Repair linkages and lever mechanisms. - Define terms related to cams. - List types of cams. - List types of followers. - Explain the operation of cams and followers. - Explain the operation of axial-flow fans and blowers. - Explain the operation of centrifugal fans and blowers. - List the impact of materials of fan construction on efficiency. - Discuss fan accessories. - Describe fan and blower testing procedures. - Explain anemometer operation. - List routine fan and blower maintenance procedures. - Discuss fan selection criteria. - Explain fan laws. - Discuss effects of fan wheel diameter. - Define and calculate pressure and pressure difference. - Calculate air horsepower. - Calculate air density. - Calculate fan and blower efficiency. # Valves - Identify valve components. - Explain valve operating principles. - List uses of valves. - List types of valves. - List materials for valves. - Interpret valve codes and markings. - Discuss valve actuators. - Explain effects when automatic controllers are used. # Conveyor Systems - Fabricate safety guards for conveyor system. - Install safety guard for conveyor system. - Align drive mechanism for conveyor system. - Assemble conveyor system from component parts. - Install conveyor into material handling system. - Troubleshoot conveyor system. - Repair conveyor system.
Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, operation, application and ladder diagrams, AC and DC servo drives, and DC stepper drives. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls.
# Symbols and Schematic Diagrams - Identify and draw the various symbols for components and conditional state of devices used in motor control circuits. - Describe a typical motor control schematic diagram. - Draw a schematic diagram of a motor control circuit. - Interpret schematic diagrams of various motor control circuits. # Switching Circuits # Automatic Controls and Devices - Discuss the various common sensors and switches used in industrial circuits - Discuss timers and counters used in industrial circuits. - Cite industrial applications of variable speed motor control circuits - Define the parameters torque, acceleration, deceleration, p.w.m., frequency, voltage/hertz ratio, boost, I.R. compensation, and high bus fault as applicable to variable speed motor controllers. - Describe how an AC frequency drive operates to vary motor speed. - Diagram a bank of starters used to achieve speed ranges for AC motors. - Describe the timing factors of speed ranges for variable speed DC motor controllers. - Evaluate the use of DC motor and variable speed controllers in specific industrial applications. # Application and Operation of Controllers and Controls - Install various common switches used in industrial. - Install various common sensors used in industrial circuits. - Adjust and/or calibrate various common sensors used in industrial circuits. - Install timers and counters used in industrial circuits. - Install an AC frequency drive to control motor speed. - Setup and calibrate an AC frequency drive to adapt to changing parameters. - Install a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Calibrate a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. # Magnetic Starters and Braking - Wire control transformers for the various 24V, 120V, and 230V secondary control voltages used in the industry. - Wire an across-the-line motor starter using a start-stop switch. - Wire a forward/reverse motor starter using a stop/forward/reverse switch. - Wire a magnetic starter for a motor control using a run/jog/stop switch without a control relay. - Wire a magnetic starter for a motor control using a control relay and a run/jog/stop switch. - Identify and describe the different dynamic, plugging, electronic, electric, and manual types of motor braking devices used in the industry. - Install a braking system on a motor. # NEMA Standards - Identify the purpose of NEMA standards for electric motors. - Relate NEMA design codes to operating characteristics of electric motors. - Describe NEMA standards for types of electric motor enclosures. # Motor Theory and Operating Principles - Describe the laws of magnetism and their application to the AC and DC motors. - Compare the operating principles of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Compare the characteristics of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Define terms associated with electric motors. - Identify the component parts of an electric motor. - Name different types of AC and DC motors. - Determine voltage, amperage, speed, horsepower, NEMA class, and environmental requirements of electric motors using data from the motor nameplate. # Principles of Motor Controls - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of DC motors. - State the function of starter devices in DC motors. - Name the types of manual DC motor starters. - Name the types of automatic DC motor starters. - Identify the component parts of an electric motor. - Describe the methods of controlling the speed of DC motors. - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of AC motors. - State the purpose of controllers in AC motors. - Name the types of AC motor controllers. - Identify the components used in AC motor controls. - Describe the methods used to provide circuit protection in AC motor control applications. # Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Electrical Motor Controls - Perform a visual inspection using procedures described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Lubricate a motor according to procedures described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Clean a motor according to procedures outlined in the manufacturer's service manual. - Discuss techniques for troubleshooting electric motors.
Explores basic robotic concepts. Studies robots in typical application environments. Topics include: robot history and fundamentals, robot classification, power sources, robot applications in the workplace, robot control techniques, path control, end of arm tooling, robot operation and robot controllers, controller architecture in a system, robotic language programming, and human interface issues.
Robotic systems are advanced technologies that combine mechanical components and artificial intelligence to execute intricate, accurate, and repetitive operations in multiple sectors.
Robotic machines are programmable devices designed for automation, performing intricate tasks across various sectors, including industry, medicine, service, and homes, improving accuracy, productivity, and safety.
# Robot History and Fundamentals - List early robot-like machines. - Discuss the impact of key individuals on robotics development. - Outline early robot development. - Identify initial robot applications. - Discuss definitions with particular emphasis on key terms, such as: reprogrammable and multifunctional. - Discuss the operation and functions of the following components of a basic robot system, such as: mechanical arm, production tooling, external power source, robot controller, permanent storage device, teach station, and vision. - Define key terms, such as: repeatability, work envelope, degree of freedom, orientation axes, position axes, tool-center point, work cell coordinates, speed, and payload. # Robot Classification - Perform a work envelope analysis by coordinate system. - Discuss position and orientation axes of coordinate systems currently used in industry, such as: rectilinear, spherical, and joint-spherical. - Describe work envelope of coordinate systems currently used in industry, such as: rectilinear, spherical, and joint-spherical. - List advantages and disadvantages of coordinate systems currently used in industry, such as: rectilinear spherical, and joint-spherical. - List applications of coordinate systems currently used in industry, such as: rectilinear, spherical, and joint-spherical. - Discuss performance and applications of robotic payloads. # Power Sources - Describe a fluid power drive system. - List types of actuators available for use with fluid power drive system. - List advantages and disadvantages of a fluid power drive system. - Describe electrical power systems. - List types of electrical systems available for use. - List advantages and disadvantages of electrical power drive systems - Describe mechanical power aspects of robotic actuators. # Robot Applications in the Workplace - Discuss current and anticipated applications of robots in the workplace. - Discuss current and anticipated applications of robots in non-assembly applications. # Robot Control Techniques - Describe closed-loop systems operation. - List advantages and disadvantages of closed-loop systems. - Describe servo and non-servo feedback systems operation. - List advantages and disadvantages of servo and non-servo feedback systems. # Path Control - Define various means of path control in robotics, such as: stop-to-stop, point-to-point, controlled path, continuous path. - Describe the operation of path control in robotics, such as: stop-to-stop, point-to-point, controlled path, continuous path. - List advantages and disadvantages of path control in robotics, such as: stop-to-stop, point-to-point, controlled path, continuous path. - Discuss the relative level of intelligence of low, medium, and high technology robots. # End of Arm Tooling - List various characteristics of end of arm tooling. - Discuss intelligence requirements of tooling and the robot. - List the four standard power sources of grippers (hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and spring) and appropriate applications of each. - Discuss various gripper components, such as: vacuum powered grippers, magnetic grippers, pneumatic fingers, mandrel grippers, pin grippers, and special purpose grippers. - List applications and tools used for the following robot applications: drilling, welding, gluing and sealing, coating and painting, and grinding. - Discuss vision and tactile systems used in industrial robotics. # Robot Operation and Robot Controllers - Define reference frames used in industrial robotics. - List various frames of reference for robotic systems. - List applications of reference frames in robot control. - Discuss the following internal positioning mechanisms, such as: fixed hard stops, adjustable hard stops, limit switches, and stepper motors. - Discuss the following external devices for position control, such as: drum controllers, pneumatic logic, and programmable controllers. - Discuss the theory of operation and the advantages and disadvantages of using the following internal positioning devices, such as: potentiometers, optical encoders, revolvers and synchros, and sonic displacers. - Discuss external techniques for position control. - Describe the path control algorithm for the following, such as: point-to-point, controlled path, and continuous path. - Discuss the programming language of the particular system available. - Apply work cell sensors. # Controller Architecture in a System - Discuss the following as related to the system to be operated: CPU configurations, memory techniques, robot arm interfaces, and work cell interfaces. - Use controller architecture in the system to be operated. # Robotic Language Programming - Explain program instruction codes. - Explain stepping through a program entered at a program panel. - Discuss the specialized robot programming languages, such as: VAL, RAIL, and AML. - Write, Load, and Test a sample program into a robot. - Diagnose error messages. # Human Interface Issues - Describe operator training requirements. - Discuss prevalence to automation in modern society.
AUMF 1210 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems II
This course reviews flexible manufacturing system electrical, electronic and mechanical principles by providing opportunities to plan and prepare for constructing and operating an actual flexible automated system. Emphasis is also placed on work cell design by allowing students to work in instructor-supervised teams assembling and operating automated production system cells. Topics include flexible system planning and preparation, work cell design, prototype or demonstration work cell operation, and work cell debugging and troubleshooting.
Manufacturing operations entail converting raw materials or parts into finished goods through various processes and activities within a industrial setting.
# Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Systems - Remove electrical overloads. - Reset circuit breaker after overload. - Replace fuses, faulty electrical cords and plugs, and electric motor brushes. - Install or replace, clean, and lubricate an electric motor and relay. - Change the rotation of a three-phase electric motor. - Verify the operation of electrical sensors, motor starter circuits, electric motors, thermostats, and power supplies. - Identify electrical problems using available test equipment. - Demonstrate effective troubleshooting techniques. - Interpret control diagrams for electrical systems using test and measurement equipment. - Insure that environmental conditions are met. - Verify the operation of servo amplifiers, servo motor control circuits, and terminal devices. - Troubleshoot communication links, printed board circuits, position devices, and robot controllers. - Diagnose malfunctions of electronic systems using test and measurement equipment. - Interpret control diagrams for electronic systems. - Perform electrical adjustments on servo power amplifiers. - Interchange different open-loop controllers between systems. - Adjust control system feedback loops. - Verify and analyze layouts and workpiece specifications. - Compute plan layout operations and layout dimensions. - Calculate reference points. - Calculate angles, arcs, and locations from reference points. - Layout reference points. - Layout angles, arcs, and locations from reference points. - Label the workpiece. - Perform semi-precision layouts from blueprints. # Flexible Manufacturing System Planning and Preparation - Prepare technical reports to include charts, graphs, status reports, project summaries, and manuals. - Make an oral presentation. - Interact with vendors. - Demonstrate the proper use of equipment. - Train others in the use of automated system equipment - Clean and store hand tools, cutters, fixtures, jigs, and attachments, maintain work area and leave in safe condition. - Complete time cards. - Read job orders and process sheets to determine tooling and set up information. - Determine basic maintenance procedures using manuals. - Interpret color codes, numbering systems, and classification systems of materials (i.e., AISI, SAE). - Select materials for jobs. - Identify metals using a variety of tests. - Identify nonmetallic materials. - Develop programmed instructions from blueprints and piece parts. - Draw a sketch of the desired workpiece. - Select a manual or computer-assisted program. - Choose the proper machine tools for the part. - Select and determine tools and holders, spindle speed and feed rate for axis travel. - Position workpiece in relation to machine axis. - Determine absolute or incremental mode. - Compute workpiece geometry and polar/rectangular coordinates. - Verify cutter path. - Plot program. - Depict part graphically. - Operate a post processor. - Write the post processor. - Program a tool change procedure. - Prepare operator instructions for piece part. - Calculate run time. - Prepare tape. - Select canned cycles. - Program restart points. - Write a manual program. - Program with purchased software. - Design special fixtures for custom jobs. - Design clamps and holders for custom jobs. - Write an Enter tool offset manual complex contouring program. - Enter a tool length compensation. - Repair broken tapes. - Update programs from engineering changes. - Determine job priorities. - Schedule programs, heat treated materials, secondary processes, and plating. # Work Cell Design - Analyze and select appropriate robot sensing requirements for manufacturing operations. - Develop and write material handling specifications for the assigned work cell. - Install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair or replace industrial robots, end-of-arm tooling, and smart actuators. - Interconnect robots and other equipment. # Prototype or Demonstration Work Cell Operation - Set up, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the selected automated system. - Set up robot to either remove parts from transfer line and palletize them, or to depalletize parts and place them on a transfer line. - Set up program, and when necessary troubleshoot a system comprised of a minimum of two transfer lines, one robot, and at least one machining center. - Coordinate the operation of several pieces of automatic equipment. - Start up and shut down an automated production system. # Work Cell Debugging and Troubleshooting - Perform field testing of the work cell and check to assure that its performance is in accordance with the specifications developed. - Adjust machine for accuracy and repeatability. - Use manuals and/or troubleshooting charts to aid in fault isolation and repair. - Disassemble, repair, test, and return to service robots that have failed.
AUMF 1520 - Manufacturing Organizational Principles
This course provides learners with an overview of the functional and structural composition of organizations. Topics include supply and demand, product flow, types of manufacturing processes, plant safety, structure of manufacturing organizations, manufacturing business principles, employee impact on the bottom line, and workplace ethics.
Demand management refers to the strategic process of forecasting, planning, and controlling demand for products or services to efficiently and cost-effectively meet market needs.
Supply management encompasses the strategic supervision and organization of resources, data, and funds throughout the entire process of product movement from suppliers to end-users.
Plant Safety refers to the establishment and administration of safety measures to create a risk-free, compliant, and protected atmosphere in industrial or manufacturing facilities.
# Introduction to the CMS Program - Develop an interest in business principles. - Understand the concept of globalization and the effects it has on business. - Increase personal, interpersonal and team effectiveness. - Develop quality control skills. - Develop continuous improvement and problem-solving skills. - Develop manufacturing skills necessary to perform automated and representative production requirements. # Introduction to Manufacturing Processes - Describe the impact of globalization on manufacturing processes, especially as related to opportunities and challenges. - Describe the opportunities in manufacturing. - Relate how manufacturing processes operate as a system of interrelated parts. - Identify types of materials used in manufacturing. - Identify seven properties of manufacturing materials. - Define primary and secondary processing. - Describe how raw materials are converted into final products through primary and secondary processing. - Identify and describe 6 types of manufacturing processes used to produce parts, sub-assemblies, or final assemblies. - Describe 5 areas of management activities required to support and monitor a manufacturing system. # Introduction to Business Principles - Understand and discuss the importance of having a sound business plan. - Understand and discuss the importance of cost effectively producing a quality product. - Understand and discuss the importance of customer satisfaction and customer feedback. - Understand and discuss the importance of economics and ethics in business decisions. # General Plant Safety - State four things that can be done to show concern of safety in the workplace. - Name the areas of the body most frequently injured in the work place. - Identify the human factors that contribute to workplace safety. - State the six basic steps in job preparation. - Identify six categories of safety equipment and clothing. - Identify the four classes of fires and approved fire extinguishers for each class. - Describe the three main causes of injuries involving rotating or moveable-action machinery. - Describe the purpose of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, safety information requirements, chemical labeling, and Material Safety Data Sheets. - State four ways in which lockout/tagout makes each worker responsible for safety. - Describe a neutral position. - Describe proper lifting methods. - Describe the proper use of ladders. # Learning for Success - Describe how people learn. - Identify their personal learning styles. - Identify and apply learning techniques in order to become a better student. - Discuss the importance of continuous learning. # Positive Work Ethic - Define positive work ethic and discuss its importance in the workplace. - Find actions that contribute to workplace success. - Explain how employers, the company and customers benefit when employees demonstrate a positive work ethic. - Choose actions that will serve as ground rules for the class during CMS training.
AUMF 1540 - Manufacturing Workforce Skills
This course provides the personal and interpersonal effectiveness skills required to succeed in the manufacturing environment. Topics include listening, communication, team skills, personal wellness, problem solving, managing change, and creating a positive image.
Workforce planning is a strategic process that analyzes, forecasts, and plans for workforce supply and demand, identifies gaps, and implements strategies to align the right people with the right roles.
Communication plans are tactical outlines designed to convey information efficiently to various audiences, coordinating message content, delivery methods, and schedules to align with organizational objectives and foster stakeholder involvement.
Diversity Awareness involves recognizing and appreciating differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation, as well as respecting diverse viewpoints.
# The Art of Effective Communication - Effectively guide and control conversations by listening attentively, responding appropriately, and acknowledging feelings making others feel unique and important. - Interpret verbal and nonverbal messages and provide feedback and reinforcement to ensure understanding and positive business results. - Leave a good lasting impression by using positive phrases and body language, along with a helpful tone, to build rapport and cooperation in the workplace. # Working Together - Define team synergy. - Describe four requirements for successful teamwork. - Explain four communications styles and how they affect interactions with people. - List ways versatility can be used to communicate more effectively. - Identify positive impact phrases that improve team cooperation. - Demonstrate how to show consideration for team members using targeted positive regard. - Describe the five stages of team development. - Identify specific actions of team members that will enhance team development at each stage. - Demonstrate commitment by creating an action plan for continuous team improvement. # Diversity - Define diversity. - Explain the four dimensions of diversity. - Identify how different cultures teach their members different norms and values. - Discuss the effects of workplace diversity. - Demonstrate better ways to interact with individuals who are from different cultures. # Managing Change - Identify causes of change in the workplace. - Accept change as on going. - Identify how change affects us. - Identify techniques for managing change to achieve a positive outcome. # Self-Management and Personal Wellness - Be proactive in making better life choices to ensure optimum mental and physical health. - Implement a successful time management plan to accomplish top priority goals and activities. - Apply stress management techniques to monitor and manage stress more effectively in your personal and professional lives. # Positive Image - Define image. - Identify the elements of a positive image. - Identify image builders and describe how they contribute to a positive image. - Identify image busters and describe what should be done to eliminate them. - Explain why a positive image is important and how it can help achieve personal and career goals. - Identify ways to present a positive image in the work place. - Assess your personal image and identify specific steps towards enhancing your image. # Interview Skills - Identify the phases on the interview process. - Prepare a resume. - Prepare for a job interview. - Complete an employment application. - Follow up after the interview.
AUMF 1560 - Manufacturing Production Requirements
This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills associated with quality and productivity in the manufacturing environment. Topics include world class manufacturing, statistical process control, and problem solving.
Productivity management is the strategic coordination of resources, workflows, and processes to enhance the efficiency and output of employees and operations within an organization.
Process controls refer to the techniques and tools employed for regulating and overseeing industrial processes, promoting efficiency, consistency, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
# World Class Manufacturing - Discuss the organization required for World Class Manufacturing. - Discuss Deming's Fourteen Obligations of Management and their effect on business practices. - Explain the importance of employee involvement. - Identify the principles of Total Quality Management to recognize and meet customers' needs and expectations. - Describe the purpose and examination criteria of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award. - Explain the goals, concepts, and principles of Lean Manufacturing. - Explain six of the most commonly used Lean tools. - Explain how these Lean tools eliminate manufacturing waste. - Explain the principles and benefits of Total Productive Maintenance concepts. - Explain the ISO 9000 quality standards. # Statistical Process Control - State the two main types of process variation and explain the differences. - Identify variable and attribute data types from a selection of quality characteristics. - Complete and interpret a Run Chart. - Identify and interpret an R-Chart. - Identify and interpret X-MR Charts and/or Attribute (C) Charts. # Problem Solving - Justify a structured approach to solving problems. - Use a systematic six step process for solving problems. - Assess the circumstances of a problem. - Analyze alternative solutions to a problem. - Plan how the solution will be implemented or executed. - Evaluate the effectiveness of an implemented solution. - Reassess a decision and take corrective action as necessary. - Handle difficult situations more efficiently and effectively. - Use basic tools to aid in the problem-solving process. # CMS Program Model # Introduction to the Certified Manufacturing Specialist Program
AUMF 1580 - Automated Manufacturing Skills
This course provides learners with an introduction to computerized process control and the operational requirements associated with automated machines. It provides theory on basic mechanical fundamentals, the use of hand and power tools, and basic equipment systems found in manufacturing facilities.
# Mechanical Fundamentals - Define force and describe the associated measurement systems. - Describe the effects of different types of force and their application in the work place. - Identify the concepts of tension, compression, torque and shear. - Define and calculate rate, linear speed, velocity, and linear acceleration. - Define work, efficiency and power in mechanical systems and calculate each in work place applications. # Hand Tools - Identify the basic types of hand tools used in the work place. - Describe the safe and effective use of hand tools. - Describe how to properly maintain hand tools used in the work place. # Power Tools - Identify the general safety rules and precautions involved in using basic power tools in the work place. - Describe the proper use of basic power tools used in the work place. - Describe how to properly care for power tools used in the work place. # Fasteners - Identify the different types of screws: thread parts, specifications, and grading systems. - Describe the use of externally threaded fasteners. - Describe the use of internally threaded fasteners and special purpose screws and nuts. - Identify the four categories of non-threaded fasteners. # Bearings - State the major functions and categories of bearings. - Identify plain and anti-friction bearings. - State the general methods of bearing lubrication. - Describe the operation of plain and anti-friction bearings. - Identify journal, guide and thrust bearings. - State common applications for various types of bearings. - Describe how to measure bearing clearance. # Seals - State the purpose and reasoning for using seals. - State the purpose of lip seals and identify their four basic parts. - Identify the uses of the three types of mechanical seals and their component parts. - Describe the function and application of o-ring seals. - Describe the use of gaskets and identify popular gasket materials. - Identify the use of packing in creating a seal. # Lubrication - Describe the effects of friction in mechanical systems and the corresponding role of lubrication. - Explain lubricant viscosity and how it is affected by temperature. - Identify the two most commonly used types of lubricants. - State the properties of oil used in lubrication and the effects of oil additives. - State the properties of grease and its uses as a lubricant. - Explain the use of other special lubricants and lubrication delivery systems. - State the requirements for safe and proper lubricant storage. # Hydraulic Systems - Identify the basic components of a hydraulic system. - Describe uses of hydraulic systems. - Explain the basic flow path of a hydraulic system. - Relate pressure to actuator power. - Relate flow to actuator speed. # Pneumatic Systems - Describe the function and components of a pneumatic system. - Describe the effects of water vapor and condensation on a pneumatic system. - Identify the hazards and safety precautions when working with pneumatic systems. # Electrical Fundamentals - Define the terms element, compound, atom, and molecule. - List the parts of an atom and give the electrical charge characteristics of each part. - State the basic law of electrical charges. - State the differences between conductors and insulators. - Identify the symbols and abbreviations used to represent voltage, current, resistance, and power. - List the basic units of measure for voltage, current, resistance and power. - Use the power formula to calculate power values in given circuits. # Introduction to Computers - Describe the importance of computers in business and manufacturing. - Identify and describe the basic components of a computer system. - Identify common computer terms. - Identify technologies used to share computer information. - Describe the functions of a computer network. - Identify the two basic types of computer networks. - Describe the Internet and World Wide Web. - Demonstrate the use of the keyboard and the mouse to enter computer data. - Identify the screen elements of the Microsoft Windows operating system. - Demonstrate the basic use of the Microsoft Windows operating system. # Introduction to Automation - Describe the role of automation in manufacturing. - Identify common benefits of using automation. - Explain the operator's role in automation. - Identify specific automation technologies. - Describe how these technologies are used in manufacturing. - Identify the basic types and components of robots. - Describe how a teach pendant is used in robot set up. - Describe the typical duties of a robot operator. - Identify common causes of accidents in robot operation. - Describe preventive measures and safety systems to stop robot related accidents. - Describe the safety responsibilities of a robot operator.
AUMF 1660 - Representative Manufacturing Skills
This course provides learners with an introduction to representative manufacturing skills and associated safety requirements. Topics include precision measurements for manufacturing, blueprint reading, simulations, and comprehensive assessment.
# Fractions - Reduce fractions to their lowest terms. - Add and subtract fractions. - Find the common denominator of a group of fractions. - Change mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers. - Reduce improper fractions to their lowest terms. - Add and subtract improper fractions. - Multiply and divide fractions. - Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. # Metric Measuring System - Name the three basic units of metric system measurement. - Identify the six most commonly used metric system prefixes. - Add and subtract decimals. - Multiply and divide decimals. - Convert fractions to decimals. - Convert metric units to English units and English units to metric units. # Ratio and Proportion - Define ratio and proportion. - Define pi and identify its value. - Identify the formula for the circumference of a circle. - Define constant and proper ratios. - Read and interpret ratios. - Describe two methods for comparing ratios. - Identify the ratios of corresponding sides of similar figures. - Describe the rule for corresponding sides of similar figures. - Identify and write proportions. # Calculators - Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers. - Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers. - Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. - Solve multi step computations. - Calculate percentages. - Square numbers. - Find the square root of numbers. # Blueprint Reading - Identify types of lines used on drawings. - Identify the meanings of lines. - Give basic geometric definitions. - Identify drafting methods and procedures. - Sketch different types of lines used on drawings. # Steel Rule - Identify common types of steel rules. - Explain how to properly care for a steel rule. - Accurately read a decimal steel rule. - Accurately read a fractional steel rule. # Micrometers - Identify the major parts of a micrometer. - Read a micrometer. - Use a micrometer. - Properly care for a micrometer. # Manufacturing Simulations - Successfully complete a pneumatics simulation. - Successfully complete a hydraulics simulation. - Successfully complete a plastic molding/injection molding simulation. - Successfully complete a metal working/butterfly simulation. - Successfully complete a robotics simulation.
Allows students to work in instructor-supervised teams, assembling and operating an automated production system's cell. Students will select equipment, write specifications, design fixtures and interconnects, integrate systems/provide interfaces, and operate the assigned system. Topics include: work cell requirement analysis, work cell specifications, work cell assembly, work cell programming, work cell debugging/troubleshooting, and prototype or demonstration work cell operation.
Industrial robots are programmable machines created to execute intricate manufacturing tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in industrial environments.
Building Automation Systems consist of interconnected software and hardware that regulate a building's environmental, operational, and energy usage for improved comfort, efficiency, and security.
# Work Cell Requirement Analysis - Implement the analysis and selection of appropriate robot sensing requirements for manufacturing operations. # Work Cell Specifications - Develop material handling specifications for the assigned work cell. # Work Cell Assembly - Describe the installation, adjustment, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing of industrial robot’s end-of-arm tooling, and smart actuators. - Establish the interconnection of robots and other equipment. # Work Cell Programming - Establish the programming of a host computer that controls the operation of several pieces of equipment. - Implement the programming of a host computer to control various components, such as: "lower level" computers that control portions of the automated system. # Work Cell Debugging/Troubleshooting - Perform field testing of the work cell to assure that its performance is in accordance with the specifications developed. - Use adjustments on machine to insure accuracy and repeatability. - Use manuals and/or troubleshooting charts to aid in fault isolation/repair. - Perform and/or explain disassembling, repairing, testing and returning to service robots that have failed. # Prototype or Demonstration Work Cell Operation - Perform basic operations of an automation system, such as: set up, operation, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing of the selected automated system. - Establish a robotic operation to perform tasks, such as: remove parts from transfer line and palletize them, or to depalletize parts and place on a transfer line. - Apply tasks, such as: set up, programming, and, when necessary, troubleshooting of a system comprised of a minimum of two transfer lines, one robot, and at least one machining center.
AUMF 2155 - Quality Management Principles
Familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of Quality Management (QM). Topics include: the history of quality control, quality control leaders, quality tools, QM implementation, team building for QM, and future quality trends.
# Quality Management Basics - Define quality management. - Compare International Quality Results. # Quality Management Theories - Identify the principles and contribution of Deming to the field of quality control. - Identify the principles and contribution of Juran to the field of quality control. - Identify the principles and contribution of Ishikawa to the field of quality control. - Discuss principles and contribution of Crosby to the field of quality control. # Basic Quality Tools - Identify principles and application of various process control charts. - Develop and analyze process control charts to include Pareto Charts, Histograms, X-bar and R-Charts, Flow Charts, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and Scatter Diagrams. # Implementing Quality Management - Discuss process and check points necessary for management buy-in to QM. - Discuss process and check points necessary for employee buy-in to QM. # Team Building for Quality Management - Discuss methods to be used in the team building process. - Define empowerment and discuss principles and procedures involved with employee empowerment. # Future Quality Trends - Explain the methods of Six Sigma. - Define lean management and explain its implementation in organizations. - Discuss the history and implementation of supplier certification requirements. - Compare major Quality awards in the U.S., Japanese, and world markets. - Identify major developers of international standards and methods of enforcement for these standards.
AUMF 2500 - Manufacturing Operations Internship/Practicum
# Application of Learned Skills - Apply knowledge acquired through classroom and lab training. - Identify ways to apply skills precisely and expeditiously to the job task. # Acceptable Job Performance - Apply learned skills and knowledge to achieve acceptable job performance using industry standards. # Appropriate Employability Skills - Demonstrate appropriate dependability and reliability using industry standards. - Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills (appearance, communication, respect for others). - Demonstrate appropriate initiative.
MCTX 1014 - Basic Mechatronics Fundamentals Level 4
This course builds from Level 3 and continues to provide students with a broader knowledge of electronics and the use of semiconductors and power supplies. Also providing a further study into the programming of a PLC and connections to field devices.
Semiconductors are materials that exhibit electrical conductivity intermediate between conductors and insulators, essential in the creation of electronic devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits.
# Introduction to Semiconductor Fundamentals - Explain the basic fundamentals of semiconductor theory in forming a PN junction. - List and identify various diodes by physical recognition and by their symbols. - Explain the differences between forward biasing a diode and reverse biasing a diode. # Diode Applications - Describe the operation of a half wave, full wave and full wave bridge rectifier. - Describe the parts and operation of a DC power supply. # Basic Transistor Fundamentals - Explain the basic construction of, and symbols for NPN and PNP Transistors. - Describe forward and reverse biasing of bipolar transistors and troubleshooting. - Discuss the operation and use of pho electric switches, proximity switches and limit switches. # PLC Timers and Counters - Discuss and execute timer on, timer off and retentive timers with reset control. # Connecting Field Devices to PLCs Learning - Use installation techniques on input devices and output devices to I/O cards.
MCTX 1011 - Basic Mechatronics Fundamentals Level 1
This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic fundamentals of a Mechatronic operation. Including electronic, pneumatic, and control devices. Students will learn the operation and purpose of components in these automated systems.
# Electrical Principals and Laws - Explain atomic structure and matter. - Define voltage, current, resistance, and power. - Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors. - Implement solutions for voltage, current, resistance and power using formulas. - Define basic terms used to describe electronic quantities, components, devices, circuits and systems. - Identify the symbols associated with basic electronic components and devices. # Batteries and DC Test Equipment - Define the terms associated with PLCs. # Pneumatic Theory - Define the terms force, weight, mass, pressure, volume, work, PSI, PSIA, PSIG, compressibility, pneumatic energy, and kinetic energy. - Describe the relationship between force and area (pressure); work and time (power); volume and pressure; temperature and pressure; volume and pressure. - Use formulas to determine force, pressure and area given system characteristics. - Describe the difference between velocity and flow rate. - Describe the effects of temperature on pneumatic systems. # Air Motors and Cylinders - Identify commonly used types of actuators. - Describe the operation of commonly used types of actuators. # Safety in Mechatronics - Describe safety hazards and practices concerning mechatronic systems.
MCTX 1013 - Basic Mechatronics Fundamentals Level 3
This course builds on the Level 1 and 2 providing students with a higher level understanding of electronic circuitry and PLCs as it relates to mechatronic and automated equipment.
# Series, Parallel, and Simple Combination Circuits - Compute and measure DC series, parallel and simple combination circuit current, voltage and resistance. # Magnetism, Alternating Current and Inductance - Explain the principles of magnetism and AC Waveform Generation. - Explain inductance and its properties. - Discuss inductance and its use in transformers, relays, and motor windings. # Pneumatic Valves - Describe filters, regulators, lubricators, check valves, directional control valves, and relief valves. # PLC Relay Logic Instructions - Discuss and execute relay type instructions in a PLC program.
MCTX 1012 - Basic Mechatronics Fundamentals Level 2
This course provides students with an understanding of PLC installation and setup. Students gain knowledge of components and data storage methods used in automated mechatronic equipment.
# PLC Hardware and Software - Identify and discuss functions of all PLC components. - Describe the operation and function of PLC software. # PLC Functions and Terminology - Define the terms associated with PLCs. # PLC Installation and Setup - Discuss PLC installation and setup. # PLC Programming Basics - Apply interpretation and conversion of decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal numbers. - Identify and understand the function of basic logic gates (AND, OR, NAND, NOR). - Interpret relay logic instructions and sequential operations.
This capstone course for the mechatronics specialization track will be used as the final project for the mechatronics students. Students will integrate and build upon knowledge and skills gained in previous courses to design, assemble, and analyze mechatronic systems using modern methods and tools. Lectures and laboratory experiences will include control theory, dynamic system behavior, communication protocols, pneumatics, embedded programming, and analysis in time-and-frequency domains. The course concludes with an open-ended team-based multi-week design project.
# Introduction to OSHA and Safety Regulations - Identify monitoring agencies from which safety regulations can be requested. - Discuss the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Right-to-Know law. - Identify types of fires, extinguishers, and protective clothing. - Identify the appropriate action for reporting fires and appropriate firefighting procedures. - Discuss the purpose and use of the Lab Emergency Power Disconnect (Kill Switch"). # CPU Checklist - Identify processor and document specifications. - Identify memory and document specifications. - Identify power supply and document specifications. - Identify and document manufacturers' recommendations for Environmental Control. # Software Checklist - Identify language and specifications. - Identify software coils and specifications. - Identify math functions and specifications. - Identify data handling and specifications. # Programming and Storage Device Checklist - Identify computer functions and specifications. - Identify manual programmer and specifications. # System Diagnostics Checklist - Identify power supply specifications and power loss detection. - Identify voltage loss detection. - Recite diagnostics monitoring. - Describe memory watchdog timer. - Identify battery check OK. - Identify processor local or remote. - Identify communication local or remote. - Identify fault indicators Processor, Remote, LAN, I/O and all specifications. # System's Transfer Function and Analysis of I/O - Identify control elements. - Perform Laplace Transforms. - Demonstrate set point and transfer function. # Extract Useful Data from a noisy signal - Demonstrate Microsoft Office products for extraction and manipulation. # Standard Communication Protocols - Identify and explain OSI Model. - Identify and explain TCP/IP Model. - Apply (connect) using RS232. - Apply (connect) using RS422. - Apply (connect) using Ethernet. - Apply (connect) to Ethernet network. # Programming - Demonstrate (program) Continuous Path (CP). - Demonstrate (program) Point-to-Point (PTP). # Design and Analyze basic pneumatic systems - Explain and identify air-driven actuators. - Explain and identify Pneumatic system conditioning. - Identify Filter-Regulator-Lubricator. # Evaluate Manufacturing Design Options - Describe Fastener Type. - Describe Base Plate. - Identify size and shape of work envelope. - Identify methods of control. - Identify safe payload limits. - Describe range of operating speeds. # Apply Manufacturing Design Options - Establish (minimize) the number of parts to reduce complexity. - Change (reduce) directions of approach. - Establish (minimize) the number of obstructions. - Demonstrate use of subassemblies. - Include (add) chambers, guide pins, ridges, for robot part location. - Provide (give) parts common features. # Quality Control Review - Determine mean time between failure. - Determine reliability of components. - Define 5 pillars of TPM. - Demonstrate (perform) failure mode effect analysis (FMEA). - Articulate (define) and use Risk Priority Numbers (RPN). # Design Presentation - Use Microsoft Office product (PPT). - Assess (Present) application of Capstone in a manufacturing environment.
Provides instruction in the planning, design, and layout of cabinet units. Emphasis will be placed on adherence to blueprint specifications. Topics include: parts identification, cabinet styles and floor plan arrangements, estimation procedures, layout to specifications, shop working sketches, shop management and CAD.
Cabinetry encompasses the art of constructing and installing cabinets, requiring expertise in woodworking, measurement, and design to create practical and visually appealing storage systems.
Product design encompasses the process of conceptualizing, developing, and refining products to address user needs and market demands.
# Parts Identification - Interpret detailed plans for cabinet structure identification. - Identify cabinet structural components. - Interpret detailed plans for cabinet face frame identification. - Identify cabinet face frame components. # Cabinet Styles and Floor Arrangements - Identify cabinet styles. - Identify door and drawer types. - Identify types of floor layouts. - Design a floor plan. # Estimation Procedures - Identify commonly used component sizes. - Accurately measure individual parts. - Determine materials from a blueprint. - Estimate labor cost. - Estimate material cost. # Layout to Specifications - Identify types of cabinet arrangements. # Shop Working Sketches - Design a floor plan. - Sketch shop plans to fit floor plan specifications. - Identify major appliance placement. - Identify major appliance sizes. # Shop Management - Describe process of design of cabinetmaking shops. - Identify areas and infrastructures related to shop management. - Describe the orderly way of production from interpretation to completion of item. # CAD - Identify CAD workstation components. - Research computer file saving systems. - Identify AutoCAD's user graphic interface.
CABT 1110 - Wood Joints and Fastening Methods
Introduces the fundamentals of wood joint identification, layout, cutting, and assembly, and the variety of fastening methods used in cabinetmaking. Emphasis will be placed on the safe construction of wood joints used.
# Wood Joint Identification and Application - Identify wood joint types. - Select appropriate wood joints for a given application. - Demonstrate the safe use of fastening tool and equipment. # Wood Joint Design and Layout - Design wood joints for a given application. - Layout wood joints according to the design parameters. # Wood Joint Fabrication - Square solid stock. - Plane the stock. - Cut dado and rabbet joints. - Cut doweled joints. - Cut miter joints. - Cut molding and trim. - Cut mortise and tenon joints. - Cut spline joints. - Cut tongue and groove joints. - Assemble joints. - Assemble face frames. - Glue boards edge to edge. - Apply clamping devices. # Hardware Identification - Identify nail types and sizes. - Identify screw types and sizes. - Identify staple types and sizes. - Identify stapling equipment. - Demonstrate the safe use of stapling equipment. - Identify special fastener types and sizes. - Explain the purpose and use of RTA fasteners. - Demonstrate the use of RTA fasteners. # Adhesives Identification - Identify the types of adhesives used in the fabrication of wood joints. - Identify the safety hazards associated with the use of adhesives. - Demonstrate the safe use of wood joint adhesives. # Fastening Applications - Prepare surfaces for adhesion. - Properly and safely clean surfaces. - Remove access glue. - Sand surfaces. - Follow correct procedure in the application of adhesive fastening methods. - Practice nail application. - Practice screw application. - Practice staple application. - Practice special metal fastener application.
Instruction provides application of tool and equipment use techniques to the task of cutting out cabinet components. Topics include: equipment safety, frame member, cutting, shelving cutting, drawer component and door cutting, and material optimizing.
Shelving Installation refers to the process of accurately measuring, securing, and assembling shelving systems in different settings, ensuring stability and load-bearing capacity.
# Equipment Safety - Safely use all cutting tools and equipment. # Frame Member Cutting - Cut butt joint. - Cut dado/rabbet joint. - Cut doweled joint. - Cut ends, back, and interior bracing. - Cut miter joints. - Cut mortise and tenon joints. - Cut frames and panels. - Cut shelving. - Cut spline joints. - Cut tongue and groove joints. - Plane stock. - Square solid stock. # Shelving Cutting - Square solid stock. - Cut shelving. - Cut spline joints. - Cut tongue and groove joints. # Drawer Component and Door Cutting - Plane stock. - Square solid stock. - Cut butt joint. - Cut dado/rabbet joint. - Cut doweled joint. - Cut ends, back, and interior bracing. - Cut miter joints. - Cut mortise and tenon joints. - Follow procedures in calculating drawer parts. - Follow procedures in calculating top sizes. - Identify a post form top. - Identify a square edge top. - Follow correct sequence in cutting square edge tops to size. # Material Optimizing - Describe material optimization. - Demonstrate the efficient use of material. - Layout a project using material optimization.
Provides instruction in the fundamental procedures used for assembly of cabinet bases, wall units, and face frames.
Furniture Assembly Experience refers to the skill in effectively assembling, disassembling, and fixing furniture items by understanding guidelines and employing appropriate tools.
# Tool and Clamping Device Use - Identify clamps used in cabinetmaking. - Glue boards edge to edge. - Apply clamping devices safely and effectively. - Demonstrate the safe use of all tools and equipment. # Cabinet Base Assembly - Apply clamping devices on cabinet base. - Assemble ends, back, and bracing. - Assemble joints. - Fasten parts of cabinet base with screws. - Fasten parts of cabinet base with nails. - Fasten parts of cabinet base with staples. - Fasten top to casework. - Install cabinet base shelves and adjust. - Install track and slide for sliding doors. - Follow correct procedures in making necessary adjustments or corrections. # Wall Unit Assembly - Apply clamping devices on wall unit. - Assemble ends, back, and bracing. - Assemble frame of wall unit. - Assemble joints. - Fasten parts of wall unit with nails. - Fasten parts of wall unit with screws. - Fasten parts of wall unit with staples. - Install wall unit shelves and adjust. - Follow correct procedures in making necessary adjustments or corrections. # Face Frame Assembly - Assemble the face frame. - Check frame for square. - Apply clamping devices on face frame. - Assemble face frame joint with glue and fasteners. - Fasten face frame with nails. - Fasten face frame with screws. - Fasten face frame with staples. - Reinforce joints with blocks or dowels. - Follow correct procedures in making necessary adjustments or corrections. # Drawer Assembly - Properly dry the assembly. - Square the drawers. - Apply the adhesives. - Assemble drawers. - Assemble drawer joints. - Fasten drawer parts with nails. - Fasten drawer parts with screws. - Fasten drawer parts with staples. - Clean surfaces on drawers. - Remove excess glue on drawer. - Sand drawer surfaces. - Swell dents on drawers. - Install drawer rails and guides. - Apply adhesives to drawer joints. - Fasten drawer parts with screws. - Install pulls and knobs on drawers. - Remove excess glue. # European Style Construction - Describe the components of a 32 mm system. - List the differences between 32 mm and face frame cabinets. - Describe the hardware and installation of 32 mm systems. # Material Estimation - Estimate the material and costs needed to construct a cabinet.
This course is a continuation of Cabinet Assembly I and provides instruction in the assembly of door assembly, ends assembly, back assembly, joint assembly, and bracing. Further instruction is also included in the assembly of base cabinets and wall units.
# Door Fabrication and Assembly - Interpret a detailed blueprint for door fabrication. - Cut door components. - Cut doweled joints for doors. - Cut molding for doors. - Cut mortise and tenon joints for doors. - Cut spline joints for doors. - Cut tongue and groove joints for doors. - Apply edge banding. - Trial and assemble joint. - Apply clamping devices. - Attach trim. - Fasten door parts with nails. - Fasten door parts with screws. - Fasten door parts with staples. - Glue boards edge to edge. # Ends Assembly - Assemble joint for ends assembly. - Dry assemble. - Use proper gluing techniques. - Fasten ends parts with nails. - Fasten ends parts with screws. - Reinforce joints as necessary. # Back Assembly - Dry assemble. - Use proper gluing techniques. - Fasten back with nails. - Fasten back with staples. - Reinforce back as necessary. # Joint Assembly - Apply clamping devices. - Assemble joint. - Use proper gluing techniques. - Fasten joint with nails. - Fasten joint with screws. - Reinforce joint as necessary. - Evaluate integrity of finished joint. # Bracing - Dry assemble. - Use proper gluing techniques. - Fasten bracing with nails. - Fasten bracing with staples. - Reinforce bracing as necessary.
CABT 1118 - Door, Drawer, and Hardware Installation
Introduces procedures for the installation of assembled drawers, doors, and related hardware. Emphasis will be placed on the safe use of hand and power tools. Topics include: tool safety, hardware identification and installation, door installation, and drawer installation.
# Tool Safety - Use and operate tools safely. - Practice safe shop methods. # Hardware Identification and Installation - Discuss various types and styles of hardware. - Determine materials from a blueprint. - Interpret detailed plans for hardware installation details. - Sketch shop plans. - Install catches. - Install hinges. - Install pulls and knobs. # Door Installation - Install shelves and adjust. - Install track and slide for sliding doors. - Mount and align door with correct spacing. - Mount and align door guides in cabinet structure with correct clearance. # Drawer Installation - Install drawer rail and guides.
Introduces procedures for the application of plastic laminates and wood veneers. Topics include: laminate, veneer, and glue identification; cutting and fitting procedures; gluing procedures; trimming and edge banding; special tool use; safety precautions; and counter top cutting.
Lamination is a technique that joins several material layers, improving strength, stability, durability, or appearance, typically through heat, adhesives, or pressure.
# Laminate, Veneer, and Glue Identification - Identify laminate types. - Apply edge banding. - Identify veneer types. - Apply laminate and wood veneer to core. - Cut plastic and wood veneer to size. - Fit plastic laminate wood veneer joints. - Plane joints. - Trim edges. - Estimate labor and material cost. - Apply adhesives. - Apply wood and laminate edges. - Determine materials from a blueprint. - Identify adhesive types. - Relate adhesives uses to specific applications. # Cutting and Fitting Procedures - Cut plastic and wood veneer to size. - Fit plastic laminate wood veneer joints. - Plane joints. - Trim edges. - Interpret shop plans with laminate and veneer details. # Gluing Procedures - Apply adhesives. - Apply holding or clamping devices. - Clean surfaces. - Determine materials from a blueprint. - Apply laminate and wood veneer to core. # Trimming and Edge Banding - Identify types of edge banding. - Identify edge banding application methods. - Apply adhesives. - Apply edge banding. - Apply wood and laminate edges. - Trim edges. - Attach molding or trim. - Fasten parts with nails. # Special Tool Use - Identify power tools used in banding. - Use power tools for banding operation. - Identify hand tools used in banding. - Use hand tools for banding operation. # Safety Precautions - Use tools safely. - Practice safe shop methods. - Ventilate work areas. - Practice safety precautions for fire prevention. # Counter Top Cutting - Follow procedures in calculating top sizes. - Identify post form top. - Identify a square edge top. - Follow correct sequence in cutting square edge tops to size.
CABT 1122 - Cabinet Finishing and Installation
Provides instruction in surface preparation, wood finishing procedures, and transporting and installation of cabinets. Finishing procedures will emphasize the use of spray equipment. Topics include: fire prevention, air pollutant, reduction, abrasives identification, finishing materials identification, surface preparation, surface treatment application, repair and touch up procedures, hazardous material disposal, safe use of ladders and scaffolds, cabinet transporting and installation, cabinet trim procedures, and finishing techniques.
Shipping management encompasses the organization of transportation, order completion, and product distribution, aiming for punctual and economical delivery.
# Fire Prevention - Identify types of fires. - Match fire types with appropriate fire extinguishers. - Identify types of fire extinguishers. - Use fire extinguishers. # Air Pollutant Reduction - Identify dust collection systems used in industry. - Identify vapor reduction systems used in industry. # Abrasives Identification - Identify abrasive types. - Identify abrasive grades. # Finishing Materials Identification - Identify the qualities of water, oil and spirit-based stains. - Identify the properties of shellac, lacquers and oil-based sealers. - Identify the properties of paint and enamel coatings. - Identify the properties of varnishes and polyurethane finishes. # Surface Preparation - Apply wood filler to nail or screw holes. - Clean surfaces. - Remove excess glue. - Use abrasive materials in correct sequence. - Identify and use various types of sanding devices used in a cabinet shop. # Surface Treatment Application - Identify brushes. - Develop a finishing schedule for brushed or rubbed finishes. - Apply lacquers, paints, stains, varnishes, and polyurethanes with brushes. - Maintain and care for brushes. - Stain and finish with hand rub methods. # Repair and Touch Up Procedures - Remove excess glue wet or dry. - Apply wood filler to damaged wood. - Swell dents in damaged wood. - Apply wood filler to nail or screw holes. - Sand surfaces in preparation for touchup. - Apply all types of finishes in touchup operations. - Clean soiled or marred surfaces. # Hazardous Material Disposal - Describe appropriate methods of hazardous waste disposal. - Cite any local regulation concerning hazardous material disposal. - Identify location of hazardous waste collection site. # Cabinet Transporting and Installation - Prepare cabinets for shipping. - Load and secure cabinets for transporting. - Install cabinets. # Cabinet Trim Procedures - Cut trim and install trim. # Finishing Techniques - Identify spray booth equipment. - Identify spray booth configurations. - Develop a finishing schedule for spray application. - Correctly operate spray equipment. - Identify signs of faulty operation. - Maintain spray equipment. - Clean and care for spray equipment.
Provides instruction in European 32mm design and construction. Topics include: tool and equipment safety, design and layout, machining operations, construction, and hardware installation.
Design methods encompass structured techniques and tools used to create new products, services, or systems, considering both functionality and aesthetics.
Machine operation is the proficiency in managing and maintaining industrial machines and equipment to achieve optimal production outcomes while ensuring safety and efficiency.
# Tool and Equipment Safety - Safely use hand and power tools required for European 32mm construction. # Design and Layout - Be familiar with European 32mm terminology. - Identify styles and hardware peculiar European 32mm cabinetry. - Create shop drawing for European 32mm cabinetry. - Create material list and cutting bill. - Estimate costs of material and labor. # Machining Operations - Perform the various sawing, boring, and grooving operation. - Apply special techniques for machining veneers and melamine. - Perform edge banding operations. # Construction - Perform dry assembly operation. - Use proper gluing and clamping procedures for assembly. - Use proper fastening tools and methods. # Hardware Installation - Identify hardware requirements. - Correctly install and adjust all catches, hinges, and glides used for European 32mm cabinetry.
This course will introduce the students to principles and practices required in the operation of a custom cabinet and architectural millwork shop. Topics include: health and safety regulations, workflow and shop organization, job estimation, equipment maintenance, and shop safety.
Equipment Maintenance entails regular inspection, cleaning, repair, and replacement of components to keep machines and devices operating efficiently and safely.
# Health and Safety Regulations - Describe the duties of a safety officer. # Workflow and Shop Organization - List necessary equipment for a cabinetmaking shop. - Describe power, air, and other requirements for a shop. - Layout a shop with proper equipment. - Describe production decisions. - Explain storage and handling requirements. - Describe the hierarchy of jobs in a cabinetmaking shop. - Identify and order supplies required to build a project. - Research the cost for equipment in standard cabinetmaking shop. # Job Estimation - Describe types of material needed for a woodworking shop. - Describe the storage and handling requirements in a shop. - Describe the personnel requirements for a shop. - List overhead cost of a shop. - Explain the importance of waste management. - Identify software programs capable of handling shop business operations. - Determine the cast and markup of the product. # Equipment Maintenance - Describe the process of maintaining shop equipment. # Shop Safety - Describe the importance of shop safety. - Identify shop hazards. - Explain the purpose of the "MSDS".
Provides instruction in the layout and assembly of furniture. Topics include: tool safety, furniture drawings interpretation, furniture components, assembly, and special techniques.
Furniture Design involves the art of designing practical and visually appealing furnishings, integrating knowledge of materials, ergonomics, sustainability, and contemporary interior design trends.
# Tool and Equipment Safety - Safely use hand and power tools required for furniture component fabrication and assembly. # Furniture Drawings Interpretation - Draw and interpret orthographic and isometric drawings of furniture parts and joints. - Create material and cut list. - Estimate material and labor cost. - Identify hardware requirements. # Furniture Components - Fabricate components (legs, arms, doors and drawers) used in various styles and types of furniture (tables, chairs, etc.). # Assembly - Use proper gluing, clamping and fastening methods to assemble a furniture project. - Correctly install and adjust all catches, hinges, glides, pulls and knobs. # Special Techniques - Understand techniques used for inlaying, parquetry and marquetry. - Understand techniques used for antiquing and stressing. - Understand techniques used for caning and upholstering. - Finishing and refinishing techniques pertaining to furniture. - Make a wide range of furniture joints to include: dove tail, mortise and tenon, box, spline, biscuit, etc.
CABT 2300 - Cabinetmaking Internship/Practicum
This course provides the student the opportunity for occupational-based instruction in either an off-site internship or onsite project experience. The student will be expected to demonstrate all of the applicable skills learned during program study.
# Completion of External Internship or Internal Lab Project - Establish a working relationship with an external partner. - Demonstrate the ability to safe and effectively operate cabinetmaking tools and equipment. - Demonstrate blueprint reading and interpretation skills. - Perform basic cabinetmaking component layouts and assembly. - Perform basic cabinetmaking installation procedures.
INDS 1100 - Interior Design Fundamentals
Emphasizes the fundamentals of design. Topics include: The Design Process, Interior Space Planning Concepts, the Principles and Elements of Design, Furniture Arrangements and Traffic Patterns, Special Needs, Introduction to Green Design and Career Exploration.
Interior design focuses on improving indoor environments by considering aesthetics, functionality, safety, and well-being through layout, furniture, color, and lighting choices.
Space planning is the method of arranging furniture and activities efficiently within a specific building, considering spatial needs and legal regulations.
# Design Process - Recognize the significance of design programming. - Implement the steps necessary for client programming. - Apply Client Interviewing Skills in assigned projects. # Interior Space Planning Concepts - Articulate requirements for anthropometrics. - Create aesthetically pleasing designs incorporating the principles and elements of design. - Illustrate factors that determine successful space planning. - Critique schematics, adjacency matrix. - Interpret types of drawings including elevations, plan view, sections, and a reflected ceiling plan. - Utilize the tools of drawing. - Diagram the space requirements for each basic room type and for the concept of "planning for people." - Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of room layout arrangements and floor plans. - Incorporate a variety of room layout arrangements and floor plans into a personally designed floor plan. # Furniture Arrangements and Traffic Patterns - Assess the general areas of a typical residence, and the desired characteristics of each area. - Apply space plans to traffic patterns. # Special Needs - Interpret barrier-free design. - Discuss universal design techniques to accommodate special needs populations. # Green Design - Discuss sustainable practices that can be incorporated into design projects. - Evaluate sustainable design strategies for reuse, renew and recycle. # Career Exploration - Research the field of interior design and career opportunities in the field. - Differentiate between the roles of the interior designer and interior decorator, their preparation, training, and talents. - Research typical designer-client relationships and personal qualities needed to work with clients effectively. - Discuss the methods of presentation which are most effective. - Demonstrate principles associated with communicating visually and verbally with the client. # Principles of Design - Recognize the principle of balance. - Apply the principle of balance. - Define the principle of harmony. - Apply the principle of harmony. - Recognize the principle of proportion. - Apply the principle of proportion. - Recognize the principle of scale. - Apply the principle of scale. - Recognize the principle of emphasis. - Apply the principle of emphasis. - Recognize the principles of unity and variety. - Apply the principles of unity and variety. - Recognize the principle of rhythm. - Apply the principle of rhythm. # Elements of Design - Recognize the element of line. - Apply the element of line. - Recognize the element of form or shape. - Apply the element of form or shape. - Recognize the element of color. - Apply the element of color. - Analyze the relationship of color to the other principles and elements. - Recognize the element of light. - Apply the element of light. - Recognize the element of mass. - Apply the element of mass. - Recognize the element of space. - Apply the element of space. - Recognize the element of pattern. - Apply the element of pattern. - Create a design project applying the Principles and Elements of Design. Appraise excellence in design. # Color Theory - Articulate the basic color vocabulary. - Discuss the use of systematic frameworks for explaining the similarities and differences among colors. - Discuss the psychological effects of color. # Practical Applications of Color Concepts - Demonstrate the use of color combinations and interactions through projects.
INDS 1115 - Technical Drawing for Interior Designers
Emphasizes familiarization and skills in reading, production methods and interpreting construction drawings and graphic standards and introduces the application of drawing techniques used in interior design. Topics include: The role of working drawings, dimensioning practices, drawing representation methods, print reading, schedules and specifications, alphabet of lines, architectural style, geometric shapes, floor plan layouts, interior elevations, and interior pictorials.
Architectural design is the creation of building plans that balance visual appeal, practicality, and environmental considerations while ensuring safety and functionality.
Floor planning is the process of designing the layout of a building's interior spaces, aiming to enhance functionality, flow, and visual appeal through the use of specialized software.
# The Role of Working Drawings - Identify the role of working drawings and plans in the design process. - Identify the purpose and function of multi- view drawings. - Examine the importance of the selection and placement of views. # Dimensioning Practices - Identify dimensioning practices. - Discuss the purpose of dimensions. - Explain the most frequently utilized dimensioning systems. # Drawing Representation Methods - Identify basic lines and symbols used in drafting with emphasis on architectural drawing. - Recognize the standard method of representing walls, both exterior and interior; windows and doors; stairs; fireplace and chimney; kitchen and bath fixtures; and other items such as arched openings and sliding doors. - Recognize symbols for various materials and building components. - Recognize abbreviations for commonly used terms on drawings. - Recognize symbols for various furnishings and equipment. - Recognize symbols for various electrical components. - Recognize symbols for various mechanical components ( e.g. plumbing). # Architectural Working Drawings - Identify drawings. - Understand cover sheets. - Interpret floor plans. - Interpret elevations. - Distinguish sections. - Interpret reflected ceiling plans. - Distinguish construction details. # Schedules - Understand finish schedules. - Understand door schedules. - Understand window schedules. # Specifications - Identify types of written information required. - Compile specification information for materials. - Identify general conditions needed in the specification section of technical drawings. - Identify abbreviations used in technical documents. # Alphabet of Lines - Design the alphabet of lines. - Demonstrate familiarity with the basic tools of drafting. # Architectural Skills - Label using an architectural scale style. - Implement architectural style concepts. # Geometric Shapes - Construct geometric shapes. # Floor Plan Production and Execution - Implement the drafting, dimensioning, and sketching of floor plan layouts. # Interior Views - Construct sketches of interior elevations, sections, and orthographic views. # Interior Pictorials - Construct sketches of basic pictorial views. - Construct sketches of interior pictorials.
INDS 1120 - Codes and Building Systems for Interiors
Emphasizes familiarization with interior construction and service systems for interiors. Topics include: interior and exterior construction systems, building materials, construction documents, codes, sustainable building techniques and coordination with generalists and installers.
Plumbing Codes are a set of rules and guidelines that govern the installation and upkeep of plumbing systems, ensuring safety, proper functioning, and adherence to health and environmental protection requirements.
Construction Permitting refers to the expertise in obtaining required approvals for building, remodeling, or altering structures, adhering to local zoning and construction regulations.
Code Inspection is a methodical review of computer source code, conducted by peers, to detect errors, ensure compliance with standards, and enhance software quality and maintainability.
# Coordination with Generalists and Installers - Identify the necessary documents for project coordination - Define the terms related to the bidding process. - Define the roles and credentials needed for a building professional. - Describe the best way to develop a working relationship with a building professional. - Demonstrate the specification process. - Identify all required construction and project documents. # Interior and Exterior Construction Systems - Explain how heat is transferred and may be conserved. - Describe the major types of heating and cooling systems found in residential construction. - Discuss the purpose of plumbing code regulations. - Illustrate the basic layout and function of plumbing systems in residential and contract design. - Discuss how National Electrical Codes and local codes affect the design of the electrical installation. - Illustrate the electrical system for a house. - Describe the safety system (e.g., fuses, breakers, and grounds). - Discuss special purpose outlets. - Demonstrate familiarity with conveying systems such as escalators and elevators. - Identify technology for security and communication. # Building Materials - Identify appropriate building materials for specific construction applications. - Identify appropriate materials for use in roofing, ceilings, walls, flooring, stairs, doors and windows. # Codes, Permits and Inspections - Discuss the role and need for building codes, permits and inspections in construction. - Identify types of building codes. - Demonstrate familiarity with ADA compliance. - Define Egress. - Define fire protection systems. # Sustainable Design - Define terminology pertaining to sustainable building techniques. - Identify opportunities for sustainable building techniques. - Decide the specifications of sustainable materials for a design project
INDS 1125 - Lighting Technologies for Interiors
Provides basic knowledge of vision as affected by light, color, texture, and form. Introduces the basic principles of lighting design including criteria, calculations, planning, and layout. Topics include: lighting technology, lighting analysis, residential and contract lighting, lighting design, and lighting applications.
Lighting Design is the creation of illumination plans that improve the appearance and usability of an area, by utilizing expertise in light sources, fixtures, and human perception.
# Lighting Technology - Discuss the development of lighting technology. # Color Perception - Describe the function of light in the perception of color. # Lighting Analysis - Differentiate the need for adequate lighting in residential and contract situations. # Residential and Contract Lighting - Distinguish the types of lighting needed for residential and contract situations. # Lighting Design - Discuss the principles of lighting design. - Organize projects including criteria, calculations, planning, and layout of lighting design. - Demonstrate the application of lighting in interiors. # Lighting Applications
Emphasizes the background knowledge necessary for selection of interior finishes for walls, floors (textile and nontextile), ceilings and other non-textile components needed in interior environments. Topics include: selection criteria and resourcing for interiors, documentation, specification and code compliance for finish applications.
Material Design is a design language created by Google, focusing on grid-based layouts, responsive animations, and depth effects such as lighting and shadows for digital interfaces.
# Selection and Resourcing for Interiors - Discuss the importance of interior finishes. - Recognize the criteria used in material selection. - Demonstrate knowledge of research methods. - Justify product selections through supported data. - Demonstrate knowledge of how material selection impacts health, safety and welfare. - List the criteria for sustainable products and their uses. # Documentation and Specifications - Understand the importance of material specification for code compliance. - Demonstrate material specification for code compliance. - Identify the appropriate product criteria used to meet a specific design program. - Demonstrate the ability to write product specifications using industry standards. - List the documentation required for a design program to include estimating, staging, installation and final inspection.
Emphasizes the background knowledge necessary for the selection of natural and man-made textile finishes and materials needed in interior environments. Topics include: selection and resourcing for interiors, documentation and specification for selected textiles in design applications, identifying and testing materials, and design methods.
The textile industry encompasses the creation, distribution, and sale of fabrics and garments made from natural and synthetic fibers, catering to both fashion and practical requirements.
# Selection and Resourcing for Interiors - Recognize textiles by fiber content, yarn type, construction method and appropriate finish. - Identify technical components in overall interior treatments. - Examine decorative fabrics and, technological specifications and their use in interiors. - Discuss the methods used for decorative bedding. - Identify classic and current window coverings. - Choose the appropriate hardware for installation of window treatments. - Apply methods of determining materials required for textile applications. # Documentation and Specifications - Break down the criteria which determine a quality workroom. - Demonstrate knowledge of current resources. - Identify the appropriate textile criteria needed to meet a specific design program. - Demonstrate the ability to write textile product specifications using industry standards. - List the documentation required for a design program to include estimating, fabrication, installation and final inspection. # Identification and Testing of Materials - Observe fiber types by discerning visual characteristics under magnification. - Observe fiber type and associated behaviors of textiles when subjected to intense heat and flame. - Observe fiber type and associated behaviors of colorfastness and crocking when subject to moisture. - Identify S and Z twist of yarn. - Observe fabric type and treatment when subject to moisture, sun, stain, and other external sources. - Test fabrics for resiliency with hand testing by crushing, creasing, or pulling across the bias of fabrics to see how they bounce back. - Test fabrics for resiliency with hand testing by rubbing fabrics with a forefinger, then a pencil eraser to see how easily it will pill or fuzz. - Test fabrics for resiliency with hand testing by pulling a pin across fabrics to see if they snag. # Designing Methods - Design a custom textile and render to scale on upholstered furniture or window treatment. - Design a custom window treatment using Minutes Matter software or another comparable product.
INDS 1145 - CAD Fundamentals for Interior Design
Introduces basic computer language and application of computers to the field of interior design. Topics include: introduction to CAD commands and applications, techniques of setting up a drawing, use of layering, execution of commands.
Drawing is an art form that involves using different tools and methods to represent objects, scenes, or ideas on a surface by creating lines and shading.
# Introduction to CAD language and applications - Relate the purpose of a CAD system. - Discuss the use of the major hardware requirements of a computer-aided drafting (CAD) system. - Research the types of CAD systems and their differences and similarities. # Techniques of setting up a drawing - Use the appropriate commands for entering text on the drawing. - Use the appropriate commands to create and edit drawings. - Use the commands for transforming entities. - Use the commands for dimensioning the drawing. - Demonstrate the use of commands by producing a technical drawing. - Understand the use of layering in drawings. - Demonstrate use of layering commands. - Demonstrate the ability to load a CAD application. - Demonstrate the ability to load a saved drawing. - Create a hard copy of the drawing. - Demonstrate the ability to exit a CAD application. - Establish the drawing environment. - Create simple objects. - Perform basic editing on existing objects. - Demonstrate the ability to translate, scale, rotate, reflect, and replicate a simple object. - Demonstrate the ability to dimension a simple object. - Demonstrate the ability to send and receive CAD files. - Demonstrate the ability to load a saved drawing.
INDS 1150 - History of Interiors and Architecture I
Emphasis is on historical foundations of furniture and architecture from the Ancient through the Renaissance. Topics include: historical architectural and furniture concepts, classical orders, furniture and architectural terminology, furniture and architectural construction and materials, and historic design development.
# Architecture and Furniture Terminology - Define and identify architectural and furniture terms. # Architecture and Furniture Construction and Materials - Identify quality furniture and architectural construction methods. - List the varieties of materials used in furniture and architectural construction and their specific qualities. - Identify assigned furniture parts. - Identify classical architectural and furniture ornamentation and motifs. # Historic Architectural Concepts, Classical Orders, and Historic Design Development - Differentiate between the design concepts of the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman periods. - Differentiate between the design concepts of the Byzantine, Early Christian, Romanesque, and the Gothic periods. - Differentiate between the design concepts of the Italian, English, and French Renaissance periods.
INDS 1155 - History of Interiors and Architecture II
Emphasis is on historical foundations of furniture and architecture from the Baroque to the present. Topics include: historical architectural and furniture concepts, furniture and architectural terminology, furniture and architectural construction and materials and historic design development.
Interior Architecture is the art of creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and code-compliant interior spaces by integrating building systems and structural integrity.
# Architecture and Furniture Terminology - Identify architectural and furniture terms. # Architecture and Furniture Construction and Materials - Explain quality furniture and architectural construction methods. - List the varieties of materials used in furniture and architectural construction and their specific qualities. - Diagram the assigned furniture parts. - Choose classical architectural and furniture ornamentation and motifs in each period of study. - Illustrate knowledge of the assigned furniture items. # Historic Architectural Concepts and Historic Design Development - Differentiate between the design concepts of the French, German, Italian and British periods. - Differentiate between the design concepts of the 18th and 19th centuries, identify the design concepts of the Turn of the Century and Pluralism. - Identify the design concepts of the Turn of the Century and Pluralism. - Recognize the impact of the industrial revolution and the invention of steel on architecture. - Recognize the multifaceted directions of contemporary architecture. - Critique the reaction to the limitations of the International Style and the emergence of creativity. - Determine current architectural influences and architects.
Provides students with in-depth application and reinforcement of interiors and employability principles in an actual job setting. This internship allows the student to become involved in intensive on-the-job interiors applications that require full-time concentration, practice, and follow through. The interiors internship is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, required seminars, a required student project, and lab activities. Topics include: application of interiors principles; problem solving; adaptability to job setting; use of proper interpersonal skills; development of constructive work habits and appropriate work ethic, with consideration of factors such as confidentiality; and concentrated development of productivity and quality job performance through practice.
# Application of Interiors Principles - Utilize job related terminology and communication techniques in the job setting. # Problem Solving - Demonstrate the ability to handle pressure and tension in a work setting. - Interpret written communications. # Adaptability to Job Setting - Show the use of relevant information in order to complete tasks. - Generate appropriate job-oriented questions. # Interpersonal Skills - Establish skills in controlling emotions in a job setting. - Demonstrate honesty. - Consider the need for pride of workmanship and company loyalty. - Interact professionally with peers, clients, staff and instructors. - Demonstrate productive work skills in working in a team environment. - Display a respectful, supportive and empathetic attitude toward others. # Constructive Work Habits - Implement safety and health rules. - Demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette. - Show the ability to follow written and oral directions. - Prepare legible written communications. - Maintain a clean and orderly work area. - Use procedures and implement assistance for others when necessary. # Work Productivity and Quality Job Performance Ethic - Demonstrate attendance and punctual habits. - Demonstrate enthusiasm for the job. - Demonstrate appropriate quality and quantity of work performance. - Demonstrate professional appearance, personal hygiene and cleanliness. - Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment. - Demonstrate productivity. - Demonstrate good organizational skills. - Display professional courtesy and manners in the work environment.
Emphasizes professional development through career resources and artistic exploration. Topics include: Informational Interviewing, networking, cultural development, and artistic exploration.
Artistic Development refers to the improvement of creative abilities and methods, encouraging originality and aesthetic progress in an individual's selected artistic discipline.
# Informational Interviewing - Classify sources for use in the student’s career choice. - Summarize information gained from interviews and speaker presentations. # Networking - Define networking and identify its value to the student’s career. - Organize resource information into a usable reference for business use. # Cultural Development - Identify characteristics of professional behavior used in the workplace. - Summarize methods for exposing one’s self to art, history, exhibits, artists, museums, galleries, and events to expand cultural knowledge. - Explain the benefits of broad cultural awareness. # Artistic Exploration - Generate a resource and artistic network for use in the design profession.
This course provides students with in-depth application and reinforcement of kitchen and bath employability principles through working in an industry position approved by the instructor. This internship allows students to become involved in intensive kitchen and/or bath industry experience that requires full-time concentration, practice, and follow through. The kitchen and bath internship is implemented through the use of orientation held online, written performance evaluations, and mentor/sponsor site activities.
# Application of Kitchen & Bath Principles - Show use of kitchen and bath standards and techniques in the job setting. # Problem Solving - Use problem-solving techniques in the job setting. # Adaptability to Job Setting - Understand directions as given by supervisory staff. # Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrate effective interaction with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. - Demonstrate skills used to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Introduces current generation technology for use in design presentations. Topics include: Technological communications used within the design profession.
Conceptual design is the initial stage in product or system development, where general ideas, key attributes, and relationships are established prior to detailed design work.
Technical design is the application of specialized knowledge and engineering principles to create detailed plans and models for products, systems, or structures.
# Technical and Conceptual Concerns - Demonstrate various technical and conceptual skills which are utilized in design presentations. - Implement technology in a response to assigned class projects.
Provides students with long and short term projects which address real-life design situations and requires competence in solving design problems with an emphasis on residential design. Topics include: application of the principles and elements of design, space planning, materials selections, graphic presentation, project documentation and delivery, client presentation techniques.
# Principles and Elements of Design - Integrate the principles and elements of design into residential and design projects. # Space Planning - Create a response to project scenarios using technical and conceptual skills. # Materials Selection - Demonstrate correct material selection for commercial and residential projects. # Documentation and implementation - Construct contract documents and project management materials for interiors projects. # Graphic presentation - Demonstrate correct graphic presentation skills. # Client presentation techniques - Develop the programming, design, implementation, and evaluation steps needed in interiors projects. - Differentiate client presentation techniques.
ECCE 1101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education
Introduces concepts relating the responsibilities and procedures involved in a variety of early childhood care situations. Topics include historical perspectives; professionalism; guidance; developmentally appropriate practices; learning environment (including all children); cultural diversity; and licensing, accreditation, and credentialing.
Childcare Fundamentals encompass crucial abilities and information required to offer fundamental care and developmental activities for kids in a secure and encouraging setting.
Childcare refers to the attending to children's needs, such as feeding, hygiene, education, play, and safety, in various environments like homes, nurseries, or schools.
Learning Development is the process of designing, executing, and refining training programs to improve knowledge and skill acquisition within an organization or educational institution.
# Historical Perspectives - Demonstrate familiarity with major contributors to the field of early childhood care and education, including theories of typical and atypical early childhood development. # Professionalism - Describe career opportunities. - Examine a variety of early childhood care and education settings. - Identify early childhood care and education professional organizations. - Identify positive qualities and needed dispositions of an early childhood. - Identify professional codes of ethical conduct. - Describe characteristics needed to communicate and work in a team environment. - Examine strategies to collaborate as a team member with professionals and families to solve problems and build support. - Identify necessary components of a professional resource file or portfolio. # Guidance - Identify individual and group guidance and problem-solving techniques which encourage and teach positive social skills and interaction among children, promote positive strategies for conflict resolution, and develop personal self-control, self-motivation, and proper self-esteem. # Developmentally Appropriate Practices - Identify different types of planning for developmentally and individually appropriate curricula and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual children, the family, the community, and curricular goals and content. - Identify strategies for making transitions throughout the day. - Recognize the components of a lesson plan. - Explore the use of Early Learning Standards and GPS standards for planning developmentally appropriate lessons. - Develop a daily schedule. - Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of assessment strategies to document the development and learning of young children's cognitive, social-emotional, communication, motor, adaptive, and aesthetic development. - Explore current developmental and learning experiences and teaching strategies with a continuum for the next age/grade level. # Learning Environment - Identify components of a well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment. - Identify a safe physical, psychological, and healthy learning environment that promotes development and learning. # Cultural Diversity - Explain the importance of responding to cultural and learning diversity in the learning environment incorporating inclusive classroom. # Licensing and Accreditation - Identify licensing requirements of a child care center. - Identify sources for accrediting ECCE programs.
ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development
Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the young child (prenatal through 12 years of age). The course provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting growth and development stages in the young child; advancing physical and intellectual competence; supporting social and emotional development; and examining relationships between child development and positive guidance. Topics include developmental characteristics, prenatal through age 12, developmental guidance applications, observing and recording techniques, ages and stages of development, and introduction to children with special needs.
Child Development examines the growth and changes in various aspects of children, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional, from birth to late adolescence.
Developmental Assessment is a methodical approach to observing and evaluating an individual's growth and progress, identifying needs, strengths, and areas for potential intervention.
Developmental disorders refer to impairments in physical, learning, language, or behavioral areas that impact daily functioning and typically appear during early development.
# Developmental Characteristics, Prenatal Through Age 12 - Identify typical and atypical physical growth and developmental characteristics. - Identify typical and atypical social growth and developmental characteristics. - Identify typical and atypical emotional growth and developmental characteristics. - Identify typical and atypical cognitive growth and developmental characteristics. - Examine current research in brain development. # Developmental Guidance Applications - Demonstrate developmentally appropriate verbal and non-verbal guidance techniques. - Describe direct and indirect techniques for guiding children's behaviors. # Observing and Recording Techniques - Identify different methods of observation. - Demonstrate properly recorded observations. # Theories of Development - Discuss and explore how theories explain child development. - Describe the areas of developmentally appropriate practices including individual development, chronological development, and family/cultural influences. - Identify the stages and the importance of play. # Introduction to Children with Special Needs - Identify characteristics of children 0 through age 12 with special needs in all areas of development. - Discuss how genes and prenatal care affect the development of children with special needs.
ECCE 1105 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
Introduces the theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. Topics include CPR and first aid, health issues, safety issues, child abuse and neglect, and nutritional needs of children.
Health policy refers to the strategic development and implementation of measures aimed at enhancing public health, ensuring equitable access to healthcare, and optimizing funding and quality.
Child Protection encompasses measures taken to shield children from harm, abuse, and neglect, promoting their well-being and rights through societal and organizational efforts.
# CPR and First Aid - Obtain Certification in CPR and first aid that is skilled based and includes hands-on training. # Health Issues - Recognize symptoms of common illnesses. - Describe precautions to take in preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including Standard Precautions. - Identify child care center exclusion policies and procedures. - Outline procedures for: maintaining health and immunization records; administering prescribed medications. # Safety Issues - Identify potential indoor safety hazards. - Describe procedures for emergency drills. - Identify potential outdoor safety hazards. - Describe safe utilization and adult supervision of outdoor equipment and materials. - Describe use of approved safety restraint when transporting a child. - Describe safety procedures for arrival/departure/loading/unloading children. - Examine examples of accident, injury, and illness reports. - Review examples of health and safety education activities for children. # Child Abuse and Neglect - Identify symptoms of abuse and neglect. - Describe protocol for reporting abuse and neglect. - Discuss techniques for working with an abused or neglected child. # Nutritional Needs of Children - Identify nutritional needs for children. - Describe procedures for serving meals and snacks. - Recognize implications of childhood obesity, including health related risks.
Provides student with an understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching, learning, observing, documenting and assessment strategies that promote positive development for young children. The course will enable the student to establish a learning environment appropriate for young children and to identify the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment in the development of curriculum for young children. Topics include observing, documenting, and assessing; standards; learning environments; development of curriculum plans and materials; curriculum approaches; and instructional media.
Observational Techniques refer to the systematic methods used for recording, analyzing, and interpreting observable phenomena to collect data and inform decisions in various settings.
Learning Support refers to the provision of assistance to students to help them overcome learning barriers and achieve academic success by adapting teaching methods and providing resources and encouragement.
Curriculum development entails designing and structuring educational programs, including goals, content, activities, and evaluations, to cater to particular learning objectives and requirements.
# Observing, Documenting, and Assessing - Identify purpose for observation. - Demonstrate how to record and analyze observation. - Review and compare at least three effective, research-based assessment techniques and their use in communicating with families and other professionals. (Examples are Teaching Strategies Gold, Brigance, Work Sampling System, Child Care Skills Checklist, Ages and Stages Questionnaire, Portage, or other systems utilized in the college's service area). - Describe the use of assessment as a planning tool for curriculum using age appropriate standards--GELDS, Common Core, Georgia Performance Standards, High Scope, Creative Curriculum, Reggio or other curricula used in the service area. - Discuss the responsibility to maintain ethical and professional standards. # Standards - Explore age appropriate standards and their impact upon curriculum. # Learning Environments - Describe appropriate indoor and outdoor learning spaces for children. (Resources include ITERS, ECERS, Quality Rated, or national accreditation guidelines). # Development of Curriculum Plans and Materials - Prepare developmentally appropriate curriculum materials using age appropriate standards. - Identify and prepare components of a lesson plan using a format which may include objective writing from standards, procedure, accommodations/enrichments and evaluations. - Plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences applying age appropriate standards while using classroom and community resources. # Curriculum Approaches - Explore at least three curriculum models that address the development of the whole child. - Describe, plan, and implement appropriate transitional activities to assist with learning activities and guidance. # Instructional Media - Demonstrate use of instruction media and technology to enhance assessment and instruction.
ECCE 1113 - Creative Activities for Children
Introduces the concepts related to creativity in art, music, movement and creative drama, and facilitating children's creative expression across the curriculum. Topics include concepts of creativity and expression; theories of young children's creative development; facilitation of children's creative expression, media, methods and materials across the curriculum; appreciation of children's art processes and products; appreciation of children's creativity in music, movement and dance; appreciation of children's creative expression in play and creative drama; and art and music appreciation.
Working with Children Experience refers to the acquired skills and knowledge gained through interacting with, teaching, supervising, or caring for minors in different environments.
Music appreciation refers to the capacity to comprehend and savor diverse musical styles, acknowledging their historical backgrounds, categories, and the technical facets of performance and composition.
Visual Arts refer to artistic disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, and photography, that focus on creating visually appealing or emotionally evocative pieces.
# Concepts of Creativity and Expression - Define and identify characteristics of creativity. - Explain the concepts of creativity, divergent thinking skills, aesthetics and their important relationship to all the developmental domains as well as the design of the classroom environment. - Explain the value of spontaneous verses planned creative activities. - Describe appropriate environments that foster children's creative expressions. - Describe appropriate open-ended materials. - Use positive and supportive interactions to enhance children's creative development. - Discuss strategies for introducing fine art into the early childhood environment. # Theories of Young Children's Creative Development - Describe artistic development from birth to 12. - Explain the significance of art, music and movement in early development. - Describe the connection between creative activities and brain development. # Appreciation of Children's Creativity in Visual Arts - Discuss the world of art, artists, and a variety of art forms and styles. - Demonstrate display techniques. - Use demonstrate various visual art techniques. - Plan age appropriate visual art experiences. - Explain the importance of young children's creative art verses teacher-directed art. - Articulate the importance of the process in young children's art and the need to reflect on children's work. # Appreciation of Children's Creativity in Music, Movement and Dance - Adapt new songs based on well-known songs and tunes. - Demonstrate use of instruments. - Demonstrate use of movement materials and equipment. - Design materials to accompany music and movement experiences. - Describe criteria for selecting music, movement and dance experiences. - Plan age appropriate music and movement experiences. - Incorporate multicultural instruments and movement experiences into the ECCE classroom. - Identify and evaluate the use of various genres of music that can be incorporated into an ECCE classroom. - Explain the importance of including multicultural music in the ECCE classroom. # Appreciation of Children's Creativity in Play and Creative Drama - Explain the significance of creative play in an early childhood classroom. - Provide materials for creative drama production. - Outline the role of creative dramatic play in an early childhood classroom. - Plan opportunities for various types of dramatic play experiences across the curriculum.
ECCE 1121 - Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum
Provides the student with the opportunity to gain a supervised experience in a practicum placement site allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. Practicum topics include promoting child development and learning; building family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families; teaching and learning; becoming a professional; and guidance techniques and classroom management.
# Promoting Child Development and Learning - Use developmental knowledge to promote healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments. # Building Family and Community Relationships - Recognize and understand family and community characteristics. - Develop appropriate relationships with employers, supervisors, co-workers, families, children and the public. # Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families - Identify the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment in the practicum placement site. - Under supervision, use observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and techniques. # Teaching and Learning - Use developmentally appropriate practices. - Demonstrate an understanding of content knowledge in early education. - Under supervision, develop and implement appropriate activities. # Becoming a Professional - Identify and involve oneself with the early childhood field. - Recognize and uphold ethical standards and other professional guidelines. - Participate in staff development/in-service activities in the practicum placement site and/or family involvement activities. - Demonstrate appropriate work ethics. - Follow policies and procedures of the practicum placement site. - Demonstrate an understanding of roles and responsibilities of a practicum student at the practicum placement site. # Guidance Techniques and Classroom Management - Use developmentally appropriate guidance techniques. - Recognize and use effective classroom management strategies.
Develops knowledge, skills, and abilities in supporting young children's literacy acquisition and development, birth through age twelve. Topics include developmental continuum of reading and writing, literacy acquisition birth to five years of age, literacy acquisition in kindergarten, literacy acquisition in early grades, and literacy acquisition in children who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Language Assessments are evaluations that measure a person's ability to communicate in a specific language, by testing their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
Literacy encompasses the capacities to read, write, comprehend, and convey information proficiently in a specific language.
# Developmental Continuum of Literacy Acquisition, Including Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening - Demonstrate understanding of literacy acquisition in infants and toddlers. - Demonstrate understanding of literacy acquisition in preschoolers. - Demonstrate understanding of literacy acquisition in kindergartners. - Demonstrate understanding of literacy acquisition in primary grades children. # Supporting Literacy Acquisition Birth to Five Years of Age - Incorporate planned and spontaneous reading aloud experiences. - Plan experiences for exposure to and concepts about print. - Identify and plan strategies to support linguistic and phonemic awareness, including puppets, dramatic play, poetry and storytelling. - Identify strategies to support inventive spelling. - Identify appropriate literature selection. # Supporting Literacy Acquisition in Kindergarten - Outline appropriate techniques for vocabulary development, concept of word and letter naming in kindergarten. - Identify and plan strategies to support linguistic and phonemic awareness, including puppets, dramatic play, poetry and storytelling. - Identify appropriate literature selection. # Supporting Literacy Acquisition in Primary Grades - Provide opportunities for systematic code instruction along with meaningful connected reading. - Identify appropriate opportunities for fluent accurate word identification, integrated reading and writing and independent practice. - Identify and plan strategies to support linguistic and phonemic awareness, including puppets, dramatic play, poetry and storytelling. - Identify appropriate literature selection. # Supporting Literacy Acquisition in Children Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse - Apply knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity and demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships among culture, language and thought and the function of home language in the development of children. # Media and Technology to Support Literacy Acquisition - Evaluate and demonstrate use of technology with children, including assistive technology for children with disabilities.
Presents the process of introducing math and science concepts to young children. Includes planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and development of math and science materials, media and methods. Topics include inquiry approach to learning; cognitive stages and developmental processes in developing math and science concepts with children birth to five; cognitive stages and developmental processes in developing math and science concepts with children in kindergarten and primary grades; planning math and science activities; and development of math and science materials, media and methods.
Development Support encompasses tools, documentation, mentoring, and troubleshooting to improve the efficiency and quality of software or product development processes.
# Inquiry Approach to Learning - Explain the inquiry as it applies to math and science. - Provide opportunities for children to build skills in observation, planning and investigation, interpretation of data, inference and prediction. - Provide opportunities for children to build skills in communication of math and science knowledge. # Cognitive/Developmental Processes in Math/Science with Children Birth to Five - Outline developmental progressions in the acquisition of math and science concepts birth to five. - Identify developmentally appropriate math and concepts and skills. # Cognitive/Developmental Processes in Math/Science with Children in Kindergarten to Primary Grades - Outline developmental progressions in the acquisition of math and science concepts in kindergarten and primary grades. - Identify developmentally appropriate math and concepts and skills. # Planning Math and Science Activities - Plan developmentally appropriate science and math activities. - Design activities that integrate math and science content. # Development of Math and Science Materials, Media and Methods - Plan and prepare materials for math experiences. - Plan and prepare materials for science experiences.
Provides for the development of knowledge and skills that will enable the student to understand individuals with special needs and appropriately guide their development. Special emphasis is placed on acquainting the student with programs and community resources that serve families with children with special needs. Topics include inclusion/least restrictive environment (LRE), physical and motor impairments, gifted/talented, intellectual and cognitive disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders in speech and language, autism spectrum disorders, visual impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, health impairments, multiple disabilities, and community resources.
Special Needs Education focuses on providing personalized instruction and support for individuals with various learning differences, disabilities, or exceptional talents to ensure equitable educational opportunities.
Gifted Education refers to the customized instructional approach designed to cater to the unique learning requirements and accelerated pace of highly intelligent and talented pupils.
Learning disabilities are neurological conditions that hinder an individual's capacity to read, write, speak, or do math, despite having average intelligence.
Disruptive behavior disorders entail chronic childhood disorders characterized by frequent displays of disruptive, noncompliant, and hostile behavior.
Communication Disorders refer to difficulties in receiving, expressing, or understanding information through various forms of communication, including spoken, written, and visual symbols.
# Inclusion/Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - Identify laws and regulations regarding individuals with special needs, including a review of legislation and regulations. - Define the teacher’s role in working with individuals with special needs. - Identify examples of changes in societal attitudes toward individuals with special needs, including examples of people-first language. - Examine screening and assessment tools and procedures for referral. - Describe the formation of these plans and the importance of implementing such plans. - Explore assistive technologies and their use in inclusive settings. - Recognize role of cultural differences in individual circumstances. - Discuss ethical issues related to quality of life and the right to education. # Physical and Motor Impairments - Identify “established conditions” presenting with a variety of physical disabilities. (i.e. CP, MD, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, etc.). - Identify characteristics associated with neurological system impairment (brain, spinal cord, nerves) vs. musculoskeletal system impairment (muscles, bones, joints). - Identify typical adaptive equipment that may be employed including assistive technology devices and technological services. # Gifted and Talented - Explore methods of curriculum content acceleration and enrichment. - Explore methods of identification and measurement. - Examine giftedness as it relates to creativity and talent. # Intellectual and Cognitive Disabilities - Identify skills to be included in the life-skills curriculum that relates to a child with severe and profound mental disability. - Identify routines, teaching methods, and materials that work to incorporate skills learning into the lives of children with intellectual or cognitive disabilities. - Identify typical adaptive equipment that may be employed including assistive technology devices and technological services. - Modify activities for children without disabilities to accommodate children with intellectual or cognitive disabilities and build on existing levels of competency. - Identify how intellectual and cognitive disabilities are defined and classified according to degree of intensity and necessary degrees of support. # Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Describe how emotional disorders and behavioral disorders are defined and classified. - Identify techniques and measurements used to recognize and assess children with emotional and behavioral disorders. - Develop behavior management strategies used to prevent or manage inappropriate behavior in young children. - Develop strategies which help children learn to manage their own behavior. - Identify differences between LD/ADHD and BD. # Communication Disorders in Speech and Language - Identify the specific differences in language deficit and speech/language disorder. - Describe the major categories of speech/language disorders. - Examine an array of teaching/play strategies that would build communication skills and language development. - Identify typical adaptive equipment that may be employed including assistive technology devices and technological services. # Autism Spectrum Disorders - Identify the types of collaboration necessary to provide early intervention for young children with autism and related disorders. - Examine typical characteristics of autism and related disorders. - Identify theories as to the possible causes of autism and related disorders. - Discuss methods of intervention and teaching strategies to use with children with autism. # Visual Impairments - Identify causes of vision loss and impairment. - Examine how a visual impairment impacts the learning and development of the young child. - Explore accommodations and assistive technology that can be used with children with visual impairments. # Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Examine the relationship between hearing and language development. - Identify communication options available for children who are deaf. - Identify characteristics associated with congenital vs. acquired hearing loss. - Identify typical adaptive equipment that may be employed including assistive technology devices and technological services. - Describe the types of manual languages and the systems to transcribe them. # Health Impairments - Identify the teacher’s role with children that are medically fragile and technology-dependent (i.e. tube feeding, IV, catheter, colostomy, oxygen supply, etc.). - Identify presenting symptoms of varying health impairments (asthma, juvenile diabetes, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, AIDS, FAS, etc.). - Identify ways to adapt the learning environment to accommodate children with health impairments. - Examine collaboration of services and review policies for handling medical procedures and emergencies. # Multiple Disabilities - Examine assistive technology assessments in determining the child’s needs (functional use, mobility, communication, etc.). - Identify ways to adapt the learning environment to accommodate children with multiple disabilities. - Identify the types of collaboration necessary to provide early intervention for young children with multiple disabilities. # Community Resources - Develop a resource file of community agencies and support groups for students with physical disabilities and health disorders; intellectual exceptionalities; and social emotional disorders.
ECCE 2202 - Social Issues and Family Involvement
Enables the student to value the complex characteristics of children's families and communities and to develop culturally responsive practices which will support family partnerships. Students use their understanding to build reciprocal relationships which promote children's development and learning. Students are introduced to local programs and agencies that offer services to children and families within the community. Topics include professional responsibilities, family/social issues, community resources, family education and support, teacher-family communication, community partnerships, social diversity and anti-bias concerns, successful transitions, and school-family activities.
Community outreach involves interacting with local communities to inform, involve, and build support for an organization's goals or projects.
Family Support refers to the provision of services aimed at strengthening and empowering families, improving their overall well-being, and addressing challenges through resources, education, intervention, and advocacy efforts.
# Professional Responsibilities - Identify the role of the early childhood professional in creating a responsive and respectful learning environment and in helping children cope with family/social issues. # Family/Social Issues - Identify social issues that impact families today. - Determine the possible effects of identified social issues on the child and family. - Describe behaviors and skills that support children and families facing identified social issues. # Community Resources - Identify community agencies/support groups for referral. - Develop a resource file. # Family Education and Support - Explore family education and support programs. # Teacher-Family Communication - Develop a family communication sample. - Describe methods of appropriately communicating with families. - Identify current legal requirements regarding family communication. # Community Partnerships - Examine models of existing partnerships between home, school, and community. # Social Diversity and Anti-bias Concerns - Identify methods of responding to social diversity and anti-bias issues. # Successful Transitions - Identify strategies for successfully transitioning children to a new environment and/or situation. # School-Family Activities - Identify activities for involving families in schools.
ECCE 2203 - Guidance and Classroom Management
Examines effective guidance practices in group settings based upon the application of theoretical models of child development and of developmentally appropriate practices. Focus will be given to individual, family, and cultural diversity. Topics will include developmentally appropriate child guidance (birth through 12); effective classroom management, including preventive and interventive techniques; understanding challenging behaviors; and implementing guidance plans.
# Developmentally Appropriate Child Guidance - Identify appropriate guidance techniques for infants, toddlers, pre-school, and elementary school age children. - Identify the need for individually appropriate guidance techniques. - Identify multiple interacting influences including individuality, family, and culture on children's development and behavior. # Understanding Challenging Behaviors - Identify behavioral norms as related to the classroom setting. Identify reasons for challenging behaviors to include aggressive and withdrawn behaviors. - Identify the goals of discipline guidance to include positive social/emotional development and the long-term goal of children controlling their own behavior. - Understand the role of attachment. # Effective Classroom Management - Identify and demonstrate preventive and interventive strategies. - Identify and demonstrate positive communication methods. - Develop appropriate classroom guidance/rules and identify how to implement classroom rules within infant, toddler, preschool, and school age classrooms. - Define and give examples of natural and logical consequences. # Implementing Guidance Plans - Identify how to observe and collect data to establish a need for a guidance plan. - Identify the components of a guidance plan. - Evaluate a guidance plan. - Write a philosophy of classroom guidance. # Self Composure - Identify the importance of teacher self-control. - Develop and practice strategies and techniques for maintaining composure.
ECCE 2240 - Early Childhood Care and Education Internship
Provides the student with the opportunity to gain a supervised experience in an actual or simulated work site allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. Practicum topics include promoting child development and learning; building family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families; teaching and learning; becoming a professional; and guidance techniques and classroom management.
# Promoting Child Development and Learning - Use developmental knowledge to promote healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments. # Building Family and Community Relationships - Recognize and understand family and community characteristics. - Develop appropriate relationships with employers, supervisors, co-workers, families, children and the public. # Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families - Identify the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment in the practicum placement site. - Use observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and techniques. # Teaching and Learning - Use developmentally appropriate practices. - Demonstrate an understanding of content knowledge in early education. - Develop and implement appropriate activities. # Becoming a Professional - Involve oneself in professional organizations and community activities in the ECCE field. - Recognize and uphold ethical standards and other professional guidelines. - Participate in staff development/in-service activities in the practicum placement site and/or family involvement activities. - Demonstrate appropriate work ethics. - Follow policies and procedures of the practicum placement site. - Demonstrate an understanding of roles and responsibilities of a practicum student at the practicum placement site. # Guidance Techniques and Classroom Management - Use developmentally appropriate guidance techniques. - Recognize and use effective classroom management strategies. # Professional Portfolio Development - Compile professional portfolio demonstrating comprehensive early childhood care and education knowledge and skills.
ECCE 2310 - Paraprofessional Methods and Materials
Develops the instructional skills to enable the student to work as a paraprofessional in a program for kindergarten through elementary age children. Topics include assessment and curriculum, instructional techniques, and methods for instruction in a learning environment.
Teaching strategies refer to the various methods and techniques employed by educators to promote student engagement, comprehension, and retention of subject matter.
# Assessment and Curriculum - Review state and local goals and objectives for curricula by age/grade level. - Identify strategies to assess progress toward state and local goals. - Describe the importance of responsible assessment practices. - Compare authentic assessment and standardized assessment. - Identify the assessment methods used in the local school system. - Identify necessary and desirable classroom records. - Demonstrate evaluation techniques (EX (PIE) Plan, Implement, Evaluate). # Instructional Methods and Techniques - Explore and demonstrate traditional instructional techniques (i.e. teacher directed, child directed, inquiry based). - Explain and identify developmentally appropriate and child-centered philosophy. - Explore and demonstrate cooperative learning strategies and techniques. # Instructional Materials and Preparation - Create a teaching unit integrating all learning domains. - Create appropriate materials for instruction. - Demonstrate proficiency in using instructive technology found in local school system. - Identify components of an age appropriate learning environment.
ECCE 2245 - Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I
Provides the student with the opportunity to gain a supervised experience in an actual or simulated work site allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. Internship topics include promoting child development and learning; building family and community relations; observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families; using developmentally effective approaches; using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum; and becoming a professional.
# Promoting child development and learning - Use knowledge of young children's characteristics and needs from birth through age eight and of the multiple influences on early development and learning to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children. # Building family and community relationships - Demonstrate understanding of diverse family and community characteristics by supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships, and by involving families and communities in young children's development and learning. # Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families - Interpret the current growth and development of a young child and plan for future growth and learning by using appropriate assessment - including using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches including technology in documentation, assessment and data collection. - Produce responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities. - Establish assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments. # Using developmentally effective approaches - Display understanding of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children. - Examine own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child. - Demonstrate effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology. - Design a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches. # Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum - Use content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines: language and literacy, the arts - music, creative movement, dance, drama, and visual arts, science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety, and social studies. - Incorporate the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines. - Design , implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child by using own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources. # Becoming a professional - Interact with the early childhood field. - Promote ethical standards and other early childhood professional guidelines. - Demonstrate continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice, and use technology effectively with young children, with peers, and as a professional resource. - Integrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education. - Interact in informed advocacy for young children and the early childhood profession. - Develop a Professional Portfolio.
ECCE 2246 - Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II
# Promoting child development and learning - Use knowledge of children's characteristics and needs from birth through age eight, and knowledge of the multiple influences on early development and learning to create healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environments for young children. # Building family and community relationships - Demonstrate an understanding of diverse family and community characteristics by supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships, and by involving families and communities in young children's development and learning. # Observing, documenting and assessing to support young children and families - Interpret the current growth and development of a young child and plan for future growth and learning by using appropriate assessment - including using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches including technology in documentation, assessment and data collection. - Produce responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities. - Establish assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments. # Using developmentally appropriate approaches - Display understanding of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children. - Examine own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child. - Demonstrate effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate use of technology. - Design a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/ learning approaches. # Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum - Use content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines: language and literacy, the arts - music, creative movement, dance, drama, and visual arts, science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety, and social studies. - Incorporate the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines. - Design , implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child by using own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources. # Becoming a professional - Interact with the early childhood field. - Promote ethical standards and other early childhood professional guidelines. - Demonstrate continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice, and use technology to effectively with young children, with peers and as a professional resource. - Integrate knowledgeable, reflective and critical perspectives on early childhood education. - Interact in informed advocacy for young children and the early childhood profession. - Develop a professional portfolio.
ECCE 2312 - Paraprofessional Roles and Practices
Develops skills to enable the student to work as a paraprofessional in a program for kindergarten through elementary aged children. Topics include professional qualifications, professional and ethical conduct, professionalism and employment, and paraprofessional roles and responsibilities.
# Professional Qualifications - Describe qualification for employment as a teacher, assistant, or paraprofessional. - Identify methods of credentialing paraprofessionals. # Professionalism and Ethical Conduct - State personal philosophy of early childhood care and education. - Discuss local school system goals and philosophies. - Explain concepts of ethical practices and confidentiality. - Demonstrate appropriate work place interpersonal skills. - Enhance professional portfolio. - Identify local, state, and national organizations that promote advocacy and professional development. # Professionalism and Employment - Identify characteristics of a professional. - Create a professional resume for employment in the early childhood field. - Identify and practice professional interviewing skills. # Professional Roles and Responsibilities - Examine work tasks of the paraprofessional. - Define the roles of paraprofessionals. - Define the responsibilities of paraprofessional. - Utilize reflection as a means of integrating knowledge from a variety of sources and make informed decisions. - Identify the importance of continued education for professionals who work with children.
Provides training in early childhood personnel management. Topics include staff records; communication; personnel policies; managing payroll; recruitment, interviewing, selection, hiring, motivating, and firing; staff retention; staff scheduling; staff development; staff supervision; conflict resolution; staff evaluations; ethical responsibilities to employees; and time and stress management.
# Staff Records - Identify necessary and desirable records that must be kept on employees according to licensure requirements. # Communication - Describe systems for communication between management and staff and among staff members. - Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. # Personnel Policies - Describe components of a personnel policy manual. - Develop sample policies. # Managing Payroll - Identify industry standard margins for payroll costs. - Discuss strategies and tools for managing payroll costs. - Develop sample salary scales and schedules. - Identify components of a benefits system. # Recruitment, Interviewing, Selection, Hiring, Motivating, and Firing - Identify strategies for projecting personnel needs. - Identify staff recruitment strategies. - Develop a sample recruitment ad. - Discuss EEOC and other legal considerations in the recruitment process. - Practice techniques for interviewing prospective employees. - Develop legal interview questions. - Describe methods for checking references. - Examine sample employee contracts. - Develop an orientation plan. - Identify strategies for motivating staff. - Identify documentation necessary prior to termination. - Discuss legal issues involved in terminating employees. # Staff Retention - Identify strategies to retain good employees. # Staff Scheduling - Describe guidelines for developing staffing schedules. # Staff Development - Identify sources for staff training activities. - Describe the correlation between performance and staff development. # Staff Supervision - Identify successful methods of staff guidance and supervision. # Conflict Resolution - List guidelines for resolving staff conflicts. # Staff Evaluations - Demonstrate the use of performance evaluation instruments. - Describe procedures for documenting deficiencies. # Ethical Responsibilities to Employees - Identify the ethical responsibilities to employees. # Time and Stress Management - Examine strategies for effective time management. - Discuss the importance of maintaining balance between personal and professional life to manage stress effectively.
ECCE 2340 - Family Child Care Program Management
Provides the guidelines, responsibilities, and appropriate practices needed for successful management of a Family Child Care Home. Provides guidelines and responsibilities for professional business practices associated with the successful establishment and administration of a Family Child Care Home. Topics include business plans, budgeting, taxes, marketing, record keeping, and professional qualifications.
# Rules and Regulations - Describe application and registration requirements. - Describe standard operating procedures. - Explain health and safety requirements. # Professional Practices - Explain ethical practices. - Describe observation instruments and recording techniques. - Identify approaches for communicating with parents. # Program Management - Identify staff/child ratios. - Describe appropriate supervision techniques. - Identify appropriate resources and materials. - Develop and implement appropriate curriculum activities. # Business Plans - Identify tools for needs assessment. - Identify funding sources. - Explain components of contractual agreements. # Budgeting - Explain budget planning procedure. - Identify different types of budgets. - Describe process of obtaining price quotes. # Taxes - Explain tax regulations for family child care businesses. - Identify tax deductible expenditures. - Explore sources for tax preparation. # Marketing - State ways to promote business. # Professional Qualifications - Describe qualification for operating a family child care business. - Identify credentialing programs for providers. - Identify types of certifications for programs. # Record Keeping - Identify forms used for documentation. - Describe appropriate record keeping procedures.
ECCE 2342 - Family Child Care Business Management
Provides guidelines and responsibilities for professional business practices associated with the successful establishment and administration of a Family Child Care Home. Topics include: business plans; budgeting; taxes; marketing, record keeping and professional qualifications.
# Business Plans - Identify tools for needs assessment. - Identify funding sources. - Explain components of contractual agreements. # Budgeting - Explain budget planning procedure. - Identify different types of budgets. - Describe process of obtaining price quotes. # Taxes - Explain tax regulations for family child care businesses. - Identify tax deductible expenditures. - Explore sources for tax preparation. # Marketing - State ways to promote business. # Record Keeping - Identify forms used for documentation. - Describe appropriate record keeping procedures. # Professional Qualifications - Describe qualification for operating a family child care business. - Identify credentialing programs for providers. - Identify types of certifications for programs.
Introduces the three developmentally meaningful age periods during infancy. Provides knowledge, grounded in brain and attachment research, about how children learn and the skills and attitudes necessary to support optimum social/emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children from birth to three. Principles of brain development and language and communication will be explored in depth. Special emphasis is placed on experiential learning to show caregivers practical ways of meeting the fundamental needs of all infants in group care settings and of helping them learn the lessons that every infant comes into the world eager to learn. The needs of infants and toddlers with established disabilities as well as those at risk for developmental problems will be examined from the perspective of early intervention and inclusion.
Infant care consists of providing meticulous attention and nurturing to a baby's fundamental requirements, such as nourishment, cleanliness, security, and age-appropriate stimulation, for infants aged 0 to 12 months.
Social skills encompass the interpersonal capabilities that enable effective communication and interaction with others, such as empathy, cooperation, assertiveness, and the ability to interpret and react to social cues appropriately.
# Ages of Infancy - Identify the three developmentally meaningful age periods during infancy. - Explain why ages overlap. # Understanding/Supporting Behavior - Describe the importance of reading infant cues. - Recognize the importance of primary care-giving and continuity of care in supporting behavior. - Identify the role of early experiences in relationships in developmental progress. - Demonstrate how caregiver expectations influence infant/toddler behavior. - Describe the responsive process. # Social-Emotional Milestones - Identify the three major temperament patterns. - Recognize temperamental traits and their handling. - Identify the stages of emotional development. - Describe baby's emotional milestones. - Identify emotional strengths and their development. - Describe how to get in tune with infants and toddlers. - Explain the caregiver's role in the child's development of self. - Examine the importance of culture in early development. # Brain Development - Describe how the brain develops during infancy. - Identify the role of genetics and experience in brain development. - Describe the relationship between social/emotional early interactions and brain structuring. - Identify factors that may suspend or hamper brain development. - Explain how synaptic connections are made. # Discoveries of Infancy - Identify how and what children learn. - Summarize the intellectual activity of infancy. - Identify the six discoveries of infancy. - Describe caregiver practices that support and facilitate cognitive development. - Identify developmental milestones in cognitive development and learning. - Discuss the distinction between work and play. # Language and Communication - Identify the earliest signs in the emergence of communication. - Identify warning signs of possible language delays. - Describe the relationship between language and relationships/interactions. - Describe caregiver practices that support language development and communication. - Identify developmental milestones in language and communication. - Discuss factors involved in supporting home language/cultural differences in the infant care setting. # Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities - Explore the concept of and attitudes about full inclusion. - Examine exceptional development in all domains of development. - Demonstrate people first language. - Describe adaptations of environment to support infants and toddlers with disabilities. # Socialization - Identify the roots of socialization. - Describe socialization techniques. - Demonstrate caregiver practices that guide acceptable behavior for infants and toddlers. - Describe ways of dealing with aggressive behavior. - Explore ways of responding to competing demands. # Assessment and Screening - Identify and use tools for assessment and screening of infants and toddlers. - Outline the process for early intervention.
ECCE 2350 - Early Adolescent Development
Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the early adolescent (12-15 years of age). Provides learning experiences related to the principles of human growth, development, and maturation, and theories of learning and behavior. Topics include developmental characteristics, guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practice.
# Developmental Characteristics - Identify typical and atypical physical developmental characteristics of 12-15 year-olds. - Identify typical and atypical social developmental characteristics of 12-15 year-olds. - Identify typical and atypical emotional developmental characteristics of 12-15 year-olds. - Identify typical and atypical intellectual developmental characteristics of 12-15 year-olds. # Guidance Techniques - Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral expectations by age level. - Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal guidance techniques. - Demonstrate direct and indirect techniques guiding 12–15 year-olds. - Compile up-to-date information on factors which influences behavior, including family, cultural, and social issues, such as stress, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and teen sexual behavior. - Identify the elements of appropriate techniques of observation. - Demonstrate appropriate techniques for observation. # Appropriate Practice and Issues in Early Adolescence - Identify developmentally appropriate practices for programs servicing early adolescents. - Determine the impact of relevant family issues on children and youth. - Identify the caregiver's role and responsibility in helping school-age children and youth and their families cope with family issues.
ECCE 2320 - Program Administration and Facility Management
Provides training in planning, implementation, and maintenance of an effective early childhood program and facility. Topics include organization, mission, philosophy, goals of a program; types of programs; laws, rules, regulations, accreditation, and program evaluation; needs assessment; administrative roles and board of directors; anti-bias program development; child development and developmentally appropriate practices; marketing, public and community relations, grouping, enrollment and retention; working with families; professionalism and work ethics; space management; money management; and program, equipment, and supplies management.
Program management entails the strategic coordination, organization, and oversight of multiple projects and activities to efficiently and effectively accomplish overall organizational goals.
Facilities management encompasses the administration, maintenance, and strategic planning of a workplace to ensure its functionality, safety, comfort, and efficiency.
Mission planning entails the strategic formulation of actions and resource allocation to attain desired outcomes in a project or operation.
# Organization, Mission, Goals, and Types of Programs - Review an organizational chart. - Write a program philosophy and a mission or vision statement. - Demonstrate ability to construct developmentally appropriate program goals. - Identify characteristics of profit and non-profit operations. - Examine responsibilities and by-laws of a Board of Directors driven center. # Laws, Rules, Regulations, Accreditation, and Program Evaluation - Describe local, state and federal regulations and rights of the licensee. - Identify quality standards and accreditation options. # Marketing, Public and Community Relations, Enrollment and Retention - Create effective marketing techniques and/or materials for ECCE programs. - Describe the role of good customer relations which can include the inquiry, tracking systems, tours, and closing the sale. - Identify effective public or community relations activities. - Identify enrollment and admission procedures for children. - Describe the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on enrollment decisions. - Identify key components of customer retention. # Working with Families - Review the ages and stages of development of children birth to 12 (this needs to be covered for the 40-hour director training). - Discuss the importance of family involvement as a component of quality care. - Identify appropriate means of involving families in the program. - Discuss formal and informal ways of communicating information concerning a child or center activities and policies. # Professionalism - Discuss role and meaning of leadership. - Discuss the role of on-going education as a key to professional development. - Identify organizations, support systems, child advocacy groups, and professional associations for early care and education program managers. # Time and Space Management - Examine strategies for maintaining balance between personal and professional life, along with time management skills to manage stress effectively. - Describe components of age-appropriate, safe play yards. - Evaluate floor plans for an early childhood facility to maintain compliance with applicable codes such as fire, occupational safety, health, sanitation, building, permitting, licensing, and zoning. - Apply room arrangement and space design plans to identify age appropriate learning spaces for children. - Explain basic security issues in Early Childhood Care and Education programs. - Review procedures for the proper maintenance of building, grounds, and vehicles to ensure safe working and playing conditions. - Identify challenges and solutions in the event of shared space in the learning center setting. # Financial Management - Explain sources of funding including possible ancillary income and fundraising techniques. - Identify budget categories necessary for sound financial planning (in profit and non-profit early learning centers). - Review financial and record keeping procedures. - Identify strategies for effective tuition collection. - Describe procedures for and benefits of incorporation. - Describe the types of insurance that are necessary for the child care industry. - Identify taxes applicable to the child care industry. # Program policies, equipment and supply management - Review samples of operating policies. - Identify components of a program policy manual. - Describe USDA and sanitation policies. - Identify applicable OSHA regulations. - Develop a list of developmentally appropriate equipment and supplies.
ECCE 2352 - Designing Programs and Environments for School Age Children and Youth
Provides the student with information about preparing appropriate environments and planning and implementing activities for school age children and youth. This class includes 30 hours of lab, during which the student will be observed implementing the concepts learned in class. Topics include space design, varied choices and program activities to promote interest in: athletic/physical development, community involvement, cultural arts literacy, math, science and technology, and positive social relationships.
# Designing Space - Construct interesting, secure, enjoyable environments for school age children and youth that encourage play, exploration, learning, and a feeling of ownership. - Design an enjoyable appropriate environment which can be easily assembled, disassembled, moved and stored. # Planning and Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Activities - Demonstrate flexibility to allow choices that match children's needs and interest. - Identify and implement athletic and other recreational activities appropriate for school-age children and youth. - Identify and implement activities which promote school-age children's and youth's involvement in the community. - Identify and implement activities which promote interest in math, science and technology. - Identify and implement activities which promote creativity such as music, drawing, fine arts, language and literacy.
ECCE 2360 - Classroom Strategies for Exceptional Children
Prepares child care providers and paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills in the areas of working effectively with children with a disability; working with families as partners; examining the laws and regulations; exploring resources, service providers, and agencies that may assist the child and his/her family; examining the adaptations and modifications to facilities and environments; reviewing the referral process; implementing inclusion; modifying instruction to accommodate the child with special needs; and investigating ways to document and chart observations.
Teaching Exceptional Children refers to the specialized education for students with disabilities or exceptional abilities, involving tailored approaches to accommodate their unique learning requirements and foster maximum growth.
Family engagement focuses on involving families in educational, healthcare, or community-based initiatives
Facilities planning entails strategically designing and optimizing physical spaces to improve operational efficiency, comply with regulations, and enhance work environments for productivity and safety.
# Impact of a Disability - Examine how a family's cultural background impacts their perception of disability and acceptance. - Review a variety of theories related to family systems and how they operate in order to understand family reactions. - Identify factors affecting families' reactions. - Examine coping strategies and sources of support. # Families as Partners - Investigate due process and parents' rights as prescribed by IDEA/ADA. - Examine strategies for communicating effectively with families recognizing diverse cultures, abilities, languages, values, and needs. - Develop an awareness of factors that may create barriers or present challenges to a home/school partnership. - Examine parent/professional conferencing practices. # Laws/Regulations - Describe how legislation has evolved to provide new opportunities for individuals with exceptional needs. - Identify criteria which must be met to qualify for special educational services according to IDEA. - Review all components of IDEA/ADA including major amendments. - Review the litigation behind the laws. - Examine the appropriate administration of the needs of the child with a disability and the legality and liability of written and verbal communication. - Evaluate the rights of the child and the family. - Review the FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) laws. - Identify procedural safeguards. # Resources/Service Providers/Agencies - Review Child Find efforts pertaining to identifying and locating children with special needs. - Explore collaborations with specialized service providers (i.e. speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists) to work toward outcome related goals for children with special needs. - Review a variety of information and resources available to parents and families. # Facilities and Environments - Examine placements in least restrictive environments. - Identify ways to adapt the learning environment to accommodate children with special needs (i.e., classroom materials, curriculum, daily activities and routines). - Identify factors for failure and success as they relate to classroom facility/environmental effectiveness. - Design an environment that is structured to accommodate children with various physical, cognitive and social needs. # Referrals - Evaluate strategies for communicating effectively with families of young children with special needs. - Develop skills necessary in approaching parents and family members in nonthreatening/non-judgmental ways. - Examine principles of sound program management including techniques for maintaining a positive and professional relationship with families. - Examine the steps that take place in identifying a child with a disability, verifying the need for special education and/or related services, and developing the IEP/IFSP. - Create and maintain appropriate documentation in a variety of situations and settings including interviews with parents. - Identify members of formal assessment teams. - Examine techniques for building reciprocal relationships among parents, professionals and organizations. - Analyze environments which support an open dialogue. # Implementing Inclusion - Examine ways to facilitate the inclusion of all children into the child care setting, with clear understanding of the factors affecting the potential of each individual child and their family. - Review the contents required in an IEP/IFSP. - Discuss the usefulness and benefits of the IEP/IFSP. - Evaluate the role of classroom management and discipline under IDEA. - Demonstrate the ability to utilize "people-first" language. - Examine the various ways to design inclusive settings (i.e., team teaching, coteaching, collaboration, teacher assistance teams, etc.). # Teaching and Instruction - Examine classroom practices, educational materials, and teaching strategies that incorporate an outcome related to integrating IFSP/IEP goals within the curriculum including strategies that promote access and full participation. - Plan , prepare and use teaching strategies, activities, and materials that are appropriate for children with diverse needs and abilities. - Develop ways to create a safe, predictable, yet flexible inclusive environment appropriate to the developmental level of the individual child, that child within the group, and the group as a whole. # Observations/Documentation - Demonstrate appropriate solicitation of family input and participation. - Prepare regular, detailed and systematic observations of a child with special needs. - Prepare detailed reports of effectiveness of special educational practices (i.e., family as partners, resource personnel, and environmental/curriculum modifications).
ECCE 2362 - Exploring Your Role in the Exceptional Environment
Prepares child care providers and paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills for screening and assessing purposes; and explores resources, service providers, and agencies that may assist the child and families in educational or natural settings. Examines adaptations, accommodations, and modifications to environments; reviews the referral process; implements inclusion and modifies instruction to accommodate the child with special needs.
# Review Screening and Assessments - Practice using various types of screening and assessment used for evaluative purposes by professional personnel (i.e., norm referenced. tests, observation, etc.). - Identify characteristics of effective child assessments. - Identify purpose of assessment including screening, diagnosis, placement, program planning and evaluation. - Explore the role cultural and linguistic differences play in assessment (e.g., selection of instruments, interpretations of results, considerations of differences verses delay). # Identifying Your Role in Diverse Environments - Review spectrum of opportunities available in exceptional environments. - Discuss importance of confidentiality. - Examine strategies for communicating effectively with professionals in the environments of the child with diverse needs and abilities. - Explore possible societal attitudes and their effects on families and children with special needs. - Describe contrasting interactions between the child with diverse needs and abilities and his/her environment and the non-disabled child and his/her environment. # Practical Experience in Inclusive/Special Ed Classrooms - Implement strategies for constructive and supportive interactions with children in exceptional environments. - Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote positive and productive relationships with children and families in an exceptional environment. - Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement individually appropriate activities, routines, and transitions in exceptional environments. - Prepare regular, detailed and systematic observations of a child with diverse needs and special abilities. - Prepare sample reports of effectiveness of Special Ed practices.
LETA 1026 - Criminal Procedure for Basic Law Enforcement
Introduces the procedural law of the criminal justice system which governs the series of proceedings through which government enforces substantive criminal law. The course offers an emphasis on the laws of arrest and search and seizure; the rules of evidence, right to counsel, and the rights and duties of both citizens and officers. The course covers in depth appropriate Case Law and court rulings that dictate criminal procedure on the State and Federal Level. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Search And Seizure refers to the lawful procedure where law enforcement examines individuals or premises in search of criminal evidence, which may be seized if discovered.
# Laws of Arrest and Search and Seizure - Identify the parameters of a lawful arrest. - Describe what constitutes a legal search. - Discuss conditions under which evidence may be seized. - Identify the causes of family violence, domestic disputes and domestic disturbances. - Identify the legal requirements between a police officer and a citizen involving: o a. an arrest o b. a stop and frisk o c. search and seizure o d. pre-trial identification. - Identify the circumstances for the application of statute and case law as it applies: o a. detaining a person o b. arrest without an arrest warrant o c. arrest with an arrest warrant o d. search and seize with a search warrant o e. search and seize without a search warrant. - Identify the provisions of the Georgia Family Violence Act. - Identify the legal requirements for making an arrest without a warrant under the provisions of the Georgia Family Violence Act. - Identify the characteristics of the cycle of violence. # Procedures Governing Arrest, Trial, and Administration of Criminal Sanctions - Describe situations in which admission and/or confessions are legally obtained. - Describe the chain of custody from time of discovery until submitted to the court. - Identify the legal requirements of preparing a valid photographic lineup. - Identify the legal requirements between a police officer and a citizen involving: o a. an arrest o b. a stop and frisk o c. search and seizure o d. pre-trial identification. - Identify the circumstances for the application of statute and case law as it applies to: o a. detaining a person o b. arrest with an arrest warrant o c. arrest without an arrest warrant o d. search and seizure with a search warrant o e. search and seizure without a search warrant. - Identify the legal requirements for a valid admission or confession, the decision in Miranda V. Arizona, and exceptions to the Miranda V. Arizona decision. - Identify techniques for conducting an effective interview or interrogation by controlling the environment and question design. - Identify constitutional rights associated with the admissibility of confessions and admissions. - Identify effective methods of soliciting information from suspects, witnesses, and victims. # Rules of Evidence - Identify the purpose of evidence. - Describe the types of evidence. - Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the rules of evidence. - Describe "admissibility of evidence." - Describe "sufficiency of evidence." - Discuss the nature, purpose, and legal framework of privileged information regarding. # General Court Procedures - Articulate how burden of proof relates to a court trial. - Cite examples that show the difference between civil and criminal court trials. - Describe the concept of stare decesis. - Explain the difference between procedural and substantive criminal law. - Illustrate an example of an ex post facto law. - Describe court organizations, functions, and procedures. - Describe common pitfalls facing the new officer in court. - Discuss the roles of courtroom participants: judge, witnesses, court reporter, prosecuting attorney, and defense attorney. - Understand court demeanor and testifying. - Discuss the roles of courtroom participants. - Identify the classifications of evidence and the use of evidence in a criminal proceeding. - Identify the legal requirements for the collection and preservation of evidence. - Identify the rules of evidence as associated with a criminal proceeding. - Identify the legal requirements for admissibility of evidence. - Identify the elements of effective courtroom demeanor and testimony. - Identify effective tactics for responding to questioning during direct and cross examination. - Describe and define the hearsay rule and identify its exceptions. - Identify the pretrial responsibilities of peace officers. # Rights and Duties of Officers and Citizens - Examine the importance of dying declarations. - Describe on-duty and off-duty roles. # Supreme Court Rulings that Apply to Law Enforcement / Overview of Constitutional Law - Explain Constitutional Law. - Describe how Constitutional Law affects the criminal justice system as applied to Supreme Court rulings. - Contrast Federal law, Georgia State law, civil law, and local ordinances. - Describe the legacy of English Common Law and its relationship to modern jurisprudence. # Practical Experience in Criminal Procedure - Demonstrate the correct procedure for a valid search warrant affidavit and search warrant. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for producing a photographic lineup. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completion of an arrest warrant. - Identify the legal requirements involved in the use of a physical lineup and a show-up as they pertain to pre-trial identification. - Identify the legal requirements involving diplomatic immunity and the arrest/detaining of foreign nationals.
LETA 1027 - Law Enforcement Procedures for Basic POST Certification
Introduces the procedural law of the criminal justice system which governs the series of proceedings through which government enforces substantive criminal law. The course offers an emphasis on the laws of arrest and search and seizure; the rules of evidence, right to counsel, and the rights and duties of both citizens and officers. The course covers in depth appropriate Case Law and court rulings that dictate criminal procedure on the State and Federal Level. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Identify Laws of Arrest and Search and Seizure - Identify the legal requirements for: o a. an arrest o b. a stop and frisk o c. search and seizure o d. pre-trial identification. - Identify the circumstances for the application of statute and case law as it applies to: o a. detaining a person o b. arrest without an arrest warrant o c. arrest without an arrest warrant o d. search and seize without a search warrant o e. search and seize without a search warrant. - Identify the legal requirements involved in the use of a physical lineup and a show-up as they pertain to pretrial identification. - Identify the legal requirements involving diplomatic immunity and the arrest/detaining of Foreign Nationals. - Identify the provisions of the Georgia Family Violence Act. - Identify the legal requirements for making an arrest without a warrant under the provisions of the Georgia Family Violence Act. # Define Procedures Governing Arrest, Trial, and Administration of Criminal Sanctions - Identify effective techniques for resolving family violence, domestic disputes, and disturbances. - Identify effective procedures for responding to family violence, domestic disputes, and disturbances. - Identify effective techniques for calming and restoring order in family violence, domestic disputes, and disturbances. - Identify the characteristics of the cycle of violence. - Identify effective death or injury notification techniques. - Identify the legal requirements for a valid admission or confession, the decision in Miranda V. Arizona, and exceptions to the Miranda V. Arizona decision. - Identify techniques for conducting an effective interview or interrogation by controlling the environment and question design. - Identify constitutional rights associated with the admissibility of confessions and admissions. - Identify effective methods of soliciting information from suspects, witnesses, and victims. # Identify effective procedures of documentation - Identify the following characteristics of an effective report: o a. Accuracy o b. Conciseness o c. Completeness o d. Clarity o e. Legibility o f. Objectivity o g. Grammatically Correct o h. Correct Spelling. - Identify the following characteristics of a complete report: o a. Who o b. What o c. When o d. Where o e. Why o f. How. - Identify the purpose and application of field notes. - Identify effective procedures for collecting and maintaining field notes. # Identify effective techniques and relevant case law associated with soliciting information from suspects and/or witnesses. - Identify the legal requirements for a valid admission or confession, the decision in Miranda v. Arizona and the exceptions in the Miranda v. Arizona decision. - Identify techniques for conducting an effective interview or interrogation by controlling the environment and question design. - Identify Constitutional rights associated with the admissibility of confessions and admission according the Jackson v. Denno. - Identify effective methods of soliciting information from suspects, witnesses, and victims. # Demonstrate Practical Experience in Criminal Procedure - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completion of an arrest warrant (one theft and one general). - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completion of an incident report to include but not limited to crimes in progress and crime scene processing.
LETA 1028 - Police Traffic Control and Investigation for Basic Law Enforcement
This course examines enforcement of traffic laws and procedures for traffic accident investigation. Emphasis is placed on Georgia traffic laws, traffic law enforcement, recognition of impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. Topics include: regulations, impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Regulation Law Enforcement - Demonstrate familiarity with Georgia traffic laws. - Demonstrate proper enforcement techniques for varying traffic situations. - Develop observational skills regarding occupant safety, identification of vehicle restraint systems and improve documentation in child safety seat misuse. - Develop an understanding of terminology, reporting requirements, investigative techniques, and evidence concerning traffic related crashes. - Identify the civil and criminal liability associated with the use of stationary and moving roadblocks. - Identify factors which must be considered when selecting the site for a vehicle pullover. - Identify information which the peace officer must communicate to the communications center prior to initiating a vehicle pullover. - Identify effective procedures for observing the driver and passengers of a motor vehicle during a vehicle pullover. - Identify effective procedures for unknown risk and high-risk vehicle pullovers. - Identify 6 types of vehicle crashes. - Recognize the 4 ways vehicle restraints prevent injury. - Identify the 3 types of vehicle retractors. - Recognize the proper installation of a locking clip. - Understand the proper use requirements for air bags. - Identify a child's need for a child restraint. - Identify 4 types of child restraint. - Recognize the correct use for installing safety seats. - Identify gross misuse and serious misuse. - Identify the GA Law applicable to seat safety belts. # Direction - Develop an understanding of terminology, procedures, and specific signals required for effective traffic direction and control. - Identify the correct procedures for traffic direction and control at: o a. a four-way intersection o b. a T intersection o c. an intersection on a divided highway o d. an intersection on a two-way and a one-way street. # Impairment - Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, specific statutes, legal requirements, detection techniques, field sobriety testing techniques, and evidence for investigating an impaired driver. - Identify statutory law and the elements of the offense relating to DUI. - Identify the legal requirements for implied consent. - Identify the driving characteristics exhibited by persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - Identify the physical characteristics exhibited by persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - Identify the correct procedure for administering standardized field sobriety evaluations. - Identify physical and scientific evidence and effective investigative techniques. # Investigation - Describe the major causes of accidents. - Identify the proper methods for gathering information at the accident scene. - Demonstrate the proper methods for analyzing evidence found at the accident scene. - Describe the major causes of accidents. - Identify the proper methods for gathering information at the accident scene. - Demonstrate the proper methods for analyzing evidence found at the accident scene. - Identify the legal requirements for the detention and arrest of the driver and passengers of a motor vehicle during a vehicle pullover. - Identify the legal requirements for a consent search , search incident to a lawful arrest and lawful inventory during a vehicle pullover. - Identify the correct procedure for protecting a traffic accident investigation scene. - Identify the correct procedure for identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence at a traffic accident investigation scene. - Identify the characteristics of tire prints. - Identify the characteristics of skid marks. - Identify the correct procedures for measuring skid marks. # Practical Experience - Demonstrate a successful investigation of an accident scene. - Demonstrate successful completion of the Georgia Accident Reporting form. - Demonstrate successful completion of a Uniform Traffic Citation. - Demonstrate the proper procedure and tactics of a vehicle pullover. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for implementing an unknown and high-risk vehicle pullover. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completing a traffic accident investigation report. - Demonstrate the procedures necessary to properly complete an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) report (DPS1205). - Demonstrate the correct traffic direction and control signals for the following traffic movements: o a. stop o b. go o c. left turn o d. right turn o e. speed up o f. slow down.
LETA 1030 - Principles of Law Enforcement for Basic Law Enforcement
This course examines the principles of the organization, administration, and duties of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include: history and philosophy of law enforcement, evaluation of administrative practices, problems in American law enforcement agencies, emerging concepts, professionalism, community crime prevention programs, physical fitness and stress. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
# History and Philosophy of Law Enforcement - Summarize the impact of significant law enforcement models concerning police administration practices including the Kansas City Prevention Patrol Study and the Rand Study. - Describe the value of the Peelian principles. - Give examples of the contributions of computerized criminal justice information systems and their significance to law enforcement agency operation. - Compare and Contrast traditional policing with community policing. - Illustrate the reasoning behind the statement "police/community relations is the job of every officer and not just the person conferred with that title." # Evaluation of Administrative Practices • Explain the function of and procedures pertaining to the federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system. • Describe the major components of report writing. • Describe the importance of complete, clear, and concise report writing. • Determine the value of effectively prepared written reports. • List the four components of problem-solving policing. • Contrast the variations in organizational structures of law enforcement agencies. • Describe the general principles of allocation of patrol manpower. • Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of foot and mobile patrol over motor patrol. • Discuss the concept of criminal investigation management and supervision of cases. • Identify the following characteristics of an effective report: o a. accuracy o b. conciseness o c. completeness o d. clarity o e. legibility o f. objectivity o g. grammatically correct o h. correct spelling. • Identify the following characteristics of a complete report: o a. who o b. what o c. when o d. where o e. why o f. how. • Demonstrate the correct procedure for completion of an incident report. • Identify the purpose and application of field notes. • Identify effective procedures for collecting and maintaining field notes. # Problems in American Law Enforcement Agencies - Describe the issues of use of force that affect law enforcement officers as well as the agencies Learning themselves. - Discuss the issues surrounding the lack of a nationwide standard for law enforcement. - Discuss the educational trends in policing. - Define stress, job burnout, and organizational stress. - Describe the most prominent personal and organizational effects of occupational stress. - Describe the most prominent personal and organizational effects of occupational stress. - Describe job-related stressors specifically associated with law enforcement. - Identify the early warning signs of stress. - Identify the principles of physical fitness. - Identify the prerequisites of a physical fitness program. - Identify the characteristics of physical fitness, nutrition, and weight control. - Identify the causes and symptoms of stress. - Identify positive and negative techniques for coping with stress. - Identify federal, state, and local counseling services which are available to a peace officer. # Emerging Concepts - Describe the typical employment processes in Georgia including the requirements for Peace Officer certification. - Review the role of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training agency. # Professionalism - Discuss the Code of Ethics to which law enforcement officers are expected to adhere. - List the major ways corruption can be controlled. - Identify the role of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council o a. as a regulatory agency o b. as an investigative agency and o c. setting standards and rules. - Identify the requirements of peace officer certification. - Identify the categories of training available to Georgia peace officers, to include: o a. Basic Law Enforcement Training Course or its functional equivalent o b. Refresher Training o c. Career Development Training o d. Specialized Training. - Identify effective techniques for dealing with the news media. - Identify the legal rights of the news media and reasonable limitations placed on the media by law enforcement. - Identify strategies and techniques used by the news media to elicit information from police officers. # Community Crime Prevention Programs - Explain importance of establishing the support of the citizenry. - Describe the value of making presentations to citizen groups. - Describe community crime prevention programs. - Describe structured crime suppression, prevention, and resistance programs. - Identify the cooperative role of the community and local law enforcement agencies in crime prevention. - Identify the peace officer's role in assessment, opportunity reduction, and community involvement. - Identify the functional components of various crime prevention programs. - Define victim’s rights under the Crime Victims Bill of Rights. - Identify law enforcement officer requirements under Crime Victims Bill of Rights. - Define the role of a Crime Victims Liaison Officer. - Identify benefits available and emergency awards for victims of a crime.
LETA 1029 - Traffic Services for Basic POST Certification
This course examines enforcement of traffic laws and procedures for traffic accident investigation. Emphasis is placed on Georgia traffic laws, traffic law enforcement, recognition of impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. Topics include: regulations, impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.
Signalized Traffic Control refers to the regulation of traffic at intersections using traffic signals, with timings coordinated to enhance safety and efficiency for all road users.
# Traffic Enforcement and Vehicle Pullovers - Identify factors which must be considered when selecting the site for a vehicle pullover. - Identify information which the peace officer must communicate to the communications center prior to initiating a vehicle pullover. - Identify effective procedures for observing the driver and passengers of a motor vehicle during a vehicle pullover. - Identify effective procedures for unknown risk and high-risk vehicle pullovers. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for implementing an unknown and high-risk vehicle pullover. - Identify 6 types of vehicle crashes. - Recognize the 4 ways vehicle restraints prevent injury. - Identify the 3 types of vehicle retractors. - Recognize the proper installation of a locking clip. - Understand the proper use requirements for air bags. - Identify a child's need for a child restraint. - Identify 4 types of child restraint. - Recognize the correct use for installing safety seats. - Identify gross misuse and serious misuse. - Identify the GA Law applicable to seat safety belts. # Traffic Direction and Control - Identify the correct procedures for traffic direction and control at: o a. a Four-way intersection o b. a T intersection o c. an Intersection on a divided highway o d. an Intersection on a two-way and a one-way street. - Demonstrate the correct traffic direction and control signals for the following traffic movements: o a. Stop o b. Go o c. Left turn o d. Right turn o e. Speed up o f. Slow down. # Investigations of Impaired Driving - Identify statutory law and the elements of the offense relating to DUI. - Identify the legal requirements for implied consent. - Identify the driving characteristics exhibited by persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - Identify the physical characteristics exhibited by persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - Identify the correct procedure for administering standardized field sobriety evaluations. - Identify physical and scientific evidence and effective investigative techniques. - Demonstrate the procedures necessary to properly complete an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) report (DPS1205). # Investigations of Motor Vehicle Crashes - Identify the correct procedure for protecting a traffic accident investigation scene. - Identify the correct procedure for identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence at a traffic accident investigation scene. - Identify the characteristics of tire prints. - Identify the characteristics of skid marks. - Identify the correct procedures for measuring skid marks. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completing a traffic accident investigation report. # Hazardous Materials - Demonstrate completion of the Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level course.
LETA 1031 - Community Relations for Basic POST Certification
This course examines the connection between law enforcement and the community it serves. Specifically, concepts of community policing, daily patrols, interacting with the public, and communicating effectively. It also covers the role of mental health and stress and its influence on law enforcement interactions with the public. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.
Community Policing is a strategic approach that fosters collaboration between law enforcement and local communities, prioritizing trust development, proactive issue resolution, and crime prevention efforts.
Stress management refers to the capacity to remain calm, think clearly, and handle difficult situations or pressure effectively.
# Discuss Community Crime Prevention Programs - Identify the cooperative role of the community and local law enforcement agencies in crime prevention. - Identify the peace officer's role in assessment, opportunity reduction, and community involvement. - Identify the functional components of various crime prevention programs. - Identify effective techniques for interacting with the public which project a positive professional attitude and image. - Identify non-enforcement activities which a peace officer could be required to perform. # Discuss Issues Related to Mental Health and Stress - Identify the distinctions between mental illness, intellectual disability disorder, and substance abuse. - Identify the symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disability disorder, and substance abuse. - Identify the legal requirements for voluntary and involuntary admissions to treatment facilities for mental illness and substance abuse. - Identify effective provisions for interacting with a person exhibiting symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disability disorder, or substance abuse. - Identify the causes and symptoms of stress. - Identify positive and negative techniques for coping with stress. - Identify Federal, State, and local counseling services which are available to a peace officer. # Identify General Courtroom Testimony Procedures and Effective Communication - Identify the elements of effective courtroom demeanor and testimony. - Identify effective tactics for responding to questioning during direct and cross examination. - Describe and define the hearsay rule and identify its exceptions. - Identify the pretrial responsibilities of peace officers. - Identify effective verbal and nonverbal communications techniques. - Identify effective listening and observing techniques. - Identify barriers to effective communications and techniques for removing these barriers. - Identify the characteristics of person from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Identify law enforcement practices which could be perceived as offensive or threatening by persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Identify effective techniques for dealing with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. # Identify Patrol and Observation Techniques - Identify the factors which affect a peace officer's observation and perception. - Identify effective procedures for identifying potential hazards within a peace officer's assigned area. - Identify effective patrol techniques. - Identify procedures used to locate, identify and determine the ownership of lost or stolen property. - Identify procedures for responding to hazardous incidents involving: o i. electrical transformers or electrical wires o ii. traffic control signs, signals, or devices o iii. street conditions o iv. natural gas leaks o v. hazardous materials. - Identify procedures for the removal and disposal of injured or dangerous animals. - Identify the procedures for scene assessment. - Identify the procedures for investigating incidents involving improperly parked, abandoned, stranded, and stolen vehicles. - Identify effective field interview techniques and procedures. - Identify procedures for the inspection and maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary to the patrol function. # Discuss Use of Force - Identify the significance of the objective reasonableness standard of Graham v. Connor (490 US 386) as it relates to the use of deadly force. - Identify the elements of OCGA 17420 (b) as they relate to the use of deadly force by Sheriffs and Peace Officers. - Identify the elements of OCGA 16321 as it relates to the use of deadly or nondeadly force by any person. - Identify the principle of resistance-based use of force.
LETA 1032 - Introduction to Criminal Justice for Basic Law Enforcement
Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement, adjudication, and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Adjudication refers to the process of resolving a dispute by evaluating evidence and arguments, ultimately rendering a formal judgment or decision.
# American Criminal Justice System - Define the criminal justice system. - Define the goals of the criminal justice system. - Define the primary components of criminal justice and their primary responsibilities. - Explain the historic development of English Common Law and its relationship to modern jurisprudence. - Identify the historical foundation of the United States Constitution and the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights which are of particular importance to peace officers. - Identify the role of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections in the criminal justice system of the United States. - Include addendum to POST 1.1.2: Objective can be met in classroom setting or independent study. # Constitutional Limitations - Contrast present day criminal justice traditions and practices with their historical precedents and beginnings. - Describe the Georgia court systems. - Describe the federal courts systems. - Describe the development of common law - Describe the development of statutory law. - State the typical procedures and steps an offender undergoes in his/her progression through the system, both adult and juvenile. - Identify the legal requirements between a police officer and a citizen involving: o a. an arrest o b. a stop and frisk o c. search and seizure o d. pre-trial identification. - Identify the circumstances for the application of statute and case law as it applies to: o a. detaining a person o b. arrest with an arrest warrant o c. arrest without an arrest warrant o d. search and seizure with a search warrant o e. search and seizure without a search warrant. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completing an incident report. - Identify the provisions of the Juvenile Proceedings statutes which relate to a deprived child. - Identify the provisions of the child abuse reporting statutes. - Identify the correct procedure for detention of a deprived child. - Identify the role of the Division of Family and Children's Services (DFACS) in instances where a child is deprived. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a deprived child or child abuse investigation. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating child deprivation and child abuse. - Identify the purpose and benefits of a forensic interview. - Identify the role and benefits of a Children's Advocacy Center. - Identify the process of disclosure. - Identify the correct procedures for the custody and detention of a juvenile. - Identify the role and responsibility of the juvenile court. - Identify specific constitutional rights afforded juveniles under the decision In Re Gault. - Identify restrictions which apply to peace officers in terms of photographs, fingerprints, and records of juveniles. - Demonstrate the components of a Juvenile Complaint Form (Form 90). # Organization of Enforcement - Describe the historic precedence of law enforcement. - Describe the typical progression of an adult through the law enforcement system. - Describe the progression of a juvenile through the law enforcement system. - Explain the organization of local, state and federal law enforcement systems. - Explain the function of law enforcement from the transfer of a case to adjudication. - Identify effective techniques for interacting with the public which project a positive professional attitude and image. - Identify commonly held negative law enforcement stereotypes and methods for overcoming them. - Identify non-enforcement activities which a peace officer could be required to perform. - Identify the legal requirements for a valid admission or confession, the decision in Miranda V. Arizona, and exceptions to the Miranda V. Arizona decision. - Identify constitutional rights associated with the admissibility of confessions and admissions. # Organization of Adjudication - Identify pretrial activities and post arrest procedures. - Identify the steps in the trial process including jury selection, presentation of evidence, and verdict. # Organization of Corrections - Describe the history of the American corrections systems. - Discuss jails, prisons, local, state, and federal facilities - Differentiate between the processes of probation and parole. # Career Opportunities and Requirements - Describe career opportunities in the criminal justice system. - Establish the principles of ethics in the criminal justice system.
LETA 1034 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice for Basic Law Enforcement
This course emphasizes those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice. Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government; principles governing the operation of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Historical Overview - Explain the rationale behind the issuance of the Declaration of Independence. - Explain the balance of power between the states and the national government under the Articles of Confederation. - Explain the rationale for the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. - Explain the purpose for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. - Define the concept of federalism and explain the balance of power shared between the states and the federal government prior to the 14th Amendment. - Identify the historical foundation of the United States Constitution and the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights which are of particular importance to peace officers. - Identify the role of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections in the criminal justice system of the United States. # Principles Governing the Operation of the U.S. Constitution - Explain the rationale behind the principle of separation of powers. - Explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch. - Explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch. - Explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch. - Explain the process for amending the Constitution. - Discuss the ideas behind the Constitution as a living document. - Identify the historical foundation of the United States Constitution and the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights which are of particular importance to peace officers. - Identify the role of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections in the criminal justice system of the United States # Amendments and the Criminal Justice System - Explain the four basic rights enumerated in the First Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the First Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the meaning of the Second Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Second Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the elements of the Fourth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Fourth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the five basic rights and protections enumerated in the Fifth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Fifth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Sixth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the rights enumerated in the Eighth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Eighth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Define the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. - Define the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions that made provisions of Bill of Rights applicable to administration of criminal justice at state/local level. # Constitutional Impact - Discuss the impact of constitutional law on the practices of the components of the criminal justice system. - Explain civil liability for violations of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. 1983. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions related to 42 U.S.C. 1983 and the criminal justice administration. - Discuss criminal sanctions for violations of civil rights under 18 U.S.C. 242. - Identify defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving intentional torts. - Identify defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving negligence. - Identify the elements necessary to bring an action under 42 U.S.C. 1983. - Identify the elements necessary to bring an action under 18 U.S.C. 241 and 18 U.S.C 242. - Identify the requirements for administrative liability, state criminal liability and civil liability, and federal criminal liability and civil liability. - Identify the legal requirements for a valid admission or confession, the decision in Miranda V. Arizona, and exceptions to the Miranda V. Arizona decision. - Identify constitutional rights associated with the admissibility of confessions and admissions. - Identify the anti-American beliefs of key domestic and Islamic terrorist groups. - Identify the two major elements of threat assessment in anti-terrorism intelligence. - Identify the various types of weapons of mass destruction and their effects.
LETA 1035 - Criminal Law for Basic POST Certification
This course introduces criminal law in the United States, but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law. The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes. Topics include: statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 -Crimes and Offenses; statutory law, and Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Statutory Laws are laws created by a legislative body, which must be followed by citizens and organizations within a specific jurisdiction.
# Describe Statutory Law: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 Crimes and Offenses - Identify the requirements for criminal liability. - Identify the defenses to criminal prosecution. - Identify the elements of specific offenses within the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. # Define Statutory Law: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses - Identify definitions relevant to Motor Vehicle Law. - Identify the legal requirements for registering, licensing, and insuring motor vehicles. - Identify the legal requirements for the issuance, expiration, renewal, cancellation, suspension, and revocation of driver's license. - Identify the elements of those specific traffic offenses contained in the Uniform Rules of the Road. - Identify the elements of those offenses which are classified as serious traffic offenses. - Identify specific offenses which can be enforced on both public and private property. - Identify the legal requirements for reporting motor vehicle accidents.
LETA 1037 - Emergency Vehicle Operation Course for Basic Post Certification
This course provides the student of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of appropriate driving actions, terminology, local responsibility, specific statutes, and safety considerations as well as demonstrate proficiency in the operation of an emergency vehicle. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Emergency vehicles are specifically designed vehicles, equipped to respond quickly to various emergencies, providing immediate professional assistance.
# Statutory Requirements - Identify statutory requirements of O.C.G.A. 41-1-1 that pertain to the operation of an emergency vehicle. - Identify and discuss case law and guidelines associated with starting, continuing or terminating a vehicle pursuit as stated in recent court decisions. - Identify federal case law associated with the operation of an emergency vehicle. # Safety Considerations - Identify the laws of physics that affect motion and directional control of a motor vehicle. - Identify and explain weight transfer and its significance in vehicle dynamics and different types of skids encountered with a motor vehicle. - Identify the benefits and keys to defensive driving. - Identify the purpose of being familiar with an area of patrol. - Identify the principles involved in stopping a motor vehicle. - Identify the advantages of the proper use of seat belts. (independent study) - Identify the mechanics and safety issues associated with air bags. (independent study) - Identify the process and benefits of conducting vehicle inspections. (independent study) - Describe the 4 sections of a vehicle to be inspected. (independent study) - Identify the proper use of safety equipment and accessories such as seat, mirrors and head rest. # Demonstrate Basic Skills in the Following Areas: Braking Techniques, Precision Driving and Vehicle Dynamics/Skid Control - Demonstrate proper techniques used to recover eight (8) of ten (10) induced skids (80%) in a RWD, non-ABS vehicle. - Demonstrate the ability to operate a motor vehicle through a precision driving course without a cone violation or touching a barrel and within a prescribed time limit. - Demonstrate proper ABS braking techniques to avoid an obstacle in the roadway while controlling the placement of the vehicle, as described in class.
LETA 1039 - Firearms Training for Basic POST Certification
This course provides the student of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of terminology, legal requirements, liability, safety considerations, tactics, procedures, firearms nomenclature, fundamentals of marksmanship, fundamental simulation in the use of deadly force and the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in marksmanship. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Certificate of Credit.
Handguns are compact, one-handed firearms such as pistols and revolvers, commonly employed for self-defense, law enforcement, and sporting purposes.
# Officer Survival - Identify the elements of the survival triangle. - Identify the characteristics of positive command language. - Identify effective surprise techniques. - Identify effective cover and concealment. - Identify emergency vehicle procedure in response to crimes in progress. - Demonstrate the appropriate response to a crime in progress including, but not limited to, tactics, procedures, and coordination with other peace officers. - Identify effective light control techniques. - Identify the principles of physical fitness. - Identify the prerequisites of a physical fitness program. - Identify the characteristics of physical fitness, nutrition, and weight control. # Firearms Components - Identify the components of a semiautomatic pistol. # Safety Considerations - Identify effective procedures for firearm safety. # Maintenance of Firearms - Demonstrate the correct procedure for maintenance and cleaning of a semiautomatic pistol. # Marksmanship - Demonstrate the fundamentals of marksmanship and the correct use of equipment. - Integrate the ability to fire a familiarization course with a semiautomatic pistol under severely subdued lighting conditions. - Demonstrate the ability to fire a familiarization course with a pump shotgun under daylight conditions. # Judgmental Simulation in the Use of Deadly Force - Demonstrate the ability to relate simulated scenarios to actual responses. - Demonstrate the ability to articulate the objective reasonableness in a deadly force encounter. - Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate verbal commands in a deadly force encounter.
LETA 1024 - Criminal Law for Criminal Justice for Basic Law Enforcement
This course introduces criminal law in the United States, but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law. The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes. Topics include: historic development of criminal law in the United States; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to criminal law. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Historic Development of Criminal Law in the United States - Explain the purpose of the criminal law system in the U.S. - Compare and Contrast Georgia criminal law and other types of law in the U.S. - Describe historic landmark cases that established criminal law in the U.S. # Statutory Law: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 Crimes and Offenses - Explain the concept of criminal liability. - Classify the different degrees of misdemeanors and felonies in Georgia. - Compare and Contrast misdemeanors and felonies in Georgia and how they relate to criminal law enforcement. - Describe the concepts of criminal attempt, conspiracy and solicitation to commit a crime. - Discuss excuses for defenses in prosecuting under Georgia criminal law. - Describe justifications for defenses in prosecuting under Georgia criminal law. - Discuss elements and punishments of crimes against persons. - Discuss elements and punishments of crimes against property. - Describe elements and punishments of crimes involving drugs. - Identify the requirements for criminal liability. - Identify the defenses for criminal prosecution. - Identify the elements of specific offenses within the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. # Statutory Law: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offences - Describe terms and concepts associated with traffic offenses. - Describe elements and punishments of various motor vehicle and traffic offenses to include registration and licensing of vehicles, drivers' licenses, uniform rules of the road, equipment and inspection, reporting accidents and insurance, liability and responsibilities. - Identify definitions relevant to Motor Vehicle Law. - Identify specific offenses which can be enforced on both public and private property. - Identify the elements of those offenses which are classified as serious traffic offenses. - Identify the legal requirements for the issuance, expiration, renewal, cancellation, suspension, and revocation of driver's license. - Identify the elements of specific traffic offenses contained in the Uniform Rules of the Road. - Identify the legal requirements for reporting motor vehicle accidents. - Identify the legal requirements for registering, licensing, and insuring motor vehicles. - Identify the legal restrictions on the use of speed detection devices. # Supreme Court Rulings That Apply to Criminal Law - Discuss the Bill of Rights. - Discuss 4th Amendment Constitutional provisions for search and seizure. - Discuss 14th Amendment Constitutional provisions for due process. - Discuss 5th Amendment Constitutional provisions for self-incrimination, interrogation, and confessions. - Discuss 6th Amendment Constitutional provisions for right to counsel, speedy trial, and trial by jury. - Discuss 8th Amendment Constitutional provisions for cruel and unusual punishment.
LETA 1022 - Methods of Criminal Investigation for Basic Law Enforcement
This course presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator both in field and in the courtroom are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on techniques commonly utilized by investigative personnel as well as the procedures used for investigating various crimes. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Role of the Investigator - Describe the role of criminal investigators in the field and courtroom. Discuss the legal issues in criminal investigations. # Fundamental Investigative Techniques - Discuss the basic concepts of investigatory work. - Describe the fundamental techniques used in criminal investigations. - Examine surveillance techniques. - Explain the process used for suspect and/or victim identification. - Identify effective surveillance techniques. - Identify the legal considerations for the use of surveillance techniques. - Identify the classifications of evidence and collection and preservation procedures at a crime scene. - Identify the responsibilities of a peace officer, as a first responder, responding to and securing a crime scene. - Identify correct procedures for conducting a systematic crime scene search. - Identify the legal requirements for admissibility of evidence. - Identify the correct procedure for sketching a crime scene. - Identify the relationship of a crime scene sketch to crime scene photographs. - Identify the correct procedure for photographing a crime scene. - Identify the criteria on which a crime scene photograph will be evaluated prior to admission into evidence in a criminal proceeding. - Identify the characteristics of inked and latent fingerprints. - Identify the characteristics of Live Scan. # Felony Investigation Procedures - Discuss the methods used to investigate robbery. - Describe the techniques used to investigate child abuse. - Distinguish the proper method used to investigate narcotics and dangerous drugs. - Describe the manner of processing crime scenes in vehicles. - Explain the practices for investigating burglary. - Identify procedures for investigating sex crimes. - Compare and Contrast the investigative techniques of homicide and suicide investigation. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected and preserved in a death investigation. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a sex offense investigation. - Identify the elements of specific sex offenses. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating a sex offense. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a burglary investigation. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating the offense of burglary. - Identify the elements of the offense of burglary. - Identify modes of operation common to the offense of burglary. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a robbery investigation. - Identify the elements of the offense of robbery and armed robbery. - Identify effective techniques for investigating the offense of robbery and armed robbery. - Identify the correct procedure for responding to the scene, securing the scene, evacuating the scene, and searching the premises. - Identify the correct procedure for identification and disposal of a bomb or explosive. - Identify the characteristics of a bomb or other explosive/incendiary in order to aid in evacuation, search, and crime scene processing. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in an arson investigation. - Identify the elements of specific arson offenses. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating the offense of arson. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a motor vehicle theft investigation. - Identify the elements of the offenses under which motor vehicle theft could be prosecuted. - Identify techniques used to alter the vehicle identification number of a motor vehicle or to alter the appearance of a motor vehicle. - Identify the function and characteristics of the vehicle identification number. - Identify techniques used to commit the offense of motor vehicle theft. - Identify the elements of specific offenses which are characteristic of organized criminal or gang activity. - Identify the provisions of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating organized crime or gang activity. - Identify the characteristics of past and present organized criminal and gang activity. - Identify the schedules of controlled substances under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and their characteristics. - Identify the specific offenses under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and the elements of those offenses. - Identify indicators of a clandestine drug laboratory. - Identify the appropriate response for discovery of a lab. - Identify the most common drugs of abuse. - Identify the field-testing techniques of unknown substances in the field. - Identify the chain of custody associated with drug evidence. - Identify the responsibilities of peace officers as required by the Georgia Death Investigation Act. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating a death. # Practical Exercise - Demonstrate the correct procedure for preparing field notes. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for securing a crime scene, searching a crime scene, and locating physical evidence. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for collecting, preserving, and identifying physical evidence. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for preparing a crime scene sketch. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for locating, lifting, and mounting a latent fingerprint. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for rolling a classifiable set of inked fingerprints on a standard fingerprint card which are Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) acceptable. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completing the personal information section of the criminal fingerprint card.
LETA 1023 - Investigative Services for Basic POST Certification
This course presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator both in field and in the courtroom are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on techniques commonly utilized by investigative personnel as well as the procedures used for investigating various crimes. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Technical Certificate of Credit.
Organized crime activity refers to the concerted efforts of structured criminal groups in engaging in illegal acts such as extortion, smuggling, and corruption to gain money or influence.
# Terrorism, Organized Crime, Arson, and Bomb Investigations - Define the terms terrorist and terrorism. - Distinguish between international and domestic terrorism. - Identify the motivations and objectives for terrorism. - Discuss the broad categories of terrorism. - Recognize historical and potential tactics for terror attacks. - Identify the correct procedure for responding to the scene, securing the scene, evacuating the scene, and searching the premises. - Identify the correct procedure for identification and disposal of a bomb or explosive. - Identify the characteristics of a bomb or other explosive/incendiary in order to aid in evacuation, search, and crime scene processing. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in an arson investigation. - Identify the elements of specific arson offenses. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating the offense of arson. - Identify the elements of specific offenses which are characteristic of organized criminal or gang activity. - Identify the provisions of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating organized crime or gang activity. - Identify the characteristics of past and present organized criminal and gang activity. # Crime Scene Investigations - Identify the classifications of evidence and collection and preservation procedures at a crime scene. - Identify the responsibilities of a peace officer, as a first responder, responding to and securing a crime scene. - Identify correct procedures for conducting a systematic crime scene search. - Identify the legal requirements for admissibility of evidence. - Identify the correct procedure for sketching a crime scene. - Identify the relationship of a crime scene sketch to crime scene photographs. - Identify the correct procedure for photographing a crime scene. - Identify the criteria on which a crime scene photograph will be evaluated prior to admission into evidence in a criminal proceeding. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for preparing field notes. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for securing a crime scene, searching a crime scene, and locating physical evidence. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for collecting, preserving, and identifying physical evidence. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for preparing a crime scene sketch. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for locating, lifting, and mounting a latent fingerprint. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for rolling a classifiable set of inked fingerprints on a standard fingerprint card which are Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) acceptable. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completing the personal information section of the criminal fingerprint card. - Identify the characteristics of inked and latent fingerprints. - Identify the characteristics of Live Scan. # Felony Crime Investigations - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a sex offense investigation. - Identify the elements of specific sex offenses. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating a sex offense. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a burglary investigation - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating the offense of burglary. - Identify the elements of the offense of burglary. - Identify modes of operation common to the offense of burglary - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a robbery investigation. - Identify the elements of the offense of robbery and armed robbery - Identify effective techniques for investigating the offense of robbery and armed robbery. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a motor vehicle theft investigation. - Identify the elements of the offenses under which motor vehicle theft could be prosecuted. - Identify techniques used to alter the vehicle identification number of a motor vehicle or to alter the appearance of a motor vehicle. - Identify the function and characteristics of the vehicle identification number. - Identify techniques used to commit the offense of motor vehicle theft. - Identify the schedules of controlled substances under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and their characteristics. - Identify the specific offenses under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act and the elements of those offenses. - Identify indicators of a clandestine drug laboratory. - Identify the appropriate response for discovery of a lab. - Identify the most common drugs of abuse. - Identify the field-testing techniques of unknown substances in the field. - Identify the chain of custody associated with drug evidence. - Identify the responsibilities of peace officers as required by the Georgia Death Investigation Act. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating a death. # CPR - Demonstrate completion of the American Heart Association course or its functional equivalent.
LETA 1020 - Police Patrol Operations for Basic Law Enforcement
This course presents the knowledge and skills associated with police patrol operations. Emphasis is placed on patrol techniques, crimes in progress, crisis intervention, domestic disputes, Georgia Crime Information Center procedures, electronics communications and police reports. Topics include: foundations, policing skills and communication skills. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Radio communications refer to the sending and receiving of voice and data across distances using modulated radio waves, facilitating coordination and information sharing.
# FOUNDATIONS POST - Describe various patrol methods and strategies. - Discuss proper responses to particular crimes and disturbances in progress. - Identify the factors which affect a peace officer's observation and perception. - Identify effective procedures for identifying potential hazards within a peace officer's assigned area. - Identify effective patrol techniques. - Identify procedures used to locate, identify, and determine the ownership of lost or stolen property. - Identify procedures for the removal and disposal of injured or dangerous animals. - Identify procedures for scene assessment. - Identify procedures for investigating incidents involving improperly parked, abandoned, stranded, and stolen motor vehicles. - Identify effective field interview techniques and procedures. - Identify procedures for the inspection and maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary to the patrol function. # Policing Skills - Explain risks, and effective response to incidents involving hazardous materials. - Discuss proper responses to particular crimes and disturbances in progress. - Review terminology, the cycle of violence, procedures, tactics, and the applicable provisions of the law in regards to family violence crimes. - Describe proper crisis intervention techniques. - Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, victimization, and effective methods for resolving a crisis. - Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and effective techniques for dealing with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Describe terminology, enforcement techniques, and tactics in regards to patrol operations. - Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, patrol variations, and procedures in traffic enforcement. - Describe terminology, security requirements, and procedures used in the arrest booking process. - Demonstrate correct completion a uniform traffic citation. - Identify effective techniques for resolving family violence, domestic disputes and disturbances. - Identify effective procedures for responding to family violence, domestic disputes and disturbances. - Identify effective techniques for calming and restoring order in family violence domestic disputes and disturbances. - Identify effective death or injury notification techniques. - Identify proper emergency vehicle procedure in response to crimes in progress. - Demonstrate completion of the Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level course. - Identify effective security procedures used during the arrest booking process. - Identify effective procedures for processing sick and injured persons during the arrest booking process. - Identify personal information which is required by GCIC-NCIC for identification purposes. - Identify the legal restrictions on the use of speed detection devices. # Communication - Discuss proper Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) dissemination procedures. - Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology, the legal requirements for the collection and dissemination of data, the role and function of the Identify proper Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) dissemination procedures. - Demonstrate proper use of radio communications equipment. - Explain the necessity for proper report completion. - Demonstrate proper report completion technique. - Identify the characteristics of persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Identify law enforcement practices which could be perceived as offensive or threatening by persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Identify effective techniques for dealing with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds. # Practical Exercise - Identify procedures for responding to hazardous incidents involving: o a. electrical transformers or electrical wires o b. traffic control signs, signals, or devices o c. street conditions o d. natural gas leaks o e. hazardous materials. - Demonstrate procedures for responding to hazardous incidents involving: o a. electrical transformers or electrical wires o b. traffic control signs, signals, or devices o c. street conditions o d. natural gas leaks o e. hazardous materials. - Demonstrate proper emergency vehicle procedure in response to crimes in progress. - Demonstrate the appropriate response to a crime in progress including but not limited to tactics, procedures and coordination other peace officers. - Identify effective security procedures used during the arrest booking process. - Demonstrate effective security procedures used during the arrest booking process. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for completing a Uniform Traffic Citation. - Identify the correct procedure for identifying, stopping, detaining, and arresting a person for the purpose of traffic enforcement. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for identifying, stopping, detaining, and arresting a person for the purpose of traffic enforcement. - Identify effective selective traffic enforcement techniques. - Demonstrate effective selective traffic enforcement techniques. - Identify the legal restrictions on the use of speed detection devices. - Demonstrate the legal restrictions on the use of speed detection devices. - Identify statistics, demographics and referral programs related to the aging population and older drivers. - Identify the peace officer's responsibility in terms of arrest, counseling or referral in a crisis intervention. - Identify referral agencies which can provide services to persons in a crisis situation.
LETA 1018 - Defensive Tactics for Basic Law Enforcement
This course provides students of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of terminology, human anatomy, legal requirements, liability, safety, tactics, physical fitness, and demonstrate proper procedures for fitness and specific techniques to arrest, search, control and restrain a person. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Physical Restraint Training involves teaching methods to safely restrain individuals displaying violent conduct, focusing on avoiding injury, de-escalation, and adherence to legal requirements.
# Officer Survival - Establish the elements of the survival triangle. - Identify the elements of the survival triangle. - Demonstrate mental and physical conditioning necessary for officer survival. - Identify the characteristics of positive command language. - Demonstrate the characteristics of positive command language. - Identify effective surprise techniques. - Demonstrate effective surprise techniques. - Identify effective cover and concealment. - Demonstrate effective cover and concealment. # Control and Restraint - Identify effective light control techniques. - Identify the methods used for restraint, waist chains and leg shackles, when transporting a person. - Demonstrate the correct procedure and technique for the use of handcuffs. - Demonstrate the correct tactics used for control of another person. - Demonstrate the correct techniques and methods for handgun retention. - Demonstrate the correct procedure and techniques for the use of a baton. - Demonstrate the ability to identify a given weapon, handcuff and search another person after being exposed to O/C spray. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for decontamination after being exposed to O/C spray. # Search - Demonstrate the correct procedure and technique for a lawful frisk and a lawful search of a person. # Transport - Identify the legal requirements for the use of nondeadly force and the justification for the use of nondeadly force. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for transporting a person in an emergency vehicle. # Legal Requirements - Identify the legal requirements for the use of nondeadly force and the justification for the use of nondeadly force.
LETA 1017 - Law Enforcement Skills for Basic POST Certification
This course provides students of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of terminology, human anatomy, legal requirements, liability, safety, tactics, physical fitness, and demonstrate proper procedures for fitness and specific techniques to arrest, search, control and restrain a person. This course is limited to students enrolled in the POST Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Demonstrate Proper Procedures for Control of Another Person and Use of Restraint Devices - Identify the methods used for restraint, waist chains and leg shackles, when transporting a person. - Demonstrate the correct procedure and technique for the use of handcuffs. - Demonstrate the correct tactics used for control of another person. - Demonstrate the correct techniques and methods for handgun retention. - Demonstrate the correct procedure and techniques for the use of a baton. - Demonstrate the ability to identify a given weapon, handcuff and search another person after being exposed to O/C spray. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for decontamination after being exposed to O/C spray. # Demonstrate a Proper Search Technique of a Person Incident to a Lawful Arrest - Demonstrate the correct procedure and technique for a lawful frisk and a lawful search of a person. # Demonstrate the Proper Procedure for Transporting a Person in an Official Law Enforcement Vehicle - Demonstrate the correct procedure for transporting a person in an emergency vehicle. # Determine and Identify the Justifications for the Legal Requirements for the Use of Nondeadly Force - Identify the legal requirements for the use of nondeadly force and the justification for the use of nondeadly force.
LETA 1016 - Emergency Vehicle Operations for Basic Law Enforcement
# Statutory Requirements - Describe statutory requirements of O.C.G.A. 40-1-1 as they pertain to the operation of an emergency vehicle. - Describe statutory requirements of O.C.G.A. 40-6-6 as they pertain to the operation of an emergency vehicle. - Describe a "true emergency" as designated by Georgia law. - Describe torts and Constitutional torts. - Describe what constitutes removal of immunity for officers operating emergency vehicles. - Identify statutory requirements of O.C.G.A. title 40 that pertain to the operation of an emergency vehicle. - Identify and discuss case law and guidelines associated with starting, continuing, or terminating a vehicle pursuit as stated in recent court decisions. - Identify federal case law associated with the operation of an emergency vehicle. # Liability Concerns - Interpret vicarious liability. - Assess the criteria for a case to be classified as a claim under 42 U.S.C. 1983. - Describe recent liability cases concerning vehicle pursuit, use of force and use of road blocks. # Safety Considerations - Describe the benefits of a positive driving attitude. - Identify the six (6) keys to defensive driving. - Identify the two (2) collisions in an auto accident. - Identify the chemical used in the packing of an air bag. - Identify the area of the vehicle required to be impacted in order for the air bag to be activated. - Explain Newton's Law of Motion. - Discuss the terms: velocity, momentum, centrifugal force, centripetal force, inertia and friction. - Explain weight transfer and its significance in vehicle dynamics. - Describe how friction affects directional control. - Illustrate how the suspension system is affected by weight transfer. - Identify six (6) types of skids. - Classify the problems created by heat in braking systems. - Articulate the safety issues associated with right foot braking. - Describe different braking techniques associated with ABS and conventional brakes. - Explain "brake fade" and how to prevent it. - Identify the type of friction needed to control a vehicle. - Identify different fluids to be checked during a vehicle inspection. - Identify proper hand positions for safe driving. - Discuss safety reasons for knowing assigned patrol areas. - Identify the laws of physics that affect motion and directional control of a motor vehicle. - Identify and explain weight transfer and its significance in vehicle dynamics and different types of skids encountered with a motor vehicle. - Identify the benefits and keys to defensive driving. - Identify the purpose of being familiar with an area of patrol. - Identify the principles involved in stopping a motor vehicle. - Identify the advantages of the proper use of seat belts. - Identify the mechanics and safety issues associated with air bags. - Identify the process and benefits of conducting vehicle inspections. - Identify the four (4) sections of a vehicle to be inspected. - Identify the proper use of safety equipment and accessories such as seat, mirrors, and head rest. # Braking Techniques; Precision Driving; and Vehicle Dynamics/Skid Control - Integrate successful completion the Brake and Braking Techniques Exercise. - Integrate successful completion the Precision Driving Exercise. - Integrate successful completion of the Vehicle Dynamics and Skid Control Exercise. - Demonstrate proper techniques used to recover eight (8) of ten (10) induced skids (80%) in a RWD, non-ABS vehicle. - Demonstrate the ability to operate a motor vehicle through a precision driving course without a cone violation or touching a barrel and within a prescribed time limit. - Demonstrate proper ABS braking techniques to avoid an obstacle in the roadway while controlling the placement of the vehicle, as described in class. - Identify the advantages of using seat belts. - Describe the two collisions which occur in a vehicular accident. - Explain the process which takes place to inflate an air bag. - Identify the system used to power an air bag. - Identify precautions to take when dealing with air bags. - Identify the benefits of conducting vehicle inspections. - Describe the four sections of a vehicle to be inspected. - Identify different fluids to be checked during a vehicle inspection. - Describe the proper adjustment of seat, mirror, head rest, lap and shoulder harness. - Given a skid control exercise, demonstrate how to recover eight (8) of ten (10) induced skids using proper skid recovery techniques. - Given a precision driving exercise, demonstrate the following maneuvers: back-in and pull-in turn around maneuvers; 90 degree right and left turns; forward and revers motion off-set alley; forward evasive maneuver; figure eight (8) and 360 degree turns; forward and revers slalom maneuvers; and forward motion serpentine while wearing a seat belt, within the established time constraints without a cone violation or touching any barrel, as described in class. - Demonstrate the following maneuvers given a skills course: right and left side parallel parking; 90 degree right and left turns; forward and reverse motion off-set alley; forward evasive maneuver; forward and reverse slalom maneuvers; and forward motion serpentine. - Demonstrate given a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes on a braking exercise, proper ABS braking technique(s) to avoid an obstacle in the roadway while controlling the placement of the vehicle. - Demonstrate given a vehicle equipped with a roll bar and 4-point safety harness system, proper Off-Road Recovery techniques used to ensure effective control of a vehicle when leaving the roadway at the speeds of 50, 60, and 65 MPH if weather permits. - (Cont’d) include in the previous Learning Outcome: This exercise is optional and should be run only is the number of instructors available to reach will allow for the required student/instructor ratio on all other exercises to be tested.
LETA 1014 - Firearms Training for Basic Law Enforcement
This course provides the student of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of terminology, legal requirements, liability, safety considerations, tactics, procedures, firearms nomenclature, fundamentals of marksmanship, fundamental simulation in the use of deadly force and the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in marksmanship. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
# Use of Force - Describe criminal sanctions that can arise from an improper use of deadly force. - Describe ways to protect oneself from criminal and civil liability. - Describe the options of force available in a lawful arrest situation. - Identify the significance of the objective reasonableness standard of Graham v. Connor (490 US 386) as it relates to the use of deadly force. - Identify the elements of OCGA 17-4-20 (b) as they relate to the use of deadly force by Sheriffs and Peace Officers. - Identify the elements of OCGA 16-3-21 as it relates to the use of deadly or non-deadly force by any person. - Identify the principle of resistance based use of force. # Firearms Components - Demonstrate the components of any firearm deemed necessary by the academy. - Demonstrate the fundamentals of marksmanship and the correct use of equipment. - Demonstrate the components of a semiautomatic pistol. # Safety Considerations - Establish effective procedures for firearm safety. - Establish the correct procedures for the safe handling of any firearm deemed necessary by the academy. - Demonstrate basic range safety techniques. - Identify effective procedures for firearm safety. # Maintenance of Firearms - Apply the correct procedure for maintenance and cleaning of any firearm deemed necessary by the academy. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for maintenance and cleaning of any firearm deemed necessary by the academy. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for maintenance and cleaning of a semiautomatic pistol. # Marksmanship - Demonstrate the fundamentals of marksmanship and the correct use of equipment. - Integrate the ability to fire a familiarization course with a semiautomatic pistol under severely subdued lighting conditions. - Demonstrate the ability to fire a familiarization course with a pump shotgun under daylight conditions. - Demonstrate the ability to fire two qualifying scores of 80% or greater on the Georgia Semiautomatic Pistol Course with a semiautomatic pistol. # Judgmental Simulation in the Use of Deadly Force - Demonstrate the ability to relate simulated scenarios to actual responses. - Demonstrate objective reasonableness of a deadly force encounter in accordance with Graham v. Connor (490-US 386). - Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate verbal commands.
LOGI 1015 - Purchasing and Materials Management
This course will introduce students to Materials Management and Purchasing fundamentals by learning the purchasing cycle, establishing material requirements, selecting suppliers, price determination, planning production process, master scheduling, material requirements, and forecasting material demands and inventory levels. This course is designed to build on the students knowledge of supply chains and how effective purchasing and material management improves supply chain performance.
Materials management refers to the administration of procuring, transporting, and handling raw materials and components for production, as well as managing inventory within an organization.
Production planning is the process of organizing, optimizing, and allocating resources to ensure efficient manufacturing and meeting demand schedules.
Capacity management refers to the process of balancing resources and demands to maintain system efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
# Introduction to Materials Management - The student will be able to discuss the operating environments. - The student will be able define what is material management. - The student will be able discuss supply chain metrics. - The student will be able to discuss inventory costs. # Production Planning - The student will be able to describe manufacturing planning and control. - The student will be able to discuss sales and operations. - The student will be able to define manufacturing resource planning. - The student will be able to define enterprise resource planning. - The student will be able to define making the production plan. # Master Scheduling - The student will be able to discuss master scheduling relationship to production plan. - The student will be able to describe developing a master production schedule. - The student will be able to discuss production planning, master scheduling, and sales. # Material Requirements Planning - The student will be able to discuss bill of materials process. - The student will be able to describe the material requirements planning process. - The student will be able to discuss using the material requirements plan. # Capacity Management - The student will be able to define capacity. - The student will be able to describe capacity requirements planning. - The student will be able to define capacity available. - The student will be able to define capacity required (load). - The student will be able to discuss scheduling orders. - The student will be able to describe making the plan. # Forecasting - The student will be able to discuss demand management. - The student will be able to discuss demand forecasting. - The student will be able to describe the characteristics of demand. - The student will be able to describe the principles of forecasting. - The student will be able to discuss collection and preparation of data. - The student will be able to describe forecasting techniques. - The student will be able to define seasonality. - The student will be able to describe tracking the forecast. # Inventory Fundamentals - The student will be able to describe aggregated inventory management - The student will be able to describe item inventory management. - The student will be able to discuss supply and demand patterns. - The student will be able to describe the functions of inventories. - The student will be able to describe the objectives of inventory management. - The student will be able to define financial statements and inventory. - The student will be able to describe the ABC inventory control method. # Physical Distribution - The student will be able to define physical distribution system. - The student will be able to discuss transportation modes. - The student will be able to describe legal types of carriage. - The student will be able to discuss warehousing. - The student will be able to discuss packaging of the product for distribution. - The student will be able to define materials handling. # Purchasing Cycle - The student will be able to define the seven steps in the purchasing cycle. - The student will be able to discuss receiving and analyzing purchase requisitions. - The student will be able to prepare a purchasing requisition. - The student will be able to discuss the purchasing objectives. # Establishing Specifications - The student will be able to define establishing specifications. - The student will be able to discuss quantity requirements. - The student will be able to discuss price requirements. - The student will be able to discuss functional requirements. - The student will be able to prepare a requirement statement for a fictional product. # Selecting Suppliers - The student will be able to discuss the three types of sourcing. - The student will be able to discuss the factors in selecting suppliers. - The student will be able to discuss how to find/identify suppliers. - The student will be able to discuss final selection of suppliers. # Price Determination - The student will be able to discuss fair price. - The student will be able to discuss basis for pricing – fixed costs and variable costs. - The student will be able to discuss competitive bidding. - The student will be able to discuss the four categories of negotiations.
LETA 1012 - Ethics and Liability for Basic Law Enforcement
This course for students of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy examines the ethical issues and areas of liability confronted by law enforcement personnel. Included in this course are the following topics: ethics and professionalism, peace officer liability. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Liability Law consists of the rules that establish an entity's accountability for harm or damages inflicted on others, encompassing negligence, strict liability, and intentional wrongs.
# Ethics and Professionalism - Describe characteristics of ethical conduct. - Describe characteristics of professionalism. - Identify the characteristics of ethical and unethical conduct. - Identify the characteristics of a profession. - Identify the sanctions for unethical behavior to include departmental discipline, criminal action, and civil action. # Peace Officer Liability - Explain defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving intentional torts. - Explain defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving negligence. - Discuss the elements necessary to bring an action under 42 USC 1983. - Discuss the elements necessary to bring an action under 18 USC 241 and 242. - Discuss the requirements for administrative liability, state criminal liability and civil liability. - Identify the elements necessary to bring an action under Title 42 U.S.C. 1983. - Identify the requirements necessary to bring an action under Title18 U.S.C. 241 and Title 18 U.S.C. 242. - Identify the requirements for administrative liability, state criminal and civil liability and federal criminal and civil liability. - Identify defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving intentional torts. - Identify defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving negligent torts.
LETA 1011 - Introduction to Law Enforcement for POST Certification
Introduces the criminal justice system and the role of law enforcement in the United States. As well as examines the ethical issues and areas of liability confronted by law enforcement personnel. This course also discusses juvenile proceedings and crimes against children. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; ethics and professionalism, peace officer liability, crimes against children and juvenile proceedings. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit
# Explain the Criminal Justice System - Identify the historical foundation of the United States Constitution and the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights which are of particular importance to peace officers. - Identify the role of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections in the criminal justice system of the United States. - Identify the authority and responsibility of selected federal, state, and local peace officers. # Discuss Statutory and Constitutional Considerations Including Juvenile Law and Crimes against Children - Identify the legal requirements for: o a. An arrest o b. A stop and frisk o c. Search and seizure o d. Pre-trial identification. - Identify the circumstances for the application of statute and case law as it applies to: o a. Detaining a person o b. Arrest with an arrest warrant o c. Arrest without an arrest warrant o d. Search and seize with a search warrant o e. Search and seize without a search warrant. - Identify the correct procedures for the custody and detention of a juvenile. - Identify the role and responsibility of the juvenile court. - Identify specific constitutional rights afforded juveniles under the decision In Re Gault. - Identify restrictions which apply to peace officers in terms of photographs, fingerprints, and records of juveniles. - Identify the components of a Juvenile Complaint Form (Form 90). - Identify the provisions of the Juvenile Proceedings statutes which relate to a deprived child. - Identify the provisions of the child abuse reporting statutes. - Identify the correct procedure for detention of a deprived child. - Identify the role of the Division of Family and Children's Service (DFACS) in instances where a child is deprived. - Identify the characteristics of physical evidence which should be identified, collected, and preserved in a deprived child or child abuse investigation. - Identify effective investigative techniques for investigating child deprivation and child abuse. - Identify the purpose and benefits of a forensic interview. - Identify the role and benefits of a Children's Advocacy Center. - Identify the process of disclosure. # Peace Officer Liability - Identify the elements necessary to bring an action under Title 42 U.S.C. 1983. - Identify the requirements necessary to bring an action under Title18 U.S.C. 241 and Title 18 U.S.C. 242. - Identify the requirements for administrative liability, state criminal and civil liability, and federal criminal and civil liability. - Identify the defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving intentional torts. - Identify the defenses available to a peace officer in civil actions involving negligent torts. # Ethics and Professionalism - Identify the characteristics of ethical and unethical conduct. - Identify the characteristics of a profession. - Identify the sanctions for unethical behavior to include departmental discipline, criminal action, and civil action. - Identify the role of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. o a. As a regulatory agency o b. As an investigative agency o c. Setting standards and rules. - Identify the requirements of peace officer certification. - Identify the categories of training available to Georgia Peace Officers o a. Basic Law Enforcement training course or its functional equivalent o b. Refresher training o c. Career development training o d. Specialized training. # Incorporate Work Ethics - Students will learn to navigate the complexities of college life to improve their academic performance through encouraging the implementation of strategies to enhance personal, academic, and career success learning the 10 essential workplace ethics identified as appearance, attendance, attitude, character, communication, cooperation, organizational skills, productivity, respect and teamwork. - Students will complete a resume that is professionally appropriate. - Students will attend class on time. - Students will understand and accept an ethics pledge. - Students will work together as a team.
LETA 1010 - Health & Life Safety for Basic Law Enforcement
Introduces students of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy to emergency care or first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, universal precautions, interpersonal communications, as well as concepts related to mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.
Substance abuse treatment refers to the professional help offered to those battling addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances, aiming to support recovery and sustained abstinence.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) are standardized protocols for coordinating and managing emergency responses across organizations and jurisdictions during domestic incidents of any scale.
# Universal Precautions - Define blood/air-borne pathogens. - Describe modes of transmission of blood/air-borne pathogens. - Demonstrate pre and post exposure precautions to include hand washing, gloving, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitizing and disinfecting. - Identify exposure risks related to law enforcement occupations. - Demonstrate conduct designed to minimize exposure risks related to law enforcement occupations. - Identify contagious diseases to which peace officers are commonly exposed. - Identify the symptoms of the contagious diseases to which peace officers are commonly exposed. - Identify universal precautions which a peace officer can utilize to minimize the risk of infection from a contagious disease. # Emergency Care/First Aid - Demonstrate proficiency through a course from a nationally accredited agency leading to certification in First Aid is acceptable in lieu of the depicted learning outcomes. - Perform initial assessment. - Demonstrate various techniques for control of bleeding. - Describe first aid for various types of shock. - Demonstrate application of bandages and splints. - Describe assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning, seizures, insect stings/bites, heat and cold exposure, syncope. - Describe the responsibility and liability of a peace officer in rendering aid in the conduct of their duties. - Identify the American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety course or its functional equivalent. # CPR - Demonstrate by acquiring certification in CPR by a certified instructor from a nationally accredited agency. - Demonstrate completion of the American Heart Association course or its functional equivalent. # Interpersonal Communications - Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques - Demonstrate effective listening and observing techniques. - Demonstrate barriers to effective communication and techniques for removing these barriers. - Identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. - Identify effective listening and observing techniques. - Identify barriers to effective communications and techniques for removing these barriers. # National Incident Management System and Terrorism - Identify the Incident Command Structure (ICS) functions and their primary responsibilities. - Identify the ICS organizational units. - Describe the ICS span of control. - Identify the major incident facilities and the function of each. - Explain what an Incident Action Plan (IAP) is and how it is used at an incident. - Describe what an Incident Action Plan (IAP) is and how it is used at an incident. - Provide documentation of successful completion of on-line FEMA testing for IS100. - Identify the anti-American beliefs of key domestic and Islamic terrorist groups. - Identify the two major elements of threat assessment in anti-terrorism intelligence. - Identify the various weapons of mass destruction and their effects. - Describe common mobilization responsibilities. - Describe common responsibilities of responders at incidents. - List individual accountability responsibilities. - Describe common demobilization responsibilities. # Mental Health, Intellectual Disability Disorders and Substance Abuse - Differentiate between mental illness, intellectual disability disorders, and substance abuse. - Identify the symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disability disorders and substance abuse. - Describe the legal requirements for voluntary and involuntary admissions to treatment facilities for mental illness, intellectual disability disorders and substance abuse. - Demonstrate effective procedures for interacting with a person exhibiting symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disability disorders and substance abuse. - Identify the distinctions between mental illness, intellectual disability disorders and substance abuse. - Identify the symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disability disorders, and substance abuse. - Identify the legal requirements for voluntary and involuntary admissions to treatment facilities for mental illness, intellectual disability disorders, and substance abuse. - Identify effective procedures for interacting with a person exhibiting symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disability disorders, or substance abuse.
LOGI 1030 - Product Lifecycle Management
The core of product lifecycle management is the creation, preservation and storage of data relating to an organizations products and activities to ensure its available for daily operations. Students will learn that effective product lifecycle management is an essential tool for coping with the demanding global competition and ever-shortening product and component life cycles.
Organizational strategy is a company's strategic plan that aligns its goals, resources, and actions with its mission and market conditions to maintain a competitive edge.
# Introduction to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) - Define PLM. - Discuss the corporate challenges of PLM. # Fundamentals of PLM - Define product data. - Discuss PLM. - Describe the use of items in PLM. - Discuss PLM systems. - Discuss product structure. - Discuss reasons for the deployment of PLM systems. # PLM Systems - Discuss the functionality of the systems. - Describe the use of PLM systems in different organizations. - Discuss product development and engineering. - Define production. - Discuss PLM systems in after sales. - Discuss sales and marketing. - Discuss sub-contracting. - Discuss sourcing and procurement. # Product Structures - Describe the product structure of a ship/cellular telephone/customizable product. # Business Benefits of a PLM System - Describe the factors leading to PLM. - Describe the benefits of the PLM system in PLM. - Describe measuring the business benefits in daily operations. - Discuss material costs and inventory tied to capital. - Discuss improving productivity of labor. - Discuss the costs of quality. # Challenges of Product Management in Manufacturing Industry/DOD - Describe the challenges of PLM in the engineering/manufacturing/DOD. - Discuss an electronics manufacturer. - Discuss an engineering product. - Discuss a capital goods manufacturer and customer-specifically variable product. # The Role of Product Management in Collaborative Business Development - Discuss PLM as an enabler of cooperation between organizations. - Describe contents of collaboration. - Describe successful collaboration. - Describe the tools of collaboration. # Product Management Strategy as part of Business Strategy - Discuss PLM as a business strategy tool. - Describe time to market for products. - Describe time to volume. - Describe time to service. # E-Business and PLM - Discuss preconditions for e-business from the organization’s viewpoint. - Discuss the significance of product management, collaboration and electronic business in the manufacturing industry.
Provides a general knowledge of current management practices in logistics management. The focuses of the course will be on planning, organizing, and controlling of these activities, key elements for successful management in any organization. The course will also introduce student to Transport, Inventory, and Location strategies, Customer Service Goals and Organization and Control.
Logistics refers to the strategic coordination of resources, materials, and information from their source to the end user, focusing on effective procurement, storage, and transportation.
Inventory planning is a strategic method for predicting and managing the acquisition, storage, and distribution of goods to maintain accessibility, reduce expenses, and prevent surplus.
# Introduction and Planning - Define business logistics and describe its components. - Discuss the importance of logistics and supply chain. - Discuss the objectives of business logistics. - Discuss corporate strategy. - Discuss logistics strategy. - Describe the proper channel strategy. - Discuss measuring strategy performance. # Customer Service Goals - Define customer service and service elements. - Describe order cycle time. - Discuss the importance of Logistics/Supply Chain Customer Service. - Define a Sales-Service relationship. - Describe Cost versus Service. - Discuss measuring service. - Discuss service contingencies. - Discuss the Logistics Information System. - Understand service level agreements. # Transport Strategy - Discuss the importance of effective transportation systems. - Discuss Single-Service Choices. - Discuss International Transportation. - Discuss transport cost characteristics. - Discuss transport service selection. - Determine Vehicle Routing and Scheduling. - Discuss freight consolidation. # Inventory Strategy - Discuss the nature of forecasting. - Discuss forecasting methods. - Discuss useful techniques for logisticians. - Discuss appraisal of inventories. - Discuss classifying inventory management problems. - Discuss inventory objectives. - Describe basic pull inventory control. - Discuss aggregate control of inventories. - Describe reasons for storage. - Understand and discuss different strategies for dealing with obsolete or noncontributing. - Understand the components of shrinkage or loss. # Location Strategy - Discuss classification of location problems. - Discuss single facility location. - Discuss multiple facility locations. - Discuss Retail/Service locations. # Organization and Control - Discuss organizing for the logistics effort. - Describe Organization Choices, Orientation, and Positioning. - Discuss inter-organizational management. - Discuss alliances and partnerships. - Describe types of control systems. - Discuss control in practice. - Describe control information, measurement, and interpretation.
This course will introduce students to materials Management by learning the planning production process, master scheduling, material requirements, and forecasting material demands and inventory levels. This course is designed to build on the students knowledge of supply chains and how effective material management improves supply chain performance.
Production management entails supervising and organizing a company's manufacturing operations, focusing on enhancing productivity, maintaining quality, optimizing resource utilization, and reducing expenses.
# Introduction to Materials Management - Discuss the operating environments. - Define what is material management. - Discuss supply chain metrics. # Production Planning - Describe manufacturing planning and control systems. - Discuss sales and operations. - Define manufacturing resource planning. - Define enterprise resource planning. - Describe making the production plan. # Master Scheduling - Discuss master scheduling relationship to production plan. - Describe developing a master production schedule. - Discuss production planning, master scheduling, and sales. - Understand the role of the scheduler/planner. # Material Requirements Planning - Discuss bill of materials process. - Describe the material requirements planning process. - Discuss using the material requirements plan. # Capacity Management - Define capacity. - Describe capacity requirements planning. - Define capacity available. - Define capacity required (load). - Discuss scheduling orders. - Describe making the plan. # Forecasting - Discuss demand management. - Discuss demand forecasting. - Describe the characteristics of demand. - Describe the principles of forecasting. - Discuss collection and preparation of data. - Describe forecasting techniques. - Define seasonality. - Describe tracking the forecast. - Recognize the relationship between forecasting and budget. # Inventory Fundamentals - Describe Aggregated inventory management. - Describe item inventory management. - Discuss supply and demand patterns. - Describe the functions of inventories. - Describe the objectives of inventory management. - Discuss inventory costs. - Define financial statements and inventory. - Describe the ABC inventory control method. # Physical Distribution - Define physical distribution system. - Discuss transportation modes. - Describe legal types of carriage. - Discuss transportation cost elements. - Discuss warehousing. - Discuss packaging of the product for distribution. - Define materials handling.
Provides a general knowledge of purchasing for todays Supply Chains. The student will be introduced to Crossfunctional teaming, Purchasing and Supply Performance, Supplier Integration into new Product Development, Supplier Development, Strategic Cost Management and Total Ownership Cost (TOC), and many other topics. This course along with other Supply Chain based courses will give the student the foundation needed to make a difference in obtaining low costs, quality products for their organizations.
Insourcing refers to the allocation of tasks and projects to internal employees, instead of outsourcing to external providers.
Outsourcing refers to the delegation of business functions to external entities, allowing companies to focus on core capabilities while reducing costs and accessing specialized expertise.
# Introduction - Discuss why purchasing is important. - Understand the language of purchasing. - Describe the Four Enablers of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. - Discuss the evolution Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. # Purchasing Operations and Structure - Discuss purchasing objectives. - Describe the responsibilities of purchasing. - Describe the types of purchases. - Discuss improving the purchasing process. - Discuss purchasing policy and procedures. - Discuss purchasing integration for competitive advantage. - Discuss purchasing’s position within the organizational structure. # Strategic Sourcing - Discuss linking purchasing and corporate strategy. - Discuss bringing goals and objectives together. - Describe the types of purchasing strategies. - Discuss the critical role of In-sourcing/Outsourcing. - Discuss supplier evaluation and selection process. - Discuss key supplier evaluation criteria. - Describe how to develop a supplier evaluation. - Discuss supplier quality management. - Discuss supplier performance measurement. - Discuss overcoming the barriers to supplier development. - Discuss worldwide sourcing. - Discuss progressing from domestic buying to international purchasing to global sourcing. # Strategic Sourcing Process - Discuss Strategic Cost Management. - Describe price analysis. - Describe costs analysis techniques. - Discuss Total Ownership Cost (TOC). - Discuss project management. - Discuss process mapping. - Describe the negotiation framework. - Discuss negotiation planning. - Discuss power in negotiations. - Describe Win-Win Negotiations. - Describe the types of contracts. - Discuss Long-Term Contracts. - Discuss Purchasing Law and Ethics. - Discuss the legal authority and personal liability of the purchasing manager. # Future Directions - Discuss purchasing and supply chain changes and trends.
Provides further instruction for students to develop skills in the use of milling machines. Topics include: safety, advanced milling calculation, advanced milling machine setup and operations.
Machine Tools are mechanical or computer-controlled devices used for shaping and fabricating materials through various processes such as cutting, boring, grinding, and shearing.
# Safety - Demonstrate safe milling machine operation. # Advanced Milling Calculations - Use Machinery Handbook to determine feeds and speeds. - Calculate X and Y coordinates for holes on a bolt circle. - Solve indexing calculation problems. # Advanced Milling Machine Setup - Plan sequence of vertical and horizontal milling operations. - Align workpiece, work holding devices, and fixtures on vertical mill and/or horizontal mill. - Setup indexing head for manual operations. - Setup rotary table for manual operations. - Select the type of holding device or hold down system according to the workpiece shape and size. # Advanced Milling Machine Operations - Machine parts using carbide cutters on vertical mill. - Machine radii using corner rounding cutter on vertical mill. - Machine slot using slitting saw or wheel cutter on vertical and/or horizontal mill. - Bore, face, and recess diameters using boring head. - Mill multiple surfaces using indexing fixture on vertical mill and/or horizontal mill. - Mill multiple surfaces using dividing head on vertical mill and/or horizontal mill. - Machine tool steels and/or stainless steel on milling machine. - Drill hole patterns using rotary table. - Drill bolt circle hole patterns using X and Y moves. - Identify milling problems, determine causes, and correct problems.
This course provides for student work experience in an occupational environment. Topics include work skills and personnel skills development. Students will be under the supervision of the Machine Tool Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
# Job Site Observations and Evaluation - Evaluate job site design and layout. - Evaluate equipment and supplies utilized on the job site. - Evaluate maintenance and repair procedures used on job site machinery. - Adhere to company policies and procedures. # Work Related Skills - Demonstrate an understanding of customer relations and public image. - Demonstrate an understanding of business procedures. - Maintain accurate records of work experience. - Develop and refine competencies related to career field. - Demonstrate safe working practices. # Employability Skills - Demonstrate an attitude consistent with company and industry expectations. - Demonstrate the importance of attendance and punctuality. - Work cooperatively with fellow employees and management. - Develop and refine employability skills necessary to succeed in the workplace.
Provides further instruction for students to develop skill in the use of lathes. Topics include: lathes, lathe setup, lathe operations, and safety.
Hand lathes are manual machines that rotate workpieces to perform operations like cutting, sanding, knurling, drilling, or deformation, commonly used for precise machining of metal and wood.
# Lathes - Determine the use and setting of each lathe control for specific jobs (facing, drilling, cutting, and threading). - Use and maintain coolant system on a lathe. - Clean and lubricate the lathe to manufacturer's specifications. - Perform basic lathe maintenance. - Interpret blueprints for material type and size, type of cutting tool required, and lathe control settings to complete the cutting operation specified. # Lathe Setup - Determine the type of cutting tool, tool holder, and work holding device for each turning operation. - Plan sequence of lathe operations. - Setup engine lathe. - Indicate and machine parts in a 4-jaw chuck. # Lathe Operations - Machine parts using faceplate. - Machine eccentric diameters. - Thread internal diameters. - Repair threads. - Cut special thread forms. - Hold dimensions using feed, precision, and indicator stops on lathes. - Hold dimensions using digital readout on lathe. - Machine parts using carbide tooling. - Machine parts using ceramic tooling. - Machine parts using steady rest. - Machine long parts using follower rest. - Machine parts using jigs and fixtures. - Grind parts using tool post grinder. - Machine parts using quick change tooling system. - Identify machining problems, determine the cause, and correct problems. # Safety - Demonstrate shop safety awareness.
Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: safety, milling machines, milling machine setup, and milling machine operations.
Milling Cutters are cutting tools with single or multiple edges, used on milling machines to shape and cut metal, wood, or other materials.
# Safety - List safe milling machine operation procedures. - Demonstrate safe milling machine operation procedures. - Demonstrate safe cutter handling procedures. # Milling Machines - Explain each part of the mill and what the part is designed to do. - Locate the controls for feed and speed regulation, direction of the feed, and direction of the rotation of the cutter. - Perform basic vertical milling machine maintenance and lubrication. # Milling Machine Setup - Plan sequence of vertical milling operations. - Select the type of holding device or hold down system according to the workpiece shape and size. - Align the vertical milling machine head square to table. - Align workpiece, machine vise, and fixtures on vertical milling machine table. - Dial in stud or hole under milling machine spindle. - Use edge-finder to pick up corners of workpiece on milling machine table. - Find the center of workpiece using the tool cutter and the "X" or "Y" feed dial. - Locate the center of holes using a wiggler per part layout. - Describe each type of cutting tool or cutting assembly used on vertical mill. - Calculate bolt hold locations. - Calculate milling machine cut locations. - Use charts to determine feeds and speeds. - Calculate and set speeds, feeds, and depth of cut for vertical mill. - Change tool holders and cutters on vertical mill. - Setup vertical milling machine for manual operation. # Milling Machine Operations - Hold dimensional accuracy using digital readout on vertical milling machine. - Hold dimensional accuracy using handle dials on vertical milling machine. - Machine parts using end milling cutters on vertical mill. - Machine parts using conventional and climb milling on vertical mill. - Machine parts square on vertical mill. - Machine closed pockets on vertical mill. - Machine angles on vertical mill. - Perform hole operations using appropriate tooling on vertical milling machine. - Tap holes on vertical mill. - Mill radii using rotary table. - Identify milling problems, determine causes, and correct problems.
Provides opportunities for students to develop skill in the setup and operation of metal cutting lathes. Topics include: safety, lathes parts and controls, lathe tooling and tool bit grinding, lathe calculations, lathe setup and operations.
Calculations refer to the process of executing mathematical operations, like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to analyze and interpret numerical data for problem-solving and decision-making purposes.
# Safety - Identify and demonstrate lathe operation safety procedures. - Identify and demonstrate grinder operation safety procedures. # Lathes - Explain the function of each part of the lathe. - Determine the use and setting of each lathe control for specific jobs (facing, drilling, cutting, and threading). - Use and maintain coolant system on a lathe. # Lathe Tooling - Identify lathe tools for turning, facing, threading, and cut-off operations. - Grind lathe turning and facing tools. - Grind lathe form tools for grooving and relief cuts. - Determine the type of cutting tool, tool holder, and work holding device for each turning operation. # Lathe Calculations - Use charts to find appropriate feeds and speeds. - Calculate and set lathe speeds, feeds, and depth of cut. - Calculate tapers, thread pitch and geometry. # Lathe Setup and Operations - Plan sequence of lathe operations. - Setup engine lathe for part holding. - Align lathe centers. - Perform turning and facing operations with part held in chuck. - Machine parts between centers. - Machine parts using collet chucks. - Perform knurling operations. - Center drill and drill parts. - Undercut diameters and shoulders. - Turn tapers. - Thread external diameters.
This course is designed to develop skills necessary for the use and analysis of measurement for Machine Tool Technology and other industrial purposes. Topics include the use of non-precision measuring instruments, use of precision measuring instruments, use of comparison gauges, and analysis of measurements.
Bore gauges are tools for measuring the inner diameter of holes, providing precise readings to guarantee accuracy in manufacturing and engineering applications.
# Use of Non-Precision Measuring Instruments - Use a ruler for basic linear measurements; analyze and compare ruler measurements. - Use a square/combination square for basic measurement; analyze and compare square/combination square measurements. - Use a tape measure for basic measurements; analyze and compare tape measurements. - Use a protractor for basic measurements; analyze and compare protractor measurements. # Use of Precision Measuring Instruments - Clean and store precision measuring instruments. - Calibrate precision measuring instruments. - Measure parts using vernier measuring instruments; measure with a vernier gear tool. - Measure parts using dial calipers. - Measure parts using a depth micrometer. - Measure parts using special micrometers; using micrometers with a height gauge. - Measure angles using sine bar and gauge blocks; measure tapers using sine bar, surface plate and gauge block; lay out angle using sine bar, gauge blocks, surface plate, and angle blocks. # Use of Comparison Gauges - Inspect parts using go/no go gauges; measure standard threads; measure metric threads. - Measure parts using telescoping gauges; measure parts using small hole gauges. - Measure parts using bore gauges. - Measure parts using adjustable parallels. # Analysis of Measurement - Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments. - Inspect parts using comparison measuring instruments. - Setup and inspect parts using dial indicators. - Inspect and measure keyways. - Inspect surface finish of parts. - Inspect parts according to quality control and inspection standards and procedures. - Inspect machined parts. - Inspect assemblies. - Inspect parts using metric measuring instruments. - Measure parts using optical comparators. - Measure parts using electronic measuring instruments. - Verify dimensions. - Verify alignments. - Verify clearance fit or interference fit.
MCHT 1020 - Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding
Provides instruction in the setup, operations, maintenance, and assembly operations of surface grinders. Introduces the properties of various metals, production methods, and identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include: heat treatment safety, metallurgy principles, heat treatment of metals, surface grinders, surface grinder maintenance, surface grinder setup, surface grinder operations, and safety.
Heat treatment is a process that uses controlled heating or cooling to change the physical and sometimes chemical properties of a material, usually to enhance its strength and durability.
Surface grinding is a method for creating flat surfaces with a smooth finish by removing material with a rotating abrasive wheel.
# Safety - Identify and demonstrate safe heat treatment procedures. - Demonstrate shop safety awareness. # Metallurgy - Define all the terms that describe the physical properties of metals. - Describe non-ferrous metal and the purification processes for the common nonferrous metals used in industry. - Outline the variation found in steel alloys and how each affects the physical properties, cost, and machinability of the steel. - Explain crystal structure of metals. - Discuss metallurgical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. - Discuss the advantages and uses of coatings or plating on metals. # Heat Treatment - Define the terms used for each type of heat treatment (example: hardening, anneal, temper, draw, etc.) - Explain upper and lower critical temperature, austinizing temperature, phase change temperature, and tempering limits on temperature. - List the quenching solutions by their rank in severity and rate of agitation. - Explain how the severity of quenching is compared to that of still water. - Explain how severity of the quenching process affects the physical properties of the metal. - Determine the hardness of metals with a Rockwell hardness tester. - Explain how pendulum testing, charpy test, and tensile testers relate to the properties of metals. - Discuss the effect of heat on cutting tools and the cutting process. # Surface Grinders and Surface Grinder Maintenance - Examine grinding wheels. - Maintain grinding coolant system. - Perform basic surface grinder maintenance. - Demonstrate proper method for storage of grinding wheels. - Perform safe grinding. - Calculate speed and feed limits for surface grinding. - Calculate maximum and minimum acceptable sizes of the workpiece from tolerances specified. - Determine size, type, and hardness of material from blueprint specifications. - Interpret tolerances to the range of acceptable finished sizes. - Find the basic size. - Define actual size. # Surface Grinder Setup - Select grinding wheel using manufacturer's wheel data charts. - Perform ring test on grinding wheels. - Examine , mount, and dress surface grinding wheels. - Calculate and set surface grinding feeds and depth of cut. - Plan sequence of surface grinding operations. - Perform setup for surface grinder for manual operations. - Perform set up for surface grinder for automatic operations. # Surface Grinder - Perform grinding of parallel surfaces on surface grinder. - Perform grinding of parts square on surface grinder. - Demonstrate grinding of vertical surface on surface grinder. - Demonstrate grinding angles on surface grinder. - Demonstrate grinding radii on surface grinder. - Demonstrate removing a warp using surface grinder. - Demonstrate how to cut off parts using a surface grinder. - Perform inspection of ground parts.
Content and clinical practice experiences should sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts and theories used to perform radiologic procedures in mammography. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, students discuss, examine and evaluate concepts of team practice, patient- centered clinical practice and professional development. Clinical practice experience should teach students to provide care and assessment and competently perform radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient prior to, and after the radiologic procedure. Topics include: mammography clinical practice, patient preparation and education, mammographic procedure, quality control, interventional special procedures, and positioning.
Mammography refers to the use of low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue for early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases, especially breast cancer.
Patient Positioning refers to the practice of carefully positioning patients in the most suitable postures to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility during medical procedures or recovery.
Patient Preparation entails preparing individuals for medical procedures through education, pre-appointment tasks, and creating a comfortable environment.
# Mammography Clinical Practice - Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice - Execute medical imaging procedures under an appropriate level of supervision. - Follow team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. - Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. - Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national emergency. - Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. - Integrate appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. - Establish appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice. - Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care. - Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health status. - Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient/family. - Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family. - Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient's physical and mental status. - Respond appropriately to medical emergencies. - Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care. - Adapt procedures to meet the age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients. - Assess the patient and record clinical history. - Demonstrate basic life support procedures. - Use appropriate charting methods. - Recognize a life threatening ECG tracing. - Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. - Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique. - Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards. - Apply the principles of total quality management. - Report equipment malfunctions. - Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. - Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices. - Integrate the radiographer's practice standards into the clinical practice setting. - Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements. - Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. - Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents. - Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures. - Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. - Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. - Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. - Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images. # Patient Preparation and Education - Provide for patient comfort and cooperation by familiarizing patient with the equipment and procedure, stressing the need for compression, and by providing general psychological support. - Solicit and record patient clinical history relevant to the performance and interpretation of the mammographic examination. - Document location of lumps, scars, moles, etc. by means of radiopaque markers on breast and/or diagram on clinical information sheet. - Respond to patient questions on BSE, CBE, patient dosage, possible need for additional projections, ACS guidelines for screening mammography, and other breast imaging procedures. # Mammographic Procedure - Select equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed (e.g., image receptors, grids, compression plates, cassettes). - Select exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale, and equipment characteristics. - Select markers to document breast imaged and projection used. - Position patient and equipment to provide projections specified by department protocol or requisition form. - Evaluate the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. # Quality Control - Implement quality control techniques and mechanisms to film screen systems. - Implement quality control techniques and mechanisms to digital systems. # Interventional Special Procedures - Use interventional special procedures. # Positioning - Question the patient or check the patient's wristband to verify patient's name and information on request form or doctor's order. - Ask appropriate questions, listen to patient responses and accurately document the information. - Observe any outstanding physical characteristics and document the findings. - Explain procedure and the need for compression to the patient before proceeding with the mammogram. - Achieve the best demonstration of breast tissue by manipulating the breast into proper placement, adjusting the patient, mammography equipment and cassettes, and placing the marker correctly. - Process and evaluate the completed image. - Identify the qualities necessary for an acceptable mammogram. - Identify anatomical structures or pathological findings. - Repeat films or additional views if necessary. - Be professional, competent, confident and nonjudgmental.
This course develops mathematical competencies as applied to machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the use of machining formulas by incorporating algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions. Topics include machining algebra and geometry, applied geometry, and applied trigonometry.
# Machining Algebra and Geometry - Demonstrate the use of algebraic formulas from known values in machine tool applications. - Manipulate equations using practical machining formulas. - Find machine feeds, speeds, length of belts, and length of band saw blades using algebraic equations. - Identify geometric figures as they apply to machine tool technology. - Determine angles with a protractor to nearest degree. - Compute angles to the nearest second. - Summarize the importance of measuring angles in machine tool work. # Applied Machining Geometry - Describe how points can be located using arcs and angles in machine tool applications. - Relate the use of Pythagorean relations to machine tool operations in layout and location of points. - Define the terms that apply to using the circle to find points in layout to include arcs, sections, chords, radii, and circumferences in machining applications. - Use geometric figures in inscribed in the circle to locate multiple equally spaced points on the circumference of a circle. - List the uses of geometric functions in machining. - Use geometric construction to find center points, divide angles, construct right angles for layout, and to find the center of a circle or arc for machining purposes. - Lay out machining work pieces using geometric applications. # Applied Machining Trigonometry - Explain how to construct a triangle when the value of one side is known. - Define the six trigonometric functions found in machining applications. - Explain the use of trigonometric tables. - List uses of trigonometric functions in machining. - Explain the Cartesian system, how it applies to machine operations, and how to determine the "Z" axis on a machine. - Calculate the angle to a given function. - Find the function to a given angle. - Compute the third angle when one angle and one side of a triangle is given. - Determine a point when an arc and an angle are given from a reference point. - Lay out machining work pieces using trigonometric functions.
MCHT 1012 - Print Reading for Machine Tool
Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings.
# Interpretation of Blueprints - Identify the types of lines according to the Alphabet of Lines. - Define the six main views and give examples of alternate views. - Interpret the dimensions and notes to find material type, number, angles, and holes. # Sketching - Draw the lines found in the Alphabet of Lines. - Draw a freehand sketch of a part showing six views. - Draw a sketch of a part using the isometric view of the part. - Make a pictorial sketch. - Draw simple machining sketches using graph paper. # Assembly Drawings - Identify assembly drawing applications. - Interpret assembly drawings. # Sectioning - Identify and interpret sections. - Identify materials by use of section lines. # Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Identify and interpret feature control symbols. - Identify and interpret datums. - Identify and interpret modifiers. - Identify and interpret location tolerances. - Identify and interpret form tolerances.
RADT 2520 - Mammographic Anatomy, Physics, and Positioning
The student should have a pre-existing knowledge and skills gained during and entry-level radiography educational experience and reinforced through professional practice. The content in this course is intended to aid technologists in preparing for post primary practice of mammography. The course provides the student with an overview of the following topics: Breast anatomy and mammographic correlation, breast viability and pathology, correlative physical breast assessment, department organization and regulation, equipment, interventional procedures mammography quality management, positioning, sonomammography, and Technical applications.
Breast imaging refers to the use of diagnostic methods, including mammography, ultrasounds, and MRI, to identify and diagnose breast diseases, particularly cancer, in patients.
Breast Examinations are medical assessments of breast tissue to identify irregularities or alterations, commonly utilized in cancer detection and diagnosis by healthcare providers.
Breast biopsies are diagnostic procedures in which breast tissue samples are extracted for analysis, to identify or assess the severity of breast diseases, particularly cancer.
Health Intervention refers to a planned approach aimed at enhancing, preserving, or handling an individual's health, incorporating preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative actions.
Positioning Strategy refers to the process of creating and sustaining a unique market position for a brand, product, or service by aligning with customer perceptions and competitive dynamics.
Ultrasonography is a diagnostic and therapeutic technique that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to generate real-time images of the body's internal structures.
# Breast Anatomy and Mammographic Correlation - Describe breast structure, developmental stages, and the differences between the male and female breast. - Identify and label external and internal anatomy of the breast. - Identify and label the breakdown of the single lobe. - Identify the three arterial branches supplying the breast and the three venous drainage channels. - Describe the lymphatic system and lymphatic drainage. - Correlate breast anatomical structures to mammographic anatomical structures. - Identify and label mammographic anatomical structures when presented with a mammographic image. # Breast Pathology - Discuss the factors and physiologic changes that will affect breast tissue composition. - Identify physical changes of the breast. - Correlate clinical breast changes with imaging findings, and comparison with previous mammograms. - Identify the mammographic appearance of pathologies. - Describe assessment categories and the recommended clinical follow up. - Identify the high risk and low risk factors limited to breast cancer. - Describe the etiology, mammographic appearance, diagnosis and treatment of benign breast pathologies. - Describe the etiology, mammographic appearance, diagnosis and treatment of malignant breast pathologies. - Identify the procedures used to diagnosis breast cancer. - Describe treatment options for breast cancer. - Explain breast cancer stages 0 to IV and stage characteristics. - Explain tumor node metastasis (TNM) classifications of breast cancer. - Identify the significance of breast cancer detection through patient screening and diagnostic mammograms. - Discuss the practice of clinical breast examinations and breast self-examinations, and current evidence-based data about them. - Identify the risk factors associated with breast cancer. # Patient Assessment and Communication - Identify current epidemiology and risk factors of breast cancer. - Document detailed patient personal and clinical histories and data. - Recognize any outstanding physical characteristics and document them on the patient history sheet. - Describe elements of breast cancer screening protocols. - Demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy and topographical orientation. - Implement proper techniques and procedures for conducting a breast assessment. - Use nondiagnostic descriptors to record findings and document observations arising from the breast assessment. - Identify the significance of effective patient education and communication skills. - Respond to patient questions; explain the procedure and the reasons for compression before proceeding with the mammogram. - Participate in patient education regarding breast self-examination. - Modify procedures to assist patients with special needs. # Departmental Structure and Regulatory Guidelines - Identify the different types of mammography departments and discuss the various roles of the mammographer within each setting. - Identify essential personnel, and discuss the responsibilities for: training, experience, certification, and continuing education. - Outline the types of patient services and procedures provided within the mammography department and facility. - Define the current national guidelines and standards set forth by the Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). - Review and discuss the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). - Review and discuss the current ACR Digital Mammography Quality Control Manual. # Equipment - Label the components of the mammographic unit. - Demonstrate and properly operate mammography equipment and demonstrate the correct use of compression devices, filtration devices, the magnification setup, use of grids and automatic exposure controls. - Label the components of the dedicated mammography tube. - State the specifications of the various components in a mammography unit (half-value layer, focal spot size, source-to-image distance and the minimum requirements based on MQSA guidelines). - Explain the significance of target/filter combinations. - Define heel effect. - Describe the geometry and purpose of the mammography primary beam. - Define reciprocity law failure. - Differentiate between the various types of x-ray generators used in mammography. - Discuss and define digital mammography. - Discuss image processing and the effect it has on digital mammography images. - Explain the additional functions available with digital imaging: measuring the area of interest, filtration of image, magnification, contrast, density, subtraction of image. - Define compression, its usefulness and minimum and maximum requirements, based on MQSA guidelines. - State the purpose of magnification. - Accessorize equipment according to the procedure being performed. - Set appropriate kVp, mA and time or automatic exposure control (AEC) and the correct position of the photosensor. - Process digital images if available. - Describe a picture archiving and communications system (PACS) and its function. - Identify components of a PACS. - Identify modality types that may be incorporated into a PACS. - Define accession number. - Describe worklist and correct use. - Define digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM). - Describe data flow for a DICOM image from an imaging modality to a PACS. - Identify common problems associated with retrieving/viewing images within a PACS. - Identify the primary uses of the diagnostic display workstation. - Produce hard copies of digital images if available. - Discuss the image storage and viewing capabilities related to digital mammography. # Interventional Procedures - Illustrate the sterile technique. - Describe localization techniques. - Describe biopsy techniques. - Delineate Galactography. - Describe specimen imaging guidelines. - Describe specimen handling and record keeping for pathologic analysis. - Describe continuous patient care from prebiopsy to post-biopsy. - Define patient transport requirements pre and post biopsy. # Mammography Quality Management - Identify and perform recommended QA and QC testing procedures according to ACR and MQSA guidelines based on dedicated mammography equipment. - Document test results and make appropriate adjustments or recommendations to maintain patient safety. - Implement appropriate corrective measures when established QC standards are not within recommended guidelines. - Perform routine safety checks on mammography equipment and accessories. - Discuss the role of the physician, mammographer, QC technologist and medical physicist within a quality management program. # Positioning - Select proper exposure factors according to patient's breast composition and/or placement of AEC. - Describe the critical role of breast compression. - Evaluate resulting mammogram image quality for good diagnostic interpretation. - Identify common problems of poor positioning and make appropriate corrections. - Identify anatomical structures or pathological findings. - Identify supplemental positions/projections used for diagnostic mammography. - Maintain a professional, competent, confident and nonjudgmental attitude. - Recognize key terms and phrases used in breast imaging mammography. - Explain the basic ACR and MQSA guidelines required for all mammograms. - Identify FDA regulations regarding image identification, record and report results. - Describe screening and diagnostic positions/projections utilized to image the breast. - Demonstrate the craniocaudal (CC) and mediolateral oblique (MLO) projections, the two standardized mammographic projections for screening. - Describe breast-imaging techniques for breast implants. - Describe the positioning technique for specimen imaging. - Modify positions/projections for the physically nonconforming patient. # Breast Sonography - Identify the uses and indications of breast ultrasound imaging. - Describe the basic components of sonography equipment and display of image. - Describe the sonographic appearance of breast anatomy. - Describe correct patient positioning. - Describe the importance of image labeling and components of precise location. - Correlate mammographic findings with ultrasound. - Identify basic bioeffects and patient safety concerns associated with sonography. # Technical Application - Perceive the purpose for automatic exposure control (AEC) and relate it to an automatic kVp system. - Describe how kVp, mA, time and compression affect the mammographic image. - Identify the maximum permissible dose per mammography exam based on MQSA standards. - Identify the average dose per mammographic exposure. - Describe how kVp, mA, time and compression affect the radiation dose to the patient. - Select the correct technical variable based on variations in breast anatomy. - Identify imaging artifacts on digital mammography images. - Understand different film-screen combinations, their functions within the imaging system and their effect on the mammographic image. - Describe different types of processing and their importance in the mammographic imaging. - Identify processing artifacts on the mammography film. # New Technologies - Describe the use of computer-aided detection for mammography images. - Describe the basic theory of digital breast tomosynthesis including appropriate use. - Identify the value of biomarkers and those specific to breast imaging modalities. - Discuss dual-energy contrast digital mammography and its appropriate use. - Describe the potential benefits and use of breast elastography. - Discuss the potential benefits and use of nuclear medicine studies. - Describe the use of 3-D sonography. - Discuss the potential benefits and use of abbreviated breast MRI. - Discuss the use of computed tomography laser mammography (CTLM) and thermography.
MCHT 1011 - Introduction to Machine Tool
Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control.
Bandsaws are power tools featuring a continuous, toothed metal blade stretched between rotating wheels, primarily used for cutting materials.
# Safety - Identify and demonstrate general shop safety procedures. - Identify and demonstrate proper drill press operation safety procedures. - Identify and demonstrate proper band saw operation safety procedures. - Identify and demonstrate proper pedestal grinder operation safety procedures. - Explain the use of MSDS forms. # Terminology - Define general shop terms. # Use of Hand and Bench Tools - Cut threads with taps and dies. - Remove threaded fasteners and repair threads. - Deburr parts. - Work materials with hand tools. - Demonstrate correct use of files. - Demonstrate correct use of hand hacksaws. - Cut keyways with broach. - Polish parts using sandpaper. # Precision Layout and Measurements - Demonstrate use of steel rule for part layout. - Demonstrate use of precision layout tools. - Inspect parts with steel rule and dial calipers. - Inspect surface finish of parts. - Inspect machined parts. - Verify dimensions per blueprint specifications. # Band Saw Setup and Operation - Describe how the geometric shape of the workpiece would affect the machine selection and work-holding device. - Explain how the type of material dictates the type of blade, pitch, and machine which would be used in cut-off operations. - Define pitch, set, and the variations of pitch or set that are available on the cutoff and band saw. - Use correct pitch for size and type of material. - Use feed and speed tables to set up machines. - Remove and replace saw blades. - Cut and weld band saw blades. - Setup and use stops and guides to control dimension of cuts. - Plan sequence of sawing operations. - Saw straight, curved, and irregular lines on vertical band saw. - Saw materials to layout on vertical band saw. - Setup and use horizontal band saw for production work. # Drilling Setup and Operation - Select drills using drill chart. - Use and maintain coolant system for drilling. - Change drills and tool holders. - Calculate and set drilling speeds, feeds, and depth of cut. - Perform basic drilling machine maintenance. - Plan sequence of drilling operation. - Setup drill press. - Sharpen drills. - Determine operations and locations from blueprint. - Center drill and drill holes to size. - Countersink, counterbore, and spot face parts to specifications. - Drill blind holes to specifications. - Drill deep holes to specifications. - Thread parts using tapping attachment. - Ream holes to size. - Setup drill to layout using wiggler. # Quality Control Processes - Define steps to be taken to correct procedures that have resulted in faulty or rejected parts.
PSGT 1101 - Introduction to Sleep Technology
This course provides an overview of the sleep technology field and develops the fundamental knowledge, skills, attitudes, and techniques necessary to successfully participate as an entry level polysomnographic technician. Emphasis will be placed on the profession of sleep technology the history and scope of practice; ethics, roles and professional behaviors; normal sleep-wake physiology and pathophysiology; basic sciences of sleep-wake related neuroanatomy including associated upper & lower airway anatomy and physiology; circadian rhythm biology , respiratory and cardiac systems; fundamentals of sleep-wake EEG waveform recognition; EEG microstructure; sleep architecture and all sleep-wake stage recognition.
Polysomnography is a scientific method used to analyze sleep patterns, recording physical and physiological data to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
Sleep medicine is a medical field devoted to the assessment, treatment, and management of sleep disorders, encompassing issues like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and disruptions in circadian rhythms.
Neuroanatomy is the branch of science focused on the structure and organization of the nervous system, encompassing the brain, spinal cord, and associated neural connections.
Circadian Rhythm is a 24-hour biological process that controls the sleep-wake cycle and impacts physical, mental, and behavioral functions.
# History and Scope of Practice - Describe polysomnography as an AMA-recognized field, sleep technicians as professionals & discuss the sleep technology professional organizations. - Discuss the history of the polysomnography as a profession. - Explain the certification process and its importance to the polysomnographic profession. - Discuss the work tasks and process flow of duties performed. - Discuss basic sleep center organizational structure. - Determine polysomnographic career opportunities. # Ethics, Roles and Professional Behaviors - Describe the role of ethics for a polysomnographic technician. - Examine appropriate interactions between technician and patient. - Examine appropriate interaction between technician and other health professionals. - Relate behavioral observations and documentation. - Identify patient rights and responsibilities. - Discuss HIPAA and patient confidentiality. # Normal Sleep-Wake Physiology and Pathophysiology - Define terminology related to the sleep sciences. - Understand the complexity of sleep/wake processes. - Understand the physiological and behavioral differences in sleep/wake. - Describe the adverse effects of sleep deprivation. - Understand the clinical features of Insufficient Sleep Syndrome. - Distinguish the characteristics of normal sleep/wake in the different age groups and across the life cycle. - Illustrate accepted sleep hygiene practices. # Neuroanatomy Related to Sleep and Wake - Define terminology related to sleep-wake neuroanatomy. - Explain neuronal activity of sleep-wake. - Contrast sleep, arousal, and wakefulness. - Explain electrical biopotentials of skin surface, muscle, heart and eyes during sleep-wake. - Relate brain structure to generation of sleep-wake. # Airway Anatomy and Physiology - Define terminology related to upper and lower airway anatomy. - Describe the structure and function of the upper and lower airways. - Describe the sleep-wake pathophysiology of the upper and lower airways. - Summarize the anatomical mechanics of the pharyngeal extremes: pliability and stiffening aspects. # Circadian Rhythm Biology - Define terminology related to circadian rhythms. - Examine the neurobiologic basis of the internal circadian pacemaker. - Characterize the effects the light-dark cycle exerts on circadian rhythms. - Explain phase shifting with light and nonphotic stimuli. - Discuss circadian rhythm measurement including temperature, hormonal and activity rhythms. # Respiratory and Cardiac Systems - Define the terminology related to the respiratory and cardiac systems. - Describe normal anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. - Describe normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system. - Describe the function of the medullary and spinal cord areas that control respiration. - Understand basic concepts of cardiac electrophysiology. - Classify the consequences of changes in pH pCO2 and pO2 to the CNS and -PNS. - Recognize the physiology of the hypoxic and hypercapneic mechanisms of ventilatory drive. # EEG Waveform Recognition – Sleep-Wake EEG Frequencies and Transient EEG Phenomena - Define terminology related to sleep/wake EEG. - Understand the principles of recording electrical biopotentials using a surface electrode. - Understand the principles of recording EEG, EOG, EMG and ECG biopotentials. - Understand the significance of didactic & visual interpretation of EEG waveforms. - Illustrate the differences and significance of EEG arousal and/or awakening. - Recognize the significance of EEG transient phenomena: vertex sharp waves, K-complexes, sleep spindles, slow wave activity, saw tooth waves, REM alpha and epileptiform. - Illustrate the differences and significance of EEG arousal and/or awakening. # Sleep Architecture and Sleep-Wake Stage Recognition - Define the terminology related to sleep staging. - Understand the significance of didactic & visual interpretation of EEG waveforms. - Describe normal and abnormal sleep architecture and sleep stage percentages. - Describe the three (3) step method for interpreting sleep stages utilizing interpretation of EEG, EOG and EMG. - Differentiate the significance of each sleep stage to human well-being. - Define and visually identify all stages including wakefulness, N1, N2, N3 and REM.
Emergency management is the organized approach to planning, responding, and recovering from crises, with the goal of safeguarding lives and assets from potential threats.
# Mammography Clinical Practice - Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice. - Execute medical imaging procedures under an appropriate level of supervision. - Follow team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. - Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. - Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national emergency. - Provide patient-centered clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. - Integrate appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. - Establish appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice. - Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care. - Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health status. - Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient/family. - Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family. - Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient's physical and mental status. - Respond appropriately to medical emergencies. - Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care. - Adapt procedures to meet the age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients. - Assess the patient and record clinical history. - Demonstrate basic life support procedures. - Use appropriate charting methods. - Recognize a life threatening ECG tracing. - Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. - Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique. - Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards. - Apply the principles of total quality management. - Report equipment malfunctions. - Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. - Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices. - Integrate the radiographer's practice standards into the clinical practice setting. - Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements. - Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. - Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents. - Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures. - Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. - Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. - Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. - Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images. # Patient Preparation and Education - Provide for patient comfort and cooperation by familiarizing patient with the equipment and procedure, stressing the need for compression, and by providing general psychological support. - Solicit and record patient clinical history relevant to the performance and interpretation of the mammographic examination. - Document location of lumps, scars, moles, etc. by means of radiopaque markers on breast and/or diagram on clinical information sheet. - Respond to patient questions on BSE, CBE, patient dosage, possible need for additional projections, ACS guidelines for screening mammography, and other breast imaging procedures. # Mammographic Procedure - Select equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed (e.g., image receptors, grids, compression plates, cassettes). - Select exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale, and equipment characteristics. - Select markers to document breast imaged and projection used. - Position patient and equipment to provide projections specified by department protocol or requisition form. - Evaluate the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. # Quality Control - Implement quality control techniques and mechanisms to film screen systems. - Implement quality control techniques and mechanisms to digital systems. # Interventional Special Procedures - Use interventional special procedures. # Positioning - Question the patient or check the patient's wristband to verify patient's name and information on request form or doctor's order. - Ask appropriate questions, listen to patient responses and accurately document the information. - Observe any outstanding physical characteristics and document the findings. - Explain procedure and the need for compression to the patient before proceeding with the mammogram. - Achieve the best demonstration of breast tissue by manipulating the breast into proper placement, adjusting the patient, mammography equipment and cassettes, and placing the marker correctly. - Process and evaluate the completed image. - Identify the qualities necessary for an acceptable mammogram. - Identify anatomical structures or pathological findings. - Repeat films or additional views if necessary. - Be professional, competent, confident and nonjudgmental.
Content and clinical practice experience should be designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated. Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management. Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient prior to, during and following the radiologic procedure.
Emergency preparedness encompasses planning and training to efficiently handle unanticipated crises, safeguarding individuals and minimizing operational disruptions.
Emergency Medical Support consists of the skills necessary to promptly attend to medical emergencies, such as administering first aid, CPR, and utilizing emergency equipment to stabilize individuals.
Clinical experience refers to the practical application and exposure to patient care that healthcare professionals acquire while working in a clinical environment like hospitals or private practices.
# Orientation to Hospital Areas and Procedures - Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national emergency. - Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care. - Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health status. - Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care. - Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents. - Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. - Locate departments, clinics, patient wards, operating rooms, administrative offices, and supply storage areas. - Identify the purpose of each department, office, and clinic in terms of its function as a part of a total health care delivery system. - Describe the layout of all imaging departments within the clinical setting. - Describe the services provided by all imaging departments within the clinical setting. - Identify the function of all imaging departments within facility and their role within the in total health care delivery system. # Participation in and/or Observation of Procedures - Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice. - Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. - Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution. - Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. - Provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. - Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. - Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice. - Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient/family. - Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family. - Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient's physical and mental status. - Respond appropriately to medical emergencies. - Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients. - Assess the patient and record clinical history. - Demonstrate basic life support procedures. - Use appropriate charting methods. - Recognize life-threatening electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing. - Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. - Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique. - Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards. - Apply the principles of total quality management. - Report equipment malfunctions. - Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. - Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices. - Integrate the radiographer's practice standards into clinical practice setting. - Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements. - Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. - Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures. - Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. - Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. - Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images. # Patient Care - Execute the priorities required in daily clinical practice. - Execute medical imaging procedures under appropriate level of supervision. - Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care. - Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the healthcare team. - Provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity, or culture. # Final Completion of All Required Clinical Competencies - Evaluate the number, types, and degree to which clinical competencies have been completed and mastered. - Develop a plan in conjunction with on-site clinical supervisors and program faculty to outline future completion and mastery of clinical competencies contained in this course. - Identify the benefits associated with participation in continuing education for radiographers. - Develop a tentative plan for participation in continuing education for student radiographers.
RADT 2250 - Computed Tomography Clinical
Introduces students to the computed tomography department and provides an opportunity for participation in and observation of CT procedures. Students progress toward completion of clinical competency evaluations. Topics include: exam preparation, patient care, equipment utilization, exposure techniques, evaluation of CT procedures, and incorporation of contrast media.
Contrast Media Administration refers to the specialized technique of safely injecting contrast substances to improve the visualization of body structures in diagnostic imaging tests, including MRI and CT scans.
# Exam Preparation - Prepare the CT suite for each exam, including linen, table attachments, and any supplies necessary for completion of each exam. - Verify correct patient and exam information. - Obtain and record patient history, including lab results and previous diagnostic studies. - Input patient demographics and exam information into the computer console. - Manipulate gantry and table controls to accurately position the patient for a given exam. # Patient Care - Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills to explain the CT procedure to the patient and/or patient's family. # Equipment Utilization - Scan patients following departmental protocol. - Accurately window/level images for radiologist interpretation. - Print images in the appropriate format for the given exam, if necessary. - Send study to PACS or alternate storage media for long-term storage. # Exposure Techniques - Select appropriate technical factors for the exam. # Evaluation of CT Procedures - Accurately window/level images for radiologist interpretation. # Incorporation of Contrast Media - Prepare contrast media for injection.
RADT 2265 - Computed Tomography Clinical II
Provides students with continued computed tomography work experience. Students demonstrate increased proficiency levels in skills introduced in Computed Tomography Procedures and practiced in the previous clinical course. Students complete clinical competency evaluations. Topics include: exam preparation, patient care, equipment utilization, exposure techniques, evaluation of CT procedures, and incorporation of contrast media.
Examination Room Preparation consists of arranging and outfitting a medical area to guarantee a hygienic, secure, and effective setting for patient examinations and treatments.
# Exam Preparation - Prepare the CT suite for each exam, including linen, table attachments, and any supplies necessary for completion of each exam. - Verify correct patient and exam information. - Manipulate gantry and table controls to accurately position the patient for a given exam. # Patient Care - Obtain and record patient history, including lab results and previous diagnostic studies. - Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills to explain the CT procedure to the patient and/or patient's family. - Input patient demographics and exam information into the computer console. - Explain post-procedural protocol and instructions to the patient and/or patient's family. # Equipment Utiltization - Scan patients following departmental protocol. - Perform post-processing techniques to obtain requested images and/or information. - Print images in the appropriate format for the given exam, if necessary. - Transfer study to PACS or alternate storage media for long-term storage. # Exposure Techniques - Select appropriate technical factors for exam. # Evaluation of CT Procedures - Accurately window/level images for radiologist interpretation. # Incorporation of Contrast Media - Prepare contrast media for injection.
RADT 2260 - Radiologic Technology Review
Provides a review of basic knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for radiographers. Topics include: Patient Care (Patient Interactions and Management), Safety (Radiation Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection), Image Production (Image Acquisition, Technical Evaluation, Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance), and Procedures (Head, Spine, Pelvis, Thorax, Abdomen and Extremities).
Drug Administration refers to the accurate preparation and administration of drugs to patients, involving proper dosage, compliance with guidelines, and observation for adverse reactions.
Venipuncture refers to the procedure of puncturing a vein with a needle, commonly for blood collection or intravenous treatment.
Digital imaging systems encompass technologies that capture, store, process, and display visual content in digital formats for various applications, including photography, medical imaging, and graphic design.
Radiography refers to the practice of employing radiation to generate images of the body's internal structures, primarily for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons within the healthcare industry.
# Patient Care - The student will discuss patient's rights, including informed consent, confidentiality, Patient's Bill of Rights, etc. - The student will identify legal issues when performing radiography, including patient ID verification, common legal terminology, legal doctrines, use of restraints, and manipulation of electronic data. - The student will list the ARRT Standards of Ethics. - The student will describe various types of patient communication, including verbal and non-verbal forms. - The student will identify various challenges to patient communication (i.e. language barriers, cultural and social factors, physical or mental impairment, age, etc.) - The student will demonstrate proper patient education, including explanation of current procedure, verifying informed consent, pre- and post-examination instructions and responding to inquiries about other imaging modalities. - The student will review the principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care. - The student will demonstrate procedures for patient transfer such as table to table, table to wheelchair, wheelchair to bed, bed to stretcher, the three-man lift, and draw sheet lift. - The student will describe the proper procedure for assisting patients with medical equipment, including infusion pumps, oxygen delivery systems, nasogastric tubes, and urinary catheters. - The student will demonstrate routine patient monitoring for vital signs, physical signs and symptoms, fall prevention and variance documentation. - The student will identify the symptoms of common medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizure, hemorrhage, apnea, emesis, aspiration, fractures, and diabetic coma/insulin reaction. - The student will discuss the cycle of infection in healthcare settings and identify modes of transmission (direct vs. indirect). - The student will describe the disinfection and sterilization procedures in terms of types and methods used when given various radiographic procedures and patient information. - The student will list the CDC Standard Precautions (hand hygiene, PPE, safe injection practices, safe, disposal of contaminated materials, etc.). - The student will define transmission-based precautions (contact, droplet and airborne) and other additional precautions (neutropenic precautions and nosocomial infections). - The student will identify various hazardous materials by types, handling and disposal requirements, as listed on material safety data sheets (including disposal of radioactive materials). - The student will discuss patient preparation in terms patient history, medication reconciliation, premedication and sequencing/scheduling of exams per the patient's pharmacological history. - The student will define various routes of drug administration (i.e. IV, oral, etc.). - The student will demonstrate proper venipuncture technique. - The student will list various types of contrast media and their appropriateness to different ordered exams. - The student will describe the different complications or adverse reactions to contrast media. # Safety - The student will discuss the principles of x-ray production and target interactions within the x-ray tube (bremsstrahlung and characteristic). - The student will describe the x-ray beam in terms of quality and quantity and factors that affect each. - The student will define the types of x-ray photon interactions with matter and attenuation by various tissues. - The student will identify the SI units of measurement for radiation for absorbed dose, dose equivalent, exposure, effective dose and air kerma. - The student will discuss the radiosensitivity of various biologic tissue in terms of dose-response relationships, LET, RBE, cell survival and oxygen effect. - The student will list somatic radiation effects in terms of both short- and long-term effects. - The student will define the major phases of acute radiation sickness (hemopoietic, gastrointestinal and CNS syndromes). - The student will describe embryonic/fetal risks to radiation exposure and the genetic impact of exposure when it comes to gonadal shielding. - The student will discuss minimizing patient exposure in terms of exposure factors, shielding, beam restriction, filtration, patient considerations, dose documentation, types of image receptors, use of grids, fluoroscopy considerations, and use of the dose area product measurement. - The student will discuss personnel protection in terms of radiation source, basic protection methods, protective devices, special considerations with mobile/fluoroscopy units, radiation monitoring devices and NCRP recommendations for dose limits (occupational, public and embryo/fetus exposure, etc.). # Image Production - The student will review factors affecting receptor exposure, contrast, spatial resolution and distortion. - The student will discuss the development and use of radiographic technique charts. - The student will identify the purpose of automatic exposure control (AEC) and its advantages and disadvantages. - The student will define various digital imaging characteristics, including equipment-related spatial resolution, contrast resolution and image signal. - The student will review the methods and legal considerations for proper image identification. - The student will identify components of various types of radiographic image equipment, including the operating console, x-ray tube, AEC/manual exposure controls and beam restriction devices. - The student will list the basic components of the x-ray generator, transformers and rectification system. - The student will identify components of fixed and mobile fluoroscopic units, including types of image receptors, viewing systems, recording systems, automatic brightness control (ABC), magnification mode and table types. - The student will describe the components of digital imaging, including both CR and DR receptors. - The student will review image processing and display characteristics in terms of raw data (pre-processing data), corrected data, display data, post-processing, display monitors and imaging informatics (DICOM, PACS, RIS/HIS and EMR/EHR). - The student will identify criteria for image evaluation of technical factors, including exposure indicators, quantum mottle, saturation, contrast, spatial resolution, distortion, identification markers, image artifacts and radiation fog. - The student will discuss quality control of imaging equipment and accessories in terms of beam restriction, recognizing and reporting of malfunctions, digital imaging receptor system QC, and shielding accessories. # Procedures - The student will discuss positioning and technique variations for various radiographic procedures, including head, spine, pelvis, thorax, abdomen/GI, urologic, upper and lower extremity studies. - The student will label each anatomical structure with its accepted medical term when given diagrams of the skeletal, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, urinary, and nervous/ sensory systems. - The student will evaluate radiographic images of the skeletal, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, genitourinary, and nervous/sensory systems in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures and physiological functions visualized. - The student will evaluate radiographic images of the skeletal, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, genitourinary, and nervous/sensory systems in terms of pathologies revealed. - The student will explain the steps for patient preparation and patient positioning when given a list of routine and special radiographic procedures, including procedure adaptation for body habitus, trauma, pathology, age or limited mobility. - The student will select the equipment needed and the exposure settings that are consistent with A.R.R.T. specifications when given a list of routine and special radiographic procedures.
RADT 2230 - Computed Tomography Procedures II
Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for computed tomography of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal system, and special procedures. Post-processing and quality assurance criteria are addressed. Topics include: anatomy, pathology, scanning protocol, contrast administration and contraindications, post processing and quality assurance,
# Anatomy - Name the anatomical structures located within the neck, spine, and musculoskeletal system. - Describe the relationship of each anatomical structure of the neck, spine, and musculoskeletal system to surrounding structures. - List and describe the function of each anatomical structure located within the neck, spine, and musculoskeletal system. - Locate the anatomical structure of the neck spine, and musculoskeletal system in the axial, coronal, sagittal, and oblique planes. # Pathology - Identify common pathologies of the neck, spine and musculoskeletal system. - Evaluate scanning parameters and describe methods of protocol modification for pathology or trauma cases of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal system and special procedures. # Scanning Protocol - Describe positioning of the patient for exams of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal system, and special procedures. - List and explain parameter selection for scans of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal system, and special procedures. - List the CT scanner and scan room preparation steps necessary for CT procedures. - Identify the appropriate CT procedure for specific anatomical structures, symptoms, or pathology. - Describe positioning of the patient for exams of neck, spine, and musculoskeletal system. # Contrast Administration and Contraindications - Discuss the indications and contraindications of contrast media for exams of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal system, and special procedures. # Post Processing and Quality Assurance - Analyze the methods of obtaining post-processing images and explain the benefits of post-processing images. - Explain the technologist's role in daily quality assurance. - Describe a daily QA program and explain the benefits of this program for the healthcare facility and the computed tomography patient.
RADT 2220 - Computed Tomography Procedures I
Provides knowledge CT procedures of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Topics include: anatomy, pathology, scanning procedures, scanning protocol, contrast administration, and contraindications for computed tomography.
Contraindication refers to the recognition of circumstances that preclude a specific medical intervention because of the potential harm it poses to the patient.
# Anatomy - Identify anatomy of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. # Pathology - Identify common pathologies of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. # Scanning Procedures - Describe positioning of the patient for exams of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. # Scanning Protocol - List and explain parameter selection for scans of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. - Evaluate scanning parameters and describe methods of protocol modification for pathology or trauma cases of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. # Contrast Administration - List the different types of contrast media and the administration route for each. # Contraindications for CT - Discuss the indications and contraindications of contrast media for exams of the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
RADT 2210 - Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation
Introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for computed tomography. Topics include: computer concepts, system operation and components, image processing and display, instrumentation, single slice and volume scanning, 3-D volume rendering, image quality and artifacts, radiation protection and quality control.
Image processing is a method for manipulating and analyzing digital images to improve their quality or transform them into specific visual forms.
Volume Rendering is a technique that transforms 3D volume data into 2D images, allowing for the analysis and visualization of internal structures within objects or medical scans.
Image Quality refers to the evaluation and improvement of visual characteristics in images, ensuring sharpness, resolution, precision, and overall aesthetic appeal for various uses.
# Computer Concepts - Identify and describe components of a computer. # System Operation and Components - Identify components of a CT system. - Explain tube requirements and limitations. - Discuss filtered back projection reconstruction. - Calculate pitch. - Distinguish between raw data vs. image data. - Identify scanning parameters affecting image display. - Explain post-processing techniques. - Discuss image storage and transmission. # Imaging Process and Display - Explain the difference between reconstructing and reformatting an image. # Instrumentation - Name the common controls found on CT operator consoles and describe how and why each is used. # Single Slice and Volume Scanning - Differentiate between single and multi-row detector scanners. - Describe slice thickness and reconstruction interval. # 3-D Volume Rendoring - Describe 3-D volume rendering. # Image Quality and Artifacts - Identify image quality and artifacts. - Analyze imaging parameters and patient positioning to eliminate scanning artifacts. - Distinguish between artifacts induced from patient/scanning parameters and artifacts induced from equipment malfunction. # Radiation Protection and Quality Control - Define quality control. - Define CT dose index. - Describe quality control tests for CT scanners.
RADT 2201 - Introduction To Computed Tomography
Introduces the student to computed tomography and patient care in the CT suite. Topics include: the history of computed tomography, patient care and assessment, anatomy, contrast agents, radiation safety and protection, medical ethics and law, cultural diversity, and patient information management.
Computed tomography (CT) is a technique for creating detailed cross-sectional images of a scanned object by combining multiple X-ray measurements processed by a computer.
# History of Computed Tomography - Relate a brief history of computed tomography and its evolution. # Patient Care and Assessment - Describe patient preparation for computed tomography exams. - Differentiate between normal and abnormal lab values. - Describe the symptoms of an adverse reaction to contrast media and explain treatment options. # Anatomy - Identify four imaging planes used in computed tomography. # Contrast Agents - Distinguish between the types of contrast media and the use of each. - Demonstrate and describe appropriate venipuncture techniques. - Differentiate between manual and automatic injection techniques. - Identify single phase and multi-phase injection techniques. # Radiation Protection and Safety - Define Multiple Scan Average Dose. - List explain technical factors affecting patient dose - Explain radiation protection techniques for computed tomography. # Medical Ethics and Law - Explain informed consent and the “Patient’s Bill of Rights.” # Cultural Diversity - Discuss the influence of cultural beliefs and its effects on patient care. # Patient Information Management - Discuss proper handling of patient records.
Continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include: anatomy and routine projections of the cranium; anatomy and routine projections of the facial bones; anatomy and routine projections of the sinuses; special radiographic procedures, and pathological considerations of the cranium, facial bones, sinuses and special procedures.
# Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Cranium - Describe the anatomy of the cranium in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated. - Describe routine and special projections of the cranium in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - Given clinical simulations for routine and special projections of the cranium, explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - In a laboratory environment, perform radiographic procedures related to the cranium. - Evaluate cranial positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized on the image. # Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Facial Bones - Describe the anatomy of the facial bones in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated. - Describe routine and special projections of the facial bones in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - Explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations for routine and special projections of the facial bones. - Perform radiographic procedures related to the facial bones in a laboratory environment. - Evaluate facial positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized on the image. # Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Sinuses - Describe the anatomy of the sinuses in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated. - Describe routine and special projections of the sinuses in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - Explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations for routine and special projections of the sinuses. - Perform radiographic procedures related to the sinuses in a laboratory environment. - Evaluate sinus positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized on the image. # Special Radiographic Procedures - Define terms and phrases related to special procedures to include: a) arthrogram; b) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP); c) myelogram; d) surgical cholangiogram; and e) hysterosalpingogram. - Discuss the indications and contraindications for the following procedures to include: a) arthrogram; b) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP); c) myelogram; d) surgical cholangiogram; and e) hysterosalpingogram. - Discuss imaging, equipment, and supplies used for the following procedures to include: a) arthrogram; b) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP); c) myelogram; d) surgical cholangiogram; and e) hysterosalpingogram. - Explain various minor radiographic procedures, describe the contrast medium utilized in terms of type, administration method, and quantity. - Describe the preparation and post-procedural care for each minor radiographic procedure, inclusive of adverse reactions. - Identify the type of procedure performed, anatomy visualized, and any indicated pathology given specific images. - Describe radiographer's role during each minor procedure. - Define terms and phrases related to special procedures to include: a) arthrogram; b) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP); c) myelogram; d) surgical cholangiogram; and e) hysterosalpingogram. # Pathological Considerations - Describe the clinical indications for the cranium, facial bones, sinuses, and special radiographic procedures. - Identify which clinical indications are additive and destructive. - Adapt technical factors and exposure considerations for the pathology indicated for the cranium, facial bones, sinuses and special radiographic procedures. - Evaluate radiographic images of the pathology indicated for the cranium, facial bones, sinuses, and special radiographic procedures.
Content and clinical practice experience should be designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated. Clinical practice experiences should be designed to provide patient care and assessment, competent performance of radiologic imaging and total quality management.Levels of competency and outcomes measurement ensure the well-being of the patient prior to, during and following the radiologic procedure.
# Orientation to Hospital Areas and Procedures - Describe the role of health care team members in responding/reacting to a local or national emergency. - Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care. - Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health status. - Examine demographic factors that influence patient compliance with medical care. - Comply with departmental and institutional response to emergencies, disasters and accidents. - Adhere to national, institutional and departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding care of patients, providing radiologic procedures and reducing medical errors. - Locate departments, clinics, patient wards, operating rooms, administrative offices, and supply storage areas. - Identify the purpose of each department, office, and clinic in terms of its function as a part of a total health care delivery system. - Describe the layout of all imaging departments within the clinical setting. - Describe the services provided by all imaging departments within the clinical setting. - Identify the function of all imaging departments within facility and their role within the in total health care delivery system. # Participation in and/or Observation of Procedures - Exercise the priorities required in daily clinical practice. - Execute medical imaging procedures under the appropriate level of supervision. - Adhere to team practice concepts that focus on organizational theories, roles of team members and conflict resolution - Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations. - Provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity or culture. - Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the health care team in the clinical setting. - Integrate appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice. - Use patient and family education strategies appropriate to the comprehension level of the patient/family. - Provide desired psychosocial support to the patient and family. - Demonstrate competent assessment skills through effective management of the patient's physical and mental status. - Respond appropriately to medical emergencies. - Adapt procedures to meet age-specific, disease-specific and cultural needs of patients. - Assess the patient and record clinical history. - Demonstrate basic life support procedures. - Use appropriate charting methods. - Recognize life-threatening electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing. - Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. - Apply the appropriate medical asepsis and sterile technique. - Demonstrate competency in the principles of radiation protection standards. - Apply the principles of total quality management. - Report equipment malfunctions. - Examine procedure orders for accuracy and make corrective actions when applicable. - Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices. - Integrate the radiographer's practice standards into clinical practice setting. - Maintain patient confidentiality standards and meet HIPAA requirements. - Demonstrate the principles of transferring, positioning and immobilizing patients. - Differentiate between emergency and non-emergency procedures. - Select technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images with the lowest radiation exposure possible. - Critique images for appropriate anatomy, image quality and patient identification. - Determine corrective measures to improve inadequate images. # Patient Care - Execute the priorities required in daily clinical practice. - Execute medical imaging procedures under appropriate level of supervision. - Recognize the influence of professional values on patient care. - Integrate the use of appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with patients, the public and members of the healthcare team. - Provide patient-centered, clinically effective care for all patients regardless of age, gender, disability, special needs, ethnicity, or culture. # Final Completion of All Required Clinical Competencies - Evaluate the number, types, and degree to which clinical competencies have been completed and mastered. - Develop a plan in conjunction with on-site clinical supervisors and program faculty to outline future completion and mastery of clinical competencies contained in this course. - Identify the benefits associated with participation in continuing education for radiographers. - Develop a tentative plan for participation in continuing education for student radiographers.
This course has the student combine subject matter from MET program courses and core courses into an advanced project activity. The student will create or construct a product, mechanism or component using the engineering skills developed through previous courses and course work. The project activity includes conceptualization, detailed planning, detailed design, developing specifications, production considerations, cost and quality assurance. In addition the course assesses the students cognitive aptitude of the MET program curriculum and the institute effectiveness by evaluating student learning outcomes with program educational objectives.
Mechanical engineering involves using principles of physics, materials science, and engineering to create, assess, produce, and sustain mechanical systems.
Mechanical Aptitude refers to the capacity to comprehend mechanical concepts, utilize practical skills, and efficiently solve theoretical and practical issues related to machines and tools.
# Formulates, Composes, and Completes a Multi-Step Advanced Project - Define a project with clear scope, functionality parameters and technical specifications. - Prepare all details associated with a practical project including materials, specifications and drawings. - Examine the economics associated with developing project and propose methods to build or produce project. - Establish a project budget, financial plan, quality assurance plan, and life cycle cost for design project. - Develop and recommend a quality control and quality assurance plan. # Program Knowledge and Aptitude - Demonstrate a proficiency in comprehension and understanding of work ethics, humanities and psychology. - Demonstrate a proficiency in comprehension and understanding of math, chemistry and physics. - Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrate a proficiency and understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanical principles. - Demonstrate a proficiency and understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance. - Demonstrate achievement of MET program objectives and learning outcomes through comprehensive testing. # Program Effectiveness Evaluation - Assess MET Program Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes. - Establish MET program effectiveness by completing the NOCTI pre-engineering job readiness assessment exam and interviews/surveys with former MET graduates and employers of past MET graduates. - Evaluate graduate skills through interviews with former MET graduates. - Evaluate MET graduate skill requirements through interviews with local companies who employ MET graduates.
This course studies the transportation of energy in liquid and gas systems and introduces the student to HVAC and cooling towers. Topics include: fundamental fluid theory and application, storage, control, components, symbols, circuits, and cooling processes. Emphasis is provided on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course includes hands on laboratory exercises such as pump selection and building circuits on a hydraulic trainer.
Fluid power utilizes pressurized fluids to control and transfer energy in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, serving numerous industrial and mobile purposes.
# Concepts of Fluid Power - Explain what fluid power is and differentiate between hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fluid power systems. - Demonstrate the difference between laminar and turbulent flow. - Find Reynolds number and pipe friction factors. - Demonstrate head loss, flow and power requirements in fluid systems. # Physical Properties of Fluids - Describe liquids and gases. - Define specific weight, density, specific gravity, kinematic viscosity, absolute viscosity, viscosity index, pressure, head and force. - Perform observations and calculations to determine properties of fluids and gases in various applications. # Energy and Power in Fluid Systems - Summarize Pascal's law. - Examine liquid systems using Bernoulli's equation. - Establish an understanding of flow rates and pumping efficiency. - Explain the phenomenon of pump cavitation and identify ways to eliminate its occurrence. - Demonstrate the interactions of pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas according to the perfect gas law. # Fluid Components - Perform analyses of the operation and function of components in hydraulic and pneumatic systems by constructing circuits. - Perform maintenance and inspections on positive displacement and dynamic pumps. - Describe methods to select pumps. - Describe the purpose, construction and operation of various control valves and relief devices. - Choose standard piping components and be able to select piping and fittings. - Identify symbols used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. # HVAC and Cooling Towers - Describe components of a refrigeration system and their operation. - Explain the components and functions of cooling towers. - Establish air properties for HVAC systems and components using a psychometric chart. - Examine HVAC and cooling tower operations.
MEGT 2100 - Manufacturing Quality Control
This course introduces statistical quality control and quality assurance techniques in manufacturing processes. Topics include: fundamentals of Six Sigma methodology, creating customer focus, statistical control techniques, control charts, process capability, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), teams and teamwork, leadership and strategic planning, optimization and reliability studies, lean manufacturing, and inspection tools and practices. The course is an effective training aid for those preparing to take the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) examination. Students will perform lab exercises applying quality concepts, tools and techniques to realistic industry examples.
Production processes encompass the techniques and strategies employed to convert raw materials into final products, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and resource optimization.
# Statistical Process Control - Describe the importance of and methods of collecting meaningful samples and data for statistical analysis. - Describe the methods and means used to obtain accurate and precise measurements. - Evaluate the mean, standard deviation, dispersion, normal frequency distribution, normal probability distribution and confidence levels for samplings of data. - Generate statistical data for interpretation using Frequency Diagrams, Cognitive Synthesis Histograms, Pareto diagrams, Scatter Diagrams, and Distribution Diagrams. - Perform statistical analyses using X-bar and R, X-bar and s, and Attribute Control charts to evaluate the control of processes. - Describe techniques to determine process capability. - Distinguish between probability and statistics. # Six Sigma Concepts, Tools and Techniques - Establish the use of Six Sigma methodologies and determine the benefits to manufacturing and service industries. - Demonstrate how the quality philosophies and techniques developed by quality masters such as Edward Deming have been used in industry. - Describe leadership skills and methods to develop a customer focused culture. - Show how the education, training, motivation and the importance of teams are in organizations and quality circles. - Describe Six Sigma project management characteristics. # Quality Production Management - Describe reliability programs and life cycle analyses. - Describe FMEA and other Root Cause analysis techniques. - Perform experiments for evaluating and improving processes that incorporates quality data and can be used for justifying capital expenditures. - Describe lean thinking, measurement systems and productivity tools for manufacturing. # Certified Quality Inspector Qualifications - Explain the requirements for becoming a Certified Quality Inspector. - Perform inspections and measurements using common gages and precision measuring equipment. - Describe GDT symbols, use and importance in industrial drawing practices. - Describe product conformance using gauging and testing.
This course introduces the theories and techniques used in the design of machine elements. Topics include: design of gears, belts, shafts, fasteners, springs, bearings, chains, brakes and clutches. Emphasis is provided on solving design process problems using applied engineering mechanics and strength of materials. Students will take the design principles for machine elements and perform hands on laboratory exercises in the topic areas.
Machinery Design entails creating mechanical equipment using engineering fundamentals, technical drawings, material choice, and simulations to ensure functionality and production feasibility.
Motion control systems are technological solutions that utilize actuators, sensors, and software to precisely manage and coordinate the movements of machinery components.
# Machine Design Concepts and Components - Establish criteria for evaluating proposed mechanical designs. - State the types of material properties that are important to mechanical designs. - Perform the principles of stress and deformation analysis to mechanical design. - Identify variations in loading encountered in machine components and factors that influence design. # Shafting and Bearings - Distinguish geometries for shafts to carry a variety of power transmitting elements. - Describe and specify keys, couplings and seals for a variety of applications. - Discuss the relationships among tolerances, production processes, and cost. - Demonstrate the practical considerations in the maintenance, installation, and sizing and specification of rolling contact bearings. - Establish the practical considerations in the maintenance, installation, and the sizing and specification of plain bearings. # Gears, Belts, and Chains - Describe material design considerations for various gear applications. - Examine various methods for manufacturing gears/gear reducers and the various levels of precision and quality to which they can be produced and assembled. - Demonstrate the proper installation, maintenance and specification of gears, belts and chains including setting backlash, end play, tensioning and lubrication. - Assess the basic specifications and features of belt and chain drives. - Determine torque and forces associated with power transmission. # Motion Control - Describe the types and components of couplings, clutches and brakes. - Establish an understanding of spring properties through the loading of spring in various applications. - Assess the geometry of couplings and the practical considerations in installation and operation. # Fasteners - Describe the types of fasteners and their properties. - Determine the sizes of fasteners for various applications. - Perform torsion tests on fasteners to determine and verify material and sizing properties.
This course studies the behavior of materials when subjected to different loadings and constraints. Topics include: stress, strain, material properties, properties of cross sectional areas, bending and buckling of members, beam and column analysis, torsion and combined loading. Emphasis is provided on predicting material behavior in various mechanical applications and utilizing fundamental analysis techniques to determine stress in solids under tension, compression, torsion and/or shear. The course includes hands on laboratory exercises such as evaluating beam deflection and the thermal expansion of various metals.
Materials testing involves examining the physical and chemical characteristics of raw materials and components to confirm adherence to industry standards and product specifications.
Mechanical design involves creating and developing tangible systems, parts, or procedures by applying principles of physics and engineering.
# Concepts of Stress and Strain - Define average normal stress and average shear stress. - Perform tests on materials to understand the behavior and attributes of various materials depicted on a stress/strain diagram. - Establish shear and moment diagrams for objects with various external loading and constraints. - Explain Hooke's Law and Poisson's ratio. - Make sense of Stress and Strain diagrams for various materials. # Mechanical Properties of Materials - Describe material Moment of Inertia, Yield strength, Modulus of Elasticity, deformation, thermal stress, Ultimate strength, coefficient of thermal expansion, and Modulus of Rigidity for various materials. - Describe the differences in properties and behavior of ductile and brittle materials. - Perform tensile and compression tests of various materials. - Establish the support reactions and deformation due to external and axial loading of members. - Demonstrate the effects of thermal stress. # Torsion - Establish the effects of torque on circular members in various geometric configurations. - Recognize the properties of a shaft for a given power requirement. - Find the angle of twist for a shaft with applied torque. # Beam and Column Analysis - Discuss the basis for the design of beams and columns. - Find critical loads that cause columns to buckle. - Establish actual beam deflection of various metals and configurations to deflection derived through empirical equations. - Demonstrate safe loading and applicable Factor of Safety for members subjected to stress and shear. # Combined Loadings - Discuss plane stress transformation and Mohr's circle to determine normal and shear stress components. - Examine the principal stresses for objects subjected to combined loading including thin walled vessels.
This course introduces the student to the study of forces acting on objects and their effects on a body at rest or at constant velocity. Static principles are applied in analyzing structural systems. Topics include: vectors, resultants, equilibrium of force systems, free body diagrams (FBD), analysis of trusses and frames, distributed loading and geometric properties of areas. Emphasis is placed on bodies at rest in both 2 dimensions and 3 dimensions.
Statics is a field of mechanics that focuses on stationary objects and balanced forces, crucial for examining and creating stable structures and systems.
# Fundamental Concepts - Define statics. - Reproduce and apply standard procedures for performing numerical calculations. - Describe Newton's 3 laws of motion and gravitation. - Convert US Customary and SI Units of Measurement. # Force Vectors - Understand vector notation and operations. - Examine forces and resolve them into components using the Parallelogram Law. - Differentiate vector position, magnitude and direction in a Cartesian coordinate system. - Recognize vectors in 2D and 3D coordinate systems. # Force System Resultants - Find moments of a force and calculate moments of a force about a specified axis. - Find moment of a couple. - Find the resultants of non-concurrent forces. # Equilibrium of a Rigid Body and Structural Analysis - Examine Free Body diagrams (FBD) for objects containing active and reactive forces. - Find constraints and reactions for various types of connections and structures. - Examine structures and solve problems by Method of Joints and Method of Sections. # Geometric Properties and Distributed Loading - Find the centroid of cross-sectional areas. - Find the area Moment of Inertia. - Examine resultant forces acting on an object from distributed loads.
This course introduces the fundamentals of metallurgy and engineering material science. Topics include: chemical, physical and mechanical properties of materials, material limitations, metallurgy, material structures and applications, material extraction processing techniques, material treating and treatments, and material testing. Emphasis is provided on material strength, design considerations and the effects of heat treatment, creep and fatigue. The course includes performance lab exercises that demonstrate the applications of the topics covered such as; material testing (i.e. tensile and hardness testing), material treatment (i.e. heat treatment), and inspection (i.e. NDE).
Materials engineering entails creating, refining, and evaluating substances for constructing products that adhere to particular performance and engineering standards, encompassing metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites.
# Material Properties, Microstructure Concepts, and Limitations - Describe material elements, attributes and bonding. - Identify the mechanical properties of materials. - Identify the physical properties of materials. - Describe material structures and metallurgy. - Describe limitations of material types. - Establish the properties of various alloys including aluminum, copper, steel, brass and polymers. # Engineered Materials and Material Extraction Processing Techniques - Discuss metal extraction from ores and alloys. - Describe ceramic properties and processes. - Describe polymer properties and processes. - Describe composite materials and processes. - Establish and understanding of steel specifications including size, description, finish, properties and tolerances for commercial use. # Material Design Considerations - Describe material design considerations for various applications. - Report on machine tool materials, properties and applications. - Demonstrate material design and machine tool materials, properties and applications. # Strength of Materials, Material Treating and Loading Effects - Define stress, strain, hardness, ductility, brittleness and toughness. - Demonstrate cold and hot working, tempering, quenching, stress relieving, surface treating and annealing, and the benefits to material applications. - Discuss fatigue, material failure theories and material safety factor. - Describe material deformation characteristics and reactions. # Material Inspection, Examination and Testing - Describe the use and application of precision instruments to evaluate geometric and physical properties of materials. - Name NDE instruments and equipment to evaluate mechanical properties. - Perform tests of materials including; NDE, tensile, hardness, compression, bending, and corrosion. - Classify metallurgical specimens and predict changes in micro structure.
MEGT 1910 - Computer Applications for MET
This course prepares the student for using various computer application programs for technical functions in industry. Topics include: solving engineering problems using computer programs, preparing critical path schedules using project software, simulating and evaluating processes, preparing presentations, and analyzing engineered components using 3D graphic programs. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of computer application programs for technical, project and process communication. Laboratory exercises focus on defining, designing and preparing technical information as well as solving problems, evaluating processes, assembling technical information, and analyzing engineering components using computer application programs.
Project planning entails the methodical approach to establishing project goals, scope, timelines, resources, and milestones for successful project execution and completion.
Engineering analysis is the systematic examination of intricate systems, structures, or components using mathematical, physical, and computational methods to address engineering issues and guide decision-making.
# Problem Solving by Computer Programming - Apply application software to solve, track and present technical and engineering practices. - Perform mathematical operations using computer programs. # Project Planning and Scheduling - Describe the importance and details associated with project plans and schedules. - Demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive project plans and schedules using typical project planning software. # Process Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation - Construct process and instrument simulation using National Instruments LabView computer programming software and hardware. - Perform instrument and equipment simulations using National Instruments LabView kits. # Engineering Analysis - Apply engineering CAD programs to analyze and determine various mechanical and material properties. - Demonstrate engineering analysis of materials and structures. # Technical Presentations - Discuss various presentation software for engineering applications. - Perform technical presentations using presentation software.
An introduction to machining and welding technology. This course will include emphasis of use and operation of selected machinery, various machining operations, selected welding processes and precision measuring instruments to be combined with laboratory projects and safety. Topics will include industrial safety and health practices; welding quality; use of cutting and grinding tools; introduction to welding terms and symbols; shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); gas metal arc welding (GMAW); gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW); basic machining operations; and precision measuring instruments.
Machining is a method of forming metal or other substances by utilizing tools and machines, such as lathes, mills, and drills, to remove surplus material and attain a specific shape.
Grinding wheels are abrasive tools used for grinding, cutting, and finishing metal and other materials.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding is a manual welding method employing a flux-coated consumable electrode to create welds and join various metals.
Gas Metal Arc Welding is a welding process that uses a continuous solid wire electrode and shielding gas to join metals rapidly and with versatility.
# Industrial Safety and Health Practices - Identify and demonstrate general shop safety procedures. - Develop and exhibit good safety and health practices. - Identify health hazards in a machining and welding laboratory environment to include hazardous substances, electric shock, and toxic fumes and gases. - Identify and demonstrate electrical shock hazards and their prevention. - Explain the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). - Identify regulations set by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the American National Standard Institute (ANSI). # Welding Quality - Explain weld inspection techniques. - Explain weld testing techniques for quality. # Use of Cutting and Grinding Tools - Demonstrate the ability to safely operate power tools such as grinder. - Identify appropriate metal heating and cutting principles. - Demonstrate an oxidizing flame, carbonizing flame, and a neutral flame. - Identify protection procedures of regulator seats and gauges, hoses and fittings, torches and tips. - Identify gases used for oxyfuel cutting. - Demonstrate manual cuts free hand and with guide, pierce holes, bevel, thin metal circular cuts, and gauging. - Demonstrate aligning machine with metal to be cut, set travel speed, and make straight cuts and bevels # Introduction to Welding Terms and Symbols - Identify welding terms relevant to industry standards. - Identify welding symbols relevant to industry standards. # Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Identify safe practices associated with shielded metal arc welding in the lab and industrial environment. - Identify and define the fundamental principles of SMAW as welding is performed. - Define the basic principles of electricity and its conversion to the SMAW application. - List the different power sources common to the SMAW process. - Identify duty cycles and general operational procedures of SMAW equipment. - Identify duty cycles and general operational procedures of SMAW equipment. - Identify mild steel electrodes as defined by AWS. Cognitive Knowledge 8 Describe proper pre-weld preparation and selection. - Adjust amperage and select welding current for producing surfacing welds in the flat position using appropriate AWS coded "fill freeze", "fast freeze", and "fast fill" electrodes. - Produce satisfactory welds on butt, lap, and tee joints. # Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - List and apply basic safety and health practices, rules for GMAW and ventilation. - Define GMAW. - Explain the function of various shielding gases. - Weld tee joints and lap joints on mild steel. # Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - List and apply basic safety and health practices, rules for GTAW and ventilation. - Define GTAW. - Explain the function of various shielding gases. - Weld tee joints and lap joints on mild steel. # Basic Machining Operations - Identify late tools for turning, facing, threading, and cut-off operations. - Determine the type of cutting tool, tool holder, and work holding device for each turning. - Use charts to find appropriate lathe speeds, feeds and depth of cut. - Describe each type of cutting tool or cutting assembly used on vertical mill. - Select the type of holding device or hold down system according to the workpiece shape and size for milling machine setup. - Use charts to determine feeds and speeds. - Calculate and set speeds, feeds, and depth of cut for vertical mill. # Precision Measuring Instruments - Appropriately maintain precision measuring instruments. - Calibrate precision measuring instruments. - Accurately measure parts using vernier measuring instruments, dial calipers, micrometer, and height gauge. - Accurately measure angles using sine bar and gauge block; and using sine bar, surface plate, and gauge block. - Appropriately lay out angle using sine bar, gauge blocks, surface plate, and angle blocks.
RADT 1200 - Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection
Provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Radiation effects on cells and factors affecting cell response are presented. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Topics include: radiation detection and measurement; patient protection; personnel protection; absorbed dose equivalencies; agencies and regulations; introduction to radiation biology; cell anatomy, radiation/cell interaction; and effects of radiation.
Radiation detectors are devices designed to detect and quantify the strength of ionizing radiation, including alpha, beta, gamma rays, and neutrons.
Radiation Protection Devices are specialized tools and clothing, like lead aprons and shields, used to safeguard individuals from the detrimental impacts of ionizing radiation.
Patient Shielding refers to the technique of employing protective barriers to minimize radiation exposure in non-targeted regions during medical imaging or therapy procedures, ensuring patient safety.
# Radiation Detection and Measurement - Define terms used to measure ionizing radiation such as C/kg, seivert, air kerma and gray. - Distinguish between units of measure for ionizing radiation. - Discuss personnel monitoring devices in terms of types, purposes, characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. - List types of ionization chambers. - Describe the theory of operation for ionization chambers. - List types and sources of natural radiation and man-made radiation. # Patient Protection - Explain the relationship of beam limiting devices to patient radiation protection. - Discuss added and inherent filtration in terms of the effect on patient dosage. - Explain the purpose and importance of patient shielding. - Given a list of patient shielding devices and radiographic procedures, correlate the method of shielding to the radiographic procedure. - Explain the relationship of exposure factors to patient dosage. - Given various radiographic procedures, identify how to use different IRs that will result in an optimum diagnostic image with the minimum radiation exposure to the patient. - Discuss methods to avoid repeat radiographs. - Explain how to reduce patient dose when performing stationary or mobile fluoroscopy, and mobile radiography. - Describe DAP and radiographic dose documentation. # Personnel Protection - Explain the use of primary and secondary radiation barriers. - Discuss protection devices influencing room construction and design. - Clarify controlled areas from uncontrolled areas. - Explain how radiographic equipment/techniques are used to reduce personnel exposure during radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and surgical procedures. - Explain how personnel protective devices are used to reduce personnel exposure during radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and surgical procedures. - Explain how patient immobilization devices are used to reduce personnel exposure during radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and surgical procedures. - Discuss handling and disposal of radioactive material. # Absorbed Dose Equivalencies - Define effective dose equivalent. - Determine dose equivalent in terms of SI units when given the quality factor and absorbed dose for different ionizing radiations. - Discuss current National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements recommendations for occupational and general public exposures. - Describe dose limits related to the declared pregnant radiographer. # Agencies and Regulations - Identify federal and state regulatory agencies. - Discuss historical perspectives relating to radiation protection. - Explain two purposes of Public Law 97-35 (Patient Consumer Radiation Health and safety Act of 1981). - Discuss state regulations regarding patient and personnel protection. - Identify components of 10 CFR part 20 related to personnel monitoring and dose limits. - Describe the "ALARA" concept in regards to personnel and patient protection. - Describe radiographer radiation protection responsibilities as they pertain to patients, personnel, and the public. # Introduction to Radiation Biology - Discuss historical evidence of the effects of radiation. - Describe concepts relating to the interaction of radiation with matter. - Discuss the information concerning the human body as it relates to atomic structure. # Cell Anatomy - Review the structures involved in cellular anatomy. - Describe the importance of the macromolecules in terms of cellular function. # Radiation/Cell Interaction - Define radiation/cell interaction. - Discuss the effects of radiation on cells related to direct and indirect effect. - Delineate the four basic radiation dose-response curves. - Discuss the cellular factors that affect the radio-sensitivity of each cell. - Identify physical characteristics of radiation that impact cell response. - Differentiate between radioprotectors and radiosensitizers. # Effects of Radiation - Explain the terms early and late effects of radiation. - Describe acute exposure in terms of somatic and genetic effects. - Differentiate whole body responses and local responses to acute exposure. - Describe chronic exposure in terms of somatic and genetic effects. - Differentiate whole body responses and local responses to chronic exposure. - Distinguish between stochastic and deterministic (early and late tissue reactions) effects of ionizing radiation.
This course introduces industrial manufacturing processes that employ processes for material shaping, joining, machining and assembly to the student. Topics include: casting, shaping and molding of metals, ceramics and polymers; particulate processing of metals and ceramics, metal forming, machining, sheet metal working, joining and assembling, surface treatment, and manufacturing design considerations. Emphasis is provided on raw materials, quality, and costs of finished products. The course includes lab exercises that demonstrate the applications of the topics covered in actual manufacturing processes.
Process manufacturing is a method of producing uniform goods by blending materials or ingredients using a specific formula or recipe.
Metal Forming is the process of creating metal parts and objects by altering their shape using mechanical deformation methods such as rolling, bending, forging, extrusion, and stamping.
Engineering Design Process entails a systematic series of iterative steps, including conceptualization, design, testing, and refinement, used by engineers to create functional systems, products, or processes.
# Casting, Shaping, Molding and Related Processes - Demonstrate the processes of casting materials. - Name and describe metal casting processes and be capable of basic riser design. - Describe the process of glass-working. - Describe the processes of plastic shaping and molding. - Describe rubber manufacturing processes. - Describe polymer matrix and composite forming processes. # Particulate Processing of Metals and Ceramics - Describe processes used in powder metallurgy. - Demonstrate processing of ceramics and cermets. - Demonstrate metallurgic and ceramic processes. # Metal Forming, Machining and Sheet Metal Working - Demonstrate processes of metal forming. - Explain bulk deformation processes. - Describe the use and application of CNC processes. - Describe processes involving sheet metal working. - Determine the force and energy requirements for various metal forming operations. # Joining and Assembly Processes - Describe welding fundamentals and processes. - Describe brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding processes. - Demonstrate various mechanical methods of assembly. # Surface Treatment Processing Operations - Demonstrate surface preparation and treatment processes. - Describe plating, coating and deposition processes. # Manufacturing Design Considerations - Establish the requirements for process engineering design, planning, problem solving and continuous improvement. - Explain production planning and control. - Determine the influence of material properties on manufacturing cost, efficiency and quality. - Relate basic material properties and behaviors to manufacturing processes.
Content establishes a knowledge base in radiographic, fluoroscopic and mobile equipment requirements and design. The content also provides a basic knowledge of Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) devices, beam restriction, filtration, quality control, and quality management principles of digital systems. Laboratory experiences will demonstrate applications of theoretical principles and concepts.
Digital radiography refers to the practice of employing digital technology for capturing and altering medical images, substituting conventional photographic film with digital sensors to examine the body's internal structures.
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) is a vacuum tube that houses an electron gun and a fluorescent screen, displaying images in older TVs and computer monitors.
An Induction Motor is an electromagnetic device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy using magnetic induction principles for torque production in various applications without physical contact.
Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging method using real-time X-rays to view internal structures, allowing for continuous monitoring during diagnostic and treatment procedures.
# Radiographic Imaging Equipment Operation - Identify components of the radiographic unit to include operating console, x-ray tube construction (anode, cathode, rotor/stator), automatic exposure control, and beam restriction devices. - Discuss x-ray tube construction, to include electron sources, target materials, induction motor. - Define potential difference, current (alternating and direct) and resistance. - Describe electrical protective devices such as ground and circuit breaker. - Identify the general components and functions of the tube and filament circuits. - Identify the function of solid-state rectification. - Compare generators in terms of radiation produced and efficiency. - Discuss basic principles of x-ray generators, transformers (step up, step down and autotransformer), and rectification systems (phase, pulse, and frequency). - Describe the operation and applications for different types of beam-limiting devices. - Explain the impact beam filtration has on x-ray beam intensity, beam quality and resultant patient exposure. - Describe the change in the half value layer (HVL) when filtration is added or removed in the beam. - Describe functions of components of automatic exposure control (AEC) devices. - Demonstrate proper use of AEC devices, to include radiation detectors, back-up timer and exposure adjustment (e.g. +1 or -1). - Identify the components of diagnostic x-ray tubes. - Explain protocols used to extend x-ray tube life. # Equipment Quality Control, Quality Management, and Maintenance - Differentiate between quality improvement/management, quality assurance and quality control. - List the benefits of a quality management program to the patient and to the department. - List elements of a quality management program and discuss how each is related to the quality management program. - Discuss the proper test equipment/procedures for evaluating the operation of an x-ray generator. - Evaluate the results of basic QC tests, to include mAs reciprocity, mA linearity, timer accuracy, light field to radiation field alignment, collimator accuracy, central ray alignment and monitor calibration. - Discuss quality control of digital imaging receptor systems, to include artifacts, maintenance, and display monitor quality assurance. - Discuss quality control of lead apron and glove testing. # Fluoroscopy (Image Intensified Conventional and Digital Fluoroscopy) - Explain the use of standardized radiographic technique charts. - Identify components of the fluoroscopic unit (fixed and mobile), to include image intensifier, viewing systems, automatic brightness control and magnification mode. - Explain conventional image-intensified and digital fluoroscopic image formation. - Discuss gain and conversion factors as they relate to image intensification. - Discuss automatic brightness control (ABC), automatic exposure rate control (AERC), image intensifier positioning, magnification mode, kerma display and last image hold. - Explain brightness gain (product of flux gain and minification gain), mulitfield intensifiers, and magnification. - Identify fluoroscopic recording equipment. # Mobile Radiography - Discuss mobile units in terms of purpose, components, types and applications.
The content of this course introduces factors that govern and influence the production of the radiographic image using digital radiographic equipment found in diagnostic radiology. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and techniques required to produce high-quality diagnostic radiographic images. Topics include: Image quality (radiographic IR exposure; radiographic contrast; spatial resolution; distortion; grids; image receptors and holders; processing considerations; image acquisition ; image analysis; image artifacts; and guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within a digital system. Laboratory experiences will demonstrate applications of theoretical principles and concepts.
Digital Imaging is the use of computer software to create, edit, and enhance visual content for various digital media purposes.
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) is a transistor type utilized in display technologies to regulate individual pixels, commonly used for high-resolution and low-power applications such as LCDs.
System imaging is the creation of a comprehensive backup of a computer's OS, software, and settings, saved as a file for restoration or deployment.
# Principles of Imaging and Image Quality - Discuss practical considerations in setting standards for acceptable image quality. - Describe receptor exposure, contrast, spatial resolution and distortion. - Identify and analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect receptor exposure. - Identify and analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect contrast. - Identify and analyze the relationships of factors that control and affect spatial resolution. - Identify and analyze the relationship of factors that control and affect distortion. - Differentiate between size and shape distortion. - Perform calculations to determine image magnification and percent magnification. - Apply conversion factors for changes in the following areas: distance (inverse square law), grid, mAs reciprocity, exposure maintenance and the 15 percent rule. - Describe the basic principles of digital radiography and the terminology associated with digital imaging systems. - Define digital imaging characteristics of receptor exposure, contrast, spatial resolution and distortion. - Describe digital imaging characteristics related to spatial resolution to include pixel size, matrix size, bit depth, contrast resolution, sampling frequency, and DEL size. - Describe digital imaging characteristics related to image signal, to include dynamic range, quantum mottle (noise), signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio. - Define window level and window width and how they translate into displayed image brightness and gray scale. - Define scattered/secondary radiation and the effects of scattered radiation on the image. - Identify and compare grid types and identify the most appropriate grid for a given clinical situation. - Interpret grid efficiency in terms of grid ratio and frequency. - Compare short dimension vs. long dimension grids. - Define grid cut off, summarize factors affecting grid cut off, and describe the various grid artifacts. # Criteria for Image Evaluation - Identify the criteria for image evaluation. - Apply problem-solving process for evaluating images for adequate density/brightness, contrast, recorded detail/spatial resolution and acceptable limits of distortion. - Identify factors relating to image identification and documentation of ordered exams. - Evaluate images to determine the appropriate use of beam restriction. - Identify common equipment malfunctions that affect image quality, and corrective action. - Differentiate between technical factor problems, procedural factor problems and equipment malfunctions. - Critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathologic factors, and employ corrective actions if necessary. # Image Acquisition and Processing - Describe the various types of digital receptors (Computed Radiography and Digital Radiography, including direct digital and indirect digital capture). - Discuss the fundamentals of digital radiography, distinguishing between cassette-based systems and cassette-less systems. - Compare the image acquisition and extraction of cassette-based vs. cassette-less systems, including detector mechanism, initial image processing, histogram analysis, automatic rescaling, look up tables and exposure index determination. - Compare detector properties and evaluation criteria such as DQE (detective quantum efficiency), exposure index, and spatial resolution. - Describe digital receptors, to include: Amorphous selenium/Thin film transistor (TFT) arrays, Cesium iodide/amorphous silicon thin film transistor (TFT) arrays, Charged coupled device (CCD) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS) systems and Photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. - Compare the advantages and limits of each digital system - Describe the response of digital detectors to exposure variations. - Describe the response of PSP systems to background and scatter radiation. - Identify grid use errors associated with grid cut off and Moire effect. - Identify common limitations and technical problems encountered when using PSP systems. - Describe the selection of technical factors and technical factor systems to assure appropriate receptor exposure levels for digital detectors. - Describe the conditions that cause quantum mottle in a digital image. - Formulate a procedure or process to minimize histogram analysis and rescaling errors. - Describe the histogram and the process of histogram analysis as it relates to automatic rescaling and determining an exposure indicator. - Relate the receptor exposure indicator values to technical factors, system calibration, part/beam/plate alignment and patient exposure. # Exposure Indicator Determination - Describe the difference between dose area product (DAP) measured with a flat panel system vs. the vendor specific exposure indicators for a PSP-based system. - Identify optimal value ranges for exposure indicators and relationship to patient exposure. - Describe the exposure precautions and limitations associated with PSP-based systems. - Examine the potential impact of digital radiographic systems on patient exposure and methods of practicing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept with digital systems. # Imaging Systems - Describe the components of Picture Archival and Communications System (PACS) and its function. - Identify modality types that may be incorporated into a PACS. - Describe the components of imaging informatics (PACS, RIS, HIS, and the DICOM and EMR). - Describe data flow for a DICOM image from an imaging modality to a PACS - Identify common problems associated with retrieving/viewing images within a PACS. - Identify the primary uses of the diagnostic display workstation and clinical display workstation. - Describe patient benefits gained through the use of teleradiology. - Describe HIPAA concerns with electronic information. - Discuss and define digital image processing, to include equalization, smoothing, electronic masking, edge enhancement, grayscale (bit depth & LUT), quantization, image stitching, VOI and ROI.
RELM 2050 - Sports and Fitness Management Internship
This course will provide the student with practical experience under the supervision of a professional recreation agency. The experience will allow the student to test the practical application of theories of sports and fitness management under the guidance and supervision of a recreational agency professional.
Sport Management is the utilization of business strategies in the sports industry, including organizing, planning, leading, and assessing sports programs and events.
# Theories and Practice of Sports and Fitness Services - Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a sports and fitness professional. - Apply general knowledge of sports and fitness management to specific applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of the intern site through examination of its mission, goals and philosophy as well as specific policies and procedures. - Recognize quality sports and fitness services through observation and evaluation of the leadership techniques of agency staff members. # Practical Application of Theories of Sports and Fitness Services - Apply practical technique and theory acquired in the academic classroom in a sports and fitness setting. - Evaluate practical technique and theory applied in a sports and fitness setting. - Evaluate the student's own leadership style and communication skills through planning, organizing and leading activities and programs. # Professional Development in Sports and Fitness Services - Evaluate the student's own personal strengths and weaknesses as a sports and fitness professional. - Articulate goals and objectives related to sports and fitness management. - Demonstrate use of interpersonal skills required of sports and fitness professionals.
MGMT 2500 - International Business Principles
This course provides an opportunity to explore the international business environment and how to make effective business decisions in a global market. Topics include ethics and politics of international business, identification of risks which influence international business decisions, and analyzing the import/export process.
International business refers to the trade of products, services, and assets between countries, necessitating an understanding of global markets, cultural differences, trade regulations, and negotiation techniques.
Risk control is the systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and implementing measures to minimize or mitigate potential risks impacting organizational objectives and operations.
# Foundations of International Business - Determine the motives for a company to internationalize. - Identify and describe the elements that are required for an international business. - List and describe four types of activities used in international business. - Explain the political and legal factors that impact international trade. # Associated Risks - Identify the four major risks of doing business internationally. - Describe steps that companies can take when minimizing risks. - Determine risk prevention methods. - Examine commercial risk issues. # International Business Entry Modes - Describe and evaluate the basic entry modes used in international business. - Analyze and describe how the import/export process is used in international business. - Compare the various types of contractual relationships and create a successful import/export plan. - Compare the use of strategic alliances and joint ventures in international business and analyze the features of each.
MGMT 2410 - Change and Career Management
This course focuses on the impact of change on the workplace and the personal responsibility involved in responding to change in any circumstance. Specific emphasis will be made on the role of change in the field of career management. Specific topics that will be covered are change management, problem solving skills, personal image, and career management.
Change management is a structured method for shifting groups and organizations from their present state to a planned future state, maximizing acceptance and reducing opposition.
# Change Management - Identify major change areas affecting the workplace. - Identify the contributing factors creating resistance to change. - Describe the five phases of the change cycle. - Describe proactive attitudes that facilitate responding to change. - Develop strategies for managing change of all dimensions. - Utilize Force Field Analysis as a methodology for analyzing change # Problem Solving Skills - Identify the necessary prerequisites for problem solving. - Utilize a six-step methodology for problem solving. - Utilize different methodologies for gathering and organizing data. - Utilize case studies and apply problem solving skills to produce solutions. # Personal Image - Define the role that personal image plays in career development. - Identify the attributes that enable the creation of a professional image. - Identify the attributes that detract from the creation of a professional image. - Describe the role of stereotyping in image development. - Develop a personal action plan that is designed to enhance the student’s professional image. # Career Management - Describe the concept of plateauing as it relates to career management. - Describe the role of skill obsolescence in career management. - Develop a skill-based resume. - Utilize job search engines to facilitate the process of career management. - Develop an action plan that would facilitate a career move. - Demonstrate proper job interview techniques.
MGMT 2220 - Management Occupation-Based Instructions
Reinforcement of management, supervision, and employability principles in an actual job placement or through a practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management and supervisory applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of management and supervisory techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of a practicum or internship and all of the following: written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and a required weekly seminar.
Supervision refers to the process of overseeing, directing, and managing employee performance to ensure efficient task completion and achievement of organizational objectives.
# Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. # Adaptability to the Job Setting - Interact directions as given by supervisory staff. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Application of Management and Supervisory Techniques - Participate in and/or observe planning activities. - Participate in and/or observe organizational activities. - Participate in and/or observe staffing activities. - Participate in and/or observe controlling activities. - Participate in and/or observe directing activities. # Professional Development - Perform in a professional manner.
Provides a basic understanding of project management functions and processes. Topics include: team selection and management; project planning, definition and scheduling of tasks; resource negotiation, allocation, and leveling; project control, monitoring, and reporting; computer tools for project planning and scheduling; managing complex relationships between project team and other organizations; critical path methodology; and total quality management.
Project management entails the organized, strategic allocation of resources to accomplish predefined objectives within a set timeframe and budget.
# Team Selection and Management - Discuss practicing delegation of responsibility to the best qualified person. - Clarify team expectations by role. - Explain establishing accountability by role. - Explain creating the responsibility Matrix. - Describe the process of setting team goals. - Define operating processes to perform project tasks. - Describe project benefits. - List the process of reporting and rewarding progress. - Describe the process of assessing team performance. # Project Planning - Explain the process for linking projects to the strategic planning process. - Describe performing cost benefit analysis. - Describe using a SWOT analysis. - Explain implementing a balanced scorecard approach. - Identify project sponsors and other stakeholders. - Defining scope and creating a project charter. - Discuss methods of project budgeting. - Contrast budgeting from the Top-Down versus Bottom up. - Explain types of scheduling diagrams. - Construct a simple network diagram. - List project risk factors. # Definition and Scheduling of Tasks - Explain the process for developing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). - Describe activity dependency types. - Compute project activity durations. - Construct a project schedule. - Establish Project Milestones. # Resource Negotiation, Allocation, and Leveling - Describe planning personnel needs. - Explain assigning resources to a project. - Discuss leveling resources. - Describe setting resource priorities. # Project Control, Monitoring, and Reporting - Explain tracking with the plan-monitor-control cycle. - Explain the methodology for collecting, analyzing and reporting data. - Define earned value analysis. - List monitoring and control systems. - Explain controlling scope creep with change control systems. # Computer Tools for Project Planning and Scheduling - Describe reviewing computerized project management tools. - Identifying key elements of project management systems. # Managing Complex Relationships Between Project Team and Other Organizations - Contrast various communication approaches. - List for improved project meetings. - Explain how to audit projects with a structured process. - Describe a process to conclude a project. - Discuss establishing a stakeholder communications management plan. - List procurement management planning tasks. - Explain the process for deciding whether to make or buy. - Describe the content of requests for proposal and requests for quotation. - Explain evaluating suppliers. # Critical Path Methodology - Construct a CPM with activity-on-the-arrow and activity-in-the-box. - Create CPM charts. - Identify a PERT Chart. - Determine Critical path, non-critical paths and earliest start and finish times. - Explain ways for dealing with slack time. # Total Quality Management - Discuss ways for managing the scope, time, cost, quality relationship in project management. - Explain methods for assuring quality through quality planning. - Discuss ways for handling and avoiding project pitfalls. - List other potential quality metrics. # Best Practices in Project Management - Explain utilizing Project Management Maturity Models. - Discuss integrating project with the capability maturity model.
This course utilizes team methodologies to study the field of management. It encourages students to discuss their perception of management practices which have been studied during the management program. Topics include: current issues and problems in management and supervision and state-of-the-art management and leadership techniques. Students will be put into teams, will work on team projects to demonstrate their understanding of the competencies of this course, and will do peer evaluation. Potential team projects could include authoring a management book covering the competencies, videos, web sites, bulletin boards, and slide presentations amongst others.
Team management is the process of organizing, inspiring, and supervising a group to accomplish shared objectives, promoting cooperation, efficiency, and positive team relationships.
# The Team Process - Identify types of groups and group characteristics. - Discuss group formation and techniques for building effective teams. # The Manager’s Job - Define managers and discuss the changing nature of management. - Discuss the role of the manager. - Review the relationship between factors affecting leadership potential. - Describe the difference between leadership and power. - Discuss different philosophies of leadership, creative leadership, and followership. - Describe methods to effectively manage projects. - Identify and discuss project management tools. # Employee Behavior, Motivation, and Morale - List the variables relating to employee behavior. - Discuss methods for improvement of employee morale. - Describe needs-based theories of motivation. - List job related factors that affect employee motivation. - Discuss strategies to enhance employee motivation. - Identify the causes, physical effects and symptoms of stress. - Discuss techniques to manage stress effectively. # Selection and Training of Employees - Review both legal and illegal types of interview questions. - Discuss techniques to maximize the information gained during an interview. - Discuss techniques used to select employees. - Discuss the purposes of the orientation and training of employees. - Discuss techniques to enhance employee orientation and training. # Health and Safety - Describe the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. - List common health and safety hazards in the workplace. - Discuss techniques and strategies for developing effective health and safety programs. - Discuss the impact of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other STDs on the work environment and on hiring practices. # Effective Communication - Describe the types of supervisory communications. - Discuss non-verbal communication. - Discuss barriers to effective communication. - Discuss the importance of developing effective listening techniques. - Review the costs and benefits associated with holding meetings. - Review the purposes served by holding meetings. - Identify common problems encountered during meetings. - Discuss techniques to enhance the effectiveness of meetings. # Performance Appraisals - Review the purposes and types of performance appraisals. - Describe systematic bias and common rating errors in conducting performance appraisals. - Discuss effective techniques for conducting performance appraisals. # Problem Identification, Resolution, and Decision-Making - Review problem identification, problem solving, and decision-making techniques. - Discuss different decision-making styles, group decision making, the management of creative people, and techniques to maximize the effectiveness of decision making. - Describe the types of disciplinary actions available to managers. - Discuss techniques to handle employee problems. - Discuss substance abuse on the job in terms of symptoms, effects on performance, effects on workplace safety, and ameliorative actions. # Organizational Ethics and Politics - Describe various codes of ethical corporate behavior. - Discuss corporate ethics in terms of costs and benefits. - Describe the political nature of life within a corporation. - Discuss techniques for surviving and thriving in a corporate environment. # Union and Protected Groups - Review the parameters of union/management relations. - Review the history of the union movement in America. - Discuss techniques used by supervisors to ensure maximum productivity and union contract compliance. - Discuss techniques for supervising protected groups. # Career Development - List and describe the importance of continuing to develop and improve management skills. - Discuss techniques for assessing personal strengths and weaknesses, mapping a career development path, and preparing for challenges in the future. - Describe the principles of time management. - Describe Pareto's principle. - Discuss techniques to effectively plan the use of time. - Discuss techniques to identify and eliminate time wasters. # Productivity - Discuss impact and pros and cons of outsourcing/off shoring. - Discuss impact and pros and cons of plant closings. - Discuss impact and pros and cons of layoffs. - Discuss impact and pros and cons of robotics. - Discuss impact and pros and cons of new productivity.
Service Industry encompasses the economic sector that offers services instead of products, prioritizing customer interaction and satisfaction in areas such as hospitality, finance, and healthcare.
# Principles of Service Industry Supervision- Team Building - Describe the basic functions of management and give examples of how each function relates to the service sector. - Describe the roles of supervisors in the service sector. - Cite the principles of effective delegating and directing. - Describe the techniques and approaches for empowerment and encouraging self-sufficiency and self-management. - Identify key stage of effective group formation. - Contrast task roles with maintenance roles. - Explain how a work group becomes a team. Define the differences in a group-centered versus a team-centered approach. - Identify the four general types of work teams, including self-managed work teams. - Identify the characteristics of effectively functioning teams and how the supervisor encourages their development. - Discuss the implications of team building in a multicultural workforce. - Discuss the principles of planning and goal-setting in team-building. - Describe the principles of managing group conflict. - Identify the tools and principles necessary for team problem-solving. # Communication in the Service Sector - Describe the communication process and approaches to developing understanding. - Compare and contrast the principles of individual and group communication. - Identify three different listening styles, and review the keys to effective listening. - Discuss the sources of barriers to communication and how to overcome them. - Discuss communication strategies for team leaders. - Discuss the principles of conducting and participating in meetings and role play a group meeting. - Describe the principles of conducting and receiving an employment interview. - Describe the principles of effective oral communication and utilize the principles in short presentation(s). # TQM in a Service Environment - Describe the basic concept behind Total Quality Management and its application to a service environment. - Describe the process of benchmarking and give examples of benchmarking in the service sector. - Discuss the process of continuous improvement including the fundamental principles developed by Deming. - Define the concept of having a commitment to excellence, and the zero-defects approach. - Identify the dimensions of quality and be able to apply them to a retail or service company. - Research and report on a company that has achieved the Deming Prize or the Baldridge Award. - Describe the concepts behind ISO 9000 and similar systems. - Discuss the principles of producing effective goals and objectives for individuals and teams. # Customer Service Operations - Define what customer service is and the concept of customer satisfaction. - Explain the challenges of customer service. - Discuss the concepts of customer demographics, life-styles, and identifying customer needs. - Discuss the concept of customer-driven strategic management. - Define the role of problem-solving and approaches for effectively overcoming the barriers to it. - Describe applications in effective communication to customer service situations. - Describe how to deal with difficult customers. - Discuss a plan for retaining customers and measuring customer satisfaction. - Develop a format for evaluating customer service in a retail and a service industry business, and perform an evaluation on a local business. # Retail Management - Describe the special characteristics of retailing and the importance of developing a retail strategy. - Identify the types of retail institutions by ownership and strategic mix, including non-store-based and nontraditional retailing. - Discuss the concepts of creating and maintaining a retail image from a service and a physical appearance perspective. - Select tasks, jobs, and develop an organizational chart. Define the different organizing methods used by different retailers. - Discuss the supervision principles applied to a retail environment. - Describe the basic concepts of operations and financial management in retailing. # Selling Principles and Sales Management - Describe the value-added approach to selling using the strategic/consultative selling model. - Describe coaching and skill-building concepts in a retail environment. - Discuss the principles of developing a relationship strategy through developing effective interpersonal communication approaches. - Discuss establishing ethics as the foundation for relationships in selling. - Discuss techniques for dealing with customer concerns and objections. - Describe Sales Management functions including assessing sales force productivity. - Describe the process of recruiting and selecting sales people. - Describe the fundamentals of training, compensating, and motivating sales associates. - Discuss presentation and customer contact skills in a variety of situations. # Business Software Applications - Describe the specific software available for communication and management applications. - Describe the use of electronic resources for research and information gathering. - Utilize online resources to research a retail company. - Utilize personal Email to communicate with course participants and instructor, including submitting course assignments as Email attachments. - Utilize basic word processing software to produce a properly formatted memo and business letter. - Participate in an online discussion with group members. - Discuss applications in managing, organizing, and analyzing data. - Use Excel to create a work schedule for employees based on designated hours of operation and sales data. # Introduction to Information Systems - Describe the basics of a Management Information System and a retail information system and their application to supervision. - Discuss the use of primary data in managing human resources and in business decision-making. # Legal Issues in the Service Sector - Define and give examples of the prohibitions concerning advertising, pricing and price fixing, product safety, product liability, financing, and warranties of goods and services. - Discuss the range of laws governing human resources including the areas of discrimination, sexual harassment, working conditions and OSHA, employment law and government oversight. - Explain the legal rights and privileges of consumers and the role consumer protection agencies.
MGMT 2200 - Production/Operations Management
This course provides the student with an intensive study of the overall field of production/operations management. Topics include: role of production management/production managers, operational design, capacity planning, aggregate planning, inventory management, project management, and quality control/assurance.
Operations management involves supervising business operations to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profit through effective resource allocation and process planning in the delivery of products and services.
Aggregate Planning is a method for creating and managing a rough plan to align an organization's overall operations with demand and supply.
Capacity planning is the process of assessing future resource needs to accommodate workloads and guaranteeing an organization's infrastructure can efficiently manage future demands and growth.
# Role of Production Management/Production Managers - Describe the duties of the production manager in maintaining manufacturing facilities. - Describe the duties of the production manager in maintaining an adequate work force to meet production goals. - Describe the duties of the production manager in keeping costs of manufacturing as low as possible. - Discuss the production manager role in management decision making process. - Describe the steps in decision making analysis as applied to problem solving in the manufacturing setting. - Construct a simple forecast based on time series data. - Compute cost-volume analysis and the quantitative trade-offs of subcontracting. # Operational Design - Discuss the role of the research and development activity as it relates to the life cycle of a product. - Discuss how location planning impacts production time, materials, and people. - Describe the techniques used in the designing process. # Capacity Planning - Discuss how facility layout impacts capacity and production scheduling in the manufacturing setting. - Show a facility layout which maximizes production capacity. - Compute the utilization and efficiency ratios associated with capacity loads. - Discuss load balancing and other scheduling techniques that optimize production. # Aggregate Planning - Define the term aggregate planning as applied to the manufacturing setting. - Define long-term planning as applied to the manufacturing setting. - Define short-term planning as applied to the manufacturing setting. - Compare examples of long-term and short-term planning and contrast them concerning production goals in the manufacturing setting. - Describe the techniques used in long-term planning. - Describe the techniques used in short-term planning. # Inventory Management - List the factors required for effective inventory management in the manufacturing setting. - Contrast the older and newer models of inventory management with respect to timely ordering of materials, include EOQ modeling. - Discuss the reasons inventory management philosophy has changed during the last fifty years. - Discuss the modern inventory management techniques and discuss the advantages each has brought to the manufacturing setting. # Project Management - Discuss the special problems associated with project management within the manufacturing setting. - Develop a list of techniques which deal with project management in the manufacturing setting. - Discuss the techniques of developing Gantt charts for a manufacturing setting. - Develop a PERT/CPM analysis within the manufacturing setting. # Quality Control/Assurance - Discuss the reasons for establishing a quality assurance program within the manufacturing setting. - Describe the techniques used for improving quality within the manufacturing setting. - Discuss the concept involved in the acceptance sampling method of quality assurance. - Develop an R-chart for a production project within the manufacturing setting. - Develop an X-chart for a production project within the manufacturing setting. - Develop a P-chart for a production project within the manufacturing setting. - Develop a C-chart for a production project within the manufacturing setting.
MGMT 2155 - Quality Management Principles
# Quality Management Basics - Define quality management. - Compare International Quality Results. # Quality Management Theories - Identify the principles and contribution of Deming to the field of quality control. - Identify the principles and contribution of Juran to the field of quality control. - Identify the principles and contribution of Ishikawa to the field of quality control. - Discuss the principles and contribution of Crosby to the field of quality control. # Basic Quality Tools - Identify principles and application of various process control charts. - Develop and analyze process control charts to include Pareto Charts, Histograms, X-bar and R-Charts, Flow Charts, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and Scatter Diagrams. # Implementing Quality Management - Discuss process and check points necessary for management buy-in to QM. - Discuss process and check points necessary for employee buy-in to QM. # Team Building for Quality Management - Discuss methods to be used in the team building process. - Define empowerment and discuss principles and procedures involved with employee empowerment. # Future Quality Trends - Explain the methods of Six Sigma. - Define lean management and explain its implementation in organizations. - Discuss the history and implementation of supplier certification requirements. - Major Quality awards in the U.S., Japanese, and world markets. - Identify major developers of international standards and methods of enforcement for these standards.
This course introduces the essentials of starting, managing, and growing a small business. Topics include: the role of the entrepreneur, pricing, advertising, financing, and layout of facilities, inventory control, staffing, purchasing, vendor selection, and relevant laws affecting small business.
Entrepreneurial skills encompass the capacity to innovate, assume risks, and stimulate the expansion of a business by recognizing and capitalizing on market opportunities.
Financial planning entails developing strategies and managing assets to attain long-term fiscal objectives and maintain financial well-being for individuals or organizations.
# The Challenge of Entrepreneurship - Differentiate small business management, entrepreneurship and ownership. - Compare the benefits and drawbacks to entrepreneurship and small business ownership. - Prioritize self-decisions for starting/owning a small business. - Produce a model of the typical start-up process. - Compare the forms of business organization. # Planning in Small Business - Justify business ethics. - Distinguish the role of ethics in small business relating to customer – supplier relations and governmental compliance such as harassment, workplace safety, and security of employee records, employee theft, affirmative action, and employee privacy rights. - Evaluate the relationship between business ethics and social responsibility. - Relate a code of ethics and its relationship to the business strategy. - Illustrate creative thinking and barriers to creativity in a small business. - Evaluate mission statements, goal setting, and competitive analysis. # Initial Considerations and Decisions - Determine he background of franchising. - Evaluate franchising systems. - Communicate the business format of franchising. - Evaluate decisions relative to franchising. - Examine the buyout alternative. - Evaluate how to find a business to buy and what to look for. - Compute purchase price and payment options. - Compare the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business. Cognitive Analysis 9 Compare evaluation of potential startups. - Compare evaluation of potential startups. - Prioritize questions on how to get started: what happens first? # Financial and Legal Management - Recognize the importance of financial records. - Illustrate the basics of small business accounting such as double and single- entry systems, basic equations, cash and accrual methods of accounting. - Establish what accounting records are needed. - Demonstrate basic ratio analysis such as liquidity ratios, leverage ratios, activity ratios, profitability ratios. - Appraise the use of financial ratios. - Recognize the basics of cash flow management. - Predict initial capital requirements and sources of capital. - Examine basic competition and consumer protection laws. - Examine bankruptcy laws. - Examine contract laws applicable to small business. # Marketing Considerations - Illustrate setting marketing objectives and sales forecasts. - Break down identifying the target market. - Predict consumer behavior. - Initiate developing new products. - Evaluate the purchasing function and supplier selection. - Examine inventory management. - Evaluate location of small business. - Critique location types. - Recognize layout and design. - Appraise advantages/disadvantages of buying, leasing, or building. - Justify the economics of pricing relative to competition, demand and costs. - Compare pricing techniques and break-even analysis. - Compare credit considerations and policies. - Evaluate advertising strategy and sales promotions.
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for a manager or entrepreneur to develop and implement a business plan. Topics include: business/community compatibility, introduction to cash flow and break even analysis, development of product/service idea, determination of market feasibility, determination of financial feasibility, development of marketing strategy, development of operations outline, and application of financial concepts.
Business development entails the strategic pursuit of new opportunities to increase a company's revenue and growth through identification, cultivation, and acquisition.
Product planning refers to the strategic determination of a product's lifecycle, encompassing market research, design, development, positioning, and sales projections to fulfill consumer demands and corporate objectives.
# Business/Community Compatibility - Appraise community assets and deficiencies. - Create an original business idea using knowledge of community assets and deficiencies. - Construct an initial survey regarding possible locations within the community. # Introduction to Cash Flow and Break-Even Analysis - Categorize financial terminology used in business planning. - Construct sample cash flows. - Compare and Contrast fixed and variable costs in break-even analysis. # Development of Product/Service Idea - Assess the roles of quality, value, and convenience. - Explain the type of product/service offered. - Research potential suppliers of product. # Determination of Market Feasibility - Research current trends in identified industry. - Identify sources of direct and indirect competition. - Identify target market. # Determination of Financial Feasibility - Research to collect cost estimates for monthly overhead and direct costs. - Relate previous concepts of cash flow and break-even analysis to applicable situations. # Development of Marketing Strategy - Develop pricing strategies. - Provide the delivery and distribution of products. - Develop an advertising strategy. - Identify persons who are responsible for implementing marketing strategy. - Construct marketing plan. # Development of Operations Outline - Develop and record personnel and customer service policies. - Understand legal structure of proposed business. - Assess applicable taxes and license fees. - Identify insurance needs and costs. - Determine key people who will be primarily accountable for various responsibilities # Application of Financial Concepts - Illustrate cash flow projections and record in financial statement format. - Illustrate break even analysis and record in financial statement format.
Develops a working knowledge of managing a retail business from a variety of perspectives with an emphasis on store management. The emphasis is on contemporary issues in retailing, particularly the process of supervising customer service and dealing with the changing demographics of retailing. An application focus on the use of information technologies, the internet, and electronic retailing is intended to give the student hands-on experience in retail management. Topics include: strategic retail management; store, non-store, and nontraditional retailing; retail human resource management; developing a customer-focused service strategy; managing customer service; retail operations and financial management; merchandise management; buying and inventory management; global, cataloging, and electronic retail management, information technology applications in retailing.
# Strategic Retail Management - Entrepreneurship - Understand the functions of retailing. - Recognize the social and economic significance. - Compare the opportunities in retailing. - Develop a strategic plan for a retail opportunity. - Recognize the importance of customer information. # Store-Based Retailing - Recognize the characteristics of store-based retailers. - Compare and Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each type. # Non-store-based and Nontraditional Retailing - Recognize the characteristics of non-store-based retailers and nontraditional retailers. - Compare and Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each type. # Retail Organizations and Human Resource Management - Understand how to set up a retail organization. - Initiate the steps in recruiting potential employees. - Adapt the selection process. - Understand diversity and the legal requirements. # Developing a Customer-focused Service Strategy - Develop the customer relationship management. - Recognize customer attitudes, behavior, desires, needs. - Develop a customer retention strategy. # Managing and Supervising Customer Service - Develop customer service strategies. - Create standards for customer service. - Understand the importance of professional communication. # Retail Operations Management - Control costs. - Understand the importance of employee motivation. - Evaluate retail employees. - Develop a compensation plan. - Understand credit policy and the importance of credit management. # Retail Financial Management - Understand the budgeting process and profit planning. - Understand asset management and resource allocation. - Develop a performance measurement system. # Merchandise Management - Evaluate merchandise planning systems. - Research sales forecasts. - Develop pricing strategies. # Buying and Inventory Management - Understand brand and private label. - Negotiate with vendors. - Evaluate inventory analysis. # Global, Cataloging, and Electronic Retail Management - Initiate entry strategies. - Understand the role and scope of the world wide web. - Understand the characteristics of web users. - Make sense of direct selling and the opportunities and threats. # Information Technology Applications in Retailing - Administer RFID, EDI, and supply chain management.
MGMT 2135 - Management Communication Techniques
Emphasizes developing the full range of communication strategies required to become a successful manager and prepares managers for the skills required to communicate effectively in business today. Topics include: Organizational/Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Presentation Techniques, Presentation Technology & Applications, Team/Group Communication, Intercultural Communication, External Stakeholder Communication and Using Spreadsheet Applications for Business Problem Solving.
Communications management entails strategically organizing, implementing, monitoring, and revising various communication channels within and between organizations.
Corporate communication refers to the management and distribution of information within a company and its interactions with stakeholders and the public to establish a favorable corporate image.
# Organizational/Strategic Communication - Classify oral and written communication effectively. - Characterize the audience. - Prepare communication documents. - Classify communication content effectively. - Utilize different editing techniques. - Utilize business language correctly. - Recognize the strategic role of communication. - Develop effective internal communication. - Utilize mission/vision to strengthen communication. - Produce a communication purpose. - Develop a communication strategy. - Construct an effective change communication. - Recognize when a meeting is the best forum. - Prepare a meeting plan/agenda. - Demonstrate a productive meeting. - Solve meeting problems and conflict. # Interpersonal Communication - Demonstrate use of e-mail conventions. - Differentiate between e-mail software. - Explain Emotional Intelligence (EQ). - Discuss self-awareness. - Develop listening skills. - Illustrate and provide feedback. - Outline the presentation. - Utilize a communication strategy. - Prepare a presentation to achieve greatest impact. - Assess media and delivery methods. # Presentation Techniques # Presentation Technology Applications - Develop and deliver a presentation using presentation software. - Recognize when to use graphics. - Use graphics in a presentation. - Demonstrate proficiency in using a template. - Prepare effective data charts. - Utilize fundamental graphic content and design principles. - Prepare PowerPoint as a design and presentation tool. # Team/Group Communication - Prepare team communication documents. - Identify team communication processes. - Recognize team conflict issues. - Identify effective virtual team communication. # Intercultural Communication - Describe the value of cultural literacy. - Establish a cultural framework to understand differences. - Define culture and social customs. # External/Stakeholder Communication - Develop an external relations strategy. - Articulate examples of a positive corporate image. - Identify effective ways of working with the news media. - Prepare a press release. # Using Spreadsheet Applications for Business Problem Solving - Demonstrate importing and exporting data from the worldwide web. - Demonstrate importing and exporting data from other applications. - Use spreadsheet software for business problem solving and creating documents. - Use formulas to manipulate imported data. - Utilize conversion of data types.
MGMT 2130 - Employee Training and Development
Addresses the challenges of improving the performance and career potential of employees, while benefiting the student in their own preparation for success in the workplace. The focus is on both training and career and personal development. Shows the student how to recognize when training and development is needed and how to plan, design, and deliver an effective program of training for employees. Opportunities are provided for the student to develop their own career plans, assess their work-related skills, and practice a variety of skills desired by employers. Topics include: developing a philosophy of training; having systems approach to training and development; the context of training; conducting a needs analysis; critical success factors for employees: learning principles; designing and implementing training plans; conducting and evaluating training; human resource development and careers; personal career development planning; and applications in interpersonal relationships and communication.
Training and development refer to the structured improvement of knowledge, skills, and abilities through educational methods and programs, aimed at enhancing individual and organizational performance.
# A Customer and Quality-Driven Philosophy of Training - Examine the impact training has on an organization and how quality-driven training creates a competitive advantage. # A Systems Approach for Employee Training and Development - Articulate the needs-centered model approach to training. - Examine theory-based adult learning principles. # The Context of Training - Examine the training process. - Determine organizational and trainee needs. # Conducting a Needs Analysis - Evaluate the domains of learning. - Examine the various tools used to conduct a needs analysis. # Critical Success Factors for Employees - Prepare for getting the employee ready to learn. - Examine potential trainee problems and ways to resolve conflict. - Evaluate effective communication styles to improve success of trainee. # Learning Principles - Relate the purpose of a training plan. - Distinguish the three general laws of learning and how they are relevant in various situations. - Distinguish the different learning styles and how they are applicable to training. # Designing and Implementing Training Plans - Structure training objectives that are observable, measurable, attainable, and specific. - Design effective training curriculum. - Examine the set induction process and the five steps of teaching a skill. - Develop training content using internal and external sources. - Use of technology and visual aids in training sessions. - Formulate a written training plan. # Conducting a Training Session and Evaluating the Results - Prepare training delivery with focus on the trainees and the training environment. - Establish verbal and nonverbal immediacy. - Administer training to trainees. - Examine strategies for evaluating and improving your delivery. # Human Resource Development and Careers - Evaluate trends in training and development. - Evaluate career opportunities in training and development. # Personal Career Development Planning - Provide how the concepts studied in class can be applied to individual careers. # Applications in Interpersonal Communications - Determine how the learning models studied can be applied to strengthen communication and build relationships. # Applications in Job-Related Interpersonal Relationships - Assess how the learning models and communication models can be applied on the job to create better working relationships.
Develops an understanding of how fostering employer/employee relationships in the work setting improves work performance. Develops legal counseling and disciplinary techniques to use in various workplace situations. . Topics include: the definitions of coaching, counseling, and discipline; importance of the coaching relationship; implementation of an effective counseling strategy; techniques of effective discipline; and performance evaluation techniques.
# Definitions of Coaching, Counseling, and Discipline Lecture - Define the proper role of coaching within the employer/employee relationship. - Define the proper role of counseling within the employer/employee relationship. - Define the proper role of discipline within the employer/employee relationship. # Importance of The Coaching Relationship - Explain the need for trust, honesty, and integrity within a coaching relationship. - Distinguish between empathy and sympathy. - Discuss active listening and the techniques used in its performance. - Determine the meaning of influence and how it is used to bolster performance. - Examine the importance of giving and receiving feedback. - Discuss the process of developing protégés. # Implementation of an Effective Counseling Strategy - Identify common strategies of coaching and counseling. - Discuss problems associated with the counseling process. - Identify expected and actual performance. - Examine behavior as a function of its consequences. - Contrast performance problems and personal problems. - Contrast deficiency in knowledge and deficiency in execution. - Examine the importance of employee involvement in the counseling process. - List steps of counseling process. # Techniques of Effective Discipline - Discuss importance of gaining employee’s agreement to change. - Identify how to implement specific steps of planned change. - Generate consequence list for lack of improvement in planned change. - Discuss the various techniques of corrective action. # Techniques of Performance Appraisal - Discuss benefits/problems associated with the performance appraisal process. - Enumerate the steps of goal setting and discuss its effectiveness. - Explain the importance of standards in performance appraisals. - Contrast the measurement of actual performance to previously set standards. - Enumerate common errors associated with performance appraisals.
Provides a student with an overview of the relationship of rank and file employees to management in business organizations. The nature of the workplace, the economic foundations of work organizations, and the history of the relationship between management and labor is examined. The course acquaints the student with the principles of developing positive relationships between management and labor within the context of the legal environment governing labor relations. Topics include: the nature of the American workplace; the economic history of business organizations, the historical roots of labor-management relations; adversarial and cooperative approaches to labor relations; the legal framework of labor relations; employee-employer rights; collective bargaining and union organizing processes; union and nonunion grievance procedures; international labor relations; and the future of labor-management relations in a changing economy. Case studies, readings, and role-plays are used to simulate workplace applications in labor relations.
Union Relationship Management refers to the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with labor unions by effectively communicating, negotiating, and resolving workplace issues for a harmonious work environment.
Labor relations encompasses the management of the employer-employee relationship, including negotiation, interpretation, and administration of collective bargaining agreements, and resolving workplace disputes.
# The Nature of the American Workplace - Characterize the work environment during the early years of the labor movement. # The Economic History of Business Organizations - Evaluate the economics of businesses during the early years of the labor movement. # Historical Roots of Management-Labor Relations - Chart the history of management-labor relations. - Evaluate the birth and early development of the labor union movement in the United States. # Adversarial and Cooperative Approaches to Labor Relations - Compare and contrast the various adversarial and cooperative approaches to labor relations. - Evaluate the Scanlon Plan. # The Legal Framework of Labor Relations - Characterize the rights of employers under 18th and 19th century case and common law. - Examine the provisions of the various acts regarding Labor Law. - Examine current legislation regarding labor-management relations. # Employer-Employee Rights - Evaluate the findings of case law that prohibit specific acts committed by organized labor. - Evaluate the findings of case law that prohibit specific acts committed by management. - Evaluate the findings of case law that prohibit specific acts committed by management. # Collective Bargaining and Union Organizing Processes - Formulate the steps of the union organizing process. - Break down the process of labor/management contract negotiations. - Examine the de-certification process. # Union and Nonunion Grievance Procedures - Break down the grievance process. - Examine the arbitration process. - Distinguish conditions leading to the institution of arbitration proceedings. - Differentiate between binding and nonbinding arbitration. - Recognize the responsibilities of labor and management under arbitration proceedings such as the "duty to bargain in good faith." - Examine the role of the National Labor Relations Board in labor management disputes. - Examine impasses and strikes. # International Labor Relations - Assess treads in labor relations in global society. # The Future of Labor Relations in a Changing Economy - Assess the goals of organized labor. - Assess the goals of management with regards to labor. - Evaluate the goals of unions with meeting new challenges in the business world.
# Strategic Human Resource Management - Examine the Human Resources challenges and potential remedies facing supervisors in today’s business world. - Integrate strategic HR policies. - Select HR strategies to increase performance. # Contemporary Issues in HRM: Ethics, Diversity, Globalization - Compare the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in relation to other HR issues. - Establish the HR role in the ethics relating to harassment, workplace safety, security of employee records, employee theft, affirmative action, comparable work and employee privacy rights. - Recognize diversity and its impact on organizations. - Research HR management policies in relation to national culture, organizational characteristics and HR practices. # The Human Resource/Supervisor-Manager Partnership - Compare and Contrast the HR role to support line and other staff management. - Examine the functions of human resource officers within an organization. - Examine the roles of persons within the human resources department. # Human Resource Planning and Productivity - Research work strategy and organizational structure. - Examine self-managed teams and other types of teams. - Develop strategies for employee motivation. # Job Description Analysis, Development, and Design - Evaluate the nature of job analysis. - Examine methods of collecting job analysis information. - Examine the significance of job description and design. - Research the processes and techniques of writing job descriptions. # Recruiting, Interviewing, and Selecting Employees - Evaluate sources of information concerning the labor market. - Examine recruitment sources. - Evaluate labor market statistics, costs, and recruitment sources. - Examine Equal Employment Opportunity legislation. - Examine the development and implementation of an affirmative action program. # Performance Management and Appraisal Systems - Evaluate company and employee uses and benefits. - Examine measuring performance, measurement tools and challenges to effective Performance Measurement. - Assess the appraisal interview and performance improvement. # Employee Training and Development - Examine the principles of learning. - Differentiate factors affecting the planning and implementation of an employee training program. - Evaluate the techniques used to evaluate a training program. - Recognize the steps involved in needs assessment. # Disciplinary Action and Employee Rights - Determine what constitutes poor performance on the job. - Examine the parameters of a legal disciplinary action. - Evaluate counseling methods and techniques. # Employee Compensation and Benefits - Examine development of a workable pay plan. - Evaluate competency-based pay. - Differentiate between broad-banding, strategic compensation, and comparable worth. - Differentiate piecework plans, merit pay as an incentive, merit pay options, and incentives for professionals, recognition-based awards, and online reward programs. - Research benefits mix, benefits amount and flexibility of benefits. # Labor Relations and Employment Law - Examine the history of labor unions. - Assess the stated goals of labor unions. - Examine the structure and management of labor unions. - Evaluate labor-management legislation. - Examine the negotiation process and arbitration. # Technology Applications in HRM - Examine the uses and applications of HRIS. - Point out the privacy issues of HRIS.
This course will introduce the student to the first two phases of the Six Sigma process which are define and measure. The material will emphasize the importance of developing a clear definition of the scope of any Six Sigma process and use the SIPOC in determining that scope, as well as the use of certain tools in that process. The course will also illustrate the use of selected tools in the measure phase of the Six Sigma process and the statistical models used in these tools.
# Defining the nature of a Six Sigma project - Create a Pareto Chart including a cumulative percent line. - Demonstrate the various ways that a Pareto Chart can be utilized. - Create a SIPOC chart. - Demonstrate the role of SIPOC in developing the scope of a project. - Determine who should be involved in a Six Sigma project. - Define and determine the uses of a process map. - Describe the types of process maps. - Interpret a process map and identify its level. - Describe the difference between value-add and non-value-add. # Measurement and Data Collection Plans - Describe a current state value stream map. - Identify value streams in various operations. - Explain the steps in creating a current state value stream map. - Calculate takt time and evaluate takt time versus cycle time. - Explain the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. - Identify basic statistical terms. - Classify a variable as either quantitative or qualitative. - Describe the difference between population and a sample in data. - Explain performance measurement. - Describe variation and sources of variation in data. # Principles and Methods Related to Data Collection - Demonstrate graphical techniques representing qualitative and quantitative data. - Identify techniques for presenting data. - Describe various distribution tables and data charts. - Identify the three measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode). - Identify and calculate measures of dispersion, i.e. range and standard deviation. - Identify the effects of changes in dispersion. - Identify changes in standard deviation based on transformation of original data. - Estimate percentage of measurements with a symmetrical interval about the mean. - Calculate the Z score for a stated measurement. - Define the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). - Calculate the COPQ based on information from process map. - Define the benefits of a Gauge R and R study.
This course will provide the necessary tools to develop data analysis techniques for a particular process. It will suggest specific methodologies for improvement utilizing the information derived from determining process capability and will offer specific techniques designed to enable the student to sustain and maintain process improvement solutions.
Continuous Quality Improvement is a methodical strategy to enhance processes, products, and services through ongoing evaluation, feedback, and implementation of incremental changes to achieve improved performance and outcomes.
A Control Chart is a statistical tool that monitors, controls, and enhances process performance by identifying variability beyond normal limits over time.
# Analysis Tools and Process Capability - Construct a cause and effect diagram (Ishikawa). - Identify root causes. - Identify two variable correlation using scatter diagrams. - Construct and interpret a scatter diagram. - Identify two components of the FMEA form and complete a FMEA form. - Distinguish capable from non-capable processes. - Identify how sample measurements are used to estimate population values. - Compute Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk values and interpret and relate them to a defect level. - Determine how well the process is meeting customer requirements. - Define error and calculate Takt time. - Develop future state Value Stream Map. # Improvement Methodologies - Identify the basic formula for calculating ROI. - Define the purpose of a Solution Matrix. - Identify the benefits of conducting a DOE. - Define Kaizen events and their purpose. - Discuss the elements of 5S. - Describe the purpose and benefits of Visual Management. - Define Standard Work. - Define Poka Yoke and its benefits. - Define SMED and its ability to reduce muda. - Define overall equipment effectiveness through TPM. - Describe the purpose and benefits of Workplace Design and Layout. - Define aspects of Flow and Pull systems and where to implement them. # Sustaining Quality Improvements - Define the Control phase of DMAIC, its components and objectives. - Identify the parts of a control chart and their function. - Identify the parts of a control chart and their function. - Identify the appropriate control chart and their function. - Define the objectives of leverage. - Identify ways to target leverage opportunities.
This course provides knowledge and the practical experience necessary to evaluate, implement and manage secure information transferred over computer networks. Topics include network security, intrusion detection, types of attacks, methods of attacks, security devices, basics of cryptography and organizational security elements.
Network Security Services are measures and protocols implemented to safeguard computer networks and data from unauthorized access, ensuring their integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Security policy refers to a set of rules and practices established to protect an organization's data, assets, and IT infrastructure from potential breaches and cyber threats.
Network security is the practice of safeguarding computer systems and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and breaches using various technologies and protocols.
Infrastructure security entails protecting critical systems and resources from disruption, theft, damage, or interception, covering both physical and virtual aspects of IT infrastructure.
Intrusion detection refers to the monitoring of network or system activities to detect unauthorized access or security breaches, using software and hardware tools to safeguard data.
Intrusion Detection Systems are security tools that monitor network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations, alerting IT staff to potential threats.
Cryptography is the technique of protecting information during transmission by encoding it, ensuring only authorized parties can access the content via decryption.
# Network Security Goals - Define network security. - Identify , define and describe the relevance of security goals (integrity, confidentiality, availability). - Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to identify both internal and external threats. # Network Attacks Prevention - List the major types of malicious code and identify appropriate countermeasures. - Detail types of social engineering attacks. - Demonstrate an understanding of the concept and significance of auditing, logging and system scanning. # Communication Security - Recognize and understand the administration of securing the following technologies: remote access, email, web, directory, file transfer and wireless. # Infrastructure Security Devices - Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of a firewall and different kinds of firewall technology. - Demonstrate an understanding of the role of routers, switches, modems and other network devices. - Identify key elements of VPN (Virtual Private Network) and RAS (Row Access Strobe) technology for secure connectivity. # Intrusion Detection - Explain intrusion detection. - Define the difference between host and network based detection. - Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between passive and active detection. - Identify some characteristics of an intrusion detection system. # Cryptography in Information Security - Demonstrate an understanding of how encryption algorithms are used in modern cryptography. - Identify and be able to differentiate different cryptographic standards and protocols. - Discuss PKI.
MGMT 1310 - Introduction to Quality Assurance
This course will provide an introduction to Six Sigma quality improvement methodology and philosophy designed to reduce product and or service failure rates to near perfection. An emphasis will be made on a disciplined, data driven approach to work toward the elimination of defects across every business area. Course blends theoretical concepts and practical ideas from proven applications of the Six Sigma methodology and will help you understand a methodical approach to problem resolution and problem prevention.
Six Sigma refers to a methodology utilizing techniques and tools to reduce defects and variability in processes, driving manufacturing and business operations towards superior quality.
# Six Sigma Implementation and Project - Describe the benefits of Six Sigma implementation. - Describe the differences between Six Sigma and other quality improvement programs. - Describe the rationale behind the Six Sigma project selection process. # Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities - Define the roles of members in a Six Sigma team. - Define the functions of the individual team roles. - Explain the Six Sigma support infrastructure. # Six Sigma DMAIC and Meters - Define the DMAIC process. - Define Six Sigma Metrics. # Six Sigma Lean Definition and Operational Improvement - Differentiate and identify benefits and objectives of Lean. - Identify the phases of Lean Deployment Road map. # Six Sigma Lean Tools and Methodologies - Identify specific lean tools and methodologies. - Identify how tools are able to accomplish Lean objectives. # Six Sigma Roles and Responsibilities for Lean Team - Describe the roles and responsibilities for a Lean implementation team. - Describe implementation of Lean methodologies in an organization.
MGMT 1135 - Managerial Accounting and Finance
The focus of this course is to acquire the skills and concepts necessary to use accounting information in managerial decision making. Course is designed for those who will use, not necessarily prepare, accounting information. Those applications include the use of information for short and long term planning, operational control, investment decisions, cost and pricing products and services. An overview of financial accounting and basic concepts of finance provides an overview of financial statement analysis.
Managerial finance is a field of management that deals with a company's financial resources, emphasizing planning, controlling, and decision-making to increase shareholder value.
Cost control is a process for managing and reducing business expenses to increase profitability while maintaining product or service quality.
# Introduction to Managerial Accounting - Describe the contemporary view of accounting information systems - Describe examples of financial and non-financial accounting information. - Recognize the role of relevant factors in decision making. - Understand sources of ethical issues in business and the importance of maintaining an ethical business environment. # Product Costing - Describe basic production processes used by manufacturing companies. - Distinguish manufacturing costs from non-manufacturing costs. - Classify manufacturing costs as direct materials, direct labor, or overhead. - Diagram the flow of costs in manufacturing, merchandising, and service companies. - Compute the cost of manufacturing or selling goods and services. - Evaluate the impact of products costs and period costs on a company’s income statement and balance sheet. # Cost Behavior - Describe the nature and behavior of fixed and variable costs. - Identify the difference between variable costing and absorption costing. - Identify the impact on the income statement of variable costing and absorption costing. - Recognize the benefits of using variable costing for decision making. # Job Costing, Process Costing, and Operations Costing - Contrast job costing, process costing, and operations costing. - Explain how job costing, process costing, and operations costing are used to accumulate, track, and assign product costs. - Recognize issues related to the measurement of direct material and direct labor costs in job costing. - Recognize issues related to the allocation of manufacturing overhead cost to products. - Explain the need for using predetermined overhead rates. - Compute overhead applied to production. - Describe basic process costing and the calculation of equivalent units of production. - Compare and Contrast the weighted average and first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods of process costing. - Apply each step of the four-step process costing system under both process costing methods. # Activity-Based Costing - Classify overhead costs as unit, batch, product, or facility level. - Describe ABC and its typical activities and cost drivers in an ABC system. - Compute the cost of a product using ABC. - Compare traditional volume-based costing to ABC. - Evaluate the benefits and limitations of ABC systems. # Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis - Use the contribution margin in its various forms to determine the impact of changes in sales on income. - Characterize what-if decisions using CVP analysis. - Compute a company’s breakeven point in single and multi-product environments. - Examine target profit before and after the impact of income tax. - Compute a company’s operating leverage and understand its relationship to cost structure. # Relevant Costs and Product Planning Decisions - Examine the pricing of a special order. - Break down a decision involving the outsourcing of labor or making or buying a component. - Administer a decision dealing with adding or dropping a product, product line, or service. - Debate a decision dealing with scarce or limited resources. - Break down a decision dealing with selling a product or processing it further. # Long-Term (Capital Investment) Decisions - Evaluate capital investment decisions using the NPV method. - Evaluate capital investment decisions using the IRR method. - Evaluate capital investment decisions using the payback method. - Discuss the limitations of the payback method. # Budgets - Describe the budget development process, behavioral implications of budgeting, advantages of budgeting, and the master budget. - Explain how managers develop a sales forecast. - Demonstrate the preparation of a sales budget. - Establish a production budget. - Recognize how a production budget relates to the material purchases, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead budgets. - Establish budgets for material purchases, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, and selling and administrative expenses. - Explain the importance of budgeting for cash. - Establish a cash receipts budget, a cash disbursements budget, and a summary cash budget. - Organize budgeted income statements and balance sheets. - Evaluate the importance of budgeted financial statements for decision making. - Contrast budgeting in a manufacturing company with budgeting in a merchandising company and a service company. - Differentiate static budgets from flexible budgets. # Variance Analysis - Describe methods of determining standard costs. - Discuss the use of ideal versus practical standards. - Establish a flexible budget using standard costs. - Contrast a flexible budget with a static budget. - Compute a flexible budget variance. - Break down the components of a budget variance. - Break down the variable manufacturing cost variance into direct material, direct labor, and variable overhead variances. - Compute price and usage variances for direct materials, direct labor, variable, and fixed overhead. - Recognize important considerations in using and interpreting variances, including the concept of management by exception. # Decentralization, Performance Evaluation & Balanced Scorecard - Describe the structure and management of decentralized organizations. - Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of decentralization. - Evaluate how responsibility accounting is used to help manage a decentralized organization. - Define cost, revenue, profit, and investment centers. - Explain why cost, revenue, profit, and investment center managers must be evaluated differently. - Interpret the computation of segment margin in an organization. - Compare and Contrast and contrast return on investment (ROI) and residual income. - Describe the balanced scorecard and its key dimensions. - Define quality costs. - Explain the tradeoffs among prevention costs, appraisal costs, internal failure costs, and external failure costs. - Recognize the importance of using incentives to motivate managers. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using cash-based, stock-based, and other forms of managerial compensation. # Financial Statement Analysis - Explain why decision makers analyze financial statements. - Recognize the limitations of financial statement analysis. - Use comparative financial statements to analyze the performance of a company over time (horizontal analysis). - Implement common size financial statements to compare various financial statement items (vertical analysis). - Implement liquidity, solvency, and profitability ratios to analyze a company. # The Statement of Cash Flows - Recognize the purpose of a statement of cash flows and the activities making up a cash flow statement. - Discuss the difference between the direct and the indirect methods of computing cash flow from operating activities. - Construct a comprehensive statement of cash flows using the direct and indirect methods.
This course familiarizes the student with the principles and techniques of sound leadership practices. Topics include: Characteristics of Effective Leadership Styles, History of Leadership, Leadership Models, The Relationship of Power and Leadership, Team Leadership, The Role of Leadership in Effecting Change.
Team Leadership refers to the capability to direct, motivate, and organize a group towards shared objectives, promoting a cooperative and considerate atmosphere.
# Characteristics of Effective Leadership Styles - Evaluate business situations to determine whether the leadership style is participative, autocratic, leadership grid based, or entrepreneurial. - Compare and contrast the leadership styles in various situations based upon the leadership differences by gender. - Decide the best leadership style(s) for specific situations. # Leadership Models - Evaluate the trait theories in various situations. - Evaluate business situations to determine leadership motives. - Evaluate business situations to determine various leadership cognitive factors. - Evaluate business situations to determine charisma in leadership. - Evaluate leadership through behaviors, attitudes, and styles in various situations. - Compare and contrast leadership through contingency and situational leadership models in various situations. - Evaluate business situations to determine appropriate leadership ethics. # The Relationship of Power and Leadership - Evaluate business situations concerning the nature of power and its influence. - Compare and contrast the sources and types of power in various business situations. - Compare and contrast delegation, empowerment, and stewardship in various business situations. - Evaluate the tactics for becoming an empowering leader in various business situations. # Team Leadership - Evaluate business situations for appropriate use of team leadership versus solo leadership. - Evaluate business situations for appropriate use of a leader’s role in the team – based organization. - Compare and contrast actions from a leader that will foster teamwork. # The Role of Leadership in Effecting Change - Evaluate business situations for appropriate use of a leader being a change agent. - Evaluate business situations concerning why people resist change. - Compare and contrast various methods that help overcome resistance to change. - Evaluate business situations for the need to reinforce positive growth and/or goal achievements involving change.
Provides students with an overview of business ethics and ethical management practices with emphasis on the process of ethical decision-making and working through contemporary ethical dilemmas faced by business organizations, managers and employees. The course is intended to demonstrate to the students how ethics can be integrated into strategic business decisions and can be applied to their own careers. The course uses a case study approach to encourage the student in developing analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Topics include: An overview of business ethics; moral development and moral reasoning; personal values, rights, and responsibilities; frameworks for ethical decision-making in business; justice and economic distribution; corporations and social responsibility; corporate codes of ethics and effective ethics programs; business and society: consumers and the environment; ethical issues in the workplace; business ethics in a global and multicultural environment; business ethics in cyberspace; and business ethics and the rule of law.
Moral Reasoning: The thoughtful evaluation of moral principles to guide decision-making in line with individual and collective values.
# An Overview of Business Ethics - Understand fundamental concepts in contemporary ethics such as individualism and community. - Compare and Contrast the theory of two ethics. - Discuss the foundations of individual behavior and behavior shaping. - Trace the development of historically significant systems of ethical values such as ancient Greek axiology, rationalism, humanism, utilitarianism, individualism, and Marxism. - Criticize the ethical philosophies of rationalism, humanism, utilitarianism, and Marxism. # Moral Development and Moral Reasoning - Interpret the relationship of ethics and power to personal integrity and simplicity. - Understand the ethical concepts of pleasure, altruism, duty, the will of God, and the right of action. - Compare and Contrast and contrast contemporary and traditional axiological belief systems. # Personal Values, Rights, and Duties - List the characteristics of personal values. List the types of personal values. - Explain the importance of attitudes in an ethical belief system. - Describe the impact of experience and relationships on the formation of personal values. - List the three levels of morality. - Recognize the nature of the ethical relationship between individuals and society. - List past and present examples of the effects of ethics in the workplace. # Frameworks for Ethical Decision Making in Business - Discuss the relationship between the firm and the employee. - Discuss the relationship between the firm and the environment. - Resolve arguments for and against social responsibility. # Justice and Economic Distribution - Outline the process for ethical analysis and decision making. - Identify misleading claims in advertising, working conditions, workforce reductions, and the environmental impact of products. # Corporations and Social Responsibility - Define ethical relativism. - Define eternal law. - Define universalism. - Describe the concept of distributive justice. - Explain the foundations of personal liberty. - Debate ethical problems for moral reasoning. # Corporate Codes of Ethics and Effective Ethics Programs - Determine the impact of planning on managerial behavior. - Evaluate solutions to the structural causes of unethical behavior. - Summarize the ethical responsibilities of senior management. - Develop methods for creating an ethical organization. - Generate methods of fostering ethical behavior in organizations. - Discuss the law and ethics as parallel systems of social control. # Business and Society, Consumers and the Environment - List the five characteristics common to all peoples. - Describe the seven deadly sins of ethical decay in modern society. - Determine guidelines for developing ethical behavior. # Ethical Issues in the Workplace - Discuss the foundations of organizational ethics. - Describe the social values continuum. - Criticize the relationship between effective leadership and ethics. - Compare the prurient ethics of the workforce and employers. # Business Ethics in a Global and Multicultural Environment - Identify the effect of ethical differences on business. # Business Ethics in Cyberspace - Illustrate the effect of the internet on business ethics. # Business Ethics and the Rule of Law - Define law. - Make sense of the function of law as a guide to moral choice and judgment. - Describe the relationship between the law and moral standards as they pertain to individual processes, group processes, political processes, and social processes.
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the functions of business in the market system. The student will gain an understanding of the numerous decisions that must be made by managers and owners of businesses. Topics include: the market system, the role of supply and demand, financial management, legal issues in business, employee relations, ethics, and marketing.
Business marketing refers to the targeted promotion of products or services to other businesses through strategic communications, market analysis, and relationship building, aiming to increase sales and improve brand positioning.
# The Market System - Contrast the market system, socialism, and communism. - Consider the three basic economic questions all economic systems must answer: a) what goods will be produced, b) how will goods be produced, and c) for whom will goods be produced. - Describe the role that business plays in the market system. - Explain the basic philosophical underpinnings of the capitalist system, as developed by Adam Smith. - Enumerate the benefits of capitalism in terms of economic activity and growth, and the costs involved in terms of resource usage and inequality. # The Role of Supply and Demand - Explain the law of demand and the role of consumers in the business world. - Explain the law of supply and the role of producers in the business world. - Explain the concept of equilibrium in markets, and the process by which the market obtains this point. # Financial Management - Explain the need for an accounting system and the role it plays in maintaining accountability in business. - Provide an overview of the double-entry bookkeeping system and the accounting cycle. - Provide an overview of the structure and purpose of a balance sheet, income statement, and cash-flow statement. - Describe the role of the banking system in the growth of businesses within the economy. - List the different types of traditional services provided by financial institutions, including different types of accounts and loans. - Understand the process of obtaining a business loan from a lender, and the essentials of effective credit management. - Explain difference in debt and equity financing, and the sources thereof. # Legal Issues in Business - Distinguish between the major forms of legal structures in business, including sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and limited-liability entities. - Identify the elements of a legally enforceable contract. - Explain the role of negotiable instruments, and the requirements needed to establish negotiability. - Define agency and discuss the importance it holds in determining liability in the court system. - Explain the primary employee protection laws. - Describe the different types of bankruptcy and the process through which it is declared. - Discuss the various laws that protect the consumer from anti-competitive actions, including anti-trust and trade laws. # Employee Relations - Trace the historical trend of motivational theory, from scientific management to the present. - Identify the current trends in motivational theory, including employee empowerment, self-managed work teams, and job flexibility. # Marketing - Define the concept of a “target market”. - Discuss methods of market segmentation. - Discuss the concept of a “marketing mix” and the role it plays in the marketing strategy of a business. - Distinguish between the buying behavior of the consumer and that of the business. - Identify the product-life cycle. - Discuss the process of managing the product mix through changing, deleting, and developing new products. - Determine pricing objectives and the pricing methods/strategies needed to meet business objectives.
MGMT 1111 - Employee Compensation and Benefits
This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the design and implementation of effective compensation and benefits programs. Topics include: compensation program development, legal requirements of employee benefit packets, effect of compensation on employee morale, current trends and practices in compensation and benefits, and calculation of compensation costs.
Compensation management refers to the structured process of creating and implementing salary and benefits packages to attract and retain employees, while ensuring fair pay and adherence to regulations.
Benefits administration entails the oversight of employee benefits programs, including their design, execution, enrollment, and compliance with regulations for health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
# Compensation Program Development - Provide a description of the legal background of an organizational compensation and rewards system. - Distinguish between the benefits of having a structured versus unstructured pay system. # Employee Benefits Packages - Understand and be able to discuss the legally required benefits that must be included within a compensation plan. - Understand and discuss the discretionary benefits that could optionally be included within a compensation plan. # Effect of Compensation on Employee Morale - Display an understanding of the behavioral and managerial implications of compensation programs on employee morale. - Discuss the perception of fairness in compensation and how it affects the productivity of employees. # Current Practices in Compensation and Benefits - Define broad-banding and explain how it is used to structure pay ranges. - Implement a compensation survey to determine normal pay scales. - Identify and describe different appraisal categories, including trait systems, comparison systems, behavioral systems and goal-oriented systems. - Define merit pay and explain how it is implemented within a compensation system. # Current Trends in Compensation and Benefits - Trace the history from seniority dependent systems to performance-based systems. - Discuss the trends in vesting. - Discuss the impact of rising health costs on compensation programs. - Discuss Trends in benefits packages. # Calculation of Compensation Costs - Calculate effect of increasing productivity in relation to labor costs. - Determine variables to be included in calculation of labor costs. - Calculate labor costs to an organization by dollar, average, and percentage basis. - Calculate benefit costs to an organization by dollar, average, and percentage basis. - Understand break-even point and calculate the effect that labor costs have on the break-even point for a firm. - Define compa-ratios and derive calculations. - Calculate cost/benefit ratio of employees and determine relative value. - Identify , design, and calculate grades and ranges for a salary scale. - Define benchmarking and describe its application to setting pay scales.
MGMT 1110 - Employment Rules & Regulations
Develops a working knowledge of the laws of employment necessary for managers. Topics include: Employment Law, the Courts, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Discrimination Law, Selecting Applicants Under the Law, OSHA and Safety, Affirmative Action, At-Will Doctrine, Right to Privacy, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and National Labor Relations Act.
Affirmative Action Compliance means following regulations and guidelines to prevent bias and encourage diverse hiring practices for underrepresented groups.
Privacy law concerns the legal framework that safeguards individual data, addresses confidentiality matters, and ensures adherence to privacy rules and requirements.
# Employment Law, the Courts, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - Describe law and the personnel function. - List the federal employment laws most frequently encountered. - Explain how companies can survive within employment laws. - Identify the structure of the federal courts. - Explain the legal documents. - Provide recommendations about use of legal counsel. - Explain Alternative Dispute Resolution. - List and explain the types of ADR. # Discrimination Law - Discuss the application and coverage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 or 1964. - Explain discrimination under Title VII. - Describe Prima Facie Evidence. - Explain Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ). - Describe the difference between equal employment and equal opportunity. - Discuss the retaliation defense. - Discuss accommodation for religion. - Discuss Title VII restrictions on sex discrimination. - Define sexual harassment and hostile environment. - Discuss the Equal Pay Act and comparable worth. - Explain the requirement for verification of employability under IRCA. - Describe the penalties for noncompliance with IRCA. - List the discrimination provisions of IRCA. - Explain accommodation for physical handicap. - Explain the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. - Explain habitual handicaps (tobacco, drugs, and alcohol) and legal rights. - Discuss the requirements of the ADEA. - Describe the ADEA’s impact on early retirement programs. # Selecting Applicants Under the Law - Discuss the legal implications of recruiting. - Explain the impact of preemployment inquiry on application forms. - Discuss the risks of preemployment testing. - Explain the legal need for a selection audit. - Discuss audit requirements for recruitment practices, application reviews, and interview procedures. # OSHA and Safety - Explain the intent and requirements for compliance with OSHA. - Discuss the general duty clause of OSHA. - Explain safety as a human resource function. - Provide recommendations for an ergonomics program. # Affirmative Action - Explain the scope and purpose of affirmative action. - Discuss reverse discrimination. - Describe seniority’s impact on affirmative action. # At-Will Doctrine and Right to Privacy - Define the at-will doctrine. - Discuss judicial application of at-will doctrine. - Describe how statutes can void at-will doctrine. - Explain how implied contracts can modify at-will doctrine. - Discuss the balance between the employees’ right to privacy and the employer’s right to know. - Define defamation, disclosure, and negligent hiring. - Explain the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. # FLSA, (FMLA), WARN, OWBPA, COBRA, and ERISA - Discuss the coverage and penalties of the FLSA. - Explain the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees. - Define an independent contractor. - Discuss the coverage of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). - Discuss the coverage of Family Medical Leave Act FMLA). - Discuss the coverage of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN). - Discuss the coverage of Older Worker Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA). - Discuss the coverage of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (Cobra). - Discuss the coverage of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). # Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation - Describe the basic concepts of workers compensation. - Define work related injury. - Explain the basis for unemployment compensation. # National Labor Relations Act - Explain the purpose and provisions of the NLRA. - Discuss the requirement to bargain and unfair labor practices under the NLRA.
Organizational psychology is the scientific examination of employee behavior at work, aiming to enhance productivity, well-being, and overall work life quality for both individuals and organizations.
# Employee Relations Principles - Distinguish terms relating to the field of human relations. - Research the history of the human relations movement. - Recognize the purposes of the study of human relations. - Recognize factors that inhibit the resolution of human relations problems. - Evaluate the social basis of status in terms of a motivational force that affects upward mobility and group behavior. - Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of a permeable class society. - Compare and contrast the impact of status on role perception and role behavior. - Examine the "shrinking world" phenomenon in terms of its impact on the role requirements of managers and supervisors involved in international trade. - Assess pervasive culturally based attitudes toward foreigners. - Assess pervasive culturally based attitudes of foreigners toward American trading partners. - Examine examples of multiple, culturally-based, interpretations of "hidden," nonverbal communication such as body language. - Judge examples of the social norms and expectations of seniors/peers and those of foreigners toward Americans. # Problem Solving and Decision Making - Evaluate the potential benefits associated with developing and implementing plans for personal and career development. - Propose strategies for formulating personal and career development plans. - Assess the effects of barriers such as poor time management and inadequate stress management to personal and career development. - Recognize types of personal problems and the impact on job advancement, job satisfaction, and productivity. - Develop strategies for identifying individuals who have personal problems. - Decide resources for helping those with personal problems. - Recognize sexual harassment. - Recognize the visible symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse. - Evaluate the decision making as a process. - Distinguish between long- and short-range decision making. - Recognize traits and external factors that affect decision-making processes. - Communicate the potential effects of making decisions during conflict situations. - Compare humanistic and environmentally based approaches to decision making. # Leadership Techniques to Develop Employee Morale - Evaluate motivation and barriers to achievement. - Examine the various theories of human motivation. - Evaluate human motivation in terms of job design. - Predict factors that may affect job performance and employee morale. - Examine the relationship between physical environment, employee morale, and productivity. - Compare effects of changing social values on employee morale and productivity. - Characterize leadership. - Evaluate the nature of power relationships, leadership traits and styles, and "leaderless" groups. - Compare different approaches to leadership in terms of the potential for effectively dealing with different types of employees. - Characterize the terms creativity and innovation. - Describe the effects of demands for increased productivity and other societal pressures on creativity and innovation. - Identify barriers to effectively using creative employees. - Examine appraisals, promotions, and dismissals. - Determine the purposes of appraisals, promotions, dismissals, incentive plans, and benefit packages. - Examine techniques for managing appraisal, promotion, and dismissal interviews. # Human Values and Attitudes - Examine the nature of trainer-trainee relationships. - Determine the training needs of new employees. - Propose techniques for developing supervisory and managerial employees. - Contrast various instructional methods for employee training and continuing education and professional employees. # Organizational Communications - Identify staff and line organization patterns and effective means of communication within an organization's structure. - List examples of information communication channels within an organization. # Interpersonal Communications - Examine factors that affect the quality of interpersonal communication skills. - Determine the importance of developing effective interpersonal communications skills. - Examine the levels of verbal and nonverbal communication. # Employee Conflict - Evaluate the types of resistance to change. - Examine patterns of resistance to change. - Examine the keys to effectively managing change. - Propose strategies for overcoming resistance to change.
MKTG 2290 - Marketing Internship/Practicum
This course applies and reinforces marketing and employability skills in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of marketing skills, and professional development.
# Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. # Adaptability to the Job Setting - Perform directions as given by supervisory staff. - Demonstrate initiative. - Adapt to organizational processes. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Application of Marketing Skills - Participate in and/or observe planning activities - Participate in and/or observe marketing activities. - Participate in and/or observe organizational activities. # Professional Development - Maintain professional conduct. - Demonstrate ethical behavior.
This course explores the environment and current trends of social media as it relates to marketing functions. Topics include: history of the internet and social media, social media dashboards, legal issues of social media, outsourcing vs. in-house administration, and the current social media ecosystem including applications in the following areas: communication, collaboration/authority building, multimedia, reviews and opinions, and entertainment
Social media marketing involves using social platforms to promote products, engage audiences, and increase brand visibility through strategic content sharing.
# History of Social Media - Describe the history of social media. # History of the Internet - Describe the history of the Internet. # Comparisons of Traditional and Social Media - Understand the differences between traditional and social media. # Current Social Media Ecosystem - Identify the categories of social media applications: communication, collaborative/authority building, multimedia, reviews and opinions, and entertainment. - Understand how the social media environment functions as an ecosystem. # Application of Marketing Principles in Social Media - Understand how marketing principles are being applied to social media applications. # Choosing Social Media Applications - Choose the best social media application for a determined marketing objective. # Comparisons of Customer Experience Management (CEM) and Customer Resource Management (CRM) - Explain the differences between customer experience management (CEM) and customer resource management (CRM). # Social Media Dashboard Applications - Understand how the most common social media dashboards function. # Legal Issues of Social Media - Describe the legal issues of using social media for marketing. # Comparison of In-House and Outsourcing Social Media Functions - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of controlling social media marketing efforts in-house vs. outsourcing them.
This course reiterates the program outcomes for marketing management through the development of a marketing plan. Topics include: the marketing framework, the marketing plan, and preparing a marketing plan for a new product.
Marketing management encompasses the planning and implementation of activities that promote, sell, and develop products or services, including market research, advertising, and sales strategies.
Marketing planning is a strategic process that involves researching, analyzing, setting goals, and outlining steps to promote a company's products or services to reach its target audience efficiently.
# The Marketing Framework - Describe the marketing concept. - Articulate the importance of marketing in business. - Summarize the functions of marketing. # The Marketing Plan - Describe the current business situation and include the following: o a) customer o b) company o c) climate (i.e., political, economic, legal) and o d) competition. - Outline a strategy for a new product or service based on: o a) marketing research (i.e., segmentation, customer perceptions) o b) target marketing and o c) strategic goal and objectives. - Implement marketing positioning, strategies, and tactics for the new product or service: o a) product (i.e., goods and services, branding, new product development, product life cycle) o b) place (i.e., supply chain, distribution strategy) o c) promotion (i.e., push-pull strategy, IMC) and o d) price (price elasticity, profit margins). - Compute a financial analysis that includes the following items: o a) profit forecasting and o b) budgeting. # Prepare a Marketing Plan for a New Product - Identify the components of a marketing plan. - Collect the information for a marketing plan. - Formulate a strategic marketing plan. - Construct a marketing plan. - Articulate the marketing plan using technological resources. - Relate the important role of the marketing plan.
This course emphasizes leadership and management in the sports marketing industry. Topics include: leadership, budgeting, project management, event management, contract negotiation, and international sports marketing.
# Leadership - Enumerate the historical leadership in sports marketing. - Recognize styles of leadership. - Discuss the importance of team building. - Characterize emerging trends in leadership. # Budgeting - Differentiate approaches for establishing a budget. - Discuss the need for establishing a budget. - Formulate a budget. # Project Management - Explain the background of project management. - Critique approaches to project management. - Differentiate the stages of project development. - Examine issues in project management. # Event Management - Outline the history of event management. - Discuss approaches to event management. - Break down the development stages. - Discuss challenges in event management. # Contract Negotiations - Summarize the contract negotiation process. - Describe college compliance and eligibility in sports. - Make sense of contract negotiations for sports professionals. - Explain the role of professional organizations and unions in the sports industry. - Generate a contract for the sports professional. - Demonstrate contract negotiation for the selected (#5) sports professional. # International Sports Marketing - Describe the history of international sports marketing. - Discuss international contract negotiations. - Characterize the international sports marketing environment.
MKTG 2270 - Retail Operations Management
This course emphasizes the planning, staffing, leading, organizing, and controlling management functions in a retail operation. Topics include: the retailing environment, retailing strategy, supply chain management, financial planning, financial strategies, employee relations, and career paths in retailing.
Retail operations consist of the tasks related to the direct sale of goods to end-users, encompassing aspects such as product merchandising, stock control, customer service, and sales floor upkeep.
# The Retailing Environment - Distinguish retailers and their activities from other marketing institutions. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each legal form of ownership. - Compare and Contrast characteristics of different types of retail organizations. - Discuss legal and ethical behavior in retailing. - Differentiate between theories of retail institutional change. - Relate the impact of trends in retailing. # Retailing Strategy - Justify why strategic planning is important. - Outline the components of strategic planning. - Describe the retail strategic planning and operations management model. - Explain the nature of risk. # Supply Chain Management - Discuss retailer's role in the supply chain. - Describe types of supply chains by length, width, and control. - Discuss information technology developments that facilitate vendor-retailer communications. - Distinguish between the terms-dependency, power, and conflict as well as their impact on supply chain relationships. - Justify the importance of a collaborative supply chain relationship. # Financial Planning - Explain basic requirements for an accounting system. - Compute financial ratios. - Explain tactics to improve cash flow. - Describe how retailers prepare, evaluate, and revise budgets. - Describe sources of financial funding (i.e., debt and equity). # Financial Strategies - Explain terms related to profit. - Explain terms related to financial statements. - Interpret retail financial statements. - Evaluate how a retail strategy is reflected in the financial objectives. # Employee Relations - Explain importance of employee relations. - Articulate management's responsibilities in each stage of the human resource cycle. - Communicate the rights and responsibilities of employees. # Career Paths in Retailing - Distinguish between typical retailing positions and duties. - Describe qualifications needed to secure a retailing position. - Identify career opportunities in retailing. - Show appreciation for the career opportunities in retailing.
This course provides an overview of the steps in establishing a business. A formal business will be created. Topics include planning, location analysis, financing, developing a business plan, and entrepreneurial ethics and social responsibility.
# Planning - Identify the common characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. - Compare a self-appraisal of entrepreneurial characteristics. - Examine the reasons for planning in entrepreneurial endeavors (i.e., economic impact of small business). - Identify community resources for starting a business. - Compare and Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business ownership. - Explain the importance of marketing research for new enterprises or markets. - Assess the feasibility of an entrepreneurial venture. - Explain relevant government regulations (local, state, and federal) and licensing relating to the operation of a business. # Location Analysis - Define locations analysis. - Explain the importance of location. - Describe considerations in choosing a specific business location. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying or renting a particular building. - Assess business locations using the criteria for site selection. - Identify trends in business site location and design. - Articulate the factors important to the interior and exterior of a business. - Explain the impact of design factors on business image and success. # Financing - Distinguish between sources of capital used by entrepreneurs. - Demonstrate understanding of key financial statements utilized in small businesses. - Define terms associated with financial reports and inventory control. - Interpret a financial report. - Explain the importance of budgeting and maintaining a positive cash flow. - Collect financial forms needed for a business. # Developing a Business Plan - Identify the components of a business plan. - Explain how a well-prepared business plan helps the entrepreneur. - Compile a business plan worksheet. - Compare business plan formats. - Compile the information needed to complete a business plan. - Formulate a strategic business plan. - Write the business plan. - Articulate the business plan. # Entrepreneurial Ethics and Social Responsibility - Discuss the importance of ethics for entrepreneurs. - Explain the obligations a business has to society.
MKTG 2180 - Principles of Sports Marketing
This course applies the principles of marketing utilized in the sports industry. Topics include: nature of sports marketing, role of sports marketing, marketing principles specific to sports, marketing mix to achieve goals, and electronic landscape and media in sports.
Sports marketing refers to the strategic promotion of sports events, teams, and related products to engage fans, increase visibility, and generate revenue through various marketing channels and partnerships.
Media Coverage refers to the exposure achieved by an individual, group, or event through coverage in television, radio, print journalism, and digital media platforms.
# Nature of Sports Marketing - Define sports marketing. - Describe role of sports marketers in society. - Explain scope of sports marketing. - Discuss ethical issues faced in the sports environment. - Examine impact of technology on sports marketing. # Role of Sports Marketing - Identify external forces affecting sports markets. - Identify sources of competition. - Discuss differences between sales and market orientations in sports. - Compare competitive marketing strategies. - Relate how marketing creates utility through the exchange process. - Explain importance of sports marketing in a global economy. - Identify ethical and legal considerations in sports marketing. # Marketing Principles Specific to Sports - Discuss concept of market segmentation, target markets, and positioning. - Describe basic steps in conducting market research. - Use research to illustrate effect of environmental forces on sports businesses. - Explain SWOT analysis. - Diagram a SWOT analysis. - Explain a sports marketing plan. - Develop a sports marketing plan. # Marketing Mix to Achieve Marketing Goals - Compare and contrast sports marketing channels. - Design appropriate promotional strategies. - Explain pricing principles. - Explain branding and licensing. - Articulate new product development steps. - Illustrate the product life cycle. - Apply marketing mix concept to strategic planning process. - Recognize marketing strategies used by the sports businesses. # Electronic Landscape and Media in Sports - Define and explore the sports electronic landscape. - Explain internet marketing in sports. - Correlate the marketing mix and the relationship to internet marketing. - Assess international sports branding and licensing. - Explain electronic player and recruitment promotions. - Explain promotions through electronic and social media tools.
This course conveys marketing research methodology. Topics include: role of marketing research, marketing research process, ethics in marketing research, research design, collection data analysis, reporting, application of marketing research, and marketing research career paths.
# Role of Marketing Research - Define marketing research. - Explain uses of marketing research. - Discuss resources needed for research projects. - Relate marketing research to marketing decision making. - Explain marketing research vocabulary. # Marketing Research Process - Outline the steps in the marketing research process. - Describe the activities conducted for each step. - Examine marketing research and data collection software applications. # Ethics in Marketing Research - Identify ethical issues in marketing research. - Describe ethical responsibilities of a marketing researcher. - Promote ethical procedures and protocol. # Research Design - Explain research theory and design. - Select research design appropriate to research problem. # Collection Data Analysis - Explain primary and secondary data sources. - Compare and Contrast qualitative and quantitative research methods. - Discuss validity and reliability. - Explain data collection methods. - Differentiate appropriate sampling for a research methodology. - Recognize sources of possible errors and/or biases in research. - Appraise data collection processes. # Reporting - Assess relevant information from data analysis. - Generate user-friendly and execute-friendly research report. - Cite limitation of research and analysis methods. - Describe effective presentation methods. # Application of Marketing Research - Perform a collaborative in-class marketing research activity. - Critique the marketing research endeavor. # Marketing Research Career Paths - Describe typical marketing search positions and duties. - Discuss qualifications needed to secure an entry-level marketing research position. - Identify career opportunities in marketing research. - Show appreciation for numerous career opportunities in marketing research.
Develops buying and merchandising skills required in retail or e-business. Topics include: principles of merchandising, inventory control, merchandise plan, assortment planning, buying merchandise, and pricing strategies.
Merchandising refers to the tactical promotion and selling of products, particularly in retail settings, by employing attractive displays, pricing, and selection, while taking into account customer behavior and market trends.
# Principles of Merchandising - Define merchandising management. - Describe duties of a merchandising manager and a buyer. - Discuss merchandising fundamentals. - Explain merchandising strategies. # Inventory Control - Define the basic stock method. - Describe a model stock for fashion merchandise and staple merchandise. - Explain the necessity for inventory control. - Explain inventory control methods. - Assess method of merchandise security. # Merchandise Plan - Describe retail method of inventory. - Describe different techniques to plan sales and generate sales forecasts. - Explain importance of open-to-buy. - Explain the formula used to determine planned purchases. - Determine elements in a six-month merchandise plan. - Formulate a six-month merchandise plan. - Construct a spreadsheet for the six-month merchandise plan. # Assortment Planning - Explain the merchandise assortment concept. - Describe factors affecting assortment planning decisions. - Evaluate an assortment plan. # Buying Merchandise - Discuss the importance of locating resources in domestic and foreign markets. - Explain the criteria used to select vendors. - Identify terms to be negotiated when placing an order. - Identify negotiation techniques used with vendors. - Cite the need for developing good buyer-vendor relations. - Identify techniques used in placing an order and following up. - Discuss legal and ethical aspects of the buyer's order. # Buying Strategies - Explain terms used in pricing. - Explain difference between retail-based and cost-based pricing. - Cite legal aspects of pricing. - Calculate markups, markup percent, retail dollars, and cost dollars. - Calculate mark downs. - Define different types of discounts. - Describe how allowances and rebates reduce price of merchandise.
MKTG 2080 - Regulations and Compliance in Sports
This course introduces the legal principles involved in sports. Topics include: nature of sports law, sports law and change, sports law environment, court decision processes, and sports contracts.
Compliance Management refers to the processes used by an organization to abide by both external laws and internal policies, achieved through oversight, disclosure, and enforcement of applicable regulations.
Sports Laws encompass the legal framework for professional and amateur sports, covering contracts, competition rules, and the rights of athletes and organizations.
# Nature of Sports Law - Define sports law. - Describe role of sports law in society. - Explain responsibilities of sports law representatives. - Discuss ethical issues faced in the sports environment. - Examine impact of technology in sports law. # Sports Law and Change - Describe key sports law functions. - Identify educational background needed to perform in field. - Discuss the nature and sources of change in sports law. - Identify reasons for resistance to change. - Discuss ways that private organizations affect industry change. - Assess negotiation skills required in the sports law environment. # Sports Law Environment - Explain role of legislation in the sports industry. - Explain the legal processes in the sports industry. - Describe professional player contracts used in sports. - Assess the professional organization and its impact. - Identify legal trends in the sports law environment. - Explore social networking in sports law. # Court Decision Processes - Distinguish between the types of courts that deal with sports law. - Summarize the functions of courts used by sports industry. - Give examples of court jurisdiction used to process NCAA/Professional case. - Explain the duties of the various court officers and sports agents. - Outline the procedure a sports organization/player would follow in filing a suit. - Describe a trial procedure used for sports law cases. - Describe the appeals process as it applies to sports law cases. # Sports Contracts - List elements of valid sports contracts. - Define terms related to sports contracts. - Differentiate between different types of league contracts. - Summarize the functions of player eligibility and agency. - Discuss the methods of discharging sales contracts
Emphasizes the design and management of marketing channels. Topics include: role of marketing channels, channel design and planning, supply chain management, logistics, and managing marketing channels.
Supply chain risk management is the process of identifying, evaluating, and addressing potential risks in the supply chain to maintain continuity, minimize expenses, and safeguard a company's reputation.
# Role of Marketing Channels - Identify marketing channel structures. - Describe institutions in marketing channels. - Summarize key functions performed by channel members. # Channel design and planning - Explain criteria used to select channel members. - Relate channel planning to a firm's marketing strategy. - Describe push-pull strategies. - Identify channel information systems. - Compare local, regional, national, and international channel challenges. - Describe policies needed. - Discuss communication issues and challenges. # Supply Chain Management - Discuss business's role in the supply chain. - Describe types of supply chains by length, width, and control. - Identify information technology developments that facilitate business to business communications. - Explain the terms dependency, power, and conflict as well as their impact on supply chain relationships. - Discuss the importance of a collaborative supply chain relationship. # Logistics - Define logistics. - Discuss order processing requirements. - Describe transportation and warehousing decisions. - Discuss inventory management, security, and control issues. # Managing Marketing Channels - Identify potential channel conflicts. - Demonstrate conflict management techniques. - Recognize legal constraints. - Describe methods to evaluate channel performance. - Examine challenges faced by manufacturers in gaining and retaining product distribution. - Evaluate the marketing channel for a consumer product.
MKTG 2030 - Digital Publishing and Design
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use design and digital publishing software as well as design and create business publications, collaterals and digital presences. Course work will include course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Topics include: digital publishing concepts, basic graphic design, publication layout, web page design, and practical digital applications.
Digital publishing is the creation, dissemination, and management of digital content, including e-books, websites, and mobile apps, for online consumption and distribution.
Digital design is the art of crafting visual elements for digital mediums, such as websites, apps, and ads, using specialized computer programs.
# Digital Publishing and Design Concepts - Define digital publishing and design concepts. - Describe digital publishing and design process. - Cite software and freeware programs to use in digital publishing and design delivery. # Basic Graphic and Digital Design - Illustrate steps in proper digital layout and design of business publications (consider audience, outcome, delivery method, etc.). - Interpret good design principles and practices such as theme, font selection, addition of graphics, use of white space, etc. - Illustrate proper business tone, punctuation, grammar in design. # Publication Layout and Digital Publishing - Illustrate the proper use of business publications such as: flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterheads, business cards, etc. - Illustrate the proper use of business communications such as: printed media, web pages, Facebook and distributed presentations. - Define parts of business publications such as: webpages, digital presents, flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterheads, business cards, etc. # Operation of Application and Web-Based Software - Use digital publishing and design software. - Describe menu and program commands. - Demonstrate ability to open, save and close files. - Demonstrate ability to use program templates. - Demonstrate ability to create and modify documents. - Demonstrate ability to produce output. # Practical Digital Applications - Create business publications such as: webpages, digital presences, flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterhead, business cards, etc. - Create business presentations (informational, sales, and/or persuasive) for oral and/or distributed and digital media.
This course introduces competencies required in managing a small business. Topics include: nature of small business management, business management and organizational change, marketing strategies, employee relations, financial planning, and business assessment and growth.
Business Service Management refers to the administration and supervision of a company's business services, ensuring their alignment with the organization's goals and requirements.
# Nature of Small Business Management - Define small business. - Examine impact of technology on small businesses. - Describe role of small businesses in society. - Explain responsibilities of business to internal and external stakeholders. - Discuss ethical issues faced by small businesses. # Business Management and Organizational Change - Describe key management functions. - Identify management skills needed to perform management functions. - Discuss the nature and sources of change in business. - Identify reasons for resistance to change. - Discuss ways to manage change effectively. - Assess leadership skills and personal attributes required in a small business environment. # Marketing Strategies - Explain role of marketing. - Explain the components of a marketing plan. - Describe marketing strategies used by small businesses. - Assess marketing mix impact on achieving a competitive advantage. - Identify promotional trends and the value of social networking. # Employee Relations - Explain importance of employee relations. - Describe management's responsibilities in each stage of the human resource cycle. - Discuss the rights and responsibilities of employees. # Financial Planning - Explain basic requirements for an accounting system. - Identify types of financial records necessary. - Identify the basic factors of budget control. - Identify steps to follow to prepare and revise budgets. - Determine types of expenses incurred by small businesses. - Develop a plan to control and/or reduce business expenses. - Examine business indicators that aid in forecasting business trends. - Interpret key accounting statements. - Compute financial ratios. - Explain tactics to improve cash flow. - Distinguish between sources of financial funding (i.e., debt and equity). - Explain nature of risk. # Business Assessment and Growth - Discuss the five stages of a typical business life cycle: development, start-up, growth, stabilization, and innovation or decline. - Point out factors that should be investigated before expanding an existing business. - Discuss areas of potential growth. - Identify governmental and business resources. - Assess business exit strategies.
This course introduces opportunities and international strategies employed in the global marketplace. Topics include: the environment of international marketing, analyze international marketing opportunities, international market entries, design an international marketing strategy, and career paths in international marketing.
International marketing refers to the marketing of goods or services overseas, adjusting tactics to accommodate diverse cultural, regional, and economic conditions.
# Environment of International Marketing - Define international marketing. - Describe scope of international marketing. - Explain development of international marketing. - Define key terms used in international trade. - Discuss cultural and social forces in international marketing. - Discuss political and legal landscape and legal structures. - Describe the current technological environment. - Discuss financial risk and exposure in international marketing. - Identify trade organizations, agencies, and agreements. # Analyze International Marketing Opportunities - Describe international market research. - Assess political and legal forces in host and home countries. - Identify available resources (i.e., labor, materials, technology and capital). - Explain how to capitalize on special features of location. - Assess distribution channels and supply chain strategies. - Develop decision criteria for selecting a profitable market. # International Market Entries - Discuss ownership options. - Explain factors affecting level of engagement. # Design an International Marketing Strategy - Prepare an international SWOT analysis. - Establish international goals and objectives. - Structure an international marketing mix. - Describe decision making and reporting systems. - Create an entry strategy plan. - Write an international marketing strategy. # International Marketing Career Paths - Identify typical international marketing positions and duties. - Discuss entry-level qualifications for an international marketing position. - Identify career opportunities in field. - Appreciate numerous career opportunities in field.
This course analyzes consumer behavior and applicable marketing strategies. Topics include: the nature of consumer behavior, influences on consumer behavior, consumer decision-making process, role of research in understanding consumer behavior, and marketing strategies.
Consumer psychology examines how individuals' thoughts, emotions, and motivations affect their decision-making processes when purchasing goods and services, considering social factors.
# Nature of Consumer Behavior - Define consumer behavior. - Trace the psychological and sociological origin of consumer behavior. - Discuss role of consumer behavior in business and society. - Describe why consumer behavior is so dynamic. - Explain recent trends that affect consumers. # Influences on Consumer Behavior - Identify internal and external influences. - Apply existing theories to consumer behavior from social science disciplines. - Evaluate implications of regional and national variations in behavior given cultural, economic, social, and political forces. # Consumer Decision-Making Process - Describe models of the consumer decision-making process. - Identify stages of the consumer decision-making process. - Describe dynamics occurring in each stage. - Identify marketing actions to influence consumer decision-making. # Role of Research in Understanding Consumer Behavior - Indicate types and uses of consumer research. - Compare research methods. - Explain value of studying consumer behavior. - Discuss consumer rights, consumer protection and socially responsible marketing. # Marketing Strategies - Relate consumer behavior principles to strategic marketing. - Develop a consumer profile. - Discuss ways to target a new customer. - Discuss ways to target an existing customer. - Formulate a strategic plan to influence a consumer. - Defend the strategic plan.
MKTG 1280 - Introduction to Sports and Recreation Management
This course introduces the sociological, philosophical, economic, and historical aspects of the sports and recreation industry. Topics include: nature of sports and recreation management, sports management landscape, research and trends, programming in sports and recreation management, employee training, evaluation and relations, fiscal topics in the business of sports and recreation, and careers in sports and recreation management.
Employee performance management refers to the ongoing process of establishing goals, monitoring progress, and offering regular guidance and feedback to help employees achieve both personal and organizational objectives.
# Nature of Sports and Recreation Management - Define sports and recreation and the industry. - Describe role of sports and recreation in society. - Explain social benefits of sports and recreation. - Discuss ethical and safety issues in the industry. - Examine impact of technology used in sports and recreation. # Sports Management Landscape, Research and Trends - Describe key sports and recreation functions. - Identify research areas in the industry. - Discuss the nature and sources of industry trends. - Identify reasons for programming needs in sports and recreation. - Discuss the psychology of sports and recreation. - Assess future trends in sports and recreation. # Programming in Sports and Recreation Management - Explain the role of sports and recreation programming. - Explain the levels of benefit in societal programming. - Describe teaching strategies used in the industry. - Assess marketing efforts needed in program promotions. - Identify electronic promotional trends through social networking. # Employee Training, Evaluation and Relations - Explain the importance of employee training and evaluation. - Identify effective industry training programs. - Discuss employee/employer evaluations. - Explain importance of employee relations. - Identify effective employee appreciation programs. # Fiscal Topics in the Business of Sports and Recreation - Explain basic requirements for an accounting system. - Identify types of informational and financial records necessary. - Identify steps to follow to prepare and revise budgets. - Determine types of expenses incurred in programming. - Develop a plan to control and/or reduce business expenses. - Examine indicators that aid in forecasting programming trends. - Develop scheduling knowledge at all levels of events. - Identify and develop calendar management skills. - Develop long term financial trend tools and analysis. - Identify fundraising methods. - Explain nature of risk. # Careers in Sports and Recreation Management - Identify career opportunities in sports and recreation industry. - Identify the personal characteristics adding to career success. - Assess personal career skills. - Identify sources of employment opportunities. - Describe characteristics important in a sports career.
This course focuses on the components of the visual merchandising of goods and services. Topics include: design and color principles, tools and materials of the trade, lighting and signs, installation of displays, store planning, safety, and related areas of visual merchandising and display.
Visual Marketing entails incorporating images, videos, and designs strategically to promote products, engage audiences, and enhance brand recognition through multiple channels.
# Design and Color Principles - Explain the use of design elements in creating various moods and impressions in visual merchandising. - Identify the basic colors and their properties. - Explain the psychological effects of color. - Identify basic color schemes. - Explain how texture affects color. - Describe the balance of a display. - Determine the point of emphasis in a display. - Identify the arrangements used in a display. - Identify the rhythm created in a display. - Choose the element or elements used to create harmony in a display. # Tools and Materials of the Trade - Describe the various types of ready-made materials and attention-getting devices used to construct a display. - Demonstrate how paper and fabric may be effectively used in a display. - Identify types of props and fixtures. - Describe tools and equipment used to construct a display. - Design an efficient inventory and storage system for tools and materials. # Lighting and Signs - Identify the major types of lighting. - Distinguish between the major types of lighting. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of major types of lighting. - Identify the types of lighting used in special situations. - Describe the importance of signs and graphics in visual merchandising. - Prepare signs for use in visual merchandising. # Installation of Displays - Create a plan to construct a display. - Construct a display. # Store Planning - Describe the various locations for displays in a retail setting. - Create a planning calendar. - Discuss the effects of a properly designed facade. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of windows in storefront design. - Design a store layout that includes departments and seasonal and trendy merchandise. - Construct a store layout that includes departments and seasonable/trendy merchandise. - Characterize methods of theft prevention through visual merchandising and store planning techniques. # Safety - Utilize standard safety procedures when operating equipment and installing displays. - Determine customer safety issues. # Related Areas of Visual Merchandising and Display - Describe the difference between exhibits and trade shows. - Discuss the considerations involved in planning and selecting an exhibit system. - Discuss the function and uses of a POP display. - Identify the materials used in the design of a POP unit. - Construct a POP display. - Explain the role of virtual store fronts. - Identify the major trade organizations. - Discuss career opportunities for individuals with a background in visual merchandising.
This course introduces the marketing skills required in a service business. Topics include: foundation of services marketing, managing service delivery/encounters, services marketing strategy, and aligning strategy service design, and standards.
Services Marketing refers to the promotion of non-physical offerings, such as experiences, expertise, and performance, using strategies tailored to meet customer needs and desires.
# Foundation of Services Marketing - Define services marketing. - List characteristics of services. - Define intangibility, inseparability, variability, and perishability. - Describe classifications of services. - Explain the importance of technology in services marketing. - Examine trends in the marketplace affecting service industries. - Identify exemplary practices in services marketing. # Managing Service Delivery/Encounters - Discuss methods to develop and manage service processes. - Identify effective methods of managing services. - Discuss the challenge of ever-changing demand for services. - Define maximum versus optimum service capacity. - Explain strategies to balance service demand and capacity. # Services Marketing Strategy - Explain service expectations of customers. - Explain positioning in competitive markets. - Articulate the 3 Ps in the marketing of services. - Explain strategic challenges for services. - Identify strategies for gaining a competitive advantage. # Aligning Strategy, Service Design, and Standards - Summarize service development and design. - Discuss customer defined service standards. - Explain employees' roles in service delivery. - Discuss delivery of services through physical and electronic channels. - Explain the value of customer loyalty and managing relationships.
Content of this course is designed to establish a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Other topics include the nature and characteristics of x-radiation; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; x-ray production; the properties of x-rays and the fundamentals of x-ray photon interaction with matter.
# X-Ray Characteristics - Describe the fundamental atomic structure and characteristics of protons, neutrons, and electrons. - Explain the processes of ionization and excitation. - Compare covalent and ionic bonding. - Describe the relationship of energy, wavelength, and frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum. - Describe wavelength and frequency and the relationship to velocity - Explain the wave-particle duality phenomena. - Describe charged and uncharged forms of particulate radiation. - Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. - Describe radioactivity and radioactive decay in terms of alpha, beta and gamma emission. # X-Ray Production - Describe target interactions and the production of bremsstrahlung and characteristic radiation. - Describe the conditions necessary to produce x-rays. - Describe the x-ray beam spectrum. - Describe the factors that affect emission spectra, such as kVp, mA, time, atomic number of target, distance, filtration, and voltage waveform. - Describe the fundamental properties of x-rays (e.g. travel in straight lines, ionize matter) - Describe x-ray beam characteristics (quality, quantity, primary vs. remnant/exit). # X-Ray Interaction with Matter - Discuss the various photon interactions with matter, to include the Compton effect, photoelectric absorption, coherent (classical scatter) and attenuation by various tissues. - Describe the interaction with matter and its relation to atomic number, photon energy and part density, and their applications in diagnostic radiology.
MKTG 1190 - Integrated Marketing Communications
This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with promotion and communication. Topics include: purposes of promotion and IMC, principles of promotion and Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), budgeting, regulations and controls, media evaluation and target market selection, integrated marketing plans, trends in promotion, and promotion and communication career paths.
Marketing communications encompasses planned strategies to interact with audiences, disseminate information, and advance a brand's offerings across diverse channels and platforms.
Marketing Budgets are financial plans that distribute money among various marketing efforts to optimize impact, cost-effectiveness, and return on investment within a specific timeframe.
# Purpose of Promotion and Integrated Marketing Communication - Define IMC terms. - Identify functions of advertising and integrated marketing communication. - List the purposes of the marketing mix. - Describe the impact of advertising and IMC on the marketing mix. - Describe the factors that influence the need for promotion and IMC. - Discuss basic demand strategy. - Classify consumer motives for buying. # Principles of Promotion and IMC - Define promotion and IMC and their respective components. - Classify types of promotional options. - Explain the planning process required for effective promotion. - Describe the process for implementing an effective IMC plan. - Interpret factors affecting the evaluation process for an IMC plan. - Assess the elements of the control process. # Budgeting - Explain different approaches for establishing a budget. - Discuss the need for establishing a budget. - Construct a budget. # Regulations and Controls - List the major federal agencies that regulate advertising and internet marketing. - Describe the concept of self-regulation as applicable to advertising. - Discuss legal and ethical issues in promotion. - Explain the process used to determine when an ad is deceptive. - Describe legislative controls used to protect consumers. # Media Evaluation and Target Market Selection - Define a target market. - Recognize target market. - Select appropriate media for identified target markets. - Compare tools and techniques to measure results. - Establish benchmark methodology for evaluating program success. # Integrated Marketing Communication Plans - Identify elements of an integrated marketing communication plan. - Explain the elements of the IMC plan. - Evaluate an IMC plan. - Create an IMC plan. - Write an IMC plan. # Trends in Promotion - Describe promotion trends for products and services. - Give examples of promotion trends. # Promotion and Communications Career Paths - Identify typical promotion and communication positions and duties. - Discuss qualifications needed to secure an entry-level position. - Identify career opportunities in field. - Appreciate numerous career opportunities in promotion and communication.
Continues to develop the knowledge required to perform radiographic procedures. Topics include: anatomy and routine projections of the pelvic girdle; anatomy and routine projections of the spine, gastrointestinal (GI) procedures; genitourinary (GU) procedures; biliary system procedures.
Gastrointestinal Pathology is a pathology subspecialty concentrating on diagnosing digestive system, liver, pancreas, and related organ disorders by examining tissues and biopsies.
# Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Pelvic Girdle - In laboratory environment demonstrate the anatomy of the pelvic girdle in terms of structures visualized and function demonstrated. - Demonstrate routine and special projections/positions of the pelvic girdle in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations in a lab environment. - The student will explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved given clinical simulations for routine and special projections/positions of the pelvic girdle. - The student will apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to the pelvic girdle via performance in a laboratory environment. - The student will evaluate images in terms of positioning accuracy image quality, and anatomical structures visualized on radiographic images. # Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Spine - Describe the anatomy of the spine in terms of structures visualized and function demonstrated. - The student will discuss routine and special projections/positions of the spine in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - The stuent will explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved clinical simulations for routine and special views of the spine. - The student will apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to the spine via performance in a laboratory environment. - Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized. # Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures - Describe the GI anatomy in terms of structures visualized and function demonstrated. - The student will discuss routine and special projections/positions of the GI anatomy in terms of structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and general positioning considerations. - The student will explain the structures visualized; functions demonstrated, and the general and positioning considerations when given clinical simulations for routine and special views of the GI anatomy. - The student will apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to the GI anatomy via performance in a laboratory environment. - The student will evaluate the accuracy of positioning, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized on radiographic images. - Describe the contrast media for each study in terms of type, administration methods, and quality. - The student will describe patient preparation procedures for each contrast study. # Genitourinary (GU) Procedures - Describe the GU anatomy in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated. - Describe routine and special projections/positions of the GU anatomy in terms of structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and general positioning considerations. - The student will explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general position considerations when given clinical simulations for routine and special projections for the genitourinary (GU) anatomy. - The student will apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to the GU anatomy. - The student will evaluate the accuracy of positioning, image quality and anatomical structures visualized on radiographic images. - Describe the contrast media for each study in terms of type, administration methods, and quantity. - The student will describe patient preparation procedures for each contrast study. # Biliary System Procedures - Describe the anatomy of the biliary system in terms of structures visualized and functions demonstrated. - The student will discuss routine and special projections/positions of the biliary system in terms of structures visualized; functions demonstrated; and general positioning considerations. - The student will describe structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations when given clinical simulations for routine and special projections of the biliary system. - The student apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to the biliary system via performance in a laboratory environment. - The student will evaluate the accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures of the biliary system visualized on radiographic images. - Describe contrast media for each study in terms of type, administration methods, and quantity. - The student will describe patient preparation procedures for each contrast study. # Pathology Considerations - Describe the clinical indications for the pelvic girdle, spine, GI, GU and biliary system procedures. - Identify which clinical indications are additive and destructive. - Adapt technical factors and exposure considerations for the pathology indicated for the pelvic girdle, spine, GI, GU, and biliary systems. - Evaluate radiographic images of the pathology indicated for the pelvic girdle, spine, GI, GU, and biliary systems.
Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to the human anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: introduction to radiographic procedures; positioning terminology; positioning considerations; procedures, anatomy, and topographical anatomy related to chest and abdomen cavities, bony thorax, upper extremities, shoulder girdle; and lower extremities.
Anatomical Positioning is the precise arrangement of the body or body parts for medical examination, treatment, or imaging to achieve optimal results and accuracy.
Chest Radiograph is an X-ray procedure used to examine the internal structures of the chest, particularly the lungs, heart, and thoracic area, for diagnostic purposes.
# Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Chest and Abdomen Cavities, Upper Extremity, Shoulder Girdle and Bony Thorax - Describe the anatomy of the thoracic cavity and bony thorax in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated. - The student will discuss routine and special projections/positions of the thoracic cavity and bony thorax in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - The student will explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations when given clinical simulations for routine and special projections of the abdominopelvic cavity. - The student will apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to the thoracic cavity and bony thorax via performance in a laboratory environment. - The student will evaluate the accuracy of positioning, image quality and anatomical structures visualized on radiographic images. - Describe the anatomy of the abdominopelvic cavity in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated. - Describe routine and special projections/positions of the abdominopelvic cavity in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - The student will explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations when given clinical simulations for routine and special projections of the abdominopelvic cavity. - The student apply knowledge of radiographic procedures related to abdominopelvic cavity via performance in a laboratory environment. - The student will evaluate the accuracy of positioning, image quality and anatomical structures visualized on radiographic images. - Describe the anatomy of the upper extremities in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated. - The student will describe routine and special projections/positions of the upper extremities in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - In a laboratory environment perform radiographic procedures related to the upper extremities. - Evaluate radiographic images in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized. - Describe the anatomy of the shoulder girdle in terms of structure visualized and function demonstrated. - Describe routine and special projection/positions of the shoulder girdle in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - The student will explain structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations when given clinical simulations for routine and special projections of the shoulder girdle. - The student will perform radiographic procedures related to the shoulder girdle in a laboratory environment. - Evaluate radiographs in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized. # Anatomy and Routine Projections of the Lower Extremities - Describe routine and special projections/positions of the lower extremities in terms of structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and general positioning considerations. - The student will explain explain the structures visualized, functions demonstrated, and the general positioning considerations involved clinical simulations for routine and special projection/positions of the lower extremities,. - The student will perform radiographic procedures related to the lower extremities laboratory environment. - The student will evaluate radiographic images in terms of positioning accuracy, image quality, and anatomical structures visualized. # Introduction to Radiographic Procedures - The student will identify the patient using information on the requisition form. - The student will determine patient's identity by checking the wrist band or questioning the patient. - The student will chart patient information on the requisition form using knowledge of medical terminology. - The student will assess the radiographic requisition form to verify the accuracy and completeness of information. # Positioning Terminology - The student will define position and projection and the terms used to describe radiographic positioning. - The student will describe various positioning aid applications and their advantages/disadvantages. - The student will describe the function and application of various accessory equipment. - The student will demonstrate the use of calipers. - The student will discuss lead marker functions, types, and applications. # Pathology of Chest, Abdomen, Bony Thorax, Upper and Lower Extremities and Shoulder Girdle - Describe the clinical indications for the chest, abdominopelvic regions, bony thorax, upper extremity, shoulder girdle and lower extremity. - Identify which clinical indications are additive and destructive. - Adapt technical factors and exposure considerations for the pathology indicated for the chest and abdominopelvic regions, bony thorax, upper extremity, shoulder girdle and lower extremity. - Evaluate radiographic images of the pathology indicated for the chest and abdominopelvic regions, bony thorax, upper extremity, shoulder girdle, and lower extremity. # Positioning Considerations - The student will discuss general positioning considerations for radiographic procedures. - The student will describe general positioning considerations, given clinical simulations for various radiographic procedures.
Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Provides the student with an overview of radiography and patient care. Students will be oriented to the radiographic profession as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on patient care with consideration of both physical and psychological conditions. Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common to many specializations in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: ethics, medical and legal considerations, Right to Know Law, professionalism, basic principles of radiation protection, basic principles of exposure, equipment introduction, health care delivery systems, hospital and departmental organization, hospital and technical college affiliation, medical emergencies, pharmacology/contrast agents, media, OR and mobile procedures patient preparation, death and dying, body mechanics/transportation, basic life support/CPR, and patient care in radiologic sciences.
Professional liability insurance safeguards professionals from claims of carelessness or damage resulting from their expert services or counsel.
Right-to-Know Act is a law that obliges employers to disclose information about workplace hazards, enabling employees to understand risks and enable effective emergency responses.
Radiation therapy is a medical approach utilizing ionizing radiation to eliminate cancer cells, while striving to minimize harm to neighboring healthy tissue.
Radiation monitoring refers to the measurement and tracking of ionizing radiation levels to maintain safety within regulatory limits, using detection instruments and protocols.
Basic Life Support is a certification that showcases proficiency in fundamental skills such as CPR and AED usage to deliver immediate life-saving care during emergencies until advanced medical assistance arrives.
# Ethics - Identify the general concepts of ethics. - Define terms and concepts pertaining to ethics. - Understand between empathetic rapport and sympathetic involvement in relationships with patients and relate these to ethical conduct. - Relate concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion as ethical imperatives in healthcare. # Medical and Legal Considerations - Explain the basic principles of medical ethics. - Describe the Patient Bill of Rights. - Identify the principles of professional liability, negligence, and professional standards. - Explain the principles of professional liability, negligence, and professional standards. - Identify the concepts relating to patient consent. - Identify the purpose of hospital and departmental policies concerning patient records, patient information, documentation and reporting and confidentiality - Describe the basic ethical and legal consideration. - Identify legal and professional standards and relate each to practice in health professions. - Identify the four sources of law to include statutory, administrative, common, and constitutional. - Understand and differentiate between civil and criminal liability. - Define tort and explain the differences between intentional and unintentional torts. # Right to Know Law - Explain the informed consent form. - Define terms relating to informed consent. - Identify examination procedures utilizing informed consent. - Describe how consent forms are used relative to specific radiographic procedures. # Professionalism - Discuss the general employment outlook and economic return. - Consider employment and career advancement opportunities for radiographers. - Consider the potential benefits of participation in continuing education in terms of improved patient care and career enhancement. - Discuss mandatory continuing educational licensure requirements by the ARRT. - Define the terms accreditation, certification, licensure, and registration. - Identify accrediting agencies. - Describe how the essential requirements and guidelines (JRCERT Standards) of accrediting agencies for radiography programs relate to the content of accredited educational programs. - Explain the difference between the accreditation and credentialing process. - Identify national, state and district level professional organizations for radiographers. - Describe the purpose, function, and activities of professional organizations for radiographers. # Basic Principles of Radiation Protection - Explain the purpose of radiation protection as it related to patients and personnel. - Consider the principles of radiation protection as it relates to patients and personnel. - Describe the student radiographer's responsibilities for radiation protection. - Identify personnel radiation monitoring devices. - Describe the advantage and disadvantage of each type of personnel radiation monitor. - Interpret the contents of a periodic personnel exposure report. # Basic Principles of Exposure - Identify the basic responsibilities of student radiographers to the patient. - Identify concepts and terms relating to exposure and control factors, such as IR exposure, contrast, exposure equations, directional terms, and critique points of radiographs. - Describe the relationship between control factors and exposure factors. - Identify basic preparatory and examination procedures. # Equipment Introduction - Identify basic radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment. - Identify basic imaging components of CR and DR. - Identify basic radiographic accessories such as calipers, cushions, grids, and other accessories. # Health Care Delivery Systems - Identify the early pioneers of radiography and their contributions. - Describe what X-radiation is and how it is produced. - Describe each of the radiologic modalities such as CT, Interventional Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Radiation Therapy, and Mammography. - Explain the function of other (non-radiographic) health care components, such as medical laboratory, physical and respiratory therapy, transcripts, and medical records. - Discuss the reimbursement/payment options for health care services. - Identify various settings involved in the delivery of health care. # Hospital and Departmental Organization - Discuss the philosophy and mission of the hospital. - Identify key hospital administrative personnel. - Discuss the relationship between key administrative personnel and the radiology department. - Describe the relationship and interdependencies of departments within the hospital. - Identify key personnel in the radiology department. - Discuss the function of key personnel in the radiology department. - Explain patient services available in the radiology department. - Discuss the educational opportunities available in the radiology department. # Hospital and Technical College Affiliation - Describe the chain of command for hospital administration and the radiology department. - Describe the chain of command for the sponsoring organization. # Medical Emergencies - Identify symptoms which manifest the following conditions: cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizure, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures, and diabetic coma/insulin reaction. - Discuss acute care procedures for cardiac arrest, anaphylactic shock, convulsion, seizures, hemorrhage, apnea, vomiting, aspiration, fractures, and diabetic coma/insulin reaction. - Discuss the use of medical emergency equipment and supplies. - Given a simulated patient and conditions, demonstrate the use of oxygen equipment. - Describe the emergency medical code system for the institution and the role of the student during a medical emergency. - Describe the symptoms and precautions taken for a patient with a head injury. - Explain the types of immobilizing devices and positioning for upper and lower extremity fractures. - Describe the symptoms and medical interventions for a patient with a contrast agent reaction. # Pharmacology/Contrast Agents/Media - Discuss the theory and practice of administration of diagnostic contrast agents and/or intravenous medications. - Define the categories of contrast media. - List specific examples of each contrast agent category. - Discuss the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds with regards to patient history/allergy, patient precautions, patient reactions, technical composition and emergency care. - Describe administration methods and techniques for each type of contrast agent. - Review laboratory data relative to contrast media administration. - Demonstrate preparation for injection of contrast agents/intravenous medications using aseptic technique. - Explain the current legal and ethical status of the radiographer's role in drug administration. - Explain a radiographer's professional liability concerning drug administration. # OR and Mobile Procedures Patient Preparation - Demonstrate methods of preparing patients for routine radiographic examinations. - Identify proper aseptic techniques where required for surgical and mobile radiographic procedures. - Demonstrate the appropriate procedure for gathering information prior to performing a mobile radiographic examination. - Describe the initial steps in performing a mobile procedure. - Explain the procedure for placing an image receptor under a patient in an orthopedic bed frame. - Describe the special problems faced in performing procedures on a patient with a tracheotomy and specific tubes, drains and catheters. - Describe the procedure for producing diagnostic images in the surgical suite. - Explain the appropriate radiation protection required when performing mobile/surgical radiography. # Death and Dying - Describe the special needs of the terminally ill or the grieving patient in terms of radiographic imaging. - Define advance directives and differentiate between various types of advance directive documents. # Body Mechanics/Transportation - Define the terms associated with body mechanics. - Describe the cause, signs, symptoms, and treatment of orthostatic hypotension. - Describe the basic principles of proper lifting and transfer techniques. - Identify five standard patient positions. - Demonstrate correct principles of body mechanics applicable to patient care. - Demonstrate techniques for specific types of patient transfer. - Demonstrate select procedures to turn patients with various health conditions. - Describe select immobilization techniques for various types of procedures and patient conditions. # Basic Life Support/CPR - Acquire certification in CPR for Healthcare Providers (including 2 person CPR) by a certified instructor from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (or) CPR-PRO For the Professional Rescuer from the American Health and Safety Institute. # Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences - Identify and differentiate between culture and ethnicity. - Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or health status. - Understand the differences between culture and ethnicity. - Explain how a person's cultural beliefs toward illness and health affect his or her health status. - Describe vital sings used to assess patient condition that include sites for assessment and normal values. - Describe and recognize abnormal respiratory patterns. - State the terms used to describe respiratory rates that are above and below normal values. - Identify terms used to describe above and below normal pulse rates. - Demonstrate acquisition of patient vital signs, including pulse, respiration, blood pressure and temperature and document appropriately. - Define terms related to infection control. - Describe the importance of standard precautions and isolation procedure that includes sources and modes of transmission of infection and disease and also institutional control procedures. - Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on an infant or child. - Explain the special considerations necessary when performing radiographic procedures on a geriatric patient. - Discuss family dynamics, culture, social, ethnic and lifestyle considerations and their impact on health status. - Identify specific types of tubes, lines, catheters and collection devices. - Outline the steps in the operation and maintenance of suction and oxygen equipment and demonstrate their use. - Demonstrate pre and post exposure precautions to include hand washing, gloving (sterile and nonsterile), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitizing and disinfection.
MKTG 1171 - Fundamentals of Property and Casualty Insurance
The course introduces the legal principles underlying insurance, the basics of risk management studies, and examines the fundamentals of property and casualty insurance, including analysis of contracts, rating, and underwriting. Additionally, students study personal property and liability insurance contracts including the personal auto policy, the homeowners package, insurance regulation, and the insurance marketplace.
Property insurance safeguards tangible assets from damage or theft, providing coverage for repair and replacement expenses.
Casualty insurance offers coverage for property damage, theft, legal liabilities, and accidents occurring on the insured's property.
# General Life Product, Terms, and Concepts - Compare and contrast these personal lines of coverage: dwelling and contents. - Describe these types of commercial property coverage: commercial building and personal property form; causes of loss forms; business income coverage form; and extra expense coverage form. - Describe business owner’s insurance. - Describe boiler and machinery insurance. - Explain personal floaters and commercial floaters. - Describe flood insurance, watercraft insurance (homeowner and boatowners), earthquake insurance, and mobile home insurance. # Insurance Terms and Related Concepts - Define insurance, risk, hazard, proximate cause, deductible, and indemnity. - Explain insurable interest. - List specified (named) perils and open (all-risk) perils. - Compare and contrast direct and indirect losses. - Define actual cash value, replacement cost, limits of liability, coinsurance, pair and set, additional coverage, and accident. - List extensions of coverage. - Define occurrence, right of salvage, abandonment, liability, and negligence. - Compare and contrast cancellation and nonrenewal. - Compare and contrast vacancy and un-occupancy. # Policy Provisions and Contract Law - Define declarations, insuring agreement, and conditions. - List exclusions. - Explain the definition of the insured. - Explain duties of the insured. - Explain the obligations of the insurance company. - Define mortgagee rights, proof of loss, notice of claim, appraisal, other insurance (pro rata liability), assignment, subrogation (transfer of rights of recovery), arbitration, and elements of a contract. - Compare and contrast warranties, representations, and concealment. - Define binders. - List sources of insurability information. - Explain Fair Credit Reporting Act. # General Casualty Product Knowledge, Terms, and Concepts - Explain premises and operations liability. - Explain products and completed operations liability. - Explain contractual liability. - Explain personal and advertising injury liability. - Explain medical payments, uninsured motorists, underinsured motorists, and named insureds. - Explain insured, owned automobile, non-owned automobile, and temporary substitute auto. - Explain worker's compensation insurance. - Explain fidelity (employee dishonesty); theft, disappearance, and destruction; robbery and safe burglary; premises burglary; custodian; messenger; guard or watchperson; surety bonds; and three-party contract. - Explain professional liability insurance. - Explain umbrella/excess liability insurance. # Insurance Terms and Related Concepts - Compare and contrast warranties and representations. - Define risk, hazard, indemnity, insurable interest, actual cash value, negligence, liability, accident, and occurrence. - Define burglary, robbery, theft, mysterious disappearance, binders, concealment, bodily injury liability, property damage liability, personal injury liability, and limits of liability. - Define deductibles and insured contract. # Policy Provisions - Define declarations, insuring agreement, conditions, and exclusions.
MKTG 1165 - Personal Effectiveness in Customer Service
Provides students with skills that will allow them to present a positive image to both co-workers and customers. Topics include: personal wellness and stress management, positive image, and job interview skills.
Workplace Wellness encompasses the implementation of programs and policies aimed at promoting employee health, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being within an organizational context.
# Positive Image - Define image. - Identify the elements of a positive image. - Identify image builders and describe how they contribute to a positive image. - Identify image busters and describe what should be done to eliminate them. - Explain why a positive image is important and how it can help achieve personal and career goals. - Identify ways to present a positive image in the workplace. - Assess one's personal image and identify specific steps toward enhancing one's image. # Personal Wellness - Describe the connection between personal wellness and job performance. - Discuss the positive and negative aspects of stress. - Describe the connection between exercise and good health. - Identify the impact of stress on your body and mind. - Identify personal responses to stress. - Describe how to handle stressors more effectively and reduce or alleviate negative stress responses. # Job Interview Skills - Prepare for a job interview. - Describe how one's image affects the interview. - Assess one's background and experience. - Identify strengths and weaknesses. - Write answers to interview questions. - Identify parts of the interview process. - Describe the objective of the interviewer and the applicant. - Describe post interview steps that will give one a better chance of getting the job. - Demonstrate through role play interview situations for various types of jobs.
MKTG 1161 - Service Industry Business Environment
This course introduces the learner to the service industry. Topics include: an introduction to the service industry business environment, an introduction to life-long learning, work ethic and positive behavior required for exceptional customer service, an introduction to customer relations, working together successfully on teams, and basic business principles.
Communication systems encompass the technology and tools used to enable the sharing of data and messages among people or teams within a company.
# Service Industry Business Environment - Identify customer contact job opportunities available in Georgia. - Discuss what one needs to know and do to serve customers and keep them coming back. - Examine personal success factors for creating service excellence. # Learning to Learn - Describe the ways people learn. - Identify students' personal learning style. - Identify three learning techniques to become a better student. - List five benefits of continuous learning. # Work Ethic/Workplace Values - Describe “positive work ethic” and discuss its importance in the workplace. - Identify actions which contribute to workplace success. - Explain benefits of a positive work ethic to the employers, the company and customers. - Choose actions which will serve as ground rules for the class during CCSS training. # Customer Service Overview - Describe the importance of good internal and external customer service on personal and company success. - Explain the importance of providing consistent customer service to maintaining customer satisfaction. - Demonstrate the use of excellent internal and external procedural and personal service. # Team Building - Define team “synergy”. - Describe four requirements for successful teamwork. - Explain four communication styles and the effects on interaction with people. - List ways versatility can be used to communicate more effectively. - Identify positive-impact phrases” that improve team cooperation. - Explain and practice feedback skills to reduce conflict between team members. - Display how to show consideration for team members using targeted positive regard. - Demonstrate five stages of team development. - Identify specific actions of team members that will enhance team development at each stage. - Demonstrate commitment by creating an action plan for continuous team improvement. # Introduction to Business Principles - Explain the importance of having a sound business plan. - Explain the importance of customer satisfaction and feedback. - Explain the importance of economics and ethics in business decisions. # Language of Business - Identify differences between business and casual language. - Demonstrate use of polite phrases common in the workplace. - Describe how language affects one's image. - Define accent, grammar and dialect. - Identify resources to adapt accent and grammar.
MKTG 1164 - Business Skills for the Customer
Provides students with the fundamentals of basic business skills used in the customer service environment. Topics include: introduction to business correspondence, basic business calculations, change management, managing multiple tasks and priorities, and tolls for team problem-solving and service improvement.
Business mathematics refers to the application of mathematical methods and statistical techniques to address and solve financial and business-related issues, including interest calculations, budgeting, and pricing strategies.
# Basic Business Writing - Determine if written correspondence is necessary. - Identify which type of written correspondence is appropriate. - Identify the parts of a business letter. - Construct a memo, business letter, an electronic mail message, a report, a proposal, a meeting agenda, and meeting minutes. - Edit business correspondence for style, tone and grammar # Basic Business Math - Calculate the total cost of a purchase, including shipping, handling and tax. - Apply Mark down the price of a product sold by a unit of area or volume. - Count money and make change. - Balance a cash drawer. - Calculate the quantity needed of a product sold by a unit or area or volume. - Calculate the price of a product sold by a unit of area or volume. - Calculate wages or fees that are based on units of time. - Convert time of day from one time zone to another. # Change Management - Describe what causes change in the workplace. - Explain why change is ongoing. - Identify how change affects us. - Identify techniques for managing change to achieve a positive outcome. # Managing Multiple Tasks and Priorities - Establish long- and short-term goals. - Outline plans to achieve priority goals. - Differentiate important activities from urgent activities. - Apply techniques that eliminate time-wasters. - Use tools that make one's use of time more effective. # Tools of Service Excellence - Implement a six-step problem-solving process to identify quality, process problems and develop the best solution to eliminate problems. - Use basic tools to aid in problem-solving: Brainstorming, Flow Charts, Run Charts, Check Sheets, Pareto Charts, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Force Field Analysis, and Action Plans.
MKTG 1163 - Computer Skills for Customer Service
Provides students with th fundamentals of computer skills used in a customer service environment. Topics include: introduction to computer technology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, introduction to databases and introduction to E-mail.
Windows desktop is the graphical user interface and operating environment of Microsoft Windows operating systems, enabling users to manage applications, files, and system resources.
Business software consists of computer programs that help companies manage tasks, enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and facilitate administrative functions.
Electronic commerce refers to the online exchange of products and services, involving financial transactions and data transfer over the internet.
# Introduction Computer Terminology - Discuss the importance of computers in business and everyday life. - Define basic computer terms. - Discuss the classification of computers. - Describe two types of computer software and their uses. - Discuss two types of information sharing using computers. - Identify the hardware components of a computer and their purposes. - Apply knowledge of hardware and software to turn on a computer and open a software application. - Use a mouse to move within a document and perform simple tasks. - Demonstrate the use of selected keys on the keyboard. # Introduction to Windows - Apply skills to open and close Windows. - Identify the components of a Windows screen. - Use dialog boxes. - Apply knowledge to navigate through the Windows environment using icons and pull-down menus. - Use word processing, spreadsheets, and databases software applications. # Introduction to Business Software applications - Apply knowledge of basic functions of Word processing software and discuss its usage in a business setting. - Apply knowledge of basic functions of spreadsheets software and tell how to integrate it in a business setting. - Apply knowledge of basic functions of electronic databases and demonstrate how to integrate their use in a business setting. - Apply knowledge of basic functions of electronic mail and tell how it is used in a business setting. # E-commerce - Define eCommerce and eBusiness. - Name the types of E-Businesses on the Internet. - Describe the role the CSR’s role to the success of an eBusiness. - Identify the factors affecting eCommerce call center activity. - List the CSR tools and skills for an eBusiness. - Describe the components of the Internet and how they interact. - Differentiate between an IP address and DNS address. - Define the Internet addressing - URL. - Describe Web Security (encryption). - Define the purpose of a firewall. - Perform basic browser functions using IE and /or Netscape. - Identify the parts of a web page. - Use an Internet chat facility.
This course provides students with skills necessary to communicate with customers and successfully manage that relationship in both telephone and face-to-face situations. Topics include: skills to effectively communicate with customers, developing rapport with customers, problem-solving in customer service, telephone skills, sales skills in the service environment, managing the difficult customer, and managing the multicultural customer. Computer-Based Training (CBT) is used to allow students to practice skills using simulated business situations.
# Creating Positive Customer Relations - Identify and use methods for establishing and building a positive personal service image. - Use a structured approach to manage customer interactions. - Use communication techniques to build rapport with customers and create positive impressions. - Develop personal service goals and a personalized action plan. # Problem Solving in Customer Service - Justify a structured approach to solving problems. - Use a systematic approach six-step process for solving problems. - Assess the circumstances of a problem. - Examine alternative solutions to a problem. - Plan how the solution will be implemented or executed. - Evaluate the effectiveness of an implemented solution. - Assess the decision and take corrective action. - Choose appropriate action based upon customer request and company information available. - Use information obtained from the customer to satisfy request. - Demonstrate how to handle an irate customer. - Demonstrate how to complete a call. - Demonstrate how to complete a form. # Telephone skills - Appreciate the importance of good customer service to the success of a company. - Consider customer needs and expectations and how to consistently exceed them. - Demonstrate a positive professional service image over the telephone using basic customer service kills. - Utilize active listening skills to increase understanding and ensure clear communication. - Develop a set of goals for meeting and exceeding the needs of customers. - Use proper techniques to manage customer calls effectively. # Sales Skills - List the five reasons people buy. - Identify the four steps to a sale. - Share how to build rapport with customers. - Demonstrate techniques to identify the customer's needs. - Demonstrate techniques for providing solutions to a customer's needs through presentation of a product. - Show how to overcome objections to the sale. - Tell how to obtain customer agreement to the solution and commitment. - Demonstrate taking action to close a sale. # Managing Difficult Situations - Identify difficult customer situations. - Describe the MY-M.C.T.A. process: Manage yourself, Manage the customer, Take Action. - Utilize the L.E.A.R.N. Model: Listen effectively, Encourage emotions, Ask questions, Reflect and Navigate. - Show how to take action in solving the problem and follow through in an effective and professional manner. # Managing the Multicultural customer - Identify multicultural customers. - Identify some of the needs and expectations of multicultural customers. - Describe benefits of providing meaningful customer service across cultures. - Discuss how cultural values and expectations affect the interaction between the customer service provider and the customer. - Identify barriers that get in the way of providing exceptional multicultural customer service.
This course introduces professional selling skills and processes. Topics include: professional selling, product/sales knowledge, customer analysis/relations, selling process, sales presentations, and ethics of selling.
Customer Relationship Marketing is a methodology that aims to establish and nurture enduring, personal connections with clients, encouraging loyalty and repeat purchases through customized communication and support.
# Professional Selling - Summarize the evolution of selling. - Assess career opportunities in sales. - List the different methods of compensation available in a sales career. - Identify the components of a professional sales image. - Determine ways to further develop professional sales image. # Product/Sales Knowledge - Be able to perform industry, company, and product/service analysis. - Explain the impact of industry, product, and company knowledge on effective selling. - Convert product knowledge to customer benefits. - Locate resources related to information concerning industry, company and product. # Customer Analysis/Relations - Describe the role of consumer buying motives. - Describe how consumers' needs and wants are changed into an action. - Characterize customer personalities and propose different strategies for approaching different personalities. - Identify creative techniques to build and maintain customer goodwill. - Utilize the communication model and the barriers to communicate in a sales setting. - Determine effective customer relations techniques for utilizing customer follow-up to increase current sales and referrals. # Selling Process - Utilize prospecting techniques. - Use qualifying techniques to evaluate a prospect. - Dramatize prospecting techniques. - Develop sales call objectives and customer benefit plans. - Articulate successful techniques of approaching prospects. - List techniques used to determine customer needs. - Describe components of an effective sales presentation. - Break down FABs (features-advantages-benefits) statements in a sales presentation. - Recognize techniques and tools used in a demonstration. - Give examples of visual aids utilized in sales presentations. - Identify the different types of sales objections and explain why buyers object. - Recognize methods to overcome objections. - Define trial close. - Explain various techniques for closing a sale. - Describe ways to conclude a sales presentation. - Evaluate a sales presentation. - State follow up procedures. # Sales Presentations - Design sales presentation. - Write a sales presentation. - Dramatize a sales presentation. # Ethics of Selling - Identify ethical/unethical behavior in a salesperson. - Describe the ethical responsibilities of a salesperson to the customer, employer, and competitor. - Compare ethical codes.
MKTG 1130 - Business Regulations and Compliance
This course introduces the study of contracts and other legal issues and obligations for businesses. Topics include: creation and evolution of laws, court decision processes, legal business structures, sales contracts, commercial papers, Uniform Commercial Code, and risk-bearing devices.
# Creation and Evolution of Laws - Define law, crimes, and torts. - Describe the evolution of laws in the American legal system. - Explain the creation of business laws. - Identify the sources of business law. # Court Decision Processes - Distinguish among the various types of courts which deal with business law. - Summarize the functions of courts used by business. - Give examples of court jurisdiction used to process business/consumer claims. - Explain the duties of the various court officers. - Outline the procedure a business would follow in filing a suit. - Describe a trial procedure used for business law cases. - Describe the appeals process as it applies to business law cases. # Legal Business Structures - Define sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company s-corporation, and corporation. - Describe the formation process for each legal structure. - Compare and Contrast advantages and disadvantages of each legal structure. # Sales Contracts - List elements of valid sales contracts. - Define terms related to sales contracts. - Differentiate among different types of product and service warranties. - Discuss the various methods of discharging sales contracts. # Commercial Papers - List the types of commercial papers. - Explain the function of commercial papers. - Explain the importance of commercial papers. - Identify the elements of negotiability papers. - Give examples of negotiable instruments. # Uniform Commercial Code - Define the Uniform Commercial Code. - Identify areas of business with the Uniform Commercial Code. - Illustrate various applications of the Uniform Commercial Code to various areas of business operations. # Risk-Bearing Devices - Define the term risk-bearing device. - Give examples of types of insurance. - Describe the kinds of insurance coverage available to businesses. - Compare and Contrast different kinds of insurance coverage. - Describe the application of insurance coverage in the marketing field.
Provides a comprehensive review of patient care, imaging procedures, imaging formation and data acquisition for the magnetic resonance imaging certification exam. Topics include: anatomy, scanning protocol, MRI safety, image contrast, image formation, exam preparation, contrast media, patient care and assessment, equipment utilization, image quality, imaging parameters, MRI fundamentals, image processing and display, and special procedures.
# Anatomy - Identify four imaging planes used in magnetic resonance imaging. # Scanning Protocol - Describe patient preparation for magnetic resonance imaging. - Identify proper coil selection. - Scan patients following departmental protocol. - Evaluate final images for image quality and optimal demonstration of the anatomic region. - Print images in the appropriate format for the given exam, if necessary. - Send study to PACS or alternate storage media for long term storage. - Scan images of the brain, spine, pelvis, knee and extremities following departmental protocol. - Perform post-processing techniques on time-of-flight exams. # MRI Safety - State orthogonal landmarks for setting up procedures: brain, complete spine, upper extremities, lower extremities and body imaging. # Image Contrast - Identify the extrinsic contrast parameters: TR, TE, Flip Angle, TI, Turbo Factor, B value. - Identify the different intrinsic contrast weighting: T1, T2, Proton Density, T2* Decay. # Image Formation - State the three gradient coils and identify their function to magnetic resonance images. - State the difference between Signal-to-Noise and Spatial resolution. - Identify image differences between coarse matrix and fine matrix. - Identify image differences between slice thicknesses versus signal to noise resolution. - Explain the process of making adjustments to imaging parameters and consequences to such. # Exam Preparation - Prepare the MRI suite for each exam, including linen, coil selection, and any supplies necessary for completion of each exam. # Contrast Media - Prepare contrast media for injection. # Patient Care and Assessment Learning - Verify correct patient and exam information. - Obtain and record patient history, including contraindications and/or previous diagnostic studies. - Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills to explain the MRI procedure to the patient and/or patient's family. - Demonstrate quality patient care throughout the procedure. - Explain post procedural protocol and instructions to the patient and/or patient's family. # Equipment Utilization - Input patient demographics and exam information into the computer console. - Manipulate table controls to accurately position the patient for a given exam. # Image Quality - Accurately window/level images for radiologist interpretation. - Explain the signal to noise ratio and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters. - Explain the contrast to noise ratio and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters. # Imaging Parameters - Define imaging parameters manipulated by the MRI technologist. - Distinguish between spin echo, fast spin echo, gradient recall echo and inversion recovery sequences. - Differentiate between T1, T2, T2* and PD. # MRI Fundamentals - Define Precession. - Calculate the precessional frequency using the Larmor equation. - Identify the slice select, phase encoding, and frequency gradients. - Explain all of the functions of the gradient system. # Image Processing and Display - Explain the methods of k-space filing and the effect on image production. - Discuss post-processing techniques. # Special Procedures - Differentiate between time-of-flight, phase contrast and contrast enhanced images. - Define diffusion, perfusion and spectroscopy and explain the use of each.
MRIM 2360 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education II
Intermediate course that reinforces learning obtained in MRI 110. Topics include exam preparations, patient care and assessment, equipment utilization, image quality, scanning protocol, contrast media, quality control, and progress toward completion of clinical competency evaluations.
# Exam Preparations - Prepare the MRI suite for each exam, including linen, coil selection, and any supplies necessary for completion of each exam. # Patient Care and Assessment - Verify correct patient and exam information. - Obtain and record patient history, including contraindications and/or previous diagnostic studies. - Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills to explain the MRI procedure to the patient and/or patient's family. # Equipment Utilization - Input patient demographics and exam information into the computer console. - Manipulate table controls to accurately position the patient for a given exam. # Image Quality - Scan exams of the brain, spine, pelvis, knee, extremities, soft-tissue, neck, chest, abdomen and TOF studies as per departmental protocol. - Accurately window/level images for radiologist interpretation. # Scanning Protocol - Evaluate final images for image quality and optimal demonstration of the anatomic region. - Perform post processing techniques on time of flight exams. - Demonstrate quality patient care throughout the procedure. - Post procedure protocol and instructions to the patient and/or patient's family. - Print images in the appropriate format for the given exam, if necessary. - Send study to PACS or alternate storage media for long term storage. # Contrast Media - Prepare contrast media for injection. # Quality Control - Perform quality control requirements as documented by the ACR or MRI.
MRIM 2350 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Education I
Introduces students to the magnetic resonance imaging department and provides an opportunity for participation in and observation of MRI procedures. Topics include equipment utilization, contrast medias, exam preparation, patient care and assessment, scanning protocol, image quality and progress toward completion of clinical competency evaluations.
# Equipment Utilization - Input patient demographics and exam information into the computer console. # Contrast Medias - Prepare contrast media for injection. # Exam Preparation - Prepare the MRI suite for each exam, including linen, coil selection, and any supplies necessary for completion of each exam. # Patient Care and Assessment - Verify correct patient and exam information. - Obtain and record patient history, including contraindications and/or previous diagnostic studies. - Demonstrate age appropriate communication skills to explain the MRI procedure to the patient and/or patient's family. - Demonstrate quality patient care throughout the procedure. - Explain post procedural protocol and instructions to the patient and/or patient's family. # Scanning Protocol - Scan patients following departmental protocol. - Print images in the appropriate format for the given exam, if necessary. - Send study to PACS or alternate storage media for long term storage. - Scan exams of the brain, spine, pelvis, knee and extremities following departmental protocol. - Perform post-processing techniques on time-of-flight exams. # Image Quality - Evaluate final images for image quality and optimal demonstration of the anatomic region. - Accurately window/level images for radiologist interpretation.
MRIM 2320 - MRI Procedures and Cross Sectional Anatomy
Provides knowledge of anatomy, pathology, scanning protocols, contrast administration, and contraindications for magnetic resonance imaging of the head and neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system. Topics include: anatomy, scanning protocol, MRI safety, image contrast, and image formation.
# Anatomy - Identify four imaging planes used in magnetic resonance imaging. - Describe the anatomy of head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and musculoskeletal system. - Identify anatomy of each area in transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes. # Scanning Protocol - Describe patient preparation for magnetic resonance imaging. - State orthogonal landmarks for setting up procedures: brain, complete spine, upper extremities, lower extremities, and body imaging. - Identify proper coil selection. # MRI Safety - Explain magnetic resonance imaging safety and screening methods. # Image Contrast - Identify the extrinsic contrast parameters: TR, TE, Flip Angle, TI, Turbo Factor, B value. - Identify the different intrinsic contrast weighting: T1, T2, Proton Density, T2* Decay. # Image Formation - State the three gradient coils and identify their function to magnetic resonance images. - State the difference between Signal-to-Noise and Contrast-to-Noise. - Identify the parameters that effect Signal-to-Noise and Spatial resolution. - Identify image differences between coarse matrix and fine matrix. - Identify image differences between slice thicknesses versus signal to noise resolution. - Explain the process of making adjustments to imaging parameters and consequences to such.
MRIM 2330 - MRI Physics and Instrumentation
Introduces the concepts of basic physics and instrumentation for magnetic resonance imaging. Topics include imaging parameters, image quality, MRI Fundamentals, image processing and display, and special procedures.
Physics is the branch of science that examines matter, energy, and their interactions, covering topics such as motion, force, atomic structure, and thermodynamics.
# Imaging Parameters - Define imaging parameters manipulated by the MRI technologist. - Distinguish between spin echo, fast spin echo, gradient recall echo and inversion recovery sequences. - Differentiate between T1, T2, T2* and PD. # Image Quality - Explain the signal to noise ration and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters. - Explain the contrast to noise ratio and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters. # MRI Fundamentals - Define Precession. - Calculate the precessional frequency using the Larmor equation. - Identify the slice select, phase encoding, and frequency gradients. - Explain all of the functions of the gradient system. # Image Processing and Display - Explain the methods of K-space filling and the effect on image production. - Discuss post-processing techniques. # Special Procedures - Differentiate between time-of-flight, phase contrast and contrast enhanced images. - Define diffusion, perfusion and spectroscopy and explain the use of each.
MRIM 2300 - Orientation and Introduction to MRI
Provides knowledge of patient care and assessment, contrast agents, MRI safety, medical ethics and law, cultural diversity, and patient information management. Topics include: MRI history, anatomy, patient care and assessment, MRI safety, instrumentation, MRI fundamentals, and image parameters.
# MRI History - Cite a brief history of magnetic resonance imaging and its evolution. # MRI Safety - Explain the importance of properly screening Patients, Personnel, and Non-Personnel. - Identify MRI safety zones. - Define static field. - Define radiofrequency field. - Identify radiofrequency gradient magnetic fields. - Define SAR. - Define a quench and explain the appropriate safety protocol for a quench. # Patient Care and Assessment, and Monitoring and Management - Explain the importance of effective interpersonal communication. - Discuss the challenges specific to effective communication. - Describe patient preparation for magnetic resonance imaging exams. - Explain the importance of patient education regarding MRI procedures. - Differentiate between normal and abnormal lab values. - Describe the symptoms of an adverse reaction to contrast media and explain treatment options. - Discuss importance of patient assessment, monitoring, and management. - Discuss proper handling of patient records. # Anatomy - Identify four imaging planes used in magnetic resonance imaging. # Medical Ethics and Law - Explain informed consent and the Patient's Bill of Rights. - Discuss legal and ethical principles. - Discuss ARRT Standards and Ethics. # Infection Control - Identify infection control risk as related to the MRI department. - Differentiate between medical asepsis and surgical asepsis. - Identify evidence-based measure to prevent and control the transmission of infection as determined by the CDC. - Discuss the cycle of infection. - Identify precautions for transmission-based diseases. - Explain the proper steps in safely cleaning equipment and proper disposal of contaminated materials. # Cultural Diversity - Consider the influence of cultural beliefs and its effects on patient care. # Patient Information Management - Discuss proper handling of patient records. # Instrumentation - Distinguish between static and gradient magnetic fields. - Distinguish between static and gradient magnetic fields. # Physical Principles of Image Formation - Explain the methods of k-space filling and the effect on image production. - Identify the slice select, phase encoding, and frequency gradients. # MRI Fundamentals - Understand basic MRI physics concepts. - Define Precession. # Image Parameters - Explain basic contrast parameters, T1 Recovery, T2 Decay time, Proton Density, TR, TE, Flip Angle. - Define imaging parameters manipulated by the MRI technologist. - Distinguish between spin echo, fast spin echo, gradient recall echo and inversion recovery sequences. - Explain the signal-to-noise ratio and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters. - Explain the contrast-to-noise ratio and describe the effect of adjusting imaging parameters. - Differentiate between T1, T2, T2*, and PD.
This course culminates the instruction in advanced masonry. Topics include commercial drawings, estimating, site layout, stone masonry, and crew leadership fundamentals.
Masonry is the skill of building or restoring structures using materials like bricks, stones, or concrete blocks, held together with mortar.
Stonemasonry is a skilled trade involving the shaping, arrangement, and assembly of stones for the construction and decoration of durable and visually appealing structures such as buildings and monuments.
# Commercial Drawings - Identify the requirements for and contents of commercial drawings. - Read and interpret commercial drawings. - Explain the purpose of written specifications. - Locate 10 items contained in a set of instructor-chosen commercial drawings, including all of the following: - Wall height from finished floor - Entire wall elevation length - Wall composition - Wall-reinforcement size and spacing - Section view - Locate the section of a set of specifications that shows the type of mortar to be used. # Estimating - Explain how to estimate block, mortar, and grout. - Explain how to estimate brick and mortar. - Describe how to estimate accessory items. - Estimate the amounts of block, mortar, and grout required for a hypothetical backing wall, using plans provided by the instructor. - Estimate the amounts of brick and mortar required for a hypothetical veneer wall, using plans provided by the instructor. - Estimate the amounts of rebar and ties required for hypothetical walls, using plans provided by the instructor. # Site Layout - Distance Measurement and Leveling - Describe the elements of site plans and topographic maps. - Describe layout control points. - Identify distance measurement tools and equipment. - Describe how to make distance measurements. - Identify differential-leveling tools and equipment. - Explain the basics of differential leveling. - Identify leveling applications. - Describe how to lay out building corners. - Interpret a construction site plan and relate the man-made and topographic features and other project information to the layout and topography of the actual site. - Convert measurements stated in feet and inches to equivalent decimal measurements stated in feet, tenths, and hundredths, and vice versa. - Set up, adjust, and field-test a leveling instrument. - Use a builder's level and leveling rod to determine site and building elevations. - Use differential-leveling and distance-measurement procedures to transfer elevations up a structure. - Check and/or establish 90-degree angles using the 3-4-5 rule. # Stone Masonry - Describe types of stone and the quarrying, cutting, and finishing processes used on them. - Identify the tools and devices used in stone masonry. - Describe how to estimate various types of stone. - Identify stone installation techniques. - Estimate quantities of stone and stone materials. # Fundamentals of Crew Leadership - Describe the skills needed to become an effective crew leader.
MSCS 1020 - Advanced Medical Skin Care Treatment
This course introduces the various diseases and conditions of the skin, common skin allergens and reactions, and results of changes in skin characteristics. The student will have knowledge of types of skin injuries and how the skin is regenerated. The student will develop the skills to treat conditions resulting from the environment, heredity, and lifestyles. The student will perform multiple skin regenerating procedures.
Chemical peels involve the application of acidic substances to exfoliate the outer skin layers, resulting in a refreshed appearance and improved skin clarity.
# Introduction to Medical Skin Care Treatment - Explain skin care structure and processes. - Recognize various skin care conditions and corresponding treatment options. - Articulate pre- and post- treatment procedures. - Reorganize various skin changes and how skin is regenerated. - Discuss wound healing as it relates to skin. - Describe different nerves, bones, and muscles in the facial areas. - Demonstrate the location of different nerves, bones, and muscles in the facial areas. # Client Interaction - Perform client consultations. - Perform skin analysis and skin typing. # Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Light Therapy - Define microdermabrasion chemical peels, and light therapy. - Describe the history of microdermabrasion chemical peels, and light therapy. - Describe the benefits of microdermabrasion chemical peels, and light therapy. - Describe the indications and contraindications of microdermabrasion chemical peels, and light therapy. - Perform microdermabrasion, chemical peels, light therapy and other treatments safely on outside clients and other students. # Advanced Topics and Practical Applications - Discuss other advanced treatment options including the use of professional skin care products. - Demonstrate proper application and technique for professional skin care products. - Demonstrate other advanced treatment options including the use of professional skin care products. - Discuss safety and infection control procedures. - Perform safety and infection control procedures. - Demonstrate proper draping of the client.
MSCS 1010 - Essentials of Medical Esthetics
This course introduces the common skin conditions that motivate patients to seek professional treatment and how to identify certain medical conditions, in addition to the basic chemical reactions that take place in the skin. The student will develop the skills to treat conditions resulting from the environment, heredity, and lifestyles.
# Introduction to Medical Skin Care - Discuss the history of medical skin care. - Differentiate the roles of various skin care professionals. # Anatomy and Physiology of Skin - Identify pertinent terms as related medical skin care and associated skin care procedures. - Define pertinent terms as related medical skin care and associated skin care procedures. - Discuss basic biology as it relates to medical skin care. - Describe the basic physiology of the skin. - Describe skin structure and function. - Describe nutrition as it relates to skin care. - Describe basic chemistry as it relates to skin care. # Pathophysiology of Skin - Identify skin disorders and diseases. - Describe skin disorders and diseases. # Medical Skin Care Treatment - Describe various skin care products. - Differentiate basic pharmacology related to medical skin care treatment - Discuss infection control measures affecting the skin care specialist and client.
This course focuses on advanced masonry techniques to include elevated masonry, specialized materials and techniques, masonry repair and restoration.
# Elevated Masonry - Identify the proper personal protective equipment and safety precautions related to elevated masonry. - Describe how to properly brace a wall. - Describe elevated masonry systems. - Describe how to properly handle materials at elevations. - Properly brace a wall. - Demonstrate hand signals used for lifting materials. # Specialized Materials and Techniques - Describe applications for sound-barrier walls. - Describe the use of masonry arches. - Describe applications for acid brick. - Describe applications for refractories. - Identify the types and uses of glazed masonry units. - Identify the types and uses of glass block. - Lay out each of the following arches: semicircular arch; segmental arch; gothic arch; multicentered arch. - Build one of the following arches: semicircular arch; segmental arch; gothic arch; multicentered arch. - Construct a 4-foot × 4-foot wall from glazed masonry units. - Construct a 4-foot × 4-foot wall from glass block. # Repair and Restoration - Explain how to inspect and identify common masonry problems. - Describe common masonry repair techniques. - Describe how to restore brick walls. - Describe how to repair a foundation wall. - Describe how to repair and rebuild chimneys and fireplaces. - Repair mortar joints by tuckpointing. - Clean a masonry wall with a bucket and brush. - Replace a damaged masonry unit in a wall.
This course focuses on advanced laying techniques, effect of climate on masonry, and construction inspection and quality control.
# Advanced Laying Techniques - Identify the structural principles and fundamental uses of basic types of walls. - Identify the requirement for and function of control joints and expansion joints. - Lay out and construct various corners and intersections to include toothing, corbeling, intersecting walls, and angled corners. - Lay out and construct a composite wall with control joints and expansion joints. - Lay out and construct intersections. - Lay out and construct angled corners. # Effect of Climate on Masonry - Identify the various types of insulation used in conjunction with masonry construction, and explain installation techniques. - Identify the need for moisture control in various types of masonry construction, and describe the techniques used to eliminate moisture problems. - Explain the various techniques used to provide adequate protection during hot- and cold weather masonry construction. - Install a 4-foot section of base flashing. # Construction Inspection and Quality Control - Describe how standards and specifications are used to ensure quality control throughout the masonry industry. - Describe how masonry sample panels and prisms are built and tested to ensure quality control on a project. - Describe how mortar is tested to ensure quality control on a project. - Describe how field inspections and observations are used to ensure quality control on a project. - Build a prism for mortar testing. - Perform a slump test.
This course focuses on residential masonry techniques, reinforced masonry, and masonry openings and metal work.
Metalworking Tools are instruments utilized for cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing metals in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and jewelry making.
# Residential Plans and Drawing Interpretation - Describe the basic parts of a set of residential drawings and list the information found on each type of drawing. - Explain how to estimate material quantities from residential drawings. - From a plan, calculate the square footage of one elevation, including openings. - Estimate the amount of brick and mortar from that same elevation. - Estimate the size and number of lintel block for that same elevation. # Residential Masonry - Explain the requirements for construction of various types of residential foundations. - Identify and explain the characteristics, uses, and installation techniques for clay brick and concrete pavers. - Lay out and build steps, patios, and decks made from masonry units. - Explain how to lay out and build fireplaces and chimneys. - Lay out and construct a set of steps with three risers. - Lay out and construct a 5-foot by 7-foot clay brick patio section. # Reinforced Masonry - Name and describe the primary ingredients in grout and how it is prepared. - Describe how grout is placed. - Describe how to construct reinforced walls and masonry elements. - Place grout in a hollow block wall and properly consolidate it. - Construct shoring for a masonry lintel. - Build a masonry lintel out of CMU. - Build a pier or pilaster. # Masonry Openings and Metal Work - Describe the methods and materials used to install masonry openings. - Describe the methods and materials used to tie a single masonry wythe together. - Describe the methods and materials used to tie two masonry wythes together. - Describe the methods and materials used to tie a masonry wythe to structural elements. - Install a hollow metal door frame. - Install a sill and a lintel. - Install a bearing plate. - Install a strap tie.
MSNR 1025 - Masonry Installation Techniques
This course describes characteristics of block and brick; how to set up, lay out, and bond block and brick; how to cut block and brick; how to lay and tool block and brick; and how to clean block and brick once they have been laid. Topics also include information about masonry reinforcements and accessories that masons use on the job to lay block and brick professionally and safely.
# Masonry Units and Installation Techniques - Describe how to install concrete masonry units. o a. Identify the characteristics of concrete masonry units. - Describe how to install brick. - Describe how to cut concrete masonry units and brick. - Describe how to install masonry reinforcement and accessories. - Lay a dry bond for block. - Tool a bed joint for block. - Lay block to the line in courses that are true for height, level, plumb, and range. - Build a block lead. - Lay a dry bond for brick. - Tool a bed joint for brick. - Lay brick to the line in courses that are true for height, level, plumb, and range. - Build a brick lead. - Accurately cut block using the following tools: masonry hammer; brick set; power saw; splitter. - Accurately cut brick using the following tools: masonry hammer; brick set; power saw; splitter.
This course provides an orientation to the masonry field and places importance on practices necessary for general safety, use of tools, materials, and equipment. Topics include Introduction to the Trade, Masonry Safety, Masonry Tools and Equipment, Measurements, Drawings and Specifications, and Mortar.
# Introduction to Masonry - Describe modern masonry materials and techniques. - Recognize the basic safety precautions when working with masonry materials. - Explain how to mix mortar and lay masonry units. - Describe the skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to be a successful mason. - Summarize how to be connected to the industry through an organization like SkillsUSA. - Put on eye protection and respiratory protection. - Properly mix mortar by hand. - Properly spread mortar using a trowel. # Masonry Safety - Understand the importance of safety on a job site. - Recognize the proper use of personal protective equipment in masonry. - Work safely from elevated surfaces. - Use tools and equipment safely. - Handle materials properly. - Properly use the following personal protective equipment: face shield; protective lenses; hearing protection; respirator. - Properly use the following personal protective equipment: safety harness; connector; anchorage device. # Masonry Tools and Equipment - Identify hand tools used in masonry. - Identify measures and measuring tools used in masonry. - Identify mortar equipment used in masonry. - Identify power tools used in masonry. - Identify power equipment used in masonry. - Identify lifting equipment used in masonry. - Recognize scaffolds used in masonry. - Demonstrate the proper use of a rule. - Demonstrate the proper use of a level. - Use the correct procedures for fueling and starting a mixer. - Assemble and disassemble tubular frame scaffold. # Measurements, Drawings, and Specs - Recognize the mathematical concepts used in masonry. - Identify the basic parts of a set of drawings and list the information found on each type. - Find the purpose of specifications, standards, and codes used in the building industry and the sections that pertain to masonry. - Use a mason's rule to measure a space and verify its squareness. - Use a rule to measure fractional dimensions. - Locate information on construction drawings. # Mortar - Name and describe the ingredients and types of mortar. - Describe the properties of plastic and hardened mortar. - Identify the common problems found in mortar application and their solutions. - Explain how to properly set up, maintain, and dispose of mortar and use the mortar mixing area. - Properly set up the mortar mixing area. - Properly mix mortar with a power mixer.
SURG 2240 - Seminar in Surgical Technology
Prepares students for entry into careers as surgical technologists and enables them to effectively prepare for the national certification examination. Topics include: employability skills and professional preparation.
Surgical Services encompass medical operations utilizing surgical techniques to diagnose, treat, or enhance bodily function, appearance, or address health issues like diseases or injuries.
Surgical procedures refer to medical operations involving manual or instrumental manipulation of body tissues, often requiring incisions, for diagnosis, treatment, or enhancing bodily functions.
Surgical Technology consists of utilizing medical devices and methods to facilitate surgeries, including tasks such as equipment sterilization, instrument preparation, patient care, and intraoperative assistance.
# Employability Skills - Assess current trends and employment opportunities for the surgical technologist. - Develop a plan of action to secure employment in the health care field. - Evaluate personal employability qualities and develop an employment strategy that includes positive characteristics. - Develop a professional resume. - Compare and Contrast various types of employment/application correspondence. - Analyze various interview strategies. - Compare and Contrast the various roles in the surgical technology profession. - Demonstrate responsible and accountable behavior within the role and competencies of the surgical technologist. - Include I. Employment in the healthcare field: o A. Career information 1. Job description. o B. Current employment trends and opportunities 1. Anesthesia technician 2. Central sterile supply manager 3. Educator 4. Labor and delivery 5. Materials manager 6. Medical salesperson 7. Office manager 8. Organ and tissue procurement/preservation technician 9. Physician/surgeon's assistant 10. Research assistant 11. Surgery scheduler 12. Surgical first assistant o C. Employment facilities and institutions o D. Transition from student to employee. - Include II. Employability skills o A. Accountability o B. Adaptability o C. Commitment to continuing education o D. Communication skills o E. Conflict resolution o F. Dedication o G. Personal appearance and hygiene o H. Previous work history - Include III. Resume' preparation o A. required elements. - Include IV. Correspondence o A. Acceptance letter o B. Cover letter o C. Letter of refusal o D. Professional reference letter o E. Thank you letter - Include V. Employment application form. - Include VI. Interview preparation. - Include VII. Resignation o A. Notice 1.Verbal 2. Written o B. Exit interview. # Professional Preparation - Assess the best answer selections on a practice examination or test taking scenario. - Participate in taking practice multiple-choice examination. - Integrate information concerning medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. - Integrate information and skills concerning introduction to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative principles of surgical technology; assistant circulator role, professionalism as well as health care facility information. - Integrate information and skills concerning technological sciences; patient care concepts; preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical technology; and perioperative case management. - Integrate information concerning cell structure; introduction to microbiology; microorganisms; process of infection; hypersensitivity; fluid movement concepts; and immunologic defense mechanisms. - Integrate information and skills concerning terminology; medication measurement; medications used in surgery; care and handling of medications and solutions; and anesthesia. - Integrate information concerning the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic Interventions, and surgical procedures in surgical specialties including: general surgery; obstetric and gynecologic surgery; genitourinary surgery; otorhinolaryngologic surgery; orthopedic surgery; oral and maxillofacial surgery; plastic and reconstructive surgery; ophthalmic (eye) surgery; cardiothoracic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery and neurosurgery. - Integrate information and skills including, but not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care; processing of instruments and supplies; maintenance of a sterile field; and environmental sanitation. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on observation and/or participation in routine procedures for core and specialty surgery. Topics include: general surgery (to include gastrointestinal), cardiothoracic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery (ENT), ophthalmic surgery (Eye), genitourinary surgery, neurological surgery, obstetrical and gynecological surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and procurement/transplant surgery.
SURG 2140 - Surgical Technology Clinical IV
Orients students to the clinical environment and provides experience with basic skills necessary to the surgical technologist. Topics include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping; assistance with patient care; processing of instruments and supplies; maintenance of a sterile field; and environmental sanitation. In addition, introduces the development of surgical team participation through clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on observation and/or participation in routine procedures for core and specialty surgery. Topics include: general surgery (to include gastrointestinal), cardiothoracic surgery, otorhinolaryngologic surgery (ENT), ophthalmic surgery (Eye), genitourinary surgery, neurological surgery, obstetrical and gynecological surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, peripheral vascular surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and procurement/transplant surgery. The total number of cases the student must complete is 120. Students are required to complete 30 cases in the General Surgery specialty. Twenty of the cases must be in the First Scrub Role. Students are required to complete 90 cases in various surgical specialties. Sixty of the cases must be in the First Scrub Role and evenly distributed between a minimum of 5 surgical specialties. However, 15 is the maximum number of cases that can be counted in any one surgical specialty. Diagnostic endoscopy cases and vaginal delivery cases are not mandatory, but up to 10 diagnostic endoscopic cases and 5 vaginal delivery cases can be counted toward the maximum number of Second Scrub Role cases. Cases that are in the Observation role must be documented but do not count towards the minimum of 120 total cases.
# First Scrub Role - The student surgical technologist shall perform the following duties during any given surgical procedure with proficiency. The following list is provided to identify the items that must be completed in order to document a case in the first scrub role. As student not meeting the five criteria below cannot count the case in the first scrub role and the case must be documented in the second scrub role or observation role. - Establish or verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. - Establish or set up the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medication(s) and solutions needed for the procedure. - Perform counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed. - Demonstrate how to pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure. - Demonstrate how to maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and demonstrate knowledge of how to correct with appropriate technique. # Second Scrub Role - Perform in the second scrub role. The second scrub role is defined as the student who is at the sterile field who has not met all criteria for the first scrub role, but actively participates in the surgical procedure in its entirety by completing any of the following: sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors, or manipulating endoscopic camera. # Observation Role - Perform in the observation role. The observation role is defined as the student who is in the operating room performing roles that do not meet the criteria for the first or second scrub role. These observation cases are not to be included in the required case count, but must be documented by the program. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Preoperative - Include donning OR attire. - Include basic handwash. - Include back table: o a. Open sterile pack; o b. Arrange supplies and instruments; and o c. Assemble a Balfour abdominal retractor. - Include open a sterile basin on ring-stand. - Include Instrument set: o a. Open wrapped set; o b. Open container system; and o c. Remove instrument set from container system. - Include Open sterile supplies: o a. Small wrapped package placed onto sterile field; o b. Small wrapped package secured by surgical technologist; and o c. Peel pack. - Include pour sterile solution. - Include surgical scrub. - Include gown and glove self. - Include Mayo stand set-up: o a. Drape; o b. Arrange instruments and supplies; o c. Construct a sponge stick; and o d. Load and unload scalpel blade on scalpel handle. - Include suture and ties: o a. Transfer suture packets to the sterile back table; o b. Straighten sutures; and o c. Cut ties in 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 lengths. - Include fill bulb syringe. - Include draw up medications: o a. Vial held by circulator; o b. Receive medication(s) onto sterile field: and o c. Label medications. - Include gown and glove another person. - Include drape patient: o a. Laparotomy; o b. Vagina; and o c. Extremity - leg. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Intraoperative - Include recognize, prepare and pass instruments. - Include suture and ties: o a. Load and pass NH swagged needle: right- and left-handed surgeon; o b. Load free needle onto NH; thread suture; pass and reload; o c. Tag and cut sutures; and o d. Pass ties: free hand; instrument. - Include contaminated sterile attire: o a. Re-glove and o b. Re-gown. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Postoperative - Include dressings: o a. Assemble and apply abdominal dressings and o b. Assemble and apply a Montgomery strap dressing. - Include connect ostomy bag to stoma site. - Include drains: o a. Connect Hemovac; o b. Connect Jackson-Pratt; and o c. Connect chest tube to chest drainage system. - Include remove sterile gown and gloves. - Include disinfecting OR: o a. End of case and o b. Terminal. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Perioperative - Include sponge, sharp and instrument counts. # Assistant Circulator Role - Include turn and tie sterile gown. - Include transporting patient: o a. Prepare patient stretcher and o b. Transport patient from ward room to Preop, Holding or OR. - Include transferring Patient: o a. Stretcher to OR table and o b. OR table to stretcher. - Include taking vital signs: o a. Temperature; o b. Pulse; o c. Respirations; and o d. Blood Pressure. - Include Electrosurgery: o a. Position grounding pad; o b. Connect Bovie pencil cord to ESU; and o c. Complete ESU checklist. - Include Sellick's Maneuver. - Include positioning patient: o a. Supine; o b. Lateral; and o c. Prone. - Include urinary catheterization: o a. Straight catheter a male; o b. Straight catheter a female; and o c. Foley urinary catheterization - male and female. - Include position a pneumatic tourniquet cuff. - Include patient skin prep: o a. Abdomen; o b. Vagina; and o c. Extremity. - Include connect suction. - Include documentation o a. Lab test requisition and o b. Pathology - specimen. # Disinfection and Sterilization - Include hand wash instruments. - Include disinfect an endoscope. - Include assemble an instrument set. - Include packaging items for sterilization: o a. Peel pack; o b. Container system; o c. Envelope fold wrap; and o d. Square fold wrap. - Include operate steam sterilizer: o a. Flash and o b. Routine. - Include operate Sterrad Steris System.
SURG 2130 - Surgical Technology Clinical III
# Overall # First Scrub Role - The student surgical technologist shall perform the following duties during any given surgical procedure with proficiency. The following list is provided to identify the items that must be completed in order to document a case in the first scrub role. As student not meeting the five criteria below cannot count the case in the first scrub role and the case must be documented in the second scrub role or observation role. - Establish or verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. - Establish or set up the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medication(s) and solutions needed for the procedure. - Perform counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed. - Demonstrate how to pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure. - Demonstrate how to maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and demonstrate knowledge of how to correct with appropriate technique. # Second Scrub Role - Perform in the second scrub role. The second scrub role is defined as the student who is at the sterile field who has not met all criteria for the first scrub role, but actively participates in the surgical procedure in its entirety by completing any of the following: sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors, or manipulating endoscopic camera. # Observation Role - Perform in the observation role. The observation role is defined as the student who is in the operating room performing roles that do not meet the criteria for the first or second scrub role. These observation cases are not to be included in the required case count, but must be documented by the program. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Preoperative - Include donning OR attire. - Include basic handwash. - Include back table: o a. Open sterile pack; o b. Arrange supplies and instruments; and o c. Assemble a Balfour abdominal retractor. - Include open a sterile basin on ring-stand. - Include Instrument set: o a. Open wrapped set; o b. Open container system; and o c. Remove instrument set from container system. - Include Open sterile supplies: o a. Small wrapped package placed onto sterile field; o b. Small wrapped package secured by surgical technologist; and o c. Peel pack. - Include pour sterile solution. - Include surgical scrub. - Include gown and glove self. - Include Mayo stand set-up: o a. Drape; o b. Arrange instruments and supplies; o c. Construct a sponge stick; and o d. Load and unload scalpel blade on scalpel handle. - Include suture and ties: o a. Transfer suture packets to the sterile back table; o b. Straighten sutures; and o c. Cut ties in 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 lengths. - Include fill bulb syringe. - Include draw up medications: o a. Vial held by circulator; o b. Receive medication(s) onto sterile field: and o c. Label medications. - Include gown and glove another person. - Include drape patient: o a. Laparotomy; o b. Vagina; and o c. Extremity - leg. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Intraoperative - Include recognize, prepare and pass instruments. - Include suture and ties: o a. Load and pass NH swagged needle: right- and left-handed surgeon; o b. Load free needle onto NH; thread suture; pass and reload; o c. Tag and cut sutures; and o d. Pass ties: free hand; instrument. - Include contaminated sterile attire: o a. Re-glove and o b. Re-gown. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Postoperative - Include dressings: o a. Assemble and apply abdominal dressings and o b. Assemble and apply a Montgomery strap dressing. - Include connect ostomy bag to stoma site. - Include drains: o a. Connect Hemovac; o b. Connect Jackson-Pratt; and o c. Connect chest tube to chest drainage system. - Include remove sterile gown and gloves. - Include disinfecting OR: o a. End of case and o b. Terminal. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Perioperative - Include sponge, sharp and instrument counts. # Assistant Circulator Role - Include turn and tie sterile gown. - Include transporting patient: o a. Prepare patient stretcher and o b. Transport patient from ward room to Preop, Holding or OR. - Include transferring Patient: o a. Stretcher to OR table and o b. OR table to stretcher. - Include taking vital signs: o a. Temperature; o b. Pulse; o c. Respirations; and o d. Blood Pressure. - Include Electrosurgery: o a. Position grounding pad; o b. Connect Bovie pencil cord to ESU; and o c. Complete ESU checklist. - Include Sellick's Maneuver. - Include positioning patient: o a. Supine; o b. Lateral; and o c. Prone. - Include urinary catheterization: o a. Straight catheter a male; o b. Straight catheter a female; and o c. Foley urinary catheterization - male and female. - Include position a pneumatic tourniquet cuff. - Include patient skin prep: o a. Abdomen; o b. Vagina; and o c. Extremity. - Include connect suction. - Include documentation o a. Lab test requisition and o b. Pathology - specimen. # Disinfection and Sterilization - Include hand wash instruments. - Include disinfect an endoscope. - Include assemble an instrument set. - Include packaging items for sterilization: o a. Peel pack; o b. Container system; o c. Envelope fold wrap; and o d. Square fold wrap. - Include operate steam sterilizer: o a. Flash and o b. Routine. - Include operate Sterrad Steris System.
SURG 2120 - Surgical Technology Clinical II
SURG 2110 - Surgical Technology Clinical I
# First Scrub Role - The student surgical technologist shall perform the following duties during any given surgical procedure with proficiency. The following list is provided to identify the items that must be completed in order to document a case in the first scrub role. As student not meeting the five criteria below cannot count the case in the first scrub role and the case must be documented in the second scrub role or observation role. - Establish or verify supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. - Establish or set up the sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment, medication(s) and solutions needed for the procedure. - Perform counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed. - Demonstrate how to pass instruments and supplies to the sterile surgical team members during the procedure. - Demonstrate how to maintain sterile technique as measured by recognized breaks in technique and demonstrate knowledge of how to correct with appropriate technique. # Second Scrub Role - Perform in the second scrub role. The second scrub role is defined as the student who is at the sterile field who has not met all criteria for the first scrub role, but actively participates in the surgical procedure in its entirety by completing any of the following: sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors, or manipulating endoscopic camera. # Observation Role - Perform in the observation role. The observation role is defined as the student who is in the operating room performing roles that do not meet the criteria for the first or second scrub role. These observation cases are not to be included in the required case count, but must be documented by the program. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Preoperative - Include donning OR attire. - Include basic handwash. - Include back table: o a. Open sterile pack; o b. Arrange supplies and instruments; and o c. Assemble a Balfour abdominal retractor. - Include open a sterile basin on ring-stand. - Include Instrument set: o a. Open wrapped set; o b. Open container system; and o c. Remove instrument set from container system. - Include Open sterile supplies: o a. Small wrapped package placed onto sterile field; o b. Small wrapped package secured by surgical technologist; and o c. Peel pack. - Include pour sterile solution. - Include surgical scrub. - Include gown and glove self. - Include Mayo stand set-up: o a. Drape; o b. Arrange instruments and supplies; o c. Construct a sponge stick; and o d. Load and unload scalpel blade on scalpel handle. - Include suture and ties: o a. Transfer suture packets to the sterile back table; o b. Straighten sutures; and o c. Cut ties in 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 lengths. - Include fill bulb syringe. - Include draw up medications: o a. Vial held by circulator; o b. Receive medication(s) onto sterile field: and o c. Label medications. - Include gown and glove another person. - Include drape patient: o a. Laparotomy; o b. Vagina; and o c. Extremity - leg. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Intraoperative - Include recognize, prepare and pass instruments. - Include suture and ties: o a. Load and pass NH swagged needle: right- and left-handed surgeon; o b. Load free needle onto NH; thread suture; pass and reload; o c. Tag and cut sutures; and o d. Pass ties: free hand; instrument. - Include contaminated sterile attire: o a. Re-glove and o b. Re-gown. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Postoperative - Include dressings: a. Assemble and apply abdominal dressings and b. Assemble and apply a Montgomery strap dressing. - Include connect ostomy bag to stoma site. - Include drains: o a. Connect Hemovac; o b. Connect Jackson-Pratt; and o c. Connect chest tube to chest drainage system. - Include remove sterile gown and gloves. - Include disinfecting OR: o a. End of case and o b. Terminal. # Surgical Technologist in the First Scrub Role: Perioperative - Include sponge, sharp and instrument counts. # Assistant Circulator Role - Include turn and tie sterile gown. - Include transporting patient: o a. Prepare patient stretcher and o b. Transport patient from ward room to Preop, Holding or OR. - Include transferring Patient: o a. Stretcher to OR table and o b. OR table to stretcher. - Include taking vital signs: o a. Temperature; o b. Pulse; o c. Respirations; and o d. Blood Pressure. - Include Electrosurgery: o a. Position grounding pad; o b. Connect Bovie pencil cord to ESU; and o c. Complete ESU checklist. - Include Sellick's Maneuver. - Include positioning patient: o a. Supine; o b. Lateral; and o c. Prone. - Include urinary catheterization: o a. Straight catheter a male; o b. Straight catheter a female; and o c. Foley urinary catheterization - male and female. - Include position a pneumatic tourniquet cuff. - Include patient skin prep: o a. Abdomen; o b. Vagina; and o c. Extremity. - Include connect suction. - Include documentation o a. Lab test requisition and o b. Pathology - specimen. # Disinfection and Sterilization - Include hand wash instruments. - Include disinfect an endoscope. - Include assemble an instrument set. - Include packaging items for sterilization: o a. Peel pack; o b. Container system; o c. Envelope fold wrap; and o d. Square fold wrap. - Include operate steam sterilizer: o a. Flash and o b. Routine. - Include operate Sterrad Steris System.
Introduces the surgical specialties to include Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmic (Eye) Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery and Neurosurgery. Topics for each surgical specialty will include Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Interventions, and the Surgical Procedure.
# Overall Learning Objectives - Correlate the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology to the surgical procedures. - Correlate the relevant pathophysiology to the surgical procedure. - Explain the diagnostic interventions that are utilized for obtaining a diagnosis. - Discuss specific factors that are unique to the surgical procedure. - List the supplies, equipment and instrumentation needed for the procedure. - Explain the correct order of steps taken during the surgical procedure. - Discuss the postoperative care of the patient according to the procedure. - List the wound classification and correlate to wound management. # Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Include • Maxillary and mandibular fractures A. ORIF B. Arch bar application • II. Cleft repair A. Lip B. Palate • III. Odontectomy A. Tooth extraction • IV. Maxillary fractures A. LeFort I B. LeFort II C. LeFort III • V. Frontal fractures A. ORIF orbital fracture. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions A. Diagnostic exams B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures A. Special considerations 1. Patient factors 2. Room set-up 3. X-rays 4. Blood bank 5. Pathology (frozen section) 6. Radiology (C-arm, etc.) B. Anesthesia C. Patient position 1. Positioning aids D. Patient skin prep E. Draping F. Time Out G. Incision H. Supplies 1. Routine 2. Specialty 3. Suture 4. Medications 5. Catheters and drains I. Equipment J. Surgical instrumentation K. Surgical procedure steps 1. Counts 2. Dressing materials o a. Intraoperatively o b. Postoperatively L. Postoperative 1. Postoperative destination 2. Postoperative patient care considerations 3. Prognosis 4. Complications M. Wound Care 1. Wound classifications 2. Wound management. # Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Include I. Head and face A. Blepharoplasty B. Brow lift C. Cheiloplasty/palatoplasty D. Malar implants E. Mentoplasty F. Otoplasty G. Rhinoplasty H. Rhytidectomy - II. Breast A. Augmentation B. Mastopexy C. Mammoplasty 1. Nipple reconstruction 2. Transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap (TRAM) - III. Abdomen A. Abdominoplasty B. Suction lipectomy - IV. Superficial lesion/neoplasm - V. Skin grafts A. Full thickness skin graft (FTSG) B. Split thickness skin graft (STSG) C. Microvascular pedicle graft - VI. Scar revision - VII. Hand procedures A. Dupuytren's contracture B. Traumatic injury repairs - VIII. Correction of congenital defects A. Radial dysplasia B. Release of polydactyly C. Release of syndactyly. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions A. Diagnostic exams B. Preoperative testing - Include IV. Surgical procedures A. Special considerations o Patient factors o Room set-up o X-rays o Blood bank o Pathology (frozen section) o Radiology (C-arm, etc.) B. Anesthesia C. Patient position o Positioning aids D. Patient skin prep E. Draping F. Time Out G. Incision H. Supplies o 1. Routine o 2. Specialty o 3. Suture o 4. Medications o 5. Catheters and drains I. Equipment J. Surgical instrumentation K. Surgical procedure steps o 1. Counts o 2. Dressing materials • a. Intraoperatively • b. Postoperatively L. Postoperative • Postoperative destination • Postoperative patient care considerations • Prognosis • Complications M. Wound Care • Wound classifications • Wound management. # Ophthalmic Surgery - Include I. Chalazion excision - II. Dacryocystorhinostomy - III. Entropion/ectropion repair - IV. Enucleation - V. Extracapsular cataract excision - VI. Iridectomy - VII. Keratoplasty - VIII. Laceration repairs - IX. Scleral buckle - X. Strabismus correction • Recession and resection - XI. Vitrectomy - Include I. Chalazion excision - II. Dacryocystorhinostomy - III. Entropion/ectropion repair - IV. Enucleation - V. Extracapsular cataract excision - VI. Iridectomy - VII. Keratoplasty - VIII. Laceration repairs - IX. Scleral buckle - X. Strabismus correction • Recession and resection - XI. Vitrectomy. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions A. Diagnostic exams B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures A. Special considerations • Patient factors • Room set-up • X-rays • Blood bank • Pathology (frozen section) • Radiology (C-arm, etc.) B. Anesthesia C. Patient position • Positioning aids D. Patient skin prep E. Draping F. Time Out G. Incision H. Supplies • Routine • Specialty • Suture • Medications • Catheters and drains I. Equipment J. Surgical instrumentation K. Surgical procedure steps • Counts • Dressing materials o a. Intraoperatively o b. Postoperatively L. Postoperative • Postoperative destination • Postoperative patient care considerations • Prognosis • Complications M. Wound Care • Wound classifications • Wound management. # Cardiothoracic Surgery - Include I. Thoracic • Bronchoscopy • Mediastinoscopy o 1. Lymph node biopsy • C. Thoracoscopy o 1. Video assisted thoracoscopy • D. Thoracotomy o 1. Lobectomy o 2. Pneumonectomy o 3. Decortication of the lung o 4. Lung transplant o 5. Pectus excavatum repair o 6. Pulmonary embolectomy - II. Cardiothoracic • Aortic/mitral valve replacement • B. Atrial/ventricular septal defect repair • C. Cardiac o 1. Closure of patent ductus arteriosus o 2. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) • a. Intra-aortic balloon pump • b. Minimally invasive direct - CABG (MIDCABG) • c. Off pump CABG • d. Ventricular assistive device (VAD) insertion o 3. Heart transplant o 4. Repair of coarctation of the aorta o 5. Tetralogy of Fallot repair o 6. Ventricular aneurysm repair. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions A. Diagnostic exams B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures A. Special considerations o Patient factors o Room set-up o X-rays o Blood bank o Pathology (frozen section) o Radiology (C-arm, etc.) B. Anesthesia C. Patient position o Positioning aids D. Patient skin prep E. Draping F. Time Out G. Incision H. Supplies o Routine o Specialty o Suture o Medications o Catheters and drains I. Equipment J. Surgical instrumentation K. Surgical procedure steps o Counts o Dressing materials o a. Intraoperatively o b. Postoperatively L. Postoperative o Postoperative destination o Postoperative patient care considerations o Prognosis o Complications M. Wound Care o Wound classifications o Wound management. # Peripheral Vascular Surgery - Include I. Abdominal aortic aneurysm with graft insertion - II. Angioplasty A. Endograft placement B. Endostent insertion - III. Angioscopy - IV. AV shunts and bypass A. Aortofemoral bypass B. Arteriovenous fistula and shunt C. Femoropopliteal bypass - V. Cartoid endarterectomy - VI. Embolectomy - VII. Vena cava device - VIII. Vein ligation and stripping - IX. Venous access device. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions A. Diagnostic exams B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures A. Special considerations o Patient factors o Room set-up o X-rays o Blood bank o Pathology (frozen section) o Radiology (C-arm, etc.) B. Anesthesia C. Patient position o Positioning aids D. Patient skin prep E. Draping F. Time Out G. Incision H. Supplies o Routine o Specialty o Suture o Medications o Catheters and drains I. Equipment J. Surgical instrumentation K. Surgical procedure steps o Counts o Dressing materials o a. Intraoperatively o b. Postoperatively L. Postoperative o Postoperative destination o Postoperative patient care considerations o Prognosis o Complications M. Wound Care o Wound classifications o Wound management. # Neurosurgery - Include - I. Carpal tunnel release - II. Laminectomy A. Cervical • 1. Anterior • 2. Posterior B. Thoracic C. Lumbar • 1. Minimally invasive • 2. Spinal fixation - III. Craniotomy A. Aneurysm repair B. Cranioplasty C. Cranisynostosis repair - IV. Rhizotomy - V. Stereotactic procedures - VI. Transphenoidal hypophysectomy - VII. Ulnar nerve transposition - VIII. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement - IX. Ventriculoscopy. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions A. Diagnostic exams B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures A. Special considerations o Patient factors o Room set-up o X-rays o Blood bank o Pathology (frozen section) o Radiology (C-arm, etc.) B. Anesthesia C. Patient position o Positioning aids D. Patient skin prep E. Draping F. Time Out G. Incision H. Supplies o Routine o Specialty o Suture o Medications o Catheters and drains I. Equipment J. Surgical instrumentation K. Surgical procedure steps o Counts o Dressing materials o a. Intraoperatively o b. Postoperatively L. Postoperative o Postoperative destination o Postoperative patient care considerations o Prognosis o Complications M. Wound Care o Wound classifications o Wound management.
Introduces the surgical specialties to include General Surgery, Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery, Genitourinary Surgery, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. Topics for each surgical specialty will include Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Interventions, and the Surgical Procedure.
# Overall Learning Objectives - Correlate the relevant surgical anatomy and physiology to the surgical procedures. - Correlate the relevant pathophysiology to the surgical procedure. - Explain the diagnostic interventions that are utilized for obtaining a diagnosis. - Discuss specific factors that are unique to the surgical procedure. - List the supplies, equipment and instrumentation needed for the procedure. - Explain the correct order of steps taken during the surgical procedure. - Discuss the postoperative care of the patient according to the procedure. - List the wound classification and correlate to wound management. # General Surgery - Include I. Appendectomy - A. Open - B. Laparoscopic - II. Breast procedures - A. Breast biopsy o 1. Sentinel node biopsy o 2. Needle localization - B. Modified radical mastectomy with auxiliary node dissection - III. Cholecystectomy - A. Open - B. Laparoscopic - C. With cholangiogram - IV. Colon resection - A. With colostomy - B. Without colostomy - V. Gastrectomy - A. With gastrostomy - B. Without gastrostomy - VI. Hemmorhoidectomy - VII. Herniorraphy: Open and laparoscopic - A. Incisional - B. Inguinal - C. Umbilical - VIII. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication - IX. Liver resection - X. Splenectomy o A. Open o B. Laparoscopic - XI. Thyroidectomy - XII. Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure). - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions - A. Diagnostic exams - B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures - A. Special considerations - 1. Patient factors - 2. Room set-up - 3. X-rays - 4. Blood bank - 5. Pathology (frozen section) - 6. Radiology (C-arm, etc.) - B. Anesthesia - C. Patient position - 1. Positioning aids - D. Patient skin prep - E. Draping - F. Time Out - G. Incision - H. Supplies - 1. Routine - 2. Specialty - 3. Suture - 4. Medications - 5. Catheters and drains - I. Equipment - J. Surgical instrumentation - K. Surgical procedure steps - 1. Counts - 2. Dressing materials - a. Intraoperatively - b. Postoperatively - L. Postoperative - 1. Postoperative destination - 2. Postoperative patient care considerations - 3. Prognosis - 4. Complications - M. Wound Care - 1. Wound classifications - 2. Wound management. # Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery - Include I. Cervical - A. Cervical biopsy - B. Cervical cerclage (Shirodkar’s procedure) - C. Dilation and curettage (D&C) - D. Hysteroscopy - II. Uterine, ovarian, and fallopian tubes - A. Uterine - 1. Cesarean section - 2. Endometrial ablation - 3. Hysterectomy - a. Laparoscopic - b. Robotic assisted - c. Total abdominal - d. Vaginal - 4. Myomectomy - 5. Uterine radiation seeding - B. Ovarian - 1. Oophorectomy - C. Fallopian tubes - 1. Ectopic pregnancy - 2. Salpingectomy - 3. Sterilization procedures - 4. Tuboplasty - III. External genitalia A. Labioplasty B. Perineal laceration C. Vulvectomy; - IV. Vaginal A. Ablation of condylomata B. Marsupialization of Bartholin’s gland (cystectomy) - V. Pelvic A. Anterior and posterior repair (colporrhaphy) B. Diagnostic laparoscopy C. Total pelvic exenteration D. Wertheim procedure. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions - A. Diagnostic exams - B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures - A. Special considerations - 1. Patient factors - 2. Room set-up - 3. X-rays - 4. Blood bank - 5. Pathology (frozen section) - 6. Radiology (C-arm, etc.) - B. Anesthesia - C. Patient position - 1. Positioning aids - D. Patient skin prep - E. Draping - F. Time Out - G. Incision - H. Supplies - 1. Routine - 2. Specialty - 3. Suture - 4. Medications - 5. Catheters and drains - I. Equipment - J. Surgical instrumentation - K. Surgical procedure steps - 1. Counts - 2. Dressing materials - a. Intraoperatively - b. Postoperatively - L. Postoperative - 1. Postoperative destination - 2. Postoperative patient care considerations - 3. Prognosis - 4. Complications - M. Wound Care - 1. Wound classifications - 2. Wound management. # Genitourinary Surgery - Include I. Kidney, ureter & bladder - A. Kidney - 1. Nephrectomy - 2. Kidney transplant - 3. Wilm’s tumor excision (adrenalectomy) - B. Ureter - 1. Ureteroscopy - 2. Ureteropyelithotomy - C. Bladder - 1. Cystoscopy - a. TURBT - 2. Cystectomy with creation of ileal conduit - 3. Suspension (TVT/sling) - II. Prostate - A. TURP - B. Prostatectomy o 1. Laparoscopic with robot o 2. Suprapubic - C. Prostate seeding - III. Penile o A. Circumcision o B. Epispadias repair o C. Hypospadias repair - D. Penile implant insertion - E. Penectomy - IV. Testicular - A. Hydrocelectomy - B. Orchiopexy - C. Orchiectomy. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions - A. Diagnostic exams - B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures - A. Special considerations - 1. Patient factors - 2. Room set-up - 3. X-rays - 4. Blood bank - 5. Pathology (frozen section) - 6. Radiology (C-arm, etc.) - B. Anesthesia - C. Patient position - 1. Positioning aids - D. Patient skin prep - E. Draping - F. Time Out - G. Incision - H. Supplies - 1. Routine - 2. Specialty - 3. Suture - 4. Medications - 5. Catheters and drains - I. Equipment - J. Surgical instrumentation - K. Surgical procedure steps - 1. Counts - 2. Dressing materials - a. Intraoperatively - b. Postoperatively - L. Postoperative - 1. Postoperative destination - 2. Postoperative patient care considerations - 3. Prognosis - 4. Complications - M. Wound Care - 1. Wound classifications - 2. Wound management. # Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery - Include I. Ear A. Cochlear implant B. Mastoidectomy C. Myringotomy D. Stapedectomy E. Tympanoplasty - II. Nose - A. Choanal atresia - B. Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) - C. Nasal antrostomy - D. Nasal polypectomy - E. Septoplasty - F. Turbinectomy - III. Oral cavity and throat - A. Laryngectomy - B. Parotidectomy - C. Radical neck dissection 1. Glossectomy 2. Mandibulectomy - D. Temporomandibular joint arthroscopy (TMJ) - E. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A) - F. Tracheotomy and tracheostomy - G. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions - A. Diagnostic exams - B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures - A. Special considerations - 1. Patient factors - 2. Room set-up - 3. X-rays - 4. Blood bank - 5. Pathology (frozen section) - 6. Radiology (C-arm, etc. - B. Anesthesia - C. Patient position - 1. Positioning aids - D. Patient skin prep - E. Draping - F. Time Out - G. Incision - H. Supplies - 1. Routine - 2. Specialty - 3. Suture - 4. Medications - 5. Catheters and drains - I. Equipment - J. Surgical instrumentation - K. Surgical procedure steps - 1. Counts - 2. Dressing materials - a. Intraoperatively - b. Postoperatively - L. Postoperative - 1. Postoperative destination - 2. Postoperative patient care considerations - 3. Prognosis - 4. Complications - M. Wound Care - 1. Wound classifications - 2. Wound management. # Orthopedic Surgery - Include I. Shoulder - A. Acromioplasty - 1. Open - 2. Arthroscopic - B. Arthroscopy - C. Bankart procedure - 1. Open - 2. Arthroscopic - D. Total arthroplasty - II. Radius - A. ORIF - B. External fixator - III. Hip - A. Total arthroplasty - B. ORIF - IV. Femur - A. Femoral shaft fracture - 1. Rodding V. Knee o A. Arthroscopy - B. Anterior cruciate ligament repair (ACL) - C. Amputation - 1. Above the-knee (A/K) - 2. Below-the-knee (B/K) - D. Total arthroplasty - VI. Ankle and foot - A. Achilles tendon repair - B. Triple arthrodesis - C. Bunionectomy. - Include I. Anatomy and Physiology. - Include II. Pathophysiology. - Include III. Diagnostic interventions - A. Diagnostic exams - B. Preoperative testing. - Include IV. Surgical procedures - A. Special considerations - 1. Patient factors - 2. Room set-up - 3. X-rays - 4. Blood bank - 5. Pathology (frozen section) - 6. Radiology (C-arm, etc.) - B. Anesthesia - C. Patient position - 1. Positioning aids - D. Patient skin prep - E. Draping - F. Time Out - G. Incision - H. Supplies - 1. Routine - 2. Specialty - 3. Suture - 4. Medications - 5. Catheters and drains - I. Equipment - J. Surgical instrumentation - K. Surgical procedure steps - 1. Counts - 2. Dressing materials - a. Intraoperatively - b. Postoperatively - L. Postoperative - 1. Postoperative destination - 2. Postoperative patient care considerations - 3. Prognosis - 4. Complications - M. Wound Care - 1. Wound classifications - 2. Wound management.
Introduces the concepts of pharmacology and anesthesia. Topics include: terminology; medication measurement; medications used in surgery; care and handling of medications and solutions; and anesthesia.
Anesthesiology is a medical field concentrating on pain relief and the administration of anesthesia throughout surgical procedures for patient comfort and maintaining vital functions.
# Pharmacology and Anesthesia Learning Objectives - Analyze the principles of anesthesia administration as well as be able to explain the necessity of each component of anesthesia preparation of the surgical patient. - Compare and Contrast methods, agents, and techniques of anesthesia administration and preparation. - Correlate anesthesia monitoring devices with patient homeostasis. - Explain anesthesia complications and interventions. - Calculate medication conversions and dosages. - Apply general terminology to medication use. - Demonstrate how to prepare and manage medications and solutions. - Use medications in the care of the surgical patient. # Definition of Anesthesia - Define anesthesia. # Assessment to Determine Anesthesia Choice - Include American Society of Anesthesiologists determination. - Include Patient factors: • 1. Age • 2. Height • 3. Weight • 4. General health • 5. Comorbid conditions o a. Diabetes o b. Blood pressure o c. Heart disease • 6. Current medications • 7. Allergies • 8. Substance abuse • 9. Emergency conditions • 10. Patient's psychological state. - Include Type of procedure: o 1. Duration o 2. Surgical position. - Include Surgeon's preference. - Include Patient's preference. - Include Anesthesia provider's preference. - Include Choices of anesthesia administration. • 1. General o a. Intravenous o b. Inhalation • 2. Regional o a. Spinal o (1) Intrathecal o b. Epidural o c. Caudal o d. Rectal o e. Nerve block o (1) Intramuscular o (2) Topical o f. Bier block o (1) Infiltration • 3. Related terms o a. Balanced anesthesia o b. Neuroleptanalgesia o c. Neuroleptanesthesia o d. Monitored anesthesia care (MAC). # Surgical Team Roles During Administration - Include Health care facility policy. - Include Assisting anesthesia personnel: • 1. General anesthesia • 2. Spinal/epidural anesthesia • 3. Regional anesthesia • 4. Local anesthesia. - Include Dispensing medications. - Include Monitoring. - Include Documenting. # Preoperative Medication of the Patient - Include Sedative-hypnotic agents: • 1. Diazepam • 2. Lorazepam • 3. Midazolam. - Include Analgesics: • 1. Natural opioid o Morphine • 2. Synthetic opioids o Meperidine o Fentanyl o Sufentanil o Alfentanil o Remifentanil. - Include Anti-cholinergics: • 1. Atropine • 2. Glycopyrrolate • 3. Scopolamine. - Include Antacid/H2-receptor blocking agents: • 1. Sodium citrate with citric acid • 2. Cimetidine • 3. Famotidine • 4. Ranitidine. - Include Antiemetics: • 1. Promethazine • 2. Ondansetron • 3. Metoclopramide. # General Anesthesia - Include Patient position for induction • a. Supine. - Include Patient monitoring devices: • 1. Electrocardiogram (ECG) o Principles o Equipment o Placement of electrodes (sites) o Recording o Values o (1) Adult o (2) Child; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 2. Blood pressure o a. Principles o b. Equipment • (1) Stethoscope and cuff • (2) Automated cuff o c. Techniques o d. Sites o e. Recording o f. Values • (1) Normal • (2) Abnormal; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 3. Pulse o a. Principles o b. Equipment o c. Techniques • (1) Manual • (2) Pulse oximeter o d. Sites o e. Recording o f. Values • (1) Normal • (2) Abnormal; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 4. Bispectral index monitor (BIS); - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 5. Intravascular catheters o Arterial line • (1) Principles • (2) Equipment • (3) Techniques • (4) Recording • (5) Values o Swan-Ganze pulmonary artery catheter • (1) Principles • (2) Equipment • (3) Techniques • (4) Recording • (5) Values o Central Venous pressure • (1) Principles • (2) Equipment • (3) Techniques • (4) Recording • (5) Values; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 6. Temperature • a. Principles • b. Equipment o (1) Probe • (a) Rectal o (2) Foley temperature catheter o (3) Skin temperature strip • c. Techniques • d. Sites • e. Recording • f. Values o Normal o Abnormal; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 7. Pulse oximeter o Principles o Equipment o Techniques o Values • (1) Normal • (2) Abnormal; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 8. Capnography; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 9. Respiration o Principles o Techniques • (1) Manual o c. Recording • a. Values • (1) Normal • (2) Abnormal; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 10. System for anesthesia and respiratory analysis (SARA); - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 11. Doppler; - Include Patient monitoring devices (con't): • 12. Arterial blood gases o Principles o Equipment o Techniques o Lab values. - Include Related patient care devices • 1. Hypo-and hyperthermia unit o Principles o Equipment o Techniques o Temperature • 2. Fluid warming devices • 3. Fluid pump • 4. Infusion control devices • 5. Double-cuffed pneumatic tourniquet. - Include Anesthesia machine • 1. Vaporizer • 2. Ventilator • 3. Re-breathing apparatus • 4. Scavenging system. - Include Methods for delivering inhalation general anesthesia • 1. Mask • 2. Laryngeal mask airway • 3. Endotracheal intubation. - Include Intubation and extubating assistive devices • 1. Laryngoscope o Rigid o Flexible • 2. McGill forceps • 3. Stylet • 4. Oral airway • 5. Nasal airway • 6. Nerve stimulator. Include Phases of general anesthesia • 1. Induction • 2. Maintenance • 3. Emergence • 4. Recovery. - Include Stages of general anesthesia • Stage 1. • Stage 2. • Stage 3. • Stage 4. - Include Anesthetic agents • 1. Inhalation o Oxygen o Nitrous oxide o Isoflurane o Desfluarne o Sevoflurane • 2. Intravenous o Benzodiazepines o Thiopental o Methohexital o Propofol o Etomidate o Dissociative agent o (1) Ketamine • 3. Neuromuscular blocking agents o Depolarizing o (1) Succinylcholine o Nondepolarizing o (1) Atracurium o (2) Rocuronium o (3) Vecuronium o (4) Pancurronium • 4. Neuromuscular blocking reversal agents for nonpolarizing agents o Edrophonium o Neostigmine • 5. Neuroleptic agents o Droperidol • 6. Antagonistic agents o Agents that reverse opioid analgesic agents o (1) Naloxone o (2) Nalmefene o (3) Naltrexone o Agent that reverses benzodiazepines o (1) Flumazenil. # Complications of Anesthesia - Include - A. Allergic reaction - B. Aspiration o 1. Sellick's maneuver - C. Laryngospasm - D. Bronchospasm - E. Malignant hyperthermia - F. Shock o 1. Hemorrhagic o 2. Cardiogenic - G. Cardiac dysrhythmias - H. Cardiac arrest. # Alternative Anesthesia Methods - Include Alternative Anesthesia Methods • A. Cryoanesthesia • B. Acupuncture. # Medication Measurements - Include Conversion and equivalent tables: • 1. Metric system o Terminology o Conversions • 2. Household system o Terminology o Conversions • 3. Temperature conversion o Fahrenheit to Celsius o Celsius to Fahrenheit • 4. Units of measure o oz o mL or ml o L o Gtt o Kg o Mg. - Include Basic mathematics: • 1. Fractions • 2. Decimals • 3. Ratios • 4. Proportions • 5. Percentages. - Include Dosage calculations: • 1. Calculating unit per milliliter dosages • 2. Calculating amount/dosage delivered. - Include Mixing medications: • 1. Combining • 2. Reconstituting • 3. Diluting. # Terminology - Include General definitions • 1. Pharmacology • 2. Pharmacokinetics o Absorption o Distribution o Metabolism o Excretion • 3. Pharmacodynamics o Onset o Peak affect o Duration of action. - Include Types of medication actions and effects; • 1. Actions o Synergist o Agonist o Antagonist o Additive • 2. Therapeutic actions o Indications o Contraindications • 3. Effects o Side effects o Adverse effects. # Medications - Include Medication nomenclature: • 1. Chemical name • 2. Generic name • 3. Trade or brand name. - Include Medication classifications: • 1. Controlled substance (Schedule I- V) • 2. Prescribed medications • 3. Nonprescription medications- over the counter • 4. Alternative medications. - Include Medication/solution violations: • 1. Narcotic precautions • 2. Personnel negligence • 3. Consequence to patient. - Include Laws, policies and procedures: • 1. Healthcare facility policies and procedures • 2. State and federal laws • 3. Types of medication orders o Standing (e.g. surgeon's preference card) o Stat o Verbal o PRN. - Include Medication publications: • 1. Physician's Desk Reference • 2. The National Formulary • 3. Pharmacopedia of the United States of America • 4. American Hospital Formulary Service Index • 5. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. - Include Sources of medications: • 1. Plants • 2. Animals • 3. Minerals • 4. Laboratory synthesis • 5. Biotechnology. - Include Drug forms: • 1. Gas • 2. Liquid o Solution o Suspension o Emulsion • 3. Solid • 4. Semisolid. - Include Routes of administration: • 1. Injection/parenteral o IV o IM o SC o Intraarticular o Intrathecal o Intracardiac. • 2. Instillation • 3. Enteral • 4. PO • 5 Inhalation • 6. Topical application. # Care and Handling of Medications and Solutions - Include Medication identification: • 1. Label information • 2. Trade name • 3. Generic name • 4. Concentration • 5. Amount • 6. Expiration date • 7. Directions for reconstitution/dilution • 8. Storage o Handling precautions o Warnings • 9. Route of administration. - Include Packaging, measurement and delivery: • 1. Syringes o Slip-tip o Leurlock • 2. Finger control o Preloaded syringes o Tubex o Irrigating • (1) Ear syringe • (2) Asepto • (3) Toomey • (4) Catheter tip • 3. Vial • 4. Ampule • 5. Tube • 6. Sterile packets • 7. Metal containers • 8. Graduated pitcher • 9. Plastic containers • 10. Intrathecal pump. - Include Medication preparation • 1. Nonsterile area o Draw up medication into a syringe • 2. Transfer of medication (s) to the sterile field o Circulator responsibility and role o Surgical technologist responsibility and role o Methods of transfer • 3. Techniques of identification o Labeling devices o Containers on sterile field o Six rights o Verification. # Medications Used in Surgery - Include Classifications of agents: • 1. Analgesics • 2. Analgesic antipyretic agents • 3. Anticoagulants and fibrinolytics • 4. Anticonvulsants • 5. Antiemetics and antihistamines • 6. Anti-infective agents o Aminoglycoside o Antifingals o Antimicrobial o Penicillins and cephalosporins o Polymyxins o Sulfonamides o Tetracyclines • 7. Antineoplastic chemotherapy • 8. Autonomic agents o Adrenergic (alpha and beta) o Adrenergic blockers o Cholinergics o Cholinergic blockers; - Include Classification of agents (cont'd): • 9. Blood replacement interventions o Autologous blood o (1) Autotransfusions • (a) Principles • (b) Techniques o Donated blood products o (1) Tye-and-cross matching o (2) Component therapy o (a) Principles o Whole blood o (1) Principles o Plasma expanders o (1) Medication o (2) Infusion; - Include Classification of agents (cont'd): • 10. Cardiac medications o Antiarrhythmics o Coronary dilators o Ionotropic agents • 11. Central nervous system stimulants o Analeptics o Emetics o Neuroleptics • 12. Coagulants and hemostatics • 13. Contracts media • 14. Diuretics • 15. Dyes • 16. Emergency drugs o Malignant hyperthermia o Cardiac arrest o Respiratory arrest • 17. Gastric medication o H2-receptor blockers • 18. Hormones o Corticosteroids o Insulin/glucagon o Prostaglandins o Sex hormones • 19.Inhalation o Nasal sprays o Respiratory inhalers; - Include A. Classification of agents (cont'd): • 20. Irrigation solutions • 21. IV fluids • 22. Narcotics • 23. Narcotic antagonists • 24. Obstetrical agents o Oxytocics o RhoGAM • 25. Ophthalmic medications o a. Antibiotics o b. Dyes and stains o c. Enzymes o (1) Zonulysis o d. Irrigating solutions o e. Local anesthetic adjuncts o f. Lubricants o g. Miotics o h. Myadriatics o i. Viscoelastics • 26. Sedative-hyponotic agents • 27. Staining agents • 28. Tranquilizers. - Alternative medications: • Herbal medicine • Nutritional supplements.
This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
# Introduction to Volleyball - Understand the origin and history of volleyball. - Understand the terminology and etiquette of volleyball. # Rules and Regulations for Volleyball - Understand the rules and regulations of volleyball. - Understand the methods of scoring used in volleyball. - Understand basic strategies of volleyball. - Understand the proper selection and care for volleyball equipment and facilities. # Skills and Techniques for Volleyball - Perform fundamental techniques for volleyball including passing, set up, spiking, blocking, and serving.
This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
Golf Instruction is the specialized teaching of golf techniques, strategies, and mental approaches, encompassing swing mechanics, shot selection, and overall game improvement for players of all skill levels.
# Introduction to Beginning Golf - Understand the origin and history of golf. - Understand the terminology and etiquette of golf. # Rules and Regulations for Golf - Understand the rules and regulations of golf. - Understand the methods of scoring used in golf. - Understand basic strategies of golf. - Understand the selection and care for golf equipment and facilities. # Skills and Techniques for Golf - Perform fundamental techniques for the golf swing including: address position, backswing, top of swing, downswing and follow through. - Perform fundamental techniques for the golf pitch and chip shot. - Perform fundamental techniques for the golf putt.
Introduces the fundamentals of surgical microbiology. Topics include: cell structure; introduction to microbiology; microorganisms; process of infection; hypersensitivity; fluid movement concepts; and immunologic defense mechanisms.
# Overall Objectives - Correlate the impact of microbiology in relationship to the practice of sterile technique and infection control in the operative setting. - Identify the name and function of various parts of the compound microscope. - Compare and Contrast the structure and characteristics of different microorganisms. - Compare and Contrast the various immune responses that occur in the body as defenses against invasion by pathogens. - Relate the infectious process to surgical practice. # Introduction to Microbiology - Include Introduction to microbiology: o A. History of microbiology o B. Microbiology today o C. Basic Chemistry of Life. # Cell - Include - A. Classification o 1. Eukaryotic o 2. Prokaryotic - B. Structure of eukaryotic cells - C. Structure of prokaryotic cells o 1. Capsule o 2. Slime layer o 3. Cell wall o 4. Cytoplasmic membrane o 5. Cytoplasm o Ectoplasm o Endoplasm o 6. Flagella o 7. Pili and fimbriae o 8. Nucleoid o 9. Plasmids o 10. Ribosomes - D. Transport across the cytoplasmic membrane o 1. Passive transport o Diffusion o Osmosis o Filtration o 2. Active transport o Endocytosis •(1) Pinocytosis •(2) Phagocytosis b. Exocytosis. # Introduction to Microscopy - Include Introduction to microscopy: o A. Types of microscopes o B. Parts of a microscope o C. Use of a microscope. # Staining Methods - Include Staining methods: o A. Simple stains o B. Different stains o Gram stain o Acid-fast stain o Endospore stain o Capsule stain. # Culture Media - Include Culture media: o A. General culture media o Defined o Complex o Selective o Differential o Anaerobic o Transport o B. Special culture techniques o Cell o Animal o Low-oxygen o Enrichment o C. Preserving cultures. # Microbiological Nomenclature - Include Nomenclature of microbiology: o A. Taxonomy o Species o Genus o Family o Order o Class o Phylum o Kingdoms o Domains • a. Archaea • b. Bacteria c. Eukarya o B. Binomial nomenclature. # Host-Microbe Relationships - Include Host-microbe relationships: o A. Symbiosis o Mutualism o Commensalism o Parasitism o B. Norma flora. # Types of Microorganisms - Include A. Bacteria: o 1. Morphology o Cocci o Spiral o Bacilli o 2. Arrangement o Diplococci o Streptococci o Staphylococci o 3. Endospores o 4. Classification o 5. Pathogenicity o 6. Growth requirements o Nutrients o Oxygen requirements o Environmental requirements o 7. Biofilms o 8. Reproduction o 9. Healthcare concerns o 10. Significance. - Include B. Protozoa: o 1. General characteristics. - Include C. Fungi: o 1. General characteristics. - Include D. Algae: o 1. General characteristics. - Include E. Viruses: o 1. Morphology o 2. Classification o 3. Pathogenicity o 4. Environmental requirements o 5. Bacteriophages o 6. Viral replication o Lytic o Lysogenic o 7. Transmission o 8. Role in cancer o 9. Healthcare concerns o 10. Significance. - Include F. Viroids: o 1. General characteristics - Include G. Prions: o 1. Morphology o 2. Pathogenicity o 3. Environmental requirements o 4. Healthcare concerns o 5. Significance. # Common Causative Agents - Include A. Affecting the skin and wounds: o 1. Bacteria o Acinetobacter o Bacillus anthracis o Clostridium perfringens o Pseudomonas aeruginosa o Rickettsia rickettsia o Staphylococcus aureus o Staphylococcus epidermidis o Streptococcus pyogenes o MRSA j. MRSE k. VRSA l. VRE o 2. Viruses o Cytomegalovirus o Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) o Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) o Human herpes virus 4 (HHV-4 or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) o Human papillomavirus o Morbillivirus (measles virus) o Rubella virus o Varicella-Zoster virus o Variola virus. - Include B. Affecting the nervous system: o 1. Bacteria o Clostridium botulinum o Clostridium tetani o Escherichia coli o Haemophilus influenzae o Klebsiella pnuemoniae o Listeria monocytogenes o Mycobacterium leprae o Nisseria meningitides Cognitive Application o Staphylococcus o Streptococcus agalactiae o Streptococcus pneumonia o Streptococcus pyogenes o 2. Viruses o Enteroviruses (Polio virus) o Lyssavirus (Rabies virus) o 3. Prions o a. New variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (nvCJD). - Include C. Affecting the eyes: o 1. Bacteria o Chlamydia trachomatis o Haemophylus influenza o Nisseria gohorrhoeae o Staphylococcus aureus. - Include D. Affecting the cardiovascular system: o 1. Bacteria o Bacteroides o Bartonella o Enterococcus o Escherichia coli o Mycobacterium o Mycoplasma o Neisseria meningitides o Psuedomonas aeruginosa o Salmonella o Staphylococcus aureus o Staphylococcus epidermidis o Streptococcus pneumoniae o Streptoccus pyongenes o VRE. - Include E. Affecting the respiratory system: o 1. Bacteria o Bacillus anthracis o Bordetella pertussis o Cornyebacterium diphtheriae o Haemophilus influenzae o Klebsiella pneumonia o Legionella pneumophila o Moraxella catarrhalis o Mycobacterium tuberculosis o Staphylococcus aureus o Streptococcus pneumonia o Streptococcus pyogenes o 2. Fungi o Blastomyces dermatitidis o Coccidiodes o Histoplasma capsulatum o Pneumocystis jiroveci - Include F. Affecting the digestive system: o 1. Bacteria o Clostridium difficile o Campylobacter jejuni o Escherichia coli o Helicobacter pylori o Lactobacillus o Porphyromonas gingivalis o Salmonella enterica o Staphylococcus aureus o Streptococcus mutans o Vibrio cholerae o 2. Viruses a. Hepatitis A (HAV) b. Hepatitis B (HBV) c. Hepatitis C (HCV) d. Hepatitis D (HDV) e. Hepatitis E (HEV). - Include G. Affecting the urinary and reproductive systems: o 1. Bacteria o A Streptococcus o Chlamydia trachomatis o Escherichia coli o Gardnerella vaginalis o Klebsiella o Mycoplasma hominis o Neisseria gonorrhoeae o Proteus o Pseudomonas o Treponema pallidum o 2. Viruses o HSV-1 o HSV-2 o Human papillomaviruses o 3. Protozoa o Trichomonas vaginalis o 4. Fungi o Candida albicans. - Include H. Affecting the immunological system: o 1. Human immunodeficiency virus. # Immunology - Include A. Innate immunology: o 1. First line of defense o 2. Second line of defense. - Include B. Acquired immunity: o 1. Components o 2. Immune response o Cell-mediated o Humoral o 3. Types of acquired immunity - Include C. Immunization: o 1. Active immunization o Attenuated vaccines o Inactivated vaccines o Toxoid vaccines o Recombinant gene technology vaccines o 2. Passive immunization. - Include D. Immune disorders: o 1. Hypersensitivities o Type I o Type II o Type III o Type IV o 2. Autoimmune diseases o Single-organ autoimmune diseases o Systemic autoimmune diseases o 3. Immunodeficiency diseases o Primary immunodeficiency diseases o Acquired immunodeficiency diseases. # Process of Infection - Include Process of Infection. o A. Symbiotic relationships between microbes and their host. o Normal microbiota • a. Resident • b. Transient o 2. Opportunistic pathogens. - Include Reservoirs of infectious pathogens. o 1. Animal o 2. Human o 3. Non-living. - Include Infection o 1. Contamination o 2. Portal of Entry o 3. Portal of Exit o 4. Modes of transmission o Direct o Indirect o 5. Classification of infectious disease. - Include Nature of infectious disease o 1. Symptoms, signs and syndromes o 2. Etiology o 3. Virulence o 4. Stages of infectious disease o Incubation o Prodromal o Illness o Decline o Convalescence. - Include Epidemiology o 1. Frequency of disease o 2. Epidemiological studies o 3. Health care facility epidemiology o 4. Public health o Epidemic o Pandemic o Endemic
This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills for tennis which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
Tennis Instruction encompasses the coaching of tennis techniques, rules, and strategies, guiding players from beginner to advanced levels.
# Introduction to Tennis - Understand the origin and history of tennis. - Understand the terminology and etiquette of tennis. # Rules and Regulations for Tennis - Understand the rules and regulations of tennis. - Understand basic strategies of tennis. - Understand the methods of scoring used in tennis. - Understand the proper selection and care for tennis equipment and facilities. # Skills and Techniques for Tennis - Perform fundamental techniques for tennis including: forehand, backhand, serve, overhead lob, forehand volley, and backhand volley.
This course provides students with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills for weight training which prepares them to participate in an activity which promotes healthy and active lifestyles.
Weightlifting is a strength-building exercise that focuses on increasing muscle strength, endurance, and size using exercises such as deadlifts, squats, and bench presses.
Weight training is a form of exercise that involves lifting weights to increase strength, endurance, and muscle tone, while also improving athletic performance and overall health.
# Introduction to Weight Training - Develop a safety awareness of weight rooms. - Develop an appreciation for weight training that will enhance a healthy lifestyle. - Understand basic weight training exercises and their benefits to the human body. # Facilities and Equipment Used for Weight Training - Understand and demonstrate the proper use and upkeep of a weight room. - Understand and demonstrate standard weight room equipment use and function. - Adapt standard weight room equipment for a variety of exercises. # Proper Techniques for Weight Training - Demonstrate proper stretching and warm up techniques. - Understand and demonstrate strict techniques required to develop and strengthen major muscles in the body. - Demonstrate the proper techniques to improve sports performance. - Use proper techniques to improve strength, power and endurance.
RELM 2040 - Program Planning in Sports and Fitness
This course provides practical knowledge and experiences in the essential elements and design concepts of program planning. Emphasis is placed on student involvement in planning and directing programs for diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Planning consists of establishing goals, devising strategies, and mapping out tasks and timelines to accomplish objectives within a defined period.
Sports Facility Management entails managing the operations, upkeep, and governance of sports facilities to provide secure, effective, and financially viable settings for athletic and recreational activities.
Fitness Facility Management involves overseeing and organizing all aspects of a gym or health club, including member services, staff education, equipment upkeep, and health promotion initiatives.
# Overview of Planning, Evaluating, and Controlling in Sports and Fitness Management - Develop an awareness, understanding, and working knowledge of planning, evaluating and controlling in sports and fitness management. - Review concepts and terms of marketing and promotions. - Review the process of inventory and management of facilities and equipment in sports and fitness management. # Risk Management in Sports and Fitness Management Leadership and Program Development - Examine the nature of sports and fitness management participant development and its inherent risks. - Develop, implement, and evaluate a risk aversion plan and programming models. # Review of Sports and Fitness Financial Considerations - Identify student financial consideration in all aspects of sports and fitness management. - Demonstrate ability to complete budget projects utilizing an electronic spreadsheet. # Sports and Fitness Management Leadership Careers - Examine key concepts, career opportunities, current issues and resources in a variety of sports and fitness areas. - Demonstrate an awareness of career options and strategies to successfully secure a career in sports and fitness management. # Community Service - Describe the fundamental concept of facilities management in sports and fitness management. - Perform community service and field work.
WELD 1500 - Welding and Joining Technology Practicum/Internship
Provides additional skills application in an industrial setting through a cooperative agreement among industry, the Welding Joining Technology program, and the student to furnish employment in a variety of welding occupations. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice welding skills in a hands on situation and to work in an industrial environment under the supervision of a master welding technician. Supplements and complements the courses taught in the Welding and Joining Technology program. Topics include: application of welding and joining skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to job equipment and technology, progressive productivity, and acceptable job performance.
# Application of Welding and Joining Skills - Apply knowledge acquired through classroom and on-the-job training. - Show interest in activities that are meaningful for learning experiences. - Seek to find ways of applying knowledge precisely and expeditiously. - Identify significant non-wage job characteristics using available resources to determine shift requirements, union and open shop affiliations, apprenticeships, occupational hazards, and characteristics of work environment. - Demonstrate appropriate dress using a knowledge of job requirements to comply with standard on-the-job dress and grooming. # Appropriate Employability Skills - Realize that the mode of thought and systems of values influence each other. - Realize that each person is responsible for their own behavior. - Contribute to the efficiency and success of the group. # Problem Solving - Visualize the welding project as a whole. - Seek to understand several solutions to problems presented by construction activities. - Use texts, blueprints, codes, plans and specifications documents to help solve problems. - Discover overlapping and similarity of ideas. - Evaluate sources of information for solving problems. - Use personal experience and experience of others as a means for evaluating principles and generalization of relating to planning and construction activities. - Recognize, analyze, and evaluate processes. - Value brainstorming ideas with co-workers. - Determine consequences of alternatives. - Make decision-based values and goals. # Adaptability to Job Equipment and Technology - Understand the thought and skill processes that are essential for increased self-understanding, productivity, satisfaction, and improved relationship with others. - Synthesize the various factors that affect life in the job setting. - Establish satisfying bonds with others in the work setting. # Progressive Productivity - Analyze written material. - Prepare written material. - Listen alertly to instructions. - Repeat instructions to ensure understanding of meaning of instructions. - Accept and give feedback. # Acceptable Job Performance - Demonstrate work ethic by examining factors that influence work ethic and exhibit characteristics that reflect an appropriate work ethic. - Show an interest in work and work of others.
WELD 1330 - Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of metal welding and cutting techniques. Instruction is provided in safety and health practices, metal fabrication preparation, and metal fabrication procedures.
Metal cutters are professionals using tools to cut and shape metal according to required specifications for various industries and custom needs.
# Safety and Health Practices - Identify potential safety concerns in the welding environment. - Demonstrate safe use of welding equipment. - Demonstrate proper use of specific safety equipment. # Metal Fabrication Preparation - Define the terminology associated with metal fabrication practices. - Demonstrate the proper set up procedures for metal fabrication hand and power tools and equipment. # Metal Fabrication Procedures - Identify and discuss the proper use of steel rules and tape measures, combination squares, framing squares, protectors, dividers, and Trammel points. - Select the proper tool for marking. - Identify the proper layout techniques for metal squaring. - Demonstrate the proper and safe use of a hacksaw and horizontal band saw. - Align a cut with a measuring tape. - Use the proper side wheel for grinding and filing. - Use the proper power shear for trimming strip to a square condition. - Determine the safe proper use of sheet stock. - Demonstrate the safe and proper use of a power press and/or manual brake. - Select the proper bending sequences for a given task. - Identify the press brake limitations for upper and lower die alignment.
Provides an introduction to ornamental ironworks with emphasis on safety practices, equipment and ornamental ironwork techniques. Topics include: introduction to ornamental ironworks and safety practices; use of scroll machine, and use of bar twister.
A scroll saw is a precision woodworking tool designed for making detailed cuts and curves in various materials, utilizing a thin blade for accuracy.
# Introduction to Ornamental Iron Works and Safety Practices - Identify manufacturing processes, products, skills, and opportunities within the ornamental iron works industry. - Identify safe practices associated with ornamental ironworks in the lab and shop environment. # Use of Scroll Machine - Explain the function of each component for the Scroll Machine. - Determine the use and setup for specific job (Ornamental Designs "S" curls "C" curls, Rings, etc.). - Make the desired Scrolls/Ornamental Designs. # Use of Bar Twister - Explain the function of each component for the Bar Twister. - Plan sequence of Bar Twister Operation. - Twist square bar stock for the desired application.
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment, and techniques required for successful flux cored arc welding (FCAW). Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standards welds. Topics include: FCAW safety and health practices, FCAW theory, machine set up and operation, shielded gas selection, and FCAW joints in all positions.
Flux-Cored Arc Welding is a welding technique using a continuous, consumable electrode filled with flux, operated under constant voltage.
# FCAW Safety and Health Practices - Identify and select correct size and setting on welding machine. - List and apply basic FCAW safety and health practice rules. - Practice safe habits in the shop. - Discuss common safety rules. # FCAW Theory - Define FCAW. - Apply FCAW theory to welds. # Machine Set Up and Operation - Identify and select correct size and setting on welding machine. # Shielded Gas Selection - Identify and select the correct gas for each welding application. # FCAW Joints in All Positions - Perform fillet welds in fixed position. - Perform grooved welds in 1G, 2G, and 3G upward positions.
RELM 2030 - Sports and Fitness Facility Management and Design
This course provides students with learning experiences in the administrative tasks of planning and designing new recreational facilities, and renovating and maintaining existing sports and fitness facilities.
Risk management planning consists of identifying, assessing, and ordering possible risks in order to develop methods for minimizing and controlling the likelihood and consequences of adverse situations.
# Socio-Economic Implication of Sports and Fitness - Understand the scope of services related to sports and fitness facilities. - Demonstrate a basic understanding of selected legislation and legal procedures related to the design and operation of sports and fitness facilities. - Demonstrate a knowledge of the process relative to analyzing, planning, and designing sports and fitness facilities. # Professional Responsibilities - Understand the importance of natural and physical sports and fitness resources to facilitate participant involvement. - Understand various needs related to diverse sports and fitness consumers. - Understand current practices in facility design to facilitate use and enjoyment of diverse populations. # Planning Sports and Fitness Facilities - Understand the facility demand evaluation process. - Understand the needs assessment process as related to given facilities and areas. - Understand the financing and budgeting process related to the development of areas and facilities. - Understand the basic legal concepts and processes related to the design, maintenance and operation of sports/fitness areas and facilities. - Understand the principles and techniques of construction of recreational facilities. - Understand current practices in facility design to facilitate use and enjoyment of sports and fitness facilities. # Designing Sports and Fitness Facilities - Understand basic techniques and principles related to the environment, design, and management of sports and fitness facilities. - Understand basic principles related to resource stewardship. # Operating Sports and Fitness Facilities - Understand operational maintenance plans for outdoor and indoor sports and fitness facilities. - Identify the process, needed personnel, and administrative tasks associated with operating sports and fitness facilities. - Understand the roles, functions, and skills of facility managers. # Risk Management Planning - Demonstrate knowledge of the process to analyze and develop a risk management plan.
Provides the opportunity to apply skills to pipe welding operations. Topics include: pipe welding safety and health practices, pipe welding nomenclature, pipe layout and preparation, pipe joint assembly, horizontal welds on pipe (2G), vertical welds on pipe (5G), and welds on 45 degree angle pipe (6G).
Pipe welding is the skilled process of connecting and mending tubular metal components through heat application, crucial in plumbing, industrial, and construction contexts.
# Pipe Welding Safety and Health Practices - Identify safe pipe welding practices in the lab and industrial environment. # Pipe Welding Nomenclature - Identify the four positions (1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G) defined by the ASME code. # Pipe Layout and Preparation - Layout and prepare pipe nipples with the included angle and root face to meet ASME specifications. # Pipe Joint Assembly - Assemble pipe workpiece with proper alignment, root opening, and feathered tack welds. # Horizontal Welds on Pipe (2G) - Weld a pipe nipple assembly in the 2G position using E6010 for the root pass and E7018 for the fill and cap passes, to meet ASME specifications. # Vertical Welds on Pipe (5G) - Weld a pipe nipple assembly in the 5G position using E6010 for the root pass and E7018 for the fill and cap passes, to meet ASME specifications. # Welds on 45 Degree Angle Pipe (6G) - Weld a pipe nipple assembly in the 6G position using E6010 for the root pass and E7018 for the fill and cap passes, to meet ASME specifications. - Prepare specimens for root/face or side bends. - Bend each test strip in guided bend jig. - Inspect each bend according to ASME specifications.
Presents practices common in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Topics include: metal fabrication safety and health practices and metal fabrication procedures.
Metal fabrication is the creation of metal structures through cutting, bending, and assembling, often involving welding, forming, and machining methods.
# Metal Fabrication Safety and Health Practices - Identify the aspects of proper equipment care and safety. - Define metal fabrication terms. - Set up and use metal fabrication power equipment and hand tools. - Discuss personal safety and protective equipment items. # Metal Fabrication Procedures - Identify steel rules, tapes, combination squares, framing squares, protectors, dividers, and trammel points. - Select the proper tool for marking, and the proper layout techniques for metal squaring. - Set up and use a hacksaw and a horizontal band saw. - Align a cut with a measuring tape. - Use the proper side wheel for grinding and filing. - Use proper power shear for trimming strip to a square condition. - Safely handle sheet stock. - Use the power press brake. - Use the proper bending sequences. - Identify the press brake limitations for upper and lower die alignment.
WELD 1150 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful advanced gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making advanced level industrial standard welds. Topics include: GTAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and equipment set up; selection of filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and advanced production of GTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is a precise technique that utilizes a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create clean, robust welds for numerous metal alloys.
Welding Equipment comprises tools and machines for joining metal components using heat, such as torches, wire feeders, electrodes, and safety gear.
# GTAW Safety and Health Practices - Explain welding power, connections, polarities, AC/DC, and all units involved with this power supply. - Disconnect the power from machine before performing any maintenance task. - Ensure that welding machine is properly grounded and electrode holder is properly placed. - Wear shop clothing appropriate to the instructional activity. - Wear adequate safety glasses at all times while welding. - Properly ventilate the welding area. - Wear appropriate footwear. - Use all required protective equipment and clothing. # Shielding Gases - Explain function of shielding gases used in gas tungsten arc welding. # Metal Cleaning Procedures - Clean ferrous and non-ferrous metals for welding. # GTAW Machines and Equipment Set Up - Set up a TIG welder. - Describe the different types of TIG machines available. - Select the proper set up for TIG welding non-ferrous alloys. - Select correct torch and hose assembly with devices for holding tungsten electrode, conducting shielding gas to weld puddle, and providing a coolant for torch head. # Selection of Filler Rods - Select a filler rod that is compatible with the base metal. # GTAW Weld Positions - Follow AWS requirements for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions. # Advanced Production of GTAW Beads, Bead Patterns, and Joints - Weld various metals using proper GTAW bead formation and joint construction.
WELD 1125 - GMAW and GTAW Aluminum Plate Welds
This course introduces the student to aluminum plate welding techniques using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) equipment. Topics include aluminum metallurgy, equipment set up and use, aluminum wire, shielding gas, and fillet and V-groove welds.
Aluminum Welding is the practice of fusing aluminum components using suitable methods that account for its unique thermal and chemical characteristics, typically through TIG or MIG welding.
# GMAW Aluminum Plate Welding - Identify and explain aluminum metallurgy and the characteristics of aluminum. - Explain GMAW and how to set up GMAW equipment to weld aluminum. - Build a pad with stringer beads and weave beads, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas. - Perform multiple-pass fillet welds on aluminum plate in the following positions, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F. - Perform multiple-pas V-groove welds on aluminum plate with backing in the following positions, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G. # GTAW Aluminum Plate Welding - Explain GTAW and how to set up GTAW equipment to weld aluminum plate. - Explain and demonstrate GTAW techniques used to weld aluminum. - Build a pad with stringer beads and weave beads, using GTAW equipment and aluminum fillet metal. - Make multiple-pass fillet welds on aluminum plate in the following positions, using GTAW equipment and aluminum filler metal: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F. - Make multiple-pass V-groove welds on aluminum plate with backing in the following positions, using GTAW equipment and aluminum filler metal.
WELD 1120 - Preparation for Industrial Qualification
Introduces industrial qualification methods, procedures, and requirements. Students are prepared to meet the qualification criteria of selected national welding codes and standards. Topics include: test methods and procedures, national industrial codes and standards, fillet and groove weld specimens, and preparation for qualifications and job entry.
American Welding Society Codes provide standardized guidelines for safe and quality welding practices across industries and materials.
# Test Methods and Procedures - Identify welding positions and limits of qualifications. - Prepare metals to be used in the weld test. - List and explain the various types of qualification tests to be used. - Weld specimens in the various positions and configurations to be tested. - Prepare specimens to be tested. - Test weld using guided bend test and/or other test methods to be used. - Determine corrective procedures to improve faulty welds. # National Instructional Codes and Standards - Prepare basic welds using any or all of the standard processes to meet national codes and standards to include fillet and groove weld specimens in accordance with specified standards. # Preparation for Qualifications and Job Entry - Determine which type of welding job to apply for based upon qualifications in welding skills and knowledge. - Identify starting positions in welding and make application for them.
WELD 1115 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Aluminum
This course introduces the student to aluminum plate and pipe welding techniques using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GGAW) equipment. Topics include aluminum metallurgy, equipment set up and use, aluminum wire, shielding gas, and fillet and V-groove welds. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Aluminum welding curricula.
# Aluminum Plate Welding - Explain GTAW and how to set up GTAW equipment to weld aluminum plate. - Explain and demonstrate GTAW techniques used to weld aluminum. - Build a pad with stringer beads and weave beads, using GTAW equipment and aluminum fillet metal. - Make multiple-pass fillet welds on aluminum plate in the following positions, using GTAW equipment and aluminum filler metal: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F. - Make multiple-pass V-groove welds on aluminum plate with backing in the following positions, using GTAW equipment and aluminum filler metal. # Aluminum Pipe Welding - Prepare GTAW equipment for V-groove and modified U-groove welds on aluminum pipe. - Identify and explain V-groove and modified U-groove welds on aluminum pipe. - Perform V-groove and modified U-groove welds on aluminum pipe in the following positions using GTAW equipment: 2G, 5G, 6G.
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluating of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: GTAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and set up; selection of filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and production of GTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.
# GTAW Safety and Health Practices - Explain welding power, connections, polarities, AC/DC--and all the units involved with this power supply. - Disconnect the power from machine before performing any maintenance task. - Have welding machine properly grounded and electrode holder properly placed. - Wear shop clothing appropriate to the instructional activity being performed. - Wear adequate safety glasses at all times while welding. - Properly ventilate the welding area. - Properly appropriate footwear. - Utilize all required protective equipment and clothing. # Shielding Gases - Explain the function of the various shielding gases. # Metal Cleaning Procedures - Demonstrate how to clean non-ferrous metals for welding. - Demonstrate how to clean ferrous metals for welding. # GTAW Machines and Set Up - Demonstrate the ability to set up a TIG welder - Describe the different types of TIG machines available. - Select the proper set up for TIG welding of non-ferrous alloys. - Select the right torch and hose assembly with collet devices for holding the tungsten electrode, conducting shielding gas to the weld puddle, and providing a coolant for the torch head. # Selection of Filler Rods - Select a filler rod that is compatible with the base metal. # GTAW Weld Positions - Follow A.W.S. requirements in welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions. # GTAW Beads, Bead Patterns and Joints - Weld a variety of metals using proper bead formation and joint construction using the GTAW process.
WELD 1095 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful advanced gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Qualification tests, in all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making advanced level industrial standard welds. Topics include: GMAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GMAW machines and equipment set up; selection of filler rods; GMAW weld positions; and advanced production of GMAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.
# GMAW Safety and Health Practices - Explain welding power, connections, polarities, AC/DC, and all units involved with this power supply. - Disconnect the power from machine before performing any maintenance task. - Ensure that welding machine is properly grounded and electrode holder is properly placed. - Wear shop clothing appropriate to the instructional activity. - Wear adequate safety glasses at all times while welding. - Properly ventilate the welding area. - Wear appropriate footwear. - Use all required protective equipment and clothing. # Shielding Gases - Explain the function of shielding gases used in gas metal arc welding. # Metal Cleaning Procedures - Clean ferrous and non-ferrous metals for welding. # GMAW Machines and Equipment Set Up - Set up a MIG welder. - Describe the different types of MIG machines available. - Select the proper set up for MIG welding non-ferrous alloys. - Select Identify and select correct size and setting on welding machines # Selection of Filler Rods - Select a filler rod that is compatible with the base metal. # GMAW Weld Positions - Follow industry recognized requirements for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions. # Advanced Production of GMAW Beads, Bead Patterns, and Joints - Weld various metals using proper GMAW bead formation and joint construction.
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment and techniques required for successful gas metal arc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: GMAW safety and health practices; GMAW theory, machines, and set up; transfer modes; wire selection; shielded gas selection; and GMAW joints in all positions.
# GMAW Safety and Health - List and apply basic safety and health practices, rules for GMAW, Ventilation. - Practice safe habits in the shop. - Discuss common safety rules. # GMAW Theory, Machines, and Set Up - Define GMAW. - Apply GMAW theory to welds. - Identify and select correct size and setting on welding machines. # Transfer Modes - Explain and apply each transfer process. # Wire Selection - List and identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals. - Select the appropriate wire and size for the materials to be welded. # Shielded Gas Selection - 100% Argon - Identify and select the correct gas for welding application. - 75% Argon and 25% Carbon dioxide - Identify and select the correct gas for welding application. - 100% Carbon dioxide - Identify and select the correct gas for welding application. - Helium - Identify and select the correct gas for welding application. # GMAW Joints in All Positions - Weld tee joints and butt joints in all 4 positions.
WELD 1105 - Gas Metal Arc Welding - Aluminum
This course introduces the student to aluminum plate and pipe welding techniques using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment. Topics include aluminum metallurgy, equipment set up and use, aluminum wire, shielding gas, and fillet and V-groove welds. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Aluminum welding curricula.
# Aluminum Plate Welding - Identify and explain aluminum metallurgy and the characteristics of aluminum. - Explain GMAW and how to set up GMAW equipment to weld aluminum. - Build a pad with stringer beads and weave beads, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas. - Perform multiple-pass fillet welds on aluminum plate in the following positions, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F. - Perform multiple-pas V-groove welds on aluminum plate with backing in the following positions, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G. # Aluminum Pipe Welding - Explain GMAW preparations associated with making V-groove welds on aluminum pipe. - Perform V-groove welds on aluminum pipe with backing in the following positions, using GMAW equipment, aluminum wire, and shielding gas: 2G, 5G, 6G.
WELD 1085 - SMAW Stainless Steel Groove Welds
This course explains how to make SMAW open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate and pipe in all positions. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level 3 welding curricula.
Stainless Steel Welding involves connecting stainless steel parts through specific welding methods, ensuring resistance to corrosion and preservation of structural integrity and appearance.
# Stainless Steel Grove Welds - Identify and explain stainless steel metallurgy. - Identify and explain the selection of electrodes for welding stainless steel. - Explain welding variations for stainless steel. - Prepare SMAW equipment for stainless steel welds. - Explain open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate. - Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate in the following positions using SMAW equipment and electrodes: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G. - Explain open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe. - Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe in the following positions using SMAW equipment and electrodes: 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, 6G.
WELD 1075 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Welding
This course explains how to prepare GTAW equipment for open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel and stainless steel pipe in all positions.
# Carbon Steel Pipe Welding - Prepare GTAW equipment for open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe. - Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe weld techniques with GTAW equipment. - Perform open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe in the following positions using GTAW equipment: 2G, 5G, 6G. # Low-Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Welding - Prepare GTAW equipment to create welds with low-alloy and/or stainless steel filler metal on carbon or stainless steel pipe. - Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe weld techniques with GTAW equipment. - Perform open-root V-groove welds on low-alloy and stainless steel pipe in the following positions using GTAW equipment: 2G, 5G, 6G.
WELD 1070 - Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the overhead position. Qualification tests, overhead position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: overhead SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes for overhead SMAW, overhead SMAW joints, and overhead SMAW to specification.
Metal-Cored Arc Welding is a fusion technique that combines advantages of GMAW and FCAW, utilizing a flux-filled hollow metal electrode for joining metals.
# Overhead SMAW Safety and Health Practices - Demonstrate safety and health practices and explain how they apply to overhead welding. # Selection and Applications of Electrodes for Overhead SMAW - Identify the types of electrodes that are qualified for overhead welding. - Identify the operational characteristics of these four electrodes: E6010, E6011, E7013, and E7018. # Overhead SMAW Joints - Prepare joints according to specification for the overhead position. - Weld stringer or weave beads on the practice plate in the vertical position, using either a E6010 or 6011 electrodes. - Weld a square groove butt joint in the overhead (position using one root bead, one weave bead, or stringer beads for the cover pass using either a E6010, E6011, or E601X electrode. - Weld a lap joint in the overhead position using the E6010, E601X, or 6011 electrodes. - Weld a Tee joint in the overhead position using a E6010 or E601X electrode with three passes each side of joint. - Weld a single V-groove butt joint in the overhead position using the E6010 or E601X electrode in three passes without a backing bar. - Weld a butt joint in the overhead position, using E7018 electrode using only one pass on each side of joint. - Weld a three-pass Tee joint on both sides in the overhead position using an E7018 electrode. - Weld a single V-groove butt joint with a backing bar in the overhead position using the E7018 electrode. # Overhead SMAW to Specification - Describe and explain the purpose of welding specifications. - Complete overhead welds to general code specifications.
This course explains how to set up gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) equipment for open-root V-groove welds. It includes procedures for open-root V-groove welds with GMAWE and FCAW equipment on pipe in a variety of positions. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level III welding curricula.
# Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Pipe Welds - Prepare GMAW equipment for open-root V-groove pipe welds. - Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe weld techniques with GMAW equipment. - Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds in the following positions using GMAW equipment: 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, 6G. # Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Pipe Welds - Prepare FCAW equipment for open-root V-groove pipe welds. - Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe weld techniques with FCAW equipment. - Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds in the following positions using FCAW equipment: 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, 6G.
WELD 1050 - Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the horizontal position. Qualification tests, horizontal position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: horizontal SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes, selection and applications for horizontal SMAW, horizontal SMAW joints, and horizontal SMAW to specification.
# Horizontal SMAW Safety and Health Practices - Operate the AC and DC welding generators, AC transformers, and AC/DC rectifier welding machines in a safe manner. - Define safety procedures when dealing with high voltage which is capable of inflicting severe and often potentially fatal injuries. - Recognize when the machine is properly grounded and apply safety precautions in making the decision. - Handle positive and negative circuits properly in order to ensure that the two never make contact. - Identify the possible dangers of looking directly or indirectly at the welding rays. - Select the proper safety clothing for any welding job (leather jacket, head cap, leather, steel toed boot, etc.) # Selection and Applications of Electrodes - Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanical properties of the deposited weld metal (must meet or exceed those of the base metal). - Match the right electrode to the right base metal. - List the numerical classification to execute the correct joint for each job specification given. - Select the proper electrode to avoid weld cracking. - Demonstrate ability to determine the most efficient electrodes. # Selection and Applications for Horizontal SMAW - Select and remove all loose scale and rust from the weld area. - Select a fast freeze electrode and set the power supply output to that used for horizontal welding. - Hold the electrode jointed upward at 5 to 10-degree angle when using. - Strike the arc and move the electrode in a slight hooking motion and not allow the molten pool to sag and cause overlap and undercut. # Horizontal SMAW Joints - Select ¼ inch plate to forma lap joint, angle the electrode to 45 degree and run single bead along the edge using a slight weaving motion. - Select and tack two ¼ inch plates to form a T joint. - Form a regular single fillet but add more passes to meet the thickness specifications. - Form a regular single fillet but add more passes to meet the thickness specifications. - Obtain two pieces of ¼ inch steel plate and bevel the edge to 60 degrees. - Tack the two plates together to form a vee butt joint with 1/16-inch root opening. - Deposit the first bead deep in the root of the joint after removing slag and lay the second bead, then follow with a third bead. - Determine the number of passes necessary on the joint needed to give the strength equal to the thickness of the metal. # Horizontal SMAW to Specification - Describe the purposes and meaning of welding specifications. Complete horizontal welds to comply with the American society of Mechanical Engineers general code.
This course provides an overview of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Topics include welding safety, power sources, electrodes, equipment, GTAW torches, filler metals, equipment setup and plate welding. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level II welding curricula.
# Equipment and Filler Metals - Explain gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) safety. - Identify and explain the function of GTAW equipment. - Identify and explain the function of GTAW filler metals. - Identify and explain the function of GTAW shielding gases. - Set up GTAW equipment. # GTAW Plate Welding - Build a pad in the flat position with stringer beads using GTAW and carbon steel filler metal. - Perform multiple-pass GTAW fillet welds on carbon steel plate coupons in the following positions, using carbon steel filler metal: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F. - Perform multiple-pass GTAW V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in the following positions, using carbon steel filler metal: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G.
WELD 1060 - Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the vertical position. Qualification tests, vertical position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: vertical SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes for vertical SMAW, vertical SMAW joints, and vertical SMAW to specification.
# Vertical SMAW Safety and Health Practices - Identify the aspects of proper equipment care and safety. - Define the terms related to vertical welding. - Set up and use the welding machine in the vertical position taking into consideration the various types of electrodes used. - Discuss items related to personal safety and protective equipment. # Selection and Applications of Electrodes for Vertical SMAW - Identify the electrodes to be used in the vertical position. - Select the proper electrode compatible with the base metal (low hydrogen and mild steel) used in vertical welding. - Select the proper storage procedure for low hydrogen, mild steel, and other common electrodes. # Vertical SMAW Joints - Weld stringer beads on practice plate in the vertical position, using 6010, 6011, 7018, and other common welding rods. - Weld butt joints in the vertical position using 6010, 6011, 7018, and other common welding rods. - Weld laps joints in the vertical position using 6010, 6011, 7018, and other common welding rods. - T-joints in the vertical position using 6010, 6011, 7018, and other common welding rods. - Weld a single V-butt joint on mild steel plate using 6010, 6011, or 7018 electrodes. - Describe and explain the purpose of welding specifications. # Vertical SMAW to Specification - Complete vertical welds to ASME specifications.
WELD 1055 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Welds
This course explains how to set up shielded metal arc (SMAW) equipment for open-root V -groove welds on carbon steel pipe. This course aligns with select modules in NCCER Level III welding curricula.
# Open-Root Pipe Welds - Prepare SMAW equipment for open-root V-groove pipe welds. - Identify and explain open-root V-groove pipe weld techniques with SMAW equipment. - Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds in the following positions using SMAW equipment: 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G, 6G.
This course covers the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flus Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Topics include welding symbols and print reading, metal characteristics, pre-heating and post-heating of metals, equipment and filler metals, and plate welding.
Welding Symbols are standardized graphical representations in blueprints, specifying weld type, size, and length for metalworking projects.
# Welding Symbols - Identify and explain the various parts of a welding symbol. - Identify and explain fillet and groove weld symbols. - Read welding symbols on drawings, specifications, and welding procedure specifications. - Interpret welding symbols from a print. - Identify and interpret welding symbols on a provided drawing. # Reading Welding Detail Drawings - Identify and explain a welding detail drawing. - Identify and explain lines, material fills, and sections. - Identify and explain object views. - Identify and explain dimensioning. - Identify and explain notes, and bill of materials. - Interpret basic elements of a welding detail drawing. - Sketch or draw basic welding drawings. # Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals - Identify and explain the composition and classification of base metals. - Identify and demonstrate field identification methods for base metals. - Identify and explain the physical characteristics and mechanical properties of metals. - Identify and explain forms and shapes of structural metals. - Explain metallurgical considerations for welding metals. # Pre-Heating and Post-Heating of Metals - Demonstrate how to preheat metals. - Describe maintaining inter-pass temperature. - Explain post-weld heat treatment of metals. - Explain the effects of preheat and post-heat on metals with reference to heat-affected zone (HAZ), cracking, and grain or crystal structure. # Equipment and Filler Metals - Explain gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) safety. - Explain the characteristics of welding current and power sources. - Identify and explain the use of GMAW and FCAW equipment in the context of spray transfer, globular, short circuiting, and pulse. - Identify and explain the use of GMAW and FCAW shielding gases and filler metals. - Set up GMAW and FCAW equipment and identify tools for weld cleaning. # Plate Welding - Perform GMAW-S (short-circuit) multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel place coupons in multiple positions, using solid or composite wire and shielded gas. - Perform GMAW-S (short-circuit) multiple-pass V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using solid or composite wire and shielded gas. - Perform GMAW spray fillet and V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using solid or composite wire and shielding gas. - Perform FCAW multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions, using flux-cored wire and, if required, shielding gas. - Perform FCAW multiple-pass V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using flux-cored wire and, if required, shielding gas.
WELD 1040 - Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding
This course introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in flat positions. Qualification tests, flat position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial welds.
Electrodes are conductive materials that facilitate electrical connection with non-metallic circuit components, and are employed in processes like electrochemistry, welding, and medical equipment.
# SMAW Safety and Health Practices - Identify safe practices associated with shielded metal arc welding in the lab and industrial environment. # Fundamental SMAW Theory - Identify and define the fundamental principles of SMAW as welding is performed. # Basic Electrical Principles - Define the basic principles of electricity and its conversion to the SMAW application # SMAW Machines and Set Up - List the different power sources common to the SMAW process. - Identify duty cycles and general operational procedures of SMAW equipment. # Electrode Identification and Selection - List the three basic groups of mild steel electrodes. - Identify mild steel electrodes as defined by the AWS. # Materials Selection and Preparation - Describe proper pre-weld metal preparation and selection. - Demonstrate proper tack welding techniques, relieving welding distortion, and post weld cleaning. # Production of Beads and Joints in the Flat Position - Adjust amperage and select welding current for producing surfacing welds in the flat position using appropriate AWS coded "fill freeze" electrodes. - Produce satisfactory welds on butt (closed and open), lap, and tee joints. - Pass fillet weld soundness test (break test). - Adjust amperage and select welding current for producing surfacing welds in the flat position using appropriate AWS coded "fast freeze" electrodes. - Produce satisfactory welds on butt (open and closed), lap, and tee (single and multi-pass). - Pass fillet weld soundness test (break test). - Adjust amperage and select welding current for producing surfacing welds in the flat position using appropriate AWS coded "fast fill" electrodes. - Produce satisfactory welds on butt, lap, and tee (single and multi-pass) joints. - Pass fillet weld soundness test (break test). - Adjust amperage and select welding current for producing surfacing welds in the flat position using low hydrogen electrodes. - Produce satisfactory welds on butt, lap, and tee joints. - Pass guided bend or side bend test on vee groove with or without backing.
WELD 1035 - Gas Metal and Flux-Cored Arc Welding
This course covers the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flus Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Topics include Equipment and filler metals and plate welding. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level II welding curricula.
# Equipment and Filler Metals - Explain gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) safety. - Explain the characteristics of welding current and power sources. - Identify and explain the use of GMAW and FCAW equipment in the context of spray transfer, globular, short circuiting, and pulse. - Identify and explain the use of GMAW and FCAW shielding gases and filler metals. - Set up GMAW and FCAW equipment and identify tools for weld cleaning. # Plate Welding - Perform GMAW-S (short-circuit) multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel place coupons in multiple positions, using solid or composite wire and shielded gas. - Perform GMAW-S (short-circuit) multiple-pass V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using solid or composite wire and shielded gas. - Perform GMAW spray fillet and V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using solid or composite wire and shielding gas. - Perform FCAW multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions, using flux-cored wire and, if required, shielding gas. - Perform FCAW multiple-pass V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using flux-cored wire and, if required, shielding gas.
RELM 2020 - Recreation Leadership and Supervision
This course provides theories and techniques in leadership, group dynamics, and personnel management as they relate to programming and staff supervision in recreation agencies, Emphasis is on personnel management techniques, including job analysis, recruitment and career development.
Leadership Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the theoretical foundations, applications, and practices of effectively and ethically leading and managing individuals or organizations.
Ethical leadership is a method of guiding individuals by adhering to moral principles, values, and beliefs that prioritize fairness, respect, and a dedication to honesty and the welfare of society.
# Understanding Leadership - Define leadership. - Understand leadership skills. - Understand leadership traits and qualities. - Identify different levels of leadership. - Describe the process used to identify leaders. # Leadership Theories and Styles - Understand early theories of leadership. - Describe different leadership styles. - Describe contemporary views of leadership. - Describe leadership culture. # Managing Difficulties - Identify conflicts and resolution. - Identify reasons and sources of conflict. - Identify factors that influence conflicts. - Discuss mediation and leadership responsibilities. - Discuss the relationship between emotions and managing difficulties. # Values and Ethics in Leisure Services Leadership - Understand the role of values and ethics in leisure services. - Identify foundational values. - Describe leadership traits and ethics. - Describe code of ethics. # Risk Management in Direct Leadership - Understand understand criminal law and tort law. - Identify types of supervision. - Select and use appropriate forms in risk management.
This course covers the fundamentals of Flus Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Topics include Equipment and filler metals and plate welding. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level II welding curricula.
# Equipment and Filler Metals - Explain gas metal arc welding flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) safety. - Explain the characteristics of welding current and power sources. - Identify and explain the use of FCAW equipment in the context of spray transfer, globular, short circuiting, and pulse. - Identify and explain the use of FCAW shielding gases and filler metals. - Set up FCAW equipment and identify tools for weld cleaning. # Plate Welding - Perform FCAW multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions, using flux-cored wire and, if required, shielding gas. - Perform FCAW multiple-pass V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using flux-cored wire and, if required, shielding gas.
This course covers the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Topics include Equipment and filler metals and plate welding. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level II welding curricula.
# Equipment and Filler Metals - Explain gas metal arc welding (GMAW) safety. - Explain the characteristics of welding current and power sources. - Identify and explain the use of GMAW equipment in the context of spray transfer, globular, short circuiting, and pulse. - Identify and explain the use of GMAW shielding gases and filler metals. - Set up GMAW equipment and identify tools for weld cleaning. # Plate Welding - Perform GMAW-S (short-circuit) multiple-pass fillet welds on carbon steel place coupons in multiple positions, using solid or composite wire and shielded gas. - Perform GMAW-S (short-circuit) multiple-pass V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using solid or composite wire and shielded gas. - Perform GMAW spray fillet and V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in multiple positions (with or without backing), using solid or composite wire and shielding gas.
RELM 2010 - Introduction to Sports and Fitness Management
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the sociological, philosophical, economical and historical aspects of sports and fitness. This course will also provide an introduction to sports and fitness as a profession and investigate contemporary issues in this field.
Sports tourism involves traveling to engage in or watch sports events, blending athletic pursuits with cultural and leisure experiences at diverse locations.
Health education involves teaching individuals and communities about health topics to promote wellness, prevent disease, and enable informed decision-making about their health behaviors.
# Foundations of Sports and Fitness - Describe the history of sports and fitness. - Describe the development of sports and fitness in the United States. - Describe the similarities between the United States and other countries. # Sports and Fitness as a Profession - Identify the different opportunities in the sports and fitness profession. - Identify the process for professional preparation. - Define professional code of ethics. - Identify social values and purpose. # Commercial Sports, Fitness, and Tourism - Define types of commercial sports, fitness, and tourism. - Understand tourism. - Demonstrate an understanding of commercial sports, fitness, and tourism enterprises. - Understand organizational aspects of commercial sports, fitness, and tourism. # Health, Fitness, Wellness, and Livability - Understand the expanded industry of health and the role of parks and recreation. - Understand recreations role and response to prevention and wellness. - Understand recreations major shift from treatment to prevention. - Understand livability. # Unique Groups in Sports and Fitness - Understand campus sports and fitness. - Understand correctional sports and fitness. - Understand faith-based sports and fitness. - Explain corporate sports, fitness, and wellness. - Describe sports and fitness in the Armed Forces. # First Aid - Demonstrate proficiency through a course from a nationally accredited agency leading to certification in First Aid is acceptable in lieu of the depicted learning outcomes. - Perform initial assessment. - Demonstrate various techniques for control of bleeding. - Describe first aid for various types of shock. - Demonstrate application of bandages and splints. - Describe assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning, seizures, insect stings/bites, heat and cold exposure, syncope. - Describe the responsibility and liability of a peace officer in rendering aid in the conduct of their duties. # CPR - Demonstrate by acquiring certification in CPR by a certified instructor from a nationally accredited agency.
RESP 2270 - Rehabilitation and Home Care
Provides an overview of the concepts, procedures, and equipment used in rehabilitation and in the delivery of long-term care to persons with chronic pulmonary disorders. Topics include: cardiopulmonary rehabilitation/home care concepts, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation/home care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation/home care equipment.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is a medical program designed to improve cardiac and respiratory function, supporting recovery and increasing exercise capacity for individuals with heart and lung conditions.
Home Health Care refers to the delivery of medical, therapeutic, and personal care services within an individual's residence to enhance their health and daily functioning.
Bronchial Hygiene refers to the practice of keeping lung airways free from mucus and secretions, thereby improving respiratory function and preventing infections.
Oxygen therapy is the medical treatment of providing oxygen to patients with low blood oxygen levels to ensure sufficient tissue oxygenation and proper cellular function.
Nutrition education focuses on sharing scientifically-supported dietary information and strategies to enhance overall health, well-being, and prevent nutrition-related illnesses.
# Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation/Home Care Concepts - Describe psychosocial considerations among patients. - Describe nutritional considerations in pulmonary rehabilitation. - List essential components of pulmonary rehabilitation programs. - Define pulmonary rehabilitation - Explain the role of home care for the pulmonary patient. - Describe ventilator dependent patient care in home and alternative sites. # Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation/Home Care Procedures - Explain assessment of rehabilitation patients. - Describe patient and family education for pulmonary rehabilitation. - Describe smoking intervention techniques. - Develop a rehabilitation program for pulmonary patients - Describe application of aerosol and oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene techniques to pulmonary rehabilitation patients. - Describe oxygen, aerosol, and bronchial hygiene therapy delivery techniques in the home. - Explain the role of exercise, nutrition, and psychosocial support for home care patients. - Develop a respiratory care program for home care patients. # Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation/Home Care Equipment - Explain rehabilitation equipment use. - Use rehabilitation equipment. - Demonstrate respiratory care equipment set up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for home use.
WELD 1030 - Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology
This course introduces the knowledge and skills necessary for reading welding and related blueprints and sketches. An emphasis is placed on identifying types of welds, and the associated abbreviations and symbols.
# Basic Lines, Sketching, and Sectional Views - Identify basic lines used in welding blueprints. - Demonstrate how and why sketching is important. - Identify and define the basic multi-view prints. - Identify and define a sectional view. # Detailed Specifications and Isometrics - Relate and identify design sizes from prints to job. - Describe the shape of a part from the information given in the detail drawing. - Explain how to assemble the parts for a finished object from information given on the assembly drawing. - Describe an isometric drawing and relate to the actual object. # Structural Shapes and Joint Design - List and identify standard structural steel shapes. - List and identify standard structural steel basic joint designs. # Welding Symbols and Abbreviations - Differentiate between preferred and non-preferred elements. - Define a multiple weld. - Identify and define multiple reference line welding abbreviations. - Describe a properly finished weld. - Describe how to dimension a welding blueprint. # Industry Welds and Fabrication - Identify and describe the purpose of a fillet weld. - Describe the terms pitch, intermittent, contour, and finish as they apply to fillet welds. - Identify a groove weld and describe its preparation size, root opening, angle, contour, and finish. - Identify backing and melt-thru welds. - Describe the proper length, width, direction height of surface welds.
WELD 1025 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
This course is the second in a series of Basic Shielded Metal Arc welding practices. Topics include joint fit-up and alignment, groove welds with backing, and open V-groove welds. This course aligns with select modules found in NCCER Level I welding curriculum.
# Joint Fit-up and Alignment - Identify and explain job code specifications. - Use fit-up gauges and measuring devices to check joint fit-up. - Identify and explain distortion and how it is controlled. - Fit-up joints using plate and pipe fit-up tools. - Check for joint misalignment and poor fit-up before and after welding. # Groove Welds with Backing - Identify and explain groove welds. - Identify and explain groove welds with backing. - Set up shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for making V-groove welds. - Perform SMAW for V-groove welds with backing in the following positions; flat (1G), horizontal (2G), vertical (3G), and overhead (4G). # Open V-groove Welds - Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root V-groove welds. - Perform open-root V-groove welds in the following positions; flat (1G), horizontal (2G), vertical (3G), and overhead (4G).
Introduces fundamental principles, safety practices, equipment, and techniques necessary for metal heating, oxyfuel cutting, and plasma cutting. Topics include: metal heating and cutting techniques, manual and automatic oxyfuel cutting techniques, oxyfuel pipe cutting, plasma torch and theory, plasma machine set up and operation, and plasma cutting techniques.
# Safety Procedures - Demonstrate safe handling of cylinders. - Identify protection procedures of regulator seats and gauges, hoses and fittings, torches and tips. - Demonstrate personal safety procedures by wearing gloves, suitable body protection, adequate shade or eye protection, and/or high-top shoes or boots. - Remove flammable materials form cutting area. # Metal Heating and Cutting Techniques - Define rapid oxidation. - Demonstrate reaction of preheated steel and pure oxygen. - Select equipment that will produce preheat flame and oxygen jet for cutting. - Assemble cutting equipment. - Identify protection procedures of regulator seats and gauges, hoses and fittings, torches and tips. - Set up equipment. - Determine when preheat temperature is reached. - Describe safe and appropriate metal cutting techniques. # Manual and Automatic Oxyfuel Cutting Techniques - Demonstrate manual cuts free hand and with guide, pierce holes, bevel, thin metal circular cuts, and gauging. - Set up equipment. - Demonstrate aligning machine with metal to be cut, set travel speed; make straight cuts and bevels. # Oxyfuel Pipe Cutting - Layout line on pipe to make a bevel cut. - Demonstrate cuts as laid out for configured pipe joints. - Demonstrate bevel cuts on pipe. # Plasma Torch and Theory - Define plasma torch theory. - Identify plasma torch parts. # Plasma Machine Set Up and Operation - Select proper equipment, gas/air pressure, and demonstrate set up for ferrous/non-ferrous and material thickness. # Plasma Cutting Techniques - Execute ferrous/non-ferrous straight cuts and pattern and bevel cuts.
WELD 1015 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
This course is the first of two courses dedicated to Shielded Metal Arc Welding procedures. Topics include SMAW equipment and setup, electrodes, and beads and fillet welds. This course aligns with modules found in NCCER Level I welding curriculum.
# SMAW Equipment and Setup - Identify and explain shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) safety. - Explain welding electrical current. - Identify welding power supplies and their characteristics. - Explain how to set up welding power supplies. - Set up a machine for welding. Identify tools used for weld cleaning. # Electrodes - Identify factors that affect electrode selection. - Explain the American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) filler metal classification system. - Identify different types of filler metals. - Explain the storage and control of filler metals. - Explain filler metal traceability requirements and how to use applicable code requirements. - Identify and select the proper electrode for an identified welding task. # Beads and Fillet Welds - Set up welding equipment. - Strike and arc. - Make stringer, weave, and overlapping beads using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. - Make fillet welds using E6010 and E7018 electrodes in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions.
VETT 2300 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Internship
Introduces students to the application of veterinary technology procedures in an actual job setting under direct supervision of a veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations on the job. Job sites can include veterinary referral/teaching hospitals, private veterinary hospitals and clinics, research laboratories, and other facilities supervised by a veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician. Topics include, but are not limited to: office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications; pharmacy and pharmacology; nursing; anesthesia; surgical nursing; laboratory procedures; and imaging. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and required on-the-job training.
Veterinary science is a medical discipline concentrating on the well-being, illnesses, and therapeutic interventions of animals, covering various biological and clinical aspects.
# Office and Hospital Procedures, Client Relations, and Communications - Participate in facility management and effectively contribute to facility operation. - Perform basic filing of medical records, radiographs, lab reports, etc. - Perform creation and maintenance of appropriate facility records and logs in compliance with regulatory guidelines. - Implement sanitation procedures for animal holding and housing areas. - Display professional communication skills with clients and staff. - Relate knowledge of legal boundaries and ethical standards of veterinary team members. - Display a commitment to high quality patient care. - Respect and protect the confidentiality of client and patient information. # Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Safety and effectively administer prescribed drugs to patients. - Differentiate between abnormal and normal responses to medication. # Nursing - Implement appropriate husbandry techniques to enhance wellness and reduce risk of disease, injury and stress. - Safety and efficiently obtain subjective and object patient data. - Assess and monitor patient hydration status. - Demonstrate ability to follow medical orders. - Demonstrate the ability to accurately record medical information. - Attend to the maintenance and care of catheters. - Perform monitoring of therapeutic responses. - Participate in dental health evaluation and/or treatment. # Anesthesia - Safety and effectively manage patients in all phases of anesthetic procedures. - Safety and effectively select, utilize and maintain anesthetic delivery and monitoring instruments and equipment. # Surgical Nursing - Participate as a surgical assistant and/or circulating nurse. - Participate in pain management of surgical cases. - Implement post-operative care. - Participate in preparation and maintenance of surgical equipment, instrumentation and surgical environment. # Laboratory Procedures - Participate in laboratory specimen management. - Perform and/or observe laboratory procedures. # Imaging - Participate and observe diagnostic imaging procedures.
VETT 2230 - Veterinary Anesthesiology and Surgical Procedures
Provides study in surgical assisting, operative care and anesthesiology. Emphasis is placed on assisting in surgical procedures and administering and monitoring anesthesia. Topics include: surgical assisting, anesthesia, special equipment, and emergencies.
# Surgical Assisting - Discuss operating room sanitation and care. - Properly identify patients and surgical procedures. - Implement and maintain operative and anesthetic records and logs including a controlled drug log. - Discuss and demonstrate proper operating room conduct and asepsis. - Discuss and demonstrate patient preparation, including surgical site preparation using aseptic technique, and positioning for common surgical and obstetrical procedures. - Assist and/or observe common veterinary surgical procedures (elective and/or non-elective). - Discuss veterinary surgical procedures including ovariohysterectomy, castration, cesarean section, orthopedic procedures, tail docking, onychectomy, laparotomy, dehorning, prolapsed organs and dystocia. - Assist with exposed tissue and organ care during surgery. - Properly perform the procedure for passing instruments and supplies during surgery. - Identify common suture materials, types and sizes. - Describe and provide post-operative care including fluid therapy, adequate nutrition, wound management and bandaging, discharge instructions and suture removal. - Discuss the procedures for post-surgical equipment, surgical room or area, and personnel clean-up. - Explain proper surgical waste disposal. # Anesthesia - Review pre-operative patient evaluations, assess the patient's risk status and determine appropriate anesthetic and analgesic protocols for maximum safety and effectiveness. - Discuss recognition of pain in patients including subjective and objective parameters. - Coordinating with all team members, evaluate patient and implement pain management protocols as directed. - Calculate dosages of appropriate anesthetic-related drugs. - Administer anesthetic-related drugs by injection, mask, induction chamber or endotracheal tube as directed. - Induce maintain general anesthesia using IV and/or inhalation anesthetics. - Place endotracheal tubes in patients when appropriate. - Maintain and use laryngoscopes. - Discuss and identify the parts of the anesthesia machine and anesthesia machine maintenance. - Maintain and operate oxygen sources. - Maintain and operate anesthetic waste gas scavenging systems. - Select, utilize and maintain rebreathing and non-rebreathing anesthetic circuits. - Select, utilize and maintain induction chambers and masks. - Perform maintenance and operation of esophageal stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, dopplers/sphgmomanometers and capnographs to monitor patient status in all stages of anesthetic procedures. - Utilize clinical signs and appropriate equipment to monitor patient status in all stages of anesthetic procedures. - Maintain and operate an ECG machine, and recognize normal and abnormal ECG tracings and audible sounds. - Describe and provide post-operative care including pain management and fluid therapy. - Determine /maintain fluid infusion rate. # Special equipment - Describe the operation and maintenance of fiber optic equipment. - Describe the operation and maintenance of suction and cautery machines. # Emergencies - Maintain emergency medical supplies/crash cart. - Recognize and respond appropriately to patients in compromised states. - Perform appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed including proper use of an ambu bag. - Demonstrate ability to calculate and administer anesthetic antagonists and emergency drugs as directed.
VETT 2220 - Veterinary Practice Management
Provides an introduction to veterinary facility management. Emphasis is placed on office management and client relations.
Office management encompasses the organization and coordination of office activities, aiming to enhance administrative efficiency, manage resources, and maintain a professional work environment.
# Office Management - Discuss telephone etiquette. - Discuss appointment scheduling. - Discuss computer utilization in practice including practice management software and on-line services. - Discuss admitting, discharging and triage of clients in person and over the phone. - Discuss recognizing and responding to medical emergencies. - Discuss creation and maintenance of facility records and logs. - Discuss inventory control. - Handle/ discuss the various financial transactions associated with practice management. - Discuss staff communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork. # Client Relations - Develop and communicate hospital nutrition protocols. - Discuss crisis intervention/grief management skills for clients. - Discuss appropriate oral and written communication styles for use with clients and the general public.
VETT 2160 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians
Provides study in the area of veterinary drugs and medicines. Emphasis is placed on classes and actions of drugs, calculating dosages, proper administration, and dispensing of drugs. Topics include: general pharmacology, calculating dosages, pharmacy, and record keeping.
# General Pharmacology - Define common pharmacological terms. - Differentiate between prescription and non-prescription drugs. - Demonstrate compliance with regulations governing prescription drugs versus over-the-counter drugs. - Discuss /describe groups and classes of drugs, their mechanisms, and clinically relevant side effects. - Describe the methods and routes of drug administration, and be able to explain when the use of each route is appropriate. - Describe/ demonstrate how to safely and effectively administer drugs by common parenteral and enteral routes. - Recognize the safe and effective manner in which vaccines must be administered; recognize and explain common side effects. - Demonstrate familiarity with therapeutic foods. - Demonstrate compliance with all federal regulatory guidelines for drug purchase, storage, administration, withdrawal, dispensing, disposal and inventory control. - Discuss the Controlled Substance Act. # Calculating Dosages - Accurately perform appropriate calculations, use weights and measures correctly. # Pharmacy - Discuss/ demonstrate the procedures for preparing medications including counting, handling, packaging and labeling dispensed drugs correctly. - Given a drug order, properly prepare medications for dispensing, including performing accurate calculations. - Read and follow veterinarian's pharmacy orders. - Communicate drug information to clients (e.g., handling, storage, administration, side-effects, drug interactions, safety, reasons for use of drug). # Record Keeping - Demonstrate the ability to accurately record medical information. - Demonstrate understanding of regulations governing maintenance of controlled substance log book.
VETT 2210 - Laboratory and Exotic Animals for Veterinary Technicians
Provides an overview into the study of laboratory and exotic animals. Emphasis is placed on principles of animal research, maintaining human health and safety in a research environment, providing proper care and husbandry, nursing procedures and euthanasia. Topics include: principles of animal research, human safety and health considerations, animal care and husbandry, nursing procedures and euthanasia.
Animal husbandry consists of managing and breeding livestock, focusing on their health, welfare, and productivity, encompassing aspects like nutrition, housing, and disease control.
Avian and Exotic Animal Care entails the expert attention to health, nutrition, and welfare for birds and uncommon pets, typically demanding in-depth understanding of various species' distinct requirements and behaviors.
# Principles of Animal Research - Explain the basic principles of animal use in research. - Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and local animal welfare regulations. # Human Safety and Health Considerations - Demonstrate proper PPE use and appropriate techniques for handling laboratory and exotic animals. - Discuss avian, laboratory and exotic animal zoonotic diseases and modes of transmission. # Animal Care and Husbandry - Recognize mice, rats, rabbits, and birds. - Determine sex and demonstrate an understanding of reproduction in mice, rats and rabbits. - Discuss nutritional needs and methods for feeding/watering laboratory and exotic animals in research and/or as pets. - Discuss identification methods used for mice, rats, and rabbits. - Discuss the unique husbandry issues in laboratory and exotic animals in research and/or as pets including housing, grooming, nutrition and transportation methods. - Describe methods of environmental enrichment. # Nursing Procedures - Restrain mice, rats, rabbits and birds. - Perform physical examination on birds. - Trim nails in birds and other exotic species kept as pets. - Perform oral dosing in mice, rats, and rabbits. - Collect blood samples from mice, rats, and rabbits. - Demonstrate subcutaneous and intraperitoneal injections in rats and mice. - Demonstrate subcutaneous injections in rabbits. - Discuss anesthesia and recovery procedures in laboratory and exotic animals. - Discuss common disease signs in laboratory and exotic animals. - Discuss normal and abnormal behavior patterns in exotic animals. - Demonstrate an understanding of the modifications of diagnostic imaging techniques as they apply to mice, rats, guinea pigs, lizards, and amphibians. - Position birds for radiographic studies. # Euthanasia - Define euthanasia. - Discuss the legal requirements and institutional policies regarding euthanasia of laboratory animals. - Consider ethical and humane considerations in performing euthanasia. - Discuss the effects that euthanasia can have on personnel, and describe ways to cope with euthanasia-associated stress. - Discuss appropriate methods for disposing of carcasses.
VETT 2130 - Veterinary Clinical Procedures II
This course provides advanced instruction related to the care of both large and small animals. Emphasis is placed on collecting samples, medication administration and therapeutics, catheterization, bandaging techniques, dentistry and advanced patient care procedures.
Animal health encompasses the overall management and care of animals, focusing on their physical and mental well-being through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Animal Care encompasses providing essential needs, welfare measures, and enrichment activities to promote the physical and emotional well-being of animals.
# Sample Collection - Describe and demonstrate the appropriate technique used to perform cystocentesis in small animal patients. - Collect milk samples and conduct routine mastitis testing procedures. # Medication Administration and Therapeutics - Perform ocular diagnostic tests: fluorescein stain, tonometry, and Schirmer tear test procedure. - Perform the administration of parenteral medications including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes using proper technique and an appropriate site for the species presented. - Perform administration of oral medications utilizing balling gun, dose syringe, oral speculum and stomach tube, nasogastric tube or hand pilling as is appropriate for the medication selected and the species presented. - Describe and demonstrate gastric intubation procedures for oral medication administration in small animals. - Describe and demonstrate the procedure for the appropriate administration of enemas. # Catheterization - Describe and demonstrate the appropriate procedures for urinary catheterization of small animal patients. - Perform placement of intravenous catheters in cephalic, saphenous, and/or jugular veins using aseptic techniques as appropriate for the species presented. # Bandaging techniques - Apply and remove bandages and splints. - Apply equine leg wraps. - Apply equine tall wraps and ties. - Describe and demonstrate appropriate bandage care procedures, including the application of emergency splints and bandages. # Advanced Patient Care - Describe/ demonstrate rehabilitation (physical therapy) administration methods. - Explain recumbent patient care. - Describe the care and maintenance of indwelling tubes as utilized for diagnostics, treatments, and feeding. - Discuss the use of monitoring equipment to monitor patient vital signs. - Discuss recognition of pain in patients including subjective and objective parameters. - Understand life stage energy and nutrient requirements of well animals (dog, cat, horse, cow). - Develop and communicate hospital nutrition protocols. - Demonstrate understanding of breeding/reproduction techniques. - Demonstrate understanding of nursing care of newborns. - Develop understanding of wound management and abscess care, including procedures for cleaning and preparing them for surgical treatment. # Dentistry - Understand client education regarding home care. - Identify dental instruments and describe their use. - Discuss maintenance of dental instruments. - Perform routine dental prophylaxis.
VETT 2120 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
Provides continued study in the principles and procedures for the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Topics include: hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, serology, and urinalysis.
# Hematology and Clinical Chemistry - Perform procedures to prepare blood samples for hematologic and blood chemistry tests. - Determine gross characteristics of serum and/or plasma. - Determine hematocrit/PCV of blood. - Determine total solids of plasma using a refractometer. - Use automated cell counters to determine red and white blood cell counts, platelet counts, hemoglobin concentration and red blood cell indices. - Prepare and stain blood films. - Perform a leukocyte differential including the calculation of absolute values. - Evaluate erythrocyte morphology. - Perform an estimated platelet count. - Calculate a corrected white blood cell count. - Perform a reticulocyte count. - Perform the activated clotting time test and/or mucosal bleeding time test. - Perform routine tests for detecting microfilaria using a direct examination +/- filter test. - Identify common blood parasites (Mycoplasma haemofelis). - Perform blood chemistry tests. # Cytology - Collect , prepare, and evaluate ear cytology. - Collect , prepare, and evaluate canine vaginal smears. # Serology - Perform ELISA serologic tests (Dirofilaria sp). - Perform a slide or card agglutination test. # Urinalysis - Determine physical properties (color, clarity and specific gravity). - Perform testing of chemical properties. - Prepare sample for urine sediment examination. - Identify components of sediment in urine.
Continues development of proficiency levels in skills introduced in Clinical Practices I and II. In addition, intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, and airway care are introduced. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. Topics include: intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and patient assessment.
IPPB therapy is a medical approach that utilizes pressurized breaths to enhance lung ventilation and ease breathing problems in individuals with impaired lung function.
Chest physical therapy encompasses methods aimed at enhancing breathing efficiency through secretion removal, lung expansion, and respiratory muscle strengthening.
Medical Gas Systems are the infrastructure responsible for delivering medical-grade gases, like oxygen and nitrous oxide, in healthcare facilities for patient care and surgical procedures.
Spirometry is a technique for assessing lung function by measuring the volume and flow of air breathed in and out, utilizing a spirometer device.
Nebulizers are medical devices that convert medications into inhalable aerosol mist for treating respiratory disorders, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
# Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing - Perform intermittent positive pressure breathing. # Chest Physiotherapy - Perform postural drainage. - Perform chest percussion. # Airway Care - Perform suction. - Maintain perform an artificial airway. - Observe an artificial airway. # Medical Gas Therapy - Perform medical gas therapy. # Oxygen Therapy - Perform oxygen through a nasal cannula. - Perform oxygen through a venturi mask. - Perform oxygen through a simple mask. - Perform oxygen through a partial rebreathing mask. - Perform oxygen through a nonrebreathing mask. # Aerosol Therapy - Perform aerosol therapy with small volume nebulizers. - Perform aerosol therapy with cool large volume nebulizers. - Perform aerosol therapy with heated large volume nebulizers. - Perform aerosol therapy with cool mist oxygen tents. # Incentive Spirometry - Perform incentive spirometry treatment including patient instruction and follow up. # Patient Assessment - Perform patient assessment including inspection; palpation; percussion; and auscultation; and evaluation of radiograph, laboratory, and other diagnostic materials.
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of adult intensive care. In addition, students are provided an opportunity for application and reinforcement of pediatric and neonatal intensive care, advanced diagnostics, and rehabilitation/home care. Topics include: mechanical ventilation initiation, patient stabilization, critical care monitoring, hemodynamic measurement, hemodynamic evaluation, bronchial hygiene, weaning mechanics, extubation, arterial line sampling, advanced diagnostics, pediatric/neonatal respiratory care, and rehabilitation/home care.
Mechanical Ventilation is a medical technique where machines assist in providing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide for patients with compromised respiratory systems.
Critical care encompasses the intensive treatment and monitoring of patients with severe, potentially life-threatening conditions, necessitating complex medical procedures and assistance for vital organ function.
Extubation is the process of carefully removing a tube from a patient's airway after mechanical ventilation to restore natural breathing.
# Mechanical Ventilation Initiation - Assess the patient. - Determine the ventilatory mode. - Select equipment based on patient assessment. - Initiate mechanical ventilation. - Reassess the patient. # Patient Stabilization - Stabilize the critical care patient. - Provide oxygenation, ventilation, and acid base status. # Critical Care Monitoring - Monitor critical care parameters including EKG, arterial blood pressure, pulmonary blood pressure, vital signs, and other monitoring parameters as available at the clinical site. - Assess the patient. # Hemodynamic Measurement - List normal hemodynamic values. - Explain physiology and pathophysiology associated with normal and abnormal values. # Hemodynamic Evaluation - Assess patients in terms of hemodynamic values. - Interpret values. - Determine physiological etiology of abnormal values. - Suggest pharmacologic or ventilatory measures to positively affect these parameters. # Bronchial Hygiene - Assess patient’s airway. - Perform pulmonary toilet. - Plan a hygiene regime for individual patients. # Weaning Mechanics - Perform weaning mechanics including patient assessment, negative inspiratory force, tidal volume, vital capacity, minute volume, and arterial blood gases. # Extubation - Gather extubation equipment. - Assure that emergency equipment and personnel are close by. - Perform endotracheal tube extubation. - Administer post-extubation care. - Reassess the patient. # Arterial Line Sampling - Collect arterial blood sample from an intraarterial line. - Assess the patient. - Clear the arterial line. - Gather equipment. - Reassess the patient. # Advanced Diagnostics - Explain the purpose of advanced diagnostic procedures. - Perform advanced diagnostic procedures including patient assessment testing and evaluation of results. # Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care - Perform respiratory care on standard and critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients including patient assessment, chest physiotherapy, airway care, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and mechanical ventilation. # Rehabilitation/Home Care - Perform standard rehabilitation/ home care procedures including patient assessment, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and exercise therapy.
Continues development of skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. Topics include: basic respiratory care of critical care patients, airway management, ventilator monitoring, arterial blood collection, blood gas analysis, and EKG.
Blood Collection Kits are medical tools designed for safe, efficient blood sample collection for laboratory analysis, including needles, tubes, holders, and antiseptic materials.
Arterial blood gas analysis is a test that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and bicarbonate levels in arterial blood, assessing respiratory and metabolic functions.
# Basic Respiratory Care of Critical Care Patients - Administer intermittent positive pressure breathing to a critical care patient. - Administer chest physiotherapy to a critical care patient. - Administer airway care to critical care patient. - Administer oxygen therapy to a critical care patient. - Administer aerosol care to a critical care patient. - Administer incentive spirometry to a critical care patient. - Assess a critical care patient including palpation; percussion; and auscultation; and evaluation of radiograph, laboratory, and other diagnostic materials. # Airway Management - Perform airway care including assessment, cleaning, and changing artificial airway tubes. # Ventilation Monitoring - Monitor ventilator parameters. - Assess ventilator functions. # Arterial Blood Collection - Collect arterial blood through arterial puncture and arterial catheters. - Handle collected blood. # Blood Gas Analysis - Analyze arterial blood for blood gas and acid base parameters. # EKG - Perform an EKG study. - Explain basic EKG arrhythmia.
Continues development of proficiency levels in skills introduced in Clinical Practices I, II, and III. In addition, the student is introduced to critical respiratory care. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. Topics include: intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, patient assessment, and respiratory care of the critical care patient.
# Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing - Perform intermittent positive pressure breathing. # Chest Physiotherapy - Perform postural drainage. - Perform chest percussion. # Airway Care - Observe an artificial airway. - Maintain maintain an artificial airway. - Perform suction procedure. # Medical Gas Therapy - Perform medical gas therapy. # Oxygen Therapy - Perform oxygen through a nasal cannula. - Perform oxygen through a venturi mask. - Perform oxygen through a simple mask. - Perform oxygen through a partial rebreathing mask. - Perform oxygen through a nonrebreathing mask. - Perform perform oxygen through a partial rebreathing mask. # Aerosol Therapy - Demonstrate aerosol therapy with small volume nebulizers. - Perform aerosol therapy with cool large volume nebulizers. - Perform aerosol therapy with heated large volume nebulizers. - Perform aerosol therapy with cool mist oxygen tents. - Demonstrate perform aerosol therapy. - Perform perform aerosol therapy. # Incentive Spirometry - Perform incentive spirometry treatment including patient instruction and follow up. # Patient Assessment - Perform patient assessment including inspection; palpation; percussion; and auscultation; and evaluation of radiograph, laboratory, and other diagnostic materials. # Respiratory Care of the Critical Care Patient - Perform intermittent positive pressure breathing to a critical care patient. - Perform chest physiotherapy to a critical care patient. - Perform airway care to a critical care patient. - Perform oxygen therapy to a critical care patient. - Perform aerosol therapy to a critical care patient. - Perform incentive spirometry to a critical care patient. - Perform a critical care patient assessment.
RESP 2170 - Advanced Respiratory Care Seminar
Review of respiratory therapy as it pertains to the national credential examinations administered by the NBRC. Emphasizes decision making and problem solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Topics include: medical ethics, basic computer literacy, CRTT exam preparation, and RRT exam preparation.
Computer usage (basic) refers to the ability to effectively use a PC, including running standard software, managing the OS, and performing basic tasks like word processing and web browsing.
# Medical Ethics - Discuss the principles of medical ethics. # Basic Computer Literacy - Explain the basic hardware components and related terminology. - Operate clinical simulation software. - Explain clinical simulation software uses and related terminology. # CRTT Exam Preparation - Review the certification entry level exam matrix. # RTT Exam Preparation - Review clinical data collection, equipment selection, and therapeutic respiratory care modalities. - Review written registry examination matrix. - Review clinical simulation registry examination matrix. - Exhibit information gathering skills when dealing with clinical patient care management problems. - Demonstrate decision making skills when dealing with clinical patient care management problems.
VETT 1110 - Veterinary Pathology and Diseases
Presents a study of veterinary diseases and zoonoses. Emphasis is placed on the types of diseases and disease transmission. Topics include: classification of causes of disease; responses to injury; sources and transmission of agents; common diseases; toxicology and poisonous plants.
# Classification of Causes of Disease - Define disease. - Discuss the causes of infectious and noninfectious disease. - Differentiate between congenital, inherited, acquired, idiopathic and iatrogenic disorders. - Define infection, parasitism, commensalism, and symbiosis. # Responses to Injury - Define the function of the immune system and its relationship to the development of disease. - Define the concepts of passive and active immunity. - Describe the consequences of immunodeficiency. - Describe the general concepts of inflammation and wound healing. - Discuss the principles of cell growth disorders such as neoplasia, metastasis, and carcinogenesis. # Source and Transmission of Agents - Discuss the concepts of host range, reservoirs, risk factors, and the role of vectors and fomites in disease transmission. - Discuss the epidemiology of major zoonotic diseases. # Common Diseases and Conditions - Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic options, nursing care, preventive measures and economic or public health significance of common animal diseases and disorders. - List common household and agricultural products that are toxic to animals and describe the effects of exposure, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic options, and nursing care required for patients exposed to such compounds. - Identify plants poisonous to animals and describe the effects of exposure, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic options, and nursing care required for patients exposed to such plants. - Describe key nutritional factors in disease conditions including any current developments in nutritional supplements or additives that may have potential toxicities.
VETT 1070 - Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to veterinary care. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experiences will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: radiation safety, radiographic procedures, quality control, processing and record keeping, ultrasonography, alternate imaging, and maintenance.
Diagnostic skills refer to the capacity to determine and locate issues precisely through examination of symptoms and utilization of systematic logic for efficient problem-solving.
# Radiation Safety - Discuss radiation safety. - Implement and observe recommended radiation safety measures. # Radiographic Procedures - Position animal patients for taking routine radiographs. - Use radiographic equipment to expose x-ray film. - Use technique charts. - Develop radiographic technique charts. - Demonstrate an understanding of dental radiography procedures. - Describe and perform radiographic techniques used in screening for canine hip dysplasia. - Describe and perform radiographic contrast studies (e.g. GI series, pneumocystogram, intravenous urogram). # Quality Control - Implement radiographic quality control measures. # Processing and Record Keeping - Process exposed film to create diagnostic radiographic images. - Label, file and store x-ray film. - Complete radiographic logs, reports, files and records. # Ultrasonography - Discuss the basic principles of ultrasonography. - Perform /describe standard animal patient positioning and preparation for abdominal ultrasonography. # Alternative Imaging - Demonstrate an understanding of fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear scintigraphy. # Maintenance - Demonstrate proper maintenance of radiographic equipment.
RESP 2160 - Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care
Provides concepts on the processes of growth and development related to respiratory care from the fetus to the adolescent. Relates physiologic function to respiratory care assessment. Topics include: fetal growth and development, neonatal growth and development, fetal assessment, neonatal assessment, neonatal respiratory care, neonatal pathology, pediatric pathology, pediatric respiratory care, adolescent assessment, and adolescent respiratory care.
Neonatal care refers to the specialized medical and nursing attention given to newborns, particularly premature or sick infants, catering to their specific requirements during the first month of life.
# Fetal Growth and Development - Explain anatomical structure and physiological functions associated with fetal growth and development. # Neonatal Growth and Development - Explain anatomical structure and physiological functions associated with neonatal growth and development. # Fetal Assessment - Explain the fetal assessment process. - Interpret fetal assessment results. # Neonatal Assessment - Explain the neonatal assessment process. - Interpret neonatal assessment results. # Neonatal Respiratory Care - Discuss neonatal respiratory management. - Discuss and perform neonatal advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation # Neonatal Pathology - Discuss anatomical structure and physiological functions associated with neonatal pathology. # Pediatric Pathology - Discuss anatomical structure and physiological functions associated with pediatric pathology. # Pediatric Respiratory Care - Discuss pediatric respiratory management. - Discuss and perform pediatric advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation. # Adolescent Assessment - Explain the adolescent assessment process. - Interpret adolescent assessment results - Interpret adolescent evaluation results. # Adolescent Respiratory Care - Explain standard adolescent respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, and hazards.
Provides knowledge regarding normal and abnormal pulmonary functions. Emphasizes performance, interpretation, and evaluation of various pulmonary function studies. Topics include: pulmonary function testing, pulmonary function interpretation, pulmonary function evaluation, blood gas analysis, and polysomnography
Pulmonary function testing PFT equipment
Pulmonary function testing (PFT) equipment refers to medical devices designed to assess and track respiratory functions, including lung capacity and gas exchange efficiency.
# Pulmonary Function Testing - Discuss pulmonary function testing principles. - Identify the standard pulmonary function testing equipment. - Perform standard pulmonary function studies. # Pulmonary Function Interpretation - Interpret standard pulmonary function studies # Pulmonary Function Evaluation - Evaluate standard pulmonary function studies. # Blood Gas Analysis - Discuss blood gas analysis principles. - Identify the standard blood gas analysis equipment. - Perform standard blood gas analysis. # Polysomnography - Discuss and identify.
RESP 2140 - Advanced Critical Care Monitoring
Provides a study of advanced critical care techniques for hemodynamic and non invasive monitoring. Topics include: arterial pressure monitoring, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output measurement, and noninvasive monitoring techniques.
Central lines are advanced IV tubes placed in major veins for delivering medication, nutrition, or fluids, and monitoring blood pressure and other vital signs in a medical environment.
Pulmonary artery catheters are medical tools used to assess cardiac and pulmonary performance, involving the insertion of a catheter into the heart's pulmonary artery.
Cardiac Output refers to the volume of blood pumped by the heart in a minute, essential for tissue oxygenation and circulatory well-being.
# Arterial Pressure Monitoring - Review the anatomical and physiological principles associated with arterial pressure monitoring. - Discuss arterial pressure monitoring indications and hazards. - Explain the measured value significance of arterial pressure monitoring. - Compute pressures. # Central Venous Catheters - Review the anatomical and physiological principles associated with central venous catheters. - Discuss central venous catheter indications and hazards. - Explain the measured value significance of central venous catheters. # Pulmonary Artery Catheters - Review the anatomical and physiological principles associated with pulmonary artery catheters. - Discuss pulmonary artery catheter indications and hazards. - Explain the measured value significance of pulmonary artery catheters. - Compute values. # Cardiac Output Measurement - Review the anatomical and physiological principles associated with cardiac output measurement. - Discuss cardiac output measurement indications and hazards. - Explain the measured value significance of cardiac output measurement. - Compute values. # Noninvasive Monitoring Techniques - Review the anatomical and physiological principles associated with noninvasive monitoring techniques. - Discuss noninvasive monitoring technique indications and hazards. - Explain the measured value significance of noninvasive monitoring techniques.
VETT 1060 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Provides an overview of the functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Topics include: musculoskeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, integumentary system, hematopoietic system, respiratory system, urogenital system, nervous system, endocrine system and the special senses.
# Musculoskeletal System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Digestive System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Cardiovascular System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Integumentary System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Hematopoietic System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Respiratory System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Urogenital System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Nervous System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Endocrine System - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species. # Special Senses - Name and locate the parts of this system. - Define the basic functional unit of this system. - List the functions of this system. - Discuss the principal differences of this system between animal species.
VETT 1030 - Veterinary Clinical Procedures I
This course will provide an orientation to small and large animal patient care and technical procedures. Emphasis is placed on physical restraint, general patient assessment and care, sample collection, medication administration, instrumentation and supplies, and basic surgery and isolation room procedures.
# Patient Handling and Restraint - Apply appropriate physical restraint techniques on a dog, cat, horse, and cow. - Demonstrate the proper engagement and removal of small animals from cages. - Demonstrate application of a dog muzzle safely. - Demonstrate the proper application of an Elizabethan collar. - Use restraint pole and other restraint aids. - Properly apply a halter, tie, and lead horses. - Properly perform restraint of cattle and horses; apply twitch to horse, apply bovine halter and tail restraint. # Patient care - Describe and demonstrate the method for trimming nail, expressing anal sacs, and basic ear care in small animals. - Demonstrate understanding of therapeutic bathing, grooming, and dipping of small animals. # Physical Examination - Interview client to obtain a thorough patient history. - Demonstrate the ability to obtain objective patient data in dog, cat, horse, and cow (temperature, pulse, respiration) and auscultate heart and lungs. - State normal values of temperature, pulse, respiration, mucous membrane color and moistness, and capillary refill time for dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. # Sample Collection - Discuss/ demonstrate proper site selection and technique for venous blood sample collection. - Discuss and demonstrate the procedure for collecting voided urine samples. # Medication Administration - Discuss and demonstrate the administration of topical medications (including eye medications). - Discuss and demonstrate the enteral methods of medication administration as is appropriate for the medication selected and the species presented. - Demonstrate the administration of subcutaneous and intramuscular parenteral medications as is appropriate for the medication selected and the species presented. - Demonstrate the administration of subcutaneous fluids. - Discuss and demonstrate proper vaccine reconstitution. # Instrumentation - Identify common surgical instruments and their use. - Discuss the different means of sterilizing surgical instruments and supplies. - Discuss and demonstrate autoclave operation and maintenance. - Discuss and demonstrate inspection and preparation of surgical instruments for sterilization. - Perform proper preparation of packs, gowns, and drapes for sterilization. - Develop familiarity with fluid delivery systems. # Surgical preparation - Demonstrate an understanding of asepsis/aseptic technique. - Demonstrate gown, mask, glove, and drape preparation. # Isolation - Describe or demonstrate the proper use of personal protection equipment to minimize disease transmission between patients and to people when managing patients in an isolation facility. - Describe or demonstrate appropriate patient management and nursing skills essential to an isolation facility.
VETT 1020 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
Presents an introduction to the principles and procedures utilized in the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Emphasis is placed on laboratory safety and management, technical skills in microscopy, microbiology, and parasitology. Topics include: microscopy and laboratory equipment; handling of laboratory specimens, laboratory safety, and quality control; parasitology; microbiology; and necropsy.
# Microscopy and Laboratory Equipment - Demonstrate proper microscope handling, use and maintenance. - Discuss the principles of microscopy such as magnification, contrast, resolution and micrometer calibration. - Demonstrate selection and maintenance laboratory equipment. # Handling of Laboratory Specimens, Laboratory Safety, and Quality Control - Explain basic principles of laboratory safety including sample handling. - Discuss various commercial blood tubes and their uses. - Determine gross characteristics of urine and feces. - Demonstrate packaging of specimens for shipment. - Describe the maintenance requirements and quality control procedures for laboratory equipment. # Parasitology - Perform fecal sample preparation for flotation, centrifugation with flotation, direct smear, and sedimentation. - Perform collection and evaluation of skin scrapings. - Identify and differentiate among common mites, lice, ticks, fleas and flies. - Identify and differentiate among common nematodes, trematodes, cestodes, and protozoa (ova and adult, cyst and trophozoite). # Microbiology - Demonstrate the ability to collect representative samples for microbiologic procedures including bacterial and fungal specimens. - Establish cultures and identify common pathogens using commercial kits. - Demonstrate the preparation of bacterial cultures and performance of sensitivity tests. - Perform common biochemical tests and staining procedures. - Demonstrate dermatophyte culture preparation and identify common dermatophytes. # Necropsy - Perform a postmortem examination or dissection on a non-preserved animal, including sample collection and preparation for storage and/or shipping. - Explain how to safely handle rabies suspects and samples.
VETT 1010 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
This course provides an introduction to the veterinary technology occupation. Emphasis is placed on legal, regulatory, ethical and professional issues. Other topics include: breeds, career choices, medical records, and animal identification.
# Career Choices - Identify the career options available in veterinary technology such as clinical practice, public health, research, academia, industry. # Legal, Regulatory, Ethical and Professional Issues - Describe the information contained in the veterinary practice act. - Understand the legal boundaries of veterinary health care team members. - Define the patient-client-veterinarian relationship. - Demonstrate an understanding of the legal issues relevant to client/patient record management. - Discuss the regulatory agencies involved in veterinary medicine. - Discuss NAVTA code of ethics. # Hospital Procedures - Discuss appropriate veterinary hospital sanitation and infection control procedures. - Discuss medical records and related forms, logs and certificates commonly used, including basic veterinary practice computer software. # Breeds and Identification - Recognize common domestic animal species and breeds. - Identify common animal coat colors and patterns. - Identify standard equine leg and facial markings. - Describe the common methods used for temporary and permanent identification in domestic animals.
VETT 1000 - Veterinary Medical Terminology
Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: word origins, word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to animal anatomy, terminology specific to veterinary medicine, and reading medical orders and reports.
# Word Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) - Explain the origin of medical terms. - Define word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. # Word Building - Combine word roots, prefixes and suffixes to form medical terms. - Demonstrate an understanding of medical term pronunciation. # Abbreviations and Symbols - Define abbreviations and symbols relevant to veterinary medicine. # Terminology Related to Animal Anatomy - Define terms that are used to describe animal anatomy. # Terminology Specific to Veterinary Medicine - Define occupational terms that are specific to veterinary medicine. # Reading Medical Records and Reports - Interpret medical records and reports.
This course provides opportunities for the student to participate in and perform with assistance procedures performed in noninvasive vascular laboratories, radiology departments, imaging centers, and surgical departments. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the unassisted performance of diagnostic procedures under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Emphasis is placed on medical therapy, surgical therapy, and other diagnostic tests performed in settings other than vascular laboratories. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history; procedural skills and patient care; cerebrovascular procedures; therapeutic intervention; diagnostic tests for vascular diseases; carotid, arterial, venous, TCD, abdominal duplex, imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patterns.
Vascular Medicine is a medical field focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders associated with the vascular system, encompassing arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation.
Patient Assistance refers to the support and care provided to individuals undergoing medical treatment, aiming to improve their comfort, understanding, and adherence to treatment plans.
# Equipment Utilization - Observe safety checks of equipment and accessories. - Recognize and report malfunctions in equipment used in vascular procedures. - Inspect and clean equipment and rooms to be used during procedures. - Demonstrate knowledge and or location of the following to include: On/Off Switch, Indirect Testing Equipment, Duplex Scanner, Continuous Wave Doppler, Dual Channel Recorder, Photoplethysmography, Overall Gain, Time Gain Compensation, Freeze Control, Depth Control, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Color Doppler, Angle Correction, Scale/Baseline/Invert, Transducers: i. Selection for study (Linear, curved, etc.); ii. Frequency for study, Image Orientation and Manipulation: i. Longitudinal (head to the left); ii. Transverse (right, left, lateral, medial); iii. Scan Planes. # Patient History - Signs and symptoms of extremity venous patients to include: acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis; chronic venous insufficiency. - Risk factors and contributing diseases. - Mechanisms of disease. - Physical Examination. - Recognize Pertinent Laboratory Results. - Identify risk factors and contributing, diseases for each patient for extremity and cerebrovascular procedures. - Demonstrate Completion of Patient History to include: Identifying the signs and symptoms; Identifying risk factors and contributing diseases; Identifying the mechanisms of disease; Recognize pertinent laboratory results - As demonstrated during the completion of a physical examination. # Procedural Skills and Patient Care - Prepare exam room for the ordered procedure. - Gather appropriate paperwork. - Greet patient / Verify patient identification. - Obtain pertinent clinical information from the patient or the patient's medical chart. - Enter patient ID into equipment. - Explain procedure to the patient. - Position patient appropriately for procedure. - Properly clean equipment and replace supplies after completion of each procedure. - Complete exam paperwork. - Develop and maintain a professional attitude towards patients and co-workers. # Cerebrovascular Procedures - Perform carotid duplex ultrasound. - Perform TCD ultrasound. - Analyze spectral information from common, internal, external carotid arteries and vertebral arteries. # Therapeutic Intervention - Practice intervention skills for Pseudo aneurysm Ablation to include: Thrombin Injection and Compression. # Diagnostic Tests for Vascular Diseases - Implement skills for diagnostic tests for vascular diseases to include: Pneumoplethysmography, Photo-plethysmography, Reflux Testing, Cold Tolerance Testing, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Testing, Exercise Testing, and Reactive Hyperemia Testing. # Carotid, Arterial, Venous, TCD, and Limited Abdominal Duplex - Demonstrate and in order to improve skills to include: TCD, carotid study, Temporal Arteritis, Dissection, Subclavian steal, Bypass grafts surveillance, Vein Mapping, A-V Fistula Evaluation, and Dialysis Grafts. # Imaging and Measuring Abdominal Organs and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Echo Patterns - Practice imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patterns to include: Abdominal Aortic, Inferior Vena Cava, Portal, Renal arteries & veins, Visceral Arteries.
VAST 2100 - Advanced Vascular Technology Registry Review
This course will be an overall review of Vascular Ultrasound Technology. Topics include: normal and abnormal vascular anatomy, pharmacology, patholophysiology, physics/hemodynamics, test validation and measurements, vascular diagnostic procedures and laboratory values.
# Normal/Abnormal Vascular Anatomy - Describe the normal/abnormal vascular anatomy of the aortic arch. - Describe the normal/abnormal vascular anatomy of the upper and lower arterial. - Describe the normal/abnormal vascular anatomy of the upper and lower venous. - Describe the normal/abnormal vascular anatomy of the abdominal aorta. - Describe the normal/abnormal vascular anatomy of the abdominal organs. - Describe the normal/abnormal vascular anatomy of the intracranial and extracranial vascular system. # Pharmacology - Identify interventional medications. # Patholophysiology - Identify the sonographic appearance of a carotid occlusion. - Identify the sonographic appearance of temporal arteritis. - Identify the sonographic appearance of thoracic outlet syndrome. - Identify the sonographic appearance of pseudoaneurysm. - Identify the sonographic appearance of chronic and acute diseases of the vascular system. # Physics/Hemodynamics - Understand doppler applications. - State sound properties. - Understand sound units and measurements. - Describe the use of ultrasound transducers. - Describe methods of obtaining a spectral analysis. - State sampling methods. - Identify artifacts. - Define the methods for evaluating instrument performance and the parameters to be evaluated. - Define the ALARA effect. - Identify the standard precautions used in preventative maintenance. - Understand the mechanisms of biologic effect production. - Understand the doppler shift frequency. - Identify doppler instruments (continuous, pulse, power, and spectral doppler). - State doppler equation. - Describe display modes (A-mode, B-mode, M-mode). - Describe the use of imaging instruments. - Discuss the hemodynamic considerations in peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular disease. # Test Validation and Measurements - Understand the methods of acquiring measurements needed for test validation. - Identify true and false positives. - Identify true and false negatives. - Identify sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value. - Identify accuracy prevalence. # Vascular Diagnostic Procedures - Describe and identify abnormal/normal ABI measurements. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal segmental pressures. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal exercise testing. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal reactive hyperemia. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal plethysmography. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal pneumoplethysmography. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal photoplethysmography. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal cold stress. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal digital pressures. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal duplex imaging. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal doppler evaluation. - Define audible sound. - Define analog waveforms. - Identify spectral waveforms. - Understand qualitative interpretation. - Understand quantitative measurements. - Obtain pulsatility index measurements. - Obtain acceleration time. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal penile (impotence). - Describe other diagnostic tests MR, Angiography, CT, Angiography. - Discuss the TCD technique. - Understand ultrasound assessment during and after peripheral intervention. # Laboratory Values • Relate the laboratory results of HDL, LDL levels. • Relate the clotting times: o a. PT o b. PTT.
VAST 2090 - Vascular Clinical III - Externship
This course provides a culminating clinical setting experience which allows students to analyze information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program. In a variety of settings, students perform all noninvasive vascular procedures independently with the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. They also participate in procedures such as abdominal and visceral, extremity venous, extremity arterial, and cerebrovascular. Emphasis is placed on skill level improvement and final completion of all required clinical competencies presented in previous courses and practiced in previous clinical vascular courses. Topics include: professional conduct; infection control techniques; patient history; imaging and measuring abdominal organs and recognizing normal and abnormal echo patter; scope of practice of a vascular technologist; transporting patients; duplex, indirect, and TCD machine utilization; equipment utilization; procedural skills and patient care; and vascular procedures.
# Professional Conduct - Display appropriate dress. - Practice maintain professional communication skills. - Implement practice concepts of HIPAA. # Infection Control Techniques - Practice use appropriate skills to include: hand washing, sterile technique, and universal precautions. # Patient History - Identify signs and symptoms of extremity venous patients to include: acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency. - Distinguish risk factors and contributing diseases. - Recognize mechanisms of disease. - Recognize appropriate areas relevant to the physical examination. - Recognize pertinent laboratory results. - Identify risk factors and contributing, diseases for each patient for extremity and cerebrovascular procedures. - Demonstrate completion of patient history to include: Identifying the signs and symptoms, Identifying risk factors and contributing diseases, Identifying the mechanisms of disease, Recognize pertinent laboratory results, and Demonstrate Completion of Physical Examination. # Imaging and Measuring Abdominal Organs and Recognizing Normal and Abnormal Echo Pattern - Recognize and demonstrate normal and abnormal imaging and measuring of abdominal patterns to include: Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Abdominal Aortic. Inferior Vena Cava, portal, renal arteries & veins, and Visceral Arteries. # Scope of Practice of a Vascular Technologist - Follow guide lines for sonographer performance, Patient sonographer interaction, Physician/sonographer interaction, Medical Ethics, HIPPA. # Transporting Patients - Practice demonstrate safe Transporting of Patients to include: Wheelchair to Wheel chair transfer, Bed to wheelchair transfer, Transporting of ancillary devices (O2, Suction, Catheters, and IVs), Body Mechanics, Fall prevention. # Duplex, Indirect, and TCD Machine Utilization - Practice apply and improve skills of Duplex, Indirect, and TCD Machine Utilization to include: TCD, Complete carotid study, Temporal Arteritis, Dissection, Subclavian steal, Bypass grafts surveillance, Vein Mapping, A-V Fistula Evaluation, Dialysis Grafts, Pneumo-plethysmography, Photoplethysmography, Reflux Testing, Cold Tolerance Testing, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Testing, Exercise Testing. # Equipment Utilization - Observe safety checks of equipment and accessories. - Recognize and report malfunctions in equipment used in vascular procedures. - Inspect and clean equipment and rooms to be used during procedures. - Demonstrate knowledge and or location of the following: On/Off Switch, Indirect Testing Equipment, Duplex Scanner, Continuous Wave Doppler, Dual Channel Recorder, Photoplethysmography. Overall Gain, Time Gain Compensation, Freeze Control, Depth Control, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Color Doppler, Angle Correction, Scale/Baseline/Invert, Transducers (Selection for study [Linear, curved, etc.], Frequency for study, Image Orientation and Manipulation (Longitudinal (head to the left and Transverse (right, left, lateral, medial) Scan Planes). # Procedural Skills and Patient Care - Prepare exam room for the ordered procedure. - Gather appropriate paperwork. - Greet patient appropriately and verify patient identification. - Obtain pertinent clinical information from the patient or the patient's medical chart. - Enter patient ID into equipment. - Explain procedure to the patient. - Position patient appropriately for procedure. - Properly clean equipment and replace supplies after completion of each procedure. - Complete exam paperwork accurately. - Promote and maintain a professional attitude towards patients and co-workers. # Vascular Procedures - Demonstrate knowledge of performing intraoperative duplex to include but not limited to: venous closure/ablation, duplex closure procedures following endarterectomy or bypass, ultrasound guided localization. - Demonstrate knowledge of Pseudo aneurysm Ablation to include: Thrombin Cognitive Application Injection and Compression.
This course introduces the basic principles and applications of physical assessment of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. Topics include: history of diagnostic medical sonography; role of the sonographer; learning tools and techniques; basic medical techniques and patient care; infection control and universal precautions; verbal and non-verbal communication skills; grieving process; informed patient consent; health care delivery models; resource and educational options for sonographers, vital signs; patient preparations, maintenance of clinical records; Maslows Hierarchy of Needs; legal issues; HIPPA regulations and patients rights in medical care, employee/employer relationships; sonographic terminology; proper ergonomics and patient transfer methods; routine scanning planes; standard patient positions; instrumentation and image manipulation; and Doppler principles.
# History of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Discuss the evolutionary history of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. # Role of the Sonographer - List the specific aptitudes, abilities, and skills desirable in sonographer candidates. - Discuss the role of the sonographer in patient care, signs of cardiac arrest, infection control, ethics, and professionalism. # Learning Tools and Techniques - Classify characteristics of the types of learning. - Identify individual learning skills. # Basic Medical Techniques and Patient Care - Discuss basic medical techniques. - Perform basic patient care. # Infection Control and Universal Precautions - Describe infection control methods. - Discuss universal precautions in patient care. - Demonstrate proper hand washing. - Demonstrate basic sterile technique. # Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Skills - Compare and Contrast different techniques of verbal communication. - Identify nonverbal communication. - Discuss the impact of cultural beliefs on diagnosis and treatment. - Discuss multicultural variables that impact the sonographer. - Explain methods for greeting patients, identifying self, and explain procedure. # Grieving Process - Describe the grieving process to include: Denial, anger, Bargaining, and depression. # Informed Patient Consent - Describe the components of informed patient consent. # Health Care Delivery Models - Describe current healthcare delivery modes. # Resource & Educational Options for Sonographers - List and describe the organizations that deal with the various professional aspects of sonography. - Outline optional educational and training advancement for sonographers. # Vital Signs - Perform vital signs. # Patient Preparations - Describe patient preparations for each of the common sonographic examinations. # Maintenance of Clinical Records - Describe how facilities regulate the maintenance of clinical records. # Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Identify Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. # Legal Issues - Define tort and cite examples that might include sonographers. - Explain the role of institutional policies in legal decision making. - Identify factors contributing to a suit being instituted against a sonographer. - Discuss steps sonographers should take to protect themselves against malpractice suits. # HIPAA Regulations and Patients' Rights in Medical Care - Describe HIPAA regulations in medical care and the importance of patient confidentiality. - State patients' bill of rights. # Proper Ergonomics and Patient Transfer Methods - Discuss the prevalence, causes, and risks of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) in the field of sonography. - Demonstrate proper ergonomic methods to prevent MSIs. - List the major components of a safe scanning environment. - Demonstrate appropriate ergonomics and patient care techniques for patient transport and/or positioning. # Employee/Employer Relationships - Describe the employee/employer relationship. - Discuss the ten aspects of work ethics. # Sonographic Terminology - Define terminology related to sonography. - Demonstrate proper use of sonographic terminology. # Routine Scanning Planes - List sonographic scanning planes. - Create sonographic images that illustrate scanning planes utilized in sonography. - Recognize correct image orientation and technical quality. # Standard Patient Positions - List standard patient positioning for the most common sonographic examinations. - Determine appropriate patient positions for examination. # Instrumentation and Image Manipulation - Demonstrate and identify to include: Aortic Arch, upper extremity arterial and venous anatomy, lower extremity arterial and venous anatomy, intracerebral vessels and extracerebral vessels. - Define, demonstrate, and recognize imaging and non-imaging modalities to include: Two-Dimensional Vascular Technology, Spectral Doppler, Color Doppler, segmental pressures, volume pulse recording and photocell plethysmography. - List the vessels routinely imaged in carotid, abdominal, and extremity duplex. # Doppler Principles - List the components of the Doppler equation. - Label the components of an arterial Doppler spectral picture. - Describe the normal venous Doppler spectral signal. - Define and recognize Doppler artifacts.
Provides the student opportunities to observe and participate in the diagnostic procedures performed in the noninvasive vascular laboratory and radiology departments that are clinical affiliates. Procedures are performed under the direct supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Topics include: equipment utilization; patient history, identifying risk factors, and contributing disease; procedural skills and patient care; extremity venous vascular procedures, physiologic and duplex extremity arterial testing, cerebrovascular procedures (carotid and TCD) and proper ergonomic scanning.
# Equipment utilization - Observe safety checks of equipment and accessories. - Recognize and report malfunctions in equipment used in vascular procedures. - Inspect and clean equipment and rooms to be used during procedures. - Demonstrate knowledge and or location of the following: o a. On/Off Switch o b. Indirect Testing Equipment o c. Duplex Scanner o d. Continuous Wave Doppler o e. Dual Channel Recorder o f. Photo-plethysmography o g. Overall Gain o h. Time-Gain Compensation o i. Freeze Control o j. Depth Control o k. Pulsed Wave Doppler o l. Color Doppler o m. Angle Correction o n. Scale/Baseline/Invert o o.Transducers o i. Selection for study (Linear, curved, etc.) o ii. Frequency for study o p. Image Orientation and Manipulation, o i. Longitudinal (head to the left) o ii, Transverse (right, left, lateral, medial) o iii. Scan Planes. # Patient history, identifying risk factors, and contributing disease - Assess signs and symptoms of extremity venous patients including; o a. Acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis o b. Chronic venous insufficiency o c. Risk factors and contributing diseases o d. Mechanisms of disease o e. Physical Examination. - Recognize pertinent laboratory results. - Identify risk factors and contributing, diseases for each patient for extremity and cerebrovascular procedures. - Demonstrate completion of patient history including: o a. Identifying the signs and symptoms o b. Identifying risk factors and contributing diseases o c. Identifying the mechanisms of disease o d. Recognize pertinent laboratory results. # Procedural Skills and Patient Care - Prepare exam room for the ordered procedure. - Gather appropriate paperwork. - Greet patient and verify patient identification. - Obtain pertinent clinical information from the patient or the patient's medical chart. - Enter patient ID into equipment. - Explain procedure to the patient. - Position patient appropriately for procedure. - Properly clean equipment and replace supplies after completion of each procedure. - Complete exam paperwork. - Establish and maintain a professional attitude towards patients and co-workers. # Extremity Venous Vascular Procedures - Perform duplex venous examination of the upper and lower extremity. # Extremity Arterial Duplex and Physiologic Procedures - Perform carotid duplex examination. # Carotid Duplex - Perform TCD examination. # Transcranial Doppler - Perform arterial duplex examinations of the upper and lower extremity. # Proper Ergonomics in Scanning - Perform the following indirect tests: o a. Pneumo-plethysmography o b. Photoplethysmography o c. Reflux testing o d. Cold tolerance testing o e. Thoracicoutlet syndrome testing o f. Exercise testing o g. Reactive hyperemia testing.
This course teaches techniques of abdominal duplex and utilization of duplex ultrasound in therapeutic and surgical vascular exams. Arterial and venous duplex of abdominal vessels is included. Topics include: anatomy, physiology, pathology, symptomology of abdominal/pelvic vasculature; duplex abdominal aorta/iliac/pelvic arteries (male(impotence) and female); duplex renal arterylvein; duplex mesenteric arterylvein; duplex portal/hepatic veins; duplex IVC and iliac veins; therapeutic procedures; intraoperative duplex; vascular localization (sonographic guidance); vascular nonsonographic interventional procedures; maintaining clean and sterile environment; contrast media in medical imaging (radiologic and ultrasound); non-invasive test validation; history taking and assessment of abdominal arterial and venous disease.
Intravascular ultrasound is a technique using a catheter with an ultrasound probe to view the inside of blood vessels from within.
# Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Symptomatology of Abdominal/Pelvic Vasculature - List and identify veins draining lower extremity, pelvis, and abdominal organs: a. iliac veins, gonadal, IMV, renal veins, splenic, SMV, Main portal, Left and right portal branch, hepatic veins, IVC, collateral routes. - Identify congenital variations. - Differentiate the anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics of the vasculature of within the abdomen. - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative anatomical location of the vasculature of the abdomen. # Duplex Abdominal Aorta/ Iliac/Pelvic Arteries - Describe The branching of the Abdominal Aorta into subsequent vessels. - Describe The relative location (Anterior vs. Posterior, right vs. left, medial vs. lateral) of each of the vessels arising from the abdominal aorta. - Observe a demonstration of a duplex examination of the abdominal aorta. # Duplex Renal Artery/Vein - Observe a demonstration of a duplex examination of a renal vascular examination. - Identify the anatomical components of the renal vascular system at the microscopic, and gross anatomy levels. - List in order the blood flow path from the abdominal aorta, through the kidney and back to the inferior vena cava. - Describe the sonographic appearance of the various components of the gross anatomy of kidney. Including relative echogenicity, echo texture and relative location within the kidney. - Construct a complete duplex examination of the renal vascular system in the laboratory setting. - Observe a demonstration of a duplex examination of the renal arteries and veins. # Duplex Mesenteric Artery/Vein - Observe a Duplex examination of the mesenteric vessels. - Describe the anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics of the mesenteric arteries. - Perform a duplex examination of the mesenteric vessels in the laboratory setting. - Describe the physical process that causes Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome. # Duplex Portal/Hepatic Veins - Observe a demonstration of a duplex examination of the portal vasculature. - Describe the anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics of the liver vessels. - Perform a Duplex examination of the portal vein, hepatic artery and hepatic veins. - Explain the processes that result in Portal Hypertension. - Relate the risk factors associated with Budd Chiarri Syndrome. # Duplex IVC and Iliac Veins - Observe a demonstration of a duplex examination of the inferior vena cava and iliac veins. # Therapeutic Procedures - Recognize bypass grafts, vein mapping, A-V fistulas and dialysis grafts. # Intraoperative Duplex - Discuss infection control methods. - Demonstrate basic sterile technique. # Vascular Localization (Sonographic Guidance) - Demonstrate the ability to guide needle path and depth during biopsy procedures. # Vascular Non-Sonographic Interventional Procedures - Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various vascular interventional procedures. # Maintaining Clean and Sterile Environment - Demonstrate the ability to maintain a sterile field during invasive procedures. # Contrast Media in Medical Imaging (Radiologic and Ultrasound) - Discuss the appropriate times for using contrast media in radiography and sonography. - List the materials that make up contrast media in sonography and radiography. # Non-Invasive Test Validation - Define the terms sensitivity, specificity, true positive, true negative, false positive, false negative, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, prevalence and gold standard. - Construct a 2x2 table which contains, true positives, true negatives, false positives, false negatives, gold standard, new test. Calculate the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and prevalence. # History Taking and Assessment of Abdominal Arterial and Venous Disease • Perform a complete of patient history to include: o A. Identifying the signs and symptoms o B. Identifying risk factors and contributing diseases o C. Identifying the mechanisms of disease.
VAST 2030 - Essentials of Echocardiography
This course is designed as an introduction into the field of echocardiography. The general practitioner will be required to perform standard 2D examinations of the heart including B-mode, M-Mode and Doppler. The broader field of echocardiography will be introduced but not studied at length or in depth. Emphasis is on the functional workings and settings associated with basic Images and measurements. Topics include: introduction to measurements, basic tomographic windows, chamber and great vessel dimensions, systole; patient and equipment skills including proper body mechanics; physical principles, Doppler, and instrumentation; tomographic anatomy; and safety procedures and universal precautions.
Cardiac ultrasound is a medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to visually evaluate the heart's structure, function, and blood flow, facilitating patient diagnosis and treatment.
# Introduction to Measurements: Basic Tomographic Windows, Chamber and Great Vessel Dimensions, Systol • Demonstrate and evaluate M-Mode Recordings of all standard valves, chambers, and wall segments. • Identify ventricular systolic and diastolic patterns. • Perform basic imaging principles to include: o a) tomography images o b) nomenclature of standard views o c) image orientation o d) technical quality and o e) echocardiographic image interpretation. • Discuss alternate approaches to evaluating LV and RV function. • Establish clinical assessment utility. # Patient and Equipment Skills Including Proper Body Mechanics • Define, demonstrate, and recognize the basic principles of ultrasound instruments and imaging modalities including: o a) A-Mode/M-Mode o b) Two-Dimensional Echocardiography and o c) Doppler Echocardiography. • Recognize various recording devices. • Demonstrate appropriate ergonomics and patient care techniques for patient transport or positioning. # Physical Principles, Doppler, and Instrumentation - Describe the pressure and volume changes that occur during the cardiac cycle. - Discuss the color Doppler propagation velocity. - Apply factors that affect Doppler evaluation of LV diastolic function. - Describe , identify, and evaluate the basic principles of Doppler in valvular disease. # Tomographic Anatomy • Demonstrate and identify transthoracic tomographic views as defined by the ASE including: o a) Parasternal Window o b) Apical Window o c) Subcostal Window and o d) Suprasternal Notch Window. # Safety Procedures and Universal Precautions - Discuss bioeffects and safety as stated by the AIUM. - Demonstrate universal precautions for appropriate scenario.
This course will provide an understanding of the extremity arterial and venous anatomy, physiology, pathology, hemodynamic and symptomatology as well as an understanding of cerebrovascular noninvasive diagnosis. The physical exam and clinical assessment of patients with acute and chronic extremity occlusive disease will be discussed. Topics include: anatomy of extra cranial and intracranial vessels, anatomy of the arterial and venous systems in the extremities; pathology, physiology, and symptomatology of cerebrovascular disease, arterial disease and venous disease and hemodynamics of the extremities; physical exam and clinical assessment of cerebrovascular disease, arterial and venous signs and symptoms; history taking in cerebrovascular disease, arterial and venous signs and symptoms; performance of Carotid Duplex/color imaging/CW Doppler & transcranial Doppler (imaging and non-imaging); performance of venous duplex, physiologic venous testing; performance of extremity arterial duplex and physiologic arterial testing correlative (other) imaging; and treatment of cerebrovascular disease; laboratory results and correlative (other) testing relevant to venous disease; treatment of extremity venous disease; laboratory results and correlative (other) testing relevant to arterial disease; and treatment of extremity arterial disease.
Cerebrovascular disease refers to a set of disorders impacting blood vessels and circulation in the brain, which can result in strokes, aneurysms, and various brain disorders.
# Extremity Arterial Anatomy - Describe upper and lower extremity arterial anatomy. # Extremity Arterial Physiology, Pathology, Symptomatology, and Hemodynamics - Describe arterial hemodynamics: pressure, flow, energy, gradients, resistance, steady versus pulsatile flow, Doppler flow patterns, waveform morphology, the effects of stenosis on flow characteristics and Doppler waveforms, peripheral resistance, compliance and pulsatility. - Explain arterial pathology: atherosclerosis, embolization, non-atherosclerotic lesions ( arteritis, vasospastic (Raynaud's disease and syndrome), aortic coarctation, entrapment syndromes, adventitial cystic disease, FMD, congenital aneurysm, acute occlusion, thoracic outlet compression syndrome. - Describe and list symptoms of extremity disease: claudication, rest pain, ulceration, gangrene, acute versus chronic onset. # History and Physical Assessment of Arterial Signs • Document presenting symptoms, risk factors, medical history, surgical history relating to extremity arterial disease: o a) controllable and uncontrollable risk factors o b) identifying acute verses chronic ischemia, claudicating ischemic rest pain, trophic changes, emboli, thrombotic, vasospastic ischemia. • Assess for physical signs of arterial insufficiency, palpating and grading pulse, auscultation for bruit, assessing temperature, and observing for ischemic ulceration. # Performing Physiologic Arterial Testing - Perform quantify and document physiologic arterial testing: segmental, digit and penile pressures; exercise treadmill testing; reactive hyperemia, pneumoplethysmography, photoplethysmography, CW Doppler, transcutaneous oxygen measurement. - Describe physical and electrical principles involved in physiologic arterial testing, Ohm' law, graphical recording, Zero-crossing detector, information displays, and calibration. # Performing Extremity Arterial Duplex - Perform arterial duplex/color flow imaging with the following indications: atherosclerosis, arteritis, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, trauma, time, bypass grafts, dialysis grafts, stents, and arteriovenous fistula. - Measure quantify, and document Doppler spectral waveforms, Peak-systolic and end-diastolic velocity, pulsatility index, frequency, acceleration time and rations. # Treatment of Extremity Arterial Disease • Discuss treatment of extremity arterial disease: o a. indications for treatment o b. types of treatment: medical (control risk factors, exercise, pharmacologic), surgical thrombectomy, embolectomy, endarterectomy, bypass graft, amputation, fasciotomy, skin graft, endovascular, pseudoaneurysm ablation by compression/thrombin injection. # Anatomy of Extracranial and Intracranial Vessels • Identify and demonstrate the anatomy to include: o a) Aortic Arch and branches (subclavian, thyrocervical trunk, costocervical trunk, internal mammary o b) Extracranial carotid and vertebral o c) Intracranial (circle of Willis) o d) External and internal carotid branches o e) Congenital normal variation. # Pathology, Physiology, Symptomatology of Cerebrovascular Disease • Explain and recognize on Doppler modalities, aspects of hemodynamics in cerebrovascular arteries o a) dynamics of blood flow, pressure and flow resistance in the cerebrovascular circulation o b) effects of stenosis/occlusion on flow characteristics and Doppler (pressure, flow, velocity relationship). Normal and abnormal flow profiles o c) effects of cardiac output and cerebrovascular flow and Doppler. • Identify and document pathology involved in cerebrovascular disease o a) atherosclerosis, aneurysm, thromboembolic events, carotid body tumor, fibromuscular dysplasia, subclavian steal, neointimal hyperplasia, vasculitis, stroke, transient ischemia, and trauma o b) Intracranial vasospasm, intracranial pressure, brain death, giant cell arteritis. # Physical Exam, History, and Clinical Assessment of Cerebrovascular Disease - Perform aspects of cerebrovascular physical exam and assessment relating to carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler: a. Auscultate carotid bruit, palpate relevant pulse (superficial temporal, brachial, carotid), perform brachial systolic pressure; b. Identify controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for cerebrovascular disease. - Identify and record relevant symptomatology for carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler, transient ischemic attack, vertebrobasilar insufficiency, completed stroke, localizing and non-localizing symptoms. # Performance of Carotid Duplex/Color Imaging/CW Doppler & Transcranial Doppler (Imaging and Non-imaging) • Perform all aspects of carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler sonography o a) Patient positioning and care, exam protocol, imaging and spectral Doppler techniques, color Doppler o b) Probe selection, maintaining image quality, optimize and document accurate Doppler samples c)Intraoperative duplex. • Interpret quantitative values relevant to carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler o a) normal and abnormal 2-D appearance and measurements, extracranial and intracranial o b) normal and abnormal color Doppler findings: presence/absence flow, direction, aliasing, bruit o c) normal and abnormal spectral Doppler values: peak systolic and end diastolic velocity, systolic ratio, peak systolic/end diastolic ratio o d) Transcranial Doppler: depth, direction, mean velocity, ICA/CCA ratio, pulsatility index, emboli, vasospasm, mid-line shift, to and from movement o e) CW Doppler: protocol, technique, interpretation. • Formulate a preliminary report and disseminate preliminary information regarding the findings of the exam. # Laboratory Results and Correlative (other) Imaging for Extremity Arterial and Cerebrovascular System - List laboratory test results relative to extremity arterial disease and cerebrovascular disease: cholesterol, blood pressure. - Describe technique/ risk and recognize interpretive criteria of correlative imaging techniques relevant to extremity arterial disease and cerebrovascular disease: conventional arteriography (arteriogram; Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA); Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA); Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA); Angiographic determination of severity of cerebrovascular disease by NASCET/ACAS/ECST; Diameter reduction vs. area reduction in cerebrovascular disease. # Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease • Describe treatment of cerebrovascular disease: o a. Medical control (pharmacologic control) o b. Deduction of risk factors (hypertension, cholesterol, clotting factors) o c. Endovascular (PTA, Stent) o d. Surgical (endarterectomy, bypass graft) o e. Thrombolytic therapy. # Extremity Venous Anatomy • Recognize upper and lower extremity venous anatomy o a) deep veins o b) superficial veins o c)perforators o d) microcirculation o e) vein walls and valves o f) collateral pathways. # Extremity Venous Physiology, Pathology, Symptomatology and Hemodynamics - Identify risk factors: trauma, immobility, surgery, hypercoagulable states, pregnancy, obesity, arterial occlusive disease. - Understand venous pathology: Deep vein thrombosis, superficial vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, telangiectasia, pulmonary embolism, congenital absence of valves or hypercoagulability. - Recognize and identify symptoms of extremity venous disease: Swelling, pain, dermatitis, induration, venous ulceration. - Describe the physiology and hemodynamics of venous circulation: respiration, calf muscle pump, vein valve function, intra-venous pressure, transmural pressure, normal and abnormal venous flow profiles, and hemodynamics of tissue mechanics/pressure transmission. # History and Physical Assessment of Venous Signs - Measure limbs for swelling, document location of dermatitis or induration, describe location and appearance of ulceration and varicose veins. - Explain Virchow's Triad. - Document risk factors, presenting symptoms relevant to extremity venous disease, and medical history. # Performing Physiologic Venous Testing - Explain and perform with assistance physiologic extremity venous testing: rapid cuff inflator, strain gauge, volume outflow / volume capacitance, and photocell (PPG) use in extremity venous disease. Venous refill time (VRT) with PPG. # Performing Extremity Venous Duplex • Perform upper and lower extremity venous duplex for the following indications o a)deep vein thrombosis (acute and chronic) o b) Superficial vein thrombosis o c) chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins o d) vein mapping for arterial bypass, dialysis access, coronary artery bypass. # Laboratory Results and Correlative Testing Relevant to Venous Disease - Discuss D-dimer, Prothrombin time (PT), Partial thromboplastin time (PTT). - Explain conventional venography, Magnetic resonance venography, Ventilation perfusion lung scan, D-dimer assay, pulmonary arteriogram. # Treatment of Extremity Venous Disease - Explain indications for treatment, anticoagulation, thrombolytic therapy, vena cava filters, compression stockings, Surgical procedures: ligation of perforating veins, stripping or excision of varicosities, sclerotherapy, radiofrequency/laser ablation of incompetent superficial veins.
This course introduces fundamental concepts necessary for the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and prepares students for drone use in commercial settings. Laboratory demonstrations and student practice parallel course work. Topic include: Commercial Applications, Laws and Regulations, Drone Operations, Operational Limitations, Remote Pilot in Command Certification and Responsibilities, Aircraft Requirements and Safety Considerations.
Drones/UAVs are unmanned aerial vehicles utilized for purposes like surveillance, aerial photography, delivery, and inspection, demanding proficiency in operation, navigation, maintenance, and adherence to safety and legal guidelines.
# Commercial Applications - Describe applications for unmanned aerial vehicles in commercial settings. - Describe applications for unmanned aerial vehicles in government and military settings. # Laws and Regulations - Explain state and local laws and regulations governing commercial drone use. - Describe Federal Aviation Administration regulations that apply to the use of unmanned aerial systems. # Drone Operations - Describe drone systems and components. - Explain drone displays and controls. - Explain impact of the bandwidth of the communications link between the UAV and its ground control station. - Describe sensor input and the use of augmented reality to improve sensor input. - Explain degrees of automated flight control. - Describe procedures for responding to automation or other system failures. - Perform a complete pre-flight inspection. - Safely use a drone to complete a task from take-off to landing. # Operational Limitations - Explain Visual line-of-sight (VLOS). - Outline airspace classifications and requirements. - Demonstrate appropriate speed and altitude for a drone. - Describe the effect of weather on drone use and describe optimal weather visibility. - Articulate prohibited operations. - Distinguish between types of unmanned aerial vehicles. # Remote Pilot in Command Certification and Responsibilities - Outline qualifications for a remote pilot certificate. - Outline reporting requirements for remote pilots. - Describe appropriate pilot responses to in-flight emergency situations. - Demonstrate appropriate pilot responses in simulated emergency situations. # Aircraft Requirements - Describe aircraft that are subject to Part 107 rules. - Distinguish between various types of UAVs. - Demonstrate safe use of a variety of types of UAVs. # Safety Requirements - Explain safety requirements for UAV use including right-of-way, visual observer (VO), "see-and-avoid" requirements, daylight and location requirements. - Demonstrate safe operation of UAVs.
SURG 1020 - Principles of Surgical Technology
Provides continued study of surgical team participation by wound management and technological sciences for the operating room. Topics include: technological sciences; patient care concepts; preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical technology; and perioperative case management. ((There are surgical procedures that are similar as far as procedural steps, instrumentation, supplies, patient position, etc. This is referred to as the "Co-Related Procedures Concept." The purpose of using the Co-Related Procedures Concept is to provide the instructor additional time to teach surgical procedures as well as avoid repetition.)
Death and Dying Issues encompass the comprehension and handling of emotional, ethical, cultural, and practical aspects concerning end-of-life care and support for those grieving.
# Technological Sciences (Competencies 2-4) # Information Technology • Describe the basic components of a computer system. • Apply computer knowledge to the educational process and safe patient care practices in the OR. • Locate and evaluate information using the latest technology available. • Include I. Computer hardware o A. Basic computer components: o 1. On/off • a. Switch user • b. Shut down c. Log off o 2. Drives • a. Internal storage • b. External storage o 3. Monitor o 4. Keyboard o 5. Mouse o 6. Printer/scanner/fax o 7. Modem/wireless card o 8. Speakers o 9. Accessory ports. • Include A. Computer applications and document processing: o 1. Desktop o 2. Toolbars o a. Icons o 3. Finding/opening files o 4. Opening documents o 5. Document management o 6. Printing documents o 7. Saving and closing files/applications. • Discuss the following concerning the internet: email, search engines, saving information, information sources. • Explain patient confidentiality. # Electricity • Describe the principles of electricity and electrical flow. • Demonstrate electrical knowledge as it relates to patient safety. • Include 1. Terms: o a. Circuit o b. Conductor o c. Current o d. Frequency o e. Ground o f. Insulator o g. Isolated circuit o h. Radio Frequency o i. Resistance o j. Voltage o k. Hertz o l. Load o m. Cycle. • Include 2. Basic Principles of electrical flow: o a. Electron Theory o b. Magnetism o c. Volts o d. Amps: • Include 3. Types of current: o a. Direct current (DC) o b. Alternating current (AC). • Include 4. Electrical Safety: o a. Insulators o b. Grounding plug o c. Protecting self o d. Equipment safety o e. Electrical shock o f. Fire triangle component. # Robotics • Describe the robotic terms as related to surgery. • Describe the surgical applications of robotics. • Identify the basic components of equipment used in robotic surgery. • Describe the movements of the robotic system manipulators. • Apply the principles of robotics to patient safety. • Include 1. Terms: o a. Articulated o b. Binaural hearing o c. Cartesian coordinate geometry o d. Cylindrical coordinate geometry o e. Degrees of freedom o f. Degrees of rotation o g. Manipulators o h. Pitch o i. Resolution o j. Revolute geometry o k. Roll o l. Telechir o m. Telepresence o n. Yaw. • Include 2. Robotic System: o a. Clinical application in the operating room o b. Decontamination and sterilization components o c. Design o i. Endoscopic positioner o ii. Surgeon console o iii. Manipulators and instrumentation o iv. Telesurgery o d. Patient Safety o e. Preparation and positioning of the robotic system o f. Role of the surgical technologist Troubleshooting. • Include 3. Other Technologies: o a. Navigation Systems. # Patient Care Concepts (Competencies 6-7) # Biopsychosocial Needs of the Patient • Discuss the basic physical and biological needs required to sustain life. • Compare and Contrast various spiritual and cultural needs of the surgical patient. • Demonstrate appropriate behavior in response to the needs manifested by the surgical patient. • Analyze and describe the potential psychological needs of the surgical patient and family. • List and describe potential sources of anxiety and fears of the surgical patient. • Identify and discuss the specific needs of the special populations. • Include o 1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs o a. Physical and physiological needs o b. Psychological needs o c. Social needs o d. Spiritual needs o e. Cultural Needs. o Include 2. Special Populations o a. Pediatrics o b. Geriatrics o c. Bariatrics o d. Immunocompromised patient o e. Diabetic Patient o f. Pregnant Patient o g. Physically challenged patient o h. Mentally challenged patient • i. Disabilities (Down’s Syndrome, etc.) • ii. Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) o i. isolation patient o j. Trauma patient o k. Language barriers o l. Substance abuse patient. # Death and Dying • Evaluate attitudes, beliefs and classifications regarding death and dying. • Compare and Contrast responses to the process of death and various coping strategies and mechanisms. • Debate quality of life vs. quantity of life. • Trace the steps that are implemented when a patient death occurs in the operating room. • Include I. Death and Dying a. Perceptions of death and dying: o i. Religious beliefs o ii. Cultural Beliefs o iii. Ethnicity Beliefs o iv. Attitudes of family members o v. Attitudes of caregivers. • Include b. Categories of causes of death: o i. Accidental o ii. Terminal o iii. Prolonged (chronic) o iv. Sudden. • Include c. Definitions of death: o i. Cardiac o ii. Higher Brain o iii. Whole Brain. • Included. Responses to loss/grief (Kubler-Ross): o i. Denial o ii. Anger o iii. Bargaining o iv. Depression o v. Acceptance. • Include e. Quality of life vs. quantity of life: o i. Palliative procedures o ii. Therapeutic procedures o iii. Life-support systems o iv. Life-sustaining therapy o v. Euthanasia o vi. Right to die o vii. Advance directives • 1. Living will • 2. Durable power of attorney o viii. Do not resuscitate (DNR) • 1. Medical • 2. Surgical; • Include e. Quality of life vs. quantity of life(cont’d) : Death of a patient in the operating room o 1. Notification of perioperative manager o 2. Notification of family and significant others o 3. Notification of chaplain/clergy o 4. Preparation of the body for family viewing o 5. Forensic issues and coroner’s cases o 6. Postmortem patient care/autopsy o 7. State and federal law and hospital policy o 8. Documentation; • Include e. Quality of life vs. quantity of life(cont’d): o x. Coping Strategies o 1. Empathy o 2. Grieving process o 3. Share feelings with others o 4. Fears o 5. Team effort o 6. Support groups for staff members o 7. Support groups for bereaved families o 8. Chaplain/clergy o xi. Organ and tissue recovery and transplantation o 1. Organ and tissue recovery o 2. Establishing death o 3. Consent for donation o 4. Recovery team o 5. Types of recovery a. Recovery on life support b. Recovery without life support o 6. Transplantation. # Preoperative Surgical Technology (Competencies 9-16) # Patient Identification o State the purpose of proper identification. o Demonstrate the identification process for surgical patient admitted to the surgical suite. o Include I. Patient Identification a. Purposes: o i. Correct patient o ii. Correct Surgeon o iii. Correct procedure o iv. Correct location o 1. Side o 2. Site. o Include b. Process: o i. Introduce self to patient o ii. Read patient ID band o iii. Compare patient ID band with surgery schedule o iv. Compare patient ID band with patient chart o v. Request patient to verbally state: o 1. Name o 2. Date of birth o 3. Allergies o a. Food Cognitive Application o b. Medications o c. Adhesives o d. Latex o e. Prep solutions o 4. Procedure side/site o 5. Surgeon; o Include b. Process (cont’d): o vi. Correct site surgery using time out o 1. Preoperative verification process o 2. Marking the surgical site o 3. Alternative for site marking o a. Patient wristband o b. Combative patient o 4. Process for emergency procedures o v ii. Report discrepancies. # Transportation • Identify methods of patient transportation. • Discuss the factors related to the family members and transportation of the patient. • Demonstrate the principles of safe transportation. • Include 1. Methods: o a. Crib/isolette o b. Self-ambulation o c. Stretcher o d. Wagon o e. Ward bed o f. Wheel chair. • Include 2. Safety features of transportation methods: o a. IV stand/pole o b. O2 holder o c. Safety straps o d. Side rails o e. Wheel locks. • Include 3. Patient transportation safety principles: o a. Comfort o b. Drainage collection devices o c. Head/feet first o d. Patient self-protection o e. Placement of patient chart o f. Protect patient dignity o g. Slowly and in full control o h. Traction apparatus o i. Ventilator. • Include 4. Family considerations: o a. Explanation to family members o i. Preoperative holding o ii. Transferring patient to transportation device in hospital room o iii. Transporting patient o b. Accompany patient to preoperative holding o i. Elderly patient o ii. Infant/child o iii. Language barrier o iv. Law enforcement for prisoner o v. Mentally disabled patient o vi. Physically disabled patient. # Review of the Chart • Analyze laboratory reports in relationship to patient diagnosis and intervention. • Review the patient chart for completeness. • Include 1. Review of the chart: o a. Diagnostic tests and interventions o b. Documentation o c. Laboratory values o i. Allergies o ii. Consents o 1. Anesthesia o 2. Operative o iii. History and physical o iv. Preoperative checklist o v. Surgeon’s orders. # Transfer • Discuss methods of patient transfer. • Identify equipment utilized for safe transfer of the surgical patient. • Demonstrate the principles of body mechanics when transferring the surgical patient. • Include I. Transfer a. Methods: o i. Self-Transfer o ii. Assisted four-person transfer. • Include b. Equipment: o i. Safety strap o ii. Transfer devices o 1. Backboard o 2. Bariatric patient transfer devices o 3. Lift sheet o 4. Roller board o 5. Slider board. • Include c. Principles: o i. Body mechanics o ii. Patient dignity o iii. Patient safety o 1. OR table locked o 2. Safety strap o 3. Secure drains and tubes o 4. Stretcher locked. # Positioning • Analyze the use, components, and aides utilized to achieve various surgical positions. • Demonstrate how to detail the sections and functions of the OR table. • Perform basic positioning. • Include 1. Factors: o a. Anesthesia types o b. Surgeon’s preference o c. Patient considerations o d. Physiological and anatomical consideration o e. Safety o f. Procedure/incision site. • Include 2. OR Table: o a. Function o b. Accessories o c. Additional supplies. • Include 3. Positions: o a. Supine (dorsal recumbent) o i. Trendelenburg o ii. Reverse Trendelenburg o b. Fowler’s (sitting) o c. Semi-Fowler’s (beach chair) o i. Lithotomy o d. Fracture Table o e. Lateral o i. Kidney o ii. Simms o f. Prone o i. Kraske/Jackknife o ii. Knee-chest. # Skin Preparation o Compare and Contrast different types of skin preparations. o Compare and Contrast different chemical agents used for skin preparation. o Describe the steps and rationales for surgical skin preparation. o Include I. Concepts: o A. Purpose o B. Mechanical cleansing/bathing/showering o C. Hair removal o 1. Orders o 2. Timing o 3. Area o 4. Techniques. o Include II. Skin prep: o A. Mechanics o 1. Pressure o 2. Friction o 3. Chemical antisepsis o B. Supplies o 1. Basins o 2. Disposable prep kit o 3. Applicators o a. Gauze o b. Sponges o c. Cotton tip swab o d. Impregnated applications o 4. Towel(s) o a. Drying o b. Absorb excess prep solution o 5. Sterile gloves o 6. Solutions o a. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) o b. Iodine-based o c. 70% isopropyl alcohol o d. Hexachlorophene o e. Parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX) o C. Confirm patient allergies o D. Patient communication o 1. Explain procedure. o Include II. Skin prep (cont’d): o E. Procedural steps o 1. Incision to periphery o F. Special considerations o 1. Contaminated areas o 2. Skin grafts o a. Donor site o b. Recipient site o 3. Eyes o a. Eyebrows o b. Eyelashes o c. Orbit o 4. Trauma o 5. Cancer o 6. Multiple procedures o G. Postoperative removal of solution o H. Documentation o 1. Skin condition o a. Preoperatively o b. Postoperatively o 2. Hair removal technique o 3. Prep solutions o 4. Person performing the prep o I. Safety concerns o 1. Allergy o 2. Burn from warm prep solution o 3. Chemical burns o 4. Flammability o 5. Pooling of solution o 6. Skin site mark visible. # Urinary Catheterization • List the indications for urinary catheterization. • Discuss the basic considerations for urinary catheterization. • List the supplies required to perform urinary catheterization. • Demonstrate urinary catheterization. • Discuss the principles of monitoring urine output. • Include I. Indications: o A. Control bleeding o B. Decompression of the bladder o C. Incontinence o D. Keep urine from contact with surgical wound o E. Monitor output o F. Prevent trauma o G. Promote healing o H. Provide visualization o I. Specimen collection o J. Urine retention. • Include II. Considerations: o A. Duration of catheterization o B. Patient modesty o C. Physician’s order o D. Positioning and lighting o E. Size of catheter o F. Sterile technique. • Include III. Supplies: o A. Catheter set/tray o B. Catheter o 1. Indwelling o 2. Irrigating o 3. Temporary. o Include IV. Procedural steps: o A. Preparation of supplies o B. Insertion o C. Securing o D. Positioning o 1. Below hip level o 2. Patient position changes. • Include V. Monitoring urine output: o A. Measurement o B. Assessment o C. Documentation. • Include VI. Safety and patient risks: o A. Patient positioning injuries o B. Trauma to bladder or urethra o C. Urinary tract infection (UTI). # Draping • Describe various types of draping material used in surgical procedures. • Select the appropriate drapes for specific positions and surgical procedures. • Demonstrate the general aseptic principles of draping the patient, equipment and furniture. • Include I. Materials: o A. Characteristics o B. Types o 1. Woven o 2. Non-woven o 3. Plastic. • Include II. Types of drapes: o A. Towels o B. Fenestrated o C. Non-fenestrated o D. Adhesive o 1. Barrier o 2. Fire prevention strategy o E. Specialty. • Include III. Draping the patient for surgical procedures: o A. General surgery o 1. Towel placement and fixation o 2. Handling and passing of drapes o a. Cuffing o b. Placement o 3. Recognition and correction of contamination o B. Specialty • Include Draping OR furniture: o A. Tables o B. Ring stands o C. Mayo stand. • Include Draping ancillary equipment. # Intraoperative Surgical Technology (Competencies 18-23) # Exposure - Describe principles of exposure. - Identify criteria used to select exposure devices. - Apply techniques for tissue exposure. - Include o Principles of retracting o A. Protect underlying tissues o B. Provide wound exposure o Selection of exposure devices o A. Tissue application o 1. Diseases affecting tissue durability o B. Depth of wound o C. Size of incision o D. Surgical procedure o Types and uses of retractors o A. Hand-held o B. Self-retaining o 1. Ratcheted o 2. Bed attachments o C. Traction suture o D. Vascular loops o E. Retracting bowel o 1. Moist laps o F. Wound protector bag o G. Bowel bag o H. Viscera retainer. # Hemostasis - Analyze the principles of hemostasis. - Differentiate among various methods of hemostasis. - Assess special techniques of hemostasis. - Demonstrate surgical technologists' role in hemostasis. - Include Principles: Blood clotting mechanisms, Blood components and Monitoring blood loss. - Include Methods of hemostasis: o A. Mechanical: Bone wax, Clip, Fibrin glues, Hemostatic instruments, Ligatures, Pledgets, Pressure, Tourniquet and Sponges; o B. Chemical: Absorbable collagen, Absorbable gelatin, Microfibrillar collagen, Oxidized Cellulose, Silver nitrate, Epinephrine and Thrombin; o C. Thermal: Argon beam coagulator, Electrosurgical unit, Laser and Ultrasonic scalpel/coagulator. - Include Techniques: Hypotension and Hypothermia. # Catheters and Drains - Compare and Contrast the types and characteristics of various catheters and drainage devices. - Correlate the correct drainage device for each drain. - Compare and Contrast the conceptual differences between gravity and vacuum drainage. - Prepare catheters and drains for intraoperative use. - Prepare anchoring devices for drains. - Include I. Concepts of catheter/wound drainage o A. Exit for body fluid o 1. Intraoperatively o 2. Postoperatively o B. Introduction/placement o 1. End of incision o 2. "Stab wound" o 3. Natural body orifice. - Include II. Catheters o A. Composition o 1. Latex/rubber o 2. PVC 3. Silicone o B. Sizes o 1. French sizing o C. Application o 1. Temporary o 2. Indwelling o D. Types o 1. Red rubber (Robinson) o a. Description o b. Uses (1) Irrigation of ducts (2) Temporary drainage of urine from the bladder o 2. Indwelling/retention o a. Description (1) Foley (a) 2-way (b) 3-way (2) Mushroom/Pezzer/Malecot (3) Ttube o b. Components (1) Drainage portal. # Emergency Patient Situations - Perform duties related to emergencies in the OR setting. - Describe the emergency procedures carried out in the OR setting. - Show CPR certification. - Include I. Malignant hyperthermia o A. Etiology o B. Clinical Manifestations o C. Management o D. Clinical intervention o E. Pharmacological Interventions o F. Prevention. - Include II. Cardiac arrest o A. Etiology o B. Clinical Manifestations o C. Management o D. Clinical intervention o 1. CPR o 2. AED or defibrillator o E. Pharmacological Interventions o F. Prevention. - Include III. Hemolytic reaction o A. Etiology o B. Clinical Manifestations o C. Management o D. Clinical intervention o E. Pharmacological Interventions o F. Prevention. - Include IV. Anaphylactic reactions o A. Etiology o B. Clinical Manifestations o C. Management o D. Clinical intervention o E. Pharmacological Interventions o F. Prevention. - Include V. Hemorrhage o A. Prevention o B. Management. # Wound Closure - Analyze and assess the factors that influence the closure of each wound layer. - Compare and Contrast suture materials, suture sizing and suture coatings and analyze their significance. - Demonstrate proper suture selection, preparation, handling and cutting techniques. - Illustrate and describe needle points and needle bodies and demonstrate the proper placement, handling, loading and disposal of surgical needles. - Evaluate various applications of surgical stapling instruments and demonstrate proper assembly of stapling instrumentation. - Compare and Contrast reusable and disposable surgical stapling instruments and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing surgical staplers. - Compare and Contrast biological adhesives and synthetic adhesives. - Analyze and evaluate various tissue repair and replacement materials. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the repair and replacement materials. - Discuss the specific applications of synthetic mesh - Include I. Sutures o A. Definitions: o 1. Absorbable o 2. Nonabsorbable o 3. Monofilament o 4. Multifilament o 5. Natural o 6. Synthetic o 7. Tensile strength o 8. Pliability o 9. Inert o 10. Capillarity o 11. Ligate o 12. Ligature o a. Tie o b. "Stick tie" o 13. Instrument tie o 14. Continuous tie a. Ligature reel o 15. Memory o 16. Tissue drag o 17. Elasticity o 18. Knot-security. - Include B. Specifications for suture material: o 1. Sterile o a. Types of packaging o 2. Uniform tensile strength o 3. Uniform size o 4. Appropriate diameter o 5. Knot security o 6. Minimal foreign body tissue reaction. - Include C. Selection of suture material: o 1. Classifications of suture materials o a. Absorbable vs. nonabsorbable (1) Hydrolysis (2) Enzymatic o b. Monofilament sutures vs. multifilament sutures o c. Natural vs. synthetic materials o 2. Surgeon selection of suture material o a. Biological characteristics of the suture material (1) Absorbable vs. non-absorbable (2) Capillary vs. non-capillary (3) Inertness o b. Healing characteristics of tissue o c. Incision (1) Location (2) Length o d. Infection (1) Absent (2) Present (3) Contaminated wound (4) Drainage from wound o e. Patient physical characteristics o f. Physical characteristics of suture material o g. Surgeon preference. - Include D. Suture materials: o 1. Natural absorbable sutures o a. Materials (1) Surgical gut (a) Plain surgical gut (b) Chromic surgical gut (2) Collagen sutures o b. Preservatives (1) Alcohol o c. Handling characteristics d. Applications o 2. Synthetic absorbable polymers o a. Materials (1) Polydioxanone (PDS) (a) PDS Plus Antibacterial Cognitive Application (a) PDS Plus Antibacterial (2) Poliglecaprone 25 (Monocryl or Caprosyn) (a) Monocryl Plus Antibacterial (3) Polyglyconate (Maxon) (4) Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) (a) Vicryl Plus Antibacterial (5) Polyglycolic acid (Dexon) (6) Glycoside collected (Polysorb) (7) Glycomer 631 (Biosyn) o b. Handling characteristics o c. Applications; - Include D. Suture materials (cont’d): o 3. Natural nonabsorbable sutures o a. Materials o (1) Silk (a) Virgin (b) Dermal silk (c) Handling characteristics (d) Applications o (2) Stainless steel (a) Handling characteristics (b) Applications; - Include D. Suture materials (cont’d): o 4. Synthetic nonabsorbable polymers o (a) Materials o (1) Surgical nylon (a) Monofilament i) Ethilon ii) Dermalon iii) Monosof iv) Supramid v) Handling characteristics vi.) Applications (b) Multifilament i) Bralon ii) Nurolon iii) Supramid Extra iv) Surgilon v) Handling characteristics vi) Applications o (2) Polyester fiber (a) Non-coated i) Dacron ii) Mersilene iii) Handling characteristics iv) Applications (b) Coated i) Ethibon ii) Tevdek iii) Polydek iv) Coatings a) Polybutilate b) Polytetrafluoroethylene c) Silicone v) Handling characteristics vi) Applications (c) Coated or non-coated i) Ticron ii) Handling characteristics iii) Applications. - Include D. Suture materials (cont’d): Synthetic nonabsorbable polymers o (3) Polybutester (Novofil) (a) Handling characteristics (b) Applications o (4) Polypropylene (Prolene, Surgipro, Surgilene) (a) Handling characteristics (b) Applications o (5) Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (a) Handling characteristics (b) Applications o (6) Gor-Tex (a) Handling characteristics (b) Applications o (7) Fiberware (a) Handling characteristics (b) Applications. - Include E. Suture preparation: o 1. Straightening o 2. Removal from packaging o 3. Estimating suture needs o 4. Sequence of usage. - Include F. Packaging of suture materials: o 1. Box o 2. Overwrap o 3. Primary packet o 4. Inner dispenser o 5. Color coding o 6. Labeling. - Include G. Suture size, material, color and length: o 1. Product code number o 2. Lot number o 3. Expiration date o 4. Needle o a. Shape o b. Quantity o c. Point geometry o 5. Number of strands o 6. Controlled release-swaged. - Include H. Methods of suturing/suturing techniques: o 1. Halsted's principles o 2. Suturing techniques o a. Continuous (1) Continuous (running) (2) Continuous running/locking (blanket stitch) (3) Subcuticular stitch (4) Purse-string suture o b. Interrupted (1) Simple interrupted (2) Interrupted horizontal mattress (3) Interrupted vertical mattress (4) Figure-of-eight (5) Buried (6) Retention (7) Traction stitch o 3. Retention suture o a. Definition Cognitive Application o b. Applications o c. Materials (1) Suture materials (2) Retention bridges (3) Bolsters (4) Bumpers. - Include H. Methods of suturing/suturing techniques (con't): o 4. Endoscopic suturing o a. Applications o b. Methods (1) Extracorporeal method (2) Intracorporeal method (a) Endo-loop (b) Free hand (c) Endostitch o 5. Accessory devices o a. Buttons o b. Lead shots o c. Umbilical tape o d. Vessel loops o e. Adhesive skin closure tapes o f. Suture anchors o g. Techniques for cutting suture material. - Include I. Abdominal wall sequence layer closure: o 1. Peritoneum o 2. Muscle o 3. Fascia o 4. Subcutaneous o 5. Subcuticular o 6. Skin. - Include J. Alternative skin closure: o 1. Wound zipper o 2. Adhesive skin closure strip o 3. Cyanoacrylate (Dermabond). - Include II. Surgical needles o A. Needle characteristics: o 1. Strong o 2. Rigid o 3. Sharp o 4. Appropriate shape, size, diameter o 5. No burrs o 6. No corrosion o B. Parts of a needle o 1. Point o 2. Body o 3. Eye o C. Needle points o 1. Shape o a. Cutting (1) Conventional cutting (2) Reverse cutting (3) Side cutting o b. Taper (1) Regular (2) Tapercut (3) Blunt (4) Trocar o 2. Applications o D. Needle bodies 1. 1/4 circle 2. 3/8 circle 3. 1/2 circle 4. 5/8 circle 5. Keith. - Include E. Eyed needles o 1. French o 2. Split o F. Swaged o 1. Single-armed o 2. Double-armed o 3. Permanently swaged o 4. Control release o G. Needle holder selection and loading needles o 1. Correct size of needle holder o 2. Correct position of needle in holder o a. Right-handed surgeon o b. Left-handed surgeon o c. Straight tip needle holder o d. Heaney needle holder o e. Castroviejo needle holder o 3. Correct handling to surgeon o a. Right-handed surgeon o b. Left-handed surgeon o H. Needle accountability o 1. Exchange needles one-for-one basis o 2. Inspect needles when returned by surgeon o 3. Sharps count during case o 4. Sharps containers end of case o 5. Responsibility for counts o I. Surgical specialty needles o 1. Biopsy needles o 2. Cannulated needles o 3. Diagnostic needles o 4. Injection needles o 5. Irrigation needles. - Include III. Surgical staplers o A. Types of staplers o 1. Linear a. GIA b. TA c. Contour o 2. Intraluminal circular o a. EEA o 3. Ligating and dividing o a. LDS o 4. Fascia o 5. Skin o 6. Endoscopic o B. Reusable staplers o 1. Loading o 2. Operation o 3. Handling o 4. Disassembling and cleaning o C. Disposable staplers o 1. Pre-assembled o 2. Self-contained o 3. Reloadable staple cartridges o 4. Materials o a. Stainless steel o b. Titanium o c. Polysorb o 5. Handling o 6. Disposal. - Include o D. Advantages o 1. Speed o 2. Accelerated wound healing o 3. Airtight o 4. Leak proof o 5. Placed through endoscope o E. Disadvantages o 7. Errors in technique o 8. Cost containment factors o F. Applications o 1. Skin closure o 2. Facial closure o 3. Division of tissue o 4. Biopsy o 5. Resection o 6. Ligation o 7. Anastomosis o 8. Closure of organs. - Include Ligating clips: o A. Materials o 1. Stainless steel o 2. Titanium o 3. Tantalum o 4. Absorbable o B. Reusable vs. disposable o 1. Clip bar o 2. Applicator o 3. Applications. - Include Tissue adhesives: o A. Biological adhesives o 1. Fibrin glue o 2. Autologous or homologous plasma o 3. Pooled-donor plasma B. Synthetic adhesives o 1. Cyanoacrylate o 2. Methyl methacrylate. - Include Tissue repair materials: o A. Synthetic meshes o 1. Advantages a. Easily cut to size b. Pliable c. Porous (1) Allows free drainage (2) Fibrous tissue grows through openings d. Easily sutured o 2. Types a. Polyester fiber mesh (Mersilene mesh) b. Polyglactin 910 mesh (Vicryl mesh) c. Polypropylene mesh (Prolene mesh, Marlex mesh) d. Polytetrafluorethylene (Gore-Tex soft tissue patch) e. Ingrowth mesh (Surgisis) f. Stainless steel mesh. # Surgical Dressings o Evaluate the purposes of surgical dressings. o Analyze their importance to postoperative wound care. o Compare and Contrast the most commonly used types of surgical and specialty dressings. o Describe the importance of proper surgical dressing application techniques. o Apply proper principles of sterile technique and demonstrate the application of commonly used types of surgical and specialty dressings. o Include I. Surgical dressings o A. Function: o 1. Protect incision o 2. Absorb drainage and secretions o 3. Provide aesthetic appeal o 4. Support incision o 5. Provide pressure o 6. Assist in hemostasis o 7. Maintain moist environment o 8. Preserve new epithelial tissue. o Include B. Preparation for dressing application. o Include C. Dressing Types: o 1. Biological dressings a. Skin grafts o 2. One-layer dressings o a. Aerosol adhesive spray o b. Bioclusive o c. Dermabond o d. Foams o e. Gels o f. Hydrocolloids o g. Steri-strips o h. Op-site o i. Skin preparation agents (1) Benzoin (2) Mastisol o 3. Three-layer dressing o a. Three types of inner layers (also called primary; nonadherent; contact layer) (1) Occlusive (nonpermeable) (a) Xeroform (b) Vaseline gauze © Providone-iodine gauze (2) Semi-occlusive (semipermeable) (a) Hydrocolloid (b) Hydrogel (3) Nonocclusive (permeable) (a) Adaptic (b) Telfa o b. Intermediate layer (also called secondary; absorbent layer) (1) ABD pad (2) Gauze (a) Kerlix (fluffed, gauze sponges) (b) Sponges (2 x 2 in.; Toppers) o c. Outer layer (securing; tertiary layer) (1) Tape (a) Cloth (b) Elastoplast © Foam (d) Paper (e) Plastic (f) Silk (2) Wrap (a) Ace bandage (b) Coban © Rolled gauze (Kling) (d) Tube gauze (e) Montgomery straps d. Specific types three-layer dressing (1) Bulky dressing (2) Pressure dressing. o 4. Rigid dressings o a. Casts (1) Types (2) Padding and skin protection material (a) Stockinette (b) Webril™ o b. Splints o 5. Specialty dressings o a. Bolster o b. Drain o c. Eye pad and shield o d. Ostomy bags o e. Perineal o f. Pressure o g. Stent o h. Thyroid collar o i. Tracheotomy o j. Wet-to-dry o k. Wet-to-wet o l. Wound vac o 6. Packing o a. Nasal packing o b. NuGauze (1) Iodophor (2) Plain c. Vaginal packing. # Wound Healing - Compare and Contrast intentional, unintentional, and incidental/chronic wounds. - Analyze the mechanisms of wound healing, the inflammatory process, and the healing process. - Evaluate the classifications of surgical wounds, analyze factors that influence healing, and devise a plan to prevent postoperative wound infections. - Demonstrate basic wound care concepts and apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique. - Include I. Wound healing A. Definitions: o 1. Adhesions o 2. Collagen o 3. Contracture o 4. Cicatrex o 5. Dead space o 6. Debridement o 7. Dehiscence o 8. Edema o 9. Evisceration o 10. Extravasation o 11. Exudate o 12. Gangrene o 13. Granulation tissue o 14. Granuloma o 15. Hematoma o 16. Hemostasis o 17. Ischemia o 18. Keloid o 19. Necrosis o 20. Seroma o 21. Serosanguinous o 22. Trauma o 23. Tissue reaction o 24. Wound disruption. - Include B. Types of wounds: - 1. Intentional o a. Chemical wounds o b. Occlusion banding o c. Surgical site incision or excision - 2. Unintentional wounds o a. Traumatic injuries o b. Closed wounds o c. Open wounds (1) Simple wounds (2) Clean wounds (3) Complicated wounds (4) Delayed full-thickness injury (5) Contaminated wounds - 3. Incidental and chronic wounds o a. Pressure sores o b. Ulcers. - Include C. Types of wound healing: o 1. First intention/primary union o a. Lag phase o b. Proliferative phase o c. Maturation/differentiation phase o 2. Second intention/granulation o 3. Third intention/delayed primary closure - Include D. Considerations: o 1. Dead space o 2. Tensile strength o 3. Disease processes. - Include E. Inflammatory process: o 1. Pain o 2. Heat o 3. Swelling o 4. Redness o 5. Loss of function. - Include F. Phases of wound healing: o 1. Fibrinogen o 2. Fibroblasts o 3. Collagen o 4. Network of fibers o 5. Scar tissue. - Include G. Factors influencing healing: o 1. Physical condition o a. Age o b. Allergic response o c. Disease o d. Immunosuppressed patients o e. Nutritional status o f. Obesity g. Smoking o 2. External factors that influence healing processes o a. Drug therapy o b. Fluid and electrolyte balance o c. Hematology d. Radiation - Include G. Factors influencing healing (cont’d): o 3. Surgical technique and prevention of wound infections o a. Surgical site infections (1) Incisional infection (2) Deep wound infection (3) Nosocomial infection (a) Endogenous infection (b) Exogenous infection o b. Prevention of wound infection (1) Reduce sources of contamination (2) Standard precautions (3) Control endogenous infection (4) Tissue perfusion (5) Antibiotic therapy (6) Wound irrigation (7) Wound drains (8) Bowel technique (9) Dressings o c. Intraoperative tissue handling (1) Dissection technique (2) Duration of surgery (3) Elimination of dead space (4) Length and direction of the incision (5) Methods of hemostasis (6) Sterile technique (7) Tissue approximation (8) Tissue handling (9) Wound security. - Include H. Complications: o 1. Adhesion(s) o 2. Fistula o 3. Hematoma/seroma o 4. Hemorrhage o 5. Infection o 6. Scar o a. Surgical cicatrix o b. Keloid o 7. Sinus tract formation o 8. Suture complications o 9. Wound disruptions o a. Dead space o b. Dehiscence o c. Evisceration o d. Herniation o e. Tissue trauma o f. Wound tension. - Include I. Wound classifications: o 1. I. Clean o 2. II Clean-contaminated o 3. III Contaminated o 4. IV Dirty/infected. # Tissue Replacement Materials - Describe tissue replacement materials. - Demonstrate knowledge of biological wound cover materials. - Include I. Tissue replacement materials Biological wound cover: Autograph, Allograft, Cryopreserved skin, Amniotic membrane and Xenograft (Porcine dermis, Artificial skin (Apligraft), Atriovenous shunts, Collagen and Corium.) - Include Bone materials: Bone (Bone grafts and Bone bank.) - Include Tissue transplants: Human dura mater, Human umbilical cord vein graft and Genetically engineered. - Include Synthetic materials: o 1. Characteristics: Contour and conform to normal tissue; Stable; Adequate blood supply; Adequate tissue coverage; Sterile; Compatible and Minimal tissue reaction o 2. Types: Carbon fiber; Metal; Methyl methacrylate; Polyester fiber; Polyethylene; Polytetrafluroethylene and Silicone. - Include Biological materials: Cargile membrane and Fascia lata. - Include Storage of tissue replacement materials. # Postoperative Surgical Technology: Postanesthesia Care Unit - Analyze the immediate postoperative care of the surgical patient. - Describe potential postoperative discomforts and complications. - List necessary equipment in the PACU. - Include I. Postoperative patient care: o A. Airway maintenance o B. Check IV, dressing, catheters, drains o C. Monitor vital signs o D. Note skin condition o E. Postoperative complications o F. Postoperative discomforts. - Include II. Equipment: o A. Bedside o 1. Airway o 2. Bedpan o 3. Electrocardiogram o 4. Emesis basin o 5. Monitors o 6. Oxygen o 7. Pulse oximeter o 8. Sphygmomanometer o 9. Stethoscope o 10. Suction o 11. Urinal o B. Departmental supplies and equipment o 1. Crash cart and defibrillator o 2. Dressings o 3. Glucometer o 4. IV equipment o 5. Malignant hyperthermia cart o 6. Tracheotomy tray. - Include III. Standards, policies and criteria for patient discharge: o A. Institutional discharge policy o 1. Institutional guidelines o 2. Patient evaluation o 3. Written post-operative and follow-up instructions o 4. Discharge options o 5. Transportation. # Perioperative Case Management - Demonstrate methods utilized to analyze and plan for the needs of the surgical case. - Select the instruments, supplies and equipment needed for a surgical procedure. - Describe the function of the physical components of the operating room. - Demonstrate the arrangement, care, handling and assembly of operating room furniture and equipment. - Describe the use of instruments and supplies. - Demonstrate techniques for preparing the sterile field. - Explain the procedures for draping furniture and equipment. - Describe placing and securing supplies and equipment for use on the sterile field. - Explain methods for monitoring the sterile field. - Apply the principles of asepsis to the practice of sterile technique. - Assess and anticipate the needs of the surgical team. - Integrate variations of case management according to the surgical procedure. - Demonstrate postoperative case management duties in an organized manner. - Apply standard precautions to the performance of perioperative case management activities. - Include I. Perioperative concepts: o A. Time & motion economy o 1. Awareness of OR environment o 2. Follow established routine o 3. One touch method o 4. Work rapidly o B. Perioperative monitoring of the sterile field o 1. Observe for breaks in sterile technique o 2. Correct breaks o 3. Protect sterile field o 4. Sterile technique awareness. - Include II. Preoperative case management: o A. Surgical case information o 1. Surgery schedule o 2. Surgeon's preference card o 3. Patient review o a. Assessment o b. Interview o c. Chart o 4. Surgeon consultation o B. Preliminary preparations o 1. Case cart(s) o 2. Select items for case o a. Instrumentation (1) Basic (2) Specialty o b. Supplies (1) Sterile (2) Non-sterile o C. Equipment: Specialty and accessory (1) Sterile (2) Non-sterile (3) Verify functionality. - Include II. Preoperative case management (cont’d): o C. Preparation of the operating room o 1. Damp dust surfaces o 2. Arrange furniture o 3. Obtain OR table positioning devices o 4. Test non-sterile equipment, e.g. suction, x-ray viewing Box, OR table o 5. Position sterile supplies o 6. Open sterile supplies o a. Establish sequence (1) Back table pack (2) Basin set (3) Instruments (4) Sterile supplies o 7. First scrub CST prepare sterile back table and Mayo stand o 8. Counts o 9. Gown and glove surgeon(s) o 10. Establish sterile field o 11. Timeout procedures. - Include III. Intraoperative case management: o A. Skin incision and procedural concepts o 1. Hemostasis o a. Ties ready o b. Clamps available o 2. Dissection o a. Blunt o b. Sharp o 3. Retraction o a. Skin incision o b. Deep wound o 4. Clamp/clamp/cut/tie (CCCT) o 5. Hand signals o 6. Sponge exchange o 7. Sharps management o a. Suture and needle (1) Preparation (2) Passing (a) Right handed (b) Left handed (3) Neutral zone (4) Sharps container on back table o 8. Instrument management o a. Passing o b. Cleaning o c. Maintain organization o d. Tracking o 9. Medication and irrigation management o a. Dispensing o b. Labeling o c. Passing o d. Tracking amounts used o 10. Specimen management o 11. Counts management o a. Relieved from procedure o b. Major case, e.g. trauma - Include III. Intraoperative case management (cont’d): o B. Specific variations o 1. Bowel technique o 2. Cancer technique o 3. Isolation technique o a. Specimen(s) o b. Tuberculosis o C. Closing o 1. Counts management o 2. Retraction o a. Deep wound o b. Shallow wound o 3. Suture and needle management o 4. Irrigation.
SURG 1010 - Introduction to Surgical Technology
Provides an overview of the surgical technology profession and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to successfully participate on a surgical team. Topics include: introduction to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative principles of surgical technology; assistant circulator role, professionalism as well as health care facility information. ((There are surgical procedures that are similar as far as procedural steps, instrumentation, supplies, patient position, etc. This is referred to as the "Co-Related Procedures Concept." The purpose of using the Co-Related Procedures Concept is to provide the instructor additional time to teach surgical procedures as well as avoid repetition.)
Surgical instruments are medical tools designed for use by healthcare professionals in surgical procedures, including cutting, retracting, and manipulating tissues.
# Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Technology; Assistant Circulator Role (Competencies 2- 12) # Asepsis and Sterile Technique - Apply terms related to asepsis. - Discuss sources of contamination. - Demonstrate sterile technique. - Include 1. Terminology: o a. Airborne Contamination o b. Antiseptic o c. Asepsis o d. Bacteriostatic o e. Bacteriocidal o f. Bioburden o g. Contamination o h. Cross-contamination o i. Decontamination o j. Disinfectant o k. Droplet o l. Event-related sterility o m. Fomite o n. Fungicide o o. Infection o p. Mode of transmission o q. Nosocomial o r. Pathogen o s. Resident Flora o t. Sepsis o u. Spore v. Sporicide o w. Sterile o x. Sterile Field o y. Sterile technique o z. Sterilization o aa. Strike-through contamination o bb. Surgically clean o cc. Surgical conscience o dd. Surgical site infection (SSI) o ee. Terminal disinfection o ff. Transient flora o gg. Vector o hh. Virucide. - Include 2. Sources of contamination: o A. Endogenous o 1. Patient o B. Exogenous o 1. Personnel o 2. Environment. - Include 3. Principles of asepsis: o a. A sterile field is created for each surgical procedure o i. Only sterile items are used o ii. Sterile draped tables are sterile only at table top level. o iii. Edges of anything that encloses sterile contents are considered unsterile o iv. Sterile packages and or fields are opened or created as close to possible to time of actual use. o v. Open sterile supplies and sterile field are continuously monitored o vi. Damage to the integrity of microbial barrier results in contamination; - Include 3. Principles of Asepsis (cont'd): o b. Sterile team members must be appropriately attired prior to entering the sterile field. o i. Surgical gowns are considered sterile only in the front from mid-chest level to the table level (waist) and sleeves from proximal cuff to 2" above the elbow. o ii. Sterile persons touch only sterile items or areas; unsterile persons touch only unsterile items or areas; - Include 3. Principles of Asepsis (cont'd): o c. Movement in and around the sterile field must not compromise the field. o i. Unsterile persons avoid reaching over a sterile field; sterile persons avoid leaning over unsterile areas. o ii. Movement within the sterile field should be kept to a minimum; - Apply 3. Principles of Asepsis (cont'd): - d. Microorganisms must be kept to an irreducible minimum. o i. When in doubt-throw it out! # Hand Hygiene and Surgical Scrub - Demonstrate the steps of a hand wash. - Identify the preliminary preparations for the surgical scrub. - Demonstrate the steps of the surgical scrub. - Demonstrate sterile technique during the surgical scrub. - Include 1. Medical Hand wash: - a. Gather needed supplies - b. Critical elements o i. Remove jewelry o ii. Wet wrists and hands o iii. Keeps fingers pointed downward hands lower than elbows o iv. Avoid contact with non-sterile surfaces o v. Wash to 2" above wrists o vi. Do not shake water from hands o vii. Dry hands from fingers to wrists o viii. Follow healthcare facility policy. - Include 2. Surgical Scrub: o a. Preliminary preparations o i. Open sterile gown and gloves o 1. Separate surface from sterile set-up o ii. Gather appropriate scrub supplies o iii. Remove jewelry o iv. Don personal protective equipment o v. Inspect integrity of nails and skin; - Include 2. Surgical scrub (cont'd): o b. Surgical scrub o i. Antiseptic agents o ii. Methods o 1. Timed method o 2. Counted brush-stroke method o 3. Waterless/brushless method o iii. Critical elements o 1. Scrub fingers to 2" above the elbow o 2. Keep fingertips above elbows o 3. Avoid contact with non-sterile surfaces o 4. Brush method utilize four planes o 5. Follow healthcare facility policy. # Gowning and Gloving - Demonstrate sterile technique when gowning and gloving self and when assisting other team members. - Include 1. Gowning: o a. Drying hands and arms o b. Gowning i. Self-gowning. - Include 2. Gloving: o a. Closed gloving o b. Double gloving. - Include 3. Assist team members. - Include 4. Removal of gown and gloves: o a. For placement during procedure o b. Completion of procedure. - Include 5. Other gloving techniques: - a. Open glove without gown - b. Replacing contaminated glove(s) best to least optimal technique 1-4) o i. Replace gown and gloves o ii. Circulator removes glove- other sterile team member re-gloves o iii. Circulator removes glove- re-glove using open technique o iv. Surgical technologist don glove over contaminated glove - c. Sterile sleeve. # Surgical Counts - Discuss the purposes and legal responsibilities of counts. - Describe the techniques used to prevent foreign body retention. - Discuss when counts should be performed. - Describe the methods for counting. - Demonstrate the procedure for counting instruments, sponges, sharps and other items on the field. - Include Counting o A. Purpose o B. Legal responsibility o 1. Documentation o 2. Incorrect counts o 3. Omitted counts. - Include II. Concepts o A. technique o 1. Concurrent counting o a. Two-person verification o b. Visual/audible counting o 2. Order of counts • a. Field/Mayo stand/back table/off-the-field o B. Timing o 1. Initial count o 2. Closure of organ o 3. Closure of body cavity o 4. Closure of subcutneous skin o 5. Additional counts o a. Change of staff o b. Addition of subsequent items o C. Methods o 1. Sponge o 2. Sharps o 3. Instruments o 4. Accessories o D. Procedure for handling an incorrect count o 1. Preoperatively o 2. Intraoperatively o E. Electronic Methods o 1. Bar-coding o 2. Radio-frequency identification. # Attire - Recognize appropriate surgical attire. - Demonstrate principles involved in donning surgical attire. - Include 1. Basic OR Attire: o a. Scrubs o b. Hair coverings o i. Surgeon's cap o ii. Bouffant o iii. Surgical Hood o c. Shoes o d. Shoe covers o e. Warm-up jacket o f. Mask. - Include 2. Accessory Attire: o a. Lab coat/cover coat o b. Personal protective equipment (PPE) o i. Face protection o ii. Eye protection Cognitive Application o 1. Mask with shield o 2. Glass types with side protection o 3. Eye glass side inserts o 4. Goggles o iii. Name tag/picture ID badge. - Include 3. Restrictions: o a. Body piercings o b. Excessive perfume o c. Full coverage of head/facial hair o d. Hygiene o e. Name tag/ID 1. confine when around neck o f. No false eyelashes o g. No jewelry o h. No nail polish/artificial nails o i. Tattoos. # Preoperative Physical Preparation of the Patient - Describe and perform the physical preparation and care that the surgical patient may receive prior to the surgical procedure. - Evaluate the items on the pre-operative patient checklist. - Include 1. Patient physical preparation: o a. Bowel Prep o b. Hair Removal o c. Medications o d. Preoperative hygiene. - Include 2. Patient Checklist o a. Baseline vital signs o b. Communication barriers i. Interpreter present o c. Nail polish removal o d. NPO o e. Patient personal belongings o f. Prosthetics o g. Remove body piercings o h. Voiding/catheter. # Surgical Consent - Analyze the procedure for obtaining informed surgical consent. - Analyze the legal concepts of obtaining informed surgical consent. - Include 1. Purpose: o a. Protection of health care facility o b. Protection of health care providers o c. Protection of the patient o d. Protection of the physician. - Include 2. Types: o a. Medical o b. Surgical o i. Anesthesia administration o ii. Blood administration o iii. Operative procedure o iv. Sterilization consent o c. Specific o i. Investigation/ research device o ii. Specimen disposal o iii. Limb disposal. - Include 3. Informed consent: o a. Understandable language o b. No coercion/intimidation o c. Proposed surgical procedure or treatment o d. Potential complications o e. Potential risks of treatment o f. Alternative therapies o i. Potential risk. - Include 4. Contents of consent form: o a. Patient name o b. Physician name o c. Procedure to be performed o i. Lay terminology o ii. Medical terminology o d. Legal signature o e. Witness signature o f. Date of signatures o g. Time of signatures. - Include 5. Legal Guidelines: o a. Legal age of consent o i. Emancipated minor o ii. Of legal age o iii. Previous child-bearing status o b. Legally competent o c. Mentally competent o d. Special concerns o i. Alternative methods of obtaining consent o 1. Administrative o 2. Consulting physicians o 3. E-mail o 4. Emergent situations o 5. Life-threatening circumstances o 6. Minor without legal guardian o 7. Telephone o ii. Appropriate translation (language) o iii. Court order o iv. Emergency consent o v. Illiteracy o vi. Sensory impairment. # Equipment - Demonstrate how to access the function, assembly, use and care of equipment in the surgical environment. - Describe the application of surgical equipment. - Include 1. Lasers: o a. Laser biophysics o i. Laser-tissue interaction o ii. Laser versus Electrosurgery o iii. Laser wavelengths and colors o iv. Laser system parts. - Include 2. Laser Benefits. Cognitive Application - Include 3. Laser Systems: o a. CO2 o b. Yttrium-Aluminum Garnet (YAG) o i. Erbium o ii. Holmium o iii. Neodymium (Nd) o c. Alexandrite o d. Q-switch Ruby o e. Diode o f. Tunable dye o g. Krypton o h. KTP o i. Argon o j. Excimer o k. Free Electron. - Include 4. Laser Safety: o a. Fire o b. Plume o c. Eye protection o i. Surgical Team o ii. Patient o d. Controlled treatment zone o i. Signs o ii. Zone Regions o e. Use of backstops o f. Use of mirrors o g. Use of non-reflective instruments o h. Endoscopic precautions o i. Foot pedals o j. Electrical Hazards o k. Transportation hazards o l. Patient Safety o i. Non-flammable Endotracheal tube o ii. Wet draping towels o iii. Wet sponges o iv. Rectal packing o m. Laser Safety Checklist o i. Knowledge of laser control panel. - Include 5. Ultrasonic Scapel o a. Harmonic Scalpel. - Include 6. Specialty Equipment: o a. Cell saver o b. Cryotherapy unit o c. CUSA o d. Doppler o e. Endoscopes o f. Fiber optic headlight o g. Insufflator o h. Irrigation/aspiration unit o i. Light sources o j. Microscope o k. Nerve stimulator o l. Power Tools o m. Video tower o i. Camera o ii. Monitor o iii. Recorder/printer. - Include 7. Accessory equipment: o a. Suction Systems o b. Lights o c. Sequential compression devices o d. Tourniquets o i. Single cuff o ii. Double cuff. # Instrumentation - Identify the classifications, names, parts, materials, finishes and uses of basic surgical instrumentation. - Explain the relationship between instrument type and usage. - Apply knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation to specific surgical procedures. - Include Classifications: o 1. Accessory o 2. Aspirating and suctioning o 3. Clamping/occluding o 4. Cutting/dissecting o 5. Dilating o 6. Grasping/holding o 7. Micro-instrumentation o 8.Probing o 9. Retracting/exposing o 10. Suturing o 11 Stapling o 12. Viewing. - Include Parts: o 1. Box lock o 2. Finger rings o 3. Jaw o 4. Ratchet o 5. Shank o 6.Tip. - Include Materials: o 1. Alloys o 2. Stainless Steel o 3. Titanium. - Include Finishes o 1. Bright/polished o 2. Ebonized/black chromium o 3. Satin/dulled. # Specimen Care - Discuss methods of obtaining specimens. - Discuss the types of specimen containers. - Describe procedure for validating specimen with surgeon and circulator. - Describe the procedure for specimen labeling and transfer to appropriate department. - Discuss areas for specimen storage. - Demonstrate the handling and preservation for specific types of specimens. - Include Methods of obtaining specimens: o A. Incisional biopsy o B. Excisional biopsy o C. Needle aspiration. - Include Specimen handling: o A. On field o 1. Careful handling o 2. Keep moist o 3. Multiple specimens o a. Right and Left o b. Staging o 4. Orientation of specimen (markings) o 5. Tiny specimens o 6. Validating specimen with surgeon o a. Receiving specimen from surgeon o b. Transferring to circulator o B. Off field o 1. Proper container o 2. Proper label o 3. Proper solution o a. Fixative o b. Preservative. - Include Special considerations: o 1. Cord blood o 2. Muscle biopsy o 3. Placenta o 4. Radioactive material. - Include Containers: o A. Sterile o B. Nonsterile o C. Specific. - Include Specimen labeling: o A. Appropriate requisitioning o B. Date and time o C. Departmental policy o D. Diagnosis o E. Logging o F. Patient's name o G. Patient's hospital number o H. Precise test required o I. Proper specimen identification o J. Surgeon. - Include Specific types of specimens and their care: o A. Amputated limbs o B. Body fluids or washings o C. Chain of custody o D. Cultures o E. Cytologic smears o F. Embryo/fetus o G. Foreign objects o H. Fresh specimens o I. Frozen sections o J. Legal evidence o 1. Bullet o 2. Clothing o 3. DNA o 4. Prosthesis o K. Permanent sections o L. Stones o M. Tissue bank - Include Specimen storage/transfer: o A. Direct transfer to pathology or lab o B. Refrigerator o C. Room temperature in department o D. Transfer to diagnostic imaging. - Include Incidents: o A. Incorrect labeling o B. Loss of specimen. # Abdominal Incisions - Identify the various tissue layers of the abdominal wall. - Describe the creation and usage of surgical incision. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of incision types. - Include Anatomy of the abdominal wall: o A. Abdominal regions o B. Tissue layers. - Include Abdominal incisions: o A. Vertical 1. Median (midline) 2. Paramedian rectus o B. Oblique o 1. Lower oblique inguinal o o 2. Lumbar (flank) o 3. McBurney o 4. Subcostal (Kocher-right subcostal) o 5. Thoracoabdominal o 6. Chevron o C. Transverse o 1. Midabdominal o 2. Pfannenstiel o 3. Rocky-Davis. # Assistant Circulator Role - Discuss the perioperative duties of the assistant circulator. - Discuss the OR documentation to be completed by the assistant circulator. - Demonstrate the duties of the assistant circulator including completion of documentation. - Include Preoperative assistant circulator duties: assist with positioning of OR furniture and equipment; assist with opening sterile supplies and instruments; tie gowns; perform count; connect equipment; assist transferring patient from stretcher to OR table and assist positioning patient. - Include Intraoperative assistant circulator duties: monitor OR traffic; anticipate needs of sterile team; perform counts; specimen care and intraoperative documentation, e.g. pathology/specimen form and lab form(s). - Include Postoperative assistant circulator duties: dressings and drains; assist transferring patient from OR table to stretcher; documentation and assist with breakdown of OR. Cognitive Application # Postoperative Surgical Technology (Competencies 15-17) # Methods of Disinfection and Sterilization - Define terms related to the terminal disinfection/sterilization process. - Identify the methods of processing items during terminal disinfection and/or sterilization. - Identify the concepts of microbial barriers. - Compare and Contrast the materials used for creating microbial barriers. - List the methods used for sealing microbial barriers. - List the process for preparing items for sterilization. - Identify variables related to the sterilization process and the materials to be processed. - Compare and Contrast methods of sterilization. - Identify process monitoring devices and methods. - Include Definitions: Bioburden, Disinfection (Terminal disinfection), Sterilization (Terminal sterilization and final sterilization) and Event related sterility. - Include Terminal disinfection and sterilization: Concepts (Reduce bioburden and Reduce risk of transmission of pathogens) and Considerations (Submersible vs. non-submersible instruments, Heat sensitive vs. non-heat sensitive instruments and Lumens). - Include Terminal disinfection and sterilization: Concepts of Disinfection: o 1. Factors affecting disinfection efficiency, o 2. Levels of disinfection (High, Intermediate and Low), o 3. Categories of materials to be disinfected or sterilized (Critical, Semi-critical or Non-critical) and o 4. Actions of disinfecting agents (Chelation, Enzymatic, Emulsification and Solubilization.) - Include Terminal disinfection and sterilization: Methods: o 1. Manual washing and disinfection (Process, Types of chemical cleaners and Considerations); o 2. Washer-decontamination (Process, Types of chemical cleaners and Considerations); o 3. Washer-sterilizer (Process, Types of chemical cleaners and Considerations); and o 4. Ultra-sonic cleaner (Process, Types of chemical cleaners and Considerations.) - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Instrument inspection, Instrument preparation (Instrument assembly or disassembly, Contents protection ((Tip protection)), Placement of instruments in tray, Internal chemical indicator.) - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Performance standards of wrapping material o 1. Maintain sterility of items, o 2. Easy removal of items and o 3. Sterilizing agent reaching all surfaces. - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Performance characteristics of wrapping materials: Efficiency, Ease of opening, Sterilization suitability, Strength, Support impermeability, Seal integrity, Safety and Sterility maintenance. - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Wrapping material: o 1. Woven textiles (Concepts, Advantages, Disadvantages); o 2. Nonwoven material (Concepts, Advantages, Disadvantages); o 3. Wrapper application (Envelope fold, Square fold); and o 4. Sealing method (Chemical tape: external monitor.) - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Wrapping material: Pouches: paper/plastic combination (Concepts of use), Tyvec/plastic combination (Concepts of use) and Sealing methods (Heat seal and Adhesive seal.) - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Wrapping material: Sterilization trays and cases: Concepts, Advantages, Disadvantages and Case locking devises. - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Labeling package: Package contents, Date of Sterilization, Identification of sterilizer used, Cycle number, Lot control number, Initials of employee and Department to receive package. - Include Instrument preparation and wrapping: Process: Packaging methods: Concepts of loading packages on sterilizer cart. - Include Sterilization: Considerations: Related to the items to be sterilized: Bioburden, Bio-resistance, Bio-shedding of the packaging material, Bio-state, Density of the package, Heat sensitive vs. non-heat sensitive instruments, Nutritional status of the microbe(s), Submersible vs. non-submersible instruments and Presence of lumens. - Include Sterilization: Considerations: Related to the sterilization process: Mechanical process indications (Temperature, Time, Humidity (Saturation) and Pressure, Purity of agent, Purity of air, Penetration of agent, Capacity of autoclave and Cost. - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Steam under pressure: Microbial destruction (Denaturation of cellular protein); Gravity displacement (Uses, Parameters, Advantages and Disadvantages); Pre-vacuum (Uses, Parameters, Advantages and Disadvantages, Bowie-Dick Test); Flash (Uses, Parameters, Advantages and Disadvantages); Biological monitor (Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Types of test packs, Placement in autoclave, Incubation and reading results, Frequency of BI monitoring and Implantables.) - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Chemical: Ethylene oxide: Microbial destruction (Interferes with protein metabolism), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages, Biological monitor (Bacillus atropheous, Types of test packs, Placement in autoclave, Incubation and reading results, Frequency of BI monitoring and Implantables). - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Chemical: Glutaraldehyde: Microbial destruction (Denaturation of cellular protein), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages). - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Chemical: Peracetic and acetic acid: Microbial destruction (Reacts with cellular systems), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages). - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Chemical: Hydrogen peroxide plasma: Microbial destruction (Interferes with cell membrane, enzymes and nucleic acid), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages). - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Chemical: Ozone gas: Microbial destruction (Oxidizes bacteria), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages). - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Chemical: Chlorine gas: Microbial destruction (Interferes with cellular processes), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages). - Include Sterilization: Sterilization Agents: Ionizing radiation: Microbial destruction (Disrupts DNA), Uses, Parameters, Advantages, Disadvantages). # Sterile Storage and Distribution - Identify systems used for sterile storage. - Apply principals of sterile storage to handling of sterile supplies. - Compare and Contrast shelf life and event related sterility - Assess distribution systems used by sterile processing departments. - Demonstrate proper technique in storing, handling and distributing sterile supplies. - Demonstrate awareness of improper handling and use of sterile supplies. - Include 1. Sterile storage: o a. Systems o b. Parameters o c. Shelf life o d. Event related sterility o e. Handling o i. Stock rotation o ii. Inspection o iii. Transport o iv. Out dates. - Include 2. Distribution: o a. Systems o b. Selection of inventory o c. Delivery o d. Patient charging methods o e. Record keeping o f. Safety practices. # Environmental Disinfection of the OR - Perform decontamination of the OR environment and equipment. - Analyze the factors and variables of disinfecting agents. - Compare and Contrast disinfecting agents. - Include Purposes of environmental decontamination: o A. Reduce bioburden o B. Prevent cross-contamination o C. Prevent nosocomial infection o D. Prevent employee exposure. - Include II. Procedure: o A. Intraoperative Decontamination o B. Decontamination between procedures o C. Terminal Cleaning. - Include III. Disinfection: A. Factors for choosing an agent o 1. Microbial resistance to chemicals o a. Low-level o b. Intermediate-level c o . High-level o 2. Mechanism of destruction o a. Coagulate cell protein o b. Denature cell protein o c. Oxidase enzymes o d. Bind enzymes o e. Alter cell membranes o 3. Nature of microbial contamination a. Normal flora b. Organic soil o 4. Kill time o 5. Methods of application o 6. Porosity of surface o 7. Requirements of cleaning agents o 8. Surface tension o 9. Temperature of agent. - Include III. Disinfection (con't): B. Types of disinfectants o 1. Halogens and halogen compounds o a. Chlorine compounds (1) Chlorinated lime (2) Sodium hypochlorite o b. Iodine-based compounds o 2. Phenols and derivatives o a. Hexachlorophene o b. Carbolic acid (phenol) o 3. Alcohols o a. Ethyl o b. Isopropyl o 4. Glutaraldehyde o 5. Ortho-Phthaldehyde (Cidex OPA). # Professionalism (Competencies 19-23) # Professional Management - Describe the characteristics of the professional surgical technologist. - Compare and Contrast professional organizations related to the profession. - Describe the credentialing options available to the surgical technologist. - Include Professionalism: A. Traits of the professional surgical technologist 1. Personal and professional behaviors a. Aeger Primo (The Patient First); b. Critical thinking skills (1)Identify problem; (a.) Anticipate and plan for the unexpected); (2.) Define problem; (3.) Gather information; (4.) Identify solutions; (5.) Evaluate outcomes (a.) Analyze role in prevention strategies) and c. Surgical conscience; 2. Supports profession (e.g. membership in AST); 3. Participates in professional self-development; and 4. Educates others about the profession; - Include Professionalism (con't): B. Obtains and maintains national certification from NBSTSA C. Supports and participates in continuing education D. Community service E. Service to others (Mentor and Role model) F. Ethical behavior. - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.) - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Association of Surgical Technologists (AST): Historical background; Goals; Purpose; Membership composition; Committees; Meetings; Annual national conference; Workshops and forums; State assemblies; Professional liability insurance and AST journal The Surgical Technologist. - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Credentialing organizations: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Related professional organization: American College of Surgeons (ACS); American Medical Association (AMA); American National Standards Institute (ANSI); American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA); Association for Professionals of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses (AORN); Centers for Disease Control (CDC); Emergency Services Advanced Registry for Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA); - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Related professional organization (con't): International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM); The Joint Commission; Medical Reserve Corps (MRC); National Disaster Life Support Education Consortium (NDLSEC); National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and World Health Organization (WHO). - Include Professional organizations and credentialing: Private volunteer agencies: Local, State and Federal. # Communication and Teamwork - Discuss types of communication relationships. - Discuss goals of communication. - Describe the significance of content and tone in communication. - Distinguish between assertive and aggressive behavior. - Discuss problem behaviors and coping mechanisms. - Describe concepts of conflict resolution. - Demonstrate principles of communication in the surgical setting. - Demonstrate body language and non-verbal communication. - Demonstrate principles of teamwork in the surgical environment. - Include Types of communication relationships: Social, Professional and Therapeutic. - Include Goals of communication: Provide information, Obtain information; Express oneself; Solve problems; Persuade audience; Prevent error in the OR and Promote patient safety. - Include Principles of communication: o A. Types of communications: Verbal; Nonverbal (Tone content, Body language, Eye contact, Touch and Written); o B. Components (Sender, Message, Receiver and Feedback); o C. Qualities of communication o 1. Respect (Eye contact, Active listening, Sensitive and Assertiveness vs. aggressiveness) and o 2. Clarity. - Include Principles of good teamwork and group interaction: Team, Discussion of conflict, Yielding, Acceptance, Politeness, Collaboration, Constructive criticism, Stages of team development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Preforming and Adjourning.) - Include Conflict management and problem behaviors: Verbal abuse (Causes and Coping); Lateral violence and bullying (Chronic, Coping and Reporting); Disruptive behaviors (Rumors and Coping); Feedback (Positive, Negative and Implementation); and Sexual harassment and hostile environment (Misuse of power, Legal implications, Coping and Reporting). - Include Conflict resolution: Communication skills and Solution concepts (Win-win, Win-lose and Lose-lose.) # Ethical and Moral Issues - Review the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Patient Care Partnership. - Develop an increased sensitivity to the influence of ethics in professional practice. - Discuss the role of morality during ethical decision making. - Discuss examples of ethical situations and problems in the health professions. - Demonstrate the key elements related to developing a surgical conscience. - Review principles of problem solving in ethical decision making. - Discuss principles of patient confidentiality including verbal and written. - Include AHA Patient Care Partnership. - Include Elements of ethical decision making: Accountability, Corporate integrity, cultural beliefs, Ethical decision-making, Ethical principles, Morality, Moral dilemmas, Personal values, Problem solving, Religious beliefs and Responsibility. - Include Surgical conscience: Concepts (Commitment to cost containment, Confidentiality, Nondiscriminatory treatment of all patients, Personal moral integrity, Principles of asepsis, Professional honesty and Sterile technique) and Barriers (Lack of resources, Peer apathy and Stress). - Include Ethical conflicts in clinical practice: Abortion, Animal experimentation, Communicable diseases, Elective sterilization, Genetic engineering, Gender reassignment, Good Samaritan Law, Human experimentation, Medicare fraud, Organ donation and transplantation, Refusal of treatment, Reproduction technology (In-vitro fertilization and Artificial insemination), Right-to-die (Assisted suicide and End-of-life decisions), Substance abuse (Impaired health care provider and Self), Stem cell research and Work place violence. # Legal Issues, Documentation, and Risk Management - Analyze the concepts of law. - Interpret the legal responsibilities of the surgical technologist and surgical team members. - Compare and Contrast criminal and civil liabilities and the consequences for these acts. - Assess the resources that aid the surgical technologist in interpreting and following professional standards of conduct. - Analyze the recommended practices and legal elements of proper documentation. - Interpret prevention, correction and documentation techniques that may positively impact risk management issues. - Include Legal terminology: o A. Law o 1. Statutory o 2. Common o B. Liability o 1. Corporate o 2. Personal o C. Torts o 1. Define o 2. Intentional o a. Civil assault o b. Civil battery o c. False imprisonment o d. Defamation o e. Invasion of privacy o 3. Unintentional. - Include Negligence: o A. Standard of care o B. Failure to meet the standard of care o C. Foreseeability of harm existed o D. Omission of an act o E. Commission of an act o F. Actual damages occurred o G. Malpractice o 1. Plaintiff o 2. Defendant o 3. Subpoena o 4. Deposition o 5. Trial o 6. Jury o 7. Perjury. - Include Legal Doctrines: o A. Doctrine of Personal Liability o B. Doctrine of Respondeat Superiority o C. Doctrine of Borrowed Servant o D. Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor o E. Doctorine of Foreseeability o F. Informed Consent o 1. Patient's Right to Know o 2. Preparation o 3. Verification o 4. Legality o G. Traditional principles o 1. Aeger Primo o 2. Primum Non Nocere o H. Advanced directives. - Include Professional standards of conduct: o A. Federal law o B. Federal agencies o C. State laws and regulations o D. Healthcare facility policy o E. Legal precedent o F. Professional agencies o G. AST Code of Ethics o H. AST Recommended Standards of Practice o I. Private agencies. - Include Documentation Concepts: o A. Document patient care o 1. Patient care intervention o 2. Evaluation o 3. Outcomes o B. Types of documents o 1. Intraoperative record o 2. Consent forms o a. Surgical o b. Anesthesia o c. Sterilization o d. Special procedure o e. Implants o 3. Sentinel Event Report o 4. Patient charge o 5. Count o 6. Pathology o 7. Laboratory o 8. Patient medical record o 9. Anesthesia record o 10. Birth and death certificates o 11. Preference card o 12. Timeout o C. Legal elements of documentation: o 1. Standard terminology and abbreviations (see Joint Commission "do not use" list). o 2. Spelling o 3. Factual information o 4. Legible o 5. Correction of errors o 6. Legal signature of reporter. - Include Operating room sentinel events: o A. Harm secondary to use of defective equipment and instruments o 1. Safe Medical Devices Act o B. Exceeding authority of accepted functions o C. Loss or damage of patient's property o D. Abandonment of patient o E. Misidentification of patient o F. Lack of Informed Consent o G. Documentation errors o H. Harm secondary to major break in sterile technique o I. Specimen o 1. Improper identification o 2. Loss o J. Burns due to use of ESU o K. Medication errors o 1. Incorrect medication(s) o 2. Incorrect administration o L. Patient positioning o 1. Patient injury o 2. Inadequate padding o M. Patient falls o N. Retained foreign bodies o O. Incorrect procedure o P. Critical events o 1. Failure to recognize o 2. Failure to act o Q. Invasion of privacy o R. Assault o S. Battery o T. Defamation o U. Breach of confidentiality o 1. HIPPA o 2. Confidentiality statement. - Include Risk management for sentinel events: o A. Objectives o 1. Minimize risks to patients o 2. Minimize risks to employees o 3. Proactive identification potential causes of sentinel events o 4. Implement policies and procedures to eliminate/reduce sentinel events o 5. Procedures for collecting data on sentinel events o B. Risk management issues o 1. Reduced staffing o 2. Patient safety o 3. Employee rights o C. Prevention practices o 1. Preventative maintenance of equipment o 2. Continued education for employees o a. Annual updates o b. Review of policies and procedures o 3. Location and use of emergency equipment o D. Managing sentinel events o 1. Report unsafe conditions o 2. Malfunctioning equipment reported o 3. Patient injury o a. Immediately reported o b. Treat o 4. Employee Injury o a. Immediately reported o b. Treated o 5. Documentation o a. Sentinel Event Report o b. Witnesses. # Healthcare Facility Information (Competencies 24-26) # Healthcare Facility Organization and Management - Compare and Contrast the roles of team members in the operating room. - Respect the proper chain of command in the operating room. - Compare and Contrast healthcare facility departments that relate to direct and indirect patient care in the surgical suite. - Include A. Sterile team members and roles: o A. First and Second Scrub roles o 1. Surgical Technologist o 2. LVN/LPN 3. Registered Nurse o B. Surgical First Assistant o 1. Surgeon o 2. Non-physician surgical first assistant o C. Surgeon o 1. Medical Doctor (MD) o 2. Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) o 3. Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) o 4. Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) o 5. Podiatrist (DPM). - Include Nonsterile team members and roles: o A. Circulator o 1. Registered nurse - primary b. Surgical Technologist - secondary o B. Anesthesia provider o 1. Anesthesiologist (MD or DO) o 2. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) o C. Support personnel o 1. Anesthesia Technician/Technologist o 2. Biomedical Engineering Technician (BMET) - Include Technician: o A. Clerical o B. EEG technicians o C. Medical sales representatives o D. Patient care technician o E. Perfusionist o F. Radiology technician o G. Central sterile supply technician. - Include Healthcare facility chain of command: Organizational chart. - Include Related healthcare facility departments: o A. Direct patient care o 1. Nursing care units o 2. Diagnostic imaging o 3. Blood bank o 4. Pathology o 5. Clinical laboratories o 6. Surgery Department o B. Indirect patient care o 1. Environmental services o 2. Facilities management o 3. Processing and decontamination o 4. Nutritional services department o 5. Biomedical engineering o 6. Pharmacy o 7. Law enforcement. - Include Healthcare agencies: o A. Health insurance o 1. Medicare o 2. Medicaid o 3. Private o 4. Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) o 5. Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) o B. Prospective payment systems o 1. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) o C. Impact of health insurance DRGs. # Physical Environment - Discuss the location of the surgical services within the health care facility. - Describe basic floor plan designs for surgical services. - Describe an optimal location of an operating room. - Describe the floor plan of the operating room. - Describe the environmental systems and controls within the operative environment. - State the proper ranges for temperature and humidity controls. - Describe the various components of the operating room ventilation system. - Describe the principles of environmental safety controls and guidelines. - Discuss potential hazards in the operating room environment. - Include Surgical services: o A. Locations within the hospital o B. Floor plan. - Include Principles of the layout: o A. Traffic patterns o B. Environmental control o C. Communication systems. - Include Operating room: o A. Location o B. Floor plan o C. Environmental systems o 1. Gases o a. Oxygen o b. Nitrous oxide o c. Nitrogen o d. Compressed air o 2. Suction o 3. Electrical outlets o 4. Environmental control o a. Temperature o b. Humidity o c. Ventilation systems (1) Positive pressure (2) Air exchange rate (3) Laminar flow o 5. Environmental safety o a. Traffic control o b. Electrical hazards o c. Fire safety o d. Radiation precautions o e. Surgical plume o f. OSHA guidelines (1) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (2) Standard precautions g. CDC guidelines (1) Postexposure protocols. # All-Hazards Preparation - Describe disasters or public health emergencies that impact public health including the different types (e.g. natural, unintentional & terrorist events) along with the general health, safety and security risks. - Describe the all hazards framework. - Explain key components of personal, family, institutional, community and regional disaster preparation and planning as related to the following: o a. available informational resources, o b.special needs of individuals, o c. precautions and actions for protection, o d. detection, o e. immediate response, o f. short term interventions and o g. long term interventions. - Describe communication strategies and procedures used in a disaster including barriers to communicating and disseminating health information, reporting systems and procedures for contacting family, co-workers and local authorities. - Describe the purpose & relevance of disaster support services including rationale for integration and coordination of all systems: o a. National Response Framework (NRF), o b. National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), o c. Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). - Describe the potential impact of mass casualties on the clinical and public health resources including infection control precautions, personal protective equipment, and decontamination procedures. - Explain the role of triage as a basis for prioritizing or rationing health care services for victims. - Describe the possible medical and mental health consequences, interventions, and solutions for managing those affected including the psychological, emotional, cultural, religious, and forensic considerations for management of mass fatalities and the resources, supplies and services available. o a. Immediate care, o b. Mass fatality management, o c. Mass evacuation, o d. Mass sheltering o e. Prolonged sheltering. - Explain both the basic life-saving and life-support principles and procedures that can be used at a disaster scene. - Describe issues relevant to the management of individuals of all ages, populations, and communities affected by a disaster or public health emergency: o a. Moral o b. Ethical o c. Legal o d. Regulatory. - Describe the support roles of the surgical technologist in a disaster. - Include General indications and epidemiological clues of a disaster: o A. Natural disasters 1. Avalanche 2. Earthquake 3. Emerging infectious disease a. epidemic b. Pandemic 4. Flood 5. Heat wave 6. Hurricane 7. Storms a. Tropical b. Winter 8. Tornado 9. Tsunami 10. Volcano 11. Wildfires o B. Manmade disasters 1. Chemical release 2. Explosion 3. Infrastructure incidents 4. radiation release 5. Transportation accident 6. Terrorism o C. Combination disaster 1. Natural disaster - manmade disaster. - Include Disaster planning: Personal, healthcare facility, LEMA: o A. Family and personal protection o 1. Research recommended procedures for local emergencies o 2. Create family plans for each type of emergency o 3. Communication o a. No technology available o b. Designate meeting places o c. out of-town relative as "communication center" o d. Emergency contact information available (1) Wallet o 4. Go bag o 5. Essential supplies at home o 6. Provisions for pet(s) o B. National Incident Management System (NIMS) o 1. Local emergency operations plan (EOP) o 2. All-hazards plan o C. Incident Command System (ICS) o 1. Incident commander o 2. Unified command o 3. Chain of command o 4. ICS organization o a. Command group (1) Four reporting groups (a) Operations (b) Planning (c) Logistics (d) Finance and administration; - Implement Disaster planning: Personal, healthcare facility, LEMA (cont'd) D. Hospital emergency operations plans o 1. Components of plan o a. Scalable (1) Patient surge o b. Mitigation o c. Preparedness o d. Response o e. Recovery o 2. Evacuating a facility o a. Evacuation plans o b. Moving patients o c. Medical records d. Refrigerated medical supplies o 3. Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) o d. Refrigerated medical supplies o 3. Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) o a. Clarify roles and responsibilities o b. Job action sheets o 4. Healthcare worker responsibilities o a. Personal responsibilities o b. Department role o c. Chain of command o d. Knowledge of hospital signals/codes during emergency o e. Procedures for communication; - Include Disaster planning: Personal, healthcare facility, LEMA (con't): o E. Medical office and stand-alone and out-patient surgery centers o 1. Procedures for communication o 2. Evacuation procedures o a. Central meeting place o b. Methods for accounting for all personnel o 3. Methods for protecting patient health records o 4. Coordinate plan with local and regional health department o 5. Coordinate plan with local and regional hospitals o 6. Procedures to expand operations o a. Care for non-routine patients o b. High volume of patients o c. Provide beds/stretchers o F. Local Emergency Management Agencies (LEMA) o 1. Lead coordinating responsibility o 2. Emergency operations center (EOC). - Include National disaster planning o A. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) o B. National Response Framework (NRF) o C. National Disaster Medical Systems (NDMS) o 1. Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) o 2. Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Team (DMORT) o 3. National Pharmacy Response Teams (NPRT). - Include Immediate response to an all-hazards event o A. Mitigation o 1. Reduce potential for casualties o a. Electrical hazards o b. Chemical hazards o c. Fire and explosive hazards o d. Infrastructure hazards o e. Biological hazards o f. Radiological hazards o 2. Create safe zones o 3. Evacuation orders o 4. Storage of potentially hazardous items o 5. Communication with LEMA o 6. Law enforcement a. Mandates, e.g. curfew orders, no entry to hazardous zone/area o 7. Security of family o B. Response o 1. Set up incident command site o 2. Establish methods for communication o 3. Set up triage area o 4. Set up decontamination area o 5. Prepare for special needs patients o 6. Point of Distribution Site (POD) a. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) (1) Push packs o C. Risk communication with public o 1. Strategies for disseminating health information to populations o 2. Barriers to communication with populations
SOCW 2150 - Domestic and Family Violence
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of domestic and family violence. The history, nature, extent, causes and consequences of violence are examined. This course includes information on laws and law-enforcement, societal issues, populations victimized and diagnosis and treatment techniques. It also includes information on community resources, treatment centers and support groups, cultural awareness, special populations at risk and theories explaining the prevalence of domestic and family violence.
# Identify Historical and Contemporary Causes of Domestic Violence: Societal Attitudes, Gender Roles, Norms, and Myths - List the causes of domestic violence. - Describe the historical and contemporary issues of domestic violence. - Describe societal attitudes, gender roles, norms, and myths. # Explain the Dimensions of Batterers and Victims of Domestic Violence: Spousal (including same-sex relationships), Sibling, Adult Child to Parent, Parent to Child, and Dating Relationships - Define the dimensions of domestic violence. - Discuss the characteristics of each of the relationships involved in domestic violence. - Discuss the dynamics of dating violence. # Demonstrate an Ability to Recognize and Assess Signs and Symptoms of Domestic/Family Violence - Recognize signs and symptoms of domestic/family violence. - Assess the signs and symptoms to determine the need for appropriate action. # Demonstrate the Ability to use Problem-Solving Techniques and Conflict Resolution Skills for Treatment of both Batterers and Victims of Domestic Violence - Apply problem-solving techniques for treatment of both batters and victims of domestic violence. - Apply conflict resolution skills for treatment of both batters and victims of domestic violence. # Utilize Resources within the Community that are Available for Batterers and Victims of Domestic Violence - Identify resources within the community. - Locate resources within the community. - Demonstrate the ability to link the client/consumer to available resources. # Identify how Diversity Impacts Domestic Violence Issues - Describe the role/impact diversity plays in domestic violence.
RESP 2130 - Mechanical Ventilation and Airway Management
Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation, and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and equipment used to establish and maintain both adult and pediatric airways and emergency airway disorders. Topics include: ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance, emergency airway disorders, adult airway establishment and maintenance, pediatric airway establishment and maintenance, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance, arterial blood gas sampling, and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
Ventilator management refers to the skilled operation of mechanical ventilators to assist patients with breathing, involving the modification of settings based on medical guidelines and individual patient requirements.
Etiology refers to the examination and identification of the causes and origins of diseases or conditions, contributing to diagnosis, treatment approaches, and comprehending disease development and prevention.
Nasopharyngeal swabs are a method of gathering upper respiratory tract samples to detect respiratory pathogens such as influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses.
Fiber optics refers to the technology that transmits data through glass or plastic fibers using light pulses, enabling high-bandwidth communication over long distances.
Thoracentesis is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons, often used to treat pleural effusion.
Chest tubes are medical tools placed in the chest cavity to drain air, fluid, or pus, treat chest injuries, and aid lung expansion in various health situations.
# Ventilator Operation - Set up and operate common pressure limited ventilators. - Set up and operate common volume limited ventilators. # Ventilator Maintenance - Monitor commonly used infant, pediatric, and adult ventilators. - Maintain commonly used infant, pediatric, and adult ventilators. # Emergency Airway Disorders - Explain emergency airway disorder etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. # Adult Airway Establishment and Maintenance - Use orpharyngal and nasopharyngeal artificial airways. - Demonstrate oral and nasal endotracheal intubation. - Maintain endotracheal tubes. - Demonstrate tracheostomy care and troubleshooting airway emergencies. # Pediatric Airway Establishment and Maintenance - Use orpharyngal and nasopharyngeal artificial airways. - Demonstrate oral and nasal endotracheal intubation. - Maintain endotracheal tubes. - Demonstrate tracheostomy care and troubleshooting airway emergencies. # Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy - Explain fiberoptic bronchoscopy indications, contraindications, procedures, and hazards. - Explain the role of the respiratory therapist in fiberoptic bronchoscopy assisting. # Thoracentesis - Explain thoracentesis indications, contraindications, procedures, and hazards. -Explain the role of the respiratory therapist in thoracentesis assisting. # Chest Tube Maintenance - Contrast one chamber, two chamber, and three chamber chest tube drainage systems. - Explain chest tube maintenance procedures. # Arterial Blood Gas Sampling - Demonstrate techniques for radial and brachial arterial blood gas sampling. - Explain technique for arterial line sampling. - Explain arterial blood gas sampling indications and hazards. # Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation - Set up and operate common ventilators.
SOCW 2140 - Addictions, Theories, and Treatments
This course looks at the social, political, physiological, and behavioral implications of alcohol/drug abuse. The course focuses on theories of drug and alcohol addiction stages, the dynamics and nature of psychoactive substances, theories/methods of substance abuse prevention, family dynamic models, co-dependency, and disease concepts.
Addiction treatment encompasses medical and psychological interventions for individuals with substance or behavior dependencies, aiming to support recovery and rehabilitation.
# Introduction to Major Psychoactive Substances - Define drugs of abuse. - Define effects of drugs of abuse. - Identify categories of drugs and alcohol. - Identify drug use abuse and addiction. # Introduction to Major Theories of Addiction - Define major causes of substance abuse. - Identify major prevention strategies. - Identify risk factors of substance abuse. - Understand the history and treatment of substance abuse. # Introduction to Major Treatment Options - Identify major intervention strategies. - Identify the modalities of treatment. - Identify the importance of cultural competence treatment. - Demonstrate process through experiential learning. # Ethics - Demonstrate critical thinking process. - Analyze ethical dilemmas. - Prove adherence to NASW Code of Ethics.
SOCW 2130 - Social Welfare, Ethics, and Community Service
Introduction to the basic concepts, information and practices within the field of social services. Topics include a survey of the historical development of social services; social, legal and clinical definitions; and review of current information regarding indications for and methods of treatment and/or services. Students will be required to provide volunteer service to an approved placement site in their local community for an approved number of hours.
Social Welfare refers to the promotion and provision of aid to improve the well-being of people and groups via social programs, policy-making, and community engagement.
# Social Welfare Concepts/Social Insurance - Define purpose of human services. - Describe current trends in human services. - Describe growth of human services movement. # Social Service Terminology - Demonstrate an understanding of family systems. - Define theoretical approaches. - Define group systems. - Describe human service systems. - Define theoretical approaches as it applies to the development of the person, the profession, and the service population. - Define social service terminology. # Legislation - Demonstrate an understanding of legislative process related to human services. # Social Service Professionals - Identify roles of human service professionals. - Identify basic helping skills. - Develop a basic understanding of the importance of self-awareness and the need for lifelong learning. - Understand NASW Code of Ethics and implications for human service practice. - Develop a basic understanding of values, ethics and morals as it relates to professional issues. - Demonstrate the use of a framework to resolve ethical dilemmas. # Community Service - Demonstrate an understanding of and an appreciation of the volunteer needs of the local county and the surrounding areas. - Provide volunteer hours at a social service agency.
Provides students with knowledge on all phases of adult critical care and continuous mechanical ventilation. Topics include: mechanical ventilation history, principles of mechanical ventilation, continuous mechanical ventilation, ventilator implementation, ventilation monitoring, ventilator weaning, ventilator discontinuance and special techniques.
Fluid Balance refers to the regulation and maintenance of appropriate hydration levels and electrolyte concentrations within the body by monitoring and controlling fluid intake and loss.
Bilevel positive airway pressure BiPAP ventilators
Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilators are medical devices that provide two levels of pressure to support patients' breathing during exhalation and inhalation, often used for sleep apnea treatment.
# Mechanical Ventilation History - Review historical perspectives of mechanical ventilation. # Principles of Mechanical Ventilation - Describe clinical management of commonly encountered cardiopulmonary disorders in adult critical care. # Continuous Mechanical Ventilation - Review physiological considerations associated with mechanical ventilation. - Describe basic principles of ventilator operation. - Compare and Contrast all modes of mechanical ventilation. # Ventilator Implementation - Describe indications for mechanical ventilation. - Evaluate patient situations to determine need for mechanical ventilation. - Explain factors associated with the initial ventilator choice. - Describe initial ventilator settings including mode, tidal volume, frequency, oxygen percentage, and PEEP/CPAP. - Describe methods of altering oxygenation on the ventilator patient. - Determine appropriate methods for altering patient arterial carbon dioxide tension. - Explain methods to achieve cardiovascular stability and appropriate fluid balance. # Ventilation Monitoring - Summarize techniques for physical assessment of ventilator patients. - Describe ventilator parameters to be monitored. - Interpret results of alterations. - Explain pulmonary mechanic monitoring techniques. - Describe physiologic, cardiovascular, and blood gases of the ventilator patient. - Describe techniques for monitoring the airway. - Recognize common complications of mechanical ventilation. - Know how to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator and patient interface. # Ventilator Weaning - Evaluate weaning criteria. - Describe methods to achieve ventilator weaning. - Explain common causes of failure to achieve ventilator weaning. # Ventilator Discontinuance - Explain the assessment of the patient for ventilator discontinuance. - Understand the ethics, criteria and process of discontinuing mechanical ventilation in end-of-life situations. - Describe the steps to achieve ventilator discontinuance. - Explain criteria for patient extubation. - Describe procedures for removal of artificial airways. # Specialized Techniques - Understand the newer modes of ventilation. - Understand the application of specialized techniques of ventilation.
This course provides students with knowledge and skills to work with physically, socio-economically, mentally, psychologically, and economically disadvantaged and oppressed people. Attention is given to ethnic minorities of color, women, people with disabilities, gay and lesbian people, the poor, and the oppressed. A multi-dimensional, cross-cultural framework is introduced for assessments and interventions with consumers from diverse groups. Students learn to identify and emphasize the adaptive capabilities and strengths of disadvantaged and oppressed people.
Multicultural Studies entails the academic examination of diverse cultures, focusing on their distinctiveness, interconnections, and impact on global awareness and collaboration.
# Understanding Cultural Diversity - Understand the many forms of human diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disabilities, economic standing, sexual orientation, appearance, religious preference, etc. # Understanding Prejudice, Discrimination, and Bias - Understand prejudice and discrimination as it exists in our society. - Examine personal biases regarding different groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disabilities, economic standing, sexual orientation, appearance, religious preference, etc. - Consider ethical issues relating to human diversity, prejudice, and discrimination. # Researching and Understanding - Read information on diverse populations, critically analyze the information, and communicate answers in written form via word processing. - Research one specific population, and make an oral presentation to the class using Powerpoint.
SOCW 2090 - Social Work Field Practicum and Seminar II
Field Practicum II is an advanced educationally focused, guided, field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience with various social work roles, such as advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalist social workers in an organization setting, to demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of special needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues. Students will be under the supervision of the Social Work program, faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Social work is a profession focused on improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through interventions, advocacy, policy, and social services.
# Advanced Professional Interaction - Identify and apply the knowledge, values, ethics, and social work principles that provide the basis for professional micro, mezzo and macro level generalist practice as evidenced by field instructor observation and supervision. - Demonstrate an increasing ability to think critically and systemically from a biopsychosocial framework about human behavior in the social environment at all systems levels as evidenced by performance on agency assignments such as assessments, case presentation, and supervision participation. - Demonstrate the skills necessary to evaluate micro, mezzo, and macro level practice, as evidenced by field instructor observation/supervision and meetings with faculty liaison. - Identify program or policy issues in practicum agency and develop a plan for change as evidenced by use of field instructor supervision and seminar participation. # Advanced Personal Development and Problem Solving - Display an increasing awareness of and appreciation for human diversity (including gender, race, age, class, sexual orientation, culture and physical condition) and the implication for micro, mezzo, and macro level generalist practice as evidenced by supervision and field instructor/agency staff observation. - Demonstrate an understanding of the problem-solving process as evidenced by performance in assigned agency tasks and participation in supervision. - Express subscribe to and act in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics as evidenced by field instructor/agency staff observation of performance. - Demonstrate heightened self-awareness, including increasingly effective use of supervision to enhance one's practice competence as evidenced by reaction to field instructor feedback and participation in supervision. # Advanced Customer Interaction and Problem Solving - Display an increasing awareness of and appreciation for human diversity (including gender, race, age, class, sexual orientation, culture and physical condition) and the implication for micro, mezzo, and macro level generalist practice as evidenced by supervision and field instructor/agency staff observation. - Display increasingly refined interviewing and assessment skills and with various client systems as evidenced by field instructor/staff observation, supervision, and review of documentation. - Demonstrate and foster the promotion of social and economic justice and the empowerment of populations-at-risk as evidenced by performance in agency assignments and observation of field instructor. - Demonstrate an enhanced ability to utilize theoretical frameworks to understand the interactions among individuals, groups and community organizations as evidenced by participation in supervision. # Seminar - The student will discuss , explain, and interpret various social work practices and current trends. - Compare and contrast field experiences.
SOCW 2110 - Case Management with Families
This course focuses on initial introduction to the concept of families throughout the family life cycle. Using a biopsychosocial approach, the course explores the family structure (traditional, single parent, gay/lesbian, divorce); and social and environmental stressors that impact the family. Students will learn the step-by-step process of case management for the family unit from the initial referral for services, determination of eligibility for services, writing a formal plan for services, case documentation techniques, and techniques for monitoring progress for each individual family member through the service delivery system, to case closure/follow-up activities.
Case management refers to the organization and coordination of resources and services for individuals or groups with complex needs, ensuring effective outcomes and proper care.
# Professional Concepts and Practices for the Family - Identify and conceptualize the knowledge, values, ethics and social work principles that provide the basis for professional social work practice, especially in working with families. - Identify and describe value-based and ethical dilemmas in social work practice, especially in working with families. # Awareness of Family Diversity and Bias - Display an awareness, appreciation and sensitivity for the diversity (including gender, age, race, class, sexual orientation, culture and physical conditions) in modern family situations and an understanding of the relationship between gender, race, age, class, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, physical status, and oppression. - Demonstrate an ability to discern between personal experience, insight, bias and education (evidenced-based research) in social work practice regarding family issues and functioning. # Family Interviewing Techniques - Demonstrate beginning level interviewing and practice skills appropriate for engaging families in a social work context. - Be able to integrate interview and assessment skills to write a family autobiography. # Advance Professional Development and Articulation - Further develop a professional demeanor, presentation and writing skills. # Social Work Concepts for Case Management with Families - Understand the purpose and process of agency-based services for families. # Documentation Skills in Social Services with Families - Understand the needs and strengths of the family; and utilize appropriate social work.
SOCW 2080 - Social Work Field Practicum and Seminar I
The field practicum is an educationally focused, guided field experience in which students engage in community-based practice with individuals, families, and/or communities. Students gain experience with various social work roles, such as advocate, broker, and counselor. Students learn to function as professional generalists social workers in an organizational setting, to demonstrate an understanding of and behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, and to increasingly assume professional responsibility. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of specific needs, the empowerment of diverse populations at the micro and mezzo levels, and a keen awareness of social justice issues. Students will be under the supervision of the Social Work program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
# Professional Interaction - Demonstrate an understanding of the problem-solving process as evidenced by performance in assigned agency tasks and participation in supervision. - Demonstrate a clear understanding of the field agency, its mission, forces which impact the fulfillment of that mission, and of the impact on meeting client needs, as evidenced by the completion of an agency study assignment. # Personal Development and Problem Solving - Express subscribe, to and act in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics as evidenced by field instructor/agency staff observation of performance. - Demonstrate self-awareness to enhance one's practice competence as evidenced by reaction to field instructor feedback and participation in supervision. # Client Interaction and Problem Solving - Display an awareness of and appreciation for human diversity (including gender, race, age, class, sexual orientation, culture and physical condition) and the implication for generalist practice, recognizing and rejecting prejudice as evidenced by performance in the agency, use of supervision, and observation by field instructor and other staff. - Demonstrate and foster the promotion of social and economic justice and the empowerment of populations-at-risk as evidenced by performance in agency assignments and observation of the field instructor. - Think critically and systemically from a biopsychosocial framework about human behavior in the social environment at all systems levels as evidenced by performance on agency assignments such as assessments, case presentations, and supervision participation. - Demonstrate the ability to utilize theoretical frameworks to understand the interactions among individuals, groups and community organizations as evidenced by participation in supervision. # Seminar - Integrate classroom learning with field experience. - Understand the diversity in social work settings. - Compare /Contrast field experiences and settings.
Provides students with information concerning assessment of etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of common cardiopulmonary, cardiovascular, and pulmonary diseases and conditions. Topics include: infectious diseases and conditions, respiratory diseases and conditions, neuromuscular diseases and conditions, cardiovascular diseases and conditions, sleep apnea, patient assessment, laboratory tests, chest radiographs, and trauma
Respiratory infections are illnesses affecting the lungs, airways, or upper respiratory tract, often caused by viruses or bacteria, resulting in coughing and breathing difficulties.
Neuromuscular System And Disorders encompass the examination of muscles and nerves, their functionalities, and the associated diseases such as muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and peripheral neuropathies.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing stops or becomes shallow during sleep, causing low oxygen levels and disrupted sleep patterns.
# Infectious Diseases and Conditions - Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of cardiac diseases and conditions. # Respiratory Diseases and Conditions - Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of respiratory diseases and conditions. # Neuromuscular Diseases and Conditions - Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of neuromuscular diseases and conditions. # Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions - Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases and conditions. # Sleep Apnea - Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, sleep study results and prognosis of sleep apnea. # Patient Assessment - Discuss patient assessment techniques including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. - Relate patient assessment techniques to cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular diseases. # Laboratory Tests - Discuss normal value test indications. - Relate test values to cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular diseases. # Chest Radiographs - Discuss basic techniques of assessing chest radiographs. - Relate chest radiograph assessments to cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular diseases. - Explain chest radiograph indications. - Relate indications to cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular diseases. # Trauma - Explain trauma and evaluation indications. - Relate indications to traumatic conditions. - Interpret trauma and evaluations. - Relate evaluations to traumatic conditions.
SOCW 2070 - Social Policies and Programs for the Aging
This course explores the aging process and the experience of aging from a variety of perspectives. Emphasis is placed on understanding the normative changes associated with the aging process, as well as the ways in which those changes are experienced personally and socially. Specific issues that will be reviewed include the realities of aging on our society, life adjustments, physical health, mental health, changes in physical appearance, and the dying process.
# Ethics - Operationalize NASW Code of Ethics. # Understanding the Aging Client - Understand the biological, psychological, economic, and sociological impacts on the aging client. - Understand the cultural components of aging social class and rural elements affecting the aging client. - Describe and discuss the nature of oppression and discrimination as it relates to the aging client in our society. - Examine and evaluate his/her own personal biases regarding the aging population and discuss with regard to NASW social work values and ethics. # Understanding the Role of the Social Worker with the Aging Client - Define roles of social work in service provision for the elderly. - Understand specific problems and how they relate to the elderly population, including substance abuse and suicide, elder abuse and neglect, and dying, bereavement, and advance directives. # Assessing the Aging Client - Understand assessment approaches and intervention modalities.
SOCW 2060 - Child & Adolescent Behaviors & Interventions
This course examines various modalities for assessing and interviewing with children and adolescents. It focuses on Biopsychosocial changes, interpersonal relationships and the individuals ability to relate to the social environment. Topics include: child maltreatment, teen parenting, delinquency, violent behavior, school dropout, suicide, substance abuse, and runaway behavior.
Child Behavior Checklists are standardized instruments employed to evaluate an array of emotional, behavioral, and social issues in young individuals.
Advocacy refers to the active promotion and support of a cause or policy, with the goal of shaping public opinion or government decisions.
# Bio-Psychosocial Development in Youth and Adolescents - Students will be able to summarize the causes and effects of violence on the micro and macro levels. - Students will be able to outline the indicators and family dynamics of child neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment. - Students will be able to view family dynamics, strengths, and needs with cultural sensitivity. - Students will be able to differentiate between at least three cultural practices and child maltreatment. # Identifying Child Maltreatment - Students should learn when and how to make a child maltreatment report. - Students will understand the social worker's intervention roles and responsibilities in abuse/neglect situations. - Students will know and be able to restate current legal responsibilities of the social worker in child maltreatment cases. - Students will gain knowledge of society's response to child maltreatment including current legislation. - Students will be able to identify at least five treatment modalities. # Responding to Child Maltreatment - Students will be able to explain the principles of advocacy for children. - Students will know and be able to relate at least three advocacy groups established to assist children. - Students will be able to plan case and class advocacy strategies on behalf of maltreated children.
Continues to develop skills used in the clinical practice. Topics include: medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and patient assessment.
# Medical Gas Therapy - Perform medical gas therapy. - Respond to medical gas therapy indications, contraindications, and hazards. # Oxygen Therapy - Perform oxygen therapy. - Respond to oxygen therapy indications, contraindications, and hazards. # Aerosol Therapy - Perform aerosol therapy. - Respond to aerosol therapy indications, contraindications, and hazards. # Incentive Spirometry - Perform incentive spirometry. - Respond to incentive spirometry indications, contraindications, and hazards. # Patient Assessment - Use inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation techniques in assessing cardiac and pulmonary status of a patient.
This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the knowledge and skills required to participate in and lead small groups in a variety of settings. The course emphasizes an experiential approach which will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in planning, facilitating, organizing, and evaluating the success of groups. Emphasis will be placed on exploration and application of group work theory, principles and practices of group counseling, stages of group development, group dynamics, and group leadership.
Intervention planning entails devising targeted strategies and actions to tackle particular problems or requirements, aiming for predefined and observable results.
# Assessment Modalities - Understand history and theoretical components of group work. # Intervention Strategies and Techniques - Describe techniques of group method for diverse populations. - Design structure, implement strategies for long/short term groups. # Basic Group Therapy Knowledge - Identify principles/techniques to facilitate group change. # Group Theories - Practice process through experiential learning. # Diversity and Ethics - Identify personal values/ethics that impact group leadership. - Understand impact of diversity/ethnicity on group process. - Operationalize NASW Code of Ethics.
This course examines various modalities for assessing and intervening with individuals who have special needs, such as mental health disorders, addictive diseases, and development disabilities. The course focuses on problem assessment, types of intervention strategies, and techniques and methods for determining the effectiveness of interventions.
# Introduction to Mood, Personality, and Behavior Disorders - Define major psychological problems. - Define major psychological disorders. - Identify intervention strategies. - Identify prevention strategies. - Practice process through experiential learning. # Introduction to Developmental and Health Disorders - Identify causes that modify thinking processes. - Identify symptoms that change behavior. - Identify prevention methods that modify behavior. # Introduction to Psychopathology Research Methods - Understand history of psychopathology. - Understand the causes of psychopathology. # Ethics - Demonstrate critical thinking process. - Analyze ethical dilemmas. - Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics.
Introduces students to clinical practice in basic respiratory care procedures. Topics include: introduction to clinical affiliate, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, inspiratory and expiratory PIP/PEP devices, patient assessment, and basic life support (BLS).
Flutter Valves are medical instruments utilized in respiratory treatment to aid mucus removal, generating positive expiratory pressure for pulmonary disease patients.
# Introduction to Clinical Affiliate - Orientation to Clinical Facility and Overview. - Describe the organizational structure of the clinical affiliate. - Discuss the function of the major clinical affiliate departments. # Medical Gas Therapy - Perform medical gas therapy. - Respond to medical gas therapy indications, contraindications, and hazards. - Assess Patient Response to medical gas administration. # Oxygen Therapy - Perform oxygen therapy. - Respond to oxygen therapy indications, contraindications, hazards, and procedure. - Assess oxygenation status and patient response to oxygen administration. # Aerosol Therapy - Perform aerosol therapy. - Respond to aerosol therapy and device indications, contraindications, hazards, and procedure. - Assess patient response to administration of aerosol therapy. # Incentive Spirometry - Perform incentive spirometry. - Respond to incentive spirometry indications, contraindications, hazards, and procedure. - Assess patient response to incentive spirometry. # Inspiratory and Expiratory PIP/PEP Devices - Perform flutter valve, thera-PEP, and other devices designed to prevent and/or treat atelectasis. - Respond to device indications, contraindications, hazards, and procedure. - Assess patient response to device. # Patient Assessment - Use inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation techniques in assessing cardiac and pulmonary status of a patient. - Utilize and understand a variety of noninvasive methods and devices to assess patient cardiopulmonary status. # Basic Life Support (BLS) - Perform basic life support. - Respond to basic life support indications, contraindications, and hazards. - Assess patient response to basic life support.
SOCW 2030 - Interviewing Techniques with Individuals
This course is offered as a beginning general foundation class and focuses on social work practice with individuals. It will emphasize the initial contact and rapport building skills utilized in partnering with clients in the social work process, interviewing skills and counseling techniques along with the assessment of a clients situation, and determination of the appropriate level of intervention for the change effort. Students will be expected to participate in interpersonal sharing and activities. Additional areas of study include: interviewing for assessment, the person in environment perspective, motivational interviewing, and ethical framework for practice.
# Professional Concepts and Practices for the Individual - Identify and conceptualize the knowledge, values, ethics and social work principles that provide the basis for professional social work practice. - Identify and describe value-based and ethical dilemmas in social work practice. # Awareness of Individual Diversity and Bias - Display an awareness, appreciation and sensitivity for human diversity (including gender, age, race, class, sexual orientation, culture and physical conditions) and an understanding of the relationship between gender, race, age, class, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, physical status, and oppression. - Demonstrate an ability to discern between personal experience, insight, bias and education (evidenced-based research) in social work practice. # Experiential Laboratory - Demonstrate beginning level interviewing and practice skills appropriate for problem-solving methods. - Apply theories via practical application at entry level. - Apply therapeutic process through role plays. # Advanced Professional Development and Articulation - Develop a professional demeanor, presentation and writing skills.
SOCW 2020 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course provides an overview of multi-cultural and critical perspectives on understanding: individuals, families, and their interpersonal and group relationships; life span development; and theories of well-being, stress, coping, and adaptation. Students learn to address biopsychosocial influences on human functioning.
Social Development refers to the process of fostering a sustainable society, enhancing social equality and inclusion, while empowering and engaging communities for their overall well-being.
# Social Developments of Individuals Within the Social Environment - Gain knowledge of the normal growth and development patterns of individuals in their environment. - Understand the major theories of human life development. - Identify the biological, cultural, psychological, and sociological systems that influence the development of individuals throughout childhood, adolescence, middle adulthood and older adulthood. # Vulnerable Populations - Explore the impact of social, cultural and economic forces on diverse and/or vulnerable populations in our society. - Consider how social work values and ethical issues impact our work with individuals and the communities in which they live and develop. - Understand the impact of social and economic forces on individuals, emphasizing poverty, and how these systems can either promote or hinder people in their attainment of optimal health. # Biopsychosocial Influences - Demonstrate knowledge about and be able to critically analyze relevant theories of human behavior, human development, families, and small groups, and individual and small system change through the life course emphasizing similarities and differences and the effects of oppression and privilege. - Use Galileo to find relevant information needed to adequately help clients in a social work practice setting.
RESP 1193 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Provides an in-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, and the diagnostic procedures commonly used in the hospital to evaluate these systems. Emphasizes the heart-lung relationship and clinical applications of these phenomena in the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include: respiratory function; ventilatory mechanisms; gas transport; laboratory analysis; natural and chemical regulation of breathing; circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac function; renal physiology and related topics.
Oxygen Transport refers to the process of moving oxygen from external sources to the tissues within living organisms, a vital aspect for healthcare professionals.
Pulmonary Research encompasses the scientific investigation of lung diseases, including their causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, using various methodologies.
Blood chemistry analysis refers to the process of analyzing the chemical components in blood, such as glucose, cholesterol, and enzymes, to evaluate an individual's health and identify potential medical issues.
Electrolytes are minerals with electrical charges, essential for fluid balance, muscle function, and nerve signaling in the body.
Renal function refers to the kidneys' capacity to filter waste, regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and red blood cell production.
# Respiratory Function - Describe the anatomy of the respiratory system. - Describe internal and external respiration. - Explain the oxygenation process including inspired and alveolar oxygen levels, ventilation and perfusion matching, and diffusion. - Describe non-respiratory functions of the lung. # Ventilation Mechanisms - Define the terms used to describe ventilation. - Describe the dynamic characteristics of the lung. - Explain the relationship among compliance, elastance, and surface tension. - Explain basic pulmonary function including lung volumes and capacities. - Contrast pulmonary function findings associated with restrictive and obstructive abnormalities. - Overview simple tests of lung mechanics. - Describe briefly other pulmonary function tests. # Gas Transport - Explain factors which determine oxygen transport. - Describe factors that impact oxygen delivery to the tissues. - List common causes of hypoxia. - Perform calculations to determine shunt. - Explain carbon dioxide removal including tissue production and carbon dioxide transport. - Explain the relationship among ventilation, carbon dioxide production, and arterial PaCO2. - Describe oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. # Laboratory Analysis - Describe acid-base chemistry. - Explain factors associated with metabolic acid-base balance. - Explain factors associated with respiratory acid-base balance. - Interpret arterial blood gases. - Explain quality control as used in the blood gas laboratory. - Explain blood sampling techniques and sampling analysis. - Describe routine hematology, blood chemistry, and electrolytes. # Natural and Chemical Regulation of Breathing - Describe control and peripheral ventilatory control mechanisms. # Circulation, Blood Flow and Pressure, and Cardiac Function - Describe the basic anatomy of the circulatory system. - Contrast pulmonary and systemic vascular systems. - Describe the distribution of pulmonary blood flow. - Outline common abnormalities. - Review the cardiac cycle and the impact on blood pressure. - List normal values for hemodynamic measurements. - Describe common abnormalities. - Describe the conduction system of the heart. - Recognize normal and abnormal EKG findings. # Renal Physiology and Related Topics - Describe renal function. - Overview of fetal lung development and circulation. - The effects of altitude on respiratory function. - The effects of aging on respiratory function.
This course provides an introduction to social welfare institution and the profession of social work. It focuses on the values, ethics, and methods of generalist social work practice with an emphasis on diversity. Students will be introduced to basic social welfare policies, community agencies, and at-risk populations.
Diversity Training: Instruction to enhance understanding and appreciation of cultural differences, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace.
# Understanding the Profession - Describe the profession of social work, its relationship to the institution of social welfare and the values and ethics that guide its practice. - Define and describe what social work is, what social workers do, and how social welfare policy impacts both the delivery of services and social work practice. # Understanding Your Role in the Profession and Available - Demonstrate an understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and the potential value conflicts inherent in practice guided by the Code of Ethics. # Understanding the Challenges of the Profession - Understand social justice issues and their relationship to welfare problems, including child maltreatment, teen pregnancy, juvenile crime, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness and poverty. - Identify and discuss prejudice, discrimination, and at-risk populations and the barriers posed by race/ethnicity, class, and parental sexual orientation to equal access to services and effective intervention for families in need of social services intervention. - Demonstrate an awareness of and respect for variations in families and communities, reflecting the social work professions value stance, as related to ethnic, racial, sexual, structural, and lifestyle differences. - Examine social works role in promoting economic and social justice as a means to correcting social problems that contribute to social welfare problem. # Introduction to Social Work - Identify practice areas used in social work. (micro, mezzo and macro). - Identify local services. - Identify local agencies. - Understand rationale for different practice areas. - Define appropriate methodologies and rationale for use. - Define and understand theoretical framework for practice areas. - Understand the historical development of the profession. Demonstrate the ability to use the campus library and internet for research. # Professional Diversity - Identify the needs of special populations. - Understand cultural impact on service needs. - List commonalities between populations. - Define major differences in populations. - Examine social work role in promoting economic and social justice as a means to correcting social problems that contribute to social welfare problems. # Professional Organizations - List the professional organizations relevant to social work. - Describe the role of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to the profession. - Describe the differences in activities of the professional organizations (clinical, group, administration, community organization, medical, psychiatric, religious, licensing and accrediting). # Ethics - Define the purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics. - List practices that will adhere to NASW Code of Ethics. - Develop self-awareness of personal beliefs, values, and attitudes and social work and social welfare through examination of ethical dilemmas in practice.
SOCW 2010 - Introduction to Case Management
A practical course in the how to of human service case management. Students will learn the step-by-step process of case management from the initial referral for services, determination of eligibility for services, writing a formal plan for services, case documentation techniques, and techniques for monitoring a clients progress through the service delivery system, to case closure/follow-up activities. This course will include how to access community resources, how to interpret and utilize information from other professionals, and the development of interviewing, intervention, case recording, and caseload management skills. Legal and ethical issues in service delivery will also be discussed.
# Social Work Concepts for Case Management - Identify and conceptualize the knowledge, values, ethics and social work principles that provide the basis for professional social work practice. - Identify and describe value-based and ethical dilemmas in social work practice. # Awareness of Diversity and Bias - Demonstrate an ability to discern between personal experience, insight, bias and education (evidenced-based research) in social work practice. # Documentation Skills in Social Services - Develop a professional demeanor, presentation and writing skills. - Develop objective documentation skills based on identifying and describing human behavior and conditions. - Demonstrate knowledge of the values embraced by the social work profession involving the Code of Ethics. - Demonstrate engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, termination and follow-up. # Assessment Skills - Demonstrate skills to assess client needs. - Demonstrate ability to develop a plan of action to address client needs. - Demonstrate skills to assess knowledge of community resources for information and referral. - Identify skills to manage a variety of cases and settings. # Case Management - Describe history of case management. - Describe the evolution of care coordination. - List tasks of case managers. - Understand the clients experience from intake to termination. - Understand purpose and process of agency-based services. - Apply generalist framework of skills for entry-level practice. - Apply generalist framework of value sets for entry-level practice. # Professional Relationship - Describe the importance of interagency relationships. - Describe potential professional conflicts. - Identify problem resolution. - Display an awareness, appreciation and sensitivity for human diversity (including gender, age, race, class, sexual orientation, culture and physical conditions) and an understanding of the relationship between gender, race, age, class, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, physical status, and oppression. # Service Components
Provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with basic respiratory therapy equipment and simulated practice of basic respiratory care modalities. Topics include: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques, infection control procedures, and medical ethics.
Humidification therapy is a medical treatment that utilizes moist air to keep the respiratory tract's humidity at an optimal level, relieve dryness, and aid individuals with various lung conditions.
Airway-Breathing-Compressions refers to essential emergency techniques performed during respiratory or cardiac arrest, involving maintaining airway clearance, providing sufficient ventilation, and executing chest compressions to sustain circulation.
# Patient Assessment - Assess patient respiratory and cardiac status. # Medical Gas Therapy - Administer medical gases. - Monitor the patient and gases. - Record pertinent information. # Humidity and Aerosol Therapy - Administer humidity/aerosol therapy. - Monitor the patient. - Record pertinent information. # Hyperinflation Therapy - Administer hyperinflation therapy. - Monitor the patient. - Record pertinent information. # Airway Clearance Techniques - Perform airway clearance techniques. - Monitor the patient. - Record pertinent information. # Infection Control Procedures - Practice principles of infection control procedures. - Practice techniques of infection control procedures. # Medical Ethics - Practice principles of medical ethics.
SFMA 1240 - Seminar in Sports and Fitness
Seminar focuses on job preparation and review for the American Council on Exercise national certification exam. Course will also provide a basic overview of activities involved in planning, establishing, and managing a personal trainer business.
Exercise Assistance entails providing support and guidance to individuals during physical activities, ensuring proper technique, safety, and effective progression towards fitness goals.
# Didactic Competencies - Recognize critical success factors that the student must develop in order to ensure success in the workplace and in a career. - Demonstrate the ability to critical think and solve problems both individually and in group situations in course related situations. - Demonstrate competency in certification review in client assessment, program design, implementation, and adjustment, as well as applied sciences and professional roles. - Understand the legal and ethical aspects of the practice of personal training.
SFMA 1220 - Certified Personal Training II
This course is a continuation of SFMA 1210. This course introduces legal guidelines and business considerations when managing a personal trainer business. Students will learn to individualize and implement exercise programs for multiple populations.
Certified Personal Trainer is a fitness professional credential, demonstrating expertise in exercise science, training techniques, and client safety, typically requiring passing an accredited exam and maintaining ongoing education.
# Didactic Competencies - Apply sound management and selling practices in a personal training business. - Understand the role of physical activity for clients with special considerations, including obesity, chronic diseases, and musculoskeletal issues. - Understand the legal and ethical aspects in the practice of personal training. # Practical Competencies - Demonstrate the ability to assess clients and individualize exercise instruction using the ACE-IFT exercise progression model. - Demonstrate the proper use of various fitness equipment while utilizing appropriate exercise guidelines and techniques.
SFMA 1210 - Certified Personal Training I
This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to sit for the certified personal trainer exam through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). This course covers general anatomy, joint and muscle function, and the analysis of body movements. Students will learn to assess clients and individualize and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy adults.
# Didactic Competencies - Understand the role and scope of practice for personal trainers. - Understand basic strategies founded on common behavioral theory models to help clients adopt and maintain physical activity behaviors. - Understand the principles of exercise science, human anatomy, and biomechanics, and their application to program design and exercise instruction. - Understand principles and methods of training for cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. # Practical Competencies - Demonstrate the ability to assess clients and individualize exercise instruction for apparently healthy adults using the ACE-IFT exercise progression model. - Demonstrate the communication skills needed in personal fitness instruction. - Demonstrate the ability to administer appropriate pre-participation health screenings and forms to clients.
An introduction to the characteristics of the essential dietary nutrients and their respective roles in the body. Emphasis is placed on the special dietary requirements of athletes, the importance of pre and post event nutrition; potential problems encountered by athletes and ergogenic foods and drugs.
Sports nutrition involves customizing dietary strategies to optimize athletic performance and recuperation, emphasizing proper timing and combination of proteins, carbs, fluids, and supplements.
# Didactic Competencies - Identify the major sources of nutrients, emphasizing energy, for the healthy athlete. - Discuss current recommendations for the macronutrients, as related to physical performance, emphasizing carbohydrates and proteins. - Discuss supplements and ergogenic aids targeted to athletes. - Relate fluid intake to athletic performance. - Evaluate nutritional recommendations based on the USDA food guidelines.
SCMA 2900- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Internship
Reinforcement of supply chain management and employability principles in an actual job placement or through a practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into supply chain management through work experience. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, applications of supply chain management techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through an internship or the use of a practicum and all of the following: written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and a required weekly seminar.
# Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. # Adaptability to the Job Setting - Cooperate with others in the workplace. - Adapt to organizational processes and change. - Execute directions given by supervisory staff. - Integrate knowledge acquired in coursework with workplace requirements. - Demonstrate initiative. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Listen effectively to co-workers and supervisors. # Professional Development - Perform job duties in a professional manner. - Demonstrate good work ethics and ethical behavior in the workplace. # Application of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Techniques - Apply logistics and supply chain management knowledge and skills.
SCMA 2200 - Capstone/Case Studies in Logistics Management
Capstone course that prepares students for entry level positions in the field of logistics and supply chain management through case studies, project management, and presentations.
# Research and Evaluate Situations Presented through Case Studies in the Field - Summarize main points presented in the case study. - Evaluate effectiveness of procedures and processes outlined in the case study. # Design an Optimal Supply Chain for Given Parameters - Utilize knowledge and skills to acquire information related to current practices in supply chain management. - Produce optimal supply chains from the research and design phase through implementation.
This course provides an overview of how a company decides who to purchase goods and services from and the techniques they use to do so. It examines supplier selection decisions, sourcing techniques, competitive bid processes, competitive evaluation, and common business controls when it comes to working with suppliers.
Vendor management is the systematic approach to managing and optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, quality, and ongoing performance enhancement.
Bid management consists of strategically supervising and tendering bids to secure contracts, emphasizing competitive pricing, adherence to proposal requirements, and maximizing value proposition.
# Supplier Selection Process - Identify the five steps of sourcing suppliers. - Understand global business models. - Identify Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and the importance costing plays in the total process. # The Business Environment - Discuss organization at the corporate and department level. - Discuss collaboration values of partnerships within the industry. - Understand who can negotiate on behalf of a company. - Discuss workplace negotiating and conflict management. - Discuss the importance of the staffing function, the personnel department, and managers. # Sourcing Techniques, Bid Processes, and Supplier Evaluation - Identify the multi-level step supplier selection process. - Identify how to develop a competitive bid package. - Identify on-line auctions. - Understand the value of collaboration and supplier feedback (evaluations). # Measurements for Control of Supplier Performance - Understand what metrics are and the need for measurements. - Understand the value of supplier performance metrics. - Understand the need for supplier scorecards. # Basic Contracts - Identify different contract clauses and understand their importance for a solid effective contract. - Illustrate the impact that geo-political issues have on industry and contracts. - Discuss how law applies to contracts and legal issues subject to negotiations. - Identify different litigations/resolutions/settlements of conflict through mediation and arbitration. - Discuss general concepts of the control function. - Explain accounting, budgetary, and other financial controls as they relate to contracts. - Understand the need for risk management through contracts.
SCMA 2106 - Key Issues in the Global Integrated Supply Chain
This course examines the issues and challenges a corporation faces in designing and implementing a globally integrated supply chain. Topics include social responsibility in the supply chain, geo-political impacts, outsourcing and off shoring of supply chain functions, and how companies manage risk in their supply chains.
# Global Environment and its Impact on Supply Chain Management - Identify four modes of transportation (truck, ocean, air, and rail) and how they are used in today's global supply chain in support of a company's competitive advantage in business. - Discuss accessibility of each mode of transportation in servicing the business community. - Understand basic terminology and transport operations in the context of today's business environment. - Identify countries that are major players in global supply chains. - Discuss company needs to outsource manufacturing to low cost regions. # How Supply Chain Management Affects the World Economy - Study supply chain methodologies against basic economic theory of supply and demand. - Identify push and pull theories of inventory and the effects of each on the economy. - Explain the advantages each mode of transportation has to the end-user consumer as it relates to the supply chain. - Explain government intervention in the development and regulation in the early days of the industry's history. - Discuss inter-modalism and how each mode of transportation supports inter-modalism. - Understand costing methodologies if each mode of transportation and how it relates to costs of a supply chain. - Identify Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and how to use the methodology in supply chain management. # Problems Inherent in the Industry - Discuss problems associated with the delivery process and make improvements. - Solve problems associated with making the total supply chain process transparent to the consumer. - Discuss the importance of good management communications. - Discuss financial issues of carriers and suppliers and how their leaving the industry causes issues on the supply chain. - Identify the need for risk management in the business environment. # The Importance of Resilience in the Supply Chain - Discuss how supply chain management supports the global economy. - Illustrate the impact that geo-political issues affect the industry. - Understand supply chain management's role and responsibility in a global market. - Discuss collaboration values for the industry. - Discuss the importance of the staffing function, the personnel department, and, managers in a resilient program. - Discuss the effects of leadership, motivation, and communication as related to a resilient program. - Discuss the importance of management controls and carrier/supplier relationships for a resilient program.
SCMA 1020 - Research and Case Studies in Supply Chain Management
Provides a general knowledge of the resources available to find SCM material on the World Wide Web and through technical publications on the subject. Students will also be assigned SCM case Studies for evaluation and presentation to the class. The course will focus on what the students ability to find the information necessary to complete case Studies.
# Researching SCM Material - Discuss effective methods for researching SCM material using the internet. - Utilize methodologies to acquire current materials via the internet relating to current practices in SCM. # Evaluating Case Studies - Discuss current SCM case studies. - Summarize selected case studies. - Develop a research paper on a selected case study utilizing proper research techniques.
This course introduces the student to traffic management in industry. Topics include: freight regulations, rates, classifications, documents, principles of managing traffic operations in a distribution center environment, international distribution, and hazardous material distribution.
Freight handling encompasses the loading, unloading, and transfer of goods between various modes of transportation, focusing on safe and effective movement and storage of cargo.
Transportation management encompasses the strategic coordination and optimization of freight movements, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and efficient logistics within supply chains and distribution networks.
# Managing Traffic - Perform the duties of a traffic manager. # Freight Regulations - Understand freight classifications and regulations. # Documentation - Understand all transportation documentation.
SCMA 1051 - Warehouse Operations and Technology
This course gives an intense managerial approach to the proper ways to organize and operate a warehouse. Topics include: warehouse processes, warehouse management systems, costs and controls, and issues in warehousing.
Warehouse management is the supervision of a storage facility's operations, focusing on efficient inventory handling, storage, and dispatch, while optimizing space and upholding safety standards.
Warehouse inventory management involves supervising and organizing items in a storage facility to guarantee precise, streamlined, and secure handling of stock levels, storage arrangements, and product dispatch.
# Warehouse Processes - Describe the role of warehouses and the warehouse manager. - Explain the different receiving and put-away processes. - Explain the pick preparation and layout process. - Explain the picking strategy and the uses and application of various automated equipment. - Analyze and utilize the total cycle from replenishment to dispatch while accounting for internal security measures. - Evaluate the applications of various storage and handling equipment utilized in warehouse applications. - Describe the different ways of managing the resourcing of a warehouse in terms of labor and equipment. - Discuss how under-resourcing will mean failure to meet service requirements while over-resourcing will mean failure to meet financial targets. # Warehouse Management Systems - Describe the importance of computers and automation and define the advantages of automation. - Evaluate the different types of warehouse systems and inventory identification systems. - Describe the typical RF, EDI and MRP II data transactions. - Explain how capturing data transactions helps a warehouse or manufacturing process reach their goals. - Analyze alternative solutions, plan, execute and evaluate solution implementation using the systematic six-step process to solving problems. - Evaluate the effectiveness of an implemented warehouse process. # Warehouse Costs and Controls - Assemble the types of costs associated with a warehouse and costing methods. - Construct a warehouse cost tree calculating overhead contribution and return on-investment. - Appraise what needs to be measured and controlled in a warehouse. - Evaluate the ramifications to various departments if an incorrect shipment of items occurs. - Calculate and analyze the various productivity measures. - Explain the pros and cons of outsourcing. - Analyze the outsourcing decision in terms of core competence, customer service, cost reductions, labor relations, financial considerations, and flexibility with third-party contractors. # Current and Future Issues in Warehousing - Analyze the potential hazards and risk exposures that exist in a warehouse in terms of health and safety. - Conduct a risk assessment for hazards. - Conduct a safe layout for minimizing hazards. - Evaluate the environmental and waste issues concerning recycling and carbon footprints in a warehousing operation. - Explain the implication of various packaging designs and methods on sustainability of the supply chain as a whole. - Describe the business climate changes expected to impact the supply chain and warehousing in the future. - Explain how robotics and increasing automation and how this will affect the performance management function of warehousing. - Discuss factors that impact the location of a warehouse. - Explain the layout criteria used in designing a warehouse facility.
SCMA 2103 - Supply Chain Management Concepts
Logistics and Supply Chain Management today represents a great challenge as well as a tremendous opportunity for most firms. This course will view the supply chain from the point of view of a front-line supervisor. Logistics and Supply Chain Management is all about managing hand-offs in a supply chain, hand-offs of either information or product. Phrases like logistics management, supply chain management and demand chain management will be used interchangeably in order to provide an understanding on how logistical decisions impact the performance of the firm as well as the entire supply chain.
# The Global Environment and Impact on Supply Chain Management - Identify four modes of transportation (truck, ocean, air, and rail) are used in today's global supply chain in support of a company's competitive advantage in business. - Explain and differentiate between the four modes of transportation. - Discuss accessibility of each mode in servicing the business community. - Understand basic terminology and transport operations in the context of today's business environment. - Identify countries that are major players in global supply chains. # How Supply Chain Management Affects the World's Economy - Define supply chain management. - Explain the advantages of each mode has to the end-user consumer as it relates to the supply chain. - Explain the evolution of supply chain management and how it has become what it is today. - Explain government intervention in the development and regulation in the early days of the industry's history. - Discuss inter-modalism and how each mode of transportation supports inter-modalism. - Understand costing methodologies if each mode of transportation and how it relates to costs of a supply chain. - Identify Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and how to use this methodology in supply chain management. # Analyze and Recommend Improvements - Study different methods of strategy used by shippers and carriers. - Analyze business methodologies of the four modes of transportation - Identify the roles and responsibilities of the shipper, the carrier, and the customer (internal/external) for total supply chain management. - Discuss the importance contracts play in the industry, including legal and financial implications. # Problems Inherent in the Industry - Discuss problems associated with the delivery process and make improvements. - Solve problems for making the total supply chain process transparent to the customer. - Discuss the importance of good management communications. # The Global Economic, Political and Resource Environment's Impact on Transportation Management - Discuss how supply chain management supports the global economy. - Illustrate the impact geo-political issues affect the industry. - Understand supply chain management's role and responsibility in a global market. - Discuss collaboration values for the industry. - Discuss organization at the department level. - Discuss the importance of the staffing function, the personnel department, and managers. - Discuss the effects of leadership, motivation, and communication as related to the function of directing. - Discuss the importance of management controls and the relationship between controlling and planning. - Discuss general concepts of the control function. - Explain accounting, budgetary, and other financial controls.
SCMA 1015 - E-Commerce in Supply Chain Management
Provides a general knowledge of E-Commerce (EC) and how it is being conducted and managed as well as assessing its major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks. The course will focus on the impact EC has on a significant portion of the world, affecting businesses, supply chains, professions, and people. EC is more than just buying and selling, and students will learn it is also about electronically communicating, collaborating, sharing of information by businesses, and discovering information.
# E-Commerce - Define electronic commerce (EC) and describe its various categories. - Discuss the benefits of EC to organizations, consumers, and society. - Describe the limitations of EC. - Describe the major types of EC transactions. - Define e-marketplaces and list their components. - Discuss the role of supply chains in EC. - Describe the factors that influence consumer behavior online. - Discuss concepts, characteristics, and models of business to business (B2B) EC. - Discuss legal vs. ethical issues.
SCMA 1010 - Manufacturing Planning and Control/JIT
Provides introductory instruction and hands-on experience in utilizing Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)/ JustIn-Time, a fully integrated production and information management software system. Instruction moves step-by-step through system implementation and teaches how a state-of-the-art MRP II system works in today's zero inventory and Just-In-Time environment. Topics include: bills of materials, MRP II logic, inventory planning, master production schedule, planning policies, statistical quality control (SQC) and quality at the source.
Manufacturing resource planning entails the strategic management of production resources, such as materials, equipment, and labor, to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and ensure on-time product delivery.
# Bills of Materials - Understand the concept of a Bill of Materials. # Master Production Schedule - Recognize and work with a Master Production Schedule. - Produce a Master Production Schedule and alter it as contingencies occur. # Statistical Quality Control - Understand statistic quality control techniques and how to apply them. # Inventory Planning - Understand inventory planning to keep the process moving and increase throughput.
SCMA 1006 - Supply Chain Management Principles
Provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the successful management and handling of materials. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and organization, as well as traffic management, shipping and receiving, materials identification, and storage systems. Topics include: motivation and incentives, measured standards, freeing bottlenecks, reducing handling times and travel distances, quality control, cube utilization, handling of materials, and traffic management.
# History of Supply Chain Management - Discuss the evolution of Supply Chain Management. # Bottlenecks - Recognize and reduce bottlenecks. # Quality Control - Understand quality control techniques and how to apply them. # Reducing Handling Times - Facilitate the process and reduce the steps and time to perform the process. - Implement a flow chart on a process and improve the process with the use of standard tools and techniques.
This course provides an opportunity to study the wholesaling function and the movement and storage of goods. Emphasis is placed on the transportation, storing, and material handling functions. Topics include: historical and contemporary wholesale distribution, inbound and outbound operations, traffic operation concepts, distribution center safety and security, purchasing, inventory, financial management, and inside/outside selling.
Distribution Management System software is a digital platform that optimizes the supply chain, managing inventory, warehousing, order fulfillment, and delivery operations for distribution-centric businesses.
Operations entail overseeing business processes to ensure efficient production, service delivery, and resource utilization, ultimately striving for profitability.
# History of Distribution - Discuss beginning of the US wholesale distribution from 1850 to the present. # Inbound/Outbound - Describe the receiving and shipping process. # Traffic Management - Identify different modes of transportation. # Distribution Center Management - Demonstrate a process in a distribution center. - Discuss and understand the operations of a warehouse or distribution center.
SCMA 1004 - Quality Improvement Concepts
Familiarizes the student with the principles and concepts of leadership in quality improvement. Topics include: the history of quality improvement, quality improvement leaders, quality tools, quality improvement implementation, team building for quality improvement, and future quality tenders.
# History of Quality Movement - Discuss the history of the Quality Movement. # Teamwork Principles - Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to the team's efforts. # Quality Tools - Use the applicable quality tool as required. - Compose a flow chart and use the other applicable quality tools such as Pareto Analysis, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Histograms, and use of variable and attribute data.
SCMA 1003 - Introduction to Transportation and Logistics Management
Businesses today can not be competitive without a good transportation and logistics network. This course introduces the five basic forms of transportation and provides an understanding of the economic fundamentals underlying each mode. Students then discuss ways in which today's supply chain manager can use these transportation modes to achieve efficiencies and cost effectiveness necessary for a company to survive in today's global markets.
# Knowledge of All Modes of Transportation - Identify the roles and responsibilities each mode of transportation (truck, ocean, air, rail, and pipeline) has in today's global economy. - Discuss accessibility of each mode in servicing the business community. - Understand basic terminology and transport operations in the context of today's business environment. # Understanding How Transportation and Logistics Effects World Economy - Define transportation and logistics. - Explain the advantages that each mode of transportation has to the end-user consumer. - Explain the history of the transportation and logistics industry and how it has become what it is today. - Explain government intervention in the development and regulation in the early days of the industry's history. - Discuss inter-modalism and how each mode of transportation supports inter-modalism. - Understand costing methodologies of each mode of transportation. # Opportunity to Analyze and Recommend Improvements - Research different methods of strategy used by shippers and carriers. - Analyze business methodologies of the five modes of transportation. - Identify the roles and responsibilities of the shipper, the carrier, and the customer for total logistics management. - Discuss the importance contracts play in the logistics industry. # Resolve Problems Inherent in the Industry - Discuss problems associated with the delivery process and make improvements. - Perform problem solving exercises for making logistics transparent to the consumer. - Discuss the importance of good management communications. # Understand the Global, Economic, Political, and Resource Environment's Impact on Transportation Mana - Discuss how logistics and transportation supports the global economy. - Illustrate the impact geo-political issues affect the industry. - Understand logistics management's role and responsibility in a global market. - Discuss collaboration values for the industry. - Discuss organization at the department level. - Discuss the importance of the staffing function, the personnel department, and managers. - Discuss the effects of leadership, motivation, and communication as related to the function of directing. - Discuss the importance of management controls and the relationship between controlling and planning. - Discuss general concepts of the control function. - Explain accounting, budgetary, and other financial controls.
A study of the fundamental aspects of industrial and government purchasing. Emphasis is placed on procedures, techniques, and challenges in the field of purchasing, as well as the basic organization of purchasing departments. Topics include: purchasing role in business, industrial purchasing, purchasing capital equipment, purchasing management and organization, governmental purchasing, electronic data interchange, and ordering decisions.
Purchasing management is a strategic method for obtaining goods and services effectively, encompassing supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost control, and quality assurance to meet organizational requirements.
Order management is the organized handling of sales orders, encompassing aspects such as inventory control, processing, and post-sales support.
# Industrial Purchasing - Discuss the range of selection available to purchaser. - Compare acceptable and unacceptable supplier relations. # Purchasing Management - Define acceptable quality in the industrial setting. - Initiate the purchasing process in accordance with company policy. # Ordering Decisions - Discuss the "policy manual" for your company. - Discuss the organization of the purchasing department. - Use the system the company has provided effectively without assistance. # Governmental Purchasing - Discuss the growth of federal, state and local agencies' purchasing requirements.
SCMA 1000 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Provides a general knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the associated functions necessary for delivery goods and services to customers. The course will focus on what employees and managers must do to ensure an effective Supply Chain exists in their organization. Topics include: Introduction to SCM, E-Commerce, Material Management, Information Technology, Measuring SCM performance, Purchasing and Distribution, and Research and Case Studies.
# Introduction to SCM - Describe the evolution of and the definitions of SCM. - Describe the participants in a typical Supply Chain. - Identify the components of Competitive Advantage. - Discuss how to implement SCM. - Discuss Collaborate Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR). - Discuss and identify challenges facing Supply Chain Management. - Practice teamwork and good workplace behavior to solve problems. # Material Management - Describe the flow of Materials through the Supply Chain. - Discuss Material Management across the entire Supply Chain. - Identify the functions involved in Material Management. - Discuss Inventory Management and the types of Inventory. - Describe Cycle Counting as a technique in Inventory Management. - Recognize and understand uses of different types of material handling equipment. - Explain product receiving and storage procedures. # Purchasing and Distribution - Describe Logistical Activities. - Discuss Purchasing and Distribution. - Describe the Purchasing Cycle. - Discuss the role of the Purchasing Agent in a company. - Describe a Purchasing Order (PO). - Describe a Request for Proposal (RFP). - Discuss Integrated Logistics. - Understand cost elements of logistics. - Exhibit a clear understanding of safety, security, and environmental regulations. - Estimate Explain how product orders are processed. - Evaluate transportation modes. # Information Technology and SCM - Discuss the importance of information in an integrated SCM environment. - Discuss the role of IT in SCM. - Describe Inter organizational Information Systems (IOIS). - Discuss why the sharing of information is vital to managing the supply chain. - Describe decision support systems to utilize for effective SCM. # Measuring SCM Performance - Describe the “Balanced Scorecard” approach to SCM performance measurement. - Discuss why it’s important to measure SCM performance. - Understand quality measurement system (i.e., SPC, Sigma, TQM, etc.). - Describe the two sets of customer service metrics. - Discuss popular metrics for Build to Stock (BTS) and Build to Order (BTO). - Describe internal efficiency metrics. - Describe demand flexibility metrics. - Discuss product development metrics. - Discuss operations that enable supply chain performance. - Employ effective communication skills in the workplace. - Measure and calculate metric conversions.
SCMA 1001 - Inventory Control Procedures
Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful control of a company's inventory. Emphasis will be placed on inventory methods and control systems, physical inventories, prevention of shortages, and how current technology can assist the manager in inventory planning and control. Topics include: systems, area of management attending, economic order quantities, ABC analysis, MRP, bar coding, physical inventory, and cycle counting.
# Systems Purpose - List two reasons for carrying inventory. - Perform a physical count of assets located in a warehouse location. # ABC Analysis - Understand the structure of ABC item analysis. - Locate material in the proper location based on ABC inventory analysis. # Management of Inventory - State factors used to determine order quantity. # Bar Coding - Describe the main benefits of bar coding.
RESP 1120 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy
Provides students with an introduction and comprehensive survey of the respiratory care profession. Emphasizes the application of physics and chemistry as the foundation for specific modes of respiratory care principles employed in patient care, including indications, hazards, contraindications, evaluation of therapy, and patient assessment. Topics include: respiratory therapy chemistry and physics principles, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, , humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene, infection control practices, and hospital safety.
Respiratory therapy is the evaluation and management of breathing disorders using specialized equipment and techniques to enhance lung function and oxygen delivery.
Hyperinflation Therapy is a respiratory method used to enhance lung expansion and prevent or treat atelectasis by delivering higher volumes of air to the lungs.
# Respiratory Therapy Chemistry and Physics Principles - Apply principles of chemistry and physics to medical gases, humidity/aerosol, jet-nebulizer and metered dose inhaler, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, postural drainage, and percussion/vibration therapy (as well as high frequency chest wall oscillation). # Patient Assessment - Explain anatomical and physiological principles associated with patient assessment. - Explain respiratory and cardiac status assessment of the patient. - Explain laws and ethical principles that govern respiratory interviewing, touching the patient, privacy, and history taking. # Medical Gas Therapy - Identify equipment used in medical gas administration. - Characterize the clinical applications of medical gases and gas mixtures. - Recognize tank type with gas type. - Explain anatomical and physiological effects of medical gas therapy. - Describe medical gas administering technique. - Explain indications, contraindications, and hazards associated with medical gas therapy. # Humidity and Aerosol Therapy (including Medication Administration) - Explain the anatomical and physiological effects of humidity and aerosol therapy. - Explain humidity and aerosol therapeutic device principles of operation. - Explain therapeutic device operation. - Explain indications, contraindications, and hazards associated with humidity and aerosol therapy. # Hyperinflation Therapy - Explain principles of positive pressure breathing and devices. - Explain anatomical and physiological principles associated with positive pressure breathing. - Explain positive pressure breathing device principles of operation. - Explain indications, contraindications, and hazards associated with positive pressure breathing. # Bronchopulmonary Hygiene - Explain principles of postural drainage. - Explain anatomical and physiological principles associated with postural drainage. - Explain postural drainage techniques. - Explain indications, contraindications, and hazards associated with postural drainage and high frequency chest wall oscillation therapy. # Infection Control Practices (Including Hand Washing) - Discuss universal precautions including barrier technique, principles of microbiology, principles of microbe transmissions, isolation, reverse isolation, and respiratory and blood borne pathogens. - Discuss the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis, and precautions associated with these diseases. # Hospital Safety - Explain safety precautions to practice in the hospital setting.
Introduces the physiologic and pharmacological basis of pulmonary and cardiac medications. Focuses on the preparation and calculation of dosages and mixtures and general principles of pharmacology as they relate to the body systems. Topics include: drug preparation, dosage calculation, mixture preparation, pharmacology principles, delivery systems, respiratory drugs, and cardiopulmonary system related drugs.
Medication dosing refers to the process of calculating and administering suitable drug quantities, taking into account factors such as age, weight, and health status for safe and effective treatment.
# Drug Preparation - List appropriate aerosol drug dose and frequency of administration for aerosolized medications. # Dosage Calculation - Calculate dosages from prepared strength liquids, tablets, and capsules. - Calculate drug dosages from percentage strength solutions. - Solve percentage and solution problems involving drug dosages. - Calculate dosage from prepared strength liquids, tablets, and capsules. Calculate drug dosages from percentage strength solutions. Solve percentage and solution problems involving drug dosages. # Mixture Preparation - Determine medication combinations for aerosol drug administration. # Pharmacology Principles - Define fundamental terms used in pharmacology. - Define fundamental terms used to describe medical aerosols - Explain the pharmaceutical phase of drug action. - Contrast various routes of drug administration. - Outline the pharmacokinetic phase of drug administration. - Summarize the pharmacodynamic phase of drug administration. - Describe appropriate elements found in a drug prescription. - Translate common medical abbreviations used in pharmacology # Delivery Systems - Discuss the use of various aerosol generating devices. - Explain factors associated with aerosol penetration, deposition, retention, and clearance. # Respiratory Drugs - Describe the basic organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems - Define terms related to drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system. - Contrast muscarinic and nicotinic effects on the nervous system. - Explain parasympathetic neural transmitter action including the effects of parasympathemimetics. - Explain sympathetic neural transmitter action including the effects of sympathemimetics. - Contrast the effects of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors. - Explain autonomic control in the lung. - Overview the history and development of adrenergic bronchodilators. - Describe the structure activity relations of the catecholamines and catecholamine derivatives. - List the generic name, trade name, receptor site stimulated, administration method, strength, and dosage of beta adrenergic bronchodilators. - Discuss the adverse side effects associated with adrenergic bronchodilators. - Describe parasympatholytic and xanthine bronchodilator mode of action, indications, administration method, dosage, and side effects. - Describe antiasthma agents use including mode of action, dosage, side effects, hazards, and precautions. - Describe corticosteroid use including mode of action, dosage, side effects, hazards, and precautions. # Cardiopulmonary System Related Drugs - Explain mucus-controlling, surface-active, and cold and cough agent mode of action, dosage, and clinical use including complications and hazards. - Summarize the use of antiinfection agents in respiratory care. - Describe skeletal muscle relaxant use in respiratory care including mode of action, side effects, and hazards. - Describe central nervous system depressant and respiratory stimulant use in respiratory care including mode of action, side effects, and hazards. - Explain cardiovascular and diuretic agent use as applicable to patients receiving respiratory care.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals concepts of personal investment planning, personal investments, the various financial investments available for use, and their relative applicability. Emphasis is placed on developing a full understanding of the types of investments available to individuals, how these investments can be used and how to evaluate their performance. Topics include: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement planning, retirement plans and investment advisors.
Investment management refers to the professional management of assets and securities, aiming to achieve specific investment objectives for the benefit of investors.
Equities refer to stocks that represent a portion of ownership in a company, granting shareholders a claim on the firm's profits and assets.
Mutual Funds are investment vehicles that gather money from many investors to buy diverse securities, typically overseen by expert fund managers.
# General Investment Information - Compare and Contrast the various types of investment categories, their use and applicability. # Investment Planning - Understand the composition and structure of the Internet and wireless communications. # Equity (Stock) Investments - Describe the various types of equity investments. - Determine the performance and applicability of various types of equity investments. # Debt (Bond) Investments - Explain the various types of debt instruments available to individuals. - Evaluate types of debt instruments. - Determine the performance and applicability of debt investment. # Mutual Funds - Understand the concept of mutual funds. - Describe the structure and organization of the major categories of mutual funds. - Compare and Contrast the difference between load and no-load funds. - Evaluate the performance of no-load funds and mutual funds. # Retirement Planning - Discuss the value of retirement planning, its importance to one’s financial future and how to structure a plan. # Retirement Plans - Describe the various types of retirement plans available to the individual and their relative applicability. - Structure a retirement plan.
BAFN 2210 - Contemporary Bank Management
Emphasizes the relevance of banks and the economy, bank regulations and policy, bank organizational structure, bank management, the financial institutions environment, bank deregulation, and asset/liability management.
Commercial banking refers to a bank or financial institution providing loans, credit, and financial services to businesses of various sizes.
Bank Account Management entails skillfully managing bank accounts, encompassing transactions, reconciliations, and cash flow optimization for personal or business financial well-being.
Federal regulations are nationwide rules set by the federal government, dictating business practices, environmental standards, and compliance requirements for multiple industries.
# History of Commercial Bank Management - Explain the development of banking and bank management. # Commercial Bank Management Development - Examine bank services, governmental policy, bank technology, and bank consolidation. # Bank Management Concepts - Describe the dual banking system, major currency acts, the impact of deregulation of banking, and the Federal Reserve System. - Assess a bank's organization, unit banking and branch banking, bank holding companies, affiliated banks and correspondent bank, bankers' banks, and point of-sale banks. # Major Banking Legislation - Evaluate a bank's financial statements performance, interest rates, and interest-sensitive gap. # Federal Reserve Organization - Describe the concept of rates of return on stocks, assets, and equity, earnings per share of stock, net interest margin, and profit margins. # Monetary and Fiscal Policy Tools - Determine the composition of interest rates, yield curves and their signals, duration concepts, interest rate risk, and portfolio management. # Management Strategies - Describe off-balance sheet financing securitization, participating loans, loan sales, stand-by credit letters, and credit swaps. - Articulate the investment function, management of reserves, deposit services, and non-deposit investment products. - Define bank liquidity, supply and demand, asset liquidity needs and management, money position management and the composition of assets. - Explain the management of the bank's equity capital position, measuring the size of bank capital, raising capital, and bank lending policies. # Business Loan Pricing - Demonstrate how to identify fraud. - Decide proper business ethics, bank customer service and management principles. - Explain pricing of deposit-related services using marginal cost to set interest rates, and deposit pricing.
Emphasizes the relevance of land value, legal titles, legal descriptions, types of real estate finance, the leverage of real estate, the bank funding requirement, mortgage amortizations, financial theory, and real estate markets.
Finance encompasses the management of money, including budgeting, investing, banking, credit, assets, and liabilities, to optimize financial performance and attain economic goals.
The real estate industry encompasses activities related to purchasing, selling, managing, and investing in various types of properties, such as residential, commercial, and industrial.
# History of Real Estate - Summarize the developmental history of real estate. # Real Estate Concepts - Assess the value of private property ownership and land value. - Summarize the legal environment of real estate. - Make sense of fixtures, easements, legal descriptions, deeds and conveyances, recording and constructive notice, contracts, and real estate closing. # Real Estate Finance Functions - Compare and Contrast commercial bank function, investment companies, direct financing, and secondary mortgage markets. - Explain derivative securities, qualifying ratios, and settlement provisions evaluation. # Real Estate Finance Theory - Illustrate financial theory, yield curves, asset valuation, fixed rate mortgages, prepayment penalties, and amortization concepts. - Compute principal and interest and the effective cost of a mortgage. - Evaluate alternative mortgage products. # Real Estate Investment Activities - Examine owner seconds, mortgage bonds, housing acts, block grants, collateralized securities, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac securities, real estate markets, release provisions, financial leverage, Truth in Lending, and real estate sales. - Compute discounted cash flow, capital structure, acquisition and development of real estate, collateralized mortgage loans and securities. - Describe how technology is reshaping the real estate market and financial calculator applications/excel spreadsheets/web searches. - Illustrate the use and significance of technological applications such as Excel.
BUSN 1400 - Word Processing Applications
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use word processing software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises and projects. Minimal document keying will be necessary as students will work with existing documents to learn the functions and features of the word processing application. Topics and assignments will include: word processing concepts, customizing documents, formatting content, working with visual content, organizing content, reviewing documents, sharing and securing content.
Word processing is the utilization of software, like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, to create, edit, format, and print digital text documents.
Document review is the methodical assessment of documents to ensure their correctness, pertinence, and adherence to relevant rules or regulations, commonly carried out in legal, administrative, or business settings.
Digital Signature Services are electronic systems used for verifying the genuineness and integrity of digital documents, enabling secure and legally enforceable online transactions and contracts.
# Word Processing Concepts - Define terminology relating to word processing software. - Create , update, and delete files and folders. - Demonstrate the ability to save and retrieve a file to various locations. # Customizing Documents - Modify and format documents by using styles, themes, templates, and backgrounds. - Change documents by inserting headers and footers, and creating and formatting columns. - Modify and update tables of contents and indexes. - Change document properties to customize documents. - Demonstrate the ability to insert document navigation tools. - Change personal preferences and the research options. # Formatting Content - Demonstrate the ability to format text and paragraphs by applying styles, formatting options and tabs. - Change text by cutting, copying, pasting and using Find/Replace. - Modify pagination by creating and revising sections, adding and removing page breaks. # Working with Visual Content - Demonstrate the ability to insert illustrations such as clip art, pictures, shapes and Smart Art. - Demonstrate the ability to format illustrations by changing text wrapping, resizing, cropping, and rotating. - Demonstrate the ability to format text graphically by using Word Art, pull quotes and drop caps. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify text boxes. # Organizing Content - Demonstrate the ability to structure content by using shortcuts. - Modify tables, table properties, and cells. - Create tables and lists to organize content. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and format source references, citations and captions. - Demonstrate the ability to add and edit a Bibliography. - Develop , edit, and revise table of figures and tables of authorities. - Demonstrate the ability to complete a mail merge by creating form letters, envelopes and labels with a data source and a main document. # Reviewing Documents - Demonstrate the ability to navigate documents by using Find functions. - Demonstrate the ability to change windows views. - Assess and merge documents versions. - Demonstrate the ability to manage tracked changes by displaying revisions, applying/denying changes and modifying tracking options. - Demonstrate the ability to insert, modify, and delete comments. # Sharing and Securing Content - Prepare documents for sharing. - Prepare documents for sharing by using the Document Inspector and the Compatibility Checker. - Demonstrate the ability to control document access by limiting permissions, identifying document as final, and establishing passwords. - Demonstrate the ability to attach and/or authenticate documents by using digital signatures.
BUSN 1340 - Customer Service Effectiveness
This course emphasizes the importance of customer service throughout all businesses. Topics include: customer service challenges and problem solving; strategies for successful customer service; effective communication and dealing with difficult customers; empowerment, motivation, and leadership; customer retention and satisfaction measurement; and excellence in customer service.
Customer Service Training consists of instructing staff in essential interpersonal and technical abilities to address customer needs, emphasizing clear communication, problem-solving, and product mastery.
Problem Management entails the methodical handling of issues, including their identification, recording, and resolution, aimed at preventing recurrence and reducing business operation disruptions' impact.
Customer retention refers to the practice of retaining customers through strategic marketing, engagement, and relationship management to ensure repeat business and minimize turnover.
Client engagement refers to the methods and techniques used by businesses to establish, nurture, and improve connections with their clients, promoting commitment and supporting sustainable business development.
Empowerment is the process of giving individuals the power and autonomy to make decisions, solve problems, and contribute meaningfully within a group or organization.
Motivational Skills refer to the capability of inspiring, empowering, and encouraging individuals or teams to achieve goals and improve performance through positive reinforcement and effective communication.
Motivational Leadership is the capacity to encourage and stimulate team members by means of a convincing vision, persuasive communication, and a zeal that creates excitement and propels towards common objectives.
# Customer Service Challenges and Problem Solving - Understand the definition and importance of quality customer service. - Explain why customer service is so rare and ways of improving customer service. - Understand the five needs of every customer and the cost of losing a customer. - Explain the barriers to excellent customer service. - Understand the power of perceptions and scope of influence. - Understand the different levels of expectations. # Strategy for Successful Customer Service - Understand the role of problem solving in customer service and the problem solving strategies / processes. - Understand customer service problems and opportunities and how to confront conflict. - Develop negotiation skills and professional approaches to conveying bad news. # Effective Communication and Difficult Customers - Understand methods of communication and building customer intelligence. - Appreciate the importance of listening and voice inflection. - Recognize words to use with customers and words to avoid. - Understand the power of eye contact, body language, and power phrases. - Understand the importance of good telephone skills. # Empowerment, Motivation, and Leadership - Recognize good leadership characteristics and the concept of leadership without position. - Understand the self-concept of motivation, the factors of motivation, and power of self-motivation. - Understand teamwork and the importance of motivating others. # Customer Retention and Satisfaction Measurement - Appreciate the value of existing customers. - Create a customer retention program and measure the benefits of your effectiveness. - Understand the tools of measuring customer satisfaction and ideas for measuring your own performance. # Excellence in Customer Service - Understand the changing marketplace and customer. - Appreciate the importance of excellent customer service.
This course focuses on the skills needed to be effective in the corporate environment. The participants learn the importance of effectively managing time, stress and change as they relate to work behavior and quality of work. Topics include: time management, stress management, interview skills/job development, resume writing, and managing change.
# Time Management - Recognize the impact of multiple priorities and tasks on professional and personal lives. - Evaluate current usage of time and areas of improvement. - Prioritize goals in a Personal Action Plan or Professional Growth Plan. - Create a weekly and daily plan of activities to meet identified goals taking into account peak performance patterns. - Identify new techniques to turn time wasters into time savers. - Implement a proactive plan for working with multiple bosses and changing priorities. # Stress Management - Recognize the levels of positive and negative stress. - Identify personal responses to stress. - Identify common sources of stress. - Establish stress management techniques to monitor and handle stressors more effectively. # Interview Skills/Job Development - Use effective job search techniques to identify potential jobs and employers (i.e., networking, college placement offices, the Internet, newspaper advertisements, and employment agencies). - Use a guided approach to prepare for a successful job interview. - Understand how image affects the interview. - Identify parts of the interview process. - Prepare interview questions and answers. - Describe the objectives of the interviewer and the applicant. - Describe post interview steps that will provide a better chance of getting the job. (i.e., follow-up letters). # Resume Writing - Prepare a portfolio of foundation, business, and job related skills on a resume. - Identify key skills to accomplish specific business results. - Select the type of resume that is most appropriate based upon their skills and accomplishments (i.e., chronological, functional, targeted/combination, or electronic resumes). # Managing Change - Recognize how the change process impacts attitude, behavior and performance. - Use their knowledge of change to make the change more effective and successful. - Identify the tactical steps to anticipate and prepare for change. - Identify the impact change has on co-workers facing change.
This course equips participants with the tools to communicate and interact more effectively in person, in writing and on the telephone with both internal and external customers. Participants also learn how to work in teams to create a collaborative environment for accomplishing goals. This course consist of the following: language of business, communication skills, working with information, business writing, team and collaborative skills, and resolving interpersonal conflict.
Advanced Business Language refers to the proficiency in conveying intricate ideas with ease in a professional context, incorporating specialized vocabulary and cross-cultural understanding.
Team-oriented individuals excel at collaborating in groups, dividing tasks, providing support, and striving for shared objectives with a positive mindset.
# Language of Business - Identify differences between business and casual language. - Use phrases common in the workplace. - Understand how language affects the image you portray. - Define accent, grammar and dialect. - Understand how a person can speak differently according to the situation. # Communication Skills - Construct technical information in a clear, concise and objective manner for a specific audience, purpose, and method when communicating over the telephone and in person. - Construct technical information in a clear, concise and objective manner for a specific audience, purpose, and method when communicating in writing. - Assess communication and listening styles to overcome barriers to communication and ensure a cooperative and customer friendly environment. - Effectively question and interpret verbal and nonverbal messages in determining customer needs. # Working with Information - Develop and maintain a professional writing skill that will reflect a clear understanding of the customer’s status with a detailed yet concise summarization of facts, comments, and notations. - Create and maintain a level of analytical skill to allow for effective research and data gathering, leading to an effective decision. - Develop critical reading and listening skills to allow for rapid assimilation of facts and accurate recording of all essential details. # Business Writing - Determine the type, content, and formatting of a document to write in a given situation using appropriate style, tone, and grammar. - Organize documents according to audience needs. - Produce letters, memos, emails and reports that address specific tasks. # Team And Collaborative Skills - Participate successfully in a team environment utilizing skills of effective teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge of the virtual team environment. - Participate more effectively as a team member by understanding how member behavior impacts team decision-making. # Resolving Interpersonal Conflict - Demonstrate the best approach to conflict in a given situation and adjust behavior accordingly. - Apply techniques that will resolve and reduce interpersonal conflict before they occur.
BUSN 1310 - Introduction to Business Culture
Provides skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively both professionally and interpersonally in the workplace. Topics include: health and wellness; exercise; stress, time, and money management; work ethics; wardrobe on the job; workplace communications; and business entertainment, travel, and international culture.
Self-confidence represents a firm trust in one's own abilities and judgment, allowing one to approach challenges and decisions with composure and decisiveness.
Preventive care involves actions taken to maintain health, prevent diseases, and slow the advancement of existing illnesses through routine examinations, vaccinations, and health education.
Personal Grooming Assistance refers to the help provided to individuals in their daily hygiene routines, including bathing, dressing, and maintaining a well-groomed appearance.
Money management refers to the efficient handling of financial resources, including budgeting, saving, investing, and spending, to achieve financial stability and meet financial objectives.
# Health, Wellness, and Exercise - Discuss the importance of self-esteem. - Describe how self-esteem develops. - Discuss the importance of health in the workplace. - Discuss the value of preventive health practices. - Discuss the importance of grooming for the workplace. - Discuss good grooming practices for work. - Develop appropriate grooming practices for face. - Select a hairstyle that fits professional lifestyle. - Select grooming aids that enable to keep hair well groomed. - Identify the nutrients needed for good nutrition. - Identify the nutrients needed for good nutrition. - Identify and avoid foods which contribute little nutrition to good diet. - Develop a diet that meets nutritional needs. - Develop goals for a healthy lifestyle. - Develop a food log for a minimum of two weeks. - Assess barriers to maintaining a balanced diet. - Develop an exercise log throughout the course. - Implement exercise routine 45 minutes at least twice per week. - Select an exercise plan that fits schedule, facilities, environment, personal preference, age, size, body type, and social needs. - Choose exercise that meets cardiovascular fitness needs. - Determine level of fitness using a target heart rate. - Assess individual body proportions. # Stress, Time, and Money Management - Identify energy robbers. - Describe how mental and physical energy work together. - Identify the nature and symptoms of stress. - Identify adaptive and coping resources for stress. - Discuss the benefits of managing time. - Discuss perceptions and strategies for managing time. - Discuss perceptions and causes of money problems. - Determine ways to take control of personal money. - Discuss uses and hazards of credit. # Work Ethics - Discuss the importance of using discretion in personal and professional interactions. - Anticipate the behavior and attitudes people will encounter on the job. - Determine appropriate and inappropriate discussion topics for the workplace. - Understand the importance of being industrious, cooperative, and eager to learn and assist. - Assess the chain of command – work with peers, subordinates, and superiors. - Differentiate between positive and negative attitudes. - Demonstrate a positive attitude. - Separate home from work. - Understand company policies. - Determine what constitutes gossip. - Develop social skills necessary for daily communication. - Develop the ability to listen and follow oral and written instructions. - Evaluate criticisms carefully and phrase them in a way that will improve the situation. - Evaluate criticisms carefully and phrase them in a way that will improve the situation. - Discuss acceptable and unacceptable reasons for missing work. - Discuss the importance of attending work regularly and being on time. - Identify formal and informal systems in an organization. # Workplace Communications - Discuss the purposes of thank you notes. - Prepare thank you notes/letters. - Discuss appropriate responses to invitations. - Recognize active listening behavior. - Demonstrate active listening behavior. - Identify barriers to poor listening. - Demonstrate effective oral communication skills. - Use the telephone as a means of business communication. - Apply use of proper telephone skills and etiquette. - Recognize different types of nonverbal communication. - Use postures that will improve appearance. # Wardrobe on the Job - Evaluate personal standard for appearance as it relates to professional development. - Understand the implications of personal appearance for succeeding in field. - Recognize suitable business attire. - Recognize the characteristics of a business suit. - Determine the attire appropriate for an interview. - Select appropriate accessories for effective business wear. - Establish a business wardrobe appropriate for first business job. - Determine good fit for business clothes. - Demonstrate care for business clothes to protect investment and remain well dressed. - Select styles that work with personal body structure. - Select colors that compliment personal complexion. # Business Entertainment, Travel, and International Culture - Discuss sources of help in making business travel arrangements. - Demonstrate appropriate table manners. - Recognize cultural differences. - Identify barriers to communications. - Develop intercultural communication skills.
Provides an introduction to financial markets, institutions, and management in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the financial markets in which funds are traded, the financial institutions participating in facilitating the trade of such funds, and the financial principles and concepts behind sound financial management. Topics include: financial systems of the United States, business finance management, and financing other sectors of the economy.
A financial system is a structured arrangement of rules, methods, and technology that governs and oversees monetary activities, organizations, and services within an economic environment.
# Financial Systems of the United States - Define finance. - Define financial functions in our economy. - Examine the development of financial institutions and intermediaries in our society. - Summarize the monetary system of the United States. - Examine the structure and operation of the banking system in the United States. - Examine the Federal Reserve system of the United States. - Describe the savings and investment process in our economy. # Business Finance Management - Describe business financial management functions. - Explain the concepts and principles behind financial planning and working capital management. - Evaluate short-term and long-term sources of business financing. - Assess the concept of the time value of money. - Compare and Contrast and contrast the concepts and principles behind fixed asset management. - Evaluate the concepts and principles behind long-term debt and equity financing. - Characterize markets for long-term business funds. # Financing Other Sectors of the Economy - Appraise financing concepts and principles for other sectors of the economy (e.g., government financing and consumer financing).
This course provides knowledge and applications in the management of personal and consumer finance. Topics include: record keeping, budgeting, credit principles, investment principles, and forecasting.
Record keeping refers to the organized method of generating, preserving, and handling accurate records for easy access and retrieval of crucial data throughout time.
# Record Keeping - Match terms associated with record keeping. - Construct types of records (i.e., personal, finance, and business). - Outline the purpose of record keeping. - Generate a record keeping system. - Identify various forms of income, and analyze and evaluate factors that affect income as a part of the career decision-making process. - Analyze checking accounts and other banking services and explain how financial institutions channel funds from savers to investors. (DOE FIN-FL-5) - Analyze Laws and options available to consumers for protection from deceptive or unfair business practices. (DOE FIN-FL-8) - Develop and evaluate a spending and savings plan while applying rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices. (DOE FIN-FL-4) # Budgeting - Match terms associated with budgeting. - Give examples of the advantages and disadvantages of budgeting. - Describe the life cycle approach to budgeting. - List the steps in developing a financial plan. - Identify the factors that affect income. - Compute family budgets. - Outline various methods of saving. - Compare and Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of savings. - Categorize the earnings potential of various savings plans. - Compute interest earnings. - Analyze taxes in the United States and evaluate the effect on personal income. - Use time value of money principles. - Develop and evaluate a spending and saving plan while applying rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices. - Develop and evaluate a spending and savings plan while applying rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices. (DOE FIN-FL-4) - Apply money management tools available financial institutions. - Identify various forms of income, and analyze and evaluate factors that affect income as a part of the career decision-making process. (DOE FIN-FL-2) - Analyze taxes in the United States and evaluate the effect on personal income. (DOE FIN-FL-3) - Analyze checking accounts and other banking services and explain how financial institutions channel funds from savers to investors. (DO FIN-FL-5) # Credit Principles - Match terms associated with credit. - List the advantages and disadvantages of credit use. - Compare credit applications and contracts. - Illustrate the types of available consumer credit. - Identify sources of credit. - Demonstrate methods of interest calculation. - Summarize laws affecting consumer credit. - Analyze factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal aspects of using credit. (DOE FIN-FL-6) - Evaluate how to help deter, detect, and defend against identify theft. (DOE FINFL-9) - Describe consumer protections related to debt collection and bankruptcy. - Evaluate various consumer loan options and analyze factors that affect lending decisions. (DOE FIN-FL-10) - Analyze factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal aspects of using credit. (DOE FIN-FL-6) # Investment Principles - Match terms related to investment. - Differentiate between stocks and bonds. - Select and interpret investment types. - Construct investment goals. - Implement investment goals to types of investments. - Evaluate savings and investment options to meet short-and long-term goals. (DOE FIN-FL-7) # Forecasting - Describe the types of life insurance. - Describe the types of health insurance plans. - Assess the use of insurance in overall financial planning. - Describe the types of property and casualty insurance available. - List the types of homeowner policies. - Match the terms associated with estate planning. - Summarize the requirements of a valid will. - Compose a valid will. - Describe the importance and advantages of estate planning. - Explain the principles of risk management and insurance as a strategy to protect against financial loss. (DOE FIN-FL-11)
The course emphasizes the relevance of monetary instruments, financial intermediaries, and the central banks as they impact local, state, national, and international economics. Topics include: the history and evolution of financial institutions, monetary instruments and flow; and central banking, operations, and policies.
Banking consists of overseeing financial activities such as accepting deposits, extending loans, facilitating investments, and handling currency exchanges within regulated banks and similar institutions.
# History and Evolution of Financial Institutions - Describe the evolution of the system that regulations U.S. financial institutions. - List the primary agencies that regulate the various financial institutions. - Relate the benefits and drawbacks of the current regulatory system. # Monetary Instruments and Flow - Explain the uniqueness of the U.S. dual banking system. - Define terms related to monetary systems to include the function of "money". - Explain the evolution of the American payments system to its present form. - Describe the basic functions and characteristics of financial markets. - Describe the methods of measuring interest rates. - Explain the purpose of a bank’s balance sheet. - Differentiate among financial institutions handling of unions. - Describe the purpose and general structure of pension plans. - Point out the types and purposes of finance companies, mutual funds, investment brokers, and insurance companies. - Explain how technological changes have resulted in financial innovations. # Central Banking, Operation, and Policies - Explain how and why the Federal Reserve System was established. - Examine the structure of the Federal Reserve System. - List ways the Federal Reserve controls the money supply. - Examine why the Board of Governors and the chairman of the Federal Reserve are so powerful. - Summarize the roles of the central bank, depository institutions, depositors, and borrowers in the money supply process. - Research the impact of changes in the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury.
BAFN 1105 - Bank Business and Information Systems
The course emphasizes basic calculator functions with problem solving, types of banking equipment, teller skills and duties and procedures for bank reconciliations.
Teller Transactions entail a bank teller handling various financial activities, including receiving deposits, dispensing cash, processing loan payments, and cashing checks.
# Types of Banking Equipment - Identify machines used in a financial institution. - Identify the uses of machines in a financial institution. # Calculator Functions and Problem Solving - Demonstrate a ten-key calculator using the touch system. - Demonstrate examples of problem solving using a calculator. # Teller Skills - Demonstrate competence by completing the Today's Teller, Developing Basic Skills book. # Proof Machines - Organize items by correctly entering as either debits or credits. # Bank Reconciliations - Utilize bank statement information and book balance information to correctly reconcile monthly bank statements.
AVIO 1090 - Flight Director and Autopilot Systems
Continues the study of avionics maintenance practices with emphasis on flight director and autopilot systems. Topics include: flight director systems, autopilot systems, and avionics line maintenance test equipment.
Flight Control Systems are complex systems that maintain an aircraft's stability, guide its movement, and control its flight path using a combination of pilot inputs and automation.
# Flight Director Systems - State the purpose of the flight director system. - Identify the units that make up an aircraft flight director system. - Explain the function of each unit in an aircraft flight director system. - Discuss the flight guidance control elements and the source of feedback to system sensors. - Describe how accelerometers are used to sense aircraft attitude during flight. - Perform operational checks of flight director system. - Given entry from flightlog or work order, analyze a reported malfunction of the flight director system. - Use appropriate electronic measuring instruments to troubleshoot the flight director system to the unit, or component level where applicable, and isolate the defective item(s). - Remove units and components of aircraft flight director system. - Replace units and components of aircraft flight director system. - Document maintenance actions taken on the aircraft flight director system in accordance with local directives and Federal regulations. # Autopilot Systems - Compare the autopilot system operation with pilot action when using the flight director system. - State the purpose of the autopilot system. - Identify the units that make up an aircraft autopilot system. - Explain the function of each unit in an aircraft autopilot system. - Discuss the source of feedback in the autopilot system. - Perform operational checks of autopilot system. - Given entry from flight log or work order, analyze a reported malfunction of the autopilot system. - Use appropriate electronic measuring instruments to troubleshoot the autopilot system to the unit, or component level where applicable, and isolate the defective item(s). - Remove units and components of aircraft autopilot system. - Replace units and components of aircraft autopilot system. - Document maintenance actions taken on the aircraft autopilot system in accordance with local directives and Federal regulations. # Avionics Line Maintenance Test Equipment - Describe the purpose of each type of test equipment used to perform line maintenance on aircraft avionics systems. - Verify test equipment has been calibrated and is within acceptable use period. - Perform test equipment self-check procedures where applicable. - Connect test equipment to aircraft avionics system while observing personal safety and equipment use cautions. - Perform test in accordance with local directives and while observing Federal airways regulations where applicable. - Perform line maintenance as applicable to system service manuals. - Perform avionics system alignment and calibration using line test equipment. - Remove line test equipment from aircraft installed avionics system. - Upon completion of line maintenance, connect all units and components of aircraft avionics system. - Perform operational check of repaired aircraft avionics system. - Store line test equipment after use.
Continues the study of avionics maintenance practices with emphasis on aircraft navigational systems. Topics include: bridges and monitors, synchros, gyros, and navigation systems.
Navigational Instruments are devices that help mariners and aviators determine their position, direction, and speed relative to the Earth's surface, including compasses, sextants, and GPS devices.
# Bridges and Monitors - Explain how voltage may be reversed in a sensing member of a DC. - Discuss current flow in an unbalanced DC bridge. - Discuss current flow in a DC bridge under null condition. - Explain phase reversal as it applies to AC bridge circuits. - Discuss the use of capacitive and inductive elements in an AC bridge circuit and the resultant phase angles they produce in an unbalanced condition. - Give an example of the aircraft system application of an AC bridge using a variable capacitor. - Discuss the operation of a signal presence monitor circuit. - Give the condition which causes a "flag" to appear in a signal monitor circuit. - Explain the operation of a 400 Hz modulator. - Explain the operation of a 400 Hz demodulator. - Define summing point as it applies to avionics circuits. - Draw the symbol which represents a summing point with three inputs and one output. # Synchros - Name the components of vector problems associated with aircraft flight. - Explain the resultant vectors of cross winds and speed. - Explain the resultant vectors of angular winds and speed. - Explain the effect on a magnetic field when two "like" fields approach straight on and at various angles. - Explain the effect on a magnetic field when two "unlike" fields approach straight on and at various angles. - Describe a two-coil electromagnetic field and explain how changes in coil voltage level affect the resultant vector. - Describe a three-coil electromagnetic field and explain how changes in coil voltage level affect the resultant vector. - Define the term rotor as it relates to synchros. - Define the term stator as it relates to synchros. - State the meaning of the abbreviations TX and REC as they apply to synchro schematics. - Explain phase reversal when a synchro rotor passes through null. - Determine direction of the field vector when presented with diagrams of various synchro rotor positions. - Demonstrate examples of synchros use in indicators and antennas used in avionics systems. - Explain the purpose of a differential synchro. - Compare the output of a resolver synchro with that of a receiver synchro for any given degree of rotor movement. - Recognize circle and coil schematic symbols for transmit, receive, differential, and resolver synchros. - Explain the operational similarities and differences between synchros and servo motors. - Give examples of servos use in avionics systems. - Operationally check avionics systems which use servos to control position. # Gyros - Explain the angle of precession of a spinning gyro when the axis is tilted. - Compare the position of a spinning perfect free gyro as it is moved to different locations of the earth. - Give examples of avionics systems which make use of a gyro to provide attitude information. - Operationally check indicators which use gyros to develop position information. # Navigation Systems - Perform an operational check of each component of aircraft navigation systems. - Remove units and components of aircraft navigation systems. - Given entry from flightlog or work order, analyze a reported malfunction of aircraft navigation systems. - Use appropriate electronic measuring instruments to troubleshoot aircraft navigation systems to the unit, or component level where applicable, and isolate the defective item(s). - Remove units and components of aircraft navigation systems. - Document maintenance actions performed on aircraft navigation systems in accordance with local directives and Federal regulations. - Discuss navigation principles, great circle routes, enhanced GPWS, and wind shear.
BAFN 1100 -Introduction to Banking and Finance
Introduces the student to the history, documents, and operational functions of the banking industry.
# History of the Banking System - Outline the development of banking from colonial times. - Utilize banking terms. - Cite reasons for major banking acts (National Bank Act, Federal Reserve Act, Glass-Seagal, Monetary Control, Garn-St. Germaine, and recently passed laws). - Describe the impact of major banking acts. - Explain the evolution of basic tools the Federal Reserve uses to control the flow of money and credit. # Banking Documents - Define terms related to banking documents. - Describe the operation of the barter system. - Name the requirements of negotiable instruments. - Identify the parties of drafts and their roles. - Explain the basic types of endorsements. - Relate the liabilities of endorsers and the concept of holder in due course. # Banking and Finance Operations - Utilize terms related to banking operations. - Distinguish between book, collected, and available balances. - Explain the characteristics of cash and non-cash items. - Describe the processing of deposit items by tellers. - Identify counterfeit currency. - Explain the importance of identify, capacity, and authority in account relationships. - Explain the types of accounts offered by today's banks. - Distinguish between proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. - List the banking risks a teller assumes in cashing checks. - Explain the check processing systems. - Describe bank accounting. - Describe the lending functions of banks. - Outline the credit analysis process. - Describe the investment function in a bank. - Explain the importance of loan-loss reserves. - Identify specialized bank services.
AVIO 1070 - Aircraft Communication Systems
Continues the study of avionics maintenance practices with emphasis on aircraft communication systems. Topics include: component operation, component location, integration, analysis, maintenance, and ACARS.
Aircraft Communication Addressing And Reporting Systems
Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting Systems (ACARS) are digital data communication systems used for transmitting short messages between aircraft and ground stations via airband radio or satellite.
# Component Operation - Perform an operational check of each component of the following aircraft communication systems: Satellite Communications; VHF communication systems; HF communication systems; UHF communication systems; interphones; public address systems; microphones, speakers, and headsets; selcal; ELT;ACARS; cockpit voice recorder; call systems; audio integrated systems, and static discharge systems. # Component Location - Locate and observe the racks where aircraft communication systems units are installed. - Locate and observe the electrical wiring harnesses used to connect aircraft communication systems units. # Integration - Use block and schematic diagrams to identify which units and components of aircraft communication systems are operational. # Analysis - Given entry from flight log or work order, analyze a reported malfunction of aircraft communication systems. - Use appropriate electronic measuring instruments to troubleshoot an aircraft communication system to unit, or component level where applicable, and isolate the defective item(s). # Maintenance - Perform removal of units and components of aircraft communication systems. - Replace units and components of aircraft communication systems. - Document removal and replacement action performed on aircraft communication systems in accordance with maintenance directives and Federal regulations. # ACARS - Describe the air to ground data link provided by the Arinc Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS). - Give examples of sensors which feed data to the ACARS. - Discuss the process used by the ACARS to convert analog input data to a digital output data base.
Focuses on microprocessor based computers used in avionics systems. Topics include: memory, mass storage, computer systems, data bases, and logic systems repair procedures.
# Memory - Explain the difference between read-write and read-only memory. - Name the four kinds of read-only memories. - Explain the difference between memory-access time and memory-cycle time. - Give the advantages of using static or dynamic memories. - Describe the purpose of a memory chip's row and column decoder. - Explain why high-density RAMs use multiplexed addressing. - Discuss the purpose of direct memory access. - Define paging as it applies to a memory system. - Complete a ROM comparison chart. - Complete a RAM comparison chart. - Demonstrate Installation and remove of memory components in a typical microprocessor system. # Mass Storage - Name the two types of input and output devices that microprocessor systems communicate with. - Identify the device most used by people to input data to microprocessor systems. - Describe the encoded device a keyboard is attached to. - Give examples of devices used for mass storage. - Compare the advantages and limitations of mass-storage devices. - Explain parallel interface as applied to microprocessor systems. - Explain the use of serial communications in microprocessor systems. - Compare the advantages and disadvantages of parallel interface with serial interface. - Discuss the operation of a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter, (UART). - State the purpose of a UART in a microprocessor system. - Compare baud rate to bytes per second in the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. - Explain the difference between the RS-232 and the 20-ma current loop as they apply to serial lines in microprocessor systems. - Name the two ways microprocessor I/O devices get service in microprocessor systems. - Establish how a microprocessor system responds to polling instructions. - Display how a microprocessor system responds to interrupt instructions. # Computer Systems - Name the source of input data for the cabin pressure computer. - Explain the purpose of the central air data computer. - Compare the output of a central air data computer with that of a digital air data computer. - Give examples of the digital and analog outputs of a Digital Air Data Computer (DADC). - Discuss the operation of the roll computer. - Discuss the operation of the pitch computer. - Name the input and output data associated with the navigation computer of a typical area navigation system. - Describe the conditions which limit the use of an area navigation system. - Name the sub-system units of a typical flight management computer system. - Name the unit of the flight management computer system which contains the alphanumeric keyboard. - Identify and display the critical supply and operational components of a computer system. # Data Bases - Discuss the purpose of the eight-bit digital data bus. - Give examples of systems which provide data input to the eight-bit digital data bus. - Discuss the operation of a typical, 1980s, digital data bus system. - Describe the advantages of a 1990s digital bus system using a fiber optic system. - Discuss the data base of the format update, page control, and mode select features of the central display unit. - Name the sensors which provide data input for the development of the performance data base. - Name the sensors which provide data input for the development of the navigation data base. - Discuss the function of the operation program data base of the central processor in the flight management computer. - Perform a typical download and install of an aircraft data software operations or update. # Logic Systems Repair Procedures - Describe the labels used to warn maintenance personnel of the need to take protective measures to prevent degrading equipment performance. - Give examples of actions and items that can produce static electricity. - Give examples of locations for static electricity warning labels on aircraft structure and avionics components. - Perform operational checks of avionic systems containing logic circuits. - Troubleshoot aircraft logic systems to the unit level. - Remove defective units of aircraft logic systems. - Replace defective units of aircraft logic systems. - Use appropriate measuring instruments to calibrate aircraft logic systems.
Introduces the theory and application of digital electronics with a primary focus on their use in avionic systems. Topics include: numbering system, logic gates, Boolean algebra, flip-flops, and registers and counters.
# Numbering System - Name the characters used in the decimal numbering system. - Name the characters used in the binary numbering system. - Name the characters used in the octal numbering system. - Name the characters used in the hexadecimal numbering system. - Convert a binary number to a decimal number. - Convert a decimal number to a binary number. - Describe the procedures used to convert a hexadecimal number to a decimal number. - State the octal number for a given decimal number. # Logic Gates - Describe the function of a gate in an electronic circuit. - Identify an AND gate schematic diagram. - Identify the logic symbol for an AND gate. - Construct a truth table for a two- input AND gate. - Identify an OR gate schematic diagram. - Identify the logic symbol for an OR gate. - Construct a truth table for a two- input OR gate. - Identify a NAND gate schematic diagram. - Identify the logic symbol for a NAND gate. - Construct a truth table for a two-input NAND gate. - Identify a NOR gate schematic diagram. - Identify the logic symbol for a NOR gate. - Construct a truth table for a two- input NOR gate. - Identify the logic symbol for an XNOR gate. - Construct a truth table for a two- input XNOR gate. - Identify the logic symbol for an XOR gate. - Construct a truth table for a two- input XOR gate. - Identify the schematic diagram for an inverter. - Identify the logic symbol for an inverter. - Construct a truth table for an inverter. - Construct and demonstrate an example of AND gate use in an aircraft electronic circuit. - Construct and demonstrate an example of OR gate use in an aircraft electronic circuit. - Construct and demonstrate an example of NAND gate use in an aircraft electronic circuit. - Construct and demonstrate an example of NOR gate use in an aircraft electronic circuit. - Construct and demonstrate an example of XNOR gate use in an aircraft electronic circuit. - Construct and demonstrate an example of XOR gate use in an aircraft electronic circuit. - Construct and demonstrate an example of inverter use in an aircraft electronic circuit # Boolean Algebra - Write the Boolean logic expression for an AND gate. - Write the Boolean logic expression for an OR gate. - Write the Boolean logic expression for a NAND gate. - Write the Boolean logic expression for a NOR gate. - Write the Boolean logic expression for an XNOR gate. - Write the Boolean logic expression for an XOR gate. # Flip-Flops - Sketch a schematic diagram for an RS flip-flop having two BJTs. - Identify the symbol for an RS flip-flop. - Discuss the purpose of a clock input to a flip-flop circuit. - Identify the symbol for a clocked D flip-flop. - Construct a truth table for a clocked D flip-flop. - Identify the symbol for a clocked JK flip-flop. - Construct and demonstrate an example of flip-flops use in an aircraft electronic circuit. # Registers and Counters - Describe how flip-flops are connected to construct a register. - Identify the logic symbol for a 4-bit register. - Discuss the difference between a register with four AND gates and one with four 3-state gates. - Describe the function of a word memory cell in a random-access memory circuit. - Adapt the operation of a JK flip-flop used to count pulses. - Adapt the operation of a clocked D flip-flop used to count pulses.
Introduces the theory and application of radio frequency transmission and reception. Topics include: power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, transmitters, amplitude modulation, AM receivers, frequency modulation, and antenna systems.
Antennas are essential components in various communication systems, facilitating the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves.
Electronic Oscillators are devices that produce regular electronic signals, typically sine or square waves, essential for timing and signal processing in various technologies such as clocks, radios, and computers.
Radio frequency refers to the electromagnetic wave frequencies, ranging from approximately 20 kHz to 300 GHz, utilized in wireless communication and broadcasting.
# Power Supplies - Define the term power supply. - Name the various types of power supplies. - Name the components of a half-wave rectifier. - Distinguish between a bridge-type and a center-tap full-wave rectifier circuit. - Establish construction of half wave rectification circuit. - Describe capacitive filtering as applied to power supply operation. - Establish construction of full wave rectification circuit. - Describe inductive filtering as applied to power supply operation. - Describe the operation of a resistor-capacitor filter in a power supply circuit. - Explain how choke coils filter variations in power supply operation. - Explain the advantage of a swinging choke over other types of filters. - Describe the difference between delta and wye connection as applied to three-phase power. - Draw the schematic diagram for a half-wave Y-connected power supply. - Draw the schematic diagram for a full-wave Y-connected power supply. # Oscillators - Describe how oscillators are used in electrical and electronic circuits. - Distinguish between schematic diagrams for Armstrong, Colpitts, and Hartley oscillators. - Tune various oscillators for maximum power output at a desired frequency. - Compare advantages and disadvantages of LC and crystal-controlled oscillators. # Amplifiers - Define coupling as applied to amplifier circuits. - Define biasing as applied to amplifier circuits. - Define neutralization as it applies to amplifier circuits. - Identify an amplifier circuit suited to broadband operation. - Establish construction of AF amplifier. - Establish construction of RF amplifier used in avionics industry. - Name the type of amplifier circuit used as a multiplier. - Identify an amplifier circuit suited to power transfer of an AC signal. - Define the term fidelity as applied to amplifier operation. - Align amplifiers for maximum output in the area(s) for which they are designed to operate. - Measure input and output voltages of an operational amplifier. - Measure input and output power levels for an operational amplifier. # Transmitters - Name the four basic requirements for a radio transmitter in aircraft communication systems. - Compare transmitter power requirements of an FM signal with that of an AM signal in aircraft communication systems. - Sketch a block diagram of a VHF transmitter used in aircraft communication systems. - Discuss a limitation of VHF transmitters in aircraft communication systems. - Describe the purpose of the frequency multiplication circuits of aircraft transmitters. - Explain the purpose of MOPA circuits used in aircraft transmitters. - Discuss the use of oscillators in aircraft transmitters. - Describe the effect of harmonics in aircraft transmitters. - Set up and perform test of aircraft transmitter test equipment. # Amplitude Modulation - Explain radio frequency wave intelligence and how it is transmitted. - Define the components of an amplitude modulated wave. - Discuss the types of injection used in AM aircraft transmitters. - Describe the signal components of single-sideband aircraft transmitters. - Describe the carrier wave and modulation envelope of AM aircraft systems. - Disassemble and demonstrate aircraft AM receiver circuits. # AM Receivers - Describe demodulation as used in aircraft AM receivers. - Explain how radio waves are received by aircraft AM receivers. - Explain the use of regenerative circuits in aircraft AM receivers. - Discuss the operation of TRF circuits of aircraft AM receivers. - Give an example of crystal detectors used in aircraft AM receivers. - Discuss the operation of a super-heterodyne aircraft AM receiver. - Describe the function of IF amplifiers in aircraft AM receivers. - Discuss causes of signal loss in aircraft AM receivers. - Disassemble and demonstrate AM aircraft receiver used in aviation industry. # Frequency Modulation - Discuss the advantages of FM receivers over AM receivers for aircraft communication systems. - Discuss the use of repeater stations in aircraft communication systems. - Describe the change to the carrier when it is frequency modulated. - Establish FM receiver and transmitter systems used in aviation industry. # Antenna Systems - Name the types of antennas used in aircraft communications. - Define polarization as used in aircraft antenna systems. - Describe the skip effect as applied to aircraft antennas. - State the nominal impedance for aircraft antennas. - Name the most commonly used coaxial cable in aircraft transmission lines. - Describe the use of matching transformers in aircraft transmission lines. - Fabricate a BNC connector for an aircraft coaxial cable. - State the main advantage of using coaxial cable for aircraft transmission. - Describe the construction of a simple VOR antenna for aircraft communication systems. - Describe the construction of a balun for aircraft communication systems. - State the purpose of a balun in the antenna system. - Describe the minimum components needed to construct a half-wave antenna. - State the advantage the loop antenna system has over other antenna systems. - Describe the construction of a quarter-wave antenna. - State the purpose of a ground plane in an aircraft antenna system. - State the formula for computing the length of a half-wave antenna. - Discuss the effect that standing waves have on power output of aircraft communication systems. - Discuss methods for eliminating standing waves on an aircraft transmission line. - State the formulas for computing the voltage standing-wave ratio. - Name the instrument used to measure the VSWR of an aircraft communication system. - Describe how aircraft transmission lines are tested for VSWR. - Demonstrate antenna system testers used in aviation communications.
AVIO 1020 - Avionics Maintenance Practices
Provides practical experience in maintaining avionics systems. Topics include: solder/solderless connecting, use of test instruments, component installation/removal techniques, repair procedures, and troubleshooting techniques.
# Solder/solderless Connecting - Fabricate aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using industry standard soldering techniques. - Fabricate aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using industry standard solderless connection techniques. # Use of Test Instruments - Perform operator calibration of analog indicating DC measuring instruments. - Use an analog indicating instrument to measure the DC voltage, current, and resistance of an aircraft electrical circuit. - Perform operator calibration of digital indicating DC measuring instruments. - Perform operator calibration of analog indicating AC measuring instruments. - Use an analog indicating instrument to measure AC voltages of an aircraft electrical circuit. - Use a digital indicating instrument to measure AC voltage of an aircraft electrical circuit. - Perform operator calibration of a DC voltage and current measuring instrument. - Measure voltage and current level of an aircraft DC circuit and compute the power level. - Perform operator calibration of power measuring instruments. - Perform operator calibration of bridge-type resistance measuring instruments. - Use a bridge-type instrument to measure low value resistance of aircraft electrical circuits. - Perform operator calibration of oscilloscopes. - Use an oscilloscope to measure the DC voltage level of an aircraft circuit. - Use an oscilloscope to measure the AC amplitude of an aircraft electrical circuit. - Use an oscilloscope to measure the AC period of an aircraft electrical circuit. - Use an oscilloscope to measure IF and RF frequencies of aircraft avionics systems. - Perform operator calibration of signal generators used to test aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Use signal generators to establish AC, AF, IF, and RF frequencies for testing aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Perform operator calibration of frequency measuring instruments used to test aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Use frequency counters to measure AC, AF, IF, and RF frequencies of aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. # Component Installation/Removal Techniques - Name solder compositions and solder flux approved for maintenance of aircraft and avionics systems. - Match soldering iron type to repair task for aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Install axial lead components in aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Install DIPs and ICs in aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Describe the positioning acceptability criteria for surface mounted devices. - Install flat packs and surface mounted devices to aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Name the types of coatings used on aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Remove coating from aircraft electrical and electronic components. - Name the types of solder removal techniques used in aircraft electrical and electronic system maintenance. - Use the heat/pull technique to remove soldered components from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Use the heat/vacuum technique to remove soldered components from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Use the wicking braid to remove solder from components of aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Remove surface mounted devices from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using soldering iron techniques. - Remove surface mounted devices from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using hot air jet techniques. - Remove surface mounted devices from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using tweezer methods. - Remove surface mounted devices from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using hot gas/air workstation methods. - Remove surface mounted devices from aircraft electrical and electronic circuits using preheat methods. # Repair Procedures - Use the jumper method to repair aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Use the foil method to repair aircraft electrical and electronic circuits. - Repair pads, tracks, and plated-through holes of circuit boards used in aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Perform repair to lifted or damaged land area of circuit boards used in aircraft electrical and electronic systems. # Troubleshooting Techniques - Use a voltmeter to isolate an open or shorted component or wire in an aircraft electrical or electronic system. - Use an ohmmeter to locate an open or shorted component or wire in an aircraft electrical or electronic system. - Use a voltmeter to measure the operating potential at various components of power supply circuits in aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use a VTVM/DVM to measure operating voltage in audio circuits of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use a frequency counter to monitor the operational frequency of audio circuits in aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use an oscilloscope to troubleshoot audio frequency circuits of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use a VTVM/DVM to measure operating voltage in intermediate circuits of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use a frequency counter to monitor the operational frequency of intermediate circuits in aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use a frequency counter to monitor the operational frequency of radio circuits in aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use an oscilloscope to monitor signals from wave shaping circuits of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. - Use a spectrum analyzer to monitor the envelope of a pulsed oscillator circuit in aircraft communication transmitters. - Use a power meter and appropriate attenuator pads to monitor power output level of pre/final amplifiers. # Wire Maintenance - Identify aircraft proper aircraft wiring using FAA approved information from 43.13-1B. - Maintain Kapton/PVC/nylon sheaths. - Maintain Hi-Temp and general purpose aircraft wiring.
Provides a review of the basic theory and application of electronics with a primary focus on use in avionic systems. Topics include: atomic theory, DC circuits, AC circuits, alternating current, inductance and transformers, capacitance, resonance and filters, vacuum tubes, and solid state devices.
# Atomic Theory - Define matter as it applies to atomic theory. - Define atom as it applies to atomic theory. - Define molecule as it applies to atomic theory. - Define current as it applies to electrical circuits. - Define electromotive force as it applies to electrical circuits. - Define resistance as it applies to electrical circuits. - Name the moving particle of electricity. - Describe the actions of charged bodies. State the physical law which applies to charged bodies. - Give examples of electrically conductive materials. - Give examples of electrically insulative materials. # DC Circuits - Compare direct current with varying, pulsating, and interrupted current. - Give examples of components used to produce interrupted direct current. - Define high voltage as it applies to electrical circuits. - Define lethal current as it applies to electrical circuits. - Explain the effect increasing cross-sectional area has on the resistance value of wire conductors. - Name the unit of measure for resistance. - Name the unit of measure for electromotive force. - Name the unit of measure for current flow in an electrical circuit. - Name the components of a dry cell. - Draw the symbols for different types of resistors used in electrical circuits. - Implement using a breadboard or trainer series, parallel, and combination circuits with measurements of ohm, voltage, and amperes. - Apply troubleshooting techniques of resistors used in electrical circuits. - State the numbers which the resistor color code represent. - Explain the function of the volt-ohm-milliammeter in measuring electrical values. - Draw the schematic for a basic volt-ohm-milliammeter. - State the safety precautions to be observed while measuring active circuits with a volt-ohm-milliammeter. - Perform troubleshooting techniques in series and parallel circuits with components and calculate their ohms law values of current, voltage, and resistance. - Give examples of aircraft components and systems that operate with direct current circuits. # AC Circuits - Define single phase sinewave as it compares to time and amplitude. - Demonstrate using an oscilloscope the relationship of a sinewave by comparing time, frequency, and amplitude. - Define three-phase as it applies to alternating current circuits. - Explain the difference between true and apparent power in alternating current circuits. - Calculate the difference between true and apparent power in alternating current circuits. - Define reactance as it applies to alternating current circuits. - Give examples of aircraft components and systems that operate with alternating current circuits. # Alternating Current - Define amplitude as it applies to alternating current. - Define frequency as it applies to alternating current. - Draw a sine-wave through one cycle and indicate amplitude points and polarity at every 30 electrical degrees. - State the percentages of peak voltage present at 30, 60, 300, and 330 electrical degrees. - Demonstrate using an oscilloscope the change in period of a sine-wave when an AC generator changes speed of rotation. - Compare amplitude values for in-phase and out-of-phase sine-waves. # Inductance andTransformers - Define inductance as it applies to electrical circuits. - State the cause of counter emf/back emf in AC circuits. - Describe the conditions which cause self-inductance. - Discuss the effect of coiling an inductor. - State the types of cores used in constructing inductors. - Identify the materials used in a solid core of an inductor. - State the outcome of connecting two equal value inductors in series. - State the outcome of connecting two unequal value inductors in parallel. - Define mutual inductance as it applies to AC circuits. - Define coefficient of coupling as it applies to inductors. - Describe the effect changing magnetic fields of an inductor has on voltage in an AC circuit. - Define henry as applied to inductance. - State the change(s) which cause the value of inductive reactance to increase in an AC circuit. - Draw a schematic of a basic inductor circuit. - Discuss the phase relationship of current and voltage in an inductor circuit. - Draw the symbol for an iron-core transformer. - Draw the symbol for an air-core transformer. - Compare solid core to laminated core as concerning induced eddy currents. - Explain hysteresis as it applies to operating transformers. - Explain copper loss as it applies to operating transformers. - Explain external-inductance as it applies to operating transformers. - State the formula for determining voltage ratios in a transformer. - State the formula for determining current ratios in a transformer. - Draw the symbol for an autotransformer. - Use a meter to troubleshoot a transformer for purposes of airworthy or non-airworthy conditions. - Give examples of aircraft circuits and systems which require inductors and transformers. # Capacitance - Define capacitance. - Name the elements of a fixed value capacitor. - Give examples of materials used for conductive plates of a capacitor. - Name some materials used as the dielectric of capacitors. - Draw the symbols for a fixed and a variable capacitor. - Name the measurement unit for capacitance. - Discuss how the charge time of a capacitor is affected by changing resistance and capacitance. - Describe the effect on capacitance when plate size is increasing. - Describe the effect decreasing the distance between conductive plates has on the value of capacitance. - State the direction of change in capacitance when there is an increase in the dielectric constant. - Define working voltage as it applies to capacitor ratings. - State the safety rules to follow when working with capacitors. - Discuss how various dielectric materials affect a capacitor's working voltage rating. - Discuss the effect increasing the frequency of the source voltage has on capacitive reactance. - State the direction of change in circuit capacitance when two capacitors are connected in series. - State the direction of change in circuit capacitance when two capacitors are connected in parallel. - Discuss the phase relationship of current and voltage in a capacitor circuit. - Use a capacitor tester to measure the capacitance of mica, ceramic, paper, plastic, and electrolytic capacitors. - Apply series and parallel techniques to demonstrate capacitors in a circuit. # Resonance and Filters - Draw a basic schematic diagram for a series circuit containing a resistor, capacitor, inductor, and power source. - Explain the voltage/current relationship in a series RCL circuit - Solve for the impedance value of a series RCL circuit. - Draw a basic schematic diagram for a parallel circuit containing a resistor, capacitor, inductor, and power source. - Explain the voltage/current relationship in a parallel RCL circuit. - Solve for the impedance value of a parallel RCL circuit. - Define resonance as applied to electrical circuits. - Demonstrate a basic inductance capacitance reactance for a tank circuit using an oscilloscope. - Describe the conditions necessary for resonance to occur in a series-resonant circuit. - Draw a basic schematic diagram for a parallel-resonant circuit with power source. - State the conditions necessary for resonance to occur in a parallel-resonant circuit - Describe how the circuit Q value is related to operational efficiency. - Compare the Q value of a series-resonant circuit with that of a parallel-resonant circuit. - Explain the term decibel as applied to electrical circuit operation. - When given input and output values, determine the decibel value and direction. - Describe the effects of circuit Q on bandwidth of a resonant circuit. - Draw a schematic diagram of a basic bandpass filter circuit. - Describe how shape factor influences the bandpass of a filter circuit. - Draw a schematic diagram of a band-stop filter circuit. - Describe how a band-stop filter eliminates unwanted frequencies. - Compare constant-K, low-pass, and high-pass filters in electrical circuit operations. # Vacuum Tubes - Describe the construction of a diode vacuum tube. - Draw a schematic diagram for a diode circuit used to rectify AC to pulsating DC. - Name the elements of a triode tube. - Explain bias voltage as applied to triode tube operation. - Describe how a triode vacuum tube is used to amplify voltage in a circuit. - Describe how a triode is used to amplify current in a circuit. - Explain the term secondary emission as applied to vacuum tube operation. - Describe the purpose of a screen grid in a vacuum tube. - Describe the purpose of a suppressor grid. - Identify the components of a gaseous tube as applied to vacuum tubes. - State the advantages of gaseous tubes over other electrical components. # Solid State Devices - Name some materials used to construct solid-state devices. - Explain valence electron as applied to semiconductor material. - Describe the effect of bias voltage on a semiconductor barrier area. - Define forward-biased as applied to solid-state diodes. - Explain how a light-emitting diode operates. - Use test equipment to demonstrate a correct diodes characteristic. - Name the components of an NPN-transistor. - Draw a schematic diagram for an NPN and PNP transistor. - Use test equipment to determine airworthiness of NPN and PNP transistors. - Distinguish the difference in construction between FET, MOSFET, UJT, ZENER, TUNNEL, and VARIACTOR diodes. - Describe the operation of frequency loops. - Describe the operation of synthesizers. - Describe the operation of operational amplifiers. - Implement an integrated circuit using an operational amplifier. - Demonstrate an integrated circuit pin number. - Measure the operational characteristics of an integrated circuit.
This course allows the student to gain real-world experience by working with a local BAS company in the field for 8 hours per week, or alternatively, an equivalent number of hours on real-world automation projects at the college.
User experiences encompass the complete range of interactions and emotions individuals have when utilizing a product, service, or system, with the goal of enhancing satisfaction and usability.
This course investigates several BAS integration platforms present in the industry. Topics TCP/IP fundamentals, Modbus, Lonworks, BACnet, and Niagara AX.
OSI models refer to a standardized framework dividing the functions of telecommunication or computing systems into seven layers, ranging from physical implementation to application processes.
TCP/IP constitutes the fundamental protocol suite for networking, facilitating data transfer among diverse systems using standardized packet exchange guidelines and internet operations.
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a fundamental internet protocol that provides dependable, sequential, and error-verified data transmission between connected computers.
Network Packet analysis is the skill of examining and understanding data units in computer networks for efficient communication and troubleshooting.
Modbus is a communication protocol that enables data exchange between devices in industrial networks, particularly in automation systems, through the connection of control instruments and machinery.
LonWorks refers to a networking system designed for automating control applications in buildings, homes, and industries, employing a decentralized approach for communication and control.
Building automation refers to the sophisticated system of software and hardware that controls, manages, and optimizes the operations and internal environment of contemporary buildings.
BACnet is a communication protocol for building automation and control networks, enabling interoperability among various system devices for monitoring and controlling HVAC and other systems.
# OSI Model - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model. - Explain where and how packets are encapsulated in the OSI model. # TCP/IP - Discuss how the TCP/IP suite functions to allow routing. # Network Packets - Describe what network packets are and how they deliver their information. # Modbus - Describe the Modbus communications protocol and where it is typically encountered in commercial buildings. - Explain how to properly set up and commission Modbus interface points. # Lonworks - Describe the Lonworks communications protocol and its impact on the building automation system. # BACnet - Explain what need the BACnet protocol was developed to address. - Compare and Contrast the Lonworks and BACnet communications protocols. # Niagara AX - Predict what type of impact the Niagara AX platform will have on the BAS industry over the next 10 years.
This course deals with how BAS systems are designed and properly installed and commissioned. Topics include BAS contracting, GA Lien Law, NEC code, low voltage contractor's license requirements, GA state & local codes, cabling practices, selecting device locations, network considerations, conduit requirements, developing a commissioning plan, and BAS system commissioning.
Bidding Documents consist of official plans and specifications used in a competitive bidding process, outlining the necessary requirements and criteria for evaluating contractors' proposals.
A codebook is a detailed reference guide for variable names and their descriptions in surveys and datasets, ensuring accurate data interpretation and analysis.
System design is the process of creating a system's architecture and components to meet specific requirements, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Control system design involves creating algorithms and architectures to manage, command, or regulate the behavior of devices or systems to achieve desired performance criteria.
Control systems are designed to manage and regulate the behavior and output of machines or processes through feedback loops and automation, aiming to achieve desired performance.
Commissioning involves the systematic assessment of systems to ensure they meet the owner's operational specifications, encompassing design, installation, testing, and maintenance.
Commissioning Management Systems are procedures for supervising the installation, testing, and performance of new systems, guaranteeing they fulfill set criteria prior to full implementation.
# BAS Industry Contracting - Describe how a bid and spec contracting typically works on a new project for a building automation systems contracting firm. - Describe how design build projects are typically handled by a building automation contracting firm. - Describe how building automation systems contracting firms typically handle negotiated projects. - Explain how contracting law applies to building automation systems contracting firms. # NEC code - Discuss how the NEC code applies to building automation systems contractors. - Choose the proper conductor size using the NEC codebook given amperage requirements, environmental conditions, and length of the run. # GA State Codes - List all Georgia state codes that pertain to electrical, mechanical, or control systems in commercial buildings. - Discuss Georgia state codes which impact building automation systems contractors. # Local Codes - Cite local codes which impact building automation systems contractors in the city of Atlanta. # Control System Design Process - Explain what section of bid and spec documents sets the requirements of the control system on the project. - Explain the purpose of a submittal process. - Give examples of the types of things that are required to be present in a submittal package. - Describe what things should be included in acceptable shop drawings. - Create a submittal package given sample project specifications and drawings. # Control System Installation Process - Explain what is meant by division of labor right-of-way on a project. - Discuss how the installation process should be timed and coordinated with the general contractor. - Give examples of the types of tools necessary for an efficient BAS installation. - Observe an instructor properly mounting various anchors in a block wall. - Demonstrate the ability to install various types of block wall anchors with instructor supervision. - Observe an instructor bending 1/2" and 3/4" conduit to prescribed dimensions. - Perform 45 degree, 90 degree, kick-out, and offset bends on 1/2" and 3/4" conduit to prescribed dimensions under instructor supervision. - Observe an instructor demonstrate the proper way to use a fish-tape to pull wire in conduit. # Control System Commissioning Process - Illustrate how to properly develop a commissioning plan for a control system. - Develop a plan to efficiently and accurately perform a wire-to-wire commissioning process. - Observe an instructor demonstrating the proper way to perform a wire-to-wire commissioning process. - Perform a wire-to-wire commissioning of a control system. # Control System Praxis - Design, Install, Commission a control system - Collaborate with classmates to design, install, and commission a real-world control system.
AUTT 2100 - Automotive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
This course will give students the basic knowledge to understand Electric Drive Vehicles, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles. The course will cover components, operation, precautions, and diagnostics of BEV, HEV, Fuel Cell Vehicles, and other fuel vehicles. The student will become familiar with the unique hybrid systems and repair procedures on various hybrid vehicles. This course is a program elective which can be used as a substitute for AUTT 1070 (Internship).
Hybrid Vehicles consist of a combination of a traditional internal combustion engine and an electric motor, designed to enhance fuel economy and decrease environmental pollution.
Electric vehicles are cars driven by electric motors, utilizing energy stored in rechargeable batteries, and necessitating expertise in EV technology, charging infrastructure, and sustainable transportation principles.
# Introduction to Electrical Vehicles - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels used in an internal combustion engine. - Explain the evolution of electric drive vehicles. - Explain the advantages for electric vehicles. - Describe the differences between vehicles powered by electricity and internal combustion engine. - Explain and follow the basic safety precautions when servicing high-voltage vehicles and batteries. # Motors and Generators - Describe the basic operation of all electric motors. - Describe the operation of a three-phase AC motor. - Compare the operation of brushless DC motors to DC motors with brushes. - Explain the operation of a motor/generator. - Explain the purpose of the controller in a motor/generator. # Basics of Battery Electric Vehicles - List some of the advantages of driving an electric vehicle. - List some of the disadvantages of driving an electric vehicle. - Describe and locate the major systems in an EV. - Explain the differences between conductive and inductive battery charging. - Explain how regenerative braking charges batteries. - Describe some of the unique things about driving an EV. # HEV Basics - Explain why a hybrid vehicle is more efficient than a vehicle powered only by an internal combustion engine. - Explain why HEVs are not easily available. - Describe the importance of electronics in the operation of the HEV. - Explain the differences in accessories found on HEVs compared to conventional vehicles. - Explain the differences between full, assist, and mild hybrids. # Mild and Assist Hybrids - Describe the operation of a flywheel alternator starter hybrid system. - Explain how a belt alternator starter system works. - Explain why high voltage is needed in an assist type hybrid. - Describe the differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generations of Honda's IMA system. # Full Hybrids - Describe the basic operation of the two electric motors used in Toyota hybrids. - Describe the operation of the hybrid system used by Ford. - Describe the modifications Honda made to change their assist type to full hybrid. - Explain the operation of the two-mode hybrid system used by GM. # Hybrid Maintenance and Service - List and follow the common sense precautions while working around or on hybrid vehicles. - Demonstrate the procedures for powering down high voltage and what type of safety equipment to use. - Explain the role of the 12-volt battery and the high voltage battery pack in the operation of a hybrid vehicle. - Explain the proper steps to take when diagnosing a problem in a hybrid vehicle. - Explain the differences between a hybrid internal combustion engine used in a HEV compared to conventional engines. - Describe the special considerations and procedures that must be followed when servicing a HEV cooling system. - Describe the special considerations and procedures that must be followed when servicing a HEV transaxle or transmission. - Describe the special considerations and procedures that must be followed when servicing a HEV regenerative brake system. - Describe the special considerations and procedures that must be followed when servicing a HEV steering system. - Describe the special considerations and procedures that must be followed when servicing a HEV heating and air condition system. # Fuel Cells - Describe the components of a fuel cell and how it works. - Explain the various processes used to produce hydrogen and how it is stored. - Explain how the fuel cell electric vehicle will meet the zero-emission requirements. - List and describe the power plants for zero-emission vehicles. # Other Types of Fuels - Explain how oxygenated fuels can reduce CO emissions. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of alcohol fuels. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Princeton fuels. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of diesel fuels. - Explain what biodiesel fuel is. - Describe the future outlook for synthetic fuels as opposed to coal. # Diagnosing HEV Systems - Explain the evolution of battery technology. - Explain the role of batteries in a HEV. - Explain the fundamentals of magnetism in motors and generators. - Discuss the use of converters in motors and generators. - Explain the principles involved in regenerative braking. - Describe the service procedures with regenerative braking systems. - Discuss modifications made to automatic transaxle/transmission for use in a HEV. - Explain the operation of continuously variable transaxles/transmissions (CVT). - Explain the operation of the ICE cooling system. - Discuss the operation and unique service procedures for electric drive A/C compressors. - Demonstrate how to safely perform high voltage disconnections. - Demonstrate how to correctly use appropriate protective equipment. # Future Electrical Vehicles - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition fuel cells. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Polymer Electrolyte fuel cells. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Hydraulic Power Assist.
AUTT 2110 - Automotive Light Duty Diesel Engines
This course allows students in the auto service tech programs to learn about the basic systems and service procedures on modern light duty diesel vehicles. Topics covered include diesel engine operating principles and diagnostics; diesel fuel induction systems; diesel air induction systems; diesel exhaust and emissions systems; and basic preventive maintenance procedures followed for these types of vehicles in most service shops.
# Light Duty Diesel Engine Principles and Diagnostics - Explain the operating principles of spark ignition engines versus compression ignition engines. - Describe the operation of high-pressure direct injection fuel systems for diesel engines. - Enumerate and follow all safety procedures when servicing diesel high pressure fuel system components. - Locate high pressure direct injection components on a diesel engine. - Describe the purpose and operation of high and low-pressure diesel engine fuel pumps. - Locate diesel fuel pumps on a light duty diesel vehicle. - Demonstrate diesel fuel system high and low-pressure tests. - Describe the challenges of diesel engine cold starting and the basic operation of diesel engine starting systems. - Diagnose no-cranking, cranks but fails to start, hard starting, and starts but does not continue to run problems on light duty diesel engines. # Diesel Fuel Induction Systems - Describe the differences between standard diesel fuel and gasoline. - Discuss the makeup and use of biodiesel and off-road diesel fuels in the industry. - Discuss various diesel fuel contamination scenarios. - Discuss various diesel fuel additives. - Describe the basic operation of both mechanical and electrical diesel fuel injectors. - Check fuel system for air; prime and bleed fuel system. - Perform various tests on both mechanical and electrical diesel fuel injectors. - Remove and reinstall diesel engine injectors and inspect injector cups. - Describe the fundamental types of diesel fuel systems including electronic unit injection (EUI), hydraulic electronic unit injection (HEUI), common rail, and port helix metering. # Diesel Air Induction Systems - Compare diesel air induction systems to gasoline air induction systems. - Describe diesel engine air metering and measuring strategies. - Discuss various boost systems employed in light duty diesel engines. - Compare the different types of turbo chargers used in light duty diesel engines. - Inspect turbocharger lubrication and cooling systems and repair or replace as needed. - Describe the operation of air to air exchangers (intercoolers) used in diesel air induction systems. - Perform intake manifold pressure tests; inspect, test, clean, and/or replace charge air cooler and piping system. - Inspect, test, and repair/replace preheater/inlet air heater and/or glow plug system and controls. # Diesel Engine Exhaust and Emission Systems - Describe the theory and operation of the EGR system used on light duty diesel engines. - Describe the components and functions of the light duty diesel exhaust after treatment systems. - Explain the function and operation of the selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system. - Identify the SCR catalytic converter. - Explain the function and operation of the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC). - Explain the function and the operation of the diesel particulate filter (DPF). - Identify the DPF in the exhaust system. - Perform testing procedures on the diesel exhaust system components. # Light Duty Diesel Trucks Preventive Maintenance and Service - Describe the various preventive maintenance (PM) procedures used on light duty diesel trucks. - Record VIN and identify engine model, calibration and serial numbers to research applicable service information, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Perform diesel engine oil and filter changes. - Perform oil maintenance indicator resets on light duty diesel vehicles. - Take oil sample and obtain oil analysis If needed; determine needed repairs. - Perform air filter inspections and replacements on light duty diesel engines. - Check fuel for contamination, quantity, quality, and consumption; determine any needed actions. - Perform fuel filter changes on light duty diesel fuel systems as required. - Demonstrate proper TPMS system calibration and reset procedures when servicing light duty diesel trucks. - Perform chassis lubrication on light duty diesel trucks as required, - Connect diagnostic scan tool to vehicle/engine; access, verify and update software calibration settings, injector calibration codes; perform control module re-learn procedures as needed.
AUTT 2030 - Automotive Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Introduces students to basic automatic transmission/transaxle theory, operation, inspection, service, and repair procedures as well as electronic diagnosis and repair. Topics include: general automatic transmission and transaxle diagnosis; in vehicle and off vehicle transmission and transaxle maintenance, adjustment and repair.
Transmission Repairs encompass the methods and expertise employed to identify, maintain, and fix issues within a vehicle's transmission system, including manual, automatic, and semi-automatic variants.
Transaxle is a combined automotive component, integrating transmission, differential, and driving axle functions, enabling efficient power distribution in front-wheel and rear-engine vehicle designs.
# General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause and correction. - Identify and interpret transmission/transaxle concern; differentiate between engine performance and transmission/transaxle concerns; determine needed action. - Research vehicle service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers. - Diagnose fluid loss and condition concerns; check fluid level in transmissions with and without dipstick; determine needed action. - Perform pressure tests (including transmissions/transaxles equipped with electronic pressure control); determine needed action. - Diagnose noise and vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Perform stall test; determine needed action. - Perform lock-up converter system tests; determine needed action. - Diagnose transmission/transaxle gear reduction/multiplication concerns using driving, driven, and held member (power flow) principles. - Diagnose electronic transmission/transaxle control systems using appropriate test equipment and service information. - Diagnose pressure concerns in a transmission using hydraulic principles (Pascal's Law). # In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair - Inspect, adjust, and/or replace manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and park/neutral position switch. - Inspect for leakage; replace external seals, gaskets, and bushings. - Inspect, test, adjust, repair, and/or replace electrical/electronic components and circuits including computers, solenoids, sensors, relays, terminals, connectors, switches, and harnesses; demonstrate understanding of the relearn procedure. - Drain and replace fluid and filter(s); use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Inspect, replace, and align powertrain mounts. # Off-Vehicle Transmission and Transaxle Repair - Remove and reinstall transmission/transaxle and torque converter; inspect engine core plugs, rear crankshaft seal, dowel pins, dowel pin holes, and mounting surfaces. - Inspect, leak test, flush and/or replace transmission/transaxle oil cooler, lines, and fittings. - Inspect converter flex (drive) plate, converter attaching bolts, converter pilot, converter pump drive surfaces, converter end play, and crankshaft pilot bore. - Describe the operational characteristics of a continuously variable transmission (CVT). - Describe the operational characteristics of a hybrid vehicle drive train. - Disassemble, clean, and inspect transmission/transaxle. - Inspect, measure, clean, and replace valve body (includes surfaces, bores, springs, valves, sleeves, retainers, brackets, check valves/balls, screens, spacers, and gaskets). - Inspect servo and accumulator bores, pistons, seals, pins, springs, and retainers; determine needed action. - Assemble transmission/transaxle. - Inspect, measure, and reseal oil pump assembly and components. - Measure transmission/transaxle end play and/or preload; determine needed action. - Inspect, measure, and replace thrust washers and bearings. - Inspect oil delivery circuits, including seal rings, ring grooves, and sealing surface areas, feed pipes, orifices, and check valves/balls. - Inspect bushings; determine necessary action. - Inspect and measure planetary gear assembly components; determine needed action. - Inspect case bores, passages, bushings, vents, and mating surfaces; determine needed action. - Diagnose and inspect transaxle drive, link chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, and bushings; perform needed action. - Inspect, measure, repair, adjust or replace transaxle final drive components. - Inspect clutch drum, piston, check-balls, springs, retainers, seals, and friction plates, pressure plates, and bands; determine needed action. - Measure clutch pack clearance; determine needed action. - Air test operation of clutch and servo assemblies. - Inspect one-way clutches, races, rollers, sprags, springs, cages, and retainers; determine needed action.
AUTT 2020 - Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles
This course introduces the basics of rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive drive line operation, diagnosis, service, and related electronic controls. Topics include: general drive train diagnosis; clutch diagnosis and repair; manual transmission/transaxles diagnosis and repair; drive shaft and half shaft, universal and constant velocity (CV) joint diagnosis and repair; drive axle diagnosis and repair; and four-wheel drive/all wheel drive component diagnosis and repair.
Drive Shaft expertise encompasses the design, upkeep, and repair of components that convey engine torque to wheels in rear-wheel or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
# General Drive Train Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. - Identify and interpret drive train concerns; determine needed action. - Research applicable vehicle and service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Check fluid condition; check for leaks; determine needed action. - Drain and refill manual transmission/transaxle and final drive unit; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. # Clutch Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, and chatter; determine needed action. - Inspect clutch pedal linkage, cables, automatic adjuster mechanisms, brackets, bushings, pivots, and springs; perform needed action. - Inspect and/or replace clutch pressure plate assembly, clutch disc, release (throw-out) bearing, linkage, and pilot bearing/bushing (as applicable). - Bleed clutch hydraulic system. - Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level; check for leaks; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Inspect flywheel and ring gear for wear and cracks, and discoloration; determine needed action. - Measure flywheel runout and crankshaft end play; determine needed action. - Describe the operation and service of a system that uses a dual mass flywheel. # Manual Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and/or replace shift linkages, brackets, bushings, cables, pivots, and levers. - Describe the operational characteristics of an electronically controlled manual transmission/transaxle. - Diagnose noise concerns through the application of transmission/transaxle power-flow principles. - Diagnose hard shifting and jumping out of gear concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose transaxle final drive assembly noise and vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble internal transmission/transaxle components. # Drive Shaft and Half Shaft, Universal and Constant-Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose constant-velocity (CV) joint noise and vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose universal joint noise and vibration concerns; perform needed action. - Inspect, remove and/or replace bearings, hubs and seals. - Inspect, service, and/or replace shafts, yokes, boots, and universal/CV joints. - Check shaft balance and phasing; measure shaft runout; measure and adjust driveline angles. # Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair - Clean and inspect differential case; check for leaks; inspect housing vent. - Check and adjust differential case fluid level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Drain and refill differential case; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Diagnose noise and vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Inspect and replace companion flange and/or pinion seal; measure companion flange runout. - Inspect ring gear and measure runout; determine needed action. - Remove, inspect, and reinstall drive pinion and ring gear, spacers, sleeves, and bearings. - Measure and adjust drive pinion depth. - Measure and adjust drive pinion bearing preload. - Measure and adjust side bearing preload and ring and pinion gear total backlash and backlash variation on a differential carrier assembly (threaded cup or shim types). - Check ring and pinion tooth contact patterns; perform needed action. - Disassemble, inspect, measure, and adjust and/or replace differential pinion gears (spiders), shaft, side gears, side bearings, thrust washers, and case. - Reassemble and reinstall differential case assembly; measure runout; determine needed action. - Diagnose noise, slippage, and chatter concerns; determine needed action. - Measure rotating torque; determine needed action. - Inspect and replace drive axle shaft wheel studs. - Remove and replace drive axle shafts. - Inspect and replace drive axle shaft seals, bearings, and retainers. - Measure drive axle flange runout and shaft end play; determine needed action. - Diagnose drive axle shafts, bearings, and seals for noise, vibration, and fluid leakage concerns; determine needed action. # Four-Wheel Drive/All-wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect, adjust, and repair shifting controls (mechanical, electrical, and vacuum), bushings, mounts, levers, and brackets. - Inspect locking hubs; determine needed action. - Check for leaks at drive assembly and transfer case seals; check vents; check fluid level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specifications. - Identify concerns related to variations in tire circumference and/or final drive ratios. - Diagnose noise, vibration, and unusual steering concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose, test, adjust, and/or replace electrical/electronic components of four-wheel drive/all-wheel drive systems. - Disassemble, service, and reassemble transfer case and components.
Introductory concepts of logic and programming are covered in this course. Topics include history of logic, logical form, truth tables, logical equivalences, rules of inference, conditionals, boolean expressions, logic gates, digital logic circuits, number systems, programming basics, object-oriented programming, data types, decision making, programming style, and an introduction to languages.
A Truth Table is a logical tool that helps evaluate the validity of expressions by systematically displaying all potential truth values for the involved variables.
Boolean search is a method of using logical operators to filter and refine search results, allowing for more accurate and efficient information retrieval.
Boolean logic is an algebraic system that simplifies values to true or false, utilizing AND, OR, and NOT operators to create intricate expressions and manage program flow.
Digital Logic refers to the study and design of circuits that process binary data, forming the foundation of electronic systems, computers, and processors.
Programming Tools refer to the software utilized by developers to compose, verify, debug, and manage code, facilitating and enhancing the programming process.
Programming languages are structured computer languages used to convey instructions to machines, primarily computers, for creating executable programs to perform various tasks and operations.
Object-oriented software development is a programming approach that structures code into reusable, modular components, focusing on principles like data hiding, abstraction, and extensibility for efficient software design.
Java is a comprehensive, object-oriented programming language designed for creating diverse applications, spanning from mobile to enterprise solutions, distinguished by its platform-independent nature.
JavaScript is a programming language that primarily powers interactivity in web pages, enabling the execution of sophisticated functions such as dynamic content, interactive forms, and animations.
# History of Logic - Name key figures in the development of the subject of logic throughout recorded history. - Point out the reasons why the study of logic is an important endeavor. - Defend the statement 'to study logic is to study the underpinnings of our society in the information age.' # Logical Form - Define the terms logical form, statements, premises, conclusions, valid, and invalid. - Recognize a valid and invalid argument form. - Construct a logically valid argument form from given statements and conclusion. # Truth Tables - Define the term logical equivalence. - Cite the purposes of uses of truth tables. - Construct a truth table to analyze the effect of all possible combinations of true and false premises on the conclusion. - Construct a truth table to assess whether or not two complex statement forms are logically equivalent. # Rules of Inference - Name commonly encountered rules of inference. - Define modus ponens and modus tollens and give commonly-encountered examples of each. - Describe what is meant by the term 'logical fallacy.' - Demonstrate the ability to apply rules of inference to a complex logical problem in order to simplify the problem into a logically equivalent form. # Boolean Expressions - Cite the seven commonly-encountered boolean logic gates. - Draw the truth tables for the seven commonly-encountered logic gates along with the common symbols used to denote them. - Compare and Contrast the seven common boolean logic gates of NOT, OR, XOR, NOR, XNOR, AND, and NAND. # Combinational Boolean Logic - Convert a complex combinational logic diagram into a simplified, logically equivalent diagram with fewer boolean logic gates. - Construct a combinational boolean logic diagram from a logical expression which is provided. - Create a logical expression from a complex combinational logic diagram. # Digital Logic Circuits - Describe how truth tables and the principles of logic are directly applied to digital logic circuits. - Convert a truth table into its equivalent digital logic circuit using relays. - Construct a truth table logically equivalent to a given digital logic circuit of wires and relays. - Create a complex digital logic training apparatus that can be used by future students to learn the principles of digital logic combinational circuits. - Cooperate with other students is developing a complex digital logic circuit to accomplish a needed function in the laboratory and then build and test the apparatus. - Observe an instructor demonstrate the proper way to wire and test a complex digital logic circuit comprised of relays. - Construct a complex digital logic apparatus that will serve a needed function in a training laboratory facility under the supervision of an instructor. # Programming Introduction - Define the following terms; program, algorithm, machine language, low-level programming language, high-level programming language, executable file, pre-processor, compiler, linker, and integrated development environment. - Describe the strengths of the following languages; Basic, Visual Basic, Fortran, Cobol, Pascal, C, C#, C++, Visual C++, and Java. - Compare and Contrast the programming languages Basic, Visual Basic, C++, Visual C++, Java, and Visual J++. # Common Elements of Programming Languages - Describe key words used in Java programming code. - Describe what is meant by programmer-defined identifiers, operators, programming punctuation, and programming syntax. # Introduction to Object Oriented Programming - Explain the characteristics of objects, directives, variables, and literals. - Construct a simple program employing variables, literals, and directives. # Data Types - Discuss the various data types available in the Java programming language. - Construct a program which includes the creation of all available data types in Java. # Programming Style - Discuss how the Java language handles I/O functions. - Describe the Java order of operations and assigning values. - Explain how file I/O works in Java. # Decision-Making in Programs # Modular Programming Design
This course continues automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include advanced cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; and engine blocks assembly, diagnosis and repair.
# Advanced Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair - Remove cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures. P-1 - Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition. P-1 - Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine necessary action. P-2 - Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison; determine needed action. P-3 - Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect value spring retainers, locks/keepers, and valve lock/keeper grooves; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect valves and valve seats; determine needed action. P-3 - Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect valve lifters; determine needed action. P-2 # Engine Block Assembly Diagnosis and Repair - Remove, inspect, and/or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer). P-1 - Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly. P-1 - Inspect engine block for visible cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug condition, and surface warpage; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and measure cylinder walls/sleeves for damage, wear, and ridges; determine needed action. P-2 - Deglaze and clean cylinder walls. P-2 - Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect crankshaft for straightness, journal damage, keyway damage, thrust flange and sealing surface condition, and visual surface cracks; check oil passage condition; measure end play and journal wear; check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring (where applicable); determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear; determine needed action. P-2 - Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands; determine needed action. P-2 - Determine piston-to-bore clearance. P-2 - Inspect, measure, and install piston rings. P-2 - Inspect auxiliary shaft(s) (balance, intermediate, idler, counterbalance or silencer); inspect shaft(s) and support bearings for damage and wear; determine needed action; reinstall and time. P-2 - Assemble engine block. P-1
BUAS 2010 - BAS Commercial HVAC/R & Controls
This course will introduce the student to the major types commercial HVAC/R systems and components, and the modern control theory associated with their proper functioning. Topics include psychrometrics, all-air systems, all-water systems, air & water systems, boilers, chillers, air-side devices, water-side devices, control theory, control system standards, and applied control theory
Psychrometers are devices that assess atmospheric moisture levels by comparing wet-bulb and dry-bulb thermometer readings to calculate relative humidity and temperature.
Psychrometrics is the scientific study of moist air's properties, including temperature, humidity, and pressure, essential for HVAC system design and air quality management.
Water chillers are refrigeration systems designed to cool fluids or remove moisture from air in commercial and industrial settings.
Control theory is an interdisciplinary field focused on regulating systems through feedback mechanisms to achieve predictable, desired behavior, with applications in engineering, economics, and other areas.
Control loops are mechanisms that regulate process variables by continually adapting control actions based on feedback or algorithmic strategies, ensuring a specified condition or trajectory is maintained.
# Psychrometrics - Define the following terms; dewpoint, enthalpy, dry-bulb, wet-bulb, grains of moisture, relative humidity, partial pressure, ideal gas law, saturation temperature, sensible heat, latent heat, and specific volume. - Determine an unknown psychrometric value when given two known values of other properties. - Evaluate the factors of human comfort as defined by ASHRAE and offer comments on the perceived relative effect of each. # All-air systems - List the various classifications of all-air systems. - Explain the difference between variable air volume and constant volume systems and where each might be best applied. - Explain the common components found in all-air systems. - Observe examples of all-air systems in the laboratories. # All-Water Systems - Identify the various types of all-water systems. - Describe system components typically found in all-water systems. - Draw a diagram representing 2, 3, and 4-pipe systems and configurations for both direct, and reverse return variations. - Observe an instructor describe and demonstrate the major components in an all-water system # Air & Water Systems - Name the common components found in an air & water system. - Summarize how an air & water system delivers heating and/or cooling to a conditioned space. - Observe an instructor describe and demonstrate the major components in an air & water system. # Boiler Principles & Types - Identify major boiler components on various types of boilers. - Name the various types of boilers available for commercial applications. - Summarize the function of a boiler and how its efficiency is calculated. - Discriminate components serving one boiler sub-system from another. - Compare and Contrast common boiler types like scotch-marine and list their strengths and weaknesses. # Chiller Principles & Types - Name the major chiller types used in commercial building applications. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the major commercial chiller types. -Distinguish one chiller type from another based on physical appearance. - Distinguish one chiller type from another based on physical appearance - Compare and Contrast common commercial building chiller types. # Water-Side Devices - Identify the major water-side devices in a commerical building like pumps, valves, cooling tower, heat exchanger, water treatment system, strainers, gauges, etc. - Describe how water-side devices work together to keep a commercial building comfortable. - Perform differential pressure, voltage, and amperage draw tests on a pump under instructor supervision # Air-Side Devices - Name the major air-side devices from memory and state their function. - Identify air-side devices pointed out by an instructor and describe their function. - Discuss how air-side devices work together in a variable-air-volume system to create a complete system. - Draw a diagram of a variable air volume system and label all the air-side components and include a description of their function. # Control Theory - Define the terms input, output, reverse-acting, direct-acting, open-loop, closed-loop, feedback, and calibration. - Draw block diagrams of real-world examples of open and closed loop control systems - Observe an instructor demonstration of real-time, closed-loop control of static pressure on a variable-air-volume system. # Control System Standards - State all the industry-standard inputs. - State all the industry-standard outputs. - Draw industry-standard input and output wiring diagrams for all the basic input and output types. - Observe an instructor wiring industry-standard inputs and outputs to an existing building automation system. - Construct standard input and output wiring circuits and connect to an existing building automation system # Applied Control Theory - Define the terms direct and reverse acting controllers, setpoint, offset, overshoot, system lag, error, proportional band, gain, reset rate, rate of change, proportional controllers, proportional-integral controllers, and proportional-integral-derivative controllers. - Construct an operating control loop with an input, an output, and a controlled, real-time response to changing conditions. # Control Loop Application - Observe an instructor design, install, commission, and tune a real-time control loop in the laboratory. - Construct a real-time, real-world control loop to include design, installation, commission, and loop-tuning activities under the supervision of an instructor.
BUAS 1060 - BAS Advanced Electrical Concepts
This course builds upon electrical concepts covered in BAS Electrical Concepts II. Topics include voltage dividers, DC voltage & current sources, simplification theorems, AC current & voltage, oscilloscope fundamentals, reactive components & reactive circuits, basic filters, ladder logic, and shop drawings.
Oscilloscopes are devices used for visualizing electrical signals, enabling waveform examination, equipment troubleshooting, and performance measurement in electronics.
Passband refers to a specific frequency range that can pass through a filter unimpeded, playing a vital role in telecommunications and signal processing.
Roll-On/Roll-Off refers to a shipping technique where vehicles and cargo are driven onto and off large vessels, eliminating the need for cranes.
Attenuation refers to the capacity to decrease the intensity, impact, or worth of a phenomenon, commonly observed in the weakening of signals in electronic systems, audio transmission, or radiation.
Shop drawings are detailed, scaled illustrations prepared by contractors to depict the precise specifications of fabricated parts or structures prior to construction.
Microsoft Visio is a software used for diagramming and creating vector graphics, allowing users to produce professional-grade flowcharts, organizational diagrams, network layouts, floor plans, and various intricate visual representations.
# Voltage Dividers - Define bleeder current. - Discuss the effect of a resistive load on voltage-divider circuits. - Explain what is meant by the term "bipolar" voltage divider. - Deduce how voltage divider circuits are employed in building automation systems. - Construct a variable voltage divider circuit and make predictions as to how much voltage will be dropped across components under various conditions. # DC Voltage & Current Sources - Discuss common characteristics of DC voltage and current sources. - Convert a voltage source to a current source and vice-versa. - Compare ideal voltage and current sources to their ideal counterparts. - Use a voltge source and current source to power a 4-20ma transmitter device under instructor supervision. # Simplification Theorems - Discuss common characteristics of DC voltage and current sources. - Convert a voltage source to a current source and vice-versa. - Compare ideal voltage and current sources to their ideal counterparts. - Use a voltge source and current source to power a 4-20ma transmitter device under instructor supervision. # Simplification Theorems - Describe the superposition theorem, Thevinin's theorem, and Norton's theorem. - Apply the superposition theorem to a circuit - Apply Thevinin's theorem to a circuit for simplification and analysis - Apply Norton's theorem to a circuit for simplification and analysis. # AC Current & Voltage - Identify a sinusoidal wave and describe its characteristics. - Explain the following terms; period, frequency, wavelength, cycle, peak value, peak-to-peak value, rms, radians, degrees, and phase angle. # Oscilloscope Fundamentals - Identify the basic controls on an oscilloscope. - Use the oscilloscope to measure amplitude, period, and frequency of a sinusoidal waveform. # Reactive Components - Define what is meant by the term 'reactive components.' - List various reactive components. - Define the terms capacitance and inductance and the units used for each. - Describe how capacitors store and release charge and the formula used to calculate energy storage in a capacitor. - Describe the basic construction and characteristics of capacitors and inductors. - Use the formulas for capacitive and inductive reactance to determine total impedance for a circuit. - Calculate the total capacitance and inductance if they are connected in series and parallel respectively. # Reactive Circuits - Define RC, RL, and RLC circuits - Determine the phase angle and impedence of an RC series and parallel circuit. - Determine the phase angle and impedence in a series and parallel RL circuit. - Determine the impedence of a series and parallel RLC circuit. # Basic Filters - Explain the difference between low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-stop filters. - Explain the following terms; passband, roll-off, attenuation, center frequency, bode plot, critical frequency, and decade as they relate to basic filters # Ladder Logic - Interpret a ladder logic diagram and explain how the circuit operates. - Draw a ladder logic diagram from a given sequence of operation using industry-accepted electrical symbols. - Construct a circuit from a ladder logic diagram. # Shop Drawings - Describe the purpose of shop drawings as they pertain to building automation systems. - Produce a hand drawn set of shop drawings from a sequence of operation, provided components, and a engineering sheets detailing the components. # Microsoft Visio Fundamentals - Summarize the capabilities of Microsoft's Visio software package. - Draw a ladder logic diagram using Microsoft Visio. - Create a library of control components for Microsoft Visio. - Design shop drawings in Microsoft Visio as a student project. - Anticipate how the Microsoft Visio software package might save you money as a building automation systems contractor. - Observe an instructor building a small library of control components in MS Visio. - Construct a library of control valves and electrical symbols in MS Visio.
This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; basic cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; and lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.
# General Engine Diagnosis; Removal and Reinstallation (R & R) - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1 - Research applicable vehicle and service information including fluid type, internal engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1 - Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators. P-1 - Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks, determine necessary action. P-1 - Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required. P-1 - Verify engine mechanical timing. P-1 - Perform common fastener and thread repair, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread inserts. P-1 - Inspect, remove, and/or replace engine mounts. P-2 - Identify service precautions related to service of the internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle. P-2 - Remove and reinstall engine on a newer vehicle equipped with OBD; reconnect all attaching components and restore the vehicle to running condition. P-3 # Basic Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair - Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters). P-1 - Inspect and replace camshaft and drive belt/chain (includes checking drive gear wear and backlash, end play, sprocket and chain wear, overhead cam drive sprocket(s), drive belt(s), belt tension, tensioners, camshaft reluctor ring/tonewheel, and valve timing components; verify correct camshaft timing. P-1 - Establish camshaft position sensor indexing. P-1 - Inspect and/or measure camshaft for run out, journal wear and lobe wear. P-3 # Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Perform cooling system pressure and dye tests to identify leaks; check coolant condition and level; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, heater core and galley plugs; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify causes of engine overheating. P-1 - Inspect, replace, and/or adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment. P-1 - Inspect and/or test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification; bleed air as required. P-1 - Inspect, remove and replace water pump. P-2 - Remove and replace radiator. P-2 - Remove, inspect and replace thermostat and gasket/seal. P-1 - Inspect, and test fan(s), fan clutch (electrical or mechanical), fan shroud, and air dams; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform oil pressure tests; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform oil and filter change; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. P-1 - Inspect auxiliary coolers; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect, test, and replace oil temperature and pressure switches and sensors. P-2 - Inspect oil pump gears or rotors, housing, pressure relief devices, and pump drive; perform needed action. P-2
This course introduces the student to automotive engine theory and repair, placing emphasis on inspection, testing, and diagnostic techniques for both 2 cycle and 4 cycle internal combustion engines. Topics include general engine diagnosis; removal and reinstallation; cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair; engine blocks assembly diagnosis and repair; lubrication and cooling systems diagnosis and repair.
# General Engine Diagnosis; Removal and Reinstallation (R & R) - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. P-1 - Research applicable vehicle and service information including fluid type, internal engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1 - Verify operation of the instrument panel engine warning indicators. P-1 - Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks, determine needed action. P-1 - Install engine covers using gaskets, seals, and sealers as required. P-1 - Verify engine mechanical timing. P-1 - Perform common fastener and thread repair, to include: remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread inserts. P-1 - Inspect, remove, and/or replace engine mounts. P-2 - Identify service precautions related to service of the internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle. P-2 - Remove and reinstall engine in an OBD; reconnect all attaching components and restore the vehicle to running condition. P-3 # Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair - Remove cylinder head; inspect gasket condition; install cylinder head and gasket; tighten according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures. P-1 - Clean and visually inspect a cylinder head for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and surface finish; check passage condition. P-1 - Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine needed action. P-2 - Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters). P-1 - Inspect and replace camshaft and drive belt/chain (includes checking drive gear wear and backlash, end play, sprocket and chain wear, overhead cam drive sprocket(s), drive belt(s), belt tension, tensioners, camshaft reluctor ring/tone-wheel, and valve timing components; verify correct camshaft timing. P-1 - Establish camshaft position sensor indexing. P-1 - Inspect valve springs for squareness and free height comparison; determine needed action. P-3 - Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect value spring retainers, locks/keepers, and valve lock/keeper grooves; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect valves and valve seats; determine needed action. P-3 - Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect valve lifters; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and/or measure camshaft for runout, journal wear and lobe wear. P-3 - Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine needed action. P-3 # Engine Block Assembly Diagnosis and Repair - Remove, inspect, and/or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer). P-1 - Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly. P-1 - Inspect engine block for visible cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug condition, and surface warpage; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and measure cylinder walls/sleeves for damage, wear, and ridges; determine needed action. P-2 - Deglaze and clean cylinder walls. P-2 - Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect crankshaft for straightness, journal damage, keyway damage, thrust flange and sealing surface condition, and visual surface cracks; check oil passage condition; measure end play and journal wear; check crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring (where applicable); determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear; determine needed action. P-2 - Identify piston and bearing water patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect and measure piston skirts and ring lands; determine needed action. P-2 - Determine piston-to-bore clearance. P-2 - Inspect, measure, and install piston rings. P-2 - Inspect auxiliary shaft(s) (balance, intermediate, idler, counterbalance and/or silencer); inspect shaft(s) and support bearings for damage and wear; determine needed action; reinstall and time. P-2 - Assemble engine block. P-1 # Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Perform cooling system pressure and dye tests; check coolant condition and level; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, heater core and galley plugs; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify causes of engine overheating. P-1 - Inspect, replace, and/or adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment. P-1 - Inspect and test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification; bleed air as required. P-1 - Inspect, remove and replace water pump. P-2 - Remove and replace radiator. P-2 - Remove, inspect, and replace thermostat and gasket/seal. P-1 - Inspect, and test fan(s), fan clutch (electrical or mechanical), fan shroud, and air dams; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform oil pressure tests; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform engine oil and filter change; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. P-1 - Inspect auxiliary coolers; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect, test, and replace oil temperature and pressure switches and sensors. P-2 - Inspect oil pump gears or rotors, housing, pressure relief devices, and pump drive; perform needed action. P-2
AUTT 1070 - Automotive Technology Internship
This elective course will provide the student with an opportunity to relate what they have learned in the classroom and lab to a real world situation either at a place of business or at a technical college. Under the supervision of an experienced ASE certified automotive technician or their instructor, the student will obtain a greater admiration and appreciation of the material learned in the classroom and lab. The internship will also serve the function of bridging the lessons learned at school and applying that to real world situations. The suitability of the work setting will be determined by having a conference with the automotive instructor and the prospective employer. The student will have the option to take the internship program at an approved place of employment or at the college if he or she wishes and perform all the live work duties of the service writer, parts department personnel, and technician to include writing the repair order, ordering parts (if applicable) and repairing the vehicle. Student must work a minimum of 150 hours during the semester to receive credit for this course.
# Application of Automotive Technology Skills - Demonstrate proficiency in automotive technology and job adaptability skills. # Application of Work Ethics and Safety - Demonstrate proficiency in all work ethic competencies and promote work safety.
This course presents the fundamentals of BAS system network architecture. Topics include network fundamentals, standards, OSI model, IP protocol, network signal transmission, media, protocols, physical topologies, logical topologies, hardware, typical BAS networks, and typical BAS subnetworks.
LAN switches are networking devices used to link multiple computers within a local area network, facilitating efficient data transmission and communication control.
WAN Optimization involves enhancing data transmission efficiency in wide area networks, thereby boosting application performance, minimizing latency, and saving bandwidth.
WAN Interface Card refers to a device's hardware that enables wide area network connectivity, supporting communication across extensive geographical areas.
Wide Area Networks (WANs) are extensive communication systems spanning vast regions, linking local networks to facilitate data transfer between remote sites.
Wireless Transmission Control Protocol (WTCP)
Wireless Transmission Control Protocol (WTCP) is a set of protocols designed to enhance TCP's performance for wireless networks, considering error rates and bandwidth fluctuations.
Digital signal processing refers to the computer-based mathematical processing of signals, aimed at measuring, filtering, compressing, and converting analog signals with enhanced stability and precision.
Digital Signal Processors are specialized microprocessors that process and manipulate digital signals for real-time data analysis in various applications.
HFC networks are a combination of optical fiber and coaxial cable, used for delivering broadband internet, TV, and telephony services to customers.
Data cabling refers to the installation and organized management of physical cables required for efficient electronic data transmission among computers, servers, and communication devices.
Topology refers to the analysis and representation of a network's, computer system's, or organization's configuration, emphasizing on the relationships and design for optimal functionality and cohesion.
Network hardware comprises the tangible components necessary for communication and connectivity in a computer network, including routers, switches, modems, and network interface cards.
# Network Fundamentals - List the advantages of networks. - Define LAN, MAN, WAN, NIC, node, connectivity device, segment, backbone, protocol, transmission media, addressing, client, server, and workstation. - Explain the advantages of networks versus stand-alone devices. # Standards Organizations - Discuss the purpose and functions of the following standards organizations; EIA/TIA, ANSI, IEEE, ISO, ITU, ISOC, IANA, and ICANN. # OSI Model - Explain the purpose of having an OSI model. - Discuss the seven layers of the OSI model and explain how they work together. - Contrast the layers of the OSI model. # Internet Protocol - Paraphrase the definitions and/or meanings of the following terms and ideas; unique logical addressing, dotted decimal notation, binary to decimal conversion, decimal to binary conversion, classful addressing, IPv4, IPv6. - Convert binary numbers to decimal and decimal numbers to binary. - Articulate the limitations inherent in IPv4 addressing and the need to move to IPv6 addressing. # Network Signal Transmission - Explain the following terms; analog signals, digital signals, simplex, half-duplex, full-duplex, multi-plexing, throughput, bandwidth, noise, attenuation, latency, frequency, wavelength, phase, pulse, repeater, and amplifier. - Compare and Contrast analog and digital signals. - Observe an analog signal and digital signal on an oscilloscope. # Network Media - Explain the theory of how signals are transmitted across coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber-optic cables and the advantages and disadvantages of each. - Compare and Contrast the common types of coaxial cable. - Compare and Contrast the various types of twisted pair cable. - Compare and Contrast the types of fiber-optic cable. - Observe an instructor properly place an end-connector on a section of coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber-optic cable. - Demonstrate the ability to place an end-connector on a section of coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber-optic cable. # Cabling Standards - Define the following terms; cable plant, demarcation point, backbone wiring, equipment room, telco closet, horizontal wiring, and work area. - Discuss TIA/EIA's 568 Commercial Building Wiring Standard. # Protocols - Summarize the function of each of the following protocols; TCP, IP, UDP, ARP, and ICMP. - Discuss the terms routable protocol, TCP segment fields, flags, handshake, connection-oriented protocol, subnet mask, static IP addressing, dynamic IP addressing, Bootstrap protocol, dynamic host configuration protocol, automatic private IP addressing, domain name service, port numbers, Telnet, file transfer protocol, and packet internet grouper. - Compare and Contrast the protocols in the TCP/IP suite. # Physical Topologies - Recognize the following physical topologies; bus, ring, star, star-wired ring, star-wired bus, serial backbone, distributed backbone, collapsed backbone, and parallel backbone. - Compare and Contrast each of the major types of physical topologies and predict under which conditions each might be best applied. # Logical Topologies - Recall the definitions of the following terms; circuit switching, packet switching, multi-protocol label switching, collisions, collision detection, collision domains, and ethernet switches. - Compare and Contrast various ethernet standards like 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T, SX1000BASE-X, etc. # Network Hardware - Describe the following types of network hardware as to their name, function, and use; NIC, internal bus standard, peripheral bus standard, PCMCIA, USB, IEEE1394, IRQs, Repeaters, Hubs, Bridges, Switches, Routers. - Draw a diagram using Microsoft Visio depicting a LAN, MAN, and WAN and showing all the necessary devices and locations of network hardware necessary for its proper functioning. - Construct a small network of several desktop computers and network hardware and test it for proper operation. # Typical BAS Networks - List the various types of network protocols and standards being used for interoperability. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of BACnet, Lonworks, Niagara AX, and Modbus. - Compare and Contrast BACnet and Lonworks and make a prediction as to which protocol will take a leadership position in the next 5 years. - Consider what advantages interoperable BAS network protocols provide to building owners and operators.
AUTT 1060 - Automotive Climate Control Systems
This course introduces the theory and operation of automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Students attain proficiency in inspection, testing, service, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. Topics include: a/c system diagnosis and repair; refrigeration system component diagnosis and repair; heating, ventilation, and engine cooling systems diagnosis and repair; operating systems and related controls diagnosis and repair; and refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling.
# A/C System Diagnosis and Repair - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause and correction. - Identify and interpret heating and air conditioning problems; determine needed action. - Research vehicle and service information including refrigerant/oil type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Performance test A/C system; identify problems. - Identify abnormal operating noises in the A/C system; determine needed action. - Identify refrigerant type; select and connect proper gauge set/test equipment; record temperature and pressure readings. - Leak test A/C system; determine needed action. - Inspect the condition of refrigerant oil removed from the system; determine needed action. - Determine recommended oil and oil capacity for system application. - Using a scan tool, observe and record related HVAC data and trouble codes. # Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect, remove, and/or replace A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, tensioners and visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, service and/or replace A/C compressor clutch components and/or assembly; check compressor clutch air gap; adjust as needed. - Remove, inspect, reinstall, and/or replace A/C compressor and mountings; determine recommended oil type and quantity. - Identify hybrid vehicle A/C system electrical circuits and service/safety precautions. - Determine the need for an additional A/C system filter; perform needed action. - Remove and inspect A/C system mufflers, hoses, lines, fittings, O-rings, seals, and service valves; perform needed action. - Inspect for proper A/C condenser airflow; determine needed action. - Remove, inspect, and replace receiver/drier or accumulator/drier; determine recommended oil type and quantity. - Remove, inspect, and install expansion valve or orifice (expansion) tube. - Inspect evaporator housing water drain; perform needed action. - Diagnose A/C system conditions that cause the protection devices (pressure, thermal and/or control module) to interrupt system operation; determine needed action. - Determine procedure to remove and reinstall evaporator; determine required oil type and quantity. - Remove, inspect, reinstall, and/or replace condenser; determine required oil type and quantity. # Heating, Ventilation, and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect engine cooling and heater system hoses and pipes; perform needed action. - Inspect and test heater control valve(s); perform needed action. - Diagnose temperature control problems in the HVAC system; determine needed action. - Determine procedure to remove, inspect, reinstall and/or replace heater core. # Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect and test HVAC system blower motors, resistors, switches, relays, wiring, and protection devices; perform needed action. - Diagnose A/C compressor clutch control systems; determine needed action. - Diagnose malfunctions in the vacuum, mechanical, and electrical components and controls of the heating, ventilation, and A/C (HVAC) system; determine needed action. - Inspect and test HVAC system control panel assembly; determine needed action. - Inspect and test HVAC system control cables, motors, and linkages; perform needed action. - Inspect HVAC system ducts, doors, hoses, cabin filters, and outlets; perform needed action. - Identify the source of HVAC system odors. - Check operation of automatic and semi-automatic HVAC control systems; determine needed action. # Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling - Perform correct use and maintenance of refrigerant handling equipment according to equipment manufacturer's standards. - Identify A/C system refrigerant; test for sealants; recover, evacuate, and charge A/C system; add refrigerant oil as required. - Recycle, label, and store refrigerant. - Demonstrate a full understanding of the environmental regulations concerning the proper handling of AC refrigerant. The student will take either the ASE or the MACS refrigerant recovery and recycle quiz, pass the quiz, and receive a certification card.
This course will cover the major types of components found in BAS systems. Topics include standard I/O wiring, temperature devices, humidity devices, pressure devices, flow devices, life & equipment safety devices, actuators & dampers, control valves, power supply devices, transducers, relays & contactors, motor controls, enclosures, and power monitoring devices.
Thermistor is a semiconductor-based temperature sensor whose resistance significantly varies with temperature changes, enabling accurate measurement and regulation.
Life safety systems are networks of protection measures and strategies implemented in buildings to safeguard occupants during emergencies like fires and natural disasters.
Actuators are components that transform energy into mechanical action, used to manage mechanisms or systems, with crucial applications in robotics, machinery, and automated processes.
Control valves are devices used to regulate fluid flow in piping systems by adjusting the flow passage size, serving as regulators in process control applications.
Power supply design is the creation of electrical systems that convert and control power for electronic devices, ensuring performance, efficiency, and safety in energy delivery.
Relay Logic is a control system approach that utilizes electromechanical relays to implement sequential or combination logic in industrial and manufacturing process controls.
Electrical cabinets are containers that house electrical components, providing a secure environment with arranged control and switchgear for the safe management and maintenance of electrical systems.
# Standard Input & Output Wiring - Describe all the industry standard types of inputs in building automation. - Describe all the industry standard types of outputs in building automation systems. - Draw all building automation systems standard input and output circuits from memory. - Observe an instructor properly wiring standard building automation system inputs and outputs. - Construct standard building automation system input and output circuits and test for proper operation. # Temperature Devices - Explain the differences between thermistors, thermocouples, and RTD sensors. - Discuss the proper location, installation, and application of the following temperature devices; room sensors, duct sensors, immersion sensors, outside air sensors, averaging sensors, transmitters, and infrared transmitters. - Contrast various thermistor types. - Implement and install various temperature sensing devices into an existing building automation system with instructor supervision. # Humidity Devices - Examine various humidity sensors and classify into different groups based on similar characteristics. - Integrate various humidity sensors into an existing building automation system under instructor supervision. # Pressure Devices - Cite various applications for pressure devices. - Categorize various pressure devices as to their function. - Integrate various pressure devices into an existing building automation system under instructor supervision. # Flow Devices - Discuss the various types of flow devices available for building automation systems. - Select the correct type of flow device for a given application. - Integrate given flow devices into an existing building automation system. # Life & Equipment Safety Devices - Describe what types of devices are included in the category of life and equipment safety. - Integrate provided life and equipment safety devices into an existing building automation system under instructor supervision. # Actuators & Dampers - Describe actuator terms such as torque, auxilliary switches, drive time, reverse & direct acting, throttling range, feedback, two-position, tri-state, and modulating. - Draw a circuit diagram showing how two-position, tri-state, and modulating actuators should be wired for proper operation. - Explain damper terms like blades, blade seals, jamb seals, leakage, frame, control shaft, bearing, parallel blade, opposed blade, and friction losses. - Observe an instructor mounting and wiring an actuator on a damper. - Demonstrate the ability to correctly mount an actuator on a damper and control the damper through an existing building automation system under instructor supervision. # Control Valves - Explain the characteristics of ball valves, butterfly valves, globe valves, solenoid valves, and zone valves as they relate to building automation systems. - Describe the proper methods to follow in properly selecting a valve. - Select an appropriate valve for adequate controllability with given system parameters. - Observe an instructor installing a sweat-in and threaded valve into an existing system - Demonstrate the ability to add a given sweat-in and screw-in valve to an existing loop and integrate it properly into an existing control system to control flow. # Power Supplies - Discuss various types of power supplies used in typical building automation systems. - Observe an instructor installing a DC power supply to power 4-20ma transmitter devices. - Construct a transmitter 4-20ma loop powered by a DC power supply under instructor supervision. # Transducers - Define the term 'transducer." - Give examples various transducers commonly employed in building automation systems - Categorize a list of given transducers into groups which serve common functions. # Relays & Contactors - State the differences between the following classes of relays; board-mounted, general purpose plug-ins, power relays, timing relays, solid-state relays, alternating relays, mechanically held relays, and latching relays. - Explain the differences between relays, contactors, and starters. - Compare and Contrast the various types of relays and contactors. # Motor Controls - Summarize the purpose and operation of variable frequency drives. - Draw a circuit depicting a motor starter complete with overload heaters and an auxilliary switch. - Observe an instructor demonstrating the features of a variable frequency drive controlling an air-handling unit fan. - Perform proper start-up procedures for a frequency drive under instructor supervision. # Enclosures - Explain the purpose of the NEMA rating system for enclosures. - Choose the correct enclosure for a given application. - Observe an instructor present a range of various types of NEMA enclosures. # Power Monitoring Devices - Define the functions of current operated switches, current transducers, voltage transducers, power-monitoring transducers, surge protection, potential transformers, split-core transformers, and current transformers. - Select the proper power-monitoring devices for application to a given problem. - Observe an instructor demonstrate the proper use and configuration of a watttransducer. - Observe an instructor connect various power-monitoring transducers to an existing building automation system. - Demonstrate the ability to install and configure a watt-transducer under instructor supervision.
AUTT 1050 - Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
This course introduces students to principles of steering, suspension, wheel alignment, electronic steering, and electronic active suspension. Topics include: general suspension and steering systems diagnosis; steering systems diagnosis and repair; suspension systems diagnosis and repair; related suspension and steering service; wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair; and wheel and tire diagnosis and repair.
Tire Maintenance entails regularly checking, fixing, and replacing tires to guarantee their optimal functioning, safety, and extended lifespan.
# General Suspension and Steering Systems Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause and correction. - Research vehicle service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Identify and interpret suspension and steering system concerns; determine needed action. # Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS); verify indicator lamp operation. - Remove and replace steering wheel; center/time supplemental restraint system (SRS) coil (clock spring). - Diagnose steering column noises, looseness, and binding concerns (including tilt/telescoping mechanisms); determine needed action. - Diagnose power steering gear (non-rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and noise concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose power steering gear (rack and pinion) binding, uneven turning effort, looseness, hard steering, and noise concerns; determine needed action. - Inspect steering shaft universal-joint(s), flexible coupling(s), collapsible column, lock cylinder mechanism, and steering wheel; perform needed action. - Remove and replace rack and pinion steering gear; inspect mounting bushings and brackets. - Inspect and replace rack and pinion steering gear inner tie rod ends (sockets) and bellows boots; replace as needed. - Inspect power steering fluid level and condition. - Flush, fill, and bleed power steering system; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Inspect for power steering fluid leakage; determine needed action. - Remove, inspect, replace, and/or adjust power steering pump drive belt. - Remove and reinstall power steering pump. - Remove and reinstall press fit power steering pump pulley; check pulley and belt alignment. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace power steering hoses and fittings. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace pitman arm, relay (center link/intermediate) rod, idler arm, mountings, and steering linkage damper. - Inspect, replace, and/or adjust tie rod ends (sockets), tie rod sleeves, and clamps. - Inspect, test and diagnose electronically-assisted power steering systems (including using a scan tool); determine needed action. - Identify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and safety precautions. - Test power steering pressure; determine needed action. # Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose short and long arm suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven ride height concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose strut suspension system noises, body sway, and uneven ride height concerns; determine needed action. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace upper and lower control arms, bushings, shafts, and rebound bumpers. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace strut rods and bushings. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace upper and/or lower ball joints (with or without wear indicators). - Inspect, remove, and/or replace steering knuckle assemblies. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace torsion bars and mounts. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace front/rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, and links. - Inspect, remove, and/or replace strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators (silencers), and upper strut bearing mount. - Inspect, remove and/or replace track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings. - Inspect rear suspension leaf spring(s), spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, center pins/bolts and mounts. # Related Suspension and Steering Service - Inspect, remove, and/or replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings. - Remove, inspect, and service and/or replace front and rear wheel bearings. - Describe the function of suspension and steering control systems and components (i.e. active suspension and stability control). # Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair - Diagnose vehicle wander, drift, pull, hard steering, bump steer, memory steer, torque steer, and steering return concerns; determine needed action. - Perform pre-alignment inspection; measure vehicle ride height; determine necessary action. - Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment on the alignment machine. - Perform four-wheel alignment by checking and adjusting front and rear wheel castor, camber and toe as required. - Center steering wheel. - Check toe-out-on-turns (turning radius); determine needed action. - Check SAI (steering axis inclination) and included angle; determine needed action. - Check rear wheel thrust angle; determine needed action. - Check for front wheel setback; determine needed action. - Check front and/or rear cradle (subframe) alignment; determine needed action. - Reset steering angle sensor. # Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check for correct tire size, application (load and speed ratings), and air pressure as listed on the tire information placard/label. - Diagnose wheel/tire vibration, shimmy, and noise; determine needed action. - Rotate tires according to manufacturer's recommendation including vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). - Measure wheel, tire, axle flange, and hub runout; determine needed action. - Diagnose tire pull problems; determine needed action. - Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly. - Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system sensor. - Reinstall wheel; torque lug nuts. - Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; perform needed action. - Repair tire following manufacturer approved procedure. - Identify and indirect and direct tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); calibrate systems; verify operation of instrument panel lamps. - Demonstrate knowledge of steps required to remove and replace sensors in a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) including relearn procedure.
AUTT 1042 - Automotive Engine Performance II
This course continues basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, and advanced emission control systems diagnosis and repair.
# Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair - Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes when applicable. - Access and use service information to perform step-by-step (troubleshooting) diagnosis. - Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine needed action. - Describe the use of OBD monitors for repair verification. - Diagnose the causes of emissions or drive-ability concerns with stored or active diagnostic trouble codes (DTC); obtain, graph, and interpret scan tool data. - Diagnose emissions or drive-ability concerns without stored diagnostic trouble codes; determine needed action. - Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM), actuators, and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM))/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO); perform needed action. - Diagnose drive-ability and emissions problems resulting from malfunctions of interrelated systems (cruise control, security alarms, suspension controls, traction controls, HVAC, automatic transmissions, non-OEM-installed accessories, or similar systems); determine needed action. # Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose (troubleshoot) ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drive-ability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns; determine needed action. - Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); determine needed action. - Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module, powertrain/engine control module; reprogram/initialize as needed. - Remove and replace spark plugs; inspect secondary ignition components for wear and damage. # Advanced Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine needed action. - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the secondary air injection system; determine needed action. - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, service and/or replace electrical/electronic sensors, controls, wiring, tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters, and hoses of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, repair, and/or replace electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of secondary air injection systems; determine needed action. - Diagnose emission and drivability concerns caused by catalytic converter system; determine needed action. - Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems: determine needed action.
AUTT 1041 - Automotive Engine Performance I
This course introduces basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, PCV control system diagnosis and repair, and other related engine service.
# General Engine Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. - Identify and interpret engine performance concern; determine needed action. - Research vehicle service information including vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, coolant consumption, unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine needed action. - Perform engine absolute manifold pressure tests (vacuum/boost); determine needed action. - Perform cylinder power balance test; determine needed action. - Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine needed action. - Perform cylinder leakage test; determine needed action. - Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine needed action. - Verify engine operating temperature; determine needed action. - Verify correct camshaft timing including engines equipped with variable valve timing systems (VVT). # Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose (troubleshoot) hot or cold no starting, hard starting, poor drive-ability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems; determine needed action. - Check fuel for contaminants determine needed action. - Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control system for pressure, regulation, and volume; perform needed action. - Replace fuel filter(s) where applicable. - Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work. - Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air. - Inspect, test, and/or replace fuel injectors. - Verify idle control operation. - Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s); perform needed action. - Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields; determine needed action. - Perform exhaust system back-pressure test; determine needed action. - Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). - Test the operation of turbocharger/supercharger systems; determine needed action. # PCV Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drive-ability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, service, and/or replace positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform needed action.
This course continues the development of electrical fundamentals began in BAS Electrical Concepts I. Topics covered include power supplies, reactive electrical components, power distribution, circuit protection, electric motor theory, electric generator theory, types of electric motors, motor starters, switching devices, electrical symbols, pictorial diagrams, schematics, sequences of operation, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Capacitors are devices used in electronics to hold and discharge electrical energy, with a capacitance measurement defining their capacity, essential for filtering, power control, and timing functions.
Motor Design is an engineering field that centers on creating and optimizing the electrical and mechanical components of motors, ensuring desired performance, efficiency, dimensions, and power specifications.
Motor capacitors are devices that store energy to improve the function and effectiveness of electric motors, achieving this by creating a required phase shift in the motor windings.
Transformer Design is an engineering field that centers on crafting electrical transformers through defining requirements, choosing materials, and devising diagrams for efficient power transmission.
Waveforms denote the visual depiction of time-varying signals, like electrical voltage or audio, crucial for analysis and problem-solving across different technical disciplines.
Power Distribution Design entails designing systems for transferring electricity from sources to multiple endpoints, ensuring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy delivery.
Power Distribution Units (PDUs) are devices that regulate and distribute electricity to various outlets, providing a secure and effective power supply for equipment in data centers and facilities.
Power distribution refers to the transmission of generated electricity to consumers via substations, transformers, and distribution lines, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
Install Fuses involves properly choosing and positioning protective devices in electrical circuits to avert overcurrent, thereby safeguarding against equipment damage and potential fire risks.
Electric motors are mechanisms that transform electrical power into mechanical motion, utilizing electromagnetic forces to drive machines, appliances, and transportation.
# Power Supplies - Discuss the characteristics of power supplies. - Discuss power supply efficiency. - Define the terms volt-amps, watts, amp-hours, and regulated DC voltage. - Calculate the size of the power supply needed for a variable number of devices which can be powered by either AC or DC. - Observe an instructor replacing a power supply in a circuit. - Demonstrate the ability to replace an existing power supply in a circuit. # Reactive Electrical Components - Define what reactive components are and cite examples. - Describe the operation of capacitors, inductors, motors, and transformers. - Calculate inductive reactance and capacitive reactance given circuit information about inductors and capacitors respectively. - Observe an instructor demonstrating the effect of an inductor and a capacitor on a waveform on an oscillosope. # Power Distribution - Describe how power is distributed from a typical power generating facility to a commercial building. - Discuss the voltages available in typical commercial buildings in the United States. - Observe an instructor safely testing various voltages in a commercial building. - Perform a safe voltage test of building voltages with instructor supervision. # Circuit Protection - List different types of circuit protection. - Explain how circuit breakers function and their purpose. - Draw a circuit diagram showing the placement of a fuse and another circuit diagram showing the placement of a circuit breaker and its associated symbol. - Explain what a GFCI is and its function. # Electric Motor Theory - Identify all the major parts of an electric motor. - List the five basic types of motors found in buildings, and the newest type of high efficiency motor now gaining popularity. - Define the terms run windings, start windings, phase, torque, stator, rotor, full-load amps, running-load amps, locked-rotor amps, bearings, induction, and phase angle. - Generalize the basic principles necessary to turn a motor shaft. - Consider the ways in which motors impact our daily lives. - Observe an instructor demonstrating the parts of a motor on a table model. # Electric Generator Theory - Label all the parts on an AC and DC generator. - State how electrical current can be induced in a conductor which is cutting lines of magnetic force. - Explain how AC generators and DC generators function. - Draw a diagram of an AC and a DC generator. - Observe an instructor demonstrate an AC generator. - Collaborate with classmates to develop an operable AC electrical generator which can generate 5 volts AC. # Types of Electric Motors - Identify unknown motor types based on construction, configuration, and components. - Classify motor types based upon starting and running torque. - Observe an instructor properly wiring each basic type of motors. - Demonstrate the ability to properly wire and start all 5 basic types of motors. # Motor Starters - Describe various motor starter types and explain their function. - Discuss how motor starters are sized. - Outline the differences between mechanically held and electrically held starters. - Observe an instructor properly wiring a motor starter. - Demonstrate the ability to properly wire a motor starter. # Switching Devices - Identify various types of switching devices. - Draw diagrammatic symbols representing the following types of switches; toggle, rocker, push-button, rotary, SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT limit, current, pressure, and whisker switches. - Observe an instructor wiring switching devices into a circuit. - Demonstrate the ability to wire switching devices into a circuit. # Electrical Symbols - Identify basic electrical symbols. - Draw a basic circuit diagram which includes various types of electrical devices depicted by their appropriate symbols. # Pictorial Diagrams - Define the term 'pictorial diagram' and explain its purpose. - Produce a pictorial diagram given a set of components, their relative position in a control panel, and the associated wire connections to the various devices. - Construct a circuit from a box of devices, wiring, and connectors for which a pictorial diagram has been provided. # Schematics - Discuss the purpose of schematic diagrams. - Explain the logical operation of a circuit for which a schematic diagram has been provided. - Convert a pictorial diagram into an analog schematic diagram. - Compare and Contrast pictorial diagrams with schematic diagrams. - Observe an instructor using a schematic diagram to safely and accurately wire a live circuit. - Construct a safe, live circuit from a schematic diagram. # Sequences of Operation - Explain the purpose of a sequence of operation. - Distinguish between a pictorial diagram, a schematic diagram, and a sequence of operation. - Compare and Contrast pictorial diagrams, schematic diagrams, and sequences of operation. - Observe an instructor construct a unique, operable circuit from a sequence of operation and a variety of components which can satisfy the sequence. - Construct a unique, operable circuit from a sequence of operation and a variety of components which can satisfy the sequence.
Introductory concepts of basic electricity to include metric units, scientific notation, atomic theory, charge, voltage, current, resistance, electromagnetism, conductors, insulators, electrical circuits, measurement devices, Ohm's Law, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, electrical energy, electrical power.
Metric Systems consist of universally adopted measurement units, facilitating the quantification of various physical properties such as length, mass, volume, and temperature.
Current Voltage Characteristic represents the relationship between a device's electric current and voltage, typically shown graphically to evaluate its performance with varying electrical inputs.
Electrical Safety In The Workplace (NFPA 70e)
Electrical Safety In The Workplace (NFPA 70e) refers to following safety standards for electrical practices to minimize risks and comply with NFPA guidelines.
Ohm's law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it, while being inversely proportional to the resistance.
Electrical Power Quality refers to the control and assessment of voltage, current, and frequency variations in electrical systems, ensuring equipment functionality and reducing downtime.
# Metric Units - Give examples metric units. - Compute between the english and metric systems for length, mass, and energy. # Scientific Notation - Convert large numbers into scientific notation. - Classify numbers presented as to the number of significant digits, and as to whether they are in proper scientific notation or not. - Convert a given number in scientific notation into its long form. # Atomic Theory - Define the structure of a hydrogen atom. - Describe the term electron shell. - Construct a model of an atom showing all of its associated subatomic particles. - Generalize the periodic table of the elements and what information it easily provides. - Infer how atomic structure may impact electrical properties. # Charge - Explain the law of charges. - Describe how and why positive and negative charges accumulate and interact. - Calculate the force of attraction between negatively and positively charged substances given the amount of charge, and the distance separating them. - Construct a small Tesla coil in the laboratory under instructor supervision. - Critique the Tesla coil and how it may be modified to operate better. # Voltage - Define the term voltage. - Discuss what is meant by potential energy and how that relates to voltage. - Give examples of where we might encounter voltage in our daily lives. - Explain the ways in which voltage may be generated. - Articulate the function of voltage in a circuit and provide a way to think of voltage using water flowing through a pipe as an analogy. # Current - Define the term current. - Describe which component of an atom is physically moving through a wire when there is current flow. - Discuss the units used to express current. - Establish an analogy between current flow and water flowing through a pipe. - Compare and Contrast the concepts of voltage and current. # Resistance - Define the term resistance. - Examine the history of the term ohm and how it came to be applied to resistance. - Explain what effect resistance has in an electrical circuit. - Rank common substances from high to low resistance. - Compare and Contrast the concepts of resistance, current, and voltage. # Conductors / Insulators - Define conductors, insulators, and semi-conductors. - Give examples good insulators. - Give examples of good conductors. - Give examples semi-conductor materials and where they are used. - Categorize given materials as either conductors, insulators, or semi-conductors. - Consider the impact semi-conductor materials have had on our society over the past 50 years. - Rank a list of unknown substances from best conductor to best insulator, also sub-dividing each substance into categories of conductor, semi-conductor, and insulator. # Basic Electrical Circuits - Identify the three required things for a complete electrical circuit. - Predict how an electrical circuit's current would respond if the resistance in the circuit is increased and then decreased. - Explain what is meant by the term "short circuit." - Explain what is meant by the term "open circuit." - Explain the term "continuity." - Construct a basic electric circuit with instructor supervision. - Consider how electrical circuits impact your daily life. - State what hazards electricity presents. # Electrical Safety - Give examples unsafe electrical practices. - Observe an instructor opening an electrical panel and taking measurements while employing proper electrical safety procedures. - Demonstrate the proper employment of electrical safety procedures while opening an electrical panel. - Cite electrical safety equipment and devices that any field technician should have and use. - Diagram how the human body might act as a conductor from an electrical circuit to ground and the dangers this presents. # Electrical Measurement Devices - Describe what a multimeter is and what information it can provide. - Explain how an analog meter functions. - Describe the D'Arsonval movement. - Discuss how digital multimeters work and their accuracy versus analog meters. - Explain how clamp-on meters measure current flow in a circuit. - Compare and Contrast analog and digital meters. - Share the benefits and merits of making the decision to purchase a particular multimeter model based upon features. - Observe voltage, current, and resistance measurements taken by the instructor. - Demonstrate taking proper electrical measurements of voltage, current, and resistance. # Ohm's Law - Define Ohm's Law. - Summarize how Ohm's Law is applied and situations where it can not be applied. - Solve problems with one unknown using Ohm's Law. - Construct a basic electrical circuit with a one power source and one load and use Ohm's Law to predict the current flow through the circuit. - Rearrange Ohm's Law to solve for current and resistance. # Series Circuits - Describe what is meant by the term "series circuit." - Explain how voltage drops and current flows through devices in a series circuit. - Draw a series circuit clearly showing and labelling all components. - Observe an instructor properly wiring electrical components into a series circuit. - Construct a simple series circuit from electrical components provided. # Parallel Circuits - Define the term "parallel circuit." - Discuss how voltage and current flow through the components of a parallel circuit. - Draw a parallel circuit clearly labelling all electrical components. - Compare and Contrast the way voltage and current flow through the electrical components in series and parallel circuits. - Observe an instructor properly wiring a parallel circuit - Construct a parallel circuit from provided electrical components. # Series - Parallel Circuits - Describe what is meant by the term "series-parallel circuit." - Discuss how voltage drops and current flows through components in a series-parallel circuits. - Break down a complex series-parallel circuit into a simple, equivalent circuit. - Observe an instructor properly wiring a series-parallel circuit. - Construct a series-parallel circuit from electrical components which are provided. # Electrical Energy - Discuss the concept of energy and how it relates to matter. - Give examples of common forms of energy. - Cite the SI unit of energy and how to convert it to other units of energy. # Electrical Power - Describe the concept of "work." - Define the term "electrical power." - Discuss the SI unit of power and how it converts to English units of power. - Compare and Contrast the concepts of energy, work, and power.
AUTT 1040 - Automotive Engine Performance
This course introduces basic engine performance systems which support and control four stroke gasoline engine operations and reduce emissions. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, computerized engine controls and diagnosis, ignition system diagnosis and repair, fuel and air induction, exhaust systems, and emission control systems diagnosis and repair.
# General Engine Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. - Identify and interpret engine performance concerns; determine needed action. - Research vehicle service information including vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Diagnose abnormal engine noises or vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, coolant consumption, unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine needed action. - Perform engine absolute manifold pressure tests (vacuum/boost); determine needed action. - Perform cylinder power balance test; determine needed action. - Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine needed action. - Perform cylinder leakage test; determine needed action. - Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine needed action. - Verify engine operating temperature; determine needed action. - Verify correct camshaft timing including engines equipped with variable valve timing systems (VVT). # Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair - Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes when applicable. - Access and use service information to perform step-by-step (troubleshooting)diagnosis. - Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine needed action. - Describe the use of OBD monitors for repair verification. - Diagnose the causes of emissions or drive-ability concerns with stored or active diagnostic trouble codes (DTC); obtain, graph, and interpret scan tool data. - Diagnose emissions or drive-ability concerns without stored diagnostic trouble codes; determine needed action. - Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM), actuators, and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM))/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO); perform needed action. - Diagnose drive-ability and emissions problems resulting from malfunctions of interrelated systems (cruise control, security alarms, suspension controls, traction controls, HVAC, automatic transmissions, non-OEM-installed accessories, or similar systems); determine needed action. # Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose (troubleshoot) ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drive-ability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns; determine needed action. - Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); determine needed action. - Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module, powertrain/engine control module; reprogram/initialize as needed. - Remove and replace spark plugs; inspect secondary ignition components for wear and damage. # Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose (troubleshoot) hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor drive-ability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems; determine needed action. - Check fuel for contaminants and quality; determine needed action. - Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control system for pressure, regulation, and volume; perform needed action. - Replace fuel filter(s) where applicable. - Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work. - Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air. - Inspect test, and/or replace fuel injectors. - Verify idle control operation. - Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s); perform needed action. - Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields; determine needed action. - Perform exhaust system back-pressure test; determine needed action. - Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). - Test the operation of turbocharger/supercharger systems; determine needed action. # Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drive-ability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, service and/or replace positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform needed action. - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine needed action. - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the secondary air injection system; determine needed action. - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, service and/or replace electrical/electronic sensors, controls, wiring, tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters, and hoses of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; perform needed action. - Inspect, test, service and replace components of the EGR system, including EGR tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters and hoses; perform necessary action. - Inspect, test, repair and/or replace electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of secondary air injection systems; determine needed action. - Diagnose emission and drivability concerns caused by catalytic converter system; determine needed action. - Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine needed action.
This course introduces brake systems theory and its application to automotive barking systems and anti-lock brake system (ABS). Topics include: hydraulic system diagnosis and repair; drum brake diagnosis and repair; disc brake diagnosis and repair; power assist units diagnosis and repair; related systems (wheel bearings, parking brakes, electrical, etc.) diagnosis and repair; and electronic brake control systems.
Automotive electronics encompass integrated electronic systems used in vehicles to improve performance, safety, and comfort, such as engine management, infotainment, and vehicle control systems.
# General Brake System Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause and correction. - Identify and interpret brake system concern; determine needed action. - Research vehicle service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation including an anti-lock brake system (ABS). - Remove and reinstall wheels and torque lug nuts correctly. # Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose pressure concerns in the brake system using hydraulic principles (Pascal's Law). - Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine needed action. - Check master cylinder for internal/external leaks and proper operation; determine needed action. - Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder. - Diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by malfunctions in the hydraulic system; determine needed action. - Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging or wear; and loose fittings/supports; determine needed action. - Replace brake lines, hoses, fittings, and supports. - Fabricate brake lines using proper material and flaring procedures (double flare and ISO types). - Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. - Inspect, test, and/or replace components of the brake warning light system. - Identify components of hydraulic brake warning light systems. - Bleed and/or flush brake system. - Test brake fluid for contamination. # Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns; determine needed action. - Remove, clean, and inspect brake drum; measure brake drum diameter; determine serviceability. - Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter; compare with specifications. - Remove, clean, inspect, and/or replace brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble. - Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation; remove and replace as needed. - Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings. - Perform final checks and adjustments. # Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pulsation concerns; determine needed action. - Remove and clean caliper assembly; inspect for leaks, damage, and wear; determine needed action. - Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear, and damage; determine needed action. - Remove, inspect and/or replace brake pads and retaining hardware; determine needed action. - Lubricate and reinstall caliper, brake pads, and related hardware; seat brake pads; and inspect for leaks. - Clean and inspect rotor and mounting surface; measure rotor thickness, thickness variation, and lateral runout; determine needed action. - Remove and reinstall/replace rotor. - Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications. - Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications. - Retract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integrated parking brake system. - Check brake pad wear indicator; determine needed action. - Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer's recommendations. # Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair - Check brake pedal travel with and without engine running to verify proper power booster operation. - Identify components of the brake power assist system (vacuum and hydraulic); check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster. - Inspect vacuum-type power booster unit for leaks; inspect the check valve for proper operation; determine needed action. - Inspect and test hydraulically assisted power brake system for leaks and proper operation; determine needed action. - Measure and adjust master cylinder push rod length. # Related Systems (Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrical, Etc.) Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose wheel bearing noises, wheel shimmy, and vibration concerns; determine needed action. - Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings. - Check parking brake system and components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust and/or replace as needed. - Check parking brake operation and parking brake indicator light system operation; determine needed action. - Check operation of brake stop light system. - Replace wheel bearing and race. - Remove, reinstall, and/or replace sealed wheel bearing assembly. - Inspect and replace wheel studs. # Electronic Brake, Traction, and Stability Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Identify and inspect electronic brake control system components (ABS, TCS, ESC); determine needed action. - Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system. - Diagnose poor stopping, wheel lock-up, abnormal pedal feel, unwanted application, and noise concerns associated with the electronic brake control system; determine needed action. - Diagnose electronic brake control system electronic control(s) and components by retrieving diagnostic trouble codes, and/or using recommended test equipment; determine necessary action. - Depressurize high-pressure components of the electronic brake control system. - Bleed the electronic brake control system hydraulic circuits. - Test, diagnose, and service electronic brake control system speed sensors (digital and analog), toothed ring (tone wheel), and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM)/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO)(includes output signal, resistance, shorts to voltage/ground, and frequency data). - Diagnose electronic brake control system braking concerns caused by vehicle modifications (tire size, curb height, final drive ratio, etc.).
AUTT 1022 - Automotive Electrical Systems II
This course emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of charging systems, advanced lighting systems, instrument cluster and driver information systems, and body electrical systems.
Automotive lighting refers to the creation and integration of lighting systems in vehicles, such as headlights, taillights, signals, and cabin lighting, which serve both safety and aesthetic purposes.
# Charging System Diagnosis and Repair - Perform charging system output test; determine needed action. - Diagnose (troubleshoot) charging system for causes of undercharge, no charge, or over-charge conditions. - Inspect, adjust, or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment. - Remove, inspect, and/or replace generator (alternator). - Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action. # Advanced Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); replace as needed. - Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights. # Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for causes of abnormal gauge readings, determine needed action. - Diagnose (troubleshoot) the causes of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine needed action. - Reset maintenance indicators as required. # Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose operation of comfort and convenience accessories and related circuits (such as: power window, power seats, pedal height, power locks, trunk locks, remote start, moon roof, sun roof, sun shade, remote keyless entry, voice activation, steering wheel controls, back-up camera, park assist, cruise control, and auto dimming headlamps); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose operation of security/anti-theft systems and related circuits (such as: theft deterrent, door locks, remote keyless entry, remote start, and starter/fuel disable); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose operation of entertainment and related circuits (such as: radio, DVD, remote CD changer, navigation, amplifiers, speakers, antennas, and voice-activated accessories); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose operation of safety systems and related circuits (such as: horn, airbags, seat belt pretensioners, occupancy classification, wipers, washers, speed control/collision avoidance, heads up display, park assist, and back-up camera); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; check for module communication errors (data communication bus systems); determine needed action. - Describe the process for software transfers, software updates, or reprogramming of electronic modules.
BAS Fundamentals provides an overview of the BAS industry in general. Topics include history, BAS manufacturers & contractors, industry scope & trends, careers in BAS, overview of point types, required skills, types of BAS systems, and general BAS architecture.
Contractor Management involves overseeing and managing external contractors to guarantee adherence to project goals, schedules, costs, and contractual obligations.
# History of BAS Industry - Recall major developments of the BAS industry over the last 100 years. - Give examples of major technological advances which have impacted the BAS industry over the last 25 years. - Predict how emerging technologies and the information age will impact the BAS industry over the next decade. # Scope of BAS Industry - Identify 5 career paths a BAS professional might follow. - Discuss the types of systems which are considered to be part of BAS. - Compare the BAS industry with the IT industry. # Major Commercial Building Systems - Cite the major building systems found in commercial facilities. - Recognize major building systems as shown on a blueprint. - Contrast a 24-hour period energy consumption graph of a well-managed building with that of a poorly-managed building. # Contracting Basics - Discuss the hierarchy of contractors from the BAS contractor through the architectural firm on a typical bid & spec job. - Construct a flow diagram depicting how a change order flows from a BAS contracting firm through the engineer and architect to the owner and then back down to the BAS contractor. - Compare and Contrast the relative merits of bid/spec contracting of a new building vs. design/build contracting of a new building. - Argue why design build contracting is a better from an owner's perspective to bid & spec contracting. - Argue why bid & spec contracting is better from an owner's perspective than design & build contracting. # BAS Manufacturers, Contractors, Service Companies, and Suppliers - Name 10 leading BAS original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the United States. - List 10 leading BAS service companies in the United States - List 10 leading BAS contractor supply companies in the United States. - Construct a diagram depicting the relationships between BAS manufacturers, contractors, service companies, suppliers, and customers for service, equipment, and support. # Skill Sets Required for BAS Installers, Technicians, and Salespeople - Enumerate the basic skills required for an entry-level BAS installer. - Enumerate the skills required for an entry-level BAS technician. - Enumerate the skills required for an entry-level BAS sales representative - Judge which career path (BAS installer, technician, salesperson) might be the best match to your own, personal skill set. # Basic BAS Inputs / Outputs - Draw a diagram depicting a thermistor input. - Draw a diagram depicting a 4-20ma input. - Draw a diagram depicting a dry contact input. - Draw a diagram depicting a 1-5 VDC input. - Draw a diagram depicting a digital output. - Draw a diagram depicting an analog 0-10VDC output - Draw a diagram depicting a 4-20ma output. - Construct an operating example of all standard input and output circuits. # Types of BAS Control Systems - Describe the 3 prevalent types of commercial BAS systems. - Summarize the benefits of a pneumatic control system. - Explain the differences between an electric and digital control system. - Categorize various control devices as belonging to a pneumatic, electric, or digital control system. - Compare and Contrast the benefits and drawbacks of pneumatic, electric, and digital control systems. # General BAS Architecture - Define BAS terminology used to indicate communication levels in a typical BAS system. - Discuss how BAS architectural diagrams are typically presented on marketing materials. - Construct a hypothetical BAS system architectural diagram given a written list of features. # Trends in BAS industry - Cite 3 trends in the BAS industry. - Compare and Contrast the protocols Lonworks, BACnet, and Niagara AX - Rank the following interoperability standards from greatest impact on the BAS industry over the last 5 years to smallest impact; Lonworks, BACnet, Niagara AX.
AUTT 1020 - Automotive Electrical Systems
This course introduces automotive electrical systems emphasizing the basic operating principles, diagnosis, and service/repair of batteries, starting systems, charging systems, lighting systems, instrument cluster and driver information systems, and body electrical systems.
# General Electrical System Diagnosis - Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction. - Research vehicle including vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. - Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's Law). - Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance. - Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits. - Demonstrate proper use of a test light on an electrical circuit. - Use fused jumper wires to check operation of electrical circuits. - Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronic circuit problems. - Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine needed action. - Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, repair and/or replace components, connectors, terminals, harnesses, and wiring in electrical/electronic systems (including solder repair); determine needed action. - Check electrical/electronic circuit waveforms; interpret readings and determine needed repairs. - Repair data bus wiring harness. # Battery Diagnosis and Service - Perform battery state-of-charge tests; determine needed action. - Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity and load test; determine needed action. - Maintain or restore electronic memory function. - Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs. - Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer's recommendations. - Jump start vehicle using jumper cables, a booster battery, or an auxiliary power supply. - Identify safety precautions for high voltage systems on electric, hybrid, hybrid electric, and diesel vehicles. - Identify electrical/electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery. - Identify hybrid vehicle auxiliary (12V) battery service, repair and test procedures. # Starting System Diagnosis and Repair - Perform starter current draw tests; determine needed action. - Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action. - Inspect and test starter relays and solenoids; determine needed action. - Remove and install starter in a vehicle. - Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of starter control circuits; determine needed action. - Differentiate between electrical and engine mechanical problems that cause a slow-crank or no-crank condition. - Demonstrate knowledge of an automatic idle-stop/start system. # Charging System Diagnosis and Repair - Perform charging system output test; determine needed action. - Diagnose (troubleshoot) charging system for causes of undercharge, no charge, and over-charge conditions. - Inspect, adjust, and/or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioner for wear; check pulley and belt alignment. - Remove, inspect, and/or replace generator (alternator). - Perform charging circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action. # Lighting System Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose (troubleshoot) the causes of brighter-than-normal, intermittent, dim, or no light operations; determine needed action. - Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights; replace as needed. - Aim headlights. - Identify system voltage and safety precautions associated with high-intensity discharge headlights. # Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for causes of abnormal gauge readings; determine needed action. - Diagnose (troubleshoot) the causes of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine needed action. - Reset maintenance indicators as required. # Body Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair - Diagnose operation of comfort and convenience accessories related circuits (such as: power window, power seats, pedal height, power locks, remote start, moon roof, sun roof, sun shade, remote keyless entry, voice activation, steering wheel controls, back-up camera, park assist, cruise control, and auto dimming headlamps); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose operation of security/anti-theft systems and related circuits (such as: theft deterrent, door locks, remote keyless entry. remote start, and starter/fuel disable); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose operation of entertainment and related circuits (such as: radio, DVD, remote CD changer, navigation, amplifiers, speakers, antennas, and voice-activated accessories); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose operation of safety systems and related circuits (such as: horn, airbags, seat belt pretensioners, occupancy classification, wipers, washers, speed control/collision avoidance, heads-up display, park assist, and back-up camera); determine needed repairs. - Diagnose body electronic systems circuits using a scan tool; check for module communication errors (data communications bus systems); determine needed action. - Describe the process for software transfers, software updates, or reprogramming of electronic modules.
Provides the instructor and student a 3 credit hour opportunity to develop special learning environments. Instruction is delivered through occupational work experiences, practicums, advanced projects, industry sponsored workshops, seminars, or specialized and/or innovative learning arrangements. To attain additional internship credit hours, the student can take CIST2992 (4 credit hours) and/or CIST2993 (5 credit hours).
IT operations encompass the management of an organization's technology infrastructure, focusing on maintaining efficient and effective business systems and data processing.
IT Infrastructure encompasses the physical and virtual components facilitating data management and analysis within a company.
# Information Technology Skills - Perform tasks as specified by program faculty and internship supervisors. - Demonstrate information technology skills relevant to the student's program of study. # Work Ethics in the Work Environment - Demonstrate the ability to abide by worksite policies and acclimate to corporate culture. - Demonstrate interpersonal skills in the workplace. - Demonstrate a respect of culture and diversity in the workplace.
CIST 2950 is a capstone course providing a realistic experience for students working in a team to develop a complete web systems project.
Database Life Cycle Management entails the complete administration of a database, from its inception to eventual decommissioning, including development, optimization, maintenance, and adherence to best practices and standards.
Information Lifecycle Management is a methodical strategy for handling information from its creation to disposal, ensuring value maximization and adherence to regulations across its entire lifespan.
Web development encompasses the creation and upkeep of websites, incorporating web design, programming, database management, and web server configuration to provide engaging online experiences.
W3C Markup Validation Services refer to the Web Consortium's automated tools, ensuring the validity and adherence of web documents to established web standards.
# Project Management Skills - Apply project management tools to coordinate resources needed to complete an web project. - Assign project responsibilities, deadlines, and project tasks. - Keep track of weekly project management tasks. # Web System Application - Design the overall system needed to solve the problem presented. The design and development of the system will include all steps of the Information System Development Life Cycle. # Data Driven Web Application - Develop a data driven web application, including the creation of a database (using a database management system), and adequate test data. # Secure Web Application - Develop a secure web application using current W3C web application security standards. # User Friendly GUI Web Application Interface - Choose the user and design GUI interfaces that provide the user with a better understanding of navigation and use of the web application. # Project and User Documentation - Develop systems, programming, and user documentation to support the web application. # Communication Skills - Collaborate with fellow team members in the overall development of the web project, including planning, teamwork, and communications throughout the length of the project. - Participate in the creation and presentation of the completed project.
A capstone course which will prepare the student for an entry level programming position. Topics include: database management, an advanced programming project, and job search skills.
Database Management Systems (DBMS) are software programs designed to organize, safeguard, and facilitate the retrieval of data within databases, ensuring their accuracy and efficient access.
Database management refers to the organized control of data storage, access, and retrieval, accomplished through defining, modifying, and managing data across multiple systems.
Data normalization is the process of transforming data into a standardized format to reduce inconsistencies and improve data usability.
Database normalization is the process of structuring data in a relational database to minimize redundancy, ensure data consistency, and prevent data anomalies.
Distributed database management refers to the administration and coordination of data across a network of linked databases, ensuring dependable, efficient, and consistent access and transactions in various locations.
User interface design involves crafting visually appealing and intuitive digital interfaces to optimize user experience, incorporating efficient layouts, visual components, and interactive features.
User interfaces are the points where users interact with digital products, including visual design, layout, and user experience to enable easy and intuitive use.
# Database Management Topics - Understand database terminology and concepts. - Construct SQL queries to create tables, populate tables, update tables, and list table information. - Understand database normalization. - Construct a normalized database. - Discuss DBMS functions and database administration. # Advanced Programming Project - Understand how to create well designed user interfaces. - Understand the importance of and how to develop internal and external documentation. - Construct an interactive application that allows a user to update a two-file database and maintain referential integrity. # Job Search Project - Understand resume writing techniques. - Understand how to prepare for and go through an interview. - Utilize various job search techniques to locate and apply for internships/jobs. - Implement and go to job interviews.
A capstone course providing a realistic business experience for students working in a team to develop a complete systems project in one academic term. Topics include: Project Management, Systems Design and Development, Software Development Methodologies, User Interface Design, File Maintenance Programming, Program Design, Systems Documentation, User Documentation, Presentation, and Demonstration.
The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured methodology for developing information systems, encompassing various stages from initiation to implementation.
Systems development is the process of creating and implementing software or information systems to meet organizational needs and requirements.
Database design entails organizing a database for efficient data handling, storage, access, and protection, aligned with the needs of a particular application or set of applications.
Database development entails designing, building, and maintaining organized electronic data storage systems for efficient information management and retrieval in business settings.
Program development is the organized creation and execution of planned sets of actions or structures to accomplish designated objectives within a group or society.
# Project Management - Describe what project management is and how it is used in the Systems Development Life Cycle. - Follow industry standard practice for information systems development. - Prioritize the major tasks to develop the system. - Construct at least one project management artifact (e.g. GANTT chart) for the project. # Systems Design and Development - Describe the artifacts needed for systems design & development. - Construct at least 2 system design deliverables. # Database Design and Implementation - Describe database design and implementation. - Construct at least 2 database design documents (e.g. ER diagram). - Implement a working database from the design documents. # User Interface Design and Development - Describe how to create a user interface design. - Follow industry standards for Human Computer Interface design. - Implement the user interface for the system. # Program Design and Development - Describe how to design and implement the programs needed for the system. - Implement and test the programs needed for the system. # Documentation - Describe the artifacts needed to document the system. - Construct at least 4 documentation artifacts for the system. # Communication Skills - Demonstrate the completed system by giving a 15 min multimedia presentation followed by a demonstration of the working system.
CIST 2921 - IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management
IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management will provides a review and application of systems life cycle development methodologies and project management. Topics include: Systems planning, systems analysis, systems design, systems implementation, evaluation, and project management.
Project Management Information Systems are vital tools that store, manage, and analyze project data, facilitating informed decision-making and efficient project management across an organization's portfolio.
Project Management Lifecycle represents the successive stages, from initiation to closure, involving planning, execution, monitoring, and assessment of project goals.
Application Planning refers to the organized approach of identifying goals, strategies, and actions for developing, implementing, and sustaining a software application to achieve particular business objectives.
Application development refers to the creation of customized software, encompassing design, construction, and launch phases, to fulfill unique user requirements or business goals.
Application Lifecycle Management is the ongoing process of overseeing and managing an application's life cycle, from governance and development to maintenance and eventual retirement or replacement.
Systems analysis entails breaking down intricate systems to comprehend their elements, operations, relationships, and results, with the goal of enhancing performance and resolving issues.
# Systems Planning - Identify the principal characteristics and components of businesses as information systems. - Describe the general life cycle and its application to the management of business information system projects. - Identify the different information levels of a typical organization. - Utilize the different styles and types of business forms. - Show the use of tables as analytic tools. - Develop decision trees, flowcharts, and system charts to demonstrate their importance in understanding the business system and flow of information. # Systems Analysis - Describe and explain the importance of the initial investigation, fact-finding techniques, and fact analysis techniques. - Use the steps from project initiation through the initial investigation. - Describe and explain each of the steps in a feasibility study. - Describe the methods used to choose the best system available. - Describe typical system requirements (i.e., inputs, processes, and outputs). - Describe when and how to use data collection techniques. - Prepare a data collection activity. # Systems Design - Describe the advantages of structured and object oriented design and development. - Prepare , read, and explain current state of practice standard design diagrams. - Demonstrate correct design principles for data entry, storage, and retrieval. - Design state of practice storage solutions for an application. # Implementation, Evaluation, and Project Management - Demonstrate an understanding of and implement the use of project management used for timely project completion. - Demonstrate an understanding of and develop the importance of communications and presentation skills. - Identify , describe, and explain various programming time estimation methods. - Develop the major chart types used for project management. - Identify , describe, and explain planning aids. - Classify different types of costs. - Identify and explain common cost-benefit analysis. - Develop programs. Prepare test data and documentation. - Describe the major implementation activities and responsibilities. - Explain system changeover methods. - Explain the purpose of a post-implementation evaluation. - Describe a standard maintenance procedure. - Identify signs of system obsolescence.
CIST 2759 - Mathematics for Game Developers
This course emphasizes the math skills needed in 2D game design. These skills include trigonometric properties, vectors, and motion in one dimension.
Matrix Algebra is a mathematical field dealing with matrix operations for solving linear equations, transforming data, and analyzing multivariate information.
Matrix Analysis is the capability to carry out and understand mathematical procedures on number arrays, enhancing system performance, evaluating risk, and solving linear equations in diverse business settings.
Linear Equations are mathematical expressions describing straight lines, containing constants and variables raised to no more than the first power, and are used to solve for unknown values.
Higher-Order Thinking refers to the capacity for advanced cognitive processes, such as critical analysis, innovative problem-solving, and evaluative reasoning, transcending simple comprehension.
Differential equations are mathematical expressions containing functions and their derivatives, used to describe rates of change and relationships between changing quantities in fields like engineering and physical sciences.
Graphing data is the technique of displaying numerical or statistical information in a visual format, using charts, plots, or diagrams, to aid in understanding and analyzing trends and patterns.
# Basic Trigonometry - Understand the trigonometric functions. - Calculate solutions using matrices. - Understand the unit circle. # Creating and Using Vectors and Matrices - Understand the differences between vectors and matrices. - Calculate solutions using vector and matrix multiplication. - Understand scalers and normal vectors. # Understanding the Cartesian Coordinate System - Graph linear equations. - Graph higher order equations. - Solve equations and inequalities using graphs.
This course covers the design, creation and implementation of 2D and 3D elements as well as programming concepts into an interactive application. Topics include interface design, 3D object creation, game flow and scripting.
Interface Builder is a design tool within Xcode that enables the creation of graphical user interfaces for iOS and macOS apps without manual coding.
Game design is the art of crafting engaging player experiences through strategic planning of game mechanics, narratives, and interactive elements for video games and entertainment products.
Pseudocode is an informal, natural language representation of a program's logic, used for planning and communicating algorithms without specific programming syntax.
Flowcharts are a graphical method for depicting processes, systems, or algorithms using interconnected shapes and symbols to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
# 3D Game Types - Examine the interface and the export/import features. - Utilize the draw, reshape, and shading tools. - Apply principles of layers and folders for organization. # Game Concept and Design - Create game objectives and goals. - Create story boards and concept art. - Design characters and level organization. # Code Layout - Use pseudocode or flowcharts to plan functions needed. - Design and build classes. - Design and build game loop.
This course covers the design and creation of a 2D interactive game using the latest in industry standard. Topics include game development and concepts, sprite creation using .png and .gif formats, object placement and orientation, event-driven programming, pseudocode and level and class design.
Video Game Development is the process of designing, programming, and testing interactive digital entertainment, incorporating elements like art and sound to create immersive gaming experiences.
Layered Systems are structured architectures composed of hierarchical, modular layers, which enhance system management, maintenance, and scalability through the separation of functionalities into independent yet interacting subsystems.
# 2D Game Types - Examine the interface and the export/import features. - Utilize the draw, reshape, and shading tools. - Apply principles of layers and folders for organization. # Game Concept and Design - Create game objectives and goals. - Create story boards and concept art. - Design characters and level organization. # Code Layout - Use pseudocode or flowcharts to plan functions needed. - Design and build classes. - Design and build game loop.
This course covers the history of the Video Game Industry and gives a hands on approach to the design methodologies used to create an interactive 2D and 3D video game. Topics include story and script development, storyboarding, character analysis and creation, interface and sound design and game documentation.
Storyboarding is the creation of a sequence of visual images to depict a story or interaction, commonly used in film, animation, and game planning.
Character concept design is the creative process of visually representing characters for various media forms, such as movies, video games, and animated productions.
# History of the Game Industry - Determine what games to develop as it pertains to demographics, psychographics and geographies. - Demonstrate an understanding of the development costs and be able to evaluate the cost of making a video game. # Design a Video Game - Create a story and script. - Create storyboards. - Design characters and level organization. - Demonstrate an understanding of character development and its involvement with game design. - Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of game play modes. - Implement the use of dialogue and monologue to push character development and the narrative flow.
CIST 2746 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Gaming
Students will learn to weave relationship databases into complex tapestries of Artificial Intelligence interaction in hopes of achieving a state at which developer input is almost unnecessary to its perpetuation
AI development involves designing and improving algorithms that enable machines to carry out tasks requiring human-like intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence Systems are computational technologies designed to emulate human intelligence functions, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction, enabling them to autonomously execute intricate tasks.
Artificial intelligence refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human-like intelligence, including learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
# General Concepts - Use game artificial intelligence concepts # Artificial Intelligence System Design
CIST 2745 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Study in Basic Artificial Intelligence will teach students how to design, create, arrange, and maintain various models of Artificial Intelligence, from simulated thought and group mentalities to more complicated systems such as weather and broad relationship databases. Students can expect to learn how to develop individual intelligences by outlining their basic design, purpose, and interaction with others through both scripted dialogue and template/variable-based exchanges. Students will focus on high-level game programming concepts.
Web intelligence refers to the utilization and examination of data mining methods on internet-based resources to identify patterns, gain valuable insights, and guide business decisions.
Requirements gathering involves identifying, documenting, and prioritizing stakeholder needs and constraints to guide project scope and design efficient solutions.
Fuzzy matching is a method to connect similar data items that aren't exactly the same, enabling approximate string matching and data reconciliation.
Adaptive behavior refers to the ability to adjust effectively to new or changing situations, environments, or demands through flexibility and problem-solving skills.
# Intelligence Design - Demonstrate an understanding of and use Design versus Artificial Intelligence programming. # Reaction Behaviors - Use Artificial Intelligence to program behaviors that reflect real-life situations. # Flexible Architecture - Use hierarchies of components. # Movement - Define space, discrete versus continuous movement. # Knowledge Representation - Use symbols, frames, semantic networks. # Rule Based Systems - Use elicitation, representation. # Synthesizing Movement - Use Module design, initialization, interfaces, data structures. # Fuzzy Logic - Use sets, theory, modifiers, fuzzification, defuzzification, expressions. # Adaptive Behaviors - Use actions, random generation, mutation, crossover. # Emotions - Use human/computer interactions, sensations, cognitive vs perceptual, rational.
Advanced Game Physics builds on the foundation of Basic Game Physics but brings it into the realm of multiplayer and massive multiplayer games. Calculating and tracking the physics required to host thousands of individual players, their effects on the environment, and the environments effects on them is the primary focus. This course demonstrates application of the theories of game development by taking an idea from the conceptual stage to completion. Lecture and labs allow students creative freedom with their implementations and design
Game Physics refers to the study of simulating authentic physical phenomena within digital gaming worlds, enabling plausible object interactions and movements.
MMO games refer to online video games with massive multiplayer capacity, allowing numerous players to engage concurrently within a vast digital universe, enabling interaction, cooperation, and rivalry.
# 3D Mathematics in MMOG Environments - Read and write 3D matrices. - Demonstrate an understanding of 3D global positioning systems in a MMOG environment. # Game Physics in MMOG Environment - Translate real world physics into MMOG environment. # Physics Technology in MMOG Environments - Define hardware requirements necessary to support MMOG environment.
CIST 2743 - Introduction to Game Physics
Students will learn how to design, implement, and troubleshoot three-dimensional space in the mathematical sense, interpret and translate real world physics, and calculate the interaction between various objects with each other and their environment
# 3D Mathematics - Read and write 3D matrices. - Demonstrate an understanding of 3D global positioning systems. # Game Physics Basics - Demonstrate an understanding of the history of game physics. - Demonstrate an understanding of and translate real world physics. # Physics Technology - Define hardware requirements necessary to support game environment.
CIST 2742 - Beginning Python Programming
Provides a study of the Python programming language to solve applications. Topics include: basic coding rules, input/output operations, arithmetic operations, debugging techniques, lists and arrays, sorting, editing input, basic search techniques, game simulations, game design and object-oriented programming (OOP).
Coding Theory examines the characteristics, effectiveness, and structures of codes, focusing on data compression, transmission, and error detection and correction in communication and storage systems.
Looper is an expert in smoothly connecting repeated sequences in audio, music, or visual media for continuous playback and maintaining flow.
Debugging is the methodical process of locating, examining, and fixing issues within software or electronic systems to guarantee their proper and effective functioning.
Process simulation involves creating virtual models of physical systems using computer software to predict and analyze the behavior and performance of process operations.
Unit testing is a method of validating individual units of software, by checking their functionality independently from other components.
# Basic Coding Rules - Describe basic Python concepts. - Define Loops. - Describe file Loops. - Describe Sentinel Loops. - Use conditional statements. - Describe assignment operators. - Use decision structures. # Input/Output Operations - Write simple string operations. - Write program output to screen. - Write program output to a file. - Define functions. # Arithmetic Operations - Define arithmetic operators. - Write simple and complex expressions. - Describe data types and their conversions. # Debugging Techniques - Describe debugging a program for correct output. # Lists and Arrays - Describe arrays. - Write program using Python lists. - Use data collection techniques. # Sorting - Write program sorting input to a desired output. # Editing Input - Write program allowing user to enter input. - Write program to edit user described data. # Basic Search Techniques - Write program to search document and/or file for specific terms and print findings. # Game Simulations - Write programs simulating game situations. # Game Design - Describe design techniques. - Use unit testing. - Describe the art of design. # Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Describe OOP. - Write program using OOP. - Develop GUI.
Advanced Game Design incorporates all of the basic game design elements into a continuing production process, taking an idea from inception through completion in a timely and cost effective fashion. Each student will be expected to fulfill the duties of each member of a game design team, learning every aspect of the process in order to be able to substitute wherever and whenever necessary. It is suggested that the quality and completeness of a single, class-wide project have some universal impact on the grades of each student, further enforcing the notion that every team member not only participates in the project, but that the project itself affects in the success of each team member. Lab will use industry tools to rapidly prototype ideas into practical game mechanics and provide the foundation for future game projects.
Server Supported Gaming refers to the use of centralized servers to enhance game performance, manage updates, and enable cross-platform multiplayer gaming experiences.
Project Management Institute (PMI) is a worldwide professional organization providing certifications such as PMP, promoting project management through standards, research, and training for career growth and industry acknowledgment.
This certification indicates expertise in project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Scope management encompasses the definition, control, and upkeep of a project's objectives, activities, outputs, and boundaries throughout its lifespan to guarantee successful completion.
# Gaming Team Roles - Demonstrate an understanding of and actively participate in the following game team positions: Game Physics Programmer, Artificial Intelligence Programmer, Lead Programmer, Project Manager, Database Designer, Game Maintenance, Game System Architect, Story Line Designer, etc. # Game Project Management - Apply project management skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. # Team Dynamics - Determine team interaction and roles. # Scope Management - Define and manage all work required to complete project. # Time Management - Estimate length to project completion. - Develop schedule for timely completion of project. # Cost Management - Prepare and manage a budget for a project. # Quality Management - Demonstrate an understanding of project needs and evaluate success of project.
CIST 2740 - Introduction to Game Development
Introduction to video games genres, gaming evolution, gaming attributes, market environment, competition analysis, design document development, asset pipeline (development of game components), game mechanics (rules), technology architecture, platforms, story composition, interactive dialogue, statistical game balancing, project planning and prioritization for development schedules, creation of non-electronic rapid prototypes with emphasis on the student's first exposure to game creation and mechanics.
Game testing is the evaluation of video games to identify issues and ensure a polished player experience prior to release.
Game mechanics are the underlying structures and systems that shape the player's experience, influencing interactions, goals, and outcomes within a game.
Game programming is the development of software for video games, including mechanics, graphics, audio, and interfaces.
# Game Genres - Identify game components. - Identify software and hardware requirements. - Select game design philosophy. # Gaming Evolution - Demonstrate an understanding of the gaming background and the history of game development. # Game Attributes - Demonstrate an understanding of selecting and choosing game design makeup. # Game Environment - Demonstrate an understanding of the gaming market, targeted audiences, and competition. - Identify successful traits of game development and marketing. - Demonstrate an understanding of international differences in gaming environment.
CIST 2736 - Introduction to Motion Capture
This course covers the creation of 3D objects and the use of Motion Capture and its use in a 3D project. Topics include motion capture camera/sensor setup and 3D integration.
Motion Capture refers to the process of recording movements of living beings using specific devices, which convert these movements into data for animation or analysis purposes in diverse industries.
3D graphics refer to the generation and manipulation of three-dimensional visuals using computer software for various applications in industries like animation, modeling, and simulation.
3D computer graphics refers to the process of generating and manipulating visual content in three dimensions using specialized software, resulting in images, animations, or simulations with depth perception.
3D animation is the art of producing animated visuals in a virtual 3D space, replicating realistic textures, motions, and lighting to breathe life into characters and settings.
# Motion Capture Setup - Discuss correct camera placement. - Distribute motion sensors in correct fashion. - Demonstrate an understanding of the motion capture configuration process. # 3D Graphics Program - Demonstrate an understanding of importing motion capture information into 3D environment. - Demonstrate an understanding of creating a 3D Avatar, fully rigged for motion capture. - Apply principles of layers, principles of folders or methods of organization. # 3D Animation - Demonstrate an understanding of key framing and animation cycling. - Demonstrate an understanding of bones and rigging an animated person. - Create a 3D environment utilizing landscape meshes. - Demonstrate an understanding of texture, shade and bump mapping.
This course covers 3D character creation and animation using key-framing and inverse kinematics. Topics include character setup, character design and animation.
Inverse Kinematics is the method of calculating the necessary joint positions for a mechanical system, such as a robot or animated character, to achieve a desired end-point posture.
# 3D Character Setup - Discuss character design techniques. - Discuss inverse kinematics. - Demonstrate an understanding of fluid animated character control. # 3D Character Design - Demonstrate an understanding of optimal character design through polygon and nurb tools. - Create a 3D Avatar, fully rigged. - Apply principles of layers, principles of folders or methods of organization. # 3D Animation - Demonstrate an understanding of key framing and animation cycling. - Demonstrate an understanding of bones and rigging an animated person. - Demonstrate an understanding of texture, shade and bump mapping.
This course covers the creation and manipulation of 3D objects and animations in an actual 3D game engine using the latest in industry standard or open source software. Topics covered include graphic types, organizational methods, drawing tools, object modeling, character rigging, bones, nurb manipulation and normal mapping.
Game engines are software platforms that facilitate the development of video games, offering integral tools for graphics rendering, physics, user input, scripting, and collision management.
Painting is the process of applying pigments to surfaces for protection, decoration, or artistic expression, requiring knowledge of techniques, materials, and color theory.
Organizational Theories examine the functioning, structure, and evolution of organizations to enhance efficiency, culture, management, and employee relations.
# 3D Game Engine - Discuss game engine tools and file types. - Import and export 3D models and textures. - Demonstrate an understanding of the interface and the level creation tools. # Drawing Tools, Painting Tools and Organizational Methods - Explore the user interface and manipulate, change and save workspaces. - Utilize 3D manipulation and creation tools, understanding primitives and nurbs. - Apply principles of layers, principles of folders or methods of organization. # Objects - Create, transform and edit high poly and low poly objects. - Demonstrate an understanding of and how to apply key framing, animation controls, animation constraints and animation cycling. - Create both polygonal primitives and nurb primitives. - Demonstrate an understanding of and how to create bones and skeletons using inverse kinematics. - Create and understand textures, bump mapping and normal mapping.
This course is an intermediate look at the creation and manipulation of 3D objects and animations in an actual 3D game engine using the latest in industry standard or open source software. Topics covered include graphic types, organizational methods, drawing tools, advanced level design and material construction, volumes, physics and particle effects.
Open 3D Engine is a free, open-source platform for creating interactive 3D applications, including games and simulations, offering high-quality visuals and immersive environments.
Substance Painter is a 3D texturing application designed for artists, enabling them to apply intricate materials and realistic effects onto models using a layer-based painting system.
Enterprise analysis is the process of identifying and addressing company-wide challenges through assessment, alignment, and strategic planning to improve organizational performance.
Collision Detection is a computational method for detecting when objects in a digital setting intersect or make contact, commonly used in simulations and video games.
UV Mapping is a technique for projecting a 2D image onto a 3D model's surface to create a precise texture map that follows its geometry.
# 3D Game Engine - Discuss game engine tools and file types. - Import and export 3D models and textures. - Demonstrate an understanding of the interface and the level creation tools. # Drawing Tools, Painting Tools and Organizational Methods - Explore the user interface and manipulate textures and materials. - Utilize 3D manipulation and creation tools and understand collision detection for static mesh use. - Apply principles of layers, principles of folders or methods of organization. # Objects - Create, transform and edit high poly and low poly objects. - Demonstrate an understanding of and how to apply key framing, animation controls, animation constraints and animation cycling. - Create both polygonal primitives and nurb primitives. - Demonstrate an understanding of and create UV, normal and specular maps. - Create and apply UV maps to static meshes.
This course is an intermediate class on the creation and manipulation of 3D objects. Topics include: 3D types and tools, UV mapping, and texture and animate 3D objects.
Object Animation is the technique of giving life-like movements and personalities to inanimate objects in digital or physical media through various methods.
# 3D Types and Tools - Examine the interface and the export/import features. - Utilize the polygonal manipulation tools like bevel, extrude and lathe. - Demonstrate an understanding of face, edge and vertex manipulation. # 3D Objects for UV Mapping - Explore the UV editor and understand the principles behind UV maps. - Utilize graphic manipulation tools to pain onto a UV map for the creation of materials and textures. - Create and understand normal and specular mapping and their importance to low poly models. # Texture and Animate 3D Objects - Create, transform and edit high poly and low poly objects. - Demonstrate an understanding for how to apply key framing, animation controls, animation constraints and animation cycling. - Apply UV maps to objects and optimize for animation clarity. - Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of normal and specular maps on lighting.
CIST 2730 - Introduction to 3D Animation
This course is an introduction to the creation and manipulation of 3D objects. Topics include 3D types and tools, 3D objects, and inverse kinematics.
3D art refers to the creation of realistic, three-dimensional models and animations using specific software, employed in various visual and creative sectors.
Kinematics is a field of mechanics that examines the movement of objects, disregarding the forces responsible for their motion.
# 3D Types and Tools - Examine the interface and the export/import features. - Utilize the polygonal manipulation tools like bevel, extrude and lathe. - Demonstrate an understanding of face, edge and vertex manipulation. # 3D Objects - Create, transform and edit high poly and low poly objects. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to use 3D manipulation and creation tools, understanding primitives and nurbs. - Apply principles of layers, principles of folders or methods of organization. # Inverse Kinematics - Demonstrate an understanding of bone creation. - Demonstrate an understanding of bone hierarchy. - Demonstrate an understanding of inverse kinematics.
CIST 2620 - Computer Security/Corporate Fraud
Provides an orientation that contains a step-by-step approach to the investigation, seizure, and evaluation of computer evidence. Topics include: computer-related evidence, crime scene investigation, evidence evaluation and analysis, passwords and encryption, networks, and investigative computer systems. The second part of this course provides an orientation that focuses on corporate fraud as it relates to computerized accounting systems and its technology, the various types of corporate computer fraud and simple audit techniques that can assist in investigating and detecting fraud. Topics include: history and evolution of fraud, mindset: step one in fraud auditing, corporate fraud in the current environment, corporate fraud investigation in the electronic data processing era, defenses against corporate fraud, theft and embezzlement, and auditing for inventory shortage.
Password management consists of generating, storing, and handling passwords securely to prevent unauthorized access and ensure online safety.
Data Encryption is the act of converting data into a secure format using algorithms, making it unreadable without authorized decryption keys or processes.
Encryption is the act of transforming data into a coded form, utilizing algorithms to secure the privacy and accuracy of information against unauthorized access.
Encryption software is a security tool that uses cryptographic algorithms and protocols to encode data, protecting information confidentiality and integrity from unauthorized access.
Fraud investigations involve thorough examinations of dubious activities to detect, analyze, and prevent deceptive actions in business and financial settings.
Computer fraud refers to the deceptive use of technology, such as computers or the internet, to manipulate individuals or groups for personal or financial benefits.
Auditing entails a methodical review of financial records, procedures, and systems to guarantee precision, adherence to regulations, and effectiveness in financial reporting and operations.
# Computer Related Evidence - Describe the components of a computer search warrant team, types of evidence, where it may be found, examining the evidence, cautions and considerations, legal requirements and storage of seized evidence. # Crime Scene Investigation - Explain what a crime scene investigation is and how to evaluate the scene in advance, setting up search teams, establishing a plan of attack, preparing the search warrant, securing the scene and completing the search. # Evidence Evaluation and Analysis - Explain what a book disk is, the POST test, and the boot process. In addition what are the forms of evidence, analysis tools, analysis procedures using profile, and other analysis procedures chronological search forms. # Password and Encryption - Explain what is a password, what is encryption, the difference between passwords and encryption, common uses of passwords and how to break or bypass an encryption. # Networks - Describe networks ups and downs, parts and pieces, types of networks, physical connections and operating systems. # Ideal Investigative Computer Systems - Discuss the various types of computer systems such as desktop, portable, tools, computer chart, media, cables, bags and software. # History and Evolution of Fraud - Explain the history and evolution of fraud as it pertains to English common law, morality, fraud defined as deception, fraud versus fairness, corporate fraud, the current era, corporate fraud and white collar crime statistics, accountability for asset protection, legal words and phrases with fraud implications. # Mindset: Step One in Auditing - Describe the fraud auditors mindset, classic auditing versus fraud auditing, fraud allegations versus detected discrepancy, fraud within the accounting system, developing a fraud scenario, and the fraud team concept. # Corporate Fraud in the Current Environment - Define internal versus external frauds, frauds against the company, internally generated frauds committed for the company and against the company, crimes by lower level managers, and corporate fraud by computer. # Corporate Fraud Investigation in the E.D.P. Era - Explain the principles of accounting systems and methods, disbursement controls, audit trials, common computer crimes, rules of evidence and criminal statues involved in accounting crimes. # Defenses Against Corporate Fraud, Theft and Embezzlement - Describe the types of theft and fraud by computers, why employees steal, embezzle and commit fraud, theft reduction, fraud reduction external auditors responsibilities and corporate frauds in the 1990’s. # Auditing for Inventory Shortage - Define interim inventory accounting, inventory and cost accounting assumptions, inventory shortage causes, and investigating shortage.
CIST 2613 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
This course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level security specialist jobs. It provides a hands-on introduction to ethical hacking, and penetration testing. It is for individuals who want to enhance their information security skill set and help meet the growing demand for security professionals. Topics include network and computer attacks, footprinting and social engineering, port scanning, enumeration, OS vulnerabilities, hacking web servers, hacking wireless networks, cryptography and network protection systems.
Malicious Software Removal involves the process of detecting and eliminating malicious programs, including viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware, to improve system security and efficiency.
Application security entails safeguarding apps against threats by preserving software integrity via design, development, deployment, and maintenance, incorporating security protocols, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments.
Footprinting refers to the process of gathering data on a target system or network to identify vulnerabilities and access points for potential exploitation during cyber security evaluations.
Social engineering refers to the use of psychological tactics to trick people into divulging sensitive information, commonly employed in fraudulent activities and security breaches.
Port Scanning refers to the process of scanning networked devices to detect open ports and potential weaknesses, typically conducted in cybersecurity to strengthen network defenses.
Network Enumeration is the process of identifying and mapping a network's hosts, services, and devices to assess its security and vulnerabilities.
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator is a certified expert skilled in identifying and analyzing cyber threats and breaches, key for digital forensics, cybersecurity investigations, and evidence acquisition in legal contexts.
# Network and Computer Attacks - Understand the different types of malicious software and what damage they can do. - Describe the methods of protecting against network attacks. - Identify physical security attacks and vulnerabilities. # Identify Physical Security Attacks and Vulnerabilities - Perform foot-printing using web tools. - Conduct competitive intelligence. - Describe DNS zone transfers. - Identify the types of social engineering. # Port Scanning - Describe port scanning and types of port scanning. - Describe port scanning tools. - Perform ping sweeps. - Perform automated security tasks using shell scripts. # Enumeration - Describe the enumeration step of security testing. - Enumerate Windows OS targets. - Enumerate Linux OS targets. # OS Vulnerabilities - Describe the vulnerabilities of Windows and Linux operating systems. - Perform vulnerability patching. - Describe the techniques to harden OS systems. # Hacking Web Servers - Describe Web applications. - Explain Web application vulnerabilities. - Perform Web server attack using security tools. # Hacking Wireless Networks - Understand wireless technologies. - Describe wireless networking standards. - Describe the process of wireless authentication. - Perform wireless hacking using security tools. # Cryptography - Understand the principals of cryptography. - Describe symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms. - Perform cryptosystem attacks.
This course examines the use of computers in the commission of crimes, collection, analysis and production of digital evidence. Students will use computer resources to explore basic computer forensic investigation techniques.
Computer forensic refers to the process of legally gathering, examining, and presenting digital evidence for use in resolving cybercrime cases and technology-related disputes.
Crime Scene Processing entails systematic gathering, documentation, and safeguarding of evidence at a crime scene to be examined and utilized in legal proceedings.
# Computer Forensic Tools - Define computer forensics. - Discuss the computer investigation process. - List current forensic tools and their purpose. # Evidence Collection - Discuss legal methods of evidence collection. - List methods of evidence collection. - Demonstrate tools used in evidence collection. # Evidence Analysis - Discuss legal methods of evidence analysis. - List methods of evidence analysis. - Demonstrate tools used in evidence analysis. # Crime/Incident Scene Processing - List considerations in crime/incident scene processing. - Demonstrate proper crime/incident scene processing. # Mail Messages, News Postings, Graphic Images and File Signatures - Retrieve and interpret evidence from mail messages. - Retrieve and interpret evidence from news postings. - Retrieve and interpret evidence from file signatures. - Retrieve graphic images.
CIST 2611 - Network Defense and Countermeasures
Students will learn how to plan, design, install and configure firewalls that will allow key services while maintaining security. This will include protecting the Internal IP services, configuring a firewall for remote access, managing a firewall, and detecting and preventing network intrusions.
A firewall is a security system that oversees and regulates network traffic, both incoming and outgoing, based on pre-established safety protocols.
Remote access support services provide expert help for users to connect to networks or computers remotely, ensuring secure and effective connectivity for remote work or troubleshooting.
Remote access systems enable users to connect to and interact with computers or networks from a distant location via the internet or private networks.
Remote Access Policies consist of regulations and protocols that ensure secure network access for off-site users, safeguarding data integrity and system security.
# Plan and Design of a Firewall - Define and describe a firewall. - Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of firewall protection. # Configuration and Installation of a Firewall - Identify and describe router-based firewalls. - Identify and describe workstation-based firewalls. - Identify and describe split-screened subnet architecture. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure a packet-filtering architecture. # Outgoing Services Related to Firewalls - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure user authentication. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure data encryption. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure application-layer firewalls. - Explain using perimeter network security (DMZ) for outgoing services. # External Services - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure World Wide Web or HTTP services. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure E-Mail or SMTP. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure file transfer protocol. # Internal IP Services - Explain using perimeter network security (DMZ) to protect IP services. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure data filtering, traffic control and user authentication. - Demonstrate an understanding of and configure access control and network monitoring. # Firewall / Remote Access - Define and describe remote access service. - Describe a VPN (Virtual Private Network). - Demonstrate an understanding of TACACS+ and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service). # Intrusion Detection and Prevention - Explain intrusion detection and prevention. - Define the difference between host and network based detection. - Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between passive and active detection. - Demonstrate tools used in intrusion detection and prevention.
CIST 2601 - Implementing Operating Systems Security
This course will provide knowledge and the practical experience necessary to configure the most common server platforms. Lab exercises will provide students with experience of establishing operating systems security for the network environment.
Workstation Design refers to the process of creating an efficient and comfortable work environment that maximizes productivity, safety, and ergonomics, while accommodating user needs and tasks.
Web servers are software or hardware systems that host and deliver websites, responding to client requests through HTTP/HTTPS protocols over the internet.
# Workstation Security - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the components of physical workstation security. - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the concepts and use of software workstation security including logins, passwords and antivirus. - Demonstrate an understanding of the components of wireless security. # Server Security - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the components of physical security for servers. - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the software security components of servers including firewalls, decryption, and authentication. - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply file, directory, share and account security on servers. # Information Infrastructure Security - Demonstrate an understanding of infrastructure security including wiring, closets, and physical components. - Demonstrate an understanding of software infrastructure security including hardwire firewalls and proxy services. - Demonstrate an understanding of basic web security, VPN's and e-mail security. # Network Security - Design and install a secure network on at least two common server platforms.
CIST 2580 - Interactive and Social Apps Integration
This course explores social and interactive web application technology and it's effect on the business model. Topics include interactive and social web business model, interactive and social business web requirements and successful interactive and social integration.
Business model refers to a company's strategic plan for creating, providing, and generating value, including its offerings, market strategy, and methods of revenue generation.
# Interactive and Social Web Business Model - Understand the necessity of interactive and social tools and applications in business web application development. - Understand the effect of interactive and social tools on the business and client relationship. # Interactive and Social Business Web Requirements - Examine why interactive and social tools and applications are necessary within different business models. - Differentiate between the different types of interactive and social tools and applications available for each type of business model. # Successful Interactive and Social Integration - Examine successful integration examples to determine the best techniques, tools, and applications for a business web application. # Interactive and Social Tools and Applications - Examine current interactive and social tools and applications. - Decide on the type of interactive and social tools and applications to be integrated in different business web applications. # Implementing Interactive and Social Tools and Applications - Implement successfully multiple Interactive and Social Tools and Applications within a business web application.
In Web Technologies, students will investigate one or more software packages that help automate Web content creation. Students will explore and utilize various features of software packages such as CSS, multimedia incorporation, scripting technologies, form creation, search functionality, advanced image techniques and database connectivity
Advanced Imaging Technology is a software that enhances and analyzes digital images for detailed visualization, manipulation, and interpretation in various fields.
Web page design encompasses the creation of visually attractive and easy-to-navigate website interfaces, often incorporating layout, graphics, content, and responsive elements for an optimal user experience.
Web Development Tools are software programs that aid in creating, editing, debugging, and managing code for developing and maintaining websites and web applications.
Interactive Web Pages are online content that responds to user actions, allowing active engagement through elements such as forms, animations, and multimedia.
# Basic Web Page Development - Plan and define a Web site, understand and manipulate site layout and incorporate page structuring, content and formatting using Cascading Style Sheets. # Utilize Advanced Image Techniques, Incorporate Audio and Video - Understand, assess and incorporate image file formats and image optimization, utilize drawing tools such as shape tools, pen tools, paint bucket and gradient, and understand, assess and incorporate Audio and Video file formats; explore progressive downloading and streaming. # Dynamic Web Page Development - Construct a Web site with database connectivity, implement client-side and server side scripting technologies and add and modify dynamic data. # Web 2.0 Technologies - Demonstrate ability to use widgets to interface with social networking sites and define Web 2.0. # Publish and Manage a Web Site - Demonstrate ability to publish a Web site and test, evaluate and administer a site.
CIST 2570 - Open Source Web Application Programming I
CIST 2570 explores open source W3C programming standards in order to practice various web programming techniques for creating web forms, providing web navigation, and accessing data that produce dynamic interactive web applications. Students may use Java, Perl, PHP, Python, or other open source web programming languages.
Web applications are interactive websites that utilize server-side programming to connect with databases, process user input, and display results on web browsers.
# W3C Programming Standards - Determine if program modules meet W3C standards. # Web Application Forms - Construct an error free web form within a web application. # Web Application Navigation - Construct error free web application navigation module within a web application. # Data Driven Web Application - Construct an error free data driven web application within allocated time constraints. - Defend his/her web application as efficient, secure, W3C compliant, and user friendly.
Web Development II teaches students how to manipulate data in a database using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) model. Students will learn to retrieve, update, and display database information with a web application. Database access may be accomplished using a web programming language (such as PHP, Microsoft VB, Microsoft C#, or Sun Java). Topics include manipulating data in a database, working with a relational database via Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), working with different database systems, developing forms and applications to interact with a database server(s), modifying data in a database, and controls and validation.
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a standard interface enabling applications to connect to multiple database systems, regardless of the underlying database management system.
File systems organize, store, and retrieve data files on storage devices, providing a cohesive structure for managing file names and locations.
Servers are skilled hospitality workers responsible for serving food, taking orders, ensuring customer satisfaction, and handling payments to provide an excellent dining experience.
Web Forms are website structures used for collecting user data via text fields, selections, and file uploads, facilitating interaction and data exchange with web servers.
Data integrity refers to the preservation of data accuracy, consistency, and reliability throughout its lifecycle, ensuring its trustworthiness for decision-making purposes.
# Construct a Database - Discuss benefits of database interaction. - Assess data from an existing database. - Create data entry boxes. - Utilize proper syntax to build queries. - Demonstrate deletion of existing records from a database. # Implement a Relational Database Via Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) - Compare and contrast primary keys and foreign keys. - Utilize Structured Query Language (SQL). - Utilize active data objects. - Demonstrate publishing data. - Utilize external data sources. - Develop a website that will connect to a database. - Use the database connectivity wizard. - Create a ODBC data source name. # Develop Forms and Applications to Interact with File Systems, Email, and Database Servers - Create , manipulate, and pass variables. - Demonstrate an understanding of and how to use function and arrays. - Demonstrate an understanding of and how to use Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and Internet. - Demonstrate an understanding of and how to use Scripting Languages and Engines. - Develop select queries and display the result. # Modify Data in a Database - Develop objects to add, insert, update, and delete data. # Design Controls and Validation - Design web forms using form validation controls. - Design web forms that will maintain database integrity.
In this continuation of Web Animation I, students build on their basic scripting knowledge to incorporate advanced scripting techniques in an animated project. They will also explore how to create realistic graphics using inverse kinematics, how to create and edit advanced tweens and how to incorporate various media types into a Web based animation or movie. The course concludes with the completion of a Web animation project.
Vector graphics involve the use of mathematical equations to create scalable images with geometric shapes, lines, and curves, maintaining resolution-independent clarity in design and illustration.
Animation is the art of creating motion pictures by combining a series of images, drawings, or graphics to convey movement and storytelling on screen.
Scripting languages are programming languages intended for communication with other languages, automation, and rapid development, featuring simple syntax and dynamic typing.
# Advanced Vector Graphic Animation Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to create and edit advanced tweens, and create realistic animation using inverse kinematics. # Scripting Fundamentals - Demonstrate the ability to understand, create and utilize objects, properties, actions, methods and functions and create functional input forms. # Advanced Scripting Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to implement advanced scripting techniques in a web project. # Other Media Formats - Demonstrate the ability to incorporate media formats other than those used by the chosen software package in a Web project. # Optimizing and Publishing Flash Movies - Demonstrate the ability to optimize and publish an animation/movie on the Internet.
Students will further explore how to use an industry standard or open-source graphics software program to create Web ready images and Web pages. Topics include advanced image correction techniques and adjustments, typography and interpolation as well as conditional scripting statements and arrays.
Internet Layer protocols establish guidelines for data packet routing and addressing, enabling communication between networks in the TCP/IP model.
Color Correction is a technique used to adjust and balance colors in visual content for accuracy, consistency, and aesthetic appeal on various display platforms.
Color Balance refers to the adjustment of color intensity for accurate and harmonious visuals in photography, video, and graphic design.
Typography refers to the skill of arranging type to enhance the legibility, readability, and visual appeal of written language in various contexts and mediums.
Linear Interpolation is a method that estimates values within a range by assuming a linear connection between neighboring known values.
Digital content refers to the production and oversight of textual, visual, and multimedia materials designed to captivate users and convey brand messages through internet-based channels.
# Curves and Adjustment Layers - Understand advanced color management and site layout manipulation. # Color Correction and Balancing - Demonstrate shadow/highlight adjustment along with color theory and its application to the Web. # Tyography and Interplolation - Demonstrate the ability to utilize advanced typography and interpolaton techniques on an advanced web based project. # Web Creation Project - Construct an advanced Web based Graphics project.
AWS Academy Data Analytics is a series of lab exercises that teach students how to conduct Big Data analysis with practical, real-world examples. Students will learn how to analyze extremely large data sets, and to create visual representations of that data, using a case-study approach.
Amazon S3 is a scalable, secure, and high-performing object storage solution for cloud storage, web hosting, and backup & recovery.
Data ingestion refers to the procedure of acquiring and loading data into a database for immediate utilization or storage, which includes extracting data from multiple sources and employing transportation methods.
AWS Glue is a fully managed ETL service that simplifies data preparation and loading for analytics from diverse sources.
Amazon Athena is a service that lets users query and analyze data stored in Amazon S3 with standard SQL, eliminating the need for intricate ETL processes.
Amazon Redshift is a scalable, managed data warehouse solution by AWS, designed for big data analysis and business intelligence purposes.
Amazon SageMaker is a cloud-based machine learning platform that allows developers to create, train, and deploy models at a large scale with efficiency.
Jupyter is an open-source program allowing interactive computing through notebooks, facilitating data visualization and machine learning in multiple programming languages.
Living Disaster Recovery Planning System
Living Disaster Recovery Planning System is a dynamic, ongoing process that involves planning, creating, and regularly updating strategies for efficient recovery from disruptive events.
AWS Data Pipeline is a web service that helps coordinate data transfer and processing workflows in the AWS cloud, allowing for automated movement between different AWS services.
Amazon Kinesis is a scalable cloud service provided by AWS for processing large data streams in real-time, enabling applications such as analytics, dashboarding, and machine learning.
ElasticSearch is a highly scalable, open-source, RESTful search and analytics engine optimized for real-time performance and distributed architecture, ensuring reliability and extensive search functionality.
Kibana is an open-source tool for data visualization and exploration, commonly used for log and time-series analytics, application monitoring, and operational intelligence. It offers a user-friendly interface for Elasticsearch.
# Ingesting Data Into Amazon S3 - Describe big data analytical concepts. - Accessing Amazon S3 in the console. - Creating an Amazon S3 bucket and securing an Amazon S3 bucket. - Loading data into an Amazon S3 bucket. # Querying Amazon S3 Data Using Amazon Athena - Describe the differences between a database and a data warehouse. - Querying data with Amazon Athena. # Transforming Data Using Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and Amazon Athena - Uploading large data files. - Inferring a schema from a data set with AWS Glue. - Uploading large data files partitioned by date. # Loading the Amazon Redshift Cluster with Data and Querying - Creating an Amazon Redshift Cluster. - Creating a table in Amazon Redshift. - Loading data into Amazon Redshift from Amazon S3. - Querying data in Amazon Redshift. # Analyze data with Amazon SageMaker, Jupyter notebooks, and Bokeh - Creating a Jupyter notebook with Amazon SageMaker. - Importing data into a Jupyter notebook and creating a presentation in Jupyter notebook. - Visualizing data with the open-source Bokeh Python package. # Setting up and Executing a Data Pipeline Job to Load Data into Amazon S3 - Creating a data pipeline to load data from Amazon S3 to Amazon Redshift using templates. - Creating Amazon QuickSight visualizations. # Streaming Data with AWS Kinesis Firehose, Amazon Elasticsearch Service, and Kibana - Creating an AWS Kinesis firehose delivery stream. - Configuring an Amazon Elasticsearch Service cluster. - Connecting AWS Kinesis firehose to deliver logs to Amazon Elasticsearch Service. - Configuring Kibana indexes. - Visualizing streaming data. # Using AWS IoT Analytics for Data Ingestion and Analysis - Collecting, Processing, and Storing data. - Analyzing and visualizing big data.
AWS Academy Cloud Architecting covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS. The course is designed to teach solutions architects how to optimize their use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how they fit into cloud-based solutions. Although architectural solutions can differ depending on the industry, type of application, and size of the business, this course emphasizes best practices for the AWS Cloud that apply to all of them. It also recommends various design patterns to help you think through the process of architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS. Throughout the course, students will explore case studies that showcase how some AWS customers have designed their infrastructures and the strategies and services that they have implemented. Finally, this course provides opportunities for students to build a variety of infrastructures through a guided, hands-on approach.
Design For Environment entails the creation of products that minimize their environmental impact, taking into account their entire lifecycle, resource consumption, and disposal methods during the design stage.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is an entry-level credential showcasing basic understanding of AWS cloud services, infrastructure, and best practices for non-technical or beginner technical professionals in cloud roles.
Infrastructure Automation refers to the practice of utilizing software to automate the management, monitoring, and provisioning of IT environments, increasing efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Infrastructure management refers to the organized administration of crucial system elements, including policies, processes, equipment, data, personnel, and external contacts, to ensure optimal performance.
Infrastructure architecture refers to the structural design and planning of essential systems and services that facilitate software applications, data management, and IT operations within an organization.
# Designing Your Environment - Discuss how to design systems that are secure, reliable, high performing, and cost efficient. - Highlight principles to consider when migrating existing applications to AWS or designing new applications for the cloud. - Identify design patterns and architectural options that can be applied in a variety of use cases. # Designing for High Availability - Define high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability, and discuss how those concepts are used in cloud architecture. - Discuss how to avoid single points of failure. - Identify which AWS services have built-in fault tolerance, and which services can be designed for fault tolerance. - Explain why load balancing has become a key architectural component for many AWS-powered applications. - Demonstrate use of Auto-Scaling with an AWS Lambda Function. # Automating Your Infrastructure - Identify the benefits of Infrastructure as Code. - Describe how to leverage the capabilities of Amazon Web Services to support automation. - Discuss to how create, manage, provision, and update a collection of related AWS resources in an orderly and predictable way with AWS CloudFormation. - Create, manage, provision, and update a collection of related AWS resources in an orderly and predictable way with AWS CloudFormation. # Decoupling Your Infrastructure - Articulate the importance of making systems highly cohesive and loosely coupled. - Recall the multi-dimensional facets of system coupling to support the distributed nature of applications built for the cloud. # Designing Web-Scale Media - Use database services for storing and deploying web-accessible content quickly and cost-effectively. - Identify key features and benefits of Amazon S3, CloudFront, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora. - Compare structured query language-or SQL-databases with NoSQL databases. # Well-Architected Infrastructure - Identify the five pillars of the Amazon Web Services Well-Architected Framework. - Identify how the AWS Well-Architected Framework enables you to review and improve cloudbased architectures. - Reflect on the business impact of your design decisions. # Well-Architected Pillar 1: Operational Excellence - Describe the benefits and application of the Operational Excellence pillar, such as running and monitoring systems that will deliver business value, and continually improve processes and procedures. - Identify the design principles and best practices of the Operational Excellence pillar. # Well-Architected Pillar 2: Security - Describe how to secure data at every layer in the application. - Identify the appropriate tools and services to provide security focused content. - Identify the design principles and best practices of the Security pillar. - Design and implement security enhancements for given scenario in the AWS platform. # Well-Architected Pillar 3: Reliability - Describe the ability of a system to recover from infrastructure or service disruptions, dynamically acquire computing resources to meet demand, and mitigate disruptions such as misconfigurations or transient network issues. - Identify the design principles and the best practices of the Reliability pillar. - Implement Multi-Region Failover with Amazon Route 53 for a given scenario in the AWS platform. # Well-Architected Pillar 4: Performance Efficiency - Select compute, storage, database, and networking resources to improve your architecture's performance. - Identify design principles that can help you achieve performance efficiency. - Identify and evaluate the most important performance metrics for your applications. # Well-Architected Pillar 5: Cost-Optimization - Understand the principles of the cost optimization pillar. - Understand how to optimize the costs of your infrastructure. - Follow best practices to eliminate unneeded costs or suboptimal resources for a given architecture. # Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot common errors for given architectures in the AWS platform. - Access various AWS Support Options to troubleshoot given architectures.
AWS Cloud Developing is designed to help students gain technical expertise in development using cloud technologies and prepare them to take the AWS Certified Developer Associate level AWS Certification exam.
AWS CloudFormation is an Amazon Web Services tool for automating the deployment and management of cloud resources using template files.
AWS IAM is a service that enables management of user identities and access control in Amazon Web Services, facilitating secure resource management within the cloud.
Data Caching refers to the short-term storage of often-used or complex data, enhancing the speed and efficiency of data retrieval in software programs.
A Web Container is a web server component responsible for managing the lifecycle of web applications and processing web requests for Java Servlets and JSPs.
AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service by Amazon, which executes code in response to events and automatically handles resource management.
Amazon APIs provide a means for developers to communicate with Amazon's services, allowing for data exchange, cloud computing, and integration within Amazon's extensive ecosystem.
Secure Application Development refers to the process of creating software with a focus on integrating security measures and protocols to protect against vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
# Introduction to Developing on AWS - Recognize the systems development life cycle. - Describe how to start developing on AWS. - Indicate how to work with AWS SDKs. - Identify why AWS X-Ray is a critical developer tool. - Identify AWS management tools. - Develop and run a simple program in AWS Cloud9. # Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Recognize the shared responsibility mode. - Explain how IAM helps secure access to AWS resources. - Describe IAM user authentication. - Identify how to authorize an IAM user, group, or role. # Developing Storage Solutions with Amazon S3 - Describe how Amazon S3 can be used as a storage solution. - Identify Amazon S3 features and components. - Describe two ways to protect data with Amazon S3. - Describe the function of the S3 object operations (PUT, GET, SELECT, DELETE). - Explain how to manage access to Amazon S3 resources. - Develop with Amazon S3 using the AWS SDKs. # Developing Flexible NoSQL Solutions with Amazon DynamoDB - Identify Amazon DynamoDB features. - Describe Amazon DynamoDB components. - Explain how Amazon DynamoDB uses partitions. - Indicate how indexes are used with Amazon DynamoDB. - Recognize when streaming and global tables are used. - Explain the backup and restore process. - Develop flexible NoSQL solutions with Amazon DynamoDB. # Introduction to Caching with Amazon CloudFront and Amazon ElastiCache - Explain when caching is used. - Describe caching with Amazon CloudFront. - Describe caching with Amazon ElastiCache. - Apply caching strategies to various virtual environments in the AWS platform. # Introduction to Containers - Describe the history, technology, and terminology behind containers. - Differentiate containers from bare-metal servers and virtual machines. - Identify the characteristics of a microservices architecture. - Recognize the drivers for using container-based workloads. - Host a basic website by using Docker containers. # Developing Solutions with Amazon SQS and Amazon SNS - Describe how message queues work. - Describe Amazon SQS. - Send messages to an SQS queue. - Describe and explain Amazon SNS. - Describe Amazon MQ. # Developing Event-Driven Solutions with AWS Lambda - Explain server-less computing. - Describe how AWS Lambda works. - Recognize AWS Lambda execution models. - Identify how to use AWS IAM to grant Lambda permissions. - Indicate the steps to author and configure a Lambda function. - Explain how to deploy server-less applications. - Develop event-driven solutions with AWS Lambda. # Developing Solutions with AWS Step Functions - Recognize application programming interfaces. - Describe Amazon API Gateway. - Indicate the steps for developing RESTful APIs with Amazon. # Developing Solutions with Amazon API Gateway - Recognize the dynamics of workflow coordination in distributed applications. - Describe AWS Step Functions. - Identify state type. - Indicate common use cases for AWS Step Functions. # Developing Secure Applications on AWS - Identity how to secure applications . - Describe how to manage your application's secrets. - Recall how to authenticate with AWS Security Token Service. - Describe how Amazon Cognito is used to build secure applications. # Deploying Applications on AWS - Describe DevOps. - Recognize AWS code services for CI/CD. - Describe how AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Cloud Formation, and AWS SAM are used to deploy applications.
AWS Academy Cloud Foundations is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.
Cloud storage refers to a remote data storage system, managed and maintained by a service provider, enabling users to access and synchronize files via the internet.
Cloud databases are hosted, scalable, and flexible data storage solutions on cloud platforms, providing accessible data handling and robust backup systems across distributed networks.
Cloud strategy refers to the approach and guidelines for utilizing cloud services to achieve organizational objectives, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.
Cloud computing refers to the provision of internet-based services, such as data storage, computing power, databases, and software, which utilize scalable resources and operate on a pay-as-you-go model.
Cloud management entails supervising and regulating cloud-based services and resources to enhance performance, maintain security, and efficiently handle expenses.
AWS Certified Security Specialty is a credential that validates expertise in securing data and workloads in AWS, encompassing identity management, monitoring, infrastructure security, incident response, and data protection strategies.
Content delivery networks are networks of servers that distribute web content and services faster to users, based on their geographical locations.
# Cloud Concepts - Define different types of cloud computing models. - Describe six advantages of cloud computing. - Recognize the main AWS service categories and core services. - Describe the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF). # Cloud Economics and Billing - Explain the AWS pricing philosophy. - Recognize fundamental pricing characteristics. - Indicate the elements of the Total Cost of Ownership. - Discuss the results of the Simple Monthly Calculator. - Identify how to set up an organizational structure that simplifies billing and account visibility. - Identify the functionality in the AWS Billing Dashboard . - Describe how to use AWS Billing, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Cost and Usage Reports. - Identify the various AWS technical support plans and their costs. - Demonstrate how to appropriately use the AWS Total Cost of Ownership tool and the AWS Simple Monthly Calculator. # AWS Global Infrastructure - Identify the difference between AWS Regions, Availability Zones, and edge locations. - Identify AWS services and service categories. # AWS Cloud Security - Recognize the shared responsibility model. - Identify the responsibility of the customer and AWS . - Recognize IAM users, groups, and roles. - Describe different types of security credentials in IAM. - Identify the steps to securing a new AWS account. - Explore IAM users and groups in the AWS console. - Recognize how to secure AWS data. - Recognize AWS compliance programs. # Networking and Content Delivery - Recognize the basics of networking. - Describe virtual networking in the cloud with Amazon VPC. - Label a network diagram. - Design a basic VPC architecture. - Indicate the steps to build a VPC. - Identify security groups. - Create a VPC and add additional components to it to produce a customized network. - Identify the fundamentals of Amazon Route 53. - Recognize the benefits of Amazon CloudFront. # AWS Compute - Provide an overview of different AWS compute services in the cloud. - Demonstrate why to use Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). - Identify the functionality in the Amazon EC2 console. - Perform basic functions in Amazon EC2 to build a virtual computing environment. - Identify Amazon EC2 cost-optimization elements. - Demonstrate when to use AWS Elastic Beanstalk. - Demonstrate when to use AWS Lambda. - Identify how to run containerized applications in a cluster of managed servers. # Storage - Identify the different types of storage. - Explain Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). - Identify the functionality in Amazon S3. - Explain Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS). - Identify the functionality in Amazon EBS. - Perform functions in Amazon EBS to build an EC2 storage solution. - Explain Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS). - Identify the functionality in Amazon EFS. - Explain Amazon Simple Storage Service Glacier. - Identify the functionality in Amazon S3 Glacier. - Differentiate between Amazon EBS, Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and Amazon S3 Glacier. # Databases - Explain Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS). - Identify the functionality in Amazon RDS. - Explain Amazon DynamoDB. - Identify the functionality in Amazon DynamoDB. - Explain Amazon Redshift. - Explain Amazon Aurora. - Perform tasks in an Amazon RDS database such as launching, configuring, and interacting. # Cloud Architecture - Describe the AWS Well-Architected Framework, including the five pillars. - Identify the design principles of the AWS Well-Architected Framework. - Explain the importance of reliability and high availability. - Identify how AWS Trusted Advisor helps customers. - Interpret AWS Trusted Advisor recommendations. # Automatic Scaling and Monitoring - Indicate how to distribute traffic across Amazon EC2 instances by using Elastic Load Balancing. - Identify how Amazon CloudWatch enables you to monitor AWS resources and applications in real time. - Explain how Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling launches and releases servers in response to workload changes. - Perform scaling and load balancing tasks to improve an architecture.
This course provides students with skills necessary to communicate with customers and successfully manage that relationship in both telephone and face-to-face situations. Topics include: skills to effectively communicate with customers using business language, developing rapport with customers, problem solving in customer service, telephone skills, and sales skills in the service environment.
Sales experience/ability refers to the proven skill in efficiently marketing and selling goods or services, handling client connections, and achieving sales goals through compelling dialogue and tactical negotiation.
# Sales Skills - List the reasons people buy. - Identify the steps to a sale. - Demonstrate how to build rapport with customers. - Demonstrate techniques to identify the customer’s needs and the techniques for providing solutions to a customer’s needs through presentation of the product. - Demonstrate how to overcome objections to the sale. - Describe how to obtain from the customer agreement to the solution and commitment. - Demonstrate how to close the sale by taking action. # Customer Service Face to Face - Identify and use methods for establishing and building a positive personal service image. - Use a structured approach to manage customer interactions. - Use communication techniques to build rapport with customers and create positive impressions. - Develop personal service goals and a personalized action plan. # Tools for Service Excellence - Choose and follow a problem-solving process to identify quality and process problems and develop the best solution to eliminate the problems. - Use basic tools to aid in the problem-solving process such as Brainstorming, Flow Chart, Run Chart, Check Sheet, Pareto Chart, Cause and Effect Diagram, Force Field Analysis and Action Plans. # The Language of Business - Identify differences between Business and Casual Language. - Use polite phrases common in the workplace. - Understand how language affects the image you portray. - Define dialect, accent, and grammar. - Understand a person can speak differently according to the situation. - Identify resources to adapt accent and grammar . # Telephone Service Skills and Techniques - Demonstrate and create a positive telephone service image with your customers. - Use active listening to understand customers’ expectations and feelings. - Use call management techniques to efficiently and professionally guide each call. - Apply other communication techniques to better understand and serve customers. - Dramatize and role-play some typical call scenarios to enhance your telephone service skills.
This course provides the student with basic principles of operating a business, using numbers in business to perform many calculations, draft concise, easy-to-read business correspondence, help participants to identify, prioritize and reprioritize tasks as situations arise and change and introduce a systematic problem-solving process to be applied in a customer service setting.
# Introduction to Business Principles - Review the importance of having a sound business plan. - Discuss importance of customer satisfaction and customer feedback. - Discuss the importance of economics and ethics in business decisions. # Business Math - Calculate the total cost of a purchase, including shipping, handling and tax. - Apply mark down the price of a product sold by a unit of area or volume. - Count money and make change. - Balance a cash drawer. - Calculate the quantity needed of a product sold by a unit or area or volume. - Calculate the price of a product sold by a unit of area or volume. - Calculate area. - Calculate wages or fees that are based on units of time. - Convert time of day from one time zone to another. # Business Writing - Determine whether or not written correspondence is necessary. - Identify which type of written correspondence is appropriate. - Identify the parts of a business letter. - Construct a memo, a business letter, and an electronic mail message, a report, a proposal, a meeting agenda and meeting minutes. - Review and edit business correspondence for intent, grammar, and tone. # Managing Multiple Tasks and Priorities - Prioritize plan, and schedule tasks. - Use various scheduling methods for creating To-Do lists. - Discuss time management principles. - Apply at least three new techniques for turning time wasters into time savers. - Establish long- and short-term goals. # Critical Thinking and Decision Making - Justify a structured approach to solving problems. - Use a systematic process for solving problems. - Assess the circumstances of a problem. - Analyze alternative solutions to a problem. - Plan how the solution will be implemented or executed. - Evaluate the effectiveness of an implemented solution. - Evaluate a decision and take corrective action as necessary. - Choose appropriate action based upon customer request and company information available.
This course provides the student with an introduction to computer use and the Microsoft operating environment. It is designed as a guide for the beginner. Topics include working in the Windows operating environment, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and electronic animated presentations.
Network technologies consist of hardware, software, protocols, and services facilitating connectivity and communication among computers and devices within a single entity.
Microsoft Word is a popular word processing program that allows users to create, edit, format, and print documents, offering collaboration, design, and document management tools.
Microsoft Excel is a versatile spreadsheet program created by Microsoft, employed for analyzing, presenting, and performing intricate calculations on numerical data in various fields and uses.
# Introduction to Computer Terminology and Networking - Discuss the importance of computers in business and everyday life. - Define basic computer terms. - Discuss the classifications of computers. - Describe two types of computer software and discuss their use. - Discuss two types of information sharing using computers. - Identify the hardware components of a computer and describe the purpose of each. - Identify the hardware components of a computer and describe the purpose of each. - Apply knowledge of hardware and software to turn on a computer and open a software application. - Define E-commerce and E-business. - Name the types of E-businesses on the Internet. - Describe the components of the Internet and how they interact. - Define the Internet addressing - URL and differentiate between an IP address and DNS address. - Describe Web Security and the purpose of a firewall. - Identify the parts of a web page. # Introduction to the Windows Environment - Apply skills to open and close Windows. - Identify the components of a Windows screen. - Use dialog boxes. - Apply knowledge to navigate through the Windows environment using icons and pull-down menus. - Use Windows Explorer to create directories and to copy, move and delete files. - Demonstrate starting software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database. # Introduction to Microsoft Word - Apply knowledge of basic functions of Word processing software and discuss its usage in a business setting. # Introduction to Excel - Apply knowledge of basic functions of spreadsheet software and discuss its usage in a business setting. # Introduction to Microsoft Access - Apply knowledge of basic functions of electronic databases and demonstrate how to integrate their use in a business setting. # Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint - Apply knowledge of basic functions of electronic presentations and demonstrate how to integrate their use in a business setting.
This course helps the student to develop self actualization skills. It includes skill development to: work together effectively in a team, identify the steps involved in the job interviewing and job search process, appreciate difficult customers and provides the student with skills to calm angry customers and to resolve their problems, create an awareness of the importance of image, become more comfortable dealing with conflict situations, and to better understand and serve multicultural customers, both internal customers (co-workers) or external customers.
# Working Together - Define team “synergy.” - Describe four requirements for successful teamwork. - Explain four communication styles and how they affect interactions with people. - List ways versatility can be used to communicate more effectively. - Identify “positive-impact phrases” that improve team cooperation. - Explain and practice feedback skills to reduce conflict between team members. - Display how to show consideration for team members using targeted positive regard. - Describe the five stages of team development. - Identify specific actions of team members that will enhance team development at each stage. - Demonstrate commitment by creating an action plan for continuous team improvement. # Positive Image - Define image. - Identify the elements of a positive image. - Identify image builders and describe how they contribute to a positive image. - Identify image busters and describe what should be done to eliminate them. - Explain why a positive image is important and how it can help achieve personal and career goals. - Identify ways to present a positive image in the workplace. - Assess your personal image. - Identify specific steps towards enhancing your image. # Job Interview - Prepare for a job interview. - Understand how your image affects the interview. - Assess your background and experience. - Identify strengths and weaknesses. - Articulate possible answers to interview questions. - Identify parts of the interview process. - Describe the objectives of the interviewer and the applicant. - Describe post-interview steps that will give you a better chance of getting the job. - Act out or role play interview situations for various types of jobs. # Job Search Skills - Define your ideal job and identify job specific, transferable and self- management skills. - Identify job search methods and hidden job leads. - Construct and format resumes, cover letters, thank you notes and mini resumes. - Describe how to follow-up and why it is important. # Managing the Difficult Customer - Adapt and respond more effectively to difficult customers and situations. - Assess and recognize and calm angry customers. - Discuss and listen to better understand the problem and the customer’s feelings. - Consider and express empathy with the customer’s feelings and problems. - Demonstrate three different ways to agree with customers and apologize effectively when service failures occur. - Prepare and present the customer with options for resolving the problem. # Managing the Multicultural Customer - Identify multicultural customers and the needs and expectations of multicultural customers. - Describe benefits of providing meaningful customer service across cultures. - Discuss how cultural values and expectations affect the interaction between the customer service provider and the customer. - Identify barriers that get in the way of providing exceptional multicultural customer service.
This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. Topics include introduction to WANs, private WAN technologies and protocols, Network Address Translation (NAT), public WAN technologies and protocols, network monitoring, and network troubleshooting.
Cisco is a top supplier of networking infrastructure and products, focusing on areas such as security, switches, routers, and unified communications to enhance operational efficiency in data centers and businesses.
Network address translation is the alteration of IP address data in packet headers during transmission, enabling the conversion of one IP address space into a different one.
Network address management is the process of assigning, monitoring, and controlling IP addresses within digital networks, ensuring efficient usage, adherence to protocols, and prevention of connectivity issues.
Network monitoring refers to the constant observation and evaluation of a computer network to guarantee peak performance, identify and resolve problems, and safeguard against security violations.
Network troubleshooting is the process of detecting and fixing network problems to ensure smooth operation and connectivity for users and systems.
# Introduction to WANs - Explain hierarchical network design. - Describe Cisco Enterprise Architecture. - Discuss evolving network architectures. - Understand Wide Area Networks (WANs). # Private WAN Technologies and Protocols - Understand point-to-point WAN technologies. - Explain HDLC and PPP. - Perform configuring and troubleshooting PPP. - Understand Frame Relay. - Perform Frame Relay configuration and troubleshooting. # NAT - Understand NAT operation. - Perform configuring NAT. - Perform troubleshooting NAT. # Public WAN Technologies and Protocols - Describe teleworking. - Understand broadband technologies. - Understand VPN methodologies. - Perform broadband access configuration. - Perform configuring secure end-to-end private network. # Network Monitoring - Describe monitoring network with Syslog. - Explain obtaining network information with SNMP. - Discuss traffic analysis using Netflow. - Perform configuring Syslog, SNMP, and Netflow. # Network Troubleshooting - Explain network documentation. - Describe establishing a network baseline. - Explain troubleshooting methodologies and tools. - Perform network troubleshooting.
CIST 2453 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating,and troubleshooting enterprise networks. Major topics are wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access. The course also introduces software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.
Open Shortest Path First is a routing protocol for IP networks that employs a link state algorithm to compute the most efficient data routes within an autonomous system.
Malware detection entails recognizing and assessing harmful software, including viruses, worms, and trojans, to avert and alleviate cyber attacks on digital systems.
Malware analysis involves examining harmful software to determine its source, behavior, intent, and possible consequences on affected systems and networks.
IPv4 is the fourth iteration of the Internet Protocol, establishing guidelines for device addressing and enabling data packet routing between devices on networks.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a security measure that uses encryption to enable safe, remote access to private networks via public networks.
IPSec Tunnels are protocols that create protected links between devices, encrypting data for privacy and authenticity while transferring over insecure networks.
# Single-Area OSPFv2 Concepts - Explain how single-area OSPF operates in both point-to-point and broadcast multiaccess networks. - Describe basic OSPF features and characteristics. - Describe the OSPF packet types used in single-area OSPF. - Explain how single-area OSPF operates. # Single-Area OSPFv2 Configuration - Implement single-area OSPFv2 in both point-to-point and broadcast multiaccess networks. - Configure an OSPFv2 router ID. - Configure single-area OSPFv2 in a point-to-point network. - Configure the OSPF interface priority to influence the DR/BDR election in a multiaccess network. - Implement modifications to change the operation of single-area OSPFv2. - Configure OSPF to propagate a default route. - Verify a single-area OSPFv2 implementation. # Network Security Concepts - Explain how vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits can be mitigated to enhance network security. - Describe the current state of cybersecurity and vectors of data loss. - Describe the threat actors who exploit networks. - Describe tools used by threat actors to exploit networks. - Describe malware types. - Describe common network attacks. - Explain how IP vulnerabilities are exploited by threat actors. - Explain how TCP and UDP vulnerabilities are exploited by threat actors. - Explain how IP services are exploited by threat actors. - Describe best practices for protecting a network. - Describe common cryptographic processes used to protect data in transit. # ACL Concepts - Explain how ACLs are used as part of a network security policy. - Explain how ACLs filter traffic. - Explain how ACLs use wildcard masks. - Explain how to create ACLs. - Compare standard and extended IPv4 ACLs. # ACLs for IPv4 Configuration - Implement IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic and secure administrative access. - Configure standard IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic to meet networking requirements. - Use sequence numbers to edit existing standard IPv4 ACLs. - Configure a standard ACL to secure vty access. - Configure extended IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic according to networking requirements. # NAT for IPv4 - Configure NAT services on the edge router to provide IPv4 address scalability. - Explain the purpose and function of NAT. - Explain the operation of different types of NAT. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of NAT. - Configure static NAT using the CLI. - Configure dynamic NAT using the CLI. - Configure PAT using the CLI. - Describe NAT for IPv6. # WAN Concepts - Explain how WAN access technologies can be used to satisfy business requirements. - Explain the purpose of a WAN. - Explain how WANs operate. - Compare traditional WAN connectivity options. - Compare modern WAN connectivity options. - Compare internet-based WAN connectivity options. # VPN and IPsec Concepts - Explain how VPNs and IPsec secure site-to-site and remote access connectivity. - Describe benefits of VPN technology. - Describe different types of VPNs. - Explain how the IPsec framework is used to secure network traffic. # QoS Concepts - Explain how networking devices implement QoS. - Explain how network transmission characteristics impact quality. - Describe minimum network requirements for voice, video, and data traffic. - Describe the queuing algorithms used by networking devices. - Describe the different QoS models. - Explain how QoS uses mechanisms to ensure transmission quality. # Network Management - Implement protocols to manage the network. - Use CDP to map a network topology. - Use LLDP to map a network topology. - Implement NTP between an NTP client and NTP server. - Explain SNMP operation. - Explain syslog operation. - Use commands to back up and restore an IOS configuration file. - Perform an upgrade of an IOS system image. # Network Design - Explain the characteristics of scalable network architectures. - Explain how data, voice, and video are converged in a switched network. - Explain considerations for designing a scalable network. - Explain how switch hardware features support network requirements. - Describe the types of routers available for small to-medium-sized business networks. # Network Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot enterprise networks. - Explain how network documentation is developed and used to troubleshoot network issues. - Compare troubleshooting methods that use a systematic, layered approach. - Describe different networking troubleshooting tools. - Determine the symptoms and causes of network problems using a layered model. - Troubleshoot a network using the layered model. # Network Virtualization - Explain the purpose and characteristics of network virtualization. - Explain the importance of cloud computing. - Explain the importance of virtualization. - Describe the virtualization of network devices and services. - Describe software-defined networking. - Describe controllers used in network programming. # Network Automation - Explain how network automation is enabled through RESTful APIs and configuration management tools. - Describe automation. - Compare JSON, YAML, and XML data formats. - Explain how APIs enable computer to computer communications. - Explain how REST enables computer to computer communications. - Compare the configuration management tools Puppet, Chef, Ansible, and SaltStack. - Explain how Cisco DNA center enables intent-based networking.
CIST 2452 - Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN.
Connected Device Configuration refers to the technical ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot settings for devices that connect to a network, facilitating communication and data sharing.
Cisco Switching refers to the proficiency in setting up and administering Cisco switches for efficient data network operation, guaranteeing dependable communication and top-notch performance among devices.
Multilayer Switches are devices that route and switch data at both Layer 2 (data link) and Layer 3 (network) levels, utilizing MAC and IP addresses.
Network Switching SubSystems are vital components that route and switch data packets in local and wide area networks, ensuring effective data traffic management.
Virtual LAN (VLAN) refers to a technique that divides a physical network into distinct virtual segments, enabling improved security, efficiency in traffic management, and enhanced performance.
EtherChannel is a technology that combines multiple Ethernet connections to increase bandwidth and ensure reliable data transmission through redundancy between network devices.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and other network parameters to devices on IP networks, simplifying network management.
Routing protocols are standardized methods and mechanisms that guide routers in determining the most efficient routes for directing traffic through interconnected networks and the internet.
Cisco Advanced Routing And Switching For Field Engineers
Cisco Advanced Routing And Switching For Field Engineers is a certification showcasing proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing intricate network systems using advanced Cisco routing and switching technologies.
IP Routing refers to the process of choosing the most efficient path for IP data transmission between a source and a destination within a network.
Network routing refers to the process of directing data packets through various interconnected networks, selecting the most efficient and reliable paths for optimal performance.
# Basic Device Configuration - Configure devices by using security best practices. - Configure initial settings on a Cisco switch. - Configure switch ports to meet network requirements. - Configure secure management access on a switch. - Configure basic settings on a router, using CLI, to route between two directly-connected networks. - Verify connectivity between two networks that are directly connected to a router. # Switching Concepts - Explain how Layer 2 switches forward data. - Explain how frames are forwarded in a switched network. - Compare a collision domain to a broadcast domain. # VLANs - Implement VLANs and trunking in a switched network. - Explain the purpose of VLANs in a switched network. - Explain how a switch forwards frames based on VLAN configuration in a multi-switch environment. - Configure a switch port to be assigned to a VLAN based on requirements. - Configure a trunk port on a LAN switch. - Configure Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP). # Inter-VLAN Routing - Troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing on Layer 3 devices. - Describe options for configuring inter-VLAN routing. - Configure router-on-a-stick inter-VLAN routing. - Configure inter-VLAN routing using Layer 3 switching. - Troubleshoot common inter-VLAN configuration issues. # STP - Explain how STP enables redundancy in a Layer 2 network. - Explain common problems in a redundant, L2 switched network. - Explain how STP operates in a simple, switched network. - Explain how Rapid PVST+ operates. # EtherChannel - Describe EtherChannel technology. - Configure EtherChannel. - Troubleshoot EtherChannel. # DHCPv4 - Explain how DHCPv4 operates across multiple LANs. - Configure a router as a DHCPv4 server. - Configure a router as a DHCPv4 client. - Implement DHCPv4 to operate across multiple LANs. # SLAAC and DHCPv6 Concepts - Configure dynamic address allocation in IPv6 networks. - Explain how an IPv6 host can acquire its IPv6 configuration. - Explain the operation of DHCPv6. - Configure a stateful and stateless DHCPv6 server. # FHRP Concepts - Explain how FHRPs provide default gateway services in a redundant network. - Explain the purpose and operation of first hop redundancy protocols. - Explain how HSRP operates. # LAN Security Concepts - Explain how vulnerabilities compromise LAN security. - Explain how to use endpoint security to mitigate attacks. - Explain how AAA and 802.1x are used to authenticate LAN endpoints and devices. - Identify Layer 2 vulnerabilities. - Explain how a MAC address table attack compromises LAN security. - Explain how LAN attacks compromise LAN security. # Switch Security Configuration - Implement port security to mitigate MAC address table attacks. - Explain how to configure DTP and native VLAN to mitigate VLAN attacks. - Explain how to configure DHCP snooping to mitigate DHCP attacks. - Explain how to configure ARP inspection to mitigate ARP attacks. - Explain how to configure Portfast and BPDU Guard to mitigate STP attacks. # WLAN Concepts - Explain how WLANs enable network connectivity. - Describe WLAN technology and standards. - Describe the components of a WLAN infrastructure. - Explain how wireless technology enables WLAN operation. - Explain how a WLC uses CAPWAP to manage multiple APs. - Describe channel management in a WLAN. - Describe threats to WLANs. - Describe WLAN security mechanisms. # WLAN Configuration - Implement a WLAN using a wireless router and WLC. - Configure a WLAN to support a remote site. - Configure a WLC WLAN to use the management interface and WPA2 PSK authentication. - Configure a WLC WLAN to use a VLAN interface, a DHCP server, and WPA2 Enterprise authentication. - Troubleshoot common wireless configuration issues. # Routing Concepts - Explain how routers use information in packets to make forwarding decisions. - Explain how routers determine the best path. - Explain how routers forward packets to the destination. - Configure basic settings on a Cisco IOS router. - Describe the structure of a routing table. - Compare static and dynamic routing concepts. # IP Static Routing - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routes. - Describe the command syntax for static routes. - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routes. - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 default static routes. - Configure a floating static route to provide a backup connection. - Configure IPv4 and IPv6 static host routes that direct traffic to a specific host. # Troubleshoot Static and Default Routes - Troubleshoot static and default route configurations. - Explain how a router processes packets when a static route is configured. - Troubleshoot common static and default route configuration issues.
DMPT 1600 - Introduction to Video Production
This course is an introduction to the creative and technical aspects of video production. Students will learn the basic terminology and techniques of video production through analysis of produced video works as well as hands-on experience. Students will be introduced to basic digital video production including: pre-production and planning, camera operation and framing, lighting, sound, and post-production with basic editing.
Video production involves the process of producing visual narratives by capturing motion pictures, integrating artistic and technological aspects, and refining the content through editing and post-production.
Movie Cameras refer to specialized devices used for capturing motion pictures, featuring interchangeable lenses and adjustable settings for exposure, focus, and image stabilization.
# Industry Terminology and Trends - Discuss history of filmmaking and identify industry and technology trends. - Identify video formats and technology. - Identify audio and video equipment, components and functions. - Identify stages of production workflow. # Pre-production Techniques and Responsibilities - Develop ideas through storyboarding and scriptwriting. - Determine equipment needs. - Determine shot list, budget, schedule and location choices. - Determine production crew responsibilities. # Workflow Techniques with Video Production Equipment - Determine lighting setup for various locations. - Determine camera setup for various locations. - Determine audio setup for various locations. - Determine various composition and framing techniques. - Determine media format and delivery output. # Post-Production Workflow Techniques with Editing Software - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform editing techniques. - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for import, export, and storage. - Demonstrate editing basics by manipulating footage and using transitions, special effects, titles and credits, sound and music. - Critique completed footage to determine if it accomplishes the objective for the project.
Emphasis is placed on student's production of portfolio-quality pieces. Focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.
Portfolio Construction is the strategic process of selecting and allocating assets to create a diversified investment portfolio tailored to meet specific objectives and risk tolerances.
# Portfolio - Construct a portfolio. # Job Search Skills - Prepare an employment application. - Perform job interview skills and appearance. - Show portfolio/project in preparation for job interview. # Resume and Cover Letter - Compose a resume and cover letter. # Self-Promotion and Marketing - Identify methods of self-promotion and marketing.
This course will take students through the entire process of creating a narrative short film, with particular emphasis on skills that are specific to fictional, scripted material.
Filmmaking involves the artistic production of cinematic works, which includes storytelling, directing, photography, editing, sound design, and distribution to convey visual stories, be it for amusement or instruction.
Screenwriting is the art of creating scripts for visual media, including movies, TV shows, and web series, involving dialogue, plot, characters, and following industry guidelines.
# Demonstrate Ability to Format and Write a Screenplay - Create an engaging fictional story that can be shot within personal means. - Demonstrate proper script formatting. - Demonstrate ability to revise script based on commentary. # Demonstrate Ability to Perform the Preproduction Functions of a Narrative Film - Identify the elements of production management and understand their relationship. - Demonstrate proper script lining. - Create shooting diagrams. - Create an effective schedule for production. - Create an effective budget for production. - Demonstrate proper use of contracts and permits. # Demonstrate Ability to Perform the Production Functions of a Narrative Film - Demonstrate ability to direct crew and personnel. - Demonstrate advanced composition abilities. - Demonstrate pristine exposure and white balance. - Demonstrate smooth camera movement and focus pulling. - Demonstrate pristine audio from microphone use. - Demonstrate advanced lighting techniques that create a visual style. # Demonstrate Ability to Edit a Narrative Film - Create a well-developed sequence to effectively tell a visual story. - Organize media and assets. - Use effects and filters effectively to enhance story. # Demonstrate the Ability to Self-Promote and Market a Short Film - Identify methods of self-promotion and marketing. - Create a press kit.
Provides an approved industry-like setting where the student develops and sharpens skills. Emphasis is placed on production standards achievement and quality control.
Practicum Experience refers to the supervised application of theoretical knowledge in a real-world professional context, typically a compulsory aspect of academic programs for enhancing practical skills in a specific discipline.
# Perform Industry Production - Perform industry production techniques on approved equipment. - Assess quality during production. # Apply Knowledge and Skills - Perform operations and maintenance on production. # Demonstrate Work Environment Functions - Interact professionally with co-workers and supervisors. - Communicate professionally. - Perform problems by utilizing decision-making skills. - Assess efficient time-management and work organization skills. - Display flexibility and adaptability in the work environment. # Listen and Follow Directions - Interpret project specifications. - Perform appropriate note-taking skills. - Integrate note-taking skills to complete production. - Use effective listening skills.
This course will take students through the entire process of creating a documentary short film, with particular emphasis on skills that are specific to unscripted or partially scripted, non-fiction material.
Documentaries are factual films or series presenting authentic subjects, conveying reality via a storytelling approach to enlighten, educate, or amuse viewers.
# Demonstrate Ability to Perform the Preproduction Functions of a Documentary Film - Identify the elements of production management and their relationship. - Determine an engaging subject or subject matter that can be filmed within personal means. - Demonstrate the proper way to write a two-column script. - Create an effective schedule for production. - Create an effective budget for production. - Demonstrate proper use of contracts and permits. # Demonstrate Ability to Perform the Production Functions of a Documentary Film - Demonstrate ability to direct crew and personnel. - Demonstrate the ability to frame up well-composed shots, even though they are mostly unplanned. - Demonstrate pristine exposure and white balance. - Demonstrate smooth camera movement. - Demonstrate pristine audio from microphone use. # Demonstrate Ability to Edit a Documentary Film - Select footage effectively to fashion an engaging story. - Create a well-developed sequence to effectively tell a visual story. - Use effects, titles, and filters effectively to enhance story.
DMPT 2800 - Intermediate Video Production
This course will expose students to advanced techniques in digital cinematography and production audio. Students will gain hands on experience in camera operation, shot composition, camera movement, lighting, and production sound.
Cinematography encompasses the craft of filming motion pictures, incorporating techniques such as lighting, framing, camera angles, and lens selection to visually narrate a story and express the director's intended vision.
# Demonstrate Advanced Camera Operation, Shot Composition, and Camera Movement - Identify camera functions and peripheral camera equipment and understand their relationships. - Use camera functions to achieve desired effects for exposure and depth of field. - Demonstrate advanced shot composition. - Demonstrate proper focus pulling. - Demonstrate proper dynamic composition. - Demonstrate proper camera logging. # Demonstrate Advanced Lighting Techniques - Identify advanced lighting and grip equipment. - Determine advanced lighting setups for various locations. - Demonstrate advanced lighting techniques. # Demonstrate Advanced Audio Techniques - Determine audio set up for various locations. - Demonstrate micing techniques in difficult environments. - Demonstrate proper use of a multichannel mixer and sound recorder. - Demonstrate proper sound logging. - Determine if recorded audio is usable.
Course covers UNIX/Linux shell programming techniques necessary for UNIX/Linux System Administrators to understand and create shell script programs in a UNIX/Linux environment. Topics include: shell variables, running shell script program, conditional processing, looping structures, arithmetic operators, logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT, positional parameters and process variables, redirection, piping and standard error, use of backslash, quotes and back quotes.
Linux is a widely-used, open-source operating system known for its stability, security, and commitment to free software principles across various devices.
UNIX is a robust, multiuser OS, renowned for its stability, platform compatibility, and command-line interface, widely used for servers, workstations, and mobile devices.
Shell scripting involves writing scripts to automate tasks and manage files in Unix/Linux systems through a command-line interface.
Logical Operators are essential elements in computing and mathematics that execute logical combinations, inclusions, and exclusions, commonly symbolized by AND, OR, and NOT.
Piping design is the engineering field responsible for planning, specifying, and creating pipe systems in various industries, ensuring efficient flow and adherence to standards.
Piping Assembly refers to the arrangement and linking of pipe sections, fittings, and valves to create functional fluid and gas transport systems for industrial applications.
Piping Components consist of fundamental parts for pipeline construction, such as pipes, flanges, elbows, tees, valves, and supports, enabling fluid transmission.
# Shell Variables - Explain the use of the shell. - Explain the purpose of shell variables. - Use shell variables. # Shell Script Programs - Write shell script programs. - Execute shell script program. # Conditional Processing - Explain the purpose of the IF statement. - Develop shell script programs to implement the IF statement. - Explain the purpose of the CASE statement. - Develop shell script programs to implement the CASE statement. - Evaluate which conditional processing IF or CASE technique to implement. # Looping Structures - Explain the purpose of the WHILE statement. - Develop shell script programs to implement the WHILE statement. - Explain the purpose of the UNTIL statement. - Develop shell script programs to implement the UNTIL statement - Explain the purpose of the FOR statement. - Develop shell script programs to implement the FOR statement. - Evaluate which conditional processing WHILE, UNTIL or CASE technique to implement. # Logical Operators - Explain the purpose of the >, <, =, AND, OR and NOT operators. - Develop shell script programs to implement the >, <, =, AND, OR and NOT operators. - Evaluate which logical operator >, <, =, AND, OR and NOT to implement. # Arithmetic Operators - Explain the purpose of the parenthesis, multiply, divide, add and subtract operators. - Develop shell script programs to use the parenthesis, multiply, divide, add and subtract operators. - Evaluate which logical operator parenthesis, multiply, divide, add and subtract to implement. # Positional Parameters - Explain the purpose of positional parameters. - Develop shell script programs which use positional parameters. # Redirection, Piping and Wildcards - Explain the purpose of the >, >>, <, |, *, ? and [...] operators. - Develop shell script programs to use the >, >>, <, |, *, ? and [...] operators. - Evaluate which logical operator >, >>, <, |, *, ? and [...] to implement # Arrays - Explain the purpose of arrays. - Develop shell scripts to use arrays. # Functions - Explain the use of functions. - Develop shell script programs to use functions. # Backslash, Quotes and Back Quotes - Explain the use of the backslash, quotes and back quotes. - Develop shell script programs to use the backslash quotes and back quotes.
This course covers UNIX/Linux operating system advanced administration skills necessary to perform advanced administrative functions. Topics include: understanding UNIX/Linux networking, managing network printing, configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP on UNIX/Linux, configuring DHCP, DNS, a Web server, an FTP server, an E-mail server, and understanding NIS (yp) and NFS. Also, includes the following: understanding advanced security issues such as firewalls and NAT, using network commands, use of graphical system such as X Windows, sharing files and printers, and advanced shell programming.
Unix Security refers to the measures taken to safeguard Unix-based systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
UNIX commands are predefined instructions used to interact with and manage UNIX or UNIX-like operating systems, performing tasks such as file manipulation and process control.
Unix File Systems refer to the organized, hierarchical directories and protocols employed for data storage, management, and security within Unix-based OS environments.
Unix System Services encompass the functionalities for administering and interacting with software, file systems, and networking in Unix-based OS.
Lunix, a common misspelling of "Linux," is an open-source operating system based on Unix, used for managing hardware and running applications.
Network Printers are shared printing devices connected to a computer network, enabling multiple users to access and print documents from different computers within the network.
Network Theory focuses on analyzing graphs to understand connections between separate entities, either through symmetric or asymmetric relationships.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system that translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses, enabling the location and identification of devices on the internet.
HTTP File Servers utilize the Hypertext Transfer Protocol to manage and distribute file storage across the internet or within organizational networks.
SSH File Transfer Protocol refers to a secure network protocol, facilitating encrypted file access, transfer, and management through a protected data channel.
Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are visual-based systems that facilitate user interaction with software through elements such as windows, icons, and buttons.
# UNIX/Linus Networking - Explain networking terminology. - Describe the benefits of networking. - Configure a NIC and change an IP address. # Network Printing - Describe how to print in a network. - Explain network printing. - Configure network printing. # Network Theory, Including TCP/IP and Network Commands - Solve subnet problems. - Use TCP/IP commands in a network environment. - Evaluate the use of the appropriate command to use when troubleshooting. - Design a network. # DHCP, DNS, HTTP and FTP - Explain the purpose of DHCP. - Configure DHCP. - Discuss and evaluate the use of DHCP. - Explain the purpose of DNS. - Configure DNS. - Discuss and evaluate the use of DNS. - Explain the purpose of HTTP. - Configure HTTP. - Discuss and evaluate the use of HTTP. - Explain the purpose of FTP. - Configure FTP. - Discuss and evaluate the use of FTP. # NFS and File Sharing - Explain the purpose of NFS and file sharing. - Configure NFS and file sharing. - Discuss and evaluate the use of NFS and file sharing. # GUI (Graphical User Interface) - Use the GUI tools. - Differentiate between the GUI and CLI (Command Line Interface). # Shell Script Programming - Explain the purpose of shell script programs. - Develop shell script programs.
This course covers UNIX/Linux operating system administration skills necessary to perform administrative functions. Topics include: installing UNIX/Linux, configuring and building a custom kernel, adding and removing software packages, managing run levels, managing users and groups, implementing security permissions, introduction to shell programming, managing and fixing the file system, managing memory and swap space, managing and scheduling jobs, managing system logs, understanding the boot process, system configuration files, file backup and restore, file compression, fault tolerance, and printing.
Linux servers are computer systems utilizing the Linux operating system to support and manage various network services, applications, and data in different organizational settings.
Runlevel refers to a mode of operation in Unix-based systems, specifying the machine's state and available services for users and processes.
Process management entails supervising and enhancing organizational processes to promote efficiency, quality, and flexibility in attaining operational goals.
Server configuration is the process of customizing server settings to achieve efficient operation, robust security, and reliable functionality for networked systems.
Backup and Restore consists of creating copies of data to a safe place for safeguarding, enabling recovery if original data becomes lost, compromised, or compromised.
System fault tolerance assessment is the process of evaluating and analyzing a system's capability to function correctly even when one or more components fail.
Print servers are dedicated systems responsible for handling communication between printers and clients, facilitating efficient printing job management and resource sharing within a network.
# UNIX/Linux Server Installation Process, Software Packages and Kernel Building - Describe the installation process. - Discuss how to perform an installation. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to add/remove software packages. # Manage Run Levels - Describe the various run levels. - Use commands to change run levels. # UNIX/Linux Server Users and Groups - Explain the purpose of user and group accounts. - Create users and groups. - Assign members to users and groups. - Differentiate when to employ a user versus a group. # UNIX/Linux Server Security Permissions - Explain the reason for file and directory security. - Differentiate between the various permissions of read, write and execute. # UNIX/Linux Server File System - Explain the purpose of the file system and the purpose of fixing the file system. - Write the commands to fix the file system. - Differentiate between mount, umount and fsck. - Assess the need to fix the file system. # UNIX/Linux Server Memory and Process Management - Describe UNIX memory management. - Explain the terms swap space, daemon, process, job, cron. - Use swap related commands. - Use process related commands. # UNIX/Linux Server System Log Files - Describe system log files. - Edit and manage system log files. # UNIX/Linux Server Boot Process - Describe the boot process. - Evaluate the need to boot to various run levels. # UNIX/Linux Server System Configuration Files - Describe system configuration files. - Distinguish between the various configuration files. # UNIX/Linux Server File Backup and Restore - Describe the backup and restore process. - Use various commands to backup and restore. # UNIX/Linux Server Compression - Describe the compression and un-compression process. - Use various commands to compress and un-compress. # UNIX/Linux Server Fault Tolerance - Describe fault tolerance. - Distinguish between the various fault tolerant levels and/or techniques. # UNIX/Linux Server Printing - Describe the printing process. - Use various commands to manage the printing process.
This course introduces the UNIX/Linux operating system skills necessary to perform entry-level user functions. Topics include: history of UNIX/Linux, login and logout, the user environment, user password change, the file system, hierarchy tree, editors, file system commands as they relate to navigating the file system tree, UNIX/Linux manual help pages, using the UNIX/Linux graphical desktop, and command options. In addition, the student must be able to perform directory and file displaying, creation, deletion, redirection, copying, moving, linking files, wildcards, determining present working directory and changing directory locations.
User Environment Management refers to the practice of managing and tailoring the application and desktop settings to enhance system uniformity, user-specific preferences, and performance for end-users.
Filesystem Hierarchy Standards refer to a set of rules that determine the directory structure and content placement in Unix and Unix-like operating systems, promoting consistency among compliant systems.
# History of UNIX/Linux and the UNIX/Linux Environment - Describe UNIX and Linux. - Compare and contrast UNIX and Linux. - Define the "open-source" concept. - Describe the UNIX/Linux environment. # Logging In and Out - Describe the login and logout process. - Describe various files associated with the login and logout process. # User Environment - Define the term shell. - Differentiate between the various shells (sh, bash, csh, ksh, rsh, etc.). - Compose the appropriate command to change a password. # File System Hierarchy (or tree) - Describe the file system hierarchy. - Create an analogous relationship of the file system hierarchy to a concept outside of computers. # Editors - Explain the purpose of an editor. - Differentiate among various editors. - Use the "vi" editor to create, delete, copy, move text within files. - Use the "vi" editor to open and save files. # Help (manual) Pages - Describe how to access help pages. - Use the help (manual) pages. # Commands and Options - Describe the terms command and option. - Edit and manage system log files. # File and Directory Management - Differentiate between a file and a directory. - Use commands to create, delete, rename, copy, sort, secure, move, cut, paste, link, diff files and directories. - Use redirection operators, wildcards, command substitution and the pipe symbol.
Students continue the study of Photography through technical skills and theory. Topics include exposure control, advanced lighting techniques, and portfolio building. This class emphasizes creative skills, practical exercises and photography projects.
# Demonstrate advanced lighting techniques - Demonstrate ability to use flash. - Demonstrate ability to shoot at night using flash as well as available light. - Explain different lighting techniques, both indoor and outdoor. # Demonstrate skill in exposure control - Recognize the zone system in photography. - Use manual controls of aperture, shutter speed and ISO to create images. # Portfolio - Recognize the importance of portfolio presentation. - Create a collection of images for a portfolio, including printed work and a digital folder of images.
Provides instruction in the techniques of portrait photography. The students will be able to perform creative use of lighting, including available and studio lighting. Introduces techniques in posing portrait subjects, critical positioning of lighting, and techniques used in the field. Students develop skills for critical evaluation of a portrait photograph. Topics include: tools for indoor and outdoor photography, posing individuals and groups, manipulating natural light and flash, critique and portfolio building.
Portrait Photography is the art of capturing a subject's essence, character, and emotion through posed or candid still images, emphasizing facial expressions and often upper body compositions.
# Demonstrate Ability to Use Lighting - Discuss proper lighting for indoor and outdoor photography. - Implement use of available and artificial light. - Describe lighting equipment. # Demonstrate Ability to Pose Subjects - Apply posing techniques for portraits. - Demonstrate photography of various subjects. - Discuss different ways of posing subjects. # Portraiture Method and Approach - Compare and contrast different styles in portraiture. - Understand historical and contemporary significance in portraiture. # Portfolio - Construct a strong portfolio containing portraiture photography. - Create a collection of images for a portfolio, including printed work and a digital folder of images.
In this course students will work closely with the instructor to develop complex, portfolio quality work that reflects his or her skill set in one or more of the Design and Media areas of specialization. Depending on complexity, the instructor may ask students to create a single or multiple projects.
# Creation of Portfolio Quality Work - Demonstrate the ability to craft a compelling concept as it relates to the student’s individual area of interest. - Demonstrate the ability to use prior knowledge of software to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues while trying to achieve certain effects. - Demonstrate the ability to create professional grade work in the student’s area of interest. - Demonstrate the ability to properly export master files as part of a post-production workflow.
The course will introduce students to intermediate and advanced techniques for post-production audio for film and video using specialized software such as Adobe Audition or Pro-Tools. Students will learn the concept of sound design and use techniques such as rerecording dialogue and creating Foley to enrich the sound of finished projects. Students will also learn mixing techniques to ensure that all elements are audible final projects.
Audio Design is the art of developing sound components, such as sound effects, music, and voice-overs, to improve the immersive experience and storytelling of a multimedia or entertainment production.
Adobe Audition is a full-featured digital audio workstation intended for precise editing, mixing, audio restoration, and application of effects, catering to professional needs in podcasting, sound design, and musical composition.
# Post Audio Process and Theory - Understand all phases of the post audio process for film and video. - Discuss different theoretical approaches to sound design. - Discuss the use of royalty free effects and music. - Discuss music rights and licensing. # Post-Production Audio Workflow - Identify file types used in post audio work. - Demonstrate proper file management as it relates to the post-production workflow. - Demonstrate working knowledge of sample and bit rates. - Demonstrate proper organization of audio files within the session and proper assignment of tracks by audio type. - Demonstrate export of proper files at the end of post audio operations. # Dialogue Clean-up and Rerecording - Demonstrate how to capture a noise print and use it to remove background noise from a recorded clip. - Demonstrate dialogue editing. - Demonstrate techniques for recording replacement room tone. - Demonstrate equalization techniques. - Demonstrate normalization techniques. - Demonstrate laying in replacement room tone. - Demonstrate proper ADR recording and dialogue replacement. # Sound Design and Foley - Demonstrate techniques for recording foley. - Demonstrate techniques for creating layered sound effects. - Demonstrate the use of special effects processing and filtration in post audio software. # Mixing - Demonstrate proper use of stems. - Demonstrate mastering techniques for various delivery options (e.g. stereo, 5.1 surround sound, etc.). - Produce a final product in which all individual elements are audible.
The course will introduce students to color balancing and grading techniques.
Color Grading: The technique of modifying a video or image's colors to create a specific visual mood or style.
# Color Theory and Visual Storytelling - Define color correction and color grading. - Define cultural associations with colors. - Discuss different color grading strategies. - Discuss color grading trends by genre. - Discuss color theory and color spaces. # Color Grading Workflow - Demonstrate proper file management in color grading workflow. - Demonstrate different workflow options and techniques within the software or exporting to another. - Demonstrate maintaining or adjusting aspect ratio, resolution and frame rate. - Demonstrate maintaining or adjusting aspect ratio, resolution and frame rate. - Critique completed footage to determine if it accomplishes the objectives of the project. # Color Correction - Understand the workspace and functions of the color grading software. - Demonstrate proper use of layers in color grading. - Demonstrate the proper use of scopes when color balancing or correcting. - Demonstrate techniques for adjusting the hue, saturation, and luminance values of footage. - Demonstrate techniques for adjusting the RGB values. - Demonstrate the use of special filters or effects. - Demonstrate color matching between multiple shots in a scene. - Demonstrate the ability to isolate and alter an individual color within a shot. # Color Grading - Demonstrate color grading with the use of multiple layers. - Demonstrate the creation and storage of “Looks." # Masking - Demonstrate the creation of masks. - Demonstrate the ability to animate masks. - Demonstrate the ability to use masking to enhance the look of individual shots using multiple layers.
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer Microsoft Directory Services.
DHCP Snooping is a security mechanism designed to block unauthorised DHCP servers from allocating IP addresses within a network, thereby ensuring the reliability and authenticity of genuine DHCP interactions.
Remote Database Access enables users to connect, query, and manage databases on distant servers through secure networks or the internet, permitting data manipulation from any location.
IP Connectivity Access Networks facilitate user device connections to the Internet via technologies such as DSL, cable, fiber, wireless, and cellular networks.
Network Connections refer to the creation and administration of digital communication channels between various devices and systems within a connected network framework.
Network infrastructure refers to the combination of hardware and software components facilitating communication, connectivity, and management within or between networks.
IP address management is the process of assigning, monitoring, and regulating IP address spaces in a network for seamless connectivity and compliance with policy standards.
# Install and Configure Domain Name Systems (DNS) - Install and configure DNS servers. - Create and configure DNS zones and records. # Implement DHCP and IPAM - Install DHCP. - Manage and maintain DHCP. - Implement and maintain IP Address Management (IPAM). # Implement network connectivity and Remote Access Solutions - Implement network connectivity solutions. - Implement virtual private network (VPN) and DirectAccess solutions. - Implement Network Policy Server (NPS). # Implement Core and Distributed Network Solutions - Implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing. - Implement Distributed File System (DFS) and Branch Office solutions. # Implement an Advanced Network Infrastructure - Implement high performance network solutions. - Determine scenarios and requirements for implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN).
CIST 2414 - Windows Server Identity Services
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer a Microsoft network intfrastructure.
Windows servers are specialized systems for managing networks, hosting applications, and storing data, specifically optimized for Microsoft's Windows operating environment.
Server administration entails overseeing and maintaining servers to guarantee efficient operation, security, data integrity, and managing software installations, backups, and updates.
Cisco Identity Services Engine is a security management platform that provides visibility and control over network users and devices, ensuring secure access and policy compliance.
Group Policy is a Windows Server feature for managing and configuring domain-based networks' operating systems, applications, and user settings centrally.
Federated identity refers to the seamless integration and compatibility of a user's identity data across various systems and services, allowing streamlined access and single sign-on functionality.
Proxies serve as middlemen between clients and target servers, providing security, anonymity, and regulation of data exchange and access.
# Install and Configure Active Directory Domain Services - Install and configure domain controllers. - Create and manage Active Directory users and computers. - Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs). # Manage and Maintain AD DS - Configure service authentication and account policies. - Maintain Active Directory. - Configure Active Directory in a complex enterprise environment. # Create and manage Group Policy - Create and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). - Configure Group Policy processing. - Configure Group Policy settings. - Configure Group Policy preferences. # Implement Active Directory Certificate Services - Install and configure AD CS. - Manage certificates. # Implement Identity Federation and Access Solutions - Install and configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). - Implement Web Application Proxy (WAP).
CIST 2412 - Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance
Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer Windows Server. Topics include server deployment, server management, monitor and maintain servers, application and data provisioning, and business continuity and high availability.
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a Microsoft solution for managing and scheduling the delivery of updates for Windows and associated products to computers within a network.
Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a Microsoft-developed virtualization solution allowing users to generate and manage virtual machines within a Windows server environment, optimizing resource usage.
High Availability Design refers to the practice of creating systems that continue to function even when faced with failures or maintenance, minimizing disruptions and data loss for users.
# Install Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments - Install, upgrade, and migrate servers and workloads. - Install and configure Nano server. - Create, manage, and maintain images for deployment. # Implement Storage Solutions - Configure disks and volumes. - Implement server storage. - Implement data deduplication. # Implement Hyper-V - Install and configure Hyper-V. - Configure virtual machine (VM) settings. - Configure Hyper-V storage. - Configure Hyper-V networking. # Implement Windows Containers - Deploy Windows containers. - Manage Windows containers. # Implement High Availability - Implement high availability and disaster recovery options in Hyper-V. - Implement failover clustering. - Implement Storage Spaces Direct. - Manage failover clustering. - Manage VM movement in clustered nodes. - Implement Network Load Balancing (NLB). # Maintain and Monitor Server Environments - Maintain server installations. - Monitor server installations.
CIST 2388 - Web-Platform Mobile Programming
This course provides an opportunity to develop a working knowledge of cross-platform mobile programming that Includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging cross-platform mobile applications. Students learn how to use web-based technologies and toolkits to develop cross-platform web applications and native applications.
Mobile Native Application Testing refers to the assessment of native mobile app functionality, performance, and reliability on specific operating systems.
GUI Builder refers to a software that enables the visual creation and design of graphical user interfaces, eliminating the need for manual coding.
Persistent Storage refers to the storage of data in a system that remains intact even after system restarts or power outages, preserving information consistency throughout sessions and maintenance activities.
HTML coding consists of building and organizing web content via Hypertext Markup Language, forming the basis for web page display of text, images, and interactive features online.
JavaScript on the Server refers to the implementation of JavaScript for server-side programming, enabling functions like data handling, API integration, and database management using platforms like Node.js.
XML is a markup language that defines rules for encoding documents in a format readable by both humans and machines, facilitating data structuring and interchange between systems.
Mobile application development refers to the creation of software programs designed for mobile devices, using specialized programming languages and tools for platforms like iOS and Android.
Mobile Application Design is the development of handheld device software, emphasizing user experience, interface aesthetics, and smooth functionality, while considering mobile limitations and capabilities.
# Basic Cross-Platform Web and Native Concepts - Describe the cross-platform mobile development environment. - Explain the role of cross-platform toolkits such as JQuery, Bootstrap, PhoneGap, Titanium, and other popular toolkits. - Define principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Model-View-Controller (MVC). - Demonstrate how to run an App within various testing environments: web-based and native. - Design mobile applications that meet specified requirements. # GUI Components and Layouts - Explain user-interface components and controls and how they are accessed from Javascript code. - Use common GUI layouts to develop mobile app UIs - Use data input user-interface components in cross-platform web and native mobile toolkits. - Use data output user-interface components in cross-platform web and native mobile toolkits. - Implement applicable event handlers for click, touch, and other gesture events in cross-platform web and native mobile toolkits. - Describe how cross-platform web and native mobile toolkit layouts and components can be used to provide a variety of user interface (UI) designs. - Consider UI needs as part of the design process. # Accessing Mobile Web and Native Services - Create cross-platform web and native applications that make use of a Google service: Google Maps, Google+, or/and Google Drive, etc. - Create cross-platform web and native applications that utilize location and sensor services, media services, and/or other connectivity services. - Create cross-platform web and native applications that utilize animation and graphics. - Define services, APIs, and permissions as it relates to accessing native device features such as accelerometer, GPS, and other sensors. - Describe the flow of control and data in cross-platform web and native mobile applications that use native iOS, Android, or Windows services. - Develop and/or use a background service from a cross-platform web and/or native application. # Persistent and Cloud Storage - Define shared preferences, internal storage, external storage, SQLite, and network connections. - Construct cross-platform web and native mobile applications that will use shared preferences, internal storage, external storage, SQLite, and/or network connections. - Design cross-platform web and native mobile applications that coordinate the use of storage techniques with data structures. # Additional Javascript, HTML/XML Concepts - Construct cross-platform web and native mobile applications that use Javascript arrays, objects,and JSON. - Construct cross-platform web and native mobile applications using XML/HTML for the view specification and TSS/CSS for style specification. # Secure Mobile Application Development - Describe security threats for cross-platform web and native mobile applications and how to address these threats during the development process. - Implement secure coding principles in cross-platform web and native mobile applications. - Design and execute security protocols on cross-platform web and native mobile applications.
This course provides an opportunity to develop a working knowledge of iOS programming that Includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging iOS applications. Students learn how to develop iOS mobile applications using Swift and/or Objective-C, UIKit, AV Foundation, Core Graphics, Core Data, and GameKit.
iOS development is the creation of mobile apps for Apple devices using programming languages like Swift or Objective-C.
iOS is a mobile operating system created by Apple, powering devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, and supports app development using Swift or Objective-C in Xcode IDE.
UIKit is a framework created by Apple for constructing and controlling iOS user interfaces, offering complete tools for graphical components and user interactions.
Core Graphics is a robust framework for creating and displaying 2D vector graphics, images, and PDFs in applications on Apple's macOS, iOS, and watchOS platforms.
Core Data is a framework by Apple that simplifies the management and storage of object graphs across various platforms, utilizing object-oriented principles for automatic data handling.
Swift language is a robust, user-friendly programming language developed by Apple for crafting applications for their various devices, focusing on security, efficiency, and contemporary software development practices.
# Basic iOS Concepts - Describe the iOS platform and development environment. - Explain the iOS Software Development Kit (SDK). - Define principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Model-View-Controller (MVC). - Demonstrate how to run an iOS mobile application on various emulator and hardware devices. - Design iOS mobile applications that meet specified requirements. # UIKit components and concepts - Explain UIKit widgets and how they are accessed from within Objective-C/Swift code. - Use common UIKit layouts to develop iOS mobile application UIs. - Use data input widgets such as UITextField, UISlider, UIButton, and others in iOS. - Use data output widgets such as UILabel, UIImage, and UIAlert. - Implement event handlers for click, touch, and other gesture events. - Describe how layouts and components can be used to provide a variety of user interface (UI) designs. - Consider UI needs as part of the design process. # A/V Foundation, Core Graphics, and GameKit components and concepts - Produce iOS mobile application(s) that makes use of a iOS Frameworks: Audio, Video, Photo, etc. - Create iOS mobile application(s) that utilizes Core location and Maps. - Create an app that uses animation and graphics. - Describe the flow of control and data in mobile applications that use iOS Frameworks. # Core Data components and concepts - Define preferences, internal storage, external storage, SQLite, and network connections. - Construct mobile applications that will use preferences, internal storage, external storage, SQLite, and/or network connections. - Design applications that coordinate the use of storage techniques with data structures. # Swift/Objective-C Programing Languages - Construct mobile applications that use Swift Arrays and Dictionaries, protocols, classes, structures, and other Swift/Objective-C programming constructs. - Use classes for unit testing mobile applications. # Secure Mobile Application Development - Describe security threats for mobile applications and how to address these threats during the development process. - Implement secure coding principles in mobile applications. - Design and execute security protocols on mobile applications.
This course provides the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of Android programming. This includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging Android applications. Students learn how to develop applications with GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces), and gain knowledge of Google and Android services, graphics, persistence storage, and intermediate to advanced Java features.
Android development is the process of creating software applications for Android devices, encompassing coding, user interface design, and integration with device capabilities and Google services.
Android is a touchscreen-oriented mobile operating system developed by Google, providing a customizable interface and access to a wide range of apps through the Google Play Store.
Android architecture is the underlying design of Android apps, encompassing the principles and rules governing the arrangement and communication of their constituent parts.
A Java Application Server is a platform for creating and deploying enterprise-level Java applications, ensuring reliability, security, and management of web services and dynamic content.
# Basic Android Concepts - Describe the Android platform and development environment. - Explain the Android Software Development Kit (SDK). - Describe principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)and Model-View-Controller. - Demonstrate how to run an Android application on various emulator and hardware devices. - Design Android mobile applications that meet specified requirements. # GUI components and layouts - Explain widgets and how they are accessed from within Java code. - Use common GUI layouts to develop Android mobile application UIs. - Use data input widgets such as edit views, sliders, radio buttons, and others in Android applications. - Use data output widgets such as text Views, image Views, Toasts, and alert dialogue boxes. - Implement event handlers for click, touch, and other gesture events. - Describe how layouts and components can be used to provide a variety of user interface (UI) designs. - Consider UI needs as part of the design process. # Google/Android Services - Produce Android application(s) that make use of a Google service: Google Maps, Google+, or/and Google Drive, etc. - Create Android applications(s) that utilize Android location and sensor services, broadcast receiver services, media services, and/or connectivity services. - Create an Android application that uses animation and graphics. - Define services, APIs, intents, permissions, and intent filters. - Describe the flow of control and data in Android applications that use Android and Google services. - Develop and use user defined services . # Persistent storage - Define shared preferences, internal storage, external storage, SQLite, and network connections. - Construct Android mobile applications that will use shared preferences, internal storage, external storage, SQLite, and/or network connections. - Design Android mobile applications that coordinate the use of storage techniques with data structures. # Additional Java concepts - Construct Android mobile applications that use Java collections, array lists, threads, classes, packages, interfaces, and other Java programming contructs. - Use packages for unit testing Android mobile applications. # Secure Mobile Application Development - Describe security threats for mobile applications and how to address these threats during the development process. - Implement secure coding principles in mobile applications. - Design and execute security protocols on mobile applications.
This course introduces students to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) concepts and best-practices used in mobile application development with purpose of improving user experiences. In this course students will utilize User Experience Design (UXD) for developing mobile applications in any mobile application platform. The UXD concepts explored in this course will include visual design, information architecture, interaction design, and usability.
Design Technology is a software tool utilized for creating and modifying digital designs, commonly used in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product development for visualization and prototyping purposes.
Design software refers to applications used for developing, modifying, and organizing visual content, interfaces, and designs across diverse digital and physical platforms.
Design research entails conducting systematic studies on users, markets, and trends to guide the creation of innovative design solutions that tackle real-world issues and improve user experience.
# Mobile Application Design Patterns and UI Standards - Describe the design patterns and UI standards for Android, iOS, and/or Windows Phone. - Explain privacy and security standards that affect mobile devices such as NIST mobile healthcare security guidelines. - Define principles of MVC and current trends in mobile UI design. - Demonstrate how to design a UI using wireframing and prototyping tools. - Design a UI that meets specific requirements provided by a client. # Navigation Design Trends - Describe various navigational models such as modal, navigational stacks, tabs, sliders, popovers. - Develop wireframes and prototypes that use a variety of navigational models. - Evaluate the effectiveness of application navigation strategies. - Develop a fully-functional mobile application from industry specifications that uses several UI navigational strategies. # User-Experience Design Trends - Discuss the current design trends in UX such swipe, multitouch, pressure touch. - Discuss the psychological and emotional aspects of UX trends. - Describe design issues such as quality of service, function vs. fashion, user documentation, information search and visualization. - Develop wireframe and prototypes that demonstrate the use of several UX design trends. - Develop a fully-functional mobile application from industry specifications that uses several UX design trends. - Develop and use user-defined preferences to tailor the UX to individual needs. # Design Principles: Minimalism and Task Oriented - Describe how minimalism and task-oriented design are used in the mobile design process. - Evaluate UI designs from the minimalist and task-oriented design perspectives. - Construct mobile applications that using minimalism and task-oriented design processes. # Privacy and Security in UI Design - Construct mobile applications that use current security and privacy capabilities. - Test mobile application UI design using privacy and security inspired test cases.
CIST 2382 - Mobile Application Development II
This course provides an opportunity to develop a working knowledge of mobile programming that Includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging mobile applications. Students learn how to use mobile development technologies and toolkits to develop mobile applications.
Mobile Robot Programming Toolkit is a collection of software tools for creating and troubleshooting algorithms for autonomous navigation and tasks of mobile robots in different environments.
API design entails organizing and outlining interfaces for apps, with emphasis on functionality, developer-friendly features, and overall system reliability.
User interface testing is the evaluation of a software's visual elements to ensure they meet user needs and design standards, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience.
# Basic Mobile Programming Language and API Concepts - Describe the mobile OS and API platform and development environment. - Explain the mobile API and mobile runtime API. - Define principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Model-View-Controller (MVC). - Demonstrate how to run a mobile application on various emulator and hardware devices. - Design mobile applications that meet specified requirements. # GUI Components and Layouts - Explain GUI specification elements and how they are accessed from the implementation programming language. - Use common GUI layouts to develop mobile app UIs. - Use data input control elements textual input, list-based input, various button-based input, and other commonly used GUI input controls. - Use data output widgets for text, Images, sounds, video, and commonly manipulated data mobile applications. - Implement event handlers for click, touch, and other gesture events. - Describe how layouts and components can be used to provide a variety of user interface (UI) designs. - Consider UI needs as part of the design process. # Mobile OS and Runtime API - Create app(s) that makes use of a cloud/web services. - Create app(s) that utilizes location and proximity services, media library APIs, sensor APIs and/or connectivity services. - Create an app that uses animation and graphics. - Define various API software components and building processes. - Describe the flow of control and data in mobile applications that use a variety of coordinated mobile API services. - Develop and use background process on the device. # Persistent Storage - Define shared preferences, internal storage, external storage, runtime databases, and network connections. - Construct mobile applications that will use shared preferences, internal storage, external storage, runtime databases, and/or network connections. - Design applications that coordinate the use of storage techniques with data structures. # Additional Mobile Programming Language and API Concepts - Construct mobile applications that use the programming language data structure and concurrency abstractions. - Use unit testing frameworks for unit testing mobile applications. # Secure Mobile Application Development - Describe security threats for mobile applications and how to address these threats during the development process. - Implement secure coding principles in mobile applications. - Design and execute security protocols on mobile applications.
This course is an intermediate course in Java Programming. It is assumed that the student knows the Java syntax as well as basic object oriented concepts. The student will use classes and objects provided by the core Java API. They will use these classes to accomplish tasks such as Database access, File access, exception handling, running threads, using sockets to talk across a network, and remotely calling methods using RMI techniques.
Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) provides a set of guidelines for building REST-based web services in Java.
Java APIs constitute standardized collections of procedures and resources, enabling developers to code applications by offering consistent techniques for invoking functionality and handling data within the Java programming language.
JAX-WS is a Java-based framework for developing server-side web service applications, enabling the creation, deployment, and utilization of SOAP services.
JdbcTemplate is a Spring Framework class designed to streamline database operations, facilitating SQL execution and minimizing repetitive JDBC code to enhance developer efficiency and query performance.
Printstream is a Java class for formatting output data as a stream of characters, often sent to a console or file, using convenience methods for printing primitives.
Swing Java is a Java-based GUI toolkit, offering various components to create multi-platform desktop software.
RMI is a Java technology that allows method execution on objects residing in another JVM, supporting distributed computing and remote communication among applications.
Data structures represent methods for arranging data, providing efficient means to access, alter, and govern information within algorithms and computing operations.
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) is an application programming interface (API) that enables Java programs to communicate with various databases using a standard interface, simplifying data retrieval and modification.
# Java API - Use an appropriate class from the API for use in building a Java program. - Construct a Java program using at least 5 different classes from the Java API. # Error Handling (Exceptions) - Describe Java's error handling structure. - Follow human computer interface standards concerning useful error messages. - Implement a try-catch block to handle exceptions. - Implement a new exception class. # File Access, Streams and Database (JDBC) - Describe how Streams work. - Use the FileStream classes to read/write bytes to/from a file. - Use the DataStream and PrintStream classes to read/write to/from a file. - Demonstrate the steps to connect and read/write data from/to a database. - Construct a Java program that, using JDBC connects, inserts, updates and deletes data from a database. - Implement a business object that persists its data in a database. # Advanced SWING GUIs - Identify the components of a SWING GUI. - Construct a Java program that uses advanced Swing GUI components such as Menus, Toolbars, Dialogs, or JTables. # Java Threads - Explain what a Thread is. - Construct a Java program that creates and executes a thread from the Thread class. - Construct a Java program that creates and executes a thread from the Runable interface. # Networking (Sockets) - Describe a socket. - Implement a Java server program and a Java client program that communicates across a network using sockets. # Remote Method Invocation (RMI) - Describe Java Remote Method Invocation. - Implement a RMI Java Server and RMI Java Client that communication across a network. # Data Structures - List at least two Java data structures (e.g. List, Stack or Queue). - Construct a Java program that correctly uses at least one Java data structure (e.g. a List).
CIST 2381 - Mobile Application Development
This course explores mobile guidelines, standards, and techniques. This course includes design and development techniques for multiple mobile devices, platforms, and operating systems. Students will develop mobile applications using state of practice development tools, languages and devices.
Mobile Apps refer to purpose-built software designed for use on mobile devices, offering users portable access to a range of features and services.
# Mobile Ecosystem and Applications - Determine the correct mobile application(s) required in response to a project proposal. # Screen-Sized Interfaces - Construct error free mobile interfaces for multiple mobile applications and devices. # Mobile Standards - Construct an error free mobile application using current mobile standards and guidelines. # Mobile Applications - Construct an error free mobile application using current industry state of practice technologies. # Mobile Apps vs. Native Apps - Defend his/her decision to create a mobile web app or native app in response to project proposal requirements.
This course is a course in building Web Applications using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE). It is assumed that the student knows Java Standard Edition as the concepts and techniques build on that foundation. The student will install Web, Application and Database servers. The student will learn to build Web Applications using JEE technologies, such as Servlets, Java Server Pages and Enterprise JavaBeans.
Java EE is a platform designed for enterprise-level applications, offering APIs and runtime environments for creating scalable, secure, and reliable network applications, web services, and scripting components.
HTML is a standard language for creating and organizing web content, using elements and tags to define the meaning and layout of web pages.
Sun Microsystems JavaServer Pages is a server-side technology that enables the creation of dynamic web pages by embedding Java code within HTML.
JavaBeans are reusable Java components adhering to a standard design convention for encapsulation, property access, event notification, and customization in a visual development environment.
Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) is a Java-based software component architecture for building large-scale applications, enabling remote and local access, transactions, and scalability.
# Java Enterprise Edition Concepts and Technologies - List at least 4 JEE technologies. - Compare the 1-tier, 2-tier and n-tier architectures giving advantages and disadvantages of each. # Installing Java Application Server - Describe how to correctly install an JEE application server. - Demonstrate the installation of a JEE application server on a lab computer. # Building and Deploying HTML Pages - Describe how XHTML is used to create a web site. - Implement a small web site using XHTML. # Building and Deploying Java Server Pages - Describe how to build and deploy a JEE application using Java Server Pages. - Implement a small JEE application using Java Server Pages. # Building and Deploying Enterprise JavaBeans - Describe how to build and deploy a JEE application using Enterprise JavaBeans. - Implement a small JEE application using Enterprise JavaBeans.
DMPT 2610 - Intermediate Video Compositing and Broadcast Animation
This course will expose students to advanced techniques used in finalizing a video or animation project using compositing software. The class will reinforce compositing concepts, workflow techniques and terminology that students have learned in previous classes. More advanced tools and techniques will be introduced to focus on overall project workflow.
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio or visual content to a widespread audience using electronic mass communication methods, such as radio, TV, or online streaming services.
# Advanced Composition and Animation Skills - Demonstrate advanced animation techniques using expressions, manipulating and animating masks and mattes. - Use advanced layer techniques to pre-compose, nesting, and pre-render animations. - Control the creative use of effects to achieve a particular result. - Critique completed footage to determine if it accomplishes the objectives for the project. - Demonstrate the creative use of effects and filters to achieve a particular result. # Advanced Workflow Techniques - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for import, export, and storage. - Determine appropriate editing styles and techniques for different genres. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform advanced editing techniques.
This course will focus on more advanced editing and finishing techniques. Students will explore different editing styles and techniques for different genres and learn how to use these techniques to create complex compositions with polished transitions, fix screen direction errors, edit multi-camera projects, edit and mix audio, work with nested sequences, create effects, use filters creatively, color correct video, and manage clips and media.
Video editing involves organizing and modifying video sequences to form a unified narrative, improving visual and audio aspects for compelling media content.
# Advanced Post-Production Workflow and Editing Techniques - Determine appropriate editing styles and techniques for different genres. - Use variable speed and slow-motion techniques. - Demonstrate advanced trim, nesting and edit techniques with multi-camera footage. - Establish visual harmony and scene continuity by manipulating color. - Demonstrate the creative use of filters, composite modes, and effects to achieve a particular result. - Demonstrate sound editing and mixing by manipulating audio, music and dialogue, and integrating effects. - Determine media format and delivery output. - Critique completed footage to determine if it accomplishes the objectives of the project. - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for import, export and storage.
DMPT 2605 - Introduction to Video Compositing and Broadcast Animation
This course introduces how to create and animate motion graphics. Students will learn to create dynamic animated titles and logos, animate raster and vector image file graphics, composite and edit multi-layered special effects using footage, work with shapes and masks, work with 3D elements, apply and animate various effect filters, and analyze and compress digital video for different output specifications. Students will be exposed to compositing concepts, techniques, and terminology used in finalizing a video or animation project.
Motion graphics refers to the craft of producing moving images, integrating video, animation, and graphics, to visually communicate ideas in captivating multimedia displays.
# Motion Graphics and Compositing - Modify workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform editing techniques. - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for import, export, and storage. - Determine media format and delivery output. # Compositing and Animation Skills - Demonstrate compositing basics by manipulating layers and their properties, 3D layers, cameras and lights. - Demonstrate animation basics by manipulating keyframes, motion paths, speed, time-stretch and remapping, with various tools. - Demonstrate color management by correcting and adjusting color for working space or to achieve a particular result. - Demonstrate type manipulation and animation. - Criticize completed footage to determine if it accomplishes the objectives of the project.
An introduction to basic audio and video editing techniques used in digital video production with non-linear software. Students will be introduced to the primary feature set and interface of video editing software and will learn to perform basic editing functions that include setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques and tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and output.
# Video Editing Software - Modify the workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform editing techniques. - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for import, export, and storage. - Determine media format and delivery output. # Compositing and Editing Skills - Demonstrate editing basics by manipulating clips with various edits and transitions. - Demonstrate color management by correcting and adjusting color for the working space or to achieve a particular result. - Create titles, lower thirds, mattes, and other generated or overlay elements. - Demonstrate storyboard and multi-clip editing techniques. - Demonstrate sound editing basics. - Demonstrate the creative use of filters and effects to achieve a particular result. - Conclude footage to determine if it accomplishes the objectives of the project.
This course focuses on lighting techniques for television production and on the tools of lighting for television and film. The student will learn about lighting and grip equipment and techniques for their use in the audio and field. The course will consist of extensive demonstration, lab and project work.
Television production involves creating, filming, and broadcasting content for TV shows, requiring teamwork, technical skills, and imaginative narratives.
Stage Lighting: The art of illuminating performances, creating atmospheres, and guiding spectators' focus through strategic lighting placement and design in theatrical presentations and gatherings.
# Technical and Aesthetic Aspects of Lighting for TV and Film - Identify portrait lighting techniques. - Identify functions of different forms of lighting instruments. - Identify terms associated with lighting and grip tools and techniques. - Identify different types of light reflections and how that affects lighting techniques. - Identify light meters and color temperatures. # Lighting and Grip Equipment in Control Light - Identify grip equipment. - Control light using industry tools. - Create hard and soft light sources. - Create desired shadow qualities. - Operate lighting dimmers and control boards. # Lighting of Television Scenes in a Variety of Styles - Execute lighting of interior scenes in controlled and uncontrolled situations. - Execute lighting of exterior scenes. - Execute lighting of night scenes. - Recognize, diagnose and re-create lighting schemes. - Plot lighting diagrams. - Execute lighting for special effects.
This course will focus on tying together all the various stages of production, including concept development, materials creation, rigging and animation, and post-production.
# Pre-Production Concept Sketches and Storyboards - Create a script for animation. - Create a storyboard for animation. - Create concept sketches and character turnarounds. # 3D Models Based on Preproduction Materials - Create 3D models based on concept sketches. - Create rigs for character models. - Create material textures and lighting for models. # Animation Based on Preproduction Materials - Produce animation based on story boards. # Output Final Renders and Finished Animation using Post-Production - Produce rendered files from animated scenes. - Produce composited and edited scenes.
This course explores the techniques necessary for successful 3-dimensional digital character animation. Working from Key Poses, students will execute animated scenes with fully rigged character models. These will include: A walk cycle, a run cycle, and a variety of pushing, pulling, lifting, and throwing motions. Students will also concentrate on close-up facial acting to animate various different emotional extremes.
# Execute a Walk Cycle and a Run Cycle Scene - Create a 3D animated Walk cycle scene. - Create a 3D animated Run cycle scene. # Execute Various Large Body Motion Scenes - Create a 3D animated Pushing an object scene. - Create a 3D animated Pulling an object scene. - Create a 3D animated Lifting an object scene. - Create a 3D animated Throwing an object scene. # Execute Various Facial Acting Scenes - Create a 3D animated close-up scene where a character expresses Joy. - Create a 3D animated close-up scene where a character expresses Sorrow. - Create 3D animated close-up scene where a character expresses Anger. - Create a 3D animated close-up scene where a character expresses Fear.
This course introduces fundamental rigging techniques used to prepare a modeled character for animation. The course will focus on the essential tools and techniques, used for body and facial character rigging, skinning, skin weighting, and blend shapes.
Character rigging entails building a skeletal framework for 3D models, allowing animators to create lifelike motions and postures for digital characters and creatures.
# Functional Control Rig for a 3D Character - Construct various joint hierarchies and edit joint rotations. - Construct various Inverse Kinematic (IK) Chains. - Construct and apply various joint constraints. - Construct various target remote joint controls. - Demonstrate the ability to bind skin to a full skeleton system and adjust skin weights. - Produce blend shapes for facial animation. # 3D Character by Means of Control Rig - Control and Animate the character's rig components. - Animate a fully rigged character through a walk cycle. - Animate changes in a character's facial expression. - Utilize cluster weight deformers and global lattice deformers.
This course covers the fundamentals of computer geometry by creating the basic elements that make computer models: surfaces, NURBS, polygon, mesh and subdivisions. Students will also be introduced to production techniques that includes preparing reference images for modeling aid, rendering and output of models.
# Geometry Using Polygons - Create and modify various geometry using polygon modeling. - Modify various geometry using polygon deformation tools. # Geometry Using NURBS and Splines - Create and modify various geometry using NURBS modeling and component editing techniques. - Modify various geometry using sculpting tools and deformers. # Geometry Using Mesh and Subdivision Surfaces - Create and modify various geometry using Mesh and Subdivision and component editing techniques. # 3D Modeling Files - Create and apply various materials to models. - Create and apply various lighting to models. - Produce final renders of various models.
DMPT 2400 - Basic 3D Modeling and Animation
An introduction to 3D Animation software and component visualization. Students will be introduced to software and basic techniques to begin creating models and material for animation projects. Students will also be introduced to basic lighting and animation concepts so that they will be able to develop a complete animation using 3D software at the end of this course.
# 3D Computer Animation Software - Utilize software user interface and scene management. - Demonstrate various modeling techniques. - Demonstrate various animation techniques. - Demonstrate various materials setup. - Demonstrate basic lighting and camera setup. - Demonstrate various rendering and output setups. # 3-Dimensional Scenes - Create various 3-dimensional scenes. # 3-Dimensional Animation - Create various 3- dimensional animation. # 3D Files - Render and output various 3D files.
This course focuses on creating standard-based web interfaces while using the most current version of HTML for content structure and CSS for interface styling. Students will also explore emerging design trends and techniques used for designing modern web based interfaces.
Website designing is the art of crafting visually appealing and functional websites that provide an enjoyable online experience for users.
# HTML - Define common structural elements of HTML. - Markup interface content using HTML. # CSS - Define common CSS selectors, properties, and values. - Style HTML elements using CCS. # Emerging Technologies - Examine emerging interface design trends, frameworks, web-based animation, and advanced design techniques. # Functional Web Site - Create and publish a web site in response to project specifications.
DMPT 2330 - Introduction to Content Management Systems (CMS)
In the Introduction to CMS course, the student learns the basics of installing and configuring a Content Management System to easily build blogs and small web sites. Students will perform common tasks using any of the most popular (and free) Content Management Systems.
Content management refers to the systematic creation, curation, dissemination, and upkeep of information across different platforms, aimed at targeting an audience and accomplishing specific objectives.
# Identify and analyze web server applications and open-source CMS applications' benefits, features and options - Discuss different open-source CMS applications, their advantages and disadvantages. - Discuss content and content management. - Discuss the difference between static and dynamic webs pages and a website. - Discuss how to determine a local versus hosted site. - Discuss web site creation and workflow. - Discuss different web server applications. # Demonstrate installation and management of a web server and CMS application - Demonstrate installation of a web server application. - Demonstrate installation of a CMS application. # Demonstrate working knowledge and skills for customizing a CMS site for a variety of publishing formats and content types - Discuss the difference between pages and posts. - Demonstrate how to manage users and comments. - Discuss and modify permalinks. - Construct categories, tags, and other elements. - Demonstrate how to publish and edit a post or page. - Demonstrate page organization and hierarchy. - Discuss the components of a theme. - Demonstrate installation of a theme. # Create a CMS site with a focus on analytics, SEO, and marketing strategies - Apply analytics and RSS feeds to your CMS. - Discuss SEO optimization. # Demonstrate basic understanding of a CMS specific style sheets (CSS), HTML, site structure, organization, and incorporate interactivity - Construct a customized theme by creating child themes. - Demonstrate formatting text with HTML and basic CSS rules. - Integrate media within posts and pages. - Integrate external media. - Demonstrate the use and installation of plug-ins and widgets. - Integrate social media sites. - Construct customized background, header and footer. - Construct custom menus. - Construct and publish various web sites in response to project specification.
DMPT 2325 - Introduction to Virtual Reality
This course provides an introduction to content creation for virtual worlds. Students will explore Avatar creation and constructing objects from primitive geometric forms. Students will work with various animation techniques and will also be introduced to basic scripting for virtual worlds.
Virtualization refers to the creation of virtual replicas of physical components like servers, storage, and networks, allowing for better resource utilization and decreased hardware expenses.
# Navigate through a Virtual World - Recognize common virtual reality terminology. - Describe how virtual currency systems work in a virtual world. - Create and operate a virtual reality Avatar in a virtual world. # Create 3D objects for a Virtual World - Create 3D objects for use in a virtual world environment. - Create and assign textures to 3D objects. # Incorporate Scripting Language into a Virtual World - Incorporate simple language scripts to expand the functionality of virtual world objects.
This course introduces best practices for interaction design and user experience. This course begins with an in-depth study of visual page design and navigation structure and progresses into high-fidelity interface prototyping and user testing. Students will learn to upload working prototypes and replace pages on a server.
# Interface navigation design - Discuss and construct various usable interface navigation systems. # Visual page design - Discuss common interface design workflows and best practices. - Build an interface mock-up based on wireframe and sitemap. - Demonstrate and construct various interface style guides. - Demonstrate UI element optimization, file types and image preparation for web-ready graphics. - Demonstrate various presentation options for interface mock-p. # Interface prototyping and testing - Convert interface mock-up into functional prototype. - Export prototype for user testing. - Upload new and replace existing prototype on a server. - Collaborate with users during the testing process.
DMPT 2300 - Foundations of Interface Design
This course lays the foundation for an in-depth study of web Interface design. Students will be exposed to the basics of design fundamentals, information architecture, interface structure, and graphic element creation. These studies will be used as a basis to develop comprehensive web layouts and navigation systems. Topics include: design elements, project planning, thumbnails and wireframes, web anatomy, sitemap and user-flows, common usability problems, UI libraries and mock-ups.
Web Design Programs are software applications designed for designing, modifying, and managing a website's visual appearance, typically including graphic elements, user interfaces, and responsive features.
# Web design fundamentals - Examine the creative process for creating web-based interfaces. - Discuss the fundamentals of web design. - Discuss the elements of web design. # Information architecture - Demonstrate and discuss interface project planning. - Define and explore common methods of UX design. - Create thumbnails and sitemaps to analyze examples of existing website # Interface structure and layout - Explore the anatomy of a web page. - Demonstrate wireframing software and common UI library elements. - Create wireframe of existing user interface. - Create low fidelity user-flows of UI based on wireframe. # UI graphic element creation - Create various UI elements using design software.
Introduces student to basics of printing operations including safety, image carriers, materials and supplies. Student will begin to use press, bindery and finishing equipment.
A printing press is a machine utilized for large-scale production of printed materials, requiring precise control over speed, color accuracy, and material alignment.
# Printing Operations - Demonstrate safe work habits in printing operations. # Image Carriers - Identify image carrier systems. - Demonstrate image carrier systems. # Substrate Handling - Identify basic paper types and sizes in the printing industry. - Determine how grain direction of paper affects finishing operations. - Demonstrate basic paper handling techniques. # Materials and Supplies - Compare and Contrast various materials and supplies. # Press Equipment - Demonstrate basic systems and components of a press. - Perform sequential press operation procedures. - Demonstrate maintenance procedures. # Bindery and Finishing Equipment - Perform basic binding/finishing operations. - Demonstrate maintenance procedures for binding/finishing equipment.
Students will learn how to use advance vector imagery techniques for communicating creative concepts in different media fields. They will study a variety of digital illustration styles and begin to develop a personal style of their own.
Digital illustration refers to the production of artistic visuals using digital software, encompassing drawing, painting, and image design for various platforms, including publications, online content, and advertisements.
# Digital Illustration - Examine the use of digital illustration in different media fields. - Examine digital techniques, styles and period styles used by digital illustrators in everyday assignments/projects. # Advanced Vector Software Tools - Use the Pen tool techniques to create stylized line art. - Use of color tools to enhance illustration through shading, lights and darks, shadows, and mid-tones. - Create custom brushes. - Use software tools to create symbols, gradients, complex shapes, patterns, and stylize effects. # Visual Compositions - Produce digital drawings utilizing the foreground or background of a composition. - Produce initial sketches and concept drawings before developing vector images digitally. - Construct perspective lines to scale objects proportionally adding realism. # Additional Software - Use raster software, 3d software and vector software together to leverage techniques for a digital illustration.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles and theories of photojournalism. It concentrates on the principles of personal and social documentary photography. It is also designed to increase understanding of photography as a communication tool and to train the student to translate ideas and information into photographic form.
Photojournalism is a form of news communication that uses images to convey stories, requiring journalistic principles and visual storytelling skills.
# Documentary Photography - Examine the role of photojournalism and its impact on society through the history and role of photography in newspapers, magazines and online usage and the use of still photographs in television documentaries and political film segments. # Advanced Photographic Techniques - Understand pre-planning techniques; lighting techniques, preparation, and photographic techniques through the use of the camera and accessories in different environments and lighting conditions. # Ethics and Professionalism - Examine ethical, copyright issues, unethical business practices, professionalism, marketing, legal rights and responsibilities as a photojournalist. # Portfolio - Develop a strong visual portfolio containing documentary photography. - Produce numerous photographs from assignments that feature people and their environments. Using a non-linear video software create a slideshow, video or animated still photos with music track and narration from a collection of still photographs utilizing key frame and motion effects.
The student will refine imaging skills and apply concepts in advanced techniques of raster imaging.
Raster Graphics refer to digital images composed of pixels with assigned color values, providing rich, detailed, and photo-realistic visuals, but they have limited scalability compared to vector graphics.
# Advanced Software Features - Perform the use of advanced software features. # Advanced Layers and Masking - Perform alternative methods of masking and selection. # Color Management - Implement color management workflow. # Workflow and Automation - Construct a script for batch processing. # Specialized Image Formats - Identify various specialized file formats.
This course is an in-depth introduction to the graphic prepress production process. Through hands-on projects, the student will experience the challenges involved in successful graphic prepress production.
Graphic design is the art of integrating text and visual elements to convey ideas through logos, layouts, advertisements, packaging, and digital forms.
Prepress refers to the stage of preparing digital content for printing, which includes layout design, color correction, proofing, and generating plates or files for the printing process.
# Printing Processes - Identify the commercial printing options available to a graphic designer, and describe the advantages and limitations of each process. # Materials and Supplies - Describe paper manufacturing processes. - Identify materials and supply options available to a graphic designer, and describe the advantages and limitations of each type. # Prepress Workflow - Read and interpret production information on a job ticket. - Perform output operations. - Apply color management principles. - Organize fonts. # Post-Press Operations - Perform various post-press operations.
This course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented design and Java programming. Use practical problems to illustrate Java application building techniques and concepts. Develop an understanding of Java vocabulary. Create an understanding of where Java fits in the application development landscape. Create an understanding of the Java Development Kit and how to develop, debug, and run Java applications using the JDK. Continue to develop student's programming logic skills. Topics include: JAVA Language History, JAVA Variable Definitions, JAVA Control Structures, JAVA Methods, JAVA Classes, JAVA Objects, and JAVA Graphics.
# Basic Java Concepts - Describe the Java platform and its benefits. - Implement the Java development environment by downloading, installing and configuring the JDK on at least one OS. - Construct a Java program by editing, compiling and testing a Java program using the a text editor, java compiler and the JVM. - Appreciate the need for a well commented program. # Variables Data Types Expressions - Enumerate the primitive data types. - Explain the difference between primitive and reference variables. - Construct syntactically correct Java expressions using arithmetic, logic and Boolean operators. # Decisions and Loops - Explain what loops are for. - Construct at least 3 kinds of working loops. - Explain for what decision structures are used. - Construct at least 2 kinds of working decision structures. # Java OO Concepts and Use - Describe the concepts of Class, Object, Interface, Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism. - Construct a correct UML Class Diagram with at least two classes. - Implement a Java program from a UML Class diagram with at least 2 classes. - Define Java keywords, for example (but not limited to) static, final, private, and public. # Java API - Explain what the Java API is and how to look up a Class. - Construct a Java program using at least 5 different classes from the Java API in a program. # Java GUIs - Explain the difference between the AWT and SWING toolkits. - Construct a working Java program that uses GUI elements from the SWING toolkit.
Develops skills for the programmer to write programs using the language of C++. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the added features of C++, which will be added to the skills mastered in Introduction to C++ Programming. Topics include: objects, classes, inheritance, overloading, polymorphism, streams, containers, and exceptions.
C++ Modules enhance code isolation, compile-time performance, and usability by replacing traditional header files with more robust and efficient module interfaces.
C/C++ are powerful, adaptable programming languages used for creating systems and software, offering direct memory control for efficient development of applications and operating systems.
Polymorphism refers to the capability in programming to use a common interface for various data types, allowing objects to be treated as members of their parent class.
Function Overloading is a programming method where several functions share the same name, but their parameters differ, allowing for distinct implementations based on input types.
Operator Overloading allows developers to specify custom actions for built-in operators when used with user-created data types.
# Objects - Define what an object is and how it is used. - Explain what instantiating and object means. # Classes - Describe how classes relate to objects. - Describe methods and attributes and how they are used in classes. - State what is meant by Accessors and Mutators. - Point out what "Data Hiding" or Encapsulation are and why they are used in classes. - Explain how to make items in a class available outside the class. - Demonstrate the ability to create, instantiate, and use classes. - Describe the purpose and format of a constructor and destructor. - Explain how to use the dot(.) and arrow(->) operators with objects. # Inheritance - Discuss the uses of Inheritance and when it applies. - Explain the meaning of "Super Class" and "Sub Class." - Show how constructors and destructors are used in inherited classes. # Overloading - Explain the meaning and purpose of overloading and the advantages /disadvantages of overloading. - Demonstrate how to implement overloading. - Construct overloaded operators. # Polymorphism - Describe how polymorphism works and why it is used. - Demonstrate the use of abstract classes. - Explain the use of virtual and pure virtual methods. - Evaluate the implications of early and late binding. - Create a class (or classes) that implement all the features covered so far in the course. # Streams - Demonstrate the usage of the various stream classes to implement I/O. - Show how to setup file reading and file writing classes. # Containers - Describe the various types of containers and their usage. - Assess the different types of lists and when they should be used. - Demonstrate using containers to hold objects. # Exceptions - Explain why exceptions are used. - Demonstrate the functioning of a try/catch block. - Describe exception categories. - Develop code to handle your own exceptions.
Provides opportunity to gain a working knowledge of "C++" programming. Includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging "C++" programs of moderate difficulty. Topics include: basic "C++" concepts, simple I/O and expressions, I/O and control statements, arrays, pointers, structures, managing data and developing programs.
# Basic "C++" Concepts - Describe the development of program languages. - Explain the differences among low, middle, and high level languages. - Explain the differences among sequential, modular, and object-oriented programming. - Define algorithm, compile, programming language, source program, object program, variable, constant, and data type. # Simple I/O and Expressions - Explain libraries and describe how a "C++" program accesses library functions. - Use common "C++" functions to write statements that output literal values. - Use common "C++" functions to write statements that output values stored in variables. - Use common "C++" functions to write statements that will accept input from users. - Implement assignment statements containing various data types and constants. - Describe the order of precedence of the basic "C++" operators. - Demonstrate expressions that include the basic "C++" operators. # I/O and Control Statements - Produce the output of a "C++" program that contains selection control statements. - Construct program segments that will repeat an algorithm (loops) until a specified condition is encountered. - Show the output of a "C++" program that contains loops. - Define function, argument, and parameter. - Describe the flow of control for a program containing functions. - Develop and use user defined functions. # Arrays, Pointers, and Structures - Define arrays, pointers and structures. - Construct program segments that will use arrays and pointers to contain and control related data. - Design structures to contain associated data. - Demonstrate the use of structures in a program. # Managing Data and Developing Programs - Design programs that meet specified conditions. - Consider interface needs as part of the design.
An introductory PHP programming course that teaches students how to create dynamic websites. Topics include: PHP and basic web programming concepts, installing PHP, embedding PHP in HTML, variables and constants, operators, forms, conditional statements, looping, arrays, and text files.
PHP is an open-source scripting language commonly used for web development, enabling dynamic page creation and database management.
Text Files are digital documents containing unformatted textual data, readable by both humans and computers, often with extensions such as .txt, .csv, or .log.
# Basic PHP and Web Programming Concepts - Understand how web browsers and web servers work. - Discuss the history of PHP. - Demonstrate how to install PHP and a web server on a PC. # Constants, Variables, and Operators - Construct a PHP application using constants and variables. - Construct PHP applications using assignment, arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators. # Forms - Understand how to create forms and pass data from an input form to a second form. - Construct single and two-form PHP applications. # Conditional Statements and Loops - Construct a PHP application using conditional statements. - Construct a PHP application using loops to repeat statements. # PHP and Programmer Defined Functions - Integrate PHP functions in a PHP application. - Integrate programmer defined functions in a PHP application. # Sequential Arrays - Understand sequential array terminology and concepts. - Construct a PHP application utilizing a sequential array. # Text Files - Construct a PHP application that will read and display text file data. - Construct a PHP application that will update text file data.
This course is an advanced course in C#.NET programming. It is assumed that the student is fairly familiar with the C#.NET programming language. The goal of this course is to help students understand how to use C# to build industry level dynamic Web-based applications. The course covers in detail how to use C# to develop an Enterprise level Web Application. The students will learn how to use HTML to build the Client-Side, and how to use C# for the Server side processing of data and talking to databases.
is a multi-purpose, object-oriented programming language created by Microsoft, intended for creating diverse applications on the .NET framework, supporting execution across various platforms.
Web Services are standardized communication protocols and formats (e.g., SOAP, REST, XML, JSON) that facilitate data sharing and application integration between different systems over the internet or corporate networks.
Simple Object Database Access (SODA) is a programming approach that simplifies the storage, retrieval, and management of objects in a relational database, minimizing the need for complex object-relational mapping.
ADO.NET is a collection of software components within the .NET framework that enables data access and manipulation from diverse databases and sources for .NET-based applications.
DataTables are a jQuery plugin that enhances HTML tables with functionalities such as pagination, sorting, searching, and inline editing in web applications.
Data sets are systematically arranged groups of related information, presented in a table or organized structure, for analysis, modeling, and decision-making purposes.
# .NET Framework - Define the .NET Framework. - Compare the .NET Framework with Java Enterprise Edition. # Web Forms and Controls - List at least 5 Web forms and controls. - Construct a C# program that uses Web Forms and Controls. # Web Services and Web Services Framework - Define Web Services and the Web Services Framework - Construct a C# program that makes use of Web Services and the Web Services Framework. # Database Access - Describe how database access works in a C# program. # Data Adapters, Data Tables and Data Sets - Construct a C# program that uses Data Adapters, Data Tables and Data Sets. # Web Applications - Define Web Applications. - Construct a Web Application in the C# language that accesses a database.
This course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented design and C#.Net programming. Use practical problems to illustrate C#.Net application building techniques and concepts. Develop an understanding of C#.Net vocabulary. Create an understanding of where C#.Net fits in the application development landscape. Create an understanding of the C#.Net Development Environment, Visual Studio and how to develop, debug, and run C#.Net applications using the Visual Studio. Continue to develop student's programming logic skills. Topics include: C#.NET Language History, C#.NET Variable Definitions, C#.NET Control Structures, C#.NET Functions, C#.NET Classes, C#.NET Objects, and C#.NET Graphics.
# Basic C# .NET Concepts and Visual Studio IDE - Describe C# .NET and it's benefits. - Demonstrate the use of the Visual Studio IDE. - Construct a C# program by editing, compiling and testing a C# program using the Visual Studio IDE. - Appreciate the need for a well commented program. # Variables, Data Types, Expressions - Enumerate the primitive data types. - Explain the difference between primitive and reference variables. - Construct syntactically correct C# expressions using at least three kinds of operators. # Decisions and Loops - Explain what loops are for. - Construct at least 3 kinds of working loops. - Explain what decision structures are for. - Construct at least 2 kinds of working decision structures. # C# .NET OO Concepts and Use - Describe the concepts of Class, Object, Inheritance, Encapsulation and Polymorphism. - Construct a correct UML Class Diagram with at least two classes. - Implement a C# program from a UML Class diagram with at least 2 classes. - Define C# keywords, for example (but not limited to) static, finally, private, public. # C# .NET API - Explain what the C# API is and how to look up a Class. - Construct a C# program using at least 5 different classes from the C# .NET API. # C# .NET GUIs - Draw a Graphical User Interface using the Visual Studio IDE. - Construct a working C# program that uses GUI elements from the .NET toolkit.
DENA 1090 - Dental Assisting National Board Examination Preparation
Reviews information concerning all didactic areas tested by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Topics include: collecting and recording clinical data; dental radiography; chairside dental procedures; prevention of disease transmission; patient education and oral health management; office management procedures; and test taking skills.
Certified Dental Assistant is a credential demonstrating expertise in dental assisting skills, verified through examination, allowing for support in dental procedures, patient care, and office tasks, while following industry standards.
# Collecting and Recording Clinical Data - Review patient medical/dental history. - Identify dental charting symbols. - Identify treatment procedures and diagnostic aids. # Dental Radiography - Review radiographic films for errors. - Describe the processing for radiographic films. - Describe the procedure to minimize patient and operator exposure. - Define quality assurance. - Identify techniques to aid in quality assurance. # Chairside Dental Procedures - Identify four-handed dentistry techniques. - Recall how to select and prepare dental armamentarium. - Describe patient management techniques. - Identify lab materials and procedures. - Describe the selection/manipulation and application of various dental materials. # Prevention of Disease Transmission - Recall the modes of disease transmission and procedures required to prevent and/or minimize the transmission of disease in the dental office. - Differentiate between sterilization and disinfection. - Describe how to maintain aseptic conditions, including the use of protective devices. # Patient Education and Oral Health Management - Describe the procedure used to assess oral health information. - Describe pre/post treatment instructions. - Identify plaque control techniques. # Office Management Procedures - Review supply and inventory control procedures. - Describe appointment control/recall procedures. - Review legal aspects of dentistry. # Test Taking Skills - Identify test taking skills that help reduce stress. - Identify test strategies suggested to aid in minimizing anxiety. - Identify strategies to maximize performance. - Mock certification exam. - Demonstrate test taking skills on a mock board examination.
Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) Lathes. Topics include: safety, calculations for programming, program codes and structure, program run and editing of programs.
# Safety - Explain the safety measures and problems which apply specifically to automated movements of cutting tools on a lathe. - Demonstrate programming procedures for safe part run. - Identify safety problems with tool turret indexing or tail stock applications. - Determine what work holding devices and support attachments would cause problems during automated operations. # Programming Calculations - Calculate proper feeds, speeds, and depth of cuts for given cutters for given part programs for the CNC Lathe. - Calculate proper cutter positions for rough and finish passes on given part shapes when programming for a CNC Lathe. - Calculate drilling depth for given drill diameters for holes in CNC Lathe programs. - Calculate drill peck amounts for given drill diameter and part materials for CNC Lathe programs. # Program Codes and Structure - Define the various G and M codes and their functions used in CNC Lathe programming. - Discuss the related machine tool movements resulting from the codes entered into the programmable controller of a CNC Lathe. - Determine order of operations, part holding, and part referencing for given part programs to be ran on a CNC Lathe. - Determine proper tooling for given part programs to be ran on a CNC Lathe. - Program linear and circular interpolation moves on a CNC Lathe. - Program required hole operations on a CNC Lathe for a given part shape. - Demonstrate proper use of canned cycles in CNC Lathe part programming. - Demonstrate proper use of tool nose radius compensation in CNC Lathe part programming. - Discuss use of program looping and sub-programs in CNC Lathe part programming. # Program Run and Editing - Setup and load part programs in a CNC Lathe for part run. - Dry run part programs for checking purposes on a CNC Lathe. - Troubleshoot part program for programming errors and part dimensional accuracy. - Edit part program for optimal program run time and tool life.
FILM 2500 - Film and TV Production Practicum/Internship
Provides additional skills application in a professional production environment through cooperative agreements among the film industry, the Georgia Film Institute and the student to furnish employment within a variety of production opportunities. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice production assistant skills in a hands-on situation under the supervision of a film industry professional. Supplements and compliments the courses taught in the Georgia Film Institute. Topics include: application of production skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to differing production environments and acceptable job performance for Production Assistants assigned to the grip, electrical, art department, hair and makeup, SPFX, locations, camera, transportation and production departments.
Following Directions entails comprehending, interpreting, and accurately executing instructions, both verbally and in writing, to complete tasks as specified.
Knowledge management refers to the structured approach of acquiring, sharing, and leveraging an organization's knowledge to improve efficiency, creativity, and decision-making.
# Perform fundamental Film Industry production functions - Demonstrate proficiency in set-up and operation of content area approved equipment and occupational skills execution. - Demonstrate proper break-down, inventory and storage of occupational area approved equipment, "tools of the trade" and supplies. # Apply knowledge and skills acquired in occupational course of study - Incorporate technical knowledge gained in occupational area into the real- world workplace environments in an appropriate manner. - Demonstrate proficiency in content area, relative to production practices, protocols and procedures. - Model all industry safety mandated procedures and practices related to content area and occupational protocols. # Model expected work environment comprehension - Model a strong work ethic while operating the duties assigned to your occupational content area. - Demonstrate professionalism with co-workers and supervisors. - Demonstrate effective and clear written communication skills. - Solve problems using decision making skills and knowledge of occupational area. - Establish efficient time-management and work organizational skills. - Display flexibility and adaptability in the work environment. # Listen and follow directions - Interpret project specifications. - Demonstrate appropriate note taking skills. - Incorporate note taking skills to complete tasks. - Listen using effective listening skills.
COMP 1000 - Introduction to Computer Literacy
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.
Email software refers to programs facilitating the sending and receiving of emails, ensuring their organized and secure handling.
# Computer and Digital Terminology and Usage - Identify the many types and uses of computers. - Describe the three basic elements of data processing (i.e. input, process, output). - Identify the functional units of a computer system (i.e. the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices). - Utilize the functional units of a computer system (i.e. the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices). - Discuss safe computing practices including threats to computer safety. # Introduction to Operating Systems - Describe the purpose of an operating system. - Navigate an operating system(s). - Demonstrate the ability to access a variety of software applications using the graphical user interface (GUI) features (i.e. the ability to have multiple applications open at any given time and switch from application to application). - Demonstrate the ability to use file management skills. # Introduction to Internet and Digital Communications - Describe the purpose of computer networking. - Demonstrate ability to access and use the Internet. - Access and demonstrate digital communications. - Access and demonstrate online learning management systems. # Introduction to Word Processing Applications - Describe the purpose of word processing applications. - List the typical functions performed by word processing applications. - Demonstrate how to create, use, and save a document. - Demonstrate formatting options (i.e., typeface, font and point size, setting margins and tabs, line spacing, and justification). - Demonstrate how to modify and print a document. - Demonstrate the spell check feature. # Introduction to Database Applications - Describe the purpose of database applications. - List typical functions performed by database applications. - Demonstrate how to use a database. # Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications - Describe the purpose of spreadsheet applications. - List typical functions performed by spreadsheet applications. - Demonstrate how to create and save a spreadsheet. - Demonstrate how to modify and print a spreadsheet. - Demonstrate the graphical feature of the spreadsheet applications. # Introduction to Presentation Applications - Describe the purpose of presentation applications. - Demonstrate how to create, modify, and format a presentation.
Introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common in the health care profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include: basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control/blood and air-borne pathogens.
Blood borne pathogens refer to disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
# Infection Control/Blood and Airborne Pathogens - Differentiate the roles, standards and guidelines for the following agencies: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); and Federal Drug Administration (FDA). - Describe the characteristics of each link of the infection chain. - Define blood/air-borne pathogens. - Identify exposure risks related to health occupations. - Demonstrate pre and post exposure precautions to include handwashing, gloving (sterile/nonsterile, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), - Describe causative agent, symptoms, occurrence, reservoir, mode of transmission, incubation period, period of communicability, prevention and control measures of the following diseases: Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, all types of Hepatitis (A,B,C,), Tuberculosis, Meningitis, antibiotic resistant microbes and Herpes Viruses. - Differentiate forms of immunity. # Vital Signs - Demonstrate proficiency in obtaining and documenting blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and height. - Describe factors that affect vital signs including normal and abnormal values. # Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage - A course from an accredited agency (American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, American Red Cross) leading to certification in First Aid is acceptable in lieu of the following recommended outline. - Perform initial assessment. - Demonstrate various techniques for control of bleeding. - Describe first aid for various types of shock. - Apply bandages and splints. - Describe the assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning, seizures, insect stings/bites, heat and cold exposure, syncope. # Basic Life Support/CPR - Acquire certification in CPR for Healthcare Providers (including 2 person CPR) by a certified instructor from the American Heart Association or any national association accepted throughout the healthcare profession.
ALHS 1090 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences
Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origins (roots, prefixes, and suffixes), word building, abbreviations and symbols, and terminology related to the human anatomy.
# Word Origins (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes) - Define terms pertaining to the body as a whole. - Explain derivation of medical terms. - Define word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. - Explain the conventions for combining morphemes and the formation of plurals. - Pronounce basic medical terms. - Identify adjective endings. - Identify noun endings. - Identify prefixes of position, color, number and measurement, negation, and direction. # Word Building - Form medical terms utilizing roots. - Form medical terms utilizing suffixes. - Form medical terms utilizing prefixes. - Form medical terms combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes. - Interpret basic medical abbreviations. # Terminology Related to the Human Anatomy - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the integumentary system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the musculoskeletal system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the respiratory system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the gastrointestinal system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the urinary system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the male reproductive system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the female reproductive system. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the nervous system, special senses and mental health disorders. - Utilize diagnostic, surgical, and procedural terms and abbreviations related to the endocrine system.
ALHS 1060 - Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences
A study of the nutritional needs of the individual. Topics include: nutrients, standard and modified diets, nutrition throughout the lifespan, and client education.
Dietary Analysis involves evaluating individuals' food consumption and nutrient intake to promote balanced nutrition and optimize health.
# Nutrients - Describe the food guide pyramid and the daily amounts needed. - Identify the source and functions of foods and nutrients in maintaining good health. - Identify food fallacies. - Describe the clinical signs of good nutritional status. - Identify the energy producing nutrients including their fuel value. - Calculate the energy needs of an individual based on age, sex, activity level, and health status. - Discuss the results of over or under consumption of kilocalories. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classifications of carbohydrates. - Discuss the function of fiber including food sources. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classification of fats. - Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids including food sources. - Identify the functions, structure, sources, RDA, and classifications of protein. - Compare the effects on health of inadequate or excessive protein intake. - Discuss the general functions and classifications of vitamins. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and deficiency states of fat and water soluble vitamins. - Identify the function, sources, RDA, and deficiency states of both major and trace minerals. - Discuss the function, requirements, movement, and distribution of water in the body. - Describe mechanical and chemical digestion. - Describe the pathway of nutrients and the digestive processes that occur in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. - Develop a menu that includes variety and is nutritionally balanced. - Describe the appropriate methods for handling, storing, processing, and preparing food to conserve nutrients. - Promote food habits and cultural diversity by altering a standard diet to accommodate the individual. # Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan - Identify the nutritional needs for the infant, child, pregnant, lactating, and aged individual. # Client Education - Describe client education as it relates to nutrition and diet therapy. # Standard and Modified Diets - Define the principles of diet therapy. - Explain the objectives of diet therapy. - Identify general and special diets. - Serve the correct diet, appropriately, to the client.
ALHS 1100 - Nurse Aide Fundamentals (Non-Certification)
# Role and Responsibilities of the Nurse Aide - Identify the qualities and responsibilities of a successful nurse aide. - Discuss the relationship of the nurse aide in the care team. - Discuss ethical issues which concern nurse aides. - Discuss the role of the nurse aide. - Discuss the scope of practice of the nurse aide. # Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Explain the importance of interpersonal skills, and methods of communication. - Explain verbal and nonverbal barriers to communication. - Demonstrate communicating with the hearing impaired. - Define HIPPA and PHI law. - Define the importance of maintaining confidentiality, dignity and privacy. - Demonstrate communicating with the visually impaired. - Demonstrate communicating with the cognitively impaired. - Explain the importance of the relationship of the family and the nurse aide. - Discuss codes of ethics, values and beliefs and how they influence behavior. - Demonstrate how to observe and report changes in the condition of a patient. # Topography, Structure, and Function of the Body Systems - Discuss the normal aging process, care of the elderly, assisting residents to adapt to physical, emotional and psychological changes. - Describe the anatomy, list the function and the commonly associated diseases and conditions for each of the following body systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive. - Discuss the anatomy and the function of the sensory organs. - Discuss dementia, AD, and working with residents with difficult behaviors. - Define cognitive impairment. - Apply techniques to modify the nurse aide's behavior in response to residents' behaviors. - Identify ways to care for the client with cognitive impairment. - Discuss methods for reducing the effects of cognitive impairment. - Describe the following specific conditions associated with the cardiovascular system: hyper- and hypotension, peripheral vascular disease, and congestive heart failure. - Describe the following specific conditions of the respiratory system: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, influenza, and pneumonia. - Describe the following specific conditions of the gastrointestinal system: dysphagia, altered bowel elimination(colostomy)care and incontinence. - Describe the following specific conditions of the urinary system: incontinence and urinary tract infections. - Describe the following specific conditions of the lymphatic system: human immunodeficiency virus and cancer. - Describe the following specific conditions of the reproductive system: sexually transmitted diseases. - Describe the conditions associated with arthritis and osteoporosis as well as their treatment regimens. # Injury Prevention and Emergency Preparedness - Explain infection control practices. - Demonstrate infection control practices and methods for preventing the spread of disease - Describe methods of isolation and transmission-based precautions. - Describe infection control measures for blood borne and air borne pathogens. - Describe tuberculosis standards. - Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment. - Recognize antimicrobial agent resistant organisms. - Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control in disease prevention. - Recognize the nature of and the proper response to medical emergencies. - Recognize when to respond with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the Heimlich Maneuver, disaster preparedness, as well as fire safety (RACE and PASS) and oxygen safety procedures. - Describe body mechanics. - Demonstrate response to resident falls. - Demonstrate lifting and transfer techniques. - Demonstrate use and maintenance of lifting devices. - Demonstrate bed safety techniques. # Resident's Rights - Discuss OBRA and its implications for the role and training of nurse aides as well as their scope of practice. - Explain resident's rights and their effect on quality of care. - Discuss the legal terms associated with resident's rights. - Explain the role Ombudsman, Residents Council, and the grievance process. - Demonstrate methods for providing privacy confidentiality, and dignity when providing care and accommodating resident needs. - Recognize the signs of abuse. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for reporting abuse. - Recognize signs of misappropriation of funds. - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for reporting misappropriation of funds. - Demonstrate the proper use of restraints according to facility standards. - Identify ways to secure residents possessions. - Explain the importance of residents making personal choices and participating in their care. - List ways to promote resident independence. # Basic Patient Care Skills - Demonstrate assessing and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pain. - Identify ways to assess pain. - Describe how pain affects vital signs. - Explain the difference between subjective and objective findings. - Demonstrate the assessment of height and weight and the parameters associated with each. - Demonstrate the admission, transfer and discharge processes. - Demonstrate bed-making skills on occupied bed and closed bed. - Demonstrate the proper care of clean as well as soiled linen. - Explain the importance of measures to prevent skin breakdown. - Demonstrate measuring and recording intake and output. - Demonstrate how to assist residents with each type of bedpan. - Identify the characteristics of urine. - Describe the characteristics of stool, constipation and diarrhea. - Demonstrate the collection of specimens including saliva, stool and urine, and use of PPE and biohazard supplies. - Discuss caring for residents with oxygen, IV, NG, and PEG tubes. - Demonstrate logrolling and use of draw sheet to turn and position residents. - Demonstrate how to maintain proper resident body alignment to prevent contractures. - Demonstrate five different patient positions. - Demonstrate proper skin care. - Identify factors that prevent pressure sores. - Identify bony prominences. - Demonstrate the use of moisture barriers. - Identify stages of pressure sores. - Describe the use of pressure relieving devices. - Demonstrate proper female catheter care. - Demonstrate proper male catheter care. - Demonstrate feeding a dependent resident. - Demonstrate observation and recording of the percentage of food consumed. - Explain the stages of dying. - Discuss caring for the dying resident. - Demonstrate postmortem care. - Describe hospice care and palliative care. # Personal Care Skills - Demonstrate proper oral care including flossing. - Demonstrate oral care for the unconscious resident. - Demonstrate proper denture care. - Demonstrate a complete bed bath. - Demonstrate a partial bed bath. - Demonstrate dressing a resident with unilateral weakness. - Demonstrate dressing a resident with an IV. - Demonstrate nail care. - Demonstrate foot care. - Demonstrate hair combing. - Demonstrate shampooing a resident's hair in bed. - Demonstrate shaving a resident. - Demonstrate offering a bedpan or urinal to a resident. - Demonstrate assisting client from bed to bedside commode. - Demonstrate giving a back rub. - Demonstrate female pericare. - Demonstrate male pericare. # Restorative Care - Discuss the relationship between rehabilitation and restorative care. - Describe and demonstrate range of motion. - Demonstrate dangling a resident - Describe and demonstrate the use of assistive devices. - Describe and demonstrate assisting with adaptive devices. - Describe and demonstrate the use of supportive devices. - Discuss bowel and bladder retraining programs. - Demonstrate transferring residents to wheelchair using gait belt. - Demonstrate assisting a client in ambulating with a walker, gait belt and cane. - Explain care for and the application of prosthetic and orthotic devices. - Discuss care of hearing aids and eyeglasses.
Provides an overview of modern operating systems and their use in home and small business environments. Activities will utilize the graphical user interface (GUI) and command line environment (CLI This will include operating system fundamentals; installing, configuring, and upgrading operating systems; managing storage, file systems, hardware and system resources; troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance of operating systems; and networking.
Operating systems are fundamental software responsible for managing computer hardware, software resources, and providing essential services to application programs.
Computer Configuration is the process of setting up software and hardware parameters to optimize performance, enable desired functions, and ensure compatibility and security for effective system operation.
# Operating System Fundamentals - Describe the history and evolution of operating systems. - Describe the features of modern and legacy operating systems. - Compare and contrast operating systems as they are used in diverse situations and applications. - Demonstrate proficiency using a graphical user interface (GUI) and command line interface (CLI) environment. - Identify the steps and all associated files in the boot process. # Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Operating Systems - Identify hardware requirements for supporting operating systems. - Identify supported hardware for various operating systems. - Perform an installation using bootable media. - Perform an operating system upgrade. - Demonstrate how to configure a newly installed operating system to satisfy user requirements. - Demonstrate how to troubleshoot failed installation and upgrade attempts. # Managing Storage, File Systems, Hardware, and System Resources - Demonstrate proficiency partitioning and formatting storage. - Identify features, advantages, and disadvantages of file systems. - Select the appropriate file system to meet specified needs. - Demonstrate ability to create, read,, update, and delete objects in the file system using the GUI or CLI. - Use tools and utilities to manage hardware. - Describe system resources and how they are allocated. - Use tools to manage system resources efficiently. # Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Maintenance of Operating Systems - Identify troubleshooting, maintenance, and diagnostics tools present in the operating system. - Perform routine maintenance using system utilities. - Demonstrate how to schedule tasks and verify successful execution. - Demonstrate the ability to start, stop, and pause processes. - Use log files to observe system and user generated events. - Use troubleshooting techniques to repair software and operating system failures. - Demonstrate repairs using Safe mode and other recovery utilities available. # Networking - Identify the networking capabilities of operating systems. - Demonstrate ability to configure an operating system in a peer-to-peer network. - Demonstrate the ability to remotely access an operating system. - Demonstrate the ability to setup and secure simple file sharing. - Identify good safety practices for setting up operating systems that are used on a network and the Internet. - Demonstrate the ability to setup firewalls and utilities designed to protect against intruders and malware.
CIST 2302 - Application Development in Swift II
Expand on the knowledge and skills they developed in Develop in Swift Fundamentals by extending work in iOS app development, creating more complex and capable apps. Work with data from a server and explore new iOS APIs that allow for much richer app experiences including displaying large collections of data in multiple formats. Build an app in Xcode from the ground up with step-by-step instructions.
Xcodebuild is a command-line utility by Apple for constructing and assembling iOS and macOS apps from Xcode project files, facilitating automated development and testing processes.
# Understand Table Views, and Building Complex Input Screens. - Be able to save data and share data to other apps. - Understand and develop scroll views, table views, and building complex input screens. - Demonstrate how to save data, share data to other apps. # Work with Images in a User's Photo Library, Animations, Concurrency, and With the Web to Enhance Developed Applications - Demonstrate how to incorporate images from a user's photo library, and animations into developed apps. - Demonstrate ability to utilize concurrency in app development. - Demonstrate how to work with the web in app development. # Use Collection Views to Display Data in a Highly Customizable, Two-Dimensional Layout. - Demonstrate how to use collection views to display data in a highly customizable, two-dimensional layout. # Successfully Brainstorm, Plan, Prototype and Evaluate an Original Application. - Use the design cycle to design an original application. Develop and iterate on the app design, as well, to create a prototype that can serve as a compelling demo.
This course enables the database student to integrate database content and theory. The student will use Oracle application development tools and utilities to create and manage realistic database development projects. Topics include SQL and PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Database Reports and Integrated Database Applications.
Oracle SQL Developer is a dedicated tool for managing and developing Oracle databases, allowing for SQL scripting, query execution, and data modeling within the Oracle ecosystem.
Oracle Database SQL Certification is a credential that validates proficiency in Oracle SQL, crucial for database management, encompassing querying, DML/DDL operations, and database structure, showcasing expertise in Oracle Database environments.
Database Reporting Software is a tool that extracts, compiles, and presents data from databases for analysis, helping businesses make informed decisions based on the data.
Data integration is the process of merging data from multiple sources to create a cohesive view, facilitating informed decision-making and analysis across an organization's systems.
# SQL and PL/SQL - Use SQL queries to insert, update, delete and view data. - Demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of PL/SQL. - Demonstrate an understanding of PL/SQL decision control structures. - Demonstrate an understanding of loops in PL/SQL programs. # Oracle Forms - Demonstrate an understanding of Oracle Forms Builder. - Create custom forms. - Create command buttons. - Create form triggers. # Database Reports - Demonstrate an understanding of Oracle Reports Builder. - Create custom reports. - Include calculated values in reports. - Include images in reports. - Create reports as web pages. # Integrated Database Applications - Integrate forms and reports into a database application. - Use Module Names or Path specification to reference application components. - Include triggers for menus and forms.
CIST 2214 - Oracle Database Administration II
This course introduces participants to the critical task of planning and implementing database backup and recovery strategies. Topics include Backup and Recovery, Resource Management and Performance tuning, Globalization Support, and Diagnostic Tools.
Data Recovery Software is a collection of programs created to restore lost, erased, or damaged data from different storage devices and file systems, preserving business operations and data accuracy.
Oracle Database is a comprehensive system for managing and querying vast amounts of data effectively, ensuring robust security and superior performance.
Database administration involves managing, securing, and supervising data storage systems to guarantee efficient data access, integrity, performance optimization, and compliance with regulations.
Resource Management Systems refer to the tools and techniques used for optimizing the allocation and utilization of personnel, financial assets, information, and technology within an organization.
Performance tuning involves optimizing database systems, applications, or computing resources to boost efficiency, ensuring faster processing and better user experience without compromising quality or dependability.
Globalization Management Systems are software solutions that facilitate and automate the localization and adaptation of products for diverse international markets.
Diagnostic tools consist of specialized software or hardware designed to detect, diagnose, and resolve issues in systems like computer networks, equipment, or electronic components.
# Backup and Recovery - Understand terms, tools, and file structures relating to backup and recovery. - Implement retention and backup policies. - Use RMAN to create either a full or an incremental backup of the database. - Implement user-managed recovery, RMAN recovery or recovery using Enterprise. Manager to resolve problems requiring complete or incomplete recovery. - Use Flashback Logs and the flashback Database feature. - Understand how to recover from user errors by effective use of the Recycle bin and Flashback Query commands. - Understand how to identify and recover from Block Corruption. # Resource Management and Performance Tuning - Understand Automatic Database Management and Performance Tuning. - Understand Database Resource Manager and the Oracle Scheduler. - Understand Automatic Storage Management. - Understand Automatic Memory Management. # Globalization Support - Use the Unicode Character Set. - Use initialization and environment parameters to specify language-dependent and territory-dependent behavior. # Diagnostic Tools - Use diagnostic tools such as the Alert Log file and Trace Files. - Use the Listener Process.
CIST 2212 - Oracle Database Administration I
This course enables the database student to implement and administer Oracle databases. Topics include: oracle logical architecture and administration tools, Oracle physical architecture and data dictionary views, performance monitoring and database security.
A Configuration Management Database (CMDB) is a centralized repository containing data on IT assets and their interconnections, enabling efficient configuration and change management in an organization.
Database security is the process of safeguarding data from unauthorized access, misuse, or corruption, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability within databases.
# Oracle Logical Architecture and Administration - Demonstrate an understanding of Oracle installation options. - Demonstrate an understanding of database administration tools and their uses. - Demonstrate an understanding of tablespace, segments, schema objects, extents and database block logical structures. # Oracle Physical Architecture and Data Dictionary Views - Use Database Configuration Assistant or manual commands to create a database. - Demonstrate an understanding of physical structures of data files, Control Files and Redo Log Files. - Use queries to filter, sort or summarize data from one or multiple tables. - Use various datatypes in tables. - Demonstrate an understanding of database object attributes. - Use SQL commands to modify tables by dropping, adding or modifying a column, or by truncating or dropping a table. - Use SQL commands to manage constraints, indexes, views and sequences # Performance Monitoring - Describe tuning and diagnostic tools. - Demonstrate an understanding of performance parameters. - Use commands or tools to detect and resolve lock conflicts. # Database Security - Use commands to create, alter and drop database users. - Use commands to grant and revoke privileges. - Use commands to create profiles and roles.
This course is designed to give an overview to Desktop Support Management.
Technical writing involves creating documentation that details procedures and complex information, ensuring clarity and precision in manuals, reports, and digital support resources.
Service management entails planning, providing, monitoring, and enhancing services to fulfill business goals and ensure customer contentment.
# Computer Support Specialists Soft Skills - Characterize traits that are important in achieving high customer satisfaction. - Demonstrate strong listening skills. - Demonstrate appropriate call handling skills. - Apply appropriate technical writing skills. - Demonstrate an understanding of handling difficult customer situations. - Describe characteristics of a successful team. # Computer Support Service Management - Describe strategies and standards for leading IT service. management frameworks including ITIL. - Classify common service metrics and performance indicators. - Utilize and contrast support center knowledge management systems commonly used in the support center environment. - Demonstrate an understanding of and apply security management in a computer support setting. # Computer Support Operations - Describe processes and procedures for increasing productivity, drive consistent service delivery, and customer satisfaction. - Create and maintain processes and procedures for increasing productivity, drive consistent service delivery, and customer satisfaction. - Utilize common tools and utilities used in support center environment. - Describe and diagnose common user problems. - Demonstrate ability to configure and troubleshoot applications and devices. - Demonstrate an understanding of resolving issues related to usability of applications, web browser such as Internet Explorer, email such as Outlook. - Perform product evaluation, needs assessment, and performance measures. # Computer Support Job Setting - Analyze a computer support job setting and adapt the setting to improve the ergonomic correctness of the environment. - Describe principle computer support job categories. - Explain the role of certifications in the computer support profession. - Demonstrate skills necessary to be a successful computer support specialists.
CIST 2129 - Comprehensive Database Techniques
This course provides a study of databases beginning with introductory topics and progressing through advanced development techniques. Topics include: advanced database concepts, advanced development techniques, data integration concepts, and troubleshooting and supporting databases.
Excel Macros are programmable functions in Microsoft Excel, enabling users to automate routine tasks, ensuring precise and efficient data processing and report creation.
# Advanced Database Concepts - Demonstrate the ability to effectively design, create and manage a database. - Construct and relate tables to enforce referential integrity. - Apply advanced techniques of form design to be used to enter and modify data. - Develop queries including queries that filter, update and display data in varying forms. - Design reports which include headers and footers, grouping and sorting, subtotals and totals. # Advanced Development Techniques - Create , use and modify macros. - Design and develop user interfaces. - Demonstrate the ability to assign macros to command buttons. # Data Integration Concepts - Demonstrate the skills to export database objects. - Integrate database with spreadsheet. - Demonstrate how to import an XML file. - Integrate with the internet. # Troubleshooting and Supporting Databases - Use the application's help system. - Apply database management techniques such as compacting, repairing, splitting and backup. - Demonstrate methods of securing a database. - Show how to analyze database performance.
CIST 2128 - Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques
This course provides students with knowledge in spreadsheet software. Spreadsheet topics include creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually, and collaborating on and securing data.
Data maintenance is the process of ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and relevance through regular updates, cleaning, and organization for effective use in various systems and applications.
Excel Formulas are built-in functions in Microsoft Excel that calculate, manipulate, and update data in spreadsheets when content changes.
Application maintenance refers to the continuous process of improving, fixing, and upgrading software to maintain its efficiency, security, and relevance in an ever-changing operational setting.
# Format Data - Explain the use of data integrity. - Perform the steps to modify cell contents and formats. - Demonstrate how to change worksheet views. - Demonstrate managing and formatting worksheets. - Demonstrate formatting cells and cell content. - Convert data to a table. - Create, edit, and delete defined names for cells and ranges. # Modify Formulas - Demonstrate the ability to reference data in formulas. - Summarize data using a formula and subtotals. - Use formulas to conditionally summarize data. - Demonstrate the ability to look up data using a formula. - Use conditional logic in a formula. - Show the ability to format or modify text using formulas. - Demonstrate the ability to display and print formulas. # Present Data Visually - Demonstrate creating, formatting and modifying charts. - Demonstrate how to apply conditional formatting. - Demonstrate how to insert and modify illustrations. - Describe the purpose for outlining, sorting and filtering data. - Create and modify PivotTables, PivotCharts, and Data Tables. # Troubleshoot and Support Application Software - Demonstrate how to protect, share and distribute workbooks. - Utilize the print options for printing data, worksheets and workbooks. - Demonstrate the ability to control document access. - Use the skills to attach digital signatures. - Demonstrate effective use of application Help Systems. - Create, run and edit macros. - Integrate spreadsheets with word processing documents.
CIST 2127 - Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques
This course provides students with knowledge in word processing software. Word processing topics include creating, customizing, and organizing documents by using formatting and visual content that is appropriate for the information presented.
# Customize Documents - Show the ability to personalize the word processing application. - Demonstrate use of new and existing templates. - Demonstrate text manipulation. - Explain the use of control pagination. - Create a template for an online form. # Organize Content - Demonstrate the ability to insert and format illustrations. - Demonstrate the use of insert and modify text boxes. - Structure content by using quick parts. - Use tables and lists to organize content. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and format references and captions. - Implement a merge of documents and data sources. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify content controls in online forms. # Review Documents - Demonstrate the ability to navigate documents. - Explain the steps to compare and merge document versions. - Demonstrate how to manage and track changes when working with document collaboration. - Demonstrate the ability to insert, modify, and delete comments. - Organize long documents. # Troubleshoot and Support Application Software - Utilize the print options for printing documents. - Demonstrate the ability to control document access. - Use the skills to attach digital signatures. - Integrate spreadsheets with word processing documents. - Demonstrate effective use of application Help Systems. - Demonstrate the ability to enhance an Online form by working with macros, document security and XML.
CIST 2126 - Comprehensive Presentations and eMail Techniques
This course provides students with knowledge in PIM (Personal Information Management) and presentation software. Presentation topics include creating and formatting presentation masters and templates, creating and formatting slide content, working with dynamic visual content, and collaborating on and delivering presentations. Personal information manager topics include e-mail, calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, a journal and web browsing.
Presentation design refers to the creation of visually appealing materials for communicating information, ideas, and data in an organized and engaging manner for audiences during speeches or meetings.
Presentation Graphics refer to the various visual aids, such as slideshows, charts, images, and videos, used to communicate information clearly during public speaking or meetings.
Microsoft Outlook is a personal information management software by Microsoft, primarily functioning as an email client, with additional capabilities such as calendar, task, contact, and note-taking features.
# Format Presentations - List steps to plan, develop and give a presentation. - Demonstrate how to create new presentations. - Demonstrate how to customize slide masters. - Use the skills to create and change presentation elements. # Format Slide Content - Demonstrate the skills used to insert and format text boxes. - Demonstrate the skills to add or link existing content from other applications to presentations. - Demonstrate the ability to apply, modify, and remove animations. - Demonstrate how to create SmartArt diagrams. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify illustrations and shapes. - Demonstrate how to insert and modify charts and tables. # Deliver Presentations - Review and protect presentations. - Demonstrate the ability to secure and share presentations. - Prepare printed materials. - Prepare for and rehearse presentation delivery. # Managing the Outlook Environment - Apply and manipulate program options. - Manipulate item tags. - Arrange the Content Pane. - Apply search and filter tools. - Create and manage Quick Steps. - Create and format item content. # Managing Email Messages and Contacts - Create and send email messages with or without attachments. - Perform Clean Up procedures for the mailbox. - Create and manage rules. - Organize junk mail. - Implement automatic messaging. - Create , modify and manipulate contacts. - Create and manipulate contact groups. # Organize Information - Create and manipulate appointments and events. - Create and manipulate meeting requests. - Organize the Calendar pane. - Create and manipulate tasks, notes and Journal entries. - Create and manage personal folders.
This course serves to prepare students to complete the CompTIA A+ certification examination. It will provide students with advanced knowledge of computer technology, networking, and security fundamentals. Students will possess the skills required to identify hardware, peripherals, networking components, and security components. Students will understand basic operating system functionality and troubleshooting methodology while practicing proper safety procedures and effective interaction skills with customers and peers.
Hardware design is the creation of physical components for electronic devices, encompassing circuit boards, processors, and other computer parts through conceptualization and planning.
Hardware support is the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain computer hardware to ensure optimal functionality.
Hardware Programming is the development of software that communicates with electronic components to regulate device operations and behavior.
Hardware troubleshooting is the process of identifying and resolving issues with computer hardware components and peripherals to ensure optimal system performance.
CompTIA A+ is a foundational IT certification, validating skills in hardware, software, networking, and security, essential for IT support roles and recognized globally by employers.
# Hardware Components - Apply skills necessary to install, configure, optimize and upgrade PC component, laptops and printers. - Demonstrate proper diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting techniques and hardware diagnostic tool usage for PC components, laptops and printers. - Perform preventive maintenance of PC components, laptops, and printers. - Demonstrate proper use of commands, utilities and tools to resolve problems and common issues with PC components, laptops and printers. # Operating Systems - Demonstrate ability to Install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems. - Compare different versions of Microsoft client operating systems. - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for operating systems related issues. - Demonstrate use of commands, utilities and tools to perform preventive maintenance and resolve problems and common issues. - Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods and startup utilities. # Networks - Identify the fundamental principles and components of networks. - Compare and contrast the different network types, including both wired and wireless technologies. - Implement SOHO networks: install, configure, optimize and upgrade. - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for client side connectivity issues. # Security - Apply fundamental principles by security during an installation, configuration, upgrade and optimization of the operating system. - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for maintaining a secure environment. - Perform preventive maintenance to computer security components to promote resistance to viruses and malware. - Identify the names, purposes and characteristics of physical security devices and processes. # Operational Procedures - Describe the aspects and importance of safety and environmental issues. - Identify potential hazards and implement proper safety procedures including ESD precautions and procedures, safe work environment and equipment handling. - Identify proper disposal procedures of potential bio-hazards and recyclables. - Demonstrate use of good communication skills including listening and tact / discretion, when communicating with customers and colleagues. - Use job-related professional behavior including notation of privacy, confidentiality and respect for the customer and customers’ property.
CIST 2120 - Supporting Application Software
This course provides students with knowledge in the following areas: word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Word processing topics include creating, customizing, and organizing documents by using formatting and visual content that is appropriate for the information presented. Spreadsheet topics include creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually, and collaborating on and securing data. Presentation topics include creating and formatting presentation masters and templates, creating and formatting slide content, working with dynamic visual content, and collaborating on and delivering presentations. This course is designed to help prepare students for the Microsoft Certification tests in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Software testing is the process of verifying and evaluating a software program or application to ensure it meets specified requirements, functions correctly, and is free of defects or issues.
Software analysis is the methodical evaluation of software to enhance, optimize, or determine its suitability for user and business needs.
# Use Word Processing to Customize Documents - Demonstrate the ability to create and format documents. - Show the ability to Personalize Word 2007. - Demonstrate text manipulation. - Explain the use of control pagination. # Organize Content When Using Word Processing - Demonstrate the ability of inserting and formatting illustrations. - Demonstrate the use of insert and modify text boxes. - Structure content by using quick parts. - Use tables and lists to organize content. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and format references and captions. - Implement a merge of documents and data sources. # Review Documents Using Word Processing Software - Demonstrate the ability to navigate documents. - Explain the steps to compare and merge document versions. - Demonstrate how to manage and track changes. - Demonstrate the ability to insert, modify, and delete comments. # Format Data While Using Spreadsheet Software - Demonstrate how to insert data using AutoFill. - Explain the use of data integrity. - Perform the steps to modify cell contents and formats. - Demonstrate how to change worksheet views. - Demonstrate managing and formatting worksheets. - Perform the skills to insert and modify rows and columns. - Demonstrate formatting cells and cell content. - Convert data to a table. # Modify Formulas While Using a Spreadsheet Software - Demonstrate the ability to reference data in formulas. - Summarize data using a formula and subtotals. - Use formulas to conditionally summarize data. - Demonstrate the ability to look up data using a formula. - Use conditional logic in a formula. - Demonstrate the ability to format or modify text using formulas. - Demonstrate the ability to display and print formulas. # Use Spreadsheet Software to Present Data Visually - Demonstrate creating, formatting and modifying charts. - Demonstrate how to apply conditional formatting. - Demonstrate how to insert and modify illustrations. - Describe the purpose for outlining, sorting and filtering data. - Create and modify PivotTables, PivotCharts, Trendlines, and Data Tables (comprehension). # Troubleshoot and Support Application Software - Demonstrate how to protect, share and distribute workbooks. - Utilize the print options for printing worksheets and workbooks. - Use the skills to attach digital signatures. - Integrate spreadsheets with word processing documents. - Demonstrate effective use of application Help Systems. - Demonstrate the ability to control document access. # Format Presentations - List steps to plan, develop and give a presentation. - Demonstrate how to create new presentations. - Demonstrate how to customize slide masters. - Use the skills to create and change presentation elements. # Format Slide Content - Demonstrate the skills used to insert and format text boxes. - Demonstrate the skills to add and link existing content to presentations. - Demonstrate the ability to apply, modify, and remove animations. - Demonstrate how to create SmartAct diagrams. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify illustrations and shapes. - Demonstrate how to insert and modify charts and tables. # Deliver Presentations - Review and protect presentations. - Demonstrate the ability to secure and share presentations. - Prepare printed materials. - Prepare for and rehearse presentation delivery.
CIST 1602 - Security Policies and Procedures
This course provides knowledge and experience to develop and maintain security policies and procedures. Students will explore the legal and ethical issues in information security and the various security layers: physical security, personnel security, operating systems, network, software, communication and database security. Students will develop an Information Security Policy and an Acceptable Use Policy.
Security analysis is the process of assessing an organization's information system to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and potential threats to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Security management encompasses the development, execution, and supervision of strategies to safeguard an organization's resources, data, and personnel from security risks and weaknesses.
Security technologies encompass systems and tools that safeguard digital and physical assets against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
# Security Policies - Define risk assessment and risk management. - Discuss how to form a team for security analysis. - Identify assets and their values. - Identify threats, their probability and cost # Organization Information Security - List security concerns with hardware, software, data, and people. - List security issues with physical security, personnel, operating systems, communications, access, documentation and systems/software development. # Security Plan - Discuss at least one published security model (such as ISO, VISA or NIST). - Discuss contents of a general organizational security program statement or policy. - List types of security policies that are issue specific and distributed to users (such as passwords, e-mail, and acceptable/remote use). - List types of security standards and procedures that are used to configure or maintain a system (such as access control lists and configuration rules). - Discuss items included in: Incident Reporting Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan and a Business Continence Plan. # Implement and Maintain a Security Plan - Discuss importance of security training and education. - Discuss security management model (such as ISO network management model or security systems development life cycle). - Discuss issues involving compliance and enforcement. # Information Security Policy Development - Prepare a general security policy for a business that supports the mission, vision, direction of the business and sets the tone of security efforts within the organization.
CIST 1601 - Information Security Fundamentals
This course provides a broad overview of information security. It covers terminology, history, security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal, ethical, and professional issues in information security.
Information Security Management Systems are systems designed to protect an organization's data through policies, procedures, and technical controls, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Information security management is the systematic administration of safeguards to protect information assets against threats, preserving their confidentiality, integrity, and availability in organizational systems.
Information Technology Security Fundamentals
Information Technology Security Fundamentals encompass the essential principles and methods for safeguarding digital information, systems, and networks against unauthorized access, use, or harm.
# Information Security Terminology - Define key terms in information security terminology. # Information Security - State the components and characteristics of an information system. - Identify threats to an information system. - Identify types of attacks to an information system. # Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues Related to Information Security - List laws relevant to information security. - List ethical and professional issues relevant to information security. - Identify international laws and legal bodies. # Security Policy and Procedures - Demonstrate an understanding of implementing security in systems' project management. - Discuss technical and non-technical topics of implementation. - Discuss the maintenance of the security policy. # Information Security Components - Identify key physical threats to the information facility. - Identify and state the purpose of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other security devices. - Identify cryptography and encryption-based solutions. - Identify access control devices. - Discuss security mobile and portable systems. # Identification, Assessment and Control of Risks Related to Information Security - State the steps in risk identification and assessment. - Identify risk control strategies. - Identify major security models.
A study and application of design with multiple layouts in a single document, exporting PDFs, linking between documents and alternate layouts, and moving page elements between layouts for production. Skill development in the use of the tools and transformation options of Adobe InDesign to create complex layouts for print and web-based media. Mastery in manipulation of both text and graphics and the correct use and management of different color modes. Course includes a final project that allows students to develop a web page/site using the chosen software.
Web Graphics Library (WebGL) is a JavaScript-based application programming interface (API) that enables the creation of interactive 2D and 3D graphics in web browsers without requiring plug-ins.
Formatted Text refers to the arrangement of digital text using particular alignment, font, size, color, and style to improve readability and appearance in documents and online content.
Adobe InDesign is a specialized design program for creating print materials like brochures, magazines, and books with precise typography and graphic control.
# Understand and Manipulate Workspace - Format text and paragraphs; create styles. - Apply skills in the combination of bitmapped and vector elements to create design layouts for print and/or web. # Create New Documents - Create text, place and thread text, create sections and wrap text. - Align objects, stack and layer objects, work with graphic and text frames. - Demonstrate ability to create documents, text, placing and threading text, creation of sections, wrapping text, aligning objects, stacking and layering objects, and using graphic and text frames. # Work with Process and Spot Color, Gradients, Multiple Graphics - Explore links panel, resolution, vector graphics, and libraries. - Identify the capabilities and functions of drawing, transformation, and shape tools. - Demonstrate skills in the creation of layouts. # Create Graphics - Reshape frames; apply strokes; work with panels, nested styles, corner effects, and polygons. - Apply conceptual planning techniques in the development of graphic design layouts. - Analyze production problems encountered and recommend solutions. # Create Tabs and Tables - Create book files and table of contents, bleeds, slugs, and printer's marks. - Apply skills in the combination of bitmapped and vector elements to create design layouts for print and/or web. # Create a Web-Based Graphics Project Applying InDesign Techniques - Demonstrate advanced typography techniques as well as interpolation techniques on a web graphics based project.
CIST 1220 - Structured Query Language (SQL)
Includes basic database design concepts and solving database retrieval and modification problems using the SQL language. Topics include: database Vocabulary, Relational Database Design, Date retrieval using SQL, Data Modification using SQL, Developing and Using SQL Procedures.
PL/SQL is a procedural language extension developed by Oracle Corporation for SQL, allowing developers to create intricate database interactions using control structures, variables, and error handling mechanisms.
# Database Vocabulary - Define and use vocabulary of databases, including tables, columns, rows, data types, keys, relationships, queries, and record sets. # Relational Database Design - Describe the relational database model. - Describe one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many relations. - Explain the difference between the various normal forms. - Apply normalization to the third normal form for various data specifications. # Data Retrieval using SQL - Produce information from a database using SQL. - Use the appropriate SQL constructs to restrict the items retrieved based on specified criteria. - Prepare queries that reference more than one table in order to supply required information. - Produce queries that group information, use aggregate functions, and restrict output based on aggregate results. - Develop queries that determine the items to select based on the result of another embedded query. # Data Modification using SQL - Use SQL commands to update information in the database based on some criteria. - Prepare SQL commands to insert new records into the database. - Construct SQL commands to delete records from the database based on some criteria. # Developing and Using SQL Procedures - Define SQL Stored Procedures and SQL Triggers. - Produce simple SQL stored procedures. - Use simple SQL trigger procedures.
A study and use of vector graphics for production. Skill development in the use of the tools and transformation options of Adobe Illustrator to create complex vector illustrations for print and web-based media. Mastery in manipulation of both text and graphics and the correct use and management of different color modes. Course includes a final project that allows students to develop a web page/site using the chosen software.
Pattern making is the creation of templates for garment or object parts, converting design ideas into construction blueprints across multiple industries.
Illustration refers to the production of visual representations to convey ideas, stories, or feelings, utilizing conventional or digital methods for diverse media purposes.
# Create Straight and Curved Lines and Shapes; Understand and Manipulate Workspace - Identify the capabilities and functions of drawing, transformation, and shape tools. - Demonstrate skills in the use of vector specific capabilities for typesetting. - Create new documents, create text, place and thread text, create sections and wrap text, align objects, stack and layer objects, work with graphic and text frames. # Apply Color, Swatches, Eyedropper, Paint Bucket, Color in Design, Stroke and Fill Graphic Styles - Apply conceptual planning techniques in the development of graphic design pieces. - Analyze production problems encountered and recommend solutions. # Work with Type, Point, Area, Path, Fonts, Formats; Design with Type; Object Composition - Apply skills in the combination of bitmapped and vector elements to create design work. # Print Publishing, Resolution, Transparency, Gradients, Color Management - Apply skills in manipulating graphics resolution, transparency, gradients, and color management I published prints. # Building blocks, Perspective, Graphs, Patterns - Demonstrate skills in perspective grids in 3D, graphs to present data in a visual format, and creation of patterns for elegant backgrounds. # Create a Web-Based Graphics Project Applying Illustrator Techniques - Demonstrate advanced typography techniques as well as interpolation techniques on a web graphics based project.
In this course, students will use scripting and the latest in industry standard or open source software to cover the creation and manipulation of images and animations. Topics include graphic types, organizational methods, drawing tools, beginning to complex object modeling and an introduction to scripting.
Software design refers to the planning and structuring of software elements to efficiently meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
2D animation consists of animating objects in a two-dimensional space, depicting figures, objects, and landscapes in successive frames to generate the illusion of movement.
# Examine Graphic Types - Describe current 2D and 3D digital image tools and identify 2D and 3D digital image file types. Import and export various graphic types # Utilize Drawing and Painting tools and Organizational Methods. - Construct Explore the user interface and manipulate, to change and save workspaces. Utilize drawing tools such as shape, pen, paint bucket and gradient tools. Apply principles of folders or methods of organization. # Create and Animate Objects - Construct Create, transform and edit objects, understand and apply key framing, animation constraints and animation cycling, understand and apply different types of animation to objects, and understand and apply the use of symbols, instances, assets and library items. # Model Complex Animations - Construct Apply text and textual effects to objects, create complex masks, understand and utilize movie clips, buttons and movie controls, import and edit sound files, apply synchronizing techniques and define and apply video and audio export settings. # Examine and Implement Basic Scripting - Demonstrate Understand and use variables, simple functions, simple conditional statements, create a pre-loader and use debugging tools and comment coding.
Students will explore how to use industry standard or open source graphics software programs to create Web ready images and Web pages. Topics include advanced image correction techniques and adjustments, typography and interpolation as well as conditional scripting statements and arrays. The course includes a final project that allows students to develop a Web page/site using the chosen software.
Web typography refers to the practice of organizing text on websites for legibility, accessibility, and visual attractiveness in a digital context.
# Curves and Adjustment Layers - Use curves to manage colors; understand and manipulate site. - Develop an understanding of site manipulation and using curves to manage colors. # Color, Color Correction, and Balancing - Make exposure, shadow/highlight, channel mix selected components. - Observe shadow and highlights to make selective color adjustments. # Typography and Interpolation - Utilize advanced typography and interpolation techniques on a web base. - Demonstrate advanced typography techniques as well as interpolation techniques on a web graphics based project. # Web Creation Project - Create a web based graphics project, applying scripting techniques. - Adapt and create a web project using scripting techniques and graphics.
Explores the concepts of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, and HTML following the current standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for developing inter-linking web pages that include graphical elements, hyperlinks, tables, forms, and image maps.
Xmldoc refers to the capability of generating, reading, and processing XML documents, involving schema validation and transformation utilizing technologies such as XSLT, XPath, and XML-related software tools.
Graphical Tools are software programs designed for producing, modifying, and handling visual elements like images, diagrams, and animations in diverse design and multimedia projects.
# Describe HTML, CSS, and XML - Identify HTML, CSS, and XML. # Develop web Pages with HTML, CSS, and XML - Construct an error-free web pages using validation techniques. # Implement Graphical Elements, Hyperlinks, Tables, Forms, Image Maps - Construct error- free web applications with interlinking pages, graphical images, hyperlinks, tables, forms, and image maps. # Examine, Compare and Recognize W3C standards - Evaluate developed code with W3C standards and make necessary corrections.
Students learn how to use the features and structure of a client side scripting language, explore the features on server side scripting and develop professional web applications that include special effects, interactive, dynamic, validated, and secure forms.
JavaFX is a Java library for creating graphical user interfaces in desktop applications, offering APIs for media, graphics, controls, and web functionality.
Java Development Tools refer to software applications designed for writing, debugging, and optimizing Java code, encompassing IDEs, build automation tools, and performance testing utilities.
# Scripting Languages - Compare and Contrast Java and JavaScript. - Compare and Contrast Server-side applications vs. Client-side applications. - Develop scripting elements and writing output to a web document. - Produce professional code with comments and debugging tools and techniques. # Develop Web Pages using Variables, Expressions and Operators - Utilize variables. - Examine onEvent processing and event handlers. - Examine expressions and operators. - Develop web pages with date/time methods, math methods, and conditional operators. # Develop Web Pages with Arrays, Loops, and Conditional Statements - Examine creating, populating, and sorting arrays. - Utilize the calendar function. - Examine The For and While loops. - Examine the switch statement. - Examine the Break Command and Continue Command. - Develop web pages with links, dates, timed commands, and calculations. # Develop Web Pages with Special Effects Including Menus, Images, and Image Maps - Utilize image objects, image rollovers, and image maps. - Examine object animation. - Examine pop-up menus, pull-down menus, sliding and table menus and menu functions. - Examine filters and transitions. - Develop professional and interesting web pages with special effects. # Develop Web Pages using Interactive Forms - Examine Input files, Selection Lists, Option Buttons and Checkboxes. - Implement calculated fields. - Examine Form Validation. - Develop web pages with interactive forms using validation. # Develop Web Pages using Cookies and Passwords to Maintain - Examine cookie properties and values. - Develop web pages with personalized greetings and feedback using cookies.
CIST 1401 - Computer Networking Fundamentals
Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA's broad-based, vendor independent networking certification exam, Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking, including local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems, and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies, TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remote connectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology, network media and topologies, network devices, network management, network tools and network security.
Computer network operations refer to the administration, monitoring, and implementation of measures to safeguard the security, privacy, and accessibility of data transmitted or stored within network systems.
Computer networking involves creating, maintaining, and managing interconnected computer systems to enable resource sharing, communication, and data security among devices.
CompTIA Network+ is a certification showcasing basic knowledge of networking concepts, infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting, confirming the holder's capability to manage and troubleshoot network environments.
# Networking Technologies - Explain the purpose and function of networking protocols. - Identify computer/networking address formats and commonly used ports. - Identify the principles and characteristics of a routed network. - Describe and differentiate between various wired and wireless communication technologies. # Network Media and Topologies - Categorize standard cable types and their properties. - Identify and differentiate between common physical and logical network topologies and their characteristics. - Differentiate and implement appropriate wiring standards. - Categorize LAN and WAN technology types. # Network Devices - Describe network devices and identify the OSI layer at which it operates. - Install and configure common network devices. - Implement a basic wireless network. # Network Management - Explain the purpose and function of each layer of the OSI model. - Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization. - Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues. - Troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an appropriate solution. - Identify types of configuration management documentation. - Evaluate the network based on configuration management documentation. # Network Tools - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for maintaining a network environment. - Demonstrate the appropriate use of network tools including scanners and testers. - Explain how and when to use various command-line commands. # Network Security - Identify the fundamental principles of security concepts, technologies and features. - Explain the function of hardware and software security devices. - Implement, install, configure, upgrade and optimize security components. - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for maintaining a secure environment. - Explain the methods of network access and user authentication security. - Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques.
CIST 1306 - Programming Foundations - Swift
Learn key computing concepts, building a solid foundation in programming with Swift. Learn about the impact of computing and apps on society, economies, and cultures while exploring iOS app development, including the app design process: brainstorming, planning, prototyping, and evaluating an app design of their own
Programmed Data Processor denotes proficiency in operating computer systems tailored for processing substantial amounts of data via predetermined programs and algorithms.
# Values - identify and use the fundamental units of Swift and how to associate names with values using variables - Identify and learn about the fundamental units of Swift - the values (text & numbers) that flow through the code. - Explore and apply how to associate names with values using variables. - Apply concepts to create an entry-level application. # Algorithms - Structure code using functions to encapsulate repetitive tasks, make decisions (eg, if/else statements) and distinguish different types of data - Understand how to structure their code using functions to encapsulate repetitive tasks. - Understand and apply logical statements like if/else statements to represent decisions. - Describe how Swift uses types to distinguish different kinds of data. - Apply concepts to develop application using logical statements and types. # Organizing Data - Create custom types of structs, group items into arrays and process using loops - Describe and explore how to create custom types using structs, group large quantities of items into arrays and process them using loops. - Describe how enums represent a set of related values. - Develop an application using data organization concepts. # Building Apps - Add user interface elements to a screen, connect elements to code, and respond to the events generated by user interaction - Build and test basic apps. - Describe how to add user interface elements to a screen, connect those elements to their code and respond to events generated by user interaction. - Use incremental development process to build and test applications.
CIST 1305 - Program Design and Development
An introductory course that provides problem solving and programming concepts for those that develop user applications. An emphasis is placed on developing logic, troubleshooting, and using tools to develop solutions. Topics include: problem solving and programming concepts, structured programming, the three logic structures, file processing concepts, and arrays
# Define Problem Solving and Programming Concepts - Describe general problem solving concepts. - Describe constants, variables, and data types. - Understand demonstration of mathematical operations and functions. - Describe procedural programming and object-oriented programming. # Develop Structured Solutions Using the Three Logic Structures - Construct structured solutions utilizing modules. - Construct a solution utilizing the sequential logic structure. - Construct a solution utilizing the decision logic structure. - Construct a solution utilizing the looping logic structure. # Develop Structured Solutions Utilizing File Processing Concepts - Demonstrate an understanding of sequential and random file terminology and concepts. - Demonstrate an understanding of record keys (primary, secondary, foreign, and concatenated). - Construct a solution utilizing sequential and random file processing. # Develop Structured Solutions Using Arrays - Demonstrate an understanding of an array of terminology and concepts. - Construct a solution utilizing single-dimensional and multidimensional arrays.
Provides an overview of the skills and knowledge of database application systems which are used in business government and industry. Topics include: history, database terminology and concepts, database system logical organization, data manipulation, database design concepts, models, normalization, Entity Relationship diagramming, physical database, networking and databases, and database security.
Database software refers to computer programs designed for creating, managing, and querying structured data sets efficiently.
# Database Terminology and Concepts - Identify different database processing orientations including data warehousing, decision support, temporal and distributed systems. - Identify key terms associated with database technology including tables, entities, columns, attributes, rows, records, keys, indexes and relationships. - Demonstrate the major functions of a Database Management System. - Identify the roles of the Database Administrator (DBA), Database Analyst and Data Administrator. # Database System Logical Organization - Identify common database objects like tables, indexes and views. - Identify schema and subschema and identify the relationship between objects and schema. - Identify the logical storage structures such as tablespaces, segments and blocks. # Data Manipulation - Demonstrate an understanding of the role of SQL in data processing. - Demonstrate an understanding of basic SQL clauses like Select, From, Where, Group by and Order by. - Demonstrate an understanding of SQL data types and operations like aggregation, unions, intersections and joins. # Database Design Concepts - Identify database design goals including functional requirements and physical constraints - Define steps in database design methodology including modeling, entity-relationship diagramming and normalization. - Demonstrate an understanding of concepts used in data organization including: pointers, linked lists, arrays, queues, stacks and object classes. - Identify benefits of hierarchical, network, relational and object-oriented data models. - Implement data normalization from first through third (or higher) normal forms. # Physical Database - Identify the role of metadata, data dictionary, data files, control files, tables, tablespaces and archive files in a database management system. - Demonstrate an understanding of various disk usage methodologies and their advantages and disadvantages. - Compare advantages of distributed and centralized databases. # Database Security - Identify the role of passwords in database access security. - Identify the role of schemas, views and triggers in security. - Identify the significance of data encryption and physical security in networked environments. - Identify the importance of a database backup and a journal (audit trail) as recovery tools.
CIST 1210 - Introduction to Oracle Databases
This course provides an introduction to the Oracle database management system platform and to Structured Query Language (SQL). Topics include database vocabulary, normalization, Oracle DML and DDL statements, SQL statements, views and constraints.
Oracle Big Data Appliance is an all-in-one solution for efficiently managing and analyzing vast amounts of data from multiple sources.
Database Indexes are data structures designed to enhance the speed of retrieving information from a database by offering efficient ways to access records.
# Database Vocabulary - Demonstrate an understanding of relational database concepts and terms. - Identify differences between personal databases and client/server databases. # Normalization - Demonstrate an understanding of data normalization from first through third and higher normal forms. - Explain the difference between the various normal forms # Oracle DML and DDL Statements - Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between DDL and DML commands. - Use SQL DML statements to insert, update, delete and merge rows in a table. - Use SQL DDL statements to create, modify and delete database objects. # SQL Statements - Define SQL variables and data types. - Use SQL statements to manipulate variables and perform number and character string operations. - Use SQL select statements to retrieve, sort or filter database data. - Use the SQL select statement with the IN, AND, NOT and LIKE operators. - Use SQL statements to access data from more than one table using inner and outer joins - Use character, number, conversion and date functions in select statements - Use the SQL GROUP BY and HAVING clauses - Use single-row and multiple-row subqueries. - Use SQL statements to create, alter, rename, truncate and drop tables. # Views and Constraints - Use SQL statements to describe, create, alter and drop a view. - Use SQL statements to insert, retrieve, update and delete data through a view. - Use SQL statements to describe, create and maintain constraints.
CIST 1180 - Advanced Topics in Operating Systems
Provides an in-depth study of operating system functions, utilities, and commands across multiple platforms. Topics include: Command Line interface (CLI), file systems and directory structures, boot sequence, temp files, swap files, page files, memory dumps, registry, .ini files, system configuration files, and the recycle bin.
macOS Mojave is Apple's operating system for Macs, offering Dark Mode, Stacks, a revamped Mac App Store, and improved privacy and security.
macOS Sierra is Apple's 13th major update to its macOS operating system, designed for Macintosh computers, incorporating Siri functionality and enhanced storage optimization.
Directory Structure refers to the hierarchical arrangement of folders in a computer system, facilitating organized file storage, navigation, and access control.
# Windows - Use MS-DOS and PC Command Interpreter. - Locate the command line. - Use the CLI to navigate through partitions and data found on various devices using the command line. - Use command line help features. - Use CLI to locate and retrieve data. - Change file attributes. - Demonstrate encryption and compression from the command line. - Use CLI to create, read, update, and delete data from files and directories. - Determine creation and modification dates for files and directories. # MacOS - Use the Mac OSX CLI. - Compare Linux/Unix command line with MacOSX command line. - Locate the Mac OSX terminal window. - Use CLI to navigate through partitions and data found on various devices using the command line. - Use command line help features. - Locate and retrieve data. - Change file attributes and permissions. - Demonstrate encryption, archive, and compression from the command line. - Determine creation and modification dates for files and directories. # Linux/UNIX - Use FreeBSD and Fedora Linux CLI. - Locate the command line. - Use CLI to navigate through partitions and data found on various devices using the command line. - Use command line help features such as man, apropos, what is, etc. - Locate and retrieving data. - Change file attributes and permissions. - Demonstrate encryption, archive, and compression from the command line. - Use CLI to create, read, update, and delete data from files and directories. - Determine creation and modification dates for files and directories. # File Systems and Directory Structures - Identify , describe, and examine FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS. - Identify , describe, and examine MacIntosh File system (MFS), Hierarchical File System (HFS). - Identify , describe, and examine Ext2, Ext3, Reiser, JFS. - Identify , describe, and examine High Performance FileSystem (HPFS). - Identify , describe, and examine ISO 9660 (CD-ROM file systems). - Identify , describe, and examine Network File Systems (DFS, NFS, etc.). # Boot Sequence - Describe the steps found in a generic boot sequence. - List the steps found in the boot sequence of Windows 9x, 2000, and XP. - Describe the Macintosh boot sequence. - Describe the Linux/Unix boot sequence. - Explain POST. - Describe bootloaders: LiLo, Grub, io.sys, ntldr, etc - Describe the role of the MBR in the boot process. - Explain Last Known good Configuration (LKGC). # Temp Files, Swap Files, Page Files - Define temp files, swap files, and page files. - Describe the use and recovery of data found in temp files, swap files, and page files. # Memory Dumps - Define memory dumps. - Describe the conversion and extraction of data from user.dmp. # Registry, .INI Files, and System Configuration - Define registry and .ini files. - Use native and third-party tools to edit and analyze registry keys. - Use native and third-party tools to edit and analyze .ini files. - Use native and third-party tools to edit and analyze system configuration files. # Recycle Bin - Define Recycle Bin. - Discuss the use of the Recycle Bin and when files are deleted.
CIST 1135 - Operating Systems and Virtual/Cloud Computing
This course provides an overview of modern operating systems and their use in home and small business environments. Activities will utilize the graphical user interface (GUI) and command line environment (CLI). Topics include using the modern virtual operating systems and cloud environments.
Operating System Development refers to the creation, programming, and upkeep of software that controls hardware and offers shared functions for applications.
# Operating System Fundamentals - Describe the history and evolution of operating systems. - Describe the features of modern and legacy operating systems. - Compare and Contrast operating systems as they are used in diverse situations. - Demonstrate proficiency using a graphical user interface (GUI) and command line interface (CLI) environment. - Identify the steps and all associated files in the boot process. # Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Operating Systems - Identify hardware requirements for supporting operating systems. - Identify supported hardware for various operating systems. - Perform an installation using bootable media. - Perform an operating system upgrade. - Demonstrate how to configure a newly installed operating system to satisfy user requirements. - Demonstrate how to troubleshoot failed installation and upgrade attempts. # Managing Storage, File Systems, Hardware, and System Resources - Demonstrate proficiency partitioning and formatting storage . - Identify features, advantages, and disadvantages of file systems. - Select the appropriate file system to meet specified needs. - Demonstrate ability to create, read, update, and delete objects in the file system using the GUI or CLI. - Use tools and utilities to manage hardware. - Describe system resources and how they are allocated. - Use tools to manage system resources efficiently. # Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Maintenance of Operating Systems - Identify troubleshooting, maintenance, and diagnostics tools present in the operating system. - Perform routine maintenance using system utilities. - Demonstrate how to schedule tasks and verify successful execution. - Demonstrate the ability to start, stop, and pause processes. - Use log files to observe system and user generated events. - Use troubleshooting techniques to repair software and operating system failures. - Demonstrate repairs using Safe mode and other recovery utilities available. # Networking - Identify the networking capabilities of operating systems. - Demonstrate ability to configure an operating system in a peer-to-peer network. - Demonstrate the ability to remotely access an operating system. - Demonstrate the ability to setup and secure simple file sharing. - Identify good safety practices for setting up operating systems that are used on a network and the Internet. - Demonstrate the ability to setup firewalls and utilities designed to protect against intruders and malware. # Virtual/Cloud Computing - Identify the various types of virtual systems. - Identify the various ways to utilize “cloud” environments. - Demonstrate the ability to install a virtual operating system. - Demonstrate the ability to remotely access and use a “cloud”-based application or data source.
CIST 1121 - Microcomputer Troubleshooting
Emphasizes the use of system theory and diagnostic routines to isolate failures, replace the defective module or subsystem, and verify proper operations. Topics include: basic system theory, operating systems use, diagnostic programs, subsystem isolation, upgrading systems, preventive maintenance, and service reports preparation.
Microcomputers are small, inexpensive, and adaptable personal computing devices, including desktop PCs, laptops, and other portable electronic systems.
# Basic System Theory - Draw a basic block diagram of a microcomputer. - Explain the general function of each block - Identify with actual components the components in the following subsystems: keyboard, video, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM, sound, mouse, modem, SCSI interface hardware, tape drives, and scanner. # Operating Systems Use - Use the computer's operating system, perform operational tests to determine whether or not the hardware systems are functioning correctly. - Discuss the limitations of different versions of DOS, both MS and PC. - Use the MEM command to determine system memory usage. - Use the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files to enable the most efficient use of system memory. - Use the MEMMAKER command to enable efficient use of system memory. # Diagnostic Programs - Update the information stored in CMOS. - Use reference disks to load CMOS with accurate system hardware information. - Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing diagnostic software such as MSD, Laplink, Norton Utilities, Spinrite, PCCheck, and Checkit. - Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing diagnostic software to test IRQ lines, parallel ports, and communication ports. - Demonstrate how to resolve common boot errors such as "Bad or missing Command Interpreter," "Missing operating system," "Bad Track 0," and "Cannot read drive." - Demonstrate how to overcome a CMOS password. - Demonstrate how to overcome a boot sector virus. # Subsystem Isolation - Use information obtained during system fault diagnosis, isolate the malfunction in the following subsystems; motherboard, power supply, keyboard video, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM, sound, mouse, modem. # Upgrading Systems - Discuss installation procedures for upgrading software and hardware. - Install a video driver. - Install an additional RAM. - Install a CD-ROM. - Install a hard disk drive. - Install a tape backup drive. - Install a Scanner. # Preventive Maintenance - Discuss proper care for storage media. - Discuss ideas for the proper placement of the computer within the room. - Demonstrate techniques for maintenance of the files stored within the various storage media. - Perform hard disk drive maintenance using the Scandisk, Chkdsk, and Defrag DOS commands. - Demonstrate file compression techniques using the Drvspace of Dblspace DOS commands. # Service Reports Preparation - Prepare the proper documentation to indicate description of the component and serial number, date received and date completed, malfunction, corrective action, parts used, and any other data locally required.
DMPT 2115 - Advertising and Promotional Design
Using skills learned in the page layout course, students will design projects for advertising and promotion of products and services.
Advertisement refers to the creation and distribution of promotional material to attract target audiences, increase interest, and drive sales or awareness for products, services, or brands.
# Advertising and Promotional Design - Construct various advertising and promotional materials using provided specifications. # Output Operations - Perform output operations.
Using skills learned in the page layout course, students will design projects relating to the challenges associated with multiple page formats.
Page Layout is the arrangement of text, images, and other components on a page to produce visually attractive and user-friendly printed or digital documents.
Publication Design refers to the craft of developing eye-catching layouts for print and digital media, such as magazines, books, and brochures, while prioritizing readability and engagement.
# Publication Design - Construct various multiple page documents using provided specifications. # Output Operations - Perform output operations.
CIST1102 introduces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques. Topics include learning the alphabetic keyboard, the numeric keyboard and keypad, building speed and accuracy, and proofreading. Students attain a minimum of 20 GWAM (gross words a minute)
Rekeying involves modifying a lock to function with a new key, while retaining the original locking mechanism, thereby rendering old keys ineffective.
# Touch Typing Skills - The student will demonstrate keying of alphabetic data using the touch system. - Demonstrate the ability to key data containing numbers and special characters. - Demonstrate touch keying of data in a timed environment producing 20-25 gross words per minute with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
This course is an introduction to graphic design production using page layout software. Students will be introduced to the essential terminology, tools, and stages of workflow in the graphic design process.
# Pre-Production - Assess how a corporate standards manual is used by a graphic designer. - Prepare thumbnails and comps. - Summarize the approval process. # Graphic Design Terminology - Define page layout terms. # Page Layout Software - Identify page layout software applications. - Use page layout software. # Document Formatting - Create and format various documents using page layout software. # Graphics and Text - Compose a page layout using graphic elements. - Critique and edit a document. # Output Operations - Perform output operations.
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.
Quadratic Equations are mathematical expressions containing a squared variable, typically written as ax^2 + bx + c = 0, and solved to determine the variable's values.
Logarithmic Functions are mathematical operations representing the inverse of exponentiation, used to model decay rates, acoustic levels, and complex financial calculations, requiring an understanding of logarithmic relationships and rules.
# Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Demonstrate the concept of sets and set notation. - Locate complements, unions, and intersections of sets. - Compute the value of expressions using the laws of exponents. - Simplify radicals and use them in arithmetic operations. - Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials. - Identify all factors of algebraic expressions. - Perform arithmetic operations on rational expressions. - Define complex numbers. - Perform arithmetic operations on complex numbers. # Equations and Inequalities - Solve linear equations. - Solve application problems involving linear equations. - Solve quadratic equations. - Solve application problems involving quadratic equations. - Solve linear inequalities. - Solve quadratic inequalities. - Solve rational inequalities. - Solve exponential equations. - Solve application problems involving exponential equations. - Solve logarithmic equations. - Solve application problems involving logarithmic equations. # Functions and Graphs - Plot ordered pairs. - Define relations and functions. - Construct a graph of linear functions. - Construct a graph of quadratic functions. - Construct a graph of exponential functions. - Construct a graph of logarithmic functions. # Systems of Equations - Solve systems of linear equations with two unknowns. - Solve application problems involving linear systems. # Optional Topics - Set-up and solve problems with direct, inverse, and joint variations. - Solve absolute value equations and inequalities. - Solve systems of linear equations with matrices. - Solve simple linear programming problems. - Construct conics which might include hyperbolas, parabolas, ellipses, and circles. - Identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers and use the pattern to extend an arithmetic sequence. - Identify a pattern in a sequence of numbers and use the pattern to extend a geometric sequence. - Use the Binomial Theorem to expand the binomial. - Use the Binomial Theorem to find indicated terms without expanding. - Define permutations and combinations. - Use permutations and combinations to solve application problems. - Define probability. - Calculate probability of events in application problems. - Solve rational equations. - Solve radical equations.
Introduces the major fields of contemporary psychology. Emphasis is on critical thinking and fundamental principles of psychology as a science. Topics include research design, the organization and operation of the nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking and intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, stress and health, and social psychology.
Psychology is a scientific discipline that examines the mind and behavior, including emotions, thoughts, mental functions, and behaviors of individuals and groups.
Research methods refer to the organized strategies employed to examine phenomena, gain fresh insights, or validate and synthesize existing knowledge in diverse fields.
Learning Theory is the systematic analysis of how individuals learn, comprehend, and retain knowledge through various models, principles, and frameworks that forecast and improve learning results.
# Foundations and Research Methods - Describe the foundations of modern psychology. - Identify who psychologists are and what they do. - Outline methods of research. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. # Biological Foundations of Behavior - Describe the structure of neurons and the process of neural transmission. - Outline the structure and function of the nervous system. - Outline the structure and function of the endocrine system. - Explain genetic influences on behavior. # Sensation and Perception - Describe basic concepts related to sensation. - Identify the structure and function of the visual, auditory, chemical, skin and other body senses. - Describe perceptual organization and the perception of distance, depth, movement and illusions. # States of Consciousness - Differentiate states of conscious, sleeping, and dreaming. - Describe sleep disorders. - Compare and contrast altering consciousness through drug use, meditation, and hypnosis. # Learning - Differentiate classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning. - Describe elements of classical conditioning. - Demonstrate classical conditioning in human behavior. - Describe the elements of operant conditioning. - Differentiate principles of reinforcement and punishment. - Demonstrate operant conditioning in human behavior. - Identify the types of cognitive learning and their application to humans. # Memory - Describe theories of remembering and forgetting. - Compare sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. - Identify and practice methods of improving memory. # Thinking, Intelligence, and Language - Describe the building blocks of thought: language, images, and concepts. - Apply principles of cognition to strategies for problem-solving and decision-making. - Identify the components of language and the stages of language development. - Discuss the influences of culture on language and how humans think. - Define intelligence and describe how intelligence is measured. - Identify gender differences in cognitive abilities. - Describe the influences of heredity and environment on intelligence. # Motivation and Emotion - Explain the biological and psychological sources of motivation. - Contrast the theories of emotion. - Identify the basic emotions and how they are communicated. - Describe emotional intelligence and how to manage emotions. # Lifespan Development - Identify stages of prenatal development and threats to development. - Describe cognitive, physical, psychosocial and gender- and sex-role development in infancy and childhood. - Describe cognitive, physical, psychosocial and gender- and sex-role development in adolescence. - Describe cognitive, physical, psychosocial and gender- and sex-role development in adulthood. - Describe cognitive, physical, psychosocial and gender- and sex-role development in late adulthood. # Personality - Explain psychodynamic theories of personality. - Explain humanistic theories of personality. - Explain trait theories. - Explain social-cognitive theories of personality. - Identify methods of personality assessment. # Psychological Disorders and Treatment - Differentiate between abnormal and normal behavior. - Discuss psychological disorders and models of abnormal behavior. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of anxiety disorders. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of mood disorders. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of dissociative and somatoform disorders. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of schizophrenia. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of sexual and gender identity disorders. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of developmental and cognitive disorders. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of eating and sleep disorders. - Examine the types, causes and treatment of personality disorders. # Stress and Health Psychology - Define stress and describe what it does to the body. - Identify ways to cope with stress and to stay healthy. - Describe psychosocial effects on physical disorders. - Describe psychosocial treatment of physical disorders. # Social Psychology - Describe fundamentals of social cognition. - Examine the nature of attitudes, prejudice and discrimination. - Describe social and cultural influences on behavior, thoughts and emotions. - Examine the psychological processes involved in social influence.
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, geometric concepts, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Statistics represents the discipline of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to reveal patterns, trends, and connections, aiding in informed decision-making and forecasting.
# Fractions - Simplify fractions. - Multiply and divide fractions. - Add and subtract fractions. - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide mixed numbers. - Solve application problems with fractions. - Perform hierarchy of operations. # Decimals - Read and write decimal word names. - Identify place value. - Round decimal notation. - Add and subtract decimal notation. - Multiply decimal notation. - Divide decimal notation. - Convert between fraction notation and decimal notation. - Solve application problems with decimal notation. - Perform hierarchy of operations. # Ratios and Proportions - Define ratios and rates. - Simplify ratios in fraction form. - Find unit rates. - Solve a proportion using cross products. - Solve application problems involving proportions. # Percent - Convert between percent and decimal notation. - Convert between percent and fraction notation. - Solve basic percent problems. - Solve application problems involving percent. # Measurement and Conversion - Convert measurements of length, weight/mass, and capacity within the American system. - Convert measurements of length, weight/mass, and capacity within the Metric system. - Convert measurements between the American and Metric systems. - Solve application problems involving measurement. # Geometric Concepts - Identify basic two and three dimensional figures. - Find the perimeter of polygons and circumference of circles. - Find the area of polygons and circles. - Solve for volume of three-dimensional objects. - Identify and solve problems involving angles. # Technical Applications - Apply mathematical concepts of varied occupational applications. # Basic Statistics - Solve applications involving circle, bar, and line graphs. - Solve applications involving frequency distributions and histograms. - Find the mean, weighted mean, median, and mode for a set of data.
Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatments, stress and health, and social psychology.
Operant Conditioning refers to the learning method in which behavior is molded and sustained through consequences, where reinforcements strengthen actions, while punishments diminish them.
Personality psychology involves the scientific examination of unique variations in cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns among individuals, including diverse theories and methods to evaluate personality attributes and processes.
Social psychology is the academic discipline that examines how individuals' beliefs, emotions, and actions are affected by the real or perceived presence of others.
# Contemporary Perspectives - Identify psychological perspectives and careers. - Identify methods of research. - Identify components of critical thinking. # Biological Foundations of Behavior - Identify the structure of neurons and the function of neurotransmitters. - Identify the basic parts of the brain and their function. - Outline the divisions of the nervous system. - Identify the basic parts of the endocrine system and their function. # Sensation and Perception - Differentiate between sensation and perception. - Identify principles of perception. # Learning and Memory - Differentiate classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning. - Describe the process of classical conditioning. - Recognize examples of classical conditioning in human behavior. - Describe the process of operant conditioning. - Recognize examples of operant conditioning in human behavior. - Identify the types of cognitive learning and their application to humans. - Describe how information is encoded into sensory, short-term and long-term memory. - Describe methods for improving memory. # State of Consciousness - Identify the stages of prenatal development and threats to development. - Describe cognitive, physical, psychosocial and gender-sex-role throughout the lifespan. # Personality - Identify the basic concept related to the various theories of personality. - Identify methods of personality assessment. # Psychological Disorders and Treatments - Differentiate abnormal and normal behavior. - Identify the types and treatments of psychological disorders. # Stress and Health Psychology - Define stress and describe its effects on the body. - Identify healthy ways to cope with and manage stress. - Identify lifestyle-based risks to health. - Identify healthy lifestyle changes. # Social Psychology - Describe fundamentals of social cognition. - Recognize examples of social cognition. - Identify the origins of attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination and recognize examples of each. - Describe social and cultural influences on behavior, thoughts, and emotions. - Identify the psychological processes involved in social action.
Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, social change, and marriage and family.
Sociology is the academic discipline examining social behavior, interactions, and institutions, with the goal of comprehending human societies, their evolution, structure, and overall operations.
Professionals in social work, public policy, or community development may be equipped with expertise in tackling these complex social issues.
# Basic Sociological Concepts - Describe the sociological perspective. - Describe the main characteristics of the other social sciences. - Discuss the major theoretical perspectives and explain their use. - Explain the major research methods used in sociology. - Identify the problems researchers face in conducting valid research. # Socialization - Recognize the different perspectives on the role of heredity and environment in the socialization process. - Identify the major theories and processes of development. - Explain the importance of agencies of socialization such as family, school, religion, peer groups, mass media, and the workplace. - Explain the major perspectives of socialization. # Culture - Define culture and discuss the elements of culture including beliefs, values, norms, and language. - Differentiate between material and the non-material culture, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism, and real vs. ideal culture. - Define subcultures and countercultures. - Explain cultural lag, cultural diffusion, and cultural leveling. # Social Structure and Social Interaction - Describe the functions of status, roles, groups, and institutions in maintaining social structure. - Define society and differentiate the types of societies. - Explain the theories of social interaction. # Social Groups and Institutions - Identify the major types of groups. - Explain the structure and processes of small groups. - Recognize and describe the major roles of such social institutions as the family, religion, education, health care providers, and political and economic institutions. - Identify types of formal organizations. - Identify and discuss the major types of government and economic systems. # Deviance and Social Control - Describe the sociological and non-sociological approaches to deviance. - Discuss the three sociological perspectives of crime. - Explain major theories of deviance and crime. - Differentiate between formal and informal social controls. # Social Stratification - Define social stratification. - Identify the two types of stratification systems. - Define open and closed systems of stratification. - Describe the major theoretical perspectives of stratification. - Explain how socioeconomic status is measured. - Describe the major social classes found in the United States. - Identify some of the consequences of social stratification. - Discuss the social sources of prejudice and discrimination. - Identify the psychological factors involved in prejudice and discrimination. - Explain the consequences of discrimination. - Identify the primary racial and ethnic minorities in America. - Discuss the sources and extent of gender stratification. - Identify and discuss the major problems related to age and social inequality. # Social Change - Discuss the major theories of social change. - Identify the major sources of change. - Define collective behavior. - Discuss the various forms of collective behavior and the conditions necessary for development. - Describe the types of social movements. - Trace the development of social movements. - Describe current patterns of population growth and social problems related to that growth. - Describe the processes of urban change. - Identify the three theories of urban structure. - Discuss the major problems faced by American cities and some of the programs developed to resolve them. # Marriage and Family - Discuss aspects of mate selection such as endogamy, exogamy, and homogamy. - Describe social class differences, racial and ethnic differences. - Discuss patterns of parenting and grandparenting. - Discuss adoption, dual-income families, single-parent families, stepfamilies. - Define some statistical trends in divorce. - Discuss factors associated with divorce. - Discuss the impact of divorce on children. - Discuss cohabitation, marriage without children, single parents, alternative lifestyles. - Describe the theoretical views of family.
Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures, physiological processes, and chemical principles related to physiology. Topics include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous and sensory systems.
# Body Organization and Chemical Basis of Life - Define the terms anatomy and physiology. - Describe the basic biological functions necessary for survival. - Define anatomical position. - Identify descriptive body terms, planes-abdominopelvic regions and quadrants, directional terms as they relate to anatomical position, body membranes and cavities. - Discuss complementarity between structure and function. - Describe the various organizational levels of the human body. - Define homeostasis and metabolism. - Define positive and negative feedback cycles and provide examples of each. - Describe basic atomic structure. - Define the terms molecule, element, compound, mixture, solution, solvent and solute and give examples of each. - Describe and give examples of covalent (non-polar and polar), ionic and hydrogen bonding. - Describe water as an inorganic compound and universal solvent. - List the major elements present in the body. - Discuss and give examples of the most important carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids found in the body and relate these substances to specific body structures or functions. - Describe intermediary metabolism. - Describe pH scale, acids and bases. # Cell Structure and Functions - Describe the structure of a typical cell. - List the organelles and discuss the functions of each. - Describe the types of movement of materials across cell membranes and relate these to functions of the cells within the body. - Discuss the molecular structure of DNA in relation to hereditary characteristics. - Discuss mitosis and meiosis. # Tissue Structure and Function - Define the term tissue and histology. - Identify the four major types of tissue in the body and their basic functions. - Describe the structure, function, and location of epithelial tissues in the body. - Describe the structure, function, and location of connective tissues in the body and contrast these to epithelial tissues. - Compare and Contrast the three forms of muscle tissue: skeletal, smooth and cardiac. - Describe the structure, function, and location of nervous tissue in the body. - Classify the membranes of the body and provide examples of each. - Describe the basic steps in tissue repair. # The Integumentary System - Discuss the functions of the skin as an organ system and its role in the homeostasis of body temperature. - Describe the layers, structural components, and functions of the epidermis dermis and hypodermis. - Describe the basic structure and function of epidermal derivatives such as hair, nails, sweat, and associated glands. - Discuss the classification of burns by degree and surface areas involved. - Discuss the three principal types of skin cancer and differentiate among them. # The Skeletal System - Discuss the components and functions of the skeletal system. - Compare and Contrast the anatomy of long and flat bones. - Describe the histological features of compact and spongy bone tissue. - Compare and Contrast intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification. - Define interstitial and appositional bone growth. - Describe the process of bone remodeling and fracture repair. - Classify the principal types of bones on the basis of shape and location. - Describe the various markings on the surface of bones. - Identify the bones and principal markings of the bones of the axial skeleton. - Identify the bones and principal markings of the bones of the appendicular skeleton. - Define an articulation and identify the factors that determine the types and degree of movement at a joint. - Classify joints based on their structure and function using proper terminology. - Describe the movements allowed by the different types of synovial joints. - Describe selected articulations of the body with respect to the bones that enter into their formation, structural classification, and anatomical components. - Discuss selected bone diseases and common fractures. # The Muscular System - List the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue. - Discuss the organization of muscle tissues and their components. - Discuss the anatomy of the muscle (cell) fiber and the microscopic anatomy of the muscle cell including the sarcomere as the basic unit of muscle contraction. - Discuss the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. - Discuss the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction. - Describe the movement of the action potential in skeletal muscle. - Describe the ATP needs and the energy sources used by skeletal muscle. - Explain concepts in muscle physiology such as twitch, motor unit, tetanus, as well as types of muscle fibers and muscle contractions. - Define origin and insertion. - Describe the relationship between bones and skeletal muscles in producing body movements. - Discuss body movements as the activities of muscle groups by explaining the roles of the prime movers, synergists, antagonist and fixators. - Define the criteria employed in naming skeletal muscles. - Identify the principal skeletal muscles in selected regions of the body and their functions. - Discuss selected muscle disorders. # The Nervous and Sensory Systems - Explain the basic functions of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis. - Describe the components of the central and peripheral divisions. - Characterize the supporting cells of neural tissues in the CNS and PNS. - Compare and Contrast the structure and function of unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar neurons. - Define a synapse and describe the events that occur at the synapse. - Describe action potentials in terms of generation and transmission within the neuron. - Discuss concepts in neurophysiology such as excitatory post-synaptic potentials, inhibitory post-synaptic potentials, summation, all-or-none phenomena, and neuron regeneration. - Discuss common neurotransmitters. - Describe the layers of meninges and anatomy of the spinal cord. - Describe cross sectional anatomy of the spinal cord including the location of sensory and motor neurons. - Identify major sensory and motor tracts in the spinal cord. - Describe the basic components of a reflex arc and discuss the patellar, Golgi tendon, stretch, and withdrawal reflexes. - Identify the principal components of the spinal cord as well as spinal nerves, their derived plexi and functions. - Discuss the immediate and long-term effects of spinal cord injuries. - Identify the principal regions of the brain. - Explain the function of the cerebrospinal fluid, its composition, and the pathway of CSF flow. - Describe the blood supply to the brain and the blood-brain barrier. - Identify the major structural and functional areas of the cerebral cortex and cerebrum including the basal nuclei. - Identify the components of the diencephalon and explain their roles in homeostasis. - Identify the three major components of the brain stem, their substructures and their functions. - Discuss the structure and function of the cerebellum. - Discuss common disorders of the central nervous system. - Identify the twelve pairs of cranial nerves by name, number, function and classify as each sensory, motor or mixed. - Identify the major nerves of the brachial plexus. - Identify the major nerves of the lumbosacral plexus. - Describe exteroceptors, interoceptors, and proprioceptors. - Compare the structure and functional differences between all subdivisions of the nervous system. - Compare and Contrast the structure and function of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems and their specific effects on target organs. - Discuss acetylcholine (cholinergic) and norepinephrine (adrenergic) as the major neurotransmitters in the ANS. - Discuss olfactory sensations and receptors. - Discuss gustatory sensations and receptors. - Describe the external and internal anatomy of the eye. - Discuss the visual pathway and common errors of refraction. - List the major structures and functions of the external ear, middle ear and internal ear. - Discuss selected disorders of the special senses.
BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
Selected laboratory exercises reinforcing the topics of BIOL 2113. The laboratory exercises for this course include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous sensory systems. Emphasis is placed on the identification of anatomical structures.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Body Organization - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing body organization. # Cell Structure and Functions - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing cell structure and functions. # Tissue Classifications - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing tissue classification. # Integumentary System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the integumentary system. # Skeletal System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the skeletal system. # Muscular System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the muscular system. # Nervous and Sensory Systems - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the nervous and sensory systems.
EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Human resources encompasses the management of employees in an organization, emphasizing recruitment, development, and policy creation to foster a productive work environment.
# Human Relations Skills - Identify strengths and weaknesses and set appropriate personal goals. - Recognize and respond to own stress level. - Identify strategies to address and solve problematic behaviors with others. # Job Acquisition Skills and Communication - Demonstrate effective job search strategies including electronic and print media. - Set career goals. - Prepare job application and follow up letters, a resume, and a job application. - Demonstrate effective interviewing techniques. - Demonstrate professional and appropriate communication skills. # Job Retention Skills - Identify and demonstrate traits of successful employees. - Identify effective time management strategies. - Demonstrate ability to negotiate promotion/salary increase. - Demonstrate ability to accept counseling positively. # Job Advancement Skills - Explain chain of responsibility. # Professional Image Skills - Identify and demonstrate professional image. - Identify and project professional attitude.
Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price, competition, and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures, federal and local; fluctuations in production, employment, and income; and United States economy in perspective
Economic Growth refers to the consistent expansion of a country's production of goods and services, usually gauged by the increase in Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over time.
Economic policy refers to the deliberate actions taken by governments or organizations to influence a country or region's economic performance using taxation, spending, and monetary tools.
Economic modeling involves developing simplified representations of economic systems to predict and assess the impacts of policy changes and market fluctuations.
# Basic Economic Principles - Describe the scope and methods of economics. - Describe the structure of a market economy. - Describe the United States economy in perspective. - Model the fundamentals of supply and demand. - Describe the role of households, firms and government in the economy. # Microeconomic Principles and Market Models - Explain consumer theory. - Explain the theory of the firm. - Compare perfect competition with imperfect competition. # Macroeconomic Principles and Policies - Define aggregate demand and aggregate supply. - Explain supply and demand in the money market. - Break down the impact of fiscal and monetary policies.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of oral communication. Topics include selection and organization of materials, preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations, analysis of ideas presented by others, and professionalism.
Public speaking is the skill of presenting ideas persuasively and engagingly to an audience, using oratory methods to influence, educate, or captivate listeners.
# Selection and Organization of Materials - Choose and evaluate speech materials from personal experience. - Select and evaluate written materials. - Plan and conduct a research interview. - Properly cite quotations and statistics. - Organize materials into outline form. # Preparation and Delivery of Individual and Group Presentations - Understand and manage speech anxiety. - List techniques for controlling speech anxiety. - Select subject, remarks appropriate to actual and hypothetical audiences, settings, and occasions. - Demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver an informative speech. - Demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver a persuasive speech. - Demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver a ceremonial speech. - Collaborate with others to prepare a structured group discussion and/or presentation. # Analysis of Ideas Presented by Others - Summarize another speaker's ideas. - Ask questions non-judgmentally. - Develop a reasoned judgment of the meaning of a speaker's ideas. - Discuss and analyze a speaker's point of view. # Professionalism - Demonstrate professional dress and demeanor. - Select appropriate subject matter and language usage for professional settings. - Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal skills for professional settings.
Emphasizes study of government and politics in the United States. The focus of the course will provide an overview of the Constitutional foundations of the American political processes with a focus on government institutions and political procedures. The course will examine the constitutional framework, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and the election process along with the three branches of government. In addition, this course will examine the processes of Georgia state government. Topics include foundations of government, political behavior, and governing institutions.
Constitutions establish the fundamental rules, authorities, and rights governing a government or organization, as well as its members.
Constitutional Documents consist of primary legal texts establishing and governing the fundamental principles, structure, and operations of a state, entity, or corporation.
Political science is an academic discipline that examines governments, political processes, and behaviors, analyzing various political systems and theories on different scales.
# Foundations of Government - Trace the development of the U.S. Constitution from the problematic Articles of Confederation through the Constitutional Convention and ramifications. - Contrast the original constitutional dispersion of power with the modern dispersion that has evolved through custom and interpretation. - Analyze the amendment process and the political implications with it. - Explain Federalism and how it differs from other forms of government - Describe how Federalism has evolved to reach its present form in the U.S. - Explore the growth of the national government through an examination of the factors contributing to its expansion. - Examine the major safeguards of freedom contained in the First Amendment. - Explain and evaluate the major clauses in the Fourteenth Amendment to include the effectiveness throughout the United States. - Explain and evaluate the effectiveness of the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-sixth Amendments in overcoming barriers to voting in the United States. - Describe how the Constitution protects citizenship. - Describe the fundamentals of the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments. - Describe the significance of the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments in the U.S. system of rights. - Discuss the nationalization of the Bill of Rights. # Political Behavior - Develop an understanding of democracy - Investigate the effects of public opinion on the U.S. democratic form of government. - Assess the effects of the media on politics. - Analyze interest groups in terms to include: a. structure; b. power and influence; and c. operating techniques. - Explain the different political philosophies and political parties operating in the U.S. - Describe the function and impact of the Electoral College. - Discuss the process running for public office with detailed interest given from the nomination to the election of a president. # Governing Institutions - Analyze Congress focusing on the legislative process to include: a. structure; b. functions; and c. membership. - Analyze Congress focusing on common criticisms to include: a. structure; b. functions; and c. membership. - Trace the evolution of the modern presidency to include public expectations from constitutional foundations to the current form. - Describe the differing forms of law that the American legal system is based. - Explain the structure and function of the national courts system including the operation of the U.S. Supreme Court. - Describe the process of judicial review. - Evaluate the public policy-making process with regard to policy formation and the impact of ideological difference among policy makers. - Examine the institutions and processes of Georgia state government.
ALHS 1011 - Structure and Function of the Human Body
Focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
# General Plan and Function of the Human Body - Define anatomy and physiology. - Describe anatomical position. - Define and use the principle directional terms in human anatomy. - Identify the sagittal , transverse and frontal sections of the body. - Define and locate the principle regions, quadrants, and cavities of the human body. - Identify the structure of a cell tissue, organ, and system, and explain the relationship among these structures as they constitute an organism. - Define the term homeostasis and metabolism, and cellular respiration. - Differentiate between inorganic and organic compounds and give examples of each. - Describe the properties of water that make it essential for body functions. - Contrast acids and bases and use pH scale in describing acidity and alkalinity of a solution. - Identify the biologically significant elements from a given list by their chemical symbols and summarize the main functions of each in the body. - Describe the structure of a typical cell. - List organelles and discuss the functions of each. - Describe active and passive transport mechanisms. - Define mitosis and meiosis. - Define the term tissue and list the four major types. - List and describe major types of epithelial, connective, and muscle tissues. - Locate and describe different categories of membranes in the body. # Integumentary System - Identify the main and accessory structures of the integumentary system and their functions. - Discuss function of the skin in homeostasis of body temperature. # Skeletal System - Describe functions of the skeletal system. - Identify major bones of the axial and appendicular skeletons. - Explain relationships of the endocrine system to the skeletal system. - Describe development of the skeletal system. - Define articulation and identify types of joints. # Muscular System - Explain functions of skeletal muscular system. - Identify major skeletal muscles and functions. - Explain physiology of a muscle contraction. - Describe actions of muscles. # Nervous and Sensory Systems - Identify the general functions of the nervous system. - Explain the anatomical and functional classification of the nervous system. - Identify types of neurons and describe their functions. - Identify parts of a neuron. - Describe the physiology nerve impulse transmission. - Describe spinal cord and spinal reflexes. - Describe and give the functions of the layers of the meninges and cerebral spinal fluid. - Identify spinal nerves and define plexus. - Identify cranial nerves and give functions of each. - Compare and Contrast the sympathetic with the parasympathetic nervous system. - Name the principle areas and functions associated with the lobes of the cerebrum. - Identify and describe the functions of the major regions of the brain. - Describe the structure and functions of the three major parts of the ear. - Describe the structure and functions of the eye. - Describe the physiology of vision. - Trace sound waves through the ear. - Differentiate special and general senses. - Describe tactile sensation and proprioception. # Endocrine System - Define the endocrine gland and hormones; describe how the endocrine system works to maintain homeostasis. - Locate the principle endocrine glands, and identify the principle hormones, functions, and target tissues. - Describe the mechanism by which the hypothalamus links the nervous and endocrine systems. - Describe feedback mechanisms. # Cardiovascular System - Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system. - Describe the major components of the cardiovascular system. - Describe the components of plasma and the functions of each. - Describe and give the function of each type of formed element. - Explain the ABO and Rh blood grouping systems. - Describe the location of the heart in relation to other organs of the thoracic cavity and the associated serous membranes. - Identify the chambers, valves, and associated vessels of the heart. - Trace flow of blood through the heart, and distinguish between the pulmonary and systemic circulation. - Describe location of the parts of the conduction system of the heart, and trace the pathway of impulses initiation and conduction. - Identify major blood vessels. - Describe the structure and function of the different kinds of blood vessels. - Define blood pressure and contrast the clinical significance of systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure. # Lymphatic System - Describe the structures of the lymphatic system and their functions. - Explain adaptive and innate resistance to disease. # Respiratory System - Describe parts of the upper and lower respiratory tract. - Trace the pathway of air into and out of the respiratory tract. - Explain the physiology of breathing. - Differentiate external and internal respirations. - Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried by the blood. # Digestive System - Differentiate chemical and mechanical digestion. - Identify the parts of the digestive system, their locations, and explain the function of each. - Trace the pathway of food through the gastrointestinal system. - Identify the major digestive secretions and their functions. - Describe the process of absorption. # Urinary System - Identify the parts f the urinary system. - Explain general functions of the urinary system. - Explain the relationships of the urinary system to the endocrine and circulatory system. - Describe the structure and function of the nephron. - Compare the urinary system of the female with that of the male. - Identify the constituents of urine. - Differentiate the processes of secretion, filtration, and reabsorption and where they occur in the nephron. # Reproductive System - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system. - Explain the relationship of the endocrine system to the menstrual cycle and the function of the female reproductive system. - Describe the physiology of the male and female gonads and the production of gametes. - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system. - Relate the urinary system to the reproductive system of the male. - Explain the relationship of the endocrine system to the function of the male reproductive system.
CIST 1101 - Working with Microsoft Windows
Working with Microsoft Windows provides students with the interface concepts of Microsoft Windows software and the opportunity to develop basic computer skills. Topics include: getting started with Microsoft Windows, managing programs and files with Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Windows applications, data transfer with Microsoft Windows, printing with Microsoft Windows, and customizing with Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft Paint is a basic image editing software, part of the Windows OS, for making and altering digital graphics.
Microsoft Office is a collection of productivity tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, designed for creating documents, analyzing data, presenting information, and managing emails.
Windows XP is a Microsoft-developed operating system, offering a graphical user interface for personal computers with business and personal features, prioritizing stability and efficiency.
Microsoft Windows is a collection of operating systems created by Microsoft, offering a visual interface for PCs and comprising numerous editions for diverse users and devices.
# Getting Started with Microsoft Windows - Explain the function and components of a microcomputer system. - Explain initial procedures for working with menus, icons and launching application programs. - Identify the elements of a window. - Explain initial procedures for using Help while in Windows. - Explain initial procedures for exiting Windows. # Managing Programs and Files with Microsoft Windows - Describe activates used to switch among different application windows. - Identify windows and program icons. - Explain methods for copying Program icons. - Describe procedures for disk maintenance and preparation method for storing files including naming, locating, selecting, renaming, moving, copying, and deleting directories and files. - Describe procedures for file and folder managements including search techniques, indexing, and advanced searching techniques. # Microsoft Windows Applications - Explain how to create and navigate within a document. - Explain procedures to use Email, Word Pad, Note pad, Microsoft Paint, and Microsoft Calendar. - Explain methods to mastering digital pictures and music using Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Media Player, and Windows Movie Maker. # Data Transfer with Microsoft Windows - Explain methods for cutting or copying data into “Clipboard”. - Explain methods for capturing screens and windows and saving the image as a “Clipboard” file. - Explain when to save work and how to transfer saved data using multiple forms of media. # Printing with Microsoft Windows - Identify the printer that will be used. - Explain methods to install a printer and change the printing properties of the printer. # Customizing with Microsoft Windows - Describe methods for recognizing the icons in the control panel window. - Explain methods to change themes, colors, screen savers, backgrounds, mouse pointers, and display settings. - Explain methods for customizing task bars, notification area, and start menu. - Explain methods for changing folder options.
This course focuses on the design challenges associated with the development of symbol systems, logos, environmental graphics and information graphics. Students will use their knowledge of vector and raster applications for further study into the use of typographic treatment and graphic images.
Identity Design refers to the development of visual and sensory components that shape a brand's unique personality, values, and market position.
Infographics are graphical tools that combine data, design, and information to present intricate ideas in a straightforward and impactful manner using charts, diagrams, and images.
Logo design entails devising and constructing graphic marks that visually encapsulate a business's identity, symbolize its principles, and promote distinctiveness and recognition.
# Elements and Principles - Apply design elements and principles. # Typography - Apply typographic principles. - Match typestyle with meaning. # Logo Design - Identify the function of a logo. - Create a logo and logo family. - Format logos for various media. # Symbol Systems - Identify the function of a symbol. - Create a set of symbols for international use. # Environmental Graphics - Identify the function of environmental graphics. - Create a signage system. # Information Graphics - Identify the function of information graphics. - Create various visual aids. - Create a graphic representation of an object.
DMPT 1055 - Introduction to Media Technology
Covers the basics of computer terminology, operating systems, and input and output devices, file formatting, file management, and overview of software.
Media production encompasses the creation and compilation of content for various media platforms, including TV, radio, film, and online, involving pre- and post-production stages.
Computer Design refers to the process of defining the architecture, components, interfaces, and functionality of computer systems to meet specific functional and aesthetic criteria.
# Computer terminology - Identify basic computer terminology. # Operating systems - Identify universal shortcut keys. - Recognize cross platform. - Recognize system preferences. - Use an operating system. # Hardware, equipment, and peripherals - Use input and output devices. - Describe resolution. - Identify hardware, equipment, and accessories used in media industries. # File formatting - Identify major file formats for various media. # File management - Identify various storage media. - Demonstrate file management. # Software overview - Identify emerging media technologies. - Demonstrate various media software applications.
This course familiarizes the student with traditional animation methodology, use of key poses, breakdowns, and timing charts. These methods are then applied to each of the 12 basic principles of animation. The course also introduces the history of animated film, various techniques used to create animation, and important animated short films.
# Identify and apply the 12 basic principles of animation - Apply the principles of squash and stretch. - Apply the principle of anticipation. - Apply the principle of staging. - Apply the principles of straight-ahead action and pose to pose. - Apply the principles of follow through and overlapping action. - Apply the principles of slow in and slow out. - Apply the principle of arches. - Apply the principle of secondary action. - Apply the principle of timing. - Apply the principle of exaggeration. - Apply the principle of solid drawing. - Apply the principle of appeal. # Identify various methods that have been used to create animation - Identify various methods used to create animation. # Identify various important historical and independent animated films - Identify various important historical and independent animated films.
Students will produce photographs using a variety of commercial lighting techniques and common studio setups, and compositing practices. Students will be required to produce a portfolio of their photography in a variety of formats.
Photographic Lighting entails the strategic control and application of light to produce specific effects and atmospheres in photographs.
# Produce Portrait Photography - Apply psychology of personal space and manual guidance in posing subjects. - Use various posing techniques for gender and age. - Create various lighting scenarios. - Demonstrate studio and environmental portraiture. # Produce Product Photography - Use tenting and falloff in table top product photography. - Use translucent sweep in table top product photography. - Use dropouts and cutouts in product photography.
Introduces student to an overview of photography. Students will be introduced to parts of a camera, photography processes and lighting setup, and will complete various projects using a camera.
Still cameras are tools for capturing static images, using film or digital sensors, and offering manual or automatic focus and exposure adjustments to create photographs.
# Demonstrate Knowledge of Camera Components - Describe camera components of various types of cameras. # Demonstrate Compositional Techniques - Perform various compositional techniques in photography. # Demonstrate Ability to Use Lighting Techniques - Compare and Contrast lighting components in photography. - Use various lighting techniques in photography. # Demonstrate Photography Processes - Compare and Contrast various photography processes.
This course introduces principles of combustion, installation and service requirements for gas heating systems. Topics include installation, servicing procedures, electrical controls, piping, gas valves, venting, code requirements, principles of combustion, and safety.
Gas detectors are devices designed to detect and measure gas concentrations in a space, typically employed in safety systems to avert toxic hazards or explosions.
Heating Systems are technologies and devices that generate and distribute heat for comfort or process requirements in residential, commercial, or industrial spaces.
Basic Safety Training provides essential information on workplace hazards, emergency protocols, and regulations to reduce accidents and injuries.
# Safety - Recognize proper safe working conditions. - Discuss and identify the different characteristics of various heating fuels. - Determine gas fuel and combustion safety. - Determine the correct combustion air opening for a room with a combustion. appliance. - Determine correct flue gas venting materials. - Recognize the dangers of carbon monoxide. - Install and test a carbon monoxide detector. - Install and test a smoke detector. # Principles of Combustion - Discuss the combustion triangle: fuel, oxygen, and heat. - Discuss and demonstrate the fuel-to-air-ratio in natural and liquid petroleum fuel gas - Calculate combustion air for a gas heat system. - Observe the flame characteristics of both complete and incomplete combustion. - Explain and discuss A.F.U.E. (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiencies). - Explain the effect of negative building pressure on fuel gas pipelines. - Calculate gas pressure and input rate. # Gas Furnace Installation - Identify and discuss the code requirements that apply to gas heating systems. - Explain the various gas furnace components and their operation. - Explain and discuss the various heating certifications for gas heating equipment. - Calculate gas piping and install gas piping system. - Calculate and install flue gas vent. - Install a Category IV condensing furnace drain. - Start-up and adjust a natural gas heating system. - Start-up and adjust a liquid petroleum gas heating system. - Select the proper orifice size for a natural gas and liquid petroleum gas heating system. # Gas Furnace Controls - Discuss the differences between standing pilot, intermittent pilot, direct spark ignition, and hot surface ignition. - Discuss the basic functions and types of gas valves; including, combination, redundant, two-stage, and variable capacity. - Install a gas valve. - Demonstrate and explain the operation sequence of an induced draft furnace. - Install an induced fan motor. - Identify the various electrical control packages used in fuel gas heating equipment. - Select and Install the proper thermostat for a gas heating system. - Explain the use of limit switches, auxiliary limit, and safety roll-out switches. # Servicing Procedures - Measure and observe gas line and manifold pressure for proper operation. - Measure flue draft pressure for proper operation. - Measure the draft pressure and the draft pressure switch on an induced draft furnace for proper operation. - Measure the flame rectification safety circuit on direct spark or hot surface ignition furnace for proper operation. - Check the ignition components of direct spark and hot surface ignition furnaces. - Discuss how to perform a combustion efficiency analysis. - Check and adjust the temperature rise on a gas furnace. - Check the limit, auxiliary limit, and roll-out safety switches. - Troubleshoot various conditions associated with gas heating systems.
This course is an introduction to the creation of vector imagery. Students will learn to draw illustrations, transform objects, work with layers, patterns, brushes, and filters, use effects and create graphics for the various applications. The focus will be on learning the essential tools, basic operation and commands used in the creation of vector graphics used in different media fields.
# Vector illustration software - Modify workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to create and modify imagery. - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for input, output, and storage. - Produce imagery with appropriate characteristics for output. # Layered vector imagery - Paths and object attributes with various tools. - Modify layered artwork with various techniques. - Modify color systems and document specifications. - Perform type manipulation. - Produce creative imagery with use of layers, masks, filters, effects, and 3D objects.
In the Raster Imaging course, the student becomes acquainted with the concepts and software related raster image manipulation. The student is introduced to the workspace and tools used in an image editing software and will learn basic image editing techniques.
Image editing refers to the use of software to digitally manipulate photographs and images, enhancing their quality, correcting defects, and creatively modifying their content and appearance.
# Raster image editing software - Modify parts of image with various tools. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform editing techniques. - Organize assets from computer hardware and peripherals for input, output and storage. - Produce imagery with appropriate characteristics for output. # Compositing and editing skills - Modify parts of image with various tools. - Reconstruct an image with various repair and touchup techniques. - Modify tonal values and color systems of an image. - Perform type manipulation. - Produce creative multi-layered imagery with use of adjustment layers, layer masks, filters, channels and paths.
Introduces students to the fundamentals of design concepts, including design, composition and layout, color theory and typography.
Design & Layout refers to the artistic process of arranging elements in a space to achieve both aesthetic appeal and effective communication, facilitating easy access to information.
# Software overview - Demonstrate various software applications. - Identify emerging technologies. # Design - Interpret principles and elements of design. - Describe the history of design. - Identify environments where graphic artists are employed. # Composition and layout - Demonstrate compositional space. - Use thumbnails and/or storyboards. - Use math and accurate measurement in design. # Color theory - Compare and Contrast various color models. - Describe color terminology. - Explain the importance of color management. - Demonstrate color correction. - Describe psychological responses to color. # Typography - Describe anatomy of type. - Define type classes/families/fonts. - Demonstrate type measurement. - Demonstrate appropriate type usage. - Describe history and evolution of type.
PNSG 2330 -Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical III
This third clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. At the completion of the four-part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses students will have completed a minimum of 300 clock hours of clinical experience including 225 clock hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 clock hours of pediatric experiences and 37.5 clock hours of mental health experiences. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; mental health; and oncology. In addition, pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary and reproductive systems.
Illness Prevention refers to the implementation of policies and practices aimed at reducing the probability of disease occurrence and transmission in communities and organizational environments.
# Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Cardiovascular System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the cardiovascular system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the cardiovascular system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the cardiovascular system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to cardiovascular disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Hematological and Immunological Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the hematological and immunological systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to hematological and immunological disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the hematological and immunological systems - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Respiratory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the respiratory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the respiratory system. - Apply nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the respiratory system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to respiratory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Endocrine System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the endocrine system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the endocrine system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the endocrine system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to endocrine disorders. - Implement standard precautions as related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Gastrointestinal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the gastrointestinal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the gastrointestinal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the gastrointestinal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate administration of prescribed medications related to the gastrointestinal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to gastrointestinal disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Urinary System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the urinary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the urinary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the urinary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the urinary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to urinary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Neurological System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the neurological system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the neurological system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the neurological system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the neurological system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to neurological disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Sensory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the sensory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the sensory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the sensory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the sensory system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to sensory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Mental Health Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to mental health concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to mental health concerns. - Use competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect mental health concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to mental health concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to mental health concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Musculoskeletal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the musculoskeletal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the musculoskeletal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to musculoskeletal disorders. - Implement standard precautions as related to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Integumentary - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the integumentary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the integumentary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the integumentary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to integumentary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Oncology Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to oncology concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect oncology concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to oncology concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to oncology concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the oncology concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to oncology concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Reproductive Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the reproductive systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the reproductive systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the reproductive systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to the reproductive systems. - Implement standard precautions as related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems as applicable to special populations.
At completion of this maternity course, students will have completed a minimum of 37.5 clock hours of maternity related clinical experience. This course focuses on clinical health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, providing client education, displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, pathological and non-pathological concerns in obstetric clients and the newborn; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy related to obstetric clients and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Obstetrical Nursing entails providing specialized care for expectant mothers and newborns during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, emphasizing maternal and infant well-being, breastfeeding support, and family education.
# Overall # Clinically-based Nursing Care Associated with Obstetric and Newborn Clients - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the obstetric and newborn client. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the obstetric and newborn client. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to obstetric and newborn client. - Implement standard precautions related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Display cultural competence as applicable to obstetric and newborn client. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to obstetric and newborn client as applicable to special populations.
PNSG 2230 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III
This third course in a series of four focuses on client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; mental health; as well as pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to the neurological, sensory, and musculoskeletal systems.
# Nursing Care Associated with the Neurological System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the neurological system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the neurological system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the neurological system - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the neurological system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the neurological system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the neurological system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the neurological system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the neurological system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the neurological system. - Differentiate the nervous system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the nervous system. - Assess the nervous system as applicable to special populations. - Interpret elements of fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology in healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with the Sensory System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the sensory system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the sensory system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the sensory system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the sensory system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the sensory system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the sensory system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the sensory system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the sensory system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of sensory disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the sensory system. - Differentiate the sensory system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the sensory system. - Assess the sensory system as applicable to special populations. - Integrate basic computer technology related to healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with Mental Health - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to mental health concerns. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to mental health concerns. - Recognize pathological disorders associated with mental health concerns. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with mental health concerns. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to mental health concerns. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to mental health concerns. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatments related to mental health concerns. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders associated with mental health concerns. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of mental health concerns. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of mental health concerns. - Differentiate mental health with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to mental health. - Assess mental health as applicable to special populations. - Integrate basic computer technology related to healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with the Musculoskeletal System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the musculoskeletal system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the musculoskeletal system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the musculoskeletal system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the musculoskeletal system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the musculoskeletal system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the musculoskeletal system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to musculoskeletal system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the musculoskeletal system. - Differentiate the musculoskeletal system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the musculoskeletal system. - Assess the musculoskeletal system as applicable to special populations. - Integrate basic computer technology related to healthcare.
This second course in a series of four focuses on client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; as well as pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to the endocrine, gastrointestinal, and urinary system.
# Nursing Care Associated with the Endocrine System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the endocrine system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the endocrine system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the endocrine system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the endocrine system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the endocrine system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the endocrine system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the endocrine system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of endocrine disorders. - Select standard precautions as related to care of the endocrine system. - Differentiate the endocrine system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the endocrine system. - Assess the endocrine as applicable to special populations. - Interpret elements of fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology related to healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with the Gastrointestinal System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the gastrointestinal system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the gastrointestinal system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the gastrointestinal system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the gastrointestinal system. - Individualize nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the gastrointestinal system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the gastrointestinal system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the gastrointestinal system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the gastrointestinal system. - Differentiate the gastrointestinal system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the gastrointestinal system. - Assess the gastrointestinal system as applicable to special populations. - Interpret the elements of fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology related to healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with the Urinary System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the urinary system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the urinary system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the urinary system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the urinary system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the urinary system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the urinary system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the urinary system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the urinary system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of urinary disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the urinary system. - Differentiate the urinary system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the urinary system. - Assess the urinary system as applicable to special populations. - Describe fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology related to healthcare.
Focuses on client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; immunology; as well as pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to the cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological and immunological systems.
Health Information Management is the organized handling, analysis, and protection of patient health data to maintain privacy, accuracy, and proper management in healthcare environments.
# Nursing Care Associated with the Cardiovascular System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the cardiovascular system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the cardiovascular system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the cardiovascular system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the cardiovascular system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the cardiovascular system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the cardiovascular system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the cardiovascular system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. - Select standard precautions as related to care of the cardiovascular system. - Differentiate the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Assess the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. - Interpret elements of fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology in health care. # Nursing Care Associated with the Respiratory System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the respiratory system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the respiratory system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the respiratory system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the respiratory system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the respiratory system. - Collaborate as a member of the health care inter-professional team in relation to the respiratory system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the respiratory system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the respiratory system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of respiratory disorders. - Select standard precautions as related to care of the respiratory system. - Differentiate the respiratory system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the respiratory system. - Assess the respiratory system as applicable to special populations. - Interpret elements of fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology in health care. # Nursing Care Associated with the Hematological and Immunological Systems - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the hematological and immunological systems. - Recognize pathological disorders of the hematological and immunological systems. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the hematological and immunological systems. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the hematological and immunological systems. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the hematological and immunological systems. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of hematological and immunological disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the hematological and immunological systems. - Differentiate the hematological and immunological systems with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the hematological and immunological systems. - Assess the hematological and immunological systems as applicable to special populations. - Integrate basic computer technology in health care.
This course develops knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical calculations procedures. Topics include: systems of measurement, medication dispensing calculations, pharmacy mathematical procedures, and calculation tools and techniques.
Pharmaceutics is the scientific discipline focused on the creation, distribution, and administration of medications, including their design, development, and manufacturing, to ensure their safety and effectiveness in medical treatments.
# Systems of Measurement - Recognize and interpret metric measurements. - Recognize and interpret the Apothecary measurements. - Recognize and interpret household measurements. - Convert a doctor's order containing unit of measurement (i.e. units, milliequivalents, etc.) - Recognize and interpret systems for measuring time and temperature. # Medication Dispensing Calculations - Demonstrate correct calculation of oral medication doses. - Demonstrate correct calculation of parenteral medication doses. - Demonstrate correct administration of other routes such as topical and inhalation. - Use the "6 Rights" to administer all medications: right patient, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route/form, and right documentation. # Pharmacy Mathematical Procedures - Calculate correct dosages from doctor orders (i.e. oral solid doses, oral liquid doses, parenteral doses, etc.) - State the correct dosages using Young's and/or Clark's Rule. - Calculate IV administration flow rates. - Calculate fluids to proper strength using pure drug or stronger solution to weaker solution. # Calculation Tools and Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to look up drugs. - Identify drug origins. - Identify drug calculation (i.e. body weight, BSA, etc.). - Describe the laws governing the use and misuse of drugs. - Define the terms associated with drug administration. - Interpret drug orders for therapeutic appropriateness.
MAST 2160 - Medical Administrative Assistant Practicum
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical office job setting. This practicum allows the student to become involved in a work setting at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow-through. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills and functioning in the work environment.
Medical Office Support encompasses administrative and clerical duties, such as scheduling patients, maintaining records, and coordinating communications, to ensure the efficient functioning of a healthcare facility.
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Demonstrate scheduling appointments. - Perform billing procedures. - Use the computer. - Demonstrate telephone skills. - Demonstrate use and maintenance of office equipment. - Demonstrate emergency skills. - Integrate relating effectively with health team members and patients. - Integrate appropriately communication with health team members and patients. - Demonstrate following instructions as directed by supervisory staff. - Display of empathy in communicating with patients, family and staff. - Display active listening skills. - Display use of appropriate body language and other nonverbal skills in communicating with patients, family and staff. - Display awareness of the territorial boundaries of the person with whom communicating. - Display sensitivity appropriate to the message delivered. - Display awareness of how an individual's personal appearance affects anticipated responses. - Recognize the patient's level of understanding in communications. - Analyze communications in providing appropriate responses/feedback. - Demonstrate recognition of and protection of personal boundaries in communicating with others. - Display demonstration of respect for individual diversity, incorporating awareness of one's own biases in areas including gender, race, religion, age and economic status. # Functioning in the Work Environment - Demonstrate competence in the performance of classroom knowledge and skills in a work setting.
MAST 2150 - Medical Administrative Assistant Seminar
Seminar focuses on job preparation and maintenance skills. Topics include: letters of application, resumes, completing a job application, job interviews, follow-up letter/call, letters of resignation and review of program competencies for employment.
Employment Applications refer to the process of preparing, submitting, and pursuing job applications, showcasing an individual's aptitude and suitability for a particular role in a company or organization.
Medical Assistance encompasses the support offered to healthcare providers in delivering patient care, involving clerical, clinical, and administrative tasks in medical environments.
# Preparation for Professional Employment - Demonstrate preparing a letter of application. - Demonstrate preparation a resume to be used when applying for a job. - Demonstrate completion of a job application. - Perform role play a job interview. - Discuss questions commonly asked during a job interview. - Discuss dressing appropriately for a job interview. - Prepare a letter of resignation. - Discuss the importance of a letter of resignation giving notice and working out a notice. - Discuss legal and illegal interview questions. # Review of Program Competencies for Employment - Review program competencies. - Participate in simulated professional experiences.
MAST 2100 - Electronic Medical Office Technology
This course provides an introduction to the office management of medical administrative and electronic health records. Topics include: electronic health records (EHR); health record electronic coding; electronic office management software applications; and privacy and security of health records.
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are digital files that store patients' health information, including medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results.
Medical records maintenance is the systematic management and storage of patient health data to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability for healthcare purposes.
# Electronic Health Records (EHR) - Describe content, code sets, storage, retrieval, control, flow, retention, maintenance of the medical administrative and electronic health record. - Describe electronic data interchange. # Health Record Electronic Coding - Understand coding standards. - Describe point of entry data entry. - Perform speed data entry in processing electronic health records. - Analyze electronic health records to improve patient care. - Explain the why billing codes are in an EHR system. - Implement billing codes in an EHR system. - Demonstrate posting to accounts, appointment schedules, practice management, and report generation. # Electronic Office Management Software Applications - Understand the terminology and concepts associated with electronic office management software and practice management software. - Describe the software, hardware and internet resources needed to create and maintain the EHR. - Demonstrate the software, hardware and internet resources needed to create and maintain the EHR. - Demonstrate the use and maintenance of current office management software and/or practice management software to simulate the medical office environment. # Privacy and Security of Health Records - Understand HIPPAA Privacy Policy and Security Act. - Discuss patient access to EHRs. - Apply HIPAA Privacy Policy and Security Requirements in a simulated medical office setting. - Discuss confidentiality, release of information and security of electronic health records.
Provides the knowledge and skills to apply the coding of procedures for billing purposes using the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. Topics include: format of CPT manual, CPT manual coding guidelines, and coding using the CPT manual.
# Format of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual - Explain the purpose of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. - Name the sections of the most recent revision of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual presenting procedural code numbers. - Explain the format of the terminology descriptions contained in the most recent revision of the CPT. - Explain the unrestricted specific specialty group use of a CPT code. # # Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual Coding Guidelines - Describe where the guidelines for each coding section of the most recent revision of the CPT manual are located. - Explain the purpose of the star symbol used in the most recent revision of the CPT manual. - Describe the conditions under which modifiers are used to indicate the recipient of a report prepared using the CPT manual. - Explain the method for handling a procedure not found in the CPT manual. - Interpret the symbols used in the CPT manual which reflect code number changes. - Discuss the method of locating a CPT procedure when the anatomic site is given. - Discuss the method of locating a CPT procedure when the eponym is known. - Discuss the various media forms which are available to present CPT data. - Determine the location within the CPT manual for commonly used terms dealing with the evaluation and management (E/M) section. - Describe the components used to determine levels of E/M services listed in the CPT manual. - Describe the types of presenting problems which are covered in the CPT manual. - Discuss the method used to determine the time notations given in the CPT manual. - Discuss the steps involved in using the CPT manual for selecting a level of E/M service. - Determine the modified number and its description of each of the anesthesia modifiers. - Determine the CPT manual location for subsection information dealing with surgery procedures. - Describe the fourth and fifth position numbers used in the CPT manual to indicate an unlisted surgical service or procedure. - Discuss circumstances in which modifier numbers are added to the radiological CPT manual code. - Identify the pathology and laboratory subsections as found in the CPT manual guidelines. - Give examples of modifiers used in the pathology and laboratory section of the CPT manual. - Determine the CPT manual medicine section code used to identify materials supplied by the physician. # Coding Using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual - Demonstrate the use of simulated patient record data and the CPT manual to determine the numerical code for examples of physicians' services and procedures that apply to each major section of the manual.
MAST 1510 - Medical Billing and Coding I
Provides an introduction to medical billing and coding skills with applications of international coding standards for billing of health care services. Topics include: International Classification of Diseases, code book formats, guidelines and conventions, and coding techniques.
# International Classification of Diseases - Discuss the advantages of an international classification of diseases. - Discuss the development of the international classification of diseases. # Medical Coding Book Format - Give examples of resources used to identify terms and definitions for medical conditions. - Examine the terms linked to the various classification categories used in the most recent revision of the International Classification of Diseases. - Describe the information available in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (ICD-CM). - Describe the information available in the alphabetic list of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Compare and Contrast the uses of the tabular and alphabetic lists of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Explain the purpose for the most recent revision of the ICD - CM in the standardized medical reporting procedures. - Explain the basic steps in coding medical diagnoses and diseases with the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. # Guidelines and Conventions - Explain the purpose for the most recent revision of the ICD - CM in the standardized medical reporting procedures. - Explain the basic steps in coding medical diagnoses and diseases with the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Explain the specifications for procedure classification used in preparing the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Give examples of conventional abbreviations used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Give examples of conventional abbreviations used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Give examples of conventional symbols used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Give examples of other conventional notations used in the tabular list of the most revision of the ICD - CM. - Give examples of other instructional conventions used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. # Coding Techniques - Articulate the procedure for converting a term for a medical disease or procedure to its numerical identifier using the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Summarize the limitations of the alphabetical listing to identify as numerical code of medical diseases and procedures when using the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Describe the most recent revision of the ICD - CM procedural cautions when using the alphabetical list to identify a specific numerical code. - Describe the numerical code for a term describing a medical disease or procedure in each of the major classification categories of the most recent revision of the ICD - CM. - Demonstrate the use the most recent revision of the ICD - CM to convert a numerical code for a medical disease or procedure into the standard term identifying it for each of the major classification categories in the coding manual. # Ethics and Professionalism in Coding - Describe actions that are considered fraudulent and discuss major types of errors medical practices make in reporting codes. - Describe the guidelines for release of patient information to requestors outside of the practice. - Identify and define fraud and abuse and legal implications of each.
MAST 1520 - Medical Billing and Coding II
This course is a continuance of MAST 1510 Medical Billing and Coding I . MAST 1520 topics include: medical records coding techniques; coding linkage and compliance; third-party reimbursement issues; and ethics in coding including fraud and abuse.
# Medical Records Coding Techniques - Assess medical records to identify the diagnosis and procedures that should be reported. - Determine correct terminology for diseases and procedures from abbreviation and doctor's notations entered in patient's medical records. - Demonstrate the use the most recent revision of the international classification of diseases manual to numerically code diagnoses entered in sample patient records. # Coding Linkage and Compliance - Determine the parts of a compliance plan, and discuss how they help avoid errors. - Discuss the major laws and guidelines that regulate coding compliance. - Deduce the proper link between diagnoses and procedures when reporting services for reimbursement. - Discuss the use of audit tools to verify the code selection. # Managed Care - Define terms as they relate to managed care. - Understand the history and impact of managed care. - Discuss the organization of managed care and how it affects the provider, employee, and policyholder. - Determine the financial responsibility of the patient. - Recognize various types of insurance coverage. # Third-Party Reimbursement Issues - Identify the steps in the claims processing sequence. - Discuss the basics of an insurance policy and the steps for insurance claims processing. - Discuss the importance of confidentiality as it relates to billing and insurance information. - Generate precertification and insurance claims forms. - Discuss the use of computer technology in claims processing. - Deduce the proper link between diagnoses and procedures when reporting services for reimbursement. - Generalize the types of charges for which patients may be responsible. - Describe the methods used to monitor and follow-up on claims of third-party payers. - Discuss the process of payer remittances and payments. - Describe process for claims submission. - Describe explanation of benefits. - List reasons for claims rejections and purpose solutions for rejections. - Identify process for resubmitting a claim.
ECHO 2400 - Comprehensive Registry Review
This course will be an overall review of Echocardiography to include demonstration of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics/physics in the different types of cardiac disease/dysfunctions. Also included will be a review of clinical non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures, laboratory values, pharmacology and test validation and measurements. Emphasis is placed on reviewing information so that the student will successfully pass the ARMDS and/or CCI certification examinations. Topics include: normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, techniques, pathology, physics/hemodynamics, test validation and measurements, and laboratory values.
Laboratory Reports are comprehensive documents that outline the methods, data, analysis, and conclusions of experiments performed in a controlled setting for research or diagnostic objectives.
# Normal/abnormal cardiac anatomy - Review basic embryology. - Review ventricular wall segments as recommended by the ASE. - Recognize nomenclature: a. subdivisions of ventricles; b. valves; c. great vessels. - Differentiate coronary sinus versus descending aorta. - Review coronary arteries - Review normal cardiac pressures and great vessels pressures. - Review the phases of the physical cardiac cycle and the relationship to the timing of events relative to the ECG. - Review pulmonary veins. # Techniques - Review use of Equipment Control. - Review and recognition of technical artifact. - Recognition of setup errors. - Review appropriate approach for doppler studies. - Review two-dimensional study and M-mode patterns. - Review CPR. - Review use of contrast agents. - Review provocative maneuvers. - Review indications/contraindications of trans-esophageal echocardiography. # Pathology - Review the sonographic appearance and various etiologies of valvular heart disease. - Review the sonographic appearance and various etiologies of pericardial disease. - Review types of prosthetic valves. - Review Systemic & Pulmonary Hypertensive Heart Disease. - Review the sonographic appearance and various etiologies of cardiomyopathies. - Review the sonographic findings of ventricular function. - Review the various benign and malignant cardiac tumors. - Review the sonographic appearance and clinical indications for endocarditis. - Review the sonographic appearance, identification of, and surgical repair of congenital heart disease in the adult. - Review the various diseases and etiologies of the aorta. - Summarize and correlate stress echo performance and indications. - Describe and identify abnormal/normal exercise testing. # Physics/hemodynamics - Review the concepts surrounding transmission of sound through tissues including: Propagation speed (Stiffness and Density); Compression and rarefaction; Angle of incidence; and Impedance. - Review the principles that govern transmission of sound into patients and the changes affecting the sound beam's return to the transducer including: Impedance mismatch and Reflection/refraction. - Analyze the following dynamic factors in the role of hemodynamics including: Energy gradient, Effects of viscosity, friction, inertia, Pressure/flow relationships, Velocity, Steady flow vs. pulsatile flow, Laminar versus turbulent flow, Effects of stenosis on flow characteristics, Venous resistance, Hydrostatic pressure, Pressure/volume relationship and Effects of respiration (phasicity). - Review the methods for evaluating instrument performance and the parameters to be evaluated. - Define the concepts of prudent use (ALARA) in reducing acoustic exposure including: Recite the key points of the following Guidelines and Regulations regarding ultrasound safety, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) statements (e.g., mammalian, epidemiology, in vitro), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). - Discuss the Electrical and mechanical hazards of ultrasound examinations. - Discuss patient susceptibility to electrical hazard equipment components which could present a hazard. - Discuss the primary mechanisms of biologic effect production. - Calvitation mechanisms to include: relevant acoustic parameters. - Thermal mechanisms to include: relevant acoustic parameters. - Distinguish the details of the various experimental biological effect studies including: Animal studies, In vitro studies and Epidemiologic studies. - Analyze the Doppler equation and the factors influencing the magnitude of the doppler shift frequency. - Discuss the Doppler Effect as it relates to the sampling of red blood cell movement. - List the range of the doppler shift frequency. - Describe the basic principles of color flow imaging including: Sampling methods, Display of Doppler information, Reflector direction, Average velocity, Velocity variance, and Advantages and limitations. - Discuss the Doppler effect based on the following: beam angle, transmitted frequency, flow, velocity, flow direction, Duration, Character, Magnitude, and Fast Fourier transform (FFT). - Define the basic principles and instrumentation associated with duplex ultrasound and spectral analysis. - Identify and diagram Doppler Instrumentation including: Receiver, Demodulater, Wall filter for clutter rejection, and Directional devices. - Discuss aliasing and the nyquist criteria including range ambiguity. - Compare and Contrast continuous wave and pulsed wave dopplers listing the advantages and disadvantages of each. - Diagram and define Instrumentation issues including: Autocorrelation, Time domain processing, Color field size and frame rate (Ensemble length [packet size, pulse packet], Line density, and Maximum depth), Color maps, assignment, or coding [Hue and Saturation and Luminance (significance, brightness, intensity). - Define and analyze Doppler Artifacts, i.e., compare and contrast the properties, advantages and limitations of Color Power (Energy) Mode. - Review formulas for measurement including pressure half time method and Bernoulli equation. - Review Doppler effect: principle as related to sampling red blood cell movement. - Review and discuss the properties of sound including: The relationship of wavelength, frequency and propagation speed, the relationship between amplitude, power, pressure and intensity, and the factors affecting [Reflection, Refraction and Attenuation] - Define and discuss the concept of the piezoelectric effect. - Define Curie point. - Compare various piezoelectric materials. - Discuss the construction and characteristics of ultrasound transducers to include: Thickness resonance of crystal, Operating (resonance) frequency [Crystal thickness and Speed of sound in crystal material], Frequency characteristics (spectrum) [Bandwidth - Quality factor and Effect of damping], [Multi-Hertz: Harmonics], Damping and Matching Layer. - Compare and Contrast transducer Arrays and Image appearance based on the following items: Mechanical and/or electronic construction, Multiple element construction [Linear array, Curved array, Annular array, and Multi-dimensional array], Multiple element operation [Sequenced, Phased, Annular, Vector and Multi-dimensional]. - Evaluate transducer care and maintenance. # Test validation & measurements - Review and understand the methods of acquiring measurements need for test validation. - Review Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value. - Review display modes including: 2D, A-mode, B-mode, and M-mode. - Review Effects of Abnormal Pressures and Loading, Volume Concepts. - Compare and Contrast the Methods for Evaluating Instrument Performance including: Test objects [Phantoms (tissue, Doppler, flow), Parameters to Be Evaluated, Test object, Dead zone, Axial resolution and lateral resolution (beam width), Depth calibration accuracy, TGC characteristics, Uniformity, System sensitivity], Tissue equivalent (mimicking) phantom [Dead zone, Depth calibration accuracy, Lateral (horizontal) distance measurement accuracy, Axial, lateral, and section thickness (elevational) resolution, GC characteristics, System sensitivity, Dynamic range, Contrast resolution, and Lesion detection], Doppler flow, string, or belt phantoms [Maximum depth, Pulsed Doppler sample volume alignment (gate position accuracy), Velocity accuracy, Color flow penetration, and Image congruency test. - Review Doppler measurements and calculations. - Calculate Statistical Indices including: Sensitivity/specificity, Negative/positive predictive value, and Accuracy. - Demonstrate the general concepts regarding the need for and nature of a quality assurance program. # Laboratory values - Phases of the Cardiac Cycle (Electromechanical Events). - Review Normal Heart Sound Generation and Timing. - Review other Diagnostic tests MR, Angiography, CT, Angiography.
This course offers an introduction to congenital heart disease with instruction on fetal cardiac embryology, pediatric pathology, age appropriate patient care, corrective surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on the latest modalities and specialties of a pediatric noninvasive cardiac diagnostic study. Topics include: fetal cardiac embryology; acyanotic lesions; cyanotic lesions; complex congenital heart disease; corrective surgical procedures; Doppler, color flow, and 2D imaging; research methods; syndromes; sedation; and transducer selection..
Congenital Heart Defects refer to structural anomalies of the heart, existing since birth, which may affect the blood flow within the heart.
# Fetal Cardiac Embryology - Sequence the formation of the heart beginning with the primitive heart tube through the development of the six aortic arches. - Describe cardiac septation including atrial and ventricular. - Describe the formation of the atrioventricular valves and the semilunar valves. - Compare and Contrast fetal and neonatal circulation. # Acyanotic Lesions - List signs and symptoms associated with acyanotic lesions. - Recognize types of acyanotic lesions. - Evaluate shunt size, shunt direction, associated chamber sizes, and pressures. # Cyanotic Lesions - List signs and symptoms associated with cyanotic lesions. - Recognize types cyanotic lesions. - Assess shunt size, shunt direction, associated chamber sizes, and pressures. # Complex Congenital Heart Disease - List the parameters used in qualitative and quantitative assessment of CHD. - Describe pathologies and anomalies of complex congenital heart disease including dextrocardia, pulmonary venous return anomalies, valvular atresia, single ventricle, and conotruncal abnormalities. - Discuss clinical signs and symptoms associated with congenital heart disease. # Corrective Surgical Procedures - Describe common surgical repairs seen in the adult patient. - Describe corrective surgical procedures performed on the pediatric patient. - Identify palliative and permanent procedures for various congenital anomalies. # Doppler, Color Flow, and 2D Imaging - Identify appropriate varieties of murmurs using Doppler echocardiography and auscultation methods. - Recognize appropriate techniques for the evaluation of congenital defects using Color Doppler flow imaging. - Demonstrate the proper segmental approach to 2D imaging for a pediatric echocardiogram. # Research Methods - Discuss both standard and innovative techniques for palliative and permanent repair of various congenital lesions. - Demonstrate familiarization with major developments in the field of pediatric noninvasive diagnostic imaging. # Syndromes - Introduce syndromes known to have associative cardiac lesions. - Discuss the chromosomal affects syndromes have on the heart during embryologic development including AV canal anomalies. # Sedation - Recognize the potential need for sedation of pediatric patients to obtain an adequate examination. - Identify and discuss written policies including, the type of sedatives, appropriate dosing for age and size, and proper monitoring during and after the examination. - Discuss and define the effects of conscious sedation on the rhythmic, hemodynamic, and muscular function of the heart. # Transducer Selection - Introduce demonstrate and discuss proper transducer selection and appropriate scanning techniques for the pediatric population.
ECHO 2370 - Echocardiography Clinical III
This course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Clinical Echo II. By the end of this rotation, the student will perform all echocardiography procedures independently with the supervision of an appropriately credentialed sonographer. This course provides a culminating clinical setting experience which allows students to synthesize information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program. Emphasis is placed on skill level improvements and final completion of all required clinical competencies presented in previous courses and practiced in previous clinical vascular courses. Topics include: scanning, documentation of pathologies, patient and equipment skills, current literature, professionalism, and ethical behavior.
# Scanning - Establish with minimal or no assistance the parasternal long axis view of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate with minimal or no assistance the parasternal short axis view, at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Perform with minimal or no assistance the apical four, two, long, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify, assess evaluate, and locate the valvular anatomy, chamber size and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle with minimal or no assistance. - Demonstrate with minimal or no assistance the apical four chamber and the left ventricular short axis level in the subcostal view of the of the 2- D echocardiogram. - Identify, evaluate, and locate the pericardium and the inferior vena cava and its respiratory variation with minimal or no assistance. - Perform with minimal or no assistance the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify, interpret evaluate, and locate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within the vessels with little or no assistance. - Implement with minimal or no assistance spectral analysis and color flow imaging of appropriate chambers and valvular apparatus as required by ASE standards. - Observe review and/or assist with procedure in an invasive cardiology lab, pediatric lab and/or vascular lab as permitted by clinical site to include: Identify anatomical structures while observing and/or assisting exam. # Documentation of Pathologies - Obtain and assemble pertinent information from the patient or the patient's chart and present the information to the interpreting physician for a complete diagnostic study. - Accurately document measurements and technical components on patient worksheet, preliminary report, and/or chart according to the facility and the ASE guidelines. - Perform without assistance with the preparation of the preliminary report generated after the completion of the examination. # Patient and Equipment Skills - Obtain and assemble pertinent information from the patient or the patient’s chart and present the information to the interpreting physician for a complete diagnostic study. - Accurately document measurements and technical components on patient worksheet, preliminary report, and/or chart according to the facility and the ASE guidelines. - Perform without assistance with the preparation of the preliminary report generated after the completion of the examination. # Current Literature - Review and identify pertinent information as needed from Terry Reynold's Echocardiographer's Pocket Reference. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences. # Professionalism - Understand importance and perform a physical verification of the patient through the patient ID bracelet. - Understand importance and perform a physical verification of the written order. - Maintain proper attire and hygiene for a professional setting. - Observe universal precautions. # Ethical Behavior - Promote professionalism with patient, staff and physicians. - Ensures patient confidentiality according to HIPPA.
ECHO 2362 - Echocardiography Clinical II (Part B)
Provides hands-on experience in the clinical setting with an emphasis placed on the development of clinical techniques employed to obtain meaningful data. Continued participation by the student will progressively lead to the student performing diagnostic procedures with less assistance but under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed sonographer. Topics include: echocardiographic instrumentation, logging and reporting information, preparation for echocardiographic examinations, medical ethics, and performing echocardiographic procedures. Students may do a brief rotation through an invasive cardiology lab, pediatric lab and/or vascular lab.
# Echocardiographic Instrumentation - Prepare the room with proper equipment and supplies according to the specific exam to be performed. - Manipulate equipment instrumentation for optimal imaging. - Operate all pertinent equipment for completion of test. # Logging and Reporting Information - Demonstrate logging patient information accurately. - Demonstrate reporting patient information accurately. # Preparation for Echocardiographic Examinations - Prepare the patient through a basic explanation of the exam to be performed including appropriate patient consent prior to exam, room preparation, manipulation of equipment, and necessary documentation. - Comply with all patient preparation procedures for testing performed in a noninvasive cardiovascular lab according to the department's policy and procedure guidelines. # Medical Ethics - Establish professionalism with patient, staff and physicians. - Provide patient confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines. # Performing Echocardiographic Procedures - Demonstrate the parasternal long axis view of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the parasternal short axis view at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the apical two, three, four, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Demonstrate and evaluate the valvular anatomy, chamber size, and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle. - Demonstrate the apical four chamber and the left ventricular short axis level in the subcostal view of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Evaluate the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate pericardium and the inferior vena cava and the its respiratory variation. - Demonstrate and evaluate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within vessels. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences.
ECHO 2361 - Echocardiography Clinical II (Part A)
# Echocardiographic Instrumentation - Prepare the room with proper equipment and supplies according to the specific exam to be performed. - Manipulate equipment instrumentation for optimal imaging. - Operate all pertinent equipment for completion of test. # Logging and Reporting Information - Demonstrate logging patient information accurately. - Demonstrate reporting patient information accurately. # Preparation for Echocardiographic Examinations - Prepare the patient through a basic explanation of the exam to be performed including appropriate patient consent prior to exam, room preparation, manipulation of equipment, and necessary documentation. - Comply with all patient preparation for testing performed in a non-invasive cardiovascular lab according to the department's policy and procedure guidelines. # Medical Ethics - Establish professionalism with the patient, staff and physicians. - Provide patient confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines. # Performing Echocardiographic Procedures - Demonstrate the parasternal long axis of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the parasternal short axis view, at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the apical two, three, four, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Demonstrate and evaluate the valvular anatomy, chamber size and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle. - Demonstrate the apical four chamber and the left ventricular short axis level in the subcostal view of 2-D echocardiogram. - Evaluate the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate pericardium and the inferior vena cava and its respiratory variation. - Demonstrate and evaluate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within the vessels. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences.
AIRC 2080 - Commercial Refrigeration Application
Introduces the application of fundamental theories and concepts of refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on equipment application and installation procedures. Topics include: equipment application, installation procedures, cycle controls, energy management, and safety.
Refrigeration systems consist of technologies designed to maintain low temperatures and appropriate humidity levels to store food, pharmaceuticals, and other items that can spoil.
Refrigeration units are devices that extract heat, requiring energy to maintain a lower temperature, thereby ensuring the preservation and storage of items sensitive to heat deterioration.
# Safety - Discuss safety concerns to be aware of when installing commercial refrigeration systems. - Discuss safety clothing or equipment used when handling refrigerants. # Historical Application of Commercial Refrigeration - Discuss the similarities between reach-in cabinets and walk-in coolers. - Discuss how florists’ cabinets are different from other reach-in cabinets. - Discuss the various types of display cases in use today. - Using the proper charts and specifications, select the proper equipment for a sample situation. # Installation Procedures - Discuss some of the types of commercial installations. - Discuss the order in which the installation of equipment should proceed. - Discuss the proper procedure for refrigerant charging and pressure-testing a newly installed system. - Install a blower evaporator in a walk-in cooler. - Perform the initial start-up test on an air-cooled condensing unit. # Refrigeration Controls - Discuss the types of refrigeration controls in commercial refrigeration applications. - Explain the basic operating principle of a constant-pressure valve (CPV). - Install and adjust a refrigeration control. - Discuss the various defrost methods and components. # Rack Systems - Discuss the operation of a rack system in commercial refrigeration. - Discuss the design and operation of a secondary loop system. - Retrofit the design and operation of a cascade system.
ECHO 1371 - Echocardiography Clinical I (Part A)
Provides hands-on experience in performing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures with emphasis on instrumentation and development of clinical techniques. Topics include: policies and procedures, echocardiographic instrumentation, recording patient information, patient preparation, and performing echocardiographic examinations.
# Policies and Procedures - Follows all policy and procedures of the cardiovascular lab. - Maintain professionalism, proper hygiene, and appropriate attire in a clinical setting. # Echocardiographic Instrumentation - Prepare the room with proper equipment and supplies according to the specific exam to be performed. - Manipulate demonstrate equipment for optimal imaging. - Properly manipulate electrocardiographic leads from ultrasound equipment for enhanced diagnostic monitoring. # Recording Patient Information - Obtain and assemble pertinent information from the patient or the patient's chart and present the information to the interpreting physician for a complete diagnostic study. - Appreciate the importance and perform a physical verification of the patient through the patient ID bracelet. - Appreciate the importance and perform a physical verification of the written order. - Accurately documents measurements and technical components on patient worksheet, preliminary report, and/or chart according to the facility and the ASE guidelines. - Assist with the preparation of the report generated after the completion of the examination. # Patient Preparation - Observe universal precautions. - Instruct patient through a basic explanation of the exam to be performed and appropriate patient consent prior to exam. # Performing Echocardiographic Examinations - Demonstrate the parasternal long axis view of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the parasternal short axis view, at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the apical two, three, four, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate the valvular anatomy, chamber size and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle. - Demonstrate the apical four chamber and the left ventricular short axis level in the sub-costal view of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Demonstrate the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate pericardium and the inferior vena cava and its respiratory variation. - Identify and evaluate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within the vessels. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences.
ECHO 1372 - Echocardiography Clinical I (Part B)
# Policies and Procedures - Follows all policy and procedures of the cardiovascular lab. - Maintain professionalism, proper hygiene, and appropriate attire in the clinical setting. # Echocardiographic Instrumentation - Prepare the room with proper equipment and supplies according to the specific exam to be performed. - Manipulate demonstrate equipment instrumentation for optimal imaging. - Properly manipulate electrocardiographic leads from ultrasound equipment for enhanced diagnostic monitoring. # Recording Patient Information - Obtain and assemble pertinent information from the patient or the patient's chart and present the information to the interpreting physician for a complete diagnostic study. - Appreciate the importance and perform a physical verification of the patient through the patient ID bracelet. - Appreciate the importance and perform a physical verification of the written order. - Accurately documents measurements and technical components on patient worksheets, preliminary report, or chart according to the facility and the ASE guidelines. - Assist with the preparation of the report generated after the completion of the examination. # Patient Preparation - Observe universal precautions. - Instruct patient through a basic explanation of the exam to be performed and appropriate patient consent prior to exam. # Performing Echocardiographic Examinations - Demonstrate the parasternal long axis view of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the parasternal short axis view, at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the apical two, three, four, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - And evaluate the valvular anatomy, chamber size and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle. - Demonstrate the apical four chambers and the left ventricular short axis level in the subcostal view of the 2-D echocardiogram. 6 Demonstrate the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate pericardium and the inferior vena cava and its respiratory variation. - Identify and evaluate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within the vessels. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences.
AIRC 2090 - Troubleshooting and Servicing Commercial Refrigeration
Continues to provide experience in maintenance techniques in servicing light commercial refrigeration systems. Topics include: system clearing, troubleshooting procedures, replacement of components, and safety.
# System Maintenance and Clearing - Discuss the pump-down procedure. - Evaluate a refrigerant system. - Refrigerant system cleaning. # Troubleshooting Procedures - Discuss common service techniques. - Check for proper refrigerant charge in systems. - Follow manufacturers' wiring diagram to diagnose system malfunction. # Component Replacement Procedures - Discuss service techniques for various refrigeration components. - Replace a compressor in a refrigeration system. - Replace faulty refrigeration components. # Safety - Discuss the electrical safety concerns found in troubleshooting. - Discuss the safety concerns in dealing with refrigerants. - Complete a thorough safety checklist on all commercial refrigeration units in the shop area.
# Application of Learned Skills - Demonstrate acceptable knowledge of learned skills. # Acceptable Job Performance - Demonstrate acceptable level of appropriate job-related skills. # Demonstrate Appropriate Employability Skills - Demonstrate appropriate work ethic/employability traits.
AIRC 2070 Commercial Refrigeration Design
Provides an increased level of concepts and theory beyond ACT 102. Students are introduced to more design theory in commercial refrigeration. Topics include: refrigeration heat calculation, equipment selection, refrigeration piping, codes, and safety.
Design Codes are standardized rules that regulate the design of structures and infrastructure, specifying engineering and architectural requirements for safety and functionality.
Design Theory encompasses the examination of design concepts, techniques, and approaches used to develop visually appealing and efficient designs across disciplines like graphic, industrial, and web design.
# Refrigeration Heat Calculation - Define heat load. - Discuss how heat leakage affects heat load calculators. - Define service heat load. - Discuss the variables that affect heat leakage and heat usage. - Define total heat load. - Perform a load calculation for the selection of a refrigeration system using a load calculation form. # Equipment Selection - Discuss evaporator and condensing unit capacities. - Discuss types of evaporators. - Define two stage compressors. - Discuss compressor capacities and the variables that determine capacity. - Discuss types of condensers. - Using load calculation forms and manufacturers' data, select the proper evaporator and condensing unit for a walk-in cooler. # Refrigeration Piping - Discuss refrigeration line capacities for liquid and suction lines. - Discuss oil problems in refrigerant lines. - Install a u-trap in a suction line. # Codes - Discuss local code requirements concerning the installation of refrigeration piping in a small commercial system. - Explain the code requirements that must be followed when installing a commercial condensing unit. - Perform a trial code inspection on a new commercial refrigeration installation. # Safety - Discuss several safety factors to be considered when selecting commercial refrigeration equipment. - Discuss how the local code requirements for refrigeration piping enhance safety conditions.
AIRC 2060 - Air Distribution Systems for Residential Air Conditioning
Continues development of air systems concepts, theories, and skills. Emphasis will be placed on test and balance techniques and fan laws. Topics include: test and balance techniques, fan laws, and safety.
Air Distribution Systems are networks of ducts and components that facilitate, control, and circulate air flow in HVAC systems within buildings.
# Test and Balance Techniques - Discuss and properly demonstrate the thermometer-based or temperature rise method airflow balancing technique. - Discuss and explain the duties of a TAB technician. - Discuss and demonstrate the measured-air velocity balancing technique. - Test and balance the air distribution system in a sample residence. # Fan Laws - Discuss the three basic fan laws and how they relate to air volume, static pressure, and horsepower. - Determine design conditions on a sample residence by using an air balance equipment performance report sheet. - Demonstrate the use of fan laws on an A/C system. - Perform a total, static, and velocity pressure test. # Safety - Discuss the safety hazards involved in working with air distribution equipment. - Complete a safety checklist on a sample residential system.
AIRC 2050 - Georgia State and Local Residential Air Conditioning Codes
Presents advanced level residential air conditioning code concepts and theories. Topics include: local residential air conditioning codes, state residential air conditioning codes, gas piping, refrigeration piping, and safety.
Code reviews are methodical assessments of software code by colleagues to detect errors, enhance quality, adhere to coding standards, and spread knowledge among developers.
# Local Residential Air Conditioning Codes - Discuss the requirements necessary to comply with local, city, or county codes concerning the installation of a residential A/C unit, examining a new gas fired furnace, and the requirements concerning the duct work system on a residential air conditioning system. - Explain why local air conditioning codes would differ from state codes. - Discuss any local code requirements on the electrical circuitry and local ventilating code requirements of a residential system. - Use the code book, NEC and manufacturer’s instructions to install a residential A/C system. # State Residential Air Conditioning Codes - Discuss state code requirements concerning the installation of gas-fired heating systems. - Explain specific code requirements regarding the installation of a propane storage tank for residential systems. - Explain the specific state code requirements involving the installation of fused disconnect switches on residential systems. - Use the code book, NEC and manufacturer’s instructions to install a residential A/C system. # Gas Piping - Discuss the method used to determine the hourly input rate of natural gas and LP gas. - Explain the procedure for calculating the pipe size required for a gas heating system. - Discuss code requirements as they relate to venting gas heating systems. - Use the code books to install piping on a residential gas system. # Refrigeration Piping - Explain specific code requirements concerning the installation of residential refrigeration line sets. - Discuss code requirements concerning wall thickness of refrigeration piping on residential systems. - Use code books to install residential refrigeration piping according to code. - Use code books to install a condensate drain. # Safety - Discuss some of the safety factors that may have been influential in the creation of local and state air conditioning codes. - Demonstrate good safety practices while installing residential systems.
Presents advanced refrigeration and electrical skills and theories. Topics include: heat gain and heat loss, duct design, zone control, equipment selection, and safety.
Ductwork refers to the construction, upkeep, and setup of air circulation networks for HVAC systems in buildings.
# Heat Gain and Heat Loss - Discuss the different types of heat loads for heating and cooling and the methods for calculating heat loss and heat gain. - Perform a structure evaluation for heat gain and heat loss. - Discuss the importance of infiltration in air conditioning. - Explain how different kinds of usage can affect the systems design. - Calculate the heat loss and the heat gain for a particular residence. # Duct Design - Define the methods used in duct sizing. - Discuss the different types of duct systems. - Calculate the type of system and size of ducts for a sample residence. - Assemble residential duct systems in the shop area. # Zone Systems - Discuss the purpose of zone controls. - Identify controls and components used in residential zone systems. - Install a zone control in a duct system. - Explain the use of multi-split (mini-split) systems for zone control. # Equipment Selection - Discuss several reasons why the air conditioning technician should not simply install oversized units in most applications. - Explain how air conditioning equipment is selected to be installed in a given situation. - Discuss manufacturers' catalogs and the relevance of the enclosed information. # Safety - Discuss safety concerns involved in designing and installing a residential system.
AIRC 2010 - Light Commercial Air Conditioning Control Systems
Emphasizes the study of complex control systems on light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: pneumatic controls, electronic controls, electrical controls, mechanical controls, and safety.
Air Conditioner Installation refers to the process of mounting, attaching, and connecting air conditioning units, ensuring proper ventilation, electrical connections, and compliance with safety and efficiency regulations.
# Pneumatic Controls - Discuss the operation of pneumatic control systems. - Draw a working diagram of a basic pneumatic control system. - Discuss the difference between bleed controls and non-bleed type controllers. - Install a bleed thermostat. # Electro-Mechanical Controls - Discuss phase and current protection. - Discuss compressor capacity control. - Install and explain a pressure and temperature control. # Electronic Controls - Discuss the operation sequence of a DDC control system. - Explain types of inputs and outputs. - Discuss communication terminology. # Safety - Explain the electrical hazards involved in working with control systems. - Discuss the mechanical hazards involved in working with control systems.
AIRC 2020 - Light Commercial Air Conditioning Systems Operation
Provides in-depth study of the operation of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: boiler operations, refrigeration components, energy management, codes, and safety.
# Boiler and Chiller Operations - Define the basic components of hot water heating systems. - Identify the components of a chilled water system. - Discuss the operation and components associated with cooling towers. - Discuss water treatment, maintenance and system performance. - Monitor a water treatment application. # Commercial Building Environmental System Components - Discuss forced air ventilation equipment. - Identify commercial humidity control management. - Discuss indoor air quality and associated components. # Energy Management - Discuss the use of programmable controls. - Explain energy management strategies in commercial buildings. - Install a programmable control on a light commercial air conditioning system. # Safety - Discuss the hazards and safety concerns associated with light commercial air conditioning systems.
AIRC 2005 - Design and Application of Light Commercial Air Conditioning
Continues in-depth instruction on components and functions of air conditioning systems with emphasis on design and application of light commercial air conditioning systems. Topics include: refrigeration piping, hydronic piping, pump sizing, commercial load design, air flow, codes, and safety.
# Refrigeration Piping - Discuss several characteristics that are found in properly designed refrigeration piping systems. - Discuss the various methods used to connect refrigeration piping. - Assemble a refrigeration piping system in the shop. # Hydronic Piping and Pumps - Discuss the operating characteristics of the series loop system. - Explain the differences between the one pipe system and the two-pipe system. - Assemble a hydronic piping system in the shop. - Discuss the operating characteristics of a centrifugal pump. - Discuss several requirements that are necessary in the selection of a pump. - Disassemble and discuss the various components in a pump. # Commercial Load Design - Discuss several of the factors that affect heat loss and gain. - Calculate the heating and cooling loads for several commercial air conditioning applications. # Air Flow - Discuss the various types of commercial air distribution systems. - Explain the operation of a commercial zoning system. - Discuss the operation of a commercial VAV system. - Wire a zone control system in the lab. # Codes - Discuss several of the code requirements that must be complied with in the local area. # Safety - Discuss the safety factors involved in working with commercial air conditioning systems. - Explain the dangers involved in working with the various electrical systems and components in commercial air conditioning systems.
AIRC 2004 - Thermodynamics of Refrigeration
Course will explore the relationship between heat, work, and systems that analyze energy processes. Understand the Laws of Thermodynamics. Define terms and expressions related to thermodynamics such as: heat engines, steam turbines compressor, thermodynamic cycle, heat transfer, enthalpy, entropy, temperature, pressure, specific volume, sensible and latent heat, and thermal conductivity.
Thermodynamics is the branch of science focusing on heat, energy, and work, examining the principles behind their transformations and the characteristics of substances under different circumstances.
# Mass, Motion, Force, and Work - Contrast, define and describe the characteristics of mass, motion, force and work. - Compare and Contrast the relationship between Volume, Density, Specific Volume, Specific Gravity. # Inch-Pound and System International Unit Systems - Develop and apply the formulas used to calculate the variables presented in chapter material using the correct Inch-Pound (IP) and System International (SI) unit systems. # Matter - Define the different thermal properties and phases of substances. - Identify the characteristics of the three methods of transferring thermal energy. - Point out the changes that take place as energy is transferred to and from a substance. - Describe the relationship between thermal energy and work. # Properties of Vapor - Describe the effects that changes in the pressure of a substance have on its saturation temperature. - Describe the internal energy changes that occur to produce changes in the phase of a substance. - Describe the characteristics of fusion, evaporation, boiling, sublimation and condensation processes. - Define quality, enthalpy, and entropy. - Examine the property tables to determine the properties of saturated liquids, vapors, liquid-vapor mixtures and saturated vapors. # Ideal Gas Processes - Describe the characteristics of thermodynamic systems. - Describe the changes that occur between the heat transfer, internal energy and work characteristics of the five ideal process types. # Refrigeration Cycle - Describe the characteristics of a refrigeration cycle. - List the components of a basic refrigeration system. - Describe the position and purpose of each of the components in the refrigeration cycle. - Demonstrate an understanding of the Pressure Enthalpy (Mollier) diagram while plotting the complete refrigeration cycle. # Gas Laws - Compare and Contrast the relationship expressed by Boyle's Law. - Compare and Contrast the relationship expressed by Charles' Law. - Compare and Contrast the relationship expressed by the Ideal Gas Law. - Compare and Contrast the characteristics of an ideal gas.
AIRC 1090 - Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems
This course provides instruction on the troubleshooting and repair of major components of a residential air conditioning system. Topics include air flow, air filters, psychrometrics, troubleshooting techniques, electrical controls, the refrigeration cycle, electrical servicing procedures, and safety.
Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting involves the methodical identification and rectification of problems in electrical and electronic systems to guarantee proper and efficient functioning.
Appliance repair refers to the process of diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing household devices like refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens, which requires expertise in electronics, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
# Safety - State the safety precautions associated with mechanical diagnostics. - State the safety precautions associated with electric diagnostics. - State the safety precautions associated with airside diagnostics. - State the safety precautions associated with refrigeration diagnostics. - List five safety concerns that relate to electrical. - List safety procedures that relate to electrical testing of compressor terminals. - List safety hazards related with pressure testing a refrigeration system. - Identify safety hazards the technician may encounter in servicing HVAC systems. # Mechanical Problems - Identify the service instruments required to perform diagnostics on mechanical equipment. - Demonstrate use of service instruments required to perform diagnostics on mechanical equipment. - Determine cause of failure in mechanical components. # Electrical Problems - Define hopscotching. - Identify the service instruments required to analyze HVAC electrical equipment. - Describe a systemic approach for analyzing electrical faults in HVAC equipment . - Describe a deductive approach for isolating electrical faults in HVAC equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to isolate electrical faults using flow charts. - Demonstrate the hopscotching technique using a schematic diagram. - Demonstrate the ability to measure voltage-drop on HVAC circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to measure amp-draw of HVAC circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to analyze the electrical performance of HVAC equipment, using service instruments. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the root-cause of electrical faults using service instruments. # Airflow Problems - Determine system airflow standards using manufacturer's data. - Identify the service instruments required to analyze HVAC airside equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the dry bulb, wet bulb, relative humidity, and dew point of a conditioned air system. - Demonstrate the ability to measure system airflow using the appropriate service instruments. - Demonstrate the ability to analyze airside performance using service instruments. - Demonstrate the ability to diagnose airflow performance problems. # Refrigeration Cycle Problems - Identify the service instruments needed to troubleshoot refrigeration equipment. - Use P-T charts or manufacturer’s charts to check the charge of an air conditioning system. - Record system operating values of refrigeration systems. - Compare manufacturer's data sheets with refrigeration system operating values. - Isolate refrigeration malfunctions using Basic Symptom Analysis Sheets. - Demonstrate the ability to analyze the performance of refrigeration equipment, using service instruments. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the root-cause of a refrigeration system faults using service instruments. # Troubleshooting Techniques - Define Root-cause, cause & effect, deduction, KISS, operational sequence. - Develop a checklist for troubleshooting HVAC systems. - Outline a systematic approach to diagnose HVACR equipment. - Convert schematic diagram to a flow chart illustrating the operating sequence of HVACR equipment. - Convert a heat pump electrical wiring diagram to a ladder logic diagram. - Convert a schematic diagram to a ladder logic diagram.
AIRC 1010 - Refrigeration Principles and Practices
This course introduces the student to basic refrigeration system principles and practices. Topics include refrigeration tools, piping practices, service valves, leak testing, refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation, evacuation, charging, and refrigeration safety.
Refrigeration Plant Operations refer to the methods used to manage and maintain cooling systems for preserving perishable goods and ensuring their efficient operation across industries.
# Refrigeration Safety - Define EPA, Section-608, DOT, tare weight. - Explain EPA Section-608 certification process. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the use of hand tools. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the use of power tools. - Demonstrate the ability to locate the hazards associated with PVC primer using a SDS. - Demonstrate the safety procedures in fabricating piping circuits (PVC/CPVC/iron.) - Demonstrate safety procedures in fabricating copper tubing circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to locate the hazards associated with vacuum pump oil using a SDS Psychomotor. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the use of refrigerant (recovering/recycling/ evacuation/transferring). - Demonstrate safety procedures in using torches (air fuel/oxy-acetylene). # Refrigeration Tools - Define SAE, ASME, ISO, fasteners, mechanical advantage, torque, open-end, box-end. - Identify common hand tools used in the construction trades. - Identify common fasteners used in the construction trades. - Identify common drivers used in the construction trades (slotted, Phillips, Pozidriv, Robertson, Allen, Torx). - Identify common power tools used in the construction trades. - Explain the proper use of common hand tools used in the construction trades. - Explain the proper use of common power tools used in the construction trades. - List the mechanical damage caused by improper hand tool use (adjustable pliers/adjustable wrenches/drivers). - Define Schrader valve, service valves, service wrench, gauge manifold. - Identify common refrigeration hand tools. - Identify equipment used in refrigerant management (recovery/evacuating/charging). - Draw a cutaway diagram of a gauge manifold. - Describe the use of a recovery tank, vacuum pump, refrigeration pump, refrigeration scale. - Draw the connections of a gauge manifold during a recovery procedure. # Piping Practices - Define PVC, CPVC, cement, primer, ANSI, NPS (ANSI-B36.10) NPT (ANSIB1.20.0), schedule. - Identify different types of pipe used in refrigeration. - List the defined procedures for installing a PVC fitting (cement). - List the defined procedures for installing a CPVC fitting (cement). - List the procedure for threading black iron pipe. - Demonstrate the ability to fabricate piping circuits (PVC/CPVC/iron). - Define ARC tubing, O.D., I.D., tube wrench Cognitive Knowledge 8 Identify different types of tubing used in refrigeration. - List the procedures for swaging soft copper (manual/mechanical). - List the procedures for flaring soft copper (manual/mechanical). - List the procedures for bending soft copper (manual/mechanical). - Demonstrate the ability to fabricate tubing circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to swag soft copper using a swaging tool. - Demonstrate the ability to flare soft copper using a flaring tool. - Demonstrate the ability to bend soft copper using a hand bender. - Define front-seated, back-seated, soldering, brazing, flux, capillary action, fuel gas, MAPP, oxidizing flame, neutral flame. - List proper procedures for assembling air-fuel torch set. - List proper procedures for lighting an air-fuel torch. - List proper procedures for shutting down an air-fuel torch. - Demonstrate the ability to assemble an oxy-fuel torch set. - Demonstrate the ability to lighting an oxy-acetylene torch. - Demonstrate the ability to shutting down an oxy-acetylene torch. - Demonstrate the ability to braze tubing assemblies using an oxy-acetylene torch. # Refrigeration Practices - Define recovery, evacuating, charging. - List the steps for refrigerant recovery from a refrigeration system. - List the steps for evacuation of a refrigeration system. - List the steps for the refrigerant charging of a refrigeration system. - Demonstrate the ability to operate various types of leak detectors. - Demonstrate the procedures for locating refrigerant leaks. - Demonstrate the ability to connect a gauge manifold to utility equipment (recovery/evacuating/charging). - Demonstrate the ability to connect a gauge manifold to an operating appliance. - Demonstrate the ability to route refrigerant through a gauge manifold. - Demonstrate refrigerant recovery from a refrigeration appliance using a refrigeration pump. - Demonstrate the ability to evacuate a refrigeration appliance using a vacuum pump. - Demonstrate the ability to charging a refrigeration appliance using a gauge manifold.
AIRC 1080 - Heat Pumps and Related Systems
This course provides instruction on the principles, applications, and operation of a residential heat pump system. Topics include installation and servicing procedures, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, reversing valves, and troubleshooting techniques.
# Safety - List safety concerns when installing, testing and replacing electrical components of a heat pump. - List safety concerns when installing, testing and replacing refrigerant components of a heat pump. - Demonstrate proper safety procedures when using a multimeter to evaluate heat pump components. - Demonstrate proper safety procedures when measuring pressures and temperatures of a heat pump. - Demonstrate proper safety procedures when removing and brazing refrigerant components of a heat pump. - Explain the safety concerns a customer may have about their heat pump outdoor unit when goes into defrost. - Explain the safety concerns a customer may have when an electric auxiliary heater comes on for the first time. # Heat Pump Fundamentals - Define Heat Source and Heat Sink. - Identify heat pumps by their source, sink, and configuration. - Explain how the heat pump transfers heat in cooling mode and heating mode. - Identify the refrigerant components of a heat pump and explain their function. - Identify the permanent discharge line and service port. - Identify the permanent suction line and service port. - Trace the refrigerant flow through all the refrigerant components in the cooling, heating, and defrost cycles. - List the common types of metering devices in heat pumps and explain how they function in cooling, heating, and defrost mode. - Identify the electrical components used in common types of heat pump systems and explain their function. - Explain the terminals of the heat pump thermostat and what they control when they are energized. - Explain which major components are energized during these modes: Cooling, Heating state 1, Heating stage 2, Defrost, Emergency Heat. - Explain the common methods of defrost in air source heat pumps and explain the conditions required for defrost initiation and termination. - Define SEER, EER, HSPF, and COP. - Explain how to find the balance point for heat pump. - Explain the purpose of an outdoor thermostat and how to determine the temperature setpoint. - Explain the heating sequence of operation when electric auxiliary heat is used on a heat pump. - Explain the heating sequence of operation of a duel fuel heat pump. - Explain outdoor unit installation requirements for air source heat pumps regarding water drainage and snow. - Explain the proper sizing method to match the heat pump with the heating and cooling load of a structure. - Explain the design and operation of the different types of heat pump compressors and how they differ from AC compressors. - Explain the design and operation of a muffler. - Explain the design and operation of a reversing valve. - Explain the design and operation of the different types of heat pump metering devices and how they differ from AC metering devices. - Explain the design and operation of a liquid line bi-flow drier. - Explain the design and operation of an accumulator. - Explain the design and operation of a charge compensator. - Explain how thermistors work and how to test them. - Explain how bi-metallic thermostats work and how to test them. - Explain the design and operation of a defrost circuit board. # Types of Heat Pump Systems - Explain the design and operation of a fusible link. - Explain the design and operation of a limit switch. - Explain the design and operation of a sequencer. - Explain the design and operation of a fan relay / control board. - Explain the design and operation of a fuse / breaker. - Explain the design and operation of an electric heating element. - Explain how electric heating elements are rated. - Calculate the amp draw of a heating element given the voltage and rated wattage. - Measure the voltage and amps of heating element and calculate the wattage. - Measure the volts, amps, and delta T of an electric resistance heater and calculate the CFM of the blower. - Describe the different loop configurations of a closed loop system. - Calculate water flow through a water source heat pump using pressure drop across the water coil. - Calculate Heat of Rejection out of a water coil using GPM and water delta T. - Identify the symptoms of a water source heat pump with a scaled/clogged water coil. - Identify the symptoms of a water source heat pump with a low water flow. - Identify water quality standards for water source heat pumps. - Explain how to properly fill and flush a closed loop system and identify symptoms if improperly done. - Describe the operation of a geothermal heat pump and compare the advantages and disadvantages to air source heat pumps. - Explain how an open loop and closed loop system works and compare advantages and disadvantages of each. # Installation Procedures - Install a heat pump system in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. - Install auxiliary electric heat strips. # Servicing Procedures - Demonstrate how to check a heat pump defrost board for proper operation. - Demonstrate how to test a defrost sensor/thermostat. - Demonstrate how to properly configure a heat pump thermostat for a single stage, multistage, and duel fuel heat pump. - Demonstrate how to properly attach a manifold gauge set to a heat pump in cooling and in heating mode. - Determine the superheat and sub-cooling in cooling mode. - Determine the superheat and sub-cooling in heating mode. - Identify and evaluate the metering device used in cooling mode. - Identify and evaluate the metering device used in heating mode. - Demonstrate how to check a reversing valve for proper operation. - Identify the preferred charging method in the manufacturer specifications for heating mode and cooling mode. - Demonstrate how to charge the heat pump by the superheat and sub-cooling method. - Demonstrate how to properly evacuate and charge the heat pump by weighing in the refrigerant. - Identify the symptoms of air source heat pump that is not defrosting properly. - Identify and correct refrigerant and airflow problems in heating mode and in cooling mode. - Identify and correct electrical problems in heating mode and cooling mode. - List and perform the maintenance procedures for a heat pump in preparation for the heating and cooling season.
AIRC 1050 - HVACR Electrical Components and Controls
Provides instruction in safely identifying, installing, and testing commonly used electrical components and control systems used in an air conditioning system. Topics include identification, installation, application, diagnosis and safety procedures for : transformers, thermostats, pressure switches, control boards and commonly used HVACR controls and control systems.
HVAC maintenance refers to the consistent checking and fixing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for maximum functioning and energy efficiency, including tasks like filter replacements and duct cleaning.
HVAC repairs are tasks that involve identifying and resolving issues with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain optimal performance and energy efficiency.
# Safety - Demonstrate safety procedures testing automatic controls with an Ohmmeter. - Demonstrate safety procedures testing automatic controls with a Voltmeter. - Demonstrate safety procedures testing transformers with an Ohmmeter. - Demonstrate safety procedures testing transformers with a Voltmeter. - Demonstrate safety procedures installing various thermostats. - Demonstrate safety procedures wiring various electrical circuits. - Demonstrate safety procedures testing various Line-Voltage circuits. # Control Components - Define Volt-Amps rating, primary winding, secondary winding, step-up transformer, step-down transformer, tap, multi-tap transformer, control voltage, signal-voltage. - Draw the NEMA symbol for a transformer. - Draw an electrical diagram of a multi-tap transformer. - Demonstrate the ability to select a transformer for a given application. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the resistance of several transformer windings using a multi-meter. - Demonstrate the ability to wire control transformer's primary into line-circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to wire control transformer's secondary into control voltage circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across windings of a control transformer using a Voltmeter. - Define control, mercury contacts, snap-action, heating anticipator, cooling anticipator, single-stage, two-stage, digital thermostat, programmable thermostat. - Draw an electromechanical thermostat (include all circuitry, switches, terminals, and electronic elements). - List the circuit connections for each terminal found on a heating/cooling thermostat. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the continuity through the cooling circuit of an electromechanical thermostat using a multi-meter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the continuity through the heating circuit of an electromechanical thermostat using a multi-meter. - Define automatic switch, electromechanical, mechanical operator, sensor, operational switch, safety switch, open-on fall, open-on rise, close-on fall, close on rise, range, cut-in, cut-out, set-point, differential, bi-metal, diaphragm. - Draw the NEMA symbol for common types of automatic switches (temperature switch, pressure switch, float switch, flow switch, limit switch, timer switch). - List applications for common types of automatic switches (temperature switch, pressure switch, float switch, flow switch, limit switch, time switch). - Demonstrate the ability to adjust settings of the common types of automatic switches (temperature switch, pressure switch, float switch, flow switch, limit switch, time switch). - Demonstrate the ability to measure continuity through all the switching circuits of the common types of automatic switches (temperature switch, pressure switch, float switch, flow switch, limit switch, timer switch). # Control Systems - Define schematic diagram (NEMA), relay logic, ladder (relay) diagram, rungs, rails, branches, operational sequence. - List common NEMA designations used in electrical prints (ics 19-2002, table-1). - List rules for numbering rungs in a Ladder diagram. - List rules for numbering wires in a Ladder diagram. - List the rules for drawing a Ladder diagram. - Demonstrate the ability to convert a schematic or line diagram to a Ladder diagram. - Demonstrate the ability to locate electrical components using a wiring diagram. - Demonstrate the ability to identify safety switches in a HVAC appliance, using a wiring diagram. - Demonstrate the ability to identify operational switches in a HVAC appliance, using a wiring diagram. - Draw a Ladder diagram of a typical 120-volt window air conditioner, using NEMA symbols. - Draw a Ladder diagram of a typical package air conditioner including appropriate control-voltage circuits, using NEMA symbols. - Draw a Ladder diagram of a typical split-system air conditioner including appropriate control-voltage circuits, using NEMA symbols. - Demonstrate the ability to wire a typical 120-volt window air conditioner line voltage control circui.t - Demonstrate the ability to wire a typical package air conditioner circuits including appropriate control-voltage circuits. - Establish the ability to wire a typical split-system air conditioner circuits including appropriate control-voltage circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to wire a two-stage heating and cooling thermostats in a given appliance. - Demonstrate the ability to install controls in a given appliance. - Demonstrate the ability to install a thermostat for a given appliance. # Diagnostic Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across line-voltage controls using a voltmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across control-voltage controls using a voltmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the current draw of line-voltage circuit using a clamp-on amp meter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the current draw of a control-voltage circuit using a clamp-on amp meter.
AIRC 1020 - Refrigeration Systems Components
This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge and skills to install, test, and service major components of a refrigeration system. Topics include compressors, condensers, evaporators, metering devices, service procedures, refrigeration systems and safety.
Refrigeration Compressors are devices that compress refrigerant vapor in refrigeration systems, raising pressure and temperature to power the cooling cycle.
# Safety - Identify mechanical hazards related to refrigeration equipment. - Describe basic first aid related to frostbite. - Describe basic first aid related to cuts. - Describe basic chemical handling procedures (coil cleaners). - Demonstrate the ability to locate the hazards associated with coil cleaner using a SDS. - Describe basic first aid related to exposer to coil cleaner using a SDS. # Compressors - Define hermetic, semi-hermetic, open-compressor, drive shaft, seal, reed valve, piston, compression ratio, suction valve, discharge valve, refrigerant slugging, oil slugging, flooded, crankcase heater, sight glass, change-out. - Explain the purpose of the compressor in the refrigeration system. - Draw the mechanical compression cycle of common refrigeration compressors (reciprocating, scroll, rotary). - Describe the mechanical operation of common refrigeration compressors (reciprocating, scroll, rotary). - List the types of compressors used in comfort systems (reciprocating, scroll, rotary, screw, centrifugal). - Explain methods used to control compressor capacity. - List the steps for a hermetic compressor change-out. - Demonstrate the ability to use a torque wrench for a given application. - Establish the ability to use ratchet wrenches in a given application. - Demonstrate the ability to rebuild a semi-hermetic compressor. - Demonstrate the ability to change-out a hermetic compressor in a given application. # Condensers - Define heat exchanger, air-cooled, water-cooled, evaporative-cooled. - Explain the purpose of the condenser in the refrigeration system. - List the types of condensers. - Describe maintenance requirements of a condenser. - List causes related to high-head pressure produced by an air cooled condenser. - Demonstrate the ability to wash condenser in a residential split-system. # Evaporators - Define distributor, pare-tube, finned, plate, chiller, D-X evaporators, flooded evaporators. - Explain the purpose of the evaporator in the refrigeration system. - Explain the "refrigeration effect." - List the types of evaporators. - Determine the Mean Effective Temperature Difference (METD). - List defrost methods used with evaporators. - List causes related to a shortage in cooling capacity in an air-cooled evaporator. # Metering Devices - Define Capillary tube, thermal expansion valve, automatic expansion valve, metering device, electronic expansion valve, sensing bulb. - Explain the purpose of the metering device in the refrigeration system. - Identify types of metering devices. - Match metering devices to the proper applications. - Draw a technical illustration of a thermostatic expansion valve. - Design an operational flow chart for a thermostatic expansion valve. - Describe the effect of superheat on a thermostatic expansion device. - Explain the relationship between subcooling and metering devices. - Demonstrate the ability to size a thermostatic expansion valve to a given system.
AIRC 1060 - Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation
Provides instruction on the design and installation of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: heat load studies, duct design procedures, split systems, packaged systems, system wiring, control circuits, and safety.
HVAC Design refers to the engineering process of creating heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for optimal thermal comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency in buildings and vehicles.
# Safety - Demonstrate safety procedures installing an air conditioner condensing unit. - Demonstrate safety procedures installing an air conditioning air handler. - Demonstrate safety procedures installing a condensate drain line. - Demonstrate safety procedures charging an air conditioning system. # Types of Air Conditioning Systems - Define air-conditioning, split-system, air handler, condensing unit, package unit, mini-split, heat pump, SEER, EER, comfort. - Contrast air conditioning heat exchangers to refrigeration heat exchangers. # Installation Procedures - Define line set, condensate drain, p-trap, condensate pump, downflow, up-flow, horizontal, field wiring. - Draw a diagram on the field connections required for a residential split-system. - List the steps to install a residential split-system condenser. - List the steps to install a residential split-system air handler. - List the steps to perform a triple evacuation. - List the components required for installing a residential split-system. - List the guidelines to install a thermostat. - List the guidelines to install a condensate drain. - List the steps required to start-up a residential split-system. - Calculate the compression ratio of an air conditioning compressor. - Demonstrate the ability to install a thermostat following the manufacturer's literature. - Demonstrate the ability to charge an air conditioning system following the manufacturer's literature. - Demonstrate the ability to measure an air conditioning system's super heat. - Demonstrate the ability to measure an air conditioning system's sub-cooling. - Demonstrate the ability to determine an air conditioning systems net operating capacity. - Demonstrate the ability to plot the T across an air conditioning's evaporator on a psychrometric diagram. - Demonstrate the ability to plot an air conditioning operating values on a P-H diagram. # Air Conditioning System Design - Define standard air, psychrometrics chart, degree of temperature, ambient temperature, density, wet-bulb temperature, saturation, relative humidity, dew point, grains, water vapor, comfort, circulation, velocity. - Describe the use of the following instruments - anemometer (rotating vain/hotwire), psychrometer (digital/sling). - List six parameters of the psychrometric chart. - Plot wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperature on a psychrometric chart. - Evaluate psychrometric conditions given two values using the psychrometric chart. - Evaluate psychrometric conditions of a given space to determine the enthalpy per pound of air. - Demonstrate the ability to measure airflow through a supply duct using a hotwire anemometer. - Demonstrate the ability to measure airflow from a supply duct using a rotating vain anemometer. - Demonstrate the ability to measure humidity using a sling psychrometer. - Demonstrate the ability to measure wet-bulb temperature using a digital psychrometer. - Define circulation, velocity, duct return, duct supply, equivalent length, effective length, trunk, branch, registers, grills, diffusers, dampers, cfm, friction loss, static pressure, test & balance, fan curves, air filtration, IAQ, centrifugal blower, axial fan, forward curved blower, backward curved blower. - List types of filters used in air conditioning systems. - Draw examples of the common duct designs. - Draw a duct design for a given application. - Calculate the equivalent length of a given duct system. - Calculate the total static pressure of a given duct system. - Calculate the airflow factors for a given air-conditioning system. - Demonstrate the ability to determine an air conditioning systems indoor airflow performance. - Define ACCA, Manual RS, Manual J, Manual D, Manual S, Manual P, Article 440, ASHRAE ###. - List Article 440 (NEC) requirements for locating a disconnect. - Identify the formula to calculate required conductor ampere rating for a given installation. - Calculate the required ampere rating of conductors for a given installation. - Identify the wiring tables used for the installation of air conditioning equipment for a given installation. - Demonstrate use of Article 440 (NEC) to size the disconnect in an air conditioning circuit. - Demonstrate use of Article 440 (NEC) to size the overload device in an air conditioning circuit.
This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Topics include diagnostic techniques, capacitors, installation procedures, types of electric motors, electric motor service, and safety.
# Safety - Demonstrate safety procedures in the handling of capacitors. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the installation of capacitors. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the discharge of capacitors. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the installation of belt-drives. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the installation of induction motors. - Demonstrate safety procedures in wiring motor control circuits. - Demonstrate safety procedures in the testing of motor control circuits. # Motor Identification - Define NEMA, IEC, motor data plate, rating, full-load amps rating, full-load speed rating, locked-rotor amps, temperature rating, horsepower, torque, design letter, terminal leads (T-1,2,3), phase. - Draw the NEMA symbol for all types of motors. - Draw the electrical wiring of a single-phase hermetic compressor motor. - List the factors included on motor data plate per the NEMA. - List the steps for installing bearings on a shaft. - Demonstrate the ability to install belt drives. - Demonstrate the ability to install direct drive fans (axial and centrifugal) on a motor shaft. - Demonstrate the ability to install motors (single phase, three phase, ECM) in a given appliance. - Demonstrate the ability to reverse the rotation of three phase motors. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the windings of a single-phase hermetic compressor using an Ohmmeter. # Motor Application - Define Line diagram (NEMA definition), Line-Voltage. - Draw a motor circuit that includes a run capacitor using NEMA symbols. - Draw a motor circuit that includes a potential relay using NEMA symbols. - Draw a motor circuit that includes a current relay using NEMA symbols. - Draw a single-phase motor control circuit with a line-voltage control circuit using NEMA symbols. - Draw a line-diagram of a three-phase motor control circuit with a line-voltage control circuit using NEMA symbols. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the terminals of potential relay. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the terminals of current relay. - Demonstrate the ability to install a potential relay in a motor circuit. - Demonstrate the ability to install a current relay in a motor circuit. - Demonstrate the ability to wire plot-duty switches (relays, contacts, line starters) into line-voltage circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to wire a motor into a line-voltage circuit. # Motor Protection and Starting Components - Define capacitor, capacitance C, capacitance reactance Xc, farads. - Graph an AC sine wave in a capacitive circuit - to include voltage, amperage, degrees, time, current direction. - Draw the NEMA symbol for a capacitor. - Contrast start and run capacitors. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the capacitance of several capacitors with a multi-meter. - Demonstrate the ability to identify shorted and open conditions of several capacitors with an Ohmmeter Psychomotor. - Demonstrate the ability to properly discharge a capacitor with a multi-meter. - Define inductor, inductance L, inductance reactance XL, winding. - Graph an AC sine wave in an inductive circuit - to include voltage, amperage, degrees, time, current direction. - Contrast inductance L and capacitance C. - Demonstrate the ability to identify shorted and open conditions of several inductors (solenoids and windings) with an Ohmmeter. - Define pilot-duty switch, relay, contactor, motor (Line) starter, potential relay, current relay, solid-state, contacts, armature, shading coil, pole, throw, break, normally open N.O., normally closed N.C., overload, thermal overload. - Draw the NEMA symbol for double break contacts (normally open, normally closed). - Draw the NEMA symbol for a pilot-duty switch (contacts and solenoid). - Draw the NEMA symbol for overloads (thermal, magnetic). - Explain the use of a potential relay in a motor circuit. - Explain the use of a current relay in a motor circuit. - Contrast electromechanical relays to solid-state relays. - Contrast a relay to a contactor. - Demonstrate the ability to re-build a IEC contactor. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the terminals of general-purpose relay. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the resistance of contacts in pilot-duty switches (relays, contacts, line starters). - Demonstrate the ability to measure the resistance of solenoids in pilot-duty switches (relays, contacts, line starters). # Diagnostic Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across the solenoid in pilot duty switches (relays, contacts, line starters) using a voltmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across the contacts of pilot duty switches (relays, contacts, line starters) using a voltmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across a motor in a single-phase appliance using a voltmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the current draw of motor using a clamp-on amp meter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the current draw of the solenoid in pilot-duty switches (relays, contacts, line starters) using a clamp-on meter.
AIRC 1030 - HVACR Electrical Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to fundamental electrical concepts and theories as applied to the air conditioning industry. Topics include AC and DC theory, electric meters, electrical diagrams, distribution systems, electrical panels, voltage circuits, code requirements, and safety.
# Safety - List five safety concerns that relate to electrical experiments. - List five safety procedures that relate to using a multi-meter. - List five electrical hazards found in a shop environment. # AC and DC Theory - Define volt, amp, ohm, farad, watt, electricity, direct current, resistor, NEMA. - Draw the NEMA symbol for a resistor. - Demonstrate knowledge of the Resistor color code (DOE STANDARD). - Draw Ohm's Law Circle. - Draw Power Law Circle. - Solve problems using Ohm's Law and Power Law (DOE STANDARD). - Define magnetism, field lines, magnetic flux, ferromagnetic, electromagnet, solenoid coil. - Draw the NEMA symbol for a solenoid coil (magnetic element). - Draw the magnetic flux produced by a bar magnetic. - Draw the magnetic flux produced by a solenoid coil. - Construct an electromagnet from a wire and iron core. - Define alternating current, sine wave, true RMS, true power, hertz, induction, transformer, neutral, three-phase, three-phase delta, three-phase wye, single-phase, single-phase 240V, Line-1(2,3). - Diagram the distribution network from the power plant to an industrial, commercial, and residential service. - Draw power transformers used in Industrial, Commercial, and single-phase residential applications. - Graph an AC Sine wave- to include voltage, amperage, Peak Volt, RMS Volt, Average Volt, degrees, time, current direction. - Draw the magnetic lines of force surrounding a conductor during one ac cycle-positive/negative. - Contrast AC/DC power. # Electric Meters - Explain basic operating principles of a digital multi-meter. - Contrast the operation of a true RMS meter to an analog VOM. - Demonstrate the use of a multi-meter (DOE STANDARD). - Contrast the internal workings of voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. - Measure the resistance of several resistors or circuits using an ohmmeter. - Measure the resistance through a toggle switch using an ohmmeter. - Measure the line-voltage at terminal locations using a voltmeter. - Measure the amp draw of a circuit using an ammeter. # Electrical Diagrams and Circuits - Define source, load, conductor, insulation, switch, terminal, wire nut, compression wire fittings (terminals), electric circuit, series circuit, parallel circuit, combination circuit. - Draw the NEMA symbol for a toggle switch (SPST). - Draw an example of each type of electric circuit design - series, parallel, combination. - List the three parts of an electric circuit - Source, Path, Load. - Identify solid core conductors and stranded conductors. - List the three resistive loads. - Demonstrate the ability to apply Ohm's Law to series, parallel, and combination circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to apply Power Law to series, parallel, and combination circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to install wire nuts per NEMA standards. - Demonstrate the ability to install Compression (wire) fittings per NEMA standards. - Demonstrate the ability to wire several series circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to wire several parallel circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to wire several combination circuits. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the voltage-drop across series, parallel, and combination circuits using a voltmeter. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the current draw through series, parallel, and combination circuits using a clamp-on amp. # Electrical Distribution Systems - Define code, overcurrent devices, AWG, ground, ampacity, voltage-drop, line-voltage, low-voltage, wiring diagram (NEMA). - Draw the NEMA symbol for overcurrent devices (fuse, circuit breaker thermal, circuit breaker magnetic, Disconnect). - Describe how electrical energy is distributed from the power plant to the home. - Identify different voltage systems and panels used in homes and businesses. - Draw the NEMA symbol for Ground (earth/chassis). - List the first nine chapter titles of the National Electrical. - Demonstrate use of Article 310 (NEC) to select wire for a given application. - Demonstrate use of Article 422 (NEC) to size components in a heating appliance circuit. - Demonstrate use of Article 430 (NEC) to size components in a motor circuit. - Demonstrate use of Article 440 (NEC) to size components in an air conditioning circuit.
Introduces the basic concepts, theories, and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA, safety, first aid, laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, heat transfer, the refrigerant cycle, refrigerant identification, and types of AC systems.
# Safety - Define OSHA, SDS, pictograms, labels. - Describe the history of OSHA. - List OSHA's responsibilities. - List the information required on labeling by OSHA. - Identify pictograms required on labeling by OSHA. - List the sixteen sections of a SDS. - Demonstrate the ability to locate the hazards associated with a given refrigerant, using a SDS. # Refrigeration Science - Define units of measure, customary units, SI units, weight, volume, area, length, circumference, diameter, radius, angle, ratio, engineering notation, SI prefixes. - Convert Customary units to SI units. - Match SI prefixes to engineering notation. - Calculate the area of a room in Customary units (Sq Ft) Cognitive Application. - Calculate the volume of a room in Customary units (Cu. Ft.). - Calculate the radius of given tubing, piping, duct branches. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the weight of a refrigerant cylinder using a charging scale. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the length of tubing using a tape measure. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the diameter of piping using a tape measure. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the circumference of given duct branches using a tape measure. - Define temperature, sensible heat, specific heat, absolute zero, boiling point, saturated, Fahrenheit, Celsius, pressure, atmospheric pressure, absolute pressure, gauge pressure, vacuum, compound gauge, inches Hg, microns, Kelvin, Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, Dalton's Law, refrigerant. - List the steps in using PT charts. - Describe the use of the following instruments - pressure gauge, manometer (utube, incline, digital), micron gauge, digital thermometer. - Draw an illustration to describe Boyle's Law. - Draw an illustration to describe Charles' Law. - Draw an illustration to describe Dalton's Law. - Convert temperatures between degrees Fahrenheit and degree Celsius. - Convert gauge pressure values to atmospheric pressure values. - Convert inches Hg to microns Cognitive Comprehension. - Interpret readings on a compound gauge. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the pressure in a refrigerant cylinder using a pressure gauge. - Demonstrate the ability measure the vacuum of a recovery cylinder using a micron gauge. - Demonstrate the ability to measure the temperature of ambient air using a digital thermometer. - Demonstrate the ability to identify a refrigerant cylinder's content using a PTchart, pressure gauge, and digital thermometer. # Refrigeration Systems - Define matter, states (phases) of matter, change of state, latent heat, BTU, conduction, convection, radiation. - List the three states (phases) of matter. - Explain the use of an enthalpy/temperature graph. - Diagram an enthalpy/temperature graph for water, with related data (pressure, temperatures BTU's). - Define package-systems, split-systems, chillers, built up systems, heat-pumps, air conditioning, comfort, air handling unit (AHU). - List the types of refrigeration systems. - Identify types of refrigeration systems. - Label the applications of the different types of refrigeration systems. # Refrigeration Cycle - Define ASHRAE, refrigeration, compressor, heat exchanger, metering device, suction line, hot gas line, liquid time, pressure/enthalpy diagram, bubble point, dew point, subcooled, superheated, ton of refrigeration. - List the ASHRAE designation for common refrigerant cylinder colors. - Identify the lines in a pressure/enthalpy diagram of a given refrigerant. - Three types of refrigeration cycles (evaporative, vapor-compression, absorption). - List the four basic mechanical components of the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle. - Explain the transfer of heat in the vapor-compression refrigeration. - Plot a vapor-compression refrigeration system in a pressure/enthalpy diagram for a given application. - Draw a basic vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, with related data (components, piping, temperature, pressure, state of refrigerant liquid/vapor/saturated) for a given refrigerant.
AIPM 1115 - Apartment Industry Internship
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to experience the industry work environment and to apply the skills learned in the classroom. Topics include the application of classroom knowledge and skills, use of interpersonal skills, adaptability to the workplace environment, problem solving techniques, and safety.
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Describe and interpret specific job requirements and apply the correct skills for satisfactory completion of a given task. Understand the role of the employee in the operation of an apartment complex. # Functioning in the Workplace - Understand Demonstrate the ability to prepare, organize, and implement effective business strategies. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to the apartment industry environment. # Use of Interpersonal Skills - Understand and demonstrate the importance of working as a team within the apartment industry. Demonstrate good communication skills by listening and following directions as appropriate. Demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviors while interacting with colleagues and clients. # Problem Solving - Understand and troubleshoot both administrative and maintenance problems and issues and determine the best possible solution. # Safety - Understand and demonstrate the importance of safety for all employees and clients within the apartment industry.
AIPM 1101 - Apartment Industry Foundations
This course is designed to orient the student to the management responsibilities of the apartment industry. Topics include an introduction to the apartment industry, apartment marketing and leasing, financial reporting, legal and legislative issues, fair housing, risk management, property management, professional enrichment, and career development.
# Introduction to the Apartment Industry; Professional Enrichment - Describe the purpose and concept behind AICP; Identify career opportunities. # Apartment Marketing Leasing; Aspects of Financial Reporting - Describe the roles and responsibilities for marketing and leasing in the apartment community; Describe the strategies and tools used for effective marketing; Discuss and recall the leasing process and the tools and forms used in the process. Identify effective techniques for closing a prospect. # Legal and Legislative Issues; Fair Housing - Describe the legal responsibilities of property management; understand landlord and tenant, fair housing, and premises liability and other laws; examine the Fair Housing Act; describe housing guidelines for families with children and people with disabilities. # Risk Management; Property Management - Describe and identify the environmental issues surrounding risk management; assess the owner/property management responsibility for onsite risk management; examine the types of insurance required in property management; identify roles and responsibilities for maintenance for an apartment community and documentation used to manage property maintenance; build a comprehensive maintenance plan. # Career Development - Describe and create a Professional Career Portfolio to use as a career-making tool. Demonstrate comprehension of AICP concepts and core competencies through the application of real-world studies and scenarios
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and an understanding of various types of power units and related equipment used in agriculture. Upon completion of the course student should have a basic knowledge of agricultural tractors and equipment, shielded metal arc welding and oxy-fuel welding processes, small engine operation and maintenance, and electrical wiring installation and repair.
Small Engines refers to the service and restoration of engines commonly used in lawn equipment, generators, motorbikes, and other compact machinery.
The agriculture industry encompasses the cultivation, processing, and distribution of food, fiber, and other plant and animal-derived products for human consumption and profit.
# Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Agricultural Education Opportunities - Give examples of mechanical skills used in agricultural operations. - Discuss educational contexts for agricultural mechanics. - Describe SAE opportunities in agricultural mechanics. - Explain the range of agricultural mechanics CDE opportunities. # Safety Procedures in the Agricultural Mechanics Workshop - Explain liability and legal issues in agricultural environments. - Describe general safety in the agricultural mechanics environment - Identify tools and their safe use. - Design a safe and functional agricultural mechanics facility. # Agricultural Tractors and Equipment - Explain tractor safety. - Identify tractor parts and operation. - Assess problems involved with tractor maintenance and operation. - Demonstrate tractor maintenance and operation CDE. # Agricultural and Residential Wiring Basics - Understand principles of electricity and electrical safety. - Understand the National Electrical Code. - Identify electrical tools and equipment. - Interpret wiring diagrams and determine load. - Demonstrate the development of a bill of materials and proper wiring of basic circuits. - Demonstrate specialty wiring applications and how to wire electric motors. # Basic Electrode, Shielded Metal Arc (MIG) Welding and Oxy-acetylene Cutting and Brazing - Demonstrate welding safety. - Discuss principles of rapid oxidation and physical change. - Perform SMAW, electrode welding, oxy-acetylene cutting/brazing. # Small Engines - Explain principles of small engine combustion. - Identify tools used in small engine repair. - Demonstrate competency in small engine repair/troubleshooting.
AGSC 2350 - Heating and Ventilation of Agricultural Structures
Students will learn to understand and design heating and ventilation systems typically used in poultry and greenhouse facilities. Special attention is given to sizing and maintenance of ventilation fans, evaporative cooling, circulation, heating systems, and controls for those systems.
# Ventilation - Compare passive and mechanical ventilation. - Calculate passive ventilation inlets. - Calculate mechanical ventilation inlets. - Calculate air exchange for a structure. - Illustrate fan and vent placement on a structure. - Design a ventilation system for a structure. # Cooling - Compare and contrast ventilation and cooling systems. - Calculate evaporative pad size. - Calculate air exchange for given pad size. - Calculate water requirements for pad size. - Illustrate fan and pad placement on a structure. - Design a fan and pad system for a structure. # Heating - Compare passive and active heating systems. - Compare different types of active heating systems. - Calculate heat loss for a structure. - Calculate heating BTU requirements based on structure type and construction. - Illustrate heater placement on a structure. - Design a heating system for a structure. # Controls - Compare mechanical and electronic controllers. - Select correct controller based on ventilation, cooling, and heating requirements. - Illustrate controller placement on a structure. - Design a control system for a structure.
AGSC 2270 - Livestock Production and Management
Students will understand the breeding, feeding, and management of livestock.
Livestock Production is the agricultural sector focusing on raising animals for food, fiber, and other products, encompassing breeding, feeding, and management practices.
Herd Health refers to the overall management of livestock well-being, including disease prevention, nutrition, stress reduction, and veterinary care for sustainable and productive animal populations.
# Reproduction - Outline management in herd and flock. - Compare heifer, doe, ewe, and gilt development. - Compare bull, buck, ram, and boar management. - Characterize calving, kidding, lambing, farrowing management. - Assess reproductive diseases. # Genetics and selection - Analyze basic performance records. - Examine use of EPDs with cattle. - Outline selection of breeding stock. - Examine breeding systems. # Nutrition - Define basic ruminant and monogastric nutrition. - Perform calculation of supplementation requirements. - Illustrate forages. - Characterize nutritional disorders. # Herd and flock management - Discuss marketing. - Explain identification. - Assess fencing and facilities. - Describe herd and flock health programs.
AGSC 2150 - Grasses and Forages in Agriculture
Crop Management consists of organized planning and implementation of farming techniques to enhance crop productivity, health, and quality, balancing sustainability and resource efficiency.
# Understand the Functioning of Complex Systems as they Apply to Forage/Livestock Production - Describe forage systems. - Describe soil as the foundation of a forage program. - Describe rumen and monogastric gastrointestinal anatomy. - Explain nutritional needs of livestock. # Understand Ecological, Morphological, Physiological and Nutritional bases of Forage Crop Management - Examine plant growth, structure, and morphology of forages. - Illustrate physiology of forage plants. - Describe biochemical pathways for carbon dioxide fixation . - Classify forages legumes. - Identify cool & warm season forage grasses. # Understand Grazing and Mechanical Harvest Management of Forage Crops. - Understand grazing systems and management. - Describe fencing options for production systems. - Explain grazing wedge. - Describe pasture bloat. - Describe storage of forage: stockpiling, hay, silage. # Understand the Mutual Interactions between Soils, Plants, and Grazing Animals. - Explain environmental aspects of forage management. - Describe forage establishment. - Describe forage fertilization and nutrient management .
This course provides instruction in the installation, servicing, repair, and replacement of commercial kitchen appliances. Appliances include electric and gas ovens, ranges, food steamers and vents. Topics include electrical and mechanical control components, wiring diagram interpretation, component and control diagnosis, repair and replacement, installation procedures, food steamer service and installation, gas appliance codes and installation, and commercial vent service and installations.
Commercialization is the process of introducing a new product or service to the market, encompassing development, scaling production, creating marketing strategies, establishing sales channels, and organizing distribution logistics.
Commercial Electrical Inspection entails assessing electrical systems and parts in commercial structures to guarantee safety, adherence to regulations, and proper functioning.
Wiring schematics are graphical illustrations that show the arrangement of wires and components in an electrical system, providing vital information for installation and problem-solving.
# Electrical/Gas and Mechanical Control Components - Identify electric and gas ranges, ovens and food steamers mechanical control switches. - Describe the function and operation of electric gas ranges, ovens, and food steamers mechanical control switches. - Identify wiring harnesses, surface elements, oven elements, and thermostats. - Identify wiring harnesses, surface elements, oven elements, and thermostats. - Describe the function and operation of wiring harnesses, surface elements, oven elements, and thermostats. - Describe the function and operation of food steamers, direct steam equipment, boilers, BTU tables, steam cooking, and water quality and supply. - Describe the functions and operations of convection steamers, boilers, pressure cabinets and steam kettles. - Identify and describe the function and operation of electric/gas range and oven controls, timer controlled circuits, and self-cleaning circuits. # Wiring Diagram Interpretation - Identify the symbols used in wiring diagrams and schematics for electrical/gas, mechanical appliances and components. - Trace and interpret the current flow through energized circuits of electrical/gas and mechanical components. - Interpret kitchen appliance pictorial diagrams by identifying appliance components. - Identify any changeable states represented by a mechanical or electrical symbol. # Component and Control Diagnosis - Demonstrate and test oven, range, steamers and self-cleaning circuits, timers, and thermostats for operation. - Perform an inspection of kitchen appliance wiring harnesses, heating elements, and connectors for wear or damage. - Identify and describe symptoms of malfunctioning kitchen appliance electrical components. - Determine action needed to restore operation of malfunctioning systems of kitchen appliances. - Perform an inspection alignment, range of motion, and freedom of movement of kitchen appliance mechanical components and controls. - Identify and describe the symptoms of malfunctioning mechanical components in kitchen components. - Determine action needed to restore operation in malfunctioning systems of kitchen appliances. # Repair and Replacement Procedures - Perform a repair or replacement on range electrical wiring and heating elements. - Perform a repair or replacement of electrical surface units and control switches. - Demonstrate a repair or replacement for thermostats, timers, and self-cleaning circuitry for ranges and ovens. - Identify and service gas range orifices, ignition systems, regulators, and safety devices. - Identify and service food steamers electrical wiring. - Identify and service food steamers water hydro logic cycle control systems. - Identify and service steamers water filtration systems and water softeners. - Perform a repair or replacement of pressure controls, gauges, regulators and pressure valves. - Demonstrate repairs and/or services for venting, hoods and motors. # Installation Procedures - Demonstrate the installation for gas and electric free-standing, slide-in, and drop-in oven and range units. - Implement the installation of gas and electric single and multi-surface unit ranges. - Demonstrate the installation of gas and electric wall-mounted units. - Implement the installation of steam cooking equipment, convection steamers, boiler, pressure cabinets, and steam kettles. - Perform an installation on the water supply and plumbing. - Perform an installation for gas lines using pipes, pipe fittings and valves. - Perform an installation on vent hoods, motors and piping. # Gas Appliance Codes & Installations - Identify gas warnings, safety and procedures. - Identify various gas codes. - Describe testing devices, gas pressures, valves and pipe sizes. - Identify gas characteristics, types of fuel gas, combustion air and burners.
This course provides the knowledge and skills in diagnosis and repair of major commercial laundry appliances. Emphasis is placed on servicing gas dryers, electric dryers, and washers. Topics include component identification and application, diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning electrical, electronic and mechanical components, wiring diagram interpretation, appliance installations, coin machine operation/installation and card readers.
# Component Identification and Application - Identify water control components of washers by type, output, and location. - Describe the function and operation of washer water control components. - Identify laundry appliance water drain and supply lines and connectors by type and size. - Identify laundry appliance washer bells, pulleys, clutches, brake systems, and idlers by type and size. - Describe the function and operation of washer clutches and brake systems. - Identify and describe the function and operation of washer tub suspension assemblies. - Identify laundry appliance packings, seals, and gaskets. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance linkage and lever systems. - Identify and describe the function and operation of shaft and bearing assemblies. - Identify and describe the function and operation of appliance shaft couplings, cam assemblies, and universal joints. - Identify and describe the function and operation of direct drives and variable speed drives by types and location. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance drive belts by type and location. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance drums, drum rollers, and support bearings. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance blower assemblies, cables, heating elements, temperature controls, and motors. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance burner assemblies, ignition systems, and regulators. # Diagnosis and Repair - Determine the serviceability of laundry appliance circulation and drain pumps, float sensors, water supply controls, temperature switches, and water supply/drain lines and couplings. - Demonstrate the process to repair or replace laundry appliance circulation and drain pumps, float sensors, water supply controls, temperature switches, and water supply/drain lines and couplings. - Observe and inspect to determine the serviceability and repair or replacement of laundry appliance belts, pulleys, idlers, shafts, and bearings. - Implement serviceability of laundry appliance clutches, brakes, packings, gaskets, seals, linkages, and levers. - Identify the parts in need of repair and replace the laundry appliance clutches, brakes, packings, gaskets, seals, linkages, and levers. - Demonstrate and test the serviceability of laundry appliance drums, support bearings, and rollers. - Establish a process to replace laundry appliance drums, support bearings, and rollers. - Demonstrate the serviceability of, and repair or replace laundry appliance drive belts, pulleys, idler assemblies, shafts, sheaves, and bearings. - Evaluate the serviceability of laundry appliance bearing and shaft assemblies, shaft couplings, universal joints, cam assemblies, centrifugal switches, direct drives, and variable speed controls. - Apply the proper repair or replacement of laundry appliance bearing and shaft assemblies, shaft couplings, universal joints, cam assemblies, centrifugal switches, direct drives, and variable speed controls. - Perform a test and determine the serviceability of laundry appliance gas burners, ignition systems, and regulators. - Implement a repair for laundry appliance gas burners, ignition systems, and regulators. - Establish a test for laundry appliance gas line couplings for leaks using both electronic devices and soapy water. - Identify defective laundry appliance components using manufacturer's service manual troubleshooting procedures. - Perform a repair or replacement of laundry appliance blower assemblies, electrical heating elements, wiring and cables, and motors. - Demonstrate the proper operation and repair or replacement of laundry appliance solenoids, starter relays, timers, and safety interlocks. - Observe laundry appliance electrical cables and wiring for damage, wear, and continuity. # Wiring Diagram Interpretation - Identify diagram symbols for components of gas and electric dryers and washers. - Interpret dryer and washer schematic wiring diagrams. - Interpret dryer and washer pictorial diagrams. - Interpret dryer and washer timer sequence charts. # Appliance Installation - Select tools and equipment needed for dryer installation using manufacturer's service manuals. - Identify the manufacturer's recommendations for transporting dryers. - Demonstrate operation of equipment lifts, dollies, and appliance hand trucks used to transport dryers. - Determine vent and hood sizes needed for specific laundry appliances. - Apply methods to install vents and hoods in a real or simulated installation site. - Demonstrate the proper installation of electric and gas dryers using manufacturer's instructions. - Use the correct method to test gas line couplings for leaks. - Read manufacturer's service manuals, select tools and equipment needed for washer installation. - Identify manufacturer's procedure for transporting washers. - Use equipment hydraulic lifts, dollies, and appliance hand trucks to load, transport, and unload washers. - Identify correct installation of washers using manufacturer's instructions. # Coin Machine Operations - Identify and discuss coin machine operation. - Discuss troubleshooting and repair of coin machines. - Discuss the installation of coin machines. # Card Reader - Identify and discuss card reader operation. - Discuss troubleshooting and repair. - Discuss installation of card readers.
This course introduces students to household appliance service requirements in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students undertake job responsibilities through realistic work situations and complete the tasks necessary to conduct appliance service operations. Topics include: customer relations, service call records maintenance, service call requirement estimation, service call planning, equipment and supplies management, and safety.
Removable Appliances are dental tools that can be inserted and removed by the patient, commonly used for aligning teeth, retaining their position, or replacing lost teeth.
Service Review: The process of examining a business's service delivery to guarantee quality, meet customer expectations, and pinpoint chances for ongoing enhancement in line with industry norms.
# Customer Relations - Demonstrate the operation and care of appliances. - Demonstrate how to complete warranty cards/records. - Demonstrate tactful response to possible customer complaints. # Service Call Records Maintenance - Write a service call job order for a real or simulated call in request. - Complete a service call record to reflect action taken on a real or simulated service call. - Record time and materials used in a real or simulated application. - Complete billing records required by a typical business office. # Service Call Requirement Estimations - Check real or simulated word order to determine cause of failure. - Research service manuals to determine specific maintenance procedures. - List possible restorative solutions for identified problems. - Estimate repair time and cost of a real or simulated service call. # Service Call Planning - Use real or simulated work order to determine a troubleshooting strategy. - Identify applicable legal codes governing appliance installations. - Identify and select tools and equipment for on-site or simulated service call. - Plan a typical service call. - Consult map to locate real or simulated service call site. # Equipment and Supplies Management - Discuss how to maintain an equipment inventory. - Describe how to unpack new equipment. - Describe methods used to inspect new equipment. - Describe tool crib procedures. - Identify tools and equipment needed for typical on-site appliance servicing. - Describe typical parts ordering procedures. - Prepare a typical parts order for a real or simulated service call. - Describe parts inventory control procedures. - Describe the procedures used to update service manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams. # Safety - Demonstrate safe working practices when loading or unloading tools, equipment, supplies, and appliances. - Demonstrate safe working practices when servicing appliances. - Identify the procedures for maintaining as safe work environment. - Describe how to restore a work area to clean and safe condition.
This course provides instruction on the operation, servicing, and installation of refrigeration appliances. Emphasis is placed on commercial refrigerators and ice machines. Identification and servicing of sealed-system components, wiring diagram interpretation, ice machine servicing, cabinet component servicing, refrigeration installation, refrigerant recovery and certification, walk-in cooler service and installation.
Ice Machine Maintenance involves the routine cleaning, sanitizing, and upkeep of ice-producing equipment to guarantee its optimal function and longevity.
# Identification and Servicing of Sealed-System Components - Identify types and characteristics of refrigerants used in ice machines, reach-in cabinets/coolers, and walk-in coolers. - Identify the components of various refrigeration systems used in ice machines, reach-in cabinets/coolers, and walk-in coolers. - Identify compressors and charging systems used in ice machines, reach-in cabinets/coolers, and walk-in coolers. - Use a watt meter to analyze a sealed-system problem in ice machines, reach-in cabinets/coolers, and walk-in coolers. - Demonstrate how to cut and form tubing for sealed-system components. - Demonstrate the method to braze tubing and connectors for sealed-system components. - Demonstrate how to operate refrigeration system service valves. - Demonstrate how to service refrigeration systems using manifold gauges. - Identify the methods to diagnose refrigeration sealed-system malfunctions. - Identify the methods to test refrigerator system lines for leaks. - Demonstrate the method to flush a refrigerator sealed-system of contaminants. - Demonstrate the techniques to service refrigeration system compressors, evaporators, expansion valves, t-valves, capillary systems, condensers, and all metering devices. # Wiring Diagram Interpretation - Identify components on wiring diagrams for ice machines, reach-in cabinets/coolers and walk-in coolers. - Describe the operational state of components for all cycles of operation for ice machines, reach-in cabinets/coolers, and walk-in coolers. # Ice Machine Servicing - Establish the ice machine or refrigerator opening meets manufacturer's requirements for air flow. - Demonstrate the proper procedures to plumb an ice machine water line as recommended by manufacturer. - Establish the refrigerator ampere load does not exceed service limits. - Identify tools and equipment needed for on-site ice machine and refrigerator servicing. - Demonstrate an installation on refrigerator and ice machine. # Ice Machine and Refrigerator Installation - Establish ice machine or refrigerator opening meets manufacturer's requirements for air flow. - Demonstrate the steps to plumb ice machine water line as recommended by manufacturer. - Establish and confirm that refrigerator ampere load does not exceed service limits. - Identify tools and equipment needed for on-site ice machine and refrigerator servicing. - Demonstrate how to safely install refrigerator and ice machine # Cabinet Component Servicing - Perform an inspection and service component on electrical wiring. - Perform an inspection and service capacitors, relays, and overload protectors. - Perform an inspection on service evaporator and condenser fan motors. - Perform an inspection and service on thermostats. - Demonstrate the removal and re-installation of doors to open on opposite side. - Demonstrate how to inspect and service cabinet and door hardware. - Perform an inspection, clean, and removal or replacement of drain lines and drip pans. - Perform an inspection and confirm operation of strip heaters and service as needed. - Apply and adjustment on cabinet levels as needed. - Demonstrate an installation on a water drain and plumbing. # Refrigerant Recovery and Certification - Perform various recovery refrigerants according to EPA regulations. - Demonstrate an understanding of EPA regulations and federal law as they relate to refrigerant recovery. # Walk-In Cooler Service & Installation - Define the types of refrigeration controls in commercial refrigeration. - Identify the various defrost methods and components. - Identify walk-in coolers installation procedures. - Identify the proper procedures for refrigerant charging/recovery & pressure testing.
The Commercial Voltage course introduces the fundamental theory and operational characteristics of commercial voltage in appliances. Emphasis is placed on electrical safety, power sources, and diagrams.
# Electrical Safety - Identify the following principles of safety when installing and servicing commercial appliances. - Illustrate safety using the electrical hand tools and meters. # Power Sources - Identify the four basic voltage-current characteristics and how each are used. - Identify the different phases of an AC circuits. # Diagrams - Describe how schematic diagrams are used by service technicians. - Identify schematic symbols for devices and interconnecting wiring in a circuit-by-circuit arrangement.
This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary for application and service of electric motors commonly used in the appliance servicing field. Topics include motor diagnostic techniques, motor capacitors, motor installation procedures, types of appliance electric motors, motor servicing, and appliance motor safety.
Instrument Troubleshooting refers to the methodical approach used to diagnose, pinpoint, and rectify problems with machinery and tools, ensuring their optimal functioning and performance in a technical setting.
# Motor Diagnostic Techniques - Identify potential and actual appliance motor malfunctions. - Test circuits and contacts using the appropriate instrumentation and techniques. - Explain the operation of an induction motor. - Describe the effect of increased torque on an induction motor. # Troubleshoot and Service Appliance Electric Motors - Identify effective troubleshooting techniques used in servicing appliance motors. - Test and diagnose appliance electric motors for malfunctions. - Disassemble and reassemble various electric motors. - Test electric motors for proper operation. # Motor Installation Procedures - Remove and replace electric motors according to manufacturer's specifications. # Appliance Motor Safety - Demonstrate the safe use of tools, equipment, and materials in the servicing of appliance motors.
This course introduces the use of tools, materials, and service procedures to restore electronic circuits of microwave ovens to safe, full-range operation. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental theory and practical application of electronic components to appliance circuits. Topics include: microwave theory, circuit symbols and schematics, radiation leakage measurement, electrical and electronic components safety interlocks, and service practices.
Microwaves are electromagnetic waves employed in communication and cooking, necessitating proficiency in radio-frequency technology and secure operation of microwave ovens and devices for effective heating and data transmission.
Microwave Engineering is a specialized field that focuses on the study, design, and testing of electromagnetic wave systems operating in the microwave to millimeter-wave frequency ranges.
# Microwave Theory - Describe the historical development of microwave oven technology. - Identify the range of radio frequencies that microwave ovens emit. - Describe microwave oven factual operational conditions. - Explain myths relating to microwave generation. # Circuit Symbols and Schematics - Identify electrical components of microwave ovens using symbols in schematic diagrams. - Describe the function of electrical components in microwave ovens. - Identify electronic components of microwave ovens using symbols in schematic diagrams. - Describe the function of electronic components in microwave ovens. - Identify integrated circuit components of microwave ovens using symbols in schematic diagrams. - Describe the function of circuit components in microwave ovens. # Radiation Leakage Measurement - Identify test equipment used in microwave oven interlock circuitry. - Relate the minimum acceptable operational characteristics for microwave ovens as outlined in the federal guidelines. # Electrical and Electronic Component Safety Interlocks - Identify the components used in microwave oven interlock circuitry. - Describe the function of components used in microwave oven interlock circuitry. - State the conditions which interrupt the operation of microwave oven interlock circuitry. - Service microwave oven interlock circuitry. - Identify and describe the function of transformers, capacitors, fan motors, and turntable motors, used in microwave ovens. - Identify and describe the function of magnetron tubes, TRIAC circuit rectifiers, transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers, varistors, and thermistors used in microwave ovens. # Service Practices - Service microwave oven power level control circuits. - Service microwave oven timing circuits - Service microwave oven cabinet hardware. - Service microwave oven magnetron tubes. - Identify safe working practices used when servicing microwave ovens. - Demonstrate safe working practices during performance of microwave oven service operations. # Microwave Oven Theory of Operations
This course provides instruction in the basic installation, servicing, repair, and replacement of major kitchen appliances. Appliances include electric and gas ovens and ranges, dishwashers, compactors, and garbage disposals. Topics include electrical and mechanical control components, wiring diagram interpretation, component and control diagnosis, repair and replacement, installation procedures, food steamer service and installation, gas appliance codes and installation, and commercial vent service and installations.
# Electrical and Mechanical Control Components - Identify electric and gas range and oven mechanical control switches. - Describe the function and operation of electric and gas range and oven mechanical control switches - Describe the function and operation of dishwasher, trash compactor, and garbage disposal water level controls, soap dispensing systems, pump assemblies, water distribution systems, cabinet and door hardware, seals and gaskets, compression and grinding mechanisms, vents, and drip pans. - Identify wiring harnesses, surface elements, oven elements, and thermostats. - Describe the function and operation of wiring harnesses, surface elements, oven elements, and thermostats. - Describe the function and operation of water and air drying temperature regulating systems, timers, motors, dishwasher interlock controls, trash compactors, and garbage disposals. - Identify and describe the function and operation of electric range and oven controls, timer controlled circuits, and self-cleaning circuits. # Wiring Diagram Interpretation - Identify the symbols used in wiring diagrams and schematics for electrical and mechanical appliances and components. - Interpret kitchen appliance pictorial diagrams by identifying appliance components. - Indicate any changeable states represented by a mechanical or electrical symbol. # Component and Control Diagnosis - Test oven, range, and self-cleaning circuits, timers, and thermostats for operation. - Inspect kitchen appliance wiring harnesses, heating elements, and connectors for wear or damage. - Identify and describe symptoms of malfunctioning kitchen appliance electrical components. - Determine action needed to restore operation of malfunctioning systems of kitchen appliances. - Check alignment, range of motion, and freedom of movement of kitchen appliance mechanical components and controls. - Identify and describe the symptoms of malfunctioning mechanical components in kitchen components. - Determine action needed to restore operation in malfunctioning systems of kitchen appliances. # Repair and Replacement Procedures - Repair /replace range electrical wiring and heating elements. - Repair /replace electrical surface units and control switches. - Repair /replace thermostats, timers, and self-cleaning circuitry for ranges and ovens. - Service gas range orifices, ignition systems, regulators, and safety devices. - Service dishwasher electrical wiring. - Service dishwasher water level control systems. - Service dishwasher water and dryer temperature control systems and water distribution systems. - Service dishwasher timers, soap dispensing systems, pump assemblies, seals and gaskets, motors, and cabinet and door hardware - Service trash compactors and garbage disposals. # Installation Procedures - Install gas and electric free-standing, slide-in, and drop-in oven and range units. - Install gas and electric single and multi-surface unit ranges. - Install gas and electric wall-mounted units. - Prepare opening and install dishwashers. - Set up dishwasher water supply and plumbing. - Prepare opening and install a trash compactor. - Set up electrical service for a trash compactor. - Prepare plumbing lines and install a garbage disposal. - Connect electrical service to a garbage disposal. # Food Steamer Service & Installation # Gas Appliance Codes & Installation # Commercial Vent Service & Installation
This course provides instruction on the operation, servicing, and installation of refrigeration appliances. Emphasis is placed on commercial/residential refrigerators and icemakers. Identification and servicing of sealed-system components, wiring diagram interpretation, icemaker servicing, cabinet component servicing, icemaker and refrigeration installation, window air conditioning and dehumidifier installation, refrigerant recovery and certification, and walk-in cooler service and installation.
# Identification and Servicing of Sealed-System Components - Identify types and characteristics of refrigerants used in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. - Identify the components of various refrigeration systems used in icemakers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. - Identify rotary and reciprocating compressors and charging systems used in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. - Use a watt meter to analyze a sealed-system problem in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. - Cut and form tubing for sealed-system components. - Braze tubing and connectors for sealed-system components. - Operate refrigeration system service valves. - Service refrigeration systems using manifold gauges. - Diagnose refrigeration sealed-system malfunctions. - Test refrigerator system lines for leaks. - Flush a refrigerator sealed-system of contaminants. - Service refrigeration system compressors, evaporators, expansion valves, capillary systems, condensers, and window unit metering devices. # Wiring Diagram Interpretation - Identify components on wiring diagrams for icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. - Describe the operational state of components for all cycles of operation for icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. # Icemaker Servicing - Diagnose icemaker malfunctions. - Repair and/or replace icemaker components. - Inspect and service icemaker wiring. - Check icemaker for proper operation according to manufacturer's specifications. # Icemaker and Refrigerator Installation - Confirm that icemaker or refrigerator opening meets manufacturer's requirements for air flow. - Plumb icemaker water line as recommended by manufacturer. - Confirm that refrigerator ampere load does not exceed service limits. - Identify and select tools and equipment needed for on-site icemaker and refrigerator servicing. - Install refrigerator and icemaker. # Cabinet Component Servicing - Inspect and service component electrical wiring. - Inspect and service capacitors, relays, and overload protectors. - Inspect and service evaporator and condenser fan motors. - Inspect and service thermostats. - Remove and reinstall doors to open on opposite side. - Inspect and service cabinet and door hardware. - Inspect, clean, and remove or replace drain lines and drip pans. - Inspect and confirm operation of strip heaters and service as needed. - Adjust cabinet levels as needed. # Window Air Conditioning and Dehumidifier Installation - Determine that appliance ampere loads do not exceed manufacturer's recommendations. - Request installation of separate electrical service as needed for window air conditioners and dehumidifiers. - Determine structural integrity of window air conditioner installation site. - Calculate room air conditioning requirements. - Install window air conditioning unit according to manufacturer's instructions and local code requirements. - Determine adequacy of power supply for dehumidifier installation. - Install a water drain on a non-portable dehumidifier. # Refrigerant Recovery and Certification - Recover various refrigerants according to EPA regulations. - Demonstrate an understanding of EPA regulations and federal law as they relate to refrigerant recovery. # Walk-in Cooler Service & Installation
This course provides the knowledge and skills in diagnosis and repair of major commercial/residential laundry appliances. Emphasis is placed on servicing gas dryers, electric dryers, and washers. Topics include component identification and application, diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning electrical, electronic and mechanical components, wiring diagram interpretation, and basic appliance installations. Additionally theories of operations are explored.
# Component Identification and Application - Identify water control components of washers by type, output, and location. - Describe the function and operation of washer water control components. - Identify laundry appliance water drain and supply lines and connectors by type and size. - Identify laundry appliance washer bells, pulleys, clutches, brake systems, and idlers by type and size. - Describe the function and operation of washer clutches and brake systems. - Identify and describe the function and operation of washer tub suspension assemblies. - Identify laundry appliance packings, seals, and gaskets. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance linkage and lever systems - Identify and describe the function and operation of shaft and bearing assemblies. - Identify and describe the function and operation of appliance shaft couplings, cam assemblies, and universal joints. - Identify and describe the function and operation of direct drives and variable speed drives by types and location. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance drive belts by type and location. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance drums, drum rollers, and support bearings. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance blower assemblies, cables, heating elements, temperature controls, and motors. - Identify and describe the function and operation of laundry appliance burner assemblies, ignition systems, and regulators. # Diagnosis and Repair - Determine the serviceability of laundry appliance circulation and drain pumps, float sensors, water supply controls, temperature switches, and water supply/drain lines and couplings. - Repair and/or replace laundry appliance circulation and drain pumps, float sensors, water supply controls, temperature switches, and water supply/drain lines and couplings. - Inspect , determine the serviceability of, and repair and replace laundry appliance belts, pulleys, idlers, shafts, and bearings. - Determine the serviceability of laundry appliance clutches, brakes, packings, gaskets, seals, linkages, and levers. - Repair and replace laundry appliance clutches, brakes, packings, gaskets, seals, linkages, and levers. - Determine the serviceability of laundry appliance drums, support bearings, and rollers. - Service and/or replace laundry appliance drums, support bearings, and rollers. - Determine the serviceability of, and repair or replace laundry appliance drive belts, pulleys, idler assemblies, shafts, sheaves, and bearings. - Evaluate the serviceability of laundry appliance bearing and shaft assemblies, shaft couplings, universal joints, cam assemblies, centrifugal switches, direct drives, and variable speed controls. - Repair or replace laundry appliance bearing and shaft assemblies, shaft couplings, universal joints, cam assemblies, centrifugal switches, direct drives, and variable speed controls. - Test and determine the serviceability of laundry appliance gas burners, ignition systems, and regulators. - Repair or replace laundry appliance gas burners, ignition systems, and regulators. - Test laundry appliance gas line couplings for leaks using both electronic devices and soapy water. - Isolate defective laundry appliance components using manufacturer's service manual troubleshooting procedures. - Inspect and repair or replace laundry appliance blower assemblies, electrical heating elements, wiring and cables, and motors. - Inspect for proper operation and repair or replace laundry appliance solenoids, starter relays, timers, and safety interlocks. - Inspect laundry appliance electrical cables and wiring for damage, wear, and continuity. # Wiring Diagram Interpretation - Identify diagram symbols for components of gas and electric dryers and washers. - Interpret dryer and washer schematic wiring diagrams. - Interpret dryer and washer pictorial diagrams. - Interpret dryer and washer timer sequence charts. # Appliance Installation - Select tools and equipment needed for dryer installation using manufacturer's service manuals. - Identify the manufacturer's recommendations for transporting dryers. - Demonstrate equipment lifts, dollies, and appliance hand trucks used to transport dryers. - Determine vent and hood sizes needed for specific laundry appliances. - Install vents and hoods in a real or simulated installation site. - Install electric and gas dryers using manufacturer's instructions. - Test gas line couplings for leaks. - Using manufacturer's service manuals, select tools and equipment needed for washer installation. - Identify manufacturer's procedure for transporting washers. - Use equipment hydraulic lifts, dollies, and appliance hand trucks to load, transport, and unload washers. - Install washers using manufacturer's instructions.
APSV 1005 - Appliance Controls Fundamentals
This course introduces the fundamental theory and operational characteristics of appliance control systems. Emphasis is placed on control of temperature, time, speed, pressure, volume, electrical symbols and print reading, and safety.
Mechanical tools are designed to apply physical force and perform tasks like cutting, shaping, assembling, or repairing mechanical components and systems.
Mechanical assembly refers to the construction of machines or their parts by interpreting blueprints, utilizing tools, and connecting components through fastening or welding.
# Mechanical Controls - Identify and discuss the type and function of sensors in household appliances. - Locate sensors in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning sensors in household appliances. - Identify and discuss the type and function of sensors in household appliances. - Locate switches in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning switches in household appliances. - Locate switches in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning switches in household appliances. - Identify and discuss the type and function of mechanical timers in household appliances. - Locate mechanical timers in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning mechanical timers in household appliances. - Identify and locate soap dispensers in washer appliances. # Electrical Controls - Identify and discuss the purpose of switches used in appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electrical switches in appliances. - Identify and discuss the types and functions of electrical timers in household appliances. - Locate electrical timers in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electrical timers. - Identify and discuss the types and function of motor starter relays. - Locate motor starter relays in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning motor starter relays. - Identify and discuss the types and functions of variable speed controls. - Locate variable speed controls in household appliances. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning variable speed controls in household appliances. # Electronic Controls - Identify and locate electronic timers in household appliances. - Discuss the function of electronic timers and timing circuits. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electronic timers. - Identify and discuss the types and function of electronic function control circuits used in appliances. - Locate power level control circuits for microwave ovens. - Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electronic function controls. - Locate gas range burner and burner ignition systems used in gas appliances. - Discuss the function of ignition systems and regulators used in gas appliances. - Identify the types of burner ignition systems and regulators. - Locate gas regulators in appliances. - Identify the types and function of couplings in washer appliances. - Locate couplings in washer appliances. # Electrical Symbols and Component Identification - Identify electrical symbols on prints and schematics. - Identify international symbols. - Match symbols to electrical components on prints and schematics. - Discuss the differences in U.S. and international symbols. - Interpret electrical blueprint and schematic specifications. - Identify framing, air conditioning, and plumbing symbols on blueprints. - Discuss proper and improper cutting, sawing, and boring procedures when installing electrical wiring and fixtures. - Identify major framing components. - Plan an electrical installation from electrical blueprint and schematic specifications. # Safety Monitoring Circuits - Identify and discuss the types and function of safety interlock circuits. - Locate interlock circuits in household appliances. # Principles of Servicing - List activities performed on service calls. - Identify typical customer relations skills. - Discuss the work roles and responsibilities of appliance servicers. - Identify and describe typical service call record-keeping forms. - Identify information needed to complete job status reports. - Identify tools and equipment commonly used for on-site appliance servicing. - Describe procedure used to requisition parts.
The Agribusiness Internship provides the student with the opportunity to gain agribusiness management experience under appropriate supervision in an actual job setting. It is the students responsibility to secure a position as an intern at an agricultural business approved by the instructor. Upon completion, the student should possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level position in the agribusiness industry.
# Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. # Adaptability to the Job Setting - Perform directions as given by supervisory staff. - Demonstrate initiative. - Adapt to organizational processes. # Use Proper Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Application of Agribusiness skills - Participate in and/or observe planning activities. - Participate in and/or observe organizational activities. # Professional Development - Maintain professional conduct. - Demonstrate ethical behavior.
AGRB 2300 - Precision Agricultural Systems
Explores precision agriculture tools, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Variable Rate Technology (VRT). Through hands-on experiences, you will understand the basic components and operation of these tools in precision agriculture systems, and how they impact todays agriculture industry.
Precision Agriculture is the utilization of technology to monitor and manage variations in agricultural production, with the aim of increasing crop yield, decreasing input costs, and promoting sustainability.
# Precision Agriculture System Benefits - Define precision agriculture systems. - Demonstrate how to manage precision agriculture systems. # Develop Precision Agriculture Management Plans to Increase Profitability - Develop management plans using GIS. # Learn about the Components of Yield Monitoring Equipment - Interpret results related to yield monitors. # Learn about the Components of Variable Rate Application Systems - Apply information used in variable rate technologies.
A course developed to increase a students basic understanding of modern field crop production. Field crops of the Southeast are stressed. Organic production is also covered. Course covers planting to harvesting of crops.
Plant Physiology encompasses the examination of plant processes, such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction, in connection with environmental factors.
Soil science is the research and analysis of soil as a valuable resource, including its formation, classification, properties, fertility, and management for agricultural and conservation purposes.
# Identify Basic Concepts of Plant Physiology in Relation to Climate - Identify how plants grow depending on the weather and climate. # Identify Basic Soil Physical Concepts, Chemical Concepts, and Measures of Soil Productivity - Identify how crops react to different types of soil and soil conditions. # Learn Management Techniques that Affect Plant Growth and Development - Determine what is the best management practice for growing agricultural crops in Georgia.
AGRB 2250 - Survey of the Animal Industry
A course in the basic principals of animal selection, nutrition, growth and reproduction. Livestock and poultry economic importance is also stressed.
# Understand the Global Nature of Animal Production and how it ties into National, Regional, and Local Production - Understand how the animal industry reacts to local, national and international trends. # Become Familiar with Terminology used in Animal Science - Identify terms related to animal science. # Develop an understanding of Animal Species and Breeds that compromise the Livestock Industry - Appreciate the diversity of the animal industry. # Develop a basic understanding of current management practices as it relates to raising livestock - Draw from the knowledge gained in class to be able to understand current management practices of livestock. # Become familiar with some of the food and other products derived from animals and animal byproducts - Identify food products and animal by-products that are produced from the animal industry.
AGRB 2140 - Issues of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Includes many practical aspects and techniques of soil and water conservation. Students learn the nature of water and the need for conservation practices.
# Understand Agricultural Risks to Water Quality as well as Procedures Utilized to Mitigate those Risks - Understand why water quality and quantity are important to agribusiness. # Analyze Water Supply, Demand, and Use Trends Concentrating Primarily on Georgia - Contrast the water situation in SE Georgia with the water situation in North and SE Georgia. # Determine the Strengths and Limitations of Providing Conservation Practice of Agricultural Lands - Choose conservation management plans that work best with the environment and water quality and quantity issues.
Local, state, national and international government policies affect agribusiness and rural economies. Policy alternatives aimed at solving problems for the food and agricultural industry are identified and evaluated.
Agricultural Laws consist of regulations that oversee land usage, farming methods, livestock management, crop cultivation, pest control, and food processing, ensuring agriculture's sustainability and ethical standards.
# Analyze the Development of U.S. Agricultural Policies over Time and Present Current Policy Issues - Distinguish between current and past agricultural policies that have shaped US agriculture. # Determine Political Components of Policy Decisions in the US, with Specific Emphasis on Agriculture - Characterize agricultural policy decisions and how they are addressed within Georgia and the United States. # Focus on the Economics of Governmental Interventions in Markets - Determine how economics can affect governmental policy.
AGRB 2110 - Farm Organization and Management
A study of farm programs and management for the purpose of determining methods to increase farm revenue. Emphasis will be placed on decision making and efficient use of resources.
Farm management entails the tactical and financial guidance of agricultural operations, comprising crop tending, animal husbandry, resource utilization, budgeting, and workforce direction, all aimed at fostering profitability and sustainability.
# Understand the Principles of Production, Price, and Income Risk in Farming and Agribusiness - Describe how risk can affect a farming and/or agribusiness operation. # Determine the Basic Economic Principles and their Application to Decisions made by Farm Managers - Recognize why decisions are made in farming operations. # Develop and Evaluate Farm Management Options - Adapt to conditions as determined by the management plan and current operating situations.
AGRB 1150 - Agricultural Finance and Credit
Financial concepts used in agribusiness, farming, and financial institutions. Including analysis based on financial statements, risk, and investment opportunities. Needs sources and problems associated with credit are examined as well.
# Define the Value of Money and Compute Present and Future Value of Cash Flows - Interpret the time value of money and its importance within the agribusiness industry. # Describe how Financial Markets Work - Explain why financial markets are important to agribusiness. # Determine how Financial Assets are Valued and Discover how Firms make Investment Decisions - Participate in financial analysis and determine how investment decisions can be made.
This course serves as an opportunity for students to have a greater understanding of leadership as it pertains to agriculture. We will explore leadership models, roles of leaders and followers, concepts of effective leadership and ethical issues with special focus on leadership in teams, organizations, communities and society.
# Define Leadership in the Context of Organizations and Individuals - Identify leadership opportunities and situations in agribusiness. # Identify Leadership Traits and Leadership Styles in Self and Others - Illustrate how you can become an effective leader within agribusiness. # Identify, Define and Develop Personal Vision, Mission, and Goals - Consider what can make you an effective leader in your community and agribusiness.
Provides practical application of theory and competencies in AMCA 2230. Topics include application of related formulas, calculations and manufacture of bends, draw die manufacture, manufacture of fasteners, spring selection, and safety.
# Application of Related Formulas - Discuss the minimum and maximum die diameter formulas and demonstrate how they are used. - Explain the formula for finding blank sizes, height of drawn shells, drawing pressures, cubic content of drawn shells, bend allowances, and spring back allowances. - Demonstrate bend formulas and explain how the degree of the bend and the thickness of the workpiece affect the calculations. # Calculation and Manufacture of Bends - Discuss charts for finding inside radius of 90-degree bends. - Explain formulas for computing material allowances for multiple bends and how to calculate bend allowances for angles smaller or greater than 90 degrees. - Define drawing edge and how the radius affects the drawing of a shell with various thicknesses of metal. - Describe problems with both shallow and deep drawing processes. - Select the proper size blank and process that could be used to produce the shell for examples of drawing bends. - Discuss machinery and dies that are used to produce bends in different products. # Draw Die Manufacture - Define drawing of metal parts, alligator skin, vents, pressure pads, shell, annealing, grain growth, hard rolled stock, half hard stock, soft stock, dead soft stock, special dead stock, inverted drawing, deep drawing, drawing rings, and wrinkles. - Discuss the types of products that are drawn, problems found in drawn shells, and the causes of the problems. - Describe methods of die construction that are used to eject parts. - Discuss methods of lubricating drawing dies. - Design simple excursions to test drawing dies, identify problems, and suggest corrections for the problems found. # Manufacturing of Fasteners - Define the following types of fasteners: socket cap screws, dowels, socket button-head screws, socket flat-head screws, socket set screws, stripper bolts, allen screws, hexagonal bolts and nuts, studs, washers, lock washers, rivets, and clips. - Discuss how and when each type of fastener would be selected, its purpose, the spacing of fasteners, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. - Describe the processes that are available in industry to manufacture the various fasteners. - Explain the types of materials used and the heat treatment of metal fasteners. # Spring Selection - Define the following: multi-spring and toggle-lever, deflecting springs, coil springs, spring pressure pads, conical springs, flattened conical springs, and spring fingers. - Explain the role of springs in die manufacturing. - Describe how spring dimensions and wire size affect spring pressure. - Select the type of spring necessary for every phase of die manufacturing. # Safety - Maintain and comply with proper safety guidelines and techniques as practiced in industry.
Basic managerial concepts, procedures and techniques in agribusiness management. Importance is placed on planning, organizing, directing and controlling functions of management.
Strategic planning entails determining an organization's course by establishing objectives, devising tangible measures, and designating resources for lasting targets.
# Determine the Role and Qualifications of a Manager of an Agribusiness Enterprise - Interpret the role of a manager in an agribusiness enterprise. # Demonstrate the Process of Strategic Planning - Participate in the strategic planning process with group members to determine agribusiness solutions. # Describe the Four Basic Functions of Management - Recall the four function of management and how they are applied in an agribusiness situation.
This course provides a continuation of AMCA 2205, Die Design I. More advanced theory and projects will be presented. Topics include related formulas, calculation of bends, draw die calculations, fasteners, spring selection, and tool and die design.
Die casting is a manufacturing process that involves injecting molten metal into molds to create intricate parts with precise dimensions and smooth finishes.
Mass Production is a method of manufacturing many standardized items cost-effectively by utilizing assembly lines and mechanical processes, allowing for economies of scale.
# Related Formulas - Define tensile strength and the formula for finding cross-sectional areas of common shaped material. - Calculate pressure required to punch round holes in various materials, stripping pressures, blanking pressures; and find scrap allowances. - Determine the drawing forces for rectangular draws. - Determine the clamping force of screws. - Find the bending force when given ultimate tensile strength, width of metal bend, thickness of sheet, and span. # Bends Calculations - Explain how thickness of stock and degree of bend affects the length of the stock required in a part. - Use the bend formula to find the length of the part measured from the end of a leg to the beginning of the bend, inside measurements of legs, for angles greater or less than 90 degrees and measurements for multiple bends. - Explain "spring-back" and the formula for the spring-back factor "K." - Use tables for approximate length of bend allowances. - Demonstrate how to lay out, bend, and measure workpieces with bend allowances calculated, and compare true size of finished part to the required size. # Draw Die Calculations - List three design factors in design of draw dies. - Define clearance, angular clearance, shell drawing, shut height, and classes of dies. - Explain how depth and diameter reductions of drawn shells are determined for sheet steel blanks with various numbers of draw operations. - Determine clearances, angular clearances for different materials, and working pressures. - Calculate the blank size of various shapes such as cone, square, cylindrical shells, etc., and reduction rates. - Explain how the strain factor Ec can be used to measure thickening of a draw blank. - Demonstrate the principle measures of ironing, including shell-wall thickness, strain factor, height of shell wall after ironing length of the width. - Explain the relationship of length to width and the formula for the draw depth of rectangular boxes. # Fasteners - Explain the use of pins, threaded fasteners, bowls, rivets, socket set screws, press fitted fasteners, folding, staking, curling, hemming, seaming, and wiring. # Spring Selection - Define deflection, limits of springs, and central classification of springs. - Explain the requirements of spring location and mounting to match available space and service requirements. # Tool and Die Design - Calculate stock size using bend formulas. - Determine scrap strip allowance for various shapes. - Determine tonnage required to produce bends. - Design a complete progressive die from a part print.
This course provides practical application for theory and competency areas addressed in AMCA 2205, Die Design I. Students will be assigned the manufacture of punches and dies utilizing a variety of advanced machines. Topics include punches, dies, mounting die components, assembly and setup procedures, and safety.
Tooling refers to the capacity to choose, develop, produce, and maintain tools, dies, molds, jigs, fixtures, and cutting equipment for use in manufacturing and production operations.
Tool and Die refers to the expertise in creating and maintaining precise tools and dies employed for manufacturing goods in sectors such as metalworking, automotive, and manufacturing.
# Punches - Describe a punch die, and explain the type of manufacturing processes where punches are used. - List the types of punches and how they are used in industry. - Explain shifting and how it affects punch operations. - Describe tipping or revolving. - Identify punch dies, and check sizes of mating parts to determine if they are within tolerance for production use. - Construct a punch die according to given requirements. # Dies - Define the main classification of dies: bending, blanking, forging, single and double action, progressive, powder metal, casting, and extrusive dies. - Explain how progressive dies are used in various industrial processes. - Explain the design of multi-step drawing and blanking dies. - Describe how open and closed dies work. # Mounting Die Components - Define die cushion, die holder, die pad, die set, die shoe, slide, punch, stripper, form block, gag, gibs, and guide posts; and explain how these terms relate to dies. - Explain the simplest form of mounting dies in a press. - Describe the factors that will determine the time the die setter will require to place the dies properly in a press. - Explain how die sets reduce mounting times and how guide pins are used. - Demonstrate how to mount dies properly in a press. # Assembly and Setup Procedures - Construct and take apart a standard production progressive die. - Identify all related components. - Demonstrate how to properly install various types of dies in C-frame presses. - Demonstrate how to adjust the shut height of a press to produce parts accurate to specification. - Define the following terms: set-up blocks, progression, hand-fed, and automatic feeders. # Safety - Maintain and comply with proper safety guidelines and techniques as practiced in industry.
This course provides instruction in design, construction, selection, and safe use of dies required for mass production. Topics include die components, types of dies, types of presses, tool and die drafting, and related math.
# Die Components - List the components that are found in various types of dies from simple two-piece to progressive die sets. - Identify die components on samples of dies or die sets and the purpose of each component. - Explain how major parts of mating dies function and how they are attached to the presses. # Types of Dies - List the major categories and the type of industry that utilizes each. - Describe variations of types of dies under each major category. - Identify types of dies, and sketch the shape or describe the part that would be produced. # Types of Presses - Explain the following five methods used to classify presses and give examples of each: source of power, ram, design of frame, method of applying power to ram, and the purpose of the press. - List the factors that would influence selecting the type of press to use for a specified task. - Recognize the types of presses used in industry, and list examples of products that would be produced on each. - Identify each type of press in the lab under as many classifications as possible. # Tool and Die Drafting - Define draft and negative draft. - Explain why draft is used in die design and for die patterns. - Demonstrate how draft is incorporated into die patterns, tools, and die sets. - Explain draft and how negative draft affects forging, forming, and casting dies. - Explain how die design and construction affects die life. # Related Math - Explain the approximate rule for finding the pressure in tons needed to punch holes in steel. - Calculate blank diameters for drawing plane cylindrical shells. - Compute allowances for bending sheet metal using single and multiple bends. - Compute clearances of punches and clanking dies for a list of metal thickness. - Describe the mathematical calculations needed to make a powder.
Emphasizes the development of skills in computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). The student will design and program parts to be machined on computer numerical controlled machines. Topics include: hardware and software, drawing manipulations, tool path generation, program posting, and program downloading.
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) refers to the utilization of software to direct and operate machinery in the production of workpieces.
Computer-aided design (CAD) refers to the utilization of computer software for producing, editing, analyzing, or improving accurate drawings and 3D models in the fields of engineering and manufacturing.
# Hardware and Software - List the major components needed for running CAD or CAM software. - Define the term "Hardware Lock" and explain its use. - List the major steps in CAD software use. - List the major steps in CAM software use. # Drawing Manipulations - Demonstrate the ability to create lines, circles and arcs on a CAD/CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to modify and trim geometry created on a CAD/CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to delete geometry created on a CAD/CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to copy and rotate geometry created on a CAD/CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to transfer in a DXF or IGES file in a CAD/CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to translate part zero in a CAD/CAM software. # Tool Path Generation - Demonstrate the ability to define tools in a CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to define tool paths in a CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to modify or delete a tool path in a CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to verify a programmed path on a CAM software. # Program Posting and Running - Demonstrate the ability to post a program with a CAM software into codes for a CNC machine tool. - Demonstrate the ability to switch between different post processors in a CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to edit posted programs with a CAM software. - Demonstrate the ability to transfer a CNC program from a Computer to a CNC machine tool. - Demonstrate the ability to run a program on a CNC machine tool which was created on a CAM software.
Provides additional instruction in part holding and fixture design. Students will also gain additional experience in print-topart development of CNC progamming. Topics include: safety, fixture design and manufacturing, and CNC part manufacturing.
CNC software refers to a computerized system for managing and controlling machine tools, allowing for precise execution of cutting, drilling, and milling tasks.
CNC machining is a manufacturing technique where computer-operated machines shape components with precision through milling, turning, or drilling methods.
# Safety - List safety precautions that can be followed in fixture design to ensure proper part loading by machine operator. - List safety procedures for first run of new programs. - List operation safety procedures. # Fixture Design and Manufacturing - Design fixtures for part holding on CNC machines. - Identify and explain uses for dowel pins and shoulder bolts. - Manufacture a part fixture for CNC machine use. # Practical Applications - Evaluate part print for manufacturing methods. - Determine order of operations for part manufacturing. - Determine part holding and program zero location. - Determine cutting tools required and order of use. - Program parts per drawing specifications for manufacturing on CNC machine tools. - Setup and load program into CNC machine tool for part manufacturing. - Dry run, run, and edit part program for part manufacturing.
Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines. Topics include: safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, program run and editing of programs.
CNC mills are computer-controlled machines that accurately cut, drill, and form different materials by utilizing rotating cutters along pre-programmed tool paths.
# Safety - Explain the safety measures and problems with automated movements of machine tables with varying heights of workpieces and fixture parts. - Demonstrate programming procedures for safe part run. - Identify safety problems with tool changes or part load/unload positions. # Programming Calculations - Calculate proper feeds, speeds, and depth of cuts for given cutters for given part programs for the CNC milling machine. - Calculate proper cutter positions for rough and finish passes on given part shapes when programming for a CNC milling machine. - Calculate drilling depth for given drill diameters for thru holes in CNC mill programs. - Calculate drill peck amounts for given drill diameter and part materials for CNC mill programs. - Calculate feeds and speeds for rigid tapping. # Program Codes and Structure - Define the various G and M codes and their functions used in CNC Mill programming. - Discuss the related machine tool movements resulting from the codes entered into the programmable controller of a CNC Milling machine. - Determine order of operations, part holding, and part referencing for given part programs to be ran on a CNC Mill. - Determine proper tooling for given part programs to be ran on a CNC Mill. - Program linear and circular interpolation moves on a CNC Mill. - Program required hole operations on a CNC milling machine for a given part shape. - Demonstrate proper use of canned cycles in CNC Mill part programming. - Demonstrate proper use of cutter diameter compensation in CNC Mill part programming. - Discuss use of program looping and sub-programs in CNC Mill part programming. # Program Run and Editing - Setup and load part programs in a CNC milling machine for part run. - Dry run part programs for checking purposes on a CNC milling machine. - Troubleshoot part program for programming errors and part dimensional accuracy. - Edit part program for optimal program run time and tool life.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include: safety, Computer Numerical Control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction to programming of CNC machinery, introduction to CAD/CAM.
# Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of CNC machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of CNC machinery. - Demonstrate proper safety procedures for handling cutting tools on a CNC machine. # Computer Numerical Control - Identify and label axis of travel on CNC machinery. - Describe the information translation into movement process in CNC machine tools. - Explain the use of the Cartesian coordinate system on CNC machine tools. - Define and describe the EDM process. - Discuss the use of Tool Probes in CNC machining. - List the types of cutting tool materials, the advantages of each and the types of materials they were developed for. - Discuss the uses of coated carbide on CNC machine tools. # Setup and Operation - Explain the importance of part zero location for setup and programming part shapes on CNC machine tools. - Demonstrate procedures for setting part zero on CNC machine tools. - Demonstrate the ability to set tool length offsets on CNC machine tools. - Demonstrate the ability to load and delete programs in CNC machine tools. - Demonstrate the ability to dry run a program in a CNC machine tool. - Demonstrate the ability to run a program in a CNC machine tool. - Demonstrate the ability to edit program feeds and speeds for optimum part run of a CNC program. - Demonstrate the ability to check a part per blueprint specifications. # Introduction to Programming - Explain and identify G and M programming codes for CNC machine tools. - Demonstrate the ability to calculate proper feeds and speeds for given cutters used on CNC machine tools. - Demonstrate the ability to calculate cutter positions for cutting tool programming on CNC machine tools. - Explain the difference between Incremental and Absolute programming on CNC machine tools. - Identify the programming codes used on CNC machine tools for part zero and TLO register pickup. - Describe the use of "canned cycles" in a CNC program. - Demonstrate the ability to program simple part shapes for CNC machine tool part run. # Introduction to CAD/CAM - Define the major differences between Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing. - List the major steps in CAD. - List the major steps in CAM.
Provides instruction in advanced techniques of milling machine operations. Emphasis is placed on skill development through laboratory practice. Topics include: vertical milling, horizontal milling, compound angles, gear cutting, and safety.
Millwork refers to the crafting and installation of tailor-made wooden elements like door frames, moldings, and cabinetry, highlighting woodworking and finishing expertise in interior construction.
# Vertical Milling - Define up and down milling by locating holes and slots to .002 of an inch using the feed dials and edge finder. - Complete squaring of workpiece and cut opposite surfaces parallel. - Use dial indicator to set machine vise and/or workpiece on the vertical mill. - Select cutter size and the cutting speed for specific type metal. - Cut keyways on a round shaft locating keyway center by using machine dials, shift diameter, and cutter diameter to calculate center line. - Cut dove tail and t-slots. # Horizontal Milling - Determine speed and feed in inches per tooth and surface feet per minute for milling different materials listed in charts. - Use dial indicator to set up workpiece on machine table. - Define the types of milling cutters and how they are used. - Identify work holding systems and devices. - Set up the mill to cut shoulders and slots. - Set up the mill to cut flat surfaces. - Set up the mill to cut keyways on round shafts. - Set coolant rate and feed rate at the maximum cutting speed for the machine and material. - Square a workpiece cutting one side at a time using parallels and a machining vice. - Set up the horizontal mill to use side milling cutters. # Compound Angles - Set milling head to cut simple angles with end mill using a protractor. - Set workpiece for angular cutting using sine bar and gage blocks - Set up mill using a shell mill to cut angles. - Set up mill to use peripheral teeth. - Set up mill using a dividing head to cut angles on round stock. # Gear Cutting - Describe the types of gears and spur gear terms. - Use 14 formulas for finding information about spur gears. - Demonstrate the setup of a horizontal mill to cut spur gears to specifications. - Select a dividing head and footstock using the indexing formula to determine the turns of the sector arms to move the workpiece from one tooth to the next. - Explain the numbering system for a gear cutter. - Mount a gear blank on a mandrill for cutting. - Calculate the rpm for cutting the gear. - Cut gears according to plans and specifications. # Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery.
APBT 2104 - Applied Business Technology Field Experience/Internship IV
This course applies and reinforces one or all of the following in an actual job placement or practicum experience: business skills; organization and/or product knowledge; job safety, security, and discipline; and employability skills. Topics include application of business skills; application of organization and/or product knowledge; application of safety and security within the job setting; use of proper interpersonal skills; and professional development.
# Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. # Adaptability to the Job Setting - Perform directions as given by supervisory staff. - Demonstrate initiative. - Adapt to organizational processes. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Applications of Business, Product, and/or Safety/Security Knowledge and Skills - Participate in and/or observe planning activities. - Participate in and/or observe activities involving knowledge of product. - Participate in and/or observe organizational activities. - Participate in and/or observe safety/security activities. # Customer Service and/or Warehousing Skills - Perform appropriate customer service skills or warehousing skills. - Participate in and/or observe customer service skills or warehousing activities. # Professional Development - Maintain professional conduct. - Demonstrate ethical behavior.
APBT 2100 - Applied Business Technology Field Experience/Internship
APBT 2103 - Applied Business Technology Field Experience/Internship III
Explores history, aesthetics, and craft of the theatrical experience on stage, emphasizing the role of the audience as well as that of the artist. Critical views of theatrical performances are examined alongside scripts. Emphasis is placed on the students' understanding of foundational elements, principles, and theories of dramatic art, including classical and contemporary varieties. The performance component of this course enables students to appreciate the process by which theatre is realized and the creative and cultural significance of theatre as a basic human endeavor.
Theatre production refers to the collective effort of planning, organizing, and presenting live stage performances, including direction, design, technical elements, and logistical arrangements.
# Historical and Cultural Development - Identify and discuss selected works of theatre and dramatic literature. - Interpret the ideas and values in various dramatic literary works in historical and philosophical context. - Analyze the historical influence of theatre on contemporary and future thought, and society. # Writing Analysis and Practice - Assess dramatic literature and analyze the methods of development - Identify the structural elements of dramatic literature. - Compose essays based on personal experiences, observation, and/or assigned readings. # Performance - Produce and perform a classic and/or contemporary monologue.
The first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
Measurement Systems Analysis is a statistical method to evaluate the precision and accuracy of measurement systems, ensuring data reliability and identifying variation sources.
Chemical Equilibrium is a reversible reaction state where forward and backward reaction rates are equal, maintaining constant reactant and product concentrations.
Harmonic Balance is a method for analyzing nonlinear systems that balances harmonics and time-domain simulations, commonly used in signal processing and vibration analysis.
# Measurements and Systems of Units - Express and manipulate numbers in scientific notation. - Explain the various unit systems and conversion of units. - Explain dimensional analysis. - Explain significant figures and uncertainties. - Explain the difference between vector and scalar quantities, and the properties of vectors. - Perform vector addition and subtraction. - Understand and use coordinate systems. - Understand and apply basic trigonometry. # Newton's Laws - State Newton's laws of motion. - Distinguish between force and mass and define the units of each. - Define static and kinetic frictional forces. - Solve dynamics problems involving constant forces. # Work, Energy, and Power - Define work, potential energy, kinetic energy and power, and identify the units of each. - State and apply the law of conservation of energy. - Compute the work done by both constant and varying forces. - Use the work-energy theorem in solving problems. - Compute the translational kinetic energy of a body. - Compute the elastic potential energy stored in a spring. - Compute the gravitational potential energy of an object. - Compute the power given appropriate parameters. # Momentum and Collisions - Define momentum and identify its units. - Define impulse and identify its units. - State the law of conservation of momentum. - Solve elastic and inelastic collision problems. # One- and Two-Dimensional Motion - Define displacement and identify its units. - Define both velocity and speed, and identify their respective units. - Define acceleration, and identify its units. - Solve problems involving uniformly accelerated motion and free falling objects. - Solve problems involving projectile motion. # Circular Motion and Law of Gravity - Define angular displacement, angular velocity, and angular acceleration, and identify their respective units. - Solve problems involving circular motion. - Define and calculate centripetal force and centripetal acceleration. - Understand and calculate the gravitational attraction between two bodies. # Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium - Define torque and identify its units. - Compute the torque generated by a force about an axis. - Determine the moment of inertia of a rigid body about a given axis. - State the conditions of mechanical equilibrium. - Solve problems involving systems in the state of mechanical equilibrium. - State the law of conservation of angular momentum. - Solve problems with conservation of angular momentum. # Elasticity Theory - Define stress and identify its units. - Calculate stress. - Define strain and identify its units. - Calculate the moduli of elasticity. # Harmonic Motion - Define harmonic motion. - Define period, frequency, and amplitude and identify their units. - Solve problems involving simple harmonic motion. # Theory of Heat and Heat Transfer - Explain the difference between the terms heat energy and internal energy - Identify the units of heat energy. - Explain the concepts of specific heat capacity, heat of fusion, and heat of vaporization. - Solve calorimetry problems. - Solve problems on thermal expansion with the expansion coefficients. - Explain the three basic avenues of heat transfer. # Thermodynamics - Explain the concept of a state variable. - Solve problems using the first law of thermodynamics. - Explain the four basic thermodynamic processes and the concept of a cyclic thermodynamic process. - Demonstrate the use of P-V diagrams. - Understand the operation of heat engines and the definition of thermal efficiency. - Determine the efficiency of a heat engine. - Explain the second law of thermodynamics. # Wave Motion - Define the terms used to describe the properties of waves. - Explain wave reflection and the principle of superposition. - Explain standing waves. - Compute wavelength, frequency, and speed of various types of waves. - Explain the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves. - Explain the relationship between amplitude, energy, intensity, and power associated with a mechanical wave. # Sound - Explain the nature of sound as a compressional wave. - Compute the speed of sound given appropriate data. - Explain the concepts of intensity and intensity level. - Explain the phenomenon of beats and beat frequency. - Compute the resonant frequency of a system given appropriate data. - Explain the Doppler effect and compute frequency shift given appropriate data.
Emphasizes changes that occur during the human life cycle beginning with conception and continuing through late adulthood and death and emphasizes the scientific basis of our knowledge of human growth and development and the interactive forces of nature and nurture. Topics include but are not limited to theoretical perspectives and research methods, prenatal development and child birth, stages of development from infancy through late adulthood, and death and dying.
Childbirth encompasses the stages of labor, delivery, and postpartum, during which a baby is born and the birthing individual requires physical and emotional support.
Prenatal development focuses on the embryonic and fetal growth stages, from conception to birth, covering biological, physiological, and genetic aspects.
# Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methods - Describe the relationship of nature and nurture to lifespan development. - Identify theoretical perspectives on lifespan development. - Identify research methods for lifespan development. # Prenatal Development and Child Birth - Describe stages of prenatal growth and development. - Identify environmental influences on prenatal development. - Describe the stages of childbirth, birthing and potential complications. - Describe the evolving family and neonatal care. # Infancy - Identify stages of physical development during infancy. - Describe cognitive development during infancy. - Describe social and personality development during infancy. # Preschool Years - Identify stages of physical development during the preschool years. - Describe cognitive development during preschool years. - Describe social and personality development preschool years. # Middle Childhood - Identify stages of physical development during middle childhood. - Describe cognitive development during middle childhood. - Describe social and personality development middle childhood. # Adolescence - Identify stages of physical development during adolescence. - Describe cognitive development during middle adolescence. - Describe social and personality development adolescence. # Early Adulthood - Identify stages of physical development during early adulthood. - Describe cognitive development during early adulthood. - Describe social and personality development early childhood. # Middle Adulthood - Identify stages of physical development during middle adulthood. - Describe cognitive development during middle adulthood. - Describe social and personality development middle adulthood. # Late Adulthood - Identify stages of physical development during late adulthood. - Describe cognitive development during late adulthood. - Describe social and personality development late adulthood. # Death and Dying - Define the point at which life ends. - Describe the causes and reactions to death across the lifespan. - Describe the process of dying. - Describe grief and bereavement.
AVMT 2275 - Powerplant Ignition and Starting Systems
This course provides a study of powerplant ignition and starting systems. Topics include: overhaul magneto and ignition harness; inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and components; inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine electrical starting systems; and inspect, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine pneumatic starting systems.
Ignition Systems are engine components that produce and deliver sparks to ignite air-fuel mixtures, initiating combustion in internal combustion engines.
Reciprocating engines are mechanical systems that transform pistons' linear motion into rotational energy, typically employed in vehicles, aviation, and power generation.
Pneumatic Circuits are systems that use compressed air to control and power machinery, consisting of valves, actuators, and other components for automation and mechanical work processes.
# Magneto and Ignition Harness - Internally time a magneto. - Overhaul and test a magneto. - Check and adjust magneto-to-engine timing. - Inspect and check an ignition harness. - Locate and identify a shorted lead using a harness tester. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, remove and reinstall wiring to an ignition switch. - Inspect, remove, clean , test and reinstall aircraft spark plugs. - Inspect, remove, clean, service, test and reinstall a turbine engine igniter. # Reciprocating and Turbine Engine Ignition Systems and Components - Interpret and follow safety rules and guidelines. - Describe the basic principles of operation for reciprocating and turbine ignition systems. - Disassemble, identify components, and reassemble a magneto. - Describe the operation of a high-tension ignition system. - Describe the operation of a low-tension ignition system. - Identify and describe the various types of auxiliary units. - Inspect and repair ignition system components. - Troubleshoot reciprocating engine ignition problems. - Troubleshoot turbine engine ignition problems. - Perform an ignition system inspection. # Turbine Engine Electrical Starting Systems - Identify the component parts of an aircraft engine electrical starting system. - Describe the operation of various types of aircraft engine electrical starting systems. - Distinguish between the various component parts of aircraft engine electrical starting systems. - Inspect aircraft engine electrical starting systems. - Troubleshoot aircraft engine electrical starting systems. - Perform inspections of aircraft engine electrical starting systems. - Troubleshoot aircraft engine electrical starting systems. # Turbine Engine Pneumatic Starting Systems - Identify the component parts of an aircraft turbine engine pneumatic starting system. - Describe the operation of various types of aircraft turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. - Distinguish between the various component parts of aircraft turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. - Inspect aircraft turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. - Troubleshoot aircraft turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. - Perform inspections of aircraft turbine engine starting systems.
Introduces some of the basic laws of physics. Topics include systems of units and conversion of units, vector algebra, Newtonian mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics, heat, light, and optics, mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.
# Units of Measurements - Define the systems of units. - Solve problems involving unit conversions. # Newtonian Mechanics - State conditions and solve problems involving equilibrium. - Draw free body diagrams. - Define and analyze problems involving bodies in motion. - Define Newton's laws of motion and analyze problems involving forces. - Define work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and conservation of energy. - Solve problems involving work, energy, and power. - Apply conservation of energy to simple problems. - Define simple machines. # Fluids and Thermodynamics - Define terms of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. - Solve problems involving fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. - Analyze laws of thermodynamics. # Heat - Define terms of heat and temperature. - Solve problems involving heat and temperature. # Light and Optics - Describe the basic properties of light and electromagnetic waves. - Apply the laws of reflection and refraction of light - Define types of lenses and mirrors. # Mechanical Waves - Describe the basic properties of mechanical waves. Include both sound waves and waves on a string as examples. - Demonstrate energy transport through different mediums by mechanical waves. # Electricity and Magnetism - Define quantities of electricity and magnetism. - Solve problems involving electric and magnetic fields and forces. - Define Ohm's law and apply to simple circuits. - Define units of magnetism. - Describe natural magnetism. # Modern Physics - Describe the properties and the dual nature of light. - Describe the wave properties of matter. - Describe the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. - Describe the quantum theory of the atom and subatomic particles. - Describe the hydrogen atom and calculate its energy levels.
Explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the relationship of music to historical periods. The course includes listening and analysis of well known works of music. This course encourages student interest in musical arts beyond the classroom.
Music instruction refers to the teaching of music theory, instrument playing, and vocal techniques to individuals or groups, focusing on proficiency and the ability to read and understand music.
# Musical Elements and Principles of Composition - Recognize how compositional elements have been used in works of music. - Identify the formal elements and principles of musical composition. # Instrumentation and Voicing - Identify primary instrumentation and voicing by sight and sound. # Historical and Cultural - Discuss music in historical and cultural context. - Recognize major works of music by major composers in music history.
This course provides a study of aircraft propeller systems. Topics include: propeller theory and fundamentals; inspect and maintain propellers; and install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers.
Propellers are rotating devices with blades that create thrust for propelling aircraft and marine vessels.
# Propeller Theory and Fundamentals - Describe the forces imposed on propellers. - Describe the stresses imposed on propellers. - Identify the different types of propellers. - Describe the types of corrosion on propellers. - Locate and interpret "static limit" information for fixed pitch propellers. - Locate and interpret aircraft propeller "critical range" information. - Inspect metal tipping of propellers for defects. - Explain the operation of a controllable pitch propeller. - Measure propeller blade pitch angles. - Describe the operation and control of variable pitch and constant speed propellers, including feathering and reversing propellers. - Describe the operation and control of hydromatic feathering and reversing propellers. # Inspect and Maintain propellers - Identify and select propeller lubricants. - Clean propeller system oil filters. - Describe the procedure for balancing a fixed pitch and controllable pitch propeller. - Follow propeller assembly requirement of FAR part 43. Affective Valuing 5 Inspect, check, service, and repair fixed pitch, constant speed, and feathering propellers and propeller governing systems. - Repair aluminum alloy propeller blades. - Perform static checks of propeller feather, flight blade, ground blade and reverse blade angles. - Adjust linkages, switches, and controls related to the propeller system. - Describe the action of a propeller governor and the forces that control pitch. - Determine the direction of rotation of the governor drive and match to an aircraft engine drive. - Repair propeller control system components. - Describe the difference between reciprocating propeller and turboprop systems. # Install, Troubleshoot, and Remove Propellers - Demonstrate the blade angle requirements of a full feathering propeller. - Remove and install a propeller. - Check the track of a propeller. - Externally adjust and rig a propeller governor. - Troubleshoot propeller malfunctions. - Inspect, check, service, and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems. - Perform aircraft engine ground synchrophaser adjustments.
AVMT 2280 - Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems
This course provides a study of aircraft powerplant accessory systems. Topics include: inspect and maintain aircraft engine lubrication systems; inspect and maintain aircraft engine induction systems; inspect and maintain aircraft engine cooling systems; and inspect and maintain aircraft engine exhaust systems.
# Aircraft Engine Lubrication Systems - Interpret and follow aircraft rules and guidelines. - Identify and select aircraft engine lubricants. - Select types of grease for various aircraft engine applications. - Identify the components of an aircraft engine dry sump system. - Identify the components of an aircraft engine wet sump system. - Describe the operation of an aircraft engine dry sump system. - Describe the operation of an aircraft engine wet sump system. - Repair aircraft engine lubrication system components. - Inspect and check an aircraft engine wet and dry sump system. - Troubleshoot an aircraft engine lubrication system. - Service an aircraft engine lubrication system. - Adjust the oil pressure on an operable aircraft engine. - Inspect and check an aircraft turbine engine lubrication system. - Service an aircraft engine turbine lubrication system. - Troubleshoot an aircraft turbine engine lubrication system. # Aircraft Engine Induction Systems - Identify and describe the component parts of the aircraft engine induction system. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair aircraft engine ice and rain control systems. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair a heat exchanger. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair a supercharger system. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems. - Inspect, check, service, and repair carburetor air intake and induction manifolds. - Inspect, check, service, and repair a carburetor heat system of an aircraft engine. - Remove, clean, service, and reinstall an air intake filter of an aircraft engine. # Aircraft Engine Cooling Systems - Identify the types of aircraft engine cooling systems. - List the advantages and disadvantages of the different aircraft engine cooling systems. - Repair engine coding system components. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft engine cooling - Remove engine baffling and inspect. - Repair and reinstall aircraft engine baffles. - Check aircraft engine cowl flaps for proper operation. - Explain cooling bleed air on an aircraft turbine engine - Trace the primary cooling airflow on an aircraft turbine engine. # Aircraft Engine Exhaust Systems - Identify the components of an aircraft reciprocating engine exhaust system. - Recognize typical failures in an aircraft engine exhaust system. - Inspect, remove, replace, adjust, and repair an aircraft engine exhaust system. - Identify, inspect, and describe the operation of turbocharger and turbo-compound aircraft engines. - Identify and repair the components of an aircraft turbine engine exhaust system. - Troubleshoot and repair engine thrust reversers and related components. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair aircraft exhaust systems. - Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot turbine-driven auxiliary power units.
AVMT 2270 - Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection, and Electrical Systems
This course provides a study of powerplant instruments, fire protection and electrical systems. Topics include: troubleshoot, service, and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical engine temperature, pressure, and rpm indicating systems; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems; install, check, and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices; and repair engine electrical system components.
Fire Protection Systems are intricate structures crafted to identify, suppress, or quell fires, safeguarding structures by utilizing alarms, sprinklers, and suppression techniques.
# Electrical and Mechanical Fluid Rate-of-Flow Indicating Systems - Identify the types of fuel flow indicating systems. - Explain the purpose of fuel flow indicating systems. - Troubleshoot, service, and repair fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems. # Electrical and Mechanical Engine Temperature, Pressure, and R.P.M. Indicating Systems - Identify components of pressure indicating and warning systems. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair pressure indicating systems. - Identify the types of engine temperature indicating systems. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair temperature measuring instrument systems. - Identify the different types of tachometer systems. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine rpm indicating systems. # Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems - Test the operation of fire detection systems. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair an engine fire detection system. - Describe the purpose and requirements for a fire extinguishing system. - List the characteristics of different extinguishing agents. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair a fire extinguishing system. # Engine Electrical Wiring, Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Protective Devices - Select and install wire complying with AC 43.14-1A. - Interpret AC 43.13-1 as to the proper installation techniques for electrical wiring and junction boxes. - Route wire so as to protect against damage due to chafing, high temperature, or solvent and fluids. - Install cable clamps. - Make emergency splicing repairs. - Select and install solder and crimp type terminals. - Connect terminal lugs to terminal blocks. - Select and install different types of connectors. - Select and install conduit. - Identify different types of protective circuit breakers, fuses, and switches. - Install, check, and service engine electrical controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices. # Engine Electrical System Components - Locate replacement procedure and part number for an engine component in a service manual and parts catalog. - Inspect aircraft engine electrical power generating systems. - Inspect powerplant circuits and components. - Adjust voltage regulators and troubleshoot generator electrical system. - Repair engine electrical system components.
AVMT 2260 - Aircraft Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems
This course provides a study of aircraft engine fuel and fuel metering systems. Topics include: repair engine fuel system components; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems; troubleshoot and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls; inspect check, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems; overhaul carburetors; repair engine fuel metering system components; and inspect, check, and service water injection systems.
Carburetors are devices in older or specialized vehicles that blend air and fuel for engine combustion. They ensure the correct ratio in internal combustion engines.
# Engine Fuel System Components - Follow safety rules and guidelines. - Identify the types of fuel systems used for aircraft. - Explain the nature of and dangers of vapor lock. - Explain fuel-air ratio as it pertains to engine power output. - Explain the types of icing and their effect on engine operation. - Identify the component parts and operation of boost pumps. - Identify the component parts and operation of fuel strainers. - Identify the component parts and construction materials of fuel tanks. - Identify the component parts and operation of engine driven fuel pumps. - Read and interpret Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturers' manuals pertaining to engine fuel systems. - Identify and describe the purpose of fuel system indicators. # Inspect, Check, Service, Troubleshoot, and Repair Engine Fuel Systems - Inspect engine fuel systems. - Service engine fuel systems. - Troubleshoot and repair engine fuel systems. - Check the engine fuel system for proper operation. - Determine the fuel grade required for a specific engine fuel system. # Turbine Engine Fuel Metering Systems and Electronic Engine Fuel Controls - Explain the principles of operation of a hydro-mechanical fuel control. - Explain the basics of operations for an electronic engine fuel control. - Using diagrams, describe the troubleshooting and adjustment procedures for turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls. # Reciprocating and Turbine Engine Fuel Metering Systems - Explain the effect of temperature, pressure, and humidity on the operation of a carburetor. - Inspect, remove, check, and install a float type carburetor. - Operate engine and adjust the idle speed and idle mixture on a float type carburetor. - Drain the float bowl and inspect for contaminants. - Rig the fuel control unit on a static turbine engine and describe trimming of that engine. # Overhaul Carburetors - Explain the basic principles of carburetion. - Describe the principles of the five systems found in the float type carburetor. - Describe the operation of each section of a pressure carburetor. - Explain the function of the vapor eliminating system. - Explain the operation of the Bendix Direct Fuel Injection System. - Determine the size of a venturi for a specific carburetor. - Describe the function of a venturi. - Remove, inspect, measure, and reinstall a metering jet. - Describe the function of a metering jet. - Disassemble a carburetor and locate an air bleed. - Describe the operation of an air bleed. - Locate the main discharge nozzle and describe its operation. - Locate the acceleration system in a pressure and float type carburetor. - Describe the operation of acceleration system in pressure and float type carburetors. - Locate economizer and power enrichment system in pressure and float type carburetors. - Describe the operation of the economizer and power enrichment systems. - Locate the mixture control lever on a carburetor. - Describe the operation of the mixture control system. # Repair Engine Fuel Metering System Components - Locate, remove, clean, and install screens in a fuel metering unit. - Identify defective floats. - Inspect the float needle and seat. - Measure and adjust float level of a carburetor. - Describe the effect of ruptured diaphragms in a pressure carburetor.
This course continues a study of the fundamentals and evolution of the jet engine and jet propulsion. Topics include: overhaul a turbine engine; install, troubleshoot, and remove turbine engines; inspect, check, service, and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations; and perform an aircraft powerplant conformity and air worthiness inspection.
Gas turbines are devices that transform natural gas or other fuels into mechanical power by means of combustion, used to power electrical generators or propel aircraft and ships.
# Overhaul a Turbine Engine - Explain the effects that damaged compressor blades and stators have on engine performance. - Inspect and clean the compressor section. - Describe the procedure for inspection of the hot section. - Inspect and repair turbine disks. - Explain the function of the components of the exhaust section. - Inspect the exhaust section. # Install, Troubleshoot, and Remove Turbine Engines - Explain reasons for powerplant removal and safety precautions to be taken during removal. - Remove a turbine engine. - Install a turbine engine. - Describe troubleshooting procedures for turbine engines. - Troubleshoot a turbine engine. # Inspect, Check, Service, and Repair Turbine Engines and Turbine Engine Installations - Inspect a turbine engine. - Motor a turbine engine. - Operate a turbine engine. - Trim turbine engine. - Service, check, and repair a turbine engine. # Aircraft Powerplant Conformity and Air Worthiness Inspection - Describe the frequency and type of required aircraft engine inspections. - Make engine/aircraft log book entries. - Inspect an aircraft engine for conformity with specifications and airworthiness directives. - Determine that aircraft engine performance is satisfactory in accordance with FAR 43.
This course provides a study of the fundamentals and evolution of the jet engine and jet propulsion. Topics include: aircraft gas turbine engine theory, and inspect and troubleshoot un-ducted fan systems and components.
# Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Theory - Explain the history and development of the gas turbine engine. - Explain the different types of gas turbine engines. - Explain the principles of physics that apply to gas turbine engines. - Explain how thrust is calculated. - Describe the factors and variables affecting gas turbine engine performance. - Describe the purpose and effects of ram recovery. - Explain the purpose of jet fuel controls. - Explain RPM limits of turbine engines to include centrifugal flow, axial flow, axial versus centrifugal flow, and speed of sound. - Explain the principle of operation and airflow through the air inlet ducts. - Explain the airflow through axial flow and centrifugal flow compressors. - Trace and explain airflow through a diffuser. - Identify the combustion section and explain types, functions, and characteristics of combustion chambers. - Identify the types of turbine wheels and blades and their location. - Describe the characteristics of the exhaust section. - Identify the components and trace the airflow of the exhaust section. - Explain the purpose and function of the accessory section. - Explain the characteristics of thrust reversers. - Describe the characteristics and types of noise suppressors. - Explain the function of the afterburner. # Inspect and Troubleshoot Un-ducted Fan Systems and Components - Discuss the inspection procedures for un-ducted fan systems and components. - Identify troubleshooting techniques for un-ducted fan systems and components. - Describe the method of thrust generation in un-ducted fan systems. - Discuss the operating principles involved in the un-ducted fan systems and components.
AVMT 2095 - Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems
This course provides a study of aircraft communication and navigation systems. Topics include: inspect, check, and troubleshoot autopilot servos and approach coupling systems; inspect, check, and service aircraft electronic communication and navigation systems including VHF passenger address interphones and static discharge devices, aircraft VOR, ILS LORAN, radar beacon transponders, flight management computers, and GPWS; and inspect and repair antenna and electronic equipment installations.
# Autopilot Servos and Approach Coupling Systems - Explain the operation of the autopilot system. - Describe the inspection and servicing of an autopilot system. - Inspect the installation of an approach control system. - Describe the inspection, checks, and servicing of an approach control system. # Aircraft Electronic Communication and Navigation Systems including VHF Passenger Address Interphones - Explain the basic radio principles underlying a communication and navigation system. - List the basic components required for a communication and navigation system. - Inspect, check, and service a communication system. - Explain the procedures for swinging a compass. - Inspect, check and service a navigation system. # Antenna and Electronic Equipment Installations - Repair or replace an aircraft antenna and related electronic equipment. - Describe the purpose of static dischargers. - Identify different types of static dischargers. - Describe the function of each type of static discharger. - Recall the FCC regulations pertaining to two-way radio operation.
AVMT 2085 - Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems
This course provides a study of airframe fuel and instrument systems. Topics include: inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair aircraft fuel systems; and inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair aircraft instrument systems.
Aviation Digital is specialized software for managing flight operations, including planning, maintenance, and crew management.
Aviation fuels refer to specific petroleum-based or synthetic fuels designed for aircraft engines, such as jet fuel and aviation gasoline.
# Aircraft Fuel Systems - Explain the operation of an aircraft fuel system. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair an aircraft fuel system. - Identify fuel system components. - Repair aircraft fuel system components. - Inspect and repair fluid quantity indicating systems. - Explain the operation of the fuel pump system. - Perform fuel management, transfer, and defueling. - Inspect, check and repair pressure fueling systems. - Inspect and check a fuel warning system. - Troubleshoot, service, and repair fluid pressure and temperature warning systems. - Check and service a fuel pump system. # Aircraft Instrument Systems - Identify the types of instruments required in modern aircraft. - Describe the proper techniques for handling and storing instruments. - Install instruments. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair heading, speed, altitude, time, attitude, temperature, pressure, and position indicating systems. - Check pitot static system.
AVMT 2080 - Aircraft Environmental Control Systems
This course provides a study of aircraft environmental control systems. Topics include: inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair cabin atmosphere control systems; inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair ice and rain control systems; and inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair fire protection systems.
Aviation Technology encompasses the development and utilization of advanced systems and equipment for the creation, operation, and upkeep of aircraft and spacecraft.
# Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems - Interpret shop safety rules and guidelines. - Define air conditioning and pressurization terminology. - Identify the component parts of a cabin pressurization system. - Describe the control and operation of a cabin pressurization system. - Identify components of aircraft heaters. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft combustion heaters and exhaust type heat exchangers. - Identify components of aircraft vapor cycle systems. - Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot aircraft vapor cycle systems. - Identify components of aircraft air cycle systems. - Inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot air cycle cooling systems. - Identify electronic temperature controls and describe their function. - Differentiate among types of oxygen systems. - Inspect, check, and service an oxygen system. - Troubleshoot and repair an oxygen system. - Service gaseous oxygen systems. - Repair or replace aircraft oxygen system components. - Repair or replace air conditioning and pressurization components. # Ice and Rain Control Systems - Explain how icing affects aircraft performance. - Describe the operation of a pneumatic de-icing system. - Identify the components of a pneumatic de-icing system. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair a pneumatic de-icing system. - Describe the operation of the different types of anti-icing systems. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair a thermal anti-icing system. - Identify the components of a rain control system. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair a rain control system. # Fire Protection Systems - Differentiate among fire detection systems for aircraft. - Inspect, check, and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems. - Identify types of fire extinguishing agents. - Describe the types of fire extinguishing systems. - Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fire detection and extinguishing systems.
This course provides instruction for performing airframe inspections with emphasis on developing the skills related to conformity and air worthiness evaluations. Topics include: perform airframe conformity inspection, and perform airframe air worthiness inspection.
# Airframe Conformity - Describe the purpose of an airframe conformity inspection. - Identify the types of airframe conformity inspections. - Locate appropriate reference materials for various types of airframe conformity inspections. - Describe the eligibility requirements for mechanics holding inspection authorization. - Perform an airframe conformity inspection. # Airframe Air Worthiness - Describe the purpose of an airframe air worthiness inspection. - Identify the types of airframe air worthiness inspections. - Locate appropriate reference materials for various types of airframe air worthiness inspections. - Discuss the applicable FAA regulations which cover airframe air worthiness inspection authorization. - Perform an airframe air worthiness inspection. - Outline the procedure for conducting a rotorcraft inspection. - Describe the conditions under which a specific inspection would take precedence over another.
Emphasizes the concepts and methods fundamental to utilizing and interpreting commonly used statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing chi square tests, and linear regression.
Data Classification is the task of assigning data to predefined categories based on common features, facilitating efficient management and analysis.
Descriptive statistics are methods used to summarize, organize, and present data effectively, encompassing measures of central tendency, variability, and visual displays such as charts and histograms.
Probability is a measure of the likelihood of an event happening, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, with 0 indicating impossibility and 1 representing certainty.
Statistical Sampling Methods refer to techniques that choose a smaller portion of a population to represent the whole, allowing for data analysis, predictions, and decision-making with less data.
Chi-Squared Tests are statistical techniques that examine the distribution of categorical data, determining if a significant relationship exists between two variables.
# Data Classification and Collection - Define populations, samples, parameters, and statistics. - Classify data as quantitative (discrete/continuous) or qualitative. - Distinguish types of samples including random and stratified. - Distinguish between observational studies and experiments. # Descriptive Statistics and Graphs - Create/interpret stem-leaf diagrams, histograms, and box plots. - Create relative and cumulative frequency distribution tables. - Compute mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. - Identify skew and symmetry; investigate the empirical rule. - Compare relative position using z-scores, percentiles, quartiles. # Basic Probability - Define events, compound events, and complementary events. - Compute probabilities for unions, intersections, and complements. - Compute conditional probabilities. # Discrete and Continuous Distributions - Demonstrate the difference between discrete and continuous random variables. - Use probability distributions to compute expected value of a discrete random variable. - Compute probabilities for binomial distributed random variables. - Compute expected value and variance of a binomial distributed random variable. - Compute probabilities for normally distributed random variables. - Use the normal distribution to estimate probabilities for binomial distributed random variables. # Sampling Distributions and Estimation - Use the Central Limit Theorem to compute probabilities for sample means. - Determine confidence intervals for population proportions. - Determine confidence intervals for population means ( unknown). - Determine the sample size required to obtain a desired margin of error. # Hypothesis Testing - Interpret and determine the null and alternative hypothesis for testing a claim. - Define Type I () error, Type II (ß) error, and the power of a test. - Test a hypothesis about a population proportion. - Test a hypothesis about a population mean( unknown). # Linear Regression - Use scatter plots to explore positive and negative association between two variable quantities. - Use the correlation coefficient to establish a linear relationship between two variables. - Calculate a linear regression line that best represents the relationship between two variables. - Use linear regression to make appropriate predictions. # Chi Square Tests - Examine how well a data set fits a claimed distribution. - Test a contingency table for row independence/association. - Compare two or more population proportions and test for differences in populations.
Provides an introduction to welding skills and tasks used on airframes. Topics include: welding principles; soldering, brazing, gas-welding, and arc-welding steel; welding aluminum and stainless steel; fabricating tubular structures; soldering stainless steel; and welding titanium and magnesium.
# Welding Principles - Describe characteristics of different types of welding. - Identify pieces of equipment needed for welding. - Describe the difficulties encountered in flat, overhead, horizontal, and vertical welds. - Identify the characteristics of a good weld. - Follow safety precautions and wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment. # Soldering, Brazing, Gas-Welding, and Arc-Welding Steel - Solder steel by soldering iron or torch methods. - Braze a lap joint. - Set up portable gas welding equipment. - Prepare damaged steel parts for welding repair. - Select proper tip and preheat areas to be welded. - Select proper flame and weld the prepared areas. - Select and use proper filler rod. - Make a welded bead on a steel sheet. # Welding Aluminum and Stainless Steel - Make a welded bead on an aluminum alloy sheet. - Inspect aluminum welds. - Select acceptable welds and identify flaws in unacceptable samples. - Identify cause of warping of welding sheets. - Make a welded bead on stainless steel. - Inspect stainless steel welds. - Select acceptable welds and identify flaws in unacceptable samples. - Identify cause of warping of welding sheets. # Fabricating Tubular Structures - Identify problems associated with the fabrication of steel structures. - Describe procedures for repairing tubular members. # Soldering Stainless Steel - Identify problems associated with silver soldering. # Welding Titanium and Magnesium - Identify problems associated with welding titanium. - Identify problems associated with welding magnesium.
Prepares students for calculus. The topics discussed include an intensive study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Applications include simple maximum and minimum problems, exponential growth and decay.
Precalculus is a mathematical field that readies students for calculus, encompassing topics such as functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, and coordinate geometry, with a focus on algebraic structures and analytical abilities.
# Define a Logarithm and Use Logarithmic Properties - Define a logarithm. - Use logarithmic properties to determine values of logarithmic expressions. - Solve logarithmic and exponential equations using properties of logarithms. # Define and Graph a Logarithmic Function; Find Domain and Range; and Solve Applications - Define a logarithmic function. - Determine the domain and range of logarithmic functions. - Draw the graph of logarithmic functions. - Solve applications involving logarithmic functions. # Define, Determine Domain and Range, and Graph the Six Circular Functions - Define the six circular functions. - Describe the domain and range of the six circular functions. - Draw the graph of circular functions using amplitude, period, and phase shift. # Define the Six Trigonometric Functions; Use to Solve Right/Oblique Triangles and Solve Applications - Define six trigonometric functions. - Solve right triangles using trigonometric functions. - Solve applications involving right triangles using the trigonometric functions. - Solve oblique triangles using the law of sines and law of cosines. # Use Trigonometric Identities to Prove other Identities and Work with the Inverse Trig Functions - Use the fundamental trigonometric identities to prove other identities. - Use the sum and difference identities to prove other identities. - Use the double angle and half-angle identities to prove other identities. - Determine the domain and range of the trigonometric functions and their inverses. - Draw the graph of the trigonometric functions and their inverses. # Define and Work with Vectors - Define vectors. - Find the components of a vector. - Perform operations on vectors. - Solve application problems involving vectors. # Define and Work with Complex Numbers - Define a complex number. - Describe complex numbers in standard, rectangular, polar, and trigonometric forms. - Draw the graph of a complex number on the Argand diagram. - Perform operations on complex numbers. - Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find powers and roots of complex numbers. # Define Basic Concepts Related to Functions and their Graphs - Define function. - Define domain and range of function. - Define maximum and minimum values of a function. - Define increasing, decreasing, and constant functions. - Define end behavior of a function. - Define zeros and roots of a function. - Define transformation of a function. # Graph a Function using a Graphing Calculator - Draw the graph of a function using a graphing calculator. # Define and Graph Linear Functions and Solve Applications Involving Them - Define a linear function. - Draw the graph of a linear function. - Solve applications that involve linear functions. # Define and Graph Quadratic Functions and Solve Applications Involving Them - Define a quadratic function. - Draw the graph of a quadratic function. - Determine the vertex and the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function. - Solve applications involving quadratic functions. # Perform Operations Involving Functions including Finding the Inverse of a Function - Determine the sum of two functions. - Determine the difference of two functions. - Determine the quotient of two functions. - Determine the composition of two functions. - Compute a the value of a composition of two functions given a domain value. - Determine the inverse of a function. # Define and Graph Polynomial Functions including End Behavior and Zeros (Real and Imaginary) - Define polynomial functions. - Draw the graph of a polynomial function. - Determine the end behavior of a polynomial function using the leading term test. - Determine all the real and imaginary zeros of a polynomial function. - Draw the graph of transformations of polynomial functions. # Define and Graph Rational Functions including Basic Characteristics and Transformations - Define a rational function. - Determine the domain and range of a rational function. - Determine the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of a rational function. - Draw the graph of a rational function. - Draw the graph of a transformation of a rational function. # Define, Evaluate, and Graph Exponential Functions and Use them to Model Phenomena - Define an exponential function. - Calculate the value of an exponential function. - Determine the domain and range of an exponential function. - Draw the graph of an exponential function. - Draw the graph of transformations of exponential functions. - Use exponential functions to model natural phenomena such as exponential growth and decay and practical situations such as compound interest.
MATH 1103 - Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
This course focuses on quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. The course emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Students will use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding. Topics covered in this course include: sets and set operations, logic, basic probability, data analysis, linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, geometry, and financial management.
Quantitative research is a methodical approach to studying phenomena through the collection of measurable data and the application of statistical, mathematical, or computational methods to reveal patterns and connections.
Quantitative analysis is the study of numerical data through statistical, mathematical, and computational methods to uncover trends, make forecasts, and inform decision-making.
Quantitative Data Analysis refers to the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze numerical information, identify patterns, and inform decision-making.
Linear modeling is a method that assumes a linear connection between input variables and a single output variable, commonly used for forecasting and drawing conclusions.
# Fundamental Operations of Algebra, Linear and Quadratic Models, and Graphs - Demonstrate quantitative skills and reasoning by solving linear and quadratic equations. - Evaluate system of linear equations. - Using technology, create models for data that is both linear and nearly linear and use the models to answer input and output questions in the context of applications. - Use quadratic and exponential models to answer input and output questions. # Set and Logic: Sets, Set Operations, Logic, and Reasoning - Perform the set operations of complement, union, and intersection on sets, including Venn diagrams. - Compute truth tables for compound statements. - Compare and contrast between inductive and deductive reasoning. - Recognize valid and invalid arguments using logic. # Probability & Statistics - Calculate the number of permutations and combinations of finite number of objects taken at a time. - Compute simple probability, mutually exclusive events, independent events and conditional probability. - Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency and variation. - Utilize normal distribution to solve applied problems. - Use ratio, proportion, and percent to solve real-world application problems. - Apply fundamental counting principals and fundamental laws of probability to determine the probability of an event. - Read and interpret data presented in various forms, including graphs. - Create a scatter plot of data and determine whether it is best modeled by a linear, quadratic, or exponential model. # Geometry: Perimeter, Area, and Volume - Calculate the perimeter of geometric figures. - Calculate the area of geometric figures. - Calculate the volume of geometric figures. - Use area, perimeter, and volume to solve application problems. # Financial Management: Interest; Present and Future Value - Calculate simple and compound interest. - Solve annuity problems. - Construct an amortization schedule. - Compute finance charges on credit cards. - Solve application problems involving consumer finance. - Solve application problems using exponential and logarithmic functions.
Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra.
A linear function is a mathematical concept in which the relationship between variables is represented by a straight line when graphed.
Polynomials are mathematical expressions made up of variables, coefficients, and operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and positive integer exponents, which represent intricate numerical relationships.
Systems of Equations consist of multiple algebraic equations involving several variables, for which the simultaneous solution yields values that fulfill all equations.
# Fundamental Concepts of Algebra - Demonstrate the concept of sets and set notation. - Find complements, unions, and intersections of sets. - Compute the value of expressions using the laws of exponents. - Simplify radicals and use them in arithmetic operations. - Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials. - Identify all factors of algebraic expressions. - Perform arithmetic operations on rational expressions. # Functions and Graphs - Graph first- and second-degree equations. - Define functions. - Graph functions. - Find sum, difference, product, and quotient of functions. # Linear Functions - Solve linear equations. - Solve rational equations with ratio and proportion when applicable. - Solve linear inequalities. - Construct linear models that describe real-world phenomena. - Solve and analyze linear models. # Quadratic Functions - Solve quadratic equations. - Construct quadratic models that describe real-world phenomena. - Solve and analyze quadratic models. # Polynomial Functions - Construct polynomial models that describe real-world phenomena. - Solve and analyze polynomial models. # Exponential Functions - Construct exponential models that describe real-world phenomena. - Solve and analyze exponential models. # Logarithmic Functions - Construct logarithmic models that describe real-world phenomena. - Solve and analyze logarithmic models. # Systems of Equations - Solve systems of linear equations with two unknowns. - Solve application problems involving linear systems. # Optional Topics in Algebra - Recognize and interpret piecewise-defined models of real-world phenomena. - Apply counting principles to real-world phenomena. - Determine the probability of an event. - Find measures of central tendency and dispersion. - Find the composition of two functions. - Find and/or graph the inverse of a function. - Set-up and solve problems with direct, inverse, or joint variations. - Solve systems of linear equations with matrices. - Solve simple linear programming problems.
# Fractions - Simplify fractions. - Multiply and divide fractions. - Add and subtract fractions. - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide mixed numbers. - Solve application problems with fractions. - Perform hierarchy of operations. # Decimals - Read and write decimal word names. - Identify place value. - Round decimal notation. - Add and subtract decimal notation. - Multiply decimal notation. - Divide decimal notation. - Convert between fraction notation and decimal notation. - Solve application problems with decimal notation. - Perform hierarchy of operations. # Ratios and Proportions - Define ratios and rates. - Simplify ratios in fraction form. - Find unit rates. - Solve a proportion using cross products. - Solve application problems involving proportions. # Percent's - Convert between percent and decimal notation. - Convert between percent and fraction notation. - Solve basic percent problems. - Solve application problems involving percent's. # Measurement and Conversion - Convert measurements of length, weight/mass, and capacity within the American system. - Convert measurements of length, weight/mass, and capacity within the Metric system. - Convert measurements between the American and Metric systems. - Solve application problems involving measurement. # Geometric Concepts - Identify basic two and three dimensional figures. - Find the perimeter of polygons and circumference of circles. - Find the area of polygons and circles. - Solve for volume of three-dimensional objects. - Identify and solve problems involving angles. # Technical Applications - Apply mathematical concepts of varied occupational applications. # Basic Statistics - Solve applications involving circle, bar, and line graphs. - Solve applications involving frequency distributions and histograms. - Find the mean, weighted mean, median, and mode for a set of data.
Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature in the early, middle, and modern periods. The humanities provide insight into people and society in both the Western and non-Western world. Topics include historical and cultural developments, contributions of the humanities, and research.
# Historical and Cultural Developments - Identify and discuss selected works of visual art, music, philosophy, and literature from various historical periods. # Contributions of the Humanities - Recognize the significance of the humanities in the thought and technology of the historical-cultural periods. - Identify the influence of the humanities on contemporary and future thought and technology. # Research - Use print and electronic reference materials to complete research on a topic in the humanities.
Provides students with an introduction to the theory and application of physics to aerospace vehicles and their subsystems. Topics include: temperature and heat; pressure, temperature, and volume of air mass; basic aerodynamics and theory of flight; physical factors affecting engine output; relationship of pressure, area, and force; origin of sound; principles of simple machines; and centrifugal and centripetal force.
# Temperature and Heat - Define heat. - Define temperature. - Describe methods of heat transfer. # Pressure, Temperature, and Volume of Air Mass - Solve appropriate gas law problems related to aircraft cylinders. - Discuss the effects of atmosphere on aircraft powerplants, cabin atmosphere, aircraft structure, and aircraft performance. - Apply general gas law to pressure, volume, and temperature changes. # Basic Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight - Sketch an airfoil and diagram air flow patterns. - Define Bernoulli's principle. - Discuss the effects of air density and temperature changes on aircraft performance. # Physical Factors Affecting Engine Output - Describe the effects of air density on engine power. - Define work. - Define power. # Relationship of Pressure, Area, and Force - Solve applicable hydraulic and pneumatic problems involving pressure, area, and force. - Draw sketches of a simple hydraulic system. # Origin of Sound - Explain the nature of sound and frequency. - Discuss machine numbers and decibel levels. # Principles of Simple Machines - Demonstrate uses of simple machines. # Centrifugal and Centripetal Force - Apply Newton's three laws to examples in aviation. - Label a diagram to illustrate centrifugal and centripetal force.
AVMT 2025 - Airframe Non-Metallic Structures
Provides a study of non-metallic tube and riveted sheet monocoque or semi-monocoque. Topics include: identify nonmetallic structures; inspect bonded structures; fiberglass structures; plastic structures; composite and honeycomb structures; inspect, check, service and repair windows, doors, and interior furnishings; and laminated structures.
Fiberglass is a light, robust material composed of thin glass fibers, employed in multiple sectors for insulation, structural reinforcement, and intricate molding procedures.
Aircraft Interiors consist of the design, upkeep, and renovation of cabin elements, including seating, storage compartments, restrooms, kitchens, and visual appeal, aiming to provide comfort, security, and adherence to regulations.
# Non-Metallic Structures - Identify types of bonded structures. - Describe the advantages and uses of bonded structures. # Inspect, Test and Repair Bonded Structures - Inspect and classify fiberglass honeycomb core damage. - Inspect and classify metal bonded honeycomb core damage. - Inspect damaged or repaired area of bonded structure using approved techniques. # Inspect, Test and Repair Fiberglass Structures - Identify samples of plastic, fiber, and fiberglass aircraft materials. - Apply and prepare adhesives. - Apply aerodynamic smoothing compounds. - Apply fiberglass repair materials to damaged areas. - Apply vacuum pressure to fiberglass repair surfaces. - Finish fiberglass repairs to smooth surface. - Clean repaired surfaces. # Inspect, Test and Repair Plastic Structures - Drill holes in plastics. - Perform emergency plastic repairs. # Inspect, Test and Repair Composite and Honeycomb Structures - Cure bonded honeycomb repair with approved techniques. - Cut and shape replacement honeycomb core using approved techniques. - Inject resin into skin delaminated areas. - Monitor and adjust correct surface temperature of repair area with heat measuring device. - Research repair manual for exact repair procedure on metal bonded honeycomb structures. # Windows, Doors and Interior Furnishings - Classify damaged windows. - Identify crazing fissures in windows. - Measure surface scratches in windows. - Inspect, check, service and repair windows. - Inspect, check, service and repair doors. - Inspect, check, service and repair interior furnishings. # Laminated Structures - Inspect and classify fiberglass laminated damage. - Test laminated structures for compliance with applicable airframe specifications. - Repair laminated structures according to applicable maintenance directive.
AVMT 2011 - Aircraft Wood Structures, Coverings, and Finishes
This course presents a survey of aircraft airframe structures used in various aircraft. Topics include: wood structures, aircraft covering, and aircraft finishes.
# Wood Structures - Identify shop safety procedures for wood-working equipment. - Identify types of wood used in sample parts. - Identify defects in wood samples. - Interpret specifications pertaining to defects. - Inspect wood structures. - Judge suitability of aircraft quality woods. - Describe the types of glue and gluing techniques used on wood structures. - Identify proper repairs of elongated bolt holes. - Identify different types of protective finishes. - Describe different procedures for plywood skin repair. - Describe procedures for making spar and rib repairs. # Aircraft Covering - Identify types of fabrics used for aircraft covering. - Select and apply fabric and fiberglass materials. - Describe different types of covering methods used for wood structures. - Identify causes of fabric deterioration. - Inspect fabric and fiberglass for deterioration. - Perform a test on a fabric covered surface. - Apply a doped-on patch to a paneled section of covering. - Apply tapes, grommets, inspection grommets, or reinforcing patches. # Aircraft Finishes - Apply trim, letters, and touch up paint. - Identify and select finishing materials and thinners. - Apply dope to fabric. - Prepare, clean and prime surface. - Apply paint to a prepared surface. - Inspect samples of dope, lacquer, enamel, and primer finishes and identify defects.
Practicum continues to focus on assisting chairside with advanced general dentistry procedures with emphasis on dental office management, preventive dentistry, and expanded functions. Topics include: advanced general dentistry procedures; preventive dentistry; dental office management; expanded functions; chairside in specialties; and management of dental office emergencies.
Dentistry is a branch of medicine focused on identifying, preventing, and treating oral health issues impacting teeth, gums, and mouth structures.
# Advanced General Dentistry Procedures - Anticipate and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for advanced general dentistry procedures. - Apply concepts of four-handed dentistry to assist with advanced general dentistry procedures. # Preventive Dentistry - Explain the etiology and prevention of dental diseases. - Provide preventive oral health care information/instruction to the patient based on individual needs. # Dental Office Management - Interact effectively with patients and members of the dental health care team. - Use office equipment. - Maintain records. - Manage incoming and outgoing mail. - Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable records. # Expanded Functions - Perform expanded functions that are recognized by the State Dental Practice Act, as delegated by the supervising dentist. # Chairside in Specialties - Implement four-handed dentistry techniques to assist chairside in dental specialties. - Prepare all materials for delivery to the dentist. - Utilize patient management. # Management of Dental Office Emergencies - Assist the dentist with management of dental office emergencies.
Practicum focuses on advanced general dentistry procedures and chairside in dental specialties with special emphasis on nonsurgical specialties. Topics include: advanced general dentistry and specialties.
# Advanced General Dentistry - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry to assist with general dentistry procedures. # Specialties - Prepare , expose, process, and evaluate radiographs using prescribed techniques.
Emphasizes procedures for office management in dental practices. Topics include: oral and written communication; records management; appointment control; dental insurance form preparation; accounting procedures; supply and inventory control; employability skills and basic computer skills. A computer lab provides basic skills in computer use and utilization of these skills to perform office procedures on a microcomputer.
# Oral and Written Communication - Communicate effectively and establish a good working relationship with patients and with other members of the dental health care team. - Utilize effective telephone techniques. - Prepare business correspondence. # Records Management - Establish and maintain an effective appointment control system. - Present case presentations to patients and set up payments systems. - Perform general office procedures. - Maintain a filing system for patient and practice records. - Review HIPAA Standards. # Appointment Control - Establish and maintain an effective appointment control system. # Dental Insurance Form Preparation - Prepare insurance forms. # Accounting Procedures - General knowledge of Dental Office Accounting Procedures: manage telephones, control appointments, perform financial transactions, complete insurance/reimbursement forms, maintain supply inventory, manage recall systems, operate business equipment to include computers. # Supply and Inventory Control - Maintain and control supplies through an inventory control system. - Order and purchase supplies. # Employability Skills - Prepare an application form accurately. - Write a resume. - Participate in an interview. # Basic Computer Skills - Use basic computer skills for performing front office procedures utilizing dental practice management software.
Practicum focuses on infection control in the dental office and assisting with diagnostic and simple operative procedures. Topics include: infection control procedures; clinical diagnostic procedures; and general dentistry procedures.
# Infection Control Procedures - Apply and/or perform appropriate infection control procedures. # Clinical Diagnostic Procedures - Perform and/or assist with clinical diagnostic procedures using the concepts of four-handed dentistry. # General Dentistry Procedures - Assist with general dentistry procedures using the concepts of four-handed dentistry.
After completion of the course the student will be able to provide radiation safety for patient and self, expose x-rays, process x-rays, and prepare dental images for the dental office. Topics include: fundamentals of radiology and radiation safety; radiographic anatomy and interpretation; intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques; and quality assurance techniques.
Dental radiography refers to the use of radiographic imaging methods in dental practice for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating oral health issues.
Orthodontics is a dental specialty concerned with addressing misalignments of teeth and jaws, often through customized braces, aligners, and retainers.
# Fundamentals of Radiology and Radiation Safety - Apply the principles of radiation protection and health physics and hazards in the operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment. - Practice patient safety measures to provide protection from x-ray radiation. - Practice operator safety measures to provide protection from x-ray radiation. - Adopt a technique for monitoring individual radiation exposure. # Radiographic Anatomy and Interpretation - Mount radiographs. - Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality. # Intraoral and Extraoral Radiographic Techniques - Adjust voltage, amperage, and timer on x-ray machine. - Explain concepts of digital radiography. - Expose radiographs using the paralleling technique. - Expose occlusal radiographs. - Expose extraoral radiographs. - Expose panoramic image. - Perform patient management techniques related to dental radiography. - Prepare radiographic solutions for manual and automatic processors. - Process exposed intra- and extraoral dental radiographs by use of manual and mechanical techniques. # Quality Assurance Techniques - Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality. - Evaluate radiographs for processing errors.
DENA 1340 - Dental Assisting I: General Chairside
Introduces student to ethics and jurisprudence for the dental assistant and to chair-side assisting with diagnostic and operative procedures. Topics include: ethics and jurisprudence in the dental office; four-handed dentistry techniques; clinical data collection techniques; introduction to operative dentistry; dental material basics; medical emergencies in the dental office and medically compromised patients.
# Ethics and Jurisprudence in the Dental Office - Display self-respect. - Maintain personal integrity and integrity in relationships. - Serve all patients without discrimination. - Meet educational and/or experience requirement for performing all functions. - Consider professional organizations in the dental field and their role in ethics and jurisprudence. - Understand HIPAA regulations. # Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques - Discuss the development of modern dentistry concepts. - Apply four-handed dentistry concepts in all treatment procedures. # Clinical Data Collection Techniques - Obtain and record patient's medical and dental history using both interviews and written questionnaires. - Prepare for, assist with, and/or perform the collection of diagnostic data and vital signs. # Introduction to Operative Dentistry - Identify the principles of cavity preparation and classification. - Use the concepts and techniques of four-handed dentistry and apply these to operative dentistry procedures. - Prepare appropriate treatment trays with armamentarium in sequence of use. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with operative procedures. - Select and prepare materials appropriate for operative dentistry. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for operative dentistry. # Basic Dental Materials - Describe the basic physical properties of dental materials. - Prepare specific types of materials as they relate to diagnostic and operative procedures. # Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office - Implement techniques for the prevention of medical emergencies in the dental office. - Recognize the signs and symptoms related to specific medical conditions/emergencies likely to occur in the dental office. # Medically Compromised Patients
DENA 1350 - Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EDDA Skills
Focuses on chairside assisting with dental specialty procedures. Topics include: prosthodontic procedures (fixed and removable); orthodontics; pediatric dentistry; periodontics procedures; oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures; endodontic procedures and expanded duties approved by law for performance by dental assistants in the state of Georgia. Students will pass a comprehensive examination and successfully perform all required clinical skills to receive EDDA certification.
# Prosthodontic Procedures (Fixed and Removable) - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium and materials for prosthodontic procedures. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with prosthodontic procedures. - Prepare and/or mix materials for obtaining a final impression. - Place cavity liner, base, or varnish over unexposed pulp. - Fabricate custom trays. - Assist with and/or apply desensitizing agents. - Apply primer and bonding agents to etched enamel or dentin. - Place and/or remove retraction cord. - Assist with and/or fabricate, place, and remove temporary crown and/or bridge. - Assist and/or remove excess cement or bonding agent. - Select appropriate abrasive agents used to perform coronal polishing in preparation for restorative procedures. - Select appropriate abrasive agents used to clean and polish a removable dental appliance. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for prosthodontic procedures. # Orthodontics - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for orthodontic procedures. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with orthodontic procedures. - Fabricate study casts and occlusal registrations. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for orthodontic procedures. # Pediatric Dentistry - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for pediatric procedures. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with pediatric procedures. - Assist with and/or apply fluoride agents. - Perform pit and fissure sealant application. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for pediatric procedures. # Periodontics Procedures - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for periodontics procedures. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with periodontics procedures. - Place and remove a periodontal dressing. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for periodontics procedures. # Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Procedures - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for oral and maxillofacial procedures. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with oral and maxillofacial procedures. - Perform monitoring and/or assist with the administration of Nitrous Oxide Oxygen analgesia. - Redress a dry docket following initial placement by the dentist. - Remove sutures. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures. # Endodontic Procedures - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for endodontic procedures. - Apply the concepts of four-handed dentistry when assisting with endodontic procedures. - Assist with and/or place and remove rubber dam. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for endodontic procedures. # Dental Whitening - Select and prepare tray set-ups and all necessary armamentarium for whitening procedures. - Fabricate a custom whitening tray using thermoplastic resin. - Describe in-office whitening procedures. - Provide the patient with oral and/or written pre- and post-treatment instructions for dental whitening. # Expanded Duties Approved by Law for Performance by Dental Assistants - Explain and demonstrate the legal requirements of providing expanded duties by a dental assistant in the state of Georgia including: surgical dressings, fluoride, bases, liners, desensitizers, dentin bonding, pit and fissure sealants, provisional crowns and/or bridges, nitrous oxide monitoring, and retraction placement.
Seminar focuses on job preparation and maintenance skills and review for the certification examination. Topics include: letters of application, resumes, completing a job application, job interviews, follow-up letter/call, letters of resignation and review of program competencies for employment and certification.
# Preparation for Professional Employment - Demonstrate preparing a letter of application. - Demonstrate preparation of a resume to be used when applying for a job. - Demonstrate completion of a job application. - Perform role play of a job interview. - Demonstrate dressing appropriately for a job interview. - Demonstrate preparation of a letter of resignation. - Demonstrate the importance of a letter of resignation. - Identify legal and illegal applicant interview questions. (X.C.9) # Review of Program Competencies for Employment and Certification - Review program competencies. - Participate in mock certification examination exercises.
MAST 1170 - Medical Assisting Externship
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a medical office job setting. This clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a work setting at a professional level of technical application and requires concentration, practice, and follow-through. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills and functioning in the work environment.
Certified Medical Assistant is a credential for individuals trained in clinical and administrative tasks in healthcare, demonstrating competence through an accredited program and certification exam, ensuring effective patient care support.
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Observe scheduling appointments. - Observe billing procedures. - Observe data input into the computer. - Demonstrate telephone etiquette. - Demonstrate use and maintenance of office equipment. - Demonstrate competent assistance with history and physical exams. - Perform electrocardiography. - Demonstrate proper administration of injections. - Perform proper venipuncture techniques. - Perform CLIA waived laboratory procedures using proper technique. - Demonstrate emergency first aid skills. - Maintain current CPR credentials. - Relate effectively with healthcare team members and patients. - Integrate appropriate communication with health care team members and patients. - Demonstrate following instructions as directed by supervisory staff. - Display empathy in communicating with patients, family, and staff. - Display active listening skills. - Display appropriate body language and nonverbal skills in communicating with patients, family, and staff. - Display awareness of the territorial boundaries of patient and family. - Show awareness of how an individual's personal appearance may affect the Medical Assistant anticipated response. - Recognize patient's level of understanding in communication. - Display communication in providing appropriate response/feedback. - Display respect for individual diversity, incorporating awareness of one's own biases in areas including gender, race, religion, age and economic status. # Functioning in the Work Environment - Demonstrate entry level administrative competencies required in the medical office. - Demonstrate entry level clinical competencies required in the medical office. - Display appropriate work ethic behavior.
Provides review of anatomy and physiology per body system and fundamental information concerning common diseases and disorders of each body system. For each system, the disease or disorder is highlighted including: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention. Topics include: review of anatomy and physiology and diseases of the body systems*. (Body Systems must include, but are not limited to, the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary)
# Review of Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Disease - Identify structural organization of the human body. (I.C.1) - Identify body systems*. (I.C.2) - Identify a. body planes b. directional terms c. quadrants d. body cavities. (I.C.3) - List major organs in each body system*. (I.C.4) - Identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system*. (I.C.5) - Identify structure and function of the human body across the life span. (I.C.6) - Identify the normal function of each body system*. (I.C.7) - Identify common pathology related to each body system including*: a. signs b. symptoms c. etiology. d. diagnostic measures e. treatment modalities. (I.C.8) - Identify the following related to body systems* a. medical terms b. abbreviations. (V.C.8) # Diseases of Body Systems - Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the following systems and their treatment modalities: a. cardiovascular system b. musculoskeletal c. integumentary d. digestive e. respiratory f. urinary g. male and female reproductive h. endocrine i. nervous j. sensory k. immune. - Characterize disorders of importance in fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance and their treatment. - Recognize the diagnosis and treatment of hypersensitivity responses. - Examine the etiology of cancer. - Compare and contrast benign and malignant tumors.
MAST 1110 - Administrative Practice Management
Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice in the areas of computers and application of computers skills, electronic health records, accounting procedures, and practice management software. Topics include: accounting procedures and application software.
Office administration refers to the effective management of daily operations in a workplace, encompassing clerical responsibilities, record maintenance, and offering assistance to employees and management.
Medical office procedures encompass administrative and clinical tasks that facilitate the efficient functioning of healthcare practices, such as patient scheduling, recordkeeping, and adherence to medical regulations.
# Accounting Procedures - Define the following bookkeeping terms: a. charges b. payments c. accounts receivable d. accounts payable e. adjustments f. end of day reconciliation. (VII.C.1) - Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: a. charges b. payments c. adjustments. (VII.P.1) - Identify precautions for accepting the following types of payments: a cash b. check c. credit card d. debit card. (VII.C.2) - Describe common periodic financial reports. - Input accurate patient billing information in an electronic system. (VII.P.2) - Identify patient financial obligations for services rendered. (VII.C.4) - Discuss procedures for collecting outstanding accounts. - Describe the impact of both the Fair Debt collection Act and the Federal Truth in Lending Act of 1968 as they apply to collections. - Identify types of adjustments made to patient accounts including: a. nonsufficient funds (NSF) check b. collection agency transaction c. credit balance d. third party. (VII.C.3) - Discuss computerized office billing systems. - Inform a patient of financial obligations for services rendered. (VII.P.3) - Establish and maintain a petty cash fund. - Discuss the advantages of outside billing. - Cite guidelines that govern telephone collection techniques. - Demonstrate initiation of proceedings to collect delinquent accounts. - Identify the different type of banking accounts including electronic banking. - Identify the different types of checks and their use. - Demonstrate maintenance personnel and payroll records. # Application Software - Discuss the use of computerized medical practice management software to establish patients' accounts and perform accounting procedures.
Emphasizes essential skills required to file insurance claims within the medical practice. Provides information on types of third party plans, managed care policies and procedures, and insurance coding conventions. Topics include: managed care, reimbursement, and coding.
# Managed Care - Define frequently used insurance terms and abbreviations. - Identify these types of insurance plans, Governmental Carriers: Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, etc.; Managed Care: HMO, PPO, POS; Workers' Compensation; Blue Cross Blue Shield; and private insurance. - Define medical necessity. (IX.C.3) - Utilize medical necessity guidelines. (IX.P.3) - Identify managed care requirements for patient referral. (VIII.C.2) - Describe how guidelines are used in processing an insurance claim. - Compare processes for filing insurance claims both manually and electronically. - Identify : o a. types of third-party plans o b. steps for filing a third-party claim. (VIII.C.1) - Discuss physician fee schedules. - Describe the concept of RBRVS. - Define Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs). - Complete an insurance claim form. (VIII.P.4) - Identify processes for: o a. verification of eligibility for services o b. precertification/preauthorization o c. tracking unpaid claims o d. claim denials and appeals. (VIII.C.3) - Obtain precertification or preauthorization with documentation. (VIII.P.3) - Verify eligibility for services. (VIII.P.2) - Identify the purpose and components of the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Remittance Advice (RA) (VIII.C.6) - Assist a patient in understanding an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). (VIII.P.5) - Identify fraud and abuse as they relate to third party reimbursement. (VIII.C.4) - Interpret information on an insurance card. (VIII.P.1) - Define the following: o a. bundling and unbundling codes o b. advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) o c. allowed amount o d. deductible o e. co-insurance o f. co-pay. (VIII.C.5) - Demonstrate tactfulness (A.7) # Reimbursement and Coding - Identify the current procedural and diagnostic coding systems, including Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems II (HCPCS Level II). (IX.C.1) - Identify the effects of: o a. upcoding o b. down-coding. (IX.C.2) - Perform procedural coding. (IX.P.1) - Perform diagnostic coding. (IX.P.2) - Complete a referral form.
Furthers student knowledge of the more complex activities in a physician's office. Topics include: collection/examination of specimens and CLIA regulations/risk management; urinalysis; venipuncture; hematology and chemistry evaluations; applied clinical microbiology; advanced reagent testing (Strep Test, HcG, etc.); administration of medications; maintenance of medication and immunization records; medical office emergency procedures and emergency preparedness; rehabilitative therapy procedures; principles of radiology safety and nutrition.
Specimen collections are the methods used to gather biological samples from individuals for examination and study in medical, scientific, or research settings.
# Collection/Examination of Specimens and CLIA Regulations/Risk Management - Demonstrate collection and correct labeling of specimens for diagnostic testing. - Record laboratory test results into the patient's record. (II.P.2) - Perform a quality control measure. (I.P.10) - Identify Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests associated with common diseases. (I.C.9) - Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare. (I.C.11) - Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: a. sharps b. regulated wastes. (III.P.10) # Urinalysis - Collect specimens and perform a CLIA waived urinalysis. (I.P.11c) - Instruct patients in clean catch specimen collection. - Demonstrate use of microscope. # Venipuncture - Establish sites for venipuncture. - Perform the following procedures: a. venipuncture b. capillary puncture. (I.P.2b and c) - Reassure patients. (A.1) # Hematology and Chemistry Evaluations - Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results. - Collect specimens and perform: a. CLIA waved hematology test b. CLIA waived chemistry test. (I.P.11a and b) # Applied Clinical Microbiology - Collect specimens and perform: a. CLIA waived immunology test b. CLIA waived microbiology test. (I.P.11d and e.) # Administration of Medications - Use proper health and safety precautions of both the patient and self when administering medications. - Identify the most commonly used syringes and needles and explain their basic use. - Demonstrate preparation of the patient for administration of each type of medication including oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal. - Demonstrate accurate documentation of the administration of medications. - Perform verification of ordered doses/dosages prior to administration. - Administer parenteral (excluding IV) medications. (I.P.7) - Administer oral medications. (I.P.6) - Demonstrate accurate documentation and maintenance of immunization records. - Select proper sites for administering parenteral medication. (I.P.5) - Verify the rules of medication administration: a. right patient b. right medication c. right dose d. right route e. right time f. right documentation. (I.P.4) - Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material: a. sharps b. regulated wastes. (III.P.10) # Medical Office Emergency Procedures/Emergency Preparedness - Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to: a. blood b. other body fluids c. needle sticks d. chemicals. (XII.C.2) - Evaluate an environment to identify unsafe conditions. (XII.P.4) - Identify the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting. (XII.C.5) - Identify workplace safeguards. (XII.C.1) - Comply with safety practices. (XII.P.1) - Identify emergency practices for evacuation of a healthcare setting. (XII.C.4) - Identify fire safety issues in an ambulatory healthcare environment. (XII.C.3) - Identify processes for disposal of a. biohazardous waste b. chemicals. (XII.C.6) - Identify principles of: a. body mechanics b. ergonomics. (XII.C.7) - Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency. (XII.C.8) - Discuss potential role(s) of the medical assistant in an emergency. - Identify the physical manifestations and emotional behaviors on persons involved in an emergency. (XII.C.9) - Demonstrate proper use of the following: a. eyewash equipment b. fire extinguishers. (XII.P.2) - Use proper body mechanics. (XII.P.3) - Provide up-to-date documentation of provider/professional level CPR. (I.P.12) - Identify basic principles of first aid. (I.C>12) - Perform first aid procedures for: a. bleeding b. diabetic coma/insulin shock c. stroke d. seizures e. environmental emergency f. syncope. (I.P.13) - Demonstrate self-awareness. (A.8) # Rehabilitative Therapy Procedures - Demonstrate identification, explanation and application of appropriate rehabilitative therapy equipment and procedures (e.g. crutches, heat & cold therapy.) # Principles of Radiologic Safety - Describe the role of the medical assistant as related to radiologic procedures. - Articulate the components of patient preparation for a radiologic procedure. - Discuss common patient positions used in basic radiology procedures. - Explain precautions related to radiology procedures. # Nutrition - Describe dietary nutrients including: a. carbohydrates b. fat c. protein d. minerals e. electrolytes f. vitamins g. fiber h. water. (IV.C.1) - Define the function of dietary supplements. (IV.C.2) - Identify the special dietary needs for: a. weight control b. diabetes c. cardiovascular disease d. hypertension e. cancer f. lactose sensitivity g. gluten-free h. food allergies i. eating disorders. (IV.C.3) - Instruct a patient regarding a dietary change related to patient's special dietary needs. (IV.P.1) - Identify the components of a food label. (IV.C.4)
Introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical in all types of medical practices. The course includes skills necessary for sterilizing instruments and equipment and setting up sterile trays. The student also explores the theory and practice of electrocardiography. Topics include: infection control and related OSHA guidelines; prepare patients/assist physician with age and gender-specific examinations and diagnostic procedures; vital signs/mensuration; medical office surgical procedures, respiratory evaluations, and electrocardiography.
Point of Care Charting entails recording patient data electronically at the treatment site in real-time, enhancing accuracy and enabling prompt care choices.
# Infection Control and Related OSHA Guidelines - Define asepsis. - Use and maintain aseptic techniques. - Discuss infection control procedures. - Prepare items for autoclaving. (III.P.4) - Perform sanitizing procedures. - Perform sterilization procedures. (III.P.5) - Identify chemical sterilizing agents. - Establish set up for any procedure requiring knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization of instruments and equipment. - Identify the following as practiced within an ambulatory care setting: a. medical asepsis b. surgical asepsis. (III.C.3) - Identify personal safety precautions as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). - Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE). (III.P.2) - Perform handwashing. (III.P.3) - List major types of infectious agents. (III.C.1) - Describe the infection cycle including: a. the infectious agent b. reservoir c. susceptible host d. means of transmission e. portals of entry f. portals of exit. (III.C.2) - Identify methods of controlling the growth microorganisms. (III.C.4) - Define the principles of standard precautions. (III.C.5) - Define personal protective equipment (PPE). (III.C.6) - Participate in bloodborne pathogen training. (III.P.1) - Recognize the implications for failure to comply with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings. (III.C.7) # Prepare Patients/Assist Physician with Age and Gender Specific Examinations and Diagnostic Procedure - Demonstrate assisting the provider in all aspects of age and gender specific history and physical examination. - Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in health care interactions (V.P.2) - Identify appropriate vaccinations based on an immunization schedule. (I.C.13) - Assist the provider with patient exam. (I.P.9) - Obtain and record patient data. - Demonstrate patient positioning. - Instruct and prepare a patient for a procedure and/or treatment. (I.P.8) - Prepare the examination room for a procedure. - Prepare an exam table. - Perform patient screening using established protocols. (I.P.3) - Demonstrate documentation patient education. - Demonstrate patient care accurately in the medical record. (X.P.3) - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. (A.1) - Demonstrate empathy for patients’ concerns. (A.3) # Vital Signs/Mensuration - Explain the importance of vital signs and know normal limits. - Accurately measure and record: a. blood pressure b. temperature c. pulse d. respirations e. height f. weight g. length (infant) h. head circumference (infant i. oxygen saturation. (I.P.1) - Document on a growth chart. (II.P.3) - Identify normal and abnormal results as reported in: a. graphs b. tables. (II.C.3) # Medical Office Surgical Procedures - Identify surgical instruments. - Prepare a sterile field. (III.P.6) - Demonstrate assisting the physician with minor surgical procedures. - Perform within a sterile field. (III.P.7) - Perform wound care. (III.P.8) - Perform a dressing change. (III.P.9) # Cardiopulmonary - Explain the conduction system of the heart. - Describe the electrocardiograph cycle as related to heart function. - Demonstrate preparation of a patient for the EKG procedure. - Perform electrocardiography. (I.P.2A) - Apply problem solving techniques associated with the EKG procedure. - Perform pulmonary procedures (e.g. MDI use, sputum collection, oxygen therapy, nebulizer). - Perform pulmonary function testing. (I.P.2D)
Emphasizes essential skills required for the medical practice. Topics include: office protocol, time management, appointment scheduling, medical records, electronic records, medical office equipment, medical references, mail services, and professional communication.
# Office Protocol - Demonstrate proficiency in medical office etiquette. - Discuss appropriate procedures for the beginning and ending of the work day. - Recognize personal attributes required in an office. # Time Management - Identify time management principles and ways to eliminate time wasters. - Discuss time management principles to maintain effective office function. # Appointment Scheduling - Identify the different types of appointment scheduling methods. (VI.C.1) - Describe scheduling guidelines. - Recognize office policies and protocols for handling appointments. - Manage appointment schedule using established priorities. (VI.P.1) - Schedule a patient procedure. (VI.P.2) - Identify critical information required for scheduling patient procedures. (VI.C.2) # Medical Records - Identify types of healthcare records. # Electronic Medical Records - Identify the components of an Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Health Record, and Practice Management system. (VI.C.6) - Input patient data using an electronic system. (VI.P.3) - Discuss principles of using electronic medical records. # Medical Office Equipment - Recognize the purpose of routine maintenance of a equipment. (VI.C.3) - Describe safe operation of the administrative equipment. - Identify the importance of data back-up. (VI.C.5) - Perform an office inventory of supplies. (VI.P.4) - Identify steps involved in completing an inventory. (VI.C.4) # Medical References - Use a list of community resources to facilitate referrals. (V.P.7) # Mail Services - Describe the processing of incoming and outgoing mail. - Describe special services offered by the US Postal Service. - Describe the classes of mail. - Discuss the use of a postage meter. # Professional Communication - Identify types of verbal and nonverbal communication. (V.C.1) - Respond to nonverbal communication. (V.P.1) - Identify communication barriers. (V.C.2) - Identify techniques for overcoming communication barriers. (V.C.3) - Identify the steps in the sender-receiver process. (V.C.4) - Identify subjective and objective information. (V.C.12 - Coach patients regarding a. office policies and b. medical encounters. (V.P.3) - Using technology, compose clear and correct correspondence. (V.P.6) - Demonstrate professional telephone techniques. (V.P.4) - Discuss types of telephone calls and how each type should be handled (Example: prioritizing and forwarding to other office personnel). - Identify different types of electronic technology used in professional communication. (V.C.7) - Document telephone messages accurately. (V.P.5) - Demonstrate proper etiquette when using electronic mail. - Identify the principles of self-boundaries. (V.C.9) - Identify techniques for coaching a patient related to specific needs (V.C.6) - Identify challenges in communication with different age groups. (V.C.5) - Identify the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator. (V.C.10) - Identify issues associated with diversity as it relates to patient care. (V.C.14) - Identify coping mechanisms. (V.C.11) - Identify the basic concepts of the following theories of: a. Maslow b. Erikson c. Kubler-Ross. (V.C.13) - Identify the medical assistant's role in telehealth. (V.C.15) - Participate in a telehealth interaction with a patient. (V.P.8) - Demonstrate active listening. (A.4) - Respect diversity. (A.5) - Recognize personal boundaries. (A.6)
# Echocardiographic Instrumentation - Prepare the room with proper equipment and supplies according to the specific exam to be performed. - Manipulate equipment instrumentation for optimal imaging. - Operate all pertinent equipment for completion of test. # Logging and Reporting Information - Demonstrate logging patient information accurately. - Demonstrate reporting patient information accurately. # Preparation for Echocardiographic Examinations - Prepare the patient through a basic explanation of the exam to be performed including appropriate patient consent prior to exam, room preparation, manipulation of equipment, and necessary documentation. - Comply with all patient preparation procedures for testing performed in a noninvasive cardiovascular lab according to the department’s policy and procedure guidelines. # Medical Ethics - Establish professionalism with patient, staff and physicians. - Provide patient confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines. # Performing Echocardiographic Procedures - Demonstrate the parasternal long axis view of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the parasternal short axis view, at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the apical two, three, four, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Demonstrate and evaluate the valvular anatomy, chamber size and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle. - Demonstrate the apical four chamber and the left ventricular short axis level in the subcostal view of the of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Evaluate the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate pericardium and the inferior vena cava and its respiratory variation. - Demonstrate and evaluate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within the vessels. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences.
Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious disease. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, microorganisms and human disease.
Microbiological Culture refers to the technique of growing microorganisms in a controlled setting for observing and analyzing their behavior, growth, and responses to different conditions.
# Microbial Diversity - Explain characterization of organisms, including viruses, bacteria, prions, fungi, and protozoa. - Classify organisms. # Microbial Cell Biology - Summarize the morphology of bacteria. - Explain the fine structure of bacteria. - Identify common gram negative and gram positive bacteria. - Describe bacteria with unusual properties and complex morphology. - Describe bacterial growth. - Explain the replication of bacteria. - Explain the replication of viruses. - Describe the various types of energy production. - Understand the metabolic diversity of microbes. # Microbial Genetics - Describe the cause, consequences and uses of mutations. - Explain genetic transfer and recombination. - Identify applications of biotechnology. # Interactions and Impact of Microorganisms and Humans - Describe factors that affect the ability of the host to resist infection. - Describe host innate or natural defense mechanisms. - Discuss innate host defenses that offer resistance to microorganism establishment. - Discuss adaptive host defenses that offer resistance to microorganism establishment, including antibody formation, active and passive immunity, and natural and acquired immunity. - Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity. - Discuss the disorders of the immune system. - Discuss principles of epidemiology. - Explain portals of entry for pathogenic agents. - Describe the evasion mechanisms of the pathogen. - Describe indirect and direct disease transmission methods. - Discuss the effects of immunosuppressive drug therapy, concurrent disease, and aging on the host-parasite relationship. - Discuss the methods by which various antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents affect microorganisms. - Discuss practical applications of various disinfection and sterilization procedures. - Evaluate sterility testing procedures. # Microorganisms and Human Disease - Identify the causative agents for the major microbial diseases for each of the following body systems: respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, integumentary, cardiovascular, nervous, and lymphatic. - Describe the symptoms and treatment for the major microbial diseases for each of the body systems. - Discuss methods of control and prevention of disease. - Discuss and describe emerging infectious diseases and their ramifications on human health.
Explores the visual arts and the relationship to human needs and aspirations. Students investigate the value of art, themes in art, the elements and principles of composition, and the materials and processes used for artistic expression. Well-known works of visual art are explored. The course encourages student interest in the visual arts beyond the classroom.
Art appreciation is the capacity to comprehend, recognize, and enjoy the aesthetic, historical, and cultural importance of diverse art forms, promoting critical assessment.
Artwork refers to the production of visual material through the application of artistic talents and imagination, usually intended for aesthetic, communicative, or practical purposes in various media.
Art Direction is the creative management of visual styling and imagery in media productions, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic that aligns with project concepts and goals.
Arts education encompasses teaching and learning of creative disciplines such as visual arts, music, dance, and theater, promoting artistic expression and cultural understanding.
# Value, Purpose, and Themes - Understand the visual world. - Comprehend and use the vocabulary of art. - Compare and contrast works of art. - Differentiate between representational, abstract, and non-objective art. - Recognize themes in art and point out their importance. - Discuss the concept of style and demonstrate how knowing the style helps to know the art. # Visual Elements and Principles of Design - Identify the formal elements and principles of design. - Recognize how compositional elements have been used in a work of art. # Methods and Materials - Understand the primary methods and materials used by artists. - Identify the media when art work is encountered. # Historical and Cultural - Discuss art in historical and cultural context. - Identify major works of art by major figures in art history.
Continues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
# The Endocrine System - Discuss the functions of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis. - Contrast the endocrine and nervous systems. - Explain the general mechanisms by which hormones work. - Discuss the control of endocrine organs. - Describe the role of the hypothalamus in endocrine control. - Describe the location, hormones, and functions of the following endocrine glands: pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, testes, pineal, and thymus. - Describe endocrine disorders of hypo- and hypersecretion. # The Cardiovascular System - Describe the anatomy of the heart and heart wall. - Describe the flow of blood through the heart including the pulmonary and systemic circuits. - Explain the structural and functional features of the conduction system of the heart and EKG tracings. - Describe the principal events of the cardiac cycle. - Contrast the sounds of the heart and their clinical significance. - Calculate cardiac output and discuss factors that affect it. - List the risk factors involved in heart disease. - Contrast the structure and function of the various types of blood vessels. - Explain how the venous blood is returned to the heart. - Explain blood pressure and pulse. - Discuss the factors that affect blood pressure. - Contrast the clinical significance of systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure. - Discuss the mechanism of capillary exchange. - Describe blood flow through systemic and pulmonary circuits. Identify the principal arteries and veins of the systemic, pulmonary, and hepatic portal circulations. - Describe unique aspects of fetal circulation. - Explain the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system. - Describe significant cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure. # The Blood and Lymphatic System - Discuss the function and physical characteristics of blood, lymph, and interstitial fluid, and the lymphatic system. - List the components of plasma and their functions. - List the characteristics and functions of formed elements. - List the lymphoid cells including lymphocytes (T and B cells), plasma cells, macrophages and reticular cells. - Discuss lymphoid organs including lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, thymus, tonsils and nodule aggregates. - Identify the stages involved in hemostasis. - Explain the ABO and Rh blood grouping systems. - Discuss causes of anemia. - Describe selected blood disorders and tests. # The Immune System - Discuss the basic properties of immunity. - Discuss innate and adaptive immunity. - Explain the process of cellular immunity and the role to T-cells. - Explain the process of humoral immunity and the role of B-cells and antibodies. - Discuss the difference between primary and secondary responses. - Describe types of active and passive immunity. - Describe selected immune disorders. # The Respiratory System - Identify the organs of the respiratory system and describe their functions. - Contrast internal and external respiration and explain the role of the alveolar-capillary membrane. - Describe the events involved in pulmonary ventilation and discuss the significance of pleura. - Explain the mechanism of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood. - Describe the various factors that control the rate of respiration. - Define selected disorders of the respiratory system. # The Digestive System - Identify the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and the accessory organs of digestion and their functions in digestion. - Identify the general histological layers of the digestive organs and explain how the layers are modified to accommodate the function of each organ. - Describe the mechanical movements of the GI tract. - Identify the major digestive secretions and their functions. - List the enzymes involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. - Describe the process of absorption of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. - Define the processes involved in the formation of feces and defecation. - Describe common disorders of the digestive system. - Discuss carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. - Discuss metabolic rate and the role of the liver in metabolism. - Describe the absorptive and post-absorptive states. # The Urinary System - Identify the external and internal gross anatomical features of the kidneys. - Discuss the formation of urine explaining the microscopic anatomy of the nephron and its basic functions of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. - Discuss the role of the kidney in maintaining blood pressure and the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. - Explain the role of key hormones on the kidney and their role in water and electrolyte balance. - Discuss the role of the kidney in homeostasis of pH. - Discuss the components of urine. - Discuss the structure and physiology of the ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. - Describe disorders of the urinary system. # The Reproductive System - Explain the structure and functions of the male reproductive organs and the pathway of sperm. - Discuss the processes of spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis in the male. - Describe the normal composition of semen and the role of the accessory sex glands in production of semen. - Discuss the role of hormones in the male reproductive system. - Explain the structure and functions of the female reproductive organs and the pathway of the egg /zygote. - Discuss the process of oogenesis. - Discuss the principal events of the menstrual and ovarian cycles and explain all hormones involved. - Discuss the physiology of sexual intercourse. - Discuss examples of male and female reproductive diseases.
This course utilizes fundamentals to evaluate cardiac function and acquired disease states. Incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional, and Doppler echocardiography. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining quality echocardiograms, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, systemic and pulmonary hypertensive heart disease, pericardial diseases, systemic disease, cardiac transplantation, cardiac tumors/masses, diseases of the aorta, pericardial diseases, and miscellaneous topics.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine concentrating on identifying, treating, and managing heart and cardiovascular system conditions, such as congenital defects, coronary artery disease, and heart failure.
# Valvular Heart Disease - Describe common etiologies of valvular heart disease. - Discuss signs and symptoms associated with valvular heart disease. - Describe key echocardiographic findings associated with valvular heart disease. - Demonstrate the methods for estimating of right atrial and right ventricular systolic pressure. - Describe typical echocardiography views utilized in assessing valvular stenosis and regurgitation. - Recognize the parameters used in qualitative and quantitative assessment of valvular heart disease. - Discuss the challenges of stenotic valve assessment in the presence of reduced LV function or significant regurgitation. - Describe common locations of vegetation formation. - Identify the signs and symptoms of infective endocarditis. - Identify examples of mechanical and bioprosthetic valves. - Assess common complications of prosthetic valves. - Differentiate between advantages of using mechanical versus bioprosthetic valves. - Perform Doppler calculations used to assess prosthetic valves. # Cardiomyopathies - Discuss the echocardiographic features associated with: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Arrhythmogenic RV dysplasia. - Differentiate between the echocardiographic features of cardiomyopathies. - Differentiate between primary and secondary etiology in DCM. - List common infiltrative systemic myocardial disease. # Systemic and Pulmonary Hypertensive Heart Disease - Explain the pathophysiology of systemic hypertensive disease. - Explain the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertensive disease. - List classifications of pulmonary hypertension. - Describe the echocardiographic features associated with systemic and pulmonary hypertensive disease. - Define Eisenmenger's Syndrome. # Systemic Diseases - List common cardiac abnormalities resulting from the following diseases: Amyloidosis Carcinoid, Sarcoidosis, Hypereosinophilia, Hemochromatosis, Connective tissue disorder, Endocrine diseases and Vasculitis. - Discuss the pathophysiology of the aforementioned systemic diseases. - Describe typical clinical presentations associated with cardiac involvement in systemic disease. - Relate key echocardiographic findings associated with cardiac involvement in systemic disease. # Cardiac Transplantation - List primary indications for cardiac transplantation. - Discuss surgical techniques used in cardiac transplantation. - Describe complications of cardiac transplantation. - Evaluate key echocardiographic findings associated with cardiac transplantation. # Cardiac Tumors/Masses - List benign and malignant cardiac tumors. - Describe echocardiographic criteria used for evaluating tumors. - Compare and Contrast cardiac tumors from cardiac structures. - List potential sources of artifactual echoes within the chambers. # Diseases of the Aorta - Evaluate echocardiographic features associated with Marfan syndrome. - List the etiologies of aortic aneurysm and dissection. - Describe three classifications of dissection. - Distinguish the echocardiographic features of aortic aneurysm and sinus of Valsalva aneurysms. # Pericardial Diseases - List key etiologies of pericardial disease. - Explain the pathophysiology and hemodynamics of cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis. - Recognize key echocardiographic features of cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis. - Recognize Doppler criteria associated with cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis. - Describe key echocardiographic features of congenital absence of the pericardium. # Miscellaneous Topics - List common cardiac abnormalities resulting from cardiac trauma. - Recognize common echocardiographic findings with cardiac trauma. - Discuss the physiology of athlete's heart. - Report common echocardiographic findings of athlete's heart.
Provides an introduction to basic biological concepts with a focus on living cells. Topics include chemical principles related to cells, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, and evolution.
Biological processes refer to the intricate functions and interactions within living organisms, including cell growth, metabolism, reproduction, and adaptation to environments on molecular and systemic levels.
Biological systems encompass intricate and varied assemblages of living organisms, interacting on multiple levels, and carrying out essential functions for survival.
Biological Membranes are intricate structures that separate cells' interiors from their surroundings, regulating substance transport and enabling communication and metabolic functions.
# Chemical Principles Related to Cells - Determine basic atomic structure. - Describe types of molecular bonds. - Identify the properties of water that make it essential for living organisms. - Explain chemical concepts as applied to cellular function. - Describe the structure and properties of common organic molecules in living systems. # Cell Structure and Function - Describe the structure and function of cell membranes. - Explain the passage of molecules across the cell membrane. - Describe the nature of the cytoplasm. - Explain the structure and function of cellular organelles. - Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and its component structures. # Energy and Metabolism - Describe the principles that affect energy transformation at the cellular level. - Describe the function of enzymes in biological systems. - Compare the processes of glycolysis, respiration, and fermentation. - Describe photosynthesis. # Cell Division - Describe the process of replication. - Discuss the cell cycle and the process of mitosis. - Discuss the process of meiosis. # Protein Synthesis - Describe the process of transcription. - Describe the process of translation. - Describe the characteristic features of the genetic code. - Describe different mutations and potential consequences of those mutations. # Genetics - Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the laws of heredity. - Explain the relationship between DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. - Interpret the Mendelian laws of heredity. - Determine the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes as a result of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. - Describe selected genetic diseases of humans. # Biotechnology - Describe uses of DNA technology. # Principles of Evolution - Describe the process of microevolution. - Explain allele frequencies. - Describe directional selection. - Explain stabilizing selection. - Describe disruptive selection. - Characterize sexual selection. - Explain the concept of gene flow. - Describe genetic drift and genetic shift. - Describe the process of speciation. - Describe allopatric speciation. - Describe sympatric speciation. - Describe parapatric speciation. - Describe various patterns of speciation. - Explain the concepts of macroevolution. - Explain the presence of fossil records. - Describe evidence of biogeography. - Explain morphological divergence and convergence in comparative morphology. - Describe comparative biochemistry. - Explain the use of taxonomy in biology.
# Policies and Procedures - Follows all policy and procedures of the cardiovascular lab. - Maintain professionalism, proper hygiene, and appropriate attire in a clinical setting. # Echocardiographic Instrumentation - Prepare the room with proper equipment and supplies according to the specific exam to be performed. - Manipulate demonstrate equipment instrumentation for optimal imaging. - Properly manipulate electrocardiographic leads from ultrasound equipment for enhanced diagnostic monitoring. # Recording Patient Information - Obtain and assemble pertinent information from the patient or the patient's chart and present the information to the interpreting physician for a complete diagnostic study. - Appreciate the importance and perform a physical verification of the patient through the patient ID bracelet. - Appreciate the importance and perform a physical verification of the written order. - Accurately documents measurements and technical components on patient worksheet, preliminary report, and/or chart according to the facility and the ASE guidelines. - Assist with the preparation of the report generated after the completion of the examination. # Patient Preparation - Observe universal precautions. - Instruct patient through a basic explanation of the exam to be performed and appropriate patient consent prior to exam. # Performing Echocardiographic Examinations - Demonstrate the parasternal long axis view of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the parasternal short axis view, at the papillary muscle, mitral valve, and aortic valve levels of the 2-D echocardiogram and identify the corresponding tomographic anatomy. - Demonstrate the apical two, three, four, and five chamber views of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate the valvular anatomy, chamber size and function, and hemodynamic blood flow throughout the cardiac cycle. - Demonstrate the apical four chamber and the left ventricular short axis level in the subcostal view of the of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Demonstrate the long and short axis of the aorta in the suprasternal notch of the 2-D echocardiogram. - Identify and evaluate pericardium and the inferior vena cava and its respiratory variation. - Identify and evaluate the great vessels and the hemodynamic flow within the vessels. - Evaluate and discuss post clinical experiences.
This course utilizes cardiac sonography fundamentals to evaluate cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamics in diagnosing coronary artery heart disease. Incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional, and Doppler echocardiography. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining quality echocardiograms, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: ventricular function, coronary artery disease, Stress Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), 3-D/4-D Echocardiography, Contrast Echocardiography and advanced techniques/procedures.
Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic and therapeutic medical process that involves inserting a thin tube into the heart via blood vessels to assess and address cardiovascular issues.
# Ventricular Function - Define ventricular function terminology. - Identify and identify determinants of Left Ventricular Performance. - Identify the etiologies, sign and symptom, and risk factors of ischemic heart disease. - Classify the types of wall motion abnormalities. - Define and identify wall motion abnormalities. - Describe 2_D, M-mode, and Doppler features associated with ischemic heart disease. - Identify formulas associated with assessment of ventricular function: discuss global LV systolic performance, demonstrate assessment of ventricular systolic function, define and assess LV quantification, define, demonstrate and recognized assessment of ventricular diastolic function. # Coronary Artery Disease - Correlate ventricular wall segments to coronary artery distribution: identify and define coronary artery anatomy and function and identify coronary artery abnormalities. - Differentiate complications associated with myocardial infarction: define and discuss myocardial ischemia, define and discuss myocardial infarction (MI) and evaluate LV post infarction/follow-up. # Stress Echocardiography - Describe the purpose of stress echocardiography. - Differentiate between the indications of exercise versus pharmacologic stress echocardiography. - Identify the equipment necessary for stress echocardiographic examinations - Name common pharmacological agents used in stress echocardiography. - Explain the protocol for stress echocardiography. - Name the pre-echocardiographic and post-echocardiographic views used in stress testing. - Identify wall motion abnormalities seen on a stress echocardiogram. - Identify major coronary arteries associated with 16 and 17 segment perfusion model. # Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) - Describe the purpose and protocol of transesophageal echocardiography. - Identify the equipment necessary for TEE. - List common clinical indications to perform a TEE. # 3-D/4-D Echocardiography - List the clinical indications for 3-D/4-D echocardiography. - Describe the equipment components necessary to perform 3-d/4-D echocardiographic examinations. - Describe advantages and limitations of 3-d/4-D compared to 2-d echocardiography. # Contrast Echocardiography - Sequence the set-up and imaging procedure for administering contrast. - List the various contrast agents used in the clinical setting. - Differentiate between the types of contrast. - Describe clinical indications and contraindications for the use of contrast. - Explain appropriate equipment settings necessary to perform an optimal contrast study. # Advanced Techniques/Procedures - Identify and define advanced techniques/procedures: intraoperative echocardiography, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), intracardiac echocardiography (ICE), echocardiography-guided interventional procedures, myocardial Strain Imaging, speckle Imaging, ventricular assist Devices, and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT). - Describe advanced techniques/procedures that can be used in echocardiography. - Describe clinical setting and application of advanced techniques/procedures. - Develop basic understanding of technical application of each advanced technique/procedure.
CAVT 2030 - Cardiac Catheterization Clinical 2
Provides hands-on experience in performing invasive cardiac catheterization procedures while being monitored by a registered preceptor. Topics include: policies and procedures class, ethical and legal behavior in the catheterization laboratory, scrubbing skills, monitoring skills, circulating skills, and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification.
# Policies and Procedures Class - Follow all policy and procedures of the cardiovascular lab. - Maintain professionalism, proper hygiene, and appropriate attire in a clinical setting set forth by the clinical site. # Ethical and Legal Behavior in the Catheterization Lab - Demonstrate and illustrate the ability to respect patient’s rights and maintain a respectful behavior. - Illustrate the ability to communicate effectively to all members of the Cath Lab team. - Promote a professional attitude at all times and refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum in the cardiac Cath lab department. # Scrubbing Skills - Perform aseptic technique according to policy. - Know all basic principles of sterile technique: proper apparel, what areas are considered sterile. - Learn what to do in case of contamination, self, patient or tray; what is considered contaminated. - Perform gowning, scrubbing hands and gloving in a set time parameter. - Illustrate, list, describe and explain the proper lay out of the tray and table. - Set up catheterization tray in a timely manner. - Open sterile supplies and other equipment in the correct manner. - Draw up meds in the appropriate syringe. - Drape patient, and set up table. - Demonstrate proper procedure for verifying receipt of proper medications before placing the medication on the tray. - Describe the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication illustrated in the Cath Lab. - Locate anatomically the femoral pulse and able to grade the pulse. - Assemble manifold to meet clinical site criteria. - Clear the transducer and manifold of air. - Position a stopcock on the sheath. - Connect manifold to tubing properly. - Have tray and patient table ready in 15 minutes. # Monitoring Skills - Complete all components of Protocol. - Assure all required paperwork is on the chart before start of procedure. - Review all pertinent lab work, and pre- procedure data needed, i.e old reports. - Perform “time out” process before start of procedure. - Record all required patient physiologic data during the case, not limited to basic vital signs and pressure tracings. - Operate the image reviewing station for during case playback. - Acquire all signatures before sending paperwork with patient. - Accurately document patient information related to case and post procedure care. - Place correct reports and post case orders with the chart. - Perform basic procedure charging and coding tasks. # Circulating Skills - Gather needed supplies for the procedure. - Retrieve correct patient from prep area with some assistance. - Assist with basic patient preparation such as connecting to various patient monitoring devices: ECG, O2sat, BP cuff. - Aseptically prep vascular access site. - Assist the scrubber with basic case preparatory tasks while maintaining sterility: give flush, hand of catheters. - Learn how to start routine drips required during diagnostic or interventional case. - Complete basic drug calculation problems. - Perform basic vital sign monitoring. - Be familiar with basic patient transfer methods. # Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - Refer to the American Heart Association Guidelines.
CAVT 1021 - Cardiac Catheterization Clinical I
Clinical prep will provide hands-on experience and will serve as an introduction to the competencies, rotations, and expectations of the student while in the cardiac catheterization lab in a student capacity. Topics include: ethical and legal behavior in the catheterization laboratory, environmental safety in the catheterization laboratory, clinical orientation, monitoring skills, and basic life support. The student will perform and complete various competencies to prepare for the clinical experience in each rotation.
# Ethical and Legal Behavior in the Catheterization Laboratory - Respect the confidence of your co-workers and fellow students. - Develop a sense of loyalty to your co-workers and the place where you work. - Honor this trust and respect of patient rights. - Respect authority and profit from constructive criticism. - Be polite and respectful to all with whom you come in contact. - Be responsible for your own actions. - Remain neutral in any conflicts that may occur within a clinical affiliate. - Function effectively in any position to the level of his or her instruction. - Be discreet in communicating with patients, doctors, and other hospital personnel. - Maintain a professional relationship with patients during working hours. If there are friends or relatives in the hospital, visit them during regular visiting hours and not during working hours. - Endeavor to produce a professional attitude at all times and refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum in the cardiac cath lab department. # Environmental Safety in the Catheterization Laboratory - Learn the guidelines for The Occupational Safety and Health Administration bloodborne pathogen standards. - Understand the importance of Hepatitis B Virus and human immunodeficiency virus and why the viruses pose as a risk to health care workers. - Learn the modes of transmission by occupational exposure. - Define and perform universal precaution techniques in the specific exposure control plan for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. - Know the major features of Universal Precaution for blood and body fluid and body substance isolation. - Know the methods of protection from catheterization laboratory hazards such as: Needle sticks, blood –to-skin contact, splashing of blood to skin or mucous membrane contact. - Know the methods of protections for eyes, nose, mouth and skin. - Learn the proper methods of sharp instruments storage and disposal. - Know the standards for radiation protection and safety. # Clinical Orientation - Practice and perform aseptic technique according to policy. - Know all basic principals of sterile technique: proper apparel, what areas are considered sterile. - Know what to do in case of contamination, self, patient or tray; what is considered contaminated. - Learn and perform gowning, scrubbing hands and gloving in a set time parameters. - Illustrate, list, describe and explain the proper lay out of the tray and table. - Set up catheterization tray in a timely manner. - Open sterile supplies and other equipment in the correct manner. - Draw up meds in the appropriate syringe. - Drape patient, and set up table. - Explain why must the drugs be checked three times before they are taken on the tray and how are they checked. - Describe the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication when receiving and giving medications. - Anatomically locate the femoral pulse, be able to grade the pulse. - Assemble manifold to meet clinical site criteria. - Be able to list describe the importance of clearing the transducer and manifold of air. - Position a stopcock on the sheath and describe what happens if not in proper position. - List, describe the manifold set up clear free of air and properly connect tubing. - Practice having entire scrub area, tray and patient table ready in 15 minutes. # Monitoring Skills - Complete all components of Protocol. - Acquire all signatures before sending paperwork with patient. - Accurately document patient information related to case and post procedure care. - Place correct reports and post case orders with the chart. # Basic Life Support - Demonstrate the BLS Guidelines according to the American Heart Association.
CAVT 2050 - Cardiac Catheterization Clinical 3
The course provides a culminating clinical experience which allows students to analyze information and procedural instruction provided throughout the program. Offers an intensive study of the hands-on experience in role of the cardiac catheterization technologist in advanced cardiovascular procedures related to the catheterization lab while being monitored by a registered preceptor with emphasis on continuing to develop skills in scrubbing, monitoring and circulating during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Topics include: professional conduct, infection control, scrubbing skills, monitoring skills and circulation skills.
# Professional Conduct - Follow all policy and procedures of the cardiovascular lab. - Maintain professionalism, proper hygiene, and appropriate attire in a clinical setting set forth by the clinical site. - Understand and practice concepts of HIPPA. - Promote professional communication skills. # Infection Control Techniques - Implement appropriate skills to include: hand washing, sterile technique, universal precaution. # Scrubbing Skills - Perform aseptic technique according to policy. - Know all basic principles of sterile technique: proper apparel, what areas are considered sterile. - Know what to do in case of contamination, self, patient or tray; what is considered contaminated. - Perform gowning, scrubbing hands and gloving in a set time parameters. - Illustrate, list, describe and explain the proper lay out of the tray and table. - Set up catheterization tray in a timely manner. - Open sterile supplies and other equipment in the correct manner. - Draw up meds in the appropriate syringe. - Drape patient, and set up table. - Demonstrate proper procedure for verifying receipt of proper medications before placing the medication on the tray. - Describe the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication illustrated in the Cath Lab. - Locate anatomically the femoral pulse and able to grade the pulse. - Assemble manifold to meet clinical site criteria. - Clear the transducer and manifold of air. - Position a stopcock on the sheath. - Connect manifold to tubing properly. - Have tray and patient table ready in 15 minutes. - Be familiar with interventional equipment such as balloon and stents as well as any inflation devices. - Assist with various vascular closure devices. - Know which type of dressing is need for the site. - Know the basic vascular entrance site dressing and securing. - Obtain hemostasis on a vascular entry site. # Monitoring Skills - Complete all components of Protocol. - Assure all required paperwork is on the chart before start of procedure. - Review all pertinent lab work, and pre-procedure data needed i,e old reports. - Perform "time out" process before start of procedure.
CAVT 1100 - Cardiac Catheterization Fundamentals
Provides an overview of cardiovascular invasive diagnosis and therapy. Includes an introduction of the cardiac catheterization lab. Topics include: x-ray therapy, safety, positioning, coronary arteriography, pharmacology, invasive cardiac measurements and calculations, and specialty procedures.
# X-Ray Therapy - Discuss Radiologic Physics. - Explain Radiologic Instrumentation. # Safety - Discuss the routine monitoring of personnel radiation exposure, radiation safety practices. - Discuss the risks associated with radiation in angiography procedures. - List the protective equipment that should be worn by all personnel. - Describe the procedures used to check safety of all equipment. # Coronary Arteriography - Define contrast media. - Demonstrate sterile technique. - Discuss vascular access. - Describe methods of hemostasis. - Describe angiographic anatomy of the cardiovascular system. - Describe various angiographic procedures. # Pharmacology - Discuss the medications commonly used during interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. # Introduction to Cardiac Catheterization - State student policies relating to clinical training. - Follow the expectations for students in the cardiac catheterization lab. - Describe the patient preparation. - Discuss and learn environmental safety in the cardiac cath lab. - Understand medical malpractice. - Learn radiation safety. - Discuss the equipment and instruments used in collecting and analyzing blood samples. - Determine measurements of oxygenation indices at bedside. - Learn how acid-base balance is maintained. - Define and analyze metabolic or respiratory acid-base disturbances. # Cardiac Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Cardiac Computer Tomography/Angiography - Define and understand the indications for cardiac surgery. - Learn the different type of procedures and equipment used for cardiac surgery. - Understand the risks and complications of cardiac surgery. - Learn and understand the pathophysiologic basic of atherosclerosis of the peripheral arteries. - Define the goal of cardiac computer tomography (CT) for calcium scoring and computer tomography angiography (CTA). - Learn the common uses for the procedures. - Understand how the procedures are performed. - Describe and learn cardiac anatomy and findings. - Review the limitations of Cardiac CT for calcium scoring.
CAVT 1090 - Drug Calculations and Administration
Uses basic mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. Emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include: systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, basic pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.
# Systems of Measurement - Read and interpret metric measurements. - Discuss relationship between milligrams and grains, and grams and grains. - Discuss relationship between milliliters and teaspoon, tablespoon, and ounce. - Demonstrate the conversion of milligrams to grains; grams to grains; teaspoon/tablespoon/ounce to milliliters. - Establish and interpret this method of measurement. - Define and discuss the common drugs utilizing units. # Calculating Drug Problems - Establish and compute correct dosages from doctor's order. - Establish and compute correct dosages using body weight; body surface area. - Establish and calculate I.V. fluid rate. - Calculate total infusion amounts. - Calculate I.V. fluid intake for 24 hours. # Resource Materials Usage - Discuss reference sources. - Examine information on assigned drugs. - Define the abbreviations associated with drug administration. - Identify the information in a prescription. - Break down and interpret drug orders. # Basic Pharmacology - Discuss drug origins and names. - Discuss principles of drug action and interaction. - Discuss the major therapeutic classifications of drugs including main action, use, major adverse reactions, interactions, and nursing implications. # Administering Medications in a Simulated Clinical Environment - Discuss the laws governing the use and misuse of drugs. - demonstrate correct administration of oral medications. - Demonstrate correct administration of parenteral medications. - Demonstrate correct administration of percutaneous medications. - Implement and use the "6 Rights" to administer all medications: o 1. Right patient o 2. Right drug o 3. Right dosage o 4. Right time o 5. Right route o 6. Right documentation - Discuss the danger of recapping used syringes. - Follow proper protocol for finger-sticks. - Follow institution protocol for error reporting. # Principles of IV Therapy Techniques - Discuss basic principles of intravenous therapy. - Establish and regulate I.V. fluid rate. - Organize and set up an I.V. pump including programming. - Demonstrate correct protocol for administration of I.V. medications. - Demonstrate proper technique for flushing a heparin lock. # Client Education - Consider and discuss client education as it relates to various drug classifications and routes of medication administration.
CAVT 1080 - Advanced Hemodynamics and Cardiac Physiology
The student is introduced to various forms of invasive monitoring. Various forms of invasive access are studied, including right and left heart catherization, arterial line setups, and appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Also provides an overview of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include: hemodynamics, aseptic technique, infection control, biochemistry of the cardiac muscle, conduction system, electrocardiogram, pathophysiology of acquired diseases, embryological development, and pathophysiology of congenital diseases.
# Hemodynamics - Define left and right cardiac catheterizations. - List indications for heart catheterizations. - List equipment for heart catheterizations. - Discuss arterial and venous access. - Define arterial line measurements and interpretations, setups, and appropriate care. - Compare and Contrast intracardiac pressures obtained during invasive and noninvasive procedures. - Perform calculations for hemodynamic measurements for valve areas, cardiac output, valve resistance, o2 consumption, fick o2 consumption method and intracardiac shunts. - Perform and demonstrate the differences between normal and abnormal waveforms. # Aseptic Technique - Demonstrate the methods for sterile procedures. # Infection Control - Demonstrate the methods of infection control and universal precautions. # Biochemistry of the Cardiac Muscle - Describe the structural and functional characteristics of cardiac muscle tissue and the conduction system of the heart. - Describe how action potential occurs in cardiac contractile fibers. # Conduction System - Name and identify the anatomical electrical conduction system of the heart. - Identify the parts of the cardiac conduction system using models or charts. # Electrocardiogram - Discuss the electrical events of a normal ECG. - Label the terms for a normal ECG wave form. - Identify myocardial ischemia and infarction. - Identify abnormal rhythms and miscellaneous EKG changes. # Pathophysiology of Acquired Diseases - List and identify the pathophysiological findings associated with valvular, myocardial, and pericardial disease. - Compare and Contrast normal and abnormal pathologies. # Embryological Development - Describe and discuss embryologic development. # Pathophysiology of Congenital Diseases - List and identify the anatomical and pathophysiological findings associated with basic congenital heart disease. - Use schematic drawings to label types of ventricular and septal defects.
In this course the student is introduced to theory of medical instrumentation and physics found in the cardiovascular sciences. Performance of laboratory procedure is used to reinforce understanding of biomedical applications of equipment and uses as well as proper technique in safety. Topics include: electrical circuit theory, hospital equipment safety and medical instruments and equipment.
Medical physics is the utilization of physics concepts in the medical field, particularly for diagnosis and therapy, covering areas such as radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology.
Medical Imaging Physics encompasses the use and understanding of physical concepts in generating and analyzing medical images using techniques such as X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound.
# Electrical Circuit Theory - Define the following terms: pressure, flow, voltage, current, power and energy. - Explain the elements of electric circuit theory needed in the process of understanding how to deal with patient leads and medical equipment. - Understand the cause and effect in an electrical circuit. - Calculate Ohm's Law. # Hospital Equipment Safety - Determine the procedures and mechanisms in how safety can be maintained when the patient is vulnerable to electrical shock, injury, toxic materials and fire. # Medical Instruments and Equipment - Understand how physiological parameters are converted into machine parameters and can be processed into either diagnostic data or therapeutic substances. - Describe and learn the functions of transducers, amplifiers, electrocardiograms, defibrillators, pacemakers, TENS devices, lasers, intravenous pumps and catheters.
ECHO 1100 - Echocardiography Fundamentals
This course introduces the basic principles and applications of the physical assessment and echocardiographic procedures. Discussion of medical law and ethics as it relates to the professional scope of practice. Topics include: basic echocardiographic imaging principles, patient skills and equipment instrumentation, basic Doppler and color principles, medical law and ethics and common terminology and abbreviations.
Cardiac imaging are the techniques used to capture images of the heart, providing insights into its condition and aiding in medical diagnosis and intervention.
# Basic Echocardiographic Imaging Principles - Describe a 2-D echocardiographic examination using proper nomenclature. - Demonstrate proper imaging orientation. - Identify common tomographic planes. - Explain provocative, positional, and breathing maneuvers that affect venous inflow and cardiac output. - Explain the appearance of echocardiographic artifacts on an image. - Differentiate between all normal anatomy visualized on an echocardiogram. - Describe different approaches to improving technical image quality. - List the scanning views used during a normal echocardiogram. - Demonstrate and evaluate M-Mode Recordings of appropriate valves, chambers, and wall segments. - Relate phases of the cardiac cycle to electrocardiographic events. - List normal pressures of cardiac chambers and great vessels. - Describe the relationship between pressure and velocity as it relates to the Bernoulli equation. # Patient Skills and Equipment Instrumentation - List equipment controls commonly used for each mode. - Demonstrate appropriate ergonomics and patient care techniques for patient transport and positioning. - Demonstrate appropriate ergonomics for prevention of sonography related injury. - State bioeffects and patient safety guidelines. # Basic Doppler and Color Principles - Associate the best Doppler approach based on location of various cardiac diseases. - Apply pertinent Doppler formulas to the cardiac setting. - List the factors that affect blood flow. - Describe clinical applications and pitfalls of common cardiac Doppler hemodynamics. - Describe spectral Doppler physiology as it relates to valvular and pulmonary vein flow. # Medical Law and Ethics - Discuss the legal process and types of law. - Describe best practices to avoid legal consequences and procedures for reporting medical errors. - Define key terminology related to ethics and principles of ethical decisions. - Discuss the Patient Care Partnership (Patient's Bill of Rights). - Consider compliance regulations relating to patient privacy and confidentiality. - Describe the healthcare coding and reimbursement system. - Analyze consequences for non-compliance to coding and reimbursement policies. # Common Terminology and Abbreviations - Define and apply medical terms. - List and identify common cardiac abbreviations as defined by the National Educational Curriculum for Sonography (NEC).
CAVT 2070 - Cardiac Catheterization Registry Review I
An intensive review to prepare the student for the national examination. Topics include: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular disease and pathophysiology, hemodynamic data, diagnostic techniques and patient care assessments.
Cardiac Devices are specialized medical tools and implants used to diagnose, treat, and manage various heart ailments, encompassing pacemakers, defibrillators, and heart monitoring devices.
# Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology - Review Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology, to include: Innervations, Conduction System, sympathetic. parasympathetic, Coronary Anatomy and Physiology. # Cardiovascular Disease and Pathophysiology - Review Cardiovascular Disease and Pathophysiology: Topic to include: Pathology and Treatment, Acid Base Disturbances. # Hemodynamic Data - Review Hemodynamic Data: Topic to include: Cardiac Output Determinations, Calculations and Pressures. # Diagnostic Techniques - Review Diagnostic Techniques: Topic to include: Catheterization Techniques, Angiography and Electrocardiography. # Patient Care Assessment - Review Patient Care Assessment: Topic to include: Evaluation and Assessment, Documentation and Catheterization Protocols, Arterial and Venous Line Management, Hemostasis, Legal and Professional Responsibilities, Patient Education, Safety and Comfort, Emergency Procedures, Patient Assessment Implications, Normal and Abnormal Values, Radiation Protections. # Intervention - Review Intervention: Topic to include Techniques and Devices, Defibrillation and Cardioversion, Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty, Thrombolytic Therapy, Surgical Corrections, Valvuloplasty, Pericardiocentesis, Stents, Atherectomy and Laser. # Pharmacology - Review Pharmacology: Topic to include Drug Classifications, Types and Administration Routes, Contrast Administration, Indications and Contraindications, Venipucture, Flow Rate, Solution Preparation and Complications. # Equipment and Instrumentation - Review Equipment and Instrumentation: Topic to include Radiographic Equipment, Image Processing, Automatic Pressure Injectors, Catheters, Guidewires, Needles, Implantable Devices, Cardiac Output Equipment, Pressure Recorders, Temporary Pacemakers, External Defibrillators, Transducers and Quality Control.
CAVT 1030 - Electrophysiology and Cardiac Anatomy
Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of 12 lead EKG and heart sounds. As a study of the anatomy, physiology, structural relationships, and the pathophysiology of the human heart and vascular system, the course concentrates on specialized terminology, cardiac and vascular anatomy, and electrophysiology. Topics include: heart anatomy, circulatory system, heart electrical system, physical heart defects, electrocardiograph, preparation for various electrocardiographic examinations, physical principles and pathophysiology of heart sounds, exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Laboratory experiences will be provided.
# Heart Anatomy - Describe the location of the heart using anatomical landmarks. - Identify the major heart structures using models or charts. - Identify the major vessels involved in coronary circulation using models or charts. - Explain the differences in structure and function of the two types of heart valves. - Name and describe the two layers of the pericardium. - Name and describe the three layers of the heart wall. - Describe the microscopic structure of cardiac muscle. - Describe the relationship between wall thickness and function for the chamber of the heart. - Define the function of fibrous tissue and skeleton of the heart. # Circulatory System - Describe the flow of blood through the chambers of the heart. - Describe the flow of blood through the systemic circulation. - Describe the flow of blood through the pulmonary system. Describe coronary blood flow. - Diagram the flow of a drop of blood through the pulmonary and systemic circulations listing the vessels, chambers and valves. - Explain how the heart functions as a double pump. # Heart Electrical System - Describe the structural and functional characteristics of cardiac muscle tissue and the conduction system of the heart. - Describe how action potential occurs in cardiac contractile fibers. - Identify the parts of the cardiac electrical conduction system using models or charts. # Electrocardiograph - Describe the electrical events of a normal electrocardiogram. - Label the terms for a normal ECG on a graph. - Set up, calibrate, and operate an electrocardiograph machine. - Record an electrocardiogram and identify various tracing of a normal ECG. - Identify abnormal rhythms on an ECG including: Myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarction on a 12 lead EKG; Bundle branch blocks and Pacemaker rhythms. - Determine electrical axis of the heart by using the triaxial reference system and leads I and III. - Identify miscellaneous EKG changes. - Discuss the placement of artificial pacemakers and function. # Preparation for electrocardiographic examinations - Explain specific electrocardiographic procedures to patient. - Demonstrate proper positioning and gowning techniques to preserve patient privacy. - Use optimal patient positioning for appropriate acquisition of anatomy to be examined. # Physical Principles and Pathophysiology of Heart Sounds - Describe the pressure and volume changes that occur during a cardiac cycle. - Relate the timing of heart sounds to the ECG waves. - Relate the timing of heart sounds to the pressure changes during systole and diastole. - Describe the relationship of ausculated heart sounds, pulse rate, and heart rate. - Locate and using a stethoscope ausculate the 4 valves of the heart from the Anterior view. - Define and describe the types of heart murmur. # Exercise Physiology - Discuss technical aspects of exercise physiology. - Evaluate basic principles of cardiovascular effects and myocardial response to exercise. # Stress Testing - Define indications and contraindications for various stress testing screening. - Discuss and define the process of interpretation of various stress testing modalities. # Holter monitoring - Demonstrate proper techniques for application and interpretation. # Cardiac Pacemakers - Discuss the placement and function of artificial pacemakers. # Cardiac Rehabilitation programs - Identify guidelines used for placement of cardiac patients in customized exercise programs. - Discuss and identify various methods available for documentation of patient progression. - Define the purpose for cardiac rehabilitation.
MAST 1010 - Legal and Ethical Concerns in the Medical Office
Introduces the basic concept of medical assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. Emphasizes medical ethics, legal aspects of medicine, and the medical assistant's role as an agent of the physician. Provides the student with knowledge of medical jurisprudence and the essentials of professional behavior. Topics include: introduction to medical assisting; introduction to medical law; physician/patient/assistant relationship; medical office in litigation; as well as ethics, bioethical issues and HIPAA.
Medical Laws encompass the regulations and rules that oversee medical practice, healthcare services, and safeguard patient rights and safety.
# Introduction to Medical Law for the Medical Assistant - Identify scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants. (X.C.1) - Locate a state's legal scope of practice for medical assistants. (X.P.1) - Identify the provider role in terms of standard of care. (X.C.2) - Identify components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (X.C.3) - Apply HIPAA rules in regard to : a. privacy b. release of information. (X.P.2) - Identify the standards outlined in The Patient Care Partnership. (X.C.4) - Identify licensure and certification as they apply to healthcare providers. (X.C.5) - Identify the purpose of medical malpractice insurance. (X.C.8) - Identify criminal law and civil law as they apply to the practicing medical assistant. (X.C.6) - Define a. negligence b. malpractice c. statute of limitations d. Good Samaritan Act(s) e. Uniform Anatomical Gift Act f. living will/advanced directives g. medical durable power of attorney (DPOA) h. Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA) i. risk management. (X.C.7) - Identify : a. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH)Act b. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) c. Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). (X.C.10) - Define the following medical legal terms: a. informed consent b. implied consent c. expressed consent d. patient incompetence e. emancipated minor f. mature minor g. subpoena duces tecum h. respondeat superior i. res ipsa loguitor j. locum tenens k. defendant-plaintiff l. deposition m. arbitration mediation. (X.C.13) - Identify compliance with public health statutes: a. communicable diseases b. abuse, neglect and exploitation c. wounds of violence. (X.C.12) - Perform compliance reporting based on public health statutes. (X.P.4) - Describe the ownership and apply the legal doctrine of privileged communication to the contents of the medical record. # Physician/Patient/Assistant Relationship - Define the physician/patient/assistant relationship regarding initiation and termination. - Display awareness of the consequences of not working within the legal scope of practice. # Ethical Considerations - Define : a. ethics b. morals. (XI.C.1) - Identify personal and professional ethics. (XI.C.2) - Demonstrate professional response(s) to ethical issues. (XI.P.1) - Identify the process in compliance reporting: a. unsafe activities b. errors in patient care c. conflicts of interest. d. incident report. (X.C.11a,b,c,d) - Complete an incident report related to an error in patient care. (X.P.6) - Identify potential effects of personal morals on professional performance. (XI.C.3) - Report an illegal activity following the protocol established by the healthcare setting. (X.P.5) - Identify professional behaviors of a medical assistant. (XI.C.4) # Bio-Ethical Issues - Characterize pertinent bio-ethical issues. - Compare and Contrast arguments regarding abortions.
MAST 1030 - Pharmacology in the Medical Office
Introduces medication therapy with emphasis on safety; classification of medications; their actions; side effects; medication and food interactions and adverse reactions. Also introduces basic methods of arithmetic used in the administration of medications. Topics include: introductory pharmacology; dosage calculation; sources and forms of medications; classification of medications; and medication effects on the body systems.
# Introductory Pharmacology - Demonstrate the use of common reference sources in pharmacology (i.e. drug guides, internet sources etc.). # Dosage Calculation - Apply mathematical computations to solve equations. (II.P.4) - Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration. (II.P.1) - Define basic units of measurement in: a. the metric system b. the household systems. (II.C.1) - Convert among measurement systems. (II.P.5) - Identify abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages. (II.C.2) - Calculate pediatric medication dosages. # Sources and Forms of Medications - Recognize sources of medications. - Interpret the importance of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act/Controlled Substance Act of 1970. - Examine factors that determine the dosage of patient's medication. - Describe forms of medication. - Describe reasons for administering medications. # Classification of Medications - Identify the classifications of medications including: a. indications for use b. desired effects c. side effects d. adverse reactions. (allergenics, anti-infectives, antifungals, antimalarial, anti-tuberculosis, antivirals, anti-neoplastic, cardiovascular agents, central nervous system agents, genitourinary tract agents, hormones, immunologic agents, metabolic agents, nutritional agents, psychotherapeutic agents, radiologic agents, respiratory agents, topical agents). (I.C.10) - Correlate the factors that may determine the effectiveness of an antiseptic and/or disinfectant. - Characterize the general recommendations for immunizations. - Assess the safety precautions to be observed when caring for a patient receiving medication. - Recognize precautions for antineoplastic and radioactive agents. # Medication Effects on the Body Systems - Describe the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment in each. - Demonstrate patient education as applies to each body system and the medications used for each body system.
An intensive study of the role of the CV Technologist in the various invasive Cardiac Catheterization procedures such as: Right and Left heart catheterization, temporary pacemakers, Swan-Ganz, and coronary angioplasty, Topics include: general principles of acid-base and blood gas collection, interpretation and analogies, cardiac surgery and peripheral vascular disease, basic principles of electrophysiology and pacemaker technology, congenital heart disease and corrective surgeries, and basic hemodynamic review. Lab experience will be provided.
Cardiac monitoring is the continuous observation and recording of heart activity using electrocardiographic equipment to detect and assess abnormal rhythms and cardiac function in healthcare settings.
# General Principles of Acid-Base and Blood Gas Collection Interpretation and Analysis - Learn, define and understand concepts and definitions, abbreviations and acronyms. - Demonstrate knowledge of pH, blood gas, electrolytes normal values. - Learn the clinical significance of acid-base and blood gas. - Determine measurements of oxygenation indices at beside. # Cardiac Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Disease - Understand the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease. - Demonstrate knowledge of clinical categories of acute and chronic limb ischemia. - Define the factors influencing decision regarding invasive therapy for peripheral vascular disease. - Discuss and learn current revascularization strategies for PVD therapy. # Basic Principal of Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Technology - Discuss and learn the indications for permanent and temporary pacemaker therapy. - Define the clinical electrophysiology of pacing. - Learn the types of pacemakers and hemodynamic of pacing. - Perform the procedures for pacemaker implantation. - Participate in follow-up of the pacemaker patient. - Demonstrate understanding of electrophysiology studies in the evaluation and therapy of cardiac arrhythmias. - Discuss and identify pacers and EP studies. - Learn the procedure for transseptal heart catheterization. - Understand the procedure for endomycardial biopsy and pericardiocentesis. - Discuss and learn the Electrophysiologic (EP) evaluation and Therapy of Cardiac Arrhythmias, principles of the EP Study, evaluation of the SA Node, AV node and His-Purkinje System, evaluation of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias, Transcatheter Ablation, Cardiac Resynchronization, and treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias. # Congenital Heart Disease and Corrective Surgeries - Learn and demonstrate knowledge of the following groups of congenital heart diseases: Detour defects within the heart, Detour defect outside the heart, Obstructive defects, Cyanotic defects ("blue babies"), Hypoplastic heart defects and other developmental heart defects. - Learn and demonstrated knowledge of the following corrective surgical procedures: Ballock-Hanlon, Rashkind balloon septostomy, Ballock-Taussig, Potts, Waterston-Cooley, Glenn, Fontan and Rastelli. # Basic Hemodynamic Review - Analyze Pressure Measurements. - Calculate the cardiac output, vascular resistance, shunt detection and quantification and stenotic valve orifice area.
This course includes an intensive study of the role of the Cardiovascular Technology student in the various diagnostic invasive cardiac catheterization procedures such as right and left heart procedures, temporary pacemakers, Swan-Ganz catheters, and coronary angioplasty. This includes identification of angiographic images and data as well as basic interventional techniques. Topics include: introduction to cardiac catheterization, medical legal ethics in the cardiac catheterization lab, angioplastic data, hemodynamic principles, special techniques in cardiac catheterization, and interventional techniques. Additional topics include emergency life support, cardiac pharmacology, and cardiac pathology and advance cardiac life support.
# Introduction to Cardiac Catheterization - State student policies relating to clinical training. - Follow the expectations for students in the cardiac catheterization lab. - Describe the patient preparation. - Learn the equipment in the cardiac cath lab. - Discuss and learn environmental safety in the cardiac cath lab. - Learn indications, contraindications and complications for procedures. - Name arterial and venous access. - Demonstrate and understand cardiac medications and pharmacology. - Review advances in cardiac catheterization. - Assess the factors affecting hemodynamics within the cardiovascular system. - Discuss the medications commonly used during interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. # Medical Legal Ethics in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory - Understand medical malpractice. - Learn documentation in the cardiac catheterization lab. - Understand product liability issues in the cardiac catheterization lab. # Angiographic Data - Learn understand coronary anatomy and autobiography. - Identify the problems and solutions on the interpretations of coronary angiography, ventriculography, ascending aortography, pulmonary angiography, and peripheral vascular angiography. - Learn radiation safety. - Identify and learn angiographic catheters. # Hemodynamic Principals - Demonstrate and understand the difference between normal and abnormal waves in the heart. - Learn protocols for right and left heart catheterization. - Practice and calculate computations for hemodynamic measurements, valve area, cardiac output, valve resistance, 02 consumption, Fick 02 consumption method and intracardiac shunts. - Identify the equipment used for hemodynamic studies. - Understand and perform hemodynamic recording techniques, examples and artifacts. - Learn the components of the ECG as it relates to hemodynamics. - Discuss and critique measurements for interventional procedures. - Discuss updates on the interventional methodologies for atherectomy, stenting, and thrombus aspiration. # Special Techniques in Cardiac Catheterization - Review Vascular Pathology. - Learn the fundamentals of vascular imaging. - Review upper and lower extremity arteries and vein. - Understand and learn the imaging procedures for upper and lower extremities arteries and vein. - Define the procedure for peripheral arterial balloon angioplasty. - Describe the indications for pacing Cognitive Comprehension. - Learn the medical terminology for pacemaker Cognitive Comprehension. # Interventional Techniques - Define and discuss percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). - Explain the purpose of PCA equipment. - Discuss the indications and contraindications of PCA.
AVMT 2220 -Reciprocating Engine Powerplants II
This course continues a study of piston engine theory and maintenance including air and water cooled aircraft engines. Topics include: overhaul a reciprocating engine; inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations; install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines; and perform an aircraft powerplant conformity and air worthiness inspection.
Engine Designs refer to the conceptual and technical blueprints for building and running engines, covering both internal combustion engines and electric powertrain systems.
# Overhaul of a Reciprocating Engine - Prepare work station and position an engine in overhaul stand. - Disassemble engine. - Clean and inspect engine parts. - Clean and inspect crankcase. - Make set up and check crankshaft run out. - Select serviceable bearings. - Inspect a cylinder. - Identify, remove, and reinstall piston pin. - Inspect, reface, and reseat valves in a cylinder. - Remove and replace a stud. - Identify and dimensionally inspect cams and cam followers. - Install cylinder assembly on an engine. - Assemble a reciprocating engine. # Reciprocating Engines Repair and Engine Installations - Perform a compression check on an engine. - Interpret compression testing reading. - Check and adjust valve clearance. - Check and adjust valve timing. # Reciprocating Engines Removal and Installation - Remove and install a propeller. - Prepare an engine for pre-oiling; pre-oil engine. - Describe the purpose of pre-oiling an engine. - Install and time a magneto to the engine. - Install push-pull engine control system for correct travel and alignment. - Rig engine controls. - Prepare an engine for run-up and operation. - Perform engine check and make power setting. - Make cold and hot start of an aircraft engine. - Operate an engine to demonstrate various power settings. - Perform a cold cylinder check. - Perform an ignition check on an operating engine. - Adjust idle speed and idle mixture on an engine. - Recognize unbalance and critical vibration of propellers. - Adjust oil pressure. # Aircraft Powerplant Conformity and Air Worthiness Inspection - Describe the frequency and type of required aircraft engine inspections. - Make engine/aircraft log book entries. - Inspect an aircraft engine for conformity with specifications and air worthiness directives. - Determine that aircraft engine performance is satisfactory in accordance with FAR 43.
AVMT 2040 - Airframe Assembly and Rigging
This course provides a study of aircraft assembly and rigging configurations. Topics include: use assembly and rigging hand tools and equipment; rig fixed wing aircraft; rig rotary wing aircraft; check alignment of structures; assemble aircraft components, including flight control surfaces; balance, rig, and inspect movable primary and secondary control surfaces; and jack aircraft.
# Assembly and Rigging Hand Tools and Equipment - Interpret shop safety guidelines. - Select the appropriate tool for a job. # Rigging Fixed Wing Aircraft - Use correct aircraft nomenclature. - Recall the basic principles of aerodynamics. - Identify aircraft flight controls. - Rig control surfaces to specifications. # Rigging Rotary Wing Aircraft - List the basic characteristics of rotary wing aircraft. - Identify the flight controls of a rotary wing aircraft. - Identify the maintenance concepts for a rotary wing aircraft. # Alignment of Structures - Level and check the alignment of a fuselage. - Check alignment on a wing. - Check alignment of controls. - Check alignment of assembled aircraft. - Establish set up points for optical alignment of aircraft. - Plumb reference points for alignment of aircraft. # Aircraft Components, Including Flight Control Surfaces - Install components on mockup or aircraft structure using bolts, screws, nuts, and safeties. - Torque to correct values. - Safety the complete assembly. # Movable Primary and Secondary Control Surfaces - Identify types of control cable. - Tag cables, identifying diameter and type of cable. - Install a swagged terminal (eye, fork, or threaded terminal). - Splice cable to length using two nicopress sleeves. - Verify correct control response. - Remove and install control cable. - Inspect cables for serviceability. - Test cable using a tensiometer. - Clean cables of loose rust and corrosion. - Inspect a complete cable operated control system of a specific airplane. - Check static balance of a control surface. - Balance control surfaces using approved techniques. - Inspect and adjust a push-pull control system. # Jacking Aircraft - Prepare aircraft for jacking. - Select jacking equipment. - Level aircraft. - Jack an aircraft or one wheel of an aircraft.
AVMT 2210 - Reciprocating Engine Powerplants I
This course provides a study of piston engine theory and maintenance including air and water cooled aircraft engines. Topics include: aircraft reciprocating engine theory, and inspect and repair radial engines
Radial Engine is an internal combustion engine with cylinders arranged in a circular pattern around a central crankcase, typically found in aircraft.
# Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Theory - Recognize the different types of reciprocating engines for aircraft. - Describe the sequence of events in an internal combustion engine. - Define terms relating to engine power and efficiency. - Differentiate among the types of efficiencies. - Name and identify the parts of a crankshaft and rod assembly. - Recognize the cylinder nomenclature for a reciprocating engine. - Identify and describe purpose and operation of valve train. - Explain valve overlap and valve timing. - Determine firing order of a reciprocating engine. - Explain the operation of various types of engine bearings. - Describe the loads on the nose and power case. - Explain the purpose and function of a propeller reduction system. - Determine direction of rotation and speed of engine accessory drives. # Radial Engines - Identify the purpose and advantages of using propeller reduction gearing. - Identify the characteristics of thrust bearings used in large radial engines. - Identify the characteristics of crankshaft bearings used in large radial engines. - Discuss the construction characteristics of the crankshaft and rod assemblies for two row radial engines. - Identify the purpose and advantages of using propeller reduction gearing. - Discuss the loads acting on the power case and nose case of a large radial engine during various conditions of operation. - Discuss the methods of classifying reciprocating engines. - Discuss the factors that affect the volumetric efficiency of an engine. - Determine the cylinder firing order for various types of engines.
This course provides a study of aircraft electrical systems. Topics include: install, check, and service airframe electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices; inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair alternating and direct current electrical systems; repair and inspect aircraft electrical system components, crimp and splice wiring to manufacturer's specifications, and repair pins and sockets of aircraft connectors; and inspect, check, and troubleshoot constant speed and integrated speed drive generators.
# Airframe Electrical Wiring, Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Protective Devices - Identify the types and characteristics of aircraft fuses, circuits, breakers, and switches. - Select and install aircraft electrical switches and wiring to components. - Describe installation requirements and characteristics for aircraft electrical wiring systems and junction boxes. - Select and install terminals, splices, and bonding jumpers. - Remove wiring for conduit and clean. - Install aircraft electrical wiring in a conduit. - Check and connect quick-disconnect plugs and receptacles. - Install guarded or safety covers on emergency switches to protect against accidental actuation. # Alternating and Direct Current Electrical Systems - Describe methods of controlling output current and voltage of compound generators. - Explain how to provide AC in aircraft having only DC electrical systems. - Troubleshoot and repair a DC electrical system supplied by an alternator. - Describe methods of controlling output current and voltage of compound generators. - Identify characteristics and advantages of an AC aircraft electrical system. - Identify components and operating elements of a 208/115 volt AC aircraft electrical system. # Aircraft Electrical System Components, Crimp and Splice Wiring to Manufacturer’s Specifications, and Repair Pins and Sockets of Aircraft Connectors - Determine causes and effects of switch chatter in solenoid switches and relays. - Inspect installation and check circuits of anti-collision and position lights. - Inspect, check, and repair landing and taxi light installation. - Inspect, check, service, and repair aircraft interior lighting installations. - Inspect check, service, and repair cockpit lights and lighting circuits. - Inspect and check equipment installations for integrity of mounting and connections. - Locate replacement procedures and part numbers for electrical component replacement. # Constant Speed and Integrated Speed Drive Generators - Identify the components of constant speed and integrated speed drive generators. - Discuss the operation of constant speed and integrated speed drive generators. - Inspect, check, and troubleshoot a constant speed generators. - Inspect, check, and troubleshoot an integrated speed drive generator.
AVMT 2070 - Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
This course provides a study of aircraft landing gear systems with emphasis on inspection and maintenance procedures of hydraulic and pneumatic power throughout the aircraft structure. Topics include: inspect, check, service, and repair landing gear retraction systems and shock struts; inspect, check, service, and repair brakes, wheels, and tires; and inspect, check, service, and repair steering systems.
# Landing Gear Retraction Systems and Shock Struts - Follow safety guidelines. - List the basic parts of a landing gear assembly. - Identify the types of landing gear systems. - Describe the operation of a shock strut. - Test, operate, and adjust a retractable landing gear. - Adjust locks and switches to specified tolerances. - Service and repair landing gear components. - Inspect a retractable landing gear. - Inspect, check, and service retraction systems. - Troubleshoot landing gear emergency extension/retraction mechanisms. - Check landing gear alignment. # Brakes, Wheels, and Tires - Describe the operation of brake systems. - Inspect, check, and service brake systems. - Bleed air from brake systems. - Differentiate among various brake assemblies. - Remove, inspect, and replace a brake assembly. - Adjust brake clearances. - Determine probable cause of brake malfunctions. - Inspect, check, service, and repair anti-skid systems. - Describe the different types of wheels. - Inspect wheels for corrosion, cracks, dents, and warpage. - Describe the basic construction features of tires. - Outline the proper cleaning procedures for times. - Describe the procedure for storing tires and rubber products. - Demount, inspect, repair, and remount tires on a wheel. - Remove, inspect, service, and reinstall a wheel assembly. # Steering Systems - Explain how nose wheel steering systems of large and small aircraft differ. - Inspect, adjust, and service a nose wheel steering mechanism. - Inspect, adjust, and check a tail wheel steering mechanism. - Identify types of shimmy dampers. - Inspect, check, and service a shimmy damper. - Troubleshoot landing gear steering system.
AVMT 2060 - Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
This course provides a study of the principles of generation, distribution, and management of hydraulic and pneumatic power throughout the aircraft. Topics include: identify hydraulic fluids; repair hydraulic and pneumatic power system components; inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems; hydraulic and pneumatic position and warning systems; and inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair aircraft position and warning systems.
# Hydraulic fluids - Identify samples of vegetable-based, petroleum-based, and synthetic-based fluids. - Select hydraulic fluid for a specific application. - Identify types and designs of seals. - Select and install a seal for a specific application. - Describe the operation of a basic hydraulic system and its components. - Describe the operation of a basic pneumatic system and its components. # Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power System Components - Identify and service hydraulic reservoirs. - Label and inspect a hydraulic filter. - Describe the operation of constant and variable displacement hydraulic pumps. - Inspect, check, remove, and install hydraulic power pumps. - Identify and describe the operation of a pressure control valve. - Inspect, check, and service a hydraulic accumulator. - Inspect, check, and service a hydraulic actuator. - Inspect and check pneumatic system components. - Remove or install pneumatic system components. - Inspect, check, service, and repair shock struts. # Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems - Inspect and leak check hydraulic systems. - Install hydraulic system plumbing. - Service hydraulic systems. - Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic system malfunctions. - Inspect and leak check pneumatic systems. - Remove or install pneumatic system components. - Service pneumatic systems. - Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic system malfunctions. # Hydraulic and Pneumatic Position and Warning Systems - Describe the principles of operation for the hydraulic and/or pneumatic components of the speed, stall, and take-off warning systems. - Inspect, check, and service for the hydraulic and/or pneumatic components of the speed, stall, and take-off warning systems. - Describe the principles of operation for the hydraulic and/or pneumatic components of anti-skid brake control systems. - Inspect and check for the hydraulic and/or pneumatic components of the antiskid systems. - Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair for the hydraulic and/or pneumatic components of the landing gear position indicating and warning systems. - Inspect and check for the hydraulic and/or pneumatic components of the annunciator systems and caution lights. # Aircraft Position and Warning Systems - Identify the electrical/electronic components of an aircraft speed and configuration warning system. - Inspect, check, and service electrical/electronic components of the speed and configuration warning systems. - Identify the components of aircraft electrical brake controls. - Inspect, check, and service electrical brake controls. - Identify the electrical/electronic components of an aircraft anti-skid system. - Inspect, check, and service the electrical/electronic components of the anti-skid system. - Identify the electrical/electronic components of an aircraft landing gear position indicating and warning system. - Inspect, check, and service the electrical/electronic components of the landing gear position indicating and warning system.
Provides a study of sheet metal airframes. Topics include: sheet metal structures introduction; install conventional rivets; install special rivets and fasteners; sheet metal form, lay out, and bend; and inspect and repair sheet metal structures.
# Sheet Metal Structures Introduction - Interpret shop safety guidelines. - Review the properties of metals used for the airframe. - Review the cycle of events in heat treating. - Demonstrate the use of all hand tools and power tools. - Identify rivets as to type, head style, and composition. # Conventional Rivets - Lay out a pattern for riveting. - Select rivets of flush and protruded head styles and specified diameters for a given application. - Install protruding head rivets for a given application. - Install flush rivets for a given application. - Drill out and replace rivets. - Drill rivet holes. - Inspect installed rivets for structural deformities. # Special Rivets and Fasteners - Identify special rivets and fasteners. - Select special rivet or fastener for a given application. - Install blind rivets and fasteners for a given application. - Install Hi-shear rivets and bolts for a given application. # Sheet Metal Form, Lay Out, and Bend - Select sheet metal for a given application. - Calculate dimensions of the metal and prepare a layout on the metal with bend lines for the bend. - Bend and form aluminum parts using reference drawing for a given application. # Sheet Metal Structures - Describe the loads in the fuselage and wing. Identify the types of structural repairs. - Drill holes in structural type parts. - Countersink holes for flush head rivets. - Dimple rivet holes using approved techniques. - Cut and trim sheet metal. - Form and trim metal patches and reinforcements. - Install flush and non-flush skin patches. - Remove damaged areas using approved techniques. - Remove dents and reshape damaged metal areas. - Secure sheet metal with Cleco fasteners. - Stop drill cracks in sheet metal. - Inspect sheet metal structures for failures or damage. - Inspect aircraft structures for corrosion. - Apply corrosion preventatives.
OCTA 3220 - Seminar B (Occupational Therapy)
This seminar course prepares students for entry into the field of occupational therapy as occupational therapy assistants. Topics include review for the licensure examination; development of higher level-entry level practitioner skills, overview of career development and commitment to lifelong learning.
Occupational therapy involves using routine activities as a means to enhance and restore cognitive, physical, and motor abilities in individuals for better function and independence.
# Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society's current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. - Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. # Screening, Evaluation & Intervention Plan - Define the safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions. # Context of Delivery, Leadership & Management of Occupational Therapy Services - Explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant's role. - Explain an understanding of the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, financial management, billing, and coding. - Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. - Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. - Identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options. - Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services. - Demonstrate knowledge of how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies. - Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards. - Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional responsibilities related to: liability issues under current models of service provision and varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis.
OCTA 3210 - Seminar A (Occupational Therapy)
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is a title for practitioners aiding occupational therapists in patient treatment, possessing an associate degree and certification to assist in therapeutic tasks and strategies.
# Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society's current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. - Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. # Screening, Evaluation & Intervention Plan - Define the safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions. # Context of Delivery, Leadership & Management of Occupational Therapy Services - Explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant's role. - Explain an understanding of the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, financial management, billing, and coding. - Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. - Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. - Identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options. - Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services. # Professional Ethics, Values, and Responsibilities - Demonstrate knowledge of how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies. - Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards. - Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional responsibilities related to: liability issues under current models of service provision and varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis.
Provides the opportunity to practice occupational therapy for eight weeks under the direct supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner to develop entry level occupational therapy assistant skills.
# Occupational Therapy Theoretical Perspectives - Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. # Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. - Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. - Demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. - Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. # Screening, Evaluation, and Intervention Plan - Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one's personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. - Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. - Contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)' occupational performance, including an occupational profile, by administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools and collaborating in the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies. - Explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors to deliver evidence-based intervention plans and strategies. - Intervention plans and strategies must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence. - Demonstrate an understanding of the intervention strategies that remediate and/or compensate for functional cognitive deficits, visual deficits, and psychosocial and behavioral health deficits that affect occupational performance. - Provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, and populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in occupations. This must include the ability to select and deliver occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks (including therapeutic exercise), education and training, and advocacy. - Assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. - Understand and articulate care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments. - Monitor and reassess, in collaboration with the client, caregiver, family, and significant others, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention, and communicate the identified needs to the occupational therapist. - Demonstrate awareness of the principles of interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. - Implement a discharge plan from occupational therapy services that was developed by the occupational therapist in collaboration with the client and members of the interprofessional team by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment. - Demonstrate knowledge of various reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms (e.g., federal, state, third party, private payer), treatment/diagnosis codes (e.g., CPT®, ICD, DSM® codes), and coding and documentation requirements that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. # Context of Service Delivery, Leadership, and Management of Occupational Therapy Services - Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. - Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services.
# Occupational Therapy Theoretical Perspectives - Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. # Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society's current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. - Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. - Demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. - Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. # Screening, Evaluation, and Intervention Plan - Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one's personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. - Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. - Contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)' occupational performance, including an occupational profile, by administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools and collaborating in the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies. - Explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors to deliver evidence-based intervention plans and strategies. - Intervention plans and strategies must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence. - Demonstrate an understanding of the intervention strategies that remediate and/or compensate for functional cognitive deficits, visual deficits, and psychosocial and behavioral health deficits that affect occupational performance. - Provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, and populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in occupations. This must include the ability to select and deliver occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks (including therapeutic exercise), education and training, and advocacy. - Assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. - Understand and articulate care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments. - Monitor and reassess, in collaboration with the client, caregiver, family, and significant others, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention, and communicate the identified needs to the occupational therapist. - Demonstrate awareness of the principles of inter-professional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. - Implement a discharge plan from occupational therapy services that was developed by the occupational therapist in collaboration with the client and members of the inter-professional team by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment. - Demonstrate knowledge of various reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms (e.g., federal, state, third party, private payer), treatment/diagnosis codes (e.g., CPT®, ICD, DSM® codes), and coding and documentation requirements that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. # Context of Service Delivery, Leadership, and Management of Occupational Therapy Services - Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. - Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services.
Introduce students to the area of preventive and public health dentistry. Topics include: etiology of dental disease; patient education techniques; plaque control techniques; types and use of fluoride; diet analysis for caries control; and dietary considerations for the dental patient.
# Etiology of Dental Disease - Identify and describe common disease that has manifestations in the mouth. - Identify and describe clinical manifestations of the inflammatory process. - Identify and describe pathological conditions. - Identify and describe degenerative diseases of the oral tissues to include dental hygiene-related problems. # Patient Education Techniques - Provide patient with dental health education presentation on topics to include: a) functions of the primary and permanent teeth and the relationship of the supporting structures b) function of the gingival and the clinical signs of healthy gingival c) predisposing factors for gingival diseases d) the disease of the periodontium. - Provide individual instructions. - Explain the procedures and services being delivered to the patient and/or family. # Plaque Control Techniques - Evaluate the patient's oral health care status and habits. - Instruct the patient in various techniques of toothbrushing. - Describe implements used for mechanical control of bacterial plaque to include: a) floss b) disclosing agents c) stimulators d) other special aids. - Evaluate the patient's progress in and response to home-care therapy. # Types and Use of Fluoride - Explain to the patient the relationship of fluoride in controlling caries. - Identify the types of fluorides and rinses. - Select acceptable effective fluoride products. # Diet Analysis and Caries Control - Describe how carbohydrates and plaque promote caries. - Conduct a dietary assessment for a patient. # Dietary Considerations for the Dental Patient - Identify the four food groups and the daily amount needed. - Know the source and functions of foods and nutrients in maintaining good health. - Recognize food fallacies. - Describe the clinical signs of good nutritional status. - Identify the functions, sources, RDA, and classifications of carbohydrates. - Define fiber; list its function, and food source. - Identify the functions, sources, FDA, and classification of fats. - Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and identify their food sources. - Identify the functions, structure, sources, RDA, and classifications of protein. - Discuss the general functions and classifications of vitamins. - Identify the functions; sources, RDA, and deficiencies of fat and water soluble vitamins. - Identify the function; sources, RDA; and deficiency states of both major and trace minerals. - Discuss the function; requirements; movement; and distribution of water in the body. - Describe mechanical and chemical digestion. - Route the pathway of nutrients and the digestive process that occur in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and the large intestine.
CIST 2451 - Introduction to Networks - Cisco
This course introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System)
Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) is a proprietary software that manages, configures, and operates routers and switches, facilitating secure data, voice, and video traffic across networks.
Cisco Routers are hardware devices used for managing data transmission between computer networks, facilitating internet access and internal communication within organizations.
Cisco Networking refers to the proficiency in creating, setting up, and overseeing networks utilizing Cisco equipment and technologies, such as routers, switches, and security solutions.
# Networking Today - Explain the advances in modern network technologies. - Explain how networks affect our daily lives. - Explain how host and network devices are used. - Explain network representations and how they are used in network topologies. - Compare the characteristics of common types of networks. - Explain how LANs and WANs interconnect to the internet. - Describe the four basic requirements of a reliable network. - Explain how trends such as BYOD, online collaboration, video, and cloud computing are changing the way we interact. - Identify some basic security threats and solutions for all networks. - Explain employment opportunities in the networking field. # Basic Switch and End Device Configuration - Implement initial settings including passwords, IP addressing, and default gateway parameters on a network switch and end devices. - Explain how to access a Cisco IOS device for configuration purposes. - Explain how to navigate Cisco IOS to configure network devices. - Describe the command structure of Cisco IOS software. - Configure a Cisco IOS device using CLI. - Use IOS commands to save the running configuration. - Explain how devices communicate across network media. - Configure a host device with an IP address. - Verify connectivity between two end devices. # Protocols and Models - Explain how network protocols enable devices to access local and remote network resources. - Describe the types of rules that are necessary to successfully communicate. - Explain why protocols are necessary in network communication. - Explain the purpose of adhering to a protocol suite. - Explain the role of standards organizations in establishing protocols for network interoperability. - Explain how the TCP/IP model and the OSI model are used to facilitate standardization in the communication process. - Explain how data encapsulation allows data to be transported across the network. - Explain how local hosts access local resources on a network. # Physical Layer - Explain how physical layer protocols, services, and network media support communications across data networks. - Describe the purpose and functions of the physical layer in the network. - Describe characteristics of the physical layer. - Identify the basic characteristics of copper cabling. - Explain how UTP cable is used in Ethernet networks. - Describe fiber-optic cabling and its main advantages over other media. - Connect devices using wired and wireless media. # Number Systems - Calculate numbers between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal systems. # Data Link Layer - Explain how media access control in the data link layer supports communication across networks. - Describe the purpose and function of the data link layer in preparing communication for transmission on specific media. - Compare the characteristics of media access control methods on WAN and LAN topologies. - Describe the characteristics and functions of the data link frame. # Ethernet Switching - Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network. - Explain how the Ethernet sublayers are related to the frame fields. - Describe the Ethernet MAC address. - Explain how a switch builds its MAC address table and forwards frames. - Describe switch forwarding methods and port settings available on Layer 2 switch ports. # Network Layer - Explain how routers use network layer protocols and services to enable end-toned connectivity. - Explain how the network layer uses IP protocols for reliable communications. - Explain the role of the major header fields in the IPv4 packet. - Explain the role of the major header fields in the IPv6 packet. - Explain how network devices use routing tables to direct packets to a destination network. - Explain the function of fields in the routing table of a router. # Address Resolution - Explain how ARP and ND enable communication on a network. - Compare the roles of the MAC address and the IP address. - Describe the purpose of ARP. - Describe the operation of IPv6 neighbor discovery. # Basic Router Configuration - Configure initial settings on a Cisco IOS router. - Configure two active interfaces on a Cisco IOS router. - Configure devices to use the default gateway. # IPv4 Addressing - Calculate an IPv4 subnetting scheme to efficiently segment a network. - Describe the structure of an IPv4 address including the network portion, the host portion, and the subnet mask. - Compare the characteristics and uses of the unicast, broadcast and multicast IPv4 addresses. - Explain public, private, and reserved IPv4 addresses. - Explain how subnetting segments a network to enable better communication. - Calculate IPv4 subnets for a /24 prefix. - Calculate IPv4 subnets for a /16 and /8 prefix. - Given a set of requirements for subnetting, implement an IPv4 addressing scheme. - Explain how to create a flexible addressing scheme using variable length subnet masking. - Implement a VLSM addressing scheme. # IPv6 Addressing - Explain the need for IPv6 addressing. - Explain how IPv6 addresses are represented. - Compare types of IPv6 network addresses. - Explain how to configure static global unicast and link-local IPv6 network addresses. - Explain how to configure global unicast addresses dynamically. - Configure link-local addresses dynamically. - Identify types IPv6 addresses. - Implement a sub-netted IPv6 addressing scheme. # ICMP - Explain how ICMP is used to test network connectivity. - Use ping and traceroute utilities to test network connectivity. # Transport Layer - Compare the operations of transport layer protocols in supporting end-to-end communication. - Explain the purpose of the transport layer in managing the transportation of data in end-to-end communication. - Explain characteristics of the TCP. - Explain characteristics of the UDP. - Explain how TCP and UDP use port numbers. - Explain how TCP session establishment and termination processes facilitate reliable communication. - Explain how TCP protocol data units are transmitted and acknowledged to guarantee delivery. - Describe the UDP client processes to establish communication with a server. # Application Layer - Explain the operation of application layer protocols in providing support to end-user applications. - Explain how the functions of the application layer, session layer, and presentation layer work together to provide network services to end user applications. - Explain how end user applications operate in a peer-to-peer network. - Explain how web and email protocols operate. - Explain how DNS and DHCP operate. - Explain how file transfer protocols operate. # Network Security Fundamentals - Explain why basic security measures are necessary on network devices. - Identify security vulnerabilities. - Identify general mitigation techniques. - Configure network devices with device hardening features to mitigate security threats. # Build a Small Network - Identify the devices used in a small network. - Identify the protocols and applications used in a small network. - Explain how a small network serves as the basis of larger networks. - Use the output of the ping and tracer commands to verify connectivity and establish relative network performance. - Use host and IOS commands to acquire information about the devices in a network. - Describe common network troubleshooting methodologies. - Troubleshoot issues with devices in the network.
DENA 1050 - Microbiology and Infection Control
Introduces fundamental microbiology and infection control techniques. Topics include: classification, structure, and behavior of pathogenic microbes; mode of disease transmission; body's defense and immunity; infectious diseases; and infection control procedures in accordance with CDC recommendations and OSHA guidelines.
# Classification, Structure, and Behavior of Pathogenic Microbes - Describe the different classifications of microorganisms and identify the structure of each. # Modes of Disease Transmission - Identify the modes of disease transmission and procedures required to prevent and/or minimize the transmission of disease in the dental office - Explain the relationship between disease and host resistance. # Body Defense and Immunity - Discuss the concept of normal flora and portions of the body supporting a normal flora. - Identify and discuss specific and nonspecific internal defense mechanisms. # Infectious Diseases of Concern - Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity. - Describe the allergic immune response. - Identify the role of S. mutants and Lactobacilli in dental caries. - Describe the clinical presentation of acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) and the microorganisms in adult periodontal disease. - Differentiate between oral bacterial systemic disease with oral manifestations to include tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, and candidiasis. - Differentiate between viral systemic diseases to include herpes viruses, hepatitis, and AIDS. # Infection Control Procedures in Accordance with CDC Recommendations and OSHA Guidelines - Demonstrate aseptic condition environment maintenance for dental operating equipment, clinical areas, and storage areas. - Differentiate between sanitization, infection, and sterilization. - Demonstrate cross-contamination and prevention disease-transmission prevention methods at chairside by using hygiene and barrier techniques. - Demonstrate the appropriate method of disinfection/sanitization for dental instruments, equipment, and supplies. - Demonstrate the appropriate methods of sterilization for dental instruments and supplies. - Store all instruments providing asepsis. - Demonstrate surgical scrub performance techniques. - Describe the use of vaccination for the prevention of Hepatitis B. - Identify and describe the Centers for Disease control and American Dental Association guidelines for infection control in the dental office. - Describe the role of OSHA in enforcing these infection control procedures. - Demonstrate infection control procedures according to the Centers for Disease Control and American Dental Association guidelines in the dental environment.
Focuses on normal head and neck anatomy and the development and functions of oral anatomy. Topics include: dental anatomy; oral histology; oral embryology; osteology of the skull; muscles of mastication and facial expression; temporal mandibular joint; blood lymphatic nerve supply of the head; and salivary glands and related structures.
# Dental Anatomy - Identify the different tissues that comprise teeth. - Identify the surfaces and anatomical landmarks of teeth. - Describe the supporting structures of the teeth. - Classify all of the deciduous and permanent teeth according to the universal, palmer notation, and F.D.I. systems and anatomical locations and descriptions and relate this knowledge to clinical application. - Identify basic terminology and nomenclature relating to specific morphological characteristics of deciduous and permanent teeth. - Identify teeth according to their dentition, arch, and tooth. - Differentiate between occlusal Truman and mesial drift. - Relate the role of proper tooth contour to health and disease. # Oral Histology - Identify the chemical composition of all tooth structures and their developmental cell. - Describe the development of regular, secondary, and reparative dentin. - Identify abnormalities in dentin and enamel. - Define Sharpey's fibers. - Identify the layers of alveolar bone. - Differentiate between the various periodontal fiber groups and their functions. - Describe what causes bone resportion and apposition. # Oral Embryology - List the embryonic structures that form the face and discuss the approximate embryonic age of formation. - Name the structures that form the palate and the weeks the plate fuses. - Name the embryonic structures involved in the development of cleft palate and lip. - Differentiate between the bud stage, cap stage, and bell state. - Differentiate between dental papilla and dental sac. # Osteology of the Skull - Identify and label bones and landmarks of the face and cranium. # Muscles of Mastication and Facial Expression - Define terms related to muscle structure and function. - Identify and label muscles of mastication and facial expression. # Temporal Mandibular Joint - Identify and label the parts of the temporomandibular joint. - Describe the function of the temporomandibular joint. - Describe problems related to the temporomandibular joint. # Blood Lymphatic and Nerve Supply of the Head - Identify and label the arterial and nerve supply of the head. # Salivary Glands and Related Structures - Describe the function of the salivary glands. - Identify, label, and describe the function of the following related structures to include: a) hard and soft palate b) cheek c) tongue d) frenums e) retromolar pad f) maxillary g) tuberosity h) lips i) vestibule j) tori k) the paranasal sinuses.
DENA 1070 - Oral Pathology and Pharmacology
Focuses on the diseases affecting the oral cavity and pharmacology as it relates to dentistry. Topics include: identification of the disease process; signs/symptoms of oral diseases and systemic diseases with oral manifestations; developmental abnormalities of oral tissues; basic principles of pharmacology; drugs prescribed by the dental profession; drugs that may contraindicate dental treatment; and applied pharmacology (regulations, dosage, and applications).
Oral Disease Prevention involves maintaining oral hygiene and health to prevent dental disorders like cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis through proactive measures and patient education.
# Etiology of Disease Processes - Define basic terminology relating to oral pathology. - Differentiate between acute and chronic infection and inflammation. - Identify and describe degenerative diseases of the oral tissues including caries and periodontal conditions. # Signs/Symptoms of Oral Diseases and Systemic Diseases with Oral Manifestations - Describe the signs and symptoms of oral and systemic diseases. - Describe systemic diseases with oral manifestations. - Identify and describe pathological conditions with oral manifestations. # Basic Principles of Pharmacology - Define terminology associated with pharmacology. - Discuss basic principles of pharmacology. # Drugs Prescribed by the Dental Profession - Identify drug actions, side effects, indications, and contraindications. - Identify the properties of anesthetics. - Identify drugs and agents used to treat dental-related infections. - Discuss drugs commonly used in dentistry. # Drugs That May Contraindicate Dental Treatment - Recognize the importance of questioning patients about medications that they may be taking or medications listed in patients' health histories. - Recognize the potential emergencies that could occur from medication use or abuse. - Identify symptoms of drug additions including opioids and other substances. # Applied Pharmacology (Regulations, Dosage, and Application) - Describe the laws governing the use and dispensing of drugs. - Recognize the parts of a prescription. - Describe the various classifications of drugs and the various routes through which these drugs can be administered. - Describe the pharmacological aspect of nitrous oxide.
Covers childhood to early adulthood occupational therapy related issues, including developmental disabilities. Topics include: service delivery models, OT practice framework domain process, pediatric conditions commonly referred to OT, therapeutic intervention with the pediatric population. Emphasizes the important of patient, family/significant other/caregiver education and documentation to ensure reimbursement in today's healthcare environment.
# Occupational Therapy Theoretical Perspectives - Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. # Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. # Screening, Evaluation, and Intervention Plan - Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one's personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. - Demonstrate clinical reasoning to address occupation-based interventions, client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills. - Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. - Contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)' occupational performance, including an occupational profile, by administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools and collaborating in the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies. - Explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors to deliver evidence-based intervention plans and strategies. - Intervention plans and strategies must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence. - Under the direction of an occupational therapist, collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes. - Demonstrate an understanding of the intervention strategies that remediate and/or compensate for functional cognitive deficits, visual deficits, and psychosocial and behavioral health deficits that affect occupational performance. - Provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, and populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in occupations. This must include the ability to select and deliver occupations and activities, preparatory methods and tasks (including therapeutic exercise), education and training, and advocacy. - Explain the need for and demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and wellbeing. - Demonstrate interventions that address dysphagia and disorders of feeding and eating, and train others in precautions and techniques while considering client and contextual factors. - Engage in the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intra-professional colleagues. - Understand and articulate care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments. - Monitor and reassess, in collaboration with the client, caregiver, family, and significant others, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention, and communicate the identified needs to the occupational therapist. - Identify occupational needs through effective communication with patients, families, communities, and members of the interprofessional team in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion of health and wellness. - Demonstrate effective intra-professional OT/OTA collaboration to explain the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process. - Demonstrate awareness of the principles of interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. - Identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to refer to specialists both internal and external to the profession, including community agencies. - Implement a discharge plan from occupational therapy services that was developed by the occupational therapist in collaboration with the client and members of the interprofessional team by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment. # Scholarship - Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. - Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. # Professional Ethics, Values and Responsibilities - Demonstrate knowledge of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts.
DMSO 2040 - Comprehensive Registry Review for ABD-extended and/or OB/GYN and/or Breast Concentration(s)
Provides a review of knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for ARDMS national certification examinations for sonography. Information concerning test taking skills is also reviewed. Topics include: Abdomen Extended: anatomy and physiology of abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures; patient preparation and protocols for sonographic examination of abdominal structure; clinical indications, pertinent related diagnostic imaging procedures and laboratory tests; sonographic technique and appearance of normal anatomic abdominal structures, small parts; characteristic sonographic features and/or patterns of pathology in the abdomen, small parts; and instrumentation; OB/GYN: patient care, preparation and technique; instrumentation, normal pelvic anatomy; abnormal pelvic anatomy; extra-pelvic pathology associated with gynecology; pediatric sonography; post menopause; infertility and endocrinology; first trimester; placenta, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord; second and third trimester; congenital fetal anomalies; complications during pregnancy; fetal demise; coexisting disorders; HIPAA and patient care techniques utilizing a professional sonographer; Breast: patient care, preparation and imaging technique, instrumentation, normal and abnormal anatomy, variants, sonographic appearance, organ development, infectious processes, BI-RADS, image optimization, invasive procedures, and treatment options.
Medical Image Analysis consists of analyzing images from diagnostic procedures like MRI, CT scans, and X-rays to detect illnesses, determine therapies, and facilitate clinical research.
Breast Sonography is a medical imaging technique that utilizes ultrasound to produce detailed images of breast tissue for detecting and diagnosing irregularities and illnesses.
# Patient Care, Preparation and Technique - Describe sonographic examinations pertinent to the program's concentration(s). - Apply proper imaging and doppler techniques to prevent or minimize possible bioeffects. - Implement proper procedures for infectious disease control. - Discuss scanning techniques and their applications to the various sonographic examinations. - Explain review of patient charts, recording patient history, and applicable clinical information related to the sonographic examination. - Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient. - Review HIPAA. # Instrumentation - Discuss the physical principles of sonography and their application towards the performance of the sonographic examinations. - Create optimum diagnostic images of the pelvis utilizing knowledge of physical principles and system controls. - Apply imaging and doppler techniques used to recognize normal and abnormal anatomy. - Discuss different transducer designs and applications. - Identify and differentiate ultrasound imaging artifacts and apply them to diagnostic criteria. - Describe quality assurance programs and responsibilities. # Normal Pelvic Anatomy - Identify normal anatomy of uterus, ovaries, and related pelvic anatomy. - Discuss the menstrual cycle, including hormonal variations, significant timing of events. - Demonstrate the sonographic changes during the menstrual cycle. - Discuss gynecological studies used in conjunction with pelvic sonography. - Explain differences between various gynecological studies and their use in pelvic examination diagnosis. # Abnormal Pelvic Anatomy - Recognize congenital uterine malformations. - Identify uterine and ovarian masses. - Differentiate uterine from ovarian masses. - Describe benign and malignant characteristic sonographic patterns found in the female pelvic structures. - Explain the sonographic findings associated with endometriosis. - Implement doppler flow studies related to various pelvic pathologies. # Extra-Pelvic Pathology Associated with Gynecology - Identify extra-pelvic pathology associated with pelvic abnormalities. - Discuss locations of extra-pelvic pathology. - Correlate effects of pelvic pathology in relation to other organ systems. - Demonstrate the application of sonographic imaging techniques used to identify extra-pelvic pathology. # Post-menopause - Discuss differences in postmenopausal anatomy. - Describe postmenopausal physiology. - Recognize findings associated with postmenopausal uterine, ovarian, and associated pelvic pathology. - List types of therapy available for treating postmenopausal conditions and the relationship sonography plays in determining proper treatment. # Infertility and Endocrinology - Define infertility. - List causes of infertility. - Detail the endocrinology associated with infertility. - Describe sonography's role in identification and treatment of infertility. - Describe associated reproductive technology and the role sonography plays in those procedures. # First Trimester - Describe the process of fertilization. - Discuss various pregnancy tests, correlation with maternal serum HcG, and clinical findings. - List essential images for first trimester sonography. - Detail embryology and associated sonographic findings. - Identify normal and abnormal sonographic findings in the first trimester of pregnancy. - Recognize sonographic features of ectopic pregnancies. - Describe treatments for an ectopic pregnancy. # Coexisting Disorders - Explain trophoblastic disease. - Identify leiomyomas and the possible effects on pregnancy. - Discuss possible effects of coexisting pelvic pathology. # Fetal Demise - Discuss sonographic findings with a fetal demise. - Demonstrate sonographic techniques used to recognize fetal demise. - Assess techniques the sonographer uses when there is sonographic evidence of fetal demise. - Explain possible causes of fetal demise. # Second and Third Trimester - List essential images for second and third trimester sonography. - Recognize normal fetal anatomy associated with the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. - Describe imaging techniques to obtain fetal anatomy. - Describe the various fetal positions. - Describe the sonographic technique to obtain accurate fetal measurements. - Explain fetal growth assessment by ultrasound of assessing fetal age. # Complications During Pregnancy - Describe complications in pregnancy to include: a) maternal b) fetal c) fetal environment, including placenta, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord. - Discuss the biophysical profile. - Identify characteristics of complications seen during a sonographic evaluation. - Identify multiple gestations using sonographic criteria. - List complications of multiple gestations, maternal and fetal. # Congenital Fetal Anomalies - Define malformation, deformation, disruption, sequence, association, syndrome, dysplasia, congenital, genetic, sporadic, mendelian, teratogen, multi-factoral, dominant/recessive risks, as terminology to describe congenital anomalies. - List "ultrasound markers" that raise the suspicion of a more complex set of anomalies. - Classify major and minor fetal anomalies according to fetal body part, organ system(s), such as brain, heart, urinary system. - List the common sonographic markers linked to chromosomal disorders, including trisomies 13, 18, 21, triploidy, X-linked, and monosomy. - Discuss causes of congenital malformations to include maternal contributions. - Name prenatal maternal testing methods to determine the presence of fetal anomalies. - Explain methods of patient management when the physician suspects or wants to rule out a fetal abnormality and the course of action when a fetal anomaly is found. - Give examples of invasive procedures performed during pregnancy that involves the sonographer. # Placenta, Amniotic Fluid, Umbilical Cord - Discuss embryology of the placenta and umbilical cord. - Demonstrate the sonographic appearance of the placenta, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord. - Employ doppler techniques when evaluating these parameters. - Compare the role each of these play in fetal well-being. - Describe abnormalities involving the placenta, including position, sonographic appearance, and measurements. - Measure amniotic fluid volume using the correct procedure to indicate oligohydramnios or polyhydramnios. - Discuss abnormalities associated with oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios. # Pediatric Sonography - Discuss conditions associated with pediatric sonographic imaging. - Explain possible sonographic findings associated with precocious puberty. - Recognize sonographic findings associated with normal and abnormal pediatric abnormalities. - Demonstrate sonographic techniques used to identify normal and abnormal pediatric findings. # Anatomy and Physiology of Abdominal Structures, Small Parts, and Superficial Structures - Describe the anatomy and physiology of abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures to include: a) Abdominal wall b) Adrenal glands c) Aorta and branches d) Biliary system e) Gastrointestinal tract f) Great vessels and branches g) Liver h) Lung/pleura i) Lymphatic system j) Pancreas k) Peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities l) Spleen m) Urinary tract n) Extremity non-vascular o) Infant hips p) Neck q) Neonatal/infant head r) Neonatal/infant spine s) Penis t) Prostate u) Scrotum, v) Superficial soft-tissue structures. # Patient Preparation (if applicable) and Protocols for Sonographic Examination of Abdominal Structure # Clinical Indications, Pertinent Related Diagnostic Imaging Procedures, and Laboratory Tests, or Other - List clinical indications, pertinent related imaging procedures, and laboratory tests, or other procedures associated to sonographic examinations of the abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures to include: a) Abdominal wall b) Adrenal glands c) Aorta and branches d) Biliary system e) Gastrointestinal tract f) Great vessels and branches g) Liver h) Lung/pleura i) Lymphatic system j) Pancreas k) Peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities l) Spleen m) Urinary tract n) Extremity non-vascular o) Infant hips p) Neck q) Neonatal/infant head r) Neonatal/infant spine s) Penis t) Prostate u) Scrotum v) Superficial soft-tissue structures. # Technique and Appearance of Normal Anatomic Abdominal Structures, Small Parts, and Superficial Structures - Describe the sonographic technique and appearance of normal anatomic of abdominal structures, small parts, and superficial structures including anatomic variants and normal doppler patterns to include: a) Abdominal wall b) Adrenal glands c) Aorta and branches d) Biliary system e) Gastrointestinal tract f) Great vessels and branches g) Liver h) Lung/pleura i) Lymphatic system j) Pancreas k) Peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities l) Spleen m) Urinary tract n) Extremity non-vascular o) Infant hips p) Neck q) Neonatal/infant head r) Neonatal/infant spine s) Penis t) Prostate u) Scrotum v) Superficial soft-tissue structures. # Characteristic Sonographic Features and/or Patterns of Pathology in the Abdomen, Small Parts and Superficial Structures - Discuss characteristic sonographic features and/or patterns of pathology in the abdomen, small parts, and superficial structures including abnormal doppler findings that include: a) Abdominal wall b) Adrenal glands c) Aorta and branches d) Biliary system e) Gastrointestinal tract f) Great vessels and branches g) Liver h) Lung/pleura i) Lymphatic system j) Pancreas k) Peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities l) Spleen m) Urinary tract n) Extremity non-vascular o) Infant hips p) Neck q) Neonatal/infant head r) Neonatal/infant spine s) Penis t) Prostate u) Scrotum v) Superficial soft-tissue structures. # Breast Anatomy - Discuss congenital and developmental variants, and sonographic appearances of normal breast structures. - Identification of anatomical and relational structures. - Differentiation of normal from pathological/disease process. - Discuss Image optimization techniques in grayscale and Doppler. - Implants. # Physiology and Pathophysiology in Both Normal and Abnormal Breast Structures - Discuss Embryologic development and age-related development of the breast to involution. - Identify Normal blood flow patterns within the breast and its components. - Identify and differentiate effects of normal and abnormal Lymphatic drainage. - Discuss effects of pregnancy and lactation. - Describe Infectious processes and possible treatment options. # Sonographic Technique, Measurements, Sonographic Appearances, Integration of Data, and Doppler Patterns in Both Normal and Abnormal Breast Structures - Describe Imaging techniques, Image optimization including effect and correction of artifacts. - Discuss Image labeling and measurement accuracy. - Differentiate normal vs abnormal Lymph node assessment. - Describe Postoperative biopsy site. - List and discuss BI-RADS assessment categories. - Describe the importance of correlation of other imaging modalities. - Discuss Spectral, Color and Power Doppler of the vasculature related to a mass/lesion. # Interventional and Intraoperative Procedures - Describe the role of sonographer in ultrasound-guided procedures and sentinel lymph node biopsy. - Discuss Pre-and post-procedural documentation, necessary clinical information and procedure guidelines. - Identify proper sterile setup for patient, sonographer and physician. - Describe sonography assisted procedures. # Scanning Protocol and Modification(s) Based on the Sonographic Findings and the Differential Diagnoses - List Indications and contraindications for sonographic breast examinations. - Discuss patient history collection and the breast physical examination. - Describe related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures including elastography and three-dimensional imaging. - Discuss the correlation with mammography, MRI, and Nuclear medicine. - Discuss BIRADS. - List clinical differential diagnosis. - Discuss the role of sonography in patient management. # Treatment Options - Describe medical, surgical and brachytherapy treatments.
Introduces the phenomenon of human motion within the context of occupational performance. Topics include: introduction to movement, principles of gravity and basic biomechanics and their effect on movement, survey of the skeletal system, articular system, nervous system, and muscular system, and analysis of movement while performing functional activities.
# Foundational Content Requirements - Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body to include the biological and physical sciences, neurosciences, kinesiology, and biomechanics. - Demonstrate knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults). Course content must include, but is not limited to, developmental psychology. - Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of human behavior to include the behavioral sciences, social sciences, and science of occupation. # Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. # Screening, Evaluation, and Intervention Plan - Under the direction of an occupational therapist, collect, organize, and report on data for evaluation of client outcomes. - Provide training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices.
Introduces the range of responses and reactions to human growth, and the activities to enhance body function. Topics include: normal growth and development patterns across life span, and occupational therapy principles which emphasize the use of purposeful activities and occupations to promote health and prevent disease.
# Foundational Content Requirements - Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body to include the biological and physical sciences, neurosciences, kinesiology, and biomechanics. - Demonstrate knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults). Course content must include, but is not limited to, developmental psychology. - Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of human behavior to include the behavioral sciences, social sciences, and science of occupation. - Explain the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors, as well as lifestyle choices in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations. (e.g., principles of psychology, sociology and abnormal psychology. - Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions. This must include an analysis of the epidemiological factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations. # Occupational Therapy Theoretical Perspectives - Define the process of theory development and its importance to occupational therapy. # Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Demonstrate knowledge of scientific evidence as it relates to the importance of balancing areas of occupation; the role of occupation in the promotion of health; and the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations. # Screening, Evaluation and Intervention Plan - Demonstrate the principles of the teaching-learning process using educational methods and health literacy education approaches: a) To design activities and clinical training for persons, groups, and populations b) To instruct and train the client, caregiver, family, significant others, and communities at the level of the audience. - Identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to design community and primary care programs to support occupational performance for persons, groups, and populations. # Context of Service Delivery, Leadership, and Management of Occupational Therapy Services - Identify and explain the contextual factors; current policy issues; and socioeconomic, political, geographic, and demographic factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, and populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. - Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. # Scholarship - Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies. - Demonstrate the skills to understand a scholarly report. - Understand the principles of teaching and learning in preparation for work in an academic setting.
Provides a culminating work experience in the hospital, clinic or other patient care setting for students to improve skills in performing procedures introduced during prior clinical and didactic courses to the level of an entry-level sonographer. Topics include: refinement of equipment manipulation techniques, performance of sonographic examinations as an entry-level sonographer, role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive procedures, and completion of necessary competency requirements for graduation.
# Refinement of Equipment Manipulation Techniques - Apply physics and theory to produce optimum sonographic images incorporating techniques in grayscale, Doppler, and M-mode. - Adapt a quality assurance system of determining the effectiveness of the sonographic equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to appropriately change the equipment settings from presets when scanning a non-standard patient. # Performance of Sonographic Examinations as an Entry-Level Sonographer - Demonstrate the use of cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. - Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. - Examine sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician. - Establish responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while in your care. - Adapt to the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory at assigned facilities. - Organize ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies. - Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies. - Establish effective communication with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs. - Adapt new techniques and sonographic procedures as new developments arise in the medical community. - Determine effective ways to educate the public regarding the diagnostic effectiveness of sonography. # Role of the Sonographer in Performing Interventional/Invasive Procedures - Discuss the sonographer's role in assisting with invasive/interventional procedures. - Demonstrate the role of the sonographer while performing interventional/invasive procedures. # Completion Necessary Competency Requirements for Graduation - Organize the required competency completion records for graduation. - Implement a plan for completing all course requirements.
DMSO 2020 - Specialized Sonographic Procedures
This course provides students with three independent areas of concentration. They are High Resolution Sonography, Interventional Sonography and Pediatric Sonography. I. High Resolution Sonography introduces superficial structure anatomy, pathology and procedures for diagnostic medical sonography. II. Interventional Sonography this course provides instruction in sonographic procedures which are considered invasive and/or require sterile procedures. III. Pediatric Sonography provides the sonography student with specialized imaging procedures for the pediatric patient. Topics include: Intervention Sonographyuse of sonography in interventional procedures, transducer care, infection control, response to medical emergencies, contrast media, and organ transplant; High Resolution Sonographycontrast media, and organ transplant; High Resolution Imaginganatomy and normal variants, function and physiology, indications for examination, sonographic imaging, pathology and pathophysiology, correlative and prior imaging, pertinent lab values; Pediatric Sonographyembryology, anatomy and normal variants, function and physiology, indications for examination, sonographic imaging, and pathology and pathophysiology.
# Interventional Sonography - Use of Sonography in Interventional Procedures - List clinical indications and contraindications for interventional procedures. - Describe the sonographic technique for interventional procedures. - List various complications associated with interventional procedures. - Demonstrate the sonographic technique and transducer guidance for interventional procedures. - Describe the role of sonography in interventional procedures. - Demonstrate the role of sonography in interventional procedures. - Discuss the use and care for intravenous lines, catheters, percutaneous drains and oxygen administration devices. - Correlate clinical indications, laboratory values and functional testing procedures associated with interventional examinations. - Demonstrate normal and abnormal flow characteristics associated with the area of interest. - Discuss importance of informed consent during an interventional procedure. - Discuss importance of procedural time out. - Discuss and demonstrate how to set up a sterile tray for an interventional procedure. - Discuss importance of pre and post procedural documentation. # Interventional Sonography - Transducer Care - Implement the proper techniques for the use of transducers in sterile and nonsterile procedures. # Interventional Sonography - Infection Control - Explain the importance of infection control, practicing proper techniques and management and proper disposal of contaminated and biohazard materials. - Implement isolation precautions and aseptic techniques. # Interventional Sonography - Response to Medical Emergencies - Apply the basics of first aid as necessary during a lab simulation. - Demonstrate the proper steps in Calling a Code in a simulated setting. # Interventional Sonography - Contrast Media - Identify various contrast media used with sonography and medical imaging procedures. - Identify the associated risks and contraindications of these contrast media. # Interventional Sonography - Organ Transplant - List indications and contraindications for organ transplant. - Describe normal anatomy, organ function, sonographic technique, and sonographic appearance related to organ transplant. - Correlate clinical indications and laboratory values associated with organ transplant. - Describe associated pathologies and sequelae relative to organ transplants. - Identify normal and abnormal flow characteristics and waveforms. - Correlate the method used to transplant the organ and expected sonographic findings. # High Resolution Imaging - Embryology - Explain the growth and development of the neck, prostate, scrotum and musculoskeletal system. # High Resolution Imaging - Anatomy and Normal Variants - Describe the anatomy and variants of the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. # High Resolution Imaging - Function and Physiology - Describe the function of the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. # High Resolution Imaging - Indications for Examination - Describe the clinical indications, contraindications and laboratory values associated with the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. # High Resolution Imaging - Sonographic Imaging - Describe the sonographic technique used to evaluate the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. - Describe the sonographic procedure and protocol for imaging the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. - Identify the sonographic characteristics of normal findings in the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum and musculoskeletal system. # High Resolution Imaging - Pathology and Pathophysiology - Describe the pathologic conditions associated with the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. - Identify the sonographic characteristics of abnormal findings in the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. # High Resolution Imaging - Correlative and Prior Imaging - Compare the roles of sonography, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). - Discuss various interventional procedures utilized in pathology diagnosis. # High Resolution Imaging - Pertinent Lab Values - Recognize the laboratory values associated with the thyroid, parathyroid, prostate, scrotum, penis, and musculoskeletal system. # Pediatric Sonography - Embryology - Explain the growth and development of the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine. # Pediatric Sonography - Anatomy and Normal Variants - Describe the anatomy and variants of the pediatric pylorus and neonatal spine. - Describe the anatomical structures of the hip joint and relational anatomy. - Describe the normal anatomy of the premature and term infant brain. # Pediatric Sonography - Function and Physiology - Describe the function of the pediatric pylorus and hip; neonatal brain and spine. # Pediatric Sonography - Indications for Examination - Describe the clinical indications, contraindications, and laboratory values associated with the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine. # Pediatric Sonography - Sonographic Imaging - Describe the sonographic technique used to evaluate the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine. - Describe the sonographic procedure and protocol for imaging the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine. - Identify the sonographic characteristics of normal findings in the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine. # Pediatric Sonography - Pathology and Pathophysiology - Describe the pathologic conditions associated with the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine. - Identify the sonographic characteristics of abnormal findings in the pediatric hip and pylorus: neonatal brain and spine.
This course combines the didactic education of normal and abnormal abdominal with active student participation in classroom laboratory experience. Introduces advanced abdominal anatomy, sonographic appearance and procedures, pathology and pathophysiology for diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include: embryology; anatomy; protocols for all organs and organ systems of the abdomen and non-cardiac chest; variants of normal and congenital anomalies; function of organ and organ systems; patient history and indications for examination; scanning techniques; normal sonographic appearance; pathology and pathophysiology; related imaging and functional testing results; normal and abnormal Doppler and color flow characteristics.
# Embryology - Describe the development of each organ, organ system, vascular system and non cardiac chest. # Anatomy - Identify anatomy, relational anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal anatomic structures for abdominal organs vasculature and cavities. # Protocols for All Abdominal Organs and Organ Systems and Non-Cardiac Chest - Evaluate Scanning protocol and modifications (s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnosis including : indications and contraindications, history and physical exam, related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures, clinical differential diagnosis, contrast-enhancing imaging , role of sonography in patient management. # Variants of Normal and Congenital Anomalies - Identify variants of structure, number or position of organs and organ systems - Describe anomalies due to hereditary and genetic factors. - Demonstrate congenital anomalies and/or congenital variations of anatomy in the sonographic scanning lab. # Function - Describe the function of the liver, biliary system, pancreas, urinary tract, adrenal glands, spleen, abdominal wall/cavities, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal vascular and non-cardiac chest. - Explain how organs/organ systems listed above relate to one another. # Patient History and Indications for Examination - Demonstrate effective acquisition and reporting of patient history and physical findings. - Correlate clinical indications and laboratory results with the sonographic examination. - Demonstrate compassion for volunteer scanning models. - Reinforce your ability to practice HIPPA regulations and other patient related rules involved in patient care. # Scanning Technique - Demonstrate the ability of using several sonographic equipment settings for acquiring diagnostic images of abdominopelvic organs, vasculature and noncardiac chest. - Apply the skills necessary to scan various organs, organ systems in the abdominopelvic cavity, related vessels and the non-cardiac chest. - Apply the recommended AIUM protocols for imaging the abdominopelvic structures and vasculature. - Demonstrate hand-eye coordination in progressive scanning labs. # Normal Sonographic Appearance - Describe and identify the normal sonographic appearance of the abdominopelvic organs, vasculature and non-cardiac chest. - Demonstrate the ability to create sonographic images of the normal appearance of the liver, biliary system, pancreas, urinary tract, adrenal glands, spleen, abdominal wall/cavities, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal vasculature and noncardiac chest. # Pathology and Pathophysiology - Discuss pathology and pathophysiology of the abdominopelvic organs, vasculature and non-cardiac chest in terms of sonographic appearance. - Describe the associated pathologies and sequelae relative to the above organs/organ systems. # Related Imaging and Functional Testing Results - Identify related diagnostic imaging procedures. - Correlate functional testing results. # Normal and Abnormal Doppler and Color Flow Characteristics - Demonstrate normal and abnormal flow characteristics and waveforms as they pertain to abdominopelvic organs, vasculature and non-cardiac chest. - Analyze apply current diagnostic Doppler/color/wave analysis criteria for the above organs/organ systems.
This course provides students with continued work experience in a hospital, clinic or other patient care setting. Students conduct sonographic examinations under direct and indirect supervision while continuing to improve their communication, professionalism and critical thinking skills. Topics include: patient care issues; advanced scanning techniques; normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the abdomen; normal and abnormal sonographic imaging of the male pelvis; normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology of the female pelvis; normal and abnormal uterine and fetal development through the first trimester; and introduction to vascular sonography.
# Patient Care Issues - Demonstrate progression of patient care skill, acquiring and recording patient history, locating pertinent lab values, and obtaining reports from related imaging procedures, while communicating effectively with the patient, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. - Establish patient confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines. - Recognize examination findings that require immediate clinical response and notify the appropriate clinical affiliate. # Advanced Scanning Techniques - Relate knowledge of system controls to minimize possible bioeffects to the patient. - Demonstrate system controls to optimize sonographic images. # Normal Anatomy and Pathologic Conditions of the Abdomen - Perform examinations of the abdomen following the JRC-DMS National educational curriculum. - Differentiate normal and pathologic conditions while performing sonographic procedures of the abdomen. - Demonstrate a progression of scanning skills. - Demonstrate clinical indications in laboratory values associated with abdominal pathology. - Correlate clinical presentation with sonographic findings. - Compare examination to previous study and note changes, if applicable. # Normal and abnormal sonographic imaging of the male pelvis - Recognize normal and abnormal sonographic appearance of the male pelvis. - Differentiate abnormal sonographic and doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology and pathophysiology of the male pelvis. - Compare laboratory findings and clinical history. - Compare examination to previous study and note changes, if applicable. # Normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology of the female pelvis - Recognize normal and abnormal sonographic appearance of the female pelvis. - Demonstrate abnormal sonographic doppler patterns of disease process. - Establish clinical indications and laboratory values associated with sonographic findings. - Compare examination to previous study and note changes, if applicable. # Normal and abnormal Uterine and Fetal Development Through the First Trimester - Name the required AIUM images required for a first trimester obstetric sonogram. - Perform examinations of the obstetric patient following AIUM guidelines to demonstrate normal and abnormal uterine growth, presence of gestational sac, the embryo, growth during a normal embryonic period. - Compare fetal growth with known normal HCG levels. - Perform examinations of first trimester obstetric patients imaging accurate crown rump length and nuchal translucency measurements. - Correlate clinical presentation with sonographic findings. - Understand sonographic findings associated with ectopic pregnancies. - Distinguish sonographic findings consistent with types of abortions. # Introduction to Vascular Sonography - Demonstrate the introductory skills of vascular sonography in imaging arterial and venous anatomy of the upper and lower extremities and cerebrovascular anatomy. - Demonstrate normal and abnormal flow characteristics and waveforms.
DMSO 1090 - Introduction to Vascular Sonography
This course is designed as an introduction into the field of vascular sonography. The general practitioner will be required to perform venous examinations of the lower extremity, arterial studies of the neck, and some Doppler studies within the abdomen. Emphasis is on the functional workings and settings associated with Doppler signals and waveforms. Topics include: machine/image settings for Doppler imaging; venous imaging of the lower extremities; arterial imaging of the neck; and vascular imaging of the abdomen, including aorta and its primary branches, vena cava, portal and hepatic veins, and renal arteries and veins.
# Machine/Image Settings for Doppler Imaging - Prepare the ultrasound machine for a Doppler study of the vascular system to include: a) Transducer selection b) Correct presets c) Angle correction d) Doppler selection. - Enter information into the ultrasound system for calculation of normal vascular measurements to include: a) Peak systolic velocities b) End diastolic velocities c) Pulsatility indices d) Resistive index e) Ratios i. ICA/CCA and ii. Renal/aortic. # Venous Imaging of the Lower Extremities - Explain the concepts that govern venous and arterial sonography of the extremities. - Identify the sonographic vascular anatomy of the lower extremity. - Perform a basic venous extremity ultrasound. - Identify the primary pathologies of the extremity vascular system. - Discuss the basic concepts involved with indirect testing of the extremity vascular system. - Apply the concepts learned with the lower extremities to the upper extremities. # Arterial Imaging of the Neck - Explain the concepts that govern vascular sonography of the Cerebrovascular system. - Identify the sonographic vascular anatomy of the Cerebrovascular system. - Perform a carotid artery ultrasound examination. - Identify the primary pathologies of the Cerebrovascular system. - Properly obtain and calculate Doppler velocities associated with Cerebrovascular scanning. - Discuss the basic concepts involved with Transcranial Doppler studies. # Vascular Imaging of the Abdomen to Include: Aorta and Primary Branches, Vena Cava, Portal & Hepatic Veins, Mesenteric Vessels, and Renal Arteries & Veins - Explain the concepts that govern vascular sonography of the abdomen. - Identify the sonographic vascular anatomy of the abdomen. - Identify the primary pathologies of the abdominal vascular vessels. - Properly obtain and calculate Doppler velocities associated with abdominal vascular scanning. - Perform an Abdominal vascular Doppler assessment to include the hepatic, mesenteric, and renal vessels.
DMSO 1080 - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation Registry Review
Provides a review of knowledge from previous courses and helps the student prepare for national certification examinations for sonography. Information concerning test taking skills will also be reviewed. Topics include: patient care, safety and communication; physics principles, ultrasound transducers, pulse-echo instrumentation, Doppler instrumentation; and quality assurance/quality control of equipment.
Instrument Calibration: The act of aligning and confirming measurement devices' accuracy and precision, adhering to set standards and ensuring proper function.
# Patient Care, Safety, and Communication - Practice safety and acoustic output measurements and recognize the standards. - Demonstrate concepts of limited exposure and comprehension of bioeffects. - Recognize and follow guidelines and regulations. - Explain the ALARA principle and how adjusting certain controls reduces patient exposure. # Physics Principles - Explain wave characteristics and properties of acoustic waves. - Describe speed of sound in the body along with the properties that effect the propagation speed in the body. - Relate reflection, refraction, attenuation and harmonics to sound propagation through tissue. - Describe the role of advanced scanning features, including harmonics, coded excitation and compounding. # Ultrasound Transducers - Explain transducer technology, and discuss the advantages and limitations of the various types. - Recognize sound beam formation and shape. - Distinguish and understand the effects of axial, lateral and slice thickness resolution. # Pulse-Echo Instrumentation - Recognize the different applications of A-mode, M-mode, B-mode and volumetric scanning modes. - Distinguish parameters of real-time systems-relationships that cause scanning speed limitations. - Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls and image processing. # Doppler Instrumentation and Hemodynamics - Explain how pulsed doppler, color flow imaging, and amplitude imaging is achieved. # Quality Assurance / Quality Control of Equipment - Describe the importance of instrument performance and parameters by which they are controlled. - Design a record keeping system for quality assurance and control.
DMSO 1070 - Pelvic Sonography and First Trimester Obstetrics
This course introduces gynecology physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology along with normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development during the first trimester using diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include: the role of the sonographer in obstetric imaging; antepartum obstetric sonography evaluation; Doppler imaging for the obstetric patient; significant laboratory values in early pregnancy; anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the female pelvis; gynecologic patient care and imaging techniques; clinical assessment of obstetrical patient; normal first trimester; uterine and extrauterine assessment during the first trimester; first trimester complications; prudent use; and performance standards and documentation.
Obstetrics is a medical field centered on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, including prenatal checkups, labor management, and fetal well-being monitoring.
Diagnostic sonography is a medical imaging technique that employs high-frequency sound waves to generate visual representations of internal body structures for analysis and diagnosis.
# Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Pathophysiology of the Female Pelvis - Describe the embryology, anatomy, function and normal and abnormal sonographic appearance of the female pelvis to include the pelvic musculature, pelvic vasculature, peritoneal spaces, reproductive organs, and suspensory ligaments. - Discuss the sonographic techniques, including emerging technologies, used to evaluate the female pelvis. - Identify the clinical indications and laboratory values associated with abnormalities and diseases of the female reproductive system. - Describe congenital abnormalities and pathology in terms of sonographic appearance, sequelae, and associated pathologies. - Describe and identify contraceptive devices. - Demonstrate knowledge and identify sonographic appearance of inflammatory processes. - Demonstrate knowledge and identify sonographic appearance of benign and malignant uterine and adnexal masses. # Gynecologic Patient Care and Imaging Techniques - List pertinent information derived from the patient interview and/or review of medical chart that is obtained prior to the sonogram. - Demonstrate the protocols and procedures for transabdominal and endovaginal (if endovaginal phantom available) female pelvis sonograms. - Perform sonographic techniques, including emerging technologies, used to evaluate the female pelvis. Psychomotor Guided Response 4 Correlate clinical presentation with sonographic findings. # Antepartum Obstetric Sonography Evaluation - List the components of a routine antepartum obstetrical examination. # The Role of the Sonographer in Obstetric Imaging - Describe the appropriate reasons for performing an ultrasound of the female pelvis. - Discuss the circumstances that determine if a pelvic ultrasound should be performed transabdominal, trans vaginally or trans labial. - Anticipate the emotional needs of the anxious patient and be prepared to offer an appropriate level of compassion. - Respect the physician as the individual who provides diagnostic results to the patient. - Discuss the role of the sonographer in performing sonohysterography, chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, and infertility procedures. - Discuss the role of the sonographer in the evaluation and measurement of the nuchal translucency. - Discuss the role of the sonographer in patient management. # Doppler Imaging for the Obstetric Patient - Recall the factors that affect the Doppler signal. - Change the angle correction to return a corrected Doppler velocity. - Compare various Doppler waveforms from the uterus and ovaries, discussing the resistivity of each. - Perform a Doppler evaluation of the ovaries. - Adapt the Doppler controls to optimize the Doppler signal. # Significant Laboratory Values in Early Pregnancy - Identify the clinical indications and laboratory values associated with early pregnancy. - Discuss the significance of high and/or low clinical laboratory values. # Clinical Assessment of Obstetrical Patient - Discuss and define terminology related to obstetrics. - Identify and correlate laboratory tests for pregnancy determination. - Demonstrate gestation age calculation. - Identify indications for sonographic evaluation. - Identify contraindications for sonographic evaluation of the obstetrical patient. - Identify and correlate related imaging and functional testing procedures. # Normal First Trimester - Explain the fertilization process. - Distinguish between layer of decidualized endometrium. - Identify normal anatomic features and sonographic appearance of the uterus, cervix, pelvic spaces, and of the developing first trimester structures to include the gestational sac, embryonic pole, yolk sac, and early placenta. - Perform normal first trimester protocol. - Apply first trimester measurement techniques for gestational age determination. - Discuss normal findings of adnexa in first trimester. - Correlate clinical presentation with sonographic findings. - Identify and evaluate fetal cardiac activity. - Identify the normal sonographic appearance of multiple gestations in the first trimester. - Discuss criteria to determine embryonic/fetal viability. # Uterine and Extrauterine Assessment During the First Trimester - Discuss congenital abnormalities, variants and pathology of the uterus that may affect the first trimester. - Discuss normal and abnormal findings of adnexa in first trimester. - Observe RDMS faculty demonstrate the proper techniques for obtaining diagnostic ultrasound images of the pelvis and adnexa. - Recognize the uterine and extrauterine abnormalities, variants and pathology by identifying these on images shown in the classroom laboratory. # First Trimester Complications - Differentiate the normal and abnormal appearances of first trimester pregnancy. - Discuss first trimester complications. - Demonstrate sonographic findings associated with ectopic pregnancy. - Describe the types and sonographic appearances of abortion. - List the clinical and sonographic findings associated with Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN). # Prudent Use - Discuss mechanisms to use sonography prudently especially as it relates to the obstetric patient. - Describe emerging technologies used in obstetrics. - Demonstrate the proper use of ALARA techniques by system controls, patient exposure and exam time, quality assurance records, perform exams for valid medical reasons only. # Performance Standards and Documentation - Discuss minimum requirements in performance of obstetrical sonography specific to first trimester. - Apply clinical history and indications for examination in proper record keeping format. - Discuss modifications to scan protocol based on clinical history, physical exam and/or sonographic findings to account for differential diagnoses.
DMSO 1040 - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation
Sonographers apply principles of ultrasound in the operation of medical sonographic equipment to produce a sonogram. Knowledge of the interaction of ultrasound with tissue is important for image optimization, acquisition and interpretation of sonographic images, and critical to the accurate diagnosis of disease. Introduces concepts for the factors involved with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instruments. Emphasis will be placed on ultrasound physics, transducer construction, operation and characteristics, artifacts and adjustable physics parameters. Topics include: basic principles and wave analysis; propagation of acoustic waves through tissues; principles of pulse echo imaging; sonographic transducers and sound beams; hemodynamic and Doppler imaging; sonographic instrumentation; artifacts; quality assurance/quality control of sonographic instruments; bioeffects and safety. Student laboratory scanning hours are included in this course.
# Basic Principles and Wave Analysis - Define the nature of sound, wave characteristics, properties of waves and decibels. - Observe the interaction between sound and tissues as demonstrated in the laboratory. # Propagation of Acoustic Waves through Tissues - Describe speed of sound, reflection, refraction, attenuation, scattering and harmonics. - Observe reflection, refraction, attenuation, scattering and harmonics as demonstrated in the laboratory on an ultrasound unit. # Principles of Pulse Echo Imaging - Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls and image processing. - Describe the role of advanced scanning features, including harmonics, coded excitation, and compounding. - Demonstrate the ability to operate the various controls of the ultrasound unit in a laboratory setting. # Sonographic Transducers and Sound Beams - Explain transducer technology, and discuss the advantages and limitations of the various types. - Describe transducer types, their care and maintenance. - Observe the difference in the image penetration and image shape that occurs when different transducers are used in a laboratory setting. - Review emerging technology that will be used in a clinical setting. # Hemodynamic and Doppler Imaging - Explain how pulsed doppler, color flow imaging, and amplitude imaging is achieved. - Describe hemodynamics and its characteristics. - Observe the change in Doppler strength and Doppler values when various angles, angle corrections, and vessel diameters are scanned. - Demonstrate the ability to correctly select use and adjust Color Doppler, Spectral Doppler, Power Doppler and M-Mode. # Sonographic Instrumentation - Identify system components and explain their function. - Describe scanning speed limitations - Demonstrate the change in frame rate that occurs with changing image size, depth and PRF. # Artifacts - Recognize and describe image artifacts and techniques to minimize or eliminate them. - Observe the various ultrasound artifacts in a laboratory setting. # Quality Assurance/Quality Control of Sonographic Instruments - Evaluate instrument performance. - Describe the parameters for quality assurance and quality control. - Construct a quality assurance program and or schedule. - Describe performance measures used to evaluate a machine for operation and maintenance with a phantom. - Recognize the importance of proper records maintenance with quality assurance programs. - Discuss different image storage techniques. # Bioeffects and Safety - Describe the importance of performance, safety, and output measurements and standards. - Adapt the basic fundamentals of ALARA in to daily scanning practice. - Perform techniques to decrease the mechanical and thermal index.
DMSO 1020 - Sectional Anatomy and Normal Sonographic Appearance
This course combines the didactic education of sectional anatomy with active student participation in classroom laboratory experience. Information is weighted toward normal structures which are sonographically visible. Structures are described according to relative location and proportionality. Topics include: normal sectional anatomy of the neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, genitourinary tract, spleen, peritoneal cavity, retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, and vascular system structures within the upper and lower extremity; anatomic planes related to sonographic images; sonographic appearance and sonographic patterns of structures in the female and male pelvis, neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, non cardiac chest, and upper and low extremities; and related imaging, laboratory testing procedures and functional testing procedures.
# Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Neck, Liver, Biliary System, Pancreas, Genitourinary Tract, Spleen - Describe the normal anatomy, function, sonographic technique, and appearance of the neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, renals, adrenals, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall/cavities and vascular system. - Correlate clinical indications and laboratory values as they pertain to the neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, renals, adrenals, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall/cavities and abdominal vasculature. - Observe a demonstration by the laboratory instructor showing the relative positions of the neck, liver, biliary system, pancreas, renals, adrenals, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall/cavities and vascular system. - Describe the vascular supply and drainage to the organs within the right upper quadrant. Describe the course of travel from the major supply and back to the major retrieval vessel. - Describe the vascular supply and drainage to the head and neck. Describe the course of travel and relative location of these arteries and veins. # Normal Sectional Anatomy of Peritoneal Cavity, Retroperitoneum, and Gastrointestinal Tract - List the relative locations of the abdominal cavity organs in relation to the peritoneal cavity. - Observe a demonstration by the laboratory instructor noting the location of the various abdominal cavity organs relative to the peritoneum. # Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Non-Cardiac Chest, Male and Female Pelvis - Relate the relative locations of the anatomy of the non-cardiac chest, male and female pelvis and vascular system. - Observe demonstrations by the laboratory instructor showing the relative locations of organs within the chest, male and female pelvis. # Normal Sectional Anatomy of the Vascular System Structures within the Upper and Lower Extremity - Describe the normal anatomy, function, sonographic technique, and appearance of the vascular system within the upper and lower extremities. - Observe demonstrations by the laboratory instructor showing the relative locations of vascular structures within the upper and lower extremity. # Anatomic Planes Related to Sonographic Images - Identify abdominal, pelvic, and related vasculature displayed in multiple scanning planes on sonographic images. - In the laboratory setting demonstrate knowledge of the cross sectional planes that are created while scanning. - Use the ultrasound unit's labeling function to correctly label the four sides of the ultrasound image in relation to anterior/posterior, medial/lateral, and superior/inferior. # Sonographic Appearance and Sonographic Patterns of Structures in the Female and Male Pelvis - Compare and contrast the structures of the male and female pelvis. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative sonographic descriptions of the organs of the pelvis (echo texture and echogenicity) on an ultrasound image. # Sonographic Appearance and Sonographic Patterns of Structures in the Neck - Compare and contrast the structures within neck. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative sonographic descriptions of the soft tissue and vascular structures within the neck (echo texture and echogenicity) on an ultrasound image. # Sonographic Appearance and Sonographic Patterns of Structures in the Liver, Biliary System, and Pancreas - Compare and contrast the structures within the right upper quadrant. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative sonographic descriptions of the organs within the right upper quadrant (echo texture and echogenicity) on an ultrasound image. # Sonographic Appearance and Sonographic Patterns of Structures in the Genitourinary Tract and Spleen - Compare and contrast the structures that comprise the genitourinary system. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Compare and contrast the spleen/left kidney with the liver/right kidney. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative sonographic descriptions of the Psychomotor Guided spleen/left kidney and Liver/right kidney (echo texture and echogenicity) on an ultrasound image. # Sonographic Appearance and Patterns of Structures in the Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum - Compare and contrast the structures within the abdomen in relation to their location within the peritoneal cavity. - Categorize the organs and vasculature within the abdominal and pelvic cavities as either retro-peritoneal or intra-peritoneal. - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative sonographic descriptions of the organs within the abdominal cavity to label the various organs as either intra-peritoneal or retro-peritoneal on an ultrasound image. # Sonographic Appearance and Sonographic Patterns of Structures in the Gastrointestinal Tract - Discuss the relative location (anterior/poster, medial/lateral, superior/inferior, intra-peritoneal/retro-peritoneal) of each portion of the large intestine as it travels from the cecum to the anus. - Observe a demonstration of songraphic imaging of the gut by the laboratory instructor. # Sonographic appearance and sonographic patterns of structures in the non cardiac chest - Compare and Contrast the structures within the chest. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Observe a demonstration of the various organs of the chest which can be identified using ultrasound. # Sonographic Appearance and Sonographic Patterns of Structures in the Upper and Lower Extremities - Compare and contrast the vascular structures within the upper and lower extremity. Discuss their relative positions and sonographic descriptions (echogenicity and echo texture). - Demonstrate knowledge of the relative locations and sonographic descriptions of the arterial and venous structures in the upper and lower extremities on ultrasound images. # Related Imaging, Laboratory Testing Procedures, and Functional Testing Procedures - Use the additional diagnostic medical imaging procedures related to the neck, abdomen, pelvis, vascular system, and non-cardiac chest. - List functional testing procedures related to the neck, abdomen, pelvis and noncardiac chest. - Obtain, evaluate, document, and communicate relevant information related to sonographic examinations.
Using classroom didactic instruction and laboratory experiences, this foundations course prepares students for the role of a sonographer. The course provides a base of knowledge and experiences from which complementary and subsequent courses build on. Topics include diagnostic medical sonography history; medical ethics and law; patient privacy and confidentiality; body mechanics, lifts and transfers; patient assessment and administration of care; transducer care; response to medical emergencies; professionalism; medical and sonographic terminology; cultural competence; ergonomics: work related musculoskeletal disorders; Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, sonographic scanning techniques, communications and information technology.
# Medical Sonography History - Discuss the evolutionary history of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. # Medical Ethics and Law - Discuss the legal process and types of law. - Describe best practices to avoid legal consequences and procedures for reporting medical errors. - Define key terminology related to ethics and principles of ethical decisions. - Demonstrate the ability to use key terminology related to ethics and principles of ethical decisions. - Discuss compliance regulations relating to patient privacy and confidentiality. - Describe the healthcare coding and reimbursement system. - Analyze consequences for non-compliance to coding and reimbursement policies. # Patient Privacy and Confidentiality - Discuss the Patient Care Partnership (Patient’s Bill of Rights). - Discuss compliance regulations (HIPPA) relating to patient privacy and confidentiality. - Apply patient privacy and confidentiality concepts a sonographer encounters dealing with the variety of patient illnesses and concerns in everyday practice. # Body Mechanics, Lifts and Transfers - Observe proper patient transfer and immobilization techniques with consideration to safety and comfort of patient and self. - Demonstrate in the DMS lab setting patient transfer and immobilization techniques with consideration to safety and comfort of patient and self. - Perform proper patient positioning for diagnostic sonographic exams. # Patient Assessment and Administration of Care - Perform the correct procedures for taking and recording vital signs. - Demonstrate effective acquisition and reporting of patient history, physical and sonographic findings. - Demonstrate proper CPR practices in the DMS lab. - Discuss the use and care for intravenous lines, catheters, percutaneous drains, and oxygen administration devices. - Explain the importance of infection control, practicing proper techniques, and management and proper disposal of contaminated and biohazard materials. - Describe isolation precautions and aseptic techniques. - Identify various contrast media used with sonography and medical imaging procedures and their associated risks and contraindications. - List basic pharmacological agents that may be used with sonographic procedures, examinations, and emergency situations. - Demonstrate proper IV insertion and injection of simulated contrast in the DMS lab. # Transducer Care - Discuss transducer preparation, insertion when applicable and disinfectant techniques. - Describe proper storage techniques for transducers. - Demonstrate proper transducer selection as dictated by the exam to be performed. - Perform appropriate transducer care and storage techniques. # Response to Medical Emergencies - Discuss the components of an effective emergency preparedness plan. - Demonstrate proper CPR practices. # Professionalism - Analyze the significance of appropriate professional behaviors. - Discuss critical thinking and its application to the healthcare environment. - Adapt techniques and responses that have been reviewed as appropriate for the healthcare environment. - Identify the Code of Ethics followed by professional sonographers such as those established by the various sonographic organizations. - Implement professional behavior that you have identified. # Medical and Sonographic Terminology - Define medical abbreviations, sonographic and medical terminology. - Demonstrate proper pronunciation. - Demonstrate by practicing the correct interpretation and understanding of medical and sonographic terminology and abbreviations. - Apply the correct medical and sonographic terminology and abbreviations to written assignments. # Cultural Competence - Follow key skills of cultural competence. - Identify different cultural practices and world views. # Ergonomics: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Define ergonomics, OSHA and industry standards and guidelines. - Describe the risk factors, causes, symptoms, and physical consequences for work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) in sonographers. - Perform proper prevention techniques to minimize risk. - Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of WRMSD. - Use devices and modifications designed to minimize WRMSD. - Evaluate the psychological, emotional, and financial impact of WRMSD. - Discuss the role of Administration and the Sonographer in the prevention of MSI. # Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Define Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. - Interact in the DMS laboratory for student application of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. # Sonographic Scanning Techniques - Observe ARDMS sonographers demonstrations of scanning specific structures each week, reflecting the areas of interest in the didactic portion of the course. - Perform hands-on sonographic images of the desired anatomy within the sheltered environment of a scanning-arts laboratory with the supervision of an ARDMS sonographer. - Apply classroom didactic knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound and sectional anatomy of the desired structures to create basic sonographic images with the supervision of an ARDMS sonographer. - Identify imaging planes, anatomic structures, and related anatomy on images presented in the scanning lab. - Construct sonographic images from a variety of imaging planes using volunteer models and/or phantoms of the desired anatomy with the supervision of an ARDMS sonographer. - Implement scanning techniques to obtain sonographic images from a variety of imaging planes using volunteer models and/or phantoms of the desired anatomy with the supervision of an ARDMS sonographer. - Demonstrate familiarity and confidence in scanning techniques that are used in clinical rotation assignments. # Communications - Differentiate the various types of communication. - Relate the effectiveness of good interpersonal skills. - Discuss communication skills required within an organization. - Describe the process and skills for creation and delivery of quality presentations. - Demonstrate ability to compose formal written documents. # Information Technology - Define basic computer terminology. - Discuss use of information technology in healthcare management. - List devices used for storage in diagnostic imaging. - Discover communication mechanisms used for electronic searches.
PNSG 2310 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical I
This first clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. At the completion of the four-part sequence of these medical surgical clinical courses students will have completed a minimum of 300 clock hours of clinical experience including 225 clock hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 clock hours of pediatric experiences and 37.5 clock hours of mental health experiences. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; mental health; and oncology. In addition pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary and reproductive systems.
# Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Cardiovascular System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the cardiovascular system - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the cardiovascular system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the cardiovascular system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to cardiovascular disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Hematological and Immunological Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the hematological and immunological systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to hematological and immunological disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Respiratory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the respiratory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the respiratory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the respiratory system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to respiratory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Endocrine System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the endocrine system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the endocrine system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the endocrine system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to endocrine disorders - Implement standard precautions as related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Gastrointestinal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the gastrointestinal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the gastrointestinal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the gastrointestinal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the gastrointestinal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the gastrointestinal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to gastrointestinal disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Urinary System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the urinary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the urinary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the urinary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the urinary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to urinary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Neurological System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the neurological system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the neurological system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the neurological system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the neurological system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to neurological disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Sensory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the sensory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the sensory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the sensory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the sensory system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to sensory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Mental Health Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to mental health concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect mental health concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to mental health concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to mental health concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Musculoskeletal System Order - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the musculoskeletal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the musculoskeletal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to musculoskeletal disorders. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system as applicable to special populations. - Implement standard precautions as related to the musculoskeletal system. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Integumentary System Order - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the integumentary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the integumentary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the integumentary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to integumentary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Oncology Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to oncology concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect oncology concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to oncology concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to oncology concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the oncology concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to oncology concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Reproductive Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the reproductive systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the reproductive systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the reproductive systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to the reproductive systems. - Implement standard precautions as related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems as applicable to special populations.
PNSG 2340 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical IV
This fourth clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. At the completion of the four-part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses students will have completed a minimum of 300 clock hours of clinical experience including 225 clock hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 clock hours of pediatric experience and 37.5 clock hours of mental health experiences. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; mental health; and oncology. In addition, pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary and reproductive systems.
# Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Cardiovascular System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the cardiovascular system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the cardiovascular system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the cardiovascular system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to cardiovascular disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Hematological and Immunological Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the hematological and immunological systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to hematological and immunological disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Respiratory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the respiratory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the respiratory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the respiratory system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to respiratory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Endocrine System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the endocrine system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the endocrine system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the endocrine system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to endocrine disorders. - Implement standard precautions as related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Gastrointestinal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the gastrointestinal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the gastrointestinal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the gastrointestinal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the gastrointestinal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the gastrointestinal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to gastrointestinal disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Urinary System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the urinary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the urinary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the urinary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the urinary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to urinary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Neurological System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the neurological system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the neurological system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the neurological system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the neurological system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to neurological disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Sensory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the sensory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the sensory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the sensory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the sensory system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to sensory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Mental Health Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to mental health concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect mental health concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to mental health concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to mental health concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Musculoskeletal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the musculoskeletal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the musculoskeletal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to musculoskeletal disorders. - Implement standard precautions as related to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Integumentary System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the integumentary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the integumentary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to integumentary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Oncology Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to oncology concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect oncology concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to oncology concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to oncology concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to oncology concerns. - Perform clinically relevant care for individuals related to the oncology concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to oncology concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Reproductive Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the reproductive systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the reproductive systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the reproductive systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to the reproductive systems. - Implement standard precautions as related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems as applicable to special populations.
Builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the skills necessary for successful performance in the job market. Topics include: application of the nursing process, supervisory skills, client education methods, group dynamics and conflict resolution.
Nursing Theories consist of fundamental ideas and principles that direct nurses in their practice, shaping patient care and the comprehension of patient-health-environment interactions.
# Application of the Nursing Process - Appraise the role of nursing process in leadership. - Integrate concepts of critical thinking. # Supervisory Skills - Demonstrate acquisition, maintenance, and termination of employment. - Characterize autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles. - Examine client care delivery systems (functional, team, case, and primary). - Articulate principles of work ethics. - Express the role of the practical nurse in leadership positions. - Characterize the role of the practical team leader in an acute care or long-term care facility. # Client Education Methods - Compare and Contrast various learning styles. - Assess appropriate teaching methods to client population characteristics. # Group Dynamics - Characterize group dynamics. - Recognize components of risk management processes. - Compare and Contrast methods of effective conflict management. # Professional Development - Prepare for the NCLEX examination.
This fourth course in a series of four courses focuses on client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole, oncology; as well as pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to the integumentary and reproductive systems.
Anatomic Pathology/Cytology involves examining tissues, cells, and organs to diagnose illnesses, using biopsies, histological assessments, and microscopic analysis for informing medical treatment decisions.
# Nursing Care Associated with the Integumentary System - Determine the health management, maintenance and prevention of pathological disorders as related to the integumentary system. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the integumentary system. - Recognize pathological disorders of the integumentary system. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to each of the diagnostic studies and procedures associated with the integumentary system. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education as related to the integumentary system. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to integumentary system. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and methods of treatments related to the integumentary system. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the integumentary system. - Anticipate dietary management in the prevention and treatment of integumentary disorders. - Select standard precautions as they relate to care of the integumentary system. - Differentiate the integumentary system with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the integumentary system. - Assess the integumentary system as applicable to special populations. - Interpret elements of fluid balance and electrolytes. - Integrate basic computer technology in healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with Oncology - Explain how cancer cells differ from normal cells. - Contrast the characteristics of benign and malignant neoplasms. - Recognize predisposing factors related to cancer. - Explain cancer treatment modalities. - Explain nursing interventions used in cancer treatment. - Discuss the emotional impact of cancer on the patient and the family. - Differentiate oncology concerns with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to oncology concerns. - Assess oncology concerns as applicable to special populations. - Integrate basic computer technology in healthcare. # Nursing Care Associated with the Reproductive Systems - Determine health management and maintenance and prevention of illness as they relate to the reproductive systems. - Prioritize the care for the individual as a whole with respect to the reproductive systems. - Recognize conditions which deviate from normal that affect the reproductive systems. - Incorporate nursing observations and interventions related to diagnostic studies and procedures that apply to the reproductive systems. - Individualize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the reproductive systems. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to the reproductive systems. - Anticipate the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment related to the reproductive systems. - Recognize medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the reproductive systems. - Anticipate dietary regimens for the reproductive systems. - Select standard precautions as they relate to the reproductive systems. - Differentiate the reproductive systems with respect to the life span. - Adapt cultural competence as applicable to the reproductive systems. - Assess the reproductive systems as applicable to special populations. - Integrate basic computer technology in healthcare.
PNSG 2010 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations
Applies fundamental mathematical concepts and includes basic drug administration. Emphasizes critical thinking skills. Topics include: systems of measurement, calculating drug problems, resource materials usage, fundamental pharmacology, administering medications in a simulated clinical environment, principles of IV therapy techniques, and client education.
Clinical pharmacology studies drugs, their effects, and clinical uses, concentrating on pharmaceutical therapy applications and development in human patients.
# Systems of Measurement - Discuss methods of metric and household measurements. - Describe common units utilized in medications. - Describe the relationship between methods of measurement. # Medication Calculations - Perform computation of correct medication dosages. - Perform calculations of IV fluid rate and intake. # Resource Materials Usage - Discuss reference sources for medications. - Interpret information on assigned medications. - Identify the abbreviations associated with medication administration. - Interpret the information found in prescriptions and other medication labels. - Interpret medication orders. # Fundamental Pharmacology - Explain medication origins and nomenclature. - Discuss commonly used over the counter pharmaceuticals including supplements. - Discuss actions, uses, contraindications, adverse reactions, dosages, routes, food and medication interactions, and implications for patient care of medications. # Client Education - Perform client education as it relates to various drug classifications and routes of medication administration. # Medication Administration (Simulated Clinical Environment) - Interpret the laws governing the use and misuse of medications. - Demonstrate correct administration of oral, parenteral and percutaneous medications. - Recall administration rights of patients. - Consider administration rights of patients. - Establish safety principles in medication administration. - Utilize appropriate protocol for medication error reporting. - Demonstrate basic principles of intravenous therapy.
PNSG 2035 - Nursing Fundamentals Clinical
An introduction to nursing practice in the clinical setting. Topics include but are not limited to: history taking; physical assessment; nursing process; critical thinking; activities of daily living; documentation; client education; standard precautions; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; and perioperative care.
# Clinically-Based Experience - Perform history taking skills. - Perform patient assessments. - Implement the nursing process. - Implement critical thinking. - Demonstrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness. - Perform nursing care with respect to activities of daily living. - Demonstrate appropriate documentation. - Implement client education. - Develop approaches for caring for the individual as a whole. - Demonstrate the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education. - Perform standard precautions. - Relate clinically relevant care for individuals with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence and maintain patient confidentiality.
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, providing client education, displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, pathological and nonpathological concerns in obstetric clients and the newborn; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy related to obstetric clients and the newborn; and standard precautions.
Maternal Health focuses on promoting the overall well-being of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects.
Neonatal nursing focuses on providing specialized care to newborns, especially premature or ill infants, in neonatal intensive care units until they are discharged.
Prenatal care encompasses medical, nutritional, and planning services offered to pregnant women to promote the health of both mother and baby.
# Nursing Care of the Obstetric and Newborn Client - Identify health management and maintenance and prevention of illness as they relate to the obstetric and newborn client. - Identify approaches to the care of the obstetric and newborn client as a whole. - Anticipate conditions which deviate from normal that affect the obstetric and newborn client. - Determine nursing observations and interventions related to diagnostic studies and procedures that apply to the obstetric and newborn client. - Recognize use of the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Collaborate as a member of the healthcare inter-professional team in relation to obstetric and newborn client. - Describe the responsibility of the nurse and the methods of treatment as relates to the obstetric and newborn client. - Cite medications most commonly used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders in obstetric and newborn client. - Discuss dietary regimens for obstetric and newborn client. - Identify standard precautions related to the obstetric and newborn client. - Discuss cultural competence as applicable to obstetric and newborn client concerns. - Discuss obstetric and newborn client concerns as applicable to special population.
At completion of this nursing leadership course, students will have competed a minimum of 75 clock hours of leadership related clinical experience. This course builds on the concepts presented in prior nursing courses and develops the clinical skills necessary for successful performance in the job market, focusing on practical applications. Topics include: application of the nursing process, critical thinking, supervisory skills, client education methods, and group dynamics.
# Application of the Nursing Process - Integrate the nursing process when supervising the work of allied health care team members. - Demonstrate evaluation of documentation by team members. - Demonstrate an understanding of the connections between planning, implementing, and evaluating client care. - Demonstrate differentiation between thinking and critical thinking. - Demonstrate ability to collect data. - Establish a nursing diagnosis appropriate for client problems. - Integrate priorities for care in a complex client situation. - Establish why effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential to critical thinking. # Supervisory Skills - Demonstrate planning care for a designated group of clients during a given shift. - Implement care for a designated group of clients during a given shift. - Perform delegation of a balance of duties and tasks to team members according to their skill levels. - Demonstrate maintaining open lines of communication with clients, co-workers, physicians, and other health team members. - Demonstrate positive relationships with co-workers. - Demonstrate constructive, private communication with team members on areas of concern. - Demonstrate principles of work ethics. - Demonstrate a positive working relationship with other team members. - Demonstrate preparation of a resume utilizing professional format. - Demonstrate writing a letter of application. - Demonstrate completing an employment application package. - Demonstrate preparation for an employment interview. - Demonstrate writing a thank you letter. - Demonstrate writing a letter of termination using correct procedures - Participate in comprehensive review processes to meet external regulatory standards. # Client Education Methods - Establish client learning needs. - Use learning styles appropriate for each client. - Integrate family members and significant others in client teaching. - Demonstrate beginning discharge planning on admission. - Integrate a multidisciplinary approach for implementing discharge planning and client teaching. # Group Dynamics - Establish the members of the nursing team including a description of their major responsibilities related to client care. - Establish appropriate standards for measuring quality. - Construct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing team. - Establish methods to monitor continuous quality improvement. # Professional Development & Outcome - Demonstrate competence in relation to the NCLEX examination.
An introduction to the nursing process. Topics include: nursing as a profession; ethics and law; client care which is defined as using the nursing process, using critical thinking, and providing client education and includes principles and skills of nursing practice, documentation, and an introduction to physical assessment; customer/client relationships; standard precautions; basic life support; infection control/blood-borne/airborne pathogens; and basic emergency care/first aid and triage.
# Nursing as a Profession Order - Discuss the history of nursing. - Cite nursing organizations, membership requirements, and benefits. - Explain the basic steps of the nursing process. - Develop the parameters of critical thinking as it applies to nursing practice. - Describe the different levels of nursing. - Discuss employment opportunities for the practical nurse. - Understand the types of health care delivery services and agencies. - Describe the delivery systems of nursing care. - Describe the functions of members of the interdisciplinary health care team. # Ethics, Morals and Legal Implications - Discuss the role of ethics in nursing practice. - Explain the role of ethics and accountability in nursing practice. - Determine the requirements for Georgia practical nursing licensure. - Describe the sources for standards of care for nursing practice. - Describe the legal implication of negligence. - Discuss regulations and implications relative to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA.) - Discuss the procedures for organ procurement, advanced directives, consents, release, minors, etc. - Summarize the legal aspects of documentation. - Describe types of abuse across the life span. # Infection Control/Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens - Define the roles, standards and guidelines for the following agencies: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); and Federal Drug Administration (FDA). - Describe the characteristics of each link of the infection chain. - Define blood/air-borne pathogens. - Identify exposure risks related to health occupations. - Demonstrate pre- and post- exposure precautions to include handwashing, gloving (sterile/nonsterile, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Describe causative agent, symptoms, occurrence, reservoir, mode of transmission, incubation period, period of communicability, prevention and control measures of the following diseases: Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, all types of Hepatitis (A,B,C,), Tuberculosis, Meningitis, antibiotic resistant microbes and Herpes Viruses. # Basic Emergency Care/First Aid and Triage - Perform initial assessment. - Demonstrate various techniques for control of bleeding. - Describe first aid for various types of shock. - Perform application of bandages and splints. - Describe assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning, seizures, insect stings/bites, heat and cold exposure, syncope. # Client Care Order - Demonstrate proficiency in obtaining and documenting blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and height. - Describe factors that affect vital signs including normal and abnormal values. - Demonstrate physical assessments. - Demonstrate concepts of infection control to include but not be limited to sterile technique, handling sterile equipment and supplies. - Explain physiological and pathological influences on body alignment. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for lifting. - Describe the various procedures for moving clients and assisting them with mechanical devices. - Demonstrate techniques for changing an occupied, unoccupied, and a surgical hospital bed. - Cite aspects of a safe environment. - Demonstrate techniques for bathing an adult, giving a back rub, and morning and evening care, assisting with activities of daily living including appropriate documentation. - Describe common foot and nail problems, their causes, and related nursing interventions including appropriate documentation. - Describe the major types of oral problems, their causes, and related nursing interventions including appropriate documentation. - Describe common hair and scalp problems, their causes, and related nursing interventions including appropriate documentation. - Describe techniques for cleansing and irrigating the eyes, ears, and nose including appropriate documentation. - Describe the physiological, psychological, and developmental effects of immobility. - Demonstrate appropriate nursing interventions for an immobilized client including documentation of these interventions. - Demonstrate use of restraints including documentation of their usage. - Discuss the causes, prevention, and treatment of pressure sores including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate use of the nursing process. - Demonstrate assessment of an adult client including general appearance and mental functions including documentation of this assessment. - Demonstrate documentation of nursing care. - Demonstrate feeding adults including documentation of feeding. - Describe nutritional problems contributing to fluid imbalances including appropriate documentation. - Describe the characteristics of normal and abnormal urine and feces including documentation of these characteristics. - Demonstrate assisting a client with a bedpan, urinal, or bedside commode. - Demonstrate techniques for urinary catheterization including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate techniques for administering an enema including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate techniques for collecting urine and stool specimens including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate techniques for bladder and catheter irrigation and catheter care including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate measurement of fluid intake and output including documentation of these measurements. - Describe types of oxygen therapy. - Demonstrate use of oxygen therapy including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate suctioning techniques such as oral, nasotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning including appropriate documentation. - Describe airway management including aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy, and pulse oximetry. - Demonstrate techniques for wound care including documentation of these techniques. - Demonstrate techniques for wound irrigation including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate techniques for application of sterile dressings, bandages, and binders including documentation of these techniques. - Demonstrate techniques for applying hot and cold treatments including documentation of these techniques. - Describe perioperative nursing care including documentation of this care. - Demonstrate techniques for administering immediate postoperative care including appropriate documentation. - Demonstrate effective use of client care communication systems. - Demonstrate the use of therapeutic aspects of professional relations as relates to clients, family and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. - Describe the grieving process. - Discuss emotional and physical needs of the dying client including nursing care and the available support networks. - Demonstrate techniques for administering post-mortem care including appropriate documentation. - Explain the role of computer technology in health care.
ALHS 1113 - Introduction to Health Professions
This course introduces students to the roles of various members of the health care system, education requirements and issues affecting the delivery of care.
# Introduction to Health Care Professions - Identify the various types of health care delivery systems. - Distinguish between occupational “clusters” in health care (therapeutic, diagnostic, information services, environmental services, prevention, etc). - Outline a range of careers in the fields of health care, medicine, and wellness. - Assess your aptitude for a career in health care. - Research a system or career of interest to determine basic responsibilities, governing bodies, educational requirements, career paths, employment opportunities, and trends of influence. - Discuss the variety and integration of jobs and professions that make up health care delivery systems. - Identify the requirements and expectations of health care employers. - Identify trends and changes that may impact health care delivery systems and career choices. - List and define major types of services and providers in health care including private, government, voluntary, and non-profit agencies. - Demonstrate ability to maneuver within an online learning environment.
PNSG 2320 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical II
This second clinical course, in a series of four medical-surgical clinical courses, focuses on clinical client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, applying critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. At the completion of the four-part sequence of these medical-surgical clinical courses students will have completed a minimum of 300 clock hours of clinical experience including 225 clock hours of comprehensive medical-surgical, 37.5 clock hours of pediatric and 37.5 clock hours of mental health experiences. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; hygiene and personal care; mobility and biomechanics; fluid and electrolytes; oxygen care; perioperative care; immunology; mental health; and oncology. In addition, pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to cardiovascular, hematological, immunological, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary, integumentary, and reproductive systems.
# Clinically-Based Experience # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Cardiovascular System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the cardiovascular system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the cardiovascular system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the cardiovascular system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the cardiovascular system - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the cardiovascular system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to cardiovascular disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Hematological and Immunological Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the hematological and immunological systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the hematological and immunological systems. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to hematological and immunological disorders. - Implement standard precautions as they relate to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the hematological and immunological systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the hematological and immunological systems as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Respiratory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the respiratory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the respiratory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the respiratory system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the respiratory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to respiratory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the respiratory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the cardiovascular system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the cardiovascular system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Endocrine System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the endocrine system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the endocrine system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the endocrine system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the endocrine system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to endocrine disorders. - Implement standard precautions as related to the musculoskeletal system. - Implement standard precautions as related to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the endocrine system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the endocrine system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Gastrointestinal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the gastrointestinal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the gastrointestinal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the gastrointestinal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the gastrointestinal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the gastrointestinal system. Perform administration of prescribed diet related to gastrointestinal disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the gastrointestinal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the gastrointestinal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Urinary System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the urinary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the urinary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the urinary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the urinary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the urinary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to urinary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the urinary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the urinary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Neurological System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the neurological system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the neurological system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the neurological system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the neurological system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the neurological system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the neurological system. - Implement standard precautions related to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the neurological system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the neurological system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Sensory System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the sensory system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the sensory system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the sensory system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the sensory system. - Use the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the sensory system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to sensory disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the sensory system. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the sensory system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the sensory system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Mental Health Concerns - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to mental health concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect mental health concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to mental health concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to mental health concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to mental health concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to mental health concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to mental health concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Musculoskeletal System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the musculoskeletal system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the musculoskeletal system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the musculoskeletal system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to musculoskeletal disorders. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the musculoskeletal system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the musculoskeletal system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Integumentary System - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the integumentary system. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the integumentary system. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the integumentary system. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the integumentary system. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to integumentary disorders. - Implement standard precautions related to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the integumentary system. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the integumentary system as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with Oncology - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to oncology concerns. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect oncology concerns. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to oncology concerns. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to oncology concerns. - Perform administration of prescribed diet related to oncology concerns. - Implement standard precautions related to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the oncology concerns with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to oncology concerns. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to oncology concerns as applicable to special populations. # Clinically-Based Nursing Care Associated with the Reproductive Systems - Integrate techniques to promote health management and maintenance and prevention of illness related to the reproductive systems. - Use approaches for caring for the individual as a whole with respect to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate competence in caring for individuals with pathological disorders that affect the reproductive systems. - Use nursing observations and interventions related to each diagnostic study and procedure related to the reproductive systems. - Apply the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to perform treatments related to the reproductive systems. - Perform administration of prescribed medications related to the reproductive systems. - Implement standard precautions as related to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems with respect to the life span. - Display cultural competence as applicable to the reproductive systems. - Demonstrate clinically relevant care for individuals related to the reproductive systems as applicable to special populations.
OCTA 1010 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Theory and Conditions
Explains the philosophy and history of occupational therapy and its relationship to other health care providers. Includes an overview of the etiology, clinical course, prognosis, and prevention of specific disease processes and traumatic injuries frequently seen by occupational therapy practitioners. Examines the influence of sociocultural issues on individuals and families. Emphasis is on the effect of such conditions on occupational performance and ways to promote health. Topics include: the definition of occupational therapy, foundations, history, and philosophical base of the profession; role of OTA within the health care team; role of OTA within various practice settings; introduction to AOTA code of ethics and standards of practice; introduction to OT theories, models of practice, and frames of reference; introduction to the OT Practice Framework; role delineation of OTR and OTA; introduction to disease processes, diseases and traumatic injuries of body systems, occupational performance issues related to various socio-cultural environments, promotion of health, and prevention of injury and disease for quality of life and wellbeing.
Occupational health is a field dedicated to ensuring the optimal well-being of employees in various industries, encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects.
# Foundational Content Requirements - Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body to include the biological and physical sciences, neurosciences, kinesiology, and biomechanics. - Demonstrate knowledge of human development throughout the lifespan (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults). Course content must include, but is not limited to, developmental psychology. - Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of human behavior to include the behavioral sciences, social sciences, and science of occupation. - Explain the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors, as well as lifestyle choices in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations. (e.g., principles of psychology, sociology and abnormal psychology. - Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions. This must include an analysis of the epidemiological factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations. # Occupational Therapy Theoretical Perspectives - Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. - Define the process of theory development and its importance to occupational therapy. # Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy - Apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society's current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. - Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. - Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury on occupational performance. # Context of Service Delivery, Leadership, and Management of Occupational Therapy Services - Explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant's role. - Explain an understanding of the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, financial management, billing, and coding. - Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. - Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. - Identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options. - Define strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants and non-occupational therapy personnel. # Scholarship - Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. - Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. - Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies. - Demonstrate the skills to understand a scholarly report. # Professional Ethics, Values and Responsibilities - Demonstrate knowledge of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. - Demonstrate knowledge of how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies. - Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards. - Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional responsibilities related to: 1) Liability issues under current models of service provision. 2) Varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis.
Introduces chemical concept principles, laws, and techniques applicable to the medical laboratory. Topics include laboratory safety, fundamental principles of chemistry, weight and measures, solutions, and basic laws of chemistry.
Bioinorganic Chemistry examines the behavior and function of inorganic elements and compounds within living organisms, particularly in relation to biological processes and metalloenzyme activities.
Medical Science is a multidisciplinary area integrating biology, chemistry, and physiology to analyze illnesses, advance diagnosis and treatment, and enhance patient care and health results.
# Laboratory Safety - The student will identify lab safety equipment, the types and uses of glassware, and chemical hazards. - The student will be able to list lab safety precautions. # Fundamental Principles of Chemistry - The student will be able to compare and contrast solids, liquids, and gases. - The student will be able to describe and discuss the laws of conservation of energy and mass. - The student will be able to interpret the periodic table of the elements. - The student will be able to draw a Bohr model of an atom and label its parts. - The student will be able to discuss emission properties and uses of excited atoms. # Weight and Measures - The student will be able to convert English, Metric, and S.I. units of measurement. - The student will be able to measure and convert readings between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales. - The student will be able to compute density and specific gravity from appropriate mass and volume data. - The student will be able to record measurements with the correct number of significant figures. - The student will apply and use significant figures conventions to calculated values. # Solutions - The student will be able to compute percent composition from chemical formulas. - The student will determine molecular weight of a compound from its formula. - The student will compute concentration (including use of percent--%--molarity and normality) or volume in dilution and titration problems. # Basic Laws of Chemistry - The student will differentiate between ionic and covalent bonds. - The student will construct ionic compound formulas from ions. - The student will be able to interpret and balance chemical equations. - The student will be able to identify reactions as single displacement, double displacement, combination or decomposition reactions. - The student will be able to list factors which affect reactions. - The student will be able to discuss key points of kinetic molecular theory. - The student will be able to explain the measurement of barometric pressure. - The student will be able to use and calculate partial pressure of a gas in a mixture or total pressure of a mixture of gases. - The student will be able to solve problems using the gas laws. - The student will be able to list and write formulas for common acids, bases, and salts. - The student will be able to compute pH from [H+] or [H3O+]. - The student will be able to describe chemical reactions between acids and bases.
PHAR 1010 - Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals
Provides an overview of the pharmacy technology field and develops the fundamental concepts and principles necessary for successful participation in the pharmacy field. Topics include: safety, orientation to the pharmacy technology field, ethics and laws, definitions and terms, and reference sources.
# Quality Assurance and Medication Safety - State the precautions and procedures necessary when handling caustic, poisonous, and flammable substances. - Demonstrate proper body mechanics. - Demonstrate the steps of operating equipment in a safe manner. - Demonstrate how to provide personal and environmental protection. - Explain how to be aware of security and safety procedures in the work environment. - Demonstrate error prevention strategies (ordering, Tall Man lettering, separating inventory, bar coding, abbreviations, and leading/trailing zeros). - Discuss Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies and restricted drug management programs. - Assess prescription errors (abnormal doses, early refill, incorrect quantity, incorrect patient, or drug). # Orientation to the Pharmacy Technology Field - Identify traditional and non-traditional pharmacy modalities. - Discuss the roles and opportunities for growth of a pharmacy technician based on the practice setting. - State all of the technician's primary job responsibilities, the duties falling under each, and how these differ from the primary responsibilities of the pharmacist. - Understand the principles for managing change and the need to be able to resolve conflicts through negotiation. - Demonstrate the ability to manage one's work either alone or as part of a team. - Explain the relationship of technicians, pharmacists, hospital staff, and patients. - Understand the importance of and resources for staying current in pharmacy practice and obtaining certification. - Recognize and appreciate the benefits of active involvement in local, state, and national pharmacy organizations. - Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing. - Understand the need to adapt pharmacy services for the culturally diverse. # Ethics and Laws - State the general requirements of any local, state, or federal laws that specifically affect any of the technician's responsibilities. - Explain the legal aspects of a technician's functions, such as accountability, pharmacy regulations, and use and storage of controlled substances. - Relate HIPPA and PHI regulations to the handling and storing of patient records. - Demonstrate ethical conduct in all aspects of job-related activities. - Name the regulatory agencies and professional organizations that develop standards and/or guidelines for the field of pharmacy. - Discuss the requirements for the DEA oversight of pharmacy practice. - Identify the five controlled substances drug schedules as classified by the DEA. # Definitions and Terms - Recall the common drugs by brand and /or generic name. - Define pharmacy and medical terminology. - Use pharmaceutical-medical abbreviations and symbols to interpret medication orders and screen for accuracy. - Use drug-classification systems and drug nomenclature. - Introduce pharmaceutical and therapeutic concepts and how drugs are organized by the anatomy system. - Discuss the meaning of common pharmacological concepts. - Understand the various routes of administration and dosage forms. # Reference Sources - List the titles of reference books where classification, usual doses, calculations, preparations, compatibility, drug interaction, and dosage form can be found.
A project from the students major area of specialization is developed from conception to final presentation. The project will include working/construction drawings, renderings, presentation techniques, and preparation for entry into the job market.
Engineering drawings are technical illustrations depicting the design, dimensions, and structure of engineering projects, providing precise information for construction and assembly.
# Apply Knowledge and Skills - Create a set of working or construction documents based on major specialization. # Demonstrate Work Environment Functions - Communicate professionally. - Perform efficient time-management and work organization skills. - Assess problems by using decision-making skills. - Display flexibility and adaptability in the project work environment. # Create a Resume and Cover Letter - Compose a resume and cover letter. # Construct a Portfolio - Construct a portfolio.
TDSG 1207 - Statics and Strengths of Materials
Emphasizes the study of forces and moments and the resulting stresses in structural components. Topics include: forces, moments, normal stress, shearing stress, deformation, strain, bending, torsion, factors of safety, shear and moment diagrams, properties of areas, stress concentrations and standards cross-sections. Laboratory work parallels class work.
Stress Engineering is a field that evaluates and guarantees the ability of materials and structures to resist operational stresses, ensuring durability and safety throughout their lifespan.
# Fundamental Concepts - Solve trigonometric problems. - Relate US Customary and SI Units of Measurement. # Force Vectors - Determine forces and add them into components using the parallelogram law. - Express force and position in Cartesian vector form. - Evaluate vector magnitude and orientation in 2 dimensions. # Force System Resultants - Describe the moment of a force and calculate moments of a force about a specified axis. - Define moment of a couple. # Equilibrium of a Rigid Body and Structural Analysis - Develop and apply equations of equilibrium for a rigid body. - Draw free body diagrams of rigid bodies, determine reactions in rigid. bodies according to different types of connections. # Geometric Properties and Distributed Loadings - Determine the Centroid of areas. - Determine the Moment of Inertia of areas. # Concepts of Stress - Determine yield strength by using handbook of material properties. - Determine simple stress. - Determine safe loads. - Determine allowable stress. - Determine shearing stress. # Concepts of Strain - Describe simple strain and the stress/strain diagram. - Apply Hooke's law. - Determine Poisson’s ratio. - Determine shearing strain. # Concepts of Tension - Determine the shearing stress resulting from tension. # Concept of Beam Bending - Develop shear and moment diagrams. - Determine bending stresses in beams and columns. - Determine deflection of beams.
AVIO 2020 - Advance Aircraft Wiring and Troubleshooting
Introduces the student to advance troubleshooting, system integration, repair and inspection, and fault codes in aircraft. Topics include: tools; troubleshooting; system integration; repair and inspection of electrical wiring and components; and fault codes.
## Tools - Describe the different types of tools used in advance aircraft wiring troubleshooting. - Identify the different type of tooling used in advance aircraft electrical wiring troubleshooting. ## Troubleshooting - Demonstrate how to troubleshoot different systems on modern aircraft (such as landing gear warning; lighting issues; radio issues; etc.) - Perform checks and troubleshooting of electrical systems using appropriate test equipment and schematic diagrams. ## System Integration - Read and comprehend schematics to integrate different systems together in aircraft. - Demonstrate how to integrate systems on aircraft using appropriate technical data. ## Repair and inspection of electrical wiring and components - Describe how to inspect and check equipment for integrity. - Perform electrical system inspections and maintenance in accordance with FAA and manufacturer's recommendations. ## Fault Codes - Describe the way different fault code systems work. - Determine what different fault codes mean.
AVIO 2010 - Advance Aircraft Electricity
This course provides a study of aircraft electrical systems. Topics include: power generation and source of power; power distribution and control of power; data buses and communication between line replaceable units; and electrostatic discharge.
## Power Generation and Sources of Power - Describe the types of batteries used on aircraft and what systems they supply power to. - Explain how to provide AC power to an aircraft. - Explain how to provide DC power to an aircraft. - Identify the advantages and disadvantages of AC power - Identify the advantages and disadvantages of DC power. ## Power Distribution and Control of Power - Describe methods of controlling output voltage and current of generators and alternators. - Discuss the operations and function of alternator/generator frequency control for aircraft (i.e. CSDs, IDG). - Describe the different between various power distribution systems on aircraft (split bus, parallel bus, split-parallel bus, etc.). - Describe how various power distribution systems work on aircraft. ## Data Buses and Communication Between Line Replaceable Units - Describe a data bus. - Identify the types of data buses used in modern aircraft. - Understand how line replaceable units communicate between each other. ## Electrostatic Discharge - Demonstrate how static electricity is minimized in aircraft. - Demonstrate the proper techniques for handing aircraft equipment.
AVIO 2000 - Aircraft Navigation, Communication, and Avionic Systems
This course provides a study of aircraft navigation, communication, and avionic systems. Topics include: navigation systems; communication systems; aircraft instrument systems; aircraft position and warning systems; aircraft antennas; flight management systems; and entertainment and WIFI systems.
## Navigation Systems - Describe the different navigation systems used modern aircraft. - Identify the different navigation systems used on modern aircraft. ## Communication Systems - Describe the different communication systems used on modern aircraft. - Identify the different communication systems used on modern aircraft. ## Aircraft Position and Warning Systems - Identify the different types of aircraft configuration and warning systems used on modern aircraft. - Identify the components of aircraft landing gear warning system. - Identify the components in aircraft takeoff warning system. - Identify components in various position and warning systems used on modern aircraft. ## Aircraft Instrument Systems - Identify the types of instruments required on modern aircraft. - Understand what is the function of the different instruments on modern aircraft. - Identify the components that make up different indicating systems - Define what the function of the pitot static system. ## Aircraft Antennas - Describe the different types of antennas used on modern aircraft. - Describe the location of the different antennas. ## Flight Management Systems - Describe the operation of flight management systems on modern aircraft. - Describe the inspection of flight management systems on modern aircraft - Describe the function of flight management systems on modern aircraft. ## Entertainment and WIFI Systems - Identify the different entertainment systems found on modern aircraft. - Describe how WIFI systems work on modern aircraft.
The bases of AC and DC current and circuits; and solid state devices. Topics include: relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; electrical circuit diagrams; voltage, current, resistance, and continuity; electrical power; capacitance, inductance and transformers; logic gates; and electrostatic discharge.
## Relationship of Voltage, Current, and Resistance in Electrical Circuits - Demonstrate the relationship among current, voltage, and resistance. - Perform measurement of voltage drops using voltmeter - Compare voltage drops with current flow. - Calculate and measure amperage, voltage, and resistance. - Perform measurements of resistance and check for continuity. - Calculate and measure voltage drop across resistors. ## Electrical Circuit Diagrams - Identify and interpret electrical symbols and their functions. - Trace circuits in aircraft wiring diagrams. - Identify electrical malfunctions by reference to circuit diagrams - Use circuit diagram to assist in troubleshooting. ## Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Continuity - Identify and explain the prefixes used in with electrical terms, i.e. kilo, milli, mega, etc. - Demonstrate the use of electrical instruments. - Demonstrate how to connect various meters in circuits and obtain correct readings. - Demonstrate the use of an various meters to locate open, closed, and shorted circuits. ## Electrical Power - Calculate and measure power requirements for various electrical devices in aircraft electrical systems. - Calculate and measure electric power required to operate an electric motor given efficiency and load. - Calculate and measure total electric power to be furnished by a generator for a specified airplane. - Understand how improper installation of wiring, connectors, bonding straps, etc. can have an effect on power in an aircraft. ## Capacitance, Inductance, and Transformers - Define inductance and capacitance and how it applies to electrical circuits. - Describe self and mutual inductance and solve series and parallel circuits - Explain dielectric material, factors affecting capacitance, and voltage ratings. - Demonstrate measurement of capacitance and inductance. - Explain the different loses found in transformers. - Recall the formula for determining voltage and current ratios in a transformer. ## Logic Gates - Label different type of logic gates - Demonstrate the output of different logic gates. - Demonstrate how to read schematics that use logic gates ## Electrostatic Discharge - Define static electricity - Describe why static electricity is an issue in aircraft avionics. - Identify how static electricity is minimized in aircraft. - Understand the importance of proper bonding for personnel, equipment, aircraft structurer, etc.
AVIO 1025 - Basic Aircraft Electrical Wiring and Troubleshooting
Introduces the student to the different types of tools, wiring, connectors, and electrical components used in aircraft. It also introduces the student to basic troubleshooting of electrical systems. Topics include: Tooling used in wiring installation; crimping and splicing of aircraft wiring; installations of connectors used in aircraft; installations of aircraft electrical components; and basic troubleshooting of aircraft electrical systems.
## Tooling Used in Aircraft Wiring Installation - Describe the different type of tools used in aviation electrical wiring. - Identify the different type of tooling used in aircraft electrical wiring ## Crimping and Splicing of Aircraft Wiring - Describe the different type of wiring and cables used in aircraft electrical systems. - Explain the factors that affect the selection of aircraft wiring. - Perform repair of broken or damaged wires and cables per specifications. - Describe the general precautions and procedures for bonding airframe components and for shielding wiring and equipment. - Demonstrate how to select and install wire according to specifications. - Demonstrate how to route wire and cable to protect against different type of hazards and damage. ## Installations of Connectors Used in Aircraft - Perform the selection of correct connectors per specifications. - Demonstrate how to install and check different types connectors per specifications. - Perform pinning and depinning of electrical connectors per specifications - Demonstrate how to inspect and check wiring and connectors for different defects and proper installation per specifications. - Define how EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnect System) relates to use of different connectors and wiring. ## Installations of Aircraft Electrical Components - Identify different types of fuses, circuit breakers and switches used in aircraft. - Identify the different types of terminal boards and clamps used with aircraft wiring. - Demonstrate how to select and install different electrical components per specifications. - Perform inspection of the installation of different electrical components per specifications. ## Basic Troubleshooting of Aircraft Electrical Systems - Perform troubleshooting of electrical wiring, connectors, and components.
AVIO 1000 - Introduction to Aircraft and Aviation Fundamentals
This course is an introduction to the basic parts of an aircraft, the basic fundamentals of the theory of flight, basic blueprint reading, and introduction into human factors. Topics include: standard aircraft terminology; basic theory of flight; station numbers; basic blueprint reading; and human factors.
## Standard Aircraft Terminology - Define common terms used in the aviation field. - Define common abbreviations used in the aviation field. ## Theory of Flight - Identify major components of aircraft such as empennage, fuselage, wings, etc. - Identify the different control surfaces found on an aircraft. - Define the different forces that act on an aircraft. - Define the different axis of an aircraft. - Describe how an aircraft flies and is controlled in flight. ## Station Numbers - Describe what is meant by fuselage station numbers. - Describe what is meant by butt line station numbers. - Describe what is meant by water line station numbers. - Describe what is meant by wing station numbers. ## Basic Blueprint Reading - Identify lines and symbols used in blueprints. - Distinguish between various views represented on typical manufacturing blueprints. - Locate and identify the materials required on the bill of material list on blueprints. - Locate title blocks on various blueprint drawings. - Read and interpret information on various blueprint drawings. - Interpret the information used in dimensioning. ## Human Factors - Define human factors. - Describe the different models used in human factors, i.e. Swiss Cheese Model etc. - Identify factors that have a influence on human factors. - Identify ways to minimize the effects of human factors in the work place.
This course expands on basic word processing knowledge and skills. Topics will include managing document options and settings, creating advanced documents and using advanced tools to create document elements and references. This course is designed to prepare the student to take the related Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. .
## Manage Document Options and Settings - Demonstrate the ability to manage documents and templates by modifying existing template, copying custom styles, macros, and building blocks to other documents or templates, managing document versions, comparing and combining multiple documents, linking to external document content, enabling macros in a document, displaying hidden ribbon tabs, and changing the application default font. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare documents for review by restricting editing, marking a document as final, and protecting a document with a password. - Demonstrate the ability to manage document changes by tracking changes, managing tracked changes, locking or unlocking tracking, adding comments, and managing comments. ## Design Advanced Documents - Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced editing and formatting by finding and replacing text by using wildcards and special characters, finding and replacing formatting and styles, setting advanced page setup layout options, - Demonstrate the ability to create styles by creating paragraph and character styles, and modifying existing styles. ## Create Advanced References - Demonstrate the ability to create and manage indexes by marking index entries, creating indexes, and updating indexes. - Demonstrate the ability to create and manage references by customizing a table of contents, inserting and modifying captions, and creating and modifying a table of figures. - Demonstrate the ability to manage forms, fields, and Mail Merge operations by adding custom fields, modifying field properties, performing mail merges, managing recipient lists, inserting merged fields, and previewing merge results. ## Create Customer Documents - Demonstrate the ability to create and modify building blocks, macros, and controls by creating Quick Parts, managing building blocks, creating and modifying simple macros, and inserting and configuring content controls. - Demonstrate the ability to create custom style sets and templates by creating custom color sets, custom font sets, custom themes, and custom style sets. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare a document for internationalization and accessibility by configuring language options in documents, adding alternate text to document elements, managing multiple options for +Body and +Heading fonts, and utilizing global content standards
BUSN 2130 - Expert Spreadsheet Analysis
This course expands on basic spreadsheet software knowledge and skills. Topics will include: advanced workbook options and setting, applying custom formats and layouts, creating and applying advanced formulas and creating advanced charts and tables. This course is designed to prepare the student to take the related Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam.
## Manage Workbook Options and Settings - Demonstrate the ability to manage workbooks by saving a workbook as a template, copying macros between workbooks, referencing data in another workbook, referencing data by using structured references, enabling macros in a workbook, displaying hidden ribbon tabs. - Demonstrate the ability to manage workbook review by restricting editing, protecting a worksheet, configuring formula calculation options, protecting workbook structure, managing workbook versions, and encrypting a workbook with a password. ## Apply Custom Data Formats and Layouts - Demonstrate the ability to apply custom data formats and validation by creating custom number formats, populating cells by using advanced Fill Series options, and configuring data validation. - Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced conditional formatting and filtering by creating custom conditional formatting rules, creating conditional formatting rules that use formulas, and managing conditional formatting rules. - Demonstrate the ability to create and modify custom workbook elements by creating custom color formats, creating and modifying cell styles, creating and modifying custom themes, creating and modifying simple macros, and inserting and configuring form controls - Demonstrate the ability to prepare a workbook for internationalization by displaying data in multiple international formats, applying international currency formats, managing multiple options for +Body and +Heading fonts. ## Create Advanced Formulas - Demonstrate the ability to apply functions to formulas by performing logical operations by using AND, OR, and NOT functions; perform logical operations by using nested functions; perform statistical operations by using SUMIFS, AVERAGEIFS, and COUNTIFS functions - Demonstrate the ability to look up data using functions by using the VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MATCH, and INDEX function. - Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced date and time functions by referencing the date and time by using the NOW and TODAY functions, serialize numbers by using date and time functions. - Demonstrate the ability to perform data analysis and business intelligence by importing, transforming, combining, displaying, and connecting to data, consolidating data; performing what-if analysis by using Goal Seek and Scenario Manager; using cube functions to get data out of the Excel data model; calculating data by using financial functions. - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot formulas by tracing precedence and dependence, monitoring cells and formulas by using the Watch Window, validating formulas by using error checking rules, and evaluating formulas. - Demonstrate the ability to define named ranges and objects by naming cells, data ranges, and tables, managing named ranges and objects. ## Create Advanced Charts and Tables - Demonstrate the ability to create advanced charges and tables by adding trendlines to charts, creating dual-axis charts, and saving a chart as a template. - Demonstrate the ability to create and manage PivotTables by creating and modifying PivotTables, modifying field selections and options, creating slicers, grouping PivotTable data, referencing data in a PivotTable by using the GETPIVOTDATA function, adding calculated fields, and formatting data. - Demonstrate the ability to create and manage Pivot Charts by creating and modifying Pivot Charts, manipulating options in existing Pivot Charts, applying styles to Pivot Charts, drilling down into PivotChart details.
Integrates computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, and computer aided engineering functions. Students will create CNC tool paths and produce parts on CNC machines. Topics include: manufacturing engineering technologies, computer-aided part design, process planning, computer-aided tool path generation. Laboratory work parallels class work.
# Manufacturing engineering technologies - Discuss the technologies used in a fixed automation process. - Discuss the technologies used in a flexible automation process. - Prepare a paper on some aspect of CAM technology. - Report CAM technology paper to class. - Demonstrate the use of GD & T methods and symbols. # Computer aided part design - Develop CAD drawings of designed parts. # Process planning - Select appropriate tools for machining operations. - Compute feeds and speeds for selected tools. # Computer-aided toolpath generation - Generate tool paths for machine parts. - Assess post process codes. - Revise post process codes.
This course continues dimensioning, section view, and auxiliary view skill development, introduces the basics of fastening techniques, using and interpreting technical data, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to document the manufacture of machines. Topics include section view drawings, auxiliary view drawings, threaded fasteners, welding and symbol usage, usage of technical reference sources, orthographic and pictorial assembly drawings, and rendering.
# Demonstrate Knowledge and Application of Advanced Dimensioning Practices - Demonstrate the use of GD & T methods and symbols. - Demonstrate the specification and application of surface texture symbols. - Describe the purpose of dual dimensioning. - Demonstrate the dimensioning of objects with holes, chamfers, tapers, objects from a datum. # Demonstrate Knowledge and Application of Section Views - Explain purpose of sectional views. - Demonstrate and describe full, half broken-out, rotated removed, and assembly sections. - Identify and apply appropriate material symbols used in section lining. - Explain purpose of sectional views. - Describe and demonstrate full, half broken-out, rotated, removed, and assembly sections. - Identify and apply appropriate material symbols used in section lining. # Demonstrate Knowledge and Application of Auxiliary Views - Define auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary view, partial views auxiliary sections, half auxiliary views, oblique surfaces, viewing plane. - Demonstrate full, secondary, and partial auxiliary views and auxiliary sections. # Demonstrate Knowledge and Use of Technical Reference Materials - Demonstrate use of ANSI fit tables. - Define thread terminology and thread types. - Define and identify permanent fastening techniques. - Demonstrate the ability to research technical publications for required data to complete drawings. - Identify parts of assemblies that can be purchased and download CAD files from manufacturer’s digital data sources. # Create Rendered Drawings - Produce rendered drawings. # Create Assembly Drawings - Produce formal assembly drawings with bills of materials that communicate how to erect finished products. - Produce pictorial assembly drawings.
This course is a continuation of Engineering Graphics I. It covers concepts in 3D geometry and parametric solid modeling, and advanced dimensioning techniques. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings.
# Demonstrate an Understanding of Solid Modeling Software - Use and arrange workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform 3D models and drawings and editing techniques. - Use and manage computer hardware and peripherals for input, output, and storage. # Demonstrate Creative Skills by Producing 3D Solid Models by Using Software - Produce 3D models using proper techniques to develop drawing or presentations. # Demonstrate Creative Skills by Producing Presentation/Working Drawings Using 3D Software - Produce presentation / working drawings using drafting standards. - Use advanced dimensioning techniques. - Prepare drawings with appropriate characteristics for output.
This course provides advanced study of CAD software and techniques for customizing for specific requirements.
# Templates - Describe elements of a drawing template. - Develop custom templates for drawings. # Advanced Tools and Techniques - Demonstrate use of advanced CAD tools. # Customize User Interface (CUI) - Modify CAD program user interface. - Develop custom tools for user interface. # Raster Images - Describe uses and types of raster images. - Demonstrate insertion and manipulation of raster images. # Programming Applications - Develop shortcut tools. - Integrate shortcut tools into CAD program.
This course is designed to give students an overview of the different types of communication platforms used primarily in inter-connects as well as the business systems component of service providers. Emphasis is placed on system features, installation, programming, and troubleshooting.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a method of transmitting voice and multimedia data over IP networks like the internet.
Voice mail systems are technologies that record and store callers' audio messages when the recipient cannot answer the call.
# PBX Installation and Troubleshooting - Explain the purpose of a PBX system. - Integrate the physical hardware related to a PBX system. - Activate digital and analog devices. - Activate trunk groups and their related trunk types. - Perform back-ups of all data on the switch. # Purposes of the Various Systems - Compare and Contrast in communication systems with respect to Centrex and POTS services. - Choose the correct communication platform based on the application. # Fundamentals of VoIP - Explain the purpose and benefits of VoIP. - Summarize the concept packetized voice communications. - Characterize the various VoIP standards. - Integrate a basic VoIP system. # Voicemail Installation and Integration - Identify the differences between third party voicemail systems and proprietary systems. - Recognize the different applications of a voice processing system to include voicemail and auto-attendant. - Outline the basic integration of a voicemail/auto-attendant system with a communication platform. - Integrate a voicemail/auto-attendant system including all related programming. - Differentiate the signaling between in-band and out-of-band systems. # Communication Platform Features and Applications - Characterize the features among the various platforms. - Select the proper features for the applications requested by the customer.
This course introduces the fundamentals of voice over IP (VoIP) telephony and technology, the infrastructure benefits and applications. Topics include Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), telephony signaling and services, basics of Internet Protocol (IP), H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), gateway protocols, and Quality of Service (QoS).
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) refers to the worldwide interconnected system of public telephone networks, operated by both commercial and government entities, providing conventional telephony services.
IP telephony refers to the technology utilizing IP standards to transmit voice communications over a network, including VoIP for providing digital phone services.
# PSTN - Describe Enterprise Telephony Today, Legacy Telephony Signaling, and PSTN networks and services. - Explain VoIP signaling protocols, H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), and gateway control protocols. # Voice over IP Technology - Correlate the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model and how it applies to VoIP. # IP Signaling Protocols - Characterize the VoIP signaling protocols, H.323, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), and gateway control protocols. # VoIP Application - Assess VoIP services, configuration issues, and Quality of Service (QoS).
TELE 2020 - Communications Cabling Installation
This course is designed for the entry-level telecommunications technicians who need to understand the industry and be proficient in the basic practices used in a structured cabling and installation environment. Topics include identification of industry structure, standards, codes and methodologies; media characteristics; preparation for installation, connectors, grounding and bonding, testing, pulling and termination of cable; cable splicing; fire stopping; administration; professionalism; selection and maintenance of tools; delivery and inventory of equipment; and interpretation of symbols and specifications.
Cable television refers to the distribution of television programming via coaxial or fiber-optic cables, providing multiple channels and services such as on-demand content, internet, and phone connectivity.
# Industry Orientation and Standards - Discuss the different aspects of the low voltage industry focusing mainly on telecommunications. - Interpret the different standards for telecommunications. - Choose NEC codes and how they apply to the telecommunications industry. # Structured Premises Cabling Systems - Differentiate the different components of the structured cabling model. # Plans and Specification - Interpret specifications and blueprints. - Perform site surveys. # Media Characteristics, Connectors, Fire Stopping and Cable Termination - Compare and Contrast the characteristics of the media used in the telecommunications industry. - Choose the correct media for the applications used. - Establish a process for terminating the various media types on appropriate hardware. - Research vendor manuals when choosing a fire stopping material and apply it in an application. - Construct a fire stop given a cabling scenario. # Transmission Characteristics - Characterize the principles of analog and digital transmissions. - Understand the process of encoding data schemes. - Choose the correct media for the applications used. - Assess the principles of attenuation, impedance matching, capacitance and inductive reactance on a signal. - Generalize the effects of noise on a transmission. # Grounding, Bonding, and Electrical Protection - Outline the importance of grounding and bonding. - Relate the ANSI/TIA/EIA 607 standards and the NEC manual to the installation of grounding and bonding equipment. - Critique improper grounding procedures. - Implement proper grounding and bonding to a structured cabling project. # Cable Testing and Cable Troubleshooting - Express the procedures and standards involved in testing copper and fiber systems. - Demonstrate the use of proper test equipment related to copper and fiber testing. - Perform proper tests of copper cabling systems. - Interpret test results and isolate and correct troubles in copper cabling systems. # Retrofits and System Upgrades - Compare and Contrast the methods used in cutovers. - Review the documentation involved in retrofits. - Understand the importance of fire stopping and removal of old components in retrofits. # Professionalism - Relate the importance of working with fellow employees as well as the customer. - Consider the importance of good customer service. - Communicate the importance of performing quality work. # Miscellaneous Duties - Recognize the importance of performing quality work.
Upon completion of the course a student will understand the fundamentals of cable television systems and high-speed data and telephony over cable. This course provides the basis for further study of cable television and broadband systems. Topics include: general organization of cable TV systems, TV transmission plans and equipment, TV signal characteristics and processing, and basic analysis of TV picture quality and problems.
Broadband refers to high-speed data transmission technologies, such as DSL, fiber optics, cable, and wireless, for fast internet connectivity.
# Introduction to Cable TV Systems and Fundamentals - Describe the basic functions of broadband CATV, the departments and their duties in the CATV environment. - Differentiate the types of services offered by CATV service providers. # Cable TV Equipment - Characterize the type of equipment used in the CATV industry. # Signal Sources, Processing, and Distribution - Outline the type of transmission equipment used in CATV. - Identify how the signals are processed and modulated for transmission. - Explain the distribution methods of CATV from the head end equipment to the home and business. # TV Picture Analysis - Evaluate problems with the picture quality. - Perform measurements of analog signal levels and determine if the signal is within specifications. - Perform tests for digital signal levels.
THOP 1106 - Timber Harvesting Equipment Operations II
Students will learn to operate basic timber harvesting equipment and become familiar with the daily operations of each piece of equipment.
Timber Management entails supervising forest growth, harvest, and regrowth for sustainable wood production while preserving ecological balance.
# Discuss the Daily Operations of Timber Harvesting Equipment - Identify daily operations associated with timber harvesting equipment. # Operate Basic Timber Harvesting Equipment - Perform operations with skidder. - Perform operations with loader. - Perform operation with buncher. # Identify Areas of Concern with Equipment Operations - Discuss questions/concerns with equipment operations.
THOP 1105 - Timber Harvesting Equipment Operations I
This course covers preventive maintenance techniques on equipment used in association with timber harvesting operations. This course also introduces students to the concepts of felling, skidding, delimbing and loading of timber products.
# Apply Preventive Maintenance Procedures on Forestry Equipment - Perform preventive maintenance on forestry equipment. # Identify Precautions With Equipment Safety and Maintenance - Discuss equipment fires, leaving equipment oversight and the elimination of debris accumulation. # Discuss Preventive Maintenance Procedures on Forestry Equipment - Identify grease/tube/oil/fuel locations on the forestry equipment.
THOP 1104 - Timber Industry Standards & Ethics
Introduces the principles of marketing forest products. Emphasis is placed on marketing timber, identifying applicable markets and developing basic marketing strategies for forest products.
# Discuss Basic Principles of Marketing Forest Products - Describe important uses of forest products. - Describe how forest products are marketed. # Identify Products Within Standing Timber - Recognize forest products in the timber stand. - Discuss forest product values. # Develop Basic Marketing Strategies for Forest Products - Discuss sorting products for area markets at the loading area. - Describe logging and haul rates to area forest product mills.
Introduces the fundamentals of tree identification, land surveying, and timber cruising.
# Discuss Forest Measurement Methods (Cruising) - Recognize forest measurement tools and equipment. - Measure or calculate standing timber with commonly used cruising methods. # Identify Surveying Techniques - Describe how to use surveying and mapping equipment. - Perform compass, pacing, and land line flagging exercises. # Tree and Shrub Identification - Identify trees and shrubs common in Georgia. - Explain how the commercial valued trees are utilized.
Introduces the fundamentals of timber industry standards and ethics. Students will learn and apply: timber harvesting laws and regulations, OSHA requirements and laws pertaining to trucking requirements for state and federal highways.
# Identify and Apply Georgia Best Management Practices (BMPs) - Discuss BMP regulations. - Discuss SFI regulations. - Develop a logging plan. # Identify Georgia and Federal Laws pertaining to Timber Harvesting # Discuss and Be Able to Communicate General Timber Harvesting Concepts and Ethics
THOP 1101 - Intro to Timber Harvesting Safety
Introduces the fundamentals of timber harvesting safety. Topics include: first aid, CPR, personal protective equipment, OSHA, and other relate timber industry safety practices.
# Complete First Aid and CPR Training and Obtain Certifications - Recognize items in an OSHA approved logging first and kit. - Discuss CPR procedures. # Timber Harvesting Safety - Identify hazards and dangers related to logging. - Identify forest hazards. - Identify harmful plants, reptiles and insects. # Use of Personal Protective Equipment # Identify OSHA Regulations
TRST 1000 - Transit Industry Fundamentals
Introduces students to the transit industry. Topics include; Jobs and careers in the transit industry (including rail services, bus services and infrastructure services), and the transit industry's role in the community.
Light Rail Transit Systems are contemporary, city-based rail networks for public transport, featuring electric vehicles running on separate or shared tracks.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a fast, efficient, and affordable public transportation system that utilizes exclusive lanes and bus priority measures to provide service comparable to metro systems.
# Jobs and Careers in the Transit Industry - Identify the basic rail, bus and infrastructure entry level jobs. - Describe the basic job duties of a rail electronic system technician. - Describe the basic job duties of a rail mechanical system technician. - Describe the basic job duties of a bus and ground transportation technician. - Describe the basic job duties of an infrastructure electronic system technician. - Describe the basic job duties of an infrastructure electrical system technician. - Describe the full career paths available in bus, rail and infrastructure. - Identify the basic job requirements for hire, including background and drug testing. # Transit Industry Role in the Community - Describe the difference between internal and external customers. - Describe the functions the transit industry provides to external customers. - Describe the importance of providing timely scheduled service to public customers. - Demonstrate knowledge of good customer service skills in the transit industry. - Demonstrate, through role playing, customer conflict resolution skills. - Illustrate an understanding of job prioritization skills. - Describe the role of good work ethics habits in providing good customer service.
Provides continued occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming and paint preparation, special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.
Automotive painting is a specialized process that involves preparing and coating vehicle surfaces with paint and protective layers to achieve a high-quality appearance.
# Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation - Demonstrate proficiency in surface preparation skills. # Special Refinishing Applications - Demonstrate proficiency in special refinishing applications including fiberglass, plastics and rubber. # Urethane Enamels - Demonstrate proficiency in applications of urethane enamels in solid and metallic colors and single and multi-stage finishes. # Tint and Match Colors - Demonstrate proficiency in mixing, matching and applying colors. # Detailing - Demonstrate proficiency in buffing, polishing, waxing, and cleaning vehicles.
Provides occupation based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.
AVMT 2026 - Airframe Non-Metallic Structures
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft non-metallic structures. Topics include: wood structures and coverings; composite structures; plastic structures; windows and interior furnishings.
# Wood Structures and Coverings - Demonstrates understanding of wood structures, including inspection techniques, tools, and practices for wood structures; and effects of moisture/humidity on wood and fabric coverings. (AM.II.B.K1 & K2) - Demonstrates understanding of types and general characteristics of wood used in aircraft structures; and permissible substitutes and other materials used in the construction and repair of wood structures. (AM.II.B.K3 & K4) - Demonstrates understanding of acceptable and unacceptable wood defects; and wood repair techniques and practices. (AM.II.B.K5 & K6) - Demonstrates understanding of factors used in determining the proper type covering material; type of approved aircraft covering material; and seams commonly used with aircraft covering material. (AM.II.B.K7 - K9) - Demonstrates understanding of covering textile terms; structure surface preparation; covering methods commonly used; and covering means of attachment. (AM.II.B.K10 - K13) - Demonstrates understanding of areas on aircraft covering most susceptible to deterioration; aircraft covering preservation/restoration; inspection of aircraft covering; and covering repair techniques and practices. (AM.II.B.K14 - K17) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with selection of glue (adhesive) or fasteners for aircraft structure. (AM.II.B.R1) - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain the procedures for tying a modified seine knot; and locate and explain repair procedures for elongated bolt holes. (AM.II.B.S6 & S10) # Composite Structures - Demonstrates understanding of inspections/testing of composite structures; types of composite structure defects; and composite structure fiber, core, and matrix materials. (AM.II.B.K18 - K20) - Demonstrates understanding of composite materials storage practices and shelf life; and composite repair methods, techniques, fasteners, and practices. (AM.II.B.K21 & K22) - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with composite structure repairs; exposure to materials used in composite repair; and storage of composite materials. (AM.II.B.R2 - R4) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with measuring and mixing of materials associated with composite construction; use of materials that are not part of an approved repair system; and material shelf life. (AM.II.B.R5 - R7) - Demonstrates the ability to identify appropriate fasteners on composite structures; inspect and repair fiberglass; and inspect composite, plastic, or glass-laminated structures. (AM.II.B.S1 - S3) - Demonstrate the ability to prepare composite surface for painting; perform a tap test on composite material; and locate and explain repair standard dimensions. (AM.II.B.S7 - S9) - Demonstrate the ability to determine extent of damage and decide if nonmetallic structure is repairable. (AM.II.B.S11) - Demonstrate the ability to perform lay up for a repair to a composite panel, including preparation for vacuum bagging, using a Manufacturer's Repair Manual. (AM.II.B.S12) # Plastic Structures - Demonstrates understanding of thermoplastic material inspection/types of defects; thermoplastic material storage and handling; and thermoplastic material installation procedures. (AM.II.B.K23 - K25) # Windows and Interior Furnishings - Demonstrates understanding of care and maintenance of windows; and window temporary and permanent repairs. (AM.II.B.K26 & 27) - Demonstrates understanding of maintenance safety practices/precautions for composite materials/structures/ and windows; and inspecting restraints and upholstery. (AM.II.B.K28 & 29) - Demonstrate the ability to clean and inspect acrylic type windshields; and locate and explain procedures for a temporary repair to a side window. (AM.II.B.S4 & S5)
This course is intended to be an overview of other adjunctive modalities. Further supervised study and training in these modalities is necessary for responsible therapy. Topics include: pregnancy massage, lymphatic drainage, advanced assessment techniques, muscle lengthening techniques, thermotherapy, passive and active engagement, positional release techniques, myofascial release overview, and critical reading.
Therapeutic Modalities encompass the methods and devices employed by healthcare practitioners to alleviate physical issues, alleviate pain, and facilitate recovery, including exercises, thermal applications, electrical stimulation, and light therapy.
Myofascial Release refers to the therapeutic method of alleviating discomfort and enhancing flexibility through the manual loosening of the fascial connective tissues surrounding muscles.
Lymphatic drainage refers to a therapeutic massage method designed to stimulate the body's natural lymph flow, boosting immunity and decreasing swelling.
Critical reading entails actively analyzing, assessing, and understanding the underlying meaning of texts, while scrutinizing their logic, credibility, and bias, and comprehending intricate concepts.
# Myofascial Release Overview - Classify the structural components of fascia. - Compare and Contrast the fascial web and fascial networking from the smallest structural component to the largest. - Explain the properties of fascia. - Explain principles as related to injury or strain upon fascia. - Compare the theoretical and scientific results of injury or strain to the fascia on a regional and global level (Tensegrity). - Relate how the following laws are noted in the injury or strain upon fascia to include: o a) Wolff's o b) Hooke's o c) Arndt-Schultz's o d) Hilton's. - Identify primary fascial lines. # Pregnancy Massage - List biomechanical and biochemical changes per trimester, during delivery, and post-partum. - Demonstrate alternative draping, positioning, and bolstering techniques per trimester. - Explain differences in pregnancy massage, labor/delivery massage, and post-partum massage. - Examine contraindications and indications to bodywork during each trimester, labor, and post-partum. # Lymphatic Drainage - Recall the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. - Explain structural components of a capillary that serve to draw interstitial fluid and move lymph towards nodes. - Distinguish the major indications and contraindications for this modality. - Explain the benefits of this treatment technique upon various instances of indication. - Identify clusters of nodes. - Explain the function of nodes. - Illustrate the directional flow of the lymph from interstitial fluid to the circulatory system. - Identify the thoracic and lymphatic ducts as receiving lymph from specific areas of the body (directional flow of lymph). - Discuss treatment techniques and applications that define this modality. # Advanced Assessment Techniques - Recognize the purpose of advanced assessment as it relates to discussions of: o a) Scope of Practice o b) Formation of Treatment Plan o c) Contraindications for Message/Bodywork. - Demonstrate and explain the implications of positive results for the following advanced assessment techniques: o a) FAST test to assess for a stroke o b) Passive and active ROM to determine joint pathology from soft tissue injury o c) Modified Thomas Test to discern among a hypertonic rectus femoris and/or iliopsoas and or the perineal to inform treatment o d) Thompson's Test to indicate a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon and the need for medical attention o e) Maigne's Test for identifying vertebral artery insufficiencies in order to contraindicate extreme I neck rotation during massage treatment o f) Phalen's Test to indicate carpal tunnel syndrome and the need for a doctor's evaluation. - Demonstrate and explain the implications of positive results for the following advanced assessment techniques: o a) Patrick's Test to indicate sacroiliac and/or coxal joint pathologies and the need for a doctor's evaluation o b) Ober's Test to indicate specific treatment of a hypertonic iliotibial band o c) Valsalva maneuver to indicate lumbar disc dysfunction and the need for a doctor's evaluation o d) Patellar Grind Test to indicate the specific treatment of hypertonic rectus femoris and/or the need for a doctor's evaluation due to joint dysfunction o e) Cervical compression/distraction test to indicate cervical disc dysfunction and the need for a doctor's evaluation. - Explain the assessment for joint and/or muscle dysfunction use Passive, active, and active assisted ROM. # Muscle Lengthening Techniques - Explain the following: o a) Joint end feel as soft or hard o b) Agonist, synergist, and antagonist. - Differentiate among the following: o a) Isotonic o b) Concentric o c) Eccentric o d) Isometric muscle contractions - Differentiate among and explain the physiologic outcomes of the following muscle lengthening methods; o a) Active Assisted Stretching Verses Passive Stretching o b) Post isometric Relaxation (PIR) vs. Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) o c) Static stretching vs. ballistic stretching. - Recognize the appropriate muscle lengthening techniques for given postural distortions and/or pain patterns. - Express the muscle lengthening techniques would be indicated as an alternative to soft tissue manipulation. - Recognize any contraindications or cautions for each of the listed muscle lengthening stretch methods. # Thermotherapy - Define hydrotherapy. - Define thermotherapy. - Explain the application and physiologic benefits of the following: o a) Dry Heat: packs, stones o b) Hydrotherapy using heat; Sitz bath, spa and hot tub, whirlpool, sauna, shower, immersion bath, moist packs, foot bath, consumption of water, and wraps o c) Dry Cold: packs and stones o d) Hydrotherapy using cold: Ice Massage, moist packs, foot bath, poultice, consumption of water, and wraps o e) Contrast Therapy: Forearm immersion baths, packs, and foot bath. - Explain physiologically, how the application of heat, cold, and contrast therapy affects the inflammation and edema response. - Define the safe use of thermotherapy in terms of temperature. - Demonstrate the application of the following using indicated temperatures and mediums to include: o a) Dry Heat: packs, stones, manipulative friction o b) Hydrotherapy using heat: moist packs, foot bath, paraffin foot/hand baths, and wraps o c) Dry Cold: packs and stones o d) Hydrotherapy using cold: Ice Massage, moist packs, foot bath o e) Contrast Therapy: Forearm immersion baths, packs, and foot bath. - Recognize contraindications, cautions, and indications for thermotherapy application techniques. # Passive and Active Engagement - Explain the application of Passive and Active engagement techniques in terms of physiologic outcome. - Demonstrate the proper execution of active and passive engagement methods on various regions. - Integrate techniques as an adjunctive therapy to NMT, in order to enhance therapeutic outcome of lengthening and/or broadening. # Positional Release Techniques - Generalize PRT techniques from among osteopathic, chiropractic, and physical therapy. - Explain the application of PRT techniques in terms of physiologic outcome. - Perform PRT techniques specific to a given condition. - Integrate PRT techniques as an adjunctive or alternate therapy as indicated. # Critical Reading - Apply provided parameters collect journals and articles for research and file them in a critical reading portfolio. - Evaluate works as analyzed by the following criteria: o a) Is the scope of the work topically or scholarly oriented o b) Summarize the content o c) Note any of the authors Acknowledged biases by analyzing his/her intent in publication o d) To what extent does the work contribute information related to the massage therapy industry o e) To what extent has the work been helpful in furthering your knowledge and understanding in the field of massage therapy?
# Myofascial Release Overview - Classify the structural components of fascia. - Compare and Contrast the fascial web and fascial networking from the smallest structural component to the largest. - Explain the properties of fascia. - Explain principles as related to injury or strain upon fascia. - Compare the theoretical and scientific results of injury or strain to the fascia on a regional and global level (Tensegrity). - Relate how the following laws are noted in the injury or strain upon fascia to include: o a) Wolff's o b) Hooke's o c) Arndt-Schultz's o d) Hilton's. - Identify primary fascial lines. # Pregnancy Massage - List biomechanical and biochemical changes per trimester, during delivery, and post-partum. - Demonstrate alternative draping, positioning, and bolstering techniques per trimester. - Explain differences in pregnancy massage, labor/delivery massage, and post-partum massage. - Examine contraindications and indications to bodywork during each trimester, labor, and post-partum. # Lymphatic Drainage - Recall the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. - Explain structural components of a capillary that serve to draw interstitial fluid and move lymph towards nodes. - Distinguish the major indications and contraindications for this modality. - Explain the benefits of this treatment technique upon various instances of indication. - Identify clusters of nodes. - Explain the function of nodes. - Illustrate the directional flow of the lymph from interstitial fluid to the circulatory system. - Identify the thoracic and lymphatic ducts as receiving lymph from specific areas of the body (directional flow of lymph). - Discuss treatment techniques and applications that define this modality. # Advanced Assessment Techniques - Recognize the purpose of advanced assessment as it relates to discussions of: o a) Scope of Practice o b) Formation of Treatment Plan o c) Contraindications for Message/Bodywork. - Demonstrate and explain the implications of positive results for the following advanced assessment techniques: o a) FAST test to assess for a stroke o b) Passive and active ROM to determine joint pathology from soft tissue injury o c) Modified Thomas Test to discern among a hypertonic rectus femoris and/or iliopsoas and or the perineal to inform treatment o d) Thompson's Test to indicate a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon and the need for medical attention o e) Maigne's Test for identifying vertebral artery insufficiencies in order to contraindicate extreme I neck rotation during massage treatment o f) Phalen's Test to indicate carpal tunnel syndrome and the need for a doctor's evaluation. - Demonstrate and explain the implications of positive results for the following advanced assessment techniques: o a) Patrick's Test to indicate sacroiliac and/or coxal joint pathologies and the need for a doctor's evaluation o b) Ober's Test to indicate specific treatment of a hypertonic iliotibial band o c) Valsalva maneuver to indicate lumbar disc dysfunction and the need for a doctor's evaluation o d) Patellar Grind Test to indicate the specific treatment of hypertonic rectus femoris and/or the need for a doctor's evaluation due to joint dysfunction o e) Cervical compression/distraction test to indicate cervical disc dysfunction and the need for a doctor's evaluation. - Explain the assessment for joint and/or muscle dysfunction use Passive, active, and active assisted ROM. # Muscle Lengthening Techniques - Explain the following: o a) Joint end feel as soft or hard o b) Agonist, synergist, and antagonist. - Differentiate among the following: o a) Isotonic o b) Concentric o c) Eccentric o d) Isometric muscle contractions. - Differentiate among and explain the physiologic outcomes of the following muscle lengthening methods; o a) Active Assisted Stretching Verses Passive Stretching o b) Post isometric Relaxation (PIR) vs. Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) o c) Static stretching vs. ballistic stretching. - Recognize the appropriate muscle lengthening techniques for given postural distortions and/or pain patterns. - Express the muscle lengthening techniques would be indicated as an alternative to soft tissue manipulation. - Recognize any contraindications or cautions for each of the listed muscle lengthening stretch methods. # Thermotherapy - Define hydrotherapy. - Define thermotherapy. - Explain the application and physiologic benefits of the following: o a) Dry Heat: packs, stones o b) Hydrotherapy using heat; Sitz bath, spa and hot tub, whirlpool, sauna, shower, immersion bath, moist packs, foot bath, consumption of water, and wraps o c) Dry Cold: packs and stones o d) Hydrotherapy using cold: Ice Massage, moist packs, foot bath, poultice, consumption of water, and wraps o e) Contrast Therapy: Forearm immersion baths, packs, and foot bath. - Explain physiologically, how the application of heat, cold, and contrast therapy affects the inflammation and edema response. - Define the safe use of thermotherapy in terms of temperature. - Demonstrate the application of the following using indicated temperatures and mediums to include: o a) Dry Heat: packs, stones, manipulative friction o b) Hydrotherapy using heat: moist packs, foot bath, paraffin foot/hand baths, and wraps. o c) Dry Cold: packs and stones o d) Hydrotherapy using cold: Ice Massage, moist packs, foot bath o e) Contrast Therapy: Forearm immersion baths, packs, and foot bath. - Recognize contraindications, cautions, and indications for thermotherapy application techniques. # Passive and Active Engagement - Explain the application of Passive and Active engagement techniques in terms of physiologic outcome. - Demonstrate the proper execution of active and passive engagement methods on various regions. - Integrate techniques as an adjunctive therapy to NMT, in order to enhance therapeutic outcome of lengthening and/or broadening. # Positional Release Techniques - Generalize PRT techniques from among osteopathic, chiropractic, and physical therapy. - Explain the application of PRT techniques in terms of physiologic outcome. - Perform PRT techniques specific to a given condition. - Integrate PRT techniques as an adjunctive or alternate therapy as indicated. # Critical Reading - Apply provided parameters collect journals and articles for research and file them in a critical reading portfolio. - Evaluate works as analyzed by the following criteria: o a) Is the scope of the work topically or scholarly oriented o b) Summarize the content o c) Note any of the authors Acknowledged biases by analyzing his/her intent in publication o d) To what extent does the work contribute information related to the massage therapy industry o e) To what extent has the work been helpful in furthering your knowledge and understanding in the field of massage therapy?
This course enhances didactic instruction of students in the techniques of neuromuscular therapy (NMT) as related to physiologic factors of pain such as Ischemia, Trigger Points, Postural Distortion, Neural Compression/Entrapment, Biomechanical Dysfunction, Nutrition and Stress in an attempt to restore and maintain a balance among the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. Topics include: NMT foundational platform; NMT application fundamentals; indications and contraindications for treatment; muscles; NMT treatment per body region; and self-care.
Self Care represents an individual's engagement in wellness-enhancing activities, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health for personal balance and well-being.
# Muscles - Recognize each of the following muscles by origin, insertion, and action on the associated joint: o a) Temporalis o b) Masseter o c) Medial and Lateral pterygoids o d) Occipitofrontal o e) Digastric o f) Scalene o g) Sternocleidomastoid o h) Platysma o i) Suprahyoid o j) Infrahyoid o k) Longus Capitis and Coli. # NMT Treatment Routines per Body Region - Perform as depicted in CANMT volume 1-2, all NMT routines for each of the following body regions: o a) Cervical Cranium o b) Torso/Pelvis. - Implement NMT routines per body region so as to create a continuous treatment without breaking contact with client except positioning and draping. - Integrate regional NMT routines so as to create a 60-minute, continuous treatment without breaking contact with client; except for positioning and draping. # Self-Care - Characterize homeostasis as related to optimal health, pain, and dysfunction. - Classify dysfunction and its progression as: "triggering event", pain, adaptation, compensation, decompensation, and ultimately disease. - Determine the techniques of personal assessment to include: o a) physical and emotional well-being; o b) nutrition; o c) breathing patterns; and o d) biomechanical function. - Distinguish self-massage techniques specific to personal biomechanical needs. - Differentiate proper body mechanics, for administering treatment. - Design personal stretching routines for before and after giving a massage, to optimize personal wellness. # Indications and Contraindications for Treatment - Assess for the following using means of subjective, visual, functional and/or palpable: o a) Ischemia o b) Trigger points o c) Neural interferences as osseous or soft tissue o d) Biomechanical dysfunction o e) Nutrition o f) Emotional and physical well-being o g) Cautions o h) Pain o i) Weakness o j) Strength o k) Anatomic, Physiologic and Pathologic barriers o l) Range of Motion. - Examine data from assessment and determine both indications and contraindications for NMT Treatment. - Communicate the extent to which specific NMT routines would most likely improve, manage and/or correct a given dysfunction.
This course enhances didactic instruction of students in the techniques of neuromuscular therapy (NMT) as related to physiologic factors of pain such as Ischemia, Trigger Points, Postural Distortion, Neural Compression/Entrapment, Biomechanical Dysfunction, Nutrition and Stress in an attempt to restore and maintain a balance among the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems. Topics include: NMT foundational platform; NMT application fundamentals; indications and contraindications for treatment; muscles; NMT treatment per body region; and self care.
Trigger point therapy involves massaging precise muscle regions with tightness or knots, referred to as trigger points, in order to relieve pain and enhance range of motion.
# NMT Foundational Platform - Recall the history of massage therapy and neuromuscular therapy to show the transition and progression that took place in the development of different applications of neuromuscular therapy. - Illustrate known locations and types of trigger points. - Differentiate among trigger points as primary, secondary, key, satellite, latent, and active. - Examine visual, palpable and functional assessments in order to associate Physiologic Laws to findings as well as an appropriate application of NMT to include: o a) Facilitation o b) Arndt-Schultz o c) Davis o d) Head's o e) Hilton's o f) Hooke's o g) Sherrington's o h) Wolff's o i) Reciprocal innervation. - Communicate the principles, theories, and factors listed below in explaining the development of pain and dysfunction: o a) Pain Gate Theory o b) Sliding Filament Theory o c) Influences on Health: Biochemical, Biomechanical, Psychosocial o d) Adaptation, Compensation and Decompensation o e) Ischemia o f) Trigger Point Development o g) Scar tissue and adhesion formation o h) Neural Entrapment and Compression o i) Biomechanical dysfunction o j) Posture o k) Nutrition o l) Emotional and physical well-being. # NMT Application Fundamentals - Define and perform the following manipulative techniques for each NMT routine: o a) Pincer, flat, static and manipulative compression o b) Longitudinal, cross fiber, and combination friction o c) Myofascial release techniques to include skin Rolling o d) Positional Release o e) Specific Gliding/Effleurage. - Assess for correct and incorrect Body Mechanics in the application of Manipulative Techniques by means of observing and critiquing peers during lab. - List and demonstrate the proper techniques for the use of Neuromuscular designed Pressure Tools. # Indications and Contraindications for Treatment - Assess for the following using means of subjective, visual, functional and/or palpable: o a) Ischemia o b) Trigger points o c) Neural interferences as osseous or soft tissue o d) Biomechanical dysfunction o e) Nutrition o f) Emotional and physical well-being o g) Cautions o h) Pain o i) Weakness o j) Strength o k) Anatomic, Physiologic and Pathologic barriers o l) Range of Motion. - Examine data from assessment and determine both indications and contraindications for NMT Treatment. - Communicate the extent to which specific NMT routines would most likely improve, manage and/or correct a given dysfunction. # NMT Treatment Routines per Body Region - Perform depicted in CANMT volume 1-2, all NMT routines for each of the following body regions: o a) upper extremity o b) lower extremity. - Implement NMT routines per body region so as to create a continuous treatment without breaking contact with client except positioning and draping. - Integrate regional NMT routines so as to create a 60-minute, continuous treatment without breaking contact with client; except for positioning and draping.
Students begin clinical reasoning and provide supervised therapy services in the college clinic. Students will apply skills learned in previous courses to interview clients; document assessment findings; discern indications and contraindications; develop and implement proper treatment plans; and deliver and evaluate effective Swedish and Deep tissue sessions for a minimum of three clients per week. Student will continue to utilize wellness essentials, evaluate client/therapist communication, and improve professional work ethic. This course also includes a community service component. Topics include: documentation; effective communication skills; effective treatment; preceptor shadowing; case study; community outreach; and self care.
Clinical research focuses on examining health and disease in individuals, seeking to establish or confirm the impact of therapies on enhancing patient results and medical approaches.
# Documentation - Collect data in the form of an Intake and Medical History, Release, SOAP note, and Referral Forms. - Interpret data collected and then design a treatment plan with a therapeutic goal or outcome identified. - Communicate with client and together establish a therapeutic goal to include: o a) Reflexive Inhibiting o b) Reflexive Stimulating o c) Mechanical. - Obtain client signature signifying an informed consent to treatment. - Demonstrate proper use of medical terminology and abbreviations while charting. - Demonstrate proper use of a key when charting. - Accept and practice NCBTMB and OCGA Title 43 Professional Standards and Ethics as related to documentation. - Reference MSDS as needed. # Effective Communication Skills - Use active listening skills during the interview and assessment process. - Observe the clients body language and gestures during the interview to help discern between possible parasympathetic and sympathetic dominance as it will dictate therapeutic goal in treatment. - Use verbal feedback as a means to determine client expectations. - Use verbal assessment skills throughout session. - Inquire of and use accommodations needed for special populations. - Articulate a proposed treatment plan to a client for the purpose of obtaining an Informed consent. - Administer protocol with the exchange of medical information when beneficial and/or required for the treatment. - Accept and practice NCBTMB and OCGA Title 43 Professional Standards and Ethics as related to communication. # Effective Treatment - Perform assessments prior to treatment so as to inform the treatment plan. - Perform assessments during treatment so as to immediately alter treatment if needed. - Examine responses to treatment in order to determine future techniques. - Determine therapeutic outcomes of the session with the physiologic effects of specific massage techniques/strokes to be employed. - Demonstrate proper Draping, Positioning, and Bolstering of client. - Accept and practice NCBTMB and OCGA Title 43 Professional Standards and Ethics as related to treatment. - Administer and document thorough re-assessments in order to determine treatment progress. - Establish a proper Therapeutic environment. # Preceptor Shadowing - Support instructor by evaluating peers concerning charting, communication, maintaining a therapeutic environment, work ethics, and treatment administration. - Justify the evaluation of peers. # Community Outreach - Perform supervised chair and/or table massage during community outreach events while observing correct and appropriate assessments and applications per NEUT 1050. # Self Care - Integrate self-care as evidenced in their assessment of personal: o a) Physical and emotional wellbeing o b) Nutrition o c) Breathing patterns o d) Biomechanical function. - Perform self-massage techniques specific to their biomechanical needs. - Integrate proper body mechanics per administered treatment. - Integrate personal stretching before and after treatment sessions. - Perform strengthening routines designed for career specific conditioning.
This course lays the foundation for other neuromuscular courses as it provides the essential basic skills for soft tissue manipulations. Students will learn how to incorporate the basic Swedish strokes as well as integrate each body region into a full body treatment session. Topics include: therapeutic environment; client positioning, bolstering, and draping; endangerment sites; Swedish strokes per NCE; integrated routine; mobile practice; and self care.
# Therapeutic Environment - Apply the concept of centering. - Restate the importance of centering. - Define standard precautions. - Perform standard precautions. - Demonstrate correct use and care of equipment. - Establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and atmosphere by participating in room preparation and clean up. - Locate and reference MSDS for all supplies. # Client Positioning, Bolstering and Draping - Perform a variety of proper and effective client positioning, bolstering, and draping techniques per body region to ensure the following: o a) Client safety o b) Comfort o c) Achievement of a therapeutic goal o d) Accommodate for the special needs of a client. # Endangerment Sites - Before beginning soft-tissue manipulation identify the general neurovascular, osseous, and visceral endangerment sites and use the appropriate cautions in treatment to include: o a) Anterior triangle o b) Posterior triangle o c) Submandibular triangle o d) Axillary triangle o e) Medial brachium o f) Antecubital space o g) Ulnar nerve at medial aspect of the elbow o h) Distal radial pulse o i) Femoral triangle o j) Popliteal fossa o k) Fibular nerve at posterior lateral fibular head o l) Tarsal tunnel o m) Cervical vertebrae-monitor pressure to avoid subluxations o n) Floating ribs o o) Kidneys-no percussion over region o p) Varicosities o q) Exiting of cervical spinal nerves via the foraminal gutters. # Swedish Strokes per NCE - Demonstrate correct use of the following fundamental techniques per body region: o a) Effleurage o b) Friction o c) Petrissage o d) Compression o e) Tapotement o f) Percussion o g) Shaking o h) Rocking o i) Jostling o j) Vibration o k) Nerve Strokes. - Define the terms: o a) Reflexive Inhibiting o b) Reflexive Stimulating o c) Mechanical. - Define the therapeutic outcome of each technique as: o a) Reflexive Inhibiting o b) Reflexive Stimulating o c) Mechanical. - Paraphrase therapeutic goals or outcomes with particular massage techniques/strokes. # Integrated Routine - Integrate a proper and effective integration of massage strokes, client positioning, and draping per body region, in order to meet the therapeutic goal for the treatment session. - Integrate techniques to create routines per body region. - Integrate body region routines into a full body massage within the confines of a 60-minute session. # Mobile Practice - Interview clients prior to treatment and assess for contraindications. - Implement safety precautions through proper set up, break down, and treatment using portable equipment. - Perform an appropriate and effective execution of treatment using fundamental massage techniques to meet a therapeutic goal. - Discern accommodations for special needs population during mobile practice. # Self Care - Define homeostasis as related to optimal health, pain, and dysfunction. - Describe dysfunction and its progression as: "triggering event", pain, adaptation, compensation, decompensation, and ultimately disease. - Describe the techniques of personal assessment to include: o a) Physical and emotional wellbeing o b) Nutrition o c) Breathing patterns o d) Biomechanical function. - Identify self-massage techniques specific to personal biomechanical needs. - Determine proper body mechanics, for administering treatment. - Determine personal stretching techniques to use before and after a treatment session, in order to optimize personal wellness. - Determine strengthening exercises designed for personal, career specific conditioning.
NEUT 1020 - Pathology for the Neuromuscular Therapist
This course prepares students to identify general pathological conditions to refer for medical attention or identify indications and contraindications for massage for specific body systems as stated: musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, integumentary, circulatory, and lymphatic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems. Topics include: a review of basic anatomy and physiology per body system; identification of pathologic conditions per body system; physiologic effects of manual therapies upon each body system; formation of a treatment plan; indications versus contraindications for treatment; dysfunction versus diseases and critical reading.
# Review of Basic Anatomy and Physiology per Body System - Present an overview of the structure and function of each body system. # Identification of Pathologic Conditions per Body System - Recognize a pathologic condition by its characteristics. # Physiologic Effects of Manual Therapies Upon Each Body System - Explain the physiologic effects of manual therapies upon each body system. # Formation of a Treatment Plan - Describe (visual, palpable, functional) assessments per body system to distinguish special considerations and accommodations for treatment. # Indications vs Contraindications for Treatment - Identify and express the implications of a given pathology for massage therapy in terms of indications and contraindications. # Critical Reading - Following provided parameters, collect journals and articles for research and file them in a critical reading portfolio. - Evaluate works as analyzed by the following criteria: o a) Is the scope of the work topically or scholarly oriented o b) Summarize the content o c) Note any of the authors Acknowledged biases by analyzing his/her intent in publication o d) To what extent does the work contribute information related to the massage therapy industry? To what extent has the work been helpful in furthering your knowledge and understanding in the field of massage therapy? # Dysfunction vs Disease - Recall homeostasis as related to optimal health, pain, and dysfunction. - Differentiate between dysfunction and disease on the wellness continuum. - Correctly order the stages of dysfunction as follows: "triggering event,"pain, adaptation, compensation, decompensation, and ultimately disease. - Identify the progression of dysfunction. - Describe the inflammation and edema response in reaction to trauma or pain.
This course provides an understanding of nervous system to enable the student to better assess and treat client conditions. Topics include: nervous systems structure and function: communication of the neural and endocrine system.
# Nervous System Structure and Function - List the divisions of the nervous system and their respective structural components. - Label the structural and functional components of the various types of nerve cells. - Define a neurotransmitter and describe its characteristics. - Illustrate the structural and functional components of neurons as related to nerve conductivity. - Illustrate a typical Neuromuscular Junction while communicating the process of the Sliding Filament Theory or Motor Endplate Theory. - Depict the activity of specific neurotransmitters at the motor endplate which are essential to motor impulse and action potentials. - Demonstrate knowledge of the concept and means of saltatory conduction. - Restate the Pain Gate Theory. - Communicate the influence of saltatory conduction upon pain management. - Explain the structure and function of the CNS. - Identify the functional components of the brain. - List the primary function of each lobe of the brain. - List the 12 Cranial Nerves and associate a primary function with each. - Summarize the physiologic effects of Massage specific to the CNS. - Differentiate among Autonomic and Somatic nervous systems. - Differentiate between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems in terms of function. - Discuss sympathetic and parasympathetic dominance as an imbalance in homeostasis and explain consequences from prolonged imbalance. - Locate specific nerves, as associated with NMT routines as defined in theory. - Identify dorsal and ventral nerve roots, trunks, branches, and plexus. - Explain reflex mechanisms. - Diagram and label the pathway of an impulse in a Reflex Arc from receptor to effector. - Define reflex as involving different types of effectors. - Discern neural impingement to be either osseous/ disc compression or soft tissue entrapment by conducting functional assessments. - Associate each nerve plexus with specific muscle groups, regions of the body and physiologic functions. - Map the respective segments associated with a given dermatome and identify its origin on the spinal cord in terms of spinal segment. - Distinguish a myotome from a dermatome and illustrate an example. - Summarize physiologic effects of Massage specific to the PNS. # Communication Particular to the Nervous and Endocrine Systems - Compare and Contrast the means and dynamics of communication between the nervous and endocrine systems via hormones and neurotransmitters. - Explain the correlation of homeostasis among neuroendocrine chemicals with behavior and pain.
NEUT 1005 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II
This is the second of two courses which provide an advanced understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy so as to enable the student to better assess and treat client conditions. Topics include: bones; joints; terminology; and muscles by region.
# Bones - Differentiate among types of bones. - Name the bones that comprise the axial and appendicular skeletal systems. - Associate a bone type with each bone of the skeletal system. - Explain how each type of bone is designed to carry out its function. - List the functions of the skeletal system. - Identify the bony landmarks that serve as muscle attachment sites, pathways for tendons, arteries veins and nerves. - Label the bones on a picture. # Joints - Explain the basic composition and layering of joint structures and their anatomical purposes. - Define articulation. - Associate the naming of joints via the articulation of two bones. - Identify a joint as either diarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or synarthrotic, based on its structure. - Explain the function of a joint based on its' structure. - List the types of synovial joints within the human form and their respective movements. # Terminology - Locate the anatomical regions of the body. - Identify the anatomical divisions of the body in order to help clarify movements. - Demonstrate the various movements of the body. - Define anatomical, erect, supine, prone, and laterally recumbent position. - Use directional terms to help communicate the location of body structures in relation to one another. - Identify the association of the following medical terms used to name a landmark serving as an attachment site for muscles to include: o a) Tuberosity o b) Fossa o c) Prominence o d) Tubercle o e) Groove o f) Plateau o g) Angle o h) Foramen o i) Process o j) Fissure o k) Notch o l) Condyle o m) Head o n) Neck o o) Crest o p) Line o q) Epicondyle o r) Spinous process. # Muscles by Regions: Shoulder Girdle, Arm, Forearm and Hand, Spine and Thorax, Pelvis and Thigh, Leg - Identify each of the following muscles by its origin and insertion and action on its associated joint: Multifidus, Rotatories, Semispinalis Capitus, Spinalis, Longissimus, Iliocostalis, Quadratus lumborum, Serratus Posterior Inferior, Serratus Posterior Superior, , Splenius Cervicis and Capitis, Suboccipital, Intercostals, Rectus Abdominus, Internal/External Obliques, Transverse Abdominus, Diaphragm, Iliacus, Psoas, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Glutes, Piriformis, Gemellus Superior/Inferior, Obturator Internus/Externus, Quadratus Femoris, Hamstrings, Adductors, Tensor Fascia Latte, Plantaris, Popliteus, Soleus, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Digitorum longus, Flexor Hallucis longus, Tibialis anterior, Extensor digitorum longus, Extensor Hallicis longus, and Peroneal. - Recall the structural dependence of the muscle upon fascia as the foundational structural component. - Identify a muscle's type based on fiber direction. - Demonstrate the action of each muscle, based on the function of its associated joint. - Categorize muscles into groups in terms of Antagonists and Synergists. - Define the terms origin, insertion, and reverse reaction. - Identify each muscle's bony attachments as origin or insertion, based on the amount of movement at those attachments. - Identify endangerment site and define neurovascular structures located within these sites in order to execute safe palpation of muscles. - Demonstrate the correct palpation of a muscles bony attachment sights and belly using isometric muscle contraction. - Utilize the following client positioning to allow for the easiest access for palpation of a muscle; supine, prone, and laterally recumbent.
NEUT 1001 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I
This is the first of two courses which provide an advanced understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy so as to enable the student to better assess and treat client conditions. Topics include: bones; joints; terminology; and muscles by region.
The skeletal system comprises bones that provide structural support, enable movement, and shield essential organs, playing vital roles in healthcare, physical therapy, and biological sciences.
# Bones - Differentiate among types of bones. - Name the bones that comprise the axial and appendicular skeletal systems. - Associate a bone type with each bone of the skeletal system. - Explain how each type of bone is designed to carry out its function. - List the functions of the skeletal system. - Identify the bony landmarks that serve as muscle attachment sites, pathways for tendons, arteries veins and nerves. - Label the bones on a picture # Joints - Explain the basic composition and layering of joint structures and their anatomical purposes. - Define articulation. - Associate the naming of joints via the articulation of two bones. - Identify a joint as either diarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, or synarthrotic, based on its structure. - Explain the function of a joint based on its' structure. - List the types of synovial joints within the human form and their respective movements. # Terminology - Locate the anatomical regions of the body. - Identify the anatomical divisions of the body in order to help clarify movements. - Demonstrate the various movements of the body. - Define anatomical, erect, supine, prone, and laterally recumbent position. - Use directional terms to help communicate the location of body structures in relation to one another. - Identify the association of the following medical terms used to name a landmark serving as an attachment site for muscles to include: o a) Tuberosity o b) Fossa o c) Prominence o d) Tubercle o e) Groove o f) Plateau o g) Angle o h) Foramen o i) Process o j) Fissure o k) Notch o l) Condyle o m) Head o n) Neck o o) Crest o p) Line o q) Epicondyle o r) Spinous process. # Muscles by Regions: Shoulder Girdle, Arm, Forearm and Hand, Spine and Thorax, Pelvis and Thigh, Leg - Recall and list the major muscle groups and superficial muscles of the body to include: o a) Latissimus o b) Trapezius o c) Deltoids o d) Biceps o e) Triceps o f) Sternocleidomastoid; o g) Pectoralis Major o h) Abdominals o i) Quadriceps o j) Hamstrings o k) Gastrocnemius o l) Peroneal o m) Tibialis Anterior o n) Adductor o o) Deep Six Hip Rotators o p) Forearm Flexors and Extensors. - Identify each of the following muscles by its origin, insertion and action on its associated joint: o a) Trapezius o b) Rhomboids o c) Levator o d) Latissimus Dorsi o e) Serratus Anterior o f) Subscapularis o g) Supraspinatus o h) Infraspinatus o i) Teres Minor o j) Teres Major o k) Deltoids o l) Pec Major o m) Pec Minor o n) Biceps Brachii o o) Brachialis o p) Coracobrachialis o q) Triceps o r) Anconeus o s) Brachioradialis o t) Forearm Flexors o u) Forearm Extensors o v) Supinator o w) Pronator Teres o x) Pronator Quadratus. - Recall the structural dependence of the muscle upon fascia as the foundational structural component. - Identify a muscle's type based on fiber direction. - Demonstrate the action of each muscle, based on the function of its associated joint. - Categorize muscles into groups in terms of Antagonists and Synergists. - Define the terms origin, insertion, and reverse reaction. - Identify each muscle's bony attachments as origin or insertion, based on the amount of movement at those attachments. - Identify endangerment site and define neurovascular structures located within these sites in order to execute safe palpation of muscles. - Demonstrate the correct palpation of a muscles bony attachment sights and belly using isometric muscle contraction. - Utilize the following client positioning to allow for the easiest access for palpation of a muscle; supine, prone, and laterally recumbent.
NUET 1001 - Introduction to Nuclear Power Industry
Introduces students to the terms, concepts, careers, and procedures used in a nuclear plant. Topics include: professional ethics, regulatory agencies, basic safety, equipment and techniques; quality control concepts, and job acquisition.
Nuclear power involves harnessing nuclear reactions to produce heat, which is then converted into electricity, requiring knowledge in nuclear physics, reactor operations, safety measures, and adherence to regulations.
# Nuclear Industry Orientation - Explain the study skills and habits that lead to success in learning. - Describe the development of nuclear technology. - Describe the responsibilities and roles of various positions within a typical nuclear facility. - Describe the various agencies involved in the regulation and standardization of the nuclear industry. - Describe basic concepts of radiation exposure. - Explain the implications and benefits of a strong nuclear safety culture. - Describe methods for gaining employment in the nuclear industry and how requirements differ from other industries. - Describe industrial safety requirements for working in the nuclear industry. # Engineering Drawings - Identify commonly used symbols in Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID), Electrical Diagrams and Schematics, and Logic Diagrams. - Trace flow paths and determine outputs in Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID), Electrical Diagrams and Schematics, and Logic Diagrams. # Nuclear Industry Applied Mathematical Fundamentals - Solve applied mathematics problems to include the following: basic arithmetic, statistical analysis, significant digits, graphing, logarithms, exponents, algebraic operations, trigonometric operations, scientific and engineering notation, geometry, and unit conversions. # Nuclear Industry Applied Physics Fundamentals - Solve applied physics problems for the following: energy, force, momentum, power, work, acceleration, distance, and velocity. - Use Systems International (SI) and English units for the following: pressure, temperature, flow, volume, mass, weight, distance, and time. - Apply concepts associated with simple machines. # Nuclear Industry Applied Chemistry Fundamentals - Explain applied chemistry concepts associated with the following: acids and bases, atomic structure, gas laws, phases of matter, and corrosion.
This course covers electronic communications components at RF and microwave frequencies. Topics include measuring, mathematical calibration, and troubleshooting procedures. Addresses transmitter/reception and modulating devices, antennas, inter-connection systems, fiber optics, waveguides, radar, lasers, satellite transceiver devices, and digital/wireless communications configurations.
Calibration is the process of fine-tuning measuring instruments to ensure accurate and dependable results within predetermined limits.
RF microwave engineering focuses on the design, analysis, and implementation of wireless communication systems functioning within the 1 GHz to 30 GHz radio frequency and microwave spectrum.
# Network Communication - Describe the basic telephone operation including tip, ring, local loop, and DTMF. - Explain the various LAN topologies and operation of the Ethernet protocol. - Discuss the evolution of the Internet, the details of IP addressing, and IP telephony. - Use a VOIP Telephony device. - Construct a telephone network. # Transmission Lines - Describe the physical characteristics of a standard transmission line. - Observe wave propagation and reflection for various line configurations. - Perform calculation to find the velocity of propagation and the delay factor. - Observe all safety precautions when using standard transmission lines. # Wave Propagation - Discuss the makeup of an electromagnetic wave and the characteristics of an isotropic source. - Explain the processes of wave reflection, refraction, and diffraction. - Perform calculation of the power received by a satellite based on SATCOM power budget analysis. - Observe the different waveforms displayed. - Perform measurements of the size of waveforms. # Antennas - Define the properties of antenna reciprocity and polarization. - Explain antenna radiation and induction field, radiation pattern gain, and radiation resistance. - Differentiate between antenna beam-width and bandwidth. - Identify the physical and electrical characteristics of common antenna types and arrays. - Observe the operations of a transceiver. - Describe the characteristics of a receiver and a transmitter. # Waveguides and Radar - Differentiate among sending signals on transmission lines, antennas, and waveguides based on power and distance. - Explain three methods for coupling energy into or out of a waveguide and the uses for cavity resonators. - Calculate an object's velocity when using a Doppler Radar system. - Perform calculation to find proper waveguide length. - Demonstrate measurement of RF energy generated by the radar. # Microwaves and Lasers - Explain the operation of common microwave antennas. - Describe the operation of TWT and magnetron microwave tubes. - Explain the basic operation of ferrites and some of its applications. - Use a magnetron. - Observe the effects of RF energy. # Television - Explain the interfaced scanning process and transmitter/receiver synchronization. - Calculate the effect between resolution and bandwidth. - Describe the color CRT construction and operation. - Demonstrate how to troubleshoot a receiver system. - Observe the differences in HDTV systems verses plasma, LCD, and LED systems. # Fiber Optics - Provide a physical description of light propagating in an optical fiber, including the concepts of reflection, refraction, critical angle, acceptance cone, attenuation, dispersion, and numerical aperture. - Discuss various considerations when making fiber connections. - Identify the safety issues when working with fiber optics. - Observe the incorporation of fiber optics into LAN and WAN. - Perform measurement to find the capacity of fiber optic cables.
# Basic Communication - Define the terms commonly used for communication measurements. - Observe basic communication measurements. - Discuss FCC regulations. - Discuss electronic communications safety issues. - Calculate the thermal noise generated by a resistor. - Demonstrate several techniques for making noise measurements. - Observe the operation of crystal oscillators. # Amplitude Modulation: Transmission - Explain how amplitude modulation works. - Explain the types of transmission methods. - Construct a sketch of an AM waveform with various modulation indexes. - Observe various power, voltage, and current calculations in AM systems. - Perform AM transmitter measurements using meters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. # Amplitude Modulation: Reception - Describe how amplitude modulation is received and converted into data or voice communication. - Describe the operation of a diode detector in an AM receiver. - Construct a sketch of block diagrams for TRF and super-heterodyne receivers. - Understand the generation of image frequencies and describe how to suppress them. - Recognize RF and IF amplifiers. - Implement automatic gain control and explain why it is needed. - Observe the operation of a complete AM receiver system. # Single Sideband Communications - Summarize single sideband communications and how it is measured. - Describe how an AM generator could be modified to provide single sideband. - Identify the various types of single sideband (SSB) and explain their advantages compared to AM. - Explain circuits that are used to generate single sideband in the filter method and identify the filters that can be used. - Observe the phrase shift method of single sideband generation and state its advantages. - Describe several methods used to demodulate single sideband systems. - Construct a complete block diagram for a single sideband transmitter/receiver. # Frequency Modulation: Transmission - Identify the parts of an FM transmission system and the purpose of each part. - Identify the two categories of angle modulation. - Observe how a basic capacitor microphone FM generator affects voice amplitude and frequency. - Observe an FM signal with respect to modulation index, sideband, and power. - Name the noise suppression capabilities of FM and how they relate to the capture effect and pre-emphasis. - Identify various schemes and circuits used to generate FM. - Observe how a Phase Locked Loop can be used to generate FM. # Frequency Modulation: Reception - Identify the parts of the receiver system and the purpose of each part. - Describe the operation of an FM receiving system and highlight the difference compared to AM. - Construct a slope detector schematic. - Observe various techniques used for FM discriminators. - Use a Phase Locked Loop as an FM discriminator. - Construct a block diagram of a complete stereo broadcast band receiver and summarize its operation. # Communications Techniques - Summarize the advantages of delayed AGC and auxiliary AGC. - Observe and compare different types of receivers. - Outline the relationship among noise, receiver sensitivity, dynamic range and the third order intercept. - Observe a direct digital synthesis system and compare it to an analog synthesizer. # Digital Communications: Coding Techniques - Describe the quantization process in a PCM system in terms of how it is created, how to determine the Nyquist sampling frequency, and how to define quantization levels. - Establish the dynamic range and signal to noise ratio of a Pulse Code Modulation system. - Identify the common digital signal encoding formats. - Observe various techniques for code error detection and correction. # Wired Digital Communications - Describe six combinations for transmitting analog or digital signals using either an analog or digital channel. - Explain the concepts of error probability and bit error rate. - Summarize the basics of digital links and protocols. - Observe delta and pulse modulation techniques. # Wireless Digital Communications - Describe the basic functions of a wireless digital communications link. - Observe the techniques used to troubleshoot cell phone problems. - Perform spread spectrum techniques to generate eye patterns.
This course is an introduction to theories, laws, and applications dealing with linear and angular measurements; dimensional measurement principles and other measuring disciplines. Various types of dimensional measuring instruments and standards will be evaluated for care, calibration, and traceability.
Angular Components are reusable UI elements in Angular applications, containing data binding, logic, and template syntax to display dynamic content on web pages.
Vernier calipers are devices for precise measurement, featuring adjustable jaws to measure internal and external dimensions with accuracy.
# Measurement and Metrology - Define common terms and terminology used in the Metrology field. # Language and Systems of Measurement - Explain the systems of measurement in Metrology and the units of measure in each system. # Measurement and Tolerances - Calculate tolerances of different types of measurement. - Articulate measurements in a measurement report. - Demonstrate use of a dimensional measuring device to measure the dimensions of an object. - Observe the tolerances in the measurement of different objects. # Statistics and Metrology - Describe when and how to use statistics in Metrology measurements. # Graduated Scales and Scaled Instruments - Interpret scaled instruments and how to use them to measure objects. - Identify which scaled instrument to use for certain instruments. - Demonstrate the use of a graduated scaled measuring device. - Observe the differences of graduations for different measuring devices. # Pneumatic Measurement - Name the types of pneumatic instruments and how they operate. # Calibration - Define terms related to the calibration process. - Demonstrate the knowledge of pounds per square inch (PSI) in pneumatic measurements. - Demonstrate the understanding of pressure devices used in pneumatic measurements. # Vernier Instruments - Describe all the features of the Vernier caliper. - Explain the purpose of a Vernier depth gauge. - Explain the purpose of a Vernier height gauge. - Name the three elements of measurement. - Use the Vernier caliper to measure objects. - Demonstrate proper usage of the Vernier depth gauge. # Micrometer Instruments - Identify the features of a micrometer. - Explain the variations of micrometers and their uses in industry. - Demonstrate how to measure a coin using a micrometer. - Demonstrate care procedures on a micrometer. # Development and Use of Gage Blocks - Discuss the development of gage blocks and their history. - Compare modern gage blocks with those used in the past. - Perform calibration of a gage block. - Demonstrate how to reduce errors while calibrating a gage block. - Demonstrate angle measurement using a gage block. - Tell how gage blocks are used in different applications. # Measurement by Comparison - Explain the purpose of a dial indicator. - Select the correct dial indicator for a specific application. - Demonstrate measurement of an object using a dial indicator. - Perform a calibration on a dial indicator. - Identify each accessory and attachment used on a dial indicator. # Optical Flats and Alignment - Explain the importance of light-waves as a standard to measure flatness of surfaces. - State the different light types and their accuracies. - Demonstrate measurement of a flat surface using light. - Demonstrate a flatness measurement on a micrometer contact surface. - Demonstrate the use of optic flats to calibrate gage blocks. - Observe optical tooling methods to calibrate other equipment. # Reference Planes - Explain the background and development of surface plates and reference planes. - Describe how flatness in codified for reference planes. - Demonstrate how to create perpendicular angles. - Observe when and how to use each reference plane. # Angle Measurement - Use basic geometry to make measurements. - Demonstrate calibration of angle measuring instruments. - Identify the features of a level. - Use a level while taking measurements. - Explain the purpose of a protractor. - Demonstrate how to use a protractor correctly. - Apply trigonometric functions to find angles and lengths of objects. - Define sine bar and sine plate and their purpose. - Use the appropriate instruments for mechanical angle measurement. - Demonstrate how to make angle measurements with sine plates and gage blocks. # Surface Measurements - Discuss the background and history of surface measurements. - State the purpose of a stylus. - Use a stylus to take surface measurements. - Perform a surface assessment in a calibration report. - Identify the different standards for surface texture. - Describe which standards can measure roundness. - Perform calibration of a standard with a checking ball. - Perform notation of different surface measurements in a calibration report. # High-Amplification Comparators - Explain the distinction between measuring instruments and gages. - Identify the different types of mechanical comparators that have high amplification factors. - Describe how to reed-type comparators work. - Observe how the electronic type indicators reduce the time lag problems of the mechanical type and reed-type indicators. - State why power amplification makes a radical departure from mechanical instruments. - Demonstrate how to use a surface probe and indicator. - Perform calibration of surface probes and indicators with gage blocks and surface plates. # Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) - Explain the multiple roles of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). - Identify the five types of CMMs and explain how each is different. - Summarize the different modes of operation of the CMMs. # Optical Metrology - Identify the principle operations of a microscope. - Compare a standard microscope to a measurement microscope. - Describe the different applications of a measurement microscope. - Compare optical comparators to measurement microscopes. - Name the different accuracies of optical comparators and features that reduce measurement errors. - Perform measurements utilizing optic instruments. - Use a bubble level to level the base of a telescope.
This course is an in-depth study of temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, weight and measures, flow, and related measurements. Various types of measuring instruments and standards will be evaluated for care, use, calibration, and traceability.
Temperature sensing refers to the detection, measurement, and monitoring of thermal conditions using tools or sensors, crucial for maintaining quality control, safety, and process management in diverse applications.
# Early Attempts to Measure Degrees of Heat - Understand the safety issues of measuring extreme levels of heat. - Use the thermometer to measure heat in the proper manner. - Administer the platinum temperature probe. # The Air Thermometer - Describe the concept of the air thermometer. - Demonstrate proper usage of the air thermometer. - Perform calibration of the air thermometer. # International Practical Temperature Scale - Summarize the concept of absolute zero. - Convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Centigrade and vice versa. # Liquid In-Glass Thermometers - Explain the safety precautions using mercury liquid in glass thermometers. - Observe use of liquid in glass thermometers. - Perform calibration of liquid thermometers. # Resistance Thermometry - Describe the instruments used in resistance thermometry. - Name the standards used to calibrate resistance thermometry instruments. - Perform calibration of the instruments used in resistance thermometry # Optical Pyrometry - Explain how and why optical pyrometry is used in Metrology. - Perform calibration of optical pyrometry. # Humidity Generating and Measuring Instruments - Identify the instruments used to generate and measure humidity. - Demonstrate calibration of humidity instruments. # Weights and Measures Standards - Describe the procedures to calibrate weights and balances. - Implement calibration techniques for weights and balances. # Density Measuring Instruments - Identify the instruments used to measure density. - Perform measurement of density using the appropriate instruments. # Hardness Testing Instruments and Standards - Describe the standards used in hardness testing. - Identify the instruments used in hardness testing. - Use instruments in hardness testing correctly. # The Concepts of Pressure - Explain the concepts of pressure and how it's measured. # Pressure Standards - Explain the different types of instruments used to measure pressure. - Use a deadweight piston gauge to calculate generated pressure. - Use a manometer to measure pressure or a vacuum. - Describe air micrometers (inches of water) and how they are used. - Understand how a barometer works. - Name the uses for a barometer. - Describe the purpose of a McLeod gauge. - Demonstrate proper use of the McLeod gauge. # Principles of Conventional Pressure Transducers - Describe the purpose of transducers. - Summarize the operations of mechanical and electrical transducers. - Perform operation of mechanical and electrical pressure transducers. # Pressure Measurements in Moving Fluids - Define common terms related to pressure measurements in moving fluids. - Explain how static pressures are sensed by measuring devices. - Explain the turbulence effects of fluid on measuring devices. - Perform corrective action or reduce turbulence effects of fluid on measuring devices. # Transit Pressure Measurement - Describe the general applications of transit pressures. - Explain how transit pressures are measured. - Calculate formulas to gas measurements for pressure and flow. - Calculate formulas related to fluid-filled systems. # Flow Concepts - Summarize the key terms and concepts for measuring flow. - Locate the references to find flow data information and formulas. - Perform flow measurement using the different types of flow measuring instruments. # Open-Channel Flow - Distinguish between sluice gate and free efflux. - Demonstrate how to measure flow using the appropriate measuring devices. # Theoretical Rates in Closed Channel Flow - Describe how constant density fluid flow can be measured. - Explain how compressible fluids are used for flow and pressure measurements. - Outline the critical flow relationships that affect isentropic flow. - Perform closed-channel flow measurement using the correct measuring devices. # Discharge Coefficients - Understand the terms used to describe flow nozzles. - Describe how Venturi meters operate. - Describe how square-edge orifices operate. # Expansion Factors, Installations, and Uncertainties - Determine the expansion factor "Y" from experiment data using the extrapolation method. - Determine the expansion factor of a test gas using the analytical method. - Compare both extrapolation method and analytical method and how the "r" and "R" in the formulas are related.
METR 1111 - Introduction to Measure Standards and Measure Technology
This course provides instruction in principles and concepts of measurement technology. Includes various levels of Metrology, terminology, and definitions of common Metrology terms. Also covers units of measurement, metric, linear, motion, force, temperature, fluid, and electronic measurements.
# Measurement Units - Define Metrology and describe how it is used in everyday activities and businesses. - Describe the metric system of measurement and how it is used in Metrology. - Define base and describe base units and derived units. - Perform measurements of various units of measurements utilizing the correct instrumentation. # Linear Measurement - Understand the types of measurement error and tolerances. - Convert units of measure such as foot, inch, mile, meter, centimeter, and kilometer. - Identify the following common tools: Bevel gauge, calipers, and combination squares. - Use Vernier calipers and outside micrometers for linear measurements. # Surface Measurements - Explain the difference between comparison and direct measurements. - Use a screw thread gauge and radius gauge to measure screw threads and radius. - Define hardness testing and the standards used. - State how cracks in metal are detected. # Bulk Measurement - Describe the different types of bulk solids and how they are classified. - Understand the different ways to measure area and volume of different shapes. - Define weight, mass, and density and what units are used with each. # Motion Measurement - Define displacement and explain how it is used. - Define velocity and how it is used to define motion. - Calculate average from instantaneous values. - Understand how motion on a curved path is defined and measured. - Explain how graphs are used to define motion. # Force Measurement - Explain how force acts on objects. - Explain how forces are combined to do work and how the forces react with one another. - Explain how force and motion affect an object or objects. - Define torque and how it is measured. - Identify the instruments that measure force, weight, and mass. - Demonstrate proper use of force-measuring instruments. # Temperature Measurement - Explain how heat and temperature are related and the different temperature scales to measure heat. - Understand the history of thermometers and scales used to measure temperature. - Identify temperature sensing materials. - Define the mediums used in liquid thermometers and the uses of each. - Understand the different types of electronic thermometers and their temperature ranges of use. - Demonstrate the proper use of the different types of thermometers used to measure temperature. # Fluid Measurement - Explain the different states of liquid. - Describe the different ways to measure liquid level. - Define viscosity, flow rates, and humidity. - Describe how volume of a liquid can be determined by flow rate. - Identify the instruments that can measure humidity. - Define specific gravity and how it is measured. - Demonstrate the different ways to measure liquid level. # Electrical Measurement - Explain the types of electricity. - Describe the structure of matter. - Define the units to measure electricity and how they are related. - Describe how current is measured. - Describe how to measure potential. - Explain the difference between AC and DC and how they are measured. - Demonstrate proper measurement of current, potential, resistance, and power. # Basic DC and Low Frequency Metrology - Explain what instruments are used to measure and produce different types of AC and DC voltages, currents, and resistances. - 2 Understand the different types of measurements for AC and DC circuits. - Explain how calibration measurements are made and how to eliminate errors in measurements. - Explain the uncertainty in AC and DC measurements. - Perform measurement and production of different types of AC and DC voltages, currents, and resistances. # Direct Voltage and Current - Define SI DC current and voltage. - Explain the different types of direct voltage sources and how they are used. - Understand how voltage values are extended in Metrology. - Compare the different direct voltage standards and what their advantages and disadvantages are for each. - Demonstrate utilization of standards used for AC and DC voltage transfers. # DC Resistance - Understand the SI definitions of resistance. - Identify the standards that procure resistance in Metrology. - Explain how resistance ranges are expanded and transferred. - Understand the history of resistance standards and what resistance standards are used in modern calibration laboratories. - Perform maintenance on current resistance standards. # DC Ratio - Describe how scaling techniques are used to transfer voltage and resistance measurements. - Explain how voltage ratio is measured. - Explain how ratio measurements are used in resistance measurements. - Demonstrate how to make connections to reduce lead resistance and stray voltage errors. # Principles of AC-DC Metrology - Understand the basic concept of AC to DC transfer. - Explain how thermal converters are used in AC to DC transfers. - Identify the different types of AC to DC transfer used in calibration laboratories. - Demonstrate utilization of thermal converters. # Using AC-DC Transfer Standards - Define the different types of AC-DC transfer standards. - Explain how AC-DC voltage transfers are accomplished. - Describe how to avoid errors in AC-DC transfers. - Understand the standards and accuracies of Transfer Standards. - Perform AC-DC transfers without errors. # Multifunction Calibrators - Describe the functions, ranges, maximum limits, protection methods, and noise sources of multifunction calibrators (MFC). - Explain the different configurations of the MFC. - Describe the internal block diagram of an MFC. - Describe the environmental requirements and sources of uncertainty of the MFC outputs. - Interpret the operating features of the MFC. - Name the different designs of MFCs. - Perform MFC calibration. # Digital Multimeter Calibration - State the different types of digital multimeter (DMM) calibration. - Explain the different parts of a DMM and how they work. - Understand how laboratory DMMs are calibrated. - Perform calibration of a DMM and state the standards required. # Oscilloscope Calibration - Identify the different types of oscilloscopes. - Explain how oscilloscopes are calibrated. - Understand the differences in analog and digital oscilloscopes and how to calibrate them. - Use automated calibration software.
MCST 1040 - Motorcycle Chassis and Suspension Systems
This course covers the maintenance, adjustment, and repair of motorcycle chassis systems. Topics include: brakes, front and rear suspensions, and wheels. Upon completion the student should be able to diagnose, service, and repair motorcycle chassis and suspension systems.
Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles powered by engines, requiring skills in operation, maintenance, and repair, along with knowledge of mechanics, safety, and riding techniques.
# Brakes Theory, Operation, and Repair - Discuss general hydraulic theory. - Inspect and replace disc brake pads. - Inspect and replace drum brake shoes. - Inspect and replace disc brake rotors. - Rebuild brake and clutch hydraulic components. - Identify basic braking system components. # Steering Head Bearings and Swing Arm Inspection, Adjustment, and Lubrication - Identify bearing types. - Discuss lubrication demand. - Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and replace steering head bearings. - Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and replace swing arm bearings. - Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and replace suspension linkage. - Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and replace rear suspension bushings. # Front Fork Adjustment and Overhaul - Explain the similarities and differences of the different types of suspension systems. - Replace fork oil and fork seals. - Inspect, adjust, replace or rebuild damper fork rods. - Inspect, adjust, replace and rebuild cartridge forks. - Adjust suspension for performance and rider preference. - Inspect, adjust, replace, and rebuild inverted cartridge forks. # Suspension Adjustment and Tuning - Explain spring rates and suspension damping theory. - Discuss relationships of spring rates and damping rates. - Adjust ride height. - Determine and adjust spring rate. - Determine and adjust spring pre-load. - Determine and adjust spring damping. - Check and adjust wheel alignment. # Swing Arm and Rear Suspension Service and Repair - Adjust rear suspension for performance and rider preference. - Explain the similarities and differences of the different types of rear suspension systems. - Inspect, adjust, replace, and rebuild rear suspension systems. # Tire and Wheel Service - Identify handling symptoms due to tire problems. - Lace and true spoke wheels. - Service, diagnose, and replace wheel bearings.
MCST 1010 - Motorcycle Engines and Drive Trains
This course covers 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, their transmissions, and their final drive systems. It also provides an overview of the exhaust and lubrication systems. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have disassembled, inspected, reassembled, and operationally tested motorcycle engines and drive trains.
# Four-cycle Engines - List a four-cycle engine's major parts and their functions. - Identify the components of a four-cycle engine. - Explain four-cycle engine operation and how each stroke effects engine power. - Describe the construction and design of the four-cycle engine. - Demonstrate 4-cycle engine operation using a mock-up. - Identify and explain the different classifications of four-cycle engines. - Perform and interpret compression, leak-down, and oil pressure tests. - Locate and identify oil leaks. - Disassemble, inspect, and measure engine components. - Recondition cylinder heads. - Recondition cylinder bores. - Replace crankshaft bearings. - Describe proper engine break-in procedures. # Two-cycle Engines - List a two-cycle engine's major parts and their functions. - Identify the components of a two-cycle engine. - Explain two-cycle engine operation. - Explain how a two-cycle engine crankcase is sealed. - Demonstrate reed and rotary valve operating principles. - Describe the construction and design aspects of the two-cycle engine. - Demonstrate 2-cycle engine operation using a mock-up. - Perform and interpret compression and vacuum/pressure tests. # Motorcycle Drive Train - List the major parts of a primary drive, transmission, and final drive assembly and explain their functions. - List the different types of primary drives and clutches. - Explain the operating principles of a primary drive, transmission, and final drive assembly. - Describe the operation of and list the parts of chain, belt, and shaft final drives. - Inspect and repair transmission gears and bearings. - Inspect and repair transmission shift mechanisms. - Inspect and repair primary drive components. - Inspect and repair clutch components.
Emphasizes rigging, propping, and the basic principles, diagnosis, service and repair of marine hydraulic trim and tilt systems. Topics include: rigging, propping, outboard midsection servicing, hydraulic system fundamentals, and trim and tilt servicing.
Marine science is an interdisciplinary field that investigates oceans through the study of marine biology, ecology, oceanography, and environmental science to better comprehend and protect marine ecosystems and life.
Maintenance and Light Repair refers to routine upkeep and minor fixes for equipment, structures, or automobiles, ensuring proper function and prolonging their lifespan.
# Rigging - Identify proper hardware for mounting engines. - Perform center line measurements for outboard motor installation. - Identify a suitable location in the boat using engine repower specifications. - Identify and perform manufacturers' installation procedures for outboards. - Identify suitable locations on boat to locate accessories. - Perform control cable installation and adjustment for remote control assemblies. - Perform various remote-control location and installation procedures. - Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble outboard and stern drive steering systems # Propping - Explain propping procedures including propeller selection for various applications. - Describe propeller pitch, diameter, and rake and their control over proper engine rpm and performance. - Identify and describe types of propellers including aluminum, stainless, composite, three blade, and four blades. # Boat Service and Maintenance - Lubricate shafts and install propellers and fasten securely. - Test and adjust engines to manufacturers' specifications. - Inspect and verify operation of all boat mounted accessories. - Set up and use outboard or stern drive test tanks and/or dynamometers. # Outboard Midsection Servicing - Identify service procedures on midsection. - Replace motor mounts and shock absorbers. # Trim and Tilt Fundamentals - Explain trim and tilt hydraulic system principles of operation. - Explain trim and tilt electrical system principles of operation. # Trim and Tilt Servicing - Identify and explain trim and tilt system component operation. - Set up and use hydraulic pressure gauges to troubleshoot outboard and stern drive tilt and trim systems. - Troubleshoot trim and tilt leak down problems using test equipment.
MAET 1125 - Marine Drive and Cooling Systems
Emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, service and repair of marine outdrive and transom bracket assemblies as well as outboard gear cases and cooling systems. Topics include: transom bracket servicing, upper gear case servicing, lower gear case servicing, cooling system components and cooling system diagnosis.
# Transom Bracket Servicing - Explain the basic principle of the transom assembly. - Inspect and repair transom assembly. # Upper Gear Case Servicing - Explain upper gear case assembly theory and operation. - Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble upper gear case assemblies. - Describe and perform shimming procedures and gear lash inspection in upper gear case. - Perform pressure test and routine service procedures in upper gear case. # Lower Gear Case Servicing - Explain lower gear case assembly theory and operation. - Identify types of lower gear cases used in the marine industry. - Identify and explain lower gear case component operation. - Disassemble, inspect and reassemble lower gear cases. - Perform shimming procedures and gear lash inspection in lower gear cases. - Perform pressure test and routine service procedures in lower gear cases. # Cooling System Fundamentals and Components - Explain 2 and 4-cycle cooling system operating principles. - Trace water flow through cooling systems and utilize water flow diagrams. - Identify and explain outboard and stern drive fresh water-cooling system operating principles. - Identify and explain cooling component operation including impeller, housing, hoses, circulation pump, sea/raw water pump, thermostats, pressure relief valves, manifolds, risers, elbows, adapters, and bypass valves. # Cooling System Diagnosis and Servicing - Inspect fluid levels on all types of engines and drives. - Install or connect drain plugs, petcocks, hoses, and clamps in stern drive engines. - Use conventional and computerized heat measurement instruments. - Identify and diagnose overheating and over cooling conditions on 2 and 4-cycle marine engines. - Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble outboard and stern drive cooling system components including thermostats, bypass vales, water pump assemblies, pressure relief components, manifolds, risers, elbows, sea/raw water pumps, and circulation pumps. - Explain off season storage procedures relating to outboard and stern drive engines. - Describe fuel additives utilized in all off-season storage procedures.
MAET 1100 - Marine Engine Cooling Systems
Emphasizes the basic principles, diagnosis, service and repair of marine cooling systems. Topics include: cooling system fundamentals, cooling system components, and diagnostics and servicing.
Diagnostic testing is a process for identifying, troubleshooting, and determining the cause or nature of problems, issues, or diseases through the use of various tools, techniques, and analysis.
# Cooling System Fundamentals - Explain 2 and 4-cycle cooling system operating principles. - Trace water flow through cooling systems and utilize water flow diagrams. - Identify and explain outboard and sterndrive fresh water-cooling system operating principles. # Cooling System Components - Identify and explain cooling component operation including impeller, housing, hoses, circulation pump, sea/raw water pump, thermostats, pressure relief valves, manifolds, risers, elbows, adapters, and bypass valves. # Diagnostics and Servicing - Inspect fluid levels on all types of engines and drives. - Install or connect drain plugs, petcocks, hoses, and clamps in stern drive engines. - Use conventional and computerized heat measurement instruments. - Identify and diagnose overheating and overcooling conditions on 2 and 4-cycle marine engines. - Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble outboard and stern drive cooling system components including thermostats, bypass valves, water pump assemblies, pressure relief components, manifolds, risers, elbows, sea/raw water pumps, and circulation pumps. - Explain off season storage procedures relating to outboard and stern drive engines. - Describe fuel additives utilized in all off-season storage procedures.
Introduces fuel system theory, diagnosis, repair, and service for engines with carburetion systems or electronic fuel injection systems. Topics include: fuel types and additives, fuel system components, carburetor theory, oil injection systems, diagnostic and service procedures for carburetion systems, electronic fuel injection theory, electronic fuel injection components, direct fuel injection theory, and electronic fuel injection diagnostic and repair procedures.
Fuel Injection is a system that delivers fuel directly into engine cylinders, improving combustion efficiency, power, and emissions control in automotive and machinery engines.
# Fuel Types and Additives - Describe fuel types and manufacturers' recommendations for outboard and stern drive engines. - Identify various types of fuel additives. # Fuel System Components - Identify engine fuel system tank, line, filter, pump, and hose components and explain their operation. - Identify the major types of 2 and 4-cycle carburetors and carburetor components and explain their operation. - Describe reed valve operation as used in 2-cycle engines. - Explain 2 and 4-cycle fuel pump operation. # Carburetor Theory - Explain 2 and 4-cycle carburetor theory and operation. - Identify components of a 2 and 4 cycle carburetor. - Explain carburetor metering circuits operation. # Oil Injection Systems - Identify the different types of oil metering systems used on outboard motor fuel oil mixtures. - Explain the operation of each oil metering system. # Carburetion Diagnostic and Service Procedures - Perform a fuel system pressure and vacuum test to diagnose fuel pump operation and to isolate boat fuel system problems. - Perform service on 2 and 4-cycle carburetors. - Perform diagnostic checks to verify proper 2 and 4-cycle carburetor system operation. - Perform an oiling system output test. - Diagnose, inspect, and service all types of oil metering systems. - Inspect boat fuel system components for leaks, wear and damage. - Identify contaminated fuel. # Electronic Fuel Injection Theory - Explain outboard electronic fuel injection system theory and operation. - Explain stern drive electronic fuel injection system theory and operation. # Electronic Fuel Injection Components - Identify the major parts of a fuel injection system and explain their operation. - Identify and explain the differences between 2 and 4-cycle fuel injection systems. # Direct Fuel Injection Theory - Explain direct fuel injection system theory and operation. - Identify the major components utilized in most DI systems and explain their operation. # Electronic Fuel Injection Diagnostic and Service Procedures - Adjust components of a fuel injection system in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. - Remove and replace electronic fuel injection components in conjunction with manufacturers' specifications. - Identify and use specialized computer diagnostic software programs to diagnose and repair EFI and DI systems and components. - Demonstrate the ability to use parts and repair literature and manuals during repair procedures.
MAET 1070 - Marine Engine Ignition Systems
Emphasizes the fundamental theory, diagnosis, repair and service of conventional, electronic and computer controlled marine ignition systems. Topics include: ignition system principles, ignition system components, diagnostic procedures, and performance analysis.
# Ignition System Principles - Explain magneto ignition system theory and operation. - Explain the theory and operation of capacitor discharge systems used on outboard motors. - Describe the operation of both distributor and distributor less ignition systems used on stern drive engines. - Explain the theory and operation of computer-controlled ignition systems used on EFI and DI outboards. # Ignition System Components - Explain ignition system component theory and operation including flywheels, stators, timer base, power packs, ignition coils, spark plugs, and computerized ignition components. - Describe marine distributor and distributor less ignition systems operation and components. # Diagnostic Procedures - Use specialized ignition test equipment for both standard and conventional CD ignitions on outboards and stern drives. - Use specialized computer ignition test equipment on outboards and stern drives. # Performance Analysis - Perform engine synchronization and linkage adjustments for proper ignition timing.
MAET 1045 - Marine Engine Electrical Systems
Introduces electrical and electromagnetic theory and their application to marine engine electrical and electronic systems. Basic principles, diagnosis, service and repair of marine batteries, starting systems, starting system components, alternators and regulators are also emphasized. Topics include: electromagnetic theory, electrical theory, electrical test equipment, Ohm's law, battery application and service, starting and charging systems, starting and charging system components, recoil starter servicing, and diagnostic procedures.
Electromagnetic Design refers to the creation of electrical systems and components that utilize electromagnetic principles to achieve specific magnetic and electric interactions and functionalities.
Circuit testing refers to the systematic evaluation of electrical circuits to confirm their proper functioning, safety, and adherence to design requirements using diverse measurement and diagnostic methods.
# Electromagnetic Theory - Explain the basic principles of magnetism. - Explain the basic principles of electromagnetism. # Electrical/Electronic Theory - Explain basic electrical/electronic theory. - Explain DC and AC circuits and describe their differences. - Identify electrical circuit components. # Test Equipment - Identify types of analog and digital meters used in marine electrical service. - Set up and use analog and digital volt meters, ammeters, and ohm meters. - Evaluate circuit problems using appropriate test equipment. - Measure and record circuit readings using VOA meter. # Ohm's Law - Define Ohm's law and the relationship among voltage, amperage, and resistance. - Describe a series and parallel circuit. - Construct series and parallel circuits using electrical components. - Analyze circuit problems using Ohm's law. # Marine Battery Applications and Service - Describe different types of marine batteries and their applications. - Set up and use test equipment to troubleshoot batteries. # Starting and Charging System Principles - Explain marine charging and starting systems theory and operation. # Starting System Components - Explain the basic operation of electrical starting systems. - Identify basic electrical starting system components. # Charging System Components - Explain basic charging system operation. - Identify basic charging system components including alternators, regulators, rectifiers and stators. # Starting and Charging Diagnostic Procedures - Set up and use test equipment for troubleshooting starting systems on outboards and stern drives. - Set up and use test equipment for troubleshooting charging systems on outboards and stern drives.
MAET 1025 - Marine Engine Fundamentals and Servicing
Introduces basic concepts of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine theory and service. Topics include: 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine fundamentals, cylinder head and valve train servicing, short block servicing, 2-stroke and 4-stoke engine diagnosis, and block repair methods.
# 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engine Fundamentals - Explain the basic principles of operation for marine 2-stroke and 4-stroke internal combustion engines. - Identify types of marine 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. - Diagnose, inspect, repair, and R and R cylinder and crankcase assemblies, crankshafts, rod and piston assemblies, cylinder heads, and bearings and seals. - Evaluate power head failures and their causes. # Cylinder Head and Valve Train Service - Identify 4-stroke cylinder head and valve train components. - Evaluate cylinder head and valve train component problems. - Service cylinder head and valve train components. - Perform 4-cycle engine valve timing procedures. # Block Servicing - Service cam shafts, lifters, timing chain, sprockets and gears. - Service cylinder block, crankshaft, rod and piston assemblies, bearings and seals. # 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Engine Diagnosis - Install power head to midsection and/or transom assembly. - Evaluate operation of assembled marine power head engine operation. - Perform final adjustments for proper power head operation. # Cylinder Block Repair Methods - Explain cylinder repair methods to include honing, boring and sleeving. - Explain various power head salvage procedures. - Use appropriate tools and equipment to repair/replace damaged threaded holes.
MAET 1000 - Safety, Marine Fundamentals and Precision Measuring
Introduces basic concepts and practices necessary for safe and effective marine shop operation as well as the use of precision measuring instruments used to accurately check various engine, gearcase, and other components used in marine engines and accessories.
# Shop Safety Procedures - Identify and explain shop safety skills. - Identify and explain U.S. Coast Guard and State Boating Safety Rules and Regulations. - Identify and explain CPR and First Aid procedures. - Demonstrate CPR and First Aid procedures using dummies. # EPA Regulations - Identify and explain Marine Engine EPA regulations and their impact on dealerships and technicians. # Hand Tools, Power Tools and Fasteners - Identify various hand and power tools needed in servicing marine engines. - Demonstrate use of hand and power tools needed in servicing marine engines. - Identify various types and grades of fasteners utilized in marine service applications. - Use various types and grades of fasteners utilized in marine service applications. # Boat Trailers - Describe and identify trailer lighting, wheel bearings, hydraulic and/or electric brakes. - Perform boat and trailer adjustments. - Service and/or replace lighting systems. - Remove and replace wheel bearings. - Service hydraulic and/or electric brakes. # Basic Math Skills - Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. - Convert measurements from standard to metric and from metric to standard. # Precision Measuring - Identify the different precision measuring instruments and their applications for marine service. - Demonstrate the proper calibration of the different measuring instruments. - Demonstrate the proper selection and use of the different measuring instruments. - Demonstrate the proper use of various precision measuring instruments used in marine service applications.
This course includes principles of operation, calibration, servicing, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of actuators/control valves.
Maintenance Coordination is the ability to organize, schedule, and manage the upkeep and repairs of facilities, machinery, and equipment to maintain efficiency and safety.
# Theory and Operation - Identify terms for and types of actuators, positioners, and control valves. # Servicing and Calibration - Follow servicing and calibrating procedures for actuators, positioners, and control valves. - Use equipment, tools, and materials needed to service and calibrate actuators, positioners, and control valves. - Demonstrate preventive maintenance on actuators, positioners, and control valves. - Implement calibration on various actuators, positioners, and control valves while following all safety precautions. # Repair and Replacement - Perform corrective and predictive maintenance on actuators, positioners, and control valves. - Use tools, equipment, and materials needed to repair and replace actuators, positioners, and control valves. - Perform replacement of faulty actuators, positioners, and control valves while following appropriate safety precautions.
ICET 2060 - Instrumentation Maintenance and Calibration
This course introduces methodology into maintenance procedures for various process control systems that will include preventive and predictive methodologies. This course also provides an in-depth study of calibration theory, procedures, and techniques using diverse associated test equipment.
# Maintenance Fundamentals - Describe different measuring devices and their operating environments. - Perform required maintenance schedules. - Apply appropriate safety precautions. # Calibration Principles - Define calibration and its effects on quality, productivity, and safety. - Perform proper instrumentation calibration. - Maintain accuracy and precision. - Demonstrate zero shift, span error, combined zero shift and span error, and non-linearity with proper instrument readings, graphs, and data sheets. - Apply the basic elements of a correct calibration set-up. # Calibrating Pressure Instruments - Demonstrate set-up of a pressure transmitter, differential pressure transmitter, and a pressure gage for calibration with the appropriate input and output test equipment, proper connections, and mountings. - Explain how to perform a five-point calibration check on an analog electronic pressure transmitter, a differential pressure transmitter, and a pressure gage. - Use proper adjustments of pressure instruments to eliminate errors. - Use a digital interface device to re-arrange a smart pressure transmitter. # Calibrating Temperature Instruments - Identify common test equipment used as measurement standards for calibration of temperature instruments. - Administer the measurement standards for calibration of temperature instruments. - Identify the thermocouple or RTD table for the sensor in the loop and use the tables in calibration. - Assess the calibration of thermocouples and RTDs. - Perform a calibration on an analog electronic temperature transmitter whose input is provided by a thermocouple or an RTD. # Calibrating Level Instruments - Identify the importance of properly calibrating level instruments. - Describe how hydrostatic pressure can be used to sense liquid level. - Determine the input range for calibrating a differential pressure transmitter for use in a specific level application. - Select the input and output measurement standards for calibrating hydrostatic level instruments. - Implement calibration of a differential pressure transmitter used in an open tank or dip pipe, a closed tank with dry leg, and closed tank with wet leg. - Define elevated or suppressed zero and determine the amount of zero suppression or elevation in a given hydrostatic pressure level gauging system. - Describe how an electronic displacement level transmitter uses buoyant force to sense liquid level. - Select the input standards for calibrating an electronic displacement level transmitter for liquid-vapor and liquid-liquid interface applications. - Select the output equipment for calibrating an electronic displacement transmitter. # Calibrating Flow Instruments - Consider the correlation between differential pressure and flow rate. - Administer a square root extractor for calibration and adjust its zero. - Evaluate how a magnetic flow meter generates the output voltage as a result of the input voltage. - Perform calibration of a magnetic flow meter. - Predict how a vortex shedding flow meter generates output resulting from input. - Prepare the course span jumpers correctly and determine proper calibration of a vortex shedding flow meter. - Establish connection of the interface device to the smart mass flow meter, set the interface device to the smart mass flow meter, modify the upper and lower range values, download the new information to the transmitter, and test the mass flow meter for auto-zero.
Provides a study of process control system design. Students explore system design and tuning, integration of sensors, transmitters, indicators, controllers and final control elements. Industrial electronics, control loop theory, PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) control theory, loop tuning, and control loop troubleshooting are emphasized.
Proportional integral derivative controllers
Proportional integral derivative controllers are feedback-based systems that utilize three control actions to regulate process variables, maintain setpoints, and optimize stability and response in automation and process control.
Single-Loop Controllers are devices used to accurately regulate a single process variable, often maintaining a setpoint in industrial applications.
# Final Control - Explain signal conversions, actuators, control elements and provide examples. - Give examples of analog electrical signals, digital electrical signals and pneumatic signals. - Demonstrate application of Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) and TRIAC. Sole problems with SCR and TRIAC. - Identify problems associated with SCR and TRIAC. - Give examples of electrical actuators, pneumatic actuators, and hydraulic actuators. - Explain the operation of mechanical, electrical, and fluid valves. # Discrete-State Process Control - Explain discrete-state variables, process specifications ad event sequence description. - Explain ladder diagram elements and give examples of each. - Solve problems with relay sequencers and PLCs. # Controller Principles - Analyze process equation, process load, process lag and self-regulation. - Explain error, variable range, control parameter range, control lag, dead time, cycling and controller modes. - Give examples of two-position mode, multi-position mode and floating-control mode. - Solve problems with Proportional, Integral, and Derivative Control Modes. - Demonstrate PI, PD, PID control modes. # Analog Controllers - Explain Error Detector, Single Mode and Composite Controller Modes. - Explain the general features and model implementation of pneumatic controllers. - Study design consideration. # Digital Controllers - Explain the theory and operation of simple alarms, two-position control alarms, and multi-variable alarms. - Explain and demonstrate Programmable Logic Controllers, Data Logging, Supervisory Control and Computer-based Controller. - Explain and demonstrate the operation of digitized value and sampled data systems. - Explain software format, input data operations and controller modes. - Give computer controller examples. # Control Loop Characteristics - Explain the theory and operation of variable and cascade controls. - Give examples of Analog, Supervisory and Direct Digital Control Digital Controls. - Explain the measure of quality. - Solve problems with Transfer Function Frequency Dependence and Stability Criteria. - Identify and discuss Open-loop Transient Response Method, Ziegler-Nichols Method, and Frequency Response Method.
ICET 2040 - Fundamentals of Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and Level
An introduction to the concepts of pressure, level, flow, and temperature calculations and conversions; operating principles of indicators, recorders, transmitters, and transducers. Measure pressure, level, flow, and temperature using various indicators and recorders. Develop troubleshooting techniques for various devices.
# Functions in Process Systems - Describe function of pressure, level, flow, and temperature in common process systems. # Measurements and Conversions - Define terms associated with pressure, level, flow, and temperature measurement - Calculate pressure, level, flow, and temperature measurements and conversions. # Sensing Devices - Describe the uses of pressure, level, flow, and temperature sensing devices. - Describe the principles of operation of pressure, level, flow, and temperature sensing devices. # Scales, Tools, and Materials - Identify the scales, tools, and materials used to make pressure, level, flow, and temperature measurements. - Perform calculations for pressure, level, flow, and temperature measurements. # Troubleshoot and Repair - Identify components of various plant systems. - Identify equipment, tools, and materials needed for troubleshooting. - Implement troubleshooting procedures and replace pressure, level, flow, and temperature indicators, recorders, transmitters, and transducers. - Demonstrate application of all safety procedures.
ICET 2030- Programmable Logic Controllers
Emphasize an in-depth study of the programmable controller with programming applications involving control of industrial processes. Course explores SCADA system hardware. Topics include: input and output modules, logic units, memory units, power supplies, ladder diagrams, relay logic timers and counters, control strategy, programming, networks, user interface (HMI), communication equipment and software and troubleshooting. Lab work parallels class work with emphasis on program execution, effectiveness, efficiency and integration.
Control logic is the methodical creation of instructions and procedures that govern the functioning of automated systems, machines, or processes to attain specific results.
A Ladder Diagram is a graphical depiction of an electrical control circuit, structured like ladder rungs, employed for creating, recording, and resolving electrical systems.
# Controller Hardware and Software - Analyze P.S. requirements. - Compare different PLC processors. - Analyze the operation of various I/O cards. - Explain the rack’s operation. - Explore different PLC platforms and programming schemes. # Control Strategy - Analyze on/off input and on/off output. - Explain the use of timers and counters. - Explain how PLCs manipulate data. # Ladder Diagrams - Explain the advantage of PLCs versus relays. - Design a control system using ladder logic diagrams. # Input /Output Modules and Other Specialty Modules - Explain the necessity of input cards in a PLC. - Explain the necessity of output cards in a PLC. - Explain the necessity of remote I/O, isolated and other cards in a PLC. # Programming - Write and execute PLC programs. - Explain the relationship between the PLC programming language and machine language. # SCADA Systems - Introduction and overview. - Real-time Systems. - Clear communications. - Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). - Master Terminal Units (MTUs). - Appropriate applications. # Operator Interface (HMIs) - Introduction and overview. - Develop graphics and implement on operator interface. # Troubleshooting - Analyze the PLC diagnostic indicators. - Analyze the PLC’s P.S. diagnostic indicators.
ICET 2020 - Instrumentation Process Measurement
This course introduces control system components and theory as they relate to controlling industrial processes. Course covers identification, interpretation and design of loop and piping & instrumentation (P&ID) drawings. Mechanical, fluidic, temperature, and miscellaneous sensors are studied with emphasis on measuring techniques. Topics include: open and closed loop control theory, feedback, transducers, signal conditioning, P&IDs and control hardware and actuators. Laboratory work heavily emphasizes practical exercises and applications.
# Feedback # Transducers # Signal Conditioning # Control Hardware and Actuators # Introduction to Instrumentation Drawings and Nomenclature # Open and Closed Loop Control Theory
ICET 1150 - Industrial Controllers (NI-LabVIEW)
This course introduces application of real-time data acquisition through well-established industrial standard graphical firmware-LabVIEW. The course focuses on using virtual instrumentation to acquire data, model, and implement distributed industrial processes and productions. Topics to be covered include: basic event-driven programming connectivity, graphical users interface, input and output embedded functions in data acquisition and signal conditioning, virtual industrial systems control, reporting and data visualization. Upon completion, students should be able to model, simulate, and implement distributed industrial factory processes and optimal productions.
Instrument control refers to the skillful handling, supervision, and upkeep of instruments and machinery to ensure precision and effectiveness in scientific, industrial, or technological procedures.
National Instruments LabVIEW is a software platform enabling rapid creation of systems for testing, measurement, and control, providing immediate access to hardware and data.
# LabVIEW Environment - Identify Controls, Indicators, and Constant. - Construct Wire Objects on the Block Diagram. - Create a Basic Virtual Instrument (vi) and Signal I/O. - Illustrate Control, VIs, and Functions. # Data Acquisition and Analysis with LabVIEW - Demonstrate PC-Based Data Acquisition (DAQ). - Discuss National Instruments Products: DAQ, PCI, Compact DAQ, & PXI. - Demonstrate Configure, Test, and Measure with ….(available DAQ). - Analyze, Display, and Save Signal. # Instrument Control, Reporting, and Data Visualization - Identify GPIB Devices and Configuration. - Identify Serial Port Communication and Data Visualization. - Use the Instrument I/O Assistant. - Construct Typical Industrial Device Controllers - Case Studies. - Implement Data Logging & Supervisory Control. - Implement PID Control Kit and Motion Control.
HIMT 2600 - Introduction to Data Management
Designed to provide students with an introduction to healthcare data analytics. The digital environment demands interpretation and evolving uses of an organizations data that impacts patient care, revenue cycle, performance improvement activities, and strategic decisions. This course will provide the foundation for data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting through the use of open source statistical software, R, data modeling and mining techniques. This course will afford an understanding of data analytics through applications of different data types, data collection and storage, and the transformation of data into meaningful data that facilitates quality patient care.
Health information exchange refers to the secure and efficient electronic sharing of healthcare data among medical facilities, health information organizations, and government agencies.
# Data Compliance - Resolve duplicate master patient index entries (and patient records). - Link patient data across multiple systems. - Use secondary data sources. - Validate reliability and accuracy of secondary data sources. - Evaluate data dictionaries and data sets for compliance with governance standards. (AHIMM I.6 DM Blooms 5) # Database Management - Manage database management system (DBMS). - Assess healthcare activities using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. - Solve healthcare queries using database language, Structured Query Language (SQL). - Manage data within a database system. (AHIIM III.6 DM Blooms 5) # Health Information Exchange Standards - Model interoperability, including semantic interoperability. - Report about the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC). - Identify the developed standards including American Society for Testing and Materials, Health Level Seven International (HL7), International Organization for Standardization (ISO). - Identify metadata. - Measure quality and performance through data including Joint Commission Core Measures, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Present on Admission Indicator Reporting, Clinical Quality Measures, National Committee for Quality Assurance Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set. - Identify standards for exchange of health information. (AHIIM III.7 DM Blooms 3)
This course introduces electromechanical devices which are essential control elements in electrical systems. Topics include: fundamentals of electromechanical devices, control elements in electrical circuits, typical devices such as generators and alternators, D.C. and A.C. motors and controls, and transformers. Quantitative analysis of power losses, power factors, and efficiencies in D.C., single-phase and three-phase dynamos are stressed. Laboratory work parallels class work.
Electromechanics refers to the fusion of electrical and mechanical principles, specializing in the functioning of mechanical elements within electronic systems.
Alternators are devices that transform mechanical energy into alternating electric current, primarily in automobiles, to operate electrical systems and recharge batteries.
MadCap Flare is a versatile software designed for creating, managing, and publishing technical documentation and help systems across various channels and formats.
# Fundamentals of Electromechanical Devices - Analyze the effect of magnetic forces and fields found in relays, motors, and generators. - Analyze the relationship of electric currents as a result of induced voltages. - Explain the operation of transformers and motors. # Transformers - Calculate phase currents and phase voltages in a three-phase transformer. - Explain the difference between basic transformers and power transformers. - Power losses in transformers. - Calculate transformer efficiency. # Generators and Alternators - Analyze the operations of DC generators. - Explain the difference between generators and alternators. # D.C. Motors and Controls - Analyze the operation of DC motors. - Analyze the function of DC motor controls. # A.C. Motors and Controls - Analyze the operation of three-phase AC motors. - Explain the difference between three-phase AC motors and single-phase AC motors. # Control Elements in Electrical Circuits - Analyze the operation of switches. - Analyze the function of fuses. - Analyze the operation of circuit breakers and relays. - Read and draw a motor elementary.
Introduces the individual to the principles necessary for the achievement of fitness and wellness. The components of healthy lifestyle management will be explored. Topics covered include: exercise principles, cardio respiratory health, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, nutrition and diet, stress management, exercise injury prevention, and avoidance and consequences of unhealthy lifestyles.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness refers to the capacity of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to deliver oxygen effectively during continuous physical exertion.
Physical exercises are movements like running, lifting, and stretching, aimed at improving strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall health.
Physical strength refers to an individual's capacity to apply force and withstand physical strain, enabling them to carry out activities involving the manipulation of objects.
# Components of Wellness - Outline the components of wellness. - Describe the health benefits of exercise. - Compare goals of health-related fitness programs and sport performance conditioning programs. - Describe the components of health-related physical fitness. - Describe the stages of change model and steps to making a behavior change. # Cardio Respiratory Health - Explain the benefits of developing cardiorespiratory endurance. - Identify the three energy systems involved in the production of adenosine triphosphate for muscular contraction. - Discuss the role of the circulatory and respiratory systems during exercise. - Define V^02 max. - Identify the major changes that occur in the skeletal muscles, the circulatory system, and the respiratory system in response to aerobic training. - List several modes of training used to improve cardiovascular fitness. - Outline the general components of an exercise prescription designed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness. - Design an exercise program for improving cardiorespiratory endurance. # Exercise Principles - Discuss the overload principle, principles of progression, specificity of exercise, principle of recuperation, and reversibility of training effects. - Outline the physiological objectives of a warm-up and cool-down. - Discuss the concepts of progression and maintenance of exercise training. Identify the general principles of exercise prescription. # Muscular Strength and Endurance - Explain the benefits of developing muscular strength and endurance. - Describe how muscles contract. - Distinguish between the various types of muscle fibers. - Classify the types of muscular contractions. - Identify the major changes that occur in skeletal muscles in response to strength training. - List the factors that determine muscle strength and endurance. - Outline the general principles used in designing a strength and endurance program. - Distinguish between the various types of training programs for improving strength and endurance. - Design a program for improving strength and endurance. # Flexibility - Define the term flexibility and discuss two field tests used to assess it. - Discuss the value of flexibility. - Identify the structural and physiological limits to flexibility. - Discuss the stretch reflex. - Describe the three categories of stretching techniques. - Design a flexibility exercise program. # Body Composition - Define body composition. - Explain the relationship between body fat percentage and the risk of disease. - Explain the concept of optimal body weight. - Discuss why assessment of body composition is important in health-related fitness. - Explain how body composition is assessed using hydrostatic weighting, the skinfold test, body mass index, and waist-to-hip circumference ratio. # Nutrition and Diet - Define macro- and micronutrients. - Describe the macronutrients and primary functions of each. - Describe the micronutrients and the primary functions of each. - Discuss the energy content of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in the body. - Discuss the value of water in the diet. - List the dietary guidelines for a well-balanced diet. - Define the term calorie. - Describe the need for protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins for physically active individuals. - Discuss the benefits of irradiation of foods. - Define a dietary supplement and discuss governmental regulation for marketing such supplements. - Describe the link between dietary sodium and hypertension. - Discuss the relationship between diet and elevated blood cholesterol levels. # Stress Management - Discuss the terms stress, stressors, eustress, and distress. - Describe the relationship between stress and disease. - Discuss the physical responses to stress. - List the common sources of stress. - Outline the steps involved in stress management. - Discuss the general adaptation syndrome to stress. - Discuss the ideas of allostasis and allostatic load. - Describe four healthy methods to manage stress. - List three relaxation techniques that will help lower stress. - Identify counterproductive behaviors of managing stress. # Exercise Injury Prevention - Discuss the role of overtraining in increasing the risk of exercise-related injury. - List the signs and symptoms of overtraining. - Define acute and delayed-onset muscle soreness. - Discuss possible causes of muscle strains and ways in which they can be avoided. - Discuss possible causes of muscle strains and ways in which they can be avoided. - Define tendonitis and discuss how it should be treated. - Discuss ligament sprains and how to avoid them. - Describe the most common injuries to the lower extremities. - Outline a general plan for reducing the incidence of exercise-related injuries. - Discuss the general guidelines for the treatment of injuries. - Define cryokinetics and discuss its use in the rehabilitation process. # Unhealthy Lifestyles - Define obesity and discuss potential causes of obesity. - Explain the relationship between obesity and the risk of disease. - Identify four common cardiovascular diseases. - Discuss several types of occupational carcinogens. - Outline ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer due to exposure to ultraviolet light. - Compare the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) between industrialized nations and developing countries. - Discuss the progressive stages of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and explain why prevention of AIDS is essential. - List and outline the symptoms and treatments of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States. - Define substance abuse and addiction. - Discuss the long-term health consequences of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine use. - Describe the acute effects of caffeine on the body.
GRBT 1003 - Energy Measures and Efficiency
This course covers ways to make a home more energy efficient. Topics to include: Required air sealing measures, additional sealing measures, air leakage testing, required insulation and installation, windows, duct work and duct blower testing.
Green Building refers to the construction and design of buildings that prioritize ecological sensitivity and efficient resource utilization throughout their entire life span.
Energy Efficiency Analysis involves the systematic evaluation to uncover possibilities for decreasing energy use and improving efficiency in systems, structures, or procedures.
Insulation is the process of incorporating materials to control heat, sound, or electricity transfer, improving energy efficiency and comfort within buildings or machinery.
# Required Air Sealing Measures - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct air sealing measures in a practical setting. # Additional Sealing Measures - Students will be required to identify the secondary air sealing methods commonly used in energy efficient construction. # Air Leakage Testing - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct methods for testing buildings for air leakage using the appropriate equipment. Response # Required Insulation and Installation - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct methods for selection and installation of insulation for various building components. # Windows - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct methods for installing energy efficient windows in a practical setting. # Duct Work and Duct Blower Testing - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct methods of testing air conditioning ducts for leaks using the appropriate equipment.
GRBT 1001 - Introduction to Green Building
This course covers the fundamentals of Green Building Technology in the construction field. Topics to include: Energy Star Ratings, Resource Efficient Design and Materials, Waste management, Air Quality and Site Planning.
Waste management encompasses the organized control of waste handling, disposal, and recycling, aiming for environmentally friendly and efficient waste lifecycle operations.
# Fundamentals of Green Building - Students will be required to identify the fundamental ideals of the green building movement # Energy Star Ratings - Students will be required to identify the components of the Energy Star Rating system. # Resource Efficient Design and Materials - Students will be able to characterize the components of resource efficient design and materials, including the methods of classification. # Waste Management - Students in be required to identify the role that efficient waste management plays in the green building movement. # Air Quality - Students in be required to identify the various construction application which effect air quality. # Site Planning - Students in be required to identify the appropriate methods of site layout which make for the most energy efficient buildings.
GIFS 1101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
An introduction to the principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems and basic use of a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) unit in the field. Examines applications of geographic information including data structure, spatial analysis, data management, data visualization, and data retrieval. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of GIS and its relevance to industry and society. Students will also acquire skills in introduction to terminology, hardware, and technology used in GPS.
# Fundamental Concepts of GIS - Explain basic terminology and how GIS was developed. - Understand the type of information used in creating GIS data. - Explain how data is used to create maps which we use every day. - Define and identify different scales on a map as well as identify coordinate systems. - Define how principle types of GIS data are commonly used. - Define data standards for GIS and why these are an important part of data transfer and storage. # Software and Equipment - Explain the different types of software used in GIS. - Install and set up software used in GIS. - Explain the basic functions of GIS software. - Explain the basic data collection devices. - Describe the types of printers and plotters used in GIS. # Technology Advances in GIS - Know about new products and processing emerging from new applications in GIS. # Introduction to GPS Concepts and Data Collection Techniques - Explain the process of data collection, the different types of data and the advantages and disadvantages of how each is used. - Describe the process on integrating GPS data with GIS. - Demonstrate the process of collecting GPS waypoints in the field. - Demonstrate the process of downloading the GPS way points into a GIS data format. - Demonstrate the process of uploading GPS way points into GIS. - Demonstrate the process of creating points, lines, and polygons from GPS way points. - Demonstrate the use of a GPS receiver.
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of wildlife technology skills in a live work situation. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through job training and are provided with insights into wildlife management applications. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, interpersonal skills, wildlife management, and professional development.
# Problem Solving - Implement problem solving methods in a work environment. - Implement problem solving methods in a work environment. - Implement problem solving methods in a work environment. - Solve math problems in the field. # Adaptability to Employment Setting - Interpret verbal and written direction from supervisor or instructor. - Perform task assigned by supervisor or instructor. # Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Display ability to work as part of a team on complex tasks. # Application of Wildlife Management - Implement management techniques to meet objectives of comprehensive plans. - Participate in management activities as part of a team or under supervisor. # Professionalism - Display proper professionalism by proper clothing, manners, written and oral skills, and etiquette. - Appreciate the level of professionalism required to be effective as a wildlife manager and technician.
This course covers the management of fish ponds. Emphasis is placed on the techniques used to maintain a healthy and productive pond for sport and recreation fishing. Upon completion students should be familiar with pond management techniques.
Water testing involves examining water samples to determine their quality, safety, and suitability for specific purposes, according to established health and safety regulations.
Aquatic Science: The study of diverse aquatic systems, investigating marine and freshwater environments, their organisms, and intricate ecological dynamics.
# Site Selection - Describe watershed characteristics appropriate for pond inflow and outflow. - Discuss physical properties of soil appropriate to hold water. - Describe the needed area of a watershed to supply the pond with enough water to stay full based on soil, topography, and vegetation. # Pond Construction - Explain the relationship between soil properties, the dam and core to prevent seepage. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different overflow control systems. - Understand the importance of properly sloped sides of pond in relation to aquatic weed control. # Water Parameter Testing - Perform water quality testing to measure dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, temperature, clarity. - Implement management techniques based on water quality results. # Liming and Fertilization - Perform appropriate application of lime based on pH. - Perform fertilization using adequate amounts of needed nutrients to darken water and stimulate growth of phytoplankton. # Stocking - Calculate appropriate number of fish and species based on objectives and size of pond. - Determine the correct time of year to stock a given species of fish. # Harvesting - Determine the harvest rate based on size of the pond, fish species, and nutrient management. - Determine harvesting guidelines in a bass/bluegill pond to maintain proper balance of predator/prey fish. # Aquatic Weed Identification - Identify common aquatic weed species. - Select resources to accurately identify unknown aquatic weeds. # Aquatic Weed Control - Implement appropriate integrated pest management to control noxious aquatic weeds. - Apply aquatic herbicides to control weeds. # Nuisance Control - Identify the signs of pond nuisance species. - Perform control techniques to remove nuisance situation in the pond. # Sampling Techniques - Implement proper sampling techniques to estimate fish population parameters. - Perform sampling techniques including: seines, rod and reel, and electro-fishing. - Perform sampling techniques including: seines, rod and reel, and electro-fishing.
This is an applied course covering habitat management practices beneficial to wildlife. Emphasis is placed on methods for increasing quality food production and cover, and developing and executing management plans. Upon completion students should develop, interpret, and execute management plans to establish, maintain, and improve quality habitat.
Wildlife Damage Management is the process of reducing harmful effects of wildlife on human property, agriculture, and natural resources through ethical, sustainable, and scientific methods.
# Mechanical Techniques - Explain importance of timing, frequency, and intensity related to plant community response. - Implement cool season disking to promote beneficial wildlife habitat. - Establish wildlife openings and bedding areas with chainsaw and chipper. # Native Vegetation Management - Identify native plants and crops of the SE that are valuable to wildlife as food and cover. - Propose techniques to increase native plants and which crops to plant to meet objectives. # Wildlife Food Plots - Apply correct amount of nutrients and lime for a given area based on soil sample recommendations. - Collect soil samples for nutrient and pH management. - Perform seed bed preparation. - Establish quality food plot by planting the correct amount and type of crop. # Prescribed Fire - Discuss factors affecting fire behavior and smoke dispersion. - Develop burn plans to meet landowner objectives. - Implement prescribed fire based on a burn plan. # Herbicide Application - Explain the labeled uses for various herbicides used in land management. - Apply appropriate herbicides to meet management objectives. - Demonstrate an understanding of Quality Vegetation Management. # Management Plans - Develop management plans.
FWMT 2010 - Wildlife Management Techniques
This course takes an applied approach in covering the methods commonly used in wildlife population management. Topics include identification, measurement of population parameters, wildlife damage management, collection of age, sex, and reproductive data, radio telemetry, and investigations into causes of mortality. Upon completion students should understand and administer common population management techniques.
Small Animal Care refers to the specific care and methods essential for the health and welfare of household pets like cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds.
# Capture, Immobilization, Handling and Marking Techniques - Demonstrate an understanding of efficient and proper techniques to study populations of mammal, birds, amphibians and reptiles. - Participate in sampling herpetofauna by using drift fences and pitfall traps. - Participate in bat inventory and sampling using mist nets. - Participate in bird banding. - Describe using chemicals to immobilize animals. - Perform foothold traps and snares to capture and restrain animals. # Measurement of Population Parameters - Participate in populations assessments using common censusing and estimation techniques. - Participate in deer density estimates using cameras and spotlight/IR counts. - Participate in bird point counts. - Participate in whistle counts and covey counts to estimate population trends in BWQ. # Causes of Morbidity and Mortality - Participate in investigations into the causes of death of wildlife. - Participate in field necropsy events. # Radio Telemetry - Use radio telemetry equipment and tools to track movements and habitat use of wildlife. # Wildlife Damage Management - Demonstrate an understanding of best management practices and regulations involving trapping and controlling wildlife. - Apply best management practices to trap and control wildlife species. - Evaluate animal damage complaints to diagnose problem and prescribe a solution. - Promote the positive value of furbearer management to ecosystems and society. # Field Note Recording - Collect proper information when conducting field work. # Data Collection - Demonstrate techniques to collect data on sex, age, and reproduction status of wildlife.
This course covers the taxonomy, biology, ecology, and management of game, non-game mammals, and management of birds of North America. Topics includes identification, biology and ecology, behavior, collection of age, sex, and reproduction data, and management. Upon completion students should be able to identify mammals species, waterfowl and upland game birds and demonstrate knowledge of their understanding of wildlife biology, ecology, and management.
Wildlife Science is an interdisciplinary field studying wild animals and their habitats, with an emphasis on conservation, ecology, behavior, and management for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health.
# Identification & Taxonomy - Identify North American waterfowl from wings, while feeding, and flying. - Tell the age and sex of the bird based on plumage and molting. - Describe taxonomic classification of mammals and the scientific naming system. - Identify common mammals of North America by the skulls, tracks, pelts, and scat. # Integument, Support, Movement, and Migration - Explain white-tailed deer antler growth and development. - Label the major anatomy of mammal skulls. - Identify major flyways of North America. # Feeding - Describe insectivory, herivory, carnivory, and omnivory. - Describe food habits of waterfowl and upland game birds. - State the effect of season on food habits and requirements of waterfowl and upland game birds. # Habitat Management and Adaption - Describe temperature regulation in mammals. - Demonstrate an understanding of seasonal habitat requirements. - Summarize management techniques to increase quality habitat requirements. # Population - Discuss basic population growth and regulation of game mammals. - Demonstrate an understanding of population processes of mammals such as rate of increase, life tables, survivor-ship curves, and age structure. - Describe common avian parasites and diseases. - Generalize basic avian population dynamics. - Describe the process of predation on birds.
This course provides a focus on operations for students interested in managing wildlife on private plantations in the Southeast. Topics include guiding techniques, facility and grounds maintenance, dog handling and kennel operations, hospitality, and interpersonal relations.
Facilities maintenance encompasses preserving the condition of buildings and equipment through preventive, corrective, and predictive measures for optimal functionality, safety, and efficiency.
Animal training is the practice of instructing animals to perform specific actions or behaviors through systematic and controlled methods.
# Guiding Techniques - Label positions of hunters at point of flush. - Explain safety and procedures when escorting client to deer stand. - Determine successful set up and calls for guiding a spring turkey hunt. # Facility and Grounds Maintenance - Initiate up keep and cleaning of grounds and facilities of the plantation. # Dog Training and Kennel Operations - Discuss basic dog handling procedures. - Discuss basic dog training activities. # Hospitality - Attend to the needs of clients such as drinks, food, items of preference. # Interpersonal Relations - Describe proper greetings, communications, and interactions with clients. # Recreational Shooting Sports - Explain the techniques, rules, scoring, and safety of trap, skeet, and sporting clays. - Describe steps in sighting in a rifle with a scope.
This course covers the taxonomy, biology, ecology, and management of game and non-game mammals. Topics include identification, biology and ecology, behavior, collection of age, sex, and reproduction data, and management. Upon completion students should be able to identify mammal species and demonstrate knowledge of their biology, ecology, and management.
Mammalogy is the branch of science dedicated to the research and understanding of mammals, including their biology, behavior, classification, ecology, and conservation.
Environmental Studies consists of the comprehensive study of how biological, physical, and societal elements impact the environment, focusing on sustainability and resolving ecological challenges.
Wildlife Biology encompasses the scientific examination of wild animals, their environments, and behaviors, utilizing disciplines such as ecology, anatomy, and zoology to sustain and preserve natural populations.
# Taxonomy and Identification - Describe the taxonomic classification of mammals and the scientific naming system. - Identify common mammals of North America by the skulls, tracks, pelts, and scat. # Biogeography - Recall the ecogeographic rules of mammals. # Integument, Support, and Movement - Describe the differences between horns and antlers. - Explain white-tailed deer antler growth and development. - Calculate antler scores of white-tailed deer using the Boone and Crocket scoring system. - Estimate the age of white-tailed deer using tooth wear and replacement. - Label the major anatomy of mammal skulls. - Demonstrate an understanding of the form and function of mammal skulls. - Describe the modes of locomotion for mammals. - Generalize the structure and function of skin, hair, and integumentary glands. - Discuss the difference of claws, nails, and hooves. # Modes of Feeding - Describe insectivory, herbivory, carnivory, and omnivory. - Explain the capturing apparatus and processing of food for the different feeding habits. # Adaptations to the Environment - Describe temperature regulation in mammals. - Discuss mammal adaptations to cold climates. - Discuss mammal adaptations to hot climates. # Control Systems and Biological Rhythms - Describe the scent glands of white-tailed deer. - Describe the endocrine systems of mammals and how it controls their activities. - Explain the patterns of activity that occur at regular intervals during the life of an animal. # Reproduction - Describe the mating strategies of mammals. - Name the gestation periods for the game species of Georgia. - Collect and preserve fetuses and chart the date of conception and parturition of white-tailed deer. # Populations - Demonstrate an understanding of population processes of mammals such as rate of increase, life tables, survivorship curves, and age structure. - Discuss basic population growth and regulation. # Life History and Management - Recall the basic life histories of game mammals of Georgia. - Explain management practices for quality deer herds. - Describe management practices for squirrels and rabbits.
This course covers the biology, ecology, and management of birds of North America. Emphasis is placed on the study of waterfowl and upland game birds. Upon completion students should understand the biology and ecology of game birds and explain management practices for sustainable harvest.
Ornithology is a scientific discipline devoted to the examination of birds, including their behaviour, ecological and evolutionary aspects, and conservation efforts, typically requiring field observation and data gathering.
# Identification - Identify North American waterfowl from wings, while feeding, and flying. - Tell the age and sex of the bird based on plumage and molting. # Migration - Identify major flyways of North America. # Courtship - Discuss the mating systems of waterfowl and game birds. - Describe courtship displays of waterfowl and game birds. # Nesting, Growth, and Molting - Define laying activity, site selection, and clutch size. - Describe brood rearing activities, behavior and survival. # Feeding - Describe food habitats of waterfowl and upland game birds. - State the effect of season on food habits and requirements. # Population - Describe common avian parasites and diseases. - Generalize basic avian population dynamics. - Describe the process of predation on birds. # Habitat Management - Demonstrate an understanding of seasonal habitat requirements. - Summarize management techniques to increase quality habitat for waterfowl and upland game birds. - Explain importance of artificial nesting boxes on restoration and management of waterfowl.
FRSC 2170 - Fire and Arson Investigation
Presents an introduction to Fire Investigation. Emphasis is placed upon: fire behavior; combustion properties of various materials, sources of ignition; and investigative techniques for structures, grassland, wildland, automobiles, vehicles, ships and other types of fire investigation; causes of electrical fires and chemical fires; explosive evaluations; laboratory operation; techniques used in fire deaths and injuries; arson as a crime; other techniques; State and Federal laws; and future trends in fire investigative technology.
Fire Investigation is the process of examining fire incidents to identify their origins, causes, and factors contributing to their spread, using scientific methods and fire behavior expertise.
Combustion Analysis evaluates the efficiency and emissions of fuel combustion through chemical and physical processes, aiming to optimize energy production and adhere to environmental regulations.
# Introduction - Discuss the various types of losses caused by fires. - Identify the responsibilities of the fire scene investigators. - Recognize the need for an analytical approach to the fire investigation. # The Elementary Chemistry of Combustion - Explain the chemical reaction that takes place during oxidation. - List the three most basic reactions of fire. - Describe the relationship of hydrocarbons to petroleum products. - Distinguish the differences between carbohydrates and hydrocarbons. # The Nature and Behavior of Fire - List the conditions that must exist for a fire to occur. - Contrast the characteristics of flaming versus glowing fires. - Discuss the special considerations of heat as applied to fire investigation. - State the role of various environmental conditions and their effect on fires. # Combustion Properties of Liquids and Compressed Gases - Identify physical properties associated with different types of fuels. - State the explosive ranges of gas and vapor fuels. - Describe the difference between flash point and flame point for combustible liquids. - Calculate the vapor density of a gas and vapor. - Discuss the specific properties of hydrocarbon fuels and their impotence to fire investigation. - List the three main ways that fuel gases escape from enclosed pipes. # Combustion Properties of Solid Fuels - Identify the combustion properties of wood as a fuel. - Identify on a section of wood the progressive formation of car and paralysis zones during its normal combustion. - Describe the complex relationship between temperature and time and its effects on the ignition of wooden structures. - Identify the flaming characteristics of common plastics. - Determine when flames color and smoke production may be of significance to the investigator. # Sources of Ignition - Characterize the relationship of various ignition sources to various fuels. - Examine the physical and chemical laws in determining ignition sources. - List the ways gas appliance, heaters, and electricity can be sources of ignition. - Describe four ways in which a fireplace is instrumental in initiating a fire. - Identify miscellaneous sources of ignition. - Define spontaneous combustion. - Determine the temperature of the surface of a glass bulb depending on its wattage and position. # Structure Fires - List the purposes of a fire investigator. - Determine the elements of building construction under which a structure might be listed. - Articulate the behavior of a small flame as it grows into a large fire following the general principles of fire behavior. - Describe the search patterns used prior to the actual search for evidence. - Assess V-patterns to determine the direction and intensity of the burn. - Discuss the common-sense rules related to the behavior or ignitable liquids. - Interpret char depth to determine intensity and relative fire exposure. - Identify instances in which spalling occurs. - Describe how glass can be a valuable indicator to the fire scene investigator. - Discuss the importance of fire scene documentation using both photographs and sketches. # Grass and Wildland Fires - Explain fire direction of wildland and grass fires depending on wind, fuel and terrain. - Determine the area of origin, what fuel was present, and what source of heat ignited the fire. - Recall guidelines for collection and preservation of physical evidence peculiar to wildland fire investigations. # Automobiles, Motor Vehicles and Ship Fires - Describe how the fuel systems in automobiles and more vehicles react during vehicle fires. - Identify the flash point of vehicle fluids on a table showing temperature and ignition sources. # Electrical Causes of Fire - Identify the difference between static and current electricity. - Use Ohm's law to solve either for the resistance or the current. - List the three factors to determine the resistance of a conductor. - Identify hazards most likely found in over current protective devices. - Discuss ignition by electrical mans caused either by conduction heating or arcing conditions. - Determine which electrical appliances deserve special attention because of a higher possible contribution to fire causation. - Focus on electrical causation by addressing a series of questions and possibilities. - Identify post fire indicators for possible cause. # Clothing and Fabric Fires - List natural and synthetic fibers and their properties of combustion. - Identify fire hazards as they pertain to fabric found in garments. - State the regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 and how it has evolved over the years. - Discuss the laws governing the flammability of mattresses and upholstered furniture. # Explosions and Explosive Combustion - Define diffuse explosive mixtures and concentrated explosives. - Discuss the similarities between explosions and fires. - Explain diffuse-phase explosions in relation to gases, vapors, dust suspensions, and ignition. - Identify the chemical structures responsible for the sudden release of energy in dense-phase explosions. - Use a table to isolate the critical temperature for a common explosive. - Describe the differences between primary and main charge explosives. - Explain the "Four R's" and "Four C's" used at the search scene when investigating explosions. # Chemical Fires and Hazardous Materials - Identify the most commonly encountered hazardous materials and the effects they may be expected to have on a fire scene. - State the precaution necessary when a clandestine drug laboratory is discovered. # Laboratory Services - Describe IAAI's influence on laboratory services available to states. - Identify the components of general fire evidence. - List additional laboratory tests that help indicate the use of an incendiary ignition device or unusually high fuel load. - Explain the different screening methods to identify volatile accelerants. - Give examples of types of residues left by chemical incendiaries. - Discuss the importance of non-fire-related criminal evidence as related to a fire service. # Fire Related Deaths and Injuries - Discuss the problems the investigator must consider whenever human remains are discovered at a fire scene. - Explain the process involved in removing the body of the victim in a homicide investigation. - Describe the effects of fire on the human body and other pathological findings significant to the fire investigator. - Define carbon monoxide asphyxiation. - Describe the depth of a human injury to the tissue as it is measured in degrees. # Arson as a Crime - List three elements of the crime of arson. - Define the six major motives as classified by the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. - Describe the organization characteristics of an arsonist as to location and type of accelerant. # Other Investigative Topics - Discuss safety related issues and steps an investigator is required to take when assessing a fire scene. - Describe pros and cons of fire modeling. - Discuss landmark cases that affect admissibility of evidence recovered at fire scenes. - Examine the various sources of information available to the arson investigator. - Define the "Chain of Evidence" as it pertains to evidence collection. - Discuss issues concerning the expert witness. # Federal and State Legislation - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Georgia State Annotated Code for firefighting. - Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the NFPA 921 standard. - Discuss proper actions to be taken in a courtroom atmosphere. - Discuss understanding of working with the local attorney. # Future Trends in Fire Investigation - Demonstrate both knowledge and understanding of the following concepts concerning the future of the fire service: spoliation, fire modeling, and federal legislation.
The Incident Command course is designed to illustrate the responsibilities to use, deploy, implement, and/or function within an Incident Command System (ICS) as well as functioning within multi-jurisdictions incident under the Incident Management System (IMS). The course emphasizes the need for incident management systems, an overview of the structure and expandable nature of ICS, an understanding of the command skills needed by departmental officers to use ICS guidelines effectively, and scenario practice on how to apply ICS and IMS. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) will illustrate and provide the consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sectors, and non-governmental organizations to work together during virtual all domestic incidents. These course competencies will cover those objectives entailed in NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Incident management is a structured approach to addressing unexpected IT disruptions, aiming to restore normal service and minimize their impact on business operations efficiently.
# Introduction and Command Procedures for ICS and NIMS - Define Unity of Command, span of control and command options. - Develop strategic goals and tactical objectives. - Demonstrate how to conduct a size up and give a size up report. - Demonstrate how to complete a tactical worksheet. - Demonstrate the procedure for transferring and passing command. # ICS for Single Resources and Expanding the Incident Command System Organization - Explain factors that require expanding the Incident Management System. - Explain the purpose of Branches and Sections. - Explain the responsibilities of Branch Directors, Section Chiefs, and subordinates. - Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander after IMS is expanded. - Explain ICS functions, elements, and responsibilities. - Define command presence, assuming command, transferring command and establishing a Command Post. # Application of the Incident Command System - Demonstrate developing a basic ICS organization for an emergency incident. - Demonstrate developing a full ICS organization for a major emergency incident. # Incident Command Decision Making - Identify the difference between classical and naturalistic decision-making. - Determine whether to use the classical or naturalistic method at a particular incident. - Demonstrate size up and identify at least three problems and the cures used to detect them. - Identify units within the planning section. - Identify the roles and responsibilities within each unit. # Incident Action Plan - Demonstrate development of a pre-incident action plan for a major disaster (hurricane, earthquake, tornado, and terrorist incident). - Perform role play to develop and IAO for a major incident, conduct a planning meeting and operation briefing. # Incident Command for EMS - Identify positions and responsibilities in the ICS organizations for an EMS incident. - Identify the elements of S.T.A.R.T. - Identify potential problems for an EMS incident. - Identify resource needs at an EMS incident. - Demonstrate development of a command organizational structure at an EMS incident. # National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) for Command Staff - Demonstrate understanding of the current National Model program. - Identify key points in the model.
FRSC 2130 - Fire Service Building Construction
Presents building construction features from the perspective of the fire service with emphasis placed on the use of building construction information to prevent and reduce fire fighter and civilian deaths and injuries. Topics include: principles of building construction, building construction classification, building construction hazards and tactical considerations, structural loads and stresses, structural building components and functions, fire resistance and flame spread, building codes, structural failure and firefighter safety, and firefighter safety in structural and wildland firefighting.
Fire Science is an interdisciplinary field examining fire behavior, suppression, prevention, and investigation, integrating principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering for fire safety and management.
# Principles of Building Construction - Understand the importance of studying building construction as a fire fighter. - Understand why using proper language is so important for understanding building construction techniques and for fire-ground safety. - Identify the variety of forces that buildings are subjected to - Identify and describe the basic regulations that apply to building construction projects. - Explain how masonry walls act as fire barriers. - Describe the two types of prestressing. - Contrast precast and site-cast concrete. - Determine the unique design and construction details found in buildings based on occupancy type. - Understand how occupancy specifics affect firefighting operations. # Building Construction Classification - Identify and describe six types of wood frame structures classified as Type V construction. - Identify and describe the specific fire protection differences between balloon frame and platform frame. - Describe the construction of a platform frame building. - Identify and describe the similarities and differences between mill and heavy timber (Type IV construction). - Identify the dimensions of heavy timber members. - Understand the details of ordinary construction. - Understand how the structural stability of a masonry wall is compromised - Understand the difference between noncombustible and fire-resistive construction. - Identify the different types of steel building components and their characteristics. - Describe different types of steel structural systems. - Recall the difference between noncombustible and fire-resistive construction. - Describe different types of concrete structural systems. # Building Construction Hazards and Tactical Considerations - Understand why evacuation protocols are so important. - Identify specific wall and wall component problems. - Recognize collapse indicators. - Describe the hazards of a metal deck roof fire. - Describe how compartmentation prevents the spread of fire. - Apply risk analysis to fire-ground safety. # Structural Loads and Stresses - Identify the different types of loads and how they are applied to buildings. # Structural Building Components and Functions - Identify and define key different types of structural members such as columns, beams, and walls. - Identify the variety of different types of structural connections and how they behave in a fire. # Fire Resistance and Flame Spread - Understand the basic concepts of fire protection and building construction. - Identify the basics of fire behavior, including fire spread. - Explain the ways in which smoke and fire containment is achieved. - Describe the various types of fire protection systems. # Building Codes - Explain the history and basis for building codes. - Explain the differences between fire and building codes. - Identify other construction codes and standards that have an impact on the fire service. - Identify important fire protection features of building codes. # Structural Failure and Firefighter Safety - Understand how a truss is constructed and how it performs from a fire protection perspective. - Explain the difference between firestopping and draft-stopping. - Describe the behavior of engineered and manufactured wood products under fire attack. - Describe the different types of wood siding and roofing materials. - Describe why the misnomer "slow burning" is inappropriate for heavy timber buildings. - Identify the hazards of conflagration breeders. - Describe the hazards of vacant heavy timber buildings and structures under demolition Identify new structures that incorporate heavy timber construction. - Identify the problems associated with interior structural elements. - Understand fire spread through void spaces of ordinary construction. - Understand the hazards of high fire loads in unprotected steel structures and ways to improve the situation. - Describe the methods of fireproofing steel and of ensuring a level fire resistance in concrete. - Identify the unique details and hazards associated with specific occupancies. - Identify the various types of collapse. - Identify the specific basic competencies all fire fighters should have to perform at a structural collapse. # Firefighter Safety in Structural and Wildland Firefighting - Identify and describe the role of preplanning in firefighting operations. - Understand the relationship between risk and benefit and its impact on fire fighter safety. - Identify and describe the hazards to fire fighters during the construction, renovation, and demolition of a building. - Identify and describe the hazards to fire fighters of the different types of materials used in the construction of buildings. - Describe the hazards of formwork. - Establish how occupancy-specific building code requirements dictate particular safety features. - Explain the essential elements of the collapse of the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, 2001.
A review of fire detection and protection systems including: automatic sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, restaurant/kitchen systems, special hazard systems, detection systems, and control systems. The applicable laws, codes and standards will be introduced along with regulatory and support agencies. Specific topics include: introduction to fire protection systems, water supply systems for fire protection systems, water-based suppression systems, non-water-based suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke management systems, and portable fire extinguishers.
# Introduction to Fire Protection Systems - Explain the role fire protection systems play in protecting the life, safety, and welfare of the general public and firefighters. - Describe the types of fire protection systems. - Explain the role of codes and standards in fore protection system design. # Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems - Point out sources of fire protection water supplies. - Describe the following: distribution networks; piping; hydrants; utility company interface with the fire department. # Water-based Suppression Systems - Describe how water is an effective extinguishing agent. - Explain how water extinguishes fire. - Describe the types of sprinkler systems, their applications, piping, valves, hangers, and alarm devices. - Recognize the types of residential sprinkler systems. - Describe the types and applications of standpipe systems and the fire department operations in buildings with standpipes. - Describe foam systems. - Describe water mist systems. - List the types, components, operation and fire pump curves for fire pump systems. # Non-water-based Suppression Systems - Describe the applications, extinguishing properties, and components of carbon dioxide systems. - Describe the Halon 1301 and its relationship to the environment; its alternatives; extinguishing properties; and its components. - Illustrate the extinguishing properties, applications, and the UL 300 in particular of dry/wet chemical extinguishing systems. # Fire Alarm Systems - Illustrate the components of fire alarms systems. - Describe the types of fire alarms systems. - Differentiate between smoke, heat, and flame detectors. - Differentiate between audible and visual devices. - Explain alarm monitoring. - Describe the testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. # Smoke Management Systems - Describe the hazards of smoke. - Explain smoke movement in buildings. - Describe smoke management systems. - Explain firefighter operations in buildings with smoke management systems. # Portable Fire Extinguishers - Explain the types and applications of portable fire extinguishers. - Describe the selection, placement and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. - Describe the operation of portable fire extinguishers.
This course begins with the history of and theories regarding the use of water for fire extinguishment. It then moves to practical application of the principles of hydraulics in water systems and on the fire ground. Topics include: water at rest and in motion, velocity and discharge, water distribution systems, fire service pumps, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressures, fire streams, standpipe systems, automatic sprinkler systems, firefighting foams, and the clip board friction loss system.
Fire Service refers to the profession responsible for public safety, including firefighting, rescue operations, fire prevention, and emergency medical services to mitigate fire-related risks.
Water Flow Tests involve assessing the flow rate, velocity, and pressure of water in pipelines, fittings, and supply networks to confirm efficient functioning and adherence to established regulations.
Water Distribution refers to the organized movement of treated water from treatment plants to end-users via a network of pipelines, pumps, and storage facilities.
Centrifugal pumps are rotary machines that transform kinetic energy into fluid pressure, primarily utilized in pumping water, waste, and petrochemicals.
Friction Loss refers to the decrease in pressure or head loss experienced by a fluid as it flows through a pipe, caused by the fluid's viscosity and the pipe's roughness.
Sprinkler Systems are essential components of active fire protection, distributing water through a pipe network, activated by heat to control or extinguish fires.
# Water - At Rest and in Motion - Define hydraulics. - Define pressure and force. - Identify properties of water. - Explain hydrostatics. - Explain pressure and hydraulics. - Identify devices for measuring static pressure. - Explain hydrokinetics. - Explain the flow of water via Bernoulli's Theorem. - Explain the nature of kinetics. - Explain the properties of water: density, viscosity, surface tension, and specific heat. - Identify the different natures of water. - Define volume. - Define weight. - Review area and volume mathematic computations. - Identify the importance of mathematical formulae to determine capacity. - Calculate capacities in cubic feet, gallons, or pounds of water, weights of tank, full and empty. - Assess the volume size of a square, round, oblong, and other tanks. - Calculate the container capacity based on its size. - Identify the different types of tanks. - Identify the different types of hoses. - Describe how to draft from a static source. - Identify the most effective way to pump from a specific tank construction. - Develop strategies to remove water from a tank. # Velocity and Discharge - Explain the operation of a centrifugal pump. - Explain the operation of priming pumps. - Review explanation of atmospheric pressure. - Explain how water temperature effects pumping. - Explain flow velocity and nozzle discharge. - Review Bernoulli's theory. - Review discharge coefficients. - Explain nozzle reaction. - Identify effects of turbulence on water flow. - Identify coefficients for 1.5, 1.75, 2.5- and 3.0-inch hose. - Assess and work with common friction loss formulas. - Assess and work with coefficients for common hose sizes. # Water Distribution Systems - Explain early day water distribution systems. - Identify the operation of a dry and wet hydrant. - Identify the parts of a dry and wet hydrant. - Explain the connection of a hydrant to the water main system. - Explain the breakable hydrant. - Identify private yard hydrant and high-pressure hydrants. - Identify the types of water supplies. - Identify the capacity and distribution of water supply systems. - Explain how the various hydraulic formulas are used with later supply systems. - Identify the types of capacity and distribution systems. - Explain the use of the Water Pressure Conversion Chart. - Explain the test procedure for a water flow test. - Identify equipment needed for a fire flow test. - Define the testing procedures of a fire hydrant. - Review adjustments to formulas to adapt hose to pipe problems. # Fire Service Pumps - Explain the various sizes of pumps used in the fire service. - Explain the reason for midship pumps. - Identify the parts of a centrifugal pump. - Explain the operation of a centrifugal fire pump. - Explain the step by step flow of water through a centrifugal pump. - Explain the capabilities and limits. - Define cavitation. - Explain why cavitations occur, how they occur and what can be done to prevent them. - Explain the formula for suction lift. - Explain the operation of a single stage centrifugal pump - Define seal leakage. - Explain how seal leakage can be prevented. - Describe the different types of pumps. - Describe the operating design of pumps. - Explain the use of a transfer valve. - Explain series and parallel pump operation. - Explain the operation of a piston pump. - Explain the operation of a rotary vane pump. - Explain the use of a booster pump. - Explain the types of priming systems. - Explain pressure control devices. - Identify the different type of fire streams. - Identify the various fire stream patterns. - Differentiate between the types of fire streams. - Explain how best to use the type of stream. - Explain problems with reach and penetration. - Identify ways to increase efficiency. # Pump Theory - Describe the standard ratings used by the fire service. - Describe four methods by which problems are solved. - Apply your knowledge to pump operations. - Explain testing procedures used for annual evaluation. - Discuss the operations for relay pumping. - Discuss the operations for tankers and drafting pumping. - Identify pumping pressure controls, transfer valves, and priming devices. - Review operating characteristics and limitations. - Explain operation under special conditions. - Identify common problems with pumping operations. - Describe how to overcome problems in pumping. - Describe pumping of foam, standpipes and automatic sprinklers systems. # Friction Loss Calculations - Define friction loss. - Describe principles of friction loss. - Review fundamental principles. - Review 4 hydraulics laws governing friction in hose and pipes. - Review the calculations for effect of hose diameter/conversion factors. - Determine how friction loss can be calculated. - Identify the rules and formulas associated with friction loss. - Identify ways to overcome friction loss. - Calculate loss in hose lines and appliances. - Calculate how to reduce friction loss. - Utilize a variety of formulas to calculate friction loss. # Engine and Nozzle Pressures - Explain the engine pressure formula. - Describe knowledge of the engine pressure formula. - Define the abbreviations: NP, EP, EL, and FL. - Define back pressure. - Demonstrate knowledge of the rule-of-thumb. - Explain how parallel lines affect water flow and friction loss. - Describe how elevation and declination effects engine pressures. - Identify ways to reduce engine pressure. - Differentiate between the types of nozzles. - Identify the reaction of nozzles effects its operations. - Identify how adjusting the flow effects its operations. - Explain nozzle reaction and water hammer. - Calculate formulas using the exact and rule of thumb methods. # Fire Streams - Explain how the following effects the fire stream: air resistance, effects of wind and limits of reach. - Discuss what effects nozzle performance. - Explain the method used to direct a stream into an upper floor window. - Explain the use of master streams vs. heavy steams. - Explain what effects nozzle size and pressure. - Define flow. - Identify how to estimate the flow discharge. - Identify the formulas used to determine fire flows. - Explain the effect of altitude, weather and temperature and how it affects flow. - Explain the discharge formulas and coefficients for nozzles and orifices. - Explain how to increase fire flow without losing efficiency. - Utilize practical scenarios to calculate the fire flows. # Standpipe Systems - Define a standpipe system. - Explain the components of a standpipe system. - Explain the operation of a standpipe system. - Explain the standpipe classifications. - Discuss use of gravity tanks, pressure tanks and automatic fire pumps. # Automatic Sprinkler Systems - Define a sprinkler system. - Explain the components of a sprinkler system. - Explain the operation of a sprinkler system. - Explain the classifications of sprinkler systems. - Describe the parts of a sprinkler head. - Explain the following systems: pre-action, deluge, combined, junior and antifreeze. - Discuss the various automatic valves and their operation. - Discuss the use of PIV, WPIV, and OS &Y control valves. - Discuss the precautions in shutting down a system. # Firefighting Foams and Foam Systems - Explain the various classifications of foams. - Explain the characteristics of foam. - Discuss the uses of foams. - Explain the foam generation methods.
FRSC 2100 - Fire Administration Management
This course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills for the emergency responder to become a diverse leader and manager in their department. The course starts with the history of the fire service which focuses on the historical events that have forged the fire service today. Discussions on preparing for the future are designed to provide information to develop a game plan for personal success. Leadership and Management principles will be taught to blend the academics of leadership and management research into what occurs in the fire service organization on a daily basis. Leadership styles will be discussed to help understand how to lead and manage and, as important, why it's done. The course will take an insightful look into how people handle change personally and organizationally. Discussions on ethics will be focused on the elements critical to ethical leadership and management practices. The course will explore the elements of team building and provide a depth of understanding how to blend various styles and personalities to get the most from people. Discussions on managing emergency services will target budgeting and personnel management the support elements that are so vital to every organization. Quality of the fire service will also be looked at for methods of quality improvement and their applications to improve the services delivered to citizens everyday. An in-depth overview of the changes in disaster planning and response since 9-11, and includes ways to help with community evaluation and preparedness processes. Finally, shaping the future will explore the possibilities of what may occur in the fire service and how you can play an important role in helping to shape the fire service of the future.
Disaster Planning entails creating strategies to prepare for, manage, and recover from major crises, minimizing their effects and facilitating a quick return to regular operations.
# Fire Service Heritage and History - Describe how history impacts the fire industry today. - Describe the changing culture of the fire service industry. - Explain the importance of cultural an ethnic diversity in the hiring of employees. - Define the legal issues that have impacted the fire service. - Describe the significance of fire service symbols and insignia. - Describe how major fires and events have helped shape the fire industry. # Preparing for the Future - Describe the role of training and education for the fire service of the future. - Describe how the National Fire Academy has influenced professional development in the fire service. - Describe the role FESHE has had in professional development in the fire service. - Describe the influence the Wingspread conferences have had on the fire service. - Define the difference between certification and accreditation. - Apply a personal career development plan. # Principles of Leadership and Management - Describe the history of management theories. - Explain the differences found between leading and managing. - Explain concepts found in the managerial grid and how they impact organizations and the people in them. - Explain modern management theories such as Theory X, Theory Y, Theory Z, Maslow's hierarchy, motivation-hygiene model, and others. - Explain the influence that quality improvement and management by objectives have had on modern organizations. # Leadership Styles - Define the various leadership styles in use today. - Describe when each leadership style is appropriate. - Define the importance of the Johari Window in enhancing leadership ability. - Define the importance of the Johari Window in enhancing leadership ability. - Describe the four preference styles and compare and contrast each type. - Define schemata and describe how they can impact leadership and managerial abilities. - Articulate your own personal framework that shapes your leadership style. # Leading and Managing in a Changing Environment - Describe what stewardship is. - Describe why core values are important to an organization. - Explain above-the-line accountability and why it is important. - Define how organizational culture can impact change in a department. - Define the key elements that can have a positive impact on organizational change. - Describe the importance of leadership vision and its impact on the organization. # Leadership Ethics - Define the term ethics and describe how it is used in a department. - Evaluate the ethical environment in a department. - Describe how politics influence local governance decisions. - Describe past events that have forced ethical legislation to be written. - Articulate the role of ethics in the decision-making process. - Describe how organizational culture can impact organizational ethics. # Personnel Management: Building a Team - Define the areas of importance to building a successful team. - Perform a SWOT analysis on a department. - Explain why people often resist change. - Describe how coping styles impact group dynamics. - Describe the profile of each generation. - Describe how morale can affect and impact an organization. - Discuss the importance of the labor-management relationship. # Managing Emergency Services - Explain the typical models of local governance and organization. - Describe the various budget methods used at the federal, state, and local levels. - Describe federal laws that influence labor relations. - Explain differences among collective bargaining, mediation, and binding arbitration. - Describe how to promote a healthy relationship between labor and management. - Explain the current trends in personnel administration and human resource management development. - Explain the importance of due process. # Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection - Define history of resource deployment. - Explain the term standards of coverage. - Explain the national strategy for homeland security. - Describe what probability and consequence are and why they are important in the development of community risk management. - Discuss the insurance service rating schedule. - Describe the CFAI accreditation process. - Describe NFPA 1710 and 1720. # Quality of the Fire Service - Describe the principles of quality improvement. - Explain what Six Sigma is. - Explain how to use benchmarking to improve performance. - Define performance measures, baselines, and benchmarks. - Describe the obstacles to implementing quality in the fire service. - Assess how departments use quality concepts to improve performance. # Community Disaster Planning - Define the Stafford Act. - Define the role that FEMA has in disaster response. - Describe the four phases of emergency management. - Describe the federal National Response Plan. - Describe what an ESF is. - Define the ICS system and each section. - Define the six areas of homeland security. # Shaping the Future - Discuss the changes that need to be contemplated for the future of the fire service in the following areas: fire suppression; emergency medical services; specialized responses (hazardous materials, technical response, wildland firefighting, aircraft rescue firefighting, federal and military fire protection, industrial fire protection, code enforcement, and fire prevention); human behaviors/values/impacts on fire safety; integrated risk management; technology; firefighter safety; national mutual-aid system; fire service research; and National Fire Service Doctrine.
FRSC 1161 - Fire Service Safety and Loss Control
This course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills for the emergency responder to understand occupational safety and health and be able to develop safety programs. The course starts with an introduction to occupational safety and health and covers the history, national agencies that produce injury and fatality reports, and efforts that have been made to address safety and health problems in emergency service occupations. The course will review safety related regulations and standards and discuss how to implement them through risk management processes. There will be lectures and discussions on pre-incident safety, safety at fire emergencies, safety at medical and rescue emergencies, safety at specialized incidents, and post-incident safety management. Personnel roles and responsibilities will be covered, so that knowledge can be gained on the relationship to the overall safety and health program by the different responding and administrative personnel at emergency scenes. Lectures and discussions on how to develop, manage, and evaluate safety programs will be covered to provide general knowledge and basic skills on occupational health and safety programs. Finally information management and various other special topics will be covered to gain knowledge on the legal, ethical, and financial considerations that programs need to be aware of and how to collect the data and report it.
Fire safety encompasses practices intended to minimize fire-related damage, including prevention measures, emergency response protocols, and utilization of firefighting equipment.
Personnel Procedures encompass policies and methods for handling human resources tasks, such as hiring, development, assessment, and adherence to legal and internal regulations.
Information Management consists of the structured gathering, arrangement, storage, and retrieval of data, focusing on data accuracy, accessibility, and reliability to support decision-making and operational activities.
# Introduction to Emergency Services Occupational Safety and Health - Discuss the history of occupational safety and health in industry. - Discuss the history of emergency service safety and health programs. - Identify, by using historical data, today's safety and health problems. - Describe the efforts that have been made to address the safety and health problems among emergency service occupations. - List the national agencies that produce annual injury and fatality reports for emergency services. - Identify the information that can be obtained from annual injury and fatality reports. # Review of Safety-Related Regulations and Standards - Discuss the difference between regulations and standards. - Discuss the concept of standard of care. - List and discuss federal regulations that have an impact on emergency responder safety and health programs. - List and discuss the major National Fire Protection Association standards that have an impact on emergency responder occupational safety and health programs. - Discuss the role of related regulations and standards and their safety and health implications. # Risk Management - Discuss the meaning of and the process for risk identification. - Discuss the meaning of and the process for risk evaluation. - Discuss the meaning of and the process for risk control. - Apply risk control strategies to an injury problem. # Pre-Incident Safety - Describe safety considerations in the emergency response station. - Explain safety considerations as they apply to the emergency response vehicle. - List the components of an effective response safety plan. - Describe the components of a pre-incident planning process. - List the information that should be provided by the pre-incident plan. - Describe the consideration for safety while training. - Define the components of a wellness/fitness plan. - Describe the considerations for interagency coordination as it applies to health and safety. # Safety at the Fire Emergency - List the three incident priorities. - Explain the relationship between the three incident priorities and the relationship to health and safety. - Discuss in general terms the hazards faced by responders to fire incident. - Discuss the need for and the components of an effective accountability system. - Discuss the types of and the relationship between incident management systems and health and safety of the responder. - Define the need for and uses of a rapid intervention team. - Discuss the components of incident rehabilitation. # Safety at the Medical or Rescue Emergency - Discuss the hazards faced by responders at emergency medical or rescue incidents. - Explain the methods of minimizing and preventing injuries associated with hazards found at emergency medical incidents. - List various requirements and uses of commonly used personal protective equipment. - Explain the requirements for infection control. - Discuss procedures that can be used to meet the requirements of infection control. - Discuss the systems used for scene accountability and incident management. # Safety at Specialized Incidents - Describe the safety issues related to hazardous materials incident response. - Describe the safety issues relating to technical rescue operations. - Explain safe procedures to be used during helicopter landing zone operations. - List specific safety issues relating to operations at civil disturbances. - List specific safety concerns when responding to terrorism events. - List specific safety concern when responding to natural disasters. # Post-Incident Management - List the safety and health considerations when terminating an incident. - Describe the demobilization process. - Compare the concept of first in/last out with first in/first out. - Explain the need and the process used for post-incident analysis. - List the components of a post-incident analysis. - Describe the advantages of a critical incident stress management program. - List the key components in critical incident stress management program. # Personnel Roles and Responsibilities - List the roles and responsibilities of the individual responders and their relationship to the overall safety and health program. - List the roles and responsibilities of the supervisors and their relationship to the overall safety and health program. - List the roles and responsibilities of the emergency service management and their relationship to the overall safety and health program. - List the roles and responsibilities of the incident commander and his or her relationship to the overall safety and health program. - List the roles and responsibilities of the safety program manager and his or her relationship to the overall safety and health program. - List the roles and responsibilities of the incident safety officers and their relationship to the overall safety and health program. - List the roles and responsibilities of the safety committee and its relationship to the overall safety and health program. # Safety Program Development and Management - List the essential elements of a safety and health program. - Describe the process required for the development of goals and objectives. - Demonstrate development of an action plan based on the goals and objectives. - Perform a cost-benefit analysis. - Describe the relationship of training to the safety and health program. - Describe the process for developing standard operating procedures. # Safety Program Evaluation - Describe the purpose for evaluation of the health and safety program. - Compare the two types of evaluations, process and outcome. - Explain who has the responsibility for evaluation. - Describe a recommended frequency for evaluation and the factors that affect the frequency. # Information Management - Describe the purpose of data collection and reporting. - Identify the data that should be collected within the organization. - Identify the data that should be collected for outside organizations. - Describe the purpose and process for publishing an internal health and safety report. - Describe the use of the Internet as a health and safety information source. # Special Topics in Emergency Service Occupational Safety and Health - Describe the legal considerations of the safety and health program. - Describe ethical considerations of the safety and health program. - Describe financial considerations of the safety and health program. - Describe health and safety considerations in the diversified workforce. - Describe the safety and health program implications of future trends and technologies.
FRSC 1151 - Fire Prevention & Inspection
Emphasis is placed on the shared responsibility of all fire service personnel to prevent fires and fire losses by survey of fire prevention activities, conducting basic fire prevention inspections, practicing life safety codes, review of local and state laws regarding fire inspection, and review of applicable codes and standards. Topics include: code administration, inspection, use and occupancy, building limitations and types of construction, fire resistive construction elements, installation of fire protection systems, mean of egress, interior finish requirements, general fire safety provisions, maintenance of fire protection systems, means of egress maintenance for occupancies, hazardous materials, flammable liquids and aerosols, detonation and deflagration hazards, hazardous assembly occupancies, other storage and processing occupancies, compressed gases and cryogenic liquids, pesticides and other health hazards, and using referenced standards. Successful completion of FRSC 1151 qualifies individuals to test for the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) Inspector Level-I examination.
Pesticides are substances employed to manage pests, such as insects, weeds, and diseases, for safeguarding crops and environments in agricultural and non-agricultural contexts.
# Code Administration - Describe the model code process and name the 4 model code groups. - Describe the origin of the first National Building Code. - Describe the code adoption process used by state and local governments and explain the basis for their authority to enact such regulations. - Describe the economic forces behind the current movement toward a single national model code. - Explain the relationship for the Life Safety Code works with fire prevention. # Inspection - Describe the limits of the right of entry provisions contained in the model fire prevention codes. - Explain why warrant must be secured in order to inspect certain building and structures. - Describe the permit and inspection models and the benefits of each. - Describe the legal requirements for written notices and orders and how freedom of information laws impacts the fire prevention bureau. - Describe how the appeals process within the model codes is established and designated to operate. - Demonstrate how to complete a routine inspection of a predetermined structure. # Use and Occupancy - Describe the classification system used by the model building codes to group buildings by use and occupant characteristics. - Describe how multiple used or mixed uses within a single building are addressed by the model building codes. - Explain the need for special occupancy requirements in some buildings. - Explain the fire official's responsibility in illegal changes in use. # Building Limitations and Types of Construction - Define fire resistance. - Describe the 5 basic construction types. - Explain why building height and area are regulated by the building codes. - Describe the methods used by the codes to permit height and area increases. # Fire Resistive Construction Elements - List the 4 classes of fire and give examples of each. - Identify fire suppression systems agents that are compatible with the different classes of fire and describe the method of extinguishments provided by each. - List and describe the 4 basic types of sprinkler systems. - Describe the difference between the NFPA 13, 13D, and 13R sprinkler standards and the application of each. - Describe the function of standpipe pressure reducing valves and the potential hazards posed by improper installation. - Describe the purpose for the development of the UL-300 standard for restaurant cooking equipment. - Identify varied installation requirements of fire protection systems in the Life Safety Code. # Installation of Fire Protection Systems - List the 4 classes of fire and give examples of each. - Identify fire suppression systems agents that are compatible with the different classes of fire and describe the method of extinguishments provided by each. - List and describe the 4 basic types of sprinkler systems. - Describe the difference between the NFPA 13, 13D, and 13R sprinkler standards and the application of each. - Describe the function of standpipe pressure reducing valves and the potential hazards posed by improper installation. - Describe the purpose for the development of the UL-300 standard for restaurant cooking equipment. - Identify varied installation requirements of fire protection systems in the Life Safety Code. - Demonstrate completing a routine fire protection system inspection. # Means of Egress - Identify and define the 3 components of a means of egress. - Define the terms: common path of travel, dead end, design occupant load, horizontal exit, and travel distance. - Describe what is meant by the terms: gross floor area and net floor area in the BNBC and SBC, and floor area in the UBC. - Describe the 6 steps used in this chapter to design or assess the means of egress from a building of space. - Calculate the required means of egress from a multipurpose space. - Calculate the maximum occupant load for assembly occupancy based on the exits provided. - Identify and locate varied means of egress provisions in the Life Safety Code. # Interior Finish Requirements - Describe what building elements are regulated as interior finish. - Describe the test method used to classify interior finish elements. - Discuss the need to regulate interior finish based on previous fire experiences in the United States. - Identify varied interior finish provisions in the Life Safety Code. # General Fire Safety Provisions - Describe NFPA 550 The Fire Safety Concepts Tree and its uses. - List the 2 strategies for fire safety used by the model fire prevention codes. - List 3 objectives for achieving the goal of life and property protection using each strategy. - Describe the significance of illegal changes in use and list of the code sections that apply. - List 4 rated assemblies that an inspector would routinely check to ensure compliance with the code. - Identify varied fire safety provisions in the Life Safety Code. # Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems - List the appropriate standards for the maintenance and inspection of sprinklers, standpipes, wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems and fire alarm systems. - Describe the importance of examining maintenance and inspection records kept by building owners. - Describe what circumstances would cause an inspector to require an evaluation of an engineered fire protection system. - Identify varied fire protection requirements in the Life Safety Code. # Means of Egress Maintenance for Occupancies - Name 5 ways that the means of egress for a building or space can be compromised. - Describe the importance of posted occupant loads in assembly buildings. - Describe the process used to establish the occupant load. - Describe what constitutes "overcrowding" in assembly occupancy. - Identify related chapters in the Life Safety Code. # Hazardous Materials - Describe the control areas concept of hazardous materials management. - List the steps that must be taken to establish control areas. - Describe the importance of hazardous materials management plans and hazardous materials inventory statements to the inspections process. - Describe the NFPA 704 Hazard Identification System. # Flammable Liquids and Aerosols - Describe the system used to classify flammable and combustible liquids. - Describe the hazards involved in the storage or aerosol products and the protection methods required by the model codes. - Discuss the importance of using tanks in accordance with their listing. - Discuss the importance of labeling requirements for containers. # Detonation and Deflagration Hazards - List and describe the 3 basic categories of explosive materials in commercial use. - Describe 2 different methods for the initiation of explosive materials. - Describe the duties and responsibilities of the fire official in allegations of property damage or accidents involving commercial blasting. - Describe the duties and responsibilities of the fire official in permitting public firework displays. - Describe the handling of misfires of explosive materials and fireworks. # Hazardous Assembly Occupancies - Describe the hazards associated with heliports and helistops on buildings, and how the model codes address them. - Describe the hazards that make airport terminal buildings require special fire protection features. - Describe the hazards associated with bowling pin and lane refinishing. - List 5 general safety provisions for tents and air-supported structures. # Other Storage and Processing Occupancies - Discuss the value of corporate safety programs in industrial occupancies. - List 3 of the 5 main causes and contributing factors involving storage facility fires. - Explain the reasons for the proliferation of waste material and rubbish handling facilities. - Describe how the provisions of the model fire prevention codes attempt to reduce fire risk at lumberyards. - Identify related chapters in the Life Safety Code. # Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Liquids - Describe the 4 physical states in which gases are commonly stored within containers. - Define the term gas. - Describe the combined gas law and its significance. - List 2 fire safety strategies for gas storage as they relate to the combined gas law. - Explain why LPG container requirements are expressed in water gallon capacity. # Pesticides and Other Health Hazards - Identify the signal words required for all Class I and Class II pesticides. - List the 3 categories of pesticides. - Describe the multiple hazards posed by many pesticides. - Describe the code provisions that ensure employee and firefighter awareness of the presence of toxic materials. - Describe the difference between a toxic material and a health hazard material. # Using Referenced Standards - Describe what is meant by permissive code language. - List 3 features of the standards referenced by the model fire prevention codes. - List 5 organizations that develop standards referenced or recognized by the model fire prevention codes. - Identify varied areas in the Life Safety Code.
FRSC 1141 - Hazardous Materials Operations
This course provides emergency responder personnel with the information to respond safely, limit possible exposure to all personnel, and to provide information to the proper authorities as being a primary goal while reacting in the defensive mode of operation. The first responder operations level responsibilities are recognition and identification of a hazardous material scene, the gathering of information, the notification of the proper authorities, the isolation of the area by setting perimeters/zones, possible evacuation, protection by initiating the incident management system, emergency decontamination, and performing defensive actions only. Even though the first responder is a member of an emergency response service, they are not trained in specialized protective clothing or specialized control equipment. Thus, the first responder is not a member of a hazardous materials response team. This course meets the requirements of NFPA 472 - Professional Competence of First Responders to Hazardous Material Incidents at the Operations Level. This course also meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, EPA, USDOT, and all other appropriate state, local and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements. Also required as prerequisite: state certification NPQ FF I and NPQ Hazardous Materials Awareness Level.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a standardized system in Canada that provides essential information on hazardous materials in workplaces, promoting safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures.
Radioactive materials are unstable substances that release radiation during decay, utilized in various industries, and necessitate strict safety measures.
Biological Materials are substances originating from living organisms, utilized in research, medicine, and biotechnology, such as cells, tissues, DNA, proteins, and biofluids.
Bioterrorism Preparedness And Response encompasses the ability to predict, recognize, and counteract the impacts of bioterrorist events via synchronized planning, training, surveillance, and communication methods.
Decontaminating is the act of eliminating or rendering harmless dangerous materials, germs, or contaminants from surfaces, objects, or environments to restore safety for use or occupation.
A Disaster Recovery Plan is a structured strategy designed to minimize the effects of catastrophes, safeguarding essential operations, data, and assets while facilitating rapid recovery.
# Introduction to Hazardous Materials - Distinguish between hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(4)] - Discuss the roles of Awareness-Level personnel and Operations-Level responders. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.1(2), 5.4.3(1)] - Describe the various types of hazardous materials hazards. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.1(3)(c), 5.2.2(3)(a), 5.2.2(8), 5.2.3(1)(a)(iii), 5.2.3(1)(a)(x), 5.2.3(1)(b)(ii-vi), 5.2.3(7), 5.2.3(8)(a-j)] - Explain each of the routes of entry. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.1(3)(d)] - Describe the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican hazardous materials regulations and definitions. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(1)] - Discuss hazardous materials incident statistics. # Hazardous Materials Identification - Identify the seven clues to the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(7)(a-f), 4.2.2, 4.2.2(1), 5.2.1.1] - Discuss the occupancy types, locations, and pre-incident surveys that may indicate hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(5), 4.2.1(13)] - Describe the container shapes that may contain hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(6), 5.2.1.1.1(1-3), 5.2.1.1.2(1-2), 5.2.1.1.2(3)(a-b), 5.2.1.1.3(1-7), 5.2.1.1.4(1-3), 5.2.1.1.5(1-5), 5.2.1.1.6(1-5)] - Identify placards, labels, and markings that designate the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(2-3), 4.2.1(7)(a), 4.2.1(9), 4.2.2(2), 5.2.1.2, 5.2.1.2.1(1-3), 5.2.1.3.3, 5.2.2(1)] - Describe the other markings and colors that may indicate the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(7)(f), 4.2.1(8), 5.2.1.2, 5.2.1.2.2, 5.2.1.3.1(1-3), 5.2.1.3.2(1-6)] - Explain the written resources available to indicate the presence of hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(10)(a-g), 4.2.2(3), 5.2.1.5, 5.2.2(2), 5.2.2(3)(a-j), 5.2.2(5)] - Discuss the limitations of using the senses to determine the presence or absence of hazardous materials. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(11), 4.2.1(12), 5.2.2(3)(d)] - Discuss monitoring and detection devices. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.4(3), 5.2.4(4)] - Analyze scenarios to detect the presence of hazardous materials. [Learning Activity 2-1; NFPA® 472, 4.2.1, 5.2.1] - Interpret representative shipping papers. [Learning Activity 2-2; NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(10)] - Interpret a safety data sheet (SDS). [Learning Activity 2-3; NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(10)] - Explain how to identify terrorist attacks and illicit laboratories. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.1(14-20), 5.2.1.6, 5.3.1(4)] # Awareness-Level Actions at Hazardous Materials Incidents - Discuss predetermined procedures and emergency response plans. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.1(1)] - Describe notification requirements. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.2] - Discuss the use of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). [NFPA® 472, 4.2.3(1-2), 4.4.1(3)(a-b), 4.4.1(4)(a-c), 4.4.1(5)(a-d), 4.4.1(6)(b-c), 4.4.1(7), 4.4.1(8), 4.4.1(9)(a-b), 4.4.1(10), 5.2.2(4)(a-c), 5.2.2(5), 5.2.3(1), 5.2.3(1)(b)(i)] - Obtain information about a hazardous material using the ERG. [NFPA® 472, 4.2.3, 4.4.2 - Describe isolation and discuss denial of entry. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.1(6)(a), 4.4.1(11)] - Discuss terrorist incidents. [NFPA® 472, 4.4.1(12)] # Chemical Properties and Hazardous Materials Behavior # Incident Management - Describe incident priorities. - Discuss various incident management systems. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.2(6), 5.4.1(5)(a-b), 5.4.3(3), 5.4.3(4)(a-b), 5.4.3(5), 5.4.3(7)] - Identify communication procedures and guidelines for use at hazardous materials incidents. [NFPA® 472, 5.5.2(1)] # Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives - Describe each of the steps of the basic problem-solving formula. [NFPA® 472, 5.3.1(1-3), 5.3.2(1), 5.4.3(2), 5.5.1(1)] - Discuss isolation and scene control. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.1.4, 5.2.4(2), 5.2.4(4), 5.4.1(1-2), 5.4.1(3)(a-b), 5.4.1(6)] - Explain the notification process. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.2(7), 5.4.3(6), 5.5.2(2)] - Discuss protection of responders, the public, the environment, and property. [NFPA® 472, 5.3.2(2), 5.4.4(1-3)] - Describe recovery and termination. [NFPA® 472, 5.5.1(2)] # Terrorist Attacks, Criminal Activities, and Disasters - Define terrorism. - Distinguish between a terrorist attack and a routine emergency. - Discuss terrorist tactics and types of attacks. - Discuss explosive attacks. - Discuss chemical attacks. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.3(9)(a, c-e, g)] - Discuss biological attacks. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.3(9)(b)] - Discuss radiological and nuclear attacks. [NFPA® 472, 5.2.3(9)(f), 5.2.4(5)] - Identify hazards of illegal hazmat dumps. - Describe proper evidence preservation. [NFPA® 472, 5.4.2] - Discuss hazardous materials during and after disasters. # Personal Protective Equipment - Discuss respiratory protection. - Discuss protective clothing and ensembles. - Don and doff different types of personal protective equipment. - Discuss inspection, storage, testing, and maintenance of PPE. - Given hazardous materials scenarios, determine proper PPE for each incident and report and document the decision. # Decontamination - Define decontamination. - Identify various decontamination methods. - Discuss general guidelines for decon operations. - Describe the different types of victims that may receive decontamination. - Describe emergency decontamination. - Perform emergency decontamination. - Describe technical decontamination. - Setup and implement a technical decontamination corridor and undergo decontamination. - Perform technical decontamination on a non-ambulatory victim. - Discuss mass decontamination. - Perform mass decontamination. - Determine the effectiveness of decontamination operations. - Explain how to implement decontamination. # Product Control - Describe each of the various spill control tactics. - Perform absorption/adsorption. - Perform damming operations. - Perform diking operations. - Perform diversion operations. - Perform retention operations. - Perform vapor suppression. - Perform vapor dispersion. - Perform dilution operations. - Discuss leak control. - Perform remote valve shutoff. - Explain fire control. # Air Monitoring and Sampling - Discuss air monitoring and sampling. - Discuss concentrations and exposure limits. - Explain the basics of air monitoring. - Describe the selection and maintenance of detection and monitoring devices. - Explain how to detect specific hazards. - Perform a pH test on unknown liquid. - Perform air monitoring with a multi-gas meter. - Perform air monitoring with a photoionization. - Perform air monitoring with colorimetric indicator tubes. - Detect radiation using a gas-filled detector. - Describe other technologies used to detect hazardous materials. # Victim Rescue and Recovery - Discuss rescue operations. - Conduct a triage. - Identify rescue tools and equipment. - Describe various rescue methods. - Demonstrate the incline drag. - Demonstrate the blanket drag. - Demonstrate the webbing drag. - Demonstrate the cradle-in-arms lift/carry. - Demonstrate the seat lift/carry. - Demonstrate the extremities lift/carry. - Demonstrate the chair lift/carry method 1. - Demonstrate the chair lift/carry method 2. - Discuss the recovery operations. # Evidence Preservation and Sampling - Discuss various hazards at crimes involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction. - Discuss the first responder's role in investigation. - Describe the different response phases at criminal hazardous materials/WMD incidents. - Explain the FBI's twelve-step process for collecting evidence. - Demonstrate evidence preservation and sampling. # Illicit Laboratories - Discuss general hazards at illicit laboratories. - Identify and avoid booby traps at illicit laboratories. - Discuss drug labs. - Describe chemical agent labs. - Describe explosives labs. - Discuss biological laboratories. - Discuss operations at illicit labs. - Explain remediation of illicit labs.
Students will learn to analyze jobs and information, then prepare and present related training. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, presenting, and testing, using methodologies appropriate to the subject. Topics include: orientation to emergency services instruction, communication, planning and analysis, objectives, learning, assessment, methods of instruction, instructor materials, media, training related group dynamics, classroom management, the legal environment, and NPQ Fire Instructor I. Students will have numerous hands-on opportunities to apply what they learn. Successful completers of FRSC 1132 are qualified to test for the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) Fire Instructor I Exam.
Assessment Of Basic Language And Learning Skills
Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills evaluates fundamental linguistic and cognitive capabilities crucial for communication and learning in educational or developmental settings.
# Emergency Services Instruction Concepts - Given five minutes to prepare a student shall introduce another student to the class within 45 seconds. - Define training, development, instructor, and student as it applies to his/her situation - Identify the four roles in the training process including: training manager course developer/manager, instructional technologist and instructor/facilitator and determine for which or she is responsible for his/her organization. - Identify the three levels of instructor certification in NFPA 1041 and determine for which he/she is responsible for in his/her organization. - Demonstrate his/her position on an organizational chart, identify his/her superiors, and describe he/her role as an instructor in the organization. - Describe and classify the instructor responsibilities to each of the following: fire service, administration, student and himself. - Identify several traits of an effective instructor and list and discuss when he feels is the most important. - Identify several challenges of instructors. - Select and read NFPA 1041 Fire Service Professional Qualifications and answer the assigned questions. # Communication - Define communication. - Develop and explain the communication chain (model) including: encoder, transmitter, receiver, decoder, physiological barrier and psychological barriers. - List five physiological and five psychological barriers to communications and describe remedies for each. - Define verbal, para-verbal, nonverbal communications and fiver areas for nonverbal communications include: artifactual, eye contract, kinesics, proxemics and tactile. - List six undesirable mannerisms to avoid when speaking in front of an audience. - Describe the proper use of each of the nice communications skills listed and give examples of common mistakes made by instructor in their use: eye communications; posture/movement; gestures/facial expressions; dress/appearance; voice/vocal involvement; language/non-words; listener involvement; humor and natural self. - Demonstrate during the presentations, the student instructors shall: provide an atmosphere for learning, which lacks communication barriers; plan and demonstrate mentors to provide and receive feedback during instruction; demonstrate proper use of the nine communication skills; and use, detect, and react to nonverbal communications. # Planning and Analysis - Define planning and analysis and list four reason for the planning and analysis step. - Define “needs assessment” analysis or “front end analysis”. - Describe the procedures for needs assessment and conduct a brief needs assessment. - Differentiate between training problems, environmental problems and motivational problems. - List and explain several reasons to expect a training problem. - Explain and demonstrate training requirements/task/job analysis including a job breakdown sheet. - Describe and conduct an audience analysis. - Define linear thinking, geodesic thinking, performance discrepancy, and cost analysis. - Produce clear, concise, performance objectives in an acceptable format, which contain audience behavior, conditions and degree, and are observable and measurable. # Learning Objectives - Define performance objective. - List several purposes of performance objectives. - Define goal. - Identify and define audience, behavior, conditions and degree and "C.B.S." and other alternative methods to remember the components of performance objectives. - Define terminal and enabling objectives, sentence type objectives, and list type objectives. - Produce objectives for assigned topic to be used for the instructional techniques project. - Assess objectives to determine the learning domain, level and type of learning. # Learning Assessment - Define evaluation, including the three major components and describe the purpose of evaluation. - Define and give examples of the following terms as they relate to testing and evaluation; testing, classification of tests, criterion referenced test, norm referenced test, manipulative performance test, validity, reliability, prescriptive test, comprehensive test, oral test, objective, subjective, composite scoring, point systems, mastery, percentage and raw score - Establish written and performance tests based on performance objectives in class and for projects. - List advantages, disadvantages, and construction criteria for the following types of test items: manipulative-performance, multiple choice, true-false, matching, short answer, completion, essay, and oral. - List and explain common considerations for all tests. - Describe test item analysis. - Describe the evaluation of course and instructional design and instructor including: formative, field testing, observation, summative, critique and instructor evaluation. - Discuss the criteria for course and instructor evaluation including six essential areas. - Discuss at least 5 common assessment errors. - Define direct, overhead, rhetorical, and relay types of questions. - Describe and demonstrate informational and developmental questions, illustrations and demonstrations. # Instructional Methods/Group Dynamics - Describe the teaching/learning cycle represented by the Four and Five Step methods including: motivation (preparation), presentation, application, conclusion (lesson summary) and evaluation. - List and explain the six 'Principles of Instruction" as described in IFSTA Fire Instructor manual. - Describe how, when and why to use the following methods of instruction: lecture, demonstration, illustration, discussion (guided discussion, conference, case study, brainstorming, role play), computer aided instruction, individualized instruction (independent study) and simulation. - Demonstrate at least two different, appropriate methods of instruction for presentation of an assigned topic. - Explain and demonstrate matching instructional techniques to objectives. - List and explain several items to consider when selecting instruction methods including: performance objectives, audience analysis, administration/logistical factors, and safety. - Define pedagogy, andragogy, learning and teaching. - Describe three learning domains including cognitive, psychomotor, and affective and identify behavior words and objectives in each domain. - Describe and give examples of six types of learning including concepts, facts, principles, strategy or process, perceptual motor skills, and attitudes/motivation, and explain how this information is used for course development and instruction. - List and explain learning influences which should be employed by instructors to improve and stimulate learning including: instructor attitudes, goals, objectives and standards, relevance, preparation, sequence, participation, practice and repetition, feedback and reinforcement, previous experiences, appropriate periods of learning. - Describe the importance of “motivation” to achieve optimal learning and retention and list five techniques for motivating adult learners, and six simple ideas or procedures instructors can use to help motivate students to learn. - List and explain the following factors that affect learning: fear or worry, discomfort, poor instruction, long time spans, emotional attitude and learning plateaus. - List the percentage of learning estimated to take place through each of the five senses. - Describe Sensory Memory, Short Term or Working memory and Long-Term Memory. - List and explain three approaches to learning: Traditional, Mastery, and Criterion Reference Learning. - List characteristics of adult learning when teaching adults including; Life Experiences, Motivation, Adult Responsibilities, Confidence, Learning Style, Demographic (age, sex, culture education, etc.). - Describe the following individual learner characteristics and methods for instructors to assist students who have them: low literacy levels, learning disabilities, gifted learners, slow learners, shy or timid, quiet or bored and not interested. - Identify audio visual facts including the average adult attention span, retention, and how senses contribute to learning. - Describe when, how and why to use the listed media: slides, power points, audio materials video, overhead projector, textbooks, flip charts, blueprints, chalk/whiteboard, models, photographs, mockups, student workbook, self-study materials, actual items, video projector, document camera and computers. - Demonstrate operation of an overhead projector, video projector and computer, flip chart, chalkboard, slide projector, portable screen, video desk, video camera. - Demonstrate how to select, prepare and use at least two different audio-visual aids appropriate for an assigned topic which match the objectives and meet the criteria set in class. - List and explain each component of a lesson plan summary include course title, lesson title, instructor, clock time, type lesson, instructional method(s), references, equipment list, preparation assignment and objectives. - List and explain each component of instructor guide sheets including step, time, main points, aids, methods and sources. - List, explain and demonstrate the five steps of a lesson including motivation, presentation, application, evaluation and conclusion. - List and explain the steps of a four-step lesson plan format. - List and explain at least five possible motivational activities. - Describe safety responsibilities and practices as they relate to fire service instruction. - Identify and describe the NFPA Standards concerning safety in fire training. - Describe the major causes of fire fighter death and injury and how training may assist in their prevention. # Classroom Management - Describe methods to handle disruptive students including: talkers, troublemakers, side trackers, stallers and show offs. - Describe the L E A S T method of discipline. - Describe counseling, coaching, peer assistance and mentoring. - List the steps and describe the class development process. - Describe classroom management based on the communications chain. - List and explain the following considerations for an appropriate learning environment: room size, arrangement, furniture, temperature, lighting, ventilation, cleanliness, extra junk, audio visual placement and outdoors. - Define and discuss the pros and cons of the traditional, horse shoe, circle, and chevron classroom arrangements. - Describe the consideration for placement of audio-visual aids in the classroom. - Discuss the following administrative tasks and ways to accomplish them to provide for better classroom management: policies, class discipline, session planning, maintaining continuity or instructors. - Explain instructor causes of classroom management problems including: bluffing, sarcasm, complaining, bullying, poor preparation, poor subject matter knowledge, improper methods of instruction. - Explain student causes of classroom management problems including: educational and literary levels, learning disabilities, individual learner, gifted learners, slow learners, timid souls, daydreamers and uninterrupted learners, trouble makers side-trackers and stallers and show offs. # Legal Concepts - Define Constitutional Law, Statutory Law, Common Law, Doctrine of State decisis, Criminal Prosecution, Civil Prosecution, Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity, Tort Negligence, Standard of Care, "Reasonable Man Standard", and Copyright. - Identify the elements of a Tort including: legal duty, violation of legal duty, damage, injury or harm and remedy at law. - Identify the following remedies: nominal, compensatory, special damages and punitive. - Identify the following elements of negligence: legal duty, failure to conform to a required standard, proximate cause and actual loss. - Identify the following defense against charges of negligence: Assumption of Risk, Contributory Negligence, Comparative Negligence, and Last Clear Chance Doctrine. - List at least 5 ways to decrease instructor liability exposure. Describe the fair use copyrighted work and list the four criteria for evaluating fair use. - Identify and discuss NFPA 1401 Recommended Practice for Fire Service Training Records and Reports. - Discuss at least 5 specific elements of information which should be in training reports including: who, what, when, where and why. - Describe the use of schedules in fire training including: periodic schedules, course schedules, daily schedules, and the "time" category on Instructor Guide Sheets. - Describe the following type of training records and list information which should be included in each: Departmental Training Record, Individual Training Record, Progress Chart, Class Report (Attendance Record). - Describe equal opportunity and affirmative action programs as they relate to fire service instruction.
FRSC 1121 - Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
This course presents the principles of applying fire department resources to mitigate a fire or related emergency. General topics include: principles of firefighting, size up, engine company operations, hose line selection and placement, water supply, standpipe and sprinkler operations, ladder company operations, forcible entry, ventilation and search and rescue. Specific-fires reviewed will include private dwellings, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, high-rise structures, buildings under construction, structural collapse, flammable liquid and gas fires and waterfront fires.
# Fire Behavior - Describe the chemical and physical phenomena of fire. - Explain the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions. - Identify and understand the fire triangle and the complete fire tetrahedron. - Recognize the difference between flashover and back draft of firefighter safety. # Mechanisms of Fire Extinguishment - Identify the agents and methods used for extinguishment. - Explain the theory of fog streams and steam extinguishment. - Explain the mechanics of solid/straight stream nozzle application. - Identify the different types of extinguishing agent; how, when, where and why they are used. # Development of Firefighting - Understand the basic rules of firefighting strategy. - Understand the influence of the insurance industry on the fire service. - Understand the differences between European and US fire service practices. - Explain why Europeans have fewer fires than the US. # Firefighting Strategy - Define the ideal rate of flow theory. - Apply the ideal rate of flow theory to a plan/survey for manpower, apparatus and water needs. - Identify the variable involved with manpower. - Identify communication procedures and factors on the fire ground. - Define the importance of chain of command. # Firefighting Tactics - Explain the 5 main observable tactical considerations. - Understand the 15 points of size up. - Be able to explain analysis of the fire situation. - Describe the greatest hazards to the firefighting force. # Safety on the Fire Ground - Identify the signs of potential building collapse. - Recognize the need for safety aids at fire incidents. - Understand the use of protective clothing and breathing apparatus. - Identify critical incident stress and the need for a debriefing program. # Ladder Company Operations - Describe company duties and operations when given a simulated fire ground situation. - Prioritize the importance of company positioning at fires. - Distinguish the following factors and explain their importance to ladder company operations. - Understand the acronym "ROVERS." # Engine Company Operations - Describe the following factors and explain their importance to engine company operations: hydrant maintenance; pumping - tandem in line, from hydrant; rafting; and delivering. # The Action Plan - Working at a Fire - Define the basis of the action plan. - Be able to characterize the 13-point action plan and explain the importance of each point. - Demonstrate the knowledge of the action plan given situational problems. # Fire Ground Control and Coordination - Describe how the fire ground relates to leadership under stress. - Relate the principles of firefighting which incident commanders must adheres to if they are to properly carry out their functions. - Identify the need for mutual aid. - Recognize the need for dividing the job into units. - Identify general procedures for positioning fire companies on the emergency scene. - Demonstrate knowledge of strategy and tactics from fire ground situational problems provided. # The Fire Building - Hindrance or Help - Identify structural features that affect fire spread. - Describe fire travel. - Define mushrooming. - Classify variations of a building collapse. - Distinguish types of construction and explain factor to be considered pertaining to collapse. - Understand the difference between heavy timber and unprotected steel construction. # Sprinkler Operations - Describe the types of sprinkler systems. - Distinguish the following factors and explain their importance of sprinkler systems: inspection; pre-fire planning for use; supplying the system; and shutting down the system. - Understand the limitation and reasons for failure of sprinkler systems. # Pre-fire Planning - Define a checklist for pre-fire planning. - Demonstrate a pre-fire plan. - Define what a questionnaire guide will analyze. - Explain the benefits of conducting a post fire analysis - Understand the concept of stressing non-variables on a pre-fire plan. # Major Fires - List the major logistical factors in handling a major fire. - Illustrate the command structure for a large-scale operation including the chain of command. - Understand the term "narrowing the fire front." - Recognize the factors involved in mutual aid request. - Be able to identify the various smoke colors form different combustibles. - Understand the impact of plastics in fires. - Explain the special problems that are inherent in: dwelling fires; mercantile fires; taxpayer fires; multiple dwelling fires; garden apartment fires; and factory fires. # The Everyday Fire - Identify the various smoke colors from different combustibles. - Understand the impact of plastics in fires. - Explain the special problems that are inherent in: dwelling fires; mercantile fires; taxpayer fires; multiple dwelling fires; garden apartment fires; and factory fires. # Special Problem Fires - Define high-rise buildings. - Understand the various ways that fire spreads. - Explain standpipe and their advantages. - Be able to explain standpipe and their advantages. - Explain the problems inherent in: lofts; high rises; flammable liquids; pyrophoric metals; chemicals; places of public assembly; schools; motor vehicles; rapid transit; freight trains; ships; piers; rural; hospitals; shopping centers; lumber and other outdoor storage.
FRSC 1115 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
This course provides an understanding of the basic principles of fire chemistry, the processes of fire/combustion, and fire behavior. It addresses theoretical concepts, explaining their importance, and illustrates how they can be applied in a practical manner when responding to emergency situations. An emphasis is placed on safety, with each explanation drawing a connection between how a fire behaves and how it affects the safety of the individual firefighters and their team.
Small molecules are organic compounds with low molecular weight, commonly utilized in pharmaceuticals and research for their specialized roles in signaling, structure, and biochemistry for disease treatment and diagnostics.
Chemical Hazards refer to the risks associated with handling and using chemicals in workplaces, requiring expertise to manage and minimize their potential dangers.
# Chemical Elements and Compounds: Atoms and Molecules - Describe the atomic mass and dimension. - Describe molecules, compounds, free radicals, and ions. - Recognize the bonding features of an organic fuel from its name. # Physical and Chemical Changes - Name the three basic states of matter found in the material world and explain how they are characterized. - Describe the phase change among the states of matter and the change in enthalpy associated with each. - Understand the meaning of fuel-lean, stoichiometric, and fuel rich. - Explain why the outcome of a combustion reaction is determined by thermodynamics, while the rate of the reaction is determined by chemical kinetics. - Describe ideal and realistic flame temperatures. # Heat Transfer - Name and explain the three modes of heat transfer. - Explain why radiative heat transfer in fires is especially important. - Explain the difference between an intensive property and an extensive property of a material. - Describe the difference between thermally thin and thermally thick materials. - Describe the structural hazards that can result from loss of fire resistance. # Combustion, Fire, and Flammability - Define the process of combustion. - Explain the flammability in terms of both fire properties and practical application. - Explain the non-flaming and flaming stages of fire. - Explain how the fire tetrahedron can be used to describe fire initiation, growth, and termination. - Explain the terms fire consequence, hazard, and risk. # Fire Characteristics: Gaseous Combustibles - Describe the categorization of flames. - Characterize laminar and turbulent flames. - Define deflagration and detonation, and explain the difference between the two. - Define flammability limits and burning velocity and explain their relationship to fire hazard. - Describe the difference between piloted ignition and auto-ignition. - Explain the potential hazard from a combustible gas leak. # Fire Characteristics: Liquid Combustibles - Describe the flashpoint, fire point, and auto-ignition temperature of a flammable liquid. - List the three classes of flammable liquids, based on flash point and potential ambient temperatures. - Define the linear burning rate of a pool of liquid and explain why it varies with the diameter of the pool. - Describe the physical considerations that affect the rate of flame spread of flammable liquids. - Explain boil over. - Explain a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). # Fire Characteristics: Solid Combustibles - List three significant differences between the burning of gaseous and liquid fuels. - Describe the thermal and chemical processes that result in ignition and burning of a solid. - Describe how char formation and melting occur and how they affect the burning rate of a solid. - List the types of combustible solids. - Describe the types of polymers an explain how they gasify. - Describe at least four classes of mechanisms by which fire retardant additives act to modify the ignition and burning of solids. - Discuss the use of calorimetry to measure the heat-release of materials and products. # Combustion Products - Describe the two main types of smoke aerosols and explain why they are important in fires. - Explain how soot forms. - Describe the two principal methods for quantifying the aerosol content of smoke produced in an experimental fire. - List some relationships between fuel chemistry and soot development. - List the principal products formed in fires. # Smoke and Heat Hazards - List the hazards to people and property from fire. - Explain the following types of harm from a fire: acute effects, post-exposure effects, and chronic effects. - List the most important toxic gases in smoke. - Explain the differences between narcotic gases and irritant gases. - Explain the concept of fractional effective overdose. - Explain the underlying principle of Haber's rule. - Explain the concept of limiting hazard and its role in fire protection. # Movement of Fire Gases - Describe the three zones of the plume of a fire burning in the open. - List three reasons why the nature of the ceiling jet is important. - Estimate the minimum rate of heat release that leads a room to flashover. # Fire Fighting Chemicals - Distinguish among fire extinguishment, fire control, and fire inerting. - List the four classes of fire as used in the United States. - Describe the different ways in which water suppresses a fire. - List the types of fires on which water should not be applied. - List the types of non-aqueous fire suppressants. - Describe the role of suppression-enhancing additives to water. - Understand why the use of halon as a fire extinguishing agent has been curtailed. - Explain how powdered fire extinguishing agents are effective on a fire.
FRSC 1110 - Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership
This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills for an emergency responder to become a successful fire officer. The student will learn how to become a responsible leader and supervisor to a crew of firefighters, how to manage a budget for the fire station, understand standard operating procedures, and be able to manage an incident. Also, an understanding of basic fire prevention methods, fire and building codes, and records systems will be covered throughout the course. Upon completion of this course the student emergency responder candidate/recruit will have the basic skills and knowledge to be able to qualify for a certificate of completion or seek certification through the appropriate governing agency for the following: 1.NFA Leadership I 2.NFA Leadership II 3.NFA Leadership III This course meets the requirements NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications and all other state, local, and provincial occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.
Firefighter Certification is official validation of an individual's training, knowledge, and abilities in firefighting methods, safety, and emergency response, demonstrating competency to function as a professional firefighter.
# Introduction to Fire Officer - Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Officer I. - Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Officer II. - Describe the fire service in the United States. - Describe fire department organization. - Describe rules and regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures. - Describe working with other organizations. - Describe the opportunities for the 21st century fire officer. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.1, 4.1.1 and Fire Officer II 5.1, 5.1.1 # Preparing for Promotion - Discuss the origin of civil service promotional examinations. - Describe how a promotional examination is prepared. - Identify the elements of a promotional examination. - Identify the components of an assessment center. - List techniques for studying for a promotional examination. # Firefighters and the Fire Officer - Describe the fire officer's vital tasks. - Describe a typical fire station workday. - Describe the transition from a firefighter to a fire officer. - Describe the activities that a fire officer performs to maintain an effective working relation with his or her supervisor. - Describe integrity and ethical behavior. - Describe how to maintain workplace diversity. - Describe the concept of the fire station as a business work location. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.1, 4.2.5 (A), 4.2.5 (B), 4.4, 4.4.2 (A), 4.4.2 (B) # Understanding People: Management Concepts - Understand principles of supervision and basic human resource management. - Demonstrate coordination of the completion of assigned tasks and projects. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.2, 4.2.5 (A), 4.2.5 (B), 4.2.6 (A), 4.2.6 (B); Fire Officer II 5.2.1(A), 5.2.1 (B). # Organized Labor and the Fire Officer - Discuss the lasting impact organized labor has had on fire fighter safety, working conditions, and procedures. - Understand the diminished benefits of fire fighter strikes. - Identify the increased benefits of political activism. - Describe the grievance process steps. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.1.1, 4.2.5 (A), 4.2.5 (B); Fire Officer II 5.1.1. # Safety & Risk Management - Describe the most common causes of personal injury and accidents to fire fighters. - Define incident safety officer. - Describe safety policies and procedures and basic workplace safety. - Describe the components of an infectious disease control program. - Describe procedures for conducting an accident investigation and safety policies and procedures. - Identify safety hazards. - Implement an incident management system and ensure the safety of personnel under emergency conditions. - Interpret accident reports. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.6.4 (A), 4.6.4 (B), 4.7, 4.7.1 (A), 4.7.1 (B), 4.7.2 (A), 4.7.2 (B); Fire Officer II 5.6.1 (A), 5.6.1 (B), 5.7, 5.7.1 (A), 5.7.1 (B). # Training & Coaching - Explain what accreditation means for fire fighter certification programs. - Discuss the four-step method of job instruction training. - Explain the difference between competence and confidence in individual skill sets. - Identify the federal regulations that affect the training of every firefighter. - Describe the importance of NFPA 1403 - Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. - List the steps in developing a training program. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.2.3 (A), 4.2.3 (B). # Evaluation & Discipline - Describe the special requirements for supervising a probationary firefighter who has a structured in-station training program. - Describe how to use a performance log or T-account to document firefighter work performance. - List the activities associated with a mid-year review. - Describe the requirements of an advanced notice of a substandard employee evaluation. - Describe the requirements of an advanced notice of a substandard employee evaluation. - Describe the concept of progressive discipline. - List and describe the components of a written reprimand. - Describe the services available through an employee assistance program (EAP). - Skills Objectives: use a performance log or T-account. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate issuing an oral reprimand, warning, or admonishment when a firefighter demonstrates a substandard or unacceptable behavior. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.2, 4.2.4 (A), 4.2.4 (B), 4.2.5 (A), 4.2.5 (B); Fire Officer II 5.2, 5.2.1 (A), 5.2.1 (B), 5.2.2 (A), 5.2.2 (B). # Leading the Fire Company - Describe leadership styles. - Describe how to motivate. - Describe leadership in routine situations. - Describe emergency scene leadership. - Describe the fire officer challenges in the 21st century. - Compare and Contrast the fire station as a municipal work location versus a firefighter home. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.2.1, 4.2.2 (A), 4.2.2 (B); Fire Officer II 5.2.1 (A). # Working in the Community - Discuss community demographics. - Discuss risk reduction. - Discuss public inquiries. - List four objectives of a public safety education program. - Describe Fire Prevention Week. - Describe Fire Prevention Week. - Describe the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Risk Watch program. - Describe the goal of a Community Emergency Response Team. - Describe developing a local public education program. - Describe the three steps NFPA recommends in developing a relationship with the media. - Define proactive media communications. - List the four NFPA guidelines to use when conducting an interview with the media. - Skill Objectives: develop a public education program using a five-step program. - Skill Objectives: prepare a media release that conforms to local format. - Skill Objectives: demonstrate conducting a media interview as the fire department representative. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.3. 4.3.1 (A), 4.3.1 (B), 4.3.3 (A), 4.3.3 (B), 4.3.4(A), 4.3.4 (B); Fire Officer II 5.3, 5.4, 5.4.4 (A), 5.4.4 (B). # Handling Problems, Conflicts, and Mistakes - Describe how to manage conflict. - Describe how to deal with citizen complaints. - Describe how to recommend policies and policy changes. - Describe how to implement policies. - Describe the difference between customer service and customer satisfaction. - Skills Objective: develop a policy or procedure. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.3.2 (A), 4.3.2 (B), 4.4.1 (A), 4.4.1 (B); Fire Officer II 5.4, 5.4.1 (A), 5.4.1 (B). # Pre-incident Planning & Code Enforcement - Discuss how to develop a pre-incident plan. - Understand built-in fire protection systems. - Understand fire code compliance inspections. - Identify the five types of building construction as used in the fire prevention code. - Describe general inspection requirements. - Skill Objectives: create a pre-incident plan. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.6, 4.6.1 (A), 4.6.1 (B); Fire Officer II 5.5, 5.5.1 (A), 5.5.1 (B), 5.6. # Budgeting - List the supplies and equipment necessary for ongoing and new projects, repairs to existing facilities; new equipment, apparatus maintenance, and personnel costs; and appropriate budgeting system. - Understand purchasing laws, policies, and procedures. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.4.3 (A), 4.4.3 (B), Fire Officer II 5.1.2, 5.4.2 (A), 5.4.2 (B). # Fire Officer Communications - Discuss the communication cycle. - Identify ways to improve listening skills. - Understand the fire officer’s responsibilities as an active listener to both subordinates and superiors. - Describe the ways to counteract environmental noise. - Identify the conditions that interfere with verbal communication. - Explain the difference between formal and informal communications. - Establish fire officer responsibilities for routine and infrequent reports. - Explain what should be included in a news release. - Skills Objectives: produce a recommendation report using information about an issue or problem. - Skills Objectives: produce a news release. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.1.2, 4.2.1 (A), 4.2.1 (B), 4.2.2 (A), 4.2.2 (B); Fire Officer II 5.4.4 (A), 5.4.4 (B), 5.4.5 (A), 5.4.5 (B). # Managing Incidents - Explain how the Incident Management System was created. - Describe the National Incident Management System. - Describe the role and elements of the Federal Response Plan. - Explain the importance of firefighter safety and accountability within the Incident Management System. - Describe the "two-in-two-out" rule. - Explain how to effectively accomplish a transfer of command. - Describe the fire officer's role in incident management. - Explain the use of divisions and groups within the Incident Management System. - Describe the task level of incident management. - Describe the post-incident review. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate making an initial radio report. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate conducting a face-to face transfer of command. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.6.3 (A), 4.6.3 (B), 4.6.4 (A), 4.6.4 (B); Fire Officer II 5.6.1 (A), 5.6.1 (B), 5.6.2 (A), 5.6.2 (B). # Fire Attack - Describe how to supervise a single company. - Describe how to supervise multiple companies. - Describe how to size up the incident. - Describe Lloyd Layman's five-step size-up process. - Describe the National Fire Academy size-up process. - Describe risk-benefit analysis. - Describe how to determine fire flow. - Describe how to develop an incident action plan. - Describe how to assign resources. - Describe the tactical safety considerations. - Describe the general structure fire considerations. - Skills Objectives: perform a scene size-up. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate assigning resources. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.6, 4.6.2 (A), 4.6.2 (B), 4.6.3 (A), 4.6.3 (B); Fire Officer II 5.6, 5.6.1 (A), 5.6.1 (B). # Fire Cause Determination - Describe the role of the fire officer in determining the cause of a fire. - List the common cause of fire. - Explain when to request a fire investigator. - Describe how to find the points of origin. - Describe fire patterns. - Describe how to determine the cause of a fire. - Describe how to conduct interviews. - Describe how to determine the cause of a vehicle fire. - Describe how to determine the cause of a wildland fire. - Describe the indicators of incendiary fires. - Discuss arson. - Discuss the legal considerations of fire cause determination. - Discuss how to write an investigation report. - Support NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications - References = Fire Officer I 4.5, 4.5.1 (A), 4.5.1 (B), 4.5.2 (A), 4.5.2 (B); Fire Officer II 5.5, 5.5.2 (A), 5.5.2 (B). # Crew Resource Management - Discuss the origins of crew resource management (CRM). - List Dupont’s "dirty dozen" human factors that contribute to tragedy. - Describe the six-point CRM model that can be used in the fire service. - Describe the five steps in a successful debriefing.
FRSC 1100 - Introduction to the Fire Service
This course is a survey of the philosophy and history of fire protection, loss of property and life by fire, review of municipal fire defenses and the organization and function of the federal, state, county, city and private fire protection . Includes introduction to: fire technology education and the firefighter selection process; fire protection career opportunities; public fire protection; chemistry and physics of fire; public and private support organizations; fire department resources, fire department administration; support functions; training, fire prevention; codes and ordinances; fire protection systems and equipment; emergency incident management; and emergency operations.
# Fire Technology Education, the Firefighter Selection Process, and Career Opportunities - List the advantages of obtaining an academic technical certificate of credit, diploma or degree. - Give examples of work ethics. - List ways to prepare for the firefighter selection process. - Explain the purpose and importance of the probationary period. - List the duties and requirements of the position of firefighter trainee and firefighter. - List the duties and requirements of the position of firefighter/paramedic. - List the duties and requirements of the position of heavy equipment operator. - Give examples of fire service jobs other than firefighter. # Public Fire Protection - Identify the origins for modern fire protection. - Describe the evolution of fire protection. - Identify U.S. fire problems. - Describe the evolution of modern firefighting equipment. - Describe the evolution of protective clothing and equipment. - List the reasons for fire defense planning. - Define risk and risk management. # Chemistry and Physics of Fire - Define the difference between the fire triangle and the fire tetrahedron. - Explain the process of pyrolysis. - Differentiate between heat and temperature. - Illustrate the hour methods of heat transfer. - Define the three phases of fire. # Public and Private Support Organizations - Identify types of support organizations. - Identify types of support organizations. - List how these organizations assist the fire service. - Identify the organization to contact when information regarding a specific subject is required. # Fire Department Resources - List fire department facilities. - Describe the purpose of each of the fire department facilities. - List the types of tools carried on fire apparatus. - Describe the different types of personal protective equipment used by firefighters. - Describe the types and uses for aircraft in firefighting. # Fire Department Administration - Describe the six principles of command. - Identify the four methods of communications. - Identify different fire department types. - Identify the different ranks and their general responsibilities. - Explain the terms customer service, one department concept, team building, and incident effectiveness. # Support Functions and Training - Identify the support functions required by the fire department. - Describe the duties and responsibilities of the support functions. - Explain the need for the support functions. - Explain the difference between a managerial support function and a technical support function. - Identify the personnel and positions that make up a training bureau. - Explain the difference between technical and manipulative training. - Explain how skills are developed. - Explain how training level applies to incident effectiveness. # Fire Prevention/Codes and Ordinances - Describe the importance of fire prevention. - List methods of public education as it relates to fire prevention. - Describe a typical fire prevention bureau organization. - Describe the importance of fire information reporting. - List the use of fire related statistics. - Explain the relationship between federal, state and local regulations. - Explain why codes and ordinances are created - Explain the relationship of codes and standards. - Define legal terms as they apply to codes and ordinances. # Fire Protection Systems and Equipment - Describe the components of a water supply system. - Explain the importance of a dependable water supply system. - Describe fire detection systems and their components. - Describe the different types of extinguishing systems and their components. - Describe the different types of extinguishing agents. - Explain how the various types of extinguishing agents work. # Emergency Incident Management and Emergency Operations - Explain the need for a plan at every incident. - Differentiate between the offensive, defensive and combination modes of attack. - Describe the strategic priorities at an incident. - Explain the terms strategy, tactics, and tasks. - Explain how size up is performed and what information must be communicated. - Describe the NIMS Incident Command System. - Identify the role of the fire department at various types of emergencies. - List the limitations of the fire department in certain types of emergencies. - List important safety considerations when operating at different types of emergencies.
This course will provide the student basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Firefighter II; the standard operating procedures and guidelines of firefighters; fire service communications relative to obtaining information from occupants and owners to complete an incident report can be completed accurately; Incident Command principles and their application; practical fire ground hydraulics to supply proper nozzle pressures while participating in live fire scenarios. To participate in this course the student must also attain state firefighter certification of Firefighter I status or successful completion of FRSC 1020, FRSC 1030, FRSC 1040, FRSC 1141.
# Fireground Roles & Responsibilities - Define the roles and responsibilities of the Firefighter II. - Describe the roles and responsibilities of firefighters within the fire department. - Describe the four basic principles of organization of the fire department. - Describe the fire department regulations, policies and standard operating procedures, and explain how they apply to the firefighter. - Locate information in departmental documents and standard operating procedures. - List the different types of fire department companies and describe their functions. - Define the chain of command as it applies to a fire department. - Support General Knowledge Requirements 6.1.1: describe the responsibilities of the Firefighter II in performing assigned duties in conformance with applicable NFPA and other safety regulations and authority having jurisdiction procedures. - Describe the role of the Firefighter II in the organization. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.1; 6.1.1; 6.5.1(A). # Fire Service Communications - Summarize guidelines for radio communications. - Describe information given in arrival and progress reports. - Explain the purpose of tactical channels. - Discuss calls for additional resources and emergency radio traffic. - Discuss evacuation signals and personnel accountability reports. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Complete Incident Reports 6.2.1:Complete a basic incident report, given the report forms, guidelines, and information, so that all pertinent information is recorded, the information is accurate, and the report is complete. - Describe the content requirements for basic incident reports. - Describe the purpose of usefulness of accurate reports. - Describe the consequences of inaccurate reports. - Describe how to obtain necessary information for completing incident reports. - Describe coding procedures required for completing incident reports. - Demonstrate the ability to determine codes necessary for completing incident reports. - Demonstrate the ability to proof reports to ensure information is accurate. - Demonstrate how to operate fire department computers or other equipment necessary to complete reports. - Demonstrate how to accurately complete an incident report. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Prepares A NFIRS Incident Report IR-1. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.2; 6.2.1; 6.2.1(A); 6.2.1(B); 6.2.2; 6.2.2(A); 6.2.2(B). # Incident Command System - Describe the characteristics of the incident command system. - Explain the organization of the incident command system. - Demonstrate how to function within an assigned role within the incident command system. - Demonstrate how to organize and coordinate an incident command system until command is transferred. - Demonstrate how to transfer command within an incident command system. - Support General Knowledge Requirements 6.1.1: describe the responsibilities of the Firefighter II in assuming and transferring command within an incident management system. - Demonstrate the ability to determine the need for command. - Demonstrate the ability to organize and coordinate an incident management system until command is transferred. - Demonstrate the ability to function within an assigned role in the incident management system. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES Initiate Incident Management IMS-1. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.1.1; 6.1.2. # Firefighter Rehabilitation - Define emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe why firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation. - List and describe the types of extended fire incidents where firefighters need emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe four other types of incidents where firefighters would benefit from emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe the functions of a rehabilitation center. - List the four parts of revitalization. - Describe the types of fluids that are well suited for firefighters to drink during emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe the types of food that are well suited for fire firefighters to eat during emergency incident rehabilitation. - Describe the personal responsibilities related to emergency incident rehabilitation. # Fire Suppression & Foam - Summarize considerations for hose-line selection. - Discuss stream selection. - Discuss suppressing Class B fires. - Describe the suppressing characteristics of fire-fighting foam. - Define terms associated with types of foam and the foam making process. - Discuss how foam is generated. - Discuss foam concentrates. - Describe methods by which foam may be proportioned. - Discuss foam proportioners. - Discuss foam delivery devices. - List reasons for failure to generate foam or for generating poor-quality foam. - Describe foam application techniques. - Discuss hazards associated with foam concentrates. - Demonstrate how to place a foam line in service. - Discuss control of gas utilities. - Discuss command at structural fires. - Explain actions taken in attacking ignitable liquids fires. - Explain actions taken in controlling a pressurized flammable gas container fire. - Explain Incident Command and coordinating attack of a structure fire to include the following tasks: fire suppression teams; search and rescue teams; ventilation teams; and forcible entry teams. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Assemble Equipment For Foam Stream FLFC-1; Apply Foam With The Roll-On Method FLFC-2; Apply Foam With The Bounce-Off Method FLFC-3; Apply Foam With The Rain-Down Method FLFC-4. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Flammable Liquids Fire Control 6.3.1, extinguish an ignitable liquid fire, operating as a member of a team, given an assignment, an attack line, personal protective equipment, a foam proportioning device, a nozzle, foam concentrates, and a water supply, so that the correct type of foam concentrate is selected for the given fuel and conditions, a properly proportioned foam stream is applied to the surface of the fuel to create and maintain a foam blanket, fire is extinguished, re-ignition is prevented, team protection is maintained with a foam stream, and the hazard is faced until retreat to a safe haven is reached. - Identify and describe the methods by which foam prevents or controls a hazard. - Describe the principles by which foam is generated. - Identify causes for poor foam generation and describe appropriate corrective measures. - Describe the differences between hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels. - Identify and describe the concentrates that work on hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels. - Describe the characteristics, uses, and limitations of firefighting foams. - List the advantages and disadvantages of using fog nozzles for foam application versus foam nozzles. - Identify and describe foam stream application techniques. - Identify and describe hazards associated with foam usage. - Describe methods used to reduce or avoid hazards associated with foam usage. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare a foam concentrate supply for use. - Demonstrate how to properly assemble foam stream components for use on an ignitable liquid fire. - Demonstrate various foam application techniques. - Demonstrate how to approach and retreat from spills as part of a coordinated team. - Demonstrate how to extinguish an ignitable liquid fire. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: hand line application on pooled fuel fires nozzle FF FLFC-5; hand line application on pooled fuel fires backup FF FLFC-5. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Interior Structure Fire Attack 6.3.2; coordinate an interior attack line for team’s accomplishment of an assignment in a structure fire, given attack lines, personnel, personal protective equipment, and tools, so that crew integrity is established; attack techniques are selected for the given level of the fire (attic, grade level, upper levels, or basement); attack techniques are communicated to attack teams; constant team coordination is maintained; fire growth and development is continuously elevated; search & rescue and ventilation requirements are communicated or managed; hazards are reported to the attack teams; and incident command is apprised of changing conditions. - Identify the appropriate nozzle and hose for fire attack, given different fir scenarios. - Identify the appropriate adapters and appliances to be used for specific fireground situations. - Identify and describe dangerous building conditions created by fire and fire suppression activities. - List indicators of building collapse. - Describe the effects of fire and fire suppression activities on wood, masonry, cast iron, steel, reinforced concrete, sheet rock, glass, and plaster on lath. - Identify and describe search and rescue and ventilation procedures used during structure fire control activities. - List indicators of structural instability. - Describe suppression approaches and practices for various structural fires. - Describe the association between specific tools and special forcible entry needs. - Demonstrate how to assemble a team and choose the appropriate attack techniques for various levels of a fire (attic, grade level, upper levels, or basement). - Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and forecast a fire's growth and development and determine developing hazardous building conditions. - Demonstrate selection of forcible entry tools for use during an interior structural fire attack. - Demonstrate how to incorporate search & rescue procedures and ventilation procedures in the completion of the attack team's efforts. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Coordinating Structure Fire Attack Team SFC-1; Coordinating Structure Fire Attack Forcible Entry Team SFC-1; Coordinating Structure Fire Attack Ventilation Team SFC-1. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Pressurized Container Fire Control 6.3.3Control a flammable gas cylinder fire operating as a member of a team, given an assignment, a cylinder outside of a structure, an attack line, personal protective equipment and tools, so that crew integrity is maintained, contents are identified, safe havens are identified prior to advancing, open valves are closed, flames are not extinguished unless the leaking gas is eliminated, the cylinder is cooled, cylinder integrity is evaluated, hazardous conditions are recognized and acted upon, and the cylinder is faced during approach and retreat. - Describe the characteristics of pressurized flammable gases. - Identify and describe the elements of a gas cylinder. - Describe the effects of heat and pressure on closed cylinders. - Identify and describe the signs and effects of a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). - Identify and describe methods for identifying contents of containers. - Describe how to identify safe havens before approaching flammable gas cylinder fires. - Describe water stream usage and demands for pressurized cylinder fires. - Describe what to do if the flammable cylinder fire is extinguished prematurely. - Identify and describe valve types and their operation. - Describe alternative actions related to various hazards and when to retreat. - Demonstrate the ability to execute effective advances and retreats. - Demonstrate various techniques for water application during a flammable gas cylinder fire attack. - Demonstrate how to assess cylinder integrity and changing conditions during a flammable gas cylinder fire attack. - Demonstrate how to operate control valves during a flammable gas cylinder fire attack. - Demonstrate how to choose effective procedures when conditions change during a flammable gas cylinder fire attack. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Controls A Flammable Gas Cylinder Fire Team Leader PCFC-1; Controls A Flammable Gas Cylinder Fire Shutoff Valve Nozzle FF PCFC-1; Controls A Flammable Gas Cylinder Fire Relief Valve Nozzle FF PCFC-1; Controls A Flammable Gas Cylinder Fire Valve Shutoff FF PCFC-1; Controls A Flammable Gas Cylinder Fire Backup FF PCFC-1. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Interior Search and Rescue 6.3.2.1 Coordinate a search & rescue in a structure operating as a leader of a team, given an assignment, obscured vision conditions, personal protective equipment, a flashlight, forcible entry tools, hose lines, and ladders when necessary, so that ladders are correctly placed when used, all assigned areas are searched, all victims are located and removed, team integrity is maintained, and team members' safety-including respiratory protection-is not compromised by using the point of no return. - Demonstrate how to work and coordinate through the Incident Management System. - Demonstrate how to check in and out of an accountability system. - Demonstrate how to communicate through the Incident Management System using. - Demonstrate proper uses of SCBAs. - Define the Point of No Return. - Demonstrate the Point of No Return while searching in a building. - Define and demonstrate how to organize a search team. - Define and demonstrate responsibilities of search teams to include: thorough size-ups, accessing means of entry and egress, and making sure necessary equipment is available for search operations. - Define and demonstrate the position of the team leader. - Define and demonstrate the position of a team member. - Define and demonstrate primary searches. - Define and demonstrate secondary searches. - Define and demonstrate a wall search. - Define and demonstrate searching with a hose line. - Define and demonstrate modified ladder placement utilizing beam and rung raises for emergency rescue situations. - Define and demonstrate modified leg locks for emergency rescue situations. - Define and demonstrate vent, enter, search techniques. - Define and demonstrate large area searches. - Define and demonstrate victim removal techniques for the following: conscious victims; unconscious victims; push/pull method; window lift; flat surface (using a door, paneling, folding ladder, etc); up/down stairs; and down ladders. - Define and demonstrate uses of Thermal Imaging Cameras. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Cognitive Evaluation Coordinating Structure Fire Attack Search Team SFC-1. 92 Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.1.1; 6.1.2; 6.2.2; 6.2.2(A); 6.2.2(B); 6.3; 6.3.1; 6.3.1(A); 6.3.1(B); 6.3.2; 6.3.2(A); 6.3.2(B); 6.3.3; 6.3.3(A); 6.3.3(B).
FRSC 1070 - Introduction to Technical Rescue
This course provides an awareness of the principles of technical rescue through utilization of readings from the text, classroom discussion, practical skills, and practice. This course includes Extricating a victim entrapped in a Motor Vehicle, Assisting a Rescue Team in various technical rescue operations including but not limited to Trench and Excavation, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Confined Space Operations, Structural Collapse, Vehicle and Machinery Rescue, and Wilderness Search and Rescue. The student will learn the application of knots, rigging principles, anchor selection criteria, system safety check procedures, rope construction and rope rescue equipment applications and limitations. This course fulfills NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, current Edition Chapter 6 for firefighter II rescue operations and NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2008 Edition Chapter 5 sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.8, 5.5.9, 5.5.11, 5.5.14 and NFPA 1670, Standard on operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, current Edition sections 5.2.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.47.2.48.2.3, 9.2.3, 10.2.2, 11.2. To participate in this course, the student must also have attained state firefighter certification of Firefighter I status or successful completion of FRSC 1020, FRSC 1030, FRSC 1040 and FRSC 1141.
Emergency evacuations refer to the organized and systematic movement of individuals from hazardous or potentially hazardous locations to safe areas due to emergencies like fires or natural disasters.
# Extricate a Victim Entrapped in a Motor Vehicle - Describe the fire department's role at a motor vehicle accident. - Describe points of strength and weakness in auto body construction. - Describe dangers associated with vehicle components and systems. - Describe the uses and limitations of hand and power extrication equipment. - Describe and demonstrate safety procedures when using various types of extrication equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to operate hand and power tools used for forcible entry and rescue as designed. - Demonstrate the use of cribbing and shoring material. - Demonstrate the ability to choose and apply appropriate techniques for moving or removing vehicle roofs, doors, windshields, windows, steering wheels or columns and the dashboard. # Assist Rescue Team Operations - Identify and retrieve various types of rescue tools. - Demonstrate establishing public barriers. - Demonstrate the role of a rescue team member. # Site Operations for Competencies 4 through 9 See below. # Site Operations: Structural Collapse, NFPA 1670, section 5.2.2 - Describe the conditions needed to implement a structural Collapse Search and Rescue. - Describe the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective structural collapse search and rescue operations. - Describe initiating the emergency response system for structural collapse incidents. - Describe the procedures to development and implement the procedures for carrying out site control and scene management. - Describe the general hazards associated with structural collapse incidents including the recognition of applicable construction types and categories and the expected behaviors of components and materials in a structural collapse. - Identify the five types of collapse patterns and potential victim locations. - Describe the factors of the potential for secondary collapse. - Demonstrate conducting visual and verbal searches at structural collapse incidents, while using appropriate methods for the specific type of collapse. - Describe the FEMA Task Force Search and Rescue Marking System, Building Marking System (structure/hazard evaluation), and Structural Marking System (structure identification within a geographic area). - Demonstrate the removal of readily accessible victims from structural collapse incidents. # Site Operations: Rope Rescue, NFPA 1670, section 6.2.2 - Demonstrate the size-up of existing and potential conditions where rope rescue operations will be performed. - Describe the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective rope rescue operations. - Describe the development and implementation procedures for carrying out the emergency response system where rescue is required. - Demonstrate procedures for carrying out site control and scene management. - Describe the general hazards associated with rope rescue and the procedures necessary to mitigate these hazards within the general rescue area. - Identify personal protective equipment assigned for use at a rope rescue incident. # Site Operations: Confined Space Operations, NFPA 1670, section 7.2.4 - Demonstrate the size-up of existing and potential conditions. - Demonstrate the initiation of contact and establishment of communications with victims. - Describe the hazards associated with non-entry confined space emergencies. - Describe the factors in recognition of confined spaces. - Describe the procedures to perform a non-entry procedure. - Describe the procedures for implementing the emergency response system for confined space emergencies. - Describe the procedures for implementing site control and scene management. # Site Operations: Vehicle and Machinery Rescue, NFPA 1670, section 9.2.3 - Describe the procedures to conduct a size-up of existing and potential conditions of a vehicle and machinery rescue. - Describe the procedures for the identification of the resources necessary to conduct safe and effective operations. - Describe the procedures for implementation of the emergency response system for vehicle and/or machinery rescue incidents. - Demonstrate the procedures for implementing site control and scene management. - Describe the general hazards associated with vehicle and/or machinery rescue incidents. - Demonstrate the procedures for the initiation of traffic control. # Site Operations: Wilderness Search and Rescue, NFPA 1670, section 10.2.3 - Demonstrate conducting a size-up of existing and potential conditions of wilderness search and rescue. - Demonstrate the procedures for implementing the emergency response system for wilderness SAR. - Demonstrate implementation of site control and scene management. - Describe the general hazards associated with wilderness search and rescue operations. - Describe the limitations of conventional emergency response skills and equipment in various wilderness environments. - Demonstrate the collection and recording of information necessary to assist operational personnel in a wilderness search and rescue. - Describe identifying and isolating the reporting party(s) and witnesses. # Site Operations: Trench and Excavation, NFPA 1670, section 11.2.3 - Describe the factors in size-up existing and potential conditions. - Describe and identify the resources necessary to conduct a safe and effective trench and excavation emergency operation. - Describe the development and implementation of the procedures for carrying out the emergency response system for trench and excavation emergency incidents. - Describe the development and implementation of the procedures for carrying out site control and scene management. - Describe the recognition of general hazards associated with trench and excavation emergency incidents and the procedures necessary to mitigate these hazards within the general rescue area. - Describe the recognition of typical trench and excavation collapse patterns, the reasons trenches and excavations collapse, and the potential for secondary collapse. - Describe the development and implementation of procedures for making a rapid, non-entry extrication of non-injured or minimally injured victim(s). - Describe the unique hazards associated with the weight of soil and its associated entrapping characteristics. # Victim Management - Demonstrate the use of triage materials, techniques. - Describe the resources required to categorize victims correctly. - Demonstrate securing a victim to transport equipment. - Identify and operate environment-specific victim removal systems. - Identify an incident-specific transport device. - Demonstrate reporting victim conditions and history to an EMS provider. - Demonstrate completing reports and checklist. # Maintenance - Identify wear and damage indicators for personal protective equipment. - Identify operational readiness of personal protective equipment. - Demonstrate completing logs and records. - Demonstrate the use of cleaning equipment, supplies, and reference materials. - Identify wear and damage indicators for rescue equipment. - Evaluate operation readiness of equipment. # Ropes/Rigging - Demonstrate the ability to tie representative knots, bends, and hitches for the following: End-of-line-loop; Midline loop; Securing rope around desired objects; Joining rope or webbing ends together and Gripping rope. - Demonstrate how to construct a single-point anchor system. - Identify materials and devices that can be used to protect ropes or webbing from sharp or abrasive edges. - Demonstrate how to construct a simple rope mechanical advantage system. - Demonstrate how to direct a team in the operation of a simple rope mechanical advantage system. - Demonstrate constructing a lowering system. - Demonstrate how to direct a lowering operation in a low-angle environment. - Demonstrate constructing a belay system. - Demonstrate a system safety check.
FRSC 1060 - Fire Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance
This course provides the student with the necessary skills of fire prevention, emergency scene preparedness, and tool and equipment maintenance. Specifically addressed are the following topics: basic principles of building construction; knowledge of water supply systems to include pressurized systems, rural water supplies, and alternative water supplies; perform hydrant flow tests as part of water flow assessments for water supplies coming from pressurized hydrants; discuss fire detection, suppression, and suppression systems; consolidate all knowledge to perform a pre-incident plan of a facility; selection of proper tools and techniques of cleaning and proper maintenance of those tools; discussion of hose lines, nozzles, and fire streams to perform hose line lays with proper nozzles attached and select the proper fire stream for the class of fire encountered on various types of fire scenes; and service testing of fire hoses. Finally, this course will conclude fire cause determination to gain necessary knowledge and skills to perform a fire investigation to determine the point of origin and the cause of a fire in a structure. To participate in this course the student must also attain national certification of Firefighter I status or state firefighter certification status or successful completion of FRSC 1020, FRSC 1030, FRSC 1040 and FRSC 1141.
# Building Construction - Describe the effects of fire and suppression activities on common building materials. - Describe items to be observed during size-up of a building. - Describe dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire. - Identify indicators of building collapse. - Describe actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected. - Describe building conditions that create additional risk in construction, renovation, and demolition. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.3.2 (A) # Water Supply - List sources of water supply. - Describe the three methods of moving water in a system. - Discuss water treatment facilities. - Explain the operation of water storage and distribution systems. - Distinguish among the pressure measurements relevant to water supply. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate how to test the operability of and flow from a hydrant, given a Pitot tube, pressure gauge, and other necessary tools, so that the readiness of the hydrant is assured and the flow of water from the hydrant can be calculated and recorded. - Describe how water flows is reduced by hydrant obstructions. - Describe how the direction of hydrant outlets relates to suitability of use. - Describe how mechanical damage, rust, corrosion, failure to open the hydrant fully, and susceptibility to freezing effect operation of a hydrant. - Define static pressure, residual pressure, and flow pressure. - Demonstrate operation of a pressurized hydrant. - Demonstrate use of a pitot tube and pressure gauges. - Demonstrate the ability to detect damage to a hydrant. - Demonstrate how to record the results of a hydrant flow test. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Uses Pitot Tube and Gauge HYD-1. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION FFII REFERENCES: 6.5.3(A). # Fire Detection, Protection, and Suppression Systems - Explain why all firefighters should have a basic understanding of fire protection systems. - Describe the basic components and functions of a fire alarm system. - Describe the basic types of fire alarm initiation devices and indicate where each type is most suitable. - Describe the fire department's role in resetting fire alarms. - Explain the different ways that fire alarms may be transmitted to the fire department. - Identify the four types of sprinkler heads. - Identify the different styles of indicating valves. - Describe the operation and application of the following types of automatic sprinkler systems: wet-pipe system; dry-pipe system; preaction system; and deluge system. - Describe when and how water is shut-off to a building's sprinkler system and how to stop water at a single sprinkler head. - Describe the differences between commercial and residential sprinkler systems. - Identify the three types of standpipes and point out the differences among them. - Describe two problems that firefighters could encounter when using a standpipe in a high-rise building. - Identify the hazards that specialized extinguishing systems can pose to responding firefighters. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION FFII REFERENCES:6.5.3(B). # Pre-Incident Planning - Describe a survey and an inspection. - Discuss common fire hazards and why they increase the likelihood of a fire. - Identify any items of concern regarding occupancy. - Summarize special fire hazards in the following occupancies: commercial; manufacturing; and public assembly. - Summarize target hazard properties. - Discuss personal and equipment requirements for conducting inspections. - Discuss scheduling and conducting fire inspections. - Discuss the benefits of pre-incident planning surveys. - Explain how a pre-incident planning survey is conducted. - Demonstrate how to prepare a pre-incident survey. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Pre-Incident Survey 6.5.3:Prepare a pre-incident survey, given forms, necessary tools, and an assignment, so that all required occupancy information is recorded, items or concern are noted, and accurate sketches or diagrams are prepared. - Identify and describe the sources of water for fire protection. - Describe the fundamentals of fire suppression and detection systems. - Identify common symbols used in diagramming construction features, utilities, hazards, and fire protection systems. - Describe departmental requirements for a pre-incident survey form completion. - Describe the importance of accurate diagrams in documenting pre-incident surveys. - Demonstrate the ability to identify the components of fire suppression and detection systems. - Draw the site, buildings, and special features of a facility during a pre-incident survey. - Demonstrate by documenting hazards and special considerations in a pre-incident sketch. - Demonstrate by completing all related departmental forms that are included in a pre-incident survey. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Prepares a Pre-Incident Plan Diagram PIP-1. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.5; 6.5.3; 6.5.3(A); 6.5.3(B). # Fire Cause Determination - Describe the role and relationship of the firefighter to criminal investigators and insurance investigators. - Differentiate accidental fires from incendiary fires. - Describe the point of origin. - Define the chain of custody. - Describe the following types of evidence: demonstrative; direct; and circumstantial. - Describe techniques for preserving fire-cause evidence. - Describe the observations that firefighters should make during the following fireground operations: dispatch and response; arrival and size-up; entry; search and rescue; ventilation; suppression; and overhaul. - Describe the steps needed to secure a property. - Explain the importance of protecting a fire scene. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Fire Cause & Origin 6.3.4:Protect evidence of fire cause and origin, given a flashlight and overhaul tools, so that the evidence is noted and protected from further disturbance until investigators can arrive on the scene. - Identify and describe methods used to assess fire cause and origin. - Identify and describe various types of evidence. - Identify and describe means to protect various types of evidence. - Describe the role and relationship of the Firefighter II, criminal investigator, and insurance investigator in fire investigations. - Describe the effects and problems associated with removing property or evidence from the scene. - Locate the fire’s area of origin given a fire inside a structure. - Demonstrate the ability to recognize possible causes of a fire. - Demonstrate appropriate techniques used to protect evidence at a fire scene. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Cause/Origin & Evidence Protection FCOEP-1. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFI REFERENCES: 6.3.4; 6.3.4(A); 6.3.4(B). # Fire Hose, Nozzles, and Streams - Skills Objectives: perform Hose Service Testing 6.5.5:Perform an annual service test on fire hose, given a pump, a marking device, pressure gauges, a timer, record sheets, and related equipment, so that procedures are followed, the condition of the hose is evaluated, any damaged hose is removed from service and the results are recorded. - Describe procedures for safely conducting hose service testing. - Describe indicators that dictate any hose be removed from service. - Describe procedures for recording hose test results. - Demonstrate how to operate hose service testing equipment and nozzles during an annual hose service test. - Demonstrate how to record the results of an annual service test on appropriate forms. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Conducts A Fire Hose Service Test HST-1. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.5.5; 6.5.5(A); 6.5.5(B). # Fire Fighter Tools & Equipment - Describe the general purposes of tools and equipment. - Describe the safety considerations for the use of tools and equipment. - Describe why it is important to use tools and equipment effectively. - Describe why it is important to know where tools are located and stored. - List and describe tools and equipment that are used for the following: rotating; pushing/pulling; prying/spreading; striking; and cutting. - Describe tools used in the following fireground operations, including: response/size-up; forcible entry; interior attacks; search/rescue; ventilation; salvage; and overhaul. - Describe the importance of properly maintaining tools and equipment. - Identify methods of cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting the following forcible entry hand tools: tools with wooden handles; tools with fiberglass handles; tools with cutting edges; tools with unprotected metal surfaces; painted/plated tools; and axe heads. - Describe how to maintain power plants and power tools, including: generators; lighting equipment; gasoline powered equipment; electrical powered equipment; hydraulic powered equipment; and pneumatic powered equipment. - Skills Objectives: demonstrate Power Equipment Maintenance 6.5.4: Maintain power plants, power tools, and lighting equipment, given tools and manufacturers' instructions, so that equipment is cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer and departmental guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed in a ready state or reported otherwise. - Identify describe and demonstrate methods for cleaning power plants, power tools, and lighting equipment. - Describe the correct use of cleaning solvents. - Describe manufacturer and departmental guidelines for maintaining equipment and documentation of the maintenance. - Describe appropriate practices for reporting problems with power plants, power tools, and lighting equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to select correct tools and maintain them according to departmental or manufacturers' guidelines. - Demonstrate completion of maintenance records and reporting procedures according to departmental guidelines. - Demonstrate how to operate all power plants, power tools, and lighting equipment belonging to the authority having jurisdiction. - Support GA FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING SKILLS REFERENCES: Generator Daily Inspection MN-1; Rescue Tool Power Plant Daily Inspection MN-2; Power Rescue Tool Daily Inspection MN-3. - Support NFPA 1001 STANDARD FOR FIREFIGHTER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, 2008 EDITION - FFII REFERENCES: 6.4.2; 6.4.2(A); 6.4.2(B); 6.5.4; 6.5.4(A); 6.5.4(B).
FRSC 1050 - Fire and Life Safety Educator I
Most structural fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries occur in the home. This course addresses some of the most important responsibilities of the modern fire service; teaching the public to prevent or if needed, escape fires and related emergencies. We have adopted the approach that we must learn from each incident then put the information to work to prevent fires and fire losses through public fire and life safety education. Topics include: general requisite knowledge, administration, planning and development, education and implementation, and evaluation.
# General Requisite Knowledge - Describe fire behavior. - Define organizational structure, function, and operation of the fire service. - Describe human behavior during fire. - List fire injury causes and prevention. - Describe community risk. - List injury prevention strategies. - Describe learning theory. - Demonstrate different educational methodologies. - Demonstrate standardized fire and life safety messages. - List natural hazard issues. - List current homeland security topics. - Demonstrate escape planning. - List hazard identification and correction. - Identify basic fire protection systems and devices. - Demonstrate emergency reporting. - Identify fire fighter personal protective equipment. - List liability issues. - Demonstrate public relations. - Identify high-risk audiences and behaviors. - List special needs of your audience. - Recognize social and cultural trends. - List community resources. - Demonstrate personal image and professionalism. # Administration - Demonstrate by documentation, public fire and life safety educational activities, given specific forms or formats, so that all activities are recorded and each component of the form or format is completed. - Prepare activity reports, given specific forms or formats and information on activities, so that all components of the forms or formats are completed with the correct information. - Prepare a work schedule, given a list of events, activity requests, pre-activity requirements, and time allotments, so that all activities are scheduled and completed without conflict. - Identify community resources, services, and organizations, given a current list of resources, organizations, and identified need(s), so that the public is referred to the applicable resource(s). # Planning and Development - Identify partners to address current fire and life safety issues, given current fire and life safety issues, community resources services and organizations, so that information and resources are shared. - Administer an evaluation instrument, given the appropriate evaluation instrument and testing policies and procedures, so that lesson outcomes are measured. - Demonstrate how to score an evaluation instrument, given the scoring procedures and grading scale, so that lesson outcomes are known. # Education and Implementation - Select instructional materials, given a subject, learning objectives, the intended audience, and related resources, so that the materials are specific to the audience and activity objectives. - Demonstrate safety during fire and life safety education activities, given a lesson plan and a list of equipment, so that public fire and life safety activities are conducted without injury to educator or participants. - Instruct a lesson, given a lesson plan with multiple presentation methods, evaluation instruments, time allotment, setting, and identified audience, so that the lesson plan is followed and the objectives are met. - Administer Present a prepared program to an identified audience, given a lesson plan, time allotment and instructional materials for the following topics: stop, drop, and roll; crawl in low smoke; escape planning; alerting others; calling the fire department; fire station tour; and residential smoke detection placement/maintenance. - Apply a lesson plan, given the lesson content and information on the audience, so that the material presented meets the needs of the audience. - Demonstrate how to notify the public, given a scheduled event, so that the location, date, time, topic, and sponsoring agency are conveyed. - Develop educational information, given information and/or materials, a specified audience, and time frame, so that the information reaches the audience within the specified time. # Evaluation
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Cloud platforms offer computing resources via the internet, allowing for data storage, processing, and management without the need for physical infrastructure ownership.
AWS CloudTrail is a service that logs and tracks actions taken by users, roles, or AWS services, facilitating governance, compliance, and audit for operational and risk management.
# Understanding Systems Operations on AWS - Describe Systems Operations in the Cloud. - Identify AWS Core Services. - Explain AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). - Describe the IAM Policy Simulator. - Install and Practice Using the AWS CLI. # Tooling and Automation - Describe AWS Systems Manager. - Explain the use of Administration and Development Tools on AWS. - Hosting a Static Website on Amazon S3. - Demonstrate the use of AWS Systems Manager. # Servers on AWS - Describe Computing on AWS. - Understand how to manage and secure AWS Instances. - Demonstrate knowledge of Amazon EC2 Purchasing Options. - Create Amazon EC2 Instances. - Troubleshoot Creating a LAMP Instance in the AWS CLI. # Scaling and Name Resolution - Describe Elastic Load Balancing. - Describe Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling. - Describe Amazon Route 53. - Explain Amazon Route 53 Routing Options. - Configure EC2 Auto Scaling. - Configure Failover Routing with Amazon Route 53. # Containers and Serverless - Describe AWS Lambda, APIs and REST. - Describe Containers on AWS. - Describe Amazon API Gateway. - Observe Deployment of Docker Containers on Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS). - Describe AWS Step Functions. - Create an AWS Lambda Function to Email Daily Reports. # Database Services on AWS - Describe AWS Database Services. - Describe Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS). - Observe Creating an RDS Instance. - Describe Amazon Aurora. - Construct A Database Cluster on Amazon Aurora. - Describe Amazon DynamoDB. - Describe AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS). - Migrate a Database to Amazon RDS. # Networking on AWS - Describe AWS Cloud Networking and Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). - Explain Amazon VPC Connectivity Options. - Examine Securing Your Network on AWS. - Understand Troubleshooting Networks on AWS. - Configure a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). - Troubleshoot a VPC. # Storage and Archiving on AWS - Understand the use of Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS). - Use AWS Instance Store. - Administer Amazon Elastic File System. - Understand and Use Amazon S3 and S3 Glacier. - Describe AWS Data Transfer and Migration Services. - Set up Automation and Optimization on AWS. - Demonstrate using Amazon S3 for cloud storage. # Monitoring and Security on AWS - Describe Amazon CloudWatch, CloudWatch Monitoring, CloudWatch Events, and CloudWatch Logs. - Examine AWS CloudTrail. - Describe AWS Service Integration with Amazon Athena. - Demonstrate Using AWS Config, Monitoring Your Applications and Infrastructure, and working with AWS CloudTrail. # Managing Resource Consumption - Describe Tagging and its use in AWS. - Understand AWS Cost Management Tools and Best Practices. - Describe AWS Trusted Advisor. - Optimize AWS Resource Utilization. # Cloud Architecting - Describe the various methods of Configuration Management in AWS. - Construct an AMI Building Strategy. - Use and Create Amazon EC2 Launch Templates. - Describe Infrastructure as Code, JSON, and YAML. - Explain and Troubleshoot AWS CloudFormation. - Describe the concepts of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment on AWS. - Create an Automated Deployment with AWS CloudFormation.
Introduces the techniques of multiple-use forest resource management. Topics include: multiple-use management, prescribed burning, site preparation methods, logging, forest management plan, land ownership, and timber marking.
Forest Management is the practice of overseeing and maintaining the health and productivity of forests through scientific, economic, and social principles for sustainable resource use and conservation.
Land Management is the administration of land resources in urban and rural areas, focusing on sustainable and efficient use while considering environmental effects.
# Multiple-Use Management - Cite the importance of farm woodlands. - Describe the concept of multiple-use management for natural resources. # Prescribed Burning - Define terms associated with prescribed burning. - List reasons for prescribed burning, including the benefits and detriments. - Describe correct conditions for prescribed burning. - Develop a prescribed burn plan. - Utilize the accepted firing techniques associated with prescribed burning. - Describe how to use a drip-torch for fuel mixing and preparation. - Discuss the lighting and handling of a drip-torch. - Describe how to fire with a drip-torch. - Recognize smoke management problems. - Describe smoke management problem avoidance. # Site Preparation Methods - Describe boundary making of a tract of land using a bark-knife and paint. - Identify the various methods of site preparation and the advantage of each. - Discuss BMP regulations that relate to site preparation. # Logging - Describe the principles of logging. - Discuss BMP's and SFI regulations that relate to logging. - Develop a logging plan. # Forest Management Plan - Describe the concept of the forest management plan and yield table. - Describe the concept of sustained yield. - Describe the concept of area subdivision and the advantages of same. - Develop a forest management plan. - Implement management techniques to maintain or improve water quality and control water runoff. # Land Ownership - Describe the different types of land ownership and the advantages of land acquisition and consolidation. - Appreciate the rights of private property. # Timber Marking - Define terms associated with marking timber. - List methods of timber marking. - List priority of trees to be marked. - Describe methods of timber marking.
Develops a basic understanding of the classification of animals and habitat. Emphasizes effects of forest management on wildlife. Topics include: animal classification, adaptation, and evolution; population parameters; basic principles of game management; and managing the forest for wildlife.
# Animal Classification, Adaptation, and Evolution - Describe the animal kingdom. - Classify animals using binomial nomenclature. - Explain adaptation and evaluation of animals as they relate to forestry. # Population Parameters - Discuss the basics of wildlife population parameters. - Understand methods for surveying game animals. # Basic Principles of Game Management - Discuss the principles of game management as they relate to forestry. - Explain habitat carrying capacity. - Understand food and cover components of wildlife habitat. # Managing the Forest for Wildlife - Discuss principles of forest management that improve wildlife management. - Explain principles of private woodland management beneficial to wildlife.
Focuses on the application of the fundamental principles and practices of timber cruising. Emphasizes fixed plot and prism method of statistical sampling. Topics include: map construction, cruising methods, and volume determination.
Forest Mensuration is the scientific measurement and observation of forest resources to evaluate timber volume, growth, and biomass, crucial for sustainable forest management and planning.
# Map Construction - Map timber types on a tract of land. - Construct a cruise map having both cruise lines and plot centers on the map. # Cruising Methods - Work up a fixed-plot cruise. - Cruise a tract of timber using the fixed-plot method of timber cruising. - Present written fixed-plot cruise to landowner. - Lay out a prism cruise. - Cruise a tract of timber using the prism cruise method of timber cruising. - Work up a prism cruise. - Lay out a strip cruise. - Complete a strip cruise. - Work up a strip cruise. - Lay out a 100% cruise. - Complete a 100% cruise. - Work up a 100% cruise. - Complete a cruise report specifying logging conditions, distance from mill, road construction, and types of bridges. # Volume Determination - Measure poles to correct specifications. - Determine saw timber volume by strip cruising. - Scale net volume of logs. - Perform weight scaling.
Provides an overview of the activities that are involved in regeneration and maintenance of forest stands. Topics include: timber stand improvement methods, regeneration methods and environmental impact of silvicultural practices.
Silviculture is the practice of cultivating and managing forests to optimize their benefits, including wood production, ecological health, and aesthetic values.
Regenerative Agriculture is a farming approach focused on enhancing ecosystems, soil quality, and biodiversity, while also combating climate change through carbon capture.
Environmental Impact Assessments consist of systematic evaluations that forecast the ecological impacts of planned projects, facilitating informed decision-making and the prevention of harm to environments and populations.
# Timber Stand Improvement Methods - Define terms associated with timber stand improvement. - Discuss the different types of crown classes. - Recognize the different crown classes. - Discuss methods of timber stand improvement. - Classify timber stand improvement needs. - Discuss vegetative control methods, defining tree injection. - Demonstrate different thinning techniques. - State when and how to properly execute timber stand improvement methods and thinning needs. # Regeneration Methods - Define terms associated with forest reproduction. - Discuss the costs of various planting methods. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of natural and artificial regeneration. - Describe how to grade tree seedings. - Discuss different sources of tree seedings. - Describe where to procure tree seedings. - Describe methods of handling seedings. - Discuss methods of planting. - Discuss proper procedures for planting seedings. - Evaluate a planted stand. # Environmental Impact of Silvicultural Practices - Define the terms Silviculture. - Recognize the benefits and detriments of six major Silviculture systems utilized in forestry (e.g., clear-cut, shelterwood, selection, seed tree, coppice and thinning). - Discuss the relationship between forest practices and stream flow, and logging and water quality. - Discuss related best management practices. - Discuss the relationship between forest practices and surface erosion. - Discuss the effects of herbicides. - Discuss chemical safety. - Identify the ecological relationship between plans and animals in the forest. - Discuss why certain species of animals and plants are classified as endangered. - Describe how endangered species affect forest practices. - Discuss environmental issues related to Silviculture, such as wetlands, acid rain, and deforestation.
Provides introductory skills in basic plumbing. Topics include: basic pipe sizing, fitting identification and terminology, pipe joining, valve identification, plumbing repairs, and lab and shop safety.
Water Pipe Repairs is the process of identifying, diagnosing, and fixing issues in water supply and distribution systems to restore proper functionality and prevent water loss.
# Basic Pipe Sizing - Size different types of piping including steel, copper, plastic, and copper tubing. # Fitting Identification and Terminology - Identify various plumbing fittings and specifications. # Pipe Joining - Cut, ream, and thread steel pipe. - Solder copper pipe. - Plastic pipe. - Join compression fittings. # Valve Identification - Identify various types of plumbing valves. - Discuss various plumbing valve uses. # Plumbing Repairs - Repair various faucets. - Repair drain lines. - Apply techniques for unstopping drain lines. - Repair water closet. - Repair and replace plumbing traps. - Repair water heaters. - Repair valves. # Lab and Shop Safety - Review plumbing safety procedures.
BFMT 1030 - Fundamentals of Structural Maintenance
Provides introductory skills in basic building repair and maintenance. Topics include: carpentry and cabinet repairs, tile and floor repairs, paints and finishes, lab and shop safety, building codes, handicap accessibility, conduit installation, and waterproofing.
# Carpentry and Cabinet Repairs - Identify the following drawings: plot plan, foundation, floor, elevation, section, detail, electrical, mechanical, framing, and plumbing. - Discuss various types and styles of hardware. - Install catches. - Install hinges. - Install pulls and knobs. - Install and adjust shelves. - Install track and slide for sliding doors. - Mount and align doors with correct spacing. - Mount and align door guides in cabinet structure with correct clearance. - Install drawer rail and guides. - Identify the qualities of water, oil, and spirit- based stains. - Identify the properties of shellac, lacquers, and oil-based sealers. - Identify the properties of paint and enamel coatings. - Identify the properties of varnishes and polyurethane finishes. - Remove excess wet or dry glue. - Apply wood filler to damaged wood. - Swell dents in damaged wood. - Apply wood filler to nail or screw holes. - Sand surfaces in preparation for touch up. - Apply lacquers in touch up operations. - Apply paints in touch up operations. - Apply stains in touch up operations. - Apply varnishes/polyurethane in touch up operations. - Clean soiled or marred surfaces. - Recognize laminate types and applications of each type. - Recognize veneer types and applications of each type. - Repair drywall. - Repair ceiling tile. - Repair windows. - Repair door hardware. # Tile and Floor Repairs - Identify various floor coverings and maintenance and repair techniques. - Repair various floor coverings as specified by manufacturer. # Paints and Finishes - Discuss types of finishes and paints and finishing and painting procedures. - Apply various paints and finishes. # Lab and Shop Safety - Review safety procedures for structural maintenance and repair. # Building Codes - Discuss the need for zoning and codes. - Discuss governing codes and code hierarchy. - Discuss the difference between a code and a restriction. # Handicap Accessibility - Discuss handicap accessibility regulations. - Identify ways in which handicap accessibility regulations have been followed. # Conduit Installation - Measure, chisel, cut, or drill structure for conduit system. - Measure, cut, run, or terminate wiring through conduits. - Install PVC conduit and boxes to structures. - Identify PVC conduit and connectors. - Identify EMT connectors. - Measure, cut, run, or terminate wiring through conduits to junction boxes or receptacles. - Thread rigid conduit. - Identify rigid couplings. - Identify permissible uses. - Identify flexible connectors. # Waterproofing - Discuss waterproofing techniques and repairs. - Apply waterproofing materials.
ASTT 1180 - Aircraft Technical Publications
Continues the study of aircraft technical publications found in the manufacturing and repair process. Research skills necessary to locate information in technical publications will be emphasized. Topics include: document control numbers; technical publications; instructional repair manuals; aircraft transport association (ATA) codes; technical orders; tech order system, general; tech order, aircraft specific; and industry specific manuals.
Document control refers to the organized management of documents, ensuring their accuracy, accessibility, and reliability for compliance and smooth operations.
Structural Repairs entail targeted modifications to strengthen and restore the original strength of edifices, infrastructures, or other constructions, upholding their safety and durability.
# Document Control Numbers - Properly document and use control numbers. # Technical Publications - Use index to locate necessary information in technical publications. - Read and interpret selected information in technical publications and parts lists. # Structural Repair Manuals - Use index to locate necessary information in a repair manual. - Read and interpret selected information in repair manuals and parts lists. # Aircraft Transport Association (ATA) Codes - Select an appropriate repair manual using ATA codes. # Technical Orders - Select and apply the appropriate technical order for a particular repair. # Tech Order System, General - Select and apply the appropriate technical orders for a particular system. # Tech Order, Aircraft Specific - Select and apply appropriate technical orders for particular aircraft types, series, and models. # Industry Specific Manuals - Select and apply general repair technical orders using industrial specific manuals. # Practical Work Experience - Assess practical work experience that is gained with limited supervision, satisfactorily performance of assigned tasks within the work environment.
Introduces the types of metals used in aircraft construction and provides a study of their properties and working characteristics. Topics include: safety, types of metals, properties of metals, methods of identification, heat treatment, temper designations, and working characteristics.
Metalworking refers to the manipulation of metal materials into parts or products using methods such as cutting, bending, forging, machining, and welding.
Metal Heat Treatments refer to the controlled heating and cooling of metals to modify their properties while retaining their shape.
# Safety - Wear protective clothing when handling sharp or hot metals. - Use inhalation protection when heating or applying chemical treatments to metals. - Use eye protection when handling metals. - Read and follow SDS in handling all environmentally hazardous materials. # Types of Metals - Describe the production of aluminum from mining to the manufacture of stock shapes. - Describe the production of steel from mining to the manufacture of stock shapes. - Describe how titanium is produced. - Describe how magnesium is produced. # Properties of Metals - Form an aircraft component employing the properties of aluminum. - Form an aircraft component employing the properties of steel. - Form an aircraft component employing the properties of titanium. - Form an aircraft component employing the properties of magnesium. # Methods of Identification - Select aluminum using the numbering systems used to identify aluminum and aluminum alloys. - Describe the surface characteristics of aluminum. - Select steel using the number system used to identify steel. - Describe the surface characteristics of steel. - Explain the color code used to identify steel. - Use a grinding wheel to identify iron and steel. - Describe the methods of identification used to identify titanium. - Describe the surface characteristics of titanium. - Describe methods of identification for magnesium. - Describe the surface characteristics of magnesium. # Heat Treatment - Interpret heat treatment markings found on aluminum, steel, titanium, and magnesium. - Describe the heat treatment of aluminum. - Discuss the precipitation process (artificial agent). - Explain the effect of annealing. - Describe the process of annealing. # Temper Designations - Interpret temper designation stamps found on aluminum, steel, titanium, and magnesium. # Working Characteristics - Form an aluminum component using the working characteristics of cold aluminum. - Describe the working characteristics of hot aluminum. - Describe the weldability of aluminum. - Discuss the capacity of aluminum to normalize. - Describe the working characteristics of hot steel. - Describe the weldability of steel. - Discuss the capacity of steel to normalize. - Form a titanium component using the working characteristics of cold titanium. - Describe the working characteristics of hot titanium. - Describe the weldability of titanium. - Discuss the capacity of titanium to normalize. - Form a magnesium component using the working characteristics of cold magnesium. - Describe the working characteristics of hot magnesium. - Describe the weldability of magnesium. - Discuss the capacity of magnesium to normalize. - Perform repairs and maintenance following all safety precautions in handling and working various metals. - Explain the special precautions to be observed in handling magnesium.
Emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills necessary to assess damage due to corrosion and take corrective action. Topics include: safety; corrosion theory; corrosion types; corrosion removal, repair, and treatment; and corrosion prevention.
Corrosion Control is the practice of implementing strategies to prevent, mitigate, and manage the deterioration of materials due to chemical, electrochemical, and environmental interactions.
Equipment inspections involve the thorough examination of machinery and tools to guarantee their safety, compliance with regulations, and proper functioning.
# Safety - Demonstrate proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials. # Corrosion Theory - Describe the causes of electromechanical corrosion. - Describe the causes of intergranular corrosion. - Describe the causes of exfoliation corrosion. - Describe the corrosion caused by contact of dissimilar metals. # Corrosion Types - Identify characteristics of intergranular corrosion. - Identify characteristics of exfoliation corrosion. - Identify characteristics of corrosion caused by contact of dissimilar metals. - Identify characteristics of electromechanical corrosion. # Corrosion Removal, Repair, and Treatment - Remove corrosion defective area mechanically. - Repair corrosion with industry specified methods. - Remove and neutralize corrosion on aluminum parts. # Corrosion Prevention - Properly apply chemical corrosion inhibitors and prime systems. # Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) - Observe safety precautions related to NDI. - Explain the special safety precautions related to NDI. - Explain the process of eddy current inspection. - Demonstrate eddy current inspection. - Perform an eddy current inspection. - Explain dye penetrant inspection. - Demonstrate dye penetrant inspection. - Perform dye penetrant inspection. - Explain magnetic particle inspection. - Demonstrate magnetic particle inspection. - Perform magnetic particle inspection. - Explain ultra sound inspection. - Explain X-Ray inspection. - Explain thermography. - Explain laser holography.
# Safety - Demonstrate proper handling, storage, use, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials. # Corrosion Theory - Describe the causes of electromechanical corrosion. - Describe the causes of intergranular corrosion. - Describe the causes of exfoliation corrosion. - Describe the corrosion caused by contact of dissimilar metals. # Corrosion Types - Identify characteristics of intergranular corrosion. - Identify characteristics of exfoliation corrosion. - Identify characteristics of corrosion caused by contact of dissimilar metals. - Identify characteristics of electromechanical corrosion. # Corrosion Removal, Repair, and Treatment - Remove corrosion defective area mechanically. - Repair corrosion with industry specified methods. - Remove and neutralize corrosion on aluminum parts. # Corrosion Prevention - Properly apply chemical corrosion inhibitors and paint systems. # Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) - Observe safety precautions related to NDI. - Explain the special safety precautions related to NDI. - Explain the process of eddy current inspection. - Demonstrate eddy current inspection. - Perform an eddy current inspection. - Explain dye penetrant inspection. - Demonstrate dye penetrant inspection. - Perform dye penetrant inspection. - Explain magnetic particle inspection. - Demonstrate magnetic particle inspection. - Perform magnetic particle inspection. - Explain ultra sound inspection. - Explain X-Ray inspection. - Explain thermography. - Explain laser holography. - Explain radiography.
Provides instruction in the surface preparation, application, and safe handling of sealants used in the aerospace structures repair and manufacturing industry. Topics include: safety; surface preparation; sealants application; sealants shelf life; sealants cure times; and sealants removal.
# Safety - Follow manufacturer's recommendations for prevention of fire hazards. - Follow manufacturer's recommendations to prevent inhalation hazards. - Wear protective clothing and safety equipment during repair procedures. - Follow manufacturer's directions to prevent and treat eye and skin irritation. - Read and follow MSDS in handling all environmentally hazardous materials. - Describe Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance. # Surface Preparation - Remove defective materials mechanically. - Prepare surface with recommended solvent. # Sealants Application - Mix sealants according to manufacturer's specification. - Apply sealants according to manufacturer's instructions. # Sealants Shelf Life - Use sealants within manufacturer's shelf life span. # Sealants Cure Time - Allow cure time in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. # Sealants Removal - Remove sealants with manufacturer's recommended solvents.
ASTT 1091 - Composites and Bonded Structures
Emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate and repair bonded and composite aircraft parts. Topics include: safety, terms, classification and characteristics, inspection techniques, and application.
Product Inspection is the thorough assessment of goods or equipment to guarantee they adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory standards prior to their distribution or usage.
# Safety - Follow manufacturer's recommendations for prevention of fire hazards. - Follow manufacturer's recommendations to prevent inhalation hazards. - Wear protective clothing and safety equipment during repair procedures. - Follow manufacturer's directions to prevent and treat eye and skin irritation. - Read and follow MSDS in handling all environmentally hazardous materials. - Describe Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance. # Terms - Identify materials commonly used in aircraft composite and bonded structures. # Classifications and Characteristics - Identify specific types of fiberglass. - Fabricate basic fiberglass panels. - Repair damaged fiberglass panels. - Identify specific types of honeycomb. - Assess and classify damaged honeycomb structures. - Demonstrate proper repair procedures for various composite bonded materials and honeycomb structures. - Identify specific types of composites. - Fabricate basic composite structures. - Assess and classify damaged composite structures. - Calculate total cure time and total repair completion time. # Inspection Techniques - Clean repair surface. - Inspect aircraft for structural failures or malfunctions and classify damage. - Inspect damaged area using approved techniques. # Application - Use special tools for common repairs to include a controller unit, vacuum system, heating blankets, and thermocouple assemblies. - Research repair manuals for repair procedures. - Perform ply-to-core delamination repairs. - Perform ply-to-ply dis-bond repairs. - Perform minor surface damage repairs with structural adhesives. - Remove or replace complete structures. - Prepare and apply adhesives. - Remove or replace complete structures. - Apply aerodynamic smoothing compounds for repair. - Cure repairs using approved techniques.
ASTT 1090 - Composites and Bonded Structures
# Safety - Follow manufacturer's recommendations for prevention of fire hazards. - Follow manufacturer's recommendations to prevent inhalation hazards. - Wear protective clothing and safety equipment during repair procedures. - Follow manufacturer's directions to prevent and treat eye and skin irritation. - Read and follow MSDS in handling all environmentally hazardous materials. - Describe Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance. # Terms - Identify materials commonly used in aircraft composite and bonded structures. # Classifications and Characteristics - Identify specific types of fiberglass. - Fabricate basic fiberglass panels. - Repair damaged fiberglass panels. - Identify specific types of honeycomb. - Assess and classify damaged honeycomb structures. - Demonstrate proper repair procedures for various honeycomb structures. - Identify specific types of composites. - Fabricate basic composite structures. - Assess and classify damaged composite structures. - Demonstrate proper repair procedures for various composite bonded materials. # Inspection Techniques - Inspect aircraft for structural failures or malfunctions and classify damage. - Inspect damaged area using approved techniques. - Clean repair surface. - Remove the damaged area using approved techniques. - Prepare and apply adhesives. # Application - Use special tools for common repairs to include a controller unit, vacuum system, heating blankets, and thermocouple assemblies. - Research repair manuals for repair procedures. - Perform ply-to-core delamination repairs. - Perform ply-to-ply dis-bond repairs. - Perform minor surface damage repairs with structural adhesives. - Remove or replace complete structures. - Apply aerodynamic smoothing compounds for repair. - Cure repairs using approved techniques.
This course presents the theory of flight and aircraft design as it applies to the manufacturing and repair processes. Topics include: terminology, theory of flight, structural design, control surfaces, and stress and fatigue.
Aerodynamics examines the interaction between gases and moving objects, analyzing forces such as lift and drag that impact performance and efficiency in air or gas environments.
Metal bending is a technique used to form metal sheets and bars into desired angles or curves through the application of force, either manually or with machinery.
# Terminology - Identify major components of aircraft. - Identify specific subsystem parts such as: empennage, fuselage, wings, etc. - Identify ailerons, rudder, trim tabs, and elevator. - Define lift, drag, thrust, pitch, yawl, and roll. - Identify monocoque and welded tube designs. - Identify tension, torsion, bending, compression, and shear. # Theory of flight - Describe the major components of aircraft and their role in the process of flight. - Describe each subsystem of an aircraft and its function in the process of flight. - Describe each control surface and how it contributes to flight. # Structural design - Identify the structural design features of each major component of aircraft. - Identify the structural design features of the empennage, fuselage, and the aircraft wings. - Identify the structural design features of each control surface of the aircraft. # Control surfaces - Describe the functions of the ailerons, rudder, trim tabs, elevator control surfaces, and the spoilers. # Stress and fatigue - Define tension as applied to metal stress and fatigue. - Define torsion as applied to metal stress and fatigue. - Describe indications of stress and fatigue. - Define bending. - Describe signs of bending. - Define compression and signs indicative of its effects. - Define shear. - Describe indications of the effects of shear.
ASTT 1051 - Aerospace Quality Management
Introduces the student to the concept of Aerospace Quality Management Systems used in the American workplace. Topics include: History of quality management, principles of quality, tools used in quality systems, quality team building.
Introduces the basic concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts the accounting cycle and accounting for a personal service business the accounting cycle and accounting for a merchandising enterprise and cash control. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Cash control refers to the administration and responsibility for money and cash equivalents in a business setting, with the goal of preventing theft, fraud, errors, and losses.
# The Accounting Cycle for a Service Business - Discuss accounting for a service business # Accounting Vocabulary and Concepts - Identify concepts of accounting # The Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Business - Establish an accounting cycle for a merchandising business # Cash Control - Maintain cash and internal controls
Provides instruction related to alignment, steam traps, in-line devices, special piping, hot taps, valve maintenance, and supervisory roles. Topics include various terms, thermal expansion, anchors and cold springing, procedures for stressrelief, grouting, types of misalignments, types of steam traps, various types of in-line specialty devices, purpose and function, assembling pipes made from different materials, methods of assembly, brazing, soldering, use of compression and flared fittings and use of grooved and compression formed methods, hot tap safety and hazards, types of hot taps, valve maintenance, packing and O-rings, troubleshooting, and supervisory roles including cultural differences, gender based social behavior, legal and ethical situations. Labs will demonstrate proficient flange alignment, proper troubleshooting of steam traps, assembly of copper and plastic tubing, solder and braze joint techniques using copper tubing, use of glass-lined pipe, install grooved pipe coupling, removal and installation of threaded and flanged valves, replacement of O-rings and bonnet gaskets, and proper repacking of a valve.
# Stress Relieving and Aligning - Explain and demonstrate thermal expansion, anchors, and cold springing. - Explain stress-relief procedures. - Explain grouting. - Explain types of misalignments. - Align pipe flanges to rotating equipment nozzles. - Indicate the area of a pipe that needs to be stress-relieved. # Steam Traps - Identify types of steam traps. - Install steam traps. - Troubleshoot steam trap systems. # In-Line Specialties - Identify the potential hazards associated with in-line specialties. - Identify in-line specialties - Explain how to store and handle in-line specialties. # Special Piping - Install flared and compression joints, using copper tubing. - Solder and braze joints, using copper tubing. - Bend pipe to a specified radius. - Install glass-lined pipe. - Explain how to install hydraulic fitted compression joints. - Install grooved pipe couplings. # Hot Taps - Explain hot tap safety and potential hazards. - Identify fittings used with hot taps. - Explain the use of hot tap machines. - Identify and explain the use of stopples. # Maintaining Valves - Remove and install threaded valves. - Remove and install flanged valves. - Replace valve stem O-rings. - Replace bonnet gaskets. - Explain the purpose of valve packing. - Explain or demonstrate how to repack a valve # Introduction to Supervisory Roles - Explain the importance of training for construction industry personnel. - Identify the gender and minority issues associated with a changing workforce - Describe what employees can do to prevent workplace discrimination. - Describe the four major categories of construction projects. - Describe the difference between formal and informal organizations, as well as the difference between authority and responsibility. - Explain the purpose and content of a job description and a policy/procedure document. - List the characteristics and behavior of effective leaders, as well as the different leadership styles. - Explain the difference between problem solving and decision making. - Describe strategies for reducing absenteeism and turnover. - Explain the duties of a crew leader in enforcing safety on the job.
This course orients students to the clinical environment and provides experiences with the basic skills necessary for the pharmacy assistant. Topics include: purchasing, packaging and labeling drugs; distribution systems; pharmacy policies and procedures; documentation; inventory and filing systems; compounding; contamination control; storage and control; pharmacy equipment, and health care organizational structures. Pre-requisites Contingent to the programmatic admission requirements & program layout determined by each college, programs may select one or more of the provided courses as a pre-req. Pre-requisites Contingent to the programmatic admission requirements & program layout determined by each college, programs may select one or more of the provided courses as a pre-req. PHAR 1000 - Pharmaceutical Calculations ( 202212L ) PHAR 1010 - Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals (202212L ) PHAR 1020 - Principles of Dispensing Medications (202212L ) PHAR 1030 - Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation (202212L ) PHAR 1040 - Pharmacology ( 202212L ) Regstr. Co-requisites Regstr. Co-requisites Contingent to the programmatic admission requirements & program layout determined by each college, programs may select one or more of the provided courses as a co-req. PHAR 1000 - Pharmaceutical Calculations ( 202212L ) PHAR 1010 - Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals (202212L ) PHAR 1020 - Principles of Dispensing Medications (202212L ) PHAR 1030 - Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation (202212L ) PHAR 1040 - Pharmacology ( 202212L ) PHAR 2060 - Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles (202212L ) PHAR 2070 - Advanced Pharmacy Technology Clinical (202212L ) True Co-requisites True Co-requisites: None
Prescription medications are drugs approved by licensed healthcare providers for treating, curing, or preventing diseases and are dispensed by pharmacists.
Preparing medications are the activities involved in correctly measuring, mixing, and packaging medicines for patients to take or be administered according to medical guidelines.
Document management encompasses the organized administration of records within a company, facilitating accessibility, safety, retrieval, and version control for both digital and physical files.
Pharmaceutical Compounding is the process of customizing medication by adjusting or combining ingredients to meet specific patient requirements.
# Purchasing, Packaging, and Labeling Drugs - Demonstrate use of a computer terminal for purchasing. - State the precautions and procedures necessary when handling caustic, poisonous, and flammable substances. - Repackage and label unit doses from a bulk supply of drugs. - Demonstrate the accurate calculation and measurement of each formulation and packaging request. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for mixing and preparing product. - Demonstrate the proper selection and preparation of packages/containers and closures. - Demonstrate the proper packaging techniques. - Identify the steps in manufacturing and packaging operations that must be performed by a pharmacist only. - Demonstrate the proper completion of compounding log of weights and volumes, manufacturer's lot numbers, and other required information for pharmacy compounding. - Demonstrate the correct selection and preparation of labels. # Distribution Systems - Discuss the delivery of sterile products, controlled drugs, floor stock, and chemotherapy and investigational drugs. - Demonstrate the delivery and exchange of medications. - Demonstrate the delivery of sterile products, controlled drugs, floor stock, and chemotherapy and investigational drugs. - Demonstrate the delivery of drug product to ancillary areas. # Pharmacy Policies and Procedures - Explain the need to follow pharmacy policy and regulations. - State the institutional and departmental policies applicable to the primary job responsibilities and describe the procedures for each. # Documentation - Record use of controlled substances. - Document the inspection of nursing unit drug supplies. - Prepare a computerized report of the pharmacy inventory that will include pharmacy drugs and supplies. - Document the receipt and disposition of drugs through various returns, invoices, etc. - Complete Demonstrate the proper completion of compounding log of weights and volumes, manufacturer's lot numbers, and other required information for pharmacy compounding. - Complete inpatient profiles and the necessary records and documents associated with dispensed prescriptions for ambulatory patients. - Document the process of a cart fill and its completion. - # Inventory and Filing Systems - Prepare a computerized report of the pharmacy inventory that will include pharmacy drugs and supplies. - Explain the use of computers for filing pharmacy information. - Use a filing system for controlled substances. - Determine from existing reorder levels which inventoried items should be ordered and in what quantity. - Check in and complete the receiving report of a drug shipment by using the invoice and the purchase order. - Demonstrate reconciling items to the pharmacy inventory. - Describe the procedure for returning outdated drugs to the manufacturer. # Compounding - State the precaution and procedures necessary when handling caustic, poisonous, and flammable substances. - Identify drugs that are light sensitive and drugs that must be refrigerated. - List reference books where stability information on drug compounds can be located. - Discuss solutes and solvents. - Discuss and explain basic storage requirements and drug stability (e.g., effect of heat, cold, light, and moisture on drugs and chemicals). - Repackage and label unit doses from a bulk supply of drugs and correctly complete all necessary compounding logs. - Define sterility. - Describe heat sterilization and cold sterilization. - Designate preparations which may be safely heat-sterilized. - State the functions of the major components of a laminar-flow hood. - Demonstrate correct selection of each ingredient for formulation and packaging. - Demonstrate the correct procedure for mixing and preparing product formulation and packaging. - Demonstrate accurate calculation and measurement of each ingredient for formulation and packaging. - Identify the steps in manufacturing and packaging operation that must be performed by a pharmacist only. - Demonstrate the use of a syringe and needle for aseptic withdrawal from a vial and a glass ampule. - Demonstrate the proper technique for aseptic reconstitution of an antibiotic injection. - Demonstrate the technique and procedures for preparing parental admixtures, including label preparation, and compounding log completion. - Visually inspect parental solutions. - Demonstrate proper selection and technique of packages/containers and closures. - List types of drug packages and containers (e.g., multiple dose, single dose, treatment size, large-volume parental containers, small volume parental containers, aerosols and sprays, tubes, droppers, etc.). # Contamination Control - Describe microbial growth and transmission. - Describe origin, pharmacologic effect and prevention of pyrogens. - Demonstrate proper cleaning to minimize contamination. - Discuss the prevention of microbial contamination. - Perform aseptic hand washing techniques. - State the function of a laminar-flow hood. - Identify preparations that can be safely heat-sterilized. - Visually inspect parental solutions. - List the possibilities for contamination of an injectable solution during preparation and the precautions to prevent contamination. # Storage and Control - List drugs that are light-sensitive and must be refrigerated. - Describe storage requirements for drugs and chemicals. - Select and prepare packages/containers and closures. - Describe packaging considerations (e.g., drug containers and closures). - Perform particulate matter inspection. - Discuss the proper procedure for selected formulation and packaging request. - Perform control and record keeping procedures (e.g. formula master sheets, worksheets and batch records, labeling and label control, and product testing and monitoring). - Discuss storage and inventory control. - Describe lot numbers and expiration dates and times. - Perform labeling and record keeping for bottle labels, fluid orders and profiles, and compounding records. - Retrieve designated drug items from the drug storeroom. - Discuss safety considerations regarding control records. # Pharmacy Equipment - Describe the assembly of equipment. - Discuss the use of equipment. - Discuss proper storing, cleaning and maintenance of equipment. - Demonstrate accurate selection, assembly, usage, cleaning and storing of necessary equipment used within the compounding process. - Demonstrate the correct selection, proper assembly, usage, cleaning and storing of equipment for formulation and packing. - Describe safety considerations regarding pharmacy equipment operation, control of microbiological contamination, cleaning and housekeeping, and control records. - Document the cleaning of equipment. - Use a syringe and needle. - Discuss the functions of the major components of a laminar-flow hood. - Identify the equipment used to prepare parental admixtures (e.g., laminar-flow hoods, filters, pumps and vacuum sets, drug-additive systems and packages, Cornwall pipetters, etc.) - Discuss compounding techniques (i.e., specific to the fluid system in use and including the prefilling of syringes, preparing ophthalmic solutions, etc.). # Health Care Organizational Structure - Describe the organization of various pharmacy settings. - Interpret the institution's organizational chart in terms of the name and title of the administrative person to whom the director of pharmacy reports and the administrative and professional relationship of the pharmacy department to any other departments in the institution. - Describe the organization, functions, and responsibilities of the communities and hospital pharmacies. - Explain the relationship of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists, hospital staff, and patients.
This course is an intermediate course in C#.NET Programming. It is assumed that the student knows the C#.NET syntax as well as basic object oriented concepts. Intermediate C#.NET teaches client-server systems, n-tier development environments, relational databases, use of SQL to access data, the use of ADO.NET objects, methods and properties to access and update relational databases. Advanced features of C# windows programming are explored.
# Advanced GUIs in C - Identify the components in a C# GUI. - Construct a C# program that uses advanced GUI components such as menus, toolbars, dialogs, etc. # Building GUIs that use Business Objects - Describe how business objects would be represented in a C# GUI. - Construct a C# program that contains a GUI that uses at least one business object. # Business Objects in C - Define what a business object is. - Implement a business object that persists its state in a database. # C API - Use an appropriate class from the C# API for use in building a C# program - Construct a C# program using at least 5 different classes from the C# API. # Database Access in C - Demonstrate the steps to connect and read/write data from/to a database. - Construct a C# program that connects, inserts, updates and deletes data from a database. # Error Handling Exceptions - Describe C#'s error handling structure. - Follow human computer interface standards concerning useful error messages. - Implement a try-catch block to handle exceptions. - Implement a new exception class.
Analyzes the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency, and examines processes in the field of juvenile justice. Topics include: survey of juvenile law, comparative analysis of adult and juvenile justice systems, and prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency.
Juvenile Justice is a legal system designed for young offenders, emphasizing rehabilitation and treatment to help them reintegrate into society.
Juvenile Delinquency refers to the engagement of minors in unlawful or harmful behavior, necessitating legal and social interventions.
# Survey of Juvenile Law - Define the meaning of juvenile delinquency. - Contrast modern criminal justice traditions and practices with their historical precedents and beginnings. - Describe the major causes of juvenile delinquency. # Comparative Analysis of Adult and Juvenile Justice Systems - Describe procedures and steps an offender undergoes in his/her progression through the system, both adult and juvenile. - Explain the general proceedings of the juvenile court system. - Describe the factors which have an influence upon juvenile delinquency (peers, parents, etc.) and explain their effect. - Explain the concept of labeling theory. - Discuss the relevance and dynamics of gang theory to juvenile delinquency causation. - Summarize the major criminogenic factors and forces which thrust people into crime. - Describe the "victimless crimes" and the reasons behind that labeling application. - Compare the major differences between juvenile and adult institutionalization. - Describe problems facing prison inmate rehabilitation efforts. - Explain the concept of shock incarceration. - Contrast the difference between vocational and therapeutic models for the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. # Prevention and Treatment of Juvenile Delinquency - Characterize advantages and disadvantages of juvenile incarceration. - Explain importance of the school to detection and prevention. - Describe the juvenile halfway house concept. - Understand the roles of psychologists, psychiatrists, and sociologists in correctional institutions. - Describe the goals of correctional counseling. - Discuss the unique constraints and considerations in alcohol and drug abuse counseling. - Describe community crime prevention programs and the actions that citizens can take to implement a community or school crime prevention program. - Describe ways in which an actively used neighborhood recreational facility helps prevent crime.
Introduces beginning student to basic drawing techniques. Student will complete drawings using various techniques and media.
# Demonstrate Ability to Draw Figure Proportions - Describe the proportions of the human figure. - Draw a basic human figure. # Demonstrate Drawing Techniques - Use various drawing techniques. # Draw Basic Forms - Identify the basic forms in drawing. - Draw the basic forms. # Draw Linear Perspective - Compare one-point, two-point and three-point linear perspective. - Draw various perspective views. # Draw Thumbnails - Draw thumbnails. # Produce Basic Storyboards - Create a basic storyboard.
The course will teach students techniques in compositing video with visual effects which includes incorporating 3D elements and pre-keyed footage, applying digital lighting and shading techniques, and applying 3rd party plugins with the goal of creating realistic-looking visual effects.
Visual Effects refer to the process of crafting or altering imagery beyond live-action scenes to improve or generate believable settings in movies, TV shows, and video games.
# Integration of 3D Elements - Demonstrate how to import and render 3D composite elements. # Keying and Compositing - Demonstrate keying and rotoscoping techniques to remove backgrounds and unwanted areas from footage. - Demonstrate color grading techniques to create a cohesive look between multiple video layers. - Demonstrate proper compositing techniques using multiple video layers. - Demonstrate the creative use of filters, effects and footage to achieve a particular result. - Determine import and render options used for graphic and video elements with (out) alpha channel interpretation. - Critique completed footage to determine if it accomplishes the objectives of the project. # Motion Tracking and Pixel Replacement - Demonstrate creating animated or tracking masks. - Demonstrate the ability to remove objects or retouch footage by painting replacement pixels. - Demonstrate motion tracking techniques to match movements of footage to incorporate graphic and video elements. # Use of Plugins - Demonstrate the ability to use 3rd party plugins.
Provides instruction in the principles and practices of tile flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of safety, tools, substrate prep, layout, tile cutting, mortar and grout application. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques.
Tile-cutting saws are diamond-bladed tools specifically engineered for making precise cuts in ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles, ensuring clean and accurate results.
# Introduction to Tile Flooring Installation - Understand what it means to be a tile setter. - Define tile terms and types. - Understand the application of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. - Utilize the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook. - Identify common failures in tile floor tile installation. - Outline careers in tile floor tile installation. # Safety/PPE/Tools - Follow jobsite safety procedures. - Demonstrate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Understand silica exposure control. - Proper use and safety requirements of common tools. # Substrate Prep for Tile Flooring Installation. - Understand flatness requirements. - Perform checking of substrate for flatness - Determine bond-ability of substrate. - Demonstrate how to correct substrate issues. - Identify types, uses, and characteristics of backer boards. - Perform installation of backer boards. # Layout - Establish the center line and tile balance in the room. - Demonstrate squaring of the room for tile layout - Determine tile unit size plus one, including grout joint. - Establish layout using tile unit/grout joint size. - Establish and mark a grid pattern on the floor. - Demonstrate snap chalk lines to create grid pattern. - Perform dry lay of various size tile to better understand layout. - Perform dry lay of simple patterns. - Demonstrate the use of a laser to plan a layout. # Cutting Tile - Use various tools (nippers, cutting board, wet saw) to cut tile. - Implement various methods to cut different types of tile. - Perform smoothing of cut edges. # Mortar - Identify the types of mortar, their characteristics, and their differences. - Identify types of mixing paddles and mixer speeds. - Understand and follow instructions for mixing of mortar. - Perform proper mixing of mortar per manufacturer's recommendations. - Discuss various types of trowels and their uses. - Demonstrate proper troweling techniques. - Demonstrate how to correctly trowel mortar. - Understand mortar coverage and contact requirements. - Understand technique of back troweling/notching the tile. - Demonstrate embedding of tile and checking mortar coverage and contact on the back of the tile. - Demonstrate process for maintaining clean grout joints during tile installation. # Grout - Identify types of grout: where and when to use. - Differentiate between grout products. - Demonstrate proper techniques for mixing grout. - Identify types of grout floats and when to use. - Perform various grouting techniques. - Demonstrate proper method for cleaning grout. # Application of acquired knowledge and skills. - Apply knowledge and skills in safety and tool usage during tile installation in a real-world scenario. - Apply knowledge and skills in substrate prep for tile installation in a real-world scenario. - Apply knowledge and skills in layout for tile installation in a real-world scenario - Apply knowledge and skills in tile cutting for tile installation in a real-world scenario. - Apply knowledge and skills in mortar application for tile installation in a real-world scenario. - Apply knowledge and skills in grout application and clean up for tile installation in a real-world scenario.
CARP 1410 - Hardwood Flooring Installation
Provides instruction in the principles and practices of hardwood flooring installation. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the areas of nail, glue, and floating installation. A modeled real world lab environment is utilized to reinforce and apply learned skills and techniques.
# Wood Flooring Industry Overview - Discuss career and professional aspects of the wood flooring industry. - Examine the history of the wood flooring industry. - Identify types of wood flooring, characteristics, and manufacturing. - Discuss importance of jobsite evaluation. - Discuss effects of moisture on wood, types of moisture meters and their use. - Identify types of flooring substrates. # Safety, PPE and Tools - Understand OSHA, EPA, and CARB regulations and requirements. - Demonstrate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Follow jobsite safety procedures. - Proper use and safety requirements of installation tools. # Nail-Down Installation - Demonstrate layout methods, procedures, calculations, and tools. - Discuss Nail-Down Installation Method. - Perform nail-down installation preparation. - Demonstrate nail-down installation skills for solid wood flooring. - Demonstrate nail-down installation skills for engineered flooring. - Demonstrate proper process and techniques for transitions. - Perform proper clean-up of worksite. # Glue-Down Installation - Demonstrate layout methods, procedures, calculations, and tools. - Discuss Glue-Down Installation Method. - Demonstrate floor leveling techniques and procedures. - Perform glue-down installation preparation. - Demonstrate glue-down installation skills for plank flooring. - Demonstrate glue-down installation skills for solid or engineered flooring. - Perform proper clean-up of worksite. # Floating Installation - Demonstrate layout methods, procedures, calculations, and tools. - Discuss substrate types, flatness requirements, and issues. - Identify various floating floor installation methods. - Perform floating floor installation preparation. - Demonstrate floating floor installation skills and techniques. - Perform proper clean-up of worksite. # Board Replacement/Repair - Discuss board repair/replacement concepts and practices. - Demonstrate repair of factory finished flooring. - Demonstrate board replacement/repair for nail-down flooring. - Demonstrate board replacement/repair for glue-down flooring. - Demonstrate board replacement/repair for floating floors.
CARP 1405 - Resilient Flooring Installation
This course introduces students to the types of flooring and installation procedures used in the resilient flooring processes. Topics covered include resilient flooring types, moisture identification, cutting, adhesives and grout, dead zone and floating floors, and measuring and estimating.
# Resilient Flooring Overview and Tools - Describe the different types of resilient flooring. - Identify the different types of tools used in resilient flooring installation processes. - Describe different placements, construction methods and cutting procedures. # Moisture Identification - Discuss moisture identification methods. - Demonstrate both moisture detection methods for wood and for concrete. # Resilient Construction Characteristics - List the basic kinds of resilient flooring construction methods and materials. - Explain different types of backing. # Identify Floating Floor Types - Identify floating floor types. - Install a floating floor. - Demonstrate floating floor transitions. - Demonstrate tremmel points for balancing floors. # Dead Zone Floor Types - Discuss a dead zone floor installation. - Demonstrate a dead zone floor installation. # Subfloor Installation - Demonstrate installation of a subfloor. - Demonstrate scribe and seal methods. - Demonstrate using various adhesives in installation. - Perform racking and anchoring of floor. # Baseboard and Quarter Round Installations - Describe baseboard/quarter round installations. - Install baseboard/quarter round segments. # Grout and Urethanes - Discuss various grouts and urethanes. - Demonstrate groutable LVP installation. - Perform groutable LVP installation. - Demonstrate urethane adhered product installation. - Perform installation of urethane adhered product. # Measuring and Estimating Projects - Discuss measuring and estimating procedures for resilient flooring installations. - Perform actual measuring and estimating exercise suing seam diagram, cut list and cut diagram. # OSHA Standards and Regulations - Describe OSHA's background, mission, and standards. - Discuss the OSHA Focus Four Hazards: Fall Hazards, Caught-In-Between Hazards, Struck-By Hazards and Electrical Hazards. - Demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Demonstrate the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, physical, and biological health hazards. - Recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and proper procedures for minimizing these hazards. - Identify procedures for correct and safe use and maintenance of Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors. - Describe regulations, hazard recognition, and solutions related to trenching and excavating.
BUSN 2240 - Business Administrative Assistant Internship I
Provides student work experience in a professional environment. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills, work environment functions, and listening/following directions. Students will be under the supervision of the Business Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Business Technologies are digital solutions that improve business operations, automate tasks, and facilitate decision-making across various departments.
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Perform basic office skills such as typing, filing, handling mail, and receiving office callers. - Prepare letters and various business documents in mailable form. - Maintain an efficient workstation and equipment in order to accomplish daily tasks with the least amount of time, effort, and frustration. - Demonstrate knowledge of procedures in the maintenance of office records. # Listening/Following Directions - Perform the skills needed to be a good listener and follow directions effectively in the workplace. # Work Environment Functions - Interact professionally with co-workers and supervisors. - Implement skills to complete tasks requiring composition, business/office terminology, reference sources, and proofreading. - Prioritize tasks to efficiently and effectively manage time and maintain essential office records. - Apply problem solving skills to situations that may arise in the workplace using the decision-making process. - Display flexibility and adaptability while coping with the rapidly changing office environment.
This course introduces students to the flooring installation industry and covers the skills needed to perform carpet installations. Topics covered include carpet installation tools, proper use of tools, installation of tack strips and cushions, measuring and estimating, identifying, cutting, and seaming of various types of carpet materials.
Carpet repairs consist of restoring and mending harmed carpets, which includes re-stretching, applying patches, fixing seams, eliminating burns, and preserving the carpet's condition and visual appeal.
Carpet Installation Experience refers to the expertise in accurately measuring, trimming, and installing carpets on floors in homes or businesses, guaranteeing a flawless and stable installation.
# Introduction to Carpet Flooring Industry - Describe the four flooring types. - Describe flooring installation workflow processes. - Discuss flooring industry careers and organizations. - Identify carpet construction i.e. backings, cut, loop, sweep, tufted/woven, weft etc. - Discuss how to handle, transport, and store 12-foot goods. # Carpet Installation Tools - Identify basic carpet installation tools and state their common names. - Demonstrate proper use of carpet installation tools i.e. hammer, stair, knife, kicker, etc. # Tack Strips - Discuss tack strip procedures. - Demonstrate different tack strip types, placement, construction, proper cutting. and applications - Install tack strip in boxes. - Remove tack strip covering and use proper disposal procedures. - Demonstrate double strip installation. - Perform tack strip installation on concrete. # Cushions - Discuss cushioning installation. - Demonstrate different cushion types, constructions, and installation methods. - Identify layouts, seams, staple down procedures and glue down procedures. - Install tack strip and cushion in boxes. - Remove cushioning and striping and dispose of using proper procedures. # Seaming - Discuss seam cutting, types of seam cutters, and various cutting methods. - Demonstrate row running and cutting in length. - Demonstrate edge sealing using latex and thermoplastic. - Examine the pros and cons of each sealing method and when to use each. - Perform seam cutting and edge sealing 1 inch strips of 3x3s. - Discuss cross seams and different cutting techniques for these. - Demonstrate construction of T-seams. # Stretching - Describe the 4-way stretch diagram. - Demonstrate power stretching procedures. - Demonstrate how to set a corner. - Demonstrate how to set a wall. - Perform stretching before relief cuts. - Demonstrate staying off un seamed doorways using stretcher board and dead man. # Trimming and Tucking - Describe trimming and tucking procedures. - Perform trimming and tucking procedures. # Measuring and Estimating Procedures - Discuss basic measuring and estimating procedures for carpet installation. - Apply measuring and estimating techniques to the house exercise given a seam diagram, cut list and cut diagram.
BIOL 2250 - Applied Biotechnology Internship
The internship experience is working 300 hours in an approved laboratory environment. The experience consists of working in the laboratory as a technician operating instruments, running samples, maintaining a laboratory notebook, etc. The intern makes detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results. Interns prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses. They maintain familiarity with current scientific literature and contribute to the process of the laboratory.
Data Recording consists of documenting data systematically in a structured form, guaranteeing its accuracy, completeness, and trustworthiness for analysis and decision-making purposes.
# Analyze and Record Data - Follow a method for data analysis. - Evaluate data analysis for compliance with lab procedures. - Report findings. # Application and Interview - Find locations available within desired industry. - Prepare cover letter. - Prepare resume. - Determine skills required for specific location. - Apply to potential sites. - Interview with prospective site. - Establish work schedule. # Complete Hours - Determine effectiveness of procedures. - Demonstrate laboratory productivity. - Develop laboratory routine. # Maintain Log - Maintain accurate record of laboratory activities. - Maintain laboratory notebook. - Seek supervisor evaluation. # Prepare and Complete Presentation - Relate lab activities with a photographic record. - Evaluate accomplishments. - Develop PowerPoint presentation. - Provide coordinator with a preview of the presentation. - Perform the presentation. # Safety and Lab Orientation - Review lab policies. - Implement lab procedures. - Implement safety measures. - Comply with SOPs. - Follow work schedule.
Provides the experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for Instructor training state licensure requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the trainees display of professional conduct, positive attitude, and evaluation of learners in a lab setting. The requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include monitoring and evaluating in the following areas: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; dispensary; styling; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
# Permanent Waving and Relaxers - Monitor the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements. # Styling - Monitor the appropriate number of styles, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements. # Dispensary - Assist in mixing, fill, and dispense products to students. # Hair Color and Bleaching - Monitor the appropriate number of applications, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements. # Skin, Scalp, and Hair Treatments - Monitor the appropriate number of facials and treatments, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements. # Haircutting - Monitor the appropriate number of hair cuts, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements. # Manicure/Pedicure/Advanced Nail Techniques - Monitor the appropriate number of manicures and pedicures, as directed by the instructor, to meet State Board requirements. # Reception - Assign required hours as receptionist, as directed by the instructor, to complete State Board requirements. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Comply with safety rules and regulations for barber. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act.
Provides a experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for Instructor training state licensure requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the trainees display of professional conduct, positive attitude, and evaluation of learners in a lab setting. The requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include monitoring and evaluating in the following areas: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; dispensary; styling; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
BARB 1000 - Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements
Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements is designed to give an overview of the barbering profession. Students are also taught the fundamentals of each barber/styling implement. Emphasis will be placed on the maintenance and care of each implement. Topics include: Barbering history, personality development, professional barbering ethics, and professional barbering image, safety, and reception and telephone techniques, nomenclature, types and sizes, proper use and care, and maintenance.
# Personality Development - State reasons for having a pleasing personality. - State qualities needed to cultivate a pleasing personality. - Describe how a pleasing personality contributes to success. # Professional Ethics - Illustrate and perform professional ethics with customers and co-workers. - Define ethics. - List ethical traits a barber should project. - List desirable professional habits or practices exhibited toward customers. # Professional Image - Explain and demonstrate appropriate grooming and attire. - Discuss sanitation and shop safety rules and practices. - Apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices to all skill procedures. # Safety - Discuss and apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices. - Apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices to all skill procedures. - Perform maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. - Perform first aid for minor cuts and chemical reactions. - Practice and participate in emergency evacuation procedures. # Reception and Telephone Techniques - Perform appropriate business telephone usage. - Perform effective message taking skills. - Demonstrate information delivery. - Greet patrons. # Nomenclature - Identify principle implements used in barber/styling. - Identify accessories used in barber/styling. - Identify parts of principle implements and accessories. # Types and Sizes - Identify types and sizes of principle implements. - Identify from what materials that principle implements are made. - Identify types and sizes of accessories. - Identify from what materials accessories are made. # Proper Use and Care - Identify sanitary procedures utilized in the use and care of implements. - Assemble principle implements and materials. - Operate principle implements. - Identify sanitary procedures used in use and care of accessories. - Assemble accessories and materials. - Operate accessories. # Maintenance - Clean principle implements, equipment, and tools. - Maintain principle implements, equipment, and tools. - Assemble equipment and materials. - Operate equipment and materials. - Practice using appropriate tools, adjust principle implements. - Clean personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Assemble equipment and materials. - Operate equipment and materials. - Check equipment for tightness and adjustment. # Barbering History - Explain the ancient history of barbering. - Explain the rise and fall of barber surgeons. - Explain the history of hair styles. - Interpret and discuss modern trends in barbering.
AVMT 2096 - Aircraft Communication and Navigation Systems
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skill associated with aircraft communication and navigation systems. Topics include: autopilot servos and approach coupling systems; aircraft electronic communication and navigation systems including VHF and passenger address interphones; and antenna and electronic equipment installation.
# Autopilot Servos and Approach Coupling Systems - Demonstrates an understanding of Instrument Landing System (ILS) theory, components, and operation. - Demonstrates an understanding of: autopilot theory, components, and operation; auto-throttle theory, components, and operation; and stability augmentation system (SAS) (Rotorcraft). - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain autopilot inspection procedures and list autopilot major components. # Aircraft Electronic Communication and Navigation Systems (including VHF Passenger Address) - Demonstrates an understanding of: radio operating principles; radio components; and interphone and intercom systems. - Demonstrates an understanding of: Very High Frequency (VHF), High Frequency (HF), and SATCOM systems; and Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) theory, components, and operation. - Demonstrates an understanding of: Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT); Automatic Direction Finder (ADF); VHF Omnidirectional radio Range (VOR) theory, components, and operation; and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) theory, components, and operations. - Demonstrates understanding of: Global Positioning System (GPS) theory, components, and operation; Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) theory, components, and operation; weather radar; and Ground Proximity warning Systems (GPWS) theory, components, and operation. - Demonstrates an understanding of Radio Altimeter (RA) theory, components, and operation; Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) theory, components, and operation; and transponder/encoder system. - Demonstrate the ability to make a list of required placards for communication and navigation equipment and check VHF communications for operation. # Antenna and Electronic Equipment Installations - Demonstrates understanding of antenna, static discharge wicks, and avionics identification, inspection, and mounting requirements. - Demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with ELT testing procedures, and perform maintenance on high power/high frequency systems (e.g., weather radar and SATCOM). - Demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with: wire harness routing; mounting antennas; electrostatic discharge; and working around live electrical systems. - Demonstrate the ability to locate and identify navigation and communication antennas. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a coaxial cable installation for security; check an emergency locator transmitter for operation; and inspect ELT batteries for expiration date and locate proper testing procedures. - Demonstrate the ability to: inspect the electronic equipment mounting base for security and condition; inspect electronic equipment shock mount bonding jumpers for resistance; and inspect static discharge wicks for security and resistance. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect radio installation for security; and locate and explain the installation procedures for antennas, including mounting and coaxial connections.
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft electrical systems. Topics include: power generation and distribution; electrical components; and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
# Power Generation and Distribution - Demonstrates understanding of generators, DC generation systems, and DC power distribution systems; and starter generators (AM.II.K.K1 & K3). - Demonstrates understanding of alternators, AC generation systems, and AC power distribution systems; and Constant Speed Drive (CSD) and Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) systems and components (AM.II.K.K2 & K4). - Demonstrates understanding of voltage regulators and over-volt and overcurrent protection; and inverter systems (AM.II.K.K5 & K6). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with connecting or disconnecting external power (AM.II.K.R2). - Demonstrate the ability to determine an electrical load in a given aircraft system; check output voltage of a DC generator; and identify components in an electrical schematic where AC is rectified to a DC voltage (AM.II.K.S9, S11, & S17). # Electrical Components - Demonstrates understanding of aircraft wiring sizes, types, selection, and installation; derating factors in switch selection; and aircraft wiring shielding (AM.II.K.K7 - K9). - Demonstrates understanding of aircraft lightning protection; instrument or instrument panel removal and installation; and aircraft lighting systems (AM.II.K.K10 - K12). - Demonstrates understanding of soldering preparation, types of solder, and flux usage; and aircraft electrical connectors, splices, terminals, and switches (AM.II.K.K14 & K15). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with routing and securing wires and wire bundles; selecting the size wire in an electrical circuit; and selection or installation of wire terminals (AM.II.K.R5 - R7). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with effect of soldering; and soldering practices (AM.II.K.R8 & R9). - Demonstrate the ability to perform wire terminating and splicing; assemble an aircraft electrical connector; solder aircraft wiring; and install airframe electrical wiring, switches, or protective devices (AM.II.K.S2, S3, S5, & S7). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and check anti-collision, position, and landing lights for proper operation; and inspect components in an electrical system (AM.II.K.S14 & S15). # Electrical Troubleshooting and Maintenance - Demonstrates understanding of electrical systems troubleshooting; electrical system measurement, adjustment, or testing; and aircraft battery troubleshooting and maintenance (AM.II.K.K13, K16, & K17). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with testing/troubleshooting electrical systems or components; maintenance on energized circuits/systems; and maintenance in areas containing aircraft wiring (AM.II.K.R1, R3, & R4). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect aircraft wiring to verify installation and routing; use a wiring circuit diagram to identify components; and troubleshoot an airframe electrical circuit (AM.II.K.S1, S4, & S6). - Demonstrate the ability to secure wire bundles; install bonding jumpers; and check the resistance of an electrical system components (AM.II.K.S8, S10, & S12). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect generator brush serviceability and brush spring tension (AM.II.K.S13). - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a DC electrical system supplied by an AC electrical system (AM.II.K.S16). - Demonstrate the ability to perform a continuity test to verify the condition of a conductor; perform a test on a conductor for a short to ground; and perform a test on a conductor for a short to other conductors (AM.II.K.S18 - S20).
AVMT 2086 - Aircraft Fuel and Instrument Systems
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft fuel systems, aircraft instrument systems, and water and waste systems. Topics include: aircraft fuel systems; aircraft instrument systems; and water and waste systems.
# Aircraft Fuel Systems - Demonstrates an understanding of: fuel types; fuel system components, including filters and selector valves; and aircraft fuel tanks/cells. - Demonstrates an understanding of: fuel flow; fuel transfer, fueling, and defueling; and fuel jettisoning/dump systems. - Demonstrates an understanding of characteristics of fuel types; fuel system maintenance and inspection; and fuel quantity indication. - Demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fuel system maintenance; fuel system contamination; fuel spills; fuel system maintenance requiring fuel tank entry; and defueling aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to inspect, check, troubleshoot, or repair a fuel system, inspect a metal, bladder, or integral fuel tank, and troubleshot and repair aircraft fuel system. - Demonstrate the ability to: inspect a fuel selector valve; inspect and check manually-operated fuel valves for proper operation and/or leaks; and troubleshoot a fuel valve problem. - Demonstrate the ability to: drain fuel system sump(s); service a fuel system strainer; and inspect a fuel quantity indicating system. - Demonstrate the ability to: locate fuel system operating instructions; locate fuel system inspection procedures; and locate fuel system cross-feed procedures. - Demonstrate the ability to: locate fuel system required placards; locate fuel system defueling procedures; and troubleshoot fuel pressure warning system. - Demonstrate the ability to: locate troubleshooting procedures for fuel temperature systems; remove and install a fuel quantity transmitter; and troubleshoot fuel quantity indicating systems. # Aircraft Instrument Systems - Demonstrates an understanding of: annunciator indicating systems and the meaning of warning, caution, and advisory lights; magnetic compass inspection and operation; and magnetic compass swinging procedures. - Demonstrates an understanding of pressure indicating instruments; temperature indicating instruments; position indication sensors and instruments; gyroscopic instruments; and direction indicating instruments. - Demonstrates an understanding of instrument vacuum an pneumatic systems; pitot static system; and fuel quantity indicating systems. - Demonstrates an understanding of instrument range markings; electronic displays; and electrostatic sensitive devices. - Demonstrates an understanding of built-in test equipment; electronic flight instrument system; engine indication and crew alerting system; and heads-up displays (HUDs). - Demonstrates an understanding of 14 CFR parts 43 and/or 91 requirements for static system leak checks, as well as instrument limitations, conditions, and characteristics. - Demonstrates an understanding of: angle of attack and stall warning systems; takeoff and landing gear configuration warning systems; aircraft bonding and protection; and instrument or instrument panel removal and installation. - Demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the use of pressurized air and water during maintenance or cleaning of aircraft instrument systems, and actions in response to a reported intermittent warning or caution annunciator light illumination. - Demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with performing maintenance on equipment identified as electrostatic sensitive; handling of mechanical gyros or instruments containing mechanical gyros; and performing a pitot/static systems test. - Demonstrate the ability to: perform a static system leak test; remove and install an instrument; and install range marks on an instrument glass. - Demonstrate the ability to: determine barometric pressure using an altimeter; check for proper range marking on an instrument; and inspect a magnetic compass. - Demonstrate the ability to locate the procedures for troubleshooting a vacuum operated instrument system and select the proper altimeter for installation on a given aircraft. - Demonstrate the ability to identify exhaust gas temperature system components; inspect a vacuum system filter for serviceability; adjust gyro/instrument air pressure/vacuum; and inspect an aircraft's alternate air (static) source. - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain the adjustment procedures for a stall warning system; and inspect outside air temperature gauge for condition and operation. # Water and Waste Systems - Demonstrates an understanding of potable water system components and operations; lavatory waste system components and operation; and inspection and servicing requirements for water and waste systems. - Demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with servicing lavatory waste systems, including use of safety equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain the procedures for servicing a lavatory waste system and locate and explain the procedures for servicing a potable water system.
AVMT 2081 - Aircraft Environmental Control Systems
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft environmental control; aircraft ice and rain control systems; and airframe fire protection systems. Topics include: cabin atmosphere control systems; ice and rain control systems; and airframe fire protection systems.
# Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems - Demonstrates understanding of pressurization systems; bleed air heating; and aircraft instrument cooling (AM.II.G.K1 - K3). - Demonstrates understanding of exhaust heat exchanger and system component(s) function, operation, and inspection procedures; and combustion heater and system component(s) function, operation, and inspection procedures (AM.II.G.K4 & K5). - Demonstrates understanding of vapor-cycle and system component(s) operation, servicing, and inspection procedures; and air-cycle system and system component(s) operations and inspection procedures (AM.II.G.K6 & K7). - Demonstrates understanding of cabin pressurization and system component(s) operation and inspection procedures (AM.II.G.K8). - Demonstrates understanding of types of oxygen systems and oxygen system component(s) operation (e.g., chemical generator, pressure cylinder); and oxygen system maintenance and inspection procedures (AM.II.G.K9 - 10). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with oxygen system maintenance; recovery of vapor-cycle refrigerant; and handling, or performing maintenance on, chemical oxygen generating systems (AM.II.G.R1 - R3). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with storage, handling, and use of compressed gas cylinder and high pressure systems; manufacturer's recommended servicing procedures, including refrigerant types; and maintenance of combustion heaters (AM.II.F.R4 - R6). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an oxygen system; purge an oxygen system prior to servicing; and service an oxygen system (AM.II.G.S1 - S3). - Demonstrate the ability to clean and inspect a pilot emergency oxygen mask and supply hoses; inspect an oxygen system pressure regulator; inspect an oxygen system cylinder for serviceability; and inspect a chemical oxygen generator for serviceability and safe handling (AM.II.G.S4 - S7). - Demonstrate the ability to locate the procedures to troubleshoot a combustion heater; locate the procedures for servicing a refrigerant (vapor-cycle) system; and inspect a combustion heater fuel system for leaks (AM.II.G.S8 - S10). - Demonstrate the ability to locate the troubleshooting procedures for an air-cycle system; troubleshoot an air-cycle air conditioning system; and inspect a cabin heater system equipped with an exhaust heat exchanger for cracks (AM.II.G.S11 - S13). - Demonstrate the ability to clean and inspect an outflow valve for a pressurization system; and locate troubleshooting procedures for a pressurization system (AM.II.G.S14 - S15). # Ice and Rain Control Systems - Demonstrates understanding of aircraft icing causes/effects; ice detection systems; and aircraft and powerplant anti-ice systems and components (AM.II.L.K1 - K3). - Demonstrates understanding of de-ice systems and components; and wiper blade, chemical, and pneumatic bleed air rain control systems (AM.II.L.K4 - K5). - Demonstrates understanding of anti-icing and de-icing system maintenance; and environmental conditions that degrade vision (AM.II.L.K6 - K7). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with system testing or maintenance; storage and handling of deicing fluids; and selection and use of cleaning materials for heated windshields (AM.II.L.R1 - R3). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and operationally check pitot-static anti-ice system; inspect and operationally check deicer boot; and clean a pneumatic deicer boot (AM.II.L.S1 - S3). - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot an electrically-heated pitot system; inspect a thermal anti-ice systems; and inspect and operationally check an electrically-heated windshield (AM.II.L.S4 - S6). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an electrically-operated windshield wiper system; locate and explain the procedures for replacing blades on a windshield wiper system; and locate and explain the procedures for inspecting a pneumatic rain removal system (AM.II.L.S7 - S9). # Airframe Fire Protection Systems - Demonstrates understanding of types of fires and aircraft fire zones; overheat and fire detection and warning systems; and overheat and fire detection system maintenance and inspection (AM.II.M.K1 - K3). - Demonstrates understanding of smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems; fire extinguishing agents; types of fire extinguishing systems; and fire extinguishing system maintenance and inspection requirements (AM.II.M.K4 - K7). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance on circuits associated with fire bottle squibs; use of PPE when working on or testing fire extinguishing systems; and fire extinguishing agents (AM.II.M.R1 - R3). - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot an aircraft fire detection or extinguishing system; and determine proper container pressure for an installed fire extinguisher system (AM.II.M.S1 & S2). - Demonstrate the ability to identify maintenance procedures for fire detection and extinguishing system(s) and system component(s) (AM.II.M.S3). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a smoke and toxic gas detection system; inspect a carbon monoxide detector; and locate and explain the procedures for checking a smoke detection system (AM.II.M.S4 - S6). - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain the procedures for inspecting an overheat detection system; and inspect fire protection system cylinders and check for hydrostatic test date (AM.II.M.S7 & S8). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect fire detection/protection system; perform operational check of fire detection/protection system; inspect fire extinguishing agent bottle discharge cartridge; and inspect a continuous-loop type fire detection system (AM.II.M.S9 - S1).
AVMT 2071 - Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft landing gear. Topics include: landing gear retraction systems and shock struts; brakes, wheels, and tires; and steering systems.
# Landing Gear Retraction Systems and Shock Struts - Demonstrates understanding of fixed and retractable landing gear systems; and fixed and retractable landing gear components (AM.II.E.K1 & K2). - Demonstrates understanding of landing gear strut servicing/lubrication; and inspection of bungee and spring steel landing gear systems (AM.II.E.K3 & K4). - Demonstrates understanding of landing gear position and warning system inspection, check, and servicing; and alternative landing gear systems (e.g., skis, floats) (AM.II.E.K6 & K13). - Demonstrates the ability to identify identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with landing gear and tire and wheel practices/precautions; and use of aircraft jacks (AM.II.E.R1 & R2). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with storage and handling of hydraulic fluids; high pressure strut or system disassembly; and operations of retractable landing gear systems around personnel (AM.II.E.R4 - R6). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and service landing gear; jack aircraft; and troubleshoot landing gear retraction check (AM.II.E.S1, S5, & S6). - Demonstrate the ability to service landing gear air/oil shock strut; replace air/oil shock strut air valve; troubleshoot an air/oil shock strut; and service a nosewheel shimmy damper (AM.II.E.S9, S15 - S 17). - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain the process for checking landing gear alignment; and replace master brake cylinder packing seals (AM.II.E.S19 - S20). - Demonstrate the ability to identify landing gear position and warning system components; and troubleshoot landing gear position and warning systems (AM.II.E.S22 & S23). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and repair landing gear position indicating system; adjust the operation of an landing gear warning system; and remove, install, and adjust a landing gear down-lock switch (AM.II.E.S24 - S26). - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot nosewheel shimmy; and inspect tube landing gear for damage (AM.II.E.S28 & S29). # Brakes, Wheels, and Tires - Demonstrates understanding of brake assembly servicing and inspection; antiskid system components and operation; and wheel, brake, and tire construction (AM.II.E.K7 - K9). - Demonstrates understanding of tire storage, care, and servicing; landing gear and tire and wheel safety and inspection; and brake actuating systems (AM.II.E.K10 - K12). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with high pressure fluids and gases (AM.II.E.R3). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect, check, and service an anti-skid system; locate and explain procedures for checking operations of an anti-skid warning system; and locate and explain troubleshooting procedures for an anti-skid system (AM.II.E.S2 - S4). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect wheels, brakes, bearings, and tires; and remove and replace brake lining(s) (AM.II.E.S7 - S8). - Demonstrate the ability to bleed air from a hydraulic brake system; troubleshoot hydraulic brake systems; and remove, inspect, and install a wheel brake assembly (AM.II.E.S10 - S 12). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect tire for defects; locate tire storage practices; and inspect a brake for serviceability. (AM.II.E.S13, S14, & S27). # Steering Systems - Demonstrates understanding of steering systems (AM.II.E.K5). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect nosewheel steering system for proper adjustment; and troubleshoot aircraft steering system (AM.II.E.S18 & S21).
AVMT 2061 - Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. Topics include: aircraft hydraulic systems; and aircraft pneumatic systems.
# Aircraft Hydraulic Systems - Demonstrates understanding of hydraulic system components and fluids; hydraulic system operation; and hydraulic system servicing requirements (AM.II.F.K1 - K3). - Demonstrates understanding of hydraulic system inspection, check, servicing, and troubleshooting; servicing, function, and operations of accumulators; and types of hydraulic/pneumatic seals and fluid/seal compatibility (AM.II.F.K4, K7, & K8). - Demonstrates understanding of hoses, lines, and fittings; pressure regulators, restrictors, and valves; and filter maintenance procedures (AM.II.F.K9 - K11). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with relieving system pressure prior to system servicing or disassembly (AM.II.F.R1). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with storage and handling of hydraulic fluids; cross-contamination or hydraulic fluids; and compatibility between hydraulic seals and hydraulic fluids (AM.II.F.R3 - R5). - Demonstrate the ability to identify different types of hydraulic fluids; identify different packing seals; and install seals and backup rings in a hydraulic component (AM.II.F.S1 - S3). - Demonstrate the ability to remove and install a selector valve; check a pressure regulator and adjust as necessary; and remove, clean, inspect, and install a hydraulic system filter (AM.II.F.S4 - S6). - Demonstrate the ability to service a hydraulic system accumulator; service a hydraulic system reservoir; and remove, install, and perform an operational check of a hydraulic pump (AM.II.F.S7 - S9). - Demonstrate the ability to purge air from a hydraulic system; and remove and install a system pressure relief valve (AM.II.F.S11 & S12). - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain hydraulic fluid servicing instructions and identify/select fluid for a given aircraft; and locate installation procedures for a seal, backup ring, and/or gasket (AM.II.F.S15 - S16). # Aircraft Pneumatic Systems - Demonstrates understanding of pneumatic system types and components; and pneumatic system servicing requirements (AM.II.F.K5 & K6). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with high pressure gasses and fluids (AM.II.F.R2). - Demonstrate the ability to locate procedures for checking pneumatic/bleed air overheat warning systems (AM.II.F.S10). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a hydraulic or pneumatic system for leaks; and troubleshoot a hydraulic or pneumatic system for leaks (AM.II.F.S13 & S14).
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airframe inspection. Topic includes: airframe conformity; and airframe airworthiness.
# Airframe Conformity - Demonstrates understanding of requirements for complying with Ads; and identification of life limited parts and their replacement interval (AM.II.D.K3 & K4). - Demonstrates understanding of use of FAA-approved data; and CFRs applicable to inspection and airworthiness (AM.II.D.K6 & K8). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with visual inspection and were to apply it; and maintenance record documentation (AM.II.D.R2 & R5). - Demonstrate the ability to perform an airframe inspection, including records check; determine compliance with a specific AD; and inspect seat and seatbelt, including TSO markings (AM.II.D.S1, S4, & S7). # Airframe Airworthiness - Demonstrates understanding of inspection requirements under 14 CFR part 91; maintenance recordkeeping requirements under 14 CFR part 43; and special inspections (AM.II.D.K1, K2, & K5). - Demonstrates understanding of compliance with service letters, service bulletins, instructions for continued airworthiness, or ADs; and corrosion types and identification (AM.II.D.K7 & K9). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with interpretation of inspection instructions, which can lead to over or under maintenance being performed (AM.II.D.R1). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with performing radiographic inspections; and selection and use of checklists and other maintenance publications (AM.II.D.R3 & R4). - Demonstrate the ability to perform a portion of a 100-hour inspection in accordance with part 43; enter results of a 100-hour inspection in a maintenance record; and provide a checklist for conducting a 100-hour inspection (AM.II.D.S2, S3, & S5). - Demonstrate the ability to determine if any additional inspections are required during a particular 100-hour inspection; i.e., 300-hour filter replacement (AM.II.D.S6).
AVMT 2041 - Airframe Assembly and Rigging
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft flight controls and rotorcraft fundamentals. Topics include: assembly and rigging of fixed wing aircraft; assembly and rigging of rotary wing aircraft; and aircraft components, including flight controls surfaces.
# Assembly and Rigging of Fixed Wing Aircraft - Demonstrates understanding of flutter and flight control balance; and rigging of aircraft flight controls (AM.II.C.K9 & K10). - Demonstrates understanding of aircraft flight controls and/or stabilizer systems; other aerodynamic wing features; and secondary and auxiliary control surfaces (AM.II.C.K11-13). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with use of and interpretation of a cable tension chart; and rigging aircraft flight controls (AM.II.C.R1 & R2). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with selection and use of lifting equipment used to move aircraft components into place for assembly (AM.II.C.R3). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintaining a calibration schedule for cable tension meters and other rigging equipment; and use and interpretation of cable tensiometers (AM.II.C.R4 & R5). - Demonstrate the ability to identify fixed-wing aircraft rigging adjustment locations (AM.II.C.S1). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect primary control cables; adjust and secure a primary flight control cable; and adjust push-pull flight control systems (AM.II.C.S5-S7). - Demonstrate he ability to fabricate a primary flight control cable (AM.II.C.S12). # Assembly and Rigging of Rotary Wing Aircraft - Demonstrates understanding of rotorcraft aerodynamics; flight controls; and transmissions (AM.II.N.K1 - K3). - Demonstrates understanding of rigging requirements for rotary wing aircraft; and design, type and operations of rotor systems (AM.II.N.K3). - Demonstrates understanding of helicopter skid shoe and tube inspection; rotor blade functions and construction; rotor vibrations, track, and balance; and drive system vibrations and inspection (AM.II.N.K6 - K9). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with working around helicopter blades during ground operations (AM.II.N.R1). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with ground-handling procedures; and ground operations and functional tests (AM.II.N.R2 & R3). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance and inspection of rotorcraft systems and components (AM.II.N.R4). - Demonstrate the ability to locate components of a helicopter rotor systems; and locate helicopter rotor blade track and balance procedures (AM.II.N.S1 & S2). - Demonstrate the ability to locate and explain procedures needed to rig helicopter controls; and locate and explain procedures to track and balance a rotor system (AM.II.N.S3 & S4). # Aircraft Components; Including Flight Control Surfaces - Demonstrates understanding of control cables; control cable maintenance; cable connectors; and cable guides (AM.II.C.K1 - K4). - Demonstrates understanding of control stops; push-pull tubes; torque tubes; and bell cranks (AM.II.C.K5 - K8). - Demonstrate the ability to identify control surfaces that provide movement about an aircraft's axes (AM.II.C.S2). - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a primary and secondary flight control surface; and remove and reinstall a primary flight control surface (AM.II.C.S3 & S4). - Demonstrate the ability to check the balance of a flight control surface; determine allowable axial play limits for a flight control bearing; and inspect a trim tab for free-play, travel, and operation (AM.II.C.S8 - S10). - Demonstrate the ability to balance a control surface; and locate aircraft flight control travel limits (AM.II.C.S11 & S13).
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft metallic structures. Topics include: sheet metal structures introductions; conventional and special rivets and fasteners; sheet metal form, layout, and bend; and welding.
# Sheet Metal Structures Introduction - Demonstrates understanding of inspection/testing of metal structures; types of sheet metal defects; and selection of sheet metal repair materials (AM.II.A.K1 - K3). - Demonstrates understanding of heat treatment processes for aluminum; maintenance safety practices/precautions for sheet metal repairs or fabrications; and types of structures and their characteristics (AM.II.A.K6, K9, & K17). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with selection of repair materials; utilizing maintenance safety practices/precautions for sheet metal structures; and use of PPE when working with sheet metal structures (AM.II.A.R1 - R3). - Demonstrate the ability to determine applicability of sheet metal for a repair in a specific application; and determine extent of damage and decide if metallic structure is repairable (AM.II.A.S3 & S14). # Conventional Rivets and Special Rivets and Fasteners - Demonstrates understanding of selection of rivets, hardware, and fasteners for a sheet metal repair; rivet layout; and rivet removal and installation methods (AM.II.A.K5, K7, & K8). - Demonstrate the ability to install and remove solid rivets; and install and remove blind rivets (AM.II.A.S1 & S2). - Demonstrate the ability to select and install special purpose fasteners (AM.II.A.S4). - Demonstrate the ability to remove a repair that was installed with rivets; and countersink rivet holes in sheet metal (AM.II.A.S8 & S12). # Sheet Metal Form, Layout, and Bend - Demonstrates understanding of layout, forming, and drilling of sheet metal components (AM.II.A.K4). - Demonstrate the ability to design a repair using a Manufacturer's Structural Repair Manual (AM.II.A.S5). - Demonstrate the ability to prepare and install a patch to repair an aircraft or component (AM.II.A.S6). - Demonstrate the ability to make a drawing of a repair, including the number of rivets and size of sheet metal required (AM.II.A.S7). - Demonstrate the ability to trim and form a piece of sheet metal to fit a prepared area; fabricate an aluminum part in accordance with a drawing; determine a rivet pattern for a specific repair; and perform a repair on a damaged aluminum sheet (AM.II.A.S9 - S11, & S13). # Welding - Demonstrates understanding of flame welding gases; storage/handling of welding gases; and flame welding practices and techniques (AM.II.A.K10-12). - Demonstrates understanding of inert-gas welding practices and techniques; and purpose and type of shielding gases (AM.II.A.K13 & K14). - Demonstrates understanding of types of steel tubing welding repairs; and procedures for weld repairs (AM.II.A.K15 & K16). - Demonstrates the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with handling, storage, and use of compressed gas bottles; and use of electric welding equipment (AM.II.A.R4 & R5).
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aviation physics. Topics include: Physics fundamentals; pressure, temperature, and volume of air mass; basic aerodynamics and theory of flight; physical factors affecting engine output; relationship of pressure, area, and force; and principles of simple machines.
Mass Air Flow refers to the measurement of incoming air to an engine, essential for tuning fuel delivery and ensuring effective combustion in automotive engines.
# Physics Fundamentals - Demonstrate understanding of matter and energy; Newton's Law of Motion; and standard atmosphere and factors affecting atmospheric conditions (AM.I.J.K1, K6, & K9). - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with effect a repair can have on a flight surface; and use of performance/testing data (AM.I.J. R2 & R3). # Pressure, Temperature, and Volume of Air Mass - Demonstrate understanding of heat and pressure; gas law and fluid mechanics; and relationship between temperature, density, weight, and volume (AM.I.J.K4, K7, & K12). - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with use of related units of measure (e.g., Celsius vs. Fahrenheit) (AM.I.J.R4). - Demonstrate the ability to convert temperature units (e.g., from Celsius to Fahrenheit); determine density altitude; and determine pressure altitude (AM.I.J.S1 - S3). # Basic Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight - Demonstrate understanding of Bernoulli's Principle; and theory of flight (aerodynamics) (AM.I.J.K5 & K8). - Demonstrate understanding of primary and secondary aircraft flight controls; and additional aerodynamic devices, including vortex generators, wing fences, and stall strips (AM.I.J.K10 & K11). - Demonstrate the ability to identify changes in pressure and velocity as a fluid passes through a venturi (AM.I.J.S7). # Physical Factors Affecting Engine Output - Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with changes in aircraft and engine performance due to density altitude (AM.I.J.R1). - Demonstrate the ability to calculate horsepower (AM.I.J.S8) # Relationship of Pressure, Area, and Force - Demonstrate understanding of force, area, or pressure in a specific application (AM.I.J.K13). - Demonstrate the ability to calculate force, area, or pressure in a specific application (AM.I.J.S4). # Principles of Simple Machines - Demonstrate understanding of work, power, force, and motion; and simple machines and mechanics (AM.I.J.K2 & K3). - Demonstrate the ability to demonstrate the mechanical advantage of various types of levers; and design an inclined plane on paper, indicating the mechanical advantage (AM.I.J.S5 & S6).
Introduces the application and reinforcement of accounting and employability principles in an actual job setting. Acquaints the student with realistic work situations and provides insights into accounting applications on the job. Topics include appropriate work habits, acceptable job performance, application of accounting knowledge and skills, interpersonal relations, and development of productivity. The half-time accounting internship is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and weekly documentation or seminars and/or other projects as required by the instructor.
Productivity improvement refers to the enhancement of process efficiency and effectiveness, leading to higher output, minimized waste, and better resource utilization.
# Acceptable Job Performance - Focus on acceptable job performance. - Display decision-making skills and planning in a logical manner. - Comply with deadlines. - Tolerate work under pressure. - Follow a job through to its completion. - Demonstrate ability to adapt to new conditions and learn quickly. # Accounting Knowledge and Skills - Apply accounting knowledge and skills. - Prepare appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports. - Perform duties using appropriate technology and equipment. # Appropriate Work Habits - Develop appropriate work habits. - Display honesty, integrity, and ability to work with others. - Display a business-like appearance. - Maintain a neat work area. # Interpersonal Relations - Evaluate interpersonal relations. - Demonstrate a respectful, supportive, and empathetic attitude toward others. - Initiate procedures and assistance for others when necessary. - Generate appropriate job-oriented questions. - Interpret written communication. - Use job-related terminology in communication. - Prepare legible written communications. - Implement directions. - Use information in order to complete task. - Attend a seminar and be able to identify job opportunities. - Construct a job search portfolio. # Productivity - Motivate progressive productivity.
ACCT 2125 - Capstone Review Course of Accounting Principles
Guides the student in dealing with ethics, internal control, fraud, and financial statement analysis in the accounting environment which will require students to confront and resolve accounting problems by integrating and applying skills and techniques acquired from previous courses. Will prepare students in developing a personal code of ethics by exploring ethical dilemmas and pressures they will face as accountants. Will help the student understand financial statement analysis and the relation to fraud, and fraud detection. Will prepare the student for the ACAT Comprehensive Examination for Accreditation in Accountancy.
# Business Consulting Services - Demonstrate Business Consulting Services. - Perform Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis. - Perform departmental analysis. - Define the time value of money. - Prepare capital budgeting. - Perform capital investment analysis. - Prepare budgets. - Prepare cash flow planning services/cash budgeting. - Evaluate internal control systems. - Evaluate Investments/Business Opportunities. - Identify Employee Benefit Plans. # Business Law - Maintain an understanding of Business Law. - Define property law. - Define contracts. - Define the uniform commercial code. - Describe agency relationship. - Define partnerships. - Define corporations. - Define trusts. - Define a limited liability entity. # Ethics and Professional Conduct - Evaluate Ethics and Professional Conduct. - Discuss the general principles of the code of ethics for the AICPA, IMA, CIA, and ACAT. # Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Preparation Presentation and Reporting - Illustrate Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Preparation, Presentation and Reporting. - Describe the Accounting Cycle. - Define the difference between Cash vs Accrual. - Define Revenue Recognition. - Describe Adjusting, Reversing, Closing Entries and Error Correction. - Prepare an Accounting Worksheet. - Prepare the four Financial Statements. - Describe how to account for cash and equivalents. - Describe accounts and notes receivable. - Define investments. - Describe inventories. - Describe property and equipment—depreciation and depletion. - Define intangible assets and amortization. - Define Current Liabilities and Long-Term Liabilities. - Define Stockholder’s Equity. - Define the components of payroll. - Describe the accounting for Leases. - Describe the accounting for Pensions. - Describe engagement Letters. - Prepare work papers. - Prepare report and transmittal Letters. - Perform statement and ratio analysis. - Describe working capital changes. # Taxation Concepts - Apply Taxation Concepts. - Describe filing considerations. - Define different accounting methods of taxation. - Identify inclusions in income. - Prepare adjustments to income. - Define itemized deductions. - Differentiate between sole proprietorship/self-employment and rental activity. - Define taxation of investments. - Define income tax credits. - Perform special tax computations. - Describe taxation of partnerships. - Compute corporate taxation. - Compute S Corporations. - Describe Fiduciary Income Tax Returns. - Describe Federal Estate Tax Returns. - Define Limited Liability Entities. - Describe Independent Contractor Issues. - Describe Non-Profit Issues. # Business Law - Maintain an understanding of Business Law. - Define property law. - Define contracts. - Define the uniform commercial code. - Describe agency relationship. - Define partnerships. - Define corporations. - Define trusts. - Define a limited liability entity. # Ethics and Professional Conduct - Evaluate Ethics and Professional Conduct. - Discuss the general principles of the code of ethics for the AICPA, IMA, CIA, and ACAT.
RNSG 2310 - Professional Practice IX: Transitioning into Professional Practice
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive review to include the essential content areas tested on the National Council Licensing Examination for the Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The course will align with the NCSBN 2019 test plan. Fundamental skills and strategies of test-taking will also be addressed. The content will include the four categories in alliance with NCSBN: safe & effective care environment, health promotion, psychosocial & physiological. Additionally, the following concepts will be addressed within the course: nursing process, communication, documentation, client education, delegation, and culture diversity. The concepts will enhance NCLEX preparation as well as transitioning into professional practice as a registered nurse. The content will include a preferred adaptive testing mastery examination geared towards the NCLEX-RN exam readiness. A comprehensive exam and an NCLEX live review will be conducted at the completion of the course. The goal of this course is to assist students to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination on the first attempt.
# Demonstrate Competence - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in drug calculations. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in nutrition diet therapy treatment. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in signs and symptoms of disease process in Medical-Surgical Systems. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in Critical Care OB Mother-Baby. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in Newborn Pediatrics - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Cardiovascular, GI, Respiratory, Endocrine, Sensory, Neuro, Immune, and Genitourinary disorders. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Mental Health Disorders. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Pediatric Disorders and conditions. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Pregnancy patient and conditions. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Labor/Delivery & Postpartum patient and the newborn. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Critical Care and Emergency conditions. - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in correctly answering 90% of NCLEX type questions regarding: Leadership and Delegation. # Demonstrate Effective Test Taking Skills - Evaluate and assess the NCLEX-RN test plan and testing modalities. - Apply test taking strategies and skills to NCLEX-RN style questions. - Discuss and demonstrate ways to decrease test-taking anxiety. # Prepare Study Guides to Assist in Student Success on the Comprehensive RN Predictor Exam - Develop a study schedule established by the student and approved by the nursing faculty. - Evaluate study guide on a weekly basis and complete practice NCLEX-RN style questions to determine content strengths and weaknesses. - Utilize Utilize the study guide and results of the practice NCLEX-RN questions to enhance success on the comprehensive predictor examination. # Successfully Pass the NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Resource Predictor in Preparation to Take the NCLEX-RN Exam - Demonstrate competence and knowledge in the disease process, drug calculations, nutrition and diet therapy, nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, critical care, maternal-child, mental health and leadership. - Demonstrate competence in effective test taking on the comprehensive predictor examination.
RNSG 2308 - Professional Practice VIII: Transition, Leadership, and Management in Nursing
Professional Practice VIII is developed utilizing Orem's Self-Care Theory as the conceptual basis for the nursing care of the adult client. This course is a continuation of role development as provider of care, manager of care and advocate with utilization/implementation of the nursing process in the care of various adult clients. Emphasis is placed on the theory and clinical experience required to meet the educative-developmental and partial compensatory self-care needs of the client. Consideration is given to various stages of growth and development across the life cycle where clients and families are adapting to stressors. Students are provided with a variety of learning experiences for initiating and implementing change in nursing approaches to client care. All clinical laboratories are under supervision of professional nurse faculty; clinical laboratory preceded and followed by group seminar.
# Caring - Provide nursing care in a sensitive and humanistic manner to clients experiencing a variety of health issues. - Provide for the clients' dignity throughout all aspects of nursing care management. # Collaboration - Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate and implement comprehensive client care. - Demonstrate how to work closely with clinical preceptor to identify and prioritize client needs to generate appropriate interventions. # Communication - Implement principles of effective communication when interacting with clients and significant members of the healthcare team. - Apply communication strategies to different age-groups. - Recognize communication pitfalls that effect client care and team interactions. # Critical Thinking - Apply the principles of critical thinking to the care and management of adult clients. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills to problem solve, organize, and prioritize care for adult clients. - Use critical thinking skills to make decisions for improved patient outcomes. # Cultural Diversity - Evaluate the use of concepts and principles of culture, cultural diversity, and cultural sensitivity in leading and managing situations. - Analyze differences between cross cultural, transcultural, multicultural, and intra-cultural concepts. - Evaluate individual and societal factors involved with cultural diversity. - Compare values and beliefs about illness that affect management of nursing care interventions involving patients from specific culture. - Examine tools to address staff and patient cultural diversity. # Decision Making and Delegation - Describe the decision-making process. - Articulate the elements of the decision-making process. - Analyze the relationship between decision making and leadership. - Describe how delegation facilitates the efficient use of resources. - Describe the basic guidelines for effective delegation. - Discuss the common barriers to delegation. - Outline the legal issues related to the process of delegation. - Assess the delegation process in the clinical setting where unlicensed assistive personnel work with licensed registered nurses. # Evidence-Based Practice - Discuss the impact of research on evidence-based nursing practice in the adult/acute care setting. - Integrate evidence with clinical expertise and unique needs of the adult client. - Apply evidence of research to practice. # Growth and Development - Describe the importance of incorporating theories of growth and development in assessing and planning nursing care for individuals. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life span in the care of a variety of clients in the clinical setting. # Health Assessment - Plan client assessments by identifying assessment priorities and structuring the data to be collected systematically. - Perform comprehensive physical assessments in a systematic manner for a group of assigned clients. - Record health assessment findings in a concise, descriptive, and legally appropriate manner. # Informatics - Discuss the functions of informatics in nursing practice. - Examine legal and ethical issues inherent in the use of informatics. - Examine future application of informatics. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the informatics utilized in the assigned clinical setting. # Legal/Ethical - Compare and Contrast the primary ethical theories of deontology, teleology, and principalism. - Apply to nursing practice the eight ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, veracity, fidelity, justice, paternalism, and respect of other. - Analyze the role of advocacy from an ethical perspective. - Discuss the importance and role of hospital ethics committees. - Explain the term law and describe four sources from which law is derived: constitutional, statutory, administrative, and judicial law. - Describe the classifications of law, including common, civil, criminal, public, and private law. # Nursing Process - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the nursing process in leadership and management of clients across the life span experiencing various medical conditions. - Develop plans of care for an assigned group of clients utilizing critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and delegation skills. - Apply the nursing process to the promotion of optimal care for clients and their families. - Professional Behaviors - Examine selected literature that influence the image of professional nursing. - Describe different sociological models that characterize "professionalism." - Apply various frameworks to describe modern-day nursing practice. - Characterize the role that nursing organizations have in professional practice. - Examine the role of credentialing and certification in professional practice. - Describe the role of the professional nurse in the care of the adult client and their families. - Discuss the professional responsibility and standards of practice for the professional nurse as related to the care of the adult client and their families. - Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to develop, assess and evaluate adult client centered care. # Role Transition - Analyze specific examples of role transitions as a staff nurse, nurse manager, and nurse leader. - Describe the phases of role transition. - Construct a response to unexpected role transitions. - Compare strategies to facilitate a successful role transition. # Safe and Competent Care - Compare and Contrast the roles of leaders and managers regarding quality improvement. - Demonstrate competency in skills when providing client care. # Teaching and Learning - Examine the principles and strategies to effective teaching and learning. - Incorporate the principles and strategies of effective teaching and learning into approach with staff, clients, and their families. - Construct a teaching plan to implement with staff, clients, and/or their families. - Evaluate effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies involving staff, clients, and their families. # Therapeutic Interventions - Integrate knowledge from the liberal arts; behavioral, social, and biological sciences; and nursing science when making practice judgments during the provision and management of holistic care for diverse adult clients and their families. - Provide therapeutic care interventions for groups of assigned clients with various multisystem disorders in an organized, prioritized, competent, caring, and safe manner.
RNSG 2306 - Professional Practice VII: Medical-Surgical II
This course uses the Orem's Self-Care theory and roles of the associate degree nurse to guide students implementation of the nursing process with adult clients experiencing complex predictable stressors. The course emphasizes partial and total compensatory care of adult clients with alterations in health status arising from the pathophysiological changes in respiratory, cardiovascular, burns, neurologic, sensory, and renal stressors. Students integrate this knowledge in the provision of client centered health care, human diversity, safe and effective care environment for clients in the critical care practice setting with assigned faculty.
# Caring Interventions - Demonstrate how to manage and implement palliative nursing measures to alleviate suffering to terminal clients. - Outline emergency resources available to the client and family within the community. - Integrate influences of diverse cultures, values, and beliefs when planning and prioritizing caring interventions. - Apply principles of infection control when implementing caring interventions. - Facilitate and protect client dignity. # Collaboration - Collaborate effectively with members of the health care team in planning post mortem care for the deceased client and families. - Collaborate effectively with the client, significant support person(s), and health care team to achieve positive outcomes. - Develop relationships with client, significant support person. - Identify interventions to address organizational issues in clinical settings. - Include and consult with other discipline to provide specialized care. # Information Technology - Perform and document a complete client assessment, admission, and discharge using the most up to date technology and informatics available. - Utilize quantitative reasoning and technology in the provision of nursing care and information management in a cost effective manner. - Research , collect, organize and interpret health and nursing information from different databases and sources. - Collect patient-specific information from a clinical data system. - Understand the application and limitations of information technology. # Legal and Ethical - Discuss legal/ethical implications in the care of clients with end of life issues. - Incorporate bio-psycho-social, ethical and spiritual aspects of health into care. - Incorporate evidence-based care principles. - Provide ethical, culturally competent care. - Incorporate spiritual components into care. # Nursing Process - Integrate holistic (psychosocial, spiritual, cultural assessments, etc.) concepts into comprehensive care planning for clients and their families. - Outline appropriate interventions. - Demonstrate proper assessment techniques. - Analyze assessment data accurately. - Demonstrate appropriate interventions. - View patient care outcomes and documents accurately. # Professional Behavior - Adapt to the role and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the emergency care team. - Describe the role of the nurse in the community fordisaster preparedness. - Act within the parameters of individual knowledge and experience. - Understand responsibility for actions and behaviors. - Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in the clinical setting. # Safe and Competent Care - Integrate knowledge from the liberal arts; behavioral, social, and biological sciences; and nursing science when making practice judgments during the provision and management of safe holistic care for diverse adult clients and their families. - Demonstrate how to prepare and administer medications safely to multiple clients. - Discuss safety measures necessary for clients in critical care units. - Demonstrate self-direction for professional and personal growth. - Find relevant learning experiences. - Recognize policies and protocols of the institutions. # Therapeutic Communication - Demonstrate professional communication with multi-disciplinary teams, including peers, faculty and staff. - Describe specific nutritional needs of clients with multisystem conditions. - Communicate effectively with clients, significant support persons, health care providers, peers, and faculty. - Use therapeutic communication in the clinical setting, focusing on clients with alteration in psychosocial function. - Use effective writing skills in client medical record and written assignments. # Therapeutic Interventions - Organize central access devices and complex medical equipment in the clinical and laboratory setting. - Discuss the pathophysiology, symptoms and management of multisystem disorders, while providing nursing care to promote management of self-care deficits. - Validate the roles of complexity, uncertainty and probability in decisions in nursing practice relating to patient disease process. - Develop and implement a variety of therapeutic teaching-learning strategies in teaching clients and client systems for health promotion and disease prevention, as well as restoration of health and management of chronic conditions. - Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships that are based upon mutuality and respect, and take into consideration the health and healing practices, beliefs and values of the clients, client systems, and the community.
RNSG 2300 - Professional Practice V: The Childbearing Family
This course is based on Orems Self-Care theory as applied to the nursing care of the childbearing family and newborn infant. Emphasis is placed on the theory and clinical practice experiences required to meet the educative-developmental and partial compensatory self-care needs of women, newborn infants, and families. Theory addresses normal and abnormal physiological and psychosocial processes and the influence of cultural practices related to pregnancy, fetal development, labor & birth, postpartum, newborn transition to extra-uterine environment and the family system and the care required to assure positive client outcomes. Students have opportunities to apply the nursing process with antepartum, intra-partum, postpartum, and newborn clients and their families in a variety of practice settings.
# Collaboration - Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team in planning and providing care for obstetric and newborn clients. # Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making - Demonstrate effective critical thinking when analyzing assessment data, formulating nursing diagnoses, prioritizing nursing diagnoses, planning nursing interventions, and evaluating client responses to interventions when caring for diverse childbearing women, infants, and their family. # Cultural Ethical Social and Legal Issues - Demonstrate cultural competence while planning and providing care for the childbearing families. - Apply theories and principles of ethics to ethical dilemmas. - Relate chromosomal abnormalities to spontaneous abortion and birth defects in the infant. - Explain the role of the nurse in caring for individuals or families with concerns about birth defects. # Evidence Based Practice - Discuss the role of evidence-based practice in improving the quality of nursing care for childbearing families. - Share information from current maternal-newborn professional nursing literature with clients and colleagues to enhance quality of care for childbearing families and newborns. # Growth and Development Across the Life Span - Utilize principles of growth and development in the care of the newborn. - Compare similarities and differences in the needs of expectant women in various age groups. # Information Technology - Use informatics and selected health care technologies when planning, implementing, and documenting evidence-based nursing care for childbearing families and newborns. # Nursing Process - Predict the normal physiologic changes a nurse would expect to find when performing physical assessment of a pregnant woman. - Apply the nursing process while providing competent educative-developmental and partial compensatory nursing care with diverse childbearing women, newborn infants, and families. # Professional Behavior - Demonstrate professional role behaviors that reflect professional nursing standards when caring for diverse childbearing families and their newborns and when working with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. - Demonstrate how to function as competent provider and manager of care and an advocate for diverse childbearing women, their newborns, and their families. # Safe and Competent Care - Integrate knowledge from the liberal arts; behavioral, social, and biological sciences; and nursing science when making practice judgments during the provision and management of safe holistic care for diverse adult clients and their families. - Demonstrate the nursing care and educational needs during the antepartum period. - Demonstrate assessment and care of the postpartum clients woman and newborn. - Demonstrate the care of the intrapartal client with different prelabor and labor complications. - Demonstrate care for the postpartal clients with complications. # Teaching/Learning - Utilize teaching and learning principles to meet the educational needs of childbearing women and their families related to safe practices for maternal self-care, newborn care, and newborn feeding. - Identify opportunities to individualize parent teaching and enhance parent's abilities and confidence in providing infant care. - Identify patient teaching topics for promoting postpartum family wellness. - Describe post discharge nursing care included in home visit, clinic visits, and telephone follow-up. - Explain the purpose and importance of well-baby check-ups and immunizations for infants. # Therapeutic Communication - Utilize effective oral, behavioral, and written communication with diverse childbearing women, their newborns and families and members of the interdisciplinary health care team. # Women Health Care - Describe current trends that affect prenatal nursing and women health nursing. - Discuss the nurse's role in maternal and newborn health care. - Summarize the use of community-based nursing care in meeting the needs of childbearing families. - Determine self-care measures that a pregnant woman can take to maintain and promote her well-being during pregnant.
PLBG 1500 - Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control
This course provides guidelines for acceptable practice for testing, inspection, and repair of backflow prevention assemblies used in cross-connection control installations.
# Laws and Regulations - Identify and discuss the legal requirements of the water purveyor. - Identify and discuss the legal requirements of water testers. # Principles of Backflow Prevention - Explain the importance of backflow prevention. - Identify the causes of backpressure and siphonage. - Identify the various correction methods for backflow prevention. # Public Health and Safety - Identify and discuss the need for backflow prevention protection. - Identify and discuss the OSHA standards applicable to backflow prevention. - Identify any general safety precautions and PPE associated with backflow prevention protection. # Testing Procedures - Demonstrate the proper test procedures for Double Check Preventers. - Demonstrate the proper test procedures for Reduced Pressure Zone Preventers. - Demonstrate the proper test procedures for Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow Preventers. # Test Reports and Surveys - Identify the appropriate surveys and reports associated with backflow prevention. - Satisfactorily complete a backflow prevention survey and report.
This course provides an introduction to the plumbing codes for local, national, and international applications. Topics include the history, purpose, and construction of codes, model and international codes, local codes and amendments, and code applications.
# Code Applications - Show the relationship of plumbing installation with regard to structural integrity. - Reference standards for plumbing fixtures. - Use the local Plumbing Code to find and cite references. - Identify the acronyms for the 14 standards organizations. # History Purpose and Construction of Codes - Explain the history and purpose of plumbing codes. - Explain how plumbing codes are constructed. - Identify those responsible for constructing codes. # Local Codes and Amendments - Identify the Local Plumbing Codes role and how it assists with the International Code. - Explain the purpose of amendments. - Explain how amendments are constructed. - Describe how amendments are published. - Describe work which is specifically exempt from the requirement for a permit. # Model and International Codes - Identify differences between model and international plumbing codes. - Explain how each set of codes is used. - Explain the procedure for modifying plumbing codes. - Identify the duties and powers entrusted to code officials.
Provides instruction in the repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, appliances, and systems. There is an emphasis on analysis, problem solving, and planning in performing service work. Bidding, invoicing, and working with the customer are also included. Requirements include 20 hours of demonstration lab. Topics include: plumbing fixtures and controls, appliances, servicing water systems, servicing gas systems, planning service work, bidding and invoicing, and customer relations.
# Appliances - Discuss diagnosis of plumbing appliance problems. - Diagnose, repair water heater problems. - Diagnose, repair garbage disposer problems. - Diagnose dishwasher connection problems. - Diagnose clothes washer connection problems. # Bidding and Invoicing - Discuss on job estimate, and COD collection for residential. - Discuss on job invoicing for commercial. # Customer Relations - Discuss professional plumbing standards for repair job. - Discuss courtesy and respect for customers facility. # Planning Service Work - Discuss tools and supplies needed for service. - Discuss scheduling service work. # Plumbing Fixtures and Controls - Discuss troubleshooting methods for fixture controls. - Demonstrate repairing faucets. - Demonstrate repairing toilet tank parts. - Demonstrate repairing flushometer. # Servicing Drain Systems - Discuss troubleshooting methods for DWV systems. - Diagnose, repair, clear branch drains. - Diagnose, repair, clear building drain. - Discuss diagnose, clear, repair, replace building sewer. # Servicing Gas Systems - Discuss troubleshooting methods for fuel gas systems. - Discuss safety hazards of repairing fuel gas lines. - Diagnose, repair gas pipe leaks. - Diagnose, replace appliance gas control valve. # Servicing Water Systems - Discuss troubleshooting methods for water systems. - Discuss repair methods for various piping materials. - Discuss repair, replace for PRV. - Discuss repair, replace water service.
This course provides information and instruction in the design, use of materials, and purpose of special plumbing systems. Applicable plumbing codes are also discussed. Topics include special water systems, special drain systems, and boiler and sprinkler systems.
# Boiler and Sprinkler Systems - Discuss the dangers of improperly installed boiler systems. - Discuss the proper installation of boiler systems. - Discuss the proper installation of fire sprinkler systems. - Discuss the local codes concerning fire sprinkler systems. - Discuss repair procedures for fire sprinkler systems. - Discuss the installation procedure for compressed air piping systems. - Discuss all state and local codes and amendments governing water pressure booster systems, water and sewage treatment, corrosive waste piping, and gray water systems. # Special Drain Systems - Discuss the proper use, location, and installation methods of battery, wet, and yoke systems. - Discuss the design and proper installation of stainless steel, glass, and plastic corrosive waste piping systems. - Discuss how to properly size a storm drain system using local rainfall amounts according to the International Plumbing Code. - Discuss water treatment methods. - Discuss the usage and installation methods of interceptors and grease traps. - Discuss appropriate usage of gray water systems. - Discuss proper installation methods and codes concerning mobile home parks. # Special Water Systems - Discuss the different types of Water Pressure Booster systems. - Discuss the proper installation of Water Pressure Booster systems. - Explain how the components of Water Pressure Booster systems operate. - Discuss proper design, installation, and maintenance of Water Pressure Booster systems. - Discuss the components, design, installation, and maintenance of recirculation systems. - Identify and discuss the types of Passive and Active Solar heating systems. - Discuss the principles of Hydronic and Solar heating systems. - Discuss the proper installation of Hydronic and Solar heating systems. - Discuss the purpose of a Resign Tank and a Brine Tank. - Discuss the proper testing and treatment for the different water systems.
PLBG 1280 - Gas Piping, Venting, and Appliances
This course provides instruction in the materials and design of building gas supply systems and the installation of gas appliances. Emphasis is placed in conformance with applicable gas codes. Topics include types of gas, safety, materials and fittings, valves, design and size gas systems, gas appliances and controls, and gas venting
# Design and Size Gas Systems - Size a gas piping system using standard methods. - Size a gas venting system using standard methods. # Gas Appliances and Controls - Identify the types of fuel gas appliances. - State the ratings for fuel gas appliances. - Identify and describe the function of a safety control used in fuel gas appliances. - Identify and describe the function of a temperature control used in fuel gas appliances. # Gas Venting - Describe venting methods used for fuel gas appliances. - Describe methods to provide combustion air for fuel gas appliances. # Materials Valves and Fittings - Identify piping materials to use with fuel gas systems. - Identify the fittings to use with fuel gas systems. - Identify shutoff valves used with fuel gas systems. - Identify a pressure regulator valve. - Identify various control valves. - Identify a safety valve. # Safety - Describe the safety concerns when working with natural gas. - Describe the safety concerns when working with LP gas. # Types of Gas - Identify the properties of natural gas and describe the applications and advantages and disadvantages. - Identify the properties of LP gas and describe the applications and advantages and disadvantages.
PLBG 1260 - Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
This course introduces the identification, theory, application and installation of residential plumbing fixtures, trim and appliances.
# ADA Compliance - Identify and discuss the ADA compliance regulations for all basic plumbing fixtures and appliances. # Fixture Controls - Identify various types of icemakers. - Discuss the installation and servicing of icemakers. - Identify various types of sink faucets. - Discuss the installation and servicing of faucets. - Identify various types of tub and shower valves. - Discuss the installation and servicing of shower valves. - Identify and differentiate among the solenoid valves for: dishwashers, icemakers and washing machines. - Identify various types of fixture waste controls including: pop-up assemblies, waste and overflow assemblies, and sink strainers. # Installation Procedures - Describe the basic procedures for installing sinks and lavatories. - Describe the procedures for installing tubs and showers. - Describe the procedures for installing water closets, urinals and bidets. - Describe the basic procedures for installing drinking fountains and water coolers. - Describe the basic procedures for installing laundry trays, service sinks, and mop basins. - Describe the basic procedures for installing dishwashers and garbage disposals. - Describe the basic procedures for installing icemakers. - Describe installation, care, and safety requirements of plumbing fixtures. - Install a sink or lavatory. - Install a tub or shower. - Install a water closet, urinal, or bidet. - Install a drinking fountain or water cooler. - Install a laundry tray, service sinks, or mop basin. - Install a dishwasher or garbage disposal. - Install an icemaker. # Types of Fixtures and Appliances - Identify the materials used in the manufacture of plumbing fixtures and controls. - Describe common types of sinks and lavatories. - Describe common types of bathtubs and showers. - Describe the common types of water closets. - Describe types of dishwashers and garbage disposals.
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in PHYS 1110. The laboratory exercises for this course include systems of units and systems of measurement, vector algebra, Newtonian mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics, heat, light, and optics, mechanical waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.
# Electricity and Magnetism - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing electricity and magnetism. # Fluids Thermodynamics and Heat - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing fluids, hermodynamics, and heat. # Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Light and Optics - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing light and optics. # Mechanical Waves - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing mechanical waves. # Modern Physics - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing modern physics. # Newtonian Mechanics - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing Newton's laws. # Units and Measurements - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing units and systems of measurements. # Vector Algebra - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing vector algebra.
Provides instruction on methods related to video pre-production, production, and post-production. Topics include camera techniques, storyboarding, script development, professional practices for video production, video editing, and file optimization.
Video cameras are electronic equipment designed to record or transmit sequential images in motion, typically for storage, broadcasting, security, or film production purposes.
# Utilizing a Digital SLR to Capture Video Content - Identify the proper camera settings needed to produce high quality content. - Apply the appropriate camera functions needed to capture high definition video content. # Professional Practices on a Video Set - Apply appropriate safety precautions during video production activities. - Describe standardized workflow and use of terminology during creation of video content. # Developing a Storyboard and Script - Demonstrate the ability to create a professional quality storyboard in a collaborative environment. - Identify the key components that comprise a storyboard and script for film production. - Describe the role and the purposes of individual and professional blogs. - Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain customized blogs. # Editing Video Content with Final Cut Pro X - Demonstrate the ability to edit captured content to create a completed video project. - Identify the editing techniques used in professional films. # Optimizing Files for Online Outlets - Identify the file type and compression settings necessary for different delivery formats. - Demonstrate the ability to post content to multiple online platforms.
Introduces advanced concepts and techniques applied in commercial and advanced photography. Emphasizes skill development in both interior and exterior photography and advanced advertising photography. Topics include: available lighting, artificial lighting, mixed lighting, use of filters, metering techniques, camera and lens selection, and location photography safety techniques.
# Artificial Lighting - Describe different types of studio units. - Describe how to connect units to flash synchronously. - Discuss how the style and lighting determines the mood and emphasis of a room. - Explain how to work with a client/interior designer. - Discuss the results of using direct and bounced lighting. - Discuss how to paint with light. - Relate film speed to exposure. - Use a guide number to determine aperture for correct exposure. - Discuss how to determine exposure to capture effect sought. - Explain why Polaroid tests are used. - List reasons for using Polaroid film. # Available Lighting - Define available light. - Identify the time of day versus the position of the sun. - Explain how to use time of day to gain texture in a photograph. - Explain how to adjust exposure to compensate for time of day and weather. - List three common available light sources. - Explain how to control the effect of daylight. - Explain how color shifts can occur. - Relate color temperature to light sources. - Explain how to compensate for variations in color temperature. - Explain how entry of natural light affects feasible angles of view. - Describe ways of controlling available light. - Explain how to take closeup photographs. # Camera and Lens Selection - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of different camera systems. - Discuss the frame of the image. - Describe distortion and perspective control in an architectural exterior photograph. - Discuss factors to consider when selecting a lens. - List the type of equipment used for architectural work. - Discuss architectural photography. # Location Photography Safety Techniques - Discuss ventilation of area being photographed. - Discuss maintaining wattage limit. - Discuss precautions to take to prevent overloading electrical circuits. # Metering Techniques - Discuss advantages of using separate meters. - Describe features of meters that are most appropriate for architectural photography. - Explain how to use meters to achieve the exposure sought. - Define reciprocity failure. - Define bellows extension. - Describe how to use a bag on a view camera. # Mixed Lighting - Describe when two different sources seem reasonable. - Explain how to use double exposure when different light sources are used. - Explain how to balance the color temperature of interior and exterior light. - Explain how to adjust exposure for best effect. # Use of Filters - Describe how to use gelatin filters to control for fluorescent lighting and daylight. - Describe the results under specific lighting conditions when filters are not used.
Introduces the concepts and techniques applied in commercial and advertising photography. Emphasizes skill development through laboratory activities. Provides instruction in advanced commercial photography. Emphasizes skill development in the use of various commercial lighting and composition techniques. Topics include: commercial lighting, camera techniques, exposure and metering, safety techniques, advertising principles, advanced commercial composition and lighting, and studio and location set rigging.
# Advertising Principles - Discuss advertising agencies and their relationship to photographers. - Define advertising. - Discuss the job market for studio photographers in advertising. - Explain pricing of photographs for advertising. # Camera Techniques - Focus camera. - Set aperture on camera. - Set shutter speed on camera. # Commercial Composition and Lighting - Discuss current magazine ads. - List examples of advertising specialties: catalog, food, fashion, still life, editorial, and industrial. - Explain catalog photography. - Demonstrate lighting for food. - Discuss problems with food photography. - Demonstrate fashion lighting, product, and model. - Demonstrate tabletop lighting. - Demonstrate industrial lighting situations. - Discuss lighting techniques for commercial illustration. - Produce high- and low-key illustrations. - Produce illustrations for books, records, service ads, and commercial ads. # Commercial Lighting - Discuss different light qualities and their applications. - Take photographs with available daylight. - Take photographs with electronic strobe. - Take photographs with quartz and photo-flood lighting. - Take photographs with parabolic (reflected) lighting. - Take photographs using mixed light/filter. - Take photographs with focusing spot light. - Take photographs with soft boxing light. - Demonstrate product photography using a model. - Demonstrate product photography on location. - Discuss photographing products on location. - List reasons for leaving a controlled studio. - List the equipment necessary to photograph on location. - Identify ways to determine correct lighting for the product. - Discuss models and props. # Exposure and Metering - Discuss methods of metering for medium and large format cameras. - Use light meters. - Describe how to control exposure by considering film speed, aperture, and shutter speed. - Calculate flash exposure. - Compensate for reduction in light caused by bellows expansion. - Correct for reciprocity failure. # Safety Techniques - Identify electricity safety procedures. - Follow electricity safety procedures.
The emphasis of the course is on understanding the portfolios and how to produce one. Topics include: evaluation and planning, photographic image production, and presentation.
# Evaluation and Planning - Explain the importance of portfolio presentation. - Discuss portfolio grading and criteria. - Discuss each portfolio area in detail. # Photographic Image Production - Produce photographic images of portfolio quality. # Portfolio Show - Discuss professionalism in photography. - Plan and conduct a portfolio show. # Presentation - Discuss portfolio grading and criteria. - Explain the importance of portfolio presentation. - Discuss each portfolio area in detail. - Produce a portfolio book for Drages. - Demonstrate print finishing to book specifications. - Demonstrate an understanding of print enhancement.
Introduces techniques of lighting and posing as applied to professional portraiture. Emphasizes the use of controlled studio lighting and available light portraits. Topics include: available light, studio lighting, posing techniques, portraiture lighting, and portraiture styles and techniques.
# Available Light - Discuss different light qualities and their applications. - Discuss photographs at different times of the day in different natural light conditions. # Portraiture Lighting - Describe how to use natural lighting indoors to achieve portraiture quality lighting. - Describe how to use studio light to achieve hair light, background light, and back lighting. - Take studio portraits. # Portraiture Styles and Techniques - Describe how to take candid portraits. - Discuss the use of lenses in order to reduce distortion in closeups. - Discuss how to pose couples for portraits. - Discuss cropping as a means to gaining impact. - Discuss how to pose groups. # Posing Techniques - Discuss guidelines for posing. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of full-face or profile portraits. - Discuss how to pose people for full length portraits. - Demonstrate feminine posing. - Discuss head and shoulders, 3/4 view, and full length. - Demonstrate masculine posing. # Studio Lighting - Discuss different light qualities and their applications. - Describe lighting equipment. - Discuss lighting ratios. - Demonstrate the use of short, broad, split, and butterfly lighting. - Take photographs with electronic strobe. - Take photographs with quartz and photo-flood lighting. - Define main light, fill light, background light, and hair light.
Introduces the technical aspects of camera operations. Emphasizes skill development through manipulative exercises. Topics include: digital SLR and multiple camera systems, camera operation, exposure control, and metering.
# Camera Operation - Describe the types of cameras that are available. - Explain focusing on a camera. - List the camera movements. - State the purpose of the horizontal and vertical shifts. - State the purpose of the tilts and swings of the camera front. - State the purpose of the tilts and swings of the camera back. - Assemble a view camera and establish normal positions of all swings, tilts, and shifts. - List the wide angle, normal, and telephoto lens for a view camera of 4x5 formats. - Explain when to use a bag bellows and list potential problems. - Explain care and handling of a leaf shutter. - Relate aperture size to focusing a view camera. - Explain how aperture is related to the covering power of a lens. - Explain how to set the aperture on a large format camera. - Explain how to set shutter speed on a large format camera. - Describe what type of accessories are available for a large format camera. - Describe how to load a 4x5 format camera. - Clean out film holders. - Load film holders. - Demonstrate use of a changing bag. # Exposure Control - Describe how to control exposure by considering film speed, aperture, and shutter speed. - Calculate exposure. - Explain how to estimate flash exposure. - Explain how to compensate for reduction in light caused by bellows expansion. - Explain how to correct for reciprocity failure. - Explain how filters affect exposure. - Discuss how filter factor relates to f-stop. # Metering - Discuss methods of metering. - Use various metering mechanisms to determine correct exposure.
Provides work experiences in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include: introduction to clinical policies and procedures and work ethics; routine collections: adult, pediatric, and newborn; and special procedures.
Clinical Research Ethics encompass the ethical guidelines for research with human subjects, prioritizing their rights, safety, and welfare to uphold integrity and public trust.
# Introduction to Clinical Policies and Procedures and Work Ethics - Understand and explain the clinical physical facility layout. - Explain, demonstrate, and practice appropriate workplace safety practices. - Explain and practice clinical codes, personnel policies, and departmental policies and procedures. - Demonstrate appropriate human relations/work ethics behaviors and characteristics that will promote harmony, productivity, accuracy, and effectiveness in a health care setting. # Routine Collections: Adult, Pediatric, and Newborn - Select and identify the various pieces of equipment used in blood collection procedures and describe their use. - Identify and process the various requests associated with the venipuncture procedure. - Identify the patient. - Demonstrate appropriate patient contact techniques. - Demonstrate appropriate communications skills in a health care setting. - Collect appropriate amounts of blood in the proper tube needed to perform each test, according to laboratory method. - Locate and identify the various veins used in venipuncture performance. - Collect specimens in a professional manner using the vacutainer, syringe, and/or skin puncture methods, without causing undue discomfort to the patient. - Demonstrate skills learned on the job as relative to computerized patient routing and data entry in a health care setting. # Special Procedures - Perform appropriate specimen collections as relative to a health care setting. - Collect micro samples for various chemistry and hematology tests on children and adults when appropriate. - Instruct a patient to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. - Process and prepare specimens for reference lab testing. - Demonstrate appropriate communication skills in a health care setting. - Demonstrate skills learned on the job as relative to computerized patient routing and data entry in a health care setting. - Demonstrate special collection/sample processing procedures(e.g. peripheral smear preparation, blood cultures, bleeding times, GTT, urinalysis collections) as relative to a health care setting.
PHLT 1030 - Introduction to Venipuncture
Provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include: venipuncture procedure, safety and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure.
# Certification and Licensure - Explain certification, accreditation, and licensure as applicable to clinical laboratory profession. - Discuss federal and state laboratory licensure laws and personnel standards. - Explain certification, accreditation, and licensure as applicable to clinical laboratory profession. - Discuss federal and state laboratory licensure laws and personnel standards. # Isolation Techniques Venipuncture Problems and Definitions - Describe phlebotomy protocol for selected isolation techniques. - List, demonstrate, and describe personal protective equipment use. - Describe prevention and handling procedures for the following: hematoma, hemolysis, fainting, convulsions, vomiting, cardiac difficulties, uncooperative patient, and patient with I.V. or shunts. - Define stat, p.p., p.c., hemolysis, jaundice, lipemic, QNS, and other selected terms and abbreviations. # Lab Test Profiles and Patient Care Areas - List tests included in the following packages or profiles: cardiac profile, liver profile, electrolytes, coagulation, DIC studies, CBC, routine admission, and other commonly encountered test profiles. - Describe the safety rules for the different areas of the hospital. - Discuss phlebotomy protocols for the nursery, ER, ICU, out-patient services, and age appropriate techniques. # Other Specimen Collections and Specimen Processing - Describe blood culture, throat culture, 24-hour urine, clean-catch urine, bleeding time test, GTT, 2 hr. p.p./p.c. glucose, and cross-match collection procedures. - Discuss specimen processing for selected lab tests. # Professional Ethics and Malpractice - Discuss and demonstrate professional behavior and dress associated with the clinical laboratory profession. - Identify applicable codes of ethics for the clinical laboratory profession. - Discuss and demonstrate ethical behavior associated with the clinical laboratory profession. - Discuss implications of Patient's Bill of Rights as applicable to clinical laboratory services. - Discuss implications of Right to Die / Living Will as applicable to clinical laboratory services. - Recognize and identify desirable personal qualities required in health care. - Define selected legal terms. - Distinguish between criminal and civil causes of action. - Distinguish between implied and expressed contracts. - Distinguish between implied, informed, and uninformed consent. - Describe three essential elements of a verbal contract. - Distinguish between negligence and malpractice. - Identify liability as applicable to personal and professional actions. - List elements of a civil malpractice cause of action. # Test Combinations Skin Punctures and POCT - Perform a fingerstick and collect an HCT and blood smear. - Describe how to perform a heel stick. - List and recognize the dangers involving a heel stick. - List approximate volumes and tubes necessary and the order of draw for selected test combinations. - Define point-of-care testing and explain the principle behind selected POCT examples. # Venipuncture Procedure Safety and Quality Assurance - List and locate the names of the arm veins. - List the anticoagulants for each color coded vaccutainer tube. - List and identify venipuncture equipment, the vaccutainer tubes used for each laboratory test, and the associated laboratory testing department. - List and demonstrate the safety procedures appropriate while on the job. - Discuss patient contact phlebotomy techniques. - Perform a single and double draw venipuncture with the vaccutainer system. - Perform a venipuncture with a syringe. - Define quality and performance improvement measurements and list the components of a QA program. - Define quality control and list areas in phlebotomy subject to quality control.
This course examines the fundamentals of a medicolegal death investigation, the operation of death investigation system, and the role of the death investigator. Procedures required to assist the medical examiner/ coroner in determining the deceased person's cause and manner of death are discussed. Additional topics include autopsy technique, sudden and unexpected death, natural death, specific wound and injury characteristics, and child death.
Death Investigations encompass the methodical examination of an individual's passing, involving legal, medical, and forensic procedures to determine the cause, manner, and circumstances of their demise.
Wound Assessment is a structured method of examining an injury, considering its size, depth, severity, infection risk, and surrounding skin for treatment purposes.
# Medico-legal Investigative Systems - Define death. - Discuss cause, manner and mechanism of death. - Compare and Contrast the Coroner and Medical Examiner System. - Explain the autopsy technique. - Discuss and define sudden death and instantaneous death. - Discuss the operation of a medical examiner system. - Review the Georgia Death Investigation Act (45-16-20). - Review the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators guidelines. - Review the NIJ report Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator. # Determining Time of Death - Describe livor, algor, and rigor mortis. - Understand the significance of decomposition and insect activity in determining time since death. - Define autolysis, putrefaction, marbling, adipocere, mummification, and skin slippage. - Describe the stages of the decomposition process. # Natural Deaths - Examine cardiovascular disease as the most common cause of death in the United States. - Define coronary atherosclerosis, hypertension, and cardiomyopathy. - Examine the mechanism of cardiovascular deaths. - Examine deaths caused by lesions in the brain (epilepsy, hemorrhage, meningitis). - Interpret other causes of natural deaths (pulmonary embolism, asthma, hepatitis). - Establish natural deaths as the most common cause of death in the US. # Blunt Force Trauma - Compare and contrast abrasions, contusions, lacerations, and fractures. Assess defense wounds. - Distinguish between antemortem and postmortem wounds. - Describe various types of fractures. - Discuss the determining factors in the severity and appearance of blunt trauma wounds. - List the types of rib fractures. - Define therapeutic fractures. - Define Commotio Cordis. - Describe and explain blunt force injuries to the trunk (heart, aorta, diaphragm, lungs, liver, pancreas, abdominal region, spleen, kidneys, uterus, and GI tract). - Establish why the liver is so easily injured. - Define cardiac tamponade. - Examine factors that determine the extent of the injuries to the trunk. - Describe blunt force injuries to the extremities. - Examine blunt trauma injuries to the skull. - Discuss the types of skull injuries typically seen. - Describe contre-coup fractures and contusions. - Discuss impact injuries to the skull. - Define epidural hemorrhages. - Define subdural hemorrhages. - Describe acceleration/deceleration injuries in relation to the skull. # Sharp Force Trauma - List the categories of sharp force trauma. - Define stab, incised, chop, and therapeutic wounds. - Differentiate between stab wounds and incised wounds. - Distinguish between lacerations and incised wounds. - Examine factors that determine the size and shape of stab and incised wounds. - Discuss characteristics of the skin that affect the appearance of stab and incised wounds. - Examine injury patterns from weapons other than knives. - Define hesitation marks. - Discuss the limitations of identifying the weapon based on the wound characteristics. - Distinguish between self-inflicted, accidental and homicidal sharp force trauma. # Gunshot Wounds - Differentiate between contact, intermediate and distance gunshot wounds. - Differentiate between entry and exit wounds. - Describe stippling and tattooing. - Differentiate wounds from shotguns and those from semiautomatic weapons. # Asphyxia - Define petechiae. - List and define the three categories of asphyxia (strangulation, suffocation, chemical). - Identify the 6 types of suffocation. Define and examine the mechanism for entrapment, environmental suffocation, smothering, choking, mechanical asphyxia, traumatic asphyxia, positional asphyxia, suffocating gases, and traumatic asphyxia with smothering. - Examine mechanisms for smothering. - Differentiate between natural, accidental and homicidal manners in each type of suffocation. - Examine common forms of suffocating gases. - Explain overlay deaths as related to traumatic smothering deaths. - List and define the three forms of strangulation (ligature, manual, hanging). - Describe the injury pattern in the three forms of strangulation. - Discuss the actual cause of death in strangulation cases. - Recognize the proper method for documentation and removal of ligatures and nooses. - Define autoerotic deaths (sexual asphyxia). - Identify the most common type of chemical asphyxia. - Describe the physiology of drowning. # Motor Vehicle and Aircraft Deaths - Examine why autopsies are completed on victims of motor vehicle accidents. - Determine the most common causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents. - Appraise the categories of MVAs. - Examine the factors related to the severity of the injury or death. - Determine ways to determine the driver of the vehicle. - Discuss the importance of toxicological analysis in MVA deaths. - Discuss injuries of motorcycle accidents vs. vehicles. - Examine motor vehicle vs. pedestrian deaths. - Evaluate the injury pattern of pedestrians. - Differentiate between injury patterns in children vs. adults in pedestrian deaths. - Determine the role of the investigator and medical examiner in an aircraft crash. - Contrast commercial aircraft and light plane crashes and injuries. - Identify various airplane crash patterns. # Infant/Child Deaths - Review the CDC Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation (SUIDI) guidelines and materials. - Explain Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. - Review recent practices regarding SIDS research and practices. - Examine the prevalence and factors related to SIDS deaths. - Assess how SIDS is diagnosed. - Discuss the theories regarding the causes of SIDS and debate its existence. - Provide the proper procedure for investigation of child deaths. - Explain the importance of the use of dolls to recreate child death scenes. - Illustrate the importance of proper communication with the parents or caregivers. - Define neonaticide, infanticide, and child homicide. - Examine the most likely perpetrators of neonaticide, infanticide, and child homicide. - List and define the categories of child homicide. - Debate the theory of Shaken Baby Syndrome vs. Impact injuries. - Illustrate the difference between accidental and intentional childhood injuries. # Deaths related to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - List and define the categories of burns. - Classify the extent and severity of burn injuries. - Examine the effects of clothing in burn injuries. - Discuss carbon monoxide poisoning in relation to fire deaths. - Illustrate the cherry red appearance associated with carbon monoxide. - Describe the mechanism of carbon monoxide poisoning. - Determine various sources of carbon monoxide. - Distinguish between accident, suicide, and homicide carbon monoxide deaths. - Illustrate classic autopsy findings in CO deaths. # Special Investigations - Discuss deaths by electrocution. - Examine high voltage and low voltage incidents. - Discuss specialized autopsy and investigative techniques for rape homicides.
Bloodstain pattern analysis is a tool used in crime scene investigations to reconstruct events and evaluate statements. Lectures on terminology and theory coupled with practical laboratory exercises will provide students with the basic knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis. The understanding of scientific principles related to bloodstain pattern analysis and its relation to case work will be explored in addition to the identification and documentation of bloodstains and bloodstain patterns.
# History and Development of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis - Define blood. - Describe the objectives of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA). - Discuss the history of BPA. - State how bloodstain patterns are classified. - Determine the requirements for acceptance in the court system and as an expert witness in BPA. - Define SWGSTAIN. # Medical and Anatomical Aspects of Bloodshed - Identify the factors that determine the rate of bleeding. - Describe the circulation of blood. - Describe the components of blood and its relative volume. - Determine how blood can be lost by medical conditions. - Determine how blood can be lost by injuries. - Classify various injury patterns from gunshot wounds. - Define rigor mortis, livor mortis, and other postmortem changes. # Physical and Biological Properties of Blood - Explain the purpose and functions of blood. - Determine the composition of blood. - Define viscosity, surface tension, and relative density. - Explain and demonstrate how flight and stain characteristics are a function of physical properties. - Define adhesion, cohesion, capillary action, and relative density. - Understand the most up to date terminology provided by SWGSTAIN guidelines. # Bloodstain Formation Based on Physical Properties - Explain Newton’s 1st law of motion. - Explain and demonstrate how a drop of blood is formed. - Identify the shape of a blood drop falling through air. - Determine how the diameter of a blood drop is affected by distance fallen, volume and surface texture. - List the three bloodstain pattern categories. # Passive Bloodstains - Define passive bloodstains. - Recognize the effect of surface texture on passive stains. - Define and demonstrate drip patterns, satellite stains, drip trails, and splashed bloodstains. - Distinguish between a splash pattern and drip pattern. - Define blood pools, saturation stains, and transfer patterns. - Distinguish between a swipe and a wipe. # Spatter Patterns - Define blood spatter. - Explain and recognize how directionality of a bloodstain is determined. - Characterize the size, shape, and distribution of the pattern. - Distinguish what determines the shape of spatters. - List the three mechanisms by which spatter can be produced (secondary, impact, projection). - Characterize satellite stains on vertical surfaces vs. horizontal surfaces. - List the three mechanisms that produce impact spatter. - Contrast forward and back spatter. - Contrast sharp and blunt force trauma. # Altered Bloodstain Patterns - Define and recognize clotted and diluted stains. - Explain diffusion and capillarity in reference to bloodstains. - Examine various factors that affect the drying time of blood. - Determine various methods used to remove bloodstains at crime scenes or on evidence. - Examine the effects of fire and soot on bloodstains. - Recognize the pattern created by fly and insect activity in bloodstains. - Distinguish fly artifacts from human bloodstains. - Define and recognize void patterns. - Examine methods used to sequence bloodstains. # Determination of Area of Convergence and Origin - Define Area of Convergence and Area of Origin. - Define blood spatter pattern. - Explain the trigonometric concepts that provide the basis for Area of Convergence and Area of Origin. - Explain how the angle of impact is formed. - Discuss the formula for calculating angle of impact. - Explain the procedure for determining the area of convergence and the area of origin. - List the proper documentation procedures. # Documentation of Bloodstain Evidence - List the required documentation methods. - Discuss what needs to be documented. - Discuss the proper methods for recording a video, photographing and sketching a bloodstain or bloodstain pattern. - Explain the proper placement of the scale in the photograph. - Discuss the importance of lighting in photography. - Examine differences between indoor scenes, outdoor scenes and vehicle scenes. - Recognize the importance of clothing examination for bloodstain patterns. - Identify the methods and limitations of clothing examination. # Bloodstain Pattern Evaluation - Recognize how the scientific method is applied to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. - List the steps for general processing of Bloodstain Patterns. - Identify areas where bloodstains are commonly found at scenes and determine the best processing and documentation methods (knife blocks, sinks, trash, doors, locks, etc.). - Recognize the different surfaces, boundaries, and limitations of vehicle scenes. - Determine how to document and process bloodstain patterns on victims (bodies). - Discuss how blood samples are properly collected and preserved. - Illustrate the importance of recognition of BSP before alterations in body transport occur. # Chemical Enhancement and Presumptive Testing - Identify presumptive tests that are specific for blood testing. - Explain the procedure for presumptive testing. - Differentiate between chemiluminescence and fluorescence and identify chemicals used for each. - Explain the procedure for using chemical enhancement reagents. - Identify various chemicals that can be used for bloodstain pattern enhancement. - State possible complications with chemical use. # Laboratory Skills - Use proper safety procedures using universal precautions. - Produce laboratory reports for each laboratory exercise. - Perform the necessary procedures to create bloodstains from various angles. - Demonstrate documenting the size and shape of various angles of bloodstains. - Perform dropping blood from various heights to determine the changes in diameter with changes in height. - Recognize the effects of surface texture on the diameter of a stain. - Demonstrate and identify transfer stains, splash stains, drip trails, passive stains. - Demonstrate the effects of height and motion on drip trails. - Distinguish between splash and drip patterns. - Demonstrate creation of impact patterns and cast-off stains. - Perform observation of the characteristics of an impact pattern and a cast-off stain. - Demonstrate creating various transfer patterns using a variety of objects. - Identify the source of numerous transfer patterns based on observable characteristics. - Demonstrate creating and recognizing projected blood stains. - Demonstrate how to properly determine the directionality of bloodstains. - Demonstrate how to properly measure bloodstains. - Demonstrate how to determine the angle of impact of bloodstains using the proper formula. - Demonstrate how to determine the area of convergence and the area of origin of an impact stain using acceptable methods. - Demonstrate how to properly document the AoC and the AoO. - Demonstrate how to devise experiments to document drying times based on different scenarios. - Demonstrate how to photograph various bloodstains using proper photography techniques. - Use presumptive tests and enhancement reagents to illustrate color changes, positive reactions and pattern enhancement. - Demonstrate how to complete a final project including the determination of the Area of Convergence and the Area of Origin, recognition of various stain patterns and determination of the source of transfer stains.
This course introduces students to the application and reinforcement of hotel/restaurant/tourism operational principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students become acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management applications on the job. Topics include problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of hotel/restaurant/tourism management techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction includes written individualized training plans and written performance evaluations.
# Career Application - Prepare a resume. - Prepare a vita for use in completing job applications. - Outline a job interview which includes expected questions and appropriate responses. - Read the "One Minute Manager" book (or a book approved by your instructor) and complete a one page book report. # Career Reinforcement - Select and obtain a hospitality related job that allows at least 10 hours per week of work. - Produce the Career and Training Goals form at the beginning of the semester. - Record and complete the Mid-term Student Evaluation Sheet. - Record and complete the Final Student Evaluation. - Record and complete the Employer/Student Evaluation (to be completed by the employer). - Record and complete the Time Sheet on a weekly basis. - Record and complete the Weekly Job Report.
Introduces the student to local, state, federal, and international laws which govern the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on creating a workplace where compliance with the law, adherence to ethical standards, and stressing security and loss prevention as the basis for every decision. Topics include civil law, the structure of hospitality enterprises, government agencies that impact the hospitality industry, preventative legal management, contracts, employee selection and management, duties and obligations to employees and guests, and crisis management.
# Basics of the Legal Environment - Define the terms common law, fraud, statutory law, stare decisis, limited liability, statute, and jury as they apply to the formation of the U.S. legal system. - Describe how English common law protected travelers and give an example of its practical application. - Distinguish between a statute and common law and the impact the decision making process has on each. - Discuss the jury system of decision making and the predictability of the outcome of a jury trial. - Discuss the impact of social and technological changes on the U.S. legal system and give an example of a change that has affected the contemporary hospitality industry. - Define the terms civil law, codified law, judge, attorney, and lawyer as they apply to the formation of the U.S. legal system. - Discuss the European development of civil law. - Describe the elements of a civil law case. - Compare and contrast the roles of participants in a civil case and a common law case. - Discuss the impact of federal and state laws on foreign travelers in the United States. - Discuss the importance of employee selection, training, and ongoing management and education in preventing lawsuits. - List guidelines that help analyze and evaluate ethical behavior. - Review codes of ethics from a variety of hospitality enterprises. # Contracts - Define the components of an enforceable contract (legality, offer, consideration, acceptance). - Give examples of breach of contract. - Discuss remedies and consequences of breaching a contract by either the customer or the hospitality enterprise. - Discuss the statute of limitations laws for contracts. - Describe ways to prevent breach of contract. - Give examples of conditions which limit an individual's capacity to enter into contracts. - Discuss legal problems that arise from overbooking. - Identify procedures to minimize overbooking. - Discuss guest expectations when purchasing products and services. - Discuss reservation and registration policies as they relate to contracts. - Explain the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code. - List steps to follow when drawing up contracts. - Discuss essential clauses for providing products and services to guests. - Discuss essential clauses for purchasing products and services. - Discuss exculpatory clauses. - Discuss contracts that deal with purchasing and selling franchises. - Discuss contracts that exist between owners and management companies. - Discuss contracts for conference services. - Discuss intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and infringement. # Government Agencies - Describe the role of the following federal agencies in the operation of hospitality enterprises: IRS, OSHA, EPA, FDA, EEOC, ATF, DOL, DOJ. - Describe the role of the following state agencies in the operation of hospitality enterprises: Employment Security Agency, Alcohol Beverage Commission, Treasury Department, Attorney General, Public Health Department, Department of Transportation. - Describe the role of the following local agencies in the operation of hospitality enterprises: Health and Sanitation, Building and Zoning, Courts and Garnishment, Historical Preservation, Fire Department, Law Enforcement, and Tax Collector. # Guest Property - Discuss the methods of safeguarding guests' property (door/window locks, in-room safes, hotel safe deposit boxes, parking lots, lighting, cameras, security patrols, etc.). - Discuss innkeepers liability statutes and requirements for notifying guests of these liabilities. - Define types of bailment and liabilities for bailment. - Define innkeeper's lien and which types of guest property cannot be detained. - Distinguish between mislaid property, lost property, and abandoned property. - Discuss management responsibilities in safeguarding mislaid or lost property, including tracking items in lost-and-found logs, required length of time to hold such items, and ways to dispose of them. # Hospitality Business Structures - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the following: sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, C corporation, S corporation, and Limited Liability Company. - Discuss the following types of management/operational structures: Owner/operator, franchise, management contract, REIT, condo hotels. - Identify the employer-employee relationship with respect to liability focusing on the following concepts: master-servant, agent-principal, and independent contractor. - Define respondent superior and fiduciary responsibility. # Insurance - Define basic insurance terms (insurer, insured, premium, policy, claim, risk, underwrite, deductible, exclusions, and exceptions). - Define the basic types of insurance coverage (life, health, property-casualty, and workers compensation). - Explain the importance of each type of insurance to the hospitality industry. - Explain how sound management practices reduce claims and impact premiums and the bottom line. # Legal Responsibilities for Serving Food and Beverages - Discuss the UCC implied warranty for selling merchantable food. - Identify steps to take related to guest complaints of food borne illness. - Define truth in menu laws with respect to preparation, ingredients, origin, size, and health/nutrition claims. - Discuss the consequences for serving spoiled food. - Discuss the consequences for violating truth in menu laws. - Discuss the different types of liquor licenses. - Discuss the reasons a liquor license may be revoked. - Discuss the importance of maintaining records of alcohol purchases and sales. - Discuss ways to determine intoxication. - Discuss ways to prevent intoxication. - Discuss civil and criminal liabilities under Dram Shop laws. - Discuss training for responsible beverage service and its importance in protecting customers and hospitality operators. # Managing Employees - Review the laws that impact employee selection and retention (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII; Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Immigration Reform and Control Act, Fair Labor Standards Act). - Discuss the selection process and the role of applications, interviews, testing, background checks, drug testing, and training in preventing lawsuits. - Discuss the consequences of negligent hiring. - Define the at-will employment relationship. - Discuss the employee manual and its role in defining the responsibilities and rights of employer and employee. - Discuss ways to address sexual harassment. - Explain vicarious liability and third-party harassment. - Review the role of department heads and human resources in investigating and resolving employee complaints. - Discuss the role of the EEOC in claims of discrimination, including penalties for violating Title VII. - Discuss the Family Medical Leave Act and its implications for the hospitality industry. - Discuss employee compensation and the implications of violating minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. - Define and discuss wrongful termination and its consequences. - Discuss progressive discipline and termination and the importance of enforcing written policies and procedures and documentation. - Discuss the unemployment claims process and the effect of poor policies and procedures on unemployment tax rates. - Review federal and state requirements for employment records and retention of these records. - Discuss employment posters required by the Department of Labor, EEOC, and OSHA. - Discuss the legality of workplace surveillance and employee privacy. # Managing Guests - Define duty of care owed by hospitality operators to guests, including providing a safe premise, serving food and beverages safely and responsibly, hiring and training employees, terminating employees when they pose a danger, warning of unsafe conditions, and safeguarding guest property. - Discuss standards of care for the hospitality industry that focus on preventing lawsuits, preventing accidents, and preventing problems. - Discuss the concept of reasonable care as it applies to the hospitality industry. - Define and discuss intentional and unintentional torts. - Distinguish between negligence, gross negligence, contributory negligence and comparative negligence. - Discuss compensatory and punitive damages and explain the circumstances that determine which will be awarded. - Review a personal injury lawsuit, including receipt of the demand letter, filing a petition, the discovery phase, and the trial and appeal. - Discuss ways to effectively respond to an accident while not compromising your legal liability. - Review incident reports and discuss their importance in the evidentiary trail. - Discuss legal responsibilities in admitting guests and denying admission or service to guests. - Describe ways to protect the guest's right to privacy. - Discuss who has legal access to a guest's room and who should be denied access. - Discuss the hospitality operator's obligation to non-guests. - Distinguish between transient guests and tenants. - Discuss the role of the Patriot Act in guest privacy. - Discuss ways to maintain a safe facility (public areas, guest rooms, swimming pools, workout rooms, spas, etc.). - Explain the difference between guests/invitees, guests of guests, and trespassers. - Discuss actions to be taken with unruly/disorderly guests. - Identify legal reasons for evicting/removing guests. - Discuss what to do in the event of a guest's death or suicide. # Safety and Security - Describe safety programs and their role in protecting life and property. - Explain the importance of preplanning for foreseeable events (weather emergencies, guest/employee injuries, civil disturbances, robbery, fire, bomb threats, power outages, etc.). - Review safety and security checklists and how to best utilize them. - Discuss the importance of Manager-on-Duty training. - Identify which departments should be represented on a safety committee and why line level staff should be at the table. - Discuss the importance of documenting and retaining records on safety meetings, employee safety training, and MOD/security rounds. - Discuss ways to protect guests' privacy and access to guest rooms. - Identify procedures to reduce skippers. - Review guidelines for handling credit cards, cash, and checks. - Discuss types of internal theft and ways to prevent them. - Discuss Emergency procedures and the role of each department in evacuation of the facility. - Discuss the manager's responsibility in a crisis. - Discuss guidelines for dealing with the media during a crisis. # Tourism - Discuss the segments of the travel industry and how they are connected. - Discuss the legal implications of jurisdiction. - Define the fiduciary role of travel agents and tour operators to their customers. - Discuss the liability of failure to provide promised services, honor pricing, and disclose hazards and risks to travelers. - Discuss class action lawsuits against members of the travel industry. - Discuss liability for guest injuries or accidents. - Discuss legal issues in online travel sales with regard to advertising, pricing, claims, and conditions.
HRTM 1220 - Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry
This courses focuses on the principles of good supervision and leadership as they apply to day-to-day hospitality operations. Topics include recruiting, selection, orientation, compensation and benefits, motivation, teamwork, coaching, employee training and development, performance standards, discipline, employee assistance programs, health and safety, conflict management, communicating and delegating, and decision making and control.
# Human Resources Leadership - Define human resources. - Define leadership. - Identify theoretical and practical management styles. - Describe characteristics of hospitality leaders. - Define equal opportunity on the job. - Compare and Contrast Theory X and Theory Y management styles. - Describe various leadership styles (autocratic, bureaucratic, democratic, laissez-faire, situational transactional, and transformational). - Identify your own leadership style. - Define equal opportunity in the workplace. - Describe equal opportunity laws. - Explain the relationship between equal employment opportunity and hiring. - Outline the hiring process with respect to EEO. - Define the term diversity. - Describe ways to increase positive cross-cultural interaction. - Explain the importance of planning in supervision. - Describe different types of plans. - Explain how job analysis, performance standards and job descriptions impact selection, training, and management of employees. - Write a job description using performance standards. - Discuss ways supervisors can organize their work to become more effective. - Discuss ways to plan for change. - Describe techniques for overcoming resistance to change. - Distinguish between strategic planning and daily planning. # Leadership - Identify qualities employees expect in their supervisor. - Discuss current theories and practices of motivating employees. - Summarize classic theories of motivation and discuss their application to various jobs in the hospitality industry. - Discuss ways to build a positive work environment. - Discuss the importance of management by example. - Explain the difference between groups and teams. - Distinguish between formal and informal teams. - Describe ways to build and influence teams. - Identify characteristics of successful teams. - Discuss TQM, empowerment, and coaching. - Discuss the need for training in the hospitality industry. - Describe the problems that result from no training or inadequate training. - Describe the essential elements in a successful training program. - Discuss adult learning theory as it applies to hospitality employee training. - Write a training plan for a hospitality-related unit based on performance standards and objectives. - Demonstrate the four-step training method (job instruction training). - Identify , demonstrate, and practice at least three teaching methods. - Discuss barriers to learning and ways to overcome these. - Explain the connection between training and retention. - Define performance standards. - Write performance standards for typical jobs in the industry. - Explain the purpose and benefits of performance reviews. - Connect performance standards to performance reviews. - Describe how to handle employee performance reviews. - List mistakes that commonly occur during performance reviews. - Define merit raise. - Evaluate different types of employee performance reviews. # Leadership and Communication - Describe causes of conflict in the workplace. - Identify steps to prevent conflict. - Identify steps to resolve conflict. - Describe the open door policy. - Explain the importance of fact-finding in conflict resolution. - Describe types of dispute resolution (peer review, mediation, arbitration). - Discuss how effective communication skills are essential to a hospitality industry supervisor. - Identify the types of communication that occur daily in the hospitality industry. - Discuss how perception, cultural diversity, age, and background impact communication. - Demonstrate non-verbal communication and discuss its effect on interactions between employees and supervisors, staff and guests, and interdepartmental understanding. - Describe and demonstrate effective listening strategies. - Identify the pros and cons of communicating via e-mail, memo, telephone, and face-to-face. - Define delegation. - Discuss the chain of command and accountability. - List benefits of delegation to a supervisor's success. - Identify reasons why supervisors have trouble delegating. - Describe the types of decisions hospitality supervisors make. # Maintaining High Performance - Discuss reasons for employee discipline. - Describe the differences between positive and negative discipline. - State basic guidelines for administering disciplines. - Describe common mistakes in administering discipline. - Explain how to determine whether to salvage or terminate an employee. - Describe a termination interview. - Identify discrimination in employee discipline and how to avoid it. - Discuss ways to deal with and prevent sexual harassment. - Discuss ways to deal with substance abuse. - Describe how Employee Assistance Programs work. - Explain the importance of developing and managing a safe workplace. - Discuss the role of OSHA and the Americans with Disabilities Act. - Describe the types of accidents and injuries that occur in the industry. - Discuss workers' compensation. - Discuss the importance of training employees to use chemicals safely. - Review the information contained in a Material Safety Data Sheet. - Discuss the importance of documenting accidents. - Identify who should participate on a safety committee and the role of this committee in loss prevention. - Describe how safety committees impact guests and the bottom line. # Sourcing Compensation and Benefits - Describe entry-level jobs in the hospitality industry. - Identify skills needed for entry-level jobs. - Identify sources of hospitality industry workers. - Describe and evaluate different methods of recruiting. - Discuss ways for screening applicants and selecting the most qualified for employment. - Analyze application forms. - List appropriate/inappropriate interview questions. - Discuss reference checks. - List consequences of negligent hiring. - Discuss the orientation process. - Explain the importance of orientation checklists. - Define exempt and nonexempt employees. - Explain how to determine wages for typical jobs. - Describe benefits required by law. - Describe benefits an employer may offer. - Explain how benefits impact hiring and retention. - Explain the use of job analysis and job descriptions in the overall compensation plan.
Frequency Analysis consists of studying the occurrence frequency and regularity in data sets, enabling pattern recognition, trend identification, and anomaly detection, particularly in signal processing and cryptanalysis.
This course emphasizes the design, implementation, configuration, and monitoring of a client-server network environment. Emphasis is placed on applications to Local Area Networks. An introduction to Network Domains in Wide Area Networks is included.
# Server Operating Systems - Install MS Windows client and/or server operating systems operating systems in a server-centric network environment. - Configure MS Windows client and/or server operating systems. - Using appropriate MS tools, perform monitoring, performance and correct server issues. # Shared Resources on a Local Area Network - Share folders, files and/or printers. # Security for a Local Area Network - Implement Active Directory security and file and folder security in a server-centric network environment. # Network Domains - Configure and connect computers to configure a domain environment. - Install cable to configure a domain environment. - Configure subnetting tables. # Teamwork - Work together in teams to design and implement a server-centric network environment. - Observe Attendance, Productivity, Teamwork, Character, Leadership, Organization, Communication, Respect, Self-Esteem and Appearance.
Introduces the conduction process in semiconductor materials and devices. Topics include semiconductor physics; diodes; basic diode circuits and applications; biasing, stability and graphical analysis of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors; introduction to silicon controlled rectifiers; device curve characteristics; and related devices with selected applications. Laboratory work includes circuit construction, use of appropriate instruments, troubleshooting and circuit simulation using P-SPICE.
# Semiconductor Physics Fundamentals - Explain the atomic theory for insulators, semiconductors and conductors. - Describe the dynamics of conductivity and how it is affected by temperature. - Compare and contrast P-type and N-type semiconductor materials. - Explain the operation of a P-N junction. - Design, analyze, and implement basic op-amp circuits. # Diode Operation and Applications - Identify forward and reverse biased diodes. - Describe the different diode models and characteristics curves. - Classify and analyze rectifier circuits. - Classify and analyze clippers, clampers and voltage multipliers. # Bipolar Junction Transistors - Describe the construction and operation of a npn and pnp transistor. - Identify the 3 main types of transistor biasing configurations and compare the advantages and disadvantages between them. - Explain how gain is achieved in a BJT. - Describe the re transistor model. - Explain characteristics of common base (CB), common emitter (CE) and common collector (CC) configurations. - List the maximum ratings for BJTs. - Understand small signal analysis. # Field Effect Transistors - Explain the construction and operation of a JFET. - Identify three main types of JFET biasing circuits. - Explain the construction and operation of a D-MOSFET. - Identify D-MOSFET biasing circuits. - Explain the construction and operation of an E-MOSFET. - Identify E-MOSFET biasing circuits. - Describe AC equivalent model for FET. - Explain the characteristics of common gate (CG), common source (CS) and common drain (CD) configurations. - Understand small signal analysis. # Other Semiconductor Devices - Explain the operation of Thyristors. - Explain the operation of Zener Diodes. - Explain the operation of Diacs and Triacs. - Explain the operation of SCRs. - Analyze power supply circuit parameters to include filtering, voltage regulation, line regulation, current limiting, etc. # Device Curve Characteristics - Draw the input and/or output characteristics for the following devices: BJT, JFET, depletion MOSFET, enhancement MOSFET, SCR, Zener diode, and regular diode.
HORT 2500 - Specialty Landscape Construction
This course is designed to introduce construction methods, materials, and safety procedures related to the design and installation of specialty landscape features such as water features, lighting, and garden structures.
# Safety - Understand the importance of site utility protection and safety. - Discuss the safety information and demonstrate the proper use of power tools and equipment used in landscape construction. # Water Features - Classify the different types of water features - Discuss the basic components of various water features - Design a water feature and explain the various components. - Perform the installation of a basic water feature. - Identify common plant species utilized in water features and discuss their cultural requirements. # Landscape Lighting - Identify the various types of fixtures used in landscape lighting. - Discuss lighting applications and effects in various landscape settings. - Discuss the design parameters and basic components for a low voltage system - Perform a basic low voltage lighting installation. - Discuss the general maintenance procedures and troubleshooting of low voltage systems. # Garden Structures - Discuss the various types of garden structures and options for construction materials. - Develop a conceptual design and proposed construction materials for a garden structure. - Perform the construction of a garden structure for a particular landscape setting. # Specialty Project - Design a specialty project related to horticulture - Prepare a list of materials and a cost estimate for a specialty construction project. - Formulate a presentation for a specialty design project.
Introduces the student to the development and operational procedures of a floral business. Emphasis will be on both traditional and high style design as a business. Topics include: overview of the floral industry and starting a floral business.
# Starting a Floral Business - Discuss business start-up basics. - Discuss organization of shop layout - Discuss delivery service. - Discuss various pricing methods. - Price floral designs using pricing methods. - Discuss rental items in a floral design business. - Discuss various methods of advertising. - Prepare an advertising strategy. - Discuss various types of store displays. - Develop a window display for a floral shop. - Demonstrate how to effectively target a market. - List various networking opportunities in the floral industry. # Overview of the Floral Industry - Discuss how to obtain a wire service. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of traditional floral design - Demonstrate high style design and planning. - Discuss various industry certifications available.
This course introduces the concepts and principles of sustainable urban landscapes. By using these concepts the student will be able to create outdoor spaces that are not only functional and maintainable, but environmentally sound, cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. The design process is the first consideration, followed by implementation and maintenance, each with sustainability as a major consideration. The course will cover such topics as green roofs, water wise principles, rain gardens, pervious paving, LEED, erosion and sedimentation control and others.
Paving Experience entails the expertise in constructing paved areas using substances such as asphalt, concrete, stones, or bricks, while ensuring correct leveling, finishing, and compliance with quality guidelines.
Erosions refer to the gradual wearing down of land surfaces by natural agents like water, wind, or ice, impacting landform evolution and soil structure.
# Water Wise Principles - Identify the principles of water wise landscaping. - Identify the differences between water wise landscaping and traditional landscaping. - Design a landscape using water wise principles. # Rain Gardens - Design a garden using rain garden principles. - Identify the principles of rain gardens. - Select plants and materials appropriate to rain gardens. # Green Roofs - Describe the benefits of a green roof. - Identify and select drainage materials. - Identify soils and soil components. - Identify and select plant materials. - Design green roofs based on site calculations. - Describe installation and maintenance practices. # Sustainable Urban Issues (SUL) - Identify environmental issues affecting the landscape issue and sustainable urban landscapes (SUL). - Identify SUL practices in design, installation and maintenance. - Identify IPM practices in relation to SUL. - Describe SUL practices in relation to environmental stewardship. # LEED - Identify and describe the benefits of LEED concepts as they relate to landscaping. - Incorporate LEED concepts into landscape design and installation procedures. - Develop a cost and benefit analysis of LEED concepts. # Erosion and Sedimentation Control - Identify the legal requirements of erosion and sedimentation control. - Identify the licensure requirements for erosion and sedimentation control. - Develop an erosion and sedimentation control plan. # Pervious Paving - Identify types of pervious paving. - Identify benefits of pervious paving. - Select appropriate paving materials. - Prepare a cost and benefit analysis of pervious paving versus traditional paving.
This course develops students' skills in designing, installing, and maintaining interior plantings. Topics include: an industry overview, environmental requirements, nutrient requirements, maintenance practices, plant disorders, and designs and installations.
Environmental Rights is knowledge of legal and ethical principles protecting individuals' and communities' rights to a clean, healthy, and sustainable natural environment.
# Industry Overview - Explain the value of interior plants. - Identify suitable plants for interior-scaping. - Determine where to use interior plants. # Environmental Requirements - Describe the role of light and effects of temperature on interior plants. - Identify the characteristics of good growing medium. - Describe the atmospheric and moisture needs of interior plants. # Nutrient Requirements - Explain the need of macro and micronutrients for interior plants. - Identify the types of fertilizers and the method of application used to apply these fertilizers. - Implement a fertilization program for interior plants. # Maintenance Practices - Develop an interior-scape maintenance program. - Implement proper watering methods for interior plants. - Implement proper plant grooming for interior plants. # Plant Disorders - Identify disease and insect problems of interior plants. - Identify cultural and environmental problems with interior plants. - Identify low maintenance tropical plants for interiors. # Design and Installation - Develop a site analysis. - Select interior plants and containers. - Develop a layout of an interior-scape. - Write and present an installation contract. - Demonstrate installing interior plants. - Prepare proper interior plant care information for the customer.
Advanced floral design theory; techniques and skills which enhances students' ability to design with cut and dried floral materials with emphasis on party, wedding, sympathy, and high-style floral designs.
Floral Design encompasses the artistic creation of visually appealing flower arrangements, utilizing design principles, color coordination, and understanding of plant materials for various occasions and objectives.
# Introduction to Advanced Floral Design - Review and apply basic mechanics of floral arranging. - Discuss floral design elements. - Discuss advanced principles of floral design. - Create basic floral piece utilizing floral design elements and advanced design principles. # Advanced Floral Design for Special Occasions - Discuss planning and designing weddings. - Perform bridal consultation. - Discuss and complete wedding order forms. - Create specialty floral pieces utilized in wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. - Discuss and plan floral selections for funeral services. - Discuss servicing the order (taking the order, cards, tags, delivery). - Discuss florist and funeral director relationships (funeral home visitation). - Construct basic floral pieces displayed at a funeral. - Discuss corporate "theme" planning. - Design "theme" for different functions. - Create specialty floral designs reflecting selected party theme. # Fundamentals of Advanced Floral Designs - Explain the fundamentals of naturalized design. - Demonstrate naturalized design mechanics. - Explain fundamentals of high style design. - Demonstrate high style design mechanics. - Explain fundamentals of international design. - Demonstrate international design mechanics. # Creation of a Working Portfolio - Develop and present a floral portfolio.
This course introduces the basic concepts and practices of floral design. Topics include: introduction to floral design; principles and elements of design used in floral compositions; identification of commonly used floral materials; conditioning and storing cut flowers; mechanics and supplies of flower arranging; construction of basic geometric designs; and corsage construction.
Decorative Arts encompass applied arts that emphasize aesthetic and design elements in functional items, such as furniture, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, glassware, and interior design.
# Introduction to Floral Design - Understand the history of floral art, particularly as it relates to the social customs of selected historical periods. - Define the importance of various holidays and occasions that are fundamental to the floral industry. # Principles And Elements of Design Used In Floral Compositions - Define and identify the principles and elements of design as used in floral composition and use appropriate terminology for describing and interpreting the design principles in a floral composition. - Critique floral arrangements using a rating scale based on the principles of design. - Use a color wheel to determine combinations for various color schemes. # Identification Of Commonly Used Floral Materials - Classify flowers based on form and shape (line, mass, filler, form). - Identify the most commonly used cut flowers and foliage. # Conditioning And Storing Cut Flowers - Identify the causes of premature flower deterioration. - Discuss the steps in handling a shipment of flowers. - Identify cut flowers that require special handling. - Identify proper stem treatment. - Discuss storing requirements of cut flowers and greens. # Mechanics And Supplies of Flower Arranging - Identify the basic mechanics and supplies used in floral design. - Discuss the sizes and uses of wire. - Identify different methods of wiring flowers. - Apply correct wiring and taping method to a given flower. - Discuss ribbon selection and different methods of tying bows. - Construct a florist bow from several sizes of ribbon. # Construction Of Basic Geometric Designs - Discuss the proper techniques for creating basic floral designs. - Discuss how each of the various floral design shapes may be used in decorating for best display. - Create a circular design. - Create a triangular design. - Create linear arrangements. - Construct curvilinear designs. # Corsage Construction - Discuss design guidelines for creating corsages and boutonnieres. - Identify the types of flowers and greens that are suitable for various corsages and boutonnieres. - Design various corsages and boutonnieres.
This course will allow students to gain significant experience in the safe operation of horticulture equipment. Students will gain experience in the operation of tractors and attachments, skid-steer equipment, trenchers, landscape maintenance equipment, and any other equipment relevant to the landscape industry. The course will combine lectures, demonstrations and lab activities on equipment use, operation, and safety in the field.
Farm Equipment encompasses machinery and tools employed in agriculture, such as tractors, plows, harvesters, balers, and irrigation systems, facilitating crop planting, maintenance, and harvesting.
# Equipment Overview - Discuss the various types of equipment and their uses in the construction industry. - Compare cost and performance differences among various types of construction equipment. # Equipment Safety - Demonstrate knowledge of all safety precautions and potential hazards that apply to various types of machinery. - Recognize and understand use of all personal protective equipment required while operating machinery. - Identify and know the function of all safety features on the equipment as required. # Equipment Components and Controls - Identify and explain the use and operation of all controls and maintenance components as required. # Routine Equipment Maintenance - Identify checklist of all daily maintenance functions that should be performed for each machine. # Equipment Operation - Perform daily maintenance. - Demonstrate safe operation of equipment as required.
An introduction to the Spanish language and Latino culture as applied to green industry managers. Topics include: introductory conversational Spanish with an emphasis on green industry vocabulary in the areas of Spanish verbs, nouns, and grammar and understanding and appreciating aspects of Latino culture for more effective management.
# Understanding Latino Culture - Review history of Latino culture. - Understand holidays and common traditions of Latino culture. - Understand specific information about the economy and culture of specific Hispanic cities. # Spanish Nouns - Understand both verbally and in written form the most commonly used Spanish nouns in the green industry. - Identify specific body parts by verbal and written recognition. - Correctly recite and write the most commonly used tools in the green industry. - Correctly recite and write the most commonly used materials in the green industry. - Correctly recite and write safety expressions used in the green industry. - Correctly recite and write numbers, time, and colors. - Correctly recite and write company rules and regulations in sentence form. - Correctly recite and write most commonly used job commands in sentence form. # Subject-Verb Agreement - Articulate sentences using verbs in command form. - Research the most common workplace expressions in Spanish. - Use various common verbs and nouns as well as work related commands and requests. Focus will be on present tense and understanding when to use correct verb ending. # Spanish Grammar - Participate and initiate a conversation in Spanish using correct grammar as well as understand verbal communication in a natural setting. - Communicate verbally with person of ESL background. - Communicate in written format with person of ESL background.
HORT 1680 - Woody Plant Identification II
Students will develop a systematic approach to proper classification, nomenclature, identification, culture, and use of many different woody plant species suitable for the region. Topics include: principles of plant classification and nomenclature, identification traits of woody plants and identification, culture and use of woody landscape plant species.
# Principles of Plant Classification and Nomenclature - Discuss the history and development of plant classification and nomenclature. - Discuss systems used to classify plants. - Discuss plant nomenclature. - Develop an understanding and correct usage of scientific names and terminology used to describe plant species. # Characteristics of Woody Plants for Identification - Identify and describe morphological characteristics used in the process of woody plant identification. - Identify selected landscape plant species on the basis of leaf, stem, fruit, flower, dormant twig, bark and whole plant characteristics. # Identification, Culture and Use of Woody Plant Species - Develop a basic knowledge of ornamental characteristics, cultural requirements and environmental adaptability of important native and introduced plant species relating to their use in specific landscape situations. - Identify woody plant species suitable for the region.
# Semiconductor Physics Fundamentals - Explain the atomic theory for insulators, semiconductors and conductors. - Describe the dynamics of conductivity and how it is affected by temperature. - Compare and contrast P-type and N-type semiconductor materials. - Explain the operation of a P-N junction. - Design, analyze, and implement basic op-amp circuits. # Diode Operation and Applications - Identify forward and reverse biased diodes. - Describe the different diode models and characteristics curves. - Classify and analyze rectifier circuits. - Classify and analyze clippers, clampers and voltage multipliers. # Bipolar Junction Transistors - Describe the construction and operation of a npn and pnp transistor. - Identify the 3 main types of transistor biasing configurations and compare the advantages and disadvantages between them. - Explain how gain is achieved in a BJT. - Describe the re transistor model. - Explain characteristics of common base (CB), common emitter (CE) and common collector (CC) configurations. - List the maximum ratings for BJTs. - Understand small signal analysis. # Field Effect Transistors - Explain the construction and operation of a JFET. - Identify three main types of JFET biasing circuits. - Explain the construction and operation of a D-MOSFET. - Identify D-MOSFET biasing circuits. - Explain the construction and operation of an E-MOSFET. - Identify E-MOSFET biasing circuits. - Describe AC equivalent model for FET. - Explain the characteristics of common gate (CG), common source (CS) and common drain (CD) configurations. - Understand small signal analysis. # Other Semiconductor Devices - Explain the operation of Thyristors. - Explain the operation of Zener Diodes. - Explain the operation of Diacs and Triacs. - Explain the operation of SCRs. - Analyze power supply circuit parameters to include filtering, voltage regulation, line regulation, current limiting, etc.
# Semiconductor Physics Fundamentals - Explain the atomic theory for insulators, semiconductors, and conductors. - Describe the dynamics of conductivity and how it is affected by temperature. - Compare and contrast P-type and N-type semiconductor materials. - Explain the operation of a P-N junction. - Design, analyze, and implement basic op-amp circuits. # Diode Operation and Applications - Identify forward and reverse biased diodes. - Describe the different diode models and characteristics curves. - Classify and analyze rectifier circuits. - Classify and analyze clippers, clampers, and voltage multipliers. # Bipolar Junction Transistors - Describe the construction and operation of a npn and pnp transistor. - Identify the 3 main types of transistor biasing configurations and compare the advantages and disadvantages between them. - Explain how gain is achieved in a BJT. - Describe the re transistor model. - Explain characteristics of common base (CB), common emitter (CE), and common collector (CC) configurations. - List the maximum ratings for BJTs. - Understand small signal analysis. # Field Effect Transistors - Explain the construction and operation of a JFET. - Identify three main types of JFET biasing circuits. - Explain the construction and operation of a D-MOSFET. - Identify D-MOSFET biasing circuits. - Explain the construction and operation of an E-MOSFET. - Identify E-MOSFET biasing circuits. - Describe AC equivalent model for FET. - Explain the characteristics of common gate (CG), common source (CS) and common drain (CD) configurations. - Understand small signal analysis. # Other Semiconductor Devices - Explain the operation of Thyristors. - Explain the operation of Zener Diodes. - Explain the operation of Diacs and Triacs. - Explain the operation of SCRs. - Analyze power supply circuit parameters to include filtering, voltage regulation, line regulation, current limiting, etc. # Device Curve Characteristics - Draw the input and/or output characteristics for the following devices: BJT, JFET, depletion MOSFET, enhancement MOSFET, SCR, Zener diode, and regular diode.
Continues the study of digital systems with emphasis on the study of microcomputers with programming applications involving external devices with which the microprocessor/microcontroller must communicate. Topics include: logic families, PLD programming, microcomputer architecture, programming with arithmetic/logic instructions, jump, loop and call operations, I/O programming, timers, interrupts and interfacing techniques. Laboratory work parallels class work to include use of PLD (programmable logic devices) platforms, and microprocessor/microcontroller platforms to reinforce and edify theoretical concepts.
# Logic Families - Understand digital IC terminology as specified in manufacturers' data sheet to include fan-out, propagation delay, fan-out, noise immunity, current and voltage parameters. - Compare the major characteristics of and differences among TTL, ECL, MOS and CMOS logic families. # PLD Programming - Use PLDs to program and test digital applications. # Microcomputer Architecture - Describe the purpose of major components of a computer system. - Describe the purpose of major components within the CPU. - Describe the purpose of the different types memory used in a computer system. - Describe the purpose of each of the buses found in a computer system. - Explain how data is transferred between registers connected by a tri-state bus. - Draw a block diagram showing the relationship between system components linked by address, data, and control busses. # Programming with Arithmetic/Logic Instructions - Understand the use of registers and stack. - Develop algorithms for microprocessor/microcontroller programming. - Manipulate data using arithmetic logic instructions and commonly used programming techniques. - Understand the difference between jump, loop and call operations and their use in programs. - Write, test and debug programs. # I/O Programming - Explain I/O configuration and data/bit manipulation for ports. - Explain handshaking techniques. # Timers and Interrupts - Describe timers, their associated registers and the various modes of their operation. - Program timers to generate time delays and for event counting. - Describe various types of interrupts available in a microprocessor/microcontroller system. - Understand priorities in interrupt handling and the associated use of interrupt service routines. # Interfacing Techniques - Interface display devices to the microprocessor/microcontroller. - Interface ADCs and DACs to the microprocessor/microcontroller. - Understand techniques used in interfacing other external devices to the microprocessor/microcontroller.
HORT 1560 - Computer-Aided Landscape Design
Introduces computer aided landscape design techniques and used in landscape design projects. Emphasis is placed on practical application of landscape design processes through use of computer applications. Topics include: software commands; scale and layers operations; and drawing and design.
Computer Mapping refers to the utilization of specialized software for generating and manipulating geographical data, enabling spatial data visualization to support analysis and decision-making across diverse domains.
# Software Commands - Describe the function of commands used in computer aided landscape design software. - Use computer aided landscape design software commands to develop site designs. # Scale and Layers Operations - Discuss the use and purpose of scale operations. - Demonstrate the ability to change layers using software commands. # Drawing and Design - Prepare drawings using basic line, circle, arc, and other geometric shapes to create the base information for landscape drawings. - Prepare construction site features design using application software. - Prepare landscape designs using application software. - Apply a landscape design using application software. - Prepare irrigation designs using application software. - Apply an irrigation design using application software.
This course familiarizes students with approaches to garden and small outdoor space design. Students will examine various approaches to color and design theory relevant to designing gardens and outdoor spaces. Topics include history of design, landscape design principles and elements, sketching and drawing skills, design analysis, garden design styles, plant material selection and the development of a garden planting plan.
Gardening Experience refers to the practical knowledge and skills gained through actively cultivating and managing gardens, encompassing planting, maintenance, and horticultural understanding.
Sustainable Gardening refers to the eco-friendly cultivation and landscape management techniques that conserve resources and preserve ecological balance while maintaining garden health and productivity.
# History of Design - Identify the influences of American garden design. - Identify the differences between gardens and landscapes. - Describe the emotions attached to a garden setting. # Landscape Design Principles and Elements - Identify and describe principles of garden design. - Identify and describe elements of garden design. - Apply garden design principles to garden design elements. - Develop a garden improvement plan. # Sketching and Drawing Skills - Identify methods of lettering. - Develop a lettering style. - Identify and draw symbols used in garden design. - Describe and apply line weight contrast principles to design symbols. - Describe and apply value contrast principles to design symbols. - Apply color to design using various rendering methods. # Design Analysis - Determine and record lot dimensions and building features. - Identify, record and analyze positive and negative site features. - Identify and analyze client’s residential needs based on client interview. - Communicate improvements to the site that relate to garden style selected based on site and client analysis. # Garden Design Styles - Identify and discuss the various types of gardens, their character, influence, and relevance to the site and situation. # Plant Material Selection - Select appropriate plant materials for the approved garden design style. - Select appropriate construction elements and materials for the approved garden design style. # Development of Garden Planting Plan - Prepare a design analysis. - Prepare a bubble diagram. - Prepare a final garden design. - Articulate final garden design to client. - Compose a preliminary design for a garden design. # Planting Details and Specifications - Develop planting details and specifications for a landscape design project.
HORT 1420 - Golf Course Design, Construction, and Management
Introduces basic golf course design principles as well as construction and renovation activities and basic golf course maintenance practices. Topics include: introduction and history, golf course design principles, golf course construction, and golf course maintenance.
Golf Course Maintenance entails preserving golf grounds and amenities through landscaping, turf management, and equipment upkeep for ideal playing conditions and visual appeal.
# Introduction and History - Discuss the evolution of golf. - Explain the history of golf course design. - Discuss early design theory. - List and discuss historical golf course designers. - Describe golf course development in North America. # Golf Course Design Principles - Demonstrate the design of a golf course. - Demonstrate how to route a golf course. - Demonstrate how to use a base map. - Develop golf course design criteria. - Demonstrate how to design individual golf holes. - Discuss distances and obstacles on a golf course. # Golf Course Construction - Describe different golf course construction techniques. - Demonstrate construction sequencing. - Describe renovation of a golf course. - Demonstrate renovation techniques of a golf course. # Golf Course Maintenance - Demonstrate and discuss golf course greens maintenance. - Demonstrate and discuss maintenance of golf course tees. - Demonstrate and discuss maintenance of golf course fairways. - Demonstrate and discuss maintenance of golf course bunkers and roughs.
This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of soil science, including: soil formation and classification; physical, chemical and biological characteristics; soil fertility and productivity; and soil management and conservation practices.
Soil Type is the categorization of earth compositions like clay, loam, or sand, crucial for agriculture, construction, and environmental management.
Soil testing refers to the examination of soil samples to determine their texture, nutrient levels, composition, and pH, providing valuable information for agricultural management and environmental evaluations.
Soil Texture classifies soil based on sand, silt, and clay particle proportions, affecting water retention, drainage, fertility, and plant growth suitability.
# Introduction to Soil Science - Discuss the importance of soils in terms of sustainability. - Describe soil and its impact on civilization. # Soil Origin and Development - Describe the factors of soil formation and explain when they are important. - Classify parent materials. - Discuss soil development in relation to residual and transported soils. - Discuss chemical and physical weathering processes of parent materials. - Explain soil profile development in relation to parent material and soil formation factors. - Show how a typical soil horizon is characterized. # Soil Taxonomy and Classification - Describe the basic terminology used in soil classification and taxonomy. - Describe the current USDA soil classification system - Explain diagnostic horizons and their role in soil classification. - Identify the soil orders and provide basic characteristics of each. - Interpret soil surveys. - List the soil capability classes. - Use a Munsell color chart to determine the diagnostic color of a soil # Soil Physical Properties - Name and identify the different particle size separates - List the mineralogical and chemical composition of soil separates. - Use the textural triangle to determine the soil textural class of a soil sample with known sand, silt, and clay percentages. - Estimate soil textural class using the "Feel Method." - Explain how soil texture influences soil pore space and the resulting plant growth environment. - Define soil structure. - Name and recognize different structural types. - Discuss processes that influence structural stability. - Identify other physical properties (aggregation, porosity and bulk density) of the soil environment. - Calculate bulk density, porosity, and other related quantities using simple field and laboratory measurements. - Discuss soil structure management in relation to soil tilth and soil compaction. - Identify the role of water in plant growth. - Classify types of soil water. - Calculate soil water content. # Soil Chemical Properties - Describe the different types of soil colloids and clay minerals. - Describe cation exchange capacity and its importance as a soil property. - Understand the difference between cation and anion exchange capacity. - Discuss exchange reactions. - List a simplified order of ion strength of adsorption. - Estimate CEC based on soil constituents. - Define soil pH and specify the differences between acidity and alkalinity. - Discuss the difference between active, exchangeable, and residual acidity - Describe how buffering capacity works. - Identify sources of acidity in soils. - Relate soil pH to cation exchange capacity and nutrient availability. - Discuss methods of determining soil pH. - Discuss how to adjust soil pH. # Soil Biological Properties and Biogeochemical Cycles - Identify the organisms in the soil and how they impact the soil environment. - Identify and discuss the biogeochemical cycles occurring in the soil environment. - Discuss the importance of soil organic matter. - Describe the processes by which soil organic matter forms. - Identify the factors affecting soil organic matter content. # Soil Management and Conservation - List the essential plant nutrients and explain their importance in plant growth and development. - Identify the forms in which plant nutrients occur in soil. - Discuss the forms and methods for adding inorganic and organic fertilizers to enhance soil fertility. - Determine plant nutritional deficiencies through visual and soil analysis. - Discuss factors that can promote or prevent soil erosion. - Describe soil compaction and how it occurs. - Identify conservation practices that reduce erosion. - Understand the fundamentals of compost including the biological processes, carbon to nitrogen ratios, and the optimum environmental conditions.
A study of turfgrass used in the southern United States. Topics include: industry overview, soil and soil modification; soil fertility; turf installation; turf maintenance, turf diseases, insects and weeds: and estimating costs on management practices
Lawn care refers to the upkeep and enhancement of grassy outdoor spaces, encompassing activities such as mowing, fertilizing, weed control, watering, and maintaining the lawn's health and appearance.
Turfgrass Management encompasses the cultivation and upkeep of specific grasses for aesthetic, sports, and golf course purposes, involving expertise in soil science, pest control, and irrigation techniques.
# Industry Overview - Identify the value of the turfgrass industry. - Discuss the differences in warm and cool season grass and identify grass types. - Identify and discuss turfgrass structure and function. # Soil and Soil Modification - Discuss the chemical and physical properties of soils. - Interpret soil samples for pH and major and minor nutrient element levels. - Identify solutions to correct excesses or deficits in soil nutrients. - Apply soil fertility and pH amendments according to soil test recommendations. # Soil Fertility - Discuss the function of macro and micro nutrients in turfgrass growth. - Develop a fertilization program for a turf area. # Turf Maintenance - Develop and implement a turfgrass maintenance program. # Turf Disease, Insects and Weeds - Identify major turfgrass pests. - Develop an integrated pest management program. # Estimating Costs - Prepare a cost estimate for turf installation and a turfgrass management program. # Safety, Operation, and Maintenance of Landscape Equipment - Demonstrate safe equipment operation utilizing appropriate PPE. - Demonstrate the proper operation of commonly used turfgrass maintenance equipment. - Discuss and perform preventative maintenance procedures on turfgrass equipment. - Demonstrate proper storage of turfgrass equipment. - Compare cost and performance differences among various types of turfgrass equipment.
HORT 1310 - Irrigation and Water Management
Provides students with exposure to the basic principles of hydraulics and fluidics. Special attention is given to watering plant materials in various soil and climatic conditions through the use of irrigation. Topics include: industry overview; fluidics and hydraulics; system design and installation.
Irrigation Design involves planning and creating systems to effectively supply water for agriculture or landscaping, taking into account water sources, distribution techniques, and the requirements of plants or crops.
Irrigation is the practice of managing water supply for crops and land, ensuring optimal growth, conserving resources, and promoting sustainability.
# Industry Overview - Discuss scope, size, and economic importance of the irrigation industry. - Describe the careers in the irrigation industry. # Fluidics and Hydraulics - Discuss the principles of sprinkler and spray distribution equipment. - Identify sprinkler equipment and pipes. - Discuss the nature of water. - Discuss pressure, flow, velocity, and pressure loss. # System Design, Installation, and Troubleshooting - Identify symbols used in irrigation design. - Develop a pipe system design. - Plan and prepare a sprinkler head layout system. - Prepare take-off from plans. - Estimate labor requirements. - Construct irrigation system.
HORT 1440 - Landscape Grading and Drainage
Allows students to become familiar with basic site grading procedures that promote proper site drainage. This course emphasizes a hands-on approach to grading using hand and machine-driven equipment. Topics include: overview of grading and drainage, topographic map reading and evaluation, basic surveying procedures and equipment usage, site analysis and drainage design and installation, grading equipment operation, and safety and grading landscape areas.
# Introduction to Grading and Drainage - Define and discuss grading. - Discuss steps to grading a site. - Describe and discuss the cut and fill process. - Describe the two main drainage types and the advantages and disadvantages of each. # Using Topographic Maps - Discuss and interpret information and features of a topographic map. - Define and discuss contour lines. - Interpret landforms from contours. - Interpret and discuss topographic mapping symbols. - Interpret local topographic map. - Design basic topographic map. # Using Surveying Equipment - Define and discuss surveying and leveling. - Describe the devices used for leveling and demonstrate how they are used. - Describe how to set up an instrument and take a level. - Describe how to read a leveling rod. - Perform slope calculations for level 1A soil. # Drainage Design and Site Analysis - Develop a site analysis including: soil types, existing buildings, plant locations, lot boundaries. - Determine the watershed boundaries and calculate the drainage area for a particular project. - Develop drainage design according to site analysis and drainage requirements. - Discuss calculations for drain pipe and swale sizing. - Discuss installation and maintenance of drainage systems. # Equipment Usage and Safety - Describe the use and operation procedures for various pieces of grading equipment. - Discuss safety procedures for the usage of various pieces of grading equipment. - Discuss digging equipment use. - Demonstrate by operating various pieces of grading equipment. - Discuss pre-grading utility. # Sediment and Erosion Control - Discuss the certification and legal aspects of preserving soil and water resources. - Discuss the best management practices for preserving soil and water resources. - Identify the symbols used on a sediment and erosion control plan. - Discuss techniques for establishing temporary and permanent grassing for sediment and erosion control. - Perform the installation of sediment and erosion control devices. - Discuss the maintenance of sediment and erosion control devices. # Grading/Drainage Activities - Demonstrate knowledge of site procedures including surveying, analysis, and digging. - Demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of grading equipment. - Administer grading to landscape areas according to specifications on drainage and grading plan. # Cost Estimate - Estimate proposal for approval invoice.
Provides essential knowledge and skills in landscape contracting with emphasis on landscape business practices and principles, landscape bidding and estimating, and managerial skills for the landscape business environment. Topics include: overview of landscape industry, landscape business principles and practices, landscape bidding and estimating and managerial skills for the landscape business environment.
Contract negotiation is the process where parties involved in a contract work together to reach an agreement on the terms and conditions.
# Overview of Landscape Industry - Discuss the development and evolution of the landscape contracting industry and how it relates to other segments of the industry including landscape management companies, design-build firms, irrigation contractors, landscape construction contractors, and seasonal color design, installation, and maintenance companies. # Business Principles of Landscape Contracting - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various business legal structures including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. - Discuss the various local and state regulations and licensing requirements for landscape contractors. - Discuss OSHA guidelines and the issues that affect health and safety in the landscaping industry. - Discuss financial and accounting principles in landscape contracting. - Discuss liability and insurance considerations specific to landscape contracting. - Discuss the legal requirements of employers within the landscape industry including hiring and firing, workers compensation, and unemployment tax. # Landscape Bidding and Estimating - Understand scale and symbols used in landscape documents. - Estimate the various direct and overhead costs involved in a landscape project or service including equipment, labor, materials, sub contracts, and other expenses. - Discuss contingency factors in landscape contracting. - Develop and present a bid for a landscape contracting project or service. # Project Management - Discuss scheduling and critical path diagrams for completing installation and construction projects. - Discuss the scheduling and procurement of materials. - Discuss the dynamics of crew size and productivity when scheduling labor - Review utility protection and sediment and erosion control measures - Discuss hiring and scheduling sub contractors for landscape jobs. - Discuss change orders and addendum to contracts.
HORT 1150 - Environmental Horticulture Internship
This internship/practicum allows the student to become involved in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Environmental horticulture applications that require practice and follow through are emphasized. Topics include: work ethics, skills, and attitudes; demands within the horticulture industry; horticultural business management; and labor supervision.
# Work Ethics, Skills, and Attitudes - Demonstrate positive work ethics, skills, and attitudes. - Demonstrate punctuality. - Develop dependable attendance habits. # Horticulture Knowledge - Apply horticultural knowledge to a job environment. # Professional Communication and Interpersonal Relationships - Demonstrate professional interaction with peers, supervisor, and clients. - Demonstrate effective communication skills by performing job assignments and tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
This course introduces cultural techniques required for proper landscape management with emphasis on practical application and managerial techniques. Topics include: landscape management, safe operation and maintenance of landscape equipment, and administrative functions for landscape managers.
Lawn Maintenance Experience refers to the practical skills and knowledge gained from caring for grassy areas, including tasks such as mowing, edging, fertilizing, watering, and weed control.
# Principles of Landscape Management - Discuss landscape contracts and specifications. # Management of Woody Ornamentals - Discuss fertilization practices of tree, shrub, and ground cover species. - Discuss soil nutritional management as it relates to soil testing and visual analysis of plant nutrient deficiencies. - Identify different fertilizer application methods for woody landscape plants. - Develop a fertilization program for landscape plantings. - Discuss target pruning and perform proper pruning techniques. - Identify the different methods of irrigation. - Develop an irrigation program for landscape plants utilizing water budgets and conservation techniques. - Discuss mulching practices of trees and shrub beds in the landscape. - Discuss integrated pest management options for weeds, disease, and insect pests in the landscape. - Develop an integrated pest management program for landscape plantings. # Basics of Turfgrass Management - Identify the most commonly used turfgrass species for the southeastern US. - Discuss the cultural requirements of individual turfgrass species. - Develop a turfgrass fertilization program. - Discuss mowing practices. - Identify thatch and the problems associated with thatch accumulation. - Discuss methods of turfgrass cultivation. - Describe steps for turfgrass renovation. - Discuss winter over-seeding. - Discuss turfgrass irrigation; scheduling and water conservation techniques - Identify pest problems in turf. - Develop an integrated pest management program. # Administrative Functions for Landscape Managers - Perform site inventory and analysis to determine scope of potential landscape management services. - Calculate square footage of turf and planting bed areas. - Determine labor, materials, equipment, and associated costs for a landscape management project. - Calculate overhead and profit for a landscape management proposal. - Develop landscape management program and schedule. - Develop and maintain equipment inventory and maintenance records. - Develop time record sheets for landscape management crews. - Discuss the development and maintenance of supply inventory records. - Develop weekly and monthly work schedules for landscape company. # Safety, Operation, and Maintenance of Landscape Equipment - Demonstrate safe equipment operation utilizing appropriate PPE. - Demonstrate the proper operation of commonly used landscape equipment. - Discuss and perform basic landscape equipment preventative maintenance procedures. - Demonstrate proper storage of landscape equipment. - Compare cost and performance differences among various types of landscape equipment.
Continues hands-on experience in food-crop production to be sold direct to the consumer, at farmers markets, or via CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture). Topics include farm safety, farm design and development, propagation, production, harvesting, packaging, and marketing.
Food Product Development entails the creation and enhancement of food items through recipe formulation, testing, sensory evaluation, and scaling up for manufacturing.
Sustainable agriculture refers to farming methods that safeguard the environment, public health, and communities, while efficiently and economically producing food for the long term.
# Farm Safety - List safety hazards inherent to the farming career relative to equipment, nature, and labor. - Give examples of best management practices to prevent and respond to accidents on the farm. # Farm Design and Development - Define farm as a food production system. - Discuss site selection factors which affect food crop production. - Discuss organization and development of the crop production area. - Identify farm facilities requirements for different plant production systems. - Produce a farm layout including roads, propagation structures, production areas, processing areas, storage, and administrative buildings. # Production Schedule and Propagation - Discuss production schedules. - Discuss customer base and its affect on market dates and production schedules. - Develop a production schedule including timing of crop propagation. - Define sexual, asexual, and vegetative propagation. - List propagation structures, environmental requirements, and propagation methods. - Discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM). - Identify various planting mediums for different propagation methods. - Discuss seed selection, storing, pretreatment, and sowing. - Apply seed sowing methods. - Discuss the vegetative propagation steps of collection, handling, rooting, and installing. - Apply vegetative propagation methods. # Food Crop Production Methods and Culture - Discuss different production methods of field grown crops. - Discuss soil and nutrition management of young plants. - Apply sustainable soil enhancements. - Collect a soil sample to be tested for pH and nutritional content. - Discuss spacing and layout of the production area. - Discuss irrigations and water management of crops. - Implement a water management program. - Implement an IPM program. # Handling, Grading, Transport, Sales - Describe harvesting, grading, handling, and transporting farm products. - Demonstrate harvesting, grading, handling, and transport of farm products. - Discuss marketing venues. - Discuss marketing and sales of farm products. - Demonstrate sales of farm products.
HORT 1100 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Introduces the fundamentals of small scale agriculture with a sustainable approach. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview, history and foundation of sustainable practices, management and fertility of soils, pest management, and economic and marketing theory and practices.
Community Sustainability refers to the responsible management of resources to fulfill current needs without jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet their own requirements.
# Industry Overview - Discuss the scope, size, and economic importance of sustainable agriculture. - Identify the major divisions of sustainable agriculture. - Identify career opportunities within the sustainable agriculture industry. # History and Foundation of Sustainable Agricultural Practices - Define and discuss sustainable agriculture. - Discuss the environmental components of sustainability. - Discuss economic components of sustainability. - Discuss the cultural components of sustainability. - Discuss the historical component of sustainability. - Compare and contrast sustainable agriculture to traditional agriculture. # Management and Fertility of Soils - Discuss the soil food web. - Discuss bacterial-based compost and soil. - Discuss fungal-based compost and soil. - Discuss the importance of microorganisms in a sustainable system. - Describe different methods of composting. - Explain the purpose of soil sampling. - List the steps for collecting and submitting soil samples for testing. - Describe methods for improving soil structure. - Describe the use of cover crops in soil building. # Weed Management - Identify weed control methods. - Define cover crops living mulches, catch crops, and forage crops. - Explain the importance of cover crops, living mulches, catch crops, and forage crops. - Identify warm importance of cover crops, living mulches, catch crops, and forage crops. - Identify cool importance of cover crops, living mulches, catch crops, and forage crops. - Explain incorporating cover crops into production crops. - Discuss limitations of cover crops. # Insect and Disease Management - Compare and contrast traditional insect and disease control systems to sustainable systems. - List components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). - Identify pre-planting and prevention strategies. - Describe methods of scouting for pests. - Correctly identify the pest and list potential remedies. - List 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of pest and disease defense. - Evaluate timing strategies to control insects and disease. # Sustainable Agriculture Economic and Marketing Theory and Practices - Discuss planning, budgets, and record keeping. - Describe case studies and related business plans. - Develop a plan for a market farm. - Discuss direct markets, marketing methods, and strategies. - Discuss Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA), Farmer's Markets, internet marketing, Farm to Table. - Examine alternative marketing methods. - Assess an appropriate mix of marketing tools for the small farmer. - Identify opportunities in agri-tourism.
Introduces design principles, drawing skills, and plant selection techniques required to produce landscape plans for residential/commercial clients. Topics include: landscape design principles, sketching and drawing skills, site analysis, plant and material selection, and landscape design process.
# Overview of Landscape Design - Discuss the history of landscape design. - Discuss the role of the client interview in the landscape design process. # Site Inventory and Analysis - Use measuring techniques to obtain site dimensions. - Record existing site features such as utilities, structures, downspouts, slopes, vegetation, pavements, and soils. - Diagram and make site observations regarding soils, drainage, wind exposure, sun exposure, views, function, and circulation. - Create a scale base map using site measurements. - Discuss improvements on a landscape site based upon a needs analysis. - Discuss the functional principles of a typical residential site. # Sketching and Drawing Principles - Understand the conversion of site measurements into a scale drawing. - Identify appropriate lettering, line weight, value contrast, and format. - Identify symbols used in landscape drawings. - Demonstrate competency in drawing skills and equipment use. - Draw landscape renderings using accepted symbols. - Draw and letter a landscape plan using appropriate line weight, value contrast, and format. # Landscape Design Principles - Identify elements of landscape design. - Develop a landscape improvement plan. - Describe the "outdoor room" concept. - Develop a landscape plan that utilizes the "outdoor room" concept. # Plant and Material Selection - Select appropriate plant materials for a specific landscape site. - Select appropriate non-plant materials for a specific landscape site. # Landscape Design Process - Prepare a site analysis. - Prepare a bubble diagram. - Prepare a final landscape plan. - Report a landscape design.
This course provides an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated pest management across a diverse array of pests, including: insects, weeds, plant pathogens, nematodes, and vertebrates. Specifically, the course will provide students with a fundamental and practical understanding of integrated pest management in a landscape setting with emphasis on pest identification and control; pesticide application safety; and legal requirements for state licensure.
Pest Control Industry is the sector focused on managing pests in various settings using different techniques and technologies.
Pesticide Safety refers to the proper handling, application, and storage of pesticides to prevent contamination, exposure, and harm to people and the environment.
# Introduction to Integrated Pest Management - Understand the principles of integrated pest management. - Identify various integrated pest management control measures. - Understand the methods used to develop economic and aesthetic thresholds and how thresholds are applied. - Interpret information on the pesticide label - Identify chemical formulations and their effectiveness in controlling pests - Determine how much pesticide to apply using various formulas and calculations. - Identify requirements for state pesticide applicator's license # Environmental Considerations - Explain how inappropriate use of pesticides might impact water quality - Discuss the relationship between the soil environment and pesticide mobility. - Discuss air quality and the selection of pesticides to reduce pollution. - Identify the different ways pesticides might move off-site - Discuss the Endangered Species Act. - Explain how pesticide persistence and accumulation can harm wildlife. - Discuss the ways pesticides applicators can protect the environment. # Pest Identification and Control - Explain the principles of entomology as it relates to insect anatomy, metamorphosis, and development. - Identify the most common horticultural insect pests and their classification. - Explain integrated pest management strategies as they relate to insect control in landscape plantings. - Explain the principles of pathology as it relates to disease classification and development in landscape plantings. - Identify common horticultural disease pathogens - Discuss the principles of weed ecology - Identify the most common weed species in landscape plantings. - Discuss integrated pest management strategies as they relate to weed control in landscape plantings. - Identify common beneficial organisms and the landscape pests that they control. # Pesticide Application Equipment - Identify common types of sprayers and pesticide application equipment, uses and operational procedures. - Demonstrate calibration procedures for pesticide sprayers and spreaders. - Identify the various kinds of safety equipment needed for mixing and loading pesticides. # Pesticide Safety - Identify various types of safety gear and clothing for chemical handling and application. - Discuss federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the use and application pesticides.
ALHS 1120 - Information Resources in Health Professions
Introduces students to the concepts of health information management in various healthcare settings.
Health information systems are digital platforms that manage, store, and analyze patient healthcare data, supporting clinical decision-making and administrative operations in healthcare settings.
# Understand Concepts of Health Information Management # Information Systems in Healthcare # Database Management # Security and Control of Health Data
This course provides students with the opportunity to review for the certification exam. Students are also afforded the opportunity to develop a portfolio as they make the transition into the workforce. Topics include: searching the job market; preparing the portfolio; stress management and burnout; test-taking strategies; and reviewing for the certification exam.
Test plans are formal documents that outline strategies for assessing software quality, encompassing defect detection, functionality, performance, and user satisfaction prior to production.
# Preparing the Portfolio - Develop the appropriate documentation for the portfolio. - Utilize the appropriate methods to conduct professional correspondence. - Develop a resume, cover letter, and a follow-up letter that complies with the American Health Information Management Association’s Vision 2006 initiative. - Use strategies that comply with the American Health Information Management Association’s Vision 2006 initiative. - Develop a list of post-interview strategies to employ when seeking a position. # Reviewing for the Certification Exam - Develop a presentation on a HITM-related topic. # Searching the Job Market - Utilize the methods for searching the job market for available positions. # Stress Management and Burnout - Compile a list of strategies an individual can use to deal with stress on the job. - Examine methods used to avoid burnout. # Test-taking strategies - Examine various test-taking strategies. - Negotiate various practice tests.
HIMT 2460 - Health Information Technology Practicum
This course will allow students to perform advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in realistic work environments in either a traditional, non-traditional, or lab setting. Activities will include application of all HIMT coursework. The student will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field.
# Communication and Presentation Skills - Develop a presentation on a HIT related topic. - Prepare handouts and material for the presentation. # Health Information Management HIM Department Functions - Recognize health information documentation flow in a healthcare setting. - Perform functions in a health information department. - Perform HIM related functions to include the retrieval, filing, assembly, analysis, coding, and release of information while maintaining confidentiality of protected health information. # Registered Health Information Technicians RHIT National Exam Preparation - Perform a mock simulated RHIT national exam.
This course focuses on how the revenue cycle is impacted by various departments within the facility such as patient access/registration, case management/quality review, health information management, and patient accounting. Subjects include insurance plans, medical necessity, claims processing, accounts receivable, chargemaster, DRGs, APCs, edits, auditing and review. ICD and CPT coding as they relate to the billing function will be reviewed. The importance of revenue cycle management for fiscal stability is emphasized.
Revenue Cycle Management refers to the systematic administration of financial transactions in healthcare, encompassing patient registration, payment collection, and optimizing revenue, while ensuring prompt claims reimbursement.
# Claims Processing - Understand the health insurance query access (HIQA) process. - Support accurate billing through coding, Chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. - Recognize assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. # Fiscal Management - Explain reimbursement methodologies. - Utilize financial management processes. # Key Departments in the Revenue Cycle - Diagram the flow of a patients charge and code data throughout a healthcare organizations revenue cycle. - Define case mix index. # Quality Management - Compare and Contrast and contrast the differences in tools, auditing, communication and education for a clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program for an inpatient and outpatient setting. - Outline the impact each of these regulatory entities or acts have on claims, coded data and supporting documentation: HIPAA, OIG, QIO, HEDIS, P4P, CDAC, and RAC. - Evaluate a compliance program’s communication methods and tools, policies and procedures, and training and education. - Identify potential abuse or fraudulent trends through data analysis. - Develop appropriate physician queries to resolve data and coding discrepancies. - Organize and facilitate meetings. - Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. # Reimbursement System - Define various payment methodologies used for inpatient and outpatient reimbursement. - Interpret regulatory agency and payer-specific guidelines for use in the coding and reimbursement process. - Select accurately diagnostic/procedural groupings such as diagnosis related group (DRG), MS-DRGs, ambulatory payment classification (APC) systems, and Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) based on coded data. - Define the data elements required for completing the industry-standard claim forms and computerized databases. - Evaluate revenue cycle processes.
HIMT 2400 - Coding and Classification - CPT/HCPCS
This course provides an introduction to, and application of, codes using the CPT/HCPCS system. Codes will be applied to workbook exercises, case studies, and actual outpatient charts. Codes will be assigned manually as well as by an encoder.
# Accuracy of Coding - Determine accuracy of diagnostic procedural groups such as APC and OPPS. # Clinical Information in Coding Accuracy - Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. # Compliance Strategies - Implement coding compliance strategies, auditing, quality monitoring and reporting (such as NCCI and OCE). - Describe components of revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement. - Summarize regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. # Evaluating Coded Data - Evaluate discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation # Principles and Applications of Coding. - Apply principles and applications of procedures codes using CPT/HCPCS and DSM-IV. - Recognize assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. # Regulations and Guidelines in Coding - Utilize current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
This course introduces the students to the peer review and the role health information plays in evaluating patient care. The course investigates the components of performance improvement programs in health care facilities, including quality assessment, utilization management, risk management, and critical clinical pathways. State and local standards are included as well as review of the federal governments role in health care and accreditation requirements of various agencies.
Information Organization entails the structured arrangement of data and resources to facilitate efficient access, management, and usability, enhancing decision-making and workflow optimization.
Health Laws consist of rules and guidelines that oversee healthcare provision, individual patient rights, public health concerns, and data security within the medical sector.
Quality Assessment: The methodical examination of a product or service's compliance with required standards and customer satisfaction.
Peer review is a process where experts in the same field assess a piece of work, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement to uphold high standards and quality.
# Components of Performance Improvement Programs - Explain the cyclical nature of performance improvement activities. - Discuss terminology and standards common to performance improvement activities. - Explain the principal aspects of healthcare that are targeted for performance measurement. - Identify the role of an organization’s leaders in performance improvement activities. - Assess how cultural issues affect health, healthcare quality, cost, and HIM. - Create programs and policies that support a culture of diversity. - Utilize data-driven performance improvement techniques for decision making. # Federal and State Government Standard Role in Healthcare - Discuss how federal regulations contribute to the management of care in the U.S. healthcare system. - Discuss how state and local standards are used in defining quality and performance standards in healthcare. - Identify the impact of policy on health care. # Orientation to Accreditation Requirements - Differentiate the performance improvement perspectives of accreditation, certification, and licensure organizations. - Compare and Contrast and contrast various approaches of accreditation, certification, and licensure agencies to the site visit and survey. - Differentiate between compulsory and voluntary reviews. # Peer Review Process - Discuss how the peer review process can assist appropriate practice decisions in healthcare. - Recognize impact of change management on processes, people, and systems. - Explain the methodology of training and development. # Quality Assessment - Identify common healthcare data collection tools. - Identify methods to evaluate health care delivery. - Explain usability and accessibility of health information by patients, including current trends and future challenges. - Summarize project management methodologies. - Identify root cause(s) for performance management projects. # Strategic and Organizational Management - Understand the importance of healthcare policymaking as it relates to the healthcare delivery system. - Describe the differing types of organizations, services, and personnel and their interrelationships across the healthcare delivery system. - Utilize enterprise-wide information assets in support organizational strategies and objectives. - Summarize health information related leadership roles. - Apply project management tools for data presentations. - Report health care data through graphical representations.
This course will engage in the functions of a manager, planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, leading or directing, communication and motivating. Further study will include principles of authority/ responsibility, delegation and effective communication, organization charts, job descriptions, policies and procedures, employee motivation, discipline and performance evaluation.
# Budgeting - Understand and apply budgetary principles. - Examine items for budgetary oversight to maximize cost savings and workflow processes and goals. - Create budgets. - Utilize financial management processes. # Communications - Demonstrate the importance of orientation, training, and continuing education in the workplace. - Examine behaviors that embrace cultural diversity. - Create programs and policies that support a culture of diversity. - Examine behaviors that embrace cultural diversity. # Management Techniques and Functions - Identify the various types of management styles. - Develop work plans, policies, procedures, and resource requisitions in relation to job functions. - Prioritize the functions of an HIM department. - Contribute to work team and committees. - Observe staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions. - Provide feedback to work team regarding performance. - Use quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor, report, and improve processes. - Demonstrate fundamental leadership skills. - Identify the impact of organizational change. - Identify human resource strategies for organizational best practices. - Identify processes of workforce training for health care organizations. - Assess ethical standards of practices.
HIMT 1410 - Coding and Classification - ICD Advanced
This course provides the student with case studies for in-depth review of inpatient and outpatient record formats as found in current healthcare settings. Advanced coding skills and use of industry applications to apply coding and billing standards will be the focus to develop auditing and compliance strategies in the work setting.
# Clinical Classification Systems - Apply principles and conventions of coding systems. (ICD) - Evaluate Coding Compliance Strategies, Auditing and Reporting. (CCI plans) - Recognize assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines. # Health Data Structure Content and Standards - Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. - Assess and resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. # Reimbursement Methodologies - Categorize group diagnostic and procedural codes into reimbursement classification systems (DRG, MS DRG) Group with an encoder. - Support accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. - Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment system (PPS) in healthcare delivery. - Demonstrate how to compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate coded assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems. - Describe components of revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement. - Summarize regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.
This course analyzes the study of methods and formulas used in computing and preparing statistical reports for health care services and vital records. It also focuses on the study of methods and techniques used in presenting statistical data.
Data management refers to the systematic handling of data, involving its collection, storage, organization, and preservation of accuracy and security, enabling efficient retrieval and analysis.
# Statistical Reports for Health Care Services and Vital Records - Discuss the importance of accurate information in statistical reports. - Using spreadsheet software create tables, graphs, and reports to depict statistical information. # Study of Methods and Formulas - Identify and use secondary data sources. - Validate the reliability and accuracy of secondary data sources. - Calculate statistics for health care operations. # Study of Methods and Techniques Statistical Data - Identify vital statistics and various types of healthcare rates to include: census, bed occupancy, bed turnover, length of stay, death rates, autopsy rates, infection rates and service days. - Differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics and discrete and continuous data. - Describe research methodologies used in health care. - Describe the concepts of managing data.
FOSC 1206 - Introduction to Forensic Science
This introductory course will provide a broad overview of the areas in forensic science covered in higher level courses. Topics include the recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of various types of physical evidence, forensic science and the law, and ethics in forensic science. The relationship of forensic science to the natural sciences and the use of the scientific method in forensic science will also be explored.
# Bloodstain Pattern Analysis - Define bloodstain pattern analysis. - Describe the biological and physical properties of human blood. - Characterize the significance of size, shape and directionality of bloodstains. - Discuss area of convergence and origin. - Describe the types of bloodstains (transfer, projection, impact, void, cast-off, passive, altered). # Crime Scene Investigation - Discuss the definition of crime scenes. - Discuss the types of crime scenes. - Describe the steps for responding to and documentation of a crime scene. - Explain Locard's Exchange Principle. - Describe the three types of crime scene photographs. - Describe two types of sketches and sketching (measuring) techniques. - Explain methods for searching a scene. - Explain chain of custody. # Fingerprints - Classify the categories of evidentiary fingerprints (patent, latent, plastic). - Describe the types of fingerprint patterns (arch, loop, whorl). - Describe the processing techniques for porous and non-porous surfaces. - Review the history of fingerprints. - Define and recognize minutiae. # Firearms Tool Marks - Differentiate between shotguns, handguns, revolvers, rifles, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. - Cite documentation and collection procedures for toolmarks and firearms. # Footwear Tire Tracks - Differentiate between class and individual characteristics. - Explain the process for footwear/tire track analysis. - Contrast three dimensional impressions and two dimensional imprints. - Determine the information that can be gained from footwear evidence. - Describe the process for recovering or enhancing footwear. # Forensic Anthropology - List the number of bones in the body. - Describe which bones are used to estimate age, gender and race/ethnicity. - Review the components of a biological profile. - Identify the process for excavating buried remains. # Forensic Entomology - Summarize the stages of the blow fly life cycle. - Establish the proper collection of blow fly evidence. - Recognize the importance of time since death. - Articulate ways forensic entomology can be used. # Forensic Microscopy - Discuss the types of microscopes used in forensic science (stereoscopy, comparison scope, SEM, polarized light scope). # Forensic Odontology - Cite the number of adult and immature teeth. - Describe the steps for identification of victims through dental records. - Describe the steps for documentation and comparison of bite marks. - Summarize the qualifications of a forensic dentist. - Explain the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO) guidelines for identification and bite mark analysis. # Forensic Pathology - Define cause and manner of death. - List categories of traumatic death. - Differentiate between coroner and medical examiner. - Compare and Contrast blunt force trauma and sharp force trauma. - Describe the types of gunshot wounds. # Forensic Science and the Law - Define scientific evidence. - Classify the types of evidence. - Characterize the difference between fact and expert witnesses. - Examine how scientific evidence is admitted into evidence. - Differentiate between lawyers and scientists and how they work together. - Characterize ethics in forensic science. - Understand the use of scientific method in forensic science. - Balance reason and emotion. # Forensic Toxicology - Describe applications of toxicological testing. - Describe toxicological testing processes. - Differentiate between drugs of abuse and non-medicinal agents. # Origin and History of Forensic Science - Define forensic science. - Describe the origins of forensic science. - Discuss the evolution of forensic science. - Discuss the role of the forensic science laboratory. - Distinguish between the accreditation of laboratories and the certification of examiners. - Recognize quality control and quality assurance issues. - Summarize staffing qualifications in the laboratory. - Describe the types of forensic laboratories. # Serology DNA - Understand the protocol for examination of bloodstains and other bodily fluids (semen, saliva). - Contrast presumptive testing with confirmatory testing and chemicals used for bodily fluids. - Describe the structure and discovery of DNA. - Illustrate the origins and history of DNA analysis. - Describe the role of genetics in DNA analysis. - Differentiate between nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA. - Describe serological collection procedures. - Summarize current practices in DNA analysis. # Trace Evidence - Define trace evidence. - Describe the types of trace evidence (fibers, hairs, soil, glass, paint). - Explain the stages of hair growth and parts of hair. - Describe the types of fibers. - Describe the components of paint. - Describe gunshot residue analysis. - Contrast between class and individual characteristics.
EMSP 2720 - Practical Applications for the Paramedic
Allows opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment based management techniques through competency based evaluations relevant to the practice of a Paramedic. Topics include: Assessment Based Management for Paramedics.
# Assessment Based Management for Paramedics - Defend how the Paramedic’s effective assessment is critical to clinical decision making. - Appreciate how the Paramedic’s attitude affects assessment and decision making. - Decide the appropriate BLS and ALS equipment, given a simulated call, to be taken to the patient. - Justify the Paramedic's general approach to the emergency patient. - Choose the general approach, patient assessment, differentials, and management priorities, appropriate for a Paramedic, for patients with various complaints. - Decide how the Paramedic will effectively communicate patient information face to face, over the telephone, by radio, and in writing. - Promote the effective communication of patient information face to face, over the telephone, by radio, and in writing. - Appreciate the use of scenarios to develop high level clinical decision making skills. - Appreciate the importance of considering differentials during patient care. - Promote and practice the process of complete patient assessment on all patients. - Appreciate the importance of presenting the patient report accurately and clearly. - Adapt to the role of a Paramedic team leader, and choreograph the EMS response team, perform a patient assessment, provide local/regionally appropriate treatment, present cases verbally and in writing given a moulaged and programmed simulated patient. - Adapt to the role of a Paramedic team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various medical complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team. - Adapt to the role of a Paramedic team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various traumatic complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team.
EMSP 2710 - Field Internship for the Paramedic
Provides supervised field internship experience in the prehospital advanced life support setting. Topics include: Field Internship.
# Field Internship - Perform as a role model of exemplary professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Motivate other EMS personnel to display professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Promote communicating in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome. - Perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient. - Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modifies treatment plan accordingly. - Perform as the team leader of a routine, single patient advanced life support emergency call. - Demonstrate ensuring the safety of the rescuer and others during an emergency. - Promote the safety of the rescuer and others during an emergency. - Demonstrate completion of the minimum leadership competencies for the Paramedic level, as promulgated by the Georgia State Office of EMS/Trauma. - Appreciate the need for data reporting used for epidemiological and research purposes.
EMSP 2570 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2570 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510, EMSP 2520, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2540, EMSP 2550 and EMSP 2560. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
# Clinicals - Perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of a patient. - Construct a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. - Apply assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient's condition. - Integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care. - Perform health screening and referrals. - Promote communicating in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome. - Perform safely and effectively the psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the paramedic level. - Collaborate with other EMS personnel, while serving as a role model of exemplary professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Motivate other EMS personnel to display professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Integrate performance of basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient. - Adapt treatment plans according to the effectiveness of interventions. - Prioritize and report data to be used for epidemiological and research purposes. - Appreciate the need for data reporting used for epidemiological and research purposes. - Adapt to the role of the team leader during various routine, single patient advanced life support emergency calls. - Integrate patient assessments and provision of prehospital emergency care and transportation for various patient complaints, within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the Paramedic level. - Demonstrate completion of the minimum clinical and field competencies for the Paramedic level, as promulgated by the Georgia State Office of EMS/Trauma.
EMSP 2560 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2560 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510, EMSP 2520, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2540, EMSP 2550 and EMSP 2570. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
Data reporting involves gathering, analyzing, and presenting information in a clear manner using various formats such as tables, charts, and narrative reports.
EMSP 2550 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2550 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510, EMSP 2520, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2540, EMSP 2560 and EMSP 2570. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
EMSP 2540 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2540 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510, EMSP 2520, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2550, EMSP 2560 and EMSP 2570. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
EMSP 2530 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2530 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510, EMSP 2520, EMSP 2540, EMSP 2550, EMSP 2560 and EMSP 2570. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
EMSP 2520 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2520 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2540, EMSP 2550, EMSP 2560 and EMSP 2570. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
EMSP 2510 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I
This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2510 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2520, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2540, EMSP 2550, EMSP 2560 and EMSP 2570. The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.
# Clinicals - Perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of a patient. - Construct a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. - Apply assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient's condition. - Integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care. - Perform health screening and referrals. - Promote communicating in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome. - Perform safely and effectively the psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the paramedic level. - Collaborate with other EMS personnel, while serving as a role model of exemplary professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Motivate other EMS personnel to display professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Integrate performance of basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient. - Adapt treatment plans according to the effectiveness of interventions. - Prioritize and report data to be used for epidemiological and research purposes. - Appreciate the need for data reporting used for epidemiological and research purposes. - Adapt to the role of the team leader during various routine, single patient advanced life support emergency calls. - Integrate patient assessments and provision of prehospital emergency care and transportation for various patient complaints, within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of - Practice at the Paramedic level. - Demonstrate completion of the minimum clinical and field competencies for the Paramedic level, as promulgated by the Georgia State Office of EMS/Trauma.
EMSP 2340 - Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations
This course will enable the student to integrate assessment findings with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for various special patient populations. During this course, the student will also complete a nationally recognized pediatric course (i.e. EPC, PALS, PEPP, etc.). Topics include: Obstetrics; Gynecology; Neonatal Care; Pediatrics; Geriatrics; and Patients with Special Challenges.
Geriatrics is a medical field dedicated to the healthcare and illnesses of older individuals, emphasizing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and enhancing their overall well-being.
# Assessments of Special Patient Populations - Integrate assessment findings with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for patients with special needs. - Promote respect for patients with special needs during the assessment and treatment of various complaints. - Appreciate the critical nature of accurate field impressions during the assessment and management of special needs patients with various complaints. - Establish certification in a nationally recognized pediatric course (i.e. EPC, PALS, PEPP, etc.). This pediatric course may be integrated throughout the various course competencies of EMSP 2340. # Geriatrics - Integrate the normal and abnormal changes associated with aging, pharmacokinetic changes, psychosocial and economic aspects of aging, polypharmacy, and age-related assessment and treatment modifications for the following major or common geriatric diseases and/or emergencies: cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; neurological diseases; endocrine diseases; Alzheimer's; dementia; and delirium (including acute confusional state). - Articulate the normal and abnormal changes associated with aging, pharmacokinetic changes, psychosocial and economic aspects of aging, polypharmacy, and age-related assessment and treatment modifications for the following major or common geriatric diseases and/or emergencies: Herpes zoster and inflammatory arthritis. - Implement age-related assessment and treatment modifications for older patients with various major or common geriatric diseases and/or emergencies. - Promote the need for modification of general assessment and treatment modalities for various geriatric diseases and/or emergencies. # Gynecology - Integrate the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major gynecological diseases and/or emergencies for the following: vaginal bleeding and sexual assault. - Articulate the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major gynecological diseases and/or emergencies for the following: gynecologic infections; pelvic inflammatory disease; ovarian cysts; dysfunctional uterine bleeding; and vaginal foreign body. - Apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the assessment and management of patients with a gynecologic complaint. - Promote the need for respecting the privacy of various gynecologic patients during assessment and treatment. - Appreciate the need to apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the assessment and management of patients with a gynecologic complaint. # Neonatal Care - Integrate the anatomy and physiology of neonatal circulation with assessment of the newborn. - Integrate the presentation and management of the newborn with the principles of neonatal resuscitation. Apply the principles of neonatal resuscitation to the assessment and management of a newborn. Motivate other resuscitation team members to use appropriate neonatal resuscitation techniques. # Obstetrics - Integrate the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, pathophysiology of complications of pregnancy, and assessment of the pregnant patient. - Integrate the psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: normal delivery; abnormal delivery (nuchal cord, prolapsed cord, and breech); spontaneous abortion/miscarriage; ectopic pregnancy; preeclampsia/eclampsia; antepartum hemorrhage; pregnancy induced hypertension; third trimester bleeding (including placenta previa and abruptio placenta); high risk pregnancy; complications of labor (including fetal distress, pre-term labor, premature rupture of membranes, and uterine rupture); complications of delivery; and post partum complications. - Articulate the psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of hyperemesis gravidarum and post partum depression. - Apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the assessment and management of patients experiencing an obstetric emergency. - Appreciate the need to apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the assessment and management of patients experiencing an obstetric emergency. - Respect the emotional needs of the obstetric patient. # Patients with Special Challenges - Appraise the healthcare implications of the following: abuse; neglect; poverty; bariatrics; technology dependent; hospice/terminally ill; and tracheostomy care/dysfunction. - Adapt the patient assessment and management of various patients with special needs to accommodate the healthcare implications of patients with special challenges. - Appreciate the need to adapt the patient assessment and management of various patients with special needs to accommodate the healthcare implications of patients with special challenges. - Promote appropriate sensitivity for patients with special needs. # Pediatrics - Integrate age-related assessment findings, age-related anatomic and physiologic variations, age-related and developmental stage related assessment and treatment modifications of the following pediatric specific major or common diseases and/or emergencies: foreign body (upper and lower) airway obstruction; bacterial tracheitis; asthma; bronchiolitis [including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)]; pneumonia; croup; epiglottitis; respiratory distress/failure/arrest; shock; seizures; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); hyperglycemia; and hypoglycemia. - Articulate age-related assessment findings, age-related anatomic and physiologic variations, age-related and developmental stage related assessment and treatment modifications of the following pediatric specific major or common diseases and/or emergencies: pertussis; cystic fibrosis; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; congenital heart diseases; and hydrocephalus/ventricular shunts. - Implement age-related and developmental stage related assessment and treatment modifications for various pediatric specific major or common diseases and/or emergencies. - Promote the need for modification of general assessment and treatment modalities for various pediatric diseases and/or emergencies. - Motivate other resuscitation team members to properly perform appropriate pediatric basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques consistent with the current American Heart Association guidelines for Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
EMSP 2330 - Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care
This course will enable the student to integrate a comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of traumatic: cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states; shock, respiratory failure or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest. This course will also include integrating assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression to implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for an acutely injured patient. During this course, the student will complete a nationally recognized pre-hospital trauma course (i.e. PHTLS, ITLS, ATT, etc.). Topics include: Shock and Trauma Resuscitation; Trauma Overview; Bleeding; Chest Trauma; Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma; Orthopedic Trauma; Soft Tissue Trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma; Nervous System Trauma; Special Considerations in Trauma; Environmental Emergencies; Multi-System Trauma; and Assessment of Trauma Emergencies.
# Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: vascular injury; solid and hollow organ injuries; blunt versus penetrating mechanisms of injury; evisceration; retroperitoneal injuries; and injuries to the external genitalia. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with genitourinary trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients with genitourinary trauma. - Promote empathy for patients who have experienced a genitourinary injury caused by sexual assault. # Trauma Overview - Integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression to implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for an acutely injured patient. - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of the trauma patient in trauma scoring and transport and destination issues. # Assessment of Trauma Emergencies - Integrate the appropriate assessment for various complaints of the following types of acute injuries: bleeding; chest trauma; abdominal/genitourinary trauma; orthopedic trauma; soft tissue trauma; head/facial/neck/and spine trauma; and nervous system trauma; special considerations (pregnant, pediatric, geriatric, and cognitively impaired); environmental emergencies; and multi-system trauma. - Appreciate the critical nature of accurate field impressions for patients with various traumatic injuries. - Establish certification in a nationally recognized pre-hospital trauma course (i.e. PHTLS, ITLS, ATT, etc.). This trauma course may be integrated throughout the various course competencies of EMSP 2330. # Bleeding - Interpret the assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to manage bleeding. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients that are bleeding. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients that are bleeding. # Chest Trauma - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: traumatic aortic disruption; pulmonary contusion; blunt cardiac injury; hemothorax; pneumothorax (including open, simple, and tension); cardiac tamponade; rib fractures; flail chest; commotio cordis; tracheobronchial disruption; diaphragmatic rupture; and traumatic asphyxia. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with chest trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients with chest trauma. # Environmental Emergencies - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: near-drowning; temperature-related illness; bites and envenomations; dysbarism (including high-altitude and diving injuries); electrical injury; and high altitude illness. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients experiencing an environmental emergency. - Appreciate the need to adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients experiencing an environmental emergency. # Head Facial Neck and Spine Trauma - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: unstable facial fractures; orbital fractures; and perforated tympanic membrane. - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: skull fractures; penetrating neck trauma; laryngeotracheal injuries; spine trauma (including dislocations/subluxations, fractures, and sprains/strains); and mandibular fractures. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with head, facial, neck and spinal trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients head, facial, neck and spinal trauma. # Multi-System Trauma - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of multi-system trauma and blast injuries. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with multi-system trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients with multi-system trauma. # Nervous System Trauma - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: cauda equina syndrome; nerve root injury; and peripheral nerve injury. - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: traumatic brain injury; spinal cord injury; and spinal shock. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with nervous system trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients with nervous system trauma. # Orthopedic Trauma - Articulate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: pediatric fractures; tendon laceration/transection/ rupture (Achille's and patellar); and compartment syndrome. - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: upper and lower extremity orthopedic trauma; open fractures; closed fractures; and dislocations. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with orthopedic trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients with orthopedic trauma. # Shock and Trauma Resuscitation - Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of traumatic cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states. - Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of the causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest in the acutely injured patient. - Prioritize the assessment and management of various patients in traumatic cardiac arrest and/or peri-arrest states. - Prioritize the assessment and management of various patients experiencing shock and/or respiratory failure/arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest in the acutely injured patient. - Motivate other resuscitation team members to properly perform appropriate basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques (consistent with the current American Heart Association guidelines for Emergency Cardiovascular Care) for various patients in traumatic cardiac arrest and/or peri-arrest states. # Soft Tissue Trauma - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following wounds: avulsions; bite wounds; lacerations; and puncture wounds. - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following burns: electrical; chemical; and thermal. - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a high-pressure injection. - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of crush syndrome. - Adapt the assessment and management principles to the treatment of various patients with soft tissue trauma. - Appreciate the need for appropriate management of various patients with soft tissue trauma. # Special Considerations in Trauma - Evaluate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma in the following: pregnant patients; pediatric patients; geriatric patients; and cognitively impaired patients. - Adapt the assessment and management principles of various traumatic injuries for the following types of patients: pregnant; pediatric; geriatric; and cognitively impaired. - Appreciate the need to adapt the assessment and management principles of various traumatic injuries for the following types of patients: pregnant; pediatric; geriatric; and cognitively impaired.
EMSP 2320 - Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care
This course will enable the student to integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient experiencing a medical emergency. Topics include: Medical Overview; Neurology; Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Psychiatric; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders; Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; and Assessment of Medical Emergencies.
# Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage; liver disorders; peritonitis; and ulcerative diseases. - Articulate the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: irritable bowel syndrome; inflammatory disorders; pancreatitis; bowel obstruction; hernias; infectious disorders; gall bladder and biliary tract disorders. - Discuss the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: rectal abscess; rectal foreign body obstruction; and mesenteric ischemia. - Apply the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, and prognosis to appropriately assess and manage various patients with an abdominal or gastrointestinal disorder. - Appreciate the need to apply the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, and prognosis to appropriately assess and manage various patients with an abdominal or gastrointestinal disorder. # Assessment of Medical Emergencies - Integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint. - Implement the assessment and management of the following types of complaints: neurological; abdominal/gastrointestinal; immunologic; infectious diseases; endocrine disorders; psychiatric; toxicological; respiratory; hematologic; genitourinary/renal; non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders; and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. - Appreciate the critical nature of accurate field impressions for patients with various medical complaints. # Diseases of the Eyes Ears Nose and Throat - Articulate the assessment findings with the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, including a nose bleed. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for various patients experiencing a disease of the eyes, ears, nose, or throat including a nose bleed. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for various patients experiencing a disease of the eyes, ears, nose, or throat including a nose bleed. # Endocrine Disorders - Interpret the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of diabetic emergencies and diabetes. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: adrenal disease; and pituitary and thyroid disorders. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing an endocrine disorder. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing an endocrine disorder. # Genitourinary/Renal - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: complications of acute renal failure, chronic renal failure, and dialysis; and renal calculi. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: acid base disturbances; fluid and electrolyte disturbances; infections; and male genital tract conditions. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients with a genitourinary/renal complaint. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients with a genitourinary/renal complaint. - Promote empathy for patients experiencing a genitourinary/renal emergency. # Hematology - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major hematological diseases and/or emergencies, including sickle cell disease. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: blood transfusion complications; hemostatic disorders; lymphomas; red blood cell disorders; white blood cell disorders; and coagulopathies. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a hematologic complaint. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a hematologic complaint. # Immunology - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major immune system disorders and/or emergencies, including the following: hypersensitivity; allergic and anaphylactic reactions; and anaphylactoid reactions. - Relate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major immune system disorders and/or emergencies, including the following: collagen vascular disease and transplant-related problems. - Apply the assessment findings, along with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the treatment of various patients experiencing common or major immune system disorders and/or emergencies. - Appreciate the need to apply the assessment findings, along with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the treatment of various patients experiencing common or major immune system disorders and/or emergencies. # Infectious Disease - Promote the appropriate use of body substance isolation precautions. - Promote the decontamination of equipment after treating a patient. - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, reporting requirements, prognosis, and management of the following: HIV-related disease; hepatitis; pneumonia; and meningococcal meningitis. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, reporting requirements, prognosis, and management of the following: tuberculosis; tetanus; viral diseases; sexually transmitted diseases; gastroenteritis; fungal infections; rabies; scabies and lice; Lyme disease; Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; and antibiotic resistant infections. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, reporting requirements, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients with infectious diseases. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, reporting requirements, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients with infectious diseases. # Medical Overview - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of medical complaints to include transport mode and destination decisions. - Use the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of medical complaints to assure the appropriate transport mode and destination decision. # Neurology - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: stroke/intracranial hemorrhage/transient ischemic attack; seizure; status epilepticus; and headache. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: dementia; neoplasms; demyelinating disorders; Parkinson's disease; cranial nerve disorders; movement disorders; neurologic inflammation/ infection; spinal cord compression; hydrocephalus; and Wernicke’s encephalopathy. - Apply the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the assessment and management of patients with neurologic complaints. - Appreciate the need to apply the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management to the assessment and management of patients with neurologic complaints. # Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of common or major non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, including: disorders of the spine; joint abnormalities; muscle abnormalities; and overuse syndromes. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorder. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorder. # Psychiatric - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of acute psychosis and agitated delirium. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: cognitive disorders; thought disorders; mood disorders; neurotic disorders; substance-related disorders/addictive behavior; somatoform disorders; factitious disorders; personality disorders; patterns of violence/ abuse/neglect; and organic psychoses. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a psychiatric disorder. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a psychiatric disorder. # Respiratory - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: acute upper airway infections; spontaneous pneumothorax; obstructive/restrictive lung diseases; and pulmonary infections. - Articulate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: neoplasm; pertussis; and cystic fibrosis. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a respiratory emergency. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a respiratory emergency. # Toxicology - Integrate the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following toxidromes and poisonings: cholinergics; anticholinergics; sympathomimetics; sedative/hypnotics; opiates; alcohol intoxication and withdrawal; over-the-counter and prescription medications; carbon monoxide; illegal drugs; and herbal preparations. - Use the assessment findings with the principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a toxicological emergency. - Appreciate the use of assessment findings, principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management for the treatment of various patients experiencing a toxicological emergency.
EMSP 2310 - Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care
This course will enable the student to integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient experiencing a cardiovascular emergency. Topics include: Cardiovascular Emergencies and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
# Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS - Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states. - Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of the causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest. - Prioritize the assessment and management of various patients in cardiac arrest and/or peri-arrest states. - Prioritize the assessment and management of various patients experiencing shock and/or respiratory failure/arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest. - Establish certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support consistent with the current American Heart Association guidelines for Emergency Cardiovascular Care. - Motivate other resuscitation team members to properly perform appropriate basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques consistent with the current American Heart Association guidelines for Emergency Cardiovascular Care. # Cardiovascular Emergencies - Integrate the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: acute coronary syndrome (including angina pectoris and myocardial infarction); heart failure; non-traumatic cardiac tamponade; hypertensive emergencies; cardiogenic shock; vascular disorders (including abdominal aortic aneurysm, arterial occlusion and venous thrombosis); aortic aneurysm/dissection; thromboembolism; and cardiac rhythm disturbances. - Articulate the anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of the following: infectious diseases of the heart (including endocarditis and pericarditis); and congenital abnormalities. - Implement an appropriate assessment and management for various patients experiencing cardiac related emergencies. - Appreciate the need to perform and implement an appropriate assessment and management plan for various patients experiencing cardiac related emergencies.
EMSP 2140 - Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts
This course equips the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, and will begin to integrate advanced assessment skills (including ECG interpretation) into the assessment of cardiac patients. Topics include: Anatomy, Physiology, and Electrophysiology of the Cardiovascular System; Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease; Assessment of the Cardiac Patient; Electrocardiographic (ECG) Interpretation.
# Anatomy Physiology and Electrophysiology of the Cardiovascular System - Characterize the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. - Illustrate the electrophysiology of the heart. - Appreciate the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. # Assessment of the Cardiac Patient - Initiate the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiac related emergency. - Implement the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiac related emergency. - Appreciate the need for a proper assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiac related emergency. # Electrocardiographic ECG interpretation - Characterize the principles of ECG monitoring and interpretation. - Correlate the electrophysiological and hemodynamic events occurring throughout the entire cardiac cycle with the various ECG wave forms, segments, and intervals. - Interpret various cardiac rhythms. - Evaluate various 12 lead ECGs. - Integrate electrocardiographic monitoring and interpretation (including 12 lead ECGs) into the assessment of patients experiencing a cardiac related emergency. - Promote the utilization of electrocardiographic monitoring and interpretation (including 12 lead ECGs) into the assessment of patients experiencing a cardiac related emergency. # Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease - Examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease.
EMSP 2130 - Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics
This course will equip the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of pharmacology, as well as skills used to manage the respiratory system. Students will learn to use these advanced resuscitative skills to mitigate patient care emergencies, and to improve the overall health of the patient. Topics include: Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; Emergency Medications; Airway Management; Respiration; and Artificial Ventilation.
# Airway Management - Integrate complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. - Appreciate the complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as related to the assessment, development and implementation of a treatment plan assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. - Integrate within the scope of practice of the paramedic, the following: airway anatomy; airway assessment; techniques of assuring a patent airway. - Prioritize the airway assessment and techniques of assuring a patent airway, within the scope of practice of the paramedic. - Appreciate the prioritization of basic versus advanced skills as related to airway management. # Artificial Ventilation - Integrate the assessment and management of artificial ventilation. - Integrate the assessment and management minute ventilation. - Integrate the assessment and management of alveolar ventilation. - Integrate the assessment and management of the effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output. - Adapt the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation to assure appropriate: artificial ventilation; minute ventilation, alveolar ventilation, and the effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output. - Appreciate the prioritization of basic versus advanced skills as related to artificial ventilation. # Emergency Medications - Compile the: names; actions; indications; contraindications; complications; routes of administration; side effects; interactions; and dosages for the medications administered, within the scope of practice of the paramedic. # Medication Administration - Categorize the routes of medication administration within the scope of practice of the paramedic. - Integrate the routes of medication administration, within the scope of practice of the paramedic. - Facilitate the administration of medications to a patient, within the scope of practice of a paramedic. - Integrate the administration of various medications to a patient, within the scope of practice of a paramedic. # Principles of Pharmacology - Integrate comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient. - Incorporate medication safety. - Promote medication safety. - Reinforce medication legislation. - Categorize the various names of medications. - Categorize medication classifications. - Categorize the schedules of medications. - Integrate pharmacokinetics. - Justify medication storage and security. - Incorporate the knowledge of autonomic pharmacology. - Integrate metabolism and excretion. - Anticipate mechanism of action. - Judge phases of medication activity. - Assess medication response relationships. - Assess medication interactions. - Predict medication toxicity. # Respiration - Anticipate the anatomy of the respiratory system. - Reinforce pulmonary ventilation; oxygenation; respiration (including external, internal and cellular). - Validate assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration. - Promote appropriate supplemental oxygen therapy.. - Adapt the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration to assure appropriate: pulmonary ventilation; oxygenation; and respiration (including external, internal, and cellular).
EMSP 2120 - Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics
This course expands the concepts of pathophysiology as it correlates to disease processes. This course will enable the student to apply the general concepts of pathophysiology to the assessment and management of patients in the emergency setting. Topics include: Pathophysiology.
# Pathophysiology - Integrate comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology of major human systems. - Articulate basic cellular review; alterations in cells and tissues; and the cellular environment. - Correlate genetics and familial diseases. - Characterize hypoperfusion including: pathogenesis; types of shock; Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS); and cellular metabolism impairment. - Characterize self-defense mechanisms; inflammation; and variances in immunity/inflammation. - Correlate stress and disease. - Appreciate the need for the paramedic to have a comprehensive knowledge of the pathophysiology of major human systems.
EMSP 1510 - Advanced Concepts for the AEMT
This course serves as the introductory course to the advanced level practice of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). It expands on the information attained at the EMT level. Topics include: EMS Systems; Documentation; EMS System Communication; Therapeutic Communication; Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; Emergency Medications; Airway Management; Respiration; Artificial Ventilation; Primary Assessment; and Secondary Assessment.
# Airway Management - Apply knowledge of additional upper airway anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. - Articulate, within the scope of practice of the AEMT, the following: airway anatomy; airway assessment; and techniques of assuring a patent airway. - Demonstrate, within the scope of practice of the AEMT, the following: airway assessment; and techniques of assuring a patent airway. # Anatomy/Physiology and Pathophysiology - Integrate complex knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the airway, respiratory and circulatory systems to the practice of EMS. - Apply comprehensive knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management. # Artificial Ventilation - Incorporate the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation, to include: artificial ventilation; minute ventilation; alveolar ventilation; and the effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output. - Integrate the assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation. # Documentation - Integrate the principles of medical documentation and report writing. - Display appropriate documentation consistent with state guidelines. # Emergency Medications - Characterize the: names; actions; indications; contraindications; complications; routes of administration; side effects; interactions; and dosages for the medications administered, within the scope of practice of the AEMT. - Implement the appropriate administration, to a simulated patient, of medications within the scope of practice of the AEMT. # EMS System Communication - Examine the EMS communication system. - Incorporate communication with other health care professionals. - Incorporate team communication and dynamics. - Consider appropriate professional communication techniques, including communication with other health care professionals and team communication and dynamics. # EMS Systems - Apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the AEMT, and medical/legal and ethical issues, to the provision of emergency care. - Characterize quality improvement. - Examine patient safety. - Initiate patient safety measures. # Medication Administration - Relate the routes of administration, within the scope of practice of the AEMT. - Establish all routes of administration, within the scope of practice of the AEMT. - Articulate, within the scope of practice of the AEMT, the administration of medications to a patient. - Demonstrate the administration of various medications to a patient, within the scope of practice of the AEMT. # Primary Assessment - Incorporate the primary assessment for all patient situations including the following: general impression; level of consciousness; ABCs; identifying life threats; and assessment of vital functions. - Encourage respect for patients with regard to appropriate primary assessment for various situations. - Initiate integration of treatments/procedures needed to preserve life. - Apply a primary assessment for various patient situations. # Principles of Pharmacology - Apply to patient assessment and management, fundamental knowledge of the medications carried by AEMTs that may be administered to a patient during an emergency. - Implement medication safety. - Interpret medication legislation. - Characterize the various names of medications. - Articulate medication classifications. - Establish medication storage and security. - Demonstrate knowledge of autonomic pharmacology. - Articulate metabolism and excretion. - Articulate mechanism of action. - Demonstrate knowledge of medication response relationships. - Articulate medication interactions. - Articulate toxicity of medications. - Integrate medication safety. - Consider the need for medication safety. - Apply medication classifications. - Implement medication storage and security. # Public Health - Use simple knowledge of the principles of the role of EMS during public health emergencies. # Respiration - Recognize the anatomy of the respiratory system. - Characterize the physiology and pathophysiology of respiration, including: pulmonary ventilation; oxygenation; and respiration (including external, internal, and cellular). - Characterize assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration. - Characterize supplemental oxygen therapy. # Secondary Assessment - Categorize assessment of lung sounds. - Perform the assessment of lung sounds. - Offer empathy during the secondary assessment of various patients. # Therapeutic Communication - Describe the principles of communicating with patients in a manner that achieves a positive relationship. - Illustrate dealing with difficult patients. - Consider cultural competence with respect to therapeutic communication.
Provides an analysis of the ways in which consumers and business firms interact in a market economy. Topics include basic economic principles, consumer choice, behavior of profit-maximizing firms, modeling of perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition.
# Analysis of Market Models - Model perfect competition. - Model monopoly. - Model monopolistic competition and oligopoly. - Explain the impact international trade has in microeconomics. # Basic Economic Principles - Describe the scope and methods of economics. - Describe the structure of a market economy. - Model the fundamentals of supply and demand. - Describe the United States economy in comparison to other economic systems. - Describe the role of households, firms, and government (both domestic and abroad) in the economy. # Microeconomic Theory - Explain consumer choice using utility theory. - Describe the behavior of profit-maximizing firms. - Explain short run costs and output decisions and long run costs and output decisions. - Explain long elasticity and tax incidence.
This course introduces automatic transmissions used on heavy duty trucks. Topics include: torque converters and automatic transmissions.
Transmission systems are intricate networks that enable the conveyance of power or signals between engine and wheels, or across distances, in various industries like automotive, electrical, and telecommunications.
Transmission Services refer to the management and operation of telecommunication networks to ensure reliable and efficient data, voice, and video transmission between users or devices.
A torque converter is a hydraulic device in automatic transmissions that transfers and increases power from the engine to the drivetrain, improving rotational force without the use of gears.
# Automatic Transmissions - Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and definitions associated. - Identify major parts of an automatic transmission. - Describe steps in oil pump and regulating valve operation. - Describe low range, high range, and reverse range functions in an automatic transmission. - Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of automatic transmission fluid. - Describe the procedure for properly checking automatic transmission fluid. - Demonstrate an understanding of in-vehicle transmission tests and their functions. - Identify parts of a planetary gear system. - Describe planetary gear system operation. - Identify tools and equipment required for automatic transmission overhaul. - Describe parts normally replaced at each automatic transmission overhaul. - Demonstrate an understanding of the important elements of cleaning and inspection. - Describe special considerations for bearing inspection and handling. - Identify transmission components and their inspection requirements. - Describe make-ready procedures for for removing or installing an automatic transmission. - Demonstrate an understanding of the general rules for determining whether to reuse or replace a part. - Perform disassembly of an automatic transmission into subassemblies. - Demonstrate disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and reassembling a modulated lockup valve assembly, a low shift assembly, a control valve body assembly, an oil pump and front support assembly, a forward clutch, turbine shaft, fourth clutch, center support assembly, gear unit and main shaft assembly, an output shaft, a rear cover assembly, an adapter housing, first clutch piston and a transmission housing. - Perform reassembling an automatic transmission. - Examine and test an automatic transmission. - Perform shift speed adjustments on an automatic transmission. - Examine and test operation of automatic transmission electronic shift controls, shift solenoids, shift motors, indicators, speed and range sensors, electronic/transmission control units (ECU/TCU), neutral, in gear, and reverse switches, and wiring harnesses. - Examine and test the operation of automatic transmission electronic shift selectors, switches, displays, and indicators. - Use appropriate diagnostic tools and procedures to diagnose automatic transmission problems. - Review and record diagnostic codes, clear codes, and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings; determine needed action. # Torque Converters - Demonstrate an understanding of the terms and definitions. - Demonstrate an understanding of how a basic fluid coupling works and parts of a torque converter. - Describe torque converter parts and their function. - Define types of fluid flow in torque converters and their characteristics. - Describe the operation of a twin-turbine and lock-up clutch torque converter. - Demonstrate the disassembly, cleaning, and inspection of a torque converter assembly. - Demonstrate reassembling a torque converter assembly. - Perform draining and refilling procedures on a torque converter. - Perform inspection for oil leaks.
DFTG 2600 - Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 6
# Apply Knowledge and Skills - Perform operations and maintenance on production equipment. # Demonstrate Work Environment Functions - Interact professionally with co-workers and supervisors. - Communicate professionally. - Perform efficient time-management and work organization skills. - Assess problems by utilizing decision-making skills. - Display flexibility and adaptability in the work environment. # Listen and Follow Directions - Interpret project specifications. - Perform appropriate note-taking skills. - Integrate note-taking skills to complete production. - Use effective listening skills. # Perform Industry Production - Perform industry production techniques on approved equipment. - Assess quality during production.
Introduction to the fundamental components of the human communication process. The course provides a basic history of the communication discipline from ancient rhetorical roots through modern social sciences. The course emphasizes selected methods and practices in dyadic, small group, and oral presentational settings. Course content also covers communication models, as well as a survey of a variety of human communication modes and methods, including verbal, nonverbal, small group, interpersonal, mass, organizational, public, and intercultural communication.
# Proficiency in a Wide Variety of Modes and Aspects of Human Communication - Discuss aspects of communication from classical rhetorical roots through to modern social science efforts. - Illustrate basic understanding of verbal communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of nonverbal communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of small group communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of interpersonal communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of mass communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of organizational communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of public communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of intercultural communication. # Individual and Group Activities and Participation - Collaborate within dyadic and small group communication through structured group discussions in the classroom and online. - Participate in a structured group oral presentation. - Participate in individual kinesthetic activities within and outside of the classroom. - Plan, organize, and present an individual oral presentation. # Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Application. - Develop reasoned judgment on purpose and intent of a variety of aspects of human communication. - Demonstrate knowledge of social sciences research methods and results as they apply to human communication. - Participate in and analyze a self-directed human communication research activity. - Discover and apply knowledge of communication models. # Ethics, Diversity, and Global Perspectives - Develop awareness of human communication differences among race, gender, and culture. - Select, examine, and present an intercultural presentation. # Professionalism - Demonstrate professional dress and demeanor during presentations. - Select appropriate subject matter and language choice during presentations. - Demonstrate proficiency of appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
CHEM 2300L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
This laboratory course provides relative application of topics covered in CHEM 2300. The laboratory course introduces basic experimental analytical techniques and concepts associated with quantitative measurements. Laboratory activities provide hands-on training in three fundamental areas of analytical chemistry, including: gravimetric analysis and titrations, spectrophotometric techniques used to calculate unknown quantities of analytes in various samples, and chromatographic separation techniques used to separate and isolate various classes of substrates.
# Analytical Separations Utilizing Gas Chromatography - Prepare samples employing various methods for use in gas chromatography. - Separate a mixture using gas chromatography. - Demonstrate the ability to quantify components of a mixture using gas chromatography. # Analytical Separations Utilizing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography - Demonstrate the basics of liquid chromatography. - Prepare samples employing various methods for use in HPLC. - Separate a mixture using HPLC. - Demonstrate the ability to quantify components of a mixture using HPLC. # Chemical Analysis Laboratory Safety Glassware and Calibration Methods - Demonstrate proper laboratory safety and techniques. - Perform basic analytical techniques. - Examine the types of experimental error. - Demonstrate ability to calibrate volumetric glassware. # Determination of Molecular Mass using Mass Spectrometry Coupled to Chromatography - Demonstrate the ability to identify and determine the chemical composition of a mixture using GC-MS. # Gravimetric Method of Analysis - Prepare samples using proper methods. - Perform gravimetric analyses on various samples. # Spectrophotometric Measurements of Analytes Related to Atomic Absorption - Prepare samples employing various methods for use in atomic absorption spectroscopy. - Demonstrate the ability to measure analytes in samples using atomic absorption spectroscopy. # Spectrophotometric Measurements of Analytes Related to Molecular Absorption - Demonstrate the fundamentals of spectrophotometry. - Demonstrate the ability to quantify the amount of analyte in a sample using spectrophotometric techniques. - Demonstrate the ability to measure an equilibrium constant spectrophotometrically. - Differentiate and analyze a mixture using spectrophotometric techniques. # Volumetric Titrations - Prepare standard solutions used in volumetric analyses. - Demonstrate the basics of titrations. - Perform acid-base titrations using a pH electrode. - Demonstrate the ability to analyze a mixture using volumetric titrations.
This course focuses on developing a strong understanding of the principles of analytical chemistry and the applications of these principles to disciplines ranging from the life sciences to environmental science. This course presents a comprehensive assessment of the theory, application, and the strategies and calculations needed for proper data analysis regarding analytical chemistry. The course first focuses on the traditional techniques utilized in quantitative chemical analysis to quantify the amount of a particular analyte present in unknown samples. Other topics relate to the methods and techniques used for the separation and isolation of various classes of substrates.
# Understand Analytical Separations and the Techniques and Tools used in Chromatography - Understand the fundamentals of analytical separations and chromatography. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of gas chromatography with respect to the theory, application, and data analysis. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with respect to the theory, application, and data analysis. # Understand Chemical Analysis Lab Safety Experimental Error Statistics and Calibration Methods - Demonstrate proficiency in basic chemical calculations regarding SI unit conversions, chemical concentrations, and stoichiometry calculations. - Demonstrate proper laboratory safety. - Demonstrate an understanding of the types of experimental error. - Make sense of data and error with basic statistics. - Demonstrate ability to calibrate analytical equipment with proper methods. - Perform gravimetric analysis and understand proper methods of sample preparation. # Understand Types of Chemical Equilibrium and the Calculations Needed with Each Type - Perform calculations involving equilibrium and thermodynamics. - Perform calculations and understanding relative to solubility product and equilibrium. - Perform calculations regarding monoprotic and polyprotic acid-base equilibrium. # Utilize Fundamentals of Spectrophotometry in the Analysis of Various Types of Analytes - Understand the fundamentals and the application of spectrophotometry. - Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the design, application, and data analysis of instrumentation used in molecular and atomic absorption spectroscopy. # Utilize Volumetric Analysis - Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the basics of volumetric titrations. - Understand the systematic treatment of equilibrium. - Understand calculations involving buffer systems and how to make appropriate buffers with regard to buffer capacity and range. - Understand calculations with regard to acid-base titrations and EDTA titrations.
This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include spectroscopy, aromatic compounds, and a survey of carbonyl compounds and their reactions. Instructors emphasize bioorganic compounds as they relate to biological structure and function.
# Alcohols: Phenols, Ethers, Epoxides, Thiols, and Sulfides - Examine naming and properties of alcohols and phenols. - Interpret reactions for the preparation of alcohols from reduction of carbonyl compounds and reaction of carbonyls with Grignard reagents. - Evaluate reactions, oxidations, and protection of alcohols. - Assess phenols: describe their uses and reactions. - Interpret spectroscopy of alcohols and phenols. - Examine naming properties and synthesis of ethers. - Examine reactions of ethers, including: acidic cleavage and Claisen rearrangement. - Evaluate epoxides, including: ring-opening reactions of epoxides and crown ethers. - Evaluate thiols and sulfides. - Interpret spectroscopy of ethers. # Aldehydes: Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, and Nitriles - Compare kinds of carbonyl compounds, the nature of carbonyl, and general reactions of carbonyl compounds. - Examine naming aldehydes and ketones, the preparation of aldehydes and ketones, and the oxidation of aldehydes and ketones. - Evaluate nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones: hydration, cyanohydrin formation, Grignard and hydride reagents, imine and enamine formation, Wolff-Kishner reduction, acetal formation, and Wittig reaction. - Examine biological reductions and conjugate nucleophilic addition to (alpha, beta)-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones. - Interpret spectroscopy of aldehydes and ketones. - Examine the naming, structure, and properties of carboxylic acids and nitriles. - Examine biological acids and the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. - Evaluate substituent effects on acidity and the preparation of carboxylic acids, reactions of carboxylic acids, and the chemistry of nitriles. - Interpret the spectroscopy of carboxylic acids and nitriles. # Amines: Heterocycles and Carbohydrates - Examine the naming of amines, properties of amines, basicity of amines and substituted arylamines, biological amines, and the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. - Evaluate synthesis of amines, reactions of amines, and the reactions of arylamines and heterocycles. - Interpret the spectroscopy of amines. - Examine classification of carbohydrates, depict carbohydrate stereochemistry (Fisher projections), D/ L sugars, and configuration of the aldoses. - Evaluate the cyclic structures of monosaccharides (anomers), reactions of monosaccharides, and essential monosaccharides. - Examine disaccharides, polysaccharides and their synthesis, other important carbohydrates, cell-surface carbohydrates, and carbohydrate vaccines. # Aromaticity - Examine sources and names of aromatic compounds, the structure and stability of benzene, aromaticity and the Huckel 4n + 2 rule, and aromatic ions. - Evaluate aromaticity heterocycles, polycyclic aromatics, and the spectroscopy of aromatic compounds. - Compare and contrast electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions including bromination, Friedel-Crafts alkylation, and acylation reactions and other aromatic substitutions. - Interpret substituent effects in substituted aromatic rings. - Examine nucleophilic aromatic substitution and benzyne. - Compare and contrast oxidation and reduction of aromatic compounds. - Evaluate synthesis of trisubstituted benzenes. # Carboxylic Acid Derivatives - Examine naming of carboxylic acid derivatives and nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions. - Evaluate the chemistry of acid halides, acid anhydrides, esters, amides, thioesters and acyl phosphates (biological carboxylic acid derivatives). - Examine examine polyamides and polyesters, including step-growth polymers. - Interpret the spectroscopy of carboxylic acid derivatives. - Characterize keto-enol tautomerism and the reactivity of enols (mechanism of alpha-substitution). - Evaluate alpha halogenation of aldehydes and ketones and the bromination of carboxylic acids (Hell-Volhard-Zelinskii reaction). - Examine enolate ions, including: the acidity of alpha hydrogen atoms, reactivity, and alkylation. - Compare and contrast carbonyl condensation versus alpha substitution. - Evaluate carbonyl condensations: aldol reactions, dehydration of aldol products (synthesis of enones), aldol reactions in synthesis, mixed aldol reactions, and intramolecular aldol reactions. - Evaluate Claisen condensations, including: mixed Claisen condensations, intramolecular Claisen condensations (Dieckmann cyclization), conjugate carbonyl additions (Michael reaction), carbonyl condensations with enemines (Stork reaction), Robinson annulation reaction and some biological carbonyl condensation reactions. # Spectroscopy - Interpret mass spectrometry of small molecules, common functional groups, and biological molecules. - Compare and contrast infrared spectra. - Evaluate nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. - Interpret 13C NMR spectroscopy including: signal averaging, FT-NMR, and DEPT. - Make sense of 1H NMR spectroscopy utilizing proton equivalence, chemical shifts, integration, and spin-spin coupling. - Interpret 1H NMR spectra. - Interpret ultraviolet spectra and the effect of conjugation.
CHEM 2211L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
In this laboratory course, students perform experiments to illustrate the reactions, principles, and techniques presented in Organic Chemistry I. Students gain experience in synthesis and techniques relating to isolation, purification, and identification of organic compounds.
# Column Chromatography - Record laboratory procedures related to column chromatography. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing column chromatography. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing column chromatography. # Distillation - Record laboratory procedures related to distillation. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing distillation. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing distillation. # Extraction - Record laboratory procedures related to extraction. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing extraction. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing extraction. # Laboratory Safety - Examine and discuss laboratory procedures encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and safety. - Examine procedures of organizing a laboratory notebook. - Examine procedures for writing a lab report. # Natural Product Isolation - Record laboratory procedures related to natural product isolation. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing natural product isolation. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing natural product isolation. # Preparation of Organic Compounds - Record laboratory procedures related to preparation of organic compounds. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing preparation of organic compounds. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing preparation of organic compounds. # Thin Layer Chromatography - Record laboratory procedures related to thin layer chromatography. - Perform and apply laboratory procedures encompassing thin layer chromatography. - Evaluate laboratory procedures encompassing thin layer chromatography.
RNSG 2145 - Role Transition for Professional Nursing
This course is designed to prepare the student for transition to the roles of the professional nurse. The focus is on leadership, health care policy, ethical decision making, patterns of nursing care delivery/resources, collaborative care, quality assurance, consumer concerns, techniques and strategies for managing care for groups of clients, cultural diversity, client centered care, and NCLEX preparation.
# Ethical and Legal Considerations - Promote a safe and effective healthcare environment. - Analyze standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines. - Discuss lifelong learning activities that promote client advocacy and safety. - Demonstrate leadership skills. - Understand healthcare policies. - Describe political process and legislation as it relates to professional nursing. - Generalize legal issues. - Display decision making practices. # Collaborative Resource Management - Promote a safe and effective care environment by: discriminating between collaborative care utilizing health care team members to manage health resources efficiently and effectively to support clients expected outcomes throughout the lifespan. - Explain healthcare reimbursement and managed care resources. - Identify government sponsored insurance and acute care organizations. # Communication Management - Promote a safe and effective care environment by: analyzing communication with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological and achieves expected outcomes throughout the lifespan. - Define a healthcare environment. - Promote collaboration, coordination and conflict resolution. - Create communication systems. # Health Promotion and Maintenance Activities - Promote Health /Wellness and Maintenance by: discriminating between evaluating culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes throughout the lifespan. - Define National Institute of Nursing Research. - Establish quality care measurement and improvement. - Apply healthcare informatics and technology. # Cultural Diversity Management - Promote psychological integrity by: comparing culturally diverse therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events. Promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health and achieves expected outcomes throughout the lifespan. - Promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health and achieves expected outcomes throughout the lifespan. # Management - Promote physiological integrity by analyzing scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications, health risks and achieves expected outcomes throughout the life span. # NCLEX Review - Promote a safe and effective healthcare environment by: analyzing standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, and discusses lifelong learning activities that promote client advocacy and safety. - Prepare for the NCLEX-RN. - Interpret integrated concepts. - Establish question percentages and practice.
RNSG 2131 - Medical/Surgical III: Complex Care, Health Promotion, Maintenance, & Restoration Across the Lifespan
This course continues a focus on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration across the lifespan. The course introduces the nursing care of clients with complex health problems. The focus is on complex cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, multi-system failure, and emergent care cases. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills needed to provide quality nursing care to clients with complex health problems.
# Cardiovascular Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Rearrange members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Appraise therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Evaluate the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with cardiovascular health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with cardiovascular health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks, and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. # Neuromuscular Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Rearrange members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Appraise therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Evaluate the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with neuromuscular health alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with neuromuscular health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with neuromuscular health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. # Respiratory Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Rearrange members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Appraise therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected respiratory alterations to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Evaluate the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected respiratory alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected respiratory alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with respiratory health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with respiratory health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. - Rearrange members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with selected respiratory alterations. # Shock, Multiple Organ Failure, Burns, and Oncological Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations. - Rearrange members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations. - Appraise therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns and oncological alterations. - Evaluate the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological and achieves expected outcomes for the client with shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected shock, multiple organ failure, burns, and oncological alterations. # Gastrointestinal Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Rearrange members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Discriminate collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Appraise therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Evaluate the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with gastrointestinal health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with gastrointestinal health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. # Endocrine Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Rearrange members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care the client with an endocrine alteration. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Appraise therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with an endocrine alteration to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Evaluate the laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected endocrine alterations and the safe nursing interventions that would be expected. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with an endocrine alteration and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with an endocrine altercation. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support the client expected outcomes for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that will assist a client through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an endocrine alteration. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an endocrine alteration. # Emergent Care Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Rearrange members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Appraise verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication techniques that would be utilized for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Compare the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Modify culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected emergent care alterations to promote restoration and maintenance of health. - Plan culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Compare the assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Plan for the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected emergent care alterations and nursing interventions. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Appraise pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected emergent care alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with emergent care health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support the client expected outcomes for the client with an emergent care alteration. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an emergent care alteration. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an emergent care alteration. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that will assist a client through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an emergent care alteration. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with an emergent care alteration.
RNSG 2121 - Medical/Surgical II: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration Across the Lifespan
This course continues the discussion of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration across the lifespan. The focus is on nursing care of children and adults with common health restoration needs. The focus is on alterations in the following systems: cardiovascular, sensory/neural, genitourinary, neuromuscular, endocrine, fluid and electrolytes, oncology, hematology, respiratory, and gastrointestinal alterations. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills needed to provide quality nursing care to clients with common systemic alterations in health status.
Hearing disorders encompass a range of conditions that impair sound perception, from mild hearing loss to complete deafness, including tinnitus, auditory processing issues, and congenital impairments.
# Cardiovascular Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the cardiovascular client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the following cardiovascular clients. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected cardiovascular alterations. - Adapt to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with cardiovascular health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers, and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal, or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with cardiovascular health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks, and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected cardiovascular health alterations. # Selected Vision and Hearing Alteration - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Discriminate collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the vision and hearing client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the following vision and hearing alterations. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and nursing safe accurate, therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected vision and hearing alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with vision and hearing health alterations . - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected vision and hearing health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the health care accurately, therapeutically, effectively, and clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieves expected outcomes for the client with vision and hearing health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected vision and hearing health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected vision and hearing health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected vision and hearing health alterations. # Genitourinary Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Select members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Discriminate collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the genitourinary client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected genitourinary alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the genitourinary system. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected genitourinary alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe, accurate, therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected genitourinary alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with genitourinary health alterations . - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected genitourinary health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with genitourinary health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieve expected outcomes for the client with selected genitourinary health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected genitourinary health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected genitourinary health alterations. # Neuromuscular Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Select members of the health care team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the neuromuscular client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations to promote restore and maintenance of health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the following neuromuscular alterations. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected neuromuscular alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with neuromuscular health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with neuromuscular health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage healthcare, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected neuromuscular health alterations. # Endocrine Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the endocrine client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected endocrine alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the endocrine system. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected endocrine alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected endocrine alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with endocrine health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected endocrine health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with endocrine health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected endocrine health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected endocrine health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected endocrine health alterations. # Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. - Discriminate collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) the fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations to promote restore and maintenance of health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the following fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and nursing safe accurate, therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base alterations. # Oncology and Hematology Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the oncology and hematology client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and evaluation of the following oncology and hematology alterations. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected oncology and hematology alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with oncology and hematology health alterations . - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected oncology and hematology health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with oncology and hematology health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected oncology and hematology health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected oncology and hematology health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected oncology and hematology health alterations. # Respiratory Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Discriminate between collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the respiratory client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected respiratory alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of respiratory conditions. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected respiratory alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Discriminate between pharmaceutical modalities, and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected respiratory alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with respiratory health alterations. - Collaborate with other healthcare team members to manage health care resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with respiratory alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected respiratory health alterations. # Gastrointestinal Alterations - Apply evidence-based standards of practice that are within the legal, ethical and regulatory guidelines that would be utilized for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Select members of the healthcare team that would be assisting in the provision of care for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Discriminate collaborative healthcare resources that might be utilized to provide care for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Choose therapeutic communication techniques (both verbal and non-verbal) that would be utilized with the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Select the appropriate data that would be included in the documentation (both written and technological) for the gastrointestinal client. - Choose culturally diverse teaching and learning activities that would be included in the nursing care for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations to promote, restore, and maintain health. - Choose culturally diverse nursing interventions that promote emotional, mental, spiritual, and social health during stressful events for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Select assessment findings, nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions, and evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract. - Select laboratory, diagnostic, and assessment procedures that would be expected for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Identify the possible complications and health risks for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations and the nursing interventions that would be necessary. - Compare treatment modalities and safe/accurate therapeutic interventions that would be expected for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Discriminate pharmaceutical modalities and the safe/accurate therapeutic nursing interventions that would be expected for the client with selected gastrointestinal alterations. - Adhere to standards of practice which are within the legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines, lifelong learning activities that promote advocacy and safety for the client with gastrointestinal health alterations. - Collaborate with other health care team members to manage healthcare resources efficiently and effectively to support client’s expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. - Communicate with clients, family, peers and other members of the healthcare team accurately, therapeutically, effectively, and clearly via verbal, non-verbal or technological modes and achieve expected outcomes for the client with gastrointestinal health alterations. - Provide culturally diverse educational activities which result in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. - Utilize therapeutic interventions that assist the client’s transition through stressful events, promote emotional, mental, and social health, end of life care and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations. - Utilize scientific principles, nursing process, and critical thinking skills to find safe, accurate, caring, culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions to manage health care, reduce complications and health risks and achieves expected outcomes for the client with selected gastrointestinal health alterations.
# Logic Families - Understand digital IC terminology as specified in manufacturers' data sheet to include fan-out, propagation delay, fan-out, noise immunity, current, and voltage parameters. - Compare the major characteristics of and differences among TTL, ECL, MOS, and CMOS logic families. # PLD Programming - Use PLDs to program and test digital applications. # Microcomputer Architecture - Describe the purpose of major components of a computer system. - Describe the purpose of major components within the CPU. - Describe the purpose of the different types memory used in a computer system. - Describe the purpose of each of the buses found in a computer system. - Explain how data is transferred between registers connected by a tri-state bus. - Draw a block diagram showing the relationship between system components linked by address, data, and control busses. # Programming with Arithmetic/Logic Instructions - Understand the use of registers and stack. - Develop algorithms for microprocessor/microcontroller programming. - Manipulate data using arithmetic logic instructions and commonly used programming techniques. - Understand the difference between jump, loop, and call operations and their use in programs. - Write, test, and debug programs. # I/O Programming - Explain I/O configuration and data/bit manipulation for ports. - Explain handshaking techniques. # Timers and Interrupts - Describe timers, their associated registers, and the various modes of their operation. - Program timers to generate time delays and for event counting. - Describe various types of interrupts available in a microprocessor/microcontroller system. - Understand priorities in interrupt handling and the associated use of interrupt service routines. # Interfacing Techniques - Interface display devices to the microprocessor/microcontroller. - Interface ADCs and DACs to the microprocessor/microcontroller. - Understand techniques used in interfacing other external devices to the microprocessor/microcontroller.
# Logic Families - Understand digital IC terminology as specified in manufacturers' data sheet to include fan-out, propagation delay, fan-out, noise immunity, current and voltage parameters. - Compare the major characteristics of and differences among TTL, ECL, MOS, and CMOS logic families. # PLD Programming - Use PLDs to program and test digital applications. # Microcomputer Architecture - Describe the purpose of major components of a computer system. - Describe the purpose of major components within the CPU. - Describe the purpose of the different types memory used in a computer system. - Describe the purpose of each of the buses found in a computer system. - Explain how data is transferred between registers connected by a tri-state bus. - Draw a block diagram showing the relationship between system components linked by address, data, and control busses. # Programming with Arithmetic/Logic Instructions - Understand the use of registers and stack. - Develop algorithms for microprocessor/microcontroller programming. - Manipulate data using arithmetic logic instructions and commonly used programming techniques. - Understand the difference between jump, loop and call operations and their use in programs. - Write, test, and debug programs. # I/O Programming - Explain I/O configuration and data/bit manipulation for ports. - Explain handshaking techniques. # Timers and Interrupts - Describe timers, their associated registers, and the various modes of their operation. - Program timers to generate time delays and for event counting. - Describe various types of interrupts available in a microprocessor/microcontroller system. - Understand priorities in interrupt handling and the associated use of interrupt service routines. # Interfacing Techniques - Interface display devices to the microprocessor/microcontroller. - Interface ADCs and DACs to the microprocessor/microcontroller. - Understand techniques used in interfacing other external devices to the microprocessor/microcontroller.
Continues study of AC circuit analysis, which emphasizes complex networks. Topics include: analysis of complex networks, networks with multiple sources, AC network theorems, resonance, transformers, three-phase systems, filters and bode plots, non-sinusoidal waveforms, and pulse response of RLC circuits. Laboratory work parallels class work.
Dexterity refers to the ability to execute tasks with agility, coordination, and fine motor control, typically demonstrated in handiwork such as construction, artistry, or mending.
# Alternating Current - Describe alternating current generation. - Demonstrate the characteristics of alternating current. # Analysis of Complex Networks - Calculate the admittance of complex AC circuits. - Calculate the impedance in a complex AC circuit. - Understand the use of phasors in AC circuits. - Use fundamental laws and circuit reduction techniques to analyze complex series-parallel circuits. - Calculate average power, reactive power and apparent power in AC circuits. # Networks with Multiple Sources - Determine the voltage across and current through each component in a circuit with multiple independent sources. # AC Network Theorems # Resonance - Calculate current, voltage, resonant frequency, circuit Q, and bandwidth of a series resonant circuits. - Calculate current, voltage, resonant frequency, circuit Q, and bandwidth of parallel resonant circuits. # Filters and Bode Plots - Determine the frequency response of low pass, high pass, band-pass and band-stop filters. - Interpret bode plots for passive filters. # Transformers - Determine turns-ratio of a transformer and its effect on transformer characteristics. - Determine the reflected impedance of a transformer. - Determine primary/secondary voltages and currents in a transformer circuit. # Three-Phase Systems - Calculate phase voltage, phase current, line voltage, and line current of a WYEDelta system. - Calculate phase voltage, phase current, line voltage, and current in a WYEWYE system. # Non-sinusoidal Waveforms - Write the transfer function of a non-sinusoidal waveform. # Pulse Response of RLC Circuits - Understand the response of RLC circuits to pulse waveforms. # Applications and Use of Appropriate Instruments - Measure AC voltage using a voltmeter. - Measure AC current using an ammeter. - Measure voltage and frequency using an oscilloscope. - Use computational software to analyze a multi-loop circuit.
Electrical Testing Instruments are devices that measure various electrical properties, such as current, voltage, resistance, and continuity, to evaluate system performance and safety.
# Alternating Current - Describe alternating current generation. - Demonstrate the characteristics of alternating current. # Analysis of Complex Networks - Calculate the admittance of complex AC circuits. - Calculate the impedance in a complex AC circuit. - Understand the use of phasors in AC circuits. - Use fundamental laws and circuit reduction techniques to analyze complex series-parallel circuits. - Calculate average power, reactive power, and apparent power in AC circuits. # Networks with Multiple Sources - Determine the voltage across and current through each component in a circuit with multiple independent sources. # AC Network Theorems # Resonance - Calculate current, voltage, resonant frequency, circuit Q, and bandwidth of a series resonant circuits. - Calculate current, voltage, resonant frequency, circuit Q, and bandwidth of parallel resonant circuits. # Filters and Bode Plots - Determine the frequency response of low pass, high pass, band-pass, and band-stop filters. - Interpret bode plots for passive filters. # Transformers - Determine turns-ratio of a transformer and its effect on transformer characteristics. - Determine the reflected impedance of a transformer. - Determine primary/secondary voltages and currents in a transformer circuit. # Three-Phase Systems - Calculate phase voltage, phase current, line voltage, and line current of a WYE Delta system. - Calculate phase voltage, phase current, line voltage, and current in a WYEWYE system. # Non-sinusoidal Waveforms - Write the transfer function of a non-sinusoidal waveform. # Pulse Response of RLC Circuits - Understand the response of RLC circuits to pulse waveforms. # Applications and Use of Appropriate Instruments - Measure AC voltage using a voltmeter. - Measure AC current using an ammeter. - Measure voltage and frequency using an oscilloscope. - Use computational software to analyze a multi-loop circuit.
Provides a foundation in Local Area Networking of computers with an introduction to Wide Area Networking. Emphasis is on Peer-to-Peer Networking.
Network protocols are standardized guidelines for data transmission and routing, ensuring secure and efficient communication among devices in digital networks.
# Operating Systems - Install an operating/server system in a peer LAN environment. - Configure an operating system in a peer LAN environment. - Share folders and files in a peer LAN environment. - Implement security in a peer-to-peer LAN. # Cabling - Create cabling to configure a peer-to-peer LAN. # Network Models - State the layers of the OSI model. - Give examples of how each layer functions in a network. # Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot the network in a peer-to-peer LAN environment. # Introduction to Wide Area Networking - Design basic subnetting tables. - Use routers, switches, hubs, and bridges. - Explain and convert number systems (binary, decimal, hexadecimal). # Protocols - Know the most common network protocols and explain their properties. # Topologies - Know the network topologies that are available and give examples of how each one is used. # Teamwork - Work together in teams to design and implement a peer-to-peer LAN: observe, attendance, productivity, teamwork, character, leadership, organization, communication, respect, self-esteem and appearance.
SOCI 2600 - Introduction to Social Problems
This course will provide an in-depth study of current social problems such as poverty, unemployment, race relations, environmental concerns, deviance, drugs and crime, social inequality, and global threats. Emphasis is on causes, consequences, policy, and possible solutions to these problems.
# Introduction to the Study of Social Problems - Explain the difference between personal and social problems. - Relate the sociological imagination to understanding social problems - Utilize sociological frameworks to study social problems. - Examine the role of social research in studying social problems. - Explain why common sense is not adequate to understand social problems. # Deviance, Crime, and Criminal Justice - Summarize the social consequences of crime. - Classify the trends that contribute to crime and violence. - Understand the personal, interpersonal, and societal consequences of drug abuse. - Identify the theories that contribute to individuals' violent behaviors. - Analyze the social and societal consequences of violence. - Evaluate the causes for and repercussions of various forms of sexual deviance. - Develop insights using conceptual analysis and create meaningful solutions for crime and sexual deviance. # Inequality of Gender, Race, and Ethnicity - Differentiate among the concepts of sexism, gender construction, and patriarchy. - Explain the differences between sex, gender, and gender identification. - Illustrate how gender plays a role in stratification between men and women as it relates to conflict and interactionist perspectives.. - Discuss the meanings of race, ethnicity, and racism. - Discuss the origin, prevalence, and persistence of racial and ethnic inequality. - Develop insights using conceptual analysis and create meaningful solutions for racism and ethnic inequality. # Stratification, Aging, and Disability - Explain the social class system and stratification in the United States. - Assess the extent and consequences of poverty in the United States. - Outline ways that social institutions contribute to the prevalence of poverty. - Discuss the trends of an aging population and the social problems that arise from the graying of America. - Describe the problems faced by people with disabilities. - Develop insights and solutions for the social problems related to aging and disabilities. # Social Institutions: Problems with Education, Families, and Healthcare - Explain how inequalities in education cause social problems in other areas of society. - Describe how race and gender are related to educational opportunities. - Discuss the challenges facing higher education opportunities in the United States. - Critique the various problems that can occur in families. - Differentiate the trends and social changes that are likely to affect family relationships. - Understand ways that age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status are related to health. - Summarize the economic costs of healthcare and illness. - Develop insights and meaningful solutions to the issues of healthcare, education, and families. # Social Institutions: Problems with Government, Work, and the Economy - Discuss how the problems of government and politics affect the quality of life. - Identify the way that individual attitudes contribute to the problems of government and politics. - Examine trends in the workplace and the economy. - Evaluate how workplace problems affect employee's quality of life. - Differentiate between political and economic systems. - Develop insights using conceptual analysis and create meaningful solutions for government, work, and the economy. # Social Problems around the World - Examine the ways that war and terrorism impact quality of life. - Discuss political and economic factors contributing to the problems of war and terrorism. - Summarize the effects of globalization. - Describe global stratification and its associated social problems. - Analyze how environmental problems impact life satisfaction, safety, and health. - Explain how population problems throughout the world impact the environment. - Develop insights using conceptual analysis and design meaningful solutions for social problems all over the world.
FYES 1001 - First Year Experience Seminar
This student success course is designed to transition, connect, and acclimate new students to the college experience. The course creates an awareness of various campus resources and holistic skill sets necessary to achieve educational and career success. Through the nurturing of academic, personal, social, occupational, and technological talents, students develop the academic and professional skills necessary to be successful in college and the global community.
# Academic Success: Students Will Develop Effective Critical Thinking Skills and Academic Strategies for Success - Identify effective communication styles. - Identify learning styles and strategies to adapt to various teaching methods. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills for decision making and internal/external motivations. - Identify effective test-taking and study skills strategies. # Occupational Achievement: Students Will Develop a Plan to Realize Their Educational and Career Goals - Choose and evaluate career options. - Articulate potential pathways to employability. - Create a resume and cover letter. - Identify skills needed for employment. # Personal Development: Students Will be Able to Identify Activities to Promote Holistic Wellness Responsibility and Commitment - Apply time management strategies. - Demonstrate personal development, well-being, and social responsibility. - Describe the basics of financial literacy and management. - Explain their values, college values and importance of culture differences. # Social Engagement: Students Will be Able to Identify and Connect with Various ATC Campus Resources that Contribute to their Learning - Describe various campus curricular and co-curricular resources, academic and social activities and clubs. - Demonstrate knowledge of campus policies/procedures and campus language. - Identify key college personnel based on directory information, campus locations, and job duties. - Develop positive relationship with peers, staff, and faculty. - Describe the history, mission, traditions and values of the college. # Technology Proficiency: Students Will Understand the Fundamentals of Computer Operations Internet Protocol and Research Literacy - Utilize library resources. - Identify and utilize documentation basics. - Understand plagiarism and accurately reference academic sources. - Evaluate sources for academic research. - Identify operating systems and the functional units of a computer system. - Create, format, and modify essential office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. - Demonstrate various methods to access and utilize campus technology. - Evaluate social media best practices.
ECET 1191 - Computer Programming Fundamentals
This course emphasizes fundamental concepts of problem solving using a high level source language. Laboratory work is designed to acquaint students with computer facilities, software, and programming fundamentals. Topics include: system fundamentals, concepts of structured programming, arrays, functions, and engineering applications.
Programming is the art of designing and developing software applications by crafting code in multiple programming languages to enable computers to execute tasks and address challenges.
# System Fundamentals - Demonstrate the skills necessary for operating a computer. # IDE Fundamentals - Describe IDE fundamentals. - Create a project and source file. - Create, save, and retrieve programs using editing features of a computer system. # Concepts of Structured Programming - Identify symbols used for arithmetic operations. # Arrays - Demonstrate use of arrays in structured programming. # Functions - Develop, debug, and execute programs using functions. # Engineering Applications - Develop, debug, and execute programs using engineering applications.
Study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on digital electronics and techniques, simplification of logic circuits, sequential and combinational logic circuits, programmable logic devices, flip-flops and registers, binary number system, and arithmetic and logic operations. Laboratory work parallels class work using trainers, Design Works, and Altera simulation software and system.
Electrical engineering focuses on creating, improving, and sustaining electrical systems and their elements, including power generation, electronics, signal processing, and telecommunications.
# Fundamentals of Digital Techniques - Comprehend and convert between the following codes: decimal, binary, hexadecimal, BCD, and Gray. - Perform binary arithmetic using 2's complement rotation. - Describe the operation of the following gates: INVERTER, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, EXCLUSIVE-OR. - Construct truth tables and timing diagrams for INVERTER, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, EXCLUSIVE-OR gates. - Draw the symbols for INVERTER, AND, NAND, OR, NOR, EXCLUSIVE-OR gates. - Simplify complex Boolean equations by applying various Boolean algebra laws and rules. - Use the Karnaugh map as a tool to simplify and design logic circuits. # Integrated Logic Circuits - Design and create a periodic clock waveform utilizing a programmable timer. - Understand and demonstrate the use of programmable logic devices in combinational and sequential logic circuits. # Flip-flops and Registers - Construct and analyze the operation of a latch flip-flop made from NAND or NOR gates. - Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of edge-triggered flip-flops, and be able to draw output timing waveforms in response to a set of input signals. - Demonstrate knowledge of flip-flops as memory devices # Sequential Logic Circuits - Connect shift registers as data transfer circuits. - Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of monostable and astable multi-vibrators. - Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and characteristics of synchronous and asynchronous up and down counters. - Demonstrate knowledge of BCD adder and subtractor circuits. # Combinational Logic Circuits - Analyze and use both decoders and encoders in various types of circuit applications. - Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of multiplexers and demultiplexers by analyzing circuit applications. # Arithmetic and Logic - Explain the operation of full and half adder circuits. - Explain the operation of encoder/decoder circuitry. # Memory Circuits - Understand the application of and difference between various types of memory systems and circuits. # Conversions - Construct digital /analog converters using operational-amplifier summing circuits. - Analyze the operation of current DAC's. - Determine the resolution and accuracy of a DAC. - Construct an A/D converter using comparators, D/A converters, binary counters, and logic gates. - Analyze the operation of a successive-approximation ADC. # Microcomputers Architecture - Design and configure a one-shot device for specified pulse duration.
Nonverbal communications refer to the transmission of messages through means such as facial expressions, body language, gestures, posture, and tone of voice, playing a crucial role in interpersonal exchanges.
# Proficiency in a Wide Variety of Modes and Aspects of Human Communication - Discuss aspects of communication from classical rhetorical roots through to modern social science efforts. - Illustrate basic understanding of verbal communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of nonverbal communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of small group communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of interpersonal communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of mass communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of organizational communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of public communication. - Illustrate basic understanding of intercultural communication. # Individual and Group Activities and Participation - Collaborate within dyadic and small group communication through structured group discussions in the classroom and online. - Participate in a structured group oral presentation. - Participate in individual kinesthetic activities within and outside of the classroom. - Plan, organize, and present an individual oral presentation. # Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Application - Develop reasoned judgment on purpose and intent of a variety of aspects of human communication. - Demonstrate knowledge of social sciences research methods and results as they apply to human communication. - Participate in and analyze a self-directed human communication research activity. - Discover and apply knowledge of communication models. # Ethics, Diversity, and Global Perspectives - Develop awareness of human communication differences among race, gender, and culture. - Select, examine, and present an intercultural presentation. # Professionalism - Demonstrate professional dress and demeanor during presentations. - Select appropriate subject matter and language choice during presentations. - Demonstrate proficiency of appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
CMTT 1120 - Construction Planning Scheduling and Contracts
This course introduces the construction supervisor to the basics of project planning, scheduling, and contracts. Topics include planning and scheduling, critical path, using scheduling software, updating the schedule, contractual relationships, general conditions, changes in contract scope, and avoiding and resolving disputes.
Construction documents consist of written and graphic records, such as drawings, plans, specifications, and contracts, that outline the precise requirements for a construction project's execution.
Construction Communication refers to the efficient transfer of project information among team members, stakeholders, and contractors, ensuring a clear understanding and successful completion of construction tasks and goals.
# Planning and Scheduling - Explain the ways in which planning saves money and time, while increasing quality in the construction process. - Explain how planning helps jobsite communications. - Explain how to identify the critical path. - Describe what float is and how activities can be delayed or lengthened. - Calculate early and late start/finish dates. - Find and identify time-related references in the contract documents. - Identify consequences of accelerations, delays, suspensions, and disruptions. - Describe a process for managing requested extensions. - Analyze the effects of time-related issues on the construction project. # Preparing the Project Plan - Define "activity" as it relates to planning and scheduling. - Determine a reasonable duration for activities. - Sequence the activities to a plan for construction and apply this technique to a plan for construction. # Communicating the Plan - List the items in a plan and schedule that need to be communicated to those involved in the construction process. - Explain the parts of a bar chart and how to effectively use a bar chart. - Prepare a bar chart with project activity information. - Prepare a short procurement schedule. # Critical Path # Scheduling Software and Applications - Identify the benefits of scheduling software. - Identify the limitations of scheduling software. - Identify the information to be entered into the scheduling software. - Describe how to use and adjust a schedule using scheduling software. # Using the Schedule on the Jobsite - Describe the flexibility of the project schedule. - Describe the ways of communicating the schedule on the jobsite. - Explain using the schedule as a resource for crew assignments. - Describe how to create a short-term schedule. - Create a short-term working schedule for the project. # Updating the Construction Schedule - Explain the use of the short-term schedule as a communication tool. - Describe methods for monitoring, comparing, and updating the project schedule. - Use a method for updating a schedule. - Explain the dynamics of obtaining data for updating the schedule. # The Schedule as Documentation - Describe methods of compressing and re-sequencing activities in order to meet the scheduled completion date. - Explain how the schedule is used in changes and disputes. - Describe how float is used by the contractor and by the owner. - Explain using the schedule as historical data for the project. # Contract Documents - Describe the importance of contract documents and construction law as they apply to construction supervisors. - Define key legal terms associated with contracts and contract documents. - Describe common contract documents. - Describe how a contract is formed and define basic legal terms used in construction documents. - Describe the contractual relationships among various parties to a construction contract. # Contractual Relationships - Differentiate between various contractual relationships. - Describe the roles and responsibilities of contractual parties. - Explain the supervisor's role in different contractual relationships. - Describe potential dispute situations. - Describe positive practices for dispute avoidance. - Explain the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. # Contract Forms and Documents - Identify forms and documents commonly used by professional associations and governmental agencies. - Describe design/build, construction management, and subcontractor contracts. - Explain federal, state, and local regulatory issues concerning human resources, the environment, and safety. - Describe liens, bonds, and insurance requirements. # Managing General Conditions - Locate the articles that affect the important aspects of managing general conditions. - Recognize the roles and responsibilities of the parties identified by the general conditions document. - Determine the levels of decision-making authority spelled out in the general conditions document. - Evaluate the supervisor's role and responsibilities as an agent of the contractor. - Describe various project close-out procedures. # Construction Field Documentation - Describe the importance and necessity of documentation to avoid disputes. - Manage a construction project documentation system. - Identify various types of documentation methods. - Develop a model for sound documentation practices. - Develop a win-win work environment. # Scope Changes - Describe the three major causes of cost overruns. - Explain the importance of the Changes Provision. - List and define different types of changes. - Identify notice and other contract requirements to recover for charges. - Explain how to handle differing site conditions change requests. # Time Impacts # Avoiding and Resolving Disputes - Identify the steps in the dispute resolution process. - Describe the financial impacts of going to court. - Explain the supervisor's role in the dispute resolution process. - Describe how to obtain final resolution to disputes that are win-win situations.
This course provides an introduction to the principles of medical auditing. Emphasis will be placed on key areas of regulation, medical record documentation, chart abstraction, and developing coding compliance plans. Topics include: coding compliance, importance of documentation, medical necessity, coding compliance programs, auditing, auditing prevention techniques, and emerging technologies.
Audit management entails coordinating and supervising financial examination processes, ensuring adherence, precision, and effectiveness in an organization's functions.
Documentation Based Coding refers to the process of converting healthcare services, diagnoses, and procedures into standardized codes using clinical documentation for billing and analysis purposes.
# Coding and Billing Relationship - Compare and contrast coding and billing. - Discuss the importance of accuracy in coding. - Describe methods that biller and coders can employ to work cooperative to enhance quality of coding and limit coding compliance risks. - Explain how current quality healthcare initiatives influence coding. # Coding Compliance - Define healthcare fraud and abuse. - Discuss the impact of the False Claims Act on coding professionals. - Describe the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 on coding compliance. - Define key terms in coding compliance including upcoding, unbundling, and coding “creep”. - Identify key attributes of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. - Identify and analyze the sources of “official” and “unofficial” coding advice. - Recognize the importance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Transactions and Code Set Regulations, identify valid code sets, and penalties for misuse. - Describe the purpose of the National Correct Coding Initiative edits and correlation to compliant coding. # Documentation - Discuss the link between quality documentation and accurate coding. - Explain the purpose of a clinical documentation improvement program. - Discuss the main purpose of encounter forms and the risks associated with coding solely from these forms. - Explain pros and cons of using templates. - Identify compliance risks associated with cutting and pasting in the electronic medical records. - Describe the correct process for making corrections in both paper and electronic health records. - Evaluate the purpose of the coding query and identify the components of a properly constructed query. - Construct queries as needed when completing case studies. # Medical Necessity - Define medical necessity. - Discuss the purpose and process of development of the national and local coverage determinations. - Discuss appropriate Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) presentation and requirements. - Identify necessary requirements for billing under medical necessity guidelines, including proper use of modifiers and charge submissions. - Analyze the challenges of compliant coding under medical necessity on all involved parties. - List compliance activities that identify potential risk areas, and provide steps to resolutions. # Coding Compliance Program - Identify the seven key components of a corporate compliance program. - Describe the importance and purpose of a coding compliance program. - Discuss the purpose of the Office of Inspector General’s Workplan and compliance guidance for health care entities and identify key elements. - Describe the difference between mandatory and permissive offenses. - Discuss the roles of the coding compliance manager and the coding compliance committee. - Identify areas that should be defined within coding compliances policies. - Recognize the importance of coding accuracy and distinguish between coding and documentation errors. - Explain differences in coding certification and professional coding organizations. - Discuss the importance of coding compliance education. - Identify the coding resources that must be kept up to date. # Auditing and Prevention - Identify coding and billing risks areas. - Differentiate between high-risk and high-volume target areas. - List resources that can be utilized to determine potential issues that should be reviewed in a coding compliance program. - Discuss the importance of performing coding and claims reviews. - Explain basic sampling methods and identify tools required to perform coding and billing auditing. - Compare and contrast retrospective and prospective reviews, identifying the pros and cons of each. - Design an audit tool, time line, and criteria, including key elements based on the nature of the audit. - Discuss important auditing follow-up processes including reporting, education, and re-assessments. - Explain the impact of outside auditing, particularly Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs). - Discuss the role of the coordinator who handles coding or payer audits. - Analyze (Audit) case studies following current applicable laws and guidelines. # Emerging Technologies - Describe basic types of encoders. - Define automated coding and computer-assisted coding. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of automated coding. - Discuss the impact of automated coding systems of coding professionals. - Discuss the challenges of compliant coding using automated coding systems. - Explain compliance auditing activities that identify potential risk areas associated with automated coding.
Provides students with a comprehensive overview of healthcare delivery systems and the economic, historic, political, and ethical issues that influence the accessibility, expense, and quality of healthcare services. Introduces provider organization and structure in a healthcare setting, healthcare funding, and rules, regulations, and governing bodies that monitor and protect the usage of healthcare systems in the United States.
Healthcare operations refer to the essential administrative and management tasks conducted within healthcare facilities to ensure effective service delivery, encompassing staffing, regulatory compliance, scheduling, financial planning, and workflow improvement.
Health Technology is software and applications used in healthcare settings to manage patient information, medical records, and other health-related data to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Healthcare Quality refers to the level at which medical services improve the chances of desired results, aligning with current professional knowledge and standards.
# Foundations and Characteristics of U.S. Healthcare Delivery - Identify characteristics of U.S. healthcare delivery systems. - Compare the unique characteristics of U.S. healthcare delivery systems to healthcare systems in other developed countries around the world. - Identify the subsystems of U.S. healthcare delivery. - Describe the systematic framework and logical arrangement and outcome of healthcare delivery systems in the United States. - Discuss the influence of American beliefs and values on the foundation of healthcare delivery systems. # U.S. Healthcare Delivery: Past, Present, and Future - Compare and contrast medical services in preindustrial and postindustrial America. - Identify major forces of change in healthcare delivery. - Discuss the history behind the development of health insurance. - Explain and discuss the creation of and major differences between Medicaid and Medicare. - Analyze the corporatization and globalization of medical services. - Discuss current health care developments in terms of demographic, social, economic, and culture changes; political influence; innovation of technology; international health concerns; and environmental events, such as the development of new diseases and natural disasters/catastrophic events. - Critique the recent debate and policy developments for national health care as it relates to the future of medicine. - Evaluate the conflicting realities of cost and access to healthcare. - Discuss the future of healthcare reform. - Analyze future workforce challenges, including workforce shortages, diversity, growth of the elderly population, etc. - Discuss new models of healthcare delivery. # The Role of the Healthcare Provider - Summarize the training and practice requirements for many health professionals, their major roles, the setting in which they are generally employed, and critical issues concerning their professions. - Analyze differences between primary care and specialty care. - Develop a plan to identify cause of imbalance and maldistribution of physicians and specialists and discuss a solution. - Discuss the roles of dentists, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and non-physician professionals, allied health professionals, such as technicians/assistants and technologists/therapists. - Explain the importance of public health professionals, such as health services administrators, lawyers, and environmentalists. # Effects of Technology on the Healthcare System - Define medical technology. - Critique the risks associated with advancements in technology. - Discuss the areas of healthcare informatics system applications in health services. - Demonstrate an understanding of the development of electronic health records and the impact on the health care system. - Explain the revolution of the Internet as it relates to the development of "E-health". - Critique telemedicine and remote health services. - Justify the role of government in technology development and dissemination. - Explain the utilization of medical technology and the ethical, structural, and financial impact it has on the health care community. - Assess the effectiveness and safety of technology in a healthcare setting. # Finance and Reimbursement - Discuss the pros and cons of privately financed health insurance in the United States. - Explain the effects of health care financing and insurance. - Identify the nature and purpose of insurance, including basic insurance concepts and cost sharing. - Describe the components and eligibility requirements for Medicare and Medicaid, including the four-part A-D structure. - Evaluate the policies of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 and the effect that the implementation of this act will have on the administration of health care. - Discover the average national health care costs in the United States. # Healthcare and Healthcare System Management in All Healthcare Settings - Define outpatient care and identify the scope of outpatient services. - Analyze statistical data concerning the demographics of accessibility to primary care. - Discuss factors that affect outpatient services, including reimbursement and social/economic factors. - Cite the areas of primary care, including point of entry, coordination of care, and accountability, and the effects of primary care on healthcare management. - Describe the evolution and expansion/downsizing of the hospitals in the United States. - Explain the measures of access to and patient utilization of hospitals, including discharge process and average length of stay. - Compute the daily census of hospital capacity and its effect on the occupation rate and ability to serve patients in a hospital setting. - Discuss the different types of hospitals, including community, public, private sectors, and specialty hospitals. - Analyze the requirements for licensure, certification, and accreditation by governing bodies. - Illustrate the hospital governance and operational structure. - Critique the ethical challenges and issues of public trust that local hospitals face. - Define long-term care and list the types of services provided through long-term care. - Describe the nursing home industry, including financing, and licensure and certification policies. - Assess the gaps between vulnerable subgroups in the United States and the rest of the population by analyzing predisposing, enabling, and need characteristics, including racial/ethnic, gender, age and socioeconomic disparities, as well as persons living in rural areas, the homeless population, the mentally ill, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. # Managed Care and System Integration - Define managed care and discuss the evolution and growth of managed care in the United States. - Describe accreditation and quality indicators that effect managed care. - Analyze the enrollment of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in a managed care plan. - Evaluate the effects of the Affordable Care Act on managed care plans. - List methods used to monitor and control the utilization of managed care services. - Compare and contrast the utilization review processes. - Use critical thinking skills to analyze the multiple factors that impact the cost, accessibility, and quality of managed care plans. - Discuss the various types of integration, including acquisitions, merges, joint venture, and virtual organizations. - Compare horizontal and vertical integration. # Expense, Accessibility, and Quality of Healthcare - Discuss the cost of health care and the relationship between the cost of healthcare, patients' ability to obtain healthcare, and the quality of service. - Evaluate the causes for the dramatic rise in U.S. healthcare costs. - Discuss element, resources, and processes implemented to contain healthcare cost. - Critique the inequality of access to healthcare in the U.S. - Assess resource inputs, processes, and results that affect the quality of care provided. - Describe how electronic health records affect quality of care. - Discuss efforts being made to improve quality, accessibility, and expense of healthcare. # U.S. Healthcare Policies - Define and explore the essential features of health policy. - Describe the development of legislative policy and give examples of critical health policy issues. - Discuss federal, state, and local government involvement in healthcare policy. - Compare U.S. healthcare policies to international policies.
BUSN 2820 - Healthcare Practice Law and Ethics
Introduces the complex ethical, moral, and legal issues involved in providing healthcare services. Emphasis is placed on legal requirements of medical practices, professional relationships, professional liabilities, and medical practice liability. Provides the student with a working knowledge of current healthcare law and accepted ethical behavior.
# Foundation of Law and Ethics in Healthcare - Define and explain legal terminology as it pertains to healthcare practices. - Differentiate between law and ethics and between ethics and bioethics. - Critique why ethics is more than the sincerity of personal or religious beliefs and/or emotions. - Compare and Contrast models for examining ethical dilemmas. - Discuss why an understanding of the legal profession is required of health care professionals. - Summarize the process that a bill must go through to become a law. # The Courts and Contracts - Differentiate between criminal law and civil law and include the areas covered by each. - List six intentional torts and give examples of each. - List and explain examples of criminal actions that relate to the healthcare worker. - Differentiate between a felony and a misdemeanor. - Describe the types of courts in the legal system. - Explain the trial process. - Predict why an expert witness might be used during a lawsuit. # Healthcare Practices and Allied Health Professionals - List and explain the four basic characteristics of state medical practice acts. - Research and discuss the three methods by which a state grants a license to practice medicine. - Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between licensure and certification. - Explain the meaning of the term “standard of care” for the physician and other members of the health care profession. - Explain the discovery rule and how it is impacted by the statute of limitations. - Discuss the term diplomat as it relates to medical specialty boards. - Describe the rights a physician has when practicing medicine and accepting patients. - Discuss the seven principles of medical ethics as designated by the American Medical Association. - Critique in detail the “Patient’s Bill of Rights.” # Patient Medical Records and Informed Consent - Discuss the major purposes of the medical record. - List seven requirements for maintaining medical records as recommended by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. - Demonstrate the correct method of correcting and/or amending the patient record. - Discuss the guidelines that should be used when completing a legal record or certificate. - Differentiate between implied consent and informed consent. # Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice - Define the four “Ds” of negligence. - Understand standard of care and how it is applied to the practice of medicine. - Cite three patient self-determination acts. - Describe the meaning of "respondeat superior" as it relates to the physician and other members of the healthcare profession. - Explain the meaning of "res ipsa loquitur." - Analyze legal liability and what it means for the physician and other healthcare professionals. - Break down the causes malpractice and possible ways to prevent malpractice. - Evaluate the advantages of arbitration. - Summarize the three types of damage awards. - Compare and contrast two types of malpractice insurance. - Explain the law of agency. # Physicians’ Public Duties and Responsibilities - Discuss the public duties of a physician. - List ten reportable communicable diseases and the agency to which they are reported. - Discuss the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974. - Describe signs that indicate a child, spouse, or elderly person may be abused. - Explain the federal legislation of controlled substances. - List and discuss the five schedules of drugs. - Interpret the Good Samaritan Laws. # Privacy Law and HIPAA - Discuss the Privacy Act of 1974. - Prepare guidelines that outline methods to protect patient confidentiality related to the use of faxes, copiers, E-Mails, and computers. - Discuss the guidelines for record retention for adult vs. minors as well as for fetal heart monitor records, records of birth, records of death, surgical procedures, and immunizations. - Create office guidelines for procedures to follow when subpoena ducs tecum is in effect. - Analyze the problems associated with patient confidentiality. - Discuss the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. - Describe the information to which the Privacy Rule refers. - List which entities are affected by HIPAA. - Describe penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA. - List the patients’ right under the Privacy Standards. - Evaluate the ethical issues concerning the information technology. # Workplace Legalities - Explain how an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help troubled employees. - Discuss the concept of employment at will. - Explain the regulations concerning equal employment opportunity and employment discrimination. - Explain the regulations affecting employee health and safety. - Explain regulations regarding consumer protection and collection practices. - Review regulations affecting employee compensation and benefits. - Examine religious practices that have an influence upon the practice of medicine. - Define and discuss the federal labor acts. - Research the antitrust laws and why they are important. - Discuss guidelines for good hiring practices. # Bioethical Issues and the Law - List and discuss the bioethical issues the modern physician and healthcare professional faces. - Critique the allocation of resources for research and treatment of diseases. # Ethical Issues in Healthcare - Justify how an ethical decision-making model can be used when confronted with difficult ethical dilemmas. - Discuss the importance of ethics committees. - Define medical etiquette, ethics, and bioethics. - Critique several ethical scenarios – suggested topics include artificial insemination, Baby M case, surrogate motherhood, contraception, sterilization, birth control for persons with mental or physical challenges, Roe vs. Wade, Teri Schiavo, abortion, late-term abortion, partial-birth abortion, late-term abortion survival, wrongful birth, embryonic stem cell research, euthanasia, organ transplant selection, Anthony Stokes, Dax Cowart, allocation of medical resources, genetic testing. - Analyze the pros and cons of the conscience clause for healthcare professionals. - Differentiate between cardiac and brain-oriented death. - Give examples of ordinary versus extraordinary means used in the treatment of the terminally ill. - List and discuss the five stages of dying as described by Dr. Kubler-Ross.
This course covers how healthcare law and related regulations are formulated, and the impact of those laws on payers, providers, patients, and healthcare businesses. Emphasis is placed on legal compliance in the healthcare industry. Topics covered included in-depth coverage and analysis of implementation of the healthcare reform law, fraud and abuse laws, anti-kickback, false claims, Stark anti-referral provisions, Medicare and Medicaid, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the HITECH Act and related regulations, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA).
Fraud prevention refers to the specialized skill of developing and executing plans to identify, stop, and reduce deceitful actions and financial offenses in a business or system.
Patient rights encompass legal and ethical privileges, including confidentiality, informed consent, access to information, and respectful, non-discriminatory medical care.
# Healthcare Compliance Programs - Determine the importance of a compliance program. - Distinguish between myth and fact when it comes to compliance. - Explain the value of a compliance program to a healthcare facility. - Identify the components of an effective compliance program. - Classify the benefits of implementing a compliance program. - Identify the major functions of the compliance officer. # Legal and Ethical Considerations - Differentiate between a law, a regulation, and a policy. - Explain the effective rules of participation for third-party payers. - Explain applicable laws, acts, and programs. - Assess the key areas of compliance concern. # Compliance: Patient Consent - Identify the various situations in which consent is required. - Determine the components of each type of written consent form. - Explain the types of advance directives. # Compliance: Documentation - Identify the various uses for health care documentation. - Explain the essential components of quality documentation. - Determine the documentation required for compliance under the Federal Stark law. - Identify documentation compliance with regard to electronic health records. # Compliance: Reporting - Identify the important issues regarding ethical coding practices. - Explain the most common illegal practices for HIM reporting. - Name the key concerns under the federal False Claims Act that relate to reporting. - Explain the circumstances under which a health care professional is mandated to report a patient's diagnosis. - Identify the concerns evoked by certain types of audits in particular circumstances. - Explain the benefits of internal reporting. - Explain the reasons why government and private agencies audit healthcare facilities. # Enforcement: Dealing with Non-Compliance - Identify the various levels of disciplinary action. - Explain the components of a due process notification. - Describe the elements required on a disciplinary action form. # HIPAA Compliance - Describe policies and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct security violations. - Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability to data. - Identify technical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to ePHI that is being transmitted over an electronic communication network. - Identify privacy and security risks. - Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the four commonly used authentication approaches.
BUSN 2800 - Practice Management Fundamentals
Emphasizes essential skills required for the management of healthcare practices. Introduces the functions, practices, and advanced administrative skills. Emphasis is placed on management skills including practice management, personnel supervision, marketing, financial planning, and addressing health disparities. Topics include: introduction to healthcare management, management and motivation, organizational behavior, strategic planning, healthcare marketing, quality improvement basics, information technology, managing costs and revenues, managing healthcare professionals, addressing health disparities, and healthcare fraud and abuse.
Healthcare Marketing is a strategic approach to sharing health information and interventions with patients and providers, aiming to positively impact health outcomes.
Revenue management involves strategically analyzing and optimizing financial outcomes through demand forecasting, price adjustments, and inventory control for limited capacity resources to maximize income.
# Introduction to Healthcare Management - Define healthcare management and the role of the healthcare manager. - Compare and contrast key competencies of healthcare managers. # Management and Motivation - Develop a context for understanding the concept of motivation, particular motivational factors of employees. - Distinguish the concept of engagement and its relationship to motivation. - Compare and contrast motivational theories and intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors. - Analyze issues relating to motivating across generations. # Organizational Behavior and Management Thinking - Define organizational behavior. - Identify and discuss 10 challenges of healthcare management. - Analyze the role of thinking in communication and problem solving in the workplace and in organizational change and learning. - Recommend and provide rationales for three ways a manager can use knowledge of thinking processes to improve communication between individuals and within groups and organizations. # Strategic Planning - Describe strategic planning, the strategic planning process, and the importance of strategic planning as a dynamic process. - Discuss healthcare market powers and trends and discuss their potential impact on health services. - Conduct a SWOT analysis. # Healthcare Marketing - Define marketing and discuss the progression of becoming a market-oriented organization. - Explain the role of strategic marketing in today’s healthcare environment. - Distinguish between traditional and social marketing approaches. - Identify and explain important marketing terms including market segmentation, target marketing, marketing mix elements, and relationship marketing. - Discuss consumer behavior and the decision-making process as it relates to healthcare offerings. - Describe how healthcare managers can integrate ethics and social responsibility into marketing strategy. # Quality Improvement Basics - Define healthcare quality and discuss the importance of quality. - Identify and apply key quality concepts. - Assess leading models of quality improvement. # Information Technology - Define leading models of quality improvement. - Identify key systems used by healthcare managers. - Explain the electronic medical record. - Explain the challenges of clinical system adoption. - Examine and discuss the future of healthcare information technology and the vision on an integrated U.S. healthcare system. - Assess the impact of healthcare information technology on the healthcare manager. - Describe the impact of HIPAA and other regulations, law, and policies regarding confidentiality or patient information. # Managing Costs and Revenues - Describe the importance, purpose, and major objectives of financial management in health care organizations. - Compare tax status implications between for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare entities. - Analyze primary methods of reimbursement of providers and methods for classifying and controlling costs. - Evaluate determinants and initial processes considered by healthcare managers in setting charges for products and services. - Discuss important issues and major processes involved in managing accounts receivable in healthcare organizations. - Define the purposes, primary sources, and major problems associated with managing working capital. # Managing Healthcare Professionals - Distinguish between the education, training, and credentialing of physicians, nurses, nurses’ aides, mid-level practitioners, and allied health professionals. - Identify five factors affecting the supply of and demand for health care professionals. - Analyze reasons for health care professional turnover and costs of turnover. - Provide strategies for increasing retention and preventing turnover of health care professionals. - Define and provide examples of conflict of interest. # Strategic Management of Human Resources - Explain why human resources management includes strategic and administrative actions. - Assess current environmental forces influencing human resource management. - Define human resources functions that address employee workforce planning/recruitment, and employee retention. - Discuss examples of human resources management issues in healthcare settings. # Addressing Health Disparities - Define the concepts of health disparities, cultural competency, and cultural proficiency. - Identify trends in demographics in the United States and the expected impact on the patient population and the healthcare workforce. - Discuss new paradigms relating to health disparities in research and practice. - Describe initiates to foster cultural proficiency within health care organizations. - Explain the benefits of implementing cultural proficiency programs. # Healthcare Fraud and Abuse - Explain the difference between fraud and abuse. - List examples of fraud and abuse and compare the extent of occurrence. - Discuss the types of civil and criminal penalties incurred for violating rules and regulations. - Describe the history of the False Claims Act and its application to health care. - Describe the managerial and organizational implications of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). - Explain the major objectives of the U.S. antitrust laws related to the healthcare industry. - Describe the major provisions of the Stark I and Stark II laws and safe harbor regulations. - List the major components of compliance, risk management, and internal control programs. - Discuss qui tam and the whistle-blower role. - Explain the desirable role of a healthcare manager in fraud and abuse cases.
BUSN 2750 - Healthcare Technology Regulations
This course emphasizes the importance of technology in healthcare to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in the delivery of healthcare. The struggles and disparities of the healthcare industry are discussed in reference to healthcare informatics advances. Topics include management aspects of healthcare informatics, infrastructure, current trends current regulations policies, patient privacy, record-keeping, database management, and information sharing.
Informatics is a discipline that deals with the organization, storage, and management of information using technology.
# Health Information Technology and The Health Care Environment - Articulate the impact of internal and external environmental changes in health care organizations related to use of technology. - Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of health care information and management systems professionals within the organizational structures in which they work. - Analyze roles of governmental, regulatory, and professional agencies related to healthcare, and their impact on clinical outcomes and financial performance. - Evaluate health care applications and technology infrastructure. - Articulate characteristics and services of different types of healthcare organizations and their unique use of healthcare technology. - Discuss the effect of advances in technology on the healthcare environment. - Discuss the effect of environmental changes on health information technology. - Identify internal and external environmental changes in healthcare organizations. - Evaluate the impact of internal and external environmental changes in healthcare organizations related to use of technology. - Articulate the impact of internal and external environmental changes in healthcare organizations related to use of technology. # Current Regulations in Healthcare Technology - Discuss current healthcare regulations. - Support the ways government regulations can improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities. - Infer how government regulations can increase transparency and efficiency. - Articulate ways in which patients and families can become more engaged in their healthcare. # Roles, Responsibilities, And Stakeholders in Health Care Information Management - Describe the roles and responsibilities of health care information and management systems professionals in the organizational structures in which they work. - Describe the role of healthcare administrators in the system. - Demonstrate an understanding of different health information management systems by accurately matching different system functions of a healthcare organization with the correct departments and professionals. - Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of health information management professionals in differing healthcare settings. - Analyze the relationships between system roles by creating a stakeholder matrix. # Regulatory Agencies and Laws - Explain roles of governmental, regulatory, and professional agencies related to healthcare informatics, and their impact on clinical outcomes and financial performance. - Identify regulatory agencies and laws that impact health information management. - Discuss ways in which governmental, regulatory, professional, and accreditation agencies have an impact on health information systems. - Cite agencies of particular relevance to a specific healthcare organization. - Develop a plan to assist a health care organization comply with current health information management regulations. # Regulations, Security, and Privacy - Describe ways in which governmental, regulatory, professional, and accreditation agencies have an impact on health information systems. - Identify the roles of governmental, regulatory, professional, and accreditation agencies related to healthcare. - Cite agencies of particular relevance to a specific health care organization. # Health Information Systems Infrastructure - Define characteristics of health information systems infrastructure. - Compare characteristics of health information systems infrastructure in a variety of settings. - Understand health care applications and technology infrastructure. - Describe the interrelatedness of health information technology throughout an organization, and how applications work together to inform strategic decisions. # Health Care Information Components, Applications, and Infrastructure - Analyze the key characteristics of different health information management systems, including applications, department-specific functions, and capabilities. - Discuss health care applications and technology infrastructure. - Define characteristics of health information systems infrastructure. - Accurately identify components, infrastructure, and investment needs for health information management systems. - Accurately identify the pros and cons of maintaining current systems, interfacing current health information management systems, or replacing with a new health information management system. # Healthcare Informatics Needs and Compliance - Critique healthcare applications and technology infrastructures. - Analyze roles of governmental, regulatory, professional, and accreditation agencies related to healthcare, and their impact on clinical outcomes and financial performance. # Information Sharing - Discuss characteristics and services of different types of healthcare organizations and their unique use of healthcare technology. - Articulate characteristics of interrelationships within and across healthcare organizations, such as health information exchange, and continuity of care between public and private health care organizations. # Informatics Choices and The External Environment - Describe characteristics and services of different types of healthcare organizations and their unique use of health care technology. - Analyze the current health care information technology environment. - Differentiate the unique needs of specific healthcare organizations. - Analyze how specific organizations fit into the healthcare technology environment. - Support decisions and recommendations using current trends and best practices from the literature. # Future Directions in Health Information Technology - Articulate characteristics and services of different types of healthcare organizations and their unique use of healthcare technology. - Identify how health information technology is changing (or should change) to accommodate interrelationships within and across healthcare organizations.
BUSN 2700 - Introduction to Health Informatics
Emphasizes essential beginning skills for introductory health informatics practice. This course presents the past, present, and future of this rapidly evolving discipline, and explores the critical issues and challenges within the field as well as potential applications, benefits, and opportunities for improving the management of healthcare through information technology. Topics include development of virtual and interactive healthcare through technology; interoperability, standardization, safety, and risks associated with the implementation of the electronic health record; emergence and adoption of new information technologies; and global perspective of trends and issues in the field. Students investigate the professional roles related to managing health information technology as well as organizations that promote health informatics. Students conduct in-depth investigations on a specific health informatics positions to learn the responsibilities, essential skills sets, and professional and educational requirements of the job.
Workflow analysis is the process of evaluating and enhancing business procedures to increase efficiency, decrease costs, and improve overall operational effectiveness.
# Healthcare Delivery: Health Informatics - Articulate the impact of internal and external environmental changes in health care organizations related to use of technology. - Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of healthcare information and management systems professionals within the organizational structures in which they work. - Analyze roles of governmental, regulatory, and professional agencies related to healthcare, and their impact on clinical outcomes and financial performance. - Evaluate healthcare applications and technology infrastructure. - Articulate characteristics and services of different types of healthcare organizations and their unique use of healthcare technology. # Healthcare Informatics Current Trends - Identify the major reasons for the increase in health information systems activity in the US healthcare. - Describe current healthcare challenges such as cost and quality issues and explain how health information systems activities might help. - Explain the U.S. government's role and goals for healthcare, including the aims of legislation such as HIPAA, ARRA, and HITECH. # Workflow Analysis and Redesign - Demonstrate how workflow analysis and redesign can be utilized to automate healthcare processes to meet the evolving expectations to enable patients to become more engaged in their healthcare. - Evaluate the progression and maturation of health information systems and their management. - Evaluate the use of health information systems embodied in the discipline of informatics in key functions such as medicine, nursing, and public health. - Assess the use of health information systems to learn and create information and knowledge through data analytics and research. - Evaluate the use of health information systems to improve health outcomes and the way healthcare work is done through research, policy, and public health. # Systems Analysis and Design - Compare and contrast multiple systems then recommend a system for an imaginary clinic that will run the most common software applications in your region and interact with the largest medical entities. - Demonstrate the ability to use healthcare databases to answer scenario-based questions. - Demonstrate the method to update information in a database.
BUSN 2440 - Healthcare Leadership and Professional Effectiveness
Emphasizes essential skills required for leadership and professional success in healthcare organizations. Introduces the functions, practices, and advanced interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, and problem solving. Provides the student with knowledge and the essentials of professional leadership behaviors. Topics include: introduction to the supervisory role, the volatile healthcare environment, the dual nature of supervisory roles, basic functions of management, delegation, empowerment, self-management, interviewing, recruitment, professionalism, decision making managing change, professional meetings, quality, productivity, teams, and continuing education.
Delegation is the capability to assign duties, authority, and accountability to others, distributing workloads and enabling team members to contribute to organizational objectives efficiently.
# Introduction to the Evolving Supervisory Role - Appraise the major factors contributing to the evolution of the supervisory role and identify the dimensions in which the healthcare manager’s work environment is changing most significantly. - Discuss the principal paradigm shifts that are contributing to major change in the management and delivery of health care. - Predict how future changes may affect a manager's work based on recent changes and the impact the changes have had on the managerial role. - Discuss the importance of flexibility and adaptability as significant determinants of managerial success. - Compare management in healthcare and industry for similarities and differences. - Identify criteria for describing organizations according to functional differences rather than by product or services. - Identify several key departmental characteristics that serve as determinants of individual “management style.” # Volatile Healthcare Environment - Discuss recent, current, and occurring changes in the healthcare environment and the likely effects of these changes on the role of the healthcare supervisor. - Evaluate the impact of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 on healthcare. - Describe an overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and its status and long-term implications. # Dual Nature of the Supervisory Role - Differentiate between functional specialist and management generalist and hypothesize reasons for a supervisor’s tendency to emphasize one side of the dual supervisory role at the expense of the other. - Discuss the overall responsibilities of healthcare management in general. - Analyze how the nature of healthcare supervision is a strongly people-oriented process unavoidably concerned with day-to-day problems. # Basic Function of Management - Define management and the basic management functions: planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling. - Discuss the terms supervisor and manager to each other and clearly identify the supervisor as a manager. - Discuss the importance of each of the basic management functions in supervisory practice. - Describe the relative influence of each of the basic management functions on the roles of manager at all organizational levels. # Delegation and Empowerment - Summarize delegation and its practice as a major influence on effective supervisory performance. - Analyze the relationship of delegation and empowerment. - Deduce common reasons behind the failure to delegate. - Construct a plan for proper delegation and development of proper delegation habits. # Self-Management and Personal Supervisory Effectiveness - Discuss the key influence of individual initiative on supervisory effectiveness. - Cite the principal barriers to effective performance. - Point out the relationship of stress to personal supervisory effectiveness. - Establish guidelines for assessing one’s suitability for a supervisory rule, with implications for successful self-management. # Interviewing and Recruitment - State the importance of supervisory involvement in the hiring process. # Leadership - Illustrate patterns of leadership styles. - Determine the primary characteristics of effective leadership. - Critique common barriers to effective communication and analyze how they can be avoided or overcome. - Integrate guidelines for improving listening skills. - Distinguish cultural diversity considerations as they effect leadership style and employee communications. # Professionalism - Characterize professionalism within the context of the modern healthcare organization and review the legal definition as set forth in the Fair Labor Standard Act. - Recognize potential causes of conflict between professional employees and organizations. - Compare and contrast motivational factors between the professional and non-professional employee. # Supervisor and Employee - Explain the objectives of the performance appraisal as a management technique. - Point out common approaches to the performance appraisal and suggest why many appraisal programs fail. - Cite the requirements of an effective performance appraisal system. - Defend the requirements necessary for a legally defensible performance appraisal system. - Define the concept of a constructive performance appraisal. - Construct self-improvement guidelines for taking and delivering criticism. - Explain progressive discipline. - Compare and contrast problems of conduct and problems of performance and discuss effective disciplinary action. - Classify the “problem employee” and explain hazards involved in applying labels to people. - Generate general guidelines for handling troublesome employees, including the “dead-end employee” and controlling absenteeism. - Explain guidance for employees whose performance is affected by personal problems. # Decision Making - Cite the elements of the basic decision-making process and describe the steps followed in rational decision making. - Explain constraints and identify various forms in which they appear. - Point out the implications of the “no-decision option.” # Management of Change - Explain why “change” is an unavoidable feature of the work environment. - Examine the effects of change on the pursuit of healthcare careers. - Analyze potential changes in the supervisor’s role driven by the rapidly evolving healthcare delivery environment. - Identify likely sources of employee resistance to change. - Appraise guidelines for the supervisor to consider in managing changes and minimizing employee resistance. # Professional Meetings - Categorize types of meetings by purpose. - Evaluate guidelines for determining the need for a meeting and for preparing to conduct an effective meeting. - Decide methods for leading meetings in order to obtain maximum benefits in the most time efficient manner. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of meetings as an effective management tool. # Quality and Productivity - Explain the difference between the total quality movement and traditional concerns for quality in the healthcare organization. - Appraise the conditions necessary for the success of a total quality management. - Critique the concept of Six Sigma as an alternative approach to address quality. - Analyze the progression of concern for productivity in healthcare organizations and evaluate the need for attention to continuing productivity improvement. - Evaluate the concerns for quality and productivity. # Teams, Team Building, and Teamwork - Differentiate between types of teams and describe the composition and structure of teams. - Describe problems encountered by teams functioning in a company environment in which recognition and reward systems are based on individual performance. - Discuss potential legal problems associated with teams and discuss how legal entanglements can be minimized of avoided. - Identify the leadership qualities necessary for successful team building. # Continuing Education - Explain the importance of continuing education as supervisory concern. - Analyze the supervisor’s commitment to and role in continuing education for self and employees. - List various approaches to continuing education
This course is a continuance of CPT and ICD coding. Topics include: health records, coding techniques, coding linkage and compliance, searching the job market, developing a resume, stress management, test-taking strategies, and reviewing for a coding certification exam.
International Classification of Diseases
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a widely accepted system used for coding medical conditions and illnesses for statistical, clinical, and diagnostic reasons.
# Health Records Coding Techniques - Assess health records to identify the diagnosis and procedures that should be reported. - Determine correct terminology for diseases and procedures from abbreviation and doctor's notations entered in patient's health records. - Demonstrate the use of the most recent revision of the international classification of diseases manual to numerically code diagnoses entered in sample patient records. # Coding Linkage and Compliance - Determine the parts of a compliance plan, and discuss how they help avoid errors. - Discuss the major laws and guidelines that regulate coding compliance. - Deduce the proper link between diagnoses and procedures when reporting services for reimbursement. - Discuss the use of audit tools to verify the code selection. # Searching the Job Market - Utilize methods for searching the job market for available positions. # Resume Development - Develop appropriate documentation for the resume. - Utilize appropriate methods to conduct professional correspondence. - Develop a resume, cover letter, and a follow-up letter that complies with the industry standards. - Develop interview strategies to employ when seeking a position. # Stress Management - Develop strategies an individual can use to cope with workplace and life stressors. - Examine methods used to avoid burnout and create a personal stress management plan. # Test-Taking Strategies - Identify various test-taking strategies. - Develop a personal test-taking plan. - Apply techniques in test taking and evaluate effectiveness. # Review for Certification Exam - Construct a presentation on coding certification. - Integrate the use of coding guidelines in a practice Mock Certification exam.
# International Classification of Diseases - Discuss the advantages of an International Classification of Diseases system. - Discuss the development of the International Classification of Diseases system. # Medical Coding Book Format - Give examples of resources used to identify terms and definitions for medical conditions. - Examine and categorize terminologies and clinical vocabularies linked to the various classification categories used in the most recent revision of the International Classification of Diseases. - Separate diagnostic and procedure codes into reimbursement classification systems (DRG, MS DRG) Group with an encoder using coding resources. - Describe the information available in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (ICD-CM). - Describe the information available in the alphabetic list of the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Compare and Contrast the uses of the tabular and alphabetic lists of the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Explain the purpose for the most recent revision of the ICD-CM in the standardized medical reporting procedures. - Explain the basic steps in coding medical diagnoses and diseases with the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Apply coding best practices to evaluate and validate coding compliance and accuracy. # Guidelines and Conventions - Explain the purpose for the most recent revision of the ICD-CM in the standardized medical reporting procedures. - Explain the basic steps in coding medical diagnoses and diseases using the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Explain the specifications for procedure classification used in preparing the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Give examples of conventional abbreviations used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Give examples of conventional symbols used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Give examples of other conventional notations used in the tabular list of the most revision of the ICD-CM. - Give examples of other instructional conventions used in the tabular list of the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. # Coding Techniques - Articulate the procedure for converting a term for a medical disease or procedure to its numerical identifier using the most recent revision of the ICDCM. - Summarize the limitations of the alphabetical listing to identify a numerical code of medical diseases and procedures when using the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Describe the most recent revision of the ICD-CM procedural cautions when using the alphabetical list to identify a specific numerical code. - Describe the numerical code for a term describing a medical disease or procedure in each of the major classification categories of the most recent revision of the ICD-CM. - Demonstrate converting a numerical code for a medical disease or procedure into the standard term identifying it for each of the major classification categories using the most recent version of the IC-CM coding manual. - Explain the steps to diagnosis coding. - Apply the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting using the most recent revision of the ICD–CM. # Ethics and Professionalism in Coding - Describe actions that are considered fraudulent and discuss major types of errors medical practices make in reporting codes. - Describe the guidelines for release of patient information to requestors outside of the practice. - Identify and define fraud and abuse and the legal implications of each. # Health Data Structure, Content, and Standards - Differentiate between data versus information. - Identify Health Data Sets (OASIS, HEDIS, DEEDS, UHDDS). # Reimbursement Methodologies - Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment system (PPS) in healthcare delivery. - Support accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. - Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate coded assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems.
BUSN 2400 - Healthcare Procedural Coding
Provides the knowledge and skills to apply the coding of procedures for billing purposes using the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) resources and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Topics include: format of CPT/HCPCS manual, CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, and coding using the CPT/HCPCS resources. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign CPT/HCPCS codes and apply systems to optimize reimbursement.
# Format and Principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Resources - Explain the purpose of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) resource. - Name the sections of the most recent revision of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) resource presenting procedural code numbers. - Explain the format of terminology descriptions contained in the most recent revision of the CPT resources. - Explain the unrestricted specific specialty group use of a CPT code. # Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding Guidelines and Regulations - Describe where the guidelines and regulations for each coding section of the most recent revision of the CPT resource are located. - Determine the accuracy of diagnostic procedural groups such as APC, and OPPS. - Explain the purpose of the star symbol used in the most recent revision of CPT resources. - Describe the conditions under which modifiers are used to indicate the recipient of a report prepared using CPT resources. - Explain the method for handling a procedure not found in CPT resources. - Interpret the symbols used in CPT resources which reflect code number changes. - Discuss the method of locating a CPT procedure when the anatomic site is given. - Discuss the method of locating a CPT procedure when the eponym is known. - Discuss the various media forms which are available to present CPT data. - Determine the location within CPT resources for commonly used terms dealing with the evaluation and management (E/M) section. - Describe the components used to determine levels of E/M services listed in CPT resources. - Describe the types of presenting problems which are covered in CPT resources. - Discuss the method used to determine the time notations given in CPT resources. - Discuss the steps involved in using CPT resources for selecting a level of E/M service. - Determine the modified number and its description of each of the anesthesia modifiers. - Analyze the contents of a surgical package and explain what is meant by a surgical tray. - Determine location in CPT resources for subsection information dealing with surgery procedures. - Describe the fourth and fifth position numbers used in CPT resources to indicate an unlisted surgical service or procedure. - Discuss circumstances in which modifier numbers are added to the radiological CPT codes. - Identify the Pathology and Laboratory subsections as found in CPT guidelines. - Give examples of modifiers used in the Pathology and Laboratory section of CPT resources. - Determine the CPT medicine section code used to identify materials supplied by the physician. # Coding Using the Application of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) resources using Clinical Documentation • Demonstrate the use of simulated patient record data and the CPT resources to determine the numerical code for examples of physicians’ services and procedures that apply to each major section of the resources. • Evaluate and validate accuracy between coded data and documentation found in the patient record. # Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) - Recognize HCPCS modifiers. - Utilize HCFA documentation guidelines in CPT coding. - Demonstrate the ability to assign HCPCS codes. # Compliance Strategies - Implement coding compliance strategies, auditing, quality monitoring, and reporting (such as NCCI, OCE).
# Format of ICD Manual - Define abbreviations, symbols, typefaces, punctuation, and formatting conventions used in coding resources. - Discuss information available in the tabular and alphabetic list of International Classification of Diseases. # Guidelines and Conventions - Describe the basic steps in coding medical diagnoses and diseases using ICD resources. - Discuss the specifications for procedure classification used in preparing the International Classification of Diseases. - Give examples of other conventional notations and instructional notations used in the tabular list of the International Classification of Diseases. - Utilize the correct volume of ICD-CM to find the appropriate code. - Identify the highest level of certainty and specificity and assign the correct code in the proper order. # CPT Manual Coding Guidelines - Explain the three types of CPT categories. - Understand evaluation and management (E/M) services. - Identify the need for modifiers. - Use simulated patient record data and coding manuals to assign codes for examples of diagnoses, physicians' services, and procedures. # Current Procedural Technology - Explain the purpose of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. - Identify the six sections of the Physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual presenting procedural code numbers. - Explain the format of terminology descriptions contained in the CPT. - Explain the unrestricted specific specialty group use of a CPT code. # Coding - List reasons for claims rejections and propose solutions for rejections. - Identify process for resubmitting a claim. - Generate precertification and insurance claim forms.
This course provides a study of the content, code sets, storage, retrieval, control, flow, retention, maintenance of electronic health records, and computerized office management. Topics include: electronic healthcare information management, electronic data interchange, coding standards, health record and office management software, point of entry data entry, electronic coding from health records, speed data entry in processing healthcare records, analysis of records to improve patient care, confidentiality, release of information, security of electronic healthcare record, communication, technology, insurance payment, managed care, posting to accounts, appointment schedules, practice management, report generation, customizing medical documents, claims management, collections management, and HIPAA security.
Electronic documents consist of digital files containing text, images, and data, produced and maintained on computer systems, facilitating easy sharing, collaboration, and storage.
Data Exchange involves transferring data among various systems, applications, or entities, while maintaining its integrity, security, and compatibility during the process.
Data Privacy Laws encompass rules concerning the handling of personal data, mandating responsible treatment and individual control over its collection, storage, and utilization.
# Management of Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Technology - Understand the use and importance of the electronic health record and the software, as well as the hardware and Internet resources needed to create and maintain the EHR. - Describe the importance of codified EHR. # Privacy and Security of Health Records - Understand HIPAA Privacy Policy and Security Act. - Apply HIPAA Privacy Policy and Security Requirements in a simulated healthcare environment. - Discuss patient access to EHRs. # Electronic Coding from Health Records - Explain why billing codes are important in an EHR system. - Implement billing codes in an EHR system. # Computerized Office Management and Practice Software Usage - Understand the terminology and concepts associated with computerized office management software and practice management software. - Use and maintain a current office management software and/or practice management software to simulate the healthcare office environment. - Prepare healthcare documents for correspondence. - Record update, and maintain account ledgers in the office management software by using correct accounting and collection procedures. - Understand the process of claims management.
BUSN 2320 - Medical Document Processing/Transcription
Provides experience in medical machine transcription working with the most frequently used medical reports. Topics include: equipment and supplies, maintenance and usage, work area management, spelling, definitions, punctuation, processing/transcription, speed and accuracy, resource utilization, and pronunciation.
Spell Checking is a method for detecting and rectifying spelling errors in text, adhering to language norms for accurate word usage.
Medical Transcription is the transformation of voice-recorded medical reports into written documents for patient records and documentation.
# Equipment and Supplies Maintenance and Usage - Utilize computers using correct techniques. - Utilize the machine using correct techniques. - Demonstrate the ability to use word processing software properly and effectively. - Create both hard copy and electronic documents. - Produce mailable copy by correcting all errors neatly and efficiently utilizing industry corrections tool. - State why white out is not used in the medical record. # Work Area Management - Prepare equipment for use. - Organize necessary materials for transcribing. - Demonstrate the ability to properly shut down and store materials, equipment, and tools according to HIPAA guidelines. # Spelling - Identify the correct spelling of words. # Definitions - Identify the meaning of words. - Define the meaning of abbreviations. # Punctuation - Demonstrate the ability to punctuate and paragraph medical material according to standard Medical English rules of punctuation. # Processing/Transcription Speed and Accuracy - Use word expansion software, autocorrect options, templates, and macros to assist in formatting medical documents in a timely manner. - Demonstrate the ability to produce medical documents from dictated medical reports (history and physical exams, X-ray reports, discharge summaries, etc.) in mailable form. # Resource Utilization - Identify correct medical terms. - Identify correct medications by name and manufacturer. - Locate rules pertaining to grammar and punctuation and apply them to transcription activities. - Use search engines to locate information from reliable sources. # Pronunciation - Identify correct pronunciation of words.
BUSN 2310 - Anatomy and Terminology for the Medical Administrative Assistant
Introduces the structure and function of the human body including medical terminology. Topics covered include information which will provide the medical office assistant with the knowledge needed to communicate with office staff, physicians, and patients and to assist in the completion of medical reports generated in the medical office. Topics include: body structures, body functions, and medical terminology.
# Body Structures - Identify the structural makeup of each of the body systems. # Body Functions - Describe the functions of the structural makeup of each organ system in the body. # Medical Terminology - Identify correct spelling of medical words. - Identify correct pronunciation of medical words. - Describe the use of medical terms as they relate to the body systems.
Introduces the basic spelling and pronunciation of medical terms, and the use of these terms as they relate to anatomy, treatment, surgery, and drugs. Topics include: word analysis, word elements, spelling, pronunciation, and semantics.
Word recognition refers to the skill of promptly and accurately recognizing written words, contributing to efficient reading and improved comprehension.
Pronunciation skills refer to the capability to pronounce words accurately and distinctly, aligning with a language's sounds and intonation patterns for efficient spoken communication.
# Word Elements - Select the correct meaning of the roots, suffixes, and prefixes. # Word Analysis - Determine the meaning of the word elements to arrive at the total definition of the medical term. # Spelling - Identify correct spelling of medical words and word parts. # Pronunciation - Identify correct pronunciation of medical words and word parts. # Semantics - Describe the use of medical terms as they relate to anatomy, treatment, surgery, and drugs.
This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in prior courses taken in the program. Topics include: communications skills, records management skills, office management skills, and career readiness. This course serves as a capstone course.
# Integrated Programs/Applications - Create documents integrating a variety of software applications. # Communications Skills - Integrate effective principles of written/verbal business communication skills (i.e. portfolios). # Records Management - Perform storage and retrieval of office documents using various filing systems. # Office Management - Demonstrate hands-on skills utilizing a variety of office equipment efficiently. - Demonstrate knowledge of procedures in maintain equipment and supplies. # Career Readiness - Demonstrate an ability to create an effective and professional resume and cover letter. - Establish professional interview skills. - Demonstrate an ability to effectively work as a member of a team (i.e. collaboration). - Utilize essential critical thinking and analytical skills in business.
BUSN 2250 - Business Administrative Assistant Internship II
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Perform basic office skills such as typing, filing, handling mail, and receiving office callers. - Prepare letters and various business documents in mailable form. - Maintain an efficient workstation and equipment in order to accomplish daily tasks with the least amount of time, effort, and frustration. - Demonstrate knowledge of procedures in the maintenance of office records. # Work Environment Functions - Interact professionally with co-workers and supervisors. - Implement skills to complete tasks requiring composition, business/office terminology, reference sources, and proofreading. - Prioritize tasks to efficiently and effectively manage time and maintain essential office records. - Apply problem solving skills to situations that may arise in the workplace using the decision-making process. - Display flexibility and adaptability while coping with the rapidly changing office environment. # Listening/Following Directions - Perform skills needed to be a good listener and follow directions effectively in the workplace.
Provide students with an overview of management concepts, styles, and skills. Topics include: management styles, leadership traits, ergonomics/workflow, communication channels, business ethics, supervisory techniques, and job performance evaluation techniques.
Management Styles refer to the distinct methods used by leaders to direct, inspire, and manage their teams, influencing workplace culture and performance.
# Management Styles - Define office management. - Analyze the major influences and forces that shape an employee’s behavior. - Define Theory X and Theory Y. - Define Management by Objectives. - Define Managerial Grid. - Define Situational Leadership. - Identify the main characteristics of styles of leadership (including autocratic, bureaucratic, diplomatic, participative, and free rein). - Distinguish between centralization and decentralization of managerial authority. # Leadership Traits - Define leadership. - Identify leadership traits including high intelligence, broad social interests and maturity, strong motivation to accomplish, respect for and interest in people, and decision making. - Identify leadership styles. - List and state overview of competency categories necessary to successful office management. - Discuss components of professionalism. - Define and critique office politics. # Ergonomics/Workflow - Define ergonomics and state its goal. - Define and apply principles for office layouts. - Discuss lighting, color, music, and sound as they affect environment. - Prepare justifiable criteria for the selection of office machines, equipment, and furniture. - Describe workflow analysis and state its purpose. - Define task analysis and state its distribution function. - Define work distribution and state its function. - List steps in office work simplification. - Describe ways to streamline workflow including standardizing documents and consistent file naming. # Communication Channels - Describe the communication process. - Explain how formal and informal communication networks are used in the organization. - Describe the nature of supervisory/employee relationships. - Identify the major communication barriers that the manager may encounter. - Discuss different kinds of nonverbal communication and discuss importance of each. - Identify the key written communication media and their purpose. # Business Ethics - Define ethics. - Explain how the ethics and value systems of office workers relate to effective supervision. - Determine Office Ethics Quotient (OEQ). - Discuss the standards of the IAAP Code of Ethics. - Discuss unwritten work code including respect for equipment and supplies, and the importance of a full day’s work. # Supervisor Techniques - List the attributes of the effective supervisor including planning skills, organization skills, leadership, and control. - Give examples of the office supervisor’s responsibilities to others in the organization. - List the supervisor’s responsibilities for selecting and training employees. - Describe how factors such as discipline and career planning are used by office supervisors in their human approach to supervision. - Identify human relations practices for supervisors. - Identify guidelines for counseling office employees. - Discuss the keys to effectively managing change. - Identify strategies for overcoming resistance to change. - Explain theories of motivation and show how each aids the office supervisors in better understanding what motivates human behavior. - Identify guidelines for counseling office employees. # Evaluation Techniques - Define performance appraisal. - Determine objectives of employee evaluation including fair treatment and objective rating. - Define and discuss methods of evaluation including rating scales, narrative, goal setting, and ranking. - Determine weaknesses in evaluation forms. - Determine optimum frequency of employee evaluation. - Discuss factors considered in promotion including seniority, ability to perform, previous work record, and education. - Discuss a well-planned termination procedure.
Introduces fundamental concepts of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietor service business. Topics include: accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, journalizing and posting transactions, accounts receivable and accounts payable, subsidiary ledgers, financial statements, cash control, and payroll concepts.
Business transactions consist of trading goods, services, or money among entities in commercial dealings, encompassing sales, acquisitions, and financial contracts vital for enterprise functions.
# Accounting Equation - Identify the basic accounting equation, the elements of the accounting equation, and the relationship between the elements of the accounting equation. # Analyze Business Transactions - Determine effects of basic business transaction on accounting elements in the accounting equation. # Journalize and Post Transactions - Create entries in the journal, subsidiary ledgers, and ledger required to document basic business transactions for a sole proprietor service business. # Financial Statements - Prepare the basic financial statements for a sole proprietor service business to include a balance sheet, income statement, and statement of owner’s equity. # Cash & Internal Controls - Maintain the ledgers and documents necessary to manage cash and internal controls for a sole proprietor service business. # Payroll - Create the records and documents necessary to maintain payroll for a sole proprietor service business to include organizing payroll and personnel records, computing wages and salaries, generating taxes affecting employees and employers, and creating journal entries necessary to record payroll.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of communicating with others inside and outside the organization via a personal information management program. Emphasizes the concepts necessary for individuals and workgroups to organize, find, view, and share information via electronic communication channels. Topics include: Internal and External Communication, Message Management, Calendar Management, Navigation, Contact and Task Management, and Security and Privacy.
Electronic Messaging Standards are protocols and formats that govern the transmission, formatting, and retrieval of electronic messages, ensuring interoperability and security in digital communication systems.
Internal Communications refers to the methods and approaches employed for transmitting and exchanging information within a company, with the goal of promoting teamwork, consistency, and a unified organizational identity.
Schedule management is the ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and supervise a project or person's timetable to guarantee tasks are finished productively within established timeframes.
Computer security entails protecting computer systems and networks from theft, damage, and unauthorized access to preserve digital assets and ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
# Internal and External Communication - Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of electronic mail, calendar management, contact management, task management, and email security and privacy. - Perform the fundamental operations of communicating by electronic mail. - Create email using personal information management software to include email templates (themes), digital signatures, automatic replies, flags, address books, contacts, distribution lists, and attachments. - Modify personal information management program’s menu and task bars. - Integrate personal information program with other software components. # Message Management - Develop a message management system to include folders, filters, rules, and archives. - Create customized views of messages. # Calendar Management - Create a calendar management system to include reminders, meetings, appointments, tasks, and print options. - Create customized calendar views to including sharing and syncing calendars. # Contact and Task Management - Create a contact management system to include contact creation, distribution lists, address books, editing, deleting, categorizing, sorting, exporting, and sharing contacts. - Create a task management system to include updating, accepting, declining, organizing, assigning, and declining tasks. # Security and Privacy - Utilize other personal information management features to implement available security and privacy features.
BUSN 2150 - Social Media and Electronic Communication
Provides an overview of digital technology used for conducting business, such as the fundamentals of communicating with others inside and outside the organization. Students will learn the application of business activities using various digital platforms. Emphasis is placed on Professional Social Media Conduct and Workplace Computer Security and Safety.
Electronic communications refer to the exchange of information via digital systems, encompassing email, social media, texting, and online platforms for efficient message delivery.
Digital Technology refers to the use of electronic devices, systems, and services to process, store, and transmit data for personal, business, or scientific objectives.
# Professional Social Media Conduct - Define and discuss social media. - Demonstrate appropriate uses of social media (e.g. business and personal). - Discuss various social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). - Apply recommended guidelines and copyright/trademark regulations (i.e. plagiarism) to manage social media. - Demonstrate appropriate business "netiquette," conform to ethical standards, and interact appropriately with others. - Understand the importance of identity and reputation management using social media. - Understand the long-term impact of personal information shared online. # Digital Technologies in Business - Demonstrate how to locate information on the Web by using correct word and phrase constructions. - Analyze website integrity and validity when conducting research. - Demonstrate how to use social and media networks to illustrate the use of each in business functions. - Demonstrate the use of digital platforms and communication tools in business practices such as blogs, vlogs, and websites. - Discuss various forms of data storage. - Demonstrate online storage and cloud computing (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, Box, and iCloud). - Apply appropriate steps to set up and facilitate a Web and telephone conference meeting. # Workplace Computer Security and Safety - Discuss confidentiality procedures for ensuring safety of records. - Discuss system user security, password protection, and acceptable use policies. - Demonstrate application of virus prevention and scanning. - Demonstrate awareness of malware, phishing, spoofing, and spam attachments. # Electronic Communication - Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of electronic mail, calendar management, contact management, task management, and email security and privacy. - Perform the fundamental operations of communicating via electronic mail. - Create email using personal information management software to include email templates, digital signatures, automatic replies, flags, address books, contacts, distribution lists, and attachments. - Develop a message management system to include folders, filters, rules, and archives. - Create a calendar management system to include reminders, meetings, appointments, tasks, print options, and calendar sharing. - Create a contact management system to include contact creation, distribution lists, address books, editing, deleting, categorizing, sorting, exporting, and sharing contacts. - Create a task management system to include updating, accepting, declining, organizing, assigning, and declining tasks. - Utilize other personal information management features to implement available security and privacy features. - Demonstrate appropriate email etiquette, grammar, tone, response time, and reply protocol. - Appreciate the impact of unsafe electronic communication.
BUSN 1470 - Professional Communication Skills
This course equips participants with the tools to communicate and interact more effectively in person and in writing. Participants learn how to work in teams to create a collaborative environment for accomplishing goals. This course consists of the following: language of business, communication skills, working with information, business writing, team and collaborative skills, and resolving interpersonal conflict. This course incorporates the use of presentation software throughout to support the mission of professional communication skill development.
# Effective Business Communications - Apply appropriate language in the business environment (e.g. professional vs. non-professional). - Understand the importance of identifying one's audience and the purpose of selecting appropriate communication methods. - Produce positive-news, negative-news, and persuasive correspondence that maintain goodwill. - Utilize research to create business correspondence. - Provide, accept, and use feedback to improve communication (e.g. constructive criticism). - Apply appropriate skills using various types of telecommunication equipment (i.e. e-mail, Internet, fax, teleconferencing, and multi-line telephone). - Identify basic and special services provided by telecommunications companies (e.g. teleconferencing). - Understand the communication process (e.g. communication methods, overcoming barriers to communication, and communicating across cultures). - Use appropriate telephone techniques for making and receiving calls (i.e. etiquette, greetings, etc.). - Demonstrate an ability to properly schedule appointments. # Presentation Applications - Define presentation terminology. - Identify software programs to use in presentation design and delivery (e.g. PowerPoint, Prezi, and Sway). - Illustrate steps in proper layout and design of business presentations (i.e. consideration of audience, outcome, delivery method, organization, 6 X 6 method, videos, hyperlinks, transitions, etc.). - Implement effective design principles, such as theme, font selection, addition of graphics, and use of white space. - Illustrate proper business tone, punctuation, and grammar. - Illustrate proper use of business communications, such as printed media, oral presentations, and distributed presentations. - Use presentation software. - Describe menu and program commands. - Demonstrate ability to open, save, and close files. - Demonstrate ability to use program templates. - Demonstrate ability to create and modify text and graphics. - Demonstrate ability to produce output. - Create business presentations (informational, sales, and/or persuasive) for oral and/or distributed media. # Presentation Skills - Design business presentations using appropriate techniques (i.e. formatting bullets, line spacing, font color and size, etc., and graphics). - Identify and demonstrate appropriate business attire. - Demonstrate professional etiquette (maintain eye contact; proper posture and body language; appropriate speech rate and tone), while delivering business presentations. - Interact and effectively engage one's audience. - Produce and/or present a digital presentation.
BUSN 1450 - Computer Applications for the Business Professional
This course covers the basic skills required to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and projects.
# Word Processing Skills - Construct a new word processing document and open existing document from another application (e.g., .pdf). Insert text from a file or external source. - Use document navigation tools, including bookmarks. - Apply document formatting tools in the Insert, Layout, and Design tabs of Word processing document. - Use software tools to save documents in alternative file formats. - Use software tools to print all or part of a document using different print settings. - Use software tools to inspect document for hidden properties or personal information and accessibility and compatibility issues. - Use WordArt or built-in styles to modify text styles . - Use software tools to create and configure a table within a Word document utilizing table styles and sorting table data. - Use table formatting tools to manipulate tables and cells within the table. - Use columns, breaks, and bulleted lists to organize text. - Utilize footnotes and endnotes, bibliography, table of contents, and cover pages to formalize documents. - Include and alter graphics (shapes, pictures, screen shots & clippings, text boxes) in a word document. - Use software tools to create, format, and insert SmartArt in a word document. # Spreadsheet Skills - Construct a workbook and import data from a delimited text file. - Apply worksheet management techniques within a workbook (including add, delete, copy, move, hide/unhide, and renaming). - Utilize tools to navigate to data within a workbook, including named cells/ranges & hyperlinks. - Demonstrate how to display formulas. - Use spreadsheet software to save workbooks in alternative file formats. - Prepare workbooks and worksheets for printing by setting print options. - Utilize all of the options available on the home tab to format cells and cell content. - Use software tools to format data as a table, modify the table data, and apply a table style. - Utilize tools to organize data by sorting, filtering, and removing duplicate records. - Use the IF, SUMIF, AVERAGEIF, and COUNTIF functions to perform logical operations. - Construct and format charts. Modify charts by adding/removing chart elements, moving/sizing charts, and changing chart types. - Use software tools to insert text boxes, shapes, and images to visually enhance a worksheet. - Use software tools to inspect a workbook for accessibility and compatibility issues. # Database Skills - Construct a database by using Import objects or data from other sources. - Use software tools to create and modify relationships, set primary keys, enforce referential integrity, set foreign keys, and view relationships. - Use software tools to compact, repair, split, and backup a database. - Use software tools to create, import, copy, rename, delete and modify tables and table properties. - Use software tools to create fields and modify field properties. - Use software tools to create, modify and save crosstab, parameter, action, and multi-table queries. - Use software tools to create, modify, and save forms (including from a template with applications arts). - Use software tools to create and modify a report based on the query or table, create a report in Design view, and create a report using a wizard. - Use software tools to format a report into multiple columns, add calculated fields, control report positioning, format report elements, change report orientation, insert header and footer information, insert images, and apply a theme. - Examine data and demonstrate the ability to think critically and make decisions based on the data. - Use technical skills to support business decision-making. - Explain the difference between predictive and prescriptive modeling.
This course covers the knowledge and skills to required to use database management software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and projects. Topics and assignments will include: database concepts, structuring databases, creating and formatting database elements, entering and modifying data, creating and modifying queries, presenting and sharing data and, managing and maintaining databases.
Database applications are software tools that facilitate the creation, management, and manipulation of data within organized databases for efficient storage and retrieval of information.
Database Queries are specific commands employed to access, modify, or control information within a database via query languages such as SQL.
Data Files are organized sets of information stored in a machine-readable format for processing, analysis, and storage within software or databases.
# Database Concepts - Define terminology relating to databases. - Identify differences between database and spreadsheet applications. - Identify differences between a database and a database object. - Demonstrate file management skills. - Demonstrate the ability to save and retrieve a file to various locations. # Structuring a Database - Define data needs and types by defining appropriate data fields, field types, and tables. - Demonstrate the ability to define, modify, and print table relationships - Demonstrate the ability to add, set, change, or remove primary keys. - Demonstrate the ability to split databases. # Creating and Formatting Database Elements - Demonstrate the ability to create a database with and without a template. - Demonstrate the ability to create, copy, rename, delete, and modify tables and table properties. - Demonstrate the ability to create fields and modify field properties - Demonstrate the ability to create forms and reports by using the Design View and by using wizards. - Demonstrate the ability to create forms including datasheet forms, sub-forms, and Pivot Table forms. - Demonstrate the ability to create reports including setting the print area, defining group headers, and creating aggregate fields. - Demonstrate the ability to modify the design of forms and reports by adding, formatting and arranging controls. # Entering and Modifying Data - Demonstrate the ability to enter, edit, and delete records. - Demonstrate the ability to navigate among records. - Demonstrate the ability to find and replace data. - Demonstrate the ability to attach documents to records and to detach documents from records. - Demonstrate the ability to import data. # Creating and Modifying Queries - Demonstrate queries based on a single table and on more than one table. - Demonstrate the ability to modify queries by changing tables and/or changing criteria. # Presenting and Sharing Data - Demonstrate the ability to sort and filter data. - Demonstrate the ability to create, format, and modify charts. - Demonstrate the ability to save database objects as other file types. - Demonstrate the ability to export data from tables and queries. - Demonstrate the ability to print database objects. # Managing and Maintaining Databases - Demonstrate the ability to perform routine database operations - Apply database encryption security features. - Perform the steps to configure the database environment options. - Establish database properties. - Construct database information using auto-documenting features.
Emphasizes the steps involved in the operation of a barbering program, teaching skills, classroom management, and dynamic clinic teaching. Topics include: identify entry-level practitioners in hair, skin and nails, teaching effective communication skills, inventory, networking, portfolio design, managing learner behavior, managing difficult learners, classroom arrangements, role of the clinic environment, and basic principles of academic advising and counseling.
# Identify Entry-Level Practitioners in Hair, Skin and Nails - Identify the specific technical skills in entry level practitioners in hair, skin, and nails. # Teaching Effective Communication Skills - Understand and teach the importance of effective communication skills, including during client consultations. - Explain voice control in effective communication and teaching. # Inventory - Demonstrate knowledge in developing an inventory. - Complete a product and equipment research comparison. # Networking - Demonstrate knowledge in networking, advisory invitation, agenda, and minutes. # Portfolio Design - Design a portfolio to include: cover letter, resume’, inventory list (instructional and live work), classroom arrangements, advisory letter, agenda, minutes, and a plan of work. # Managing Learner Behavior - Identify the rules of conduct. - Explain the maintenance of behavior standards. - Develop a disciplinary policy and place in portfolio. - List the importance of appropriate behavior in the classroom. # Managing Difficult Learners - Understand and teach the importance of positive attitudes and work ethic. - List the characteristics of the importance in uniformity and consistency among different learners. - Explain when and why you may choose to ignore misbehavior. # Classroom Arrangements - Design a variety of classroom arrangements for effective learning and place in portfolio. - Explain if a classroom arrangement could possibly affect student learning and attendance. # Role of the Clinic Environment - Demonstrate knowledge of developing a solid base clientele for students. - Explain importance of developing habits of success while in school. - Explain standards set for operation of the reception desk and dispensary. # Basic Principles of Academic Advising and Counseling - Design a schedule for academic advising. - Explain counseling a learner in unsatisfactory progress.
BARB 2040 - Teaching Skills and Techniques
Provides knowledge and application on the principles of teaching and identifies the characteristics of the different learner types and teaching methods. Topics include: educator to learner relationships, effective and reflective listening skills, emotional influences and needs of today's learner, destructive verses constructive tactics, learner motivation, cultivating positive relationships, challenges for all learning styles, timed lecturing, and preparing for a lecture method of teaching.
# Educator to Learner Relationships - Demonstrate the various types of relationships necessary to function successfully in the classroom. - Demonstrate knowledge of posing questions, experimenting in learning, and problem-solving skills that produce results of engaging the learner. # Effective Communication Skills - Write a brief theory of communication and feedback. - List the importance of appropriate body language in the classroom. - Demonstrate voice volume and effective speaking skills. # Emotional Influences and Needs of Today’s Learner - Identify emotional influences that may affect the learning process. - Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of today’s learner. # Destructive Verses Constructive Tactics - Identify both constructive and destructive tactics used when dealing with learners. - Demonstrate changing a destructive learning experience into a constructive learning experience. # Learner Motivation - Demonstrate student/teacher relationships with thoughtful, not impulsive responses. - Demonstrate problem solving utilizing a variety of motivational techniques in student learning. # Cultivating Positive Relationships - Demonstrate expectations of student responsibility for self-regulated learning in a positive environment which includes both the learner and the instructor/trainee. # Challenges for All Learner Styles - Demonstrate knowledge of expectations of a learner and explain the different learner styles. - List experiences that may influence the learner. - Demonstrate role playing in learning. - Utilize field trips in the learning process. - Specify how to prepare for and deliver an effective lecture. - Explain the success of learning by utilizing lecture and demonstration. # Timed Lecturing - Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of keeping a lecture short and brief. - Explain how lecturing can be used in conjunction with other methods of learning. # Preparing for a Lecture Method of Teaching - Demonstrate different methods of lecturing that are appropriate for both large and small settings. - Complete a product and equipment research comparison. - Demonstrate the importance of a powerful opening and closing in a lecture.
Emphasizes the steps involved in the development of a great lesson plan and measuring the knowledge of learners. Topics include: development of curriculum, instructional outcomes, components of a lesson plan, using printed materials and visual aids in a lesson plan, purpose of testing, academic policy, developing rubics, multiple-category grading system, and special learner needs.
Curriculum planning is the structured creation of educational programs, emphasizing efficient teaching techniques, learning goals, and evaluation approaches to improve student performance and success.
Instruction Delivery involves effectively communicating and implementing educational content, utilizing various teaching methods and strategies to ensure learners comprehend and retain information.
Rubric Knowledge is the comprehension of assessment tools based on criteria, utilized for evaluating performance, providing feedback, and ensuring consistency and objectivity in grading or rating tasks.
# Development of Curriculum - Identify the resources for course content. - Obtain review information. - Demonstrate knowledge of the topics and tasks. - Demonstrate allocation of time. - Identify units of instruction. - Develop an example of a professional syllabus. # Instructional Outcomes - Demonstrate knowledge instructional and learner goals and objectives. - Explain the different types of performance that need to be specified to the learner. # List the Values of the Components of a Lesson Plan - Demonstrate knowledge in developing valuable components in a lesson plan. - Demonstrate a course outline and orientation packet. - List goals and objectives of a lesson plan. # Guidelines for Using Printed Materials and Audio Visuals in a Lesson Plan - Design a lesson plan that must contain written materials, units of study, and audio visuals. - List guidelines for using printed materials. - Explain copyright laws. # Purpose of Testing - Demonstrate learner encouragement in evaluating. - Develop a practical/performance evaluation for the purpose of testing skill level of the learner. # Academic Policy - Understand and demonstrate the knowledge and importance of having a uniform academic policy. - List the accrediting bodies in barbering; establish a testing procedure and the criteria that must be followed in order for graduates to successfully pass the license examination. # Developing Rubrics - Demonstrate knowledge in developing a rubric for practical/performance application. - Complete a learner outcome evaluation. # Develop a Multiple-Category Grading System - Design an example of a multiple-category grading system. # Special Learner Needs - Demonstrate knowledge of accommodating learning needs for special learners in several different testing categories.
BARB 2010 - Introduction and Application to Barber Instruction
Introduces the fundamental theory and practices and basic record keeping concepts of the barbering instructor profession. Emphasis will be placed on fostering and providing educational training in the field of Barbering. Topics include: state and local laws, rules and regulations, professional image, effective communication, theory of instruction, Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance, various career opportunities, attendance, grades, student service and theory hours, basic record keeping and effective use of advisory committee.
Training Coordination entails organizing, managing, and facilitating learning programs, ensuring efficient skill and knowledge transfer to participants through scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.
# State and Local Laws Rules and Regulations - Define the role of the barbering instructor. - Demonstrate organizational knowledge of the board of Barbering. - List types of certificates of registration. - List laws and regulations governing schools of Barbering. # Professional Image - List qualities and characteristics of a barbering instructor. - Explain importance of loyalty to an institution and its mission. # Effective Communication - Define importance of effective communication skills. - List qualities of an effective communicator. # Theory of Instruction to Include Learning Styles and Special Needs - Review barbering theory and application. - Identify learning styles and special needs, priorities and set goals in teaching skills. - List the importance of an instructor trainee’s ability to project a positive environment in the classroom. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal Regulations governing barbering to include developing a MSDS notebook. # Various Career Opportunities - Demonstrate knowledge of various career opportunities for the barbering instructor. # Attendance - Describe and explain the nature and use of attendance records in barbering and other related areas. # Grades - Define grading competencies and record student grades in both theory and practical evaluations. # Student Service and Theory Hours - Describe and demonstrate the importance of recording service and theory credit hours in cosmetology and related areas. # Basic Record Keeping - Demonstrate knowledge in compiling a student file. - Demonstrate knowledge of developing a student orientation bundle to include but not limited to: student medical requirements for program, dress code, attendance, program expectations, departmental and institutional rules, and grading scale. # Effective Use of Advisory Committee - Explain the functions and importance of an advisory committee for a program. - Explain the resources which can be drawn from an effective advisory committee.
Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned cosmetology salon or barber/styling shop. Topics include: planning a salon/shop, business management, retailing, public relations, sales skills, client retention, and entrepreneurship.
# Planning a Salon/Shop - List areas in which a person must be knowledgeable to plan a salon/shop. - List things to consider in selection of a location for a salon/shop. - Interpret precautions taken before signing a lease. - Illustrate a layout for an open salon/shop and a closed operator salon/shop. - List important aspects of a well-planned salon/shop. - Secure copies of state, county, and city laws. # Business Management - List the types of ownership. - Identify sources of income. - Explain payroll procedures. - List types of taxes to be filed and paid. - Demonstrate educating a client on services, products, and procedures. - Inventory retail supplies. - Prepare customer data cards. - Design and maintain other necessary records. # Retailing - Develop an inventory list. - Develop a "needed" items list. - Organize a stock area. - Complete a supply order. - Demonstrate educating a client on services, products, and procedures. - Sell products to client. - Identify principles which need to be applied in selling. - Create a display of products for a service. # Public Relations - Answer a telephone properly. - Operate an appointment desk. - Account for monies for services provided. - Maintain a reception area. - Resolve customer complaints. - Supervise personal and public sanitation. - Visit civic, church, and social clubs, and other places to promote salon/shop services. # Sales Skills - Demonstrate selling of extra services and products. # Client Retention - Greet clients properly. - Hold a client consultation. - Annotate personal data cards. - Resolve client complaints. - Schedule and/or re-schedule appointments to customer satisfaction. # Entrepreneurship - Define the term "entrepreneur." - List responsibilities of an entrepreneur. - Develop a personal inventory (Skills Assessment). - Explore organizational systems. - Develop an organizational plan. - Demonstrate an understanding of business risk factors. - Determine known risks. - Project unknown risks. - Develop a plan of action for business risks.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the development of disease and its impact on human physiology. Topics include the causes and mechanisms of cell injury and death, inflammation and immune responses, abnormal tissue growth, genetic disorders, fluid and electrolyte balance, as well as a study of the basic diseases of each body system.
Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system erroneously targets the body, resulting in chronic symptoms that necessitate specialized diagnosis, treatment, and management.
Genetic Disorders refer to inherited health issues resulting from defects in an individual's genetic makeup, such as mutations or chromosomal abnormalities, which may cause developmental, physical, or metabolic problems.
# Inflammation and Immune Responses - Explain the process of inflammation including the cells and chemical mediators involved. - Contrast acute and chronic inflammation. - Describe the steps in tissue repair. - List causes of infection and the clinical signs of infection. - Explain how deficiencies within the immune system cause disease. - Describe types of hypersensitivities. # Causes and Mechanisms of Cell Injury - List causes of cell injury. - Describe reversible and irreversible responses to injury. - Contrast necrosis and apoptosis. # Abnormal Tissue Growth - Discuss causes of cancer and factors that promote tumor growth. - Describe cancer progression and cancer spread. - Describe the effects that tumor growth can have on various body systems. # Disorders of Body Systems - Describe the pathogenesis and physiological effects of selected neurological diseases. - Explain the pathogenesis and physiological effects of hyper- and hyposecretion disorders of selected endocrine glands. - Explain the pathogenesis and physiological effects of selected hematologic disorders. - Describe the pathogenesis and physiological effects of altered cardiovascular function. - Describe the pathogenesis and physiological effects of selected pulmonary disorders. - Discuss the pathogenesis of selected urinary system disorders including the types of renal failure. - Describe the pathogenesis and physiological effects of selected disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. - Discuss the pathogenesis and physiological effects of selected musculoskeletal disorders. # Fluid and Electrolyte Balance - Describe the development and effects of electrolyte and water imbalances. - Contrast respiratory and metabolic acid-base disturbances. # Genetic Disorders - Describe autosomal and sex-linked disorders and the transmission of genetic cognitive comprehension diseases.
The course aims at giving students lab research experience in one or more of the following topics: molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, biochemistry, structural biology or cellular biology by introducing students to a variety of research techniques and their applications. The course is intended for biology, chemistry, and bioscience students seeking to acquire basic and advanced training in life science-related fields. This course will provide instruction for understanding many biochemical and molecular techniques used in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Students will be required to present their work in departmental seminars or scientific meetings, possibly publishing research outcomes in scientific journals.
Experimental design refers to the planning and organization of scientific tests to examine hypotheses, ensuring credible and consistent outcomes through controlled, randomized, and repeatable methods.
# Lab Safety - Describe and perform lab safety procedures. # Experimental Design - Review scientific literature. - Research a topic. - Outline experimental procedures and protocols. # Lab Research - Prepare culture media, various buffers, and chemical solutions. - Implement appropriate laboratory techniques such as aseptic technique, tissue culture manipulations, and spectroscopic analyses (as examples). - Perform experiments using molecular biological and biochemical techniques. - Collect data using prescribed procedures. # Experiment Analysis and Presentation - Analyze data using statistical principles and prepare visual tools to convey experimental findings. - Discuss results and analysis of results with faculty advisors. - Prepare a scientific presentation with effective visuals, logical flow, sound scientific interpretation, and effective communication of what took place in the laboratory. - Communicate scientific findings in writing following prescribed guidelines including formatting, citations, and submission requirements.
This course is an introduction to scientific literature, experimental design, and research methods. This course will also address computer and research skills utilized in the biological sciences and related fields. Topics will include effectively searching scientific literature, evaluating primary research articles, the scientific method and experimental design, collecting and analyzing data, scientific writing skills, bioethics and plagiarism, and effective presentation methods.
# Utilizing Library Resources - Establish a method to utilize the internet and library resources to research scientific literature. # Evaluating Scientific Literature - Assess categories of scientific literature: primary, secondary, and gray literature. - Critique scientific literature. # Scientific Method and Experimental Design - Identify the components of the scientific method. - Construct, perform, and evaluate a simple scientific experiment. # Data Collection and Analysis - Decide how to record, manage, and report data collected from biological experimentation. - Interpret the application of various descriptive statistical methods to the reduction and reporting of experimental data. # Scientific Writing Skills - Establish effective scientific writing techniques. # Bioethics and Plagiarism - Discuss ethical issues in the biological sciences. - Define what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. # Presentation of Scientific Research - Construct and conduct an effective presentation on a selected scientific research project. # Peer Review Process - Understand objective peer review strategy. - Demonstrate the ability to edit and revise scientific writing.
BIOL 2108L - Biological Principles II Lab
This course is comprised of laboratory exercises that parallel the topics and themes covered in BIOL2108; it is intended for students majoring in biological sciences. The course provided applications for fundamental biological processes occurring at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels of organization. The laboratory exercises for this course include: laboratory safety; basic statistics; systematics and phylogeny; taxonomy and classification; principles of ecology; and variation in natural systems, especially morphology and physiology.
Phylogenetics is the branch of biology that examines the evolutionary connections among various organisms, individuals, or genes, and represents these relationships as phylogenetic trees.
Organismal Biology focuses on the structure, function, ecology, and evolution of organisms, connecting cellular/molecular processes with ecological interactions.
# Systematics and Phylogeny - Describe a phylogenetic tree and explain the relationships depicted in the tree using appropriate terminology. - Construct a phylogenetic tree using morphological data. - Recognize phylogenetic trees as hypotheses and use bioinformatics to test these hypotheses. - Describe the methods used to construct phylogenetic trees based on molecular data. - Assess evolutionary relationships, including common ancestry and changes over time in lineages. - Assess the importance of bioinformatics and molecular evidence in evolutionary analysis. # Classification and Characterization of Organisms - Explain why protists are no longer considered a valid kingdom. - Compare and Contrast the phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata. - Describe the characteristics of the major classes of vertebrates. - Describe the physiology of the organisms included in all major phyletic groups. # Plant Diversity - Compare and Contrast nonvascular and seedless vascular plants. - Categorize the ancestral and derived features of nonvascular and seedless vascular plants relative to their adaptions for terrestrial life. - Recognize members of each phylum of nonvascular and seedless vascular plants. - Explain the general life cycle and alternation of generations in nonvascular and seedless vascular plants; distinguish each cycle using examples. - Compare and Contrast homospory and heterospory, including the differences in spores and gametophytes. - Recognize representative phyla of seed plants. - Explain the life cycles of gymnosperms and angiosperms. - Identify and illustrate the adaptive features of flowers that ensure pollination by insects, birds, bats, and wind. - Identify and illustrate types of fruits, recognize examples, and discuss dispersal mechanisms. - Compare and Contrast the life cycles of various land plants and discuss the evolutionary significance of each. - Summarize trends in plant evolution using evidence gathered during lab investigations. # Animal Diversity - Distinguish among major groups of protists. - Distinguish, using comparative morphology, the following: protists from metazoan; radiate animals from bilateral animals; acoelomate, pseudocoelomate, and coelomate animals; and invertebrates from the vertebrates. - Compare and contrast the anatomy of representative animals in terms of adaptations for body functions and homeostasis. - Summarize the relationships between body form and lifestyle of organisms in phyla Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata. # Comparative Physiology - Describe four main categories of tissues and include examples of each. - Relate tissue types to organ anatomy. - Summarize the function of the major organs and structures in the vertebrate circulatory system, including the flow of blood through the pulmonary and systemic circuits. - Describe the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in vertebrate lungs. - Summarize the relationship between the circulatory and respiratory systems in terms of integrated function. - Identify and discuss the function of the excretory system of the fetal pig. - Describe the structure of a neuron. - Summarize early development in the following groups: echinoderms, amphibians, fish, and birds. - Describe the similarities in early development in the organisms studied. - Describe the overall similarities that are common to virtually all organisms. - Compare and contrast the early development of study organisms and speculate about the factors causing differences in development. - Discuss the formation of the dorsal nerve cord. # Principles of Ecology - Describe the trophic levels of an ecosystem and provide examples from field experience. - Assess which environmental factors are important parts of an ecosystem. - Calculate density, frequency, dominance, and species diversity. - Assess the relative importance of a species in the ecosystem judging by their density, size, or role. - Identify and illustrate the components of an ecosystem. - Construct and test hypotheses using a computer model. - Evaluate the effects of disturbance on a model ecosystem.
This course is intended for students majoring in biological or other sciences and is a continuation of BIOL2107 Biological Principles I. The course provides an introduction to the origin of life and biological diversity, with a primary focus on natural selection, evolution, and their roles as core concepts in biology. Topics include systematics and phylogeny, classification and characterizations of organisms, plant diversity, animal diversity, comparative physiology, and principles of ecology. The topics are united by the following themes throughout the course: interactions between organisms and their environments, and how those interactions lead to adaptation through natural selection; homeostasis and regulation; and how survival and evolutionary fitness is shaped by both abiotic and biotic factors.
# Systematics and Phylogeny - Distinguish between phylogeny and systematics. - Explain how phylogenetic trees are constructed, including philosophies, methods, and data collection. - Discuss how phylogenies are used to make predictions about evolution, relationships, and classification. - Differentiate between homology and analogy in phylogenetic reconstruction. - Explain outgroup comparison, maximum parsimony, and maximum likelihood. # Classification and Characterization of Organisms - Describe and characterize major taxa such as Domains/Kingdoms. - Discuss binomial nomenclature and how it relates to hierarchical organization. # Bacteria and Archaea - Describe the structure, molecular composition, and function of prokaryotic cell walls. - Explain the staining properties of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. - Describe how prokaryotes carry out metabolism (photosynthesis and respiration/fermentation) without organelles. - Discuss factors leading to genetic diversity among prokaryotes. - Differentiate between photoautotrophs, chemoautotrophs, photoheterotrophs, and chemoheterotrophs. - Explain why some archaea are called extremophiles. - Express the ecological impact of prokaryotes, including chemical cycling, nitrogen fixation, mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. - Discuss bioremediation. # Protista - Explain why kingdom Protista is no longer considered a valid taxon. - Characterize the five eukaryotic "supergroups," indicating which include multicellular kingdoms. - Discuss the mechanisms by which Trypanosoma and Plasmodium pose a human health risk. - Describe the evolution of chlorophytes, specifically how large size and complexity arose in the group. - Describe the life cycle and ecology of plasmodial and cellular slime molds. - Point out the significance of protists as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems. # Plant Diversity - Discuss the shared homologies between charophytes and land plants. - Describe the features that distinguish land plants from charophytes and explain how these features are adaptive. - Analyze the stages of alternation of generations and discuss its significance in terms of plant evolution. - Characterize the three nonvascular plant phyla, including life cycles and ecology. - Characterize modern vascular plants, including all adaptations for terrestrial life. - Discuss the differences between vascular plants and bryophytes. - Distinguish between homospory and heterospory. - Compare and contrast the gametophytes of bryophytes and seed plants. - Compare spores and seeds in terms of dispersal mechanisms. - Distinguish the four gymnosperm phyla. - Describe the life cycle of a pine, identifying structures associated with both the gametophyte and sporophyte generations. - Identify the structure and function of the following: sepal, petal, stamen, carpel, filament, anther, stigma, style, ovary, ovule. - Define fruit and discuss how fruits are adaptive for dispersal. - Describe the life cycle of an angiosperm, identifying structures associated with both the gametophyte and sporophyte generations. - Explain double fertilization in terms of process and function. - Express the evolutionary significance of both Archaefructus and Amborella. - Distinguish between monocots and eudicots. - Explain the ways that animals and plants have each affected the evolution of the other. - Discuss angiosperms as food sources to humans. - Express how human population growth is threatening plant diversity, and how the loss of diversity will harm the human population. # Fungi - Characterize fungi and how they differ from all other multicellular kingdoms. - Describe fungal metabolism. - Describe the proposed sister-group relationship between Fungi and Animalia. - Express the evidence indicating that multicellularity is homoplasious with respect to animals and fungi. - Explain the evolutionary significance of chytrid fungi’s flagellated spores. - Characterize and differentiate zygomycetes, ascomycetes, and basidiomycetes. - Describe the role of fungi in ecosystems. - Describe the role of fungi as an agricultural pest. - Describe the role of fungi as a commercial product. # Animal Diversity - Discuss the significance and likely causes of the Cambrian explosion. - Differentiate between grades and clades of animal taxa. - Characterize the primary grades of animals: symmetry, germ layers, coelom (presence, absence, type), and type of development (protostome, deuterostome). - Discuss types of symmetry and how symmetry matches lifestyle. - Compare and contrast the development of protostomes and deuterostomes in terms of cleavage pattern, blastopore fate, and coelom formation. - Describe the classification of acoelomate flatworms, annelids, and arthropods in light of recent molecular systematics. - Describe the structure and metabolism of phylum Porifera. - Describe the characteristics and adaptations of phylum Cnidaria. - Describe the characteristics of phylum Platyhelminthes. - Describe trematodes in terms of life cycles and immune system invasion. - Define parthenogenesis and discuss how rotifers reproduce asexually. - Distinguish the phylum Mollusca, and describe the modifications of the molluscan body plan in the Bivalvia, Cephalopoda, Gastropoda, Polyplacophora, and Cephalopoda. - Distinguish Nematoda from other animal phyla. - Discuss arthropod adaptations. - Distinguish the major arthropod lineages: cheliceriforms, hexapoda, crustaceans, and myriapods. - Discuss the evolution of insect wings. - Explain why insects are so diverse. - Characterize echinoderms and chordates, listing attributes that separate both from other animal phyla. - Describe the ancestral and derived characters of lancelets, hagfish, and lamprey. - Describe the evolution of mineralized structures in early vertebrates. - Explain the synapomorphies that unite gnathostomes. - Compare and contrast the characteristics of chondrichthyes and osteichthyes. - Discuss the evolution of tetrapods, including adaptations for terrestrialism. - Describe an amniotic egg and discuss its significance in the evolution of reptiles and mammals. - Explain why birds are included in the reptile clade. - Describe the adaptations of reptiles and birds. - Discuss the significance of Archaeopteryx. - Describe the synapomorphies and evolutionary origin of mammals. - Understand the characteristics of monotremes, marsupials, and eutherians. - Describe primate characteristics, particularly those that are adaptive for arboreal life. - Explain how Homo sapiens evolved from australopith ancestors, noting the order of human trait appearance. - Discuss the significance of mitochondrial DNA and the Y chromosome in terms of human evolutionary origins. # Comparative Physiology - Explain the hierarchy of plant organization: cells, tissues, and organs. - Distinguish between primary and secondary growth in plants. - Discuss the adaptations allowing plants to acquire resources. - Explain the mechanisms by which plants transport substances, including short and long-distance transport, absorption, and transpiration. - Discuss the ways in which animal form and function are correlated at all levels: cell, tissue, organ organism. - Describe feedback control and how feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis in animals. - Discuss the factors that determine an animal's energy requirements. - Express the process of digestion, including adaptation that correlate with diet. - Describe how circulatory systems facilitate gas exchange. - Express how osmoregulation is accomplished among marine, freshwater, temporary pool, and terrestrial animals. - Discuss the mechanisms of asexual and sexual reproduction in animals. # Principles of Ecology - Explain how Earth's climate varies by latitude and season. - Discuss how terrestrial biomes are governed by climate and disturbance. - Describe the dynamics of aquatic biomes. - Examine how interactions between organisms and their environments limit species distribution. - Examine the factors that influence population density, dispersion, and demographics. - Differentiate between density independent and density dependent factors. - Explain the physical laws that determine energy flow and chemical cycling in ecosystems.
BIOL 2107L - Biological Principles I Lab
This course is comprised of selected laboratory exercises that parallel the topics covered in BIOL2107 and is intended for students majoring in biological or other sciences. The course provides a hands-on approach to fundamental biological processes and interactions occurring at the molecular, cellular levels, and organismal, and population levels of organization. The laboratory exercises for this course include: laboratory safety; scientific method and investigation; microscopy; basic biochemistry; cell biology; bioenergetics; molecular genetics; principles of inheritance; evolution and natural selection.
Scientific Methods refer to structured techniques for examining occurrences, gaining fresh information, and updating prior knowledge through empirical evidence, adhering to specific reasoning principles.
Microscopy is the technique of utilizing microscopes to enlarge objects for examination and analysis at the cellular or molecular level, employed in various scientific disciplines.
Bioenergetics is the examination of energy flow and transformations in living beings, concentrating on metabolic functions and the chemistry of biological energy conversion mechanisms.
Evolutionary biology examines the origins, development, and diversity of life, emphasizing genetic and environmental factors influencing evolution and species adaptation.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply exercises demonstrating the appropriate precautions and safety measures to employ in the laboratory. # Scientific Method and Investigation - Identify and propose questions that can be addressed via scientific investigation. - Define and characterize a hypothesis. - Define and apply the components of a scientific experiment. - Discuss, interpret, evaluate, and communicate the results of a scientific experiment. - Use tables or graphs to summarize scientific data and results. # Microscopy - Identify and correctly use the parts of both compound and stereomicroscopes. - Describe proper procedures for specimen preparation for light and electron microscopy. - Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. - Communicate the evolutionary importance of the unicellular to multicellular transition. # Basic Biochemistry - Describe and discuss factors influencing diffusion at the molecular level. - Describe selective permeability and relate that concept to osmosis. - Apply principles of osmosis to medical, domestic, and environmental laboratory exercises. - Describe the basic synthesis and degradation of the four major classes of organic compounds. - Make up predictions and test hypotheses based on experimental data. - Express how biological systems are constrained by chemical and physical processes. - Define and discuss the role of enzymes in cellular activities. - Differentiate between competitive and non-competitive inhibition. - Describe and discuss factors affecting enzyme activity, including: concentrations of enzymes and substrates, pH, and temperature. # Cell Biology - Identify and describe the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. - Classify the phases of mitosis in plant and animal cells. - Identify and point out the differences in cytokinesis in plant and animal cells. # Bioenergetics - Describe the processes, reactants, and products of fermentation and alcoholic fermentation. - Define and discuss spectrophotometry in terms of measuring aerobic respiration. - Discuss the pigments involved in photosynthesis. - Describe the relationship between light and pigment in photosystems I and II. - Using molecular structure, explain why paper chromatography works. # Molecular Genetics - Define and describe the significance of restriction enzymes. - Describe and discuss the principles of electrophoresis. - Discuss how enzymes can be used to "map" DNA molecules based on restriction enzymes. - Correctly use gel electrophoresis to estimate the size of DNA fragments. - Discuss the universality of the genetic code. # Principles of Inheritance - Describe the type of inheritance exhibited of three traits of Brassica Rapa. - Apply Mendelian principles to predict and test patterns of inheritance. - Describe and apply the chi-square test to genetic crosses in order to compare results, both observed and predicted. - Discuss the ways that a biochemical assay can help elucidate biochemical phenotypes. - Determine parental genotypes by studying offspring. # Evolution and Natural Selection - Discuss and explain Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and relate that concept to allelic and genotypic frequencies as given by the expression (p+q)^2 = 1. - Use models to illustrate the necessary conditions associated with Hardy Weinberg equilibrium. - Define natural selection, artificial selection, and adaptation. - Explain homology and contrast homology and convergent evolution. - Explain the Hardy-Weinberg principle and apply it to simple problems. - Define genetic drift and explain how it contributes to genetic variation in a population. - Discuss the biological species concept and how it relates to reproductive barriers and speciation. - Compare and Contrast the biological species concept with morphological, ecological, and phylogenetic species concepts. - Explain the endosymbiont theory and how it relates to the origin of eukaryotic cells. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multicellularity. - Describe and evaluate the lines of evidence supporting the theory of evolution: DNA and other molecular data, morphology and anatomy, embryology, biogeography, the fossil record, and radiometric dating.
This course is intended for students majoring in biological or other sciences. The course provides an introduction to fundamental biological processes and interactions occurring at the molecular, cellular levels, and organismal, and population levels of organization. Topics include: history of science and the scientific method; scientific literature; basic biochemistry, cell biology; bioenergetics; molecular genetics; principles of inheritance; evolution and natural selection; current trends and biotechnology.
# History of Science and Scientific Method - Identify prominent scientists and their contributions to the field of biology. - Define, describe, and implement the scientific method. # Scientific Literature - Locate and evaluate scientific literature. - Write and produce a literature review. # Basic Biochemistry - Identify and describe basic principles of chemistry; including atomic structure, chemical bonding, equilibrium, and functional groups. - Describe the properties and importance of water in biological systems. - Describe and explain the importance of the four major classes of organic compounds. - Describe the basic synthesis and degradation of the four major classes of organic compounds. - Describe enzyme structure and basic function. - Describe how biological systems are constrained by chemical and physical processes. # Cell Biology - Describe cell structure and organelle functions. - Differentiate and describe the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. - Describe the fluid mosaic model structure of biological membranes. - Describe the function of biological membranes, including: transport, transduction, cell-cell recognition, and intercellular joining. - Explain the biochemical factors involved in membrane transport. - Describe chromosomal structure and function and their role in cell division. - Explain the major events of the cell cycle, including control and how the cycle relates to cell division. - Describe and differentiate between the events of mitosis and meiosis. - Explain independent assortment, crossing over, and random fertilization, and how these processes contribute to genetic variation in a population. # Bioenergetics - Describe the forms that energy can take. - Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics. - Describe the relationships between free energy, stability, and equilibrium. - Compare and contrast endergonic and exergonic chemical reactions. - Describe the structure of ATP and explain how it provides the energy for cellular work. - Explain oxidation and reduction. - Describe the process cellular respiration: glycolysis, the Krebs (citric acid) cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. - Describe the process of anaerobic respiration/fermentation. - Describe the process of photosynthesis, including: light reactions, Calvin cycle. - Explain how photosynthesis differs between C3, C4, and CAM plants. # Molecular Genetics - Describe the structure of DNA. - Explain the process of DNA replication, including proofreading, and repair mechanisms. - Define the genetic code and explain the relationship between DNA, RNA, and proteins. - Describe the process of transcription. - Describe the process of translation. - Explain how prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression is regulated. - Explain the processes associated with recombinant DNA technology. - Describe the practical applications of recombinant DNA technology and cloning. # Principles of Inheritance - Explain Mendelian genetics how inheritance is governed by independent assortment and segregation. - Solve genetics problems using Punnet squares and the laws of probability. - Explain the concepts of incomplete dominance, complete dominance, and codominance. - Explain the concepts of pleiotropy, epistasis, and polygenic inheritance. # Evolution and Natural Selection - Define bioinformatics and explain the role of bioinformatics in genome analysis. - Define evolution and explain how the processes of duplication, rearrangement, and mutation contribute to genome evolution. - Define natural selection, artificial selection, and adaptation. - Explain homology and contrast homology and convergent evolution. - Explain the Hardy-Weinberg principle and apply it to simple problems. - Define genetic drift and explain how it contributes to genetic variation in a population. - Discuss the biological species concept and how it relates to reproductive barriers and speciation. - Compare and contrast the biological species concept with morphological, ecological, and phylogenetic species concepts. - Explain the endosymbiont theory and how it relates to the origin of eukaryotic cells. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multicellularity. - Assess the lines of evidence supporting the theory of evolution: DNA and other molecular data, morphology and anatomy, embryology, biogeography, the fossil record, and radiometric dating. # Current Trends and Biotechnology - Discuss the impact of gene modification on agricultural, environmental, and medical sciences. - Understand how to apply commonly used procedures and techniques in modern biotechnology at the molecular and cellular level. - Apply appropriate computer software for database mining, data presentation, and statistical analyses. - Understand the regulations associated with the biotechnology industry and laboratory settings. - Evaluate probabilities and statistics in the acquisition and interpretation of data.
This course introduces the basics of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and pathological processes. Topics include general human body plan, basic chemistry, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, special senses, the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
# Body Organization and Chemical Basis of Life - Define the terms "anatomy" and "physiology." - Discuss the complementarity between structure and function. - Describe the organizational levels of the human body. - Describe the general function of each organ system. - Describe the basic biological functions necessary for survival. - Define homeostasis. - Define positive and negative feedback and give examples of each. - Define anatomical position. - Identify descriptive body terms, planes, quadrants, region, and cavities. - Define matter and energy. - Describe basic atomic structure. - List the major elements present in the body. - Define molecule and compound. - Describe and give examples of covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds. - Describe the pattern of a chemical reaction. - Define organic and inorganic compounds. - Describe water, salts, acids, and bases. - Discuss organic compounds; carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and nucleic acids. - Discuss and apply safe laboratory practices. - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing body organization. # Cell Structure, Function and Tissue Classification - Describe the structure of the typical cells. - List the organelles and discuss the function of each. - Describe the types of movement of material across cell membranes. - Discuss the molecular structure of DNA in relation to hereditary. - Discuss mitosis and meiosis. - Discuss protein synthesis. - Define the term "tissue." - Identify the four major tissues of the body and their basic function. - Describe the basic structure, function, and location of epithelial tissues. - Describe the basic structure, function, and location of connective tissue. - Describe the structure, function, and location of the three muscle tissue types. - Describe the structure, function, and location of nervous tissue. - Describe the basic steps of tissue repair. - Describe the developmental aspects of cells and tissues. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing cell structure and function. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing tissue classification. # Integumentary System - List the basic function for the cutaneous, mucous, and serous membranes. - Discuss the function of the skin as an organ system and its role in homeostasis. - Describe the layers, components, and function of the dermis and epidermis. - Describe the basic function of the epidermal derivatives: hair, nails, and glands. - Describe the developmental aspects of the integumentary system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing the integumentary system. # Skeletal System - Discuss the components and function of the skeletal system. - Describe the basic anatomy of the long and flat bones. - Describe the histological features of compact and spongy bone. - Describe bone formation, growth, and remodeling. - Describe the process of fracture repair. - Describe the markings on the surface of the bone. - Identify the bones and principal marking of the axial skeleton. - Identify the bones and principal markings of the appendicular skeleton. - Define an articulation and identify the factors determining movement at a joint. - Classify joint based on structure and junction. - Describe the major movements allowed by synovial joints. - Describe the developmental aspects of the skeletal system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing the skeletal system. # Muscular System - Describe the differences in skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. - List the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue. - Discuss the organization of muscle tissue and its components. - Discuss the anatomy of the muscle (cell) fiber, including the sarcomere. - Discuss the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. - Discuss the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction. - Describe the need for ATP and other energy sources used by skeletal muscle. - Define origin and insertion. - Describe the relationship between bones and skeletal muscle in movement. - Discuss the role of prime movers, synergist, antagonist, and flexors. - Define the criteria used in naming muscles. - Identify the principle skeletal muscles and their functions. - Discuss selected muscle disorders. - Describe developmental aspects of the muscular system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing the muscular system. # Nervous and Sensory Systems - Identify the basic function of the nervous system in maintain homeostasis. - Describe the components of the central and peripheral nervous system. - Describe the structure of a neuron. - Identify the major support cells of the central and peripheral nervous system. - Compare and contrast structural and functional classes of neurons. - Define a synapse and describe the events at the synapse. - Discuss the role of positive feedback in the generation of an action potential. - Describe the basic components of the reflex arc. - Discuss how reflexes might be used clinically to assess the nervous system. - Identify the major parts of the brain. - Describe the major protective coverings of the central nervous system. - Explain the function of cerebrospinal fluid. - Describe the function of the blood-brain barrier. - Discuss selected brain dysfunction. - Describe the anatomy of the spinal cord. - Describe the anatomy of a peripheral nerve. - Identify the cranial nerves by name, number, and function. - Identify the plexuses in the spinal cord, major spinal nerves, and their function. - Discuss selected dysfunctions of the spinal cord. - Compare somatic efferent and the autonomic nervous system. - Compare the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. - Discuss the developmental aspects of the nervous system. - Describe the internal and external anatomy of the eye. - Describe the visual pathway and common errors of refraction. - Describe reflexes of the eye. - List the major structures and function of the external, middle and inner ear. - Describe the mechanism of equilibrium. - Describe the mechanism of hearing. - Discuss olfactory receptors and sensation. - Discuss gustatory receptors and sensation. - Discuss selected disorders of the special senses. - Describe dermatomes and their clinical significance. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing the nervous system. # Endocrine System - Discuss the function of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis. - Explain the general mechanisms of how hormones work. - Discuss the control of endocrine organs. - Describe the role of the hypothalamus in endocrine control. - Describe the location, hormone, and function the major endocrine glands. - Describe selected endocrine disorders. - Contrast endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine. - Describe the roles of the major stress-response hormones. - Contrast short-term and long-term stress on homeostasis. - Describe the developmental aspects of the endocrine system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing the endocrine system. # Cardiovascular System - Describe the composition and function of blood. - Describe hematopoiesis. - Discuss blood groups and transfusions. - Describe developmental aspects of blood. - Describe the anatomy of the heart and heart wall. - Describe blood flow through the heart, pulmonary, and systemic circuits. - Describe the structural and functional features of the conduction in the heart. - Describe the principle events of the cardiac cycle. - Contrast the sounds of the heart and their clinical significance. - Discuss cardiac output and factor the affect it. - List the risk factor for heart disease. - Contrast the structure and functions of the major blood vessels. - Describe the return of venous blood to the heart. - Describe blood pressure and pulse. - Discuss the factors that affect blood pressure. - Describe the sympathetic nervous system’s role in blood pressure and volume. - Discuss the mechanism of capillary exchange. - Identify the major arteries and veins. - List chemicals that cause vasodilation and vasoconstriction. - Describe fetal circulation. - Describe the role of the placenta and umbilical blood vessels. - Explain the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system. - Discuss significant cardiovascular diseases. - Discuss developmental aspects of the cardiovascular system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing the cardiovascular system. # Lymphatic and Immune Systems - Discuss the function and physical characteristics of the lymphatic system. - Describe the lymphoid cells and basic function for each. - Discuss the lymphoid organs. - Discuss the innate body defenses. - Discuss adaptive body defenses. - Describe selected lymphatic disorders and tests. - Describe the basic principles of immunity. - Describe how complement and interferon function. - Describe the mechanisms of inflammation initiation. - Describe the four cardinal signs of inflammation. - Describe the role and give examples of the antigen-present cells. - Describe the structure of an antibody. - Describe the mechanism of antibody function. - Describe the structure and function of the five classes of antibodies. - Explain the process of cellular immunity. - Describe types of active and passive immunity. - Describe selected immune disorders. - Describe developmental aspects of the immune and lymphatic systems. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing lymphatic and immune systems. # Respiratory System - Identify the organs of the respiratory system. - Describe the function of the organs of the respiratory system. - Contrast internal and external respiration. - Describe the events of pulmonary ventilation and the importance of pleura. - Define the values for respiratory volumes. - Describe the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide. - Analyze how oxygen and carbon dioxide are affected by pressure gradients. - Describe oxygen and carbon dioxide transports in blood. - Discuss how carbon dioxide partial pressure alters pH. - Describe the role of the respiratory system on pH. - Describe selected disorders of the respiratory system. - Describe the developmental aspects of the nervous system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing respiratory system. # Digestive System and Metabolism - Identify the organs of the digestive system and their functions. - Identify the basic histological layers of the digestive system. - Identify the structure of the gastric gland and the cells it is composed of. - Describe the function of the teeth, pancreas, liver and gallbladder in digestion. - Describe the mechanical movement of the GI tract. - Describe the hormones that act on the GI tract; including their site of production. - Describe the major digestive sections and their function. - List the major enzymes of digestion. - Describe the process of absorption. - Describe the process of feces formation and defecation. - Describe the defecation reflex. - Describe common disorder of the digestive system. - Define nutrient; major and minor. - List the important dietary vitamins and minerals. - Discuss metabolism. - Describe glucose metabolism. - Discuss the role of the liver in metabolism. - Describe metabolic rate and factor that influence metabolic rate. - Describe the importance of thermoregulation. - Describe the importance of metabolism on homeostasis. - Discuss homeostatic imbalances of metabolism. - Describe the developmental aspects of the digestive system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing digestive system. # Urinary System, Fluid Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance - Identify the external in internal anatomical features of the kidney. - Describe the structure of the filtration membrane. - Discuss the formation of urine. - Describe transport in the nephron. - Describe passive and active re-absorption. - Describe the blood plasma, glomerular filtrate and urine. - Discuss the role of the kidney in maintain blood pressure. - Describe the role of key hormones in the kidney. - Describe secretion of hydrogen ions from the kidney. - Describe the retention of bicarbonate ions by the kidney. - Describe the composition of urine. - Describe voluntary and involuntary control of micturition. - Describe disorders of the urinary system. - List the routes of water entry into the body. - List the routes of water loss from the body. - Describe the maintenance of the acid-base balance in the blood. - Describe the developmental aspects of the nervous system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing urinary system. # Reproductive System - Explain the structure and function of the male reproductive organs. - Discuss the process of spermatogenesis in the male reproductive system. - Describe the role of hormones in the male reproductive system. - Explain the structure and function of the female reproductive organs. - Discuss the process of oogenesis. - Describe the principle events of the menstrual on ovarian cycles. - Analyze graphs of the typical female monthly reproductive cycle. - Discuss example of male and female reproductive diseases. - Define fertilization. - Describe major events of embryonic and fetal development. - Describe the function of the placenta and extraembryonic membranes. - Describe the basic hormonal changes during pregnancy. - Describe changes in other organ systems during pregnancy. - Describe hormonal events that initiate labor. - Describe the three stages of labor. - Describe the structure and function of the mammary glands. - Describe developmental aspects of the nervous system. - Perform and apply laboratory exercise encompassing reproductive system.
IDSY 2830 - Networking Industrial Equipment
Provides communication and networking skills needed for cabling and connection to PLC/HMI Devices.
Industrial Networking refers to the integration and management of data communication systems tailored for industrial settings, prioritizing reliability, security, and real-time performance.
Serial communication refers to the transfer of data in a sequential, bit-by-bit manner through a communication channel or computer bus.
Ethernet refers to a group of networking technologies, primarily used in local area networks, which enables devices to connect and communicate through cables and switches.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Serial Communications - Discuss the uses and applications for serial communications between PLC’s, HMI’s, and PC’s. - Discuss the RS-232 communication platform, parameters, configuration, transfer rates, cabling, and connections. - Discuss the 1747-PIC used for serial communications. - Perform the setup and establishment of a serial communication connection between a PC and PLC/HMI. # Token Passing Networks - Discuss the operation and limitations of a token passing network. - Discuss the different token passing networks, configuration, nodes, transfer rates, cabling, and terminations for DH-485, DH+, Genius, and Modbus networks. - Perform the installation and setup of a token passing network to communicate with 2 or more PC’s, PLC’s, or HMI’s. # Ethernet Communications - Discuss the operation and limitations of the ethernet communication network. - Discuss the configuration, transfer rates, cabling and terminations, and IP addressing used on an ethernet network. - Perform the installation and setup of an ethernet communication network between 2 or more PC’s, PLC’s or HMI’s. # BUS Networks - Discuss the operation, benefits and limitations of a BUS communication network. - Discuss the different BUS networks used in industry, configuration, parameters, transfer rates and limitations, including Control Net, Profibus, and DeviceNet. - Perform the installation and set-up of a BUS network for communications between 2 or more PC’s, PLC’s, HMI’s, or Devices. - Discuss the difference between local area networks and wide area networks. # Fiber Optic Technologies - Discuss the operation and benefits of using fiber optics for data transmission. - Discuss the installation concerns and practices.
Teaches advanced process control skills to include process control drawings, PID control, advanced loops and tuning, process controllers, DCS systems, and SCADA systems. The student will be introduced to the devices and methods used in today's advanced process systems.
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are advanced automated control systems that manage complex, large-scale industrial processes across multiple nodes.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Process Control Drawings - Review the various tags and symbols used in process control schematics and documentation. - Review the various types of diagrams used in process control schematics and documentation. # PID Control - Demonstrate the purpose of proportional control and its effects on a system. - Demonstrate the purpose of integral control and its effects on a system. - Demonstrate the purpose of derivative control and its effects on a system. - Demonstrate the various combinations of proportional, integral, and derivative controls and the functional characteristics of each. # Advanced Control Loops - Establish cascade control and its purpose in processes. - Establish feed forward control and its purpose in processes. - Establish ratio control and its purpose in processes. - Establish multivariable control and its purpose in processes. - Establish the use and operation of various control devices, sensors, and transducers used to monitor or control flow, pressure, level, temperature, PH, conductivity, and combustion parameters; as well as optical measurements and analyzers. # Advanced Loop Tuning - Demonstrate the purpose of loop tuning as well as the methods used. - Discuss the various instruments and procedures used in tuning control loops. - Discuss gain, dead time, and time constants. # Process Controllers - Discuss the different controllers used to maintain system operations and the parameters associated with those controllers. - Construct the methods of using PLC’s to control process systems and data handling. - Discuss the methods of communications between controllers and devices in a process system. Also discuss cabling considerations for each. # DCS Systems (Distributed Control Systems) - Discuss the layout and necessary components of a Distributed Control System. - Discuss the operation of a Distributed Control System and how it benefits automated machinery. - Use applications where Distributed Control Systems would be used. - Discuss shared loops, clustered loops, and sequential and batch control. # SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) - Describe the various components and layout of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. - Discuss the operation of these systems, as well as the benefits and limitations of their usage on automated machinery. - Discuss the applications where SCADA would be used, its purpose, and types of data and parameters that can be controlled. - Discuss RTU’s purpose, communication modes, monitoring and controlling, and smart vs. dumb variants. - Discuss MTU’s concepts, communications functions, and scan periods. - Discuss modulation, handshaking, and protocols.
Provides hand-on development of programming skills for industrial HMI components used in automated industrial systems. Emphasis is placed on applying skills developed in previous courses in programmable logic controls (PLCs) in an industrial setting. This course includes advanced skills and techniques the student can apply to HMI applications in an industrial environment.
Human-machine interfaces refer to the tools and systems that allow humans to interact with machines, enabling control, data exchange, and communication.
Terminal computers are dedicated devices providing access to centralized computing resources through command-line or graphical interfaces.
Personal Communications Service (PCS) Systems
Personal Communications Service (PCS) Systems are wireless telecommunication technologies for voice and data communication, similar to cellular mobile but operating at different frequencies.
# Industrial Safety - Perform wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Terminal Configuration - Identify various terminal names. - Identify various terminal types. # Terminal Communications with PLC - Discuss different communications protocols for HMI/PLC Systems for serial network communications. # Terminal Tools - Identify various terminal tools. # Terminal Objects - Implement push button objects. - Implement various types of screen selectors. - Implement various numeric entry objects. - Implement a control list. - Implement an indicator object. - Implement graphic indicator objects. - Implement a numeric data display. - Implement a message display. - Implement an alarm banner. - Implement an alarm list. # Terminal Communications with Programming Device - Activate PC to download program to terminal using communications software.
Provides hands-on development of operational skills in programming and set-up for industrial control and process systems. Emphasis is placed on logically thinking through a system process and applying the skills taught in previous PLC classes to solve complex control issues. This course places emphasis on analog controls and advanced process control.
Analog electronics deals with the creation and examination of circuits that process continuously changing signals, utilizing components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors.
Shift Register is an electronic circuit that facilitates the sequential storage and transfer of data bits in digital systems, typically for timing synchronization, serial-to-parallel conversion, or data buffering.
Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) are healthcare systems that provide coordinated care across various services, improving patient outcomes through efficient operations and collaborative approaches.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Shift Register Instructions - Use a BSL instruction to load a bit of data into an array and monitor the bit as it shifts through the array. - Use a BSR instruction to load a bit of data into an array and monitor the bit as it shifts through the array. # Sequencer Instructions - Set up a data array for a process and use an SQO to step through that operation. - Use an SQC instruction to compare input data in a sequential process. - Use an SQL instruction to sequentially load data into a destination file. # Analog Controls and Applications - Understand the operation of various variable resistors and transducers and methods of connection to a PLC. Students will connect these devices to an analog card and observe the results in a program. - Understand various analog outputs and connect these to a PLC. - Trace the difference in analog voltage and current signal and their function in automation. # Advanced Math Instructions - Use a CLR instruction to set all bits of a word to zero. - Calculate the square root of two values using a SQR instruction. - Produce a scaled output value that has a linear relationship between an analog input and scaled value using a SCP instruction. - Produce a scaled output value that has a linear relationship between an analog input and scaled value using a SCL instruction. # Block Transfers - Program an MSG instruction to read/write information from one processor to another processor either peer-to-peer or networked. # Practical Analog Control with PID Instructions - Understand how to properly set-up an Analog Input and Analog Output Card for the AB 1771 platform. - Discuss, program, and execute a PID instruction that will control a process. # Messaging Across PLC Networks - Establish to configure a message instruction and transfer data across a Data Highway + network to another PLC. - Establish to configure a message instruction and transfer data across an ethernet network to another PLC. # Integrated Systems (Remote I/O) - Establish a remote rack to communicate with the local processor. - Establish a Variable Speed Drive to communicate with the local processor through Remote I/O. - Understand what it takes to configure various other devices to communicate through Remote I/O. # Distributed Systems (Device Net) - Establish a DeviceNet Network from ground-up. - Establish a Scan List and understand all of its components. - Implement a Scan List to a SDN module. - Trace the relationship between the Scan List and the PLC Addresses. - Establish various DeviceNet components with the use of RS Networks for DeviceNet. # Programming an Integrated and Distributed I/O System - Establish a PLC system that includes a variety of different I/O types and communication platforms. # Interrupt Routines - Establish an STI and STS instructions to interrupt the scan cycle, allowing the transfer of information, and resume the processor scan. - Use the STE and STD instruction to enable or disable a timed interrupt for a portion of the scan. - Establish a DII instruction to allow processor scan to halt and run a DII routine and resume its normal scan. - Establish a fault routine to control a certain sequence of events in the event of a processor fault. - Program a fault routine that executes when a fault occurs.
Provides for hands-on development of operational skills in programming/troubleshooting industrial control systems and automated industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on applying skills developed in previous courses in programmable logic controls (PLCs) in an industrial setting. This course includes advanced skills & techniques the students can apply to actual control applications in an industrial environment.
Control flow refers to the sequence in which program statements, instructions, or function calls are executed, determining the behavior of conditional branching, looping, and direct jumps within the code.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Review of PLC Basics - Recall the function and conversions of the binary, octal, hexadecimal and binary coded decimal number systems. - Recall bit and word level addressing structure. - Recall the operation of XIC, XIO, OTE, OTL, OUT and OSR instructions and their function in a program. - Recall the operation and file structure of TON, TOF, and RTO instructions. - Recall the operation and file structure of CTU and CTD instructions. - Recall the operation and function of the ADD, SUB, MUL, and DIV instructions. - Recall the operation and function of the LES, EQU, GRT, LEQ, GEQ, and LIM instructions. # Program Flow Instructions - Understand the operation and sequence to a program scan. - Use a JMP and LBL instruction to bypass logic within a program. - Use a JSR, SBR, and RET instruction to send the operation of a program from one ladder file to another and back to the original ladder file within the same program. - Use an MCR to turn off all non-retentive outputs in a section of a ladder program. - Use a temporary end to halt the execution of a program. - Use an IIM instruction to interrupt a program scan and update the input image prior to the normal scan time. - Use IOM instruction to interrupt a program scan and update the output image prior to the normal scan time. - Use a REF instruction to interrupt a program scan and execute I/O scan and service communications and continue with the normal scan. # Program Documentation - Demonstrate the insertion and editing of a page title in a program. - Demonstrate the insertion and editing of a rung comment in a program. - Demonstrate the insertion and editing of an address description in a program. - Demonstrate the insertion and editing of an instruction comment in a program. - Demonstrate the insertion and editing of a symbol in a program. - Organize a display using the "View Properties" dialog. - Demonstrate exporting and importing procedures in a documentation database. # Data Handling Instructions - Adapt a BCD source to an integer value and convert an integer source to BCD value using a FRD and TOD instruction. - Use the COP and FLL instruction to copy data from a source file and load it into a destination. - Perform the movement of a source value from one file to another using a MOV. - Perform the movement of a source value from one file to another using a MVM and hexadecimal mask to filter out some portion of the source. - Use a FFL to load several word values into a First-In First-Out file stack along with a FFU to unload word values from a First-In First-Out Stack. - Use a LFL to lead several word values into a Last-In First-Out file stack along with a FFU to unload word values from a Last-In First-Out file stack. # Process Systems Programming - Establish a systematic analysis and logical flow of a typical process system. - Establish a complex control process. # Troubleshooting Automated Systems - Solve problems with Discrete I/O in an Automated System. - Solve problems with Analog I/O in an Automated System. - Solve problems with Communications in an Automated System. - Solve problems with Programming in an Automated System. - Solve problems with Hardware in an Automated System.
IDSY 2500 - Industrial Environment Internship/Practicum
# Application of Learned Skills - Apply knowledge acquired through classroom and lab training. - Identify ways to apply skills precisely and expeditiously to the job task. # Acceptable Job Performance - Apply learned skills and knowledge to achieve acceptable job performance using industry standards. # Demonstrate Appropriate Employability Skills - Demonstrate appropriate dress using industry standards. - Demonstrate an attitude of self-confidence, self-reliance, and independence. - Demonstrate respect for others as individuals.
IDSY 1260 - Machine Tool for Industrial Repairs
Provides industrial mechanics with the basic machine shop skills to perform common mechanical repairs such as: repair of scored pump shafts, motor shafts, conveyor shafts or valve stems; repair or fabrication of support brackets; fabrication of simple shaped (cylindrical or rectangular) parts; making or repairing key seats and keys.
Repairing is the process of diagnosing and applying mechanical or technical solutions to fix, restore, or mend damaged or malfunctioning equipment, machinery, or systems.
Drill presses are machines utilized for creating holes in materials, featuring a stationary, vertically-oriented spindle mechanism that precisely controls and aligns the drill bit.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Machining Algebra - Manipulate equations using practical machining formulas. - Find machine feeds, speeds, length of belts, and length of bandsaw blades using algebraic equations. - Determine angles with a protractor to nearest degree. # Advanced Applied Geometry - Describe how points can be located using arcs and angles. - Relate the use of Pythagorean relations to machine tool operations, especially in layout and location of points. - Define the terms that apply to using the circle to find points in layout (example: arcs, sections, cords, radius, circumference, etc.). - Use geometric construction to find center points, divide angles, construct right angles for layout, and to find the center of a circle or arc. - Layout work pieces using geometric applications. - Explain the Cartesian system, how it applies to machine operations, and how to determine the "Z" axis on a machine. # Bandsaw Operations - Explain the various types of saws (vertical and horizontal bandsaws, and power hacksaws). - Describe how the geometric shape of the work piece affects the machine selection and work holding device. - Explain how the type of material dictates the type of blade, pitch, and machine used in cut-off operations. - Use H.S.S. and bi-metal bandsaw blade tables. - Define pitch, set, and the variations of pitch or set that are available on the bandsaw. - Remove and replace saw blades. - Perform basic saw maintenance. - Layout work piece with dye, scribe lines, and points. - Saw materials to layout on bandsaw. - Cut straight lines on bandsaw. - Cut angles on bandsaw. # Bench Grinder Operations - Change and dress bench grinding wheels. - Sharpen and recondition hand tools. - Grind lather turning tools. # Drill Press Operations - Select drills using drill chart. - Change drills and tool holders. - Calculate and set drilling speeds, feeds, and align work piece, and fixtures with drill spindle. - Setup drill press and holding devices. - Sharpen drills. - Center drill and drill holes to size. - Countersink, counterbore, drill blind holes to specifications. # Basic Lathe Operations - Explain the function of each part of the lathe. - Determine the use and setting of each lathe control for specific jogs (facing, drilling, cutting, and threading). - Use and maintain coolant system on a lathe. - Clean and lubricate the lathe to manufacturer's specifications. - Interpret blueprints for material type and size, type of cutting tool required, and lathe control settings to complete the cutting operations specified. - Calculate and set lathe speeds, feeds, and depth of cut. - Determine the type of cutting tool, tool holder, and work holding device for each turning operation. - Calculate tapers, thread pitch and geometry, and drill sizes for threads. - Setup engine lathe. - Align lathe centers. - Face and turn parts in a 3-jaw chuck. - Machine parts between centers. - Perform knurling operations. - Center the drill and drill parts. - Bore and face internal diameters. - Ream holes to specifications. - Undercut diameters and shoulders. - Cut off parts. - Turn tapers. - Thread external diameters. - Bevel a shoulder edge. # Basic Milling Machine Operations - Explain each part of the mill and what the part is designed to do. - Locate the controls for feed and speed regulation, direction of the feed, and direction of the rotation of the cutter. - Use and maintain the coolant system on a milling machine. - Perform basic vertical milling machine maintenance and lubrication. - Interpret blueprints for material type, size, location of features, cutter type and size. - Calculate and set speeds, feeds, and depth of cut for vertical mill. - Select the type of holding device or hold down system according to the work piece shape and size. - Describe each type of cutting tool or cutting assembly used on vertical mill. - Find the center of work piece using the tool cutter and the "X" or "Y" feed dial. - Locate points using an edge finder. - Locate the center of holes using a wiggler. - Plan sequence of vertical milling operations. - Align the vertical milling machine head. - Align work piece, work holding devices, jigs, and fixtures on vertical mill. - Change tool holders and cutters on a vertical mill. - Setup a vertical milling machine for manual operations. - Hold dimensions using table and precision stops on a vertical mill. - Machine parts using end milling cutters on vertical mill. - Machine parts square on vertical mill. - Machine closed pockets on vertical mill. - Machine angles on vertical mill. - Machine key seats on vertical mill. - Center drill, drill, and ream holes on vertical mill. - Tap holes on vertical mill. - Mill radii using rotary table. - Identify milling problems, determine causes, and correct problems. - Machine parts using conventional and climb milling on vertical mill.
Applies advanced instrumentation in conjunction with principles of mechanical physics, vibration and particulate analysis, thermography, and advanced reliability concepts relative to precision/predictive maintenance of industrial equipment.
Thermography is a method that employs infrared cameras to identify heat patterns, emissions, and variations in objects, facilitating predictive maintenance and diagnostics.
Predictive Maintenance involves using sophisticated methods and analytics to anticipate machinery failures, enabling proactive maintenance and avoiding unplanned outages in industrial environments.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Concepts of Reliability Centered Maintenance - List the primary tenets of reliability centered maintenance. - State the economic importance for implementing reliability centered maintenance. - Describe the concept of precision maintenance. - List the main principles of precision maintenance. - Describe the concept of predictive maintenance. - List the main principles of predictive maintenance. - Describe the concept of preventive maintenance. - List the main principles of preventive maintenance. - List the types of equipment parameters that can be beneficially monitored. - Discuss the criteria governing periodic sampling and continual monitoring. # Precision Maintenance - Explain critical factors in machine setup. - Demonstrate ability to properly level a machine. - Explain techniques to avoid pipe stress. - Describe key elements in proper machine mounting. - Demonstrate proper torqueing procedures and techniques. - Describe the importance for proper bearing clearances. - List the factors that influence proper bearing clearances. - Demonstrate the ability to select the correct bearing from manufacturers' charts. - List types of alignment. - Describe leveling techniques. - Describe methods of aligning parallel shafts. - List methods of end-to-end shaft-to-shaft alignment. - Demonstrate rim-face method. - Demonstrate reverse dial method. - Demonstrate laser method. # Predictive Maintenance - List the major types of contaminants that lead to early machine failure. - State the methods for measuring the contaminants. - Describe types of failures that can be avoided by monitoring contaminants. - List devices useful in monitoring machine temperatures. - List types of problems that can be detected by thermal monitoring. - Describe the concept and reasons for monitoring. - List types of problems that can be detected by electrical current monitoring. - State the difference between waveform and spectral analysis. - Describe the failure modes that can be predicted by vibration analysis. - Demonstrate the practical ability to recognize and characterize various failure signatures. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper corrective actions for various vibration modes. - List methods of collecting condition-based equipment data. - State the differences and explain the applications of on-line and sampled data. # Reliability Data Analysis - Discuss the applications and needs for software analysis. - Demonstrate ability to use reliability-based software programs. - Describe baselining. - Explain the importance of baselining. - List the methods of trend recognition. - Describe the concept of trend analysis. - Describe the concept of setting alert/alarm levels. - State the information that is required to establish valid alert/alarm parameters. # Preventive Maintenance (PM) - Explain the definition, advantages, and major tenets of precision maintenance (PM). - State the basic considerations for selecting and establishing a PM program. - Create a comprehensive schedule for a typical PM program. - List the categories of lubricants. - Explain the need for an effective lubrication schedule. - Demonstrate the ability to establish a lubrication schedule for a plant. - Describe automatic lubrication methods.
Provides instruction in the principles and practices of instrumentation for industrial process control systems with an emphasis on industrial maintenance techniques for production equipment. Topics include: instrument tags; process documentation; basic control theory; sensing pressure, flow, level, and temperature; instrument calibration; and loop tuning.
Production Equipment consists of machinery and tools specifically created for manufacturing purposes, such as assembly lines, machine tools, and packaging systems.
Document processing is the ability to create, edit, and manage digital or physical documents using various software and manual techniques.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Instrument Tags - Describe the function of an instrument tag. - Identify the measured or initiated variable from an instrument tag. - Identify the function of the instrument from an instrument tag. - Identify the loop in which the device is connected. - Identify the location of the device. - Identify the type of instrument as indicated by the tag. - Determine if the device is visible to the operator. - Interpret an instrument tag. # Process Documentation - Describe the function of a loop sheet. - Identify the common valves and instrument symbols found on a loop sheet. - Identify the type of line connections found on a loop sheet. - Interpret loop sheets. - Describe the function of an instrument index. - Describe the information found in an instrument index. - Use an instrument index to locate information about process devices. # Basic Control Theory - Describe open loop control. - Discuss applications for open loop control. - Describe closed loop control. - Discuss applications for closed loop control. - Operate a closed loop system. - Describe proportional control. - Discuss a proportional band and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Demonstrate process response with a wide proportional band and a narrow proportional band. - Describe integral control. - Discuss integral constant and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Demonstrate process response with a high integral constant and a low integral constant. - Discuss reset wind-up and its effect on process response. - Describe the operation of a proportional integral control loop. - Setup and operate a proportional integral control loop. - Describe derivative control. - Discuss derivative constant and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Demonstrate process response with a high derivative constant and a low derivative constant. - Describe the operation of a proportional integral derivative control loop. - Setup and operate a PID control loop. # Sensing Pressure, Flow, Level, and Temperature - Describe function of pressure in common process systems. - Describe the application and operation of common pressure instruments. - Identify common pressure instruments. - Connect and operate a pressure loop. - Describe the function of flow in common process systems. - Describe the application and operation of common flow instruments. - Identify common flow instruments. - Connect and operate a flow loop. - Describe function of level in common process systems. - Describe the application and operation of common level instruments. - Identify common level instruments. - Connect and operate a level loop. - Describe function of level in common process systems. - Identify the four temperature scales and their applications. - Describe the application and operation of common temperature instruments. - Identify common temperature instruments. - Connect and operate a temperature loop. # Instrument Calibration - Describe instrument calibration and its role in process system maintenance. - Identify and discuss calibration test equipment. - Define commonly used calibration terms such as sensitivity, resolution, hysteresis, range, span, and accuracy. - Discuss and demonstrate a zero error. - Discuss and demonstrate an angular error. - Discuss and demonstrate an error that has both a zero error and an angular error. - Identify and discuss the types of conformity and the applications of each. - Identify and discuss the types of linearity and the applications of each. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a level device. - Calibrate a level device. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a Flow device. - Calibrate a Flow device. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a pressure device. - Calibrate a pressure device. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a temperature device. - Calibrate a temperature device. # Loop Tuning - Describe the types of process response and the applications of each. - Describe quarter wave decay and its application in control loops. - Describe how to determine ultimate gain. - Describe dead time’s cause and effects on a process system. - Identify methods for reducing process dead time. - Define rise time and its effect on process systems. - Describe a time constant and its use in process systems. - Describe a multiple capacity process and the considerations when tuning a multiple capacity process. - Tune a process control loop.
IDSY 1220 - Intermediate Industrial PLCs
This course provides for hands on development of operational skills in the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial control systems and automated equipment. Topics include data manipulation, math instructions, introduction to HMI, analog control, and troubleshooting discrete IO devices.
Data manipulation involves altering, organizing, and transforming raw data to derive useful information, prepare it for analysis, and generate reports.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Data Manipulation - Discuss the data file types for PLC's. - Discuss the procedure for word level addressing. - Discuss and program the following instructions: greater than, less than, equal to, greater than or equal, less than or equal, limit test. - Discuss and program a move and masked move instruction. # Math Instructions - Discuss and program add, subtract, multiply, and divide. - Discuss and program a compute instruction. - Discuss and program conversion instructions for binary to decimal or decimal to binary. # Program Control Instructions - Discuss and program a master control reset instruction. - Discuss and program jump and label instructions. - Discuss and program a temporary end instruction. # Introduction to HMI - Discuss and demonstrate the use of HMI devices in industry. - Discuss and demonstrate the configuration of HMI devices. - Discuss the use of alias and tag references. - Program and execute an HMI for control of discrete I/O. - Discuss and demonstrate animation capabilities of HMI's. # Analog Control - Discuss the difference between digital and analog signals. - Discuss the types of analog signals: 4-20mA, 0-10v. - Discuss the types of analog inputs and outputs. - Discuss and program a scaling operation. # Troubleshooting Discrete IO Devices - Discuss and demonstrate the techniques for troubleshooting automated processes using PLC's. - Troubleshoot an automated process using the PLC interface.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics include: pump identification, pump operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, piping systems, and the installation of piping systems.
Hydraulic pumps are devices that transform mechanical energy into hydraulic energy, pushing fluids in diverse equipment and systems to create power or motion.
Pneumatic Valve Springs are engine parts that use pressurized air to close valves, enhancing performance, reducing wear, and improving reliability compared to metal springs.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Piping Systems - Discuss and identify various materials used in piping systems. - Identify various fittings used in piping systems. - Discuss and calculate fitting allowances and pipe measurements. - Cut, ream, and thread steel pipe. - Prepare tubing for installation by flaring, soldering, and using compression fittings. - Identify and discuss the types of valves used in piping systems. - Install various valves used in piping systems. - Refer to the proper section of the ASME codes for information on code requirements for industrial pumps. # Pumps - Identify the various pumps used in industry. - Discuss gear, vane, and piston pump principles of operation. - Discuss the applications of various pumps used in industry. - Discuss cavitation in a hydraulic system. - Discuss pseudo-cavitation in a hydraulic system. - Discuss the effects of atmospheric pressure on the suction side of the pump. - Inspect a hydraulic pump for proper operation before and after an installation. - Determine the type of pump required for a specific application. - Install, maintain, and troubleshoot an industrial pump. # Compressors - Describe the various types of valves used in pneumatic systems. - Analyze the function of commonly used types of pneumatic valves. - Verify pneumatic valve operation. - Identify commonly used types of actuators.
This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skills necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment, and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.
Mechanical Seals are components that seal the interface of moving and static machinery parts, preventing fluid escape and ensuring efficient operation in industrial settings.
Chain Drive is a mechanism that transfers rotational power using a chain of roller links interacting with sprockets, frequently employed in industrial machinery and transportation.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Introduction to Mechanical Systems - Define the terminology applying to basic mechanics such as force, mass, weight, friction, work, horsepower, efficiency, inertia, velocity, torque, and energy. - Identify and discuss common maintenance terminology. - Describe a typical mechanical system and discuss the procedures for maintaining the system. # Applied Mathematics and Measurements - Compare and contrast standards and metric measuring systems. - Use formulas to determine areas and volumes. - Determine drive ratios for belt drives, chain drives, and gear drives. - Identify and use common tools of measurement. - Identify and use various precision measurement instruments. # Maintenance Tools and Materials - Identify various mechanical tools used in industrial maintenance systems. - Demonstrate the use of the mechanical tools used in industrial systems. - Identify and discuss the types and characteristics of common metals used in maintenance and manufacturing. - Identify the types and characteristics of common non-metals used in maintenance and manufacturing. - Define the terminology applied to fasteners. - Identify common fasteners used in mechanical maintenance. - Identify and select component materials and fasteners in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. - Demonstrate safe use of appropriate power shop equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to use layout and measurement tools to transfer print dimensions to a part. - Demonstrate the safe use of equipment to drill, cut, ream, and tap in accordance with print specifications. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of files, grinders, and other hand and power tools in accordance with good shop practices. # Power Transmission Systems - Identify common belts and the belt codes used in industrial maintenance systems. - Define the common terms used in belt drive systems. - Align pulleys used in belt drive systems. - Install and tension a belt. - Define the common terms used in chain drive systems. - Identify common chains and chain codes used in chain drive systems. - Align a sprocket used in a chain drive system. - Install and tension a chain. - Define common terms used in gear drive systems. - Identify common gears used in gear drive systems. - Demonstrate the ability to properly use a gear gauge. - Remove and install gears used in a gear drive system. # Basic System Principles and Components - Identify the different types of bearings. - Explain the use and applications of the different types of bearings. - Remove and install bearings in a bore. - Remove and install bearings on a shaft. - Identify the causes of bearing failure. - Inspect a bearing used in mechanical systems. - Explain the function of packing and seals in industrial production equipment. - Remove and install packings and seals. - Identify commonly used couplings in mechanical systems. - Align couplings using a straight edge, feeler gauge, and dial indicators. - Install and remove couplings in a mechanical system. - Define the common terms used in the lubrication process. - Identify the types of liquid and solid lubricants for various applications. - Diagnose symptoms of lubricant failure. - Properly and safely apply lubricants to drive components. - Identify and demonstrate the proper and safe use of lubricating equipment.
IDSY 1161 - Fundamentals of Machine Tool and Mechanical Systems
Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe operation of basic machine tools, print reading, and mechanical laws and principles. Topics include: safety, introduction to threads and fasteners, power tool operation, precision measurements, print reading and sketching, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical laws and principles, material processing, and layout and assembly.
Materials Processing is the conversion of raw materials into finished goods using various techniques, enhancing their properties for particular uses.
# Safety - Identify and demonstrate general shop safety procedures. - Explain the use of SDS forms. - Wear approved PPE. - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Introduction to Threads and Fasteners - Summarize the different thread forms. - Cut threads to required specifications with taps and dies. # Power Tool Operation - Identify and demonstrate proper operation and safety procedures of power tools such as drill press, band saw, and pedestal grinder. - Use appropriate charts and tables to properly set-up power tools such as a horizontal band saw, vertical band saw, and drill press. - Plan a sequence of operation for power tools such as a horizontal band saw, vertical band saw, and drill press. - Remove and replace tooling such as saw blades, drill bits, stops, guides or any tool holding device. - Perform basic operations of power tools such as a horizontal band saw, vertical band saw, and drill press. # Precision Measurements - Demonstrate use of precision layout tools such as a steel rule and dial calipers. - Inspect surface finish of parts. - Inspect parts and verify dimensions per print specifications using precision measurement tools. # Print Reading and Sketching - Identify and sketch the types of lines according to the Alphabet of Lines. - Define and sketch the six main views of a part. - Interpret the dimensions and notes for specific information. - Identify and interpret various types of drawings, such as pictorial, assembly, and section drawings. # Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Identify and interpret GD&T feature control symbols, such as datums, modifiers, location tolerances, form tolerances. # Mechanical Laws and Principles - Describe and demonstrate how energy is transferred using simple machines. - Demonstrate use of the three types of levers. - Define and show a practical application of mechanical advantage. - Define force, velocity, acceleration, torque, and inertia. - Demonstrate practical applications of force and torque. - Show relationships between velocity and acceleration, force and acceleration, and gravity and acceleration. - Demonstrate methods in which force, torque, and friction can be increased or decreased. - Explain the units and relationships of rotational motion and how motion can be transferred. - Show how RPM, torque, and horsepower are related and solve practical problems. - Show how gears, chains, and belts transfer rotational power. - Solve practical ratio, RPM, and torque problems for gears, chains, and belts. - Define work, power, kinetic energy, and potential energy. - Demonstrate the practical application of work, power, kinetic energy, and potential energy. - Apply the properties of solids, liquids, and gasses. - Solve practical problems with Hooke's Law, Charles’ Law, and Boyle's Law. - Identify, measure, and convert temperatures between the four different temperature scales. - Describe and demonstrate the three methods of heat transfer. - Discuss the relationship of energy and phase change. # Material Processing - Identify and select type of material(s) to be processed. - Identify and select proper tool(s)/equipment to be used for processing material. - Observe all safety measures in material processing. - Follow proper material and tool setup processes. - Demonstrate proper use of tools/equipment for material processing. - Perform identified material processing and identified in general plan according to specifications. - Perform visual inspections and material measurements throughout processing. # Layout and Assembly - Clear work space sufficient for project and tools layout. - Select correct blue print and tools for project. - Identify relative parts necessary for task assembly. - Ensure parts meet specification tolerances. - Identify and match parts according to job plan and blue prints. - Ensure parts are identified and marked according to blue prints. - Assemble parts according to specifications in blue prints. - Inspect assembly according to blue prints.
IDSY 1160 - Mechanical Laws and Principles
Introduces the student to fundamental laws and principles of mechanics. Topics include: Mechanical Principles of Simple Machines; Force, Torque, Velocity, Acceleration, and Inertia; Rotational Motion; Work, Power, and Energy; Matter; Gases; Fluid Power; and Heat. The course emphasizes understanding terminology and using related problem solving skills in everyday physical applications of mechanical technology. Competencies are reinforced with practical hands on lab exercises.
Industrial Gases are chemical products, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, widely utilized in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing for essential purposes.
Heat transfer refers to the study of energy's displacement from hotter to cooler entities through conduction, convection, and radiation mechanisms in different media and contexts.
Inertia is the capacity to persist in a course of action or maintain focus amidst challenges, diversions, or environmental shifts.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Mechanical Principles of Simple Machines - Describe and demonstrate how energy is transferred using simple machines. - Give examples of the six basic machines and show applications of each. - Demonstrate the three types of levers. - Demonstrate use of the three types of levers. - Define and show a practical application of mechanical advantage. - Demonstrate the effects of friction relating to simple machines. # Force, Torque, Velocity, Acceleration, and Inertia - Define and demonstrate a practical application of force. - Demonstrate methods of increasing and decreasing force. - Show the effects of a combination of forces in one dimension. - Show how forces balance in a system. - Define velocity. - Show relationship between velocity and acceleration. - Define acceleration. - Show relationship of force and acceleration. - Show relationship of gravity and acceleration. - Define and demonstrate a practical application of torque. - Show how torque can be increased and decreased. - Show how torque and mechanical advantage are related. - Define inertia. - Show the effects of inertia in a mechanism. - Demonstrate methods by which friction can be decreased or increased. # Rotational Motion - Explain the units and relationships of rotational motion. - Demonstrate the effects of centrifugal and centripetal forces. - Show how RPM, torque, and horsepower are related. - Solve practical RMP, torque, and horsepower problems. - Show the ways that rotational motion can be transferred. - Show how gears transfer rotational power. - Show how gears can be used to change torque and speed. - Solve practical ratio, RPM, and torque problems. - Show transfer of rotational power. - Show how chains and belts can be used to change torque and speed. - Solve practical ratio, RPM, and torque problems. # Work, Power and Energy - Define and demonstrate a practical application of work. - Show components of work. - Demonstrate practical ways of measuring work. - Define power. - Explain the elements of power. - Demonstrate the measurement of power in a practical mechanical application. - Define kinetic energy, give examples, and demonstrate its practical application. - Define potential energy. # Matter - Apply the properties of solid, liquids, and gases. - Apply Hooke’s Law to practical situations. - Solve density and specific gravity problems. # Gases - Solve practical problems with Charles’ Law. - Solve practical problems with Boyle's Law. # Heat - Name the four different temperature scales. - Convert temperature between scales. - Measure temperatures and demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between the four temperature scales. - Describe and demonstrate the three methods of heat transfer. - Discuss the relationship of temperature and water vapor in air and show its practical application relating to physical properties. - Describe fusion and vaporization and show common industrial applications. - Discuss the relationship of energy and phase change.
Introduces the fundamental theories and applications of single-phase and three-phase motors. Topics include: motor theory and operating principles, motor terminology, motor identification, NEMA standards, AC motors, DC motors, scheduled preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting and failure analysis.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear-Approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Motor Theory and Operating Principles - Describe the laws of magnetism and their application to AC and DC motors. - Compare the operating principles of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Compare the characteristics of AC motors with those of DC motors. # Motor Terminology - Define terms associated with electric motors. - Identify components of electric motors. # Motor Identification - Name different types of AC and DC motors. - Identify the characteristics of each type of AC and DC motor. - Determine voltage, amperage, speed, horsepower, NEMA class, and environmental requirements of electric motors using data from motor name plate. # NEMA Standards - Identify the purpose of NEMA standards for electric motors. - Relate NEMA design codes to operating characteristics of electric motors - Describe NEMA standards for types of electric motor enclosures. # AC Motors - Name the three classes of AC motors. - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of AC motors. - Identify the components of AC motors # DC Motors - Name the three classes of DC motors. - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of DC motors. - Identify the components of DC motors. # Scheduled Preventive Maintenance - Perform visual inspection using the procedure described in manufacturer’s service manual. - Lubricate motor according to the procedure described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Clean motor according to the procedure outlined in the manufacturer’s service manual. # Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis - Discuss techniques for troubleshooting electric motors.
BUSN 2340 - Healthcare Administrative Procedures
Emphasizes essential skills required for the business healthcare office. Introduces the knowledge, skills, and procedures needed to understand billing purposes. Introduces the basic concept of business healthcare administrative assisting and its relationship to the other health fields. Emphasizes healthcare regulations and ethics and the healthcare administrative assistant's role as an agent of the physician. Provides the student with knowledge and the essentials of professional behavior. Topics include: introduction to business healthcare procedures, healthcare regulations ethics, healthcare records management, scheduling appointments, health insurance, billing/collection, work area management, resource utilization, and office equipment.
Healthcare Customer Service entails assisting patients through handling inquiries, scheduling appointments, and facilitating positive experiences in a medical or health-related setting.
Setting Appointments involves organizing meetings between parties by coordinating their schedules, using communication tools and calendar integration.
# Introduction to Business Healthcare Procedures - Identify administrative healthcare duties versus clinical and various types of medical practices. - Identify the fundamental operations, functions, legal issues, and etiquette of email. - Identify professional affiliation within the administrative business healthcare. - List personality characteristics essential to an administrative business healthcare professional. - List positive work ethics. - Describe the expected professional image of an administrative business healthcare professional. - Use basic customer service skills. # Healthcare Regulation and Ethics - Describe the expected behaviors and appearance of a business healthcare professional and how they impact patient care. - Recognize and identify desirable relationships between the business healthcare professional and office staff, and between the business healthcare professional and patients. - Define effective and ineffective verbal and nonverbal communication. - Describe barriers to effective communication. - Discuss confidentially as it relates to customer/client communication. - Identify language/cultural barriers in accordance with special populations. - Managing difficult people or situations. # Healthcare Records Management - Discuss preparing, maintaining, and purging a patient’s record. - Describe different reports and components of the medical record format. - Identify and utilize appropriate chart forms for patient’s folder. - Define the meanings of common medical abbreviations found in the reading material and the chart notes. - Describe appropriate documentation rules and legal requirements for maintaining the medical record. - Demonstrate correct technique for storage and retrieval of office documents using various filing systems. # Scheduling Appointments - Apply guidelines for scheduling appointments using various matrices. - Use electronic calendar to schedule appointments, plan meetings, and set reminders for scheduled appointments. # Health Insurance - Describe the various types of health insurance coverage. - Define health insurance terms. - Produce insurance claims. - Explain the follow-up process for insurance claims. # Billing/Collection - Explain how fees are determined. - Identify necessary demographic information about the patient. - Compute charges and make appropriate entries for services rendered, charges, and payments. - Produce insurance claims for billing purposes. - Prepare effective collection letters. # Work Area Management - Identify procedures for opening and closing the medical office. - Perform steps for proper storage of confidential information according to HIPAA guidelines. # Resource Utilization - Identify medical terms using a medical dictionary. - Identify drugs by name and manufacturer using Physicians' Desk Reference or current drug book. - Use search engines and discuss Internet web site integrity and validity. - Discuss password protection, acceptable use policies, virus prevention, and system backups. # Office Equipment - Use a variety of office equipment efficiently. (e.g. multi-phone line system, postage equipment, fax, copier, scanner, etc.).
BUSN 1430 - Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use desktop publishing (DTP) software and presentation software to create business publications and presentations. Course work will include course demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and projects. Topics include: desktop publishing concepts, basic graphic design, publication layout, presentation design, and practical applications.
Desktop publishing refers to the use of software to design and produce professional-quality documents, combining text and graphics for both physical and digital dissemination, typically demanding layout and typography expertise.
# Desktop Publishing and Presentation Concepts - Define desktop publishing and presentation terminology. - Describe basic desktop publishing process. - Cite software programs to use in desktop publishing and presentation design and delivery. # Basic Graphic Design - Illustrate steps in proper layout and design of business publications and presentations (consideration of audience, outcome, delivery method, organization, etc.). - Interpret good design principles and practices such as theme, font selection, addition of graphics, use of white space, etc. - Illustrate proper business tone, punctuation, grammar. # Publication Layout - Illustrate the proper use of business publications such as: flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterheads, business cards, etc. - Illustrate the proper use of business communications such as: printed media, web pages, oral presentations, and distributed presentations. - Define components of business publications such as: flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterheads, business cards, etc. # Operation of Application Software - Use desktop publishing/presentation software. - Describe menu and program commands. - Demonstrate ability to open, save, and close files. - Demonstrate ability to use program templates. - Demonstrate ability to create and modify text and graphics. - Demonstrate ability to produce output. # Practical Applications - Create business publications such as: flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterhead, business cards, etc. - Create business presentations (informational, sales, and/or persuasive) for oral and/or distributed media.
BUSN 1410 - Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts, creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually, and collaborating and securing data.
# Spreadsheet Concepts - Define basic terminology relating to a spreadsheet program. - Create, update, and delete files and folders. - Demonstrate the ability to save and retrieve a file to various locations. # Creating and Manipulating Data - Demonstrate the ability to insert data using automatic/copy functions. - Demonstrate the ability to ensure data integrity by using data validation. - Demonstrate the ability to modify cell contents and formats. - Demonstrate the ability to change worksheet views. - Demonstrate the ability to manage worksheets by copying, renaming, hiding and un-hiding. - Demonstrate the ability to create and modify hyperlinks in spreadsheets. - Demonstrate the ability to use and modify spreadsheet templates. - Demonstrate the ability to create, run, and edit macros. # Formatting Data and Content - Demonstrate the ability to format worksheets. - Demonstrate the ability to insert and modify rows and columns. - Demonstrate the ability to format cells and cell content. - Demonstrate the ability to format data as a table, modify the table data, and apply a table style. # Creating and Modifying Formulas - Create formulas using data, named ranges, data from other worksheets and workbooks. - Create formulas using absolute and relative cell references. - Create formulas using statistical, date and time, and financial functions. - Create formulas to summarize data by using mathematical functions. - Create formulas to summarize data by using logical functions. - Create formulas to summarize data by using lookup functions. - Summarize data using subtotals and consolidation features. - Demonstrate the ability to display and print formulas. # Presenting Data Visually - Create and format charts. - Modify charts by adding/removing chart elements, moving/sizing charts and changing chart types. - Demonstrate the ability to apply conditional formatting. - Construct and modify illustrations including: pictures, clip art, shapes, and SmartArt. - Demonstrate the ability to present data in an outline, with grouping/ungrouping and subtotals. - Demonstrate the ability to use spreadsheet analysis tools. - Demonstrate the ability to sort and filter data by using AutoFilter, conditional formatting, single criteria, and multiple criteria. - Prepare summary data using tables and charts. # Collaborating and Securing Data - Identify and manage changes to workbooks by inserting, displaying, modifying changes. - Identify ways to protect and share workbooks. - Demonstrate the ability to import and export files from other applications. - Prepare workbooks for distribution. - Demonstrate the ability to save a workbook in different file formats. - Prepare workbooks and worksheets for printing by setting print options.
BARB 1084 - Advanced Haircutting and Styling II
This course continues instruction in the theory and application of haircutting and styling techniques. Topics include elevation and design cutting, introduction to hairpieces, blow-dry styling, thermal waving and curling, advanced haircutting and styling; use of clippers, shears, and razor; permanent waving and styling; shaving techniques and beard trimming.
Electric Clippers are powered tools with sharp blades, designed for efficient hair cutting, trimming, and styling, commonly used by professionals for precise grooming.
# Elevation and Design Cutting - Identify different elevations from 0-90 degrees. - Apply knowledge to perform blow-drying techniques. - Use knowledge to practice design haircuts on live models. # Introduction to Hairpieces - Identify styles and colors of wigs and hairpieces. - Identify supplies and tools in fitting and designing hairpieces. - Apply knowledge to measure the head. - Use knowledge to fit wig or hairpiece. - Identify styles and colors of wigs and hairpieces. - Apply knowledge to clean hairpiece. - Use knowledge to shape hairpiece to patron's features. - Use knowledge to style hairpiece to patron's features. # Blow-Dry Styling - Identify brushes and blow-drying implements. # Thermal Waving and Curling - Identify the tools used in thermal curling. - Demonstrate an understanding of the proper use and handling of thermal curling irons. - Describe thermal waving techniques. - Apply knowledge to wave hair using thermal instruments. # Advanced Haircutting and Styling - Use knowledge to perform advanced design cuts on live models. # Use of Clippers, Shears, and Razor - Illustrate the use of clippers for advanced design cuts. - Illustrate the use of shears for advanced design cuts. - Illustrate the use of a razor for advanced design cuts. # Shaving Techniques - Apply knowledge to refine shaving skills through practical application. - Use knowledge to perform the final cleansing of face and neck. - Apply knowledge to perform shaving of the patron's face. - Apply astringent or aftershave. - Use knowledge to perform shaving of exposed face and neck. - Apply knowledge to perform cleansing of face and neck. # Beard Trimming - Apply knowledge to prepare patron for face shave. - Use knowledge to cut beard to patron's desired shape. - Identify mustache and / or beard style suitable for the patron. - Design mustache and / or beard style suitable for the patron. - Apply knowledge to perform the procedure for trimming a mustache or beard. - Use knowledge to remove clipped beard from face and neck.
BARB 1082 - Advanced Haircutting and Styling I
Shears are manual cutting tools with two blades, typically large and strong, employed for trimming diverse materials, including fabric, hair, paper, and plants.
# Elevation and Design Cutting - Identify different elevations from 0-90 degrees. - Apply knowledge to perform blow-drying techniques. - Use knowledge to practice design haircuts on live models. # Introduction to Hairpieces - Identify styles and colors of wigs and hairpieces. - Identify the supplies and tools in fitting and designing hairpieces. - Apply knowledge to measure the head. - Use knowledge to fit wig or hairpiece. - Identify styles and colors of wigs and hairpieces. - Apply knowledge to clean hairpiece. - Use knowledge to shape hairpiece to patron's features. - Use knowledge to style hairpiece to patron's features. # Blow-dry Styling - Identify brushes and blow-drying implements. # Thermal Waving and Curling - Identify the tools used in thermal curling. - Demonstrate an understanding of and the proper use and handling of thermal curling irons. - Describe thermal waving techniques. - Apply knowledge to wave hair using thermal instruments. # Advanced Haircutting and Styling - Use knowledge to perform advanced design cuts on live models. # Use of Clippers, Shears, and Razor - Illustrate the use of clippers for advanced design cuts. - Illustrate the use of shears for advanced design cuts. - Illustrate the use of a razor for advanced design cuts. # Shaving Techniques - Apply knowledge to refine shaving skills through practical application. - Use knowledge to perform the final cleansing of face and neck. - Apply knowledge to perform shaving of the patron's face. - Apply astringent or aftershave. - Use knowledge to perform shaving of exposed face and neck. - Apply knowledge to perform cleansing of face and neck. # Beard Trimming - Apply knowledge to prepare patron for face shave. - Use knowledge to cut beard to patron's desired shape. - Identify mustache and / or beard style suitable for the patron. - Design mustache and / or beard style suitable for the patron. - Apply knowledge to perform the procedure for trimming a mustache or beard. - Use knowledge to remove clipped beard from face and neck.
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1212. The laboratory exercises for this course include equilibrium theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry.
Electrochemistry is a field in chemistry that studies the connection between electrical phenomena and chemical changes, including processes like electrolysis and the operation of batteries and fuel cells.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Solution Chemistry - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing solution chemistry. # Thermodynamics - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing thermodynamics. # Kinetics - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing kinetics. # Equilibrium Theory - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing equilibrium theory. # Acid-base Theory - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing acid-base theory. # Buffers and Titration Curves - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing buffers and titration curves. # Solubility Product Principle - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing solubility product principle. # Electrochemistry - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing electrochemistry. # Nuclear Chemistry - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing nuclear chemistry.
Continues the exploration of basic chemical principles and concepts. Topics include equilibrium theory, kinetics, thermodynamics, solution chemistry, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry.
# Equilibrium Theory - Explain what is occurring in a chemical reaction, including bonding and energy changes. - Define the reversibility of reactions. - Discuss the underlying concepts of endothermic and exothermic reactions. - Define the role of enthalpy and entropy in these reaction types. # Kinetics - Describe the concept of reaction kinetics. Summarize the primary factors that alter reaction rates. - Explain forward and reverse reaction rates. - Describe activation energy and catalysis. # Thermodynamics - Describe the concept of chemical equilibrium as a dynamic equilibrium. Cognitive Knowledge 2 Use equilibrium constants Keq, Ka, and Ksp in chemical calculations. - Explain the Law of Mass Action and Le Chatelier's Principle. # Solution Chemistry - Explain the interactive forces between solvent and solute particles in solution chemistry and the significance of these forces. - Describe the properties of electrolytes and non-electrolytes in solutions. - Specify and be able to calculate concentrations of solutions, including: percent w/w, percent w/v, molarity, and molality. - Explain the concept of colligative properties and calculate changes in their values based on solute concentrations, including the effects of ionic solutes and Van't Hoff factors where appropriate. - Describe osmosis and reverse osmosis. - Illustrate osmosis and reverse osmosis. # Acid-Base Theory - Define acid, base, and neutralization in terms of the Arrhenius theory and Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory. - Apply thermodynamic equilibrium theory to acid-base dissociation. - Apply the Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory to identify conjugate acid-base pairs in neutralization reactions. - Write balanced molecular equations, total ionic equations, and net ionic equations for neutralization reactions of acids and bases to form salts. - Perform calculations for titrations and neutralizations. - Perform calculations involving pH and pOH. - Define an acid-base buffer system. Relate to Le Chatelier's Principle. - Use the Henderson-Hasselbach equation to calculate the pH of a buffer. # Electrochemistry - Show and be able to write oxidation and reduction half reactions and overall redox reactions. - Describe and understand the construction of a simple voltaic cell from half-cells and a salt bridge and understand the function of each component. - Use standard reduction potentials to identify the cathode and the anode in a standard cell, predict the spontaneity of a redox action, and identify oxidizing and reducing agents in a cell or in a redox reaction. - Relate the standard cell potential to the standard Gibbs free energy change and equilibrium constant. # Nuclear Chemistry - Describe the processes involved in radioactive decay. - Define the major radioactive decay products: alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiation, x-rays. - Discuss neutron/proton rations (magic numbers) and how these relate to decay. - Define half-life and calculate remaining activity in a radioactive sample.
ACRP 2019 - Major Collision Repair Internship
Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.
Frame Straightening is a process that involves realigning a vehicle's chassis to its original specifications after a collision, ensuring safety and proper functioning.
# Conventional Frame Repair - Demonstrate a proficiency to repair and align conventional frames. # Unibody Damage Identification and Analysis - Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and analyzing unibody damage. # Unibody Measuring and Fixturing Systems - Demonstrate knowledge of various types of measuring systems. # Unibody Straightening Systems and Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to make single and multiple-pull corrections. # Unibody Welding Techniques - Demonstrate unibody welding techniques according to factory specifications. # Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement - Demonstrate ability to repair and replace unibody structural panels according to factory specifications. # Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair - Demonstrate ability to repair and replace structural panels on conventional body vehicles according to factory specifications. # Unibody Suspension and Steering Systems - Demonstrate ability to inspect, remove, and replace steering and suspension components on unibody vehicles to factory specifications. # Bolt-On Body Panel Removal and Replacement - Demonstrate ability to remove and replace bolt-on parts and panels to factory specifications.
ACRP 2015 - Major Collision Replacements
This course provides instruction in conventional/unibody automobile body structural panel repairs emphasizing a variety of removal and replacement techniques.
Spot welding is a technique for joining metal surfaces by applying heat generated from the resistance to an electric current, usually through electrodes, resulting in localized fusion.
Body Panel Replacement is the process of removing and replacing damaged parts of a vehicle's exterior to restore its appearance and structural soundness.
# Spot Weld Removal - Explain various methods to remove spot welds and how each is used to include spot cutter (drill type), spot cutter (hole saw type). - Explain how to locate spot welds and demonstrate on spot welded panel. - Remove spot welds using above methods on panel according to recommended procedures. # Damaged Panel Removal and Replacement - Make necessary cuts to remove damage. - Remove any spot welds and follow manufacturers' recommendations when working with HSLA panels. - Fasten replacement panels and check fit. - Restore corrosion protection. - Finish repaired panel. # Partial or Complete Quarter Panel Removal and Replacement - Analyze damage and determine whether replacement will be partial or complete. - Explain proper method for removal and replacement of panel to include removal of spot welds, seams, flanges, etc. - Remove damaged panel. - Fit panel using clamps, screws or rivets. - Align and replace replacement panel using correct welding procedures and finishing. - Restore corrosion protection. # Rocker Panel Removal and Replacement - Explain process for removing damaged center pillar. - Determine whether panel is two-piece or three-piece design. - Examine rocker panel for intermittent or continuous reinforcements and decide whether complete panel or section will be replaced. - Remove, align and replace rocker panels. - Restore corrosion protection and finish. # Center Pillar Post Removal and Replacement - Explain process for removing damaged center pillar. - Remove center pillars by drilling out spot welds and cutting seams if necessary. - Align and fit replacement panel using screws, clamps, pop rivets, etc. - Replace center pillar using proper welding methods and finish. - Restore corrosion protection and finish.
This course introduces procedures and resources used in the identification and assessment of automotive collision damages. This course also provides instruction on the hydraulic repair systems, analysis, and measurement of automobile frames and bodies.
# Hydraulic Systems - Operate and maintain hydraulic equipment correctly and safely. - Dress safely with steel toed shoes. - Describe use of hydraulic equipment. - Operate basic pushing set ups. - Operate pulling set ups. - Operate spreading set ups. - Operate guided set ups. - Operate body and frame straightener machine. # Alignment Measurement Systems - Identify the various types of conventional frame construction. - Identify the five basic frame misalignments. - Identify the various types of equipment used to measure frame misalignment. # Damage Diagnosis - Identify structural damage using measuring tools and equipment. - Install, set up, and read self-centering gauges, or tracking gauge to determine type and extent of damage. - Demonstrate ability to use dimension books to check alignment or misalignment of frame and suspension components. # Equipment Types and Usage - Identify structural damage using measuring tools and equipment. - Describe procedure to set up and anchor various pieces of equipment. # Frame Straightening, Repair, and Alignment - Demonstrate proper procedure to repair each of the five misalignments. - Demonstrate various pulls from all angles for each of the five misalignments. - Check repair for alignment within manufacture specifications properly. # Safety Precautions - List all safety hazards that apply to repair procedures. - Practice safety in all phases of measurement, diagnosis and repair procedures.
This course trains students to inspect and improve the appearance of vehicles to a reconditioned state by cleaning, polishing, waxing, treating, and spot painting the vehicle finish and components. Topics include: engine cleaning, interior care, exterior finishing, tire, fender-well and under-car cleaning, convertible/cloth top care, trunk detailing, and applying decals and pin stripes. Safety and appropriate use of materials will be emphasized. This course will also prepare students to properly interact with customers in order to generate repeat business.
Automotive detailing is the meticulous process of enhancing a vehicle's appearance, both inside and out, to achieve a superior level of cleanliness and aesthetic appeal.
# Engine Cleaning - Set up the vehicle for engine washing. - Wash the engine. - Clean engine components. - Finish details under the hood. - Paint the engine. # Interior Care - Remove stains. - Clean leather, fabric, and vinyl upholstery. - Vacuum the interior. - Shampoo carpet and apply carpet protectant. - Clean interior. # Exterior Finishing - Pressure wash car body. - Polish vehicle finish. - Clean chrome. # Tire and Fender-Well and Under-Car Detailing - Remove tire and wheel assembly. - Steam clean fender-wells and under-car chassis. - Clean tires and wheels. - Paint wheels. - Paint and apply under coating to the chassis. # Cloth/Convertible Top Care - Wash the cloth/convertible top by hand. - Apply a color-restorative protectant. # Trunk Detailing - Remove spare tire and jack assembly. - Clean and paint spare tire and jack assembly. - Vacuum and shampoo carpeted panels and floor carpet. - Clean floor and sides of trunk. # Decals and Pin Stripes - Select position on the vehicle. Match color to the interior. End stripes correctly. - Use proper technique for applying decals, and avoid bubbles. - Adhere to safety guidelines.
ACCT 2155 - Principles of Fraud Examination
Provides instruction of the basic principles and theories of occupational fraud. Topics include: fraud concepts, skimming, cash larceny, billing schemes, check tampering, payroll schemes, expense reimbursement schemes, register disbursement schemes, non-cash assets fraud, corruption schemes, and accounting principles and fraud.
Addressing Schemes are techniques for allocating unique identifiers to network devices, facilitating communication and data transmission.
# Fraud Concepts - Understand the difference between fraud and auditing. # Skimming - Illustrate sales skimming. - Illustrate cash register manipulation. - Illustrate after-hours sales. - Discuss the detection and prevention of sales skimming, cash register manipulation, and after-hours sales. # Cash Larceny - Assess cash larceny. - Discuss the detection and prevention of cash larceny. # Billing Schemes - Discuss billing schemes. - Discuss the detection and prevention of billing schemes. # Check Tampering - Examine check tampering schemes. - Discuss the detection and prevention of check tampering schemes. # Payroll Schemes - Demonstrate payroll schemes. - Discuss the detection and prevention of payroll schemes. # Expense Reimbursement Schemes - Demonstrate expense reimbursement schemes. and how they can be detected and prevented. - Discuss the detection and prevention of expense reimbursement schemes. # Register Disbursement Schemes - Demonstrate register disbursement schemes. - Discuss the detection and prevention of disbursement schemes. # Non-Cash Assets Fraud - Consider how non-cash assets are misappropriated and misused to commit fraud. - Discuss the detection and prevention of the non-cash asset. # Corruption Schemes - Observe employee corruption schemes. - Discuss the detection and prevention of employee corruption schemes. # Accounting Principles and Fraud - Examine fraudulent actions in accounting principles. - Explain how to identify fraud in financial statements. - Explain how this fraud is committed.
Introduces the student to the auditors responsibilities in the areas of professional standards, reports, ethics and legal liability. Students learn about the technology of auditing; evidence gathering, audit/assurance processes, internal controls, and sampling techniques. The specific methods of auditing the revenue/receipts process, disbursement cycle, personnel and payroll procedures, asset changes, and debt and equity are learned. Finally procedures related to attest engagements and internal auditing are reviewed.
Accounting Ethics refers to the moral principles and values governing the conduct of accounting professionals, promoting accurate financial reporting and adherence to legal requirements.
# Auditor Responsibilities - Describe auditor responsibilities. - Relate ethics to the audit. - Understand the various reports. - Understand what the law requires of auditors. # Technologies of Auditing - Examine the technologies of auditing. - Understand how to gather evidence. - Administer audit/assurance methods. - Understand the importance of internal controls to audit testing. # Audit Methods - Compare and Contrast audit methods. - Use proper audit techniques. - Perform the audit using proper methods. - Understand how to verify asset values. - Validate values using proper techniques. # Attest Engagements/Internal Auditing Procedures - Perform attest engagements/internal auditing procedures. - Understand the difference between an attest review and an audit. - Understand the duties/responsibilities of an internal audit staff. # Internal Auditing Procedures - Apply internal auditing procedures.
Introduces practical applications of concepts and techniques used to manage personal finance. Topics include: cash management, time value of money, credit, major purchasing decisions, insurance, investments, retirement, and estate planning.
# Cash Management - Discuss cash management. - Identify the various forms of income, and analyze and evaluate factors that affect income as a part of the career decision-making process. (DOE FIN-FL-2) # Time Value of Money - Demonstrate time value of money. # Credit - Examine the uses of credit. - Analyze factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal aspects of using credit. (DOE FIN-FL-6) - Analyze factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal aspects of using credit. (DOE FIN-FL-6) - Evaluate how to help deter, detect, and defend against identify theft. (DOE FINFL-9) # Major Purchasing Decisions - Compare and contrast aspects of buying or renting a home or transportation. - Discuss considerations in making a major purchase. - Analyze laws and options available to consumers for protection from deceptive or unfair business practices. (DOE FIN-FL-8) - Evaluate various consumer loan options and analyze factors that affect lending decisions. (DOE FIN-FL-10) # Insurance - Distinguish between various kinds of insurance. - Compare and Contrast types of insurance to manage property and liability risk, health risk and personal life risk. - Explain the principles of risk management and insurance as a strategy to protect against financial loss. (DOE FIN-FL-11) # Investments - Demonstrate management of a variety of Investments strategies. - Develop and evaluate a spending and savings plan while applying rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices. (DOE FIN-FL-4) - Evaluate savings and investment options to meeting short- and long-term goals. (DOE FIN-FL-7) # Retirement Planning - Explain fundamental principles and concepts of planning for retirement. - Demonstrate how to plan for retirement. # Tax Planning - Establish an estate plan. - Analyze taxes in the United States and evaluate the effects on personal income. (DOE FIN-FL-3)
ACCT 2140 - Legal Environment of Business
Introduces law and its relationship to business. Topics include: legal ethics, legal processes, business contracts, business torts and crimes, real and personal property, agency and employment, risk-bearing devices, and Uniform Commercial Code.
Business laws encompass the regulations that dictate the behavior and operations of individuals, businesses, and organizations within the commercial and corporate realms.
Tort Law is a branch of civil law addressing injuries, harm, or injustice caused to individuals by the negligence or intentional acts of others.
Employment tax refers to the mandatory financial contributions, including social security, Medicare, and income withholding, paid by both employers and employees according to legal requirements.
# Legal Ethics - Discuss legal ethics. - Review ethical versus legal business decision making. # Legal Processes - Summarize legal processes. - Discuss the federal and state court systems. - Describe the evolution of law in the US. - Discuss the U.S. Constitution. - Describe the relationship that exists between business and government regulation. # Business Contracts - List elements of valid contracts. - Develop business contracts. - Define terms related to contracts. - Differentiate between types of product and service warranties. - Identify methods of discharging contracts. - Identify the essentials of commercial and negotiable papers. - Identify the procedure for negotiating and discharging negotiable instruments. # Business Torts and Crimes - Classify business torts and crimes. - Understand the elements of business torts and crimes. - Identify the aspects of different types of property ownership. - Understand bailments of personal property. - Define the nature of and understand the estates in real property. - Understand landlord and tenant. # Real and Personal Property - Compare and Contrast real and personal property. # Agency and Employment - Establish agency and employment. - Define an agent’s authority and duty to the principal. - Understand the aspects of terminating an agency. - Define employee and distinguish between employee and independent contractor. - Understand worker benefits such as social security, workers compensation, unemployment insurance and pensions. - Understand Equal Employment Opportunity Rights. # Risk-Bearing Devices - Define the term risk-bearing device. - Demonstrate risk-bearing devices. - Compare and contrast different kinds of insurance coverage and describe their application to the accounting field. # Uniform Commercial Code - Relate Uniform Commercial Code to business. - Break down areas of business with the Uniform Commercial Code. - Give examples of the application of the Uniform Commercial Code within various areas of business operation.
ACCT 2130 - Integrated Accounting Management Systems
Emphasizes use of database management packages, electronic spreadsheet packages, and accounting software packages for accounting/financial applications with more advanced systems. Topics include: creation and management of database applications, creation and management of spreadsheet applications, and creation and management of accounting integrated software systems.
# Database Management Applications - Demonstrate printing a database file, tables, queries, forms and reports. - Create tables and queries. - Create forms and reports. - Illustrate Database Management Applications. # Spreadsheet Management Applications - Demonstrate printing spreadsheet files. - Use proper formatting techniques, correct formulas, and appropriate functions. - Create charts and enhanced worksheet presentations. - Use a variety of advanced features available with the spreadsheet software package. - Transfer spreadsheet files to other software systems. - Demonstrate Spreadsheet Management Applications. # Accounting Integrated Systems Applications - Establish accounting integrated systems applications. - Create accounts receivable, payable, payroll, taxes, adjusting and closing entries, inventory, and other accounting systems as necessary to complete a full accounting cycle for a service, merchandise, or manufacturing company. - Demonstrate printing of all essential financial statements, managerial reports, tax and payroll reports, and display charts and other statistical information.
Provides instruction for preparation of both state and federal partnership, corporation and other business tax returns. Topics include: organization form, overview of taxation of partnership, special partnership issues, corporate tax elections, adjustments to income and expenses, tax elections, forms and schedules, tax credits, reconciliation of book and tax income, tax depreciation methods, and tax calculations.
Small Business Tax refers to the practice of preparing and submitting tax returns for small companies, adhering to relevant tax laws and regulations.
Corporate tax refers to the taxation rules and regulations specific to companies, including calculating and filing tax returns and strategizing for tax obligations.
Partnership tax refers to the branch of taxation law concerning the financial responsibilities and tactics related to the income, deductions, and credits of a business partnership.
Account reconciliation involves verifying the consistency and accuracy of a company's financial records by matching them with external bank or vendor statements.
# Forms of Organizations - Classify Organization Form. - Discuss Subchapter S Corporations. # Partnership Income and Deductions - Compile Partnership Income and Deductions. - Define and record adjustments to total income. - Compute ordinary income of a partnership and amount distributable to each partner, Form 1065 and supporting schedules. # Corporate Income and Deductions - Compile Corporate Income and Deductions. - Define allowable deductions. - Compute allowable deductions. - Compute taxable income of corporation, Form 1120 and supporting schedules. - Compute taxable income of a Sub S Corporation and amount distributable to each shareholder, Form 1120-S and supporting schedules. # Income and Expense Adjustments - Justify Income and Expense Adjustments. - Define and record adjustments to deductions. # Forms and Schedules - Demonstrate Forms and Schedules. # Tax Elections - Establish Tax Elections. # Tax Depreciation Methods - Implement Tax Depreciation Methods. # Reconciliation of Book and Tax Income - Perform Reconciliation of Book and Tax Income. # Tax Credits - Establish Tax Credits. # Tax Calculations - Critique Tax Calculations.
Students assume the role of a business owner where he/she can directly experience the impact and importance of accounting in a business. At the end of the simulation course, the student will have completed the entire accounting cycle for a service business, merchandising business and a corporation using an Accounting Information System software (different from software used in ACCT 1115-Computerized Accounting). Emphasis placed on providing students with real-world opportunities for the application and demonstration of accounting skills by using Simulation Projects will enable them to build a foundation for understanding and interpreting financial statements. Topics include company creation, chart of accounts, customers transactions, vendors transactions, banking activities, merchandise inventory, employees and payroll, financial statements, preparation of payroll tax forms and preparation of income tax forms. Laboratory work includes theoretical and technical application.
Business systems refer to a coordinated set of methods and technologies that streamline the management of organizational operations, data flow, and decision-making frameworks.
# Accounting Simulation - Service Business - Create a Chart of Accounts using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Customers and Sales Transactions using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Vendors and Purchases Transactions using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Banking Activities using an Accounting Information System. - Establish Employees and Payroll using an Accounting Information System. - Demonstrate Adjusting Entries. - Generate Financial Statements using an Accounting Information System. # Accounting Simulation - Merchandising Business - Create a Chart of Accounts using an Accounting Information System. - Classify Merchandise Inventory using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Customers and Sales Transactions using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Vendors and Purchases Transactions using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Banking Activities using an Accounting Information System. - Establish Employees and Payroll using an Accounting Information System. - Demonstrate Adjusting Entries. - Generate Financial Statements using an Accounting Information System. # Accounting Simulation - Corporation - Create a Chart of Accounts using an Accounting Information System. - Classify Merchandise Inventory using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Customers and Sales Transactions using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Vendors and Purchases Transactions using an Accounting Information System. - Perform Banking Activities using an Accounting Information System. - Establish Employees and Payroll using an Accounting Information System. - Demonstrate Adjusting Entries. - Generate Financial Statements using an Accounting Information System. # Interpretation of Financial Statements - Establish and calculate the various financial rations from a firm’s income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. - Use other financial analysis tools, such as trend analysis, common-size statements, etc. - Construct a firm’s financial position given the firm’s ratios and other available information. - Establish the various financial ratios from a firm’s income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. # Payroll Tax Forms Preparation - Construct quarterly and annual reports. - Determine the due date for making timely income tax withholding deposits. - Identify federal and state unemployment compensation tax laws and their application to payroll accounting practices. - Compute the amount of unemployment tax regarding federal and state rates and ceilings. - Assist in the completion of quarterly and annual reports. # Income Tax Return Preparation - Use a computer-based income tax program to prepare a tax return for the current year. - Use a computer-based income tax program to prepare an estimated tax return for next year.
Introduces the application and reinforcement of accounting and employability principles in an actual job setting. Acquaints the student with realistic work situations and provides insights into accounting applications on the job. Topics include: appropriate work habits, acceptable job performance, application of accounting knowledge and skills, interpersonal relations, and development of productivity. The full-time accounting internship is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and weekly documentation or seminars and/or other projects as required by the instructor.
# Appropriate Work Habits - Develop appropriate work habits. - Demonstrate punctual habits. - Control emotions. - Demonstrate honesty. - Demonstrate pride and loyalty. - Demonstrate the ability to handle pressure and tension. - Understand safety ad health rules. - Use equipment correctly. - Maintain a clean and orderly work area. - Demonstrate personal hygiene and cleanliness. - Report unsafe and broken equipment. # Acceptable Job Performance - Focus on acceptable job performance. - Perform assignments in accurate and timely manner. - Demonstrate responsibility for decisions and actions. - Use problem solving skills. - Relate knowledge of daily and monthly duties required on the job. # Accounting Knowledge and Skills - Apply accounting knowledge and skills. - Record entries in appropriate ledgers. - Prepare appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports. - Perform duties using appropriate technology and equipment. # Interpersonal Relations - Evaluate interpersonal relations. - Demonstrate a respectful, supportive, and empathetic attitude toward others. - Initiate procedures and assistance for others when necessary. - Generate appropriate job-oriented questions. - Interpret written communication. - Use job-related terminology in communication. - Prepare legible written communications. - Follow directions. - Locate information in order to complete task. # Productivity - Motivate progressive productivity. - Perform assignments in an increasing level of difficulty. - Demonstrate confidentiality. - Initiate self-motivation and positive behavior. - Display flexibility and adaptability while coping with the rapidly changing office in the business world. - Interact in company orientation and meetings. - Adapt appearance in compliance with company standards. - Demonstrate a willingness to learn. - Demonstrate professional interaction with peers, clients, staff, and instructors. - Demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette.
Emphasizes the interpretation of data by management in planning and controlling business activities. Topics include Managerial Accounting Concepts, Manufacturing Accounting using a Job Order Cost System, Manufacturing Accounting using a Process Cost System, Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit, Budgeting and Standard Cost Accounting, Flexible Budgets, Standard Costs and Variances, and Capital Investment Analysis and Budgeting. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.
Profitability analysis entails examining a company's revenues and expenses to assess a product or service's financial soundness and ideal resource allocation for profit maximization.
Capital Control refers to government regulations controlling the flow of money into and out of a country, aiming to stabilize the economy and protect against financial shocks.
# Managerial Accounting Concepts - Discuss managerial accounting terminology. - Define differences between managerial and financial accounting. - Define management accountability. - Define planning used by management. - Discuss managerial directing, controlling, improving and decision making. # Manufacturing Accounting Using a Job - Illustrate similarities between manufacturing and merchandising. - Distinguish between cost of merchandise sold and cost of goods sold. - Differentiate between job order and process accounting and give examples of items produced under each system. - Summarize the process of accounting for materials, including appropriate documentation, determination of material cost, and the journal entry to record the flow of materials into production. - Define factory overhead, explain the use of the factory overhead ledger, and list the major sources of charges to this account. - Identify and connect the controlling accounts and subsidiary ledgers normally used in job order cost accounting. - Record journal entries for the issuance of materials, factory labor, and factory overhead. - Prepare journal entries for goods completed and transferred to finished goods. - Prepare journal entries for the cost of goods sold. # Manufacturing Accounting Using a Process Cost System - Establish major areas of similarities between job order and process cost accounting. - Break down service departments and explain the allocation of service department costs to departmental factory overhead accounts. - List the elements which comprise processing costs. - Explain the calculation of the unit processing cost. - Summarize the concept of equivalent units. - Demonstrate the computation of equivalent units of production for the month. - Apply the above results to the calculation of the cost of goods finished for an accounting period. - Show the computation of the cost of units in process at the end of the month. - Summarize the data on the cost of production report. - Record journal entries for the allocation of service department costs. - Record journal entries for the flow of factory costs between departments. - Record journal entries for the application of factory overhead and determine the amount and nature of the balances in departmental factory overhead accounts. - Record journal entries for routine business transactions related to manufacturing operations. # Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis - Define cost behavior. - Define cost-volume-profit analysis. - Explain variable costs. - Identify fixed costs. - Determine mixed costs. - Compute contribution margin and contribution margin ratio. - Determine unit contribution margin. - Compute break-even point. - Assess sales mix considerations. - Explain operating leverage. - Define margin of safety. # Budgeting and Standard Cost Accounting - Define a budget and its major objectives. - Illustrate budget periods. - Describe in general terms the budgeting process. - Critique the master budget and its components. - Prepare a sales budget. - Prepare an inventory, purchases, and cost of goods sold budget. - Prepare a production budget. - Prepare a direct materials and direct labor budget. - Prepare a factory overhead budget. - Prepare an operating expenses budget. - Prepare a budgeted income statement. - Prepare a cash budget and explain its preparation. - Prepare a capital expenditures budget. - Prepare a budgeted balance sheet. - Illustrate budget performance report use. - State the primary reasons for using flexible budgets. - Distinguish between fixed and variable overhead costs. - Establish a flexible budget for several levels of productive activity. - Discuss standard cost accounting. - Describe the flow of costs in a standard cost accounting system. - Prepare variance analysis. - Demonstrate the standard cost accounting cycle. # Flexible Budgets, Standard Costs and Variances - Explain flexible budgets. - Compute flexible budget variances. - Examine flexible budget variances. - Compute direct material, direct labor, and overhead variances. - Explain standard costs. - Illustrate the process of determining and setting standard costs. - Define standard cost variances for a variety of applications. - Prepare journal entries for standard cost application. # Capital Investment Analysis and Budgeting - Establish the nature of capital investment analysis. - Establish how managers make decisions about capital investments. - Assess the relevant data in capital investment decisions. - Discuss special sales orders, dropping a business segment, product mix, outsourcing, and sell as-is or process further. - Describe how short-term and long-term decisions differ. - Use payback and rate of return to make capital budgeting decisions. - Compute present value, net present value, and internal rate of return. - Adapt the factors that complicate capital investment such as income tax, lease verses buy, changes in price levels, and uncertainty.
FILM 2550 - GFA Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Internship
Provides additional skills application in a professional production environment through cooperative agreements among the film industry, the Georgia Film Academy and the student to furnish employment within a variety of production opportunities. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice production assistant skills in a hands-on situation under the supervision of a film industry professional. Supplements and compliments the courses taught in the Georgia Film Academy. Topics include: application of production skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to differing production environments and acceptable job performance for Production Assistants assigned to the grip, electrical, art department, hair and makeup, SPFX, locations, camera, transportation and production departments.
Digital media refers to electronic forms of content, such as images, video, and audio, that can be shared, consumed, and interacted with across various platforms and devices.
# Perform Fundamental Film Industry Production Functions - Demonstrate proficiency in set-up and operation of content area approved equipment and occupational skills execution. - Demonstrate proper break-down, inventory and storage of occupational area approved equipment, "tools of the trade" and supplies. # Apply Knowledge and Skills - Incorporate technical knowledge gained in occupational area into the real- world workplace environments in an appropriate manner. - Demonstrate proficiency in content area, relative to production practices, protocols and procedures. - Model all industry safety mandated procedures and practices related to content area and occupational protocols. # Model Professionalism - Model a strong work ethic while operating the duties assigned to your occupational content area. - Demonstrate professionalism with co-workers and supervisors. - Demonstrate effective and clear written communication skills. - Solve problems using decision making skills and knowledge of occupational area. - Establish efficient time-management and work organizational skills. - Display flexibility and adaptability in the work environment. # Listen and Follow Directions - Interpret project specifications. - Demonstrate appropriate note taking skills. - Incorporate note taking skills to complete tasks. - Listen using effective listening skills. # OHSA 10 Training
FILM 2060 - GFA Production Accounting & Office Management
This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of work in and surrounding the Production Accounting and Production Office departments. Students will learn the fundamentals for working within and succeeding through the Production Office or Accounting Department in the film and television industry. In this course, students will be able to identify the key players in each department and define their responsibilities. The Production Office component of this course will focus on the relationship between the Production Office and the overall production and the importance of the communication hub that exists between the Office, Set and Post. The Accounting component of this course will focus on the accounting guidelines and reporting practices that are used to track and manage the finances of a production. Practical elements will be created through the use of actual production software and scenario simulations. This course is intended for students with little to no experience in television and film production who wish to understand the larger importance of how the Production Office and Production Accounting departments affect production with effective communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
# Role of the Production Office and Accounting Department Within Film/Television Production - Explain role of the production office and accounting department within the overall film or television production. # Hierarchy Within the Production Office and Accounting Department - Identify the members of the Production Office team. - Define The role of the Production Office Coordinator (POC). - Define The role of the Assistant Production Office Coordinator (APOC). - Define the role of the Travel Coordinator. - Define the role of the Production Secretary. - Define the role of the Office PAs. - Identify The members of the Accounting team. - Define the role of the Accounts Payable Clerk. - Define the role of the 2nd Assistant Accountant. - Define the role of the Key 2nd Assistant Accountant. - Define the role of the 1st Assistant Accountant. - Define the role of the Payroll Clerk. - Define the role of the Payroll Accountant. - Define the role of the Key Accountant. - Define the role of the Controller. - Identify the hierarchy of the production team. # Daily Duties of the Production Office and Accounting Office - Identify standard and common production office work flows across various film and television production. - Identify standard and common accounting work flows across various film and television productions. # Office Protocols and Tools of the Production and Accounting Office - Describe best practices for office protocols and use of resources. - Create efficient and concise databases, spreadsheets and forms for use for standard production office tasks. - Demonstrate a knowledge of differences in types of production by building custom databases, spreadsheets and forms for production office tasks. # Tools and Guidelines Used by Accounting to Track and Manage Costs for a Production - Identify best practices for accounting protocols and use of resources. - Interpret the production accounting manual, and illustrate the ways it upholds the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Create efficient and concise databases, spreadsheets and forms for use in standard production accounting tasks. - Classify purchase types and demonstrate an ability to read a budget. - Utilize production accounting software efficiently using common and best practices. # Mental Agility and Problem-Solving Skills Needed for Success Within the Production Office Setting - Identify constantly changing priorities that arise in production office settings. - Demonstrate an understanding of tools and resources by solving problems that occur in production office settings. - Demonstrate knowledge of communication protocols in high pressure and fastmoving production office settings. # Technical Skills of the Production and Accounting Office Personnel - Demonstrate production office and production accounting communication etiquette including proper phone etiquette, message taking and delivery, email communication, and in-person communications with various production personnel. - Apply time management and organizational tools to accomplish distribution tasks common to production office and production accounting work. - Identify and correct common production office mistakes. - Manage the physical and digital accounting inboxes by organizing purchase orders, invoices, emails, and mail. # Templates and Other Valuable Materials for Use in Feature Film and Television Series - Design distribution databases for schedule and script distribution. - Develop tools for managing and tracking production office tasks such as document delivery, lunch ordering, package distribution, and supply ordering. - Compose forms to be used throughout production for tasks such as loss and damage reporting, film inventory, package shipment requests, visitor requests, crafty requests, and travel authorizations. - Construct templates for production accounting logs, check requests, petty cash and purchase card request forms, as well as, other production accounting materials.
FILM 2020 - Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production II
Building on the fundamentals gained from the course Film 2010, students will broaden the exploration of the business of Film and Television Production by better understanding the scheduling and budgeting process. Stressing the importance of the Pre-Production strategy as the foundation for an effective production model. Students will be introduced to production skills that are intrinsic to the success of any type of production. Advanced rigorous exposure to crew responsibilities, locations logistics and organizational expectations.
# Breakdown Essential of a Successful "Day on the Set" of a Film or TV Production - Calculate time requirements of production and how they affect the production schedule. - Formulate changing situations of a complex production schedule (plan A, plan B, etc.). - Formulate a pre-production action plan, including personal allocations and effects. - Demonstrate essentials of industry standard software. - Design a functional production schedule based on pre-determined scenarios. # Develop Essential Skills of an Office Production Assistant - Demonstrate advanced internet search techniques. - Demonstrate advanced production organizational skills. - Demonstrate basic understanding of "Final Draft" (for script revisions) and script revision protocols. # Model a Well-Rounded Set of Essential Film and TV Production Skills - Demonstrate the duties and function of a production manager and their staff. - Demonstrate the duties and function of the key grip and the grip department. - Demonstrate the duties and function of the Gaffer and the electrical department. - Demonstrate the duties and function of the art/scenic department. - Demonstrate the duties and function of the script supervisor. # Formulate Film and TV Production Logistics - Demonstrate logistical location support and diagram a production location overview. - Analyze the transportations effects on production and set-up/wrap-out pertaining to crew, talent and equipment staging. - Demonstrate locational methods like orienteering, signage placement and GPS navigation and their relational effects on Film and TV production.
FILM 2010 - Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production I
Reinforcing the foundational knowledge gained in Film 1010 & 1020, reinforce the structure embedded in the hierarchy and work environment found in the Film and Television Production Industry. Emphasis is placed on the students understanding of the fundamental elements, principles and theories of film production, including the classical stage, set and location environments. Hands on instructional exercises reproduces production department environments, responsibilities, protocols, etiquette and ethics used daily by production assistants.
Set Construction: The skill of creating stage sets, encompassing carpentry, painting, and setup, customized to a production's visual and practical requirements.
# Illustrate and Construct Set Operations as They Occur in Film and TV Production - Develop and evaluate different production paperwork and informational documents disseminated to and for the cast and crew of a feature film or episodic TV production. - Assemble and construct a variety of production paperwork. - Analyze and create appropriate call times for cast and crew for a Film or TV production from per-determined production scenarios. - Create and format script revisions and daily sides and determine distribution to the appropriate cast and crew. - Model and Employ the tasks and responsibilities of the entry-level "below-the-line" crew. # Illustrate and Employ the Hierarchy of a Film and TV Production Crew - Classify and correlate the tasks and responsibilities of the "above-the-line" crew on a Film or TV Production Set. - Classify and correlate the tasks and responsibilities of the "below-the-line" crew on a Film or TV Production Set. - Classify and correlate the tasks and responsibilities of the "post production" crew on a Film or TV Production. # Model and Incorporate Film and TV Production Work Ethics - Model and demonstrate Film / TV set etiquette and protocol. - Model and demonstrate what is expected from an entry-level production assistant. # Develop and Implement a Networking Strategy and Targeted Advancement Plan - Explore and calculate how networking can help build your career. - Apply advanced networking skills to maintain and advance your career. - Determine and establish a social media strategy to help support your career growth, incorporating proper usage of a resume and business card.
FILM 1650 - GFA Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100
This course is designed to certify students with Avid Media Composer User Certification. This certification is recognized world-wide as the industry standard for assistant editors in feature films and broadcast television. This course will equip students with a unique skillset and knowledge of industry standard digital imaging, editorial process and story forging on both motion picture and episodic nonlinear productions. At the end of the course the students will be qualified to advance a career in entertainment post production of film and television. Successful completion of the coursework will award students Avid Media Composer Certified User 100 certification and qualify them to work as an assistant editor in feature films and episodic television. Students will learn Avid Media Composer post production processes and best practices, industry standard department terminology, image processing, basic visual effects, and color grading as well as Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) workflows. A large emphasis will be placed on the technical aspects of the industry standard editing tools, as well as attitude, professionalism and technique in and out of the edit room. Students will certify as an Avid Media Composer User upon passing Avid's certification exam. Students are expected to attend open labs such as guest speakers to complete course assignments.
Avid Media Composer is a high-level video editing application utilized extensively in film, television, and broadcasting for managing, editing, and producing digital media content.
# Manage Media and Data - Demonstrate how to work with the data management process . - Demonstrate how to manage and work with LUT's. - Demonstrate wrapping media. - Demonstrate how to manage drive data. - Demonstrate how to work with the data management process . # Work with Various Color Grades, Various Codecs and Various Formats - Demonstrate how to manage SD, HD, UHD and HR formatted media. - Demonstrate knowledge of camera sensors, measurement of digital images, linear and gamma-logs, managing exposure, digital color space, codecs and formats, and image control. - Demonstrate data management via a DIT cart, metadata and timecode as well as digital media workflows of industry standard camera systems, i.e. RED, ARRI, VERI-cam. # The Role of the Editor and Assistant Editor on a Film or Episodic Production - Demonstrate how to set up an AVID project. - Demonstrate how to organize media in a project. - Demonstrate how to work with video formats in media composer sessions. - Demonstrate knowledge of keyboard shortcuts. # Basic Editing Techniques, Troubleshooting an Edit Session, Mixing Audio, and How to Work with Audio Plugins - Demonstrate how to manage media files, clips, projects, bins, importing, linking, capture sub-clips, sync & group, access markers text view, columns, sort & sift, moving, copying, cloning, saving and backing up projects. - Demonstrate how to trouble shoot the attic. - Demonstrate marking, patching and monitoring. - Demonstrate the Splice, Overwrite, Lift, Extract, Segment Mode, Extend, Slip and Slide functions. - Demonstrate customizing. - Demonstrate how to adjust audio clip gain, volume and EQ effects. - Demonstrate how to output media. - Demonstrate how to manage media. # Media Composer Effects Fundamentals - Demonstrate nesting effects and how to use the effects editor. - Demonstrate how to stabilize shots. - Demonstrate knowledge of keyframe interpolation paths. - Identify the various title tools in media composer. - Demonstrate how to edit reality episodic programs. - Demonstrate how edit feature length projects. - Demonstrate how to edit short form projects. # Finishing and "Round Tripping" - Demonstrate how to work with color and color grading. - Demonstrate how to work with high resolution media in post-production finishing.
FILM 1510 - GFA Set Construction and Painting
Designed to equip students with entry-level skills and knowledge of set construction for the film and episodic television industries. Students will participate in class projects that include reading blueprints, set safety, use of power tools, carpentry, scenic paint and sculpting. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to attitude and professionalism. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy.
# Job Descriptions Within an Art Department on a Film or Episodic TV Production - Identify the job titles and hierarchy of the Art Department personnel. - Describe the job descriptions and responsibilities of the Art Department. # Safety Procedures and Etiquette on Set and in a Scene Shop - Demonstrate proper safety guidelines while working on a set location or scenic shop. - Identify and utilize safety procedures when operating power and hand tools in a set construction environment. - Discuss safe techniques for using set construction tools. - Demonstrate advanced techniques in the use of a table-saw with traditional and dado blades, circular saw, power drill and drivers, reciprocating saws and miscellaneous shop/industry relevant construction tools. - Describe the proper operation and usages for ladders, platforms and scaffolding in a set construction environment. - Describe heavy equipment safe work practices (i.e., Scissor Lifts and One-man Lifts, condors, cherry-pickers, fork lifts, and pallet jacks). # Selection and Use of Set Construction Material - Identify materials and their appropriate uses in set construction. - Describe techniques to carve and sculpt foam using appropriate hand tools. - Demonstrate carving and sculpting foam with hot knife, chisels, and other hand tools. - Describe materials and techniques used in the construction of flats, doors, and windows. # Services Provided by Vendors in the Set Construction Industry - Discuss the functions of a scene shop. - Identify vendors relevant to the set construction in the film industry. - Identify vendor services available in the film industry for set construction needs. # Scene Shop Structures (i.e., work tables, jacks, and shelves) For on Set Organization and Support - Identify proper usage and construction of facade wall supports and bracing (i.e., jacks). - Demonstrate proficiency in creating/building and utilizing jigs to speed up the set construction process. - Build a scene shop work table. - Build scene shop work shelves. # Basic Set Structures Including Hollywood Flats, Door Flats, and Window - Identify basic assembly techniques for set pieces. - Construct a wall flat. - Construct a door unit. Psychomotor Guided Response 4 Construct a window unit. # Basic Techniques for Material Prep, Painting, and Texturing - Identify basic materials and tools used in the painting and texturing of sets. - Describe proper technique in the prepping, sanding, primer application and joint filling for sets. - Describe the prepping, sanding, and priming of sets. - Discuss painting, texturing, and faux finishes. - Demonstrate proper technique and application for paint on sets. - Demonstrate the application of texturing and faux finishes to sets. - Demonstrate proper techniques of faux stone, brick, and concrete texturing on a set wall. - Demonstrate proper techniques in simulating aging, distressing, and damage on set walls. # Working Scaled Diagram and Blueprint of Set Pieces - Define the terms used in producing conceptual drawings and blueprints for set construction. - Identify basic design and function of the conceptual drawings and blueprints for set construction. - Generate a working scaled diagram or blueprint of a set piece from a thumbnail sketch and/or detail artistic concept drawing. # Constructing a Set - Calculate the type and amount of materials needed to build a predetermined set construction project. - Erect flats, jacks, and other set pieces for a film/TV set. - Apply paints and texture to set pieces. - Finish trim and floor. - Build props. # Workflow Within the Art Department During a Production and After Wrap is Called - Describe the steps followed as a production is finished. - Deconstruct a set. - Return equipment to prop set. - Repurpose or dispose of materials. - Clear studio/stage.
Grip and Rigging is an introduction and orientation to the practice of rigging and supporting grip equipment, cameras, vehicles and other physical/mechanical devices. Grips are first and foremost team members. In addition to a gaining a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in grip and rigging, students will engage in on-set exercises in inventory, maintenance, set-up, trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol and safety. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to work on a motion picture production set. As such, student responsibilities are matched to potential responsibilities as a team member on a production set as closely as possible.
Lighting Layout refers to the strategic planning of light fixture placement for optimal illumination, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency.
# Understand the Role of the Grip Department on a Film or Episodic TV Production - Identify crew positions and job duties in the department. - Explain the department's hierarchy. - Based on standard procedures, anticipate the needs of the supervisor before the supervisor issues verbal commands. # Demonstrate On-Set and Grip Department Safety Procedures - Distinguish safe instructions from unsafe instructions. - Safely execute the supervisor's commands once having ascertained that the work orders will not jeopardize life or property. - Identify to whom to report unsafe working conditions. - Devise rigs that are safe by industry standards. # Demonstrate On-Set Etiquette - Operate handheld radios (walkie talkies) used in the film industry. - Memorize and repeat basic radio commands and questions to the level of an industry professional. - Distinguish between the various supervisors outside of their own department and be able to report concerns to the appropriate personnel. - Discuss appropriate interaction with crew members. - Recognize and perform non-verbal commands and interrogatives (hand signals) common to the film industry. - Select the appropriate attire and tools to perform grip duties. - Explain the exiting procedure once the on-set work is done. # Demonstrate Nomenclature of Grip Equipment as well as the Equipment of Related Departments - Identify grip equipment in common usage. - Demonstrate how to operate c-stands, flags, nets, and rigging gear. - Demonstrate how to operate c-stands, flags, nets, and rigging gear. - Predict which equipment of their department will be utilized by evaluating the prepositioned equipment of other departments, namely electric and camera. - Assess the needs of camera and electric even if those personnel do not know the proper nomenclature of grip equipment. # Understand the Services Provided by Rental Houses and the Procedures for Equipment Rental - Prepare a list of necessary equipment to rent from a rental house based on the needs of a theoretical show. - Change equipment needed by their department which is named differently by the rental industry. - Budget the costs of rental equipment using a three-day or two-day week. # Properly Load a Cart or Truck - Arrange equipment in an efficient manner on both carts and trucks. - Appraise damage to equipment and then judge whether it is a field repair or rental house repair. - Categorize equipment based on use and probable need to prioritize its place on a truck. # Anticipate the Needs of the Electric Department When it Comes to Both Rigging and Modifying - Evaluate a lighting plot in terms of equipment needed in addition to predicting time needed to complete. - Anticipate the tools needed to modify lights based off of analysis of earlier setups and eventually determine a pattern of modification for each gaffer and director of photography. # Read a Blocking to Better Anticipate the Required Movements of a Dolly - Assess the required dolly move by observing the blocking of the actors. - Anticipate the improvisations of an actor by evaluating their performances on previous takes and scenes and then put that into use by adding dolly track to the set up to allow for such improvisations. - Calculate the amount of lumber needed to dissipate the pressure footprint of a dolly and payload based on the softness of the ground over which the dolly track is laid. - Safely construct jibs. - Differentiate between the different categories of dollies and when each is appropriate for the movement desired. - Argue when appropriate, that the requested equipment for a shot or move is the inappropriate or inefficient gear for desired effect. # Understand What is Involved when a Show Wraps - Calculate the losses and damages incurred by their department and appraise the financial penalty to the overall budget. - Arrange equipment on a truck and/or cart so it can be inventoried by the rental house. # Accurately Modify Light - Operate flags, silks, and skinned frames to the satisfaction of the key grip. - Apply paper diffusion to an open frame. - Assess what size of modifier is needed without further instruction from the key grip. - Safely operate 8x8 and 12x12 overheads and demonstrate proper way to secure them from wind damage. # Safety Rig Lights - Set up menace arms, T-bones, and goal posts. - Safely construct both 2x4 and speed-rail wall spreaders without damaging private property. - Operate scissor clips without compromising the integrity of drop ceiling. - Demonstrate the safe and acceptable ways to build mounts for using lights on condors (cherry picker/hydraulic lift arm.) # Understand Camera Movement and Devise the Appropriate Rig for the Camera - Analyze and interpret the wishes of the director and director of photography with regards to camera placement. - Execute the construction of both hostess trays and hood mounts. - Set up improvised camera mounts on ladders, speed-rail, and props. # Understand the Freelance Nature of Crew Positions and Required Personnel Forms - Anticipate the required forms and identification required to fill out 1099 and I9 forms. - Appraise what is in a 'crew deal memo.' - Distinguish fair from unfair working conditions. - Identify concerns over the independent contractor nature of the industry and then assess if it something their lifestyle can sustain.
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. Topics include: the role of the Electric Department on a film or episodic TV production; workflow within the Electric Department from preproduction until after wrap is called, safety procedures; proper etiquette; electrical distribution for the set; selecting lighting choices in regard to color, quality, and quantity in order to support the script; producing and controlling lighting in regards to color, quality, quantity, and direction; the relationship between light and the camera/lenses; and tasks performed by a lighting technician on a typical day on the set.
# Understand the Role of the Electric Department on a Film or Episodic TV Production - Identify crew positions and job duties. - Explain the Electric Department hierarchy. - Discuss the role of unions. - Identify materials and equipment used by the Electric Department and equipment used by other departments to augment the work of the Electric Department, especially the Grip Department. - Explain the necessary employment forms and the freelance nature of the business. # Describe the Workflow within the Electric Department from Preproduction Until After Wrap is Called - Identify the five stages of motion picture completion. - Explain the interaction between Electric Department and other departments on the film. - Describe steps performed during preproduction planning and after wrap is called. - Understand the preparation, loading, and packing of the truck and carts, and reasons for adhering to the protocol set forth by the Gaffer and/or Best Boy. - Discuss the tasks performed by the Set Lighting Technician on " a typical day on-set." - Explain "Getting the shot." # Demonstrate On-Set and Electric Department Safety Procedures - Discuss safety procedures when handling electrical equipment. - Identify safety features of lamps. - Describe how to properly cable a set including doorways, over water, etc. - Demonstrate the monitoring of voltage, amperage, cycles, and heat buildup. - Give examples unsafe on-set practices and process to report safety hazards. - Follow OHSA regulations and industry practices for maintaining a safe work environment. # Demonstrate Proper Etiquette Onset and Within the Electric Department - Discuss appropriate attire, language, and courtesy. - Explain "staying in your lane." - Give examples of being flexibility on the job. - Discuss appropriate Interaction with gaffers and best boys. - Recognize and respect the actors' eyelines. - Explain the exiting procedure once the on-set work is done. - Compare the American system versus the European system. # Lay Out Electrical Distribution for the Set - Describe basic electrical terms (i.e., voltage, amperage, wattage, impedance, etc.). - Discuss electrical power sources. - Identify electrical equipment and tools. - Describe electrical distribution systems. - Give examples services provided by electric rental houses and procedures of equipment rental. - Identify community partners associated with the Electric Department. - Diagram a complete "typical" distribution system from the power source to the load sources and wrapping the system. - Lay out a live/hot distribution system. # Discuss and Provide Reasons for Using Certain Lighting Choices in Regard to Color, Quality, and Quantity in Order to Support the Script - Identify standard lighting instruments and accessories (i.e., lamps, lenses, reflectors, etc.). - Identify equipment suppliers and manufacturers. - Describe primary uses for lamps. - Discuss types of lenses and reflectors. - Compare and contrast two main bulbs used. - Identify lighting instruments. - Describe cabling and ballast requirements and sources for tungsten and gas discharge. - Discuss lighting accessories (i.e., stands, scrims, gels, clothespins, etc.). - Discuss the content of the lighting package. - Describe proper lamping technique. - Discuss steps in filming a new scene. # Demonstrate How to Produce and Control Lighting in Regards to Color, Quality, Quantity, and Direction - Explain the color of light. - Discuss color temperature. - Explain metering the color. - Explain color rendering index. - Discuss metering the quantity of light. - Demonstrate methods for taking away versus adding light. - Explain metering color and quantity. - Discuss how to control and reproduce color. - Explain the usage of lighting tools (i.e., scrims, nets, diffusion, etc.). - Download frame grabs and give a detailed explanation of how it was lit. - Discuss the quality, quantity and color of the download as it pertains to the story. - For one frame in particular, diagram a schematic as to how you think the look was achieved in regard to the light. # Discuss the Relationship Between Light and the Camera/Lenses - Identify the elements of a camera. - Discuss contrast in regard to the image capture medium and lenses. - Explain depth of field. - Discuss tonality and exposure. # Demonstrate Tasks Performed by a Lighting Technician on a Typical "Day on the Set" - Understand, read, and construct a lighting plot. - Run and manage power sources and electrical distribution system for lighting a set. - Select and manage power sources and electrical distribution system for lighting a set. - Choose and combine colors to achieve desired effect. - Set up, focus, and operate light fixtures, accessories, and equipment.
FILM 1150 - GFA Introduction to Special Makeup Effects
This course is designed to educate students with entry-level skills and knowledge in practical special effects (SFX) makeup for the film and television industry. Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including fabrication, material safety, use of casting materials, professional makeup, sculpting, airbrushing, and design. Emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude, professionalism and technique on and off set. Students are encouraged to attend open labs to refine their skills when available to further practice what they learn in class.
Airbrush Makeup refers to the application of cosmetics using an airbrush system, creating a smooth, long-lasting, and flawless appearance on the skin.
Blood Typing is a laboratory procedure that determines an individual's blood group by identifying the presence of antigens and antibodies in red blood cells and plasma.
Sculpturing is the artistic process of creating 3D artworks from materials like clay, stone, metal, or wood, using techniques like carving, modeling, casting, or construction.
Silicone Manufacturing involves creating silicone materials and products using techniques like mixing, molding, extrusion, and curing of silicone-based compounds.
## HISTORY OF SFX MAKE UP - Discuss the art of special effects makeup in film and television. - Identify historical timeline. - Identify the innovators and leaders of the art. ## RUBBERS / LATEX - Discuss classic rubber application techniques. - Discuss gelatins. ## BLOODS - Discuss blood history. - Discuss effects of blood from a forensic and medical view. - Identify types of blood. - Create bloods. - Create blood gels. ## OUT OF THE KIT TECHNIQUES - Discuss premade appliances. (Rubber - Silicone - Gelatin). - Discuss adhesives. - Discuss skin cleaners / Actors' safety. - Discuss SKIN TITE SILICONE. - Discuss COLLODION. - Discuss VINTAGE APPLICATION TECHNIQUES. - Discuss burns and scalds. - Discuss how to create fight scenes and beatings. - Discuss working with nails and teeth. - Discuss to create road rash and car accidents. - Discuss pre-made appliances. - Discuss skintight silicone. - Discuss blisters and impact. ## SCULPTURE - Discuss oil-based clays. - Identify tools and sculpting needs. - Discuss using clays in life-casts. - Discuss how to create armatures. - Discuss characters in film and television, master sculptors and their techniques. - Understand quadrants and vectors. - Discuss textures and skin techniques. ## MOLD MAKING (ULTRACAL 30) - Understand keys and walls. - Discuss mold preparation and mold releases. - Discuss laying up a mold. - Discuss de-molding and maintenance of a mold. ## CREATING CORES FOR APPLIANCES - Identify a core. - Demonstrate how to prepare a core. - Discuss fabrication and design. - Demonstrate how to seal a core. - Discuss dental acrylic/monomer. - Demonstrate positive to negative construction. - Demonstrate how to finish character teeth. ## HOW TO USE SILICONES - Identify tin and platinum silicones. - Understand durometer shore hardness. - Prepare mold and mold releases. - Demonstrate pigmenting a silicone. ## URETHANES, POLYMERS, PLASTICS - Discuss uses of urethanes, polymers, and plastics. - Understand de-gassing. - Identify fillers, clothes, mattes, roving. - Discuss soma foama 15/25 - flex foams. - Demonstrate how to use foam it #4 - epoxy coat. ## OLD AGE APPLICATION - Understand aging and tones. - Demonstrate how to apply a bald cap. - Identify different types of bald caps. - Demonstrate highlights and shading. - Demonstrate how to finalize old age makeup. ## LIFECASTING - Demonstrate life casting preparation. - Demonstrate how to apply life casting to subject. - Demonstrate how to fill a life cast. - Demonstrate how to cast body parts. ## HOW TO USE 3D TRANSFERS - Discuss how to use silicone and cap plastic. - Demonstrate how to make movie quality transfers. - Demonstrate skinning a mold. - Discuss Platsil 2 and deadener. - Demonstrate filling a mold using Platsil 25. - Demonstrate how to cap an appliance of Platsil 25. - Discuss painting, bloods, flocking. ## CREATING CHARACTER TEETH - Demonstrate the casting process of an actor. - Demonstrate how to create a positive of actors' teeth in silicone. - Demonstrate how to sculpt character teeth. - Discuss dental acrylic/monomer. - Demonstrate positive to negative construction. - Demonstrate how to finish character teeth. ## CHARACTER SCULPTURE - Identify water/oil-based clays. - Discuss sculpture in film and television. - Discuss character design. - Discuss blocking the sculpture out. - Discuss oil and paraffin-based techniques. - Discuss wed clay. - Discuss textures, skinning, patterning. ## ZOMBIES - Discuss how to create a zombie. - Discuss cotton and latex. - Demonstrate how to use 3D transfers. - Demonstrate how to bring the dead to life. - Demonstrate how to expose bones. - Demonstrate how to stylize a zombie. ## PROSTHETICS APPLICATION - Demonstrate foam latex appliances. - Demonstrate how to apply a prosthetic. - Demonstrate how to enhance an application. ## PAINTING AND COLORING - Demonstrate painting applications. - Demonstrate layering, shading, and flocking. - Demonstrate how to apply shading and highlights. - Demonstrate how to seal painting applications. - Demonstrate how to create suspension overlays. - Demonstrate flicker and veining techniques. - Demonstrate how to create bruising and overlays.
FILM 1100 - GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production
This course provides students with a basic set of skills and insights sufficient to be integrated onto the sets of working film productions. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy
The film industry comprises numerous disciplines, such as screenwriting, directing, cinematography, production, editing, and sound design, essential for producing and distributing movies and TV shows.
# Economics of Film - Define the term "film". - Describe the phases of film production. - Discuss the film industry and its impact in Georgia. - Explain the Georgia film incentive. - Describe types of production insurance. # Set Personnel and Organizational Structure - Describe the titles and job descriptions of the production crew. - Articulate the organizational structure of on-set personnel by department. - Explain job duties and responsibilities for all members of a production crew. # A "Day on the Set" Workflow and Schedule - Explain the production sequence on a shooting day. - Understand what a production schedule is and what is design to accomplish. - Define the time requirements of production. - Adapt to the ever-changing expectation and events of the production environment. - Describe how crew members (by department) should prepare for a shooting day. - Articulate film production terminology used by crews. - Identify the components of a call sheet and shot lists. - Identify First AD calls. # Entry-Level Skills for Production Crew - Demonstrate the job duties of entry-level "below-the-line" crew members including use of professional film equipment and supplies by a Grip, Gaffer, Script Supervisor, Art Director, Camera Operator Production Manager, Production Assistant, and Set Decorator). - Explain cinematography, shot progression, and shot compositions. - Demonstrate camera operations that include perspective, specific shots, and camera movement. - Explain the structure and formatting of a script including sides. - Explain the basics of light including color, color temperature, intensity, angle, and quality. - Identify types of lighting including Fresnel lens, Open Face PAR, Broad, and LED, and soft box. - Describe lamp types including Tungsten, HMI, florescent, HID, and LED. - Identify the basic parts of light stands including the spigots, risers, knuckles, and legs. - Identify the types and functions of different light stands. - Explain the types, sizes, and functions of flags, nets, and cukaloris. - Discuss techniques and materials used to modify lighting. - Demonstrate methods to modify lighting. - Explain electricity in terms of house power, wire gauges, capacity, and calculating loads. - Demonstrate operating a generator. - Describe types of dollies. - Demonstrate how to assemble a dolly and attach a camera. - Identify the parts of an on-set radio. - Give examples of the proper etiquette when using an on-set radio. - Explain the use of walkie-talkies on a set. - Identify standard walkie channels and usage by departments. - Demonstrate how to tie the following knots: grip knot, clove hitch, bowline, and truckers hitch. - Explain the following terms: location sound mixer, boom op, and utility. - Describe the basics of film sound including the fundamentals of sound, and types of microphones. - Demonstrate basic mixer functions. - Demonstrate typical recorder operations. - Compare monitoring sound from the boom, mixer and recorder (or camera). - Demonstrate finding the sound sweet spot from dialogue using boom op equipment. - Describe tactics used by Set Decorators to accurately set-up a shooting set. - Identify the three types of wardrobes. # Production Assistant Technology Skills - Demonstrate proficiency in the basic Microsoft Office applications. - Use organizational skills to arrange and maintain production records and forms. - Understand the basic function of Industry standard software for production. - Enter standard production-related data into film software applications. # Professional Behavior - Discuss the 10 work ethic traits prescribed by TCSG. - Embrace work ethic traits in the classroom and during production exercises. - Follow protocols and etiquette standards during assigned production exercises and when on a production set. - Abide by industry standards to maintain a safe working environment. # Set Operations - Identify and discuss the different production paperwork and information disseminated to the cast and crew of a feature film or episodic TV production (i.e., call sheets, radio list, etc.). - Compare the required call times for all cast and crew on a film and TV production set. - Identify the difference between a script and sides and when they are used. - Define the components of set security including lock-up and lock-down. - Assemble and construct a variety of production paperwork. - Analyze and create appropriate call times for cast and crew for a Film or TV production from per-determined production scenarios. - Analyze and format script revisions and daily sides and determine distribution to the appropriate cast and crew. - Describe the "Final Draft" (for script revisions) and script revisions protocols. - Explain the role of the production office and its procedures. # Production Logistics - Explain mechanics of location shooting versus in studio production. - Identify the main functions of logistical support and services. - Understand the function of the transportation department including talent parking and staging of production equipment. - Explain the set-up and wrap-out of the "production village". - Identify locational methods like orienteering, signage placement and fundamental GPS navigation. # Career Planning & Self-Marketing - Understand the importance of networking and centers of influence for building a career in the film industry. - Apply basic networking skills to advance a career. - Identify potential career paths relevant to your interests and skills. - Draft a resume suitable for the film industry. - Recognize the impact of unions on careers in the film industry. - Decipher standard employment contracts and industry forms. - Determine and establish a social media strategy to help support career growth, incorporating proper usage of a resume and business card. - Recognize the role of IMDB.
FILM 1020 - Basic Skills for Film and Television Production II
Building on the fundamentals gained from the Film 1010, broadens the exploration of the business of Film and Television Production by understanding the scheduling and budgeting process. Stresses the importance of the Pre-Production strategy as the foundation for an effective production model. Students will be introduced to production skills that are intrinsic to the success of any type of production. Includes rigorous exposure to crew responsibilities, locations logistics and organizational expectations.
# Understanding What Takes Place on a "Day on the Set” - Understand what a production schedule is and what is design to accomplish. - Define the time requirements of production and how they affect your job expectations. - Adapt to the ever-changing expectation and events of the production environment. - Define what you need to be prepared for production and what's in the perfect production kit and foul weather bag. - Identify and become familiar with basic production industry software. # Becoming a Great Office Production Assistant - Demonstrate proficiency in the basic Microsoft Office applications. - Illustrate the ability to create and maintain production organization skills. - Understand the basic function of Industry standard software for production. # Developing a Well-Rounded Set of Basic Film and TV Production Skills - Understand the duties and function of the production manager and their staff. - Understand what is the function of the key grip and the grip department. - Understand what is the function of the gaffer and the electrical department. - Understand what is the function of the art director and the art/scenic department. # Understanding Film and TV Production Logistics - Identify the main concepts of locations logistical support and services. - Understand the function of the transportation department and the set-up & wrap-out of the "production village", crew and talent parking and staging of production equipment. - Identify direction locational methods like orienteering, signage placement and fundamental GPS navigation.
FILM 1010 - Basic Skills of Film and Television Production I
Explores the foundational hierarchy and work environment found in the Film and Television Production Industry. Emphasis is placed on the students understanding of the fundamental elements, principles and theories of Film production, including the classical stage, set and location environments, exposure to the core production departments, their crafts and responsibilities including expected protocols, etiquette and ethics of the production assistant.
Business networking entails developing and maintaining enduring, reciprocal connections with individuals in one's industry, profession, or associated business domains.
# Understanding and Defining Film and Television Set Operation - Identify and discuss the different production paperwork and information disseminated to the cast and crew of a feature film or episodic TV production. - Identify all production paperwork, call sheets, radio list and sign-out protocol. - Compare the required call times for all cast and crew on a film and TV production set. - Identify the difference between a script and sides and when they are used. - Define the components of Film/TV set security (lock-up & lock-down). - Describe and define the titles and job description of the "below-the-line" crew on a film or TV Show. # Understanding the Hierarchy of the Film Crew - Describe and define the titles and job description of the "above-the-line" crew on a film or TV Show. - Describe and define the titles and job description of the "post production" crew on a film or TV Show # Understanding Film Production Work Ethics - Identify film and TV set and stage etiquette and protocol. - Identify what is expected from an entry-level production assistant. # Networking / Your Circle of Influence - Understand the importance of networking to build your career. - Apply basic networking skills to jump-start your career.
ESOL 0098 - Advanced ESL Composition III
Provides the ability to communicate using written methods for students whose primarily language is not English. Topics include revising and writing.
Written Composition is the ability to create well-structured, engaging text that clearly communicates ideas while considering grammar, style, and audience.
# Revising - Use fundamentals of grammar in context of student writing. - Revise for style, organization, and development. - Evaluate and proofread for mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling) and grammatical errors. - Write logically organized essays using varied patterns of development that contain a clearly implied or stated thesis statement, well-developed body paragraphs, and an effective conclusion. - Use transitions between ideas and paragraphs. - Demonstrate effective use of secondary sources and strategies for avoiding plagiarism. # Writing - Use varied strategies for gathering and developing ideas. - Apply strategies for organizing ideas: differentiating between main ideas and supporting details; and examples and comparisons. - Apply varied strategies for writing introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs. Paragraphs must be unified, coherent, and well-developed. - Use transitions between ideas and paragraphs. - Write logically organized essays using varied patterns of development that contain a clearly implied or stated theses statement, well-developed body paragraphs, and an effective conclusion.
Introduces standard English usage to students whose primarily language is not English. Topics include capitalization, basic punctuation, subject and verb agreement, correct verb forms, spelling, and basic paragraph development.
Punctuation refers to the appropriate usage of symbols, like commas, periods, and question marks, to enhance clarity and structure in written text.
Spelling is the skill of arranging letters accurately to form words, crucial for effective written communication and a vital competence for creating mistake-free written content.
# Capitalization - Identify capitalization rules. - Identify and correct capitalization errors in sentences and paragraphs. - Apply capitalization rules to sentences and paragraphs. # Basic Punctuation - Use the period, question mark, and exclamation point as end punctuation. - Use punctuation marks other than those used in sentence structure. # Spelling - Spell and enunciate commonly used words. # Basic Paragraph Development - Develop a topical sentence. - Organize unified details for a paragraph. - Write calculate a paragraph that contains a narrow subject, a topic sentence, relevant details, and logical organization. - Revise , edit, and proofread simple paragraphs.
ESOL 0088 - Advanced ESL Grammar Communication III
Provides the ability to communicate using oral methods for students whose primarily language is not English. Topics include public speaking and speech revision.
# Public Speaking - Use English effectively in oral communication. - Prepare and give effective informative and persuasive speeches. # Speech Revision - Evaluate the performance of speeches previously delivered. - Use library and internet to revise previously presented speeches.
ESOL 0087 - Intermediate ESL Grammar Communication II
Emphasizes the rules of grammar, spelling, and appropriate diction for students whose primarily language is not English to ensure a smooth transition into communicating orally. Topics include basic grammar, basic mechanics, spelling , and speaking skills.
# Basic Grammar - Identify key sentence parts (subjects, verbs, phrases, clauses, and parts of speech). - Identify and correct fragments, run-ons, and comma splices. - Use principal parts of the verb, including verb phrases to write and communicate orally. - Use subject-verb agreement. - Use pronoun cases and pronoun agreement. # Spelling - Identify frequently misspelled words. # Oral Communication - Read simple, compound, and complex sentences demonstrating mastery of coordinating and subordination. - Articulate a passage using topic sentence/controlling idea, transitions, and supporting details. - Revise, edit, and proofread passages. # Basic Mechanics - Use commas and punctuation marks, semi-colons, apostrophes, and quotation marks effectively and correctly. - Write capitalized words and abbreviations.
ESOL 0086 - Beginning ESL Grammar Communication I
Introduces standard English usage to students whose primarily language is not English. Topics include subject and verb agreement, correct verb forms and spelling.
# Subject and Verb Agreement - Recognize the subject and verb of a sentence. - Utilize a subject and verb to construct a simple sentence. # Correct Verb Form - Use simple verb tenses (present, past, and future) to write and communicate orally. - Use principal parts of the verb, including verb phrase, to write and communicate.
ESCI 2170 - Environmental Technology Internship
The purpose of this internship is to reinforce skills learned in the program of study and allow students to practice in a workplace setting. Topics include work ethics, quality, productivity, appropriate work habits, and other applications of knowledge and skills.
Environmental Technology refers to the use of technological advancements to preserve natural resources, minimize pollution, and encourage eco-friendly practices across different industries and consumer contexts.
# Work Ethics, Skills, and Attitudes - Demonstrate positive work ethics, skills, and attitudes. - Demonstrate punctuality. - Develop dependable attendance habits. # Demands of the Natural Resource Discipline - Demonstrate acclimatization to the physical, mobility, and other demands of the natural resource field. # Knowledge and Application of Management Concepts - Demonstrate that they can apply techniques and methods learned in the classroom to real world situations.
This course focuses on the effects of environmental contaminants at the individual, population, and ecosystem level. Topics include toxicity test methods, environmental fate of contaminants, and the physiological and ecological effects of selected heavy metals, chlorinated organics, and pesticides.
Environmental Toxicology examines the detrimental impacts of various agents on living organisms and ecosystems, emphasizing risk assessment and control measures.
Ecosystem Ecology examines the relationships between living organisms and their surroundings, emphasizing energy transfer and nutrient circulation.
Environmental Contamination signifies the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, leading to adverse impacts on wildlife, ecosystems, and human health.
# Toxicity Test Methods - Understand the methods for testing and detection of toxic contaminants in the environment. # Environmental Fate of Contaminants - Understand what happens to contaminants in the environment. - Understand absorption, distribution and storage, and biotransformation of toxicants. # Effects of Heavy Metals - Understand the effects of heavy metals on the environment. # Effects of Chlorinated Organics - Understand the effects of chlorinated organics on the environment. # Effects of Pesticides - Understand the effects of pesticides on the environment.
ESCI 2150 - Storm Water and Erosion Control
This course will expand on concepts from watershed hydrology to provide applied understanding of sediment transport and erosion control. Physical erosion processes, channel stability, estimation of sediment yield and ecological and societal impacts from erosion will be introduced. Regulatory controls on sediment and erosion will be discussed including the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act, Stream Buffers and NPDES Permit requirements. Vegetative and structural control best management practices will be covered including design and field maintenance. Students completing this course may be eligible to take the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A or 1B Certified Professional exam.
Stormwater Management is the process of regulating and improving runoff from precipitation through techniques such as collection, storage, treatment, and release, to reduce flooding and preserve water quality.
Erosion control refers to the practice of preventing the loss of soil, water, and wind in various settings through techniques such as vegetation, geotextiles, and retaining walls.
Watershed Management involves the preservation, conservation, and rehabilitation of watersheds through planned strategies, land management, and water resource control, ensuring ecosystem wellbeing and water purity.
# Erosion Processes and Impacts - To explain physical soil erosion and channel stability. - To estimate sediment yield. - To explain the ecological and societal impacts of erosion. # Field Identification and Monitoring - To point out erosion problems in the field. - To perform on-site monitoring tasks. # Design and Implementation of Basic Best Management Practices (BMPs) - To identify vegetative and structural BMPs and associated specifications. - To explain appropriate applications of BMP types. - To demonstrate application of BMPs. # Sediment and Erosion Control - To explain relevant regulations for sediment and erosion control. - To explain permitting process and appropriate certifications. - To demonstrate permit preparation.
ESCI 2140 - Environmental Impact Analysis
This course introduces students to field and statistical analysis of environmental quality for baseline documentation reporting and environmental impact assessments. Students are introduced to experimental design techniques, statistical data analysis and the significance of results. Field techniques include basic forest identification and delineation, stream and wetland identification and condition assessment as well as measures of physical environmental quality such as soil, air and water. Students will apply data from the field to spatial mapping software to understand how environmental quality may be impacted by features or human activities across the landscape.
Wetland Assessment is the evaluation of wetland areas, including delineation, hydrology, soil characterization, vegetation analysis, and functional assessment for conservation, compliance, and sustainable management purposes.
Landscape Ecology is the scientific examination of ecosystems' spatial patterns, processes, and human impacts, considering biophysical and societal elements across multiple scales.
# Experimental Design - To describe the scientific method. - To define basic experimental design strategies and their application. # Statistics - To apply basic statistics such as probabilities and similarity measures to environmental data. - To use linear and non-linear regressions to relate two variables. - To define confidence limits and explain differences in data significance. # Forest Delineation and Measurements - To identify basic tree and forest types. - To determine tree height and diameter. - To use a plot technique to identify the forest understory plants. # Stream and Wetland Assessment - To use groundwater wells to measure wetland hydrology. - To identify three characteristics of wetlands in the field. - To apply index measure to determine ecological health of stream habitats. - To perform basic stream measurements to determine physical condition. # Physical Environmental Measurements - To collect soil, air, and water samples according to standard protocols. - To identify potential sources of contamination. # Landscape Analysis - To apply field data to spatial maps using Geographic Information Systems. - To identify potential sources of variation in field data across the landscape. # Regulatory Report Preparation - To identify the required components of environmental impact assessments. - To integrate field data into baseline site assessment reports.
*Understand all food safety regulations and make certain their establishment can ace an inspection *Train all employees in food safety principles and protocols *Manage food safety policies, procedures, and protocols *Enforce the proper implementation of food safety standards *Maintain accurate records of food safety data *Confirm that all third-party suppliers and their deliveries meet food safety standards
Applicants must score 70% or better on the ServSafe Manager exam to receive a certificate. Certification is good for a five-year period from the date the certificate is issued.
*Gain an understanding of the sources, causes and types of conflict. *Understand the conflict resolution process. *Learn to apply conflict resolution approaches. *Develop communication tools such as agreement frames and open questions. *Learn practical anger and stress management techniques.
*Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the types of conflict. *Master the five main approaches to conflict resolution. *Demonstrate how to use parts of the conflict resolution process to recognize and prevent conflict before it escalates. * Demonstrate communication tools to resolve conflict.
This course is an introduction to and an investigation of aquaculture and aquaculture systems. Topics include types of aquaculture systems, species, water quality, feeding and nutrition, physiological aspects (reproduction and disease), harvesting, and hauling.
Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic species, including fish, shellfish, and plants, for various purposes in managed settings.
Water resources databases are organized systems for storing, managing, and analyzing information about water sources, quality, distribution, and usage, to aid in efficient resource management and planning.
Water resource engineering applies scientific concepts to the planning, operation, and enhancement of infrastructure for water collection, distribution, and treatment.
# Aquaculture Systems - Understand the different types of aquaculture systems, such as closed systems, raceway systems, and pond aquaculture. - Understand the species typically grown in aquaculture systems and which systems are best for each. - Understand the water sources, design and system maintenance. # Water Quality - Understand both conservative and non-conservative aspects of water quality. Conservative aspects include temp, salinity, and Ph. Non-conservative aspects include plan photosynthesis, fertilization and liming, dissolved oxygen, and aquatic vegetation control. - Understand feeding strategies and food requirements of aquaculture species, differences between natural and prepared foods, and energy and growth. # Feeding and Nutrition - Understand feeding strategies and food requirements of aquaculture species, differences between natural and prepared foods, and energy and growth. # Reproduction and Disease - Understand the reproductive strategies for aquaculture species and selective breeding. - Understand the diseases that affect aquaculture species and how to combat them. # Harvesting and Hauling - Understand the strategies for harvesting, hauling and processing fish grown in aquaculture systems.
ESCI 2120 -Quantitative Field Sampling and Analysis
This course instructs students in the process of data collection in the field. The focus is on field techniques in lentic and lotic aquatic habitat assessment, as well as wildlife habitat assessment techniques and methods. Students will also be familiarized with basic forest measurements, experimental design, and data analysis and statistics.
Wildlife Ecology involves the examination of wildlife species' dynamics, their environments, and ecological phenomena, primarily to conserve, manage, and comprehend biodiversity.
Marine Ecology is the scientific examination of marine organisms, their communities, and interactions with the ocean environment, encompassing the analysis of marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
# Experimental Design - Understand basic experimental design and be familiar with the scientific methods. # Data Analysis - Understand basic statistics used in data analysis - measures of location, measures of dispersion, confidence limits, etc. # Forest Measurements - Understand how to measure the height and diameter of trees. # Aquatic Habitat Assessments - Understand the field techniques for assessing stream condition and quality. - Understand the field techniques for sampling vegetation. # Wildlife Habitat Measurements - Understand the field techniques for sampling vegetation
This course teaches techniques for fisheries research and management. Topics include fish physiology; population dynamics and assessment; habitat restoration, enhancement and modification; identification, life history, and environmental requirements of major commercial and sport fishes; and sampling techniques and equipment.
Fisheries Science is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on studying fish populations, managing aquatic resources, and maintaining ecological balance for future generations.
Habitat Assessment entails examining ecosystems' health, composition, and sustainability for conservation, planning, or environmental impact analysis.
# Fish Physiology - Understand fish physiology - sensory systems, respiration, osmoregulation, and stress. # Population Dynamics and Assessment - Understand how to assess fish populations. - Understand the dynamics of fish populations. # Habitat Restoration, Enhancement, and Modification - Understand how to restore, enhance, and modify fish habitats within a management scheme. # Identification, Life History, and Environmental Requirements - Identify fish as to species and sex. - Describe the life history of major commercial and sport fishes. - Describe the environmental requirements of major commercial and sport fishes. # Sampling Techniques and Equipment - Understand the techniques for sampling fish and fish populations. - Identify the equipment used in fisheries management and its use. # Indices Used in Fisheries Assessments - Understand the major indices used to assess fish populations, such as CPUE, PSD, Relative Weight, Relative Frequency, and IBI.
This course teaches the science and management of fishery resources. Topics include basic principles for managing fish populations; economic, political, and social forces that influence management; methods of research and management; and farm pond, stream, and still water management.
# Basic Principles for Managing Fish Populations - Understand the basic principles of managing fish populations. # Economic, Political, and Social Forces that Influence Management - Understand how and why economic, political, and social factors affect and influence fisheries management. # Major Methods of Research and Management - Describe and understand the major methods of fisheries research and management. # Farm Pond, Stream, and Still Water Management - Understand the construction and management of farm ponds. - Understand stream and riparian ecology and management. - Understand the principles of still water and reservoir management.
ESCI 2100 - Environmental Water Quality Internship
This internship/practicum allows the student to become involved in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Environmental technology applications that require practice and follow through are emphasized. Topics include: work ethics, laboratory and field sampling skills, data analysis, site analysis, permitting, resource recovery, and demands within the industry.
# Work Ethics, Skills, and Attitudes - Demonstrate positive work ethics, skills and attitudes. - Demonstrate punctuality and positive attendance habits. - Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team as well as individually. - Demonstrate ability to follow procedure and protocol. # Environmental Technology Knowledge - Apply Environmental Technology knowledge to the job environment. # Professional Communication and Interpersonal Relationships - Demonstrate professional interaction with peers, supervisor and clients. - Demonstrate effective communication skills by performing job assignments and tasks in an accurate and timely manner. - Demonstrate the ability to provide data analysis and write reports in a clear and concise manner, providing appropriate documentation needed for regulatory reporting.
This course teaches techniques in wildlife management and research. Topics include experimental design and planning; species, sex, and age identification; indices of physiological and nutritional condition; population estimation, age structure, and sex ratio; capturing and handling wild animals; and radio telemetry.
Wildlife monitoring involves the systematic observation and recording of wildlife to evaluate their populations, habits, well-being, and environments, typically for conservation or research.
# Experimental Design and Planning - Understand the basic principles of designing and planning research topics and management schemes. # Species, Sex, and Age Identification - Identify wildlife species from tracks, skeletal specimens and other indices. - Determine the sex of wildlife species from several indices, e.g. skeletal structure, plumage, etc. - Determine the age of wildlife species from physiological characteristics. # Physiological and Nutritional Condition - Understand the indices of physiological and nutritional condition. # Population Estimation, Age Structure, and Sex Ratio - Understand the methods of population estimation. - Understand population age structure and factors that affect it. - Understand population sex ratio and the factors that affect it. # Capturing and Handling Wild Animals - Understand the proper methods of capturing and handling wild animals to include trapping, chemical immobilizing, and marking. # Radio Telemetry - Understand the use and importance of radio telemetry in wildlife management and research.
This course teaches the theory and practice of assessing and controlling damage done by wild and feral vertebrate animals. Topics include wildlife damage identification and assessment; the practical and biological basis for pest control; use of traps, toxicants, repellents and exclusions; human-wildlife conflicts; and wildlife diseases.
# Wildlife Damage Identification and Assessment - Identify wildlife damage problems and species responsible. - Determine the extent of damage and possible solutions and mitigations. # Practical and Biological Basis for Pest Control - Describe the practical basis for wildlife damage control and pest control. - Describe the biological basis for wildlife pest control, such as population density, nutritional condition, diseases, etc. # Use of Traps, Toxicants, Repellents, and Exclusions - Describe trapping methods and be able to effectively use trapping methods for wildlife damage control. - Use toxicants and chemicals properly to control wildlife damage. - Describe exclusionary devices and techniques and properly use them to control wildlife damage. # Human-Wildlife Conflicts - Understand human-wildlife conflicts and economic and sociological consideration for wildlife damage control. # Wildlife Diseases - Identify and understand wildlife diseases and their causes.
ESCI 2060 - Advanced Wildlife Management
An in-depth analysis of management principles and processes for wildlife and wildlife habitats. Evaluates wildlife physiology and its relationship to wildlife management. Topics include forested ecosystems; stand level management; habitat management for major game species of the southeast; habitat management for non-game and endangered species; management at the landscape level; plant species identification; and reproductive, genetic, and nutritional physiology.
# Forest Ecosystems - Describe different forested ecosystems and their management principles. # Stand Level Management - Describe timber/wildlife management, site prep and release, and fire ecology and its role in wildlife management. # Habitat Management for Major Game Species of the Southeast - Describe the habitat management of the major game species of the southeast (white-tailed deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, waterfowl). # Habitat Management for Non-Game and Endangered Species - Describe the habitat and the management of non-game wildlife such as neo tropical migratory birds. - Describe the habitat and the management of endangered species of the southeast, such as red-cockaded woodpeckers, eastern indigo snake, and gopher tortoise. # Landscape Level Management - Describe wildlife management on a landscape level. # Plant Species Identification - Identify wildlife plant species and how to promote them. # Reproductive, Genetic, and Nutritional Physiology - Understand wildlife physiology and how it relates to wildlife management.
ESCI 2030 - Forest, Stream, and Wetland Ecology
This course evaluates forests, streams, rivers, and wetlands from an ecosystem perspective, including stream development, biological communities, ecological processes, and methods of assessment as applied to evaluation of common environmental problems.
Wetland Ecology is the interdisciplinary study of wetland ecosystems, focusing on their biology, hydrology, and interactions between organisms and their environment.
Forest Ecology encompasses the examination of interactions among forest organisms and their surroundings, focusing on the relationships between them.
Wetland Management is the process of preserving, rehabilitating, and observing wetland environments to sustain biodiversity, water filtration, and flood mitigation by utilizing scientific approaches and policy execution.
# Forest Types - Describe the types of forested ecosystems that occur in the United States, primarily those found in the southeast. # Forest Development and Ecological Processes - Understand the ecological succession of forest development; know what sere and seral stages are and how they relate to forest ecology. - Understand the interrelations within a forested ecosystem. - Understand forest soils and their influence on forest succession. - Understand the vegetative and wildlife changes that occur during forest succession. # Stream Types and Development - Understand the types of rivers and streams and the concept of stream order. - Understand the development of streams and riparian ecosystems and habitats. # Stream Biological Communities and Assessment - Understand the biological communities of riparian ecosystems - vegetation, macro invertebrates, and fish. - Understand the influence that stream development has on these communities. - Identify what factors influence the health of riparian ecosystems and how to classify stream health using abiotic and biotic factors - geology, vegetation, invertebrates. - Understand the effects of pollution - point source and non-point source. # Wetland Types and Development - Understand the classifications of wetlands and what biological factors characterize wetlands. - Understand what wetland delineation is and why it is done. - Understand the laws and regulation involving wetlands. - Understand the processes that lead to wetland formation and occurrence, such as geology, topography, etc. # Wetland Biological Communities - Understand the biological communities that characterize wetlands - vegetation, invertebrates, and vertebrates (birds, herps, mammals) and the interactions between them.
ESCI 2020 - Water Distribution and Backflow
This course is a study of the operation and maintenance of water supply and distribution systems. Water sources, water quality, treatment methods, distribution operations, customer metering, pipeline installation and repair, valves and appurtenances, storage tanks, and maintenance topics will be discussed. Backflow device installation and testing procedures will be included. A study of the administrative and technical procedures required for cross connection program including system inspections, hazard evaluation, identification of cross connection problems and backflow prevention devices, shut-down tests and reclaimed water systems. Mathematical and hydraulic calculations will be covered.
Backflow prevention is the implementation of measures, such as devices or systems, to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Operational Maintenance refers to the regular upkeep and minor repairs of equipment and systems, aimed at ensuring their optimal performance and preventing breakdowns or disruptions in daily operations.
Disinfecting refers to the application of chemicals or physical means to eradicate pathogens on surfaces, objects, and spaces, ensuring a hygienic and infection-free environment.
# The Role and Responsibilities of the Water Distribution System - Understand the role of a water distribution system operator. - Understand the laws regulating water distribution systems. # Water Storage Facilities - Understand water storage facilities. - Discuss the operation and maintenance of storage facilities. # Distribution System Facilities - Differentiate the schematics of water distribution systems. - Understand pipe layout, pipe features, pipe types and pipe joints. - Discuss pipe installation, laying and jointing, thrust blocks, backfilling, pressure and leakage tests, main disinfection and safety. - Discuss pipe extensions, appurtenances, fittings, hydrants and meters. # Water Quality in Distribution Systems - Examine the quality of water in the distribution system. - Understand the importance of water quality, water quality standards and types/ sources of contaminants in water distribution systems. # Distribution System Operation, Maintenance, Safety and Administration - Understand the need for system operations and maintenance. - Discuss system surveillance, water quality monitoring, cross-connection control, system pressures, distribution, storage and pumps. - Discuss the operation and maintenance of pipes, valves, main breaks, corrosion control and treatment. - Discuss field disinfection. - Demonstrate the ability to keep appropriate records with regard to operations and maintenance, develop an emergency plan, and communicate with the public. # Disinfection in Distribution Systems - Understand the purpose of disinfection and the factors influencing disinfection. - Understand the process of disinfection and the points of chlorine application. - Discuss chlorination equipment and measurement of chlorine residual. - Understand and implement a chlorine safety program. - Demonstrate the ability to complete chlorine arithmetic. # Purpose and Scope of Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control - Understand the public health significance of cross-connection and backflow prevention. - Understand how backflow occurs. - Understand how backflow/ cross-connection hazards can be identified and corrected. # Roles and Responsibilities for Cross Connection Control/ Backflow Testing - Understand the role of the water purveyor, the consumer, the inspector/ tester and the regulatory agency. - Understand the federal, state and local regulations for cross-connection. # Backflow and Back Siphonage - Understand hydraulic and backflow principles. - Understand the theory of backflow and cross-connection. - Discuss backflow prevention assemblies. - Explain how to properly select, install and test backflow prevention assemblies. # Cross-Connection Control Program - Understand the guidelines for developing and administering a cross-connection control program. - Discuss local ordinances, educational requirements, inspection, record-keeping, pipe color-coding, fire protection systems, water loading stations and water trucks.
This course introduces students to the concept of an ecosystem and describes human interconnection with ecosystems. This course covers species adaptations, population dynamics and ecosystem structure. Additionally, students will explore human ecology, ecosystem services and biodiversity concepts. Students will also identify and study regionally important ecosystems and state threatened and endangered species.
Human Ecology examines the relationships between people and their social, cultural, and physical surroundings, focusing on sustainable growth and resource management.
# Physical Environment and Adaptations - Identify climate and geologic factors which delineate habitat types. - Describe how the aquatic environment differs from terrestrial and adaptations for survival in each. - Define natural selection and identify an example in plants and animals. # Populations and Species Interactions - Identify properties of populations including growth and regulation. - Define life history and its relation to population dynamics. - Describe the three main ways in which species interact with each other. # Community and Ecosystem Ecology - Identify factors influencing the structure of communities. - Describe spatial and temporal changes in communities. - Define major biogeochemical cycles. # Ecological Biography - Explain similarities and differences between terrestrial, aquatic, coastal and wetland ecosystems. - Identify large-scale patters in biological diversity. # Human Ecology - Explain human population growth patterns and related resource use. - Identify human impacts to biodiversity and conservation. - Define ecosystem services. # Regionally Important Ecosystems - Define regionally important forest stand types and tree species. - Explain the role of wetlands and streams in the landscape. - Differentiate between wetland types and stream order in the region. - Identify major threatened and endangered species in Georgia.
This course provides an overview of water resources planning and management including basic principles of hydrology and hydrogeology; the social, economic and policy framework for water resources management; causes and resolutions of water resource conflicts; the application of environment criteria for water supply projects; regional water supply planning issues; and emerging technical and policy issues related to national, state, and local water resources management. Other topics include erosion, damage, land reclamation, and basic chemical principles of water and water pollution.
Hydrology is the branch of science that examines water, its behavior, and characteristics on Earth's surface, atmosphere, and subsurface regions.
Hydrogeology encompasses the study of groundwater distribution, movement, and properties within the Earth's crust.
# Principles of Hydrology and Hydrogeology - Understand the basic elements and principles of hydrology - the hydrologic cycle, ground water flow, etc. - Understand the basic principles of hydrogeology. # Social, Economic, and Political Aspects of Water Resource Management - Understand the societal needs for water resource management. - Understand the economic and political pressures behind water resource # Causes and Resolutions of Water Resource Conflicts - Understand the common cause of water resource conflicts and their resolutions. - Understand emerging issues and conflicts that may impact water resource management in the future. # Regional Water Supply Management - Understand regional water supply planning issues - water supply and development, conveying and distributing. - Understand emerging and future issues in managing regional water supply. # Erosion, Damage, and Land Reclamation - Understand erosion, damage, and land reclamation issues and how they relate to water resource management. - Understand water reuse and storm water systems and systems for erosion control.
You will learn what is reasonable to expect from your managers and employees when making business decisions and transactions. Also, learn to make better decisions, be more creative and innovative and work with difficult group members.
ESCI 1160 - Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
This course provides an introduction to wastewater treatment and systems design for wastewater treatment facilities in industrial and municipal settings. The course content includes an exploration of types of physical, chemical, and biological treatment. Biological and chemical principles that relate to wastewater treatment are also examined.
Wastewater refers to water contaminated by residential, industrial, commercial, or agricultural processes, including pollutants like waste, chemicals, and remnants, needing treatment prior to environmental discharge.
Industrial Wastewater Treatments refer to methods used to clean industrial waste, removing harmful substances and reducing pollution before releasing water back into the environment.
Water chemistry analysis refers to the examination of water characteristics and components, like pH and dissolved oxygen, to guarantee quality and adherence to regulations.
# To Demonstrate Basic Chemical and Biological Principles that Relate to the Treatment of Wastewater - To understand fundamental chemistry as it pertains to water, wastewater, and the treatment of both. - To understand fundamental biology and microbiology as it pertains to water, wastewater, and the treatment of both. - To understand basic laboratory safety. # To Analyze Basic Schematics of Various Wastewater Treatment Facilities - To understand the role of a treatment plant operator. - To examine the constituents treated in wastewater. - To differentiate the schematics of wastewater treatment facilities. - To examine plant safety and maintenance. # To Explain the Use of Physical Treatments in Removing Pollutants from Wastewater - To identify the various physical components utilized in treating wastewater. - To examine the role of racks, screens, comminutors, and grit removal in wastewater treatment. - To examine the mechanism of sedimentation and flotation in the removal of solids. # To Explain the Use of Chemical Treatment to Reduce Pollutants from Wastewater - To examine the types of chemical treatment used to reduce pollutants from wastewater. - To examine in detail the laboratory procedures utilized in treating wastewater. - To examine the process of disinfection and chlorination as it pertains to treating wastewater. - To examine the process of measuring DO, BOD, and COD. # To Explain the Use of Biological Treatment to Remove Soluble Organic Contamination from Wastewater - To identify the processes used in removing organic waste in treating wastewater. - To compare the use of trickling filters, activated sludge, and wastewater stabilization ponds. - To examine the process in sludge digestion, solids handling, and effluent disposal.
ESCI 1150 - Water Treatment Processes and Distribution Systems
This course provides an introduction to water operations and the basic skills and knowledge needed to advance in this industry. The course content includes an overview of water treatment processes, distribution systems as well as terminology and equipment used in the water industries. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of chemistry and mathematics that relate to water treatment. Laboratory techniques used in the analysis of water in water/wastewater treatment plants are introduced. Regulations, licensing and the certification process are also examined in this course.
Chemical Waste: The careful handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances resulting from industrial, laboratory, or medical processes, aimed at protecting public and environmental health.
Water Treatments Operation entails managing and maintaining facilities responsible for purifying and distributing safe water for human consumption and environmental preservation.
Wastewater Treatment Plant processes clean contaminated water from sewage, industrial waste, etc., making it safe for discharge or reuse.
Sediment removal refers to the elimination of settled particles, like sand, silt, and debris, from water sources or containers to keep them clean and functional.
# To Demonstrate Basic Chemical and Biological Principles that Relate to the Treatment of Water - To Understand Fundamental Chemistry as it Pertains to Water and the Water Treatment Process. - To Understand Fundamental Biology and Microbiology as it Pertains to Water and the Water Treatment Process. - To understand basic laboratory safety. # To Introduce the Role of a Water Operator and the Laws that Regulate Water Treatment - To understand the role of a treatment plant operator. - To examine the constituents treated in water. - To differentiate the schematics of water treatment facilities. - To examine plant safety and maintenance. # To Examine the Process of Reservoir Management and Intake Structures - To examine the details of reservoir management. - To examine intake structures and pump mechanisms. # To Analyze Basic Schematics of Various Water Treatment Facilities - To identify the various physical components utilized in treating water. - To examine the various types of water treatment facilities. # To Explain the Process of Sediment Removal and Filtration - To examine the mechanisms of coagulation and flocculation. - To examine the mechanism of sediment removal. - To examine the parameters that affect sediment removal. - To identify the types of filtration used. - To examine the process of filtration and the maintenance of filtration systems. # To Examine the Process of Disinfection and the Various Methods Employed - To identify the methods of disinfection. - To examine the process of disinfection and the chemistry related to each process. # To Examine the Chemical Procedures used in Water Quality - To examine the process of corrosion control. - To examine the process of taste and odor control. - To examine the process of iron and manganese control.
This course focuses on the operation of industrial wastewater pre-treatment facilities and industrial wastewater treatment facilities discharging directly to the environment (with NPDES permits). An introduction to industrial wastewater variables, components, effects and generation is included. Treatment processes, including preliminary treatment (flow equalization, screen, pH adjustment) and physical treatment (air stripping, carbon adsorption), are covered. Topics include basic chemistry and related mathematical analyses involved in the operation of water/wastewater treatment plants; various tests necessary to maintain process control for wastewater treatment plants and to monitor sewage and industrial wastes prior to disposal; and proper methods for collection and handling of samples.
Industrial Wastewater consists of water or liquid-based waste from industrial activities, needing specific treatment prior to discharge or reuse to ensure environmental safety.
# Basic Chemical and Biological Principles of Wastewater Treatment - Understand the basic chemical principles involved in waste treatment plants. - Understand the basic biologic principles of wastewater treatment. # Preliminary, Physical, Chemical, and Biological Treatment - Understand the preliminary treatment of industrial waste: flow equalization, screening, pH adjustment. - Understand the physical treatment of wastes: air stripping, carbon absorption. - Understand the aspects of chemical treatment of wastewater. - Understand the aspects of biological treatment of wastewater. # Testing and Monitoring of Treatment Plants, Sewage, and Industrial Wastes - Understand and be familiar with testing and monitoring procedures of treatment plants, sewage and industrial wastes. Understand the importance of testing and monitoring. # Schematics and Flow - Understand basic schematics of water treatment facilities and flow. # Collection and Sampling - Understand the proper procedures and handling samples for testing in treatment facilities.
This course provides an introduction to water and wastewater operations and the basic skills and knowledge needed to advance in this industry. The course will provide an overview of water and wastewater treatment processes and distribution systems, as well as terminology and equipment used in the wastewater and water industries. Regulations, licensing, and the certification process will be discussed as a part of this course. Laboratory techniques used in the analysis of water in water/wastewater treatment plants will be discussed.
# Water/Wastewater Treatment Processes - Understand the processes for treating both water and wastewater - filtration, disinfection, ion exchange, water softening, iron and manganese removal, corrosion, taste, and odor control. # Water Quality Assessment - Understand the assessment of water quality - flocculation, coagulation, and sedimentation. # Distribution Systems, Terminology, and Equipment - Understand the distribution systems used in water and wastewater treatment. - Understand the terminology of water/wastewater treatment. - Understand and be familiar with the equipment used in water/wastewater treatment. # Regulations, Licensing, and Certification - Understand the regulations and regulatory processes of water/wastewater treatment. - Understand what entities are responsible for regulating treatment systems and facilities. - Understand the standards for treatment. - Understand the licensing processes for water/wastewater treatment and why it is important. - Understand and be familiar with government agencies and licensed treatment systems and facilities. - Understand the certification process of treatment systems and facilities. # Laboratory Techniques - Understand the techniques and procedures for analysis of water in water/wastewater treatment facilities.
This course will provide operators with the necessary components to satisfy OSHA requirements. This course teaches current industry drivers safe forklift operation procedures.
This course consists of a combination of classroom training and hands-on training. Participants must pass exit exam to receive certification.
This course covers the prediction and classification of soil behavior. Topics to include soil origin and nature; soil density, gradation, and compaction; soil water content and reaction to frost; stress distribution in soil, soil shear strength, and pile bearing strength. Lab instruction is based on ASTM and AASHTO specification as they are used to classify and predict soil behavior.
Soil mechanics is a civil engineering field examining soil's physical attributes and behavior, emphasizing its stability, strength, and deformability for construction purposes.
Soil classification is a method of organizing soils into categories according to their unique properties like texture, makeup, and development, facilitating informed use and management.
# Geotechnics, Statistics, and Units - To understand the study and history of soil mechanics. - To understand historical problems and/or failures. - To understand the sources of information and units. # Geology and Soil Properties - To understand geology including rock types, formation, and groundwater. - To identify soil origins and composition. - To identify phases of soil and properties such as: plasticity, grain size, cohesion, unit weight, and specific gravity. # Soil Classification and Structure - To classify soils according to the USCS classification. - To understand structure and mineralogy of soil components. # Soil Exploration, Sampling, Compaction, and Stabilization - To identify methods and reasons for site exploration. - To interpret data recovered from explorations. - To understand construction techniques for placing and remediation soil related problems. # Soil Behavior and Design Concepts - To understand water movement in soil, stress/strain. - To describe stress/strain, consolidation and settlement. - To describe shear strength, lateral pressure, bearing capacity, and slope stability.
EMYT 2222 - Emergency Management Practicum
Emergency Management Practicum will provide students with practical experience in an actual work environment. Emphasis is placed on all phases of the industry in the student's area of specialization (local or state emergency management office, public health, or business continuity). Students become acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management application on the job. The student's Internship's related agency must be preapproved by the appropriate college authority.
# Emergency Management Theory Applications - Apply Emergency Management theory through participation in an external learning experience in the pertinent areas of the Emergency Management field. This experience and its method for the assessment must be preapproved by the appropriate college authority.
EMYT 2214 - Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation
Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT) provides competencies that include understanding basic sources of and uses of radiation; routes of exposure, methods of proper shielding, and calculation of dose rates; recognition of various types of shipping containers and their labels; correct procedures for securing an accident site and limiting radioactive contamination; hazard recognition and assessment; and familiarization with various types of radiological instrumentation. Specific topics include radiological fundamentals, radiological terminology, hazard recognition, routes of exposure, and patient handling.
Hazard assessment refers to the systematic identification, analysis, and evaluation of potential risks in a workplace or operational environment, aiming to prevent accidents.
# Radiological Fundamentals - Recognize radiological hazards and routes of exposure. - Identify radiological material shipping packages. - Describe and perform scene and incident control. - Describe the use and types of radiological equipment. # Radiological Terminology - State radiological terminology and units. - Explain transuranic waste, low-level waste, high-level waste, and mixed water. - Define radiation and contamination. # Hazard Recognition - State terminology and acronyms associated with shipments of radioactive material. - Discuss the terms used to measure radiation and radioactivity. - Demonstrate the use of radiological equipment. # Routes of Exposure - Explain and demonstrate methods of proper shielding and calculate dose rates. - Describe basic sources of and uses for radiation. - Recognize and properly handle various types of shipping containers and their labels. # Patient Handling - Explain and demonstrate procedures of self and others. - Explain and demonstrate medical care precautions. - Describe and perform initial response actions/pre-hospital patient handling procedures. - Demonstrate gross decontamination procedures.
EMYT 2212 - Developing Community Resources
This course will develop the participants skills in recognizing volunteer resources in the community and enhance abilities to manage the involvement of volunteers in all phases of emergency management, including diversity, wide range of volunteer expertise and collaboration with major voluntary organizations active in disasters. In addition, focus on knowledge and skills needed to effectively perform resource management functions within the overall framework of an emergency operations center. The student will develop a resource manual to enable actual collaboration and to build and maintain a local collaborative process designed to enhance the ability to respond to emergencies and utilize resources acquired through collaboration techniques. Specific topics include developing a resource manual; recruiting and maintaining volunteers; and developing opportunities for collaboration.
Community Organizing is a method of fostering connections within a community to encourage collaborative efforts towards shared objectives, promoting change, and nurturing local leadership for enhanced group welfare.
Volunteer management involves the process of recruiting, training, organizing, and maintaining volunteers, ensuring their motivation and impact align with an organization's objectives.
Collaboration refers to the process of cooperating with others to accomplish a shared objective, utilizing different viewpoints, abilities, and expertise via open communication and teamwork.
# Effective Resource Manual System - Implement and activate a resource management system during an emergency. - Demonstrate coordination of resources during an emergency. - Implement informed decisions about resource management. - Construct a resource manual for a department or business. # Recruiting and Maintaining Volunteers - Define and apply the five management functions of a volunteer program. - Describe techniques used to evaluate a volunteer program. - Determine appropriate volunteer assignments that will enhance the effectiveness of an emergency management program. - Motivate volunteers involved in emergency management. - Define the avenues to recruit, train, and retrain volunteers. # Opportunities for Collaboration - Describe the need for collaboration in disaster preparedness. - Define community collaboration. - Identify disaster preparedness needs and issues in the community. - Describe the methods for structuring collaboration. - Describe the collaborative planning steps. - Identify resources to implement the collaboration process. - Identify how collaboration enhances resources management, allocation, and acquiring human resource support. - Demonstrate successful completion of FEMA's Emergency Management Institute course, IS 244: Developing and Managing Volunteers. - Demonstrate successful completion of FEMA's Emergency Management Institute course, IS 700.a NIMS: An Introduction. - Demonstrate successful completion of FEMA's Emergency Management Institute course, IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction.
EMYT 2210 - Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning
This course provides competencies that include exploring the legal imperatives for hazardous materials planning; conducting a hazard analysis and applying it to a local jurisdiction; performing a local capability assessment; observing local traffic patterns that include transport of hazardous materials; and applying knowledge gained to formulate mission and vision statements and the goals and objectives to achieve them.
Mission Statement Development is the process of crafting a brief, clear statement that articulates an organization's purpose, objectives, and methodology for stakeholders and directs internal choices.
# Explore the Statutory Requirements for Hazardous Materials Planning - List the roles of local, state, and federal governments in planning for hazardous materials. - Define the purpose of all federal laws pertaining to hazardous mat planning. - Explain the role of the Local Emergency Planning Committee. - Describe the information provided by a Materials Safety Data Sheet. # Conduct a Hazard Analysis and Apply it to a Local Jurisdiction - Perform an Internal Situation Inventory. - Perform a Hazards Analysis of a Local Jurisdiction. # Perform a Local Capability Assessment - Develop a Hazard Profile and Vulnerability Analysis. - Perform a Resource Capability Assessment. # Formulate Mission and Vision Statements and the Goals and Objectives to Achieve Them - Create a Mission Statement and Vision Statement. - Develop Goals and Objectives to Achieve the Vision.
EMYT 1138 - Effective Communication for Emergency Management
Effective Communication provides basic competencies that Emergency Managers and Public Information Officers need in order to convey information to a broad audience that includes public and private sector organizations, the media, disaster victims, and co-responders. Even during non-emergent situations, Emergency Managers and Public Information Officers rely on strong communication skills to coordinate with staff and to promote safety awareness. This course is designed to enhance the communication and interpersonal skills of local Emergency Managers, Public Information Officers, Emergency Planners, and Emergency Responders. Specific topics include basic communication; emergency communications; multicultural communications; communication and technology; as well as effective oral presentations, press releases and sound bites.
# Basic Communication Process - Identify various communication models. - Identify the steps in the two-way process of communications. - Identify various listening styles. - Demonstrate active listening. - Identify roadblocks to effective listening. - Describe various communication variables which inhibit effective communications. # Emergency Communications - Recognize the differences between day-to-day and emergency communications. - List the types of communications most commonly used in emergencies. - Identify the process of selecting the most effective communication media. - Determine ways to improve one's community's warning and communication annexes. # Multicultural Communication - Identify the primary language of the intended audience. - Identify possible language barriers in one's community. - List various resources for overcoming language and cultural barriers to effective communication. - Recognize warning signs that messages are not being communicated effectively. # Communication and Technology - Identify existing communication resources. - Define the use (and limitations) of current communication resources. - List advantages and disadvantages of specific communications tools. - Describe instances where low-tech tools are preferable over high-tech communication tools. # Effective Oral and Written Communications - Relate the message to the audience. - Use appropriate non-verbal cues. - Understand the appropriate use of humor. - Adapt to speech anxiety. # Effective Press Releases - Recognize the proper format of a press release. - Organize important facts in a press release. - Design a press release to the appropriate audience. # Effective Sound Bites - Express a clear, succinct message. - Discriminate when not to release information.
Infection Control provides competencies that include infection control procedures in emergency-related exposure; definition of communicable disease; definition of infectious disease; understanding how diseases are transmitted; list common signs and symptoms of communicable diseases; identify activities which increase potential exposure risks; examination of personal protective equipment; as well as equipment decontamination. Specific topics include infection control for the public and private sectors; disease transmission; personal protective equipment and other preventative measures; post-exposure notification, verification, and documentation; methods for cleaning, decontaminating, storing and disposal of equipment; as well as eradication and containment of infectious diseases.
# Infection Control for the Public and Private Sectors - Define the purpose of infection control. - Describe federal, state and local agencies which govern infection control. - Understand the federal and infection control laws and standards. - Relate employee and employer responsibilities. # Disease Transmission - Define communicable and infectious diseases. - Explain how diseases are transmitted. - List common signs and symptoms of infectious diseases. - List occupational activities that increase exposure potential. # Personal Protective Equipment and Other Preventative Measures - Influence a positive attitude regarding proper use of all personal protective equipment. - Understand the importance of immunizations. - Explain the proper use of engineering controls and the importance of their use as a safety item. # Post-Exposure Notification, Verification, and Documentation - Describe the process of post exposure notification. - Describe the process of verifying an exposure. - Describe HIPPA and confidentiality guidelines. - Relate the importance of post exposure follow-up for both the effected member and the agency as it relates to proper documentation. # Methods for Cleaning, Decontaminating, Storing and Disposal of Equipment - Identify signs, labels, and color coding for proper waste disposal. - Describe proper cleaning of contaminated equipment. - Define low, medium, and high levels of cleaning. - Define sterilization and identify situations when it typically performed. # Eradication and Containment of Infectious Diseases - Research and present findings on a specific case study of a communicable or infectious disease and its containment or eradication.
EMYT 1129 -Mass Fatalities Incident Response
This course addresses the essential elements of planning for, responding to, and recovering from a mass fatality incident. This course will identify the roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal officials, public service, private sector, and voluntary organizations. Students will identify the various functions conducted in a temporary morgue; methods of identification; terms used in this unique operation; and learn how to apply the Incident Command System at Mass Fatalities incidents.
Mass-Casualty Incident management involves coordinating emergency responses to events causing numerous injuries or deaths, necessitating specialized triage, medical care, and logistics.
# Roles and Responsibilities at a Mass Fatalities Incident - Identify and define a Mass Fatalities Incident. - Identify requirements of a mass fatality plan. - Identify local resources. - Identify other resources. - Explain methods of volunteer recruitment and retention. # Incident Command Operations - Determine local, state, and federal responsibilities in a mass fatalities incident. - Identify requirements of a morgue site operation. - Determine recovery procedures. # The Psychological Aspects of a Mass Fatalities Incident - List the resources for critical stress incident debriefing. - Describe the set-up and purpose of a family assistance center. # Developing a Mass Fatalities Plan - Identify the “stakeholders” of the mass fatality plan. - List the available resources and identify contact persons in a mass fatality incident. - Describe a step-by-step approach to deal with a mass fatality incident. # Lessons Learned from Recent Mass Fatalities Incidents - Describe the events and lessons learned from the Tri-State Crematory. - Describe the events and lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina.
Emergency Planning provides information that will enable persons entering the profession or expanding their roles to have the ability to assess their communities hazards, determine community resources, and write an all-hazards plan to assign responsibility to various agencies who will respond during an emergency or disaster. The primary purpose of this course is to provide background information encouraging communities to plan, reasons for planning, who might be involved in the planning process, and a framework within which to plan. There will be ample opportunities for the student to practice each step of the process, gradually becoming familiar with the planning process. The principle topics include rationale for emergency planning; assessment of community hazards and resources; and development of an all-hazards plan.
# Rationale for Emergency Planning - Describe the legal requirements for writing an emergency plan. - Summarize moral requirements/rationale of an emergency plan. - Discuss the political requirements of an emergency plan. # Assessment of Community Hazards and Resources - Identify social and economic impact of disasters. - Prioritize community hazards in order of severity. - Demonstrate a capability assessment. - Identify types of community support. - Give examples of methods of sustaining community support. # Development of an All-Hazards Plan - Describe Emergency Operations Plan format and content. - Administer responsibilities to agencies who participate in the plan. - Identify members of the planning team. - Relate exercises to the planning process. - Develop a plan maintenance program.
EMYT 1124 - Principles of Emergency Management
Principles of Emergency Management is intended to provide information that will enable persons entering the emergency management profession or expanding their roles to work with emergency management issues. The primary purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated system and how various emergency management services work together in a system of resources and capabilities. Emphasis is placed on how this system is applied to all hazards for all government levels, across the four phases and all functions of emergency management. Specific topics covered include emergency management roles and responsibilities; the all-hazard emergency management process; and the social, political and economic implications of a disaster.
# Emergency Management Roles - Describe local, state, and federal emergency management responsibilities. - Describe local, state, and federal the roles of individuals in emergency management. - Explain the role of volunteer organizations in emergency management. # All-Hazard Emergency Management Process - Define the terms, "hazard", "risk", and "disaster." - Describe various mitigation programs. - List preparedness activities in emergency management. - Describe response capabilities at local, state, and federal levels. - Describe various recovery programs offered by the federal government. # Social, Political and Economic Implications of a Disaster - Relate lessons learned from various case studies; Tulsa Safe Room Project, Oklahoma City Bombing, TWA Flight 800, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, and Hurricane Katrina.
This course will require students to undertake either an individual or team project, by applying knowledge acquired in classroom/lab activities in program and core courses. the student will create a device, process or system using the knowledge and skill developed in the EMET program. The project activities includes conceptualization, detailed design and planning, project assembly/fabrication, testing/debugging, cost and budget considerations, quality considerations, safety and project presentation/documentation.
# Define, Conceptualize, Design, Assemble, and Document Multi-Step Project - Define project scope, functionality parameters, safety, quality, and technical specifications. - Conceptualize/ evaluate design options including technical details and material requirements. - Solidify design option, evaluate cost and schedule and create a project budget and schedule. - Prepare detailed design with documentation. - Construct /fabricate test and debug project. - Commission/start-up device, process, or system and demonstrate project functionality. - Prepare presentation of project including various steps involved and demonstrate functionality.
RNSG 1530 - Bridge to Professional Nsg Prac II
The intent of this course is to transition the LPN and paramedic student into the second year Associate Nursing Program academic life. The course focuses on the challenges of the LPN or paramedic transitioning to the role of a Registered Professional Nurse. The concepts of role transition and role conflict will be emphasized. Classroom content will explore current LPN/Paramedic to RN role transition, managing change, nursing skills, the profession of nursing, practicing within regulatory frameworks, and critical thinking. Students will practice and develop beginning competency for basic nursing skills in the nursing laboratory.
Certified Registered Nurse is a licensed healthcare professional who meets educational and clinical requirements, passes a national certification exam, and delivers skilled patient care.
# RN Role Transition - Examine core competencies for professional nursing practice. - Apply strategies for success in nursing education. - Demonstrate how to overcome barriers entering into nursing education. - Implement an individualized plan for role transition. - Establish an effective instructor-student partnership. - Establish effective peer relationships. # Managing Change - Examine factors that motivate change. - Describe the process of planned change. - Describe methods for adjusting to change. - Utilize strategies to successfully adjust to change. # Practicing Within Regulatory Frameworks - Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth and development. - Relate the differences between regulations, policies, and standards of practice in nursing. - Describe the differences between LPN/Paramedic and RN scopes of practice. - Differentiate among directed, autonomous, and collaborative nursing practices. # Critical Thinking - Describe the importance of critical thinking in today's society in registered nursing practice. - Describe the role of clinical judgement in the profession of nursing. - Use critical thinking, problem solving techniques, and the nursing process to foster success in nursing education. # The Profession of Nursing - Describe characteristics of nursing that qualify it as a profession. - Describe benchmarks of the evolution of nursing as a profession. - Summarize the various educational programs in nursing. - Describe the expanded roles that exist within the nursing profession. - Discuss the effects of societal trends and changes in healthcare on the profession and practice of nursing.
RNSG 1500 - Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice
This course is designed to facilitate successful entry of practical nurse graduates into the second year of the associate degree nursing program. The Access to Professional Nursing course is designed to expand on the breadth and depth of common content from practical nurse education programs and to introduce new theories, processes and skills specific to registered nurse practice. Primary content areas include the transition in role expectations between LPN and RN, nursing process, health assessment, utilization of critical thinking skills, the communication process, and caring interventions. Students are expected to review and demonstrate mastery of select nursing knowledge, concepts, and skills. (6-12-6)
Health assessments are structured procedures employed by medical experts to analyze a person's overall health, including physical, mental, and emotional aspects, via medical history, examination, and testing.
# LPN to RN Role Transition - Identify core competencies for professional nursing practice. - Differentiate LPN and RN knowledge, skills and abilities. - Apply learning strategies for success in role transition. - Develop an individualized plan for role transition. # Nursing Process - Demonstrate beginning proficiency in integration of cultural, socioeconomic and spiritual concepts into individual plans of care for the adult client. - Demonstrate beginning critical thinking skills to evaluate client outcomes. # Health Assessment and Documentation - Demonstrate proficiency in performing a basic health and physical assessment of the adult client recognizing normal and abnormal data. - Demonstrate proficiency in documentation of physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual health data. # Alterations in Physical Health Status - Review knowledge and concepts related alterations of the following systems: musculoskeletal, cardiac, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, neurological, endocrine, hematological, integumentary, and gastrointestinal. - Evaluate client's response to planned interventions and adjust care as indicated for alterations in physical health. # Alterations in Mental Health Status - Review knowledge and concepts related mental health and illness. - Evaluate client's response to planned interventions and adjust care as indicated for alterations in mental health. # Nursing Skills and Clinical Competency - Demonstrate beginning proficiency in basic nursing skills in the simulation lab. - Use safe individualized evidenced based care to the adult client with common acute or chronic reoccurring illnesses. - Perform nursing care within legal and ethical boundaries. - Demonstrate beginning proficiency of verbal and written communication in establishing therapeutic relationships with adult clients. - Demonstrate administration of medications and parenteral fluids safely utilizing pharmacological concepts and principles as they apply to the client with acute or chronic health problems. - Collaborate with other health care providers in providing and managing the health care of adult clients. - Demonstrate a caring, nonjudgmental, attitude while providing holistic care to the adult client. - Implement standard teaching plan based on common, reoccurring acute or chronic health care needs of the adult client.
This course continues the focus on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Realistic work situations are used to provided students with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development.
# Adaptability to the Job Setting - Integrate knowledge acquired in coursework with workplace requirements. - Demonstrate employability skills learned in class. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrate proper workplace etiquette. - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Problem Solving - Assess client needs and respond. - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. # Application of Paralegal Skills in a workplace setting - Assist in case management. # Professional Development - Use skills learned in classroom setting to improve skills and enhance professional development. - Recognized ethical behavior in the workplace.
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development.
# Adaptability to the Job Setting - Integrate knowledge acquired in coursework with workplace requirements. - Demonstrate employability skills learned in class. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrate proper workplace etiquette. - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Problem Solving - Assess client needs and respond. - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. # Application of Paralegal Skills in a Workplace Setting - Assist in case management. # Professional Development - Use skills learned in classroom setting to improve skills and enhance professional development. - Recognize ethical behavior in the workplace.
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills and employability principles to further professional development through a practicum with simulated work experiences.
# Application of Paralegal Studies - Apply paralegal studies theory through participation in learning experiences in the pertinent areas of the paralegal field. This experience and its assessment methods must be preapproved by the appropriate college authority.
Introduces the student to the various fields of intellectual property, including: Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition and Patents. Student will practice basic search approaches for copyrights, trademarks and patents along with drafting applications for such. The course take a practice-oriented approach to the subject of intellectual property.
Property law encompasses the legal framework regulating ownership, utilization, and conveyance of both real and personal assets, such as land, inheritances, and intellectual property rights.
Copywriting involves crafting compelling written material designed to promote goods or services, enticing a specific audience to respond or take a desired action.
Trademarks are legal protections for distinctive brand names, logos, and slogans, enabling businesses to protect their brand identity and prevent unauthorized usage.
# Describe the Nature and Extent of Intellectual Property - Describe the history and development of intellectual property laws. - Explain the federal (and state if applicable) laws governing all forms of intellectual property. # Categorize and Differentiate Between the Different Types of Intellectual Property - Discuss the rules and regulations governing intellectual property use and rights. - Apply legal analysis using primary and secondary sources to specific intellectual property fact hypotheticals. - Identify agencies responsible for intellectual property registrations. # Draft and File Applications to Secure and Protect Intellectual Property - Explain the remedies available for intellectual property infringements. - Describe the process for filing application documents required to secure and protect intellectual property. # Search Various Databases for Existing Intellectual Property - Identify databases related to intellectual property and rights. - Utilize the applicable agency databases to search for existing intellectual property. # Discuss Emerging Areas of Intellectual Property and the Opportunities for International Protection for Intellectual Property - Describe the process for filing application documents required to secure and protect intellectual property. - Discuss the emerging areas of intellectual property.
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of administrative law including the legislative process related to enabling the agency. The Administrative Procedure Act (federal and state) is covered. Topics also include agency discretion, due process, delegation, rule making, investigation, information collection, informal proceeding, hearings, and judicial review. Because paralegals are permitted to represent individuals in some agency proceedings (e.g., social security, unemployment, etc.), the students are introduced to the various aspects of such representation.
Administrative law encompasses the rules, regulations, and procedures that regulate the actions of government agencies and their interactions with individuals.
Judicial Review is the authority of courts to evaluate the constitutionality of legislation, regulations, and executive actions, ensuring compliance with a nation's constitution and legal principles.
# Legislation, Administrative Law, and Administrative Agencies - Explain the origins and functions of administrative law. - Explain the role of administrative agencies in the American legal system. # Agency Discretion - Discuss issues relevant to the exercise and limitation of power of federal agencies. - Explain whether a particular matter is administratively reviewable. # Client Rights, Due Process, and the Requirement of Fairness - Explain due process in administrative law. # Delegation and Rule Making - Explain delegation. - Explain the rule making process. # Agency Investigation and Information Collection - Explain the procedures for acquisition of agency information. - Explain the investigatory process and procedures. # Informal Proceedings - Discuss the informal proceedings process. - Discuss the differences between negotiation, arbitration, and settlements. # Administrative Hearings - Define the components of a hearing. - Explain the process and procedures related to administrative law hearings, decisions and appeals. # Judicial Review - Explain judicial review. - Explain the scope of judicial review of agency action.
PARA 1210 - Legal and Policy Issues in Healthcare
Provide an overview of the legal issues involved in the delivery of healthcare and the issues relating to Elder Law. Students will recognize the fundamentals of the healthcare treatment relationship, liability issues, patient care decisions and the human condition of sickness. They will explore the complexities of heath care financing, health care access, governmental regulations and privacy issues. Topics will also include access to care, informed consent, patient care decisions, the doctor-patient relationship, end-of-life decision making, legal problems of the elderly, law and mental health, AIDS and the law and the privatization of health care facilities.
Elder Laws encompass a specific area of law dealing with matters concerning the elderly, such as estate planning, healthcare coverage, guardianship, and safeguarding against elder abuse.
Employment practices liability refers to the potential financial loss arising from breaches of employment laws, encompassing issues such as discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.
# Introduction to Law, Medicine and the Treatment Relationship - Identify all the participants in the healthcare process. - Discuss the formation and termination of the treatment relationship and the duties owed to third parties. - Discuss the issues associated with informed consent for adults, minors and incompetent adults. # Liability of Healthcare Professionals - Identify the nature of medical mistakes and differing standards of care. - Explain the concepts of Res Epsa Loquitur and the Lost Chance Doctrine. - Explain the EMTALA statute and the doctrine of respondent superior. # Reproductive Rights and Genetic Technologies - Discuss claims of wrongful birth and wrongful conception. - Define the legal issues related to abortion, artificial insemination, sterilization, surrogacy, and human genetics. # Life, Death and Dying - Discuss the medical, legal and ethical considerations pertaining to end of life issues for competent as well as incompetent patients. - Explain the system of organ allocation for transplantation in the United States. # Fraud and Abuse and Release of Information - Discuss issues of fraud and abuse with regard to the healthcare industry. - Discuss HIPAA laws and their impact on the maintenance of and release of medical information. # Health Care Financing and Reform - Identify the major sources of health insurance, both public and private. - Summarize the benefits and deficiencies relating to coverage through Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance.
Explains the major legal principles and concepts of the U.S. Constitution including governmental powers and structure, and civil liberties. Additionally, this course includes an exploration of the history of the Constitution and case law interpreting it.
# Operation of the Constitution - Define constitutional law and describe the basic history of the U.S. Constitution. - Discuss when it is acceptable for a law to restrict certain freedoms. - Discuss and apply the standards the courts use in determining whether, and in what manner, government agents may restrict freedoms. - Describe the due process and equal protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution and their impact on civil rights. # The States and the Federal Government - Explain the concept of separation of powers. - Describe the concept of federalism and how it impacts states' right. # Rights of Citizens - Describe the protections afforded a criminal suspect under the U.S. Constitution. - Describe the economic and property rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. # The Bill of Rights - Describe the freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution such as, speech, press, religion, petition and assembly. - Describe the civil rights and liberties protected under the U.S. Constitution.
PARA 1200 - Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Relations
Introduces the student to the purpose and application of the Federal Bankruptcy Code and Rules, as well as applicable state law related to bankruptcy and debtor-creditor issues. Topics include: the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, Bankruptcy Court procedures, the preparation of bankruptcy forms and documents, state law workouts and collection, and the role of the paralegal in a bankruptcy practice.
Bankruptcy is a legal procedure in which individuals or businesses, incapable of fulfilling financial liabilities, seek discharge from part or all of their debts.
Debt settlement is a process where debtors negotiate with creditors to lower their overall debt, usually by offering a lump sum payment or agreeing to a new payment plan.
# Bankruptcy Code and Rules - Analyze the various bankruptcy processes. - Identify the entities involved in the bankruptcy process and their roles. - Analyze the paralegal's role in a bankruptcy case. - Identify and analyze potential and analyze potential alternatives to bankruptcy. # Georgia Debtor-Creditor Law - Identify and analyze basic Georgia collection law. - Identify exemptions available under Georgia law. # Bankruptcy Form and Document Preparation - Identify bankruptcy forms and documents. - Complete bankruptcy forms and documents.
PARA 1150 - Contracts, Commercial Law and Business Organizations
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings, to the basic concepts of substantive contract law and to the formulation and operation of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, and corporations. Additionally, the course explores the basic concepts of agency law. Topics include Constitutional law and its impact on business, the essential elements of a contract and related legal principles and the Uniform Commercial Code, sole proprietorships, partnerships, professional associations and other business organizations, corporations and tax implications of different organizations.
Commercial Laws encompass the legal framework that regulates business dealings, such as contracts, sales, corporate entities, and the rights and actions of participating individuals.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a body of laws that uniformly govern sales and commercial dealings in the United States, establishing standard rules for contracts, payments, and asset transfers.
# Constitutional Constraints and Regulations - Describe the legal environment including business regulations. - Discuss the impact of Constitutional law on business. # Essential Elements of a Contract and Related Legal Principles - Discuss the basic elements and rules of construction of a valid contract. - Discuss the provisions of the Statute of Frauds. - Discuss the parole evidence rule. - Discuss the various methods of discharge of contractual obligations. - Discuss basic contractual remedies. - Draft a simple contract. # Uniform Commercial Code - Interpret limited provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. - Explain basic principles of the law of sales. # Forms of Business Organizations and Tax Implications - Compare and contrast basic forms of business organizations such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. - Discuss the basic tax implications of the different forms of business forms. # Agency Concepts - Describe an agency relationship. - Explain the basic concepts of agency law.
Introduces the student to common forms of law practice. The student will be exposed to methods of billing and timekeeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office management. Topics include: forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsibilities.
Law Practice Management refers to the oversight of a law firm's operational components, such as case handling, billing, marketing, personnel, and strategic planning, to guarantee effective delivery of legal services.
Law Practice Management Software is a collection of tools aimed at streamlining and organizing the daily operations of a legal office, including case handling, billing, and client interaction.
Support Colleagues refers to the capacity to aid fellow employees through provision of assistance, advice, or resources, fostering a cooperative, productive, and friendly workplace that promotes team accomplishment and spirit.
# Forms of Law Practice - Identify and distinguish the common forms of law practice. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the common forms of law practice. # Support Systems - Compare and contrast billing and timekeeping systems commonly used in law offices. - Compare and contrast the variety of law office automation or software systems currently available for the law office. - Discuss advantages and disadvantages of technology in the law office. # Support Staff - Describe the role of support staff in a law office, including legal assistants. - Describe how to open, maintain, and close client files. - Describe how to manage electronic files and records, including requirements for retention and destruction of records. - Describe how to manage the client funds trust account. - Describe the ways in which a law office calendar and staff monitor systems can be established and maintained. - Describe maintaining a law office library. # Ethical Responsibilities - Describe the importance of keeping clients' matters confidential. - Describe the activities that constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Topics include: concepts of intentional torts, negligence and product liability; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and special tort actions and immunities.
Lawsuits are formal legal procedures where one party seeks to protect or enforce their rights against another, leading to a court-issued judgment or settlement.
# Concepts of Intentional Torts - Describe the various intentional torts and the elements that comprise each. - Describe the various defenses to intentional tort actions. # Negligence Concepts - Identify the elements which comprise the tort of negligence. - Explain the defenses that can be raised against claims of negligence. # Strict Liability and Products Liability - Describe the public policy behind products liability actions. - Identify and define strict liability torts. - Explain the limitations placed on strict liability claims. - Explain the defenses that can be raised in products liability actions. - Describe how class actions apply to product liability cases. # Special Tort Actions and Tort Immunities - Describe public and private nuisances. - Describe the remedies available in nuisance actions. - Describe the concept of immunities and its effect on liability. - Define Worker's Compensation and identify applicable statutes. # Paralegal Ethics and Tort Investigations - Describe the process of conducting a thorough factual investigation of a torts case. - Describe the professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of a tort law practice.
PARA 1135 - Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Administration
Provides a general framework of the substantive theory of wills, trusts, and estates. Topics include: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; probate of wills and administration of estates; document preparation for other probate proceedings; general jurisdiction of the probate court; terminology of wills and estate practice; client interviews; and document preparation.
Will and Testament Preparation is the process of creating a legally binding document specifying the allocation of an individual's possessions upon their death.
Trust Laws encompass the legal framework for establishing and managing trusts, covering fiduciary responsibilities, administration procedures, and beneficiary rights.
Estate planning encompasses organizing the handling and distribution of an individual's assets during life and post-death, through wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations.
# Substantive and Procedural Laws of Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration - Define the basic terminology and concepts associated with wills and trusts. - Explain substantive and procedural law of wills, trusts and powers of attorney. - Identify the formal requirements for a valid will, modification, revocation and contest of wills. - Identify the jurisdictional and venue characteristics associated with probate courts. - Describe the different types of trusts and establish the circumstances that control their use. # Sources of Property and Laws of Descent and Distribution - Distinguish the various forms of ownership of real and personal property and transferring ownership. - Describe the laws of succession. - Define the difference between dying testate or intestate. # Principles of Estate Planning - Analyze the purpose of an estate plan. - Describe information discussed in the client interview process. # Principles of Trust and Probate Administration - Draft documents necessary for probate and administration of estates and other probate proceedings. # Final Choices - Compare and contrast the purposes and functions of living wills, health care proxies and durable powers of attorney. - Explain the methods of making anatomical gifts.
Emphasizes competencies and concepts of civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Topics include: federal and state litigation; trial and pretrial proceedings; litigation ethics; and litigation documents, exhibits, investigations, and interviews.
Civil laws encompass a set of regulations that outline private rights and resolutions for conflicts between people in domains such as contracts, property, and family issues.
# Federal and State Litigation - Identify sources of federal, state, and local rules of procedure. - Define terms commonly used in civil litigation. - Describe the structure of federal and state court systems. - Describe diversity jurisdiction and how it is obtained. - Describe jurisdiction and venue requirements in state court. # Trial and Pretrial Proceedings - Define trial and pretrial proceedings. - Explain what occurs during trial and pretrial proceedings. # Litigation Ethics - Describe the ethical restraints placed on lawyers and legal assistants during civil litigation. # Litigation Documents, Exhibits, Investigations and Interviews - Describe forms and documents commonly used in litigation. - Draft litigation documents. - Describe how hearing and/or court dates are obtained. - Organize files for use during litigation. - Describe how exhibits are used for trial.
This course introduces the student to the role of the paramedic in today's healthcare system, with a focus on the prehospital setting. This course will also prepare the student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. This includes developing a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning to modify the assessment and formulate a treatment plan. Topics include: EMS Systems; Research; Workforce Safety and Wellness; Documentation; EMS System Communication; Therapeutic Communication; Medical/Legal and Ethics; Life Span Development; Public Health; Incident Management; Air Medical; Scene Size-Up; Primary Assessment; History Taking; Secondary Assessment; Monitoring Devices; and Reassessment.
ParaMedicine encompasses the provision of urgent medical attention and assistance by qualified individuals, usually in emergency situations outside of hospitals, such as through on-scene treatment and ambulance services.
Epidemiology is the scientific analysis of the distribution, determinants, and control measures of health-related events within specific populations.
# EMS Systems - Integrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, the safety/well-being of the paramedic, and medical/legal and ethical issues which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. - Assess history of EMS. - Integrate EMS systems. - Integrate the roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of EMS personnel. - Promote appropriate professional interactions with other EMS personnel. - Integrate quality improvement. - Integrate patient safety. - Promote patient safety. # Research - Articulate research principles to interpret literature and advocate evidence-based practice. - Promote research principles to interpret literature and advocate evidence-based practice. # Workforce Safety and Wellness - Integrate provider safety and wellbeing. - Integrate standard safety precautions. - Integrate personal protective equipment. - Adapt the appropriate use of personal protective equipment to various patient care situations. - Initiate the appropriate use of personal protective equipment in various patient care situations. - Integrate stress management (including dealing with death and dying). - Integrate prevention of work-related injuries. - Encourage prevention of work-related injuries. - Integrate lifting and moving patients. - Adapt the lifting and moving techniques to various patient care situations. - Promote appropriate lifting and moving techniques. - Integrate disease transmission. - Integrate wellness principles. - Promote wellness principles. # Documentation - Evaluate principles of medical documentation and report writing. - Implement appropriate medical documentation and report writing for various patient situations, to include the use of appropriate medical terminology/abbreviations. - Appreciate the need for complying with State guidelines for documentation. # EMS System Communication - Categorize EMS communication systems. - Integrate communication with other health care professionals, to include the use of appropriate medical terminology/abbreviations. - Integrate team communication and dynamics. - Promote appropriate professional communication techniques, including communication with other health care professionals and team communication and dynamics. # Therapeutic Communication - Integrate principles of communicating with patients in a manner that achieves a positive relationship. - Assess factors that affect communication. - Compare and Contrast interviewing techniques. - Facilitate dealing with difficult patients. - Adapt communication strategies for age, stage of development, patients with special needs, and differing cultures. - Construct age-appropriate and developmental stage appropriate strategies for communicating with various patients, to include: difficult patients; patients with special needs; patients from differing cultures. Psychomotor - Promote cultural competence with respect to therapeutic communication. # Medical/Legal and Ethics - Incorporate consent/refusal of care. - Reinforce confidentiality. - Appreciate confidentiality. - Facilitate advanced directives. - Interpret tort and criminal actions. - Evaluate statutory responsibilities. - Support mandatory reporting. - Appraise health care regulation. - Defend patient rights/advocacy. - Evaluate end-of-life issues. - Assess ethical principles/moral obligations. - Appreciate ethical principles and moral obligations. - Evaluate ethical tests and decision making. - Prioritize medical, legal, and ethical principles during the assessment and management of various patients. # Life Span Development - Integrate comprehensive knowledge of life span development. - Initiate clinically relevant care for individuals with respect to the life span. # Public Health - Apply fundamental knowledge of principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention. - Promote the principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention. # Incident Management - Support and work within the incident management system. - Appreciate establishing and working within the incident management system # Air Medical - Integrate medical risks/needs/advantages of air medical transport. - Appreciate the medical risks/needs/advantages of air medical transport. # Scene Size-Up - Initiate scene management including: impact of the environment on patient care; addressing hazards; violence; and multiple patient situations. - Adapt scene management strategies to various patient situations. - Motivate crew members to evaluate scene safety prior to entering. # Primary Assessment - Adapt the primary assessment to various patient situations including: general impression; level of consciousness; ABCs; identifying life threats; and assessment of vital functions. - Adapt treatments/procedures needed to preserve life. - Integrate life preserving treatments/procedures into the primary assessment for various patient situations. - Promote respect for patients with regard to appropriate primary assessment for various situations. # History Taking - Categorize components of the patient history. - Integrate interviewing techniques and therapeutic communication techniques, and adapt the line of inquiry based on assessment findings and patient presentation. - Adapt interviewing techniques to various patient situations. - Appreciate patient characteristics while obtaining the appropriate patient history for various chief complaints. # Secondary Assessment - Categorize techniques of physical examination for all major body systems and anatomical regions. - Integrate techniques of physical examination for all major body systems and anatomical regions. - Appreciate the need for empathy during the secondary assessment of various patients. # Monitoring Devices - Utilize patient monitoring devices, within the scope of practice of the Paramedic, to obtain patient information. - Use the information from patient monitoring devices, within the scope of practice of the paramedic, including (but not limited to): continuous ECG monitoring; 12 lead ECG interpretation; carbon dioxide monitoring; and basic blood chemistry. - Demonstrate the use of patient monitoring devices, within the scope of practice of the Paramedic, to obtain patient information. # Reassessment - Anticipate how and when to perform a reassessment for all patient situations. - Relate how and when to perform a reassessment for all patient situations. - Integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. This includes developing a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning to modify the assessment and formulate a treatment plan.
EMSP 1540 - Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT
This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings as well as opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment based management techniques through competency based evaluations relevant to the practice of an AEMT. Topics include: Clinicals and Assessment Based Management.
tion C. "Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a credential signifying advanced medical skills beyond basic EMT training, enabling advanced patient care, including IV therapy and medication administration in emergencies."
# Clinicals - Perform a thorough history and physical examination to identify acute complaints and monitor changes on various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Encourage communicating in a culturally sensitive manner with various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Implement identification of the actual and potential complaints of emergency patients for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the AEMT level. - Implement professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Encourage professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Implement basic and selected advanced interventions based on assessment findings intended to mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to definitive care for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Implement appropriate record keeping by reporting and documenting assessment data and interventions for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Implement patient assessments and provide prehospital emergency care and transportation for various patient complaints, within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the AEMT level. - Demonstrate serving as an EMS team leader on various emergency calls with more experienced personnel in the lead role. - Demonstrate how to ensure the safety of the rescuer and others during an emergency while in the role of team leader. - Display concern for the safety of others in the role of team leader. - Demonstrate completion of the minimum clinical and field competencies for the AEMT level, as promulgated by the Georgia State Office of EMS/Trauma. # Assessment Based Management - Articulate how the AEMT’s effective assessment is critical to clinical decision making. - Articulate how the AEMT’s attitude affects assessment and decision making. Cognitive Application 3 Determine the appropriate BLS and ALS equipment, given a simulated call, to be taken to the patient. - Characterize the AEMT's general approach to the emergency patient. - Characterize the general approach, patient assessment, differentials, and management priorities, appropriate for an AEMT, for patients with various complaints. - Characterize how the AEMT will effectively communicate patient information face to face, over the telephone, by radio, and in writing. - Respect the use of scenarios to develop high level clinical decision-making skills for the AEMT. - Respect the importance of considering differentials in the patient care, for an AEMT. - Encourage and practice the process of complete patient assessment on all patients, for an AEMT. - Respect the importance of presenting the patient accurately and clearly, for an AEMT. - Implement the role of an AEMT team leader, and choreograph the EMS response team, perform a patient assessment, provide local/regionally appropriate treatment, present cases verbally and in writing given a moulaged and programmed simulated patient. - Implement the role of an AEMT team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various medical complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team. - Implement the role of an AEMT team leader, while assessing and managing programmed patients or mannequins with various traumatic complaints, to include: considering differentials; making decisions relative to interventions and transportation; providing the interventions; packaging patients; and working as a team.
EMSP 1530 - Clinical Applications for the AEMT
This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. Topics include: Clinicals.
# Clinicals - Perform a thorough history and physical examination to identify acute complaints and monitor changes on various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Encourage communicating in a culturally sensitive manner with various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Implement identification of the actual and potential complaints of emergency patients for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the AEMT level. - Implement professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Encourage professional behavior including: but not limited to, integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time-management, teamwork/ diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. - Implement basic and selected advanced interventions based on assessment findings intended to mitigate the emergency and provide limited symptom relief while providing access to definitive care for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Implement appropriate record keeping by reporting and documenting assessment data and interventions for various patients in the clinical/field setting. - Implement patient assessments and provide prehospital emergency care and transportation for various patient complaints, within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model AND state Scope of Practice at the AEMT level. - Demonstrate serving as an EMS team member on various emergency calls with more experienced personnel in the lead role. - Demonstrate how to ensure the safety of the rescuer and others during an emergency while in the role of team leader. - Display concern for the safety of others in the role of team leader. - Demonstrate completion of the minimum clinical and field competencies for the AEMT level, as promulgated by the Georgia State Office of EMS/Trauma. - Demonstrate serving as an EMS team member on at least one emergency EMS call.
EMSP 1520 - Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT
This course provides opportunities to apply fundamental knowledge of basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for the following: an acutely ill patient; a patient in shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management; and an acutely injured patient. In addition it provides a fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. Topics include: Geriatrics; Patients with Special Challenges; Medical Overview; Neurology; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Cardiovascular; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Shock and Resuscitation; Chest Trauma; Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma; Orthopedic Trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma: Nervous System Trauma; and Integration of Medical/Trauma Assessments.
# Medical Overview - Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient. - Incorporate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of medical complaints to include transport mode and destination decisions. - Integrate the assessment and management of a medical complaint to include: transport mode; and destination decisions. # Neurology - Incorporate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of seizure. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient with a neurologic complaint. # Immunology - Integrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of hypersensitivity disorders and/or emergencies including allergic and anaphylactic reactions. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. # Infectious Disease - Characterize the assessment and management of a patient who may be infected with a bloodborne pathogen including HIV and Hepatitis B. - Illustrate the assessment and management of a patient with an antibiotic resistant infection. - Recognize current infectious diseases prevalent in the community. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient who may have an infectious disease. - Encourage the appropriate use of body substance isolation precautions. # Endocrine Disorders - Integrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of acute diabetic emergencies. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing a diabetic emergency. # Cardiovascular - Integrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of acute coronary syndrome (including angina pectoris and myocardial infarction). - Characterize the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of heart failure and hypertensive emergencies. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular emergency. # Toxicology - Characterize the assessment findings and management for the opiate toxidrome. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing an opiate overdose emergency. # Respiratory - Integrate the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: asthma; obstructive/restrictive disease; and pneumonia. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing a respiratory emergency. # Hematology - Characterize the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management of sickle cell crisis. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing a sickle cell crisis. - Offer empathy for patients experiencing a sickle cell crisis. # Genitourinary/Renal - Interpret the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: complications related to renal dialysis; and kidney stones. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing a genitourinary/renal emergency. - Offer empathy for patients experiencing a genitourinary/renal emergency. # Shock and Resuscitation - Apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for a patient in shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient in shock. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient in respiratory failure or arrest. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient in cardiac failure or arrest. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient requiring post resuscitation management. # Bleeding - Incorporate fluid resuscitation into the management of a patient who is bleeding. - Integrate fluid resuscitation into the management of a patient who is bleeding. # Chest Trauma - Characterize the pathophysiology, assessment and management of the following: traumatic aortic disruption; pulmonary contusion; blunt cardiac injury; hemothorax; pneumothorax (including open, simple and tension); cardiac tamponade; rib fractures; flail chest; commotio cordis; and traumatic asphyxia. - Implement the appropriate assessment and management of a patient experiencing chest trauma. # Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma - Characterize the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following: vascular injury; solid and hollow organs injuries; blunt versus penetrating mechanisms; evisceration; retroperitoneal injuries; injuries to the external genitalia; vaginal bleeding due to trauma; and sexual assault. - Offer empathy for patients who have experienced a genitourinary injury caused by sexual assault. # Orthopedic Trauma - Discuss the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of compartment syndrome. - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of pelvic fractures and amputations/replantation. # Soft Tissue Trauma - Characterize the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of crush syndrome. # Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of facial fractures and laryngotracheal injuries. # Nervous System Trauma - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of traumatic brain injury. # Special Considerations in Trauma - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma in the following: pregnant patients; pediatric patients; geriatric patients; and cognitively impaired patients. # Multisystem Trauma - Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of multi-system trauma. # Geriatrics - Characterize fluid resuscitation in the elderly. # Patients with Special Challenges - Characterize the healthcare implications of the following: abuse; neglect; homelessness; poverty; bariatrics; technology dependent; hospice/ terminally ill; tracheostomy care/dysfunction; homecare; sensory deficit/loss; and developmental disability. - Implement the patient assessment and management of various patients with special needs to accommodate the healthcare implications of patients with special challenges. - Offer empathy to patients with special challenges. # Medical and Trauma Assessments - Implement the assessment and management of the following types of complaints: neurological; immunologic; infectious diseases; endocrine disorders; cardiovascular; toxicological; respiratory; hematologic, genitourinary/renal; chest trauma; abdominal/genitourinary trauma; orthopedic trauma; soft tissue trauma; head/facial/neck/and spine trauma; and nervous system trauma. - Integrate a fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. - Respect the critical nature of accurate field impressions for patients with various medical complaints or traumatic injuries.
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to safely work in and around an electrical substation. Topics include an overview to the substation, substation equipment, wiring practices, safety, maintenance, substation operation, substation construction, and grounding.
An electrical substation is a vital component in power systems, responsible for transforming voltage levels and housing equipment to control and safeguard energy transmission.
# Substation Overview - Differentiate among transmission, distribution, and commercial substations. - Identify and contrast network lines, radial lines, normal open and normal closed points, and system and substation one-line diagrams. - Describe the purpose and function of an electric substation, system voltages, Wye systems, and Delta systems. # Substation Equipment - Identify , describe, and operate control house function and associated equipment, relaying, source side protection, power transformers, and LTCs. # Wiring Practices - Describe and identify NEC and NESC requirements. - Demonstrate correct reading or wiring schematics. - Select correct size wire. - Identify and select proper terminators and splicing equipment. - Demonstrate appropriate use of associated tools, conduit types, conduit bending, wire pulling techniques, and service panels. # Safety - Describe safety practices and company safety manual associated with substation work. - Demonstrate appropriate use of MSDS. - Demonstrate appropriate use of PPE. - Discuss tailgate and barriers. - Describe and demonstrate correct procedures or testing for potential, air gaps, safety grounds, clearances, and hot line tags. # Maintenance - Discuss substation inspections and equipment maintenance. - Describe diagnostic methods used to determine equipment condition and maintenance needs. - Describe and demonstrate the maintenance of power transformers, transmission breakers, distribution breakers, voltage regulators, and switches. - Describe and demonstrate test equipment including but not limited to infrared camera, TTR, Doble test set, megger, micro-ohm meter, and high pot. - Review regulations including placard requirements, and handling hazard materials including SF6, PCBs, and compressed gases. # Substation Operation - Describe and demonstrate switching order protocol, switching procedures, loading potential, phasing, and outage restoration. - Follow safety manual procedures. - Demonstrate the use of PPE. # Substation Construction - Discuss and demonstrate the methodology of substation construction items to include justification, land acquisition, site survey, and substation design. # Grounding - Describe and explain system grounding needs, NEC and NESC requirements, utility practices, grounding grid, available fault current, fence grounding, and grounding equipment.
Presents the theory and practical applications for grounding and bonding systems. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: branch circuit grounding, equipment grounding/bonding, service grounding/bonding, and earth connections.
# Branch Circuit Grounding - Discuss the purpose of grounding. - Identify minimum general requirements for equipment grounding conductors using the NEC. - Discuss enclosure and equipment grounding. - Determine minimum equipment grounding conductor size in accordance with the NEC. - Identify proper grounding connection techniques. # Equipment Grounding/Bonding - Understand requirements for maintaining continuity of ground-fault path. - Choose proper grounding/bonding fittings. - Size bonding jumpers using the NEC. # Service Grounding/Bonding - Discuss the methods utilized for service equipment grounding and bonding. - Understand the function of the grounding electrode conductor. - Size the grounding electrode conductor in accordance with the NEC. - Determine appropriate protection requirements for the grounding electrode conductor using the NEC. # Earth Connections - Recognize made grounding electrodes. - Install made grounding electrodes using various connection techniques for bonding/grounding continuity. - Identify piping and structural systems employed for grounding/bonding. - Discuss the "Ufer" ground method.
Introduces work hazards present during the construction of manufacturing homes or construction sites. Emphasis is placed on the proper use of electrical tools and equipment and maintenance of these tolls on the work site. Topics include hazards of electricity, safe use electrical tools and equipment, and the repair of electrical cords, plugs, lights, and smirches.
# Hazards of Electricity - Discuss the hazards that electricity can present in the construction site. - Explain how to prevent common hazardous mistakes when dealing with electricity. - Show students electrical equipment hazards and point out what parts are dangerous. - Explain the purpose of safety lanes and equipment guards. # Electrical Safety - Explain to students how to repair electrical cords, plugs, lights, and switches. - Explain the proper techniques for connecting color coded wires. - Explain and demonstrate the proper safety techniques to utilize when working in the lab and on the job site. # Electrical Codes - Explain the importance of adhering to the proper electrical codes when maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical equipment and accessories. - Explain the reasons why electrical codes are necessary and how the codes differ in different parts of the country. - Explain through demonstration the proper ways to repair power tools in the lab area. # Types of Electrical Systems - Assist students with trade competency exams covering the different types of electrical systems such as, manufactured homes, farms, commercial, and residential. - Explain through demonstration the proper procedures to use when performing maintenance and repairs on electrical systems such as, manufactured homes, farms, commercial, and residential. - Assist students in wiring electrical systems utilizing the lab wall framing components. # Electrical Trade History and Future - Explain and discuss the history of the electrical trade field. - Discuss the many occupations and the credentials and/or education required to be able to perform these jobs. - Discuss the many changes to the electrical trade and codes through the years.
ELTR 1500 - Electrical Systems Technology Internship/Practicum
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to engage in a lab project or an off-site internship for the purpose of refining the skills necessary for gainful employment. The student is expected to have completed all program requirements to this point, and to be able to demonstrate efficiency in all skills mastered.
# Electrical Systems Technology Internship/Practicum - Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and principles of DC and AC current. - Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and operating principles or electrical controls. - Perform residential wiring duties. - Perform commercial wiring duties. - Cooperate with employer and fellow workers in being part of a team. - Follow acceptable work ethics practices.
ELTR 1270 - N.E.C. Industrial Wiring Applications
Provides instruction in industrial wiring applications of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: rigid/IMC conduit installation, EMT conduit installation, busways installation, cable tray/wireway installation, and equipment installation (600 volts or less).
# Rigid/IMC Conduit Installation - Cut, thread, couple, and install rigid/IMC 2" or larger. - Apply bonding techniques according to the NEC. - Recognize the specific safety hazard associated with large conduit. # EMT Conduit Installation - Cut, couple, and install EMT 1-1/2" or larger. - Apply bonding techniques according to the NEC. - Recognize the specific safety hazards associated with large conduit. # Equipment Installation (600 Volts or Less) - Install, 200-amp or larger disconnects. - Install industrial service/distribution center. - Install lighting system. - Recognize the specific safety hazards associated with installing large pieces of equipment. # Busways Installation - Select and install busway. - Select and install disconnects and taps. # Cable Trays/Wireways Installation - Identify various types of cable trays/wireways in an industrial setting. - Install various types of cable trays/wireways in accordance with the NEC. - Identify and install tray cables.
Provides instruction in the theory and operation of specific types of transformers. Emphasis will be placed on National Electrical Code requirements related to the use of transformers. Topics include: transformer theory, types of transformers, National Electrical Code requirements, and safety precautions.
# Transformer Theory - Identify basic transformer components. - Calculate primary and secondary voltages. - Calculate primary and secondary currents. - Recognize a single-phase three-wire system. - Connect Wye or Delta connections on primary or secondary currents. - Calculate impedance in transformers. - Calculate transformer efficiency. # Types of Transformers - Identify three-phase transformer connects. - Recognize specialty transformers. - Identify application for auto-transformers, dual-voltage transformers, and buck-boost transformers. # National Electrical Code Requirements - Interpret grounding requirements for transformers. - Calculate interrupting ratings for overcurrent devices on primaries and secondaries. - Guard transformers according to the provisions of the NEC. # Safety Precautions - Identify hazards that the guarding procedures of the NEC require. - Develop safe installation and replacement procedures.
ELTR 1255- Electric Motor Characteristics
This course introduces the fundamental theories and applications of DC generators and motors, AC three-phase alternators and motors, and single-phase motors. Topics include motor theory and operating principles, motor terminology, motor identification, NEMA standards, motor efficiencies, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and failure analysis, and NEC requirements.
# Motor Safety - Discuss basic electrical safety pertaining to motor circuits. - Discuss lock out-tag out procedures used when servicing motors and motor circuits. # DC Generator Construction, Types, and Characteristics - Distinguish the armature, series field, and shunt field windings using an ohmmeter. - Identify the different types of DC generators. - Define the neutral plane of a DC generator. - Demonstrate setting the brushes of a DC generator to the neutral plane. - Discuss the operation of a series generator. - Demonstrate connecting a series generator and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Discuss the operation of a shunt generator. - Demonstrate connecting a separately-excited shunt generator and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Demonstrate connecting a self-excited shunt generator and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Discuss the operation of a compound generator. - Discuss over-and under-compounding and flat compounding. - Demonstrate connecting a cumulative compound generator and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Demonstrate connecting a differential compound generator and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Draw a characteristic curve for shunt, series, and compound DC generators. # DC Motor Construction, Types, and Characteristics - Read and explain the use of the information found on a DC motor nameplate. - Use an ohmmeter to distinguish the armature, series field, and shunt field windings. - Identify the different types of DC motors. - Define the neutral plane of a DC motor. - Demonstrate setting the brushes of a DC motor to the neutral plane. - Discuss the operation of a shunt motor. - Demonstrate connecting a shunt motor and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Discuss the operation of a series-connected DC motor. - Demonstrate connecting a series motor and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Discuss the operation of a DC compound motor. - Demonstrate connecting a compound DC motor and measure the operating parameters using metering equipment. - Draw a characteristic curve for shunt, series, and compound DC motors. # AC Three-phase Alternator Construction, Types, and Characteristics - Discuss the basic operating principles of a three-phase alternator. - Explain the effect of speed of rotation on output frequency. - Explain the effect of field excitation on output voltage. - Demonstrate connecting a three-phase alternator and measure operating and output parameters. - Discuss the reasons for connecting alternators in parallel. - Discuss the requirements for connecting alternators in parallel. - Demonstrate ability to connect and parallel two alternators. # AC Three-Phase Motor Construction, Types, and Characteristics - Read and explain the use of the information found on an AC three-phase motor nameplate. - Discuss the basic operating principles of three-phase motors. - Discuss the operating principles of a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor. - Demonstrate ability to connect a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor and measure operating parameters. - Discuss the operation of a wound-rotor motor. - Demonstrate ability to connect a three-phase wound-rotor motor and measure operating parameters. - Discuss the construction and operation of a three-phase synchronous motor. - Demonstrate ability to connect a three-phase synchronous motor and measure operating parameters. - Calculate the horsepower of various three-phase motors from the measured operating parameters. # AC Single-Phase Motor Construction, Types, and Characteristics - Read and explain the use of the information found on an AC single-phase motor nameplate. - List the different types of split-phase motors. - Discuss the basic operating principles of split-phase motors. - Demonstrate ability to connect a resistance start-induction run motor and measure operating parameters at start-up and under full load. - Demonstrate ability to connect a capacitor start-induction run motor and measure operating parameters at start-up and under full load. - Demonstrate ability to connect a capacitor start-capacitor run motor and measure operating parameters at start-up and under full load. - Discuss the range of starting torques for the three types of split-phase motors. - Discuss the operation of a universal motor. - Demonstrate ability to connect a universal motor for operation on AC or DC voltage and measure operating parameters at start-up and under.
Introduces diagnostic techniques related to electrical malfunctions. Special attention is given to use of safety precautions during troubleshooting. Topics include: problem diagnosis, advanced schematics, and sequential troubleshooting procedures.
# Problem Diagnosis - Gather information pertaining to the problem. - Analyze the problem. - Determine the area or areas where the problem is existing. # Advanced Schematics - Read advanced schematics. - Demonstrate schematic symbols to electrical and mechanical devices. - Discriminate between power, control, and logic circuits. # Sequential Troubleshooting Procedures - Check the power source for appropriate VOM readings. - Identify relay functions. - Determine PLC inputs and outputs. - Apply relay logic. - Apply binary logic. - Apply digital logic.
This course introduces manual and automatic controls, control devices and control circuits. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, control logic, mechanical input devices, electromechanical relays, contactors and magnetic starters, motor reversing methods, timing and counting functions, and motor stopping methods. Students will gain practical experience in designing and wiring various motor control circuits.
Motor controls refer to the systems and components responsible for regulating the operation and performance of electric motors, including functions such as starting, stopping, adjusting speed, and changing direction.
Solenoid: An electrically operated mechanism that transforms electrical energy into straight mechanical motion, frequently utilized in actuators, valves, and locking systems.
# Electrical Safety - List the basic electric motor safety rules. - Describe the different types of lockout-tagout devices. - Define “arc flash” and “arc blast” and how to minimize their effects. - State the three different classes of fires, specifically the electrical fire classification and how to extinguish such. - Define confined space and state work practices to prevent an accident in a confined space. - Explain the importance of working on or near overhead power lines. # Symbols and Diagrams - Identify the differences between pictorial drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, line diagrams, block diagrams, and flow charts. - Identify the difference between the switch symbols for normally open, normally closed, normally open/held closed, and normally closed/held open. - State the five basic components of a basic electrical circuit. - Understand how to draw a circuit using symbols that illustrate the five basic components of an electrical circuit. - Explain how prints are read and how they are used during troubleshooting. # Control Logic - Understand the basic rules of line diagrams. - Understand the concepts of number references, numerical cross references, and wire reference numbers and how they differ. - Identify the components in an electrical control circuit as being a part of the signal, decision, or action section of a control circuit. - Understand the basic logic functions of AND, OR, NOT, NOR, and NAND. - Draw a basic motor control circuit with a three-wire START/STOP station. - Demonstrate wiring a basic motor control circuit with a three-wire START/STOP station. - Draw a control circuit where two motors can be started with one START/STOP station. - Demonstrate wiring a control circuit where two motors can be started with one START/STOP station. - Understand how to add indicator lights to a control circuit. - Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot a control circuit using a digital multimeter (DMM) to determine problems with the switches and/or loads of the circuit. # Mechanical Input Control Devices - Describe the different parts of push buttons and their functions. - Identify two-position and three-position selector switches - Define joysticks and describe their most common positions. - Explain the purpose and uses of a limit switch. - Define dead-band (differential) as applied to pressure and temperature switches. - Explain the purpose and use of a temperature switch. - Explain the purpose and use of a flow switch. - Explain the purpose and use of a level switch. - State the procedure for testing mechanical switch contacts using a DMM in an operational circuit. - Explain switch operation given a switch’s truth table. # Solenoids - Define solenoid and state the function of each part used to produce linear motion in a solenoid. - List the different types of systems and applications solenoids may be used for. - State the number of positions, number of ways, and type of actuator a directional control valve has. - Describe the solenoid selection methods. # Electromechanical Relays - Explain the different types of electromechanical relays and their applications. - Define electromechanical relays (EMRs) and solid-state relays (SSRs) and how they function. - Explain machine control relay operation and applications. - Explain why relay contacts typically fail and how to help extend relay operating life. - Explain why some relays have a manual operating switch. - Demonstrate wiring a control circuit utilizing electromechanical relays. # Contactors and Magnetic Starters - Estimate the difference between a manual starter and a manual contactor. - Explain how overload heater coils operate to automatically turn off an overloaded motor. - Describe magnetic contactors and explain how they are used. - Explain how to design a two-wire control circuit that can be used to control a magnetic contactor. - Explain a two-wire control circuit that can be used to control a magnetic contactor. - Explain how to design a three-wire control circuit that can be used to control a magnetic contactor. - Explain how to select the correct overload heater for a given motor using a manufacturer selection chart. - Define inherent motor protector and describe the different types. # Reversing Motors - Explain how to reverse three-phase motors. - Demonstrate wiring and reversing a three-phase motor. - Explain how to reverse single-phase motors. - Demonstrate wiring and reversing a single-phase motor. - Explain how to reverse DC motors. - Explain the difference between a magnetic reversing starter and a manual reversing starter. - Explain how auxiliary contact interlocking works. - Describe a power circuit and a control circuit. - Explain direct hardwiring. - Describe hardwiring using terminal strips. # Timing and Counting Functions - Describe the differences between how a dashpot timer, a synchronous clock timer, a solid-state timer, and a solid-state programmable timer produce a time delay. - Describe how an ON-delay timer operates and give an example of its usage. - Demonstrate wiring a control circuit utilizing ON-delay timer. - Describe how an OFF-delay timer operates and give an example of its usage. - Demonstrate wiring a control circuit utilizing OFF-delay timer. - Describe how a one-shot timer operates and give an example of its usage. - Describe how a recycle timer operates and give an example of its usage. - Explain the difference between supply voltage-controlled timers, contact-controlled timers, and sensor-controlled timers. - Define totalizer and counter. - Describe up counters and up/down counters. # Motor Stopping Methods - Describe friction brakes. - Define and describe plugging. - Define and describe electric braking. - Define and describe dynamic braking.
Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures. Topics include: PLC hardware and software, PLC functions and terminology, introductory numbering systems, PLC installation and set up, PLC programming basics, relay logic instructions, timers and counters, connecting field devices to I/O cards, and PLC safety procedures.
Application installation is the process of setting up and configuring software programs on a computer or device for use.
# PLC Hardware and Software - Identify and discuss functions of all PLC components. - Discuss and install DOS and windows versions software. # PLC Functions and Terminology - Discuss functions of the PLC and its role in industry. - Discuss common terminology used in PLC applications. # Introductory Numbering Systems - Employ a system or method of switching logic for application in a PLC. - Recognize binary and digital number systems. - Compare binary logic to relay logic. # PLC Installation and Setup - Completely install a PLC processor, power supply and I/O cards. - Load software and set up the PLC for operation. # PLC Programming Basics - Discuss the processor memory organization. - Discuss the program scan. - Discuss PLC programming languages and bit patterns. - Discuss programming instructions and addressing. - Execute a ladder logic rung and address inputs and outputs. # Relay Logic Instructions - Discuss and execute examine on, examine off, output energize, latch and unlatch. - Write and execute a ladder logic rung using these instructions. # Timers and Counters - Discuss and execute timer on, timer off, retentive timers, and timers reset. - Discuss and execute counter up, counter down, and counter reset. # Connecting Field Devices to I/O Cards - Install switches and other control devices to input cards and address the terminals. - Install relays, indicator lights, solenoids, and motor starters to input cards and address the terminals. - Write program files using relay instructions, edit program file, download to process, go online, and execute. # PLC Safety Procedures - Discuss techniques for discrete I/O signal communication. - Discuss the hazards of forcing inputs/outputs. - Discuss hazards of leaky inputs and outputs. - Check for leaky triacs, SCR's and transistors. - Discuss safe methods of installing power and control cable. - Install power and control cables.
Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Topics include: residential single family service calculations, residential two family service calculations, load balancing, sub panels and feeders, residential single family service installation, residential two family service installation, concepts of TV and CATV installation, swimming pool installation, and remote control of lighting and intercom installation.
# Residential Single-Family Service Calculations - Calculate minimum rating IAW NEC. - Choose proper type and size IAW NEC. # Residential Two-Family Service Calculations - Determine minimum size IAW NEC and owner options. - Determine proper type and size in accordance with the service type chosen. # Load Balancing - Determine 120V and 240V loads. - Calculate unbalanced loads. - Balance loads phase to phase. # Sub-Panels and Feeders - Choose properly the size, style and type according to the NEC. - Determine the size/rating to NEC requirements. # Residential Single-Family Service Installation - Identify service entrance types. - Perform Installation of service panel in residence according to service type chosen. - Comply with the NEC on installation and grounding. # Residential Two-Family Service Installation - Identify service entrances for two family dwellings. - Perform Installation of service panels for two family dwellings. - Comply with the NEC on service installations. - Comply with the NEC on grounding requirements. # Concepts of TV and CATV Installation, Swimming Pool Installation, Remote Control Lighting Installation - Discuss requirements for TV and CATV installations. - Perform Installation of CATV outlets and coaxial terminals. - Perform Installation of CATV splitters. - Apply NEC requirements for TV and CATV installations. - Discuss swimming pool installations. - Perform installation of proper grounding for swimming pools. - Discuss electrical shock hazards. - Perform Installation and connections to pool pump motor. - Discuss NEC requirements for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and hydro massage bathtubs. - Perform Connection and installations for low voltage relays. - Perform Connections and installation of low voltage lighting systems. - Perform Connections and installations of 120V-24V step down transformers. - Perform Connections and installations intercom system.
Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Topics include: single and multi-family load calculations, single and multi-family service installations, sub-panels and feeders, and specialty circuits.
Home Wiring encompasses the setup, upkeep, and fixing of residential electrical systems, including circuits, outlets, fixtures, and safety mechanisms.
Control panel design refers to the creation and arrangement of user interfaces for operating and supervising electrical and mechanical equipment effectively and securely.
# Single and Multi-Family Load Calculations - Calculate the minimum size and rating in accordance with the NEC. - Determine the proper type and size in accordance with the service type chosen. # Single and Multi-Family Service Installation - Install service entrance types. - Install service panel in dwelling unit according to service type chosen. - Comply with NEC on installation and grounding. # Sub-Panels and Feeders - Determine and install conductor wiring size/rating of sub-panels and feeders. # Specialty Circuits - Discuss and install various types of specialty circuits.
Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials and methods, and control of luminaries and receptacle installation.
# National Electrical Code - Determine the function of the National Electrical Code. - Identify the components of the National Electrical Code. - Interpret local code requirements with the National Electrical Code. - Determine ground fault interrupter requirements for a dwelling unit. # Wiring Materials and Methods - Demonstrate the proper use of cable assemblies in dwelling units. - Demonstrate wiring procedures. - Install outlets as required in dwelling units. - Install a 120 or 240-volt circuit to distribution panel using nonmetallic sheathed cable. - Discuss underground conduit installation. - Discuss direct burial cable. # Control of Luminaries and Receptacle Installation - Recognize and install various switching combinations in dwelling units. - Recognize and install various receptacle circuitry in dwelling units. # Electrical Symbols - Identify electrical symbols. - Match symbols to electrical components. - Identify international symbols. - Discuss differences between international and U.S. symbols. # Component Identification - Identify components on blueprints. # Print Reading - Identify components on a blueprint. - Identify branch circuits. - Determine the location of outlets as required in dwelling units. - Estimate the amount of wiring materials. # Scales and Measurements - Interpret different types of engineering scales and measuring instruments.
Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: residential circuits, print reading, National Electrical Code, wiring materials, determining the required number and location of lighting/receptacles and small appliance circuits, wiring methods (size and type conductors, box fill calculations and voltage drop), switch control of luminaries, receptacle installation including bonding, GFCI and AFCI circuits, special purposes outlets - ranges, cook tops, ovens, dryers, water heaters, sump pumps, and sizing OCPDs (circuit breakers and fuses).
# Residential Circuits, GFCI and AFCI circuits, Sizing OCPDs (circuit breakers and fuses, and location) - Determine square footage. - Calculate the requirements for general lighting. - Calculate individual circuit load. - Compute the size of service entrance conductors. - Balance the total load per phase (single phase). - Calculate small appliance loads. - Calculate the load for laundry circuits. - Calculate the load for special-purpose circuits. - Perform an installation of circuit breakers in panel. # Print Reading - Identify components on a blueprint. - Identify branch circuits. - Calculate load requirements. - Determine locations of receptacles. - Estimate the amount of wiring materials. - Identify typical architectural and mechanical symbols on building plans. # National Electrical Code - Determine the function of the National Electrical Code. - Identify the components of the National Electrical Code. - Interpret local code requirements with the National Electrical Code. - Calculate the ampacities and conduit fills according to the National Electrical Code. - Determine ground fault interrupter requirements for a single-family residence. # Wiring Materials and Wiring Methods (size and type conductors, box fill calculations and voltage drop) - Determine proper conductors and insulators. - Determine wiring procedures. - Perform installation (bar-hanger) mounted box. - Perform Installation of flush mount switch and outlet box for a drywall, lath or plaster wall, or a paneled wall. - Perform installation of flush mount switch and outlet boxes for a masonry wall. - Perform installation gang boxes. - Perform installation of outlet boxes for receptacles and switches in existing walls. - Perform installation of surface mount boxes. - Perform Installation of octagon outlet box. - Perform Installation of underground, watertight box. - Perform Rough in armored cable to outlet box. - Perform Rough in nonmetallic cable in outlet boxes. - Perform Rough in cable or conduit for branch circuits. - Perform Rough in 120 or 240- volt circuits to distribution panel using nonmetallic sheathed cable. - Discuss underground conduit installation methods. - Discuss direct burial cable. - Perform Rough in cable between an existing box and a newly installed box. # Switch Control of Luminaries and Receptacle Installation Including Bonding - Perform Rough in cable between an existing box and a newly installed box. - Perform Rough in the feed to the device outlet box. - Perform Installation of device controlled by two 3-way switches and one 4-way switch with feed to a 3-way switch. - Perform Rough in the circuit for a device controlled by two 3-way switches and one 4-way switch with feed to the device. - Perform Rough in the circuit for a device controlled by two 3-way switches and two 4-way switches with feed to a 3-way switch. - Perform Rough in duplex receptacle circuits with two 3-way controlling one-half of each two duplex receptacles. - Perform Rough in cables for a single pole switch controlling one or more lights/devices with a feed to the switch box. - Perform Rough in cables for a single pole switch controlling one or more lights/devices with a feed to the light/device box. - Perform Rough in circuit for a single pole switch controlling three lights or devices with feed to the end light device box. - Perform Rough in circuit for two 3-way switches controlling one device using conduit and 4-inch square boxes with plaster rings.
Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage switching circuits, and operation, application and ladder diagrams. Topics include: ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls, and variable speed controls.
Electrical controls are systems that regulate the flow of electricity to various devices, utilizing circuitry, sensors, and user interfaces.
Wire Drawings refer to technical illustrations that showcase the design, layout, and specifications of wiring systems in construction and engineering projects.
# Ladder and Wire Diagrams - Describe the conventional procedures followed in drawing the diagram. - Draw a two-wire control circuit. - Draw a three-wire control circuit. # Switching Circuits - Connect and operate a motor and starter with a two-wire switching circuit. - Connect and operate a motor and starter with a three-wire switching circuit. - Connect and operate a motor and starter on high voltage with low voltage switching circuit. # Manual Controls and Devices - Install and recognize manual control motor starters. # Automatic Controls and Devices - List control accessories available for use with magnetic starters. - Select heater sizes for motor protection. - Install a multiple-station control system for a motor and starter. # Application and Operation of Controllers and Controls - Install a control system for an AC motor. - List methods of braking. - Locate and identify problems in (troubleshoot) a control panel and circuit. - Locate and identify problems in (troubleshoot) a controller. # Variable Speed Controls - Describe , install, and program a variable speed drive.
ELTR 1150 - Interpreting the National Electrical Code
This course facilitates the reading and interpretation of the National Electrical Code, and is designed for students with some experience in electrical wiring and use of the NEC. Students with an interest in electrical wiring and the NEC will, upon completion of the course, be able to find information in the Code needed to do residential, commercial, farm, and industrial wiring, and to be successful with electrical licensing examinations.
# General Wiring and Fundamentals - Understand the origin of the National Electrical Code. - Understand fundamentals of electricity. - Discuss Code requirements for wiring methods and materials. - Determine conductor sizing for a circuit. - Discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC pertaining to general wiring . # Wire, Raceway, and Box Sizing - Discuss Code requirements of wire, raceway, and box sizing. - Perform sample calculations for sizing wire, raceways, and boxes. - Discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding wire, raceway and box sizing. # Outlets, Lighting, Appliances, and Heating - Discuss Code requirements for outlets, lighting, appliances, and heating system installations. - Perform sample calculations for outlets, lighting, appliances, and heating system installations. - Discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding outlets, lighting, appliances, and heating system installations. # Services and Feeder Calculations - To discuss Code requirements for services and feeders. - To perform sample calculations for single-family dwellings, commercial buildings, and farm buildings. - To perform sample calculations for single-family dwellings using the Optional Method as per the NEC. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding service and feeder calculations. # Grounding and Bonding - To discuss Code requirements for grounding and bonding. - To understand grounding and bonding fundamentals. - To discuss various electrical system types and voltages. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding grounding and bonding # Overcurrent Protection - To discuss Code requirements for overcurrent protection. - To understand overcurrent protection fundamentals. - To calculate voltage drop. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding overcurrent protection. # Motor-Circuit Wiring - To discuss Code requirements for motor-circuit wiring. - To discuss motor circuits and perform motor-circuit calculations. - To discuss motor-control circuit wiring. - To discuss adjustable-speed drives. - To discuss WYE-DELTA motor starting. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding motor circuit wiring. # Transformers - To discuss Code requirements for transformers. - To understand transformer fundamentals. - To discuss overcurrent protection for transformers. - To discuss transformer taps. - To discuss transformer grounding. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC regarding transformers. # Hazardous Location Wiring - To discuss Code definitions of hazardous locations. - To understand hazardous location wiring fundamentals. - To discuss overcurrent protection for transformers. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC concerning hazardous location wiring. # Health Care Facilities - To discuss Code requirements for health care facilities. - To discuss wiring in hospitals. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC concerning health care facilities. # Emergency and Alternate Power Systems - To discuss Code requirements for emergency and alternate power sources. - To discuss emergency electrical systems. - To discuss alternate electric power systems. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC concerning emergency and alternate power systems. # Industrial Electrical Applications - To discuss Code requirements regarding industrial electrical applications. - To calculate cable tray width and conductor ampacity. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC concerning industrial electrical applications. # Commercial Wiring Applications - To discuss Code requirements regarding commercial wiring applications. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC concerning commercial wiring applications. # Special Applications Wiring - To discuss Code requirements regarding the wiring of special applications. - To discuss major changes to the 2011 NEC concerning special applications wiring.
ELTR 1135 - Electrical Conduit and Raceways
This course is a continuation of the study of commercial wiring practices and procedures. Emphasis is place on the common bends required in the installation of electrical conduit. Other topics of study include NEC requirements for conduit installation including conduit fill calculations, pull-box sizing, and installation methods.
Electrical Connections entail methods and procedures for linking electrical conductors, ensuring reliable and efficient electrical flow in appliances and networks.
# Conduit Fill Calculations and Pull-box Sizing - Determine the minimum size conduit permitted when the conductors are all the same size and insulation type. - Determine the minimum size conduit permitted when the conductors are of different sizes and insulation type. - Determine the minimum dimensions for pull-boxes for straight, angle, and u-pulls. - Determine the minimum dimensions permitted for conduit bodies for various applications. # EMT Conduit - Demonstrate ability to create 90-degree stub-up bends to specific heights using ½”, ¾”, and 1”. - Demonstrate ability to create Back-to-Back bends to specific dimensions using ½’ and ¾” EMT. - Demonstrate ability to create offset bends at specific heights with 30, 45, and 60-degree bends using ½’ and ¾” EMT. - Demonstrate ability to create three-point saddle bends to specific heights using ½” and ¾” EMT. - Demonstrate ability to create a four-point saddle bends to specific heights using ½” and ¾” EMT. - Demonstrate ability to create compound bends to specific heights and assigned parameters to simulate actual bending applications encountered in the field. # Rigid Conduit - Demonstrate ability to cut and thread various sizes of rigid conduit. - Demonstrate ability to create a 90-degree bend to specific dimensions in a length of cut and threaded rigid conduit. - Demonstrate ability to create a three-point saddle bend to specific dimensions in a length of cut and threaded rigid conduit. # PVC Conduit - Demonstrate ability to bend small-diameter PVC conduit using a heat gun or heating blanket. - Demonstrate ability to bend large-diameter PVC conduit using a heating oven. # Conduit Installation and Wire Pulling Methods - Demonstrate an understanding of the NEC requirements for the installation of EMT conduit. - Demonstrate an understanding of the NEC requirements for the installation of rigid conduit. - Demonstrate an understanding of the NEC requirements for the installation of PVC conduit. - Demonstrate the ability to locate the NEC requirements for all types of conduit and raceway installations. - Demonstrate the ability to pull conductors using a fish tape, pull string, or rope.
ELTR 1125 - Commercial and Industrial Wiring
This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures in compliance with the National Electrical Code. Topics include safety procedures in a commercial or industrial environment, commercial load calculations, three-phase power systems, grounding and bonding, and commercial wiring methods and materials.
# Safety-Related Maintenance Requirements per NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - Understand general maintenance requirements. - Identify substations, switchgear assemblies. - Understand premise wiring safe practices. - Understand controller equipment safe practices. - Understand fuses and circuit breaker safe practices. - Identify rotating equipment hazards and safe practices. - Understand the NEC requirements for hazardous (classified) locations. - Explain batteries and battery rooms safe practices. - Understand portable electric tools and equipment safety. - Identify personal safety and protective equipment. # Commercial and Multi-Family Residential Service Calculations - Determine the minimum permitted service entrance conductor size for a commercial installation. - Determine the minimum service size for a commercial building. - Determine the minimum service size for a restaurant. - Determine the minimum service size for a school using the General Method and the Optional Method of calculations. - Determine the minimum size service for a multi-family dwelling. # Three-Phase Power - Discuss the differences between three-phase power and single-phase power. - Discuss the characteristics of delta and wye connections. - Calculate voltage and current values for delta and wye circuits. - Demonstrate ability to connect delta and wye circuits and make measurements using metering devices. - Calculate the capacitance needed to correct the power factor of a three-phase motor. # Three-Phase Transformers - Discuss the operation of three-phase transformers. - Demonstrate ability to connect single-phase transformers to form a three-phase transformer bank. - Calculate voltage and current values for a three-phase transformer. - Discuss the characteristics of an open delta connection. - Calculate the values of voltage and current for a three-phase transformer used to supply both three-phase and single-phase loads. - Discuss harmonics, the characteristics of harmonics, and methods of dealing with the problems associated with harmonics. # Grounding and Bonding - Understand grounding basics; electrical circuits and conductor insulation. - Understand the effect of reactance on grounding circuits. - Understand earth, grounds, and electrodes. - Understand impedance grounded and ungrounded systems. - Understand NEC Article 250, Grounding and Bonding. # Commercial Wiring Methods and Materials - Discuss the materials used in commercial electrical installations. - Discuss the wiring methods used in commercial electrical installations. - Demonstrate the ability to install a typical multi-pole lighting circuit using a timer and multi-pole contactor using MC cable. - Understand electric discharge lighting and other commercial lighting methods. - Demonstrate ability to replace the ballasts in various fluorescent light fixtures. - Demonstrate ability to install a typical HID light fixture. - Understand the NEC requirements for Special Occupancies, Equipment, and conditions.
ELTR 1120 - Variable Speed Low Voltage Controls
Introduces types of electric motor control, reduced voltage starting, and applications. Emphasis will be placed on motor types, controller types, and applications. Includes information on wye and delta motor connections; part wind, autotransformer; adjustable frequency drives and other applications; and oscilloscopes and their operation. Topics include: types of reduced voltage starting, reduced voltage motor connections, and adjustable frequency drive.
# Types of Reduced Voltage Starting - Diagram the primary resistance starter and motor connections and wiring. - Diagram the auto-transformer starter and motor connections and wiring. - Diagram the wye-delta starter and motor connections and wiring. - Diagram the solid-state starter and motor connections and wiring. # Reduced Voltage Motor Connections - Install and operate a primary resistance controller and connected motor. - Install and operate an auto-transformer controller and connected motor. - Install and operate a wye-delta controller and connected motor. - Install and operate a solid-state controller and connected motor. # Adjustable Frequency Drive - Describe the use of an adjustable speed activator with an induction motor. - Describe the use of frequency connectors with an induction motor. - Describe the applications of a speed regulator and volts per cycle regulator. - Describe how the Leblanc, Karmer, and Scherbius systems or speed control feed rotor power back in the line or provide additional motor torque. - Use the formula: F=Required Rev. Min x No. of piles to obtain modified frequency.
ELTR 1115 - Prints Plans and Construction Basics
Print Reading and the Construction trades is designed to assist students in their ability to read and understand residential and commercial building prints. The roles of other construction trades, construction methods, and construction terms are also discussed.
Electronic Symbols are standardized signs representing electrical components, circuits, and functions used in schematics and diagrams for designing and understanding electronic systems.
Building Code Review consists of examining construction designs and buildings to confirm adherence to municipal, state, and federal construction laws and safety requirements.
# Construction Drawing Organization - Explain the importance of construction drawings in the trades industry. - Understand the organization of construction prints. - Describe the different methods for producing construction drawings. - Understand the Universal Drawing System (UDS) standards. # Construction Math and Applications - Calculate the area and volume of objects. - Apply math to construction applications. # Reading Measuring Tools and Using Scales - Understand the difference between standard units of measure and the metric system. - Convert units between standard units and metric units of measure. - Identify the scale of measure in building plans. - Read and interpret dimensions on a set of building plans. - Understand the use and reading of an architect’s scale. # Lines and Symbols - Identify common types of lines used on construction drawings. - Identify features from different lines. - Match drawing symbols and their meanings. # Fundamental Drawing Practices - Understand the principles of orthographic projection. - Understand and visualize orthographic views of objects and structures. - Generate orthographic views of objects and structures. - Identify the different types of building views shown in construction drawings. - Identify standard dimensioning practices used on construction drawings. # Specifications and Building Codes - Explain what is included in the job’s specifications. - Explain why specifications are needed. - Find a particular topic within the specifications. - Understand how building code requirements affect the construction process. # Construction Materials - Identify basic materials used in construction. - Describe different types of masonry brick, block and mortar and their uses in construction. - Identify woods as hardwoods or softwoods. - Understand the use of structural steel as a building material. - Identify symbols representing building material on a drawing. # Site Plans - Demonstrate ability to recognize common features on a site plan. - Identify and interpret property line descriptions. - Read and understand contour lines on a site plan. - Demonstrate ability to plot topography sections. # Architectural Drawings - Identify the types of drawings classified as architectural drawings. - List different types of floor plans used in construction projects. - Describe the purpose of elevations, sections, and details. - Identify materials specified on architectural drawings. - Interpret construction requirements specified on architectural drawings. # Foundation Prints - Identify footings on a foundation plan. - Describe different types of foundation support systems. - Identify various components of a foundation system. # Structural Prints - Understand and recognize various types of concrete floor systems. - Understand and recognize reinforcing steel on construction prints. - Understand concrete reinforcing notations. - Read beam and column schedules. # Residential Framing Prints - Understand and recognize the construction of typical floor, wall, and roof framing methods found in residential construction. - Understand framing construction drawings. - Explain the difference between platform, balloon, and post and beam construction. - Understand stair details and terms. - Identify common roof styles used in residential construction. # Plumbing Prints - Identify various piping systems. - Understand and recognize common plumbing fixture symbols on prints. - Explain the three stages of plumbing installation. # HVAC Prints - Describe the function and basic operation of HVAC systems. - Explain different types of heating and cooling systems. - Identify HVAC symbols on construction prints. # Electrical Prints - Identify electrical symbols on construction prints. - Understand what is meant by a “schedule” on electrical prints. - Understand the “take-off” process for estimating an electrical installation cost. - Understand and recognize different types of electrical drawings. # Estimating Construction Costs - Understand and recognize the proper estimating method for a given situation. - Understand the approximate method of project estimating. - Understand the detailed method of project estimating. - Understand the true cost of labor. - Understand the true cost of a change order. # Capstone Design Project - Demonstrate by designing a Code-compliant electrical system for a residence. - Perform a service calculation on the project residence. - Perform “take-offs” and determine the price of materials for the electrical installation in the project residence. - Estimate the total cost of the electrical installation, including materials and labor costs.
Introduces the fundamental theories and applications of single-phase motors. Topics include: motor theory/operating principles, motor terminology, motor identification, NEMA standards, motor efficiencies, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/failure analysis, and NEC requirements.
# Motor Theory/Operating Principles - Identify basic components of an AC motor. # Motor Terminology - Identify components of single-phase and three-phase motors. - List operating characteristics of single-phase and three-phase motors. # Motor Identification - Identify five principal types of single-phase motors: shaded pole, split phase, capacitor, repulsion, and series. - Identify induction motor. - Connect fields of a three-phase motor for low or high voltage. # NEMA Standards - Recognize NEMA design motors A-D. - Recognize NEMA enclosures. - Determine NEMA class for motor insulation in applications for variable temperatures. # Motor Efficiencies - Calculate motor efficiencies of single-phase and three-phase motors. # Preventive Maintenance - Plan a preventive maintenance program for AC motors. - Apply a preventive maintenance schedule to AC motors. # Troubleshooting/Failure Analysis - Apply troubleshooting techniques. - Analyze performance of AC motors. - Determine component failure of AC motors. - Discuss thermographic use. # NEC Requirements - Comply with code requirements on power supplies, grounding, wiring, and interrupting capabilities.
ELTR 1087 - IEC Journeyman Electrician Apprenticeship 4-2
This course is the final course in an eight course sequence that is designed to train the electrical apprentice from novice to journeyman proficiency. This course is a recap of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It also includes fire alarms, and voice/data/video applications. This course aligns with the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Fourth Year Second Semester.
# Introduction, Definitions, and Boxes - Review the use, format, structure, outline, and practical application of the NEC®. - Review definitions used in the NEC®. - Review NEC® requirements for use and installation of boxes and enclosures. - Review box-fill and box-sizing calculations. # Cables and Underground Installations - Review NEC® requirements for the general installation of any cable. - Review NEC® requirements for the use of specific cable wiring methods. - Review NEC® requirements for underground installations. # Raceways and Conductors - Review NEC® requirements for the general installation of any raceway. - Review NEC® requirements for the use of specific raceway and cable tray wiring methods. - Review raceway fill calculations. - Review NEC® requirements for the general use and installation of any conductor. - Review ampacity correction factor calculations for conductors. # Dwelling Units: General Provisions - Review NEC® branch circuit ratings in dwellings. - Review NEC® requirements for the location and installation of receptacles in dwellings. - Review NEC® requirements for the location and installation of lighting outlets in dwellings. - Review NEC® calculations for general lighting load and general purpose receptacles. # Dwelling Units: Specific Provisions - Review NEC® requirements, locations, and calculations for kitchen circuits and equipment. - Review NEC® requirements required outlet locations and loads in dwellings. - Review NEC® requirements for lighting outlets and luminaires in dwellings. # Services: Equipment, Working Space, Grounding and Bonding - Review NEC® requirements for services and service equipment. - Review NEC® requirements for clearances and working space. - Review NEC® requirements for panelboards, switchboards, transformers, generators, and busways. - Review NEC® requirements for fuses and circuit breakers. - Review NEC® requirements for grounding and bonding of services and service equipment. # Commercial Installations - Perform voltage drop calculations and other electrical calculations. - Review NEC® requirements for commercial branch circuits and outlets. - Review NEC® requirements for use and installation of commercial luminaires. # Hazardous Locations and Healthcare Facilities - Review NEC® classes and divisions for hazardous locations. - Review NEC® requirements for specific hazardous locations. - Review NEC® requirements for health care facilities. - Review NEC® requirements for health care electrical systems. - Review NEC® requirements for health care equipment. # Miscellaneous Occupancies and Special Equipment - Review NEC® requirements for places of assembly. - Review NEC® requirements for miscellaneous locations. - Review NEC® requirements for swimming pools, spas, and fountains. - Review NEC® requirements for special equipment. # Industrial Services, Transformers, and Feeder Traps - Review NEC® requirements for industrial services. - Review NEC® requirements for transformers. - Review NEC® requirements for feeder traps. # Motors and Power Quality - Choose Motor Branch circuit conductors. - Choose Motor Branch circuit, Short circuit and ground-fault protection rating. - Choose Motor Branch circuit, Over-load protection rating and recall and explain power quality issues, their causes and effects in electrical systems, and how to reduce their impact. # Service and Load Calculations - Review NEC® requirements for one family and multi-family dwelling service calculations. - Review NEC® requirements for commercial occupancy service calculations. # BCES Application - Find information on BCES plans. - Compute connected, and demanded loads using BCES plans. # Fire Alarm Systems - Introduction and Overview - Describe and apply the basic functions of a fire alarm system. - List and explain the basic types, functions and proper locations for fire alarm initiation and notification devices. - List and explain the wire types used in fire alarm systems. - List and explain the different types of fire alarm systems. - Recognize and explain the safety precautions for working on existing fire alarm systems. # Voice/Data/Video - Introduction and Overview - Recognize and explain the basic functions of Voice/Data/Video (VDV) networks. - Recognize and explain types of coaxial cable, connectors, and terminations. - Recognize and explain types of structured cable, connectors, terminal blocks, and terminations. - Recognize and explain types of fiber, fiber connections, and terminations. - Review NEC® requirements for special conditions and communications systems.
This course introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: industrial safety procedures, the National Electrical Code, commercial load calculations, three-phase power systems, and fundamentals of AC motor control.
# Industrial Safety Procedures - Identify safe working practices for hand and power tool usage. - Identify safe working practices for working with hoisting and lifting equipment. - Identify potential safety hazards in the workplace. - Determine OSHA requirements for commercial installations. - Recognize situations that require first aid or CPR. - Develop an emergency plan for the workplace. # National Electrical Code - Determine the commercial application of the NEC. - Determine the ampere capacities for conductors. - Calculate conduit fills. - Apply grounding techniques according to the NEC. - Determine the proper conductors for use in special purpose situations. - Determine conduit requirements for special purpose use. - Determine overload protection for commercial applications. - Determine disconnecting requirements for single family dwellings. # Commercial Load Calculations - Calculate the conductor size for entrance requirements. - Calculate the size and capacity for service panels. - Determine the ampacity for service and feeder circuits. - Define harmonics. - Discuss how harmonics affect the electrical systems and appliances. # Three-Phase Power Systems - Recognize power systems with resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. - Calculate power factors in power systems with resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads. - Balance the total load per phase (unity). # Fundamentals of AC Motor Control - Perform an installation toggle switch for a single-phase motor. - Perform Installation of overload protection. - Perform a connection a capacitor start motor. - Identify induction-type motors. - Perform installation of a manual and a magnetic starter. - Identify reversing drum controls. - List and identify limit switches, stop switches, and run switches. - Identify reversing control circuits. - Establish a connection with a three-phase motors for low or high voltage.
This course introduces the theory and application of alternating sine wave voltage and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and transformer basics.
# Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (NFPA 70E) - Identify the definitions of NFPA 70E Article 100. - Discuss the application of safety-related work practices. - Discuss the general requirements for electrical safety-related work practices. - Discuss establishing an electrically safe working condition. - Identify work involving electrical hazards. # Magnetic Induction - Discuss electromagnetic induction. - List factors that determine the amount and polarity of an induced voltage. - Discuss Lenz’s law. - Discuss an exponential curve. - List devices used to help prevent induced voltage spikes. # Basic Trigonometry and Vectors - Define a right triangle. - Discuss the Pythagorean Theorem. - Solve problems containing right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. - Solve problems containing right triangles using sines, cosines, and tangents. - Discuss a vector. - Discuss vector addition. # Alternating Current - Discuss the difference between DC and AC voltages. - Compute the instantaneous values of voltage and current for a sine wave. - Compute the peak, RMS, and average values of voltage and current. - Discuss the phase relationship of voltage and current in a purely resistive circuit. # Inductance in AC circuits - Discuss the properties of inductance in an AC circuit. - Discuss inductive reactance. - Calculate values of inductance and inductive reactance. - Discuss the relationship of voltage and current in a purely inductive circuit. - Calculate the value for inductors connected in series or parallel. - Discuss reactive power (VARs). - Determine the Q of a coil. # Resistive-Inductive Series Circuits - Discuss the relationship of resistance and inductance in an AC series circuit. - Define power factor. - Define the terms voltage, current, resistance, impedance, inductance, inductive reactance, apparent power, true power, reactive power, power factor, phase angle, and frequency. - Describe the graphical symbol that represents voltage, current, resistance, impedance, inductance, inductive reactance, apparent power, true power, reactive power, power factor, phase angle, and frequency. - Calculate the circuit values in a resistive-inductive series circuit. - Calculate the phase angle for current and voltage in a resistive-inductive series circuit. - Demonstrate connecting resistive-inductive circuits and make measurements with test instruments. # Resistive-Inductive Parallel Circuits - Discuss the operation of a parallel circuit containing resistance and inductance. - Calculate the circuit values in a resistive-inductive parallel circuit. - Demonstrate connecting a resistive-inductive parallel circuit and measure the circuit values with test instruments. # Capacitors - List the three factors that determine the capacitance of a capacitor. - Discuss the electrostatic charge. - Discuss the differences between nonpolarized and polarized capacitors. - Calculate the circuit values for series and parallel connections of capacitors. - Calculate a resistive-capacitive time constant. # Capacitance in AC Circuits - Explain why current appears to flow through a capacitor when it is connected to an AC circuit. - Discuss capacitive reactance. - Calculate the value of capacitive reactance in an AC circuit. - Calculate the value of capacitance in an AC circuit. - Discuss the relationship of voltage and current in a pure capacitive circuit. # Resistive Capacitive Series Circuits - Discuss the relationship of resistance and capacitance in an AC series circuit. - Define the terms capacitance, capacitive reactance. - Calculate values of voltage, current, apparent power, true power, reactive power, impedance, resistance, and power factor in a resistive-capacitive series circuit. - Calculate the phase angle for current and voltage in a resistive-capacitive series circuit. - Use test instruments to connect a resistive-capacitive series circuit and measure circuit values. # Resistive-Capacitive Parallel Circuits - Discuss the operation of resistive-capacitive parallel circuit. - Calculate the circuit values of a resistive-capacitive parallel circuit. - Use test instruments to connect a resistive-capacitive parallel circuit and measure circuit values. # Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive Series Circuits - Discuss AC circuits that contain resistance, inductance, and capacitance connected in a series. - Calculate values of impedance, inductance, capacitance, power, reactive power, voltage drop across components, power factor, and phase angle of voltage and current. - Use test instruments to connect a series circuit containing resistance, inductance, and capacitance and measure circuit values. - Discuss series resonant circuits # Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive Parallel Circuits - Discuss parallel circuits that contain resistance, inductance, and capacitance. - Use test instruments to connect a parallel circuit containing resistance, inductance, and capacitance and measure circuit values. - Discuss the operation of a parallel resonant circuit. - Calculate power factor correction for an AC circuit. # Single-Phase Transformers - Discuss the different types of single-phase transformers. - Calculate values of voltage, current, and turns ratios for single-phase transformers using formulas. - Calculate single-phase transformer values using the turns ratio. - Demonstrate connecting a single-phase transformer and test the output voltages of different winding configurations. - Discuss polarity markings on a schematic diagram. - Demonstrate connecting and testing a single-phase transformer to determine polarity.
ELTR 1055 - Advanced Electrical Concepts II
This is the capstone course for the Electrical Systems Construction and Maintenance program. Topics include distribution equipment, transformers, commercial electrical services, motor calculations, motor controls, and voice, data and video.
# Distribution Equipment - Describe the purpose of switchgear. - Describe the four general classifications of circuit breakers and list the major circuit breaker ratings. - Describe switchgear construction, metering layouts, wiring requirements, and maintenance. - List National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements pertaining to switchgear. - Describe the visual and mechanical inspections and electrical tests associated with low-voltage and medium-voltage cables, metal-enclosed busways, and metering and instrumentation. - Describe a ground fault relay system and explain how to test it. # Transformers - Describe transformer operation. - Explain the principle of mutual induction. - Describe the operating characteristics of various types of transformers. - Connect a multi-tap transformer for the required secondary voltage. - Explain National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements governing the installation of transformers. - Compute transformer sizes for various applications. - Connect a control transformer for a given application. - Describe how current transformers are used in conjunction with watt-hour meters. # Commercial Electrical Services - Describe various types of electric services for commercial and industrial installations. - Read electrical diagrams describing service installations. - Select service-entrance equipment for various applications. - Explain the role of the National Electrical Code in service installations. - Install main disconnect switches, panelboards, and overcurrent protection devices. - Identify the National Electrical Code requirements and purposes of service grounding. - Describe single-phase service connections. - Describe both wye- and delta-connected three-phase services. # Motor Calculations - Size branch circuits and feeders for electric motors. - Size and select overcurrent protective devices for motors. - Size and select overload relays for electric motors. - Size and select devices to improve the power factor at motor locations. - Size motor short circuit protectors. - Size multi-motor branch circuits. - Size motor disconnects. # Voice, Data, and Video - Define the different categories for voice-data-video (VDV) cabling systems. - Install raceways, boxes, and enclosures for VDV systems. - Interpret and apply NEC® requirements for installing and grounding VDV systems. - Explain the requirements for firestopping. # Motor Controls - Identify contactors and relays both physically and schematically and describe their operating principles. - Identify pilot devices both physically and schematically and describe their operating principles. - Interpret motor control wiring, connection, and ladder diagrams. - Select and size contactors and relays for use in specific electrical motor control systems. - Select and size pilot devices for use in specific electrical motor control systems. - Connect motor controllers for specific applications according to National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
This course will introduce DC (direct current) concepts and applications. Topics include basic electrical safety, atomic structure, electrical quantities and Ohms Law, static electricity, magnetism, series circuits, parallel circuits, combination circuits, Kirchhoffs Law, Thevenins, Nortons, and Superposition Theorems, measuring instruments, conductor sizing and NEC wire tables, conduction in liquids and gasses, and batteries and other sources of electricity.
Electrical Resistivity and Conductivity measure a material's opposition or facilitation of electric current flow, crucial for electronic component and system design.
# Atomic Structure - Discuss the history of electricity. - Identify the principal parts and structure of an atom. - Explain the importance of the valence electron. - Discuss the difference between conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. - Summarize the methods of producing electricity. # Electrical Quantities and Ohm’s Law - Define voltage, current, power, resistance. - Identify the differences between Electron Flow theory and Conventional Current Flow Theory. - Apply Ohm's Law to determine resistance, amperage, voltage, and watts. - Define metric prefixes as applied to electrical quantities. # Kirchhoff’s Law, Thevenin’s, Norton’s, and Superposition Theorems - State Kirchoff's voltage and current laws. - Solve problems using Kirchoff's Law. - Discuss Thevenin's Theorem. - Calculate the Thevenin equivalent voltage and resistance values for a circuit network. - Discuss Norton's Theorem. - Calculate the Norton equivalent current and resistance values for a circuit network. - Solve circuits using the Superposition Theorem. # Conduction in Liquids and Gasses - Define positive and negative ions. - Discuss electrical conduction in a gas. - Discuss electrical conduction in a liquid. - Discuss ionization. # Batteries and Other Sources of Electricity - Discuss the differences between the primary and secondary cells. - List the voltages for different types of cells. - Discuss the different types of primary cells. - Construct a cell from simple materials. - Discuss the different types of secondary cells. - Demonstrate ability to connect batteries in series and parallel to obtain desired voltage and amp-hour ratings. - Discuss the operation of solar cells. - Discuss the operation of thermocouples. # Basic Electrical Safety and Lab Safety Procedures - Discuss general safety rules. - Discuss effects of electric current on the human body. - Demonstrate ladder and scaffold safety. - Discuss arcing-fault and ground-fault circuit interrupters. - Define grounding and bonding. # Static Electricity - Discuss the nature of static electricity. - Understand how an electroscope is used to determine unknown charges. - List nuisance charges of static electricity. - List useful charges of static electricity. # Magnetism - Discuss the properties of permanent magnets. - Discuss the difference between the axis poles of the earth and the magnetic poles of the earth. - Discuss the operation of electromagnets. - Construct a basic electromagnet or voltaic pile. - Define terms used to describe magnetism and magnetic qualities. # Series Circuits - Discuss the properties of series circuits. - List the three rules for solving electrical values of series circuits. - Calculate the values of voltage, current, resistance, and power for series circuits. - Calculate the values of voltage drop in a series circuit using the voltage divider formula. # Parallel Circuits - Discuss the characteristics of parallel circuits. - List the three rules for solving electrical values of parallel circuits. - Calculate the values of voltage, current, resistance, and power for parallel circuits. - Discuss the operation of a current divider circuit. - Calculate current values using the current divider formula. # Combination Circuits - Define a combination circuit. - List the rules for parallel circuits. - List the rules for series circuits. - Solve combination circuits using the rules for series circuits, the rules for parallel circuits, and Ohm's Law. # Measuring Instruments - Discuss the operation of a D'Asonval meter movement. - Discuss the operation of moving-iron type meter movement. - Demonstrate connecting a voltmeter to a circuit. - Demonstrate connecting and reading an analog multimeter. - Demonstrate connecting an ammeter to a circuit. - Use an ohmmeter to measure resistance. - Interpret waveforms shown on the display of an oscilloscope. - Demonstrate connecting a wattmeter to a circuit. # Conductor Sizing and NEC Wire Tables - Select a conductor from the proper wire table. - Discuss different types of wire insulation. - Determine insulation characteristics. - Use correction factors to the proper ampacity rating of conductors. - Determine the internal resistance of any given length of wire. - Calculate the proper size for long runs of wire subject to voltage drop.
ELTR 1035 - Advanced Electrical Concepts I
This course introduces the student to more advanced electrical applications. Topics include load calculations, conductor selection and calculations, practical lighting applications, hazardous locations, and overcurrent protection.
An electrical load refers to the combined power consumption of all active electrical devices within a system at a specific moment.
# Load Calculations - Branch and Feeder Circuits - Calculate loads for single-phase and three-phase branch circuits. - Size branch circuit overcurrent protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses) for noncontinuous duty and continuous duty circuits. - Apply derating factors to size branch circuits. - Calculate ampacity for single-phase and three-phase loads. - Use load calculations to determine branch circuit conductor sizes. - Use NEC Table 220.55 to calculate residential cooking equipment loads. - Select branch circuit conductors and overcurrent protection devices for electric heat, air conditioning equipment, motors, and welders. # Conductor Selection and Calculations - Select electrical conductors for specific applications. - Calculate voltage drop in both single-phase and three-phase applications. - Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations governing conductors to a specific application. - Calculate and apply NECR tap rules to a specific application. - Size conductors for the load. - De-rate conductors for fill, temperature, and voltage drop. - Select conductors for various temperature ranges and atmospheres. # Practical Applications of Lighting - Explain how the lighting terms lumen, candlepower, and foot candle relate to one another. - Classify lighting fixtures by type and application. - Identify the general lighting pattern produced by each type of fixture. - Identify the lighting requirements associated with lighting systems used in selected applications such as office buildings, schools, theaters, hazardous areas, etc. - Identify various dimming systems and their components. - Use manufacturers’ lighting fixture catalogs to select the appropriate lighting fixtures for specific lighting applications. - While touring selected structures to observe their lighting systems: o Identify the various types of lighting fixtures used. o Explain the specific purpose(s) served by the different fixtures. o Identify the lighting system class of service. # Hazardous Locations - Define the various classifications of hazardous locations. - Describe the wiring methods permitted for branch circuits and feeders in specific hazardous locations. - Select seals and drains for specific hazardous locations. - Select wiring methods for Class I, Class II, and Class III hazardous locations. Follow National Electrical Code-R (NECR) requirements for installing explosionproof fittings in specific hazardous locations. - Using two rigid metal conduit nipples, a sealing fitting, three pieces of No. 12 THHN conductors, and a packing fiber/sealing kit, perform the following operations: o Secure one conduit nipple in each end of the seal. o Make sure the required amount of threads is engaged. o Pull the three THHN conductors through the nipples and seal so that about 6" is protruding from each nipple. o Pack the fiber as per the instructions furnished with the sealing kit. o Mix the sealing compound. o Position the unit in the required location and pour in the sealing compound. # Overcurrent Protection - Apply the key National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requirements regarding overcurrent protection. - Check specific applications for conformance to NEC® sections that cover short circuit current, fault currents, interrupting ratings, and other sections relating to overcurrent protection. - Determine let-through current values (peak and rms) when current-limiting overcurrent devices are used. - Select and size overcurrent protection for specific applications.
ELCR 2800 - Embedded Systems Capstone Project
This course will require students to either individually, or as a team, design a project by applying knowledge acquired in classroom/lab activities in program and core courses.
Embedded systems are dedicated computing platforms integrated into larger systems, designed to execute specific functions or control operations within the host machine.
# Define, Conceptualize, Design, and Document Embedded System Design Project - Define project scope, purpose, quality, and technical specifications. - Evaluate design options including technical details and construction materials. - Determine design option, evaluate and create budget and schedule. - Develop detailed design with documentation. - Perform quality control review on design. - Develop presentation of project including various steps involved and construction methods to build design.
ELCR 2600 - Telecommunication and Data Cabling
Introduces the basic of cable installation from the initial site survey to splicing cable and making connections. Through laboratory activities, students perform the basic tasks of a cable installer. Topics include: basic standards and practices, cable rating and performance, cable installation and management, testing and troubleshooting, industry standards, pulling cable, and understanding blueprints.
# Basic Standards and Practices - Identify standards that apply to cable installation and state the advantages that come from establishing standards. - Identify types of wire used in telecommunication and data cabling. - Identify the standard color code. - Identify typical physical topologies. - Identify Type-66 and Type-110 connectors. - Identify the various types of modular jacks used in telecommunications and data networks. # Cable Ratings and Performance - Describe various level ratings that apply to cables and jacks and identify where each is implemented. - Describe the various levels of the cabling Category Rating System. - Define terms associated with category performance. Discuss maximum transmission speed and distance. # Cable Installation and Management - Define horizontal and backbone cabling. - Make connections at jacks, termination blocks and patch panels. - Install and test proper equipment and cable grounds. - Describe procedures associated with proper cable management. # Testing and Troubleshooting - Explain the benefits of certifying cable installations. - Identify tests that should be performed on cables. - Perform standard tests to certify CAT 5 cables. # Industry Standards - Identify and discuss standards committees such as ANSI, TIA, EIA and IEEE. - Discuss how TSB’s can affect cable installations. - Describe documentation methods that are used for cabling in commercial buildings. # Pulling Cable - Pull cable through walls, ceilings, conduit and cable trays. # Understanding Blueprints - Establish why a cover sheet is such an important document. - Describe the various lines and symbols that are typically found on an architectural drawing. - Specify the importance of the architect including building material symbols on a drawing.
ELCR 2250 - Optical Communications Techniques
Surveys the major optical devices used for communications. Topics include: light sources, fiber optic cable, coupling and fusing, light modulation and detection techniques, and system application of light devices.
Optical communication is the use of light for transmitting data, primarily via fiber optic cables, facilitating fast and large-scale data transfer crucial to contemporary telecommunication networks.
Fiber-Optic Communications refers to the transfer of data in the form of light pulses through glass or plastic fibers, enabling fast, high-capacity, and long-distance data transmission.
# Light Sources - Demonstrate the fundamental properties of light propagation with LED's or laser diodes. # Fiber Optic Cable - Explain the difference between glass and plastic fiber properties. - Analyze fiber and identify losses that may occur. # Coupling and Fusing - Couple, fuse, or splice a fiber core. # Light Modulation and Detection Techniques - Modulate a light system with either PAM, DPM, or phase modulator. # System Application of Light Devices - List the advantages and disadvantages of systems that use light. - Identify absorption, connection scattering, and bending losses. - Demonstrate transmission techniques. - Construct and analyze emission circuits. - Construct and analyze a circuit for detection.
ELCR 2240 - Microwave Communications and Radar
Provides a basic understanding of microwave communications and radar. Topics include: microwave and radar fundamentals, microwave devices, wave guides, specialized antennas, radar systems, and communications systems.
Microwave transmission involves utilizing short-wavelength electromagnetic waves for cable-free transmission of data and voice communications over extended distances.
Radar is an electronic system that uses radio waves to detect, locate, and determine the distance, angle, or speed of objects within its range.
# Microwave and Radar Fundamentals - Identify FCC allocation for microwave. - List the methods of wave emissions and familiarize. - Relate the principles of radar and RF emissions. - Block diagram and construct main circuits and analyze. # Microwave Devices - Identify and perform operational checks on devices. - Explain principles of power sources, modulators, and synchronizers. - Block diagram and construct the new power device circuitry for observation. # Wave Guides - Describe the characteristics of super hi frequencies in wave guides. - Explain the frequency ranges where wave guides are used. - Recognize the critical sizes and configurations of new and common devices. - Explain how energy travels through a device and relate with the losses. # Specialized Antennas - Relate how the increase in area enhances the gain. - Explain how signal strength and power density are affected by D and Pt. - Compute with formulas using all variables. - Construct , operate, and measure parameters. # Radar Systems - Identify types and classes of radar. - Measure frequencies and modulation operation. - Block-diagram systems and sub-systems of radar. - Identify various displays and differentiate between ground mapping, PPI, R&A, and Profile. # Communications Systems - Compute all data and lock-on to a specific geosynchronous satellite. - List advantages and demonstrate ability to block-diagram systems. - Explain differences among land, microwave, and satellite. - Demonstrate familiarity with FCC requirements, allocations, and emissions. - Compare AM, FM, and microwave systems. - Explain communications systems and uses.
ELCR 2230 - Antenna and Transmission Lines
Provides an understanding of antennas and transmission lines used in communications. Topics include: transmission lines, wave guides, antenna types, antenna applications, and telephone transmission lines.
# Transmission Lines - Draw the equivalent circuit of a transmission line. - Calculate characteristic impedance. - Explain the losses which occur in transmission lines. - Explain incident, reflected, and line standing waves. - Describe the standing wave pattern of a transmission line terminated in an open and a short. - Calculate standing wave ratios. - Measure standing wave ratios. - Explain the optimal conditions for transmitting power from a source to a load along a transmission line. # Wave Guides - Explain wave guide use. - Discuss the relationship between the width of a wave guide and the frequency of transmission. - State the two major modes of operation. - Explain the dominant mode of operation. - Discuss the sub-modes of operation. - Calculate cutoff wavelength. - Describe the methods used to couple a signal into a wave guide. - State methods used to change the direction of wave guide signals. - Explain a wave guide tuning method guide and state what physical properties of the tuner determine the Q. - Discuss methods used for terminating wave guides. # Antenna Types - Describe the hazards and safety precautions associated with RF fields. - Describe the hazards and safety precautions associated with the physical mounting of antennas. - Define radiation resistance. - Discuss methods of tuning antennas. - Describe the properties of an electromagnetic wave. - Describe horizontal and vertical polarization. - Describe how antenna gain is measured. - Explain beam width and how it is measured. - Describe the construction, operation, and radiation patterns of the different types of antennas. - Name the three natural ways a radio wave travels from transmitter to receiver and explain each. # Antenna Applications - Explain the phenomenon of skip distance and multiple hops. - Describe the process of fading and its cause. - Discuss applications of specific types of antennas. # Telephone Transmission Lines - Describe the resonant characteristics of ¼ and ½ wavelength lines. - Explain single and double stubs. - Calculate the characteristic impedance of a quarter wave transformer. - Explain the function of a Balun. - Discuss the operating characteristics of telephone lines.
This course continues the study of modulation and detection techniques. Topics include: digital modulation techniques, pulse modulation techniques, and sampling techniques.
Digital communications encompass the creation, management, and delivery of messages through electronic media, including email, social media, and web content, to effectively engage and reach audiences.
Modulation is a technique used to modify a signal to convey data, improving transmission quality and dependability in various communication systems.
# Digital Modulation Techniques - Define pulse amplitude modulation, pulse-width modulation, pulse-position modulation, pulse-code modulation, delta modulation, and frequency shift keying. # Pulse Modulation Techniques - Compare pulse modulation techniques with AM and FM modulation techniques. - State the advantages of pulse modulation over AM and FM modulation. - Compare the signal configuration characteristics of PAM with those of PWM, PPM, PCM and delta modulation. - Define quantizing error, compounding, and slope modulation. - Explain the bandwidth considerations inherent in pulse modulation techniques. # Sampling Techniques - Explain the purpose of sampling in a pulse modulated system. - Describe the operation of a sample-and-hold circuit. - Explain the nyquist sampling theorem and describe its role establishing the minimum sampling rate. - Define and give a general description of aliasing and methods for minimizing its impact on system operation.
This course provides an in depth study of communication system concepts and emphasis an analysis of amplitude and frequency modulation and detection methods. Topics include AM, FM, and SSB modulation and detection, transmitters and receivers, multiplexing and de-multiplexing, basic telemetry concepts, and noise bandwidth considerations.
Telemetry is a process where data and measurements are gathered from distant locations and transmitted to receiving devices for monitoring purposes.
# Basic Communication and Telemetry Concepts - Draw simple radio transmitter and receiver system block diagrams. - Distinguish between double sideband and single sideband modulation and detection techniques. - Explain how intelligence is impressed upon electromagnetic waves, transmitted through free space, received, and detected. - Define telemetry and explain the purpose of a radio telemetry system. - Draw a typical telemetry system block diagram and explain the purpose of each block. # AM/SSB Modulation and Detection - List the major advantages of SSB communications. - Define the terms carrier mixer, sideband, modulation percentages, over modulation, high-level modulation, low-level modulation, neutralization, balanced modulator, and ring modulator. - Calculate the percentage of modulation, upper sideband and lower sideband frequencies, and transmitted power distribution between carrier and sidebands. - Explain filter use in SSB transmission systems. - Define the terms sensitivity, selectivity, bandwidth, detection, clipping, frequency conversion, supernetroding, AFC, AGC, IF image frequency, local oscillator, and beat frequency oscillator. - Explain the function in a radio receiver of RF amplifiers, IF amplifiers, and the detector. # AM/SSB Transmitters and Receivers - Draw an AM transmitter block diagram. - Explain the purpose of the carrier oscillator, buffer amplifier, and power amplifier. - Draw an SSB transmitter block diagram. - Explain the purpose of the balanced modulators and RF carrier oscillator in an SSB transmitter. - Demonstrate the use of an oscilloscope and signal generator to align a transmitter. - Explain the function in a radio receiver of RF amplifiers and system alignment. - Demonstrate basic test equipment use to align a radio receiver. - Describe the function(s) of the first and second mixers in an SSB receiver. - Draw a super-heterodyne receiver block diagram. # FM Modulation and Detection - Describe frequency modulation as a method for transmitting and receiving intelligence. - Compare AM and FM communications system transmission and reception characteristics. - List five advantages of FM communications systems over AM communications systems. - Define frequency modulation, angle modulation, and phase modulation. - Explain the general principles upon which a discriminator operates. - Explain the operation of siope, ratio and Guadrature detectors, and Foster-Seely discriminators. # FM Transmitters and Receivers - Draw an FM transmitter block diagram and explain the function of each block. - Explain the concept of bandwidth for an FM system. - Compare the bandwidth requirements of FM systems with those of AM systems. - Distinguish between direct and indirect methods of FM generations. - Explain how frequency multiplication is achieved in FM transmitters. - Explain the purpose of a phase-locked-loop FM transmitter. - Draw an FM stereo transmitter block diagram and explain the function of each block. - Define pre-emphasis and explain its purpose. - Align and FM transmitter and measure and calculate transmitter bandwidth using basic test equipment. - Draw FM receiver mono and stereo block diagrams and explain the function of each block. - Define de-emphasis and explain its purpose. - Explain the operation and function of limiters in FM receivers. - Align an FM receiver using basic test equipment. # Noise and Bandwidth Considerations - Define and calculate the signal-to-noise ratio and noise figure of a receiver system. # Multiplexing and De-multiplexing - Define the terms multiplexing and de-multiplexing. - Explain in general terms the purpose of multiplexed communications. - Define and distinguish between TDM and FDM. - Explain how FDM is employed in an FM stereo system.
ELCR 2160 - Advanced Microprocessors and Robotics
This course continues an earlier study of microprocessor fundamentals and introduces robotic theory and application. Topics include the microprocessor instruction set, programming and debugging applications and troubleshooting, microprocessor applications for embedded systems, basic DSP concepts, robotic terminology and languages, and robotic programming.
# Microprocessor Instruction Set - Identify and describe the following instruction sets, data manipulation, testing and jumping, and memory and I/O. - Define modes. # Programming and Debugging Applications and Troubleshooting - Write and run programs which demonstrate the use of basic programming and interfacing techniques. - Define breakpoints. - Define interfacing. - Demonstrate the use of test equipment in debugging and troubleshooting applicable software and hardware. # Microprocessor Applications for Embedded Systems - Write an application program which uses a microcontroller chip. - Run the application program written which includes a microcontroller chip. # Basic DSP Concepts - Demonstrate an understanding of basic DSP concepts and match with the appropriate applications. # Robotic Terminology and Languages - Describe the development of robots and their implementation into manufacturing over the past decade. - List the advantages and disadvantages of automated manufacturing processes. - List and describe the elements of an industrial robot system. - Explain the categories of robots according to operation mode. - Compare and Contrast operation of the power actuation system among electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic robots. - Explain the various organizational schemes through which end effectors are manipulated in space. - Explain the various considerations necessary in selecting a robotic system for a given application. - Given a manufacturing problem, select a specific robot to solve a given problem and justify the solution in writing. - Describe the advantage of using a high-level computer language in robotics applications. - Explain the capabilities of the language used on two industrial robots or trainers. - Demonstrate familiarity with a major manufacturer language to include Karl, DAL, T3, and IBM. # Robotic Programming - Write a simple computer program to control a robot. - Write task programs for various robots. - Program a robot to perform a task using a teach pendant only. - Store program on a CD. - Demonstrate the procedure for integrating two robots to perform a common task. - Demonstrate the procedures for integrating a robot into an automated manufacturing process.
Provides an overview of fluid power operation as applied to industrial electronics. Emphasis is placed on the interfacing of electronic and fluidic systems. Topics include: safety, fluid dynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics, air logic, and electrical interfacing.
# Safety - List the safety rules to follow when working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. # Fluid Dynamics - Draw schematic symbols for major components in a fluid power system. - Calculate quantities for a fluid power system. - Construct and operate fluid circuits for a single-acting cylinder. - Describe principles of fluid behavior and explain their relation to a fluid power system. - Construct fluid power circuits, comparing characteristics and operation of each. - List characteristics, applications, and approximate operating temperature ranges of various types of pumps. # Hydraulics - Explain hydraulic system problems (rust, corrosion, oil viscosity-too high or low, and oil oxidation). - Describe and list characteristics of hydraulic fluids. - List characteristics and function of each major part of a hydraulic reservoir. - Explain operation, advantages, and disadvantages of various hydraulic filters and filter locations. - List and describe basic types of accumulator functioning. - Draw a schematic of a complete hydraulic system. # Pneumatics - Explain the role of a compressed-air tank in pneumatic system fluid conditioning. - Explain the importance and methods of controlling temperature of fluid in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. - Explain operation of each element in a pneumatic filter-regulator-lubricator unit. - Calculate compressor delivery rate. - Contrast differences in the construction of components and functioning capabilities of hydraulic versus pneumatic cylinders. - Draw a schematic of a complete pneumatic system. # Air Logic - Explain the importance of common types of conductors and their applications. - List common types of control values, their importance, and their operating characteristics. # Electrical Interfacing - Describe solenoid-controlled actuator operation. - Demonstrate how to troubleshoot electrical actuator values. - Draw a complete schematic using an electrically controlled value system.
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to transmit mechanical power using common industrial linkage types. Emphasis is placed on use of mechanical devices in combination with electronic controls. Topics include: linkages, motion analysis, gear drives, and preventative maintenance.
Motion analysis is the examination of movement in living beings or machines, using methods like data capture, processing, and interpretation to enhance performance or identify issues.
# Linkages - Name and explain the operational characteristics and major components of common mechanical linkages. - List and describe the uses and operational characteristics of common cams and cam systems. - Cite applications, advantages, disadvantages, and design characteristics of various types of belts. - Calculate belt length, belt velocity, and pulley diameter. - Install and properly tension a belt. - Describe ways improperly maintained belts can lose energy. - Identify and cite possible causes of defects in belts and belts systems. - Identify various types of chains, including applications, parts labeling, and maintenance. - Calculate chain length and slack and sprocket speed. - Describe the impact of alteration in size, number of teeth, and speed on energy balance and life of a chain-drive system. - Explain alignment and adjustments for chain drives. - Install and properly adjust a chain. # Motion Analysis - Differentiate between vector and scalar quantities. - Determine the components of a vector. - Find the resultant of two or more vectors. - Define and solve problems involving time, distance, average velocity, and average acceleration. - Define and give examples of Newton’s three laws of motion. - Describe the relationship among force, mass, and acceleration, and give units for each. - Define work, potential energy, and kinetic energy, and give appropriate units. - Calculate the mechanical advantage of various transmissions. # Gear Drives - Calculate quantities for a gear drive system using applicable formulas. - Identify various gear types, including their uses, distinguishing characteristics, and advantages. - Describe various gear trains and cite distinguishing characteristics and applications. # Preventive Maintenance - Demonstrate flat belt splicing and troubleshooting. - Demonstrate proper v-belt installation and inspection. - Demonstrate the proper procedure for installing, inspecting, adjusting, and lubricating a chain and socket system. - Demonstrate the proper procedure of lubricating, adjusting, inspecting, and troubleshooting gear drives.
Provides the basic skills and techniques used in industrial application of programmable controls. Topics include: controller hardware, programming, PC applications, and troubleshooting.
# Controller Hardware - Describe the basic operations of a programmable controller system. - Identify the different types of chassis input and output modules. - Label the components of the system and explain their function. # Programming - Explain the types of available programming devices. - Convert a diagram to PC program notation and assign memory addresses so the program can be entered into the PC. # PC Applications - Enter a program into the computer using the CRT loader, IBM PC, and the hand-held loader. - Explain the operation and describe the use of a list of advanced instructions. - Modify the program of a PC with an application program already programmed into it. # Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot the system and determine system faults.
Introduces the application of motor controls in the industrial environment. Topics include: AC/DC motors, AC/DC drives, MCC and contactors, NEC and NEMA standards, ladder diagrams, and power sources.
# AC/DC Motors - Describe the operation and construction of the following DC motors: a) shunt, b) series, c) compound, and d) PME. - Describe the operation and construction of the following AC motors: a) induction, b) series, and c) synchronous. # AC/DC Drives - Explain SCR drive principle of operation. - Explain variable principle of operation. # MCC and Contactors - Describe manual controllers for AC motors. - Describe types of solid-state controllers. - Explain the meaning of across the line starting. - Explain automatic starter operation. - Describe typical starting methods. - Describe automatic starters from DC control operation. - Describe methods to automatically start AC motors. - Describe how to change the direction of a DC motor. - Describe how to control the speed of a DC motor. - Describe methods of speed control for AC motors. # NEC and NEMA Standards - Demonstrate an understanding of NEC and NEMA standards. - List the sources for information on NEC and NEMA standards. - Recognize compliance with NEC and NEMA standards. # Ladder Diagrams - Draw schematic symbols representing the major components used in industrial motor control circuits. - Draw a ladder diagram of a motor control circuit given a standard schematic drawing. - Wire a motor control circuit from a ladder diagram. - Explain a motor control circuit operation using a ladder diagram. # Power Sources - Describe basic transformer theory. - Describe typical single-phase and three-phase power systems. - Draw and analyze a wye-to-delta and delta-to-wye phase power source. - Describe a three-phase AC to DC conversion system.
Introduces industrial process control applications with an emphasis on sensors and signal conditioning. Topics include: symbology and drawing standards, control techniques, sensors and signal conditioning, and ISA and other relevant standards.
# Symbology and Drawing Standards - Identify the basic switch symbols. - Identify the basic relay symbols. - Identify the solenoid symbol. - Identify several special symbols. - Draw and label the basic nema logic symbols. - Draw a ladder logic diagram for single on-off motor control. # Control Techniques - Draw block diagram and explain open loop control system operation. - Draw block diagram and explain closed loop control system operation. - Describe on-off control, proportional plus integral control, proportional plus derivative control, and proportional plus integral plus derivative control. - Describe electric synchro and pneumatic controls. - Describe the application of valves, solenoids, and motors as final control elements. # Sensors and Signal Conditioning - Describe the theory of operation of each type of basic transducer. - Describe the use of op-amps and associated circuits to adjust the amplitude and wave shape of (transducer) sensor outputs. - Make measurements using bridges and sensing devices. # ISA and Other Relevant Standards - Locate and use information on the Instrument Society of America standards. - Describe signal transmission standards such as RS232C and IEE 488 and others.
ELCR 1860 - Electrical Line Worker Occupational Skills
This course provides an introduction to the basic skills necessary for an electrical line worker. Topics include an understanding of ratios and proportions, blueprint reading, lineman simulations, and observation based instruction.
# Ratios and Proportions - Define ratio and proportion and the relationship to line worker duties and responsibilities. - Read and interpret ratios. - Identify and write proportions. # Blueprints - Understand the basic language and standards of blueprint reading. - Read , interpret, and apply lines. - Interpret geometric definitions. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of the methods and procedures for drafting overhead and underground distribution. # Lineman Simulations - Safely operate a backhoe, bucket truck, ditch witch, and digger line truck. - Demonstrate the proper operation of gas and hydraulic/pneumatic chain saw. - Climb a 34’ utility pole with hooks and fall restraints. - Climb a 65’ utility pole with fall restraints. - Set and remove a 35’ wooden pole with a digger derrick incline in a new installation. - Install anchors and an overhead transformer. - Frame a pole and demonstrate down guy pulling. - Make compression connections from a ladder and a bucket truck. - Climb a 50’ transmission tower with fall restraints. - Perform the skills to obtain certification as a “certified climber”. - Demonstrate the proper use of 25 knots and splices used by electrical line workers. - Perform a T-bracket assembly. - Install underground cable to a pad mounted transformer and extend service from the transformer to a service pole. - Dig a hole 18” in diameter and 24” in depth with hand hole diggers, and replace soil in layers properly tampered. - Establish and install H-frame connectors and tension and non-tension sleeve connectors. - Demonstrate safe operating practices for loading and unloading poles on an attached short or extended trailer. - Complete a skills field progress and completion check sheet. # Observation Based Instruction - Report to an electric utility company for assignment to a line crew and other company departments. - Recognize electrical line worker tasks and the materials needed to perform the job. - Develop an understanding of the daily jobs and challenges of line worker crews. - Demonstrate safety standards and a working knowledge of personal protective equipment used by on-the-job line workers. - Meet expectations of line crew supervisors and receive acceptable work ethic scores. - Develop an understanding of the work demanded of electrical line workers and their crew assignments.
This course introduces drive train systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks. Topics include: clutches, transmissions, drive shafts and universal joints, and drive axles.
Axles are central shafts that serve to attach wheels and bear a vehicle's weight, ensuring stable movement and enhancing handling in diverse machinery.
# Clutches - Identify causes of clutch noise, binding, slippage, pulsation, vibration, grabbing, dragging, and chatter; determine needed action. - Inspect and adjust clutch linkage, cables, levers, brackets, bushings, pivot, s[rings, and clutch safety switch (includes push and pull types assemblies); check pedal height and travel; perform needed action. - Inspect, adjust, repair, and replace hydraulic clutch slave and master cylinders, lines, and hoses. - Perform bleeding procedure for hydraulic clutch systems. - Inspect, adjust, lubricate, or replace release (throw out) bearing, sleeve, bushings, springs, housing, levers, release fork, fork pads, rollers, shafts and seals. - Inspect, adjust, and replace single-disc clutch pressure plate and clutch disc. - Inspect, adjust, and replace two-plate clutch pressure plate and clutch disc. - Inspect and/or replace clutch brake assembly; inspect input shaft and bearing retainer; perform needed action. - Inspect, adjust and replace self-adjusting/continuous adjusting clutch mechanisms. - Inspect and replace pilot bearing. - Remove and reinstall flywheel, inspect mounting area on crankshaft, rear main oil seal, and measure crankshaft end play; determine needed action. - Inspect flywheel, starter ring gear and measure flywheel face and pilot bore run out; determine needed action. - Inspect flywheel housing(s) to transmission housing/engine mating surface(s) and measure flywheel housing face and bore run out; determine needed action. # Transmissions - Identify causes of transmission noise, shifting concerns, lockup, jumping out of gear, overheating, and vibration problems; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, repair or replace air shift controls, lines, hoses, valves, regulators, filters, and cylinder assemblies. - Inspect and replace transmission mounts, insulators, and mounting bolts. - Inspect for leakage and replace transmission cover plates, gaskets, seals, and cap bolts; inspect seal surfaces and vents; repair as needed. - Check transmission fluid level and condition; determine needed service; add proper type of lubricant. - Inspect, adjust, and replace transmission shift lever, cover, rails, forks, levers, bushings, sleeves, detents, interlocks, springs, and lock bolts/safety wires. - Remove and reinstall transmission. - Inspect input shaft, gear, spacers, bearings, retainers, and slingers; determine needed action. - Inspect transmission oil filters and coolers and related components; replace as needed. - Inspect speedometer components; determine needed action. - Inspect and adjust power take off (PTO) assemblies, controls, and shafts; determine needed action. - Inspect and test function of reverse light, neutral start, and warning device circuits; determine needed action. - Inspect and test transmission temperature gauge wiring harnesses and sensor/sending unit; determine needed action. - Inspect and test operation of automated mechanical transmission and manual electronic shift controls, shift, range and splitter solenoids, shift motors, indicators, speed and range sensors, electronic/transmission control units (ECU/TCU), neutral/in gear and reverse switches, and wiring harnesses; determine needed action. - Inspect and test operation of automated mechanical transmission electronic shift selectors, air and electrical switches, displays and indicators, wiring harnesses, and air lines; determine needed action. - Use appropriate electronic service tool(s) and procedures to diagnose automated mechanical transmission problems; check and record diagnostic codes, clear codes, and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings; determine needed action. - Inspect and test operation of automatic transmission electronic shift controls, shift solenoids, shift motors, indicators, speed and range sensors, electronic/transmission control units (ECU/TCU), neutral/in gear and reverse switches, and wiring harnesses. - Inspect and test operation of automatic transmission electronic shift selectors, switches, displays, indicators, and wiring harnesses. - Use appropriate electronic service tool(s) and procedures to diagnose automatic transmission problems; check and record diagnostic codes, clear codes, and interpret digital multimeter (DMM) readings; determine needed action. # Drive Shafts and Universal Joints - Identify causes of drive shaft and universal joint noise and vibration problems; determine needed action. - Inspect, service, or replace drive shaft, slip joints, yokes, drive flanges, and universal joints, drive shaft boots and seals, and retaining hardware; check phasing of all shafts. - Inspect drive shaft center support bearings and mounts; determine needed action. - Measure drive line angles; determine needed action. # Drive Axles - Identify causes of drive axle(s) drive unit noise and overheating problems; determine needed action. - Check and repair fluid leaks, inspect and replace drive axle housing cover plates, gaskets, sealants, vents, magnetic plugs, and seals. - Check drive axle fluid level and condition; determine needed service; add proper type of lubricant. - Remove and replace differential carrier assembly. - Inspect and replace differential case assembly including spider gears, cross shaft, side gears, thrust washers, case halves, and bearings. - Inspect and replace components of a locking differential case assembly. - Inspect differential carrier housing and caps, side bearing bores, and pilot (spigot, pocket) bearing bore; determine needed action. - Measure ring gear run out; determine needed action. - Inspect and replace ring and drive pinion gears, s[pacers, sleeves, bearing cages, and bearings. - Measure and adjust drive pinion bearing preload. - Measure and adjust drive pinion depth. - Measure and adjust side bearing preload and ring gear backlash. - Check and interpret ring gear and pinion tooth contact pattern; determine needed action. - Inspect, adjust or replace ring gear thrust block/screw. - Inspect power divider (inter-axle differential) assembly; determine needed action. - Inspect, adjust, repair, or replace air operated power divider (inter-axle differential) lockout assembly including diaphragms, seals, springs, yokes, pins, lines, hoses, fittings, and controls. - Inspect, repair or replace drive axle lubrication system: pump. troughs, collectors, slingers, tubes, and filters. - Inspect and replace drive axle shafts. - Remove and replace wheel assembly; check rear wheel seal and axle flange gasket for leaks; perform needed action. - Identify causes of drive axle wheel bearing noise and check for damage; perform needed action. - Inspect and test drive axle temperature gauge wiring harnesses and sending unit/sensor; determine needed action. - Clean, inspect, lubricate and replace wheel bearings; replace seals and wear rings; inspect and replace retaining hardware; adjust drive axle wheel bearings. - Verify end play with dial indicator method.
This course introduces power trains used on heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, back-hoe loaders and skidders. Classroom and lab instruction on components and systems with use and interpreting testing and diagnosing equipment are highly emphasized. Topics include: power train theory and principles, clutches, manual transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, final drives, special drives, final drive failure analysis, torque converters, hydraulically shifted transmissions, electronic transmissions, hydrostatic transmissions, and transmission failure analysis.
Powertrain refers to the collection of components responsible for producing and transmitting power to the road, encompassing engines, transmissions, driveshafts, differentials, and axles.
# Powertrain Theory and Principles - Describe clutches. - Describe manual transmissions. - Describe power shift transmissions. - Describe hydrostatic drives. - Describe torque converters. - Describe differentials. - Describe final drives. - Describe power take-offs. - Describe special drives. - Describe gear ratios. - Identify types of gearing - straight cut spur, helical cut spur, herringbone, bevel, spiral bevel, hypoid, and planetary. - Demonstrate the basic operation of sun drive and carrier drive compound gears. - Demonstrate basic principles of rack and pinion gears. - Describe anti-friction bearings - ball, roller, and needle. - Perform preload and endplay design reasoning and setting procedures. - Perform backlash. - Define F = P x A. - Demonstrate what tools to use and their proper storage. # Clutches - Describe clutch discs and plates. - Describe solid and button clutch disc types. - Demonstrate the clutch pressure plate. - Identify clutch springs. - Describe heat cracks. - Perform clutch adjustments for free play, pilot shaft, pilot bearing, and throw-out bearing. - Demonstrate multiple disc clutches and the relationship of the number of discs and plates to the output torque. - Demonstrate the effect of pressure on torque. - Describe wet and dry clutch types. - Demonstrate clutch disc and clutch plate material. - Describe clutch wear patterns. - Establish band clutches and their basic operation. - Identify forward and reverse band clutches as well as their materials and wear patterns. - Demonstrate the basic types (roller, cam, and sprag), principles, and operation of overrunning clutches. # Manual Transmissions - Understand general principles. - Demonstrate sliding gear operation and power flow through all gears. - Demonstrate collar shift operation and power flow through all gears. - Describe synchromesh operation and types of synchronizer units. - Demonstrate shifting controls such as forks, rails, and cams. - Demonstrate endplay, preload, fork, and cam adjustments. - Understand troubleshooting trees and cause and effect charts. # Drive Shafts - Understand hook joint and constant velocity joint connections. - Demonstrate effects of angles of drive shafts. - Perform multiple joint timing. - Describe mid-ship supports. - Perform drive shaft repair. - Describe drive shaft failure analysis. # Differentials - Understand basic differential operation. - Describe pinion geras, ring gears, and spider (bevel) gears. - Demonstrate mechanical, hydraulic, and automatic (no spin) differential locking methods. - Perform cone point and backlash setting adjustments. # Final Drives - Identify rigged axle (full-floating and semi-floating), flexible axle, pinion drive (pinion/bull gear), inboard planetary, and outboard planetary final drive units. - Describe mechanical, hydrostatic, and speed lock-out front wheel drives. - Describe front to rear ratios, tires and rolling radius, and front/rear disconnects of four-wheel drives. # Special Drives - Demonstrate belt drive tension, wrap, crown, sizing, and types (flat, v-belt). - Demonstrate special drive types, size, and failure analysis. # Final Drive Failure Analysis - Understand importance of stress. - Describe planning for strength. - Establish failure modes. - Describe bending fractures. - Demonstrate torsion failures. - Identify adhesive and abrasive wear. - Demonstrate pitting and spalling failures. - Demonstrate frettage, cavitation, and corrosion. # Torque Converters - Understand the basic principles and components (impeller, turbine, and stator) of the torque converter. - Demonstrate how the torque converter functions including vortex flow, stall, torque multiplication, and lock up. - Demonstrate testing and troubleshooting of the torque converter using converter in and out pressures. # Hydraulically Shifted Transmissions - Understand the basic principles of hydraulic transmissions including multiple discs, planetary gearing, and multiple clutch operation. - Describe clutch engagement charts. - Demonstrate power flow through the transmission. - Demonstrate control of clutch engagement - Demonstrate accumulator operations. - Describe rate of shift controls. - Understand and demonstrate clutch pressures. - Demonstrate on-coming clutch and off-going clutch. - Perform pressure gauge testing. - Demonstrate hydraulic valving. - Demonstrate oil flow to clutches. - Describe hydraulic reverses. - Demonstrate counter shaft (constant mesh) design. - Describe planetary transmissions. - Demonstrate transmission troubleshooting methods. # Electronic Transmissions - Understand the basic principles of electronic transmission operation. - Describe electronically controlled hydraulic valves. - Understand F = P x A. - Demonstrate pressure drop through and orifice. - Describe fundamentals of spring operation. - Describe fundamentals of solenoid operation. - Demonstrate current vs. spring and force vs. orifice relationship. - Demonstrate current vs. pressure relationships. - Demonstrate electronic over hydraulic systems. - Demonstrate electronic over air over hydraulic systems. - Describe sensing and operational control. - Demonstrate load sensing. - Demonstrate engine fuel control interface. - Describe speed sensing. - Describe torque sensing. - Demonstrate manual and automatic control. - Perform troubleshooting with a diagnostic unit, without a diagnostic unit, and by using component isolation procedures. # Hydrostatic Transmissions - Understand basic hydrostatic transmission principles. - Demonstrate displacement/flow relationships. - Display types of gears, axial piston swash plates, and cam lobes. - Demonstrate open loop hydrostatics. - Demonstrate closed loop hydrostatics including fixed-fixed, variable-fixed, fixed variable, and variable-variable combinations. - Identify the charge circuit. - Understand the lubrication circuit including the pump, motor, forward, neutral, and reverse. - Define manual feedback control. - Define electronically controlled. - Describe fail safe and manual systems. - Perform testing and troubleshooting procedures including proper use of gauges, accuracy of gauges, and failure analysis. - Demonstrate repair precautions such as cleanliness, fill oil lines, and oil types. # Transmission Failure Analysis - Understand the importance of stress. - Understand planning for strength. - Consider failure modes. - Display bending fractures. - Describe torsional failures. - Demonstrate adhesive and abrasive wear. - Describe pitting and spalling failures. - Understand frettage, cavitation, and corrosion.
This course introduces air and hydraulic brake systems used on medium/heavy duty trucks. Classroom theory on brake systems along Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) is strongly emphasized. Topics include: introduction to hydraulic systems and safety; air brakes air supply and system service; air brakes mechanical service; parking brakes; hydraulic brake system and service; hydraulic brakes mechanical service; hydraulic brakes power assist units; anti lock brake systems (ABS) and automatic traction control (ATC); and wheel bearings.
Hydraulic Brake refers to the expertise in installing, maintaining, and fixing brake systems that rely on fluid pressure to halt vehicles.
Air Brakes are a compressed-air-powered braking system used in large vehicles, providing a reliable and safe stopping mechanism.
Parking Brakes are safety mechanisms that lock a vehicle's wheels, preventing unintended movement while stationary, especially on slopes or uneven surfaces.
Anti-lock brakes are vehicle safety systems that inhibit wheel lock-up during braking, enhancing steering control and decreasing stopping distances, particularly on slick surfaces.
# Air Brakes Air Supply and System Service - Identify poor stopping, air leaks, premature wear, pulling, grabbing, dragging, or balance problems caused by supply and service system malfunctions; determine needed action. - Check air system build up time; determine needed action. - Drain air reservoir/tanks; check for oil, water, and foreign material; determine needed action. - Inspect air compressor drive gear, belts, and coupling; adjust or replace as needed. - Inspect air compressor inlet; inspect oil supply and coolant lines, fittings, and mounting brackets; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect and test air system pressure controls; governor, unloader assembly valves, filters, lines, hoses, and fittings; adjust or replace as needed. - Inspect air system lines, hoses, fittings, and couplings; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect and test air tank relief (safety) valves, one-way (single) check valves, two-way (double) check valves, manual and automatic drain valves; replace as needed. - Inspect and clean air drier systems, filters, valves, heaters, wiring, and connectors; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect and test brake application (foot/treadle) valve, fittings, and mounts - Check pedal operation and adjust or replace as needed. - Inspect and test stop light circuit switches, wiring, and connectors; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect and test hand brake (trailer) control valve, lines, fittings, and mountings; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect and test brake relay valves; replace as needed. - Inspect and test quick release valves; replace as needed. - Inspect and test tractor protection valve; replace as needed. - Inspect and test emergency (spring) brake control/modulator valve(s); replace as needed. - Inspect and test low pressure warning devices, wiring, and connectors; repair or replace as needed. - Inspect and test air pressure gauges, lines, and fittings; replace as needed. # Air Brakes Mechanical Service - Identify poor stopping, brake noise, premature wear, pulling, grabbing, or dragging problems caused by the foundation brake, slack adjuster, and brake chamber problems; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test service brake chambers, diaphragm, clamp, spring, pushrod, clevis, and mounting brackets; repair or replace as needed. P-1 - Identify type and inspect and service slack adjusters; perform needed action. P-1 - Inspect camshafts, tubes, rollers, bushings, seals, spacers, retainers, brake spiders, shields, anchor pins, and springs; replace as needed. - Perform inspection, cleaning, and adjusting of air disc brake caliper assemblies; determine needed repairs. P-3 - Inspect and measure brake shoes, linings, or pads; perform needed action. P-1 - Inspect and measure brake drums and/or rotors; perform needed action. P-1 # Parking Brakes - Inspect and test parking (spring) brake chamber diaphragm and seals. P-1 - Perform replacement of parking (spring) brake chamber. P-1 - Dispose of removed parking (spring) brake chambers with local regulations. P-1 - Inspect and test parking (spring) brake check valves, lines, hoses, and fittings; replace as needed. P-1 - Inspect and test parking (spring) brake application and release valve; replace as needed. - Manually release (cage) and reset (uncage) parking (spring) brakes in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations. P-1 - Identify and test anti compounding brake function. # Hydraulic Brakes Systems and Service - Identify poor stopping, premature wear, pulling, dragging, balance, or pedal feel problems caused by the hydraulic system; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test master cylinder for internal/external leaks and damage; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect hydraulic system brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks and damage; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect and test metering (hold-off), load sensing/proportioning, proportioning, and combination valves; replace as needed. P-3 - Inspect and test brake pressure differential valve and warning light circuit switch, bulbs/LEDs, wiring, and connectors; repair or replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect disc brake caliper assemblies; replace as needed. P-2 - Inspect or test brake fluid. P-2 - Perform bleeding and/or flushing of hydraulic brake system. - Determine proper brake fluid type. # Hydraulic Brakes Mechanical Service - Identify poor stopping, brake noise, premature wear, pulling, grabbing, dragging, or pedal feel problems caused by mechanical components; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and measure rotors; perform needed action. - Inspect and measure disc brake pads and perform needed action. - Inspect mounting hardware and perform needed action. - Check parking brake operation. P-2 - Inspect parking brake application and holding devices and adjust or replace as needed. P-2 # Hydraulic Brakes Power Assist Units - Identify stopping problems caused by the brake assist (booster) system; determine needed action. - Perform inspection, testing, repair or replacement of the hydraulic brake assist (booster) hoses and control valves. P-3 - Determine proper fluid type. P-3 - Check emergency (back up, reserve) brake assist system. P-3 # Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) and Automatic Traction Control (ATC) - Observe antilock brake system (ABS) warning light operation (includes trailer and dash mounted trailer ABS warning light); determine needed action. P-1 - Perform diagnosis of antilock brake system (ABS) electronic control(s) and components using self-diagnosis and/or electronic service tools; determine needed action. P-1 - Identify poor stopping and wheel lock-up problems caused by failure of the antilock brake system (ABS); determine needed action. P-1 - Test and check operation of antilock brake system (ABS) air, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components; perform needed action. P-1 - Test antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensors and circuits. P-1 - Bleed the ABS hydraulic circuits. - Observe automatic traction control (ATC) warning light operation; determine needed action. P-3 - Diagnose automatic traction control (ATC) electronic controls and components using self-diagnosis and/or specified test equipment (scan tool, PC computer); determine needed action. P-3 - Verify power line carrier (PLC) operations. # Wheel Bearings - Clean, inspect, lubricate, and replace wheel bearings and races/cups; replace seals and wear rings; inspect spindle/tube; inspect and replace retaining hardware; adjust wheel bearings. - Verify end play with dial indicator method. - Identify, inspect or replace unitized/preset hub bearing assemblies.
This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics. Topics include: general system operation; basic hydraulic principles; hydraulic system components; hydraulic pumps; hydraulic control valves; load sensing pressure control systems; pilot operated hydraulic system operation; and hydraulic actuators.
# General Hydraulic System Operation - Identify system type (closed and open) and verify proper operation. - Read and interpret system diagrams and schematics. - Perform system temperature, pressure, flow, and cycle time tests; determine needed action. - Verify placement of equipment/component safety labels and placards; determine needed action. # Basic Hydraulic Fundamentals and Principles - Explain principles of fluid power. - Implement Pascal's law. - Implement the relationship between force, pressure, and area. - Demonstrate force, pressure, and area in a hydraulic system. - Demonstrate fluid flow characteristics through an orifice. - Identify functions of oil in hydraulic systems. - Explain the effects of fluid viscosity. - Identify types of hydraulic oil. - Identify hazards when working on hydraulics. - Explain safety practices when working with hydraulics. - Perform pressure release before servicing hydraulics. # Hydraulic System Components - Identify type of hydraulic filtration system; verify filter application and flow direction. - Service filters and breathers. - Identify causes of system contamination; determine needed action. - Take a hydraulic oil sample for analysis. - Check reservoir fluid level and condition; determine needed action. - Inspect and repair or replace reservoir, sight glass, vents, caps, mounts, valves, screens, supply and return lines. - Diagnose causes of component leakage, damage, and restriction; determine needed action. - Inspect hoses and connections (length, size, routing, bend radii, and protection); repair or replace as needed. - Assemble hoses, tubes, connectors, and fittings in accordance with manufacturers' specifications; use proper procedures to avoid contamination. - Inspect and replace fitting seals and sealants. - Identify hydraulic tank ISO symbols. - Identify three types of hydraulic pumps. - Demonstrate pump operation. - Demonstrate the difference between variable displacement pumps and fixed displacement. - Perform disassembly and inspection of a gear pump. # Hydraulic Pumps - Identify system fluid type. - Identify causes of pump failure, unusual pump noises, temperature, flow, and leakage problems; determine needed action. - Determine pump type, rotation and drive system. - Perform removal and installation of pump and then prime and/or bleed system. - Inspect pump inlet for restrictions and leaks; determine needed action. - Inspect pump outlet for restrictions and leaks; determine needed action. # Hydraulic Control Valves - Pressure test system safety relief valve; determine needed action. - Perform control valve operating pressure and flow tests; determine needed action. - Inspect, test, and adjust valve controls (electrical/electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic). - Identify causes of control valve leakage problems (internal/external); determine needed action. - Inspect pilot control valve linkages, cables, and PTO controls; adjust, repair, or replace as needed. # Load Sensing Pressure Control (LSPC) Hydraulic System Operation and Testing - Explain LSPC operation and benefits. - Demonstrate and explain the operation of the signal network. - Explain stand-by pressure. - Explain margin pressure. - Describe work port pressure. - Demonstrate implement stall. - Identify a pressure differential gauge. - Use tool list to identify correct pressure gauges to use. - Demonstrate two ways to flow test a pump. - Perform stand-by pressure test. - Perform system pressure test. - Measure margin pressure. - Perform on-machine pump flow test. - Perform pressure test for line relief valves. - Perform hydraulic cycle time test. - Perform system drift test. - Identify causes for hydraulic oil overheating. - Identify causes for slow implement response. - Identify causes for too fast of an implement response. - Identify causes for sticking control valves. - Identify causes for incorrect pressures. - Adjust relief valve settings. - Adjust stand-by pressure. # Pilot Operated Hydraulic System Operation and Testing - Explain pilot operated hydraulic system operation. - Demonstrate and explain the operation of the pilot operated control for the work tools. - Demonstrate and explain operation of the work tool control valve. - Demonstrate and explain the operation of the work tool solenoid valve. - Explain the operation of the interlock system. - Locate and explain the operation of the ball valve. - Locate and explain the operation of the charge relief valve. - Locate and explain the accumulator operation. - Perform a system pressure release. - Adjust main relief pressure. - Perform a pilot system pressure test. - Explain charge pressure. - Explain speed sensing pressure. - Explain pilot pressure. - Explain the procedure for recharging the accumulator. - Perform hydraulic cycle time test. - Perform system drift test. - Identify causes for hydraulic oil overheating. - Identify causes for slow implement response. - Identify causes for too fast of an implement response. - Identify causes for sticking control valves. - Identify causes for incorrect pressures. # Hydraulic Actuators - Identify actuator type (single/double acting, multi-stage/telescopic, and motors). - Identify the cause of seal failure; determine needed repairs. - Identify the cause of incorrect actuator movement and leakage (internal and external); determine needed repairs. - Inspect actuator mounting, frame components, and hardware for looseness, cracks, and damage; determine needed action. - Remove, repair, and/or replace actuators in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures. - Inspect actuators for dents, cracks, damage, and leakage; determine needed action. - Purge and/or bleed system in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures.
Provides fundamental information on periodontal anatomy, pathogenesis of the periodontal diseases, and an introduction to modern rational periodontal therapy, including preventive, non-surgical, and surgical methods. Topics include: tissues of the periodontium; periodontal pathology; periodontal diseases; assessment and treatment planning; periodontal disease therapy; and periodontal emergencies.
Periodontology is a dental field concentrating on the study and treatment of gum disease and related structures surrounding teeth.
# Tissues of the Periodontium - Describe the structures and microscopic oral anatomy of the periodontium. # Periodontal Pathology - Describe and discuss the etiology and mechanisms involved in the periodontal disease process. # Periodontal Diseases - Classify periodontal diseases and conditions according to the 1999 international classification system. - Describe and define dental plaque-induced gingival and non-plaque induced gingival lesions. - Provide detailed descriptions of the most commonly encountered periodontal diseases. # Assessment and Treatment Planning - Discuss the decision making involved in evidence-based periodontal care including assessment, planning, radiographic analysis and treatment modifications based on systemic conditions. # Periodontal Disease Therapy - Discuss non-surgical periodontal therapy including periodontal maintenance, implant maintenance, and the use of chemical agents. - Describe periodontal surgical concepts and understand goals for the procedures. - Understand the role of the patient in non-surgical periodontal therapy and methods to help patients change behavior. - Discuss the role of nutrition in periodontal disease therapy. # Periodontal Emergencies - Discuss the implications of gingival, periodontal and peri-coronal abscesses in the periodontal disease process.
DHYG 2140 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab
Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: applied techniques and time management.
# Applied Techniques - Implement continued application of all previously learned clinical skills. # Time Management - Establish efficient time management.
DHYG 2130 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture
Focuses on the dental hygiene field and presents the fundamental concepts and principles necessary for successful participation in the dental profession. Topics include: employability skills; State of Georgia Dental Practice Act; office management; expanded duties; legal aspects; ethics; dental hygiene practice settings; and dentistry and dental hygiene regulation.
# Employability Skills - Prepare a resume. - Participate in a mock interview. - Describe technological changes and economic and political forces affecting dentistry in today's society. - Describe various types of dental health care providers. # State of Georgia Dental Practice Act - Describe licensure, certification, registration, and institutional licensure as they relate to dentistry. - Discuss the Dental Practice Act. # Office Management - Discuss personnel management skills. # Expanded Duties - Describe dental hygiene expanded duties philosophy in the U.S. and other counties. # Legal Aspects - Describe the legal relationship between health care provider and patients/other personnel. - Describe legal conditions relating to dentistry including malpractice, technical battery, negligence, contractual agreement, and civil and criminal law. # Ethics - Describe components of the American Dental Hygienists' Association Code of Ethics. - Describe ethical behavior in dentistry. # Dental Hygiene Practice Settings - Describe alternative practice settings. - Describe dental practice benefits. # Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Regulation - Describe the role of credentialing and educational standards in health care provider regulation. - Describe the role of accreditation in dentistry.
DHYG 2110 - Biochemistry and Nutrition Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist
Provides a basic introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist's role as a nutritional educator. Topics include: molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment.
Nutritional assessment is a structured process for evaluating dietary intake, lifestyle habits, and physiological data to determine an individual's or population's nutritional status.
Molecular dynamics is a computational method for analyzing the motions of atoms and molecules, forecasting the progress of a molecular system over time at an atomic level.
# Molecular Structure - Express noncovalent bonds to covalent bonds. - Describe the stability of the hydrogen bond. - Describe properties of water. - Draw the structural formulas of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons from their common names. - Write the common names of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons from their structural formulas. - Write the common names of halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines from their structural formulas. - Draw condensed structural formulas of halides, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines from their common names. # Carbohydrates - Classify carbohydrates based on the number of sugar units. - Describe the properties of monosaccharides. - Explain the importance and functions of polysaccharides. # Proteins - Classify proteins. - Describe various protein structures. - Describe protein synthesis. - Describe the amino acids found in proteins. - Summarize the urea cycle. - Explain the urea cycle function. # Nutrition and Digestion - Discuss the energy requirements of an individual. - Explain the difference between undernourishment and malnourishment. - Describe the sources of proteins and the daily recommended amount. - Contrast animal and vegetable proteins. - Discuss the functions of assimilated proteins. - Describe the sources of fats and the daily recommended amount. - Discuss the effects of excessive fat intake. - Discuss the reasons for including fat in the diet. - Contrast animal and vegetable fats. - Describe the functions of carbohydrates. - Discuss the sources and daily recommended amount of carbohydrates. - Describe the functions and sources of minerals including calcium, phosphorus, iodine, sodium chloride, magnesium and copper. - Describe the sources and functions of vitamins. - Discuss the absorbability of food. - Describe the mechanism of absorption. - Describe the effect of cooking on the nutritional value of foods. - Discuss the advantages of digestion. - Describe the functions and origin of saliva and gastric juice. - Describe gastric analysis methods. - Discuss pancreatic juice and intestinal juice. - Describe bile and functions of bile. - Discuss the pH of the intestine. - Describe the bacterial decomposition of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the intestine. # Bioenergetics - Discuss thermodynamic principles and oxidation-reduction reactions. - Describe energy requirements and mechanisms regulating metabolism. - Explain the importance and function of glycolysis. - Compare and Contrast aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis. - Describe how glycolysis is regulated. - Explain the importance and function of glycolysis. - Compare and Contrast aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis. - Describe how glycolysis is regulated. - Summarize the tricarboxylic acid cycle. - Explain the tricarboxylic acid function. - Describe the secondary metabolic pathways for tricarboxylic acid cycle intermediates. - Describe the formation of glucose from lactate. - Describe glycogen metabolism and its control. - Discuss the interrelationship among the glycogen metabolism, glycolysis, and gluconeogenesis pathways. - Describe fatty acid synthesis. - Explain the importance of fatty acid synthesis. # Nutritional Aspects - Describe the relationship between nutrition and dental health. - Describe specialized nutritional needs. - Discuss the interrelationships between diet and exercise. - Define biochemical aspects of digestion, absorption, and metabolism. - Describe the nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals. # Nutritional Disorders - Describe major nutritional and/or eating disorders, deficiencies, and diseases. - Recognize the risks and benefits of alternative food patterns. - Discuss oral manifestations of eating disorders. # Diet Assessment - Assess nutritional status of dental patients/self. - Determine special diets for dental patients. - Discuss nutritional education and counseling in the dental setting.
Familiarizes students with the role of nutrition in the human body with an emphasis on the dental hygienist's role as a nutritional educator. Topics include: molecular structure, carbohydrates, proteins, nutrition and digestion, bioenergetics, nutritional aspects, nutritional disorders, and diet assessment.
Nutrition care entails evaluating and addressing an individual's dietary requirements to enhance well-being, avert malnutrition, and handle particular medical issues using customized nutrition strategies.
# Carbohydrates - Describe the properties of monosaccharides. - Explain the importance and function of polysaccharides. - Describe the function of carbohydrates. - Discuss the sources and daily recommended amount of carbohydrates. # Proteins - Describe the amino acids found in proteins. - Describe the sources of proteins and the daily recommended amount. - Contrast animal and vegetable proteins. # Nutrition and Digestion - Discuss the energy requirements of an individual. - Explain the difference between undernourishment and malnourishment. - Describe the sources of dietary fats and the daily recommended amounts. - Discuss the effects of excessive fat intake. - Explain reasons for including fat in the diet. - Contrast animal and vegetable fat. - Articulate the functions and sources of minerals including calcium, phosphorus, iodine, sodium chloride, magnesium and copper. - Discuss the sources and functions of vitamins. - Explain the absorbability of food. - Review the effect of cooking on the nutritional value of foods. - Explain the functions and origin of saliva and gastric juice. # Nutritional Disorders - Describe major nutritional and/or eating disorders, deficiencies and diseases. - Recognize the risks and benefits of alternative food patterns. - Discuss oral manifestations of eating disorders. # Diet Assessment - Analyze the nutritional status of dental patients/self. - Individualize special diets for dental patients. - Integrate nutritional education and counseling in the dental setting. - Use a computerize dietary analysis program.
DHYG 2090 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab
Continues the development of student skills necessary for treatment and prevention of oral disease. Topics include: special needs patients and applied techniques.
# Special Needs Patients - Assist and treat special needs patients. - Determine implement the appropriate DHY Process of Care for special needs patients. # Applied Techniques - Demonstrate continued application of clinical skills.
DHYG 2080 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture
Continues the development of student knowledge necessary for treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Topics include: treatment of patients with special needs.
Disease Control refers to the implementation of policies and procedures to minimize the transmission of infectious diseases through surveillance, vaccination programs, sanitation, and public health education.
# Treatment of Patients with Special Needs - Discuss dental hygiene care for patients of all ages. - Describe modification of dental hygiene treatment for patients with special needs. - Recognize conditions and diseases that require modification of dental hygiene care. - Determine appropriate home care devices for patients with special needs.
Provides students with a broad understanding of the healthcare system and an objective view of the significant social, political, psychological and economic forces directing the system. Prepares students to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in a community, by meeting specific dental health needs of community groups. Topics include: epidemiology; community dental care assessment; community dental care provision; preventive counseling for groups; group oral health education; terminology; dental care systems; biostatistics; and concepts of dental research.
Community health refers to the targeted promotion of well-being and disease prevention among specific population groups.
# Epidemiology - Explain epidemiology of dental disease. - Give examples measures used in dental diseases prevention and control. # Community Dental Care Assessment - Employ illustrate dental health education principles in planning and implementing community health presentations, including media utilization. - Assess dental needs of a target population through use of various dental indices, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. # Community Dental Care Provision - Evaluate implement and plan dental educational services for a target population. - Discuss traditional and nontraditional approaches to dental care provision. - Describe mechanisms (e.g. HMO, dental insurance and unions) for the purchases of dental care. - Discuss the need for and utilization of dental manpower. - Determine mechanisms for monitoring dental care quality. # Preventive Counseling for Groups - Demonstrate preventative and oral health counseling for groups. # Group Oral Health Education - Provide oral health education to groups. # Terminology - Express community dental health terms. # Dental Care Systems - Recognize principles of dental public health. - Explain dental care delivery systems. # Biostatistics - Illustrate the significance of statistical analysis as it relates to dentistry. - Discuss different testing measurements. # Concepts of Dental Research - Interpret and evaluate dental literature and statistical data including research.
DHYG 2050 - General and Oral Pathology/Pathophysiology
Introduces pathology as a specialty of dentistry and includes the etiology, pathogenesis and recognition of various pathological conditions. Emphasis is placed on oral and paraoral pathology and systemic conditions affecting the head and neck. Topics include: terminology and biopsy procedures; inflammation, repair, and regeneration; soft tissue and dental anomalies; pathogenesis of caries and pulpal pathology; cysts and tumors of the head and neck; systemic conditions that affect the oral structures; infectious diseases; diseases of the salivary glands; diseases of bone; blood dyscrasias; vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune diseases; and genetic diseases and syndromes of the head and neck.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery focuses on diagnosing and surgically treating conditions, injuries, and anomalies of the head, neck, face, jaws, and oral cavity's hard and soft tissues.
Biopsies refer to the process of removing cells or tissues from a living organism for diagnostic analysis, commonly used to detect diseases like cancer.
# Terminology and Biopsy Procedures - The student will describe oral pathology and its role in dentistry. - The student will describe the relationship between general pathology and oral pathology. - The student will describe differential diagnosis. - The student will define terms common to medical and pathological descriptions. - The student will define terms common to radiographic interpretation. - The student will communicate with colleagues and other dental professionals utilizing appropriate terminology. - The student will describe the purpose of a biopsy. - The student will describe various biopsy techniques and applicability. # Inflammation, Repair, and Regeneration - The student will describe inflammation, types of inflammation, the cells involved, their function, and the "cardinal signs' of inflammation. - The student will describe the hemodynamic events involved in the inflammatory process. - The student will differentiate between repair and regeneration. - The student will describe types of wound healing and the repair processes involved. - The student will discuss the results if inflammation or repair deviates from that normally expected. # Soft Tissue and Dental Anomalies - The student will define the terms anomaly, genetic, and congenital. - The student will describe abnormalities of soft tissue development, their etiologies, and the implications of these anomalies. - The student will describe abnormalities in the number of teeth. - The student will describe abnormalities in teeth size and teeth shape. - The student will describe abnormalities of tooth structure. - The student will describe abnormalities of tooth eruption. # Pathogenesis of Caries and Pulpal Pathology - The student will define caries and describe the caries process including various etiologies. - The student will discuss pulpal pathosis and various etiologies. - The student will discuss periapical pathology and its relationship to pulpal pathology. # Cysts and Tumors of the Head and Neck - The student will define the terms cyst, pseudocyst, ordontogenic cyst, developmental cyst, and fissural cysts. - The student will discuss the development of cysts and their various etiologies. - The student will describe the radiographic appearance of various cysts. - The student will describe the treatment of various cysts and the sequelae of untreated cysts. - The student will describe odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors. - The student will define the terms benign and malignant tumors. - The student will describe the clinical and radiographic appearance of various odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors. - The student will discuss the various etiologies of odontogenic and nonodontogenic tumors. - The student will discuss the treatment of odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors and the sequelae if left untreated. # Systemic Conditions that Affect the Oral Structures - The student will describe the manifestations of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and their effects on the oral structures. - The student will describe the manifestations of hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism and their effects on the oral structures. - The student will define and describe the various types of diabetes mellitus and its effects on the oral structures. - The student will define , name, and describe the results of increased and decreased function of the adrenal glands and the effects on the oral structures. # Infectious Diseases - The student will discuss the various etiologies, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of bacterial, viral and fungal diseases. - The student will identify the mode of transmission of these diseases and the aseptic techniques used to interrupt transmission. # Diseases of the Salivary Glands - The student will define sialadenitis, sialodochitis and sialolithiasis. - The student will define and describe various types of mucous retention phenomenon. - The student will discuss the various salivary gland tumors and clinical presentations. - The student will discuss the etiology and treatment of necrotizing sialometaplasia. - The student will discuss the etiology and manifestations of Sjogren's syndrome. # Diseases of Bone - The student will describe the difference between osteoma and torus. - The student will define and describe various diseases of bone, their etiologies and radiographic appearances. - The student will describe the various treatment modalities of bone diseases. # Blood Dyscrasias - The student will describe the cascading phenomenon of blood clotting. - The student will identify various bleeding disorders, the cell type involved, the etiologies and treatment, and their implications during dental treatment. - The student will describe the various malignancies of blood cells and their treatments. # Vesiculo-erosive and Autoimmune Diseases - The student will define the terms vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune. - The student will identify the etiology and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of various vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune diseases. # Genetic Diseases and Syndromes of the Head and Neck - The student will define syndrome. - The student will describe the genetic transmission of the various genetic diseases affecting the head and neck. - The student will describe the manifestations of various syndromes and genetic diseases. - The student will describe the management and treatment of various syndromes and genetic diseases. - The student will identify the dental implications of various syndromes and genetic diseases.
DHYG 2020 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab
Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include: instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants; scaling, debridement and root planing; ultrasonics and air polishing; dietary analysis, and applied techniques.
# Instrument Sharpening - Demonstrate and apply proper techniques for instrument sharpening. # Patient Assessment - Assess patient oral conditions. - Identify and attend to individual needs of each patient. - Develop a treatment plan for each individual patient after gathering assessments. # Use of Antimicrobials - Determine evidence-based reason for use of antimicrobial for patient. - Apply application of antimicrobial agents. - Demonstrate application of oral irrigation. # Pulp Vitality Testing Learning - Recognize clinical and radiographic factors that suggest loss of pupal vitality. - Demonstrate pulp vitality testing. # Treatment of Hypersensitivity - Demonstrate the use of hypersensitivity agents. - Identify characteristics and attend to factors that characterize dentinal hypersensitivity in the patient. # Whitening - Demonstrate use of alginate for impression, pouring and trimming of study models for fabrication of custom whitening trays. - Demonstrate the types of whitening products and the procedures used for each one. # Implant Care - Demonstrate the modifications of dental hygiene care for patients with implants. # Tobacco Cessation - Demonstrate tobacco cessation methods for select patients. - Display evidence-based information and demonstrate tobacco cessation methods for select patients. # Pit and Fissure Sealants - Assess patient for application of sealants. - Apply pit and fissure sealants. # Applied Techniques - Demonstrate communication skills. - Implement continued application of all previously learned clinical skills. # Scaling, Debridement and Root Planing - Generate a treatment plan for a periodontal patient. - Demonstrate proper root planing techniques on a periodontal patient. # Ultrasonics and Air Polishing - Demonstrate proficiency with ultrasonic instruments. - Demonstrate proficiency in air polishing. # Dietary Analysis - Perform dietary analysis.
DHYG 2010 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture
Continues the development of student knowledge in treating patients and preventing oral disease. Topics include: instrument sharpening; patient assessment; antimicrobial use; pulp vitality testing; treatment of hypersensitivity; whitening; implant care; tobacco cessation; pit and fissure sealants, scaling, debridement and root planing; ultra-sonics and air polishing and dietary analysis.
# Instrument Sharpening - Describe instrument sharpening techniques. - Describe two methods of evaluating sharpness. - Define sharp cutting edge and dull cutting edge. # Patient Assessment Learning - Discuss the rationale for patient assessment. # Use of Antimicrobials - Describe rationale for and use of antimicrobial agents. - Describe rationale for and use of oral irrigation. - Define the different types of local delivery agents. # Pulp Vitality Testing - Discuss pulp vitality testing. - Discuss observations that suggest loss of vitality. # Treatment of Hypersensitivity - Identify characteristics of dentin hypersensitivity. - Describe rationale for and use of hypersensitivity agents. - Describe the dental hygiene care and treatment interventions. # Whitening - Discuss the rationale, indications, and contraindications for whitening procedures. - Discuss the types of whitening products and the procedures used for each one. # Implant Care - Discuss the indications and contraindications for dental implants. - Discuss the material which is used in the fabrication of dental implants. - Discuss the modification of dental hygiene care for patients with implants. # Tobacco Cessation - Discuss the rationale for tobacco cessation. - Discuss methods of implementation for patients. # Pit and Fissure Sealants - Describe rationale for and application of pit and fissure sealants. # Scaling, Debridement and Root Planing - Describe root planing techniques for the treatment of periodontal patients. - Describe the rationale for treating periodontal patients. # Ultrasonics and Air Polishing - Discuss the evidence-based use of ultrasonic instrumentation and air polishing for each patient. # Dietary Analysis - Examine diet diaries for nutrient and sugar content. - Discuss communication techniques applicable to dietary analysis.
DFTG 2500 - Drafting Technology Exit Review
Emphasis is placed on students' production of portfolio-quality pieces. Focuses on the preparation for entry into the job market.
# Portfolio - Construct a portfolio. # Job Search Skills - Evaluate job listings. - Prepare an employment application. - Perform job interview skills and appearance. - Show portfolio/project in preparation for job interview. # Resume and Cover Letter - Compose a resume and cover letter. # Self-Promotion and Marketing - Identify methods of self-promotion and marketing.
DFTG 2400 - Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 4
# Perform Industry Production - Perform industry production techniques on approved equipment. - Assess quality during production. # Apply Knowledge and Skills - Perform operations and maintenance on production equipment. # Demonstrate Work Environment Functions - Interact professionally with co-workers and supervisors. - Communicate professionally. - Perform efficient time-management and work organization skills. - Assess problems by utilizing decision-making skills. - Display flexibility and adaptability in the work environment. # Listen and Follow Directions - Interpret project specifications. - Perform appropriate note-taking skills. - Integrate note-taking skills to complete production. - Use effective listening skills.
DFTG 2300 - Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship 3
This course continues the development of blueprint reading as applied to technical drawing. Topics include threads (inch and metric), auxiliary views, geometric tolerancing, and weldments.
# Threads - Identify eight different thread forms. - Specify thread callout for eight different thread forms. - Calculate lead for single, double and triple threads. - Specify thread callout for inch and metric threads using standard thread tables. # Auxiliary Views - Identify primary and secondary views. - Interpret auxiliary views to calculate missing dimensions. # Geometric Tolerancing - Identify and interpret feature control frame. - Identify and interpret datums. - Identify and interpret modifiers. - Identify and interpret location tolerances. # Weldments - Identify five different types of joints. - Identify four different types of gas and electric welds. - Callout the correct weld, with dimensions, using a typical weld symbol chart.
DFTG 2130 - Manual Drafting Fundamentals
This course emphasizes the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. It introduces drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts.
2D computer aided design (CAD) refers to the utilization of software for producing, editing, analyzing, and enhancing precise two-dimensional drawings or technical illustrations.
Geometric Design refers to the process of creating designs and layouts using shapes, sizes, and the relationships between figures to enhance aesthetics and functionality in various applications.
# Tools and Equipment - List and identify standard sheet sizes and media types used for manual drafting. - Identify and state the purpose of the following drafting tools: drafting machine, bow compass, beam compass, dividers, protractor, plastic and gum erasers, eraser shield, templates, French curve, triangles, tee-square, scales, lead holder and lead pointer. - List the various grades of lead hardness and place in order from softest to hardest. # Scale and Measurement - Identify the following scales: metric, engineer's (civil), decimal inch, mechanical engineer's, and architect's. - Read and measure with the following scales: metric, engineer's (civil), decimal inch, mechanical engineer's, and architect's. # Line Relationships and Lettering - Produce a drawing of the alphabet of lines identifying the name, line weight, line type, and purpose of each line. - Demonstrate the proper use and care of the Ames lettering guide. - Illustrate proper drafting lettering at 1/8" and 1/4" lettering heights. # Geometric Construction - Demonstrate the ability to accurately duplicate given patterns with parallel, perpendicular, and angled lines. - Produce a 2D drawing of lines and arcs that are tangent to multiple circles. - Create a 2D drawing of an ogee curve. - Create drawings of regular polygons both inscribed and circumscribed. - Produce a 2D drawing of an ellipse using the parallelogram method.
DFTG 2120 - Blueprint Reading for Architecture
This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing and interpreting construction drawings. Topics include reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, and specifications.
# Plan Organization - Identify parts of a set of working drawings and letter classification. # Lines and Symbols - Identify the alphabet of lines. - Identify basic symbols. - Identify abbreviations for commonly used terms. # Reading, Measuring and Dimensioning Plans - Identify and interpret dimensions. - Identify and demonstrate the use of Architect's, Engineer's and Metric scales. # Specifications and Schedules - Define the purpose of specifications. - Identify specification divisions. - Identify and interpret the sections located within the divisions. - Locate information in a set of specifications. - Identify and interpret window and door schedules. # Materials - Identify the basic materials used in construction: aggregates, concrete, masonry, metals, wood and finishes. - Identify the symbols for the basic materials used in construction. # Working Drawings - Recognize the common features of Plot Plans: property lines, true north, plan north, contour elevation lines, and topography sections. - Identify common terms and symbols used on Plot Plans. - Recognize the common features of Foundation Plans: footings, foundation support systems, and reinforcing steel. - Identify common terms and symbols used on Foundation Plans. - Recognize the common features of Framing Plans: floor, roof and wall framing systems, platform, balloon and plank-and-beam framing, stair details, and metal framing. - Identify common terms and symbols used on Framing Plans. - Recognize common features of Floor Plans and Elevations: walls, windows and doors, interior and exterior elevations. - Identify common terms and symbols used on Floor Plans and Elevations. - Recognize common features of Plumbing Plans: piping systems, fixtures and piping diagram. - Identify common terms and symbols used on Plumbing Plans. - Recognize common features of HVAC Plans: duct work, return and supply grills. - Identify common terms and symbols used on HVAC plans. - Recognize common features of Electrical Plans; wiring diagrams, lighting plans, panel, lighting and equipment schedule. - Identify common terms and symbols used on Electrical Plans.
Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Topics include: interpretation of blueprints and sketching.
# Interpretation of Blueprints - Match technical drafting terms to their correct definitions. - List the Alphabet of Lines and their use. - Given 1 or more of the 6 principal views, solve for the missing dimensions. - List the 2 different dimension systems used in technical drafting. - Describe the difference between general and local notes. - Calculate accumulated tolerance. - Calculate limit, unilateral and bilateral tolerances. - Identify 6 sectional views and their use. - Identify and size the following: diameters, radii, blind holes, clearance holes, chamfers, fillets, rounds, key seats and keyways, counterbores and countersink, finish symbols, bosses and pads, slotted holes, tapers, necks, steel carbon content, spot face, annular grooves. # Sketching - Sketch the Alphabet of Lines. - Draw a freehand sketch using the 6 principal views. - Draw a freehand isometric sketch to correct proportions. - Draw a freehand oblique cabinet sketch to correct proportions. - Use 5x5 and ISO grid paper to sketch technical drawings.
DFTG 2040 - Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical
In this course the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Sheet Metal modeling for mechanical drafting, multi-body parts assemblies, and basic animation techniques for mechanical assembly presentations.
# Demonstrate an Understanding of Sheet Metal Solid Modeling Functions of Software - Use and arrange workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform 3D models and drawings and editing techniques. - Use and manage computer hardware and peripherals for input, output and storage. # Demonstrate Creative Skills by Producing 3D Solid Model Assemblies by Using Software's Functions - Produce 3D models using proper techniques to develop drawings or presentations. # Demonstrate Creative Skills by Producing Animations of Multiple Parts for a Presentation Using 3D - Creatively produce animation/presentation using materials, lighting and movement techniques in solid modeling software. - Demonstrate creative skills in lighting, texture and camera angles by producing presentation for mechanical projects. - Prepare drawings with appropriate characteristics for output.
DFTG 2030 - Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural
In this course students become acquainted with concepts of the software related to Presentations for Architectural Renderings and Architectural Animations. Students will demonstrate skills in texture applications, camera angles for presentations, lighting and shadow techniques for architectural renderings, and animation techniques for architectural presentations.
3D Modeling Software is a collection of tools designed for generating three-dimensional digital models for various purposes, such as animation, gaming, engineering, and simulation.
# Demonstrate Creative Skills in Lighting, Texture and Camera Angles by Producing Presentation Drawing - Use and arrange workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform 3D models and drawings and editing techniques. - Use tools to apply materials to architecture project. - Use camera and lighting tools and concepts to produce multiple types of architectural renderings. - Use and manage computer hardware and peripherals for input, output and storage. - Use 3rd party software to enhance final rendering. # Demonstrate Creative Skills by Producing Animations of Architectural Project for Presentation Using - Creatively produce animation/presentation using materials, lighting and movement techniques in solid modeling software. - Prepare drawings with appropriate characteristics for output.
This course is an introduction to engineering graphics and component visualization. Sketching, line drawing, computer assisted drafting solid modeling including parametric modeling are practiced. Development of working drawings and requirements for drawing in a manufacturing and rapid pro-type environment are emphasized.
Data Visualization is the process of converting data into visual forms like charts, graphs, and maps to effectively communicate information.
# Freehand Sketching - Freehand sketch lines, circles and arcs. - Use freehand sketching techniques to construct various shapes. - Freehand sketch isometric drawings. - Freehand sketch oblique drawings. # Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 2D - Describe 2D CAD system operation. - Prepare lettering for engineering drawings using a CAD system. - Use scales in preparing engineering drawings with a CAD system. - Prepare dimensions and tolerance notations for engineering drawings using a CAD system. # Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 3D Solid Fundamentals - Describe 3D CAD system operation. - Develop sketches for creating solid models. - Use constraints to help develop solid models. - Create drawings using a 3D solid. - Dimension drawings created using solid models. - Explain the fundamentals of exporting for rapid pro-type. # Working Drawings - Construct drawings using principles of orthographic projection with a CAD system. - Construct isometric drawings using a CAD system. - Construct sectional drawings using CAD system. - Construct shapes based on principles of auxiliary view projection using a CAD system. - Describe the purpose of engineering drawing conventions. - Construct a complete set of working drawings including assemblies.
Covers the basics of computer terminology, input and output devices, file formatting, file management, for CAD software. Introduces students to the fundamentals of geometric construction, scale reading line relationship and basic history of the drafting concepts. Student will also be introduced to basic and intermediate CAD commands and procedures, and drafting concepts and principals
# Basic Sketching Techniques - Use traditional drafting tools to produce proper measurement. - Prepare sketches using traditional techniques and tools. - Identify proper safety protocol for drafting environments. # Basic 2D and 3D Modeling CAD Commands by Creating Drawing - Use and arrange workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform basic drawing and editing techniques. - Use and manage computer hardware and peripherals for input, output, and storage. - Prepare orthographic, section and auxiliary view drawings with appropriate characteristics for output. # Application of Dimensioning and Annotation on Working Drawings - Identify fundamental components of standard dimensions and notes. - Employ industry standard dimensioning and annotation practices. - Prepare fully dimensioned formal multi-view drawings. - Modify and apply dimension and annotation settings to industry standards. # Intermediate Use of 2D and 3D Modeling CAD Software and Hardware - Demonstrate the ability to customize setup options for CAD software. - Demonstrate the process to setup and use custom title blocks. - Create and/or edit and apply a library of frequently used details for inserting into CAD drawings.
Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings.
Architectural drawings are technical illustrations that depict building designs, communicating design intent through various views like floor plans, elevations, sections, and details for construction and design purposes.
# Commercial Building Styles - Define commercial building. - Identify different commercial building styles. # Commercial Drawings - Identify and apply knowledge of building codes and industry standards. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of site plans. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of foundation plans. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of floor plans. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of elevation plans. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of sections, details, and callout symbols for commercial building applications. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of reflected ceiling plans. - Describe and demonstrate knowledge of roof plans. - Describe and demonstrate structural steel details for light commercial.
Continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.
# Construction Set for a Multi-Story Floor Plan - Design and draw the floor plan for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Draw the foundation plan for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Draw the elevations for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Draw the kitchen elevations for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Draw a typical wall section for residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Draw all appropriate details for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Draw the window, door, and finish schedules for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements. - Identify types of HVAC systems. - Identify energy sources of HVAC systems. - Identify types of materials used in HVAC systems. - Select a HVAC system for a given application. - Draw the HVAC plan for a residential forced air HVAC system. - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of electrical wiring - Draw the electrical plan for a residential installation. - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of plumbing pipe. - Draw the plumbing plan for a residential installation. # Specifications/Material Take-offs - Write a set of construction specifications for a residential dwelling based on the bill of requirements.
Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products also students will be introduce to architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.
# Material Take-Offs - Explain conceptual and detailed estimates. - Explain the uses of material take-offs. - Determine quantity, type and quality of materials for a basic residential home. - Identify reference sources for materials and subcontractors. # Footing and Foundation Plans - Explain the purpose of foundation plans. - Identify the basic components of a footing. - Identify the various foundation systems and supports. - Identify the basic components of a floor system. - Identify the various floor systems. - Identify dimensioning techniques and standards used in footing and foundation plans. - Identify reference sources related to foundation plans and their components. # Floor Plans - Explain the purpose of floor plans. - Identify the basic components of a floor plan. - Explain the purpose of window, door, and finish schedules for residential plans. - Identify dimensioning techniques and standards used in floor plans. - Identify reference sources related to floor plans and their components. # Exterior Elevation Plans - Explain the purpose of elevation plans. - Identify the types of elevations. - Identify dimensioning techniques and standards used in elevation plans. - Identify reference sources related to elevation plans. # Site Plans - Explain the purpose of site plans. - Identify the types of legal descriptions. - State the various requirements for site plans. - Identify dimensioning techniques and standards used in site plans. - Identify reference sources related to site plans. # Construction Drawing Techniques and Practices - Draw a set of residential plans consisting of a foundation plan, floor plan, elevation plan, and site plan. - Apply standard dimensioning techniques and practices to a foundation plan, floor plan, elevation plan, and site plan.
In the Architectural 3D Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for Architectural drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/constructions drawings.
Architecture modeling is the creation of visualizations and diagrams to represent complex organizational systems, structures, or processes, enabling analysis, design, and effective communication.
# Solid Modeling Software - Use and arrange workspace and interface. - Use tools, menus, and keyboard commands to perform 3D models and drawings and editing techniques. - Use and manage computer hardware and peripherals for input, output, and storage. # 3D Solid Models Using Software - Produce 3D models using proper techniques to develop drawing or presentations. # Presentation/Construction Drawings Using 3D Software - Produce presentation/construction drawing using drafting standards. - Prepare drawings with appropriate characteristics for output.
Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Fundamentals residential and commercial practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning and scales.
# Architectural History, Terms and Styles - Differentiate between the various architectural styles. - Categorize architectural styles. - Identify basic architectural terms and symbols. - Identify architectural styles used in current residential building. # Fundamentals of Architectural Design - Relate design concepts to architecture. - Identify elements of design. - Apply design principles to a work of architecture. - Classify the different purposes of an architectural structure. - Compare and contrast the living areas, sleeping areas, dining areas, and the outdoor living areas. # Material Selection, Specification and Specification Formatting - Identify types of materials used in standard residential design and construction. - Identify types of materials used in conservation and environmental design and construction. - Generalize how materials will be shown on an architectural plan. # Building Codes and Industry Standards - Explain applicable building codes for local service area. - Research and identify state and national building codes. - Research and identify special population building codes. - Determine basic design criteria for a local building. # Construction Drawing Techniques, Scales, and Practices - Design and draw a set of basic construction documents consisting of floor plans, foundation plan, elevations, and specification documents.
Introduces fundamental plane surveying concepts, instruments, and techniques. Topics include: linear measurements; instrument use; and angles, bearings, and directions.
Surveying Instruments are accurate tools for measuring angles, distances, and elevations in land surveying, mapping, and construction to determine topography and site layouts.
# Linear Measurements - Define surveying. - Discuss the common tools of surveying. - Discuss the importance of surveying. - Describe each of the following types of surveys: plane surveying, geodetic surveying, photogrammetric surveying, control surveys, construction surveys, property surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, and hydrographic surveys. - List three government agencies that do surveying and mapping in the United States on a large scale. - Describe common job titles in the surveying profession. - Discuss the steps in becoming a professionally licensed surveyor. - Describe each of the following types of measurements made by surveyors: horizontal angles, horizontal distances, vertical angles, vertical distances, and slope distances. - Describe the common units of measurement (both English and metric) used for length, angle, area, and volume. - Convert measurements in length, angle, area, and volume between English and metric units. - Record data, giving proper consideration to significant figures. - Use the proper system for rounding off numbers. - Differentiate between direct and indirect measurements. - Describe examples of natural, instrumental, and personal errors in surveying. - Define systematic or cumulative errors. - Define random or accidental errors. - Explain why random errors tend to be compensating. - Define discrepancy, precision, agreement, and accuracy. - Implement steps that can be taken to minimize surveying errors. - Discuss the legal significance of survey field notes. - Describe each of the five requirements for good field notes: accuracy, integrity, legibility, arrangement, and clarity. - List common types of field books. - Copy sample data into field books using proper notetaking techniques. - Describe the general procedure for measuring horizontal distances by: pacing, odometer, stadia, taping, and EDM. - Measure horizontal distances by pacing to within an accuracy of 1:50. - Maintain proper fieldnotes. - Describe the care and use of the common tools required for taping over level and sloped ground. - Demonstrate the six steps of taping: lining in, applying tension, plumbing, marking tape lengths, reading the tape, recording the distance. - Demonstrate the use of a fiberglass tape. - Demonstrate the use of a steel surveyor’s chain. - Describe the common sources of error in taping and list what can be done to minimize each error including: incorrect tape length, temperature, pull, sag, poor alignment, tape not horizontal, improper plumbing, faulty marking, and incorrect reading. - Measure a distance on level ground to an accuracy of 1:3000. - Measure a distance on sloped ground by breaking tape to an accuracy of 1:2000. - Lay out a distance on level ground. - Check the distance by repeat measurement. Distance should check by +/-0.05'. - Lay out a distance on sloped ground. - Check the distance by repeat measurement. Distance should check by +/-0.1'. - Observe distance measured with an EDM. - Take proper field notes. # Instrument Use - Describe the function and use of each part of a level. - Describe the function and use of each part of a transit and/or theodolite. - Demonstrate proper care, storage, and field transportation of a level, transit, theodolite, and EDM instrument. - Setup a level on any type terrain in five minutes or less. - Setup a transit or theodolite over a point on level ground in ten minutes or less. - Setup a transit or theodolite over a point on sloped ground in fifteen minutes or less. # Angles, Bearings, and Directions - Differentiate between horizontal and vertical angles. - Describe compass theory. - Define magnetic declination. - Convert magnetic bearing to true bearing given declination. - Describe each part of a surveyor’s compass.
CWDS 1620 - Representative Warehouse Skills
This course discusses mathematical concepts used in warehousing and distribution. It also focuses on powered material handling equipment and safety requirements. Units in the course include math and measurements, use of calculators, operation of powered industrial trucks, and warehousing simulations.
Warehouse operations encompass the efficient management of goods storage, handling, and distribution, ensuring accurate inventory and order fulfillment for effective supply chain management.
Industrial trucks refer to material handling vehicles like forklifts, pallet jacks, and tow tractors used in warehouses and manufacturing settings.
# Perform math and measurement calculations - Perform mathematical computations using whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percentages. - Perform conversions involving fractions, decimals, and percentages. Acquire familiarity with measurements of liquids and solids. - Acquire familiarity with distance measurements in both English and metric. - Calculate an average. - Identify common angles. # Correctly use calculators - Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. - Solve multi-step computations. - Calculate percentages. - Square numbers. - Find the square root of numbers. # Operate a powered industrial truck - Recognize and avoid hazards you may encounter while operating a powered industrial truck. - Identify the controls and components common to all powered industrial trucks. - Perform the steps in a pre-operational check of the powered industrial truck. - Demonstrate proper material handling, stacking, loading and unloading methods. - State the specific safety precautions for operating LP (liquid propane), battery, gasoline, and diesel-powered industrial trucks. - Operate a powered industrial truck safely while negotiating a driving course. # Perform simulated warehouse operations - Perform simulated warehouse operations.
CWDS 1600 - Warehousing Technology Skills
Provides an overview and study of the technology used in the warehousing environment. Topics include data applications, scanners and data entry machines, handling systems, automation, and inventory management. A warehousing simulation and comprehensive assessment is also a part of this course.
Technology strategy is a structured approach to aligning technology usage with business objectives, facilitating sustainable growth and optimal resource management in tech-focused initiatives.
# Scanners and Data Entry - Describe the function of scanners used in the warehousing and distribution process. - Correctly retrieve data from some basic warehouse documents. - Accurately respond to some basic warehouse situation using the scanner information given. - Scan a bar code and identify errors. # Warehouse Data Applications - List the four basic warehouse functions. - Describe different types of Warehouse Systems. - List the types of Inventory Identifications Systems. - Describe the advantages of radio frequency communications. - List the fundamental units of a radio frequency communication system. - Describe a typical RF Warehouse Transaction. - Explain the advantages of RF data input over manual data input. - Describe the advantages of Electronic Data Interchange. - Explain how EDI helps the warehouse attain its goals. - Describe the MRP II communication process. - Explain how MRP II affects the manufacturing process. # Problem Solving - Justify a structured approach to solving problems. - Use a systematic six-step process for solving problems. - Assess the circumstances of a problem. - Analyze alternative solutions to a problem. - Plan how the solution will be implemented or executed. - Evaluate the effectiveness of an implemented solution. - Reassess a decision and take corrective action as necessary. - Handle difficult situations more efficiently and effectively. - Use basic tools to aid in the problem-solving process. # Introduction to Industrial Controls - Identify the basic purpose and the three sections of a control circuit. - Name three common switches used to control industrial components. - State three purposes of a relay. - Identify the different types of logic used in control circuits. - State the purpose and function of a Programmable Logic Controller. # Introduction to Computers and Automation - Describe the importance of computers in manufacturing, business, and in our daily lives. - List and describe the hardware components of a computer system. - Identify basic computer terms. - Demonstrate the use of a keyboard and mouse to enter computer data. - Define automation and discuss its advantages. - Describe computer-integrated manufacturing. - Identify the parts of the screen for the Microsoft Windows operating system. - Demonstrate the basic use of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
CWDS 1580 - Warehousing and Distribution Process
Provides information on the warehousing and distribution processes used in the warehousing environment. Topics include key warehousing functions, measuring productivity, computational skills, and tools for excellence.
Distribution Center Operations encompass the management and performance of activities in a facility where incoming goods are stored, sorted, and dispatched to their intended locations.
Palletizing refers to the systematic placement of products or materials onto a pallet to facilitate streamlined handling, shipping, and storage in warehouse or distribution facilities.
Hazardous Goods refer to materials that pose risks to health, safety, assets, or the environment, necessitating strict compliance with regulatory guidelines for handling, storage, transit, and elimination.
# Warehousing and Distribution - State the mission of a warehouse. - Explain the concept and processes involved in inventory management. - Describe the two types of warehouses. - Describe the functions of warehousing and distribution. # Warehousing Productivity Measures - List the four questions we must ask ourselves when establishing new metrics. - Define Benchmarking. - Determine the total number of orders, lines, or items picked over a given. - Calculate the average orders, lines, or items picked over a given period. - Define “man-hours.” - Calculate the number of man-hours in a given period. - Define Order Completion Time. - Calculate Average Order Completion Time for a given period. - Explain Overages, Shortages, and Damages. - Calculate the Rate of Overages, Shortages, and Damages. - Define Mispicks. - Calculate the Rate of Error/Mispicks. - Calculate the Rate of Accuracy. - Explain the concept of Inventory Turns. - Calculate Inventory Turns. - Determine which warehouse has better Inventory Turns over another. # Methods of Inventory Management - List the two classifications of inventory control systems. - State the advantages and disadvantages of a “push” system. - State the advantages and disadvantages of a “pull” system. - Explain the purpose of MRP. - List the three key inputs to MRP. - State whether MRP is a “push” or a “pull” system. - Explain the JIT philosophy. - List the seven goals of JIT. - State which ABC classification requires the most, less, or the least management attention. - List the two basic options businesses have when reordering raw material. - Explain how vendor-managed inventory can benefit both the supplier and the customer. - Explain the Kanban process. - State the two key factors involved with the Kanban process. # Protecting Materials and Merchandise - Explain the advantages of cardboard packaging. - Describe the use of blister packs. - Describe the operation of the forming machine and identify the machine components and operations used in thermoforming. - Describe the operation of the supported web blister-forming machine and identify the machine components and operations used in thermoforming. - Explain the advantages of Expanded polystyrene packaging. # Palletizing - Identify and describe the uses of high-level case palletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of low-level case palletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of bag palletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of pail and drum palletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of high-level bulk palletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of low-level bulk palletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of high level depalletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of low level depalletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of high-level bulk depalletizers. - Identify and describe the uses of low-level bulk depalletizers. - Identify the different types of pallet dispensers, stackers, and conveyors. - Describe the uses of tier sheet dispensers and stackers. - Identify and describe maintenance and repair requirements that will keep your palletizers in good operating condition. # Handling Systems - Describe the different types of conveyor systems used in warehouses. - Identify a conveyor that is appropriate for a particular product and container. - Describe how a particular product or container is moved through a warehouse. - Specify the type of protection that must be provided for a product while in a conveyor system. # Processing Hazardous Materials - Describe the environmental concerns of the warehouse and how each directly impacts the distribution center and the warehouse function. - Describe the various aspects of hazardous materials (HazMats). - Identify and discuss hazardous materials regulations. - Describe spill response. - Describe storm water discharge. - Describe appropriate accident prevention strategies.
CWDS 1560 - Warehousing Core and Workforce Skills
Provides an overview of the core and workforce skills needed to succeed in the warehousing industry. Topics include powered industrial trucks, processing hazardous materials, palletizing, protecting materials nad merchandise, waste recovery, containment, communication, team work, problem solving, image and interviewing.
Workforce management is a strategic approach to maximizing employee efficiency through processes such as scheduling, forecasting, monitoring, and staff development.
# The Art of Effective Communication - Influence conversations by listening attentively, responding appropriately, and acknowledging feelings making others feel unique and important. - Interpret verbal and nonverbal messages and provide feedback and reinforcement to ensure understanding and positive business results. - Establish a good lasting impression by using positive phrases and body language, along with a helpful tone, to build rapport and cooperation in the workplace. # Working Together - Define team synergy. - Describe four requirements for successful teamwork. - Explain four communication styles and how they affect interactions with people. - List ways to versatility can be used to communicate more effectively. - Identify "positive-impact phrases" that improve team cooperation. - Demonstrate how to show consideration for team members using targeted positive regard. - Describe the five stages of team development. - Identify specific actions of team members that will enhance team development at each stage. - Articulate an action plan for continuous team improvement. # Positive Image - Define image. - Identify the elements of a positive image. - Identify image builders and describe how they contribute to a positive image. - Identify image busters and describe what should be done to eliminate them. - Explain why a positive image is important and how it can help achieve personal and career goals. - Identify ways to present a positive image in the workplace. - Assess their students' personal images and identify specific steps toward enhancing their images. # Interview Skills - Identify the phases of the interview process. - Prepare a resume. - Prepare for a job interview. - Complete an employment application. - Follow up after the interview.
CWDS 1540 - Working in the Warehousing Environment
Provides an introduction to the warehousing environment. Topics include distribution centers, business principles, plant safety, career success, work ethics, and managing change.
# Introduction to the Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Program - State the primary mission of a warehouse and distribution center. - Explain how technology and well-trained warehousing and distribution employees are important to a company’s competitiveness and profitability. - List the skills that they will develop from this course. # Introduction to Business Principles - Recognize and discuss the importance of having a sound business plan. - Recognize and discuss the importance of producing a quality product. - Recognize and discuss the importance of customer satisfaction and customer feedback. - Recognize and discuss the importance of economics and ethics in business decisions. # General Plant Safety - State six negative attitudinal approaches toward workplace safety. - State three things you can do to show concern for safety in the workplace. - Name the areas of the body most frequently injured in the workplace. - Identify the human factors that contribute to workplace safety. - Identify the human factors that contribute to workplace safety. - State the six basic steps in job preparation. - Identify six categories of safety equipment and clothing. - Identify the four classes of fires and approved fire extinguishers for each class. - Describe the three main causes of injuries involving rotating or movable-action machinery. - Describe the purpose of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, safety information requirements, chemical labeling and Material Safety Data Sheets. - Describe the proper use of ladders. - Describe proper lifting methods. # Learning for Success - Describe how people learn. - Identify their personal learning styles. - Identify and apply learning techniques in order to become better students. - Discuss the importance of continuous learning. # Managing Change - Identify causes of change in the workplace. - Discuss ways to get employees to respond positively to change. - Accept change as ongoing. - Identify how change affects us. - Identify techniques for managing change to achieve a positive outcome. # Self-Management and Personal Wellness - Identify characteristics of a successful business. - Act proactively in making better life choices to ensure optimum mental and physical health. - Implement a successful time management plan to accomplish top priority goals and activities. - Apply stress management techniques to monitor and manage stress more effectively in their personal and professional lives. # Positive Work Ethic - Define “positive work ethic” and discuss its importance in the workplace. - Identify actions that contribute to workplace success. - Explain how employees, the company, and customers benefit when employees demonstrate a positive work ethic. - Choose actions that will serve as ground rules for the class during CWDS training.
Provides in-depth experience in preparing many types of baked goods found in restaurants, country clubs, and hotels. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation and Retail Bakery Association training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become Executive Pastry Chefs, Working Pastry Chefs and Bakers. Topics include: Artisan Breads, Tarts, Tortes, Pastry Dough, Puff Pastry, Icing (buttercreams and meringues), Filling (sauces and coulis), Sugar, Chocolates, and Confections. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
# Review Weights and Measures - Identify English and metric measuring and weighing devices and equipment. - Demonstrate proper procedures used to weigh and measure dry ingredients. - Demonstrate proper procedures used to weigh and measure liquid ingredients. # Review Science and use of Baking Ingredients for Breads, Desserts, Cakes, and Pastries - Define the term Artisan Bread. # Artisan Breads - Define the term Artisan Bread. - Prepare/ perform various Artisan Breads. - Evaluate various Artisan Breads. - Create marketing for various Artisan Breads. # Tarts - Construct a variety of tart doughs. - Construct a variety of tart fillings. - Construct , assemble, and decorate tarts. # Tortes - Identify various types of cakes. - Identify various types of cake fillings and mousses. - Perform and prepare various types of fillings and mousses. - Identify various types of icings - cooked and non-cooked. - Perform and prepare various types of icings -- cooked and non-cooked. - Identify advanced ways of decorating cakes. - Construct and decorate an advanced cake using prepared fillings and icings. - Identify various Special Occasion cakes. - Construct and prepare a special occasion cake. - Evaluate and market a special occasion cake. # Pastries/Desserts - Identify various pastries. - Construct and market various pastries. - Construct and prepare various ice creams. - Construct and prepare various mousse desserts. - Construct and prepare various custards. - Construct and prepare various sorbets. - Construct and prepare hot souffles. - Construct and prepare frozen desserts. # Sugar - Identify the application of the sugar and/or isomalt. - Identify the method of preparation for cooking sugar and isomalt. - Identify the temperature of cooking the sugar. - Construct and prepare sugar and isomalt display pieces. - Construct and prepare sugar for candies. - Defend the quality of cooked sugar and isomalt and prepared display pieces. - Create and market various sugar and/or isomalt candies and display pieces. # Chocolate - Identify various types of chocolate. - Construct and temper chocolate. - Identify various chocolate confections and display pieces. - Construct and prepare various types of chocolate confections and chocolate display pieces. - Evaluate the quality of chocolate, chocolate confections and chocolate display pieces. - Create marketing for various chocolate confections and display pieces. # Confection - Identify and describe marzipan. - Identify various types of candies. - Identify and describe pastillage. - Identify Royal icing. - Construct and prepare marzipan for various applications. - Construct and prepare various types of candies. - Construct and prepare pastillage and royal icing. - Evaluate and market marzipan items. - Evaluate and market various types of candies. - Evaluate and market royal icing and prepared display pieces. - Construct and prepare display pieces using pastillage and royal icing. # Baking Safety, Sanitation, and Hygiene - Implement sanitary procedures in food storage, preparation, and service. - Apply knowledge of personal hygiene. # Baking Supplies and Equipment - Apply proper use and storage of baking supplies. - Apply proper use, care and cleaning of mixers, ovens, cutlery, scales, utensils, pots, and baking pans.
CUUL 2190 - Principles of Culinary Leadership
Familiarizes the student with principles, skills, methods, and behaviors necessary for sound leadership of people in their job responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on real-life concepts, personal skill development, applied knowledge, and managing human resources. Course content is intended to help leaders, managers, and supervisors deal with a dramatically changing workplace that is affected by technology changes, a more competitive and global market place, corporate restructuring, and the changing nature of work and the workforce. Topics include: Leadership Principles, Leadership Relative to the Function of Management; Decision Making Process; Building and Effect Organizational Culture; Human Resource Management; and Delegating Management, Organization, and Control.
# Leadership Principles - Define leadership. - Distinguish between management and leadership. - List the characteristics of an effective leader. - Select and summarize techniques used by effective leaders. - Define communication. - Describe the communication process. - Show the importance, ways, and value of listening. - Differentiate and delineate between formal and informal communication. - Describe the importance of motivation. - Identify major theories of motivation. - Discuss motivation techniques. - List the elements of a demotivating work environment. - Contrast different theories of motivation. - Discuss the major motivational practices used by American Companies. # Leadership Relative to the Function of Management - Understand contemporary management challenges and opportunities. - Understand the ethical and social within the organizational environment. - Define group dynamics in the workplace. - Summarize the purpose of meetings. - Compare different approaches to the conduct of meetings. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of meetings. - Discuss techniques to make meetings more effective. - Define discipline. - Classify disciplinary problems. - Discuss the role of the leader in handling disciplinary problems. - Summarize the process requirements for disciplinary action. # Decision Making Process - Define decision making. - List pertinent factors in decision making. - Describe individual and group decision-making process. - Contrast individual and group decision making process. - Discuss the benefits of using a decision-making process. - Differentiate from decision making and decision implementation. - Discuss the relationship between planning, decision-making and implementation. - List and explain the types of plans: strategic, intermediate, operational contingency. - Define objectives. - Identify the mission and strategic objectives. # Building and Effective Organizational Culture - Identify the function of organizational culture. - Determine ways of determining culture. - Describe how to create, sustain, and change an organizational culture. # Human Resource Management - Define job analysis, job descriptions, and job specifications. - Discuss sources of employees and selection techniques. - Define the leader's role of training. - Recognize training needs. - Describe training methods and evaluate training. - Discuss the errors and implications in employee selection and training. - Describe the statutory provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity laws. - Discuss controlling functions relating to the enhancement of workplace safety. # Delegating Management, Organization, and Control - Define team. - List the preconditions for team building. - Discuss techniques for team building. - Define control. - Show the role and importance of control. - Describe formal and informal organizational structures. - Discuss the delegation of authority concept. - Discuss why authority is delegated. - Discuss the process of delegating authority. - Summarize the role requirements for delegating authority. - Summarize the relationship between delegating responsibility and authority. - List the reason why some leaders fail to effectively delegate authority.
This course emphasizes the terms, concepts, and methods central to American Cuisine food preparation. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include kitchen aromatics, regional cooking principles and history, and methods of American regional food preparation. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work.
Following Recipes entails precisely measuring, mixing, and cooking ingredients according to provided directions to achieve desired taste and consistency in food preparation.
# American Regional Cuisine - Identify regional cuisines. - Identify origins of regional cuisines. - Discuss the differences in the various regional cuisines found in the United States. - Identify and prepare New England, Mid-Atlantic States, Southern, Floribbean, Cajun and Creole, Central Plains, Tex-Mex, Southwest, Californian, Hawaiian, and the Pacific Northwest meals in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare regional foods in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Regional Kitchen Aromatics - Identify the characteristics of regional seasonings. - Identify the types of regional foods each seasoning is used for. - Demonstrate the knowledge of the use of kitchen aromatics. - Demonstrate knowledge of proper storage of aromatics. # Intermediate Cooking Principles - Describe why each culinarian must master intermediary cooking principles. - Utilize intermediate cooking principles. # Methods of Food Preparation - Identify and assemble ingredients and equipment for a specific recipe. - Follow written directions and instructions and prepare a regional menu item. - Define and relate regional cooking terminology to food preparation techniques. - Prepare different regional appetizers using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare different regional soups and sauces using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare different regional meat, poultry, and seafood using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare different regional vegetables and fruits using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare different desserts using standard recipes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Characterize nutritional practices as they relate to cooking methods. - Demonstrate sanitary procedures in preparing foods by different cooking methods. - Prepare all goods using safe work habits. # Recipe Utilization - Identify and assemble ingredients and equipment for a specific recipe. - Follow written directions and instructions and prepare a menu item.
This course emphasizes all modern cuisine and introduces management concepts necessary to the functioning of a commercial kitchen. Topics include: international cuisine, cuisine trends, kitchen organization, kitchen management, kitchen supervision, competition entry, nutrition, menu selection, layout and design, and on/off premise catering. Laboratory demonstration and student experimentation parallel class work.
Nutrition services encompass the delivery and administration of dietary advice and meal plans, aiming to support healthy eating habits and cater to individual nutritional requirements.
# International Cuisine: French, Oriental, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Ethnic - Trace the history of cuisines around the world. - Identify how past history affects the eating habits of people in the United States. - Identify international cuisines. - Identify and determine use of ingredients in specific international cuisines. - Identify and define terminology used in international cuisine. - Prepare cuisines following standard recipes. # Cuisine Trends - Determine how food eaten in other countries has influenced the eating habits of people in the United States. # Kitchen - Identify stations found in international kitchens. - Determine how equipment is arranged in each station. # Kitchen Management - Identify the personnel and their duties. - Identify menu. - Determine cost of menu items. # Competition Foods - Develop and follow approved plan in the preparation of food items to be used in contest. - Determine what criteria will be used to rate the product. - Establish qualifications of participants. - Determine how food items will be displayed. # Nutrition - Explore nutritional practices as it relates to cooking methods. # Contemporary Menu Selection - Identify techniques for designing and developing contemporary menus. - Plan a contemporary menu. # Menu Layout and Design - Identify menu design. - Develop various menus using approved techniques. # On/Off Premise Catering - Identify requirements of on/off premise catering. - Assist with preparation and service of an on/off premise catered function.
The course provides in-depth experience in preparing many types of baked goods commonly found in restaurants and hotels. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation and Retail Bakery Association training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become pastry chefs or bakery supervisors. Topics include: breads, pies, cakes, pastry dough, puff pastry, icing, filling, and candy. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
Cake decorating is the artistic process of enhancing cakes' appearance and theme using icing, fondant, and decorations, showcasing creativity and attention to detail.
# Breads - Prepare and market various types of breads. # Pies - Prepare and market various types of pies. # Cakes and Tarts - Prepare and market decorated cakes. # Pastry - Prepare and market various pastries. # Pastry Dough/Fillings - Prepare pastry dough. # Puff Pastry - Prepare and market various puff pastry. - Prepare various fillings. # Icing - Prepare various icings. # Desserts - Prepare various ice creams. - Prepare various mousse desserts. - Prepare various custards. - Prepare various sorbets.
This course introduces international cuisine and acquisition of advanced cookery techniques. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute cook apprenticeship training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become chefs. Topics include: international cuisine, advanced grill cookery, advanced vegetable cookery, advanced meat cookery, advanced line cookery, advanced fry cookery and nutrition. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
# International Cuisine - Identify and prepare French, Oriental, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Latin American meals in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare ethnic foods in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Grill Cookery - Demonstrate grill cooking procedures in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Vegetable Cookery - Prepare vegetables by steaming and other processes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Meat Cookery - Prepare meat by broiling and other processes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Line Cookery - Demonstrate line cooking procedures in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Fry Cookery - Demonstrate sauté, stir, pan, and deep-frying procedures in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Nutrition - Explore nutritional practices as it relates to cooking methods.
CUUL 2140 -Advanced Baking and International Cuisine
This course introduces international cuisine and acquisition of advanced cookery techniques. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute cook apprenticeship training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become chefs. Topics include: international cuisine, advanced grill cookery, advanced vegetable cookery, advanced meat cookery, advanced line cookery, advanced fry cookery and nutrition. Laboratory practice parallels class work. ***Provides in-depth experience in preparing many types of baked goods commonly found in restaurants and hotels. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation and Retail Bakery Association training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become pastry chefs or bakery supervisors. Topics include: breads, pies, cakes, pastry dough, puff pastry, icing, filling, and candy. Laboratory practice parallels class work.
# International Cuisine - Identify and prepare French, Oriental, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Latin American meals in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. - Prepare ethnic foods in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Grill Cookery - Demonstrate grill cooking procedures in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Vegetable Cookery - Prepare vegetables by steaming and other processes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Meat Cookery - Prepare meat by broiling and other processes in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Line Cookery - Demonstrate line cooking procedures in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Advanced Fry Cookery - Demonstrate sauté, stir, pan, and deep-frying procedures in accordance with (ACFEI) guidelines. # Nutrition - Explore nutritional practices as it relates to cooking methods. # Breads - Prepare and market various types of breads. # Pies - Prepare and market various types of pies. # Cakes and Tarts - Prepare and market decorated cakes. # Pastry - Prepare and market various pastries. # Pastry Dough/Fillings - Prepare pastry dough. # Puff Pastry - Prepare and market various puff pastry. - Prepare various fillings. # Icing - Prepare various icings. # Desserts - Prepare various ice creams. - Prepare various mousse desserts. - Prepare various custards. - Prepare various sorbets.
This course familiarizes students with the principles and methods of sound decision making in the hospitality industry and provides them with the opportunity to gain management/supervisory experience in an actual job setting. Students will be placed in an appropriate restaurant, catering, or other food service business for four days per week throughout the semester. On-the-job training topics include restaurant management/on-off premise, catering/food service business, supervisory training, and management training, on-off premise catering, hotel kitchen organization, kitchen management, restaurant kitchen systems, institutional food systems, kitchen departmental responsibilities, and kitchen productivity.
Catering refers to supplying and serving food and beverages for events, either through off-premises delivery or full-service banquets at designated venues.
# Restaurant Management/On-Off Premise - Identify management requirements for restaurants and on/off premise catering. - Identify management requirements for restaurants and on/off premise catering. - Demonstrate the planning and service of restaurants and on/off premise catering events. # Catering/Food Service Business - Identify various requirements, benefits, and issues that are inherent in a catering food service business. - Demonstrate the principles involving various requirements, benefits, and issues that are inherent in a catering food service business. # Supervisory Training - Identify the principles and skills required to train a successful food service supervisor. - Demonstrate the principles and skills required to train a successful food service supervisor. # Management Training - Identify the principles and skills required to train a successful food service manager. - Demonstrate the principles and skills required to train a successful food service manager. # Hotel Kitchen Organization - Identify various requirements, benefits, and issues that are inherent in a hotel kitchen operation. - Demonstrate techniques and principle necessary to operate a successful hotel kitchen. # Kitchen Management - Identify the principles and skills required to be a successful kitchen manager. - Demonstrate the principles and skills required to be a successful kitchen manager. # Restaurant Kitchen Systems - Identify various requirements, benefits, and issues that are inherent in restaurant kitchens. - Demonstrate techniques and principles required to successfully operate a restaurant kitchen. - Identify the departmental divisions, duties, and responsibilities in a typical food service kitchen. - Demonstrate the departmental duties and responsibilities required to be successful in a typical food service kitchen. # Institutional Food Systems - Identify various requirements, benefits, and issues that are inherent in institutional food service. - Demonstrate techniques and principles used to satisfactorily operate within the industrial food service environment. # Kitchen Department Responsibilities # Kitchen Productivity - Identify key components of kitchen production. - Calculate the key components of kitchen production to determine profitability of the operation.
CUUL 1450 - Food Service Manager in Training I
Introduction to culinary nutrition management including menu management, production, service, and customer relations.
Food service operations encompass the planning, production, and delivery of meals in various dining establishments and catering services.
Food service management entails overseeing restaurant operations, including staffing, inventory, customer service, and adherence to food safety rules.
# Introduction to Management - Identify the role of the manager. - Review and recognize the significance of program or business purposes, beliefs, laws and regulations. # Management and Leadership of Personnel - Evaluate job descriptions and personnel handbooks. - Identify the manager's role in new employee orientation. - Calculate productivity and labor hours. - Examine and develop work schedule and staffing strategies. - Examine the employee evaluation process. - Evaluate principles and strategies of conflict resolution, coaching, and counseling employees. - Discuss preparation for and information required during external program reviews. # Accountability and Financial Management - Determine sources of revenue and expenses. - Evaluate records and record keeping. - Demonstrate the ability to pre- and post- cost meals. - Evaluate inventory management procedures.
CUUL 1420 - Marketing and Customer Service
This course focuses on skills necessary to promote sales and incorporate strategies to meet customer needs.
# Marketing Strategies - Identify the ABC's of Marketing. # Customer Service - Identify and recognize the characteristics of customers. - Evaluate customer service. - Develop a customer service plan. # Marketing Plans - Identify the customers and their wants and needs. - Identify ways to market the food and environment to the customer. - Describe various type of marketing tools. - Identify steps in planning and implementing promotions. - Develop a comprehensive marketing plan.
This course examines the historical context on the development, functions, and controversies in the courts system. Topics include: introduction to the courts; participants of a trial; courtroom processes; and the post conviction process.
Plea Bargain: A procedural arrangement where a defendant accepts to plead guilty to a reduced offense, securing a lighter sentence or dismissal of some charges.
# Introduction to the Courts - Describe the process by which criminal laws are made. - Explain the influence of common law on the American legal system. - Identify the differences between criminal, civil, and administrative laws. - Review the applicability of selected criminal defenses. - Explain the history of courts and arrangements of modern courts. # Participants of a Trial - Identify the function and key roles of the prosecutor. - Identify the function and key roles of the defense attorney. - Identify the function and key roles of the judge. - Describe the roles and purposes of jurors, victims, court staff, and other participants. # Courtroom Processes - Identify the points at which case attrition commonly occurs. - Explain the types of bail and the bail process. - Describe the types of plea bargains. - Compare the arguments for and against plea bargains. - Describe the elements of a criminal trial. # Post Conviction Process - Compare the types of punishment to the justifications for punishment. - Describe the process by which penalties are selected. - Describe the importance of appeals.
CRJU 2500 - Written Communication in Criminal Justice
Explains and demonstrates the effectiveness of the entire criminal investigation process through various reports in the criminal justice system. An examination of what goes into the preparation, content, elements, mechanics, and format of documenting administrative, court, investigative, and procedural processes. Topics include: Communication processes, field notes, initial information, basic reports, affidavits and other forensic reports, questioning, interviewing, interacting with victims of crime, evidence, and hostage negotiations, laboratory analysis and results, investigative follow-up, suspect statements, and the characteristics essential to quality report writing.
# Communication Processes - Describe the need for effective communication. - Differentiate occasions that call for oral versus written communication. - Demonstrate the communication process through writing. # Purpose of Report Writing - Describe the operational and administrative purposes reports used by criminal justice agencies. - Explain the purposes of and differences between incident reports, logs, and narrative only reports. - Describe how forms are processed within agencies and by outside agencies. - Describe the five rules of narrative report writing. - Discuss the impact of law on report writing and courtroom testimony. # Report Writing Skills and Issues - Demonstrate through writing exercises the appropriate use of grammar and punctuation. - Demonstrate through writing exercises the correct use of the rules of report writing. - Demonstrate through the preparation of a complete investigative report the ability to turn information into a report suitable for prosecution. - Differentiate between facts and opinion in report writing. - Discuss the importance of documenting Miranda and related Constitutional rights issues. - Understand the importance of honest, factual report writing. - Demonstrate ability to use APA formatting correctly in written assignments. # Documents of Court - Write relevant basic reports for the situation. - Develop affidavits for use in court. - Identify reports used in court proceedings. - Demonstrate appropriate methods in questioning suspects. - Identify importance and relevance of laboratory reports. # Interviewing - Describe various types and approaches to interviewing. - Demonstrate the appropriate interaction with victims of crime. - Discuss considerations involved in hostage negotiation communications.
This course is designed to address the fundamental principles of different types of cybercrime investigations, and the specific procedures used to investigate them. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of specific offenses, the identification of sources of information, and the procedures used to properly collect and store digital evidence. The course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the investigative steps to be followed in a cybercrime investigation, beginning with initial crime scene security and concluding with proper testimony and presentation of evidence in court. This course includes study designed to reinforce important investigative and forensic evidence collection skills.
Cybercrime refers to illegal acts carried out through the internet, such as fraud, hacking, identity theft, and spreading malware, often motivated by personal or financial gain.
Criminal Intelligence is gathering and analyzing data about crime to assist law enforcement and prevent criminal behavior.
# Describe the Nature and Extent of Cybercrime - Discuss the history of the internet. - Discuss the history of cybercrime. - Illustrate the basic operations of the internet. # Categorize Types of Crimes Committed Using Computers and the Internet - Classify and define the different types of child abuse and/or exploitation crimes that may be committed using the internet. - Explain computer intrusion. - Compare the types of cybercrimes that involve counterfeiting. - Choose types of digital evidence that may be available during a death investigation. - Distinguish between threats of domestic violence and extortion. - Describe email threats, harassment and stalking. - Summarize the criteria required for gambling to be considered illegal. - Explain identify theft and the different types of financial crimes that can be committed using the internet. - Deduce how the internet may be used in the commission of crimes involving illegal narcotics. - Compile a list of other types of online or economic fraud. # Determine Investigative Steps and Equipment Needed to Conduct a Cybercrime Investigation - Recognize the various tools and equipment used to conduct cybercrime investigations. - Explain investigative steps taken by first responding officers at a computer crime scene. - Generate questions to be asked when gathering intelligence. - Summarize key resources that can assist in the investigation of cybercrime cases. - Recognize the key elements of planning an undercover operation, including legal ramifications for actions taken by officers. # Explain the Proper Way to Collect and Store Different Types of Digital Evidence - Explain why electronic evidence is considered to be latent and fragile. - Recognize various types of digital evidence. - Compile steps officers should take when documenting and collecting digital evidence. - Generate a list of potential types of digital evidence. # Describe the Requirements Needed to Obtain a Search Warrant for Cybercrime Investigations - Differentiate between reasonable suspicion and probable cause. - Outline the link between a suspect and possible physical evidence to be seized. - Describe the information required to obtain a search warrant for digital evidence. # Explain the Basics of Courtroom Testimony and Evidence Presentation - Describe the importance of courtroom testimony. - Demonstrate the proper way to present evidence in court. - Explain investigative steps taken when seizing digital evidence.
The course provides an introduction to the principles of homeland security, roles and responsibilities of constituencies and implications for criminal justice fields. Topics include: intelligence and warning, border and transportation security, domestic counterterrorism, protecting critical infrastructure, defending against catastrophic threats, and emergency preparedness and response.
Border Control refers to the implementation of rules controlling the movement of individuals and goods across national borders, ensuring security, curbing illicit activities, and managing immigration.
# Intelligence and Warning - Distinguish between the roles and functions of intelligence and law enforcement and the need to focus on domestic terrorism. # Border and Transportation Security - Understand that border security and transportation security must protect as well as promote the efficient, reliable flow of people, goods and services across borders and between communities. # Domestic Counterterrorism - Understand the need for law enforcement to continue to investigate and prosecute criminal activity while developing means to prevent and interdict terrorist activity. # Protecting Critical Infrastructure - Describe the individual pieces and interconnecting systems that make us more secure from terrorist attacks, natural disasters, organized crime and computer hackers and the need to improve protections. - Describe the initiatives and techniques to detect and prevent use of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons and materials. # Defending Against Catastrophic Threats - Describe the initiatives and techniques to detect and prevent use of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons and materials. # Emergency Preparedness and Response - Understand the role of the first responder community as the first line of defense and the training and coordination necessary to improve preparation and response.
CRJU 2100 - Criminal Justice Internship/Externship
Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field. The student will pursue an externship in a related agency supervised by the instructor. Topics include: criminal justice theory applications.
Criminological Theory examines the reasons behind criminal behavior, patterns, and societal reactions, using various disciplines like psychology, sociology, law, and anthropology.
# CRIMINAL JUSTICE THEORY APPLICATIONS - Apply criminal justice theory through participation in an external learning experience in the pertinent areas of the criminal justice field. This experience and its method for assessment must be preapproved by the appropriate college authority.
Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field. The student will pursue a professional research project supervised by the instructor. Topics include: criminal justice theory applications.
Criminal Justice Policies encompass laws, regulations, and procedures governing crime control, law enforcement, court processes, corrections, and maintaining social order.
# Criminal Justice Theory Applications - Apply criminal justice theory through the production of a professional research project concerning, but not limited, to the following areas of the criminal justice field; an agency, a selected topic concerning the field, or work-related experience. This project can include, but is not limited to an appropriately formatted and cited scholarly research paper; an audiovisual presentation; panel discussions; class demonstrations or symposia.
Introduces the nature, extent, and factors related to criminal behavior, and the etiology of criminal offenses and offenders. Topics include: sociological, psychological, and biological causes of crime; effectiveness of theories in explaining crime; theory integration; and application of theory to selected issues.
# Sociological Theories - Describe the uniqueness of sociological theories of crime. - Characterize the development of the sociological theories of crime from past to present. - Explain the principles of theories that emphasize social structure. - Describe the theories and principles of the theories that stress social process. - Describe theories and principles of theories that emphasize critical perspectives. - Describe the principles of emerging sociological theories of crime causation. # Effectiveness of Sociological Theories - Evaluate the effectiveness of sociological theories in explaining criminal offending. - Describe policy implications of sociological theories of crime causation. # Individual Emphasis - Describe the main elements of psychological theories of crime. - Describe the policy implications of psychological theories of crime. - Demonstrate an understanding of the main elements of biological theories of crime. - Describe the policy implications of biological theories of crime. - Describe the resurgence in biological theories caused by improvements in technology. # Theory Integration - Explain the benefits of integrating multiple theories into a single paradigm. - Describe theories that can be merged to create integrated theories. # Theory Application - Explain the application of various theories to violent and property crimes. - Describe the utility of theories in explaining crime against special populations such as the homeless and children.
Introduces the procedural law of the criminal justice system which governs the series of proceedings through which government enforces substantive criminal law. The course offers an emphasis on the laws of arrest and search and seizure; the rules of evidence, right to counsel, and the rights and duties of both citizens and officers. The course covers in depth appropriate Case Law and court rulings that dictate criminal procedure on the State and Federal Level.
# Laws of Arrest and Search and Seizure - Identify the parameters of a lawful arrest. - Describe what constitutes a legal search. - Discuss conditions under which evidence may be seized. # Procedures Governing Arrest, Trial, and Administration of Criminal Sanctions - Describe situations in which admission and/or confessions are legally obtained. - Describe the chain of custody from time of discovery until submitted to the court. # Rules of Evidence - Identify the purpose of evidence. - Describe the types of evidence. - Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the rules of evidence. - Describe "admissibility of evidence." - Describe "sufficiency of evidence." - Discuss the nature, purpose, and legal framework of privileged information regarding evidence. # General Court Procedures - Articulate how burden of proof relates to a court trial. - Cite examples that show the difference between civil and criminal court trials. - Describe the concept of stare decesis. - Differentiate between procedural and substantive criminal law. - Illustrate an example of an ex post facto law. - Describe court organizations, functions, and procedures. - Describe common pitfalls facing the new officer in court. - Discuss the roles of courtroom participants: judge, witnesses, court reporter, prosecuting attorney, and defense attorney. - Understand court demeanor and testifying. - Discuss the roles of courtroom participants. # Rights and Duties of Officers and Citizens - Examine the importance of dying declarations. - Describe on-duty and off-duty roles. # Supreme Court Rulings that Apply to Law Enforcement/Overview of Constitutional Law - Explain Constitutional Law. - Describe how Constitutional Law affects the criminal justice system as applied to Supreme Court rulings. - Contrast Federal law, Georgia State law, civil law, and local ordinances. - Describe the legacy of English Common Law and its relationship to modern jurisprudence.
CRJU 2020 - Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice
This course emphasizes those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice. Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government; principles governing the operation of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.
# Historical Overview - Explain the rationale behind the issuance of the Declaration of Independence. - Explain the balance of power between the states and the national government under the Articles of Confederation. - Explain the rationale for the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. - Explain the purpose for the inclusion of a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution. - Define the concept of federalism and explain the balance of power shared between the states and the federal government prior to the 14th Amendment. # Principles Governing the Operation of the U.S. Constitution - Explain the rationale behind the principle of separation of powers. - Explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch. - Explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the Legislative Branch. - Explain the duties, powers and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch. - Explain the process for amending the Constitution. - Discuss the ideas behind the Constitution as a living document. # Amendments and the Criminal Justice System - Explain the four basic rights enumerated in the First Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the First Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the meaning of the Second Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Second Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the elements of the Fourth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Fourth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the five basic rights and protections enumerated in the Fifth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Fifth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the six basic rights and protections enumerated in the Sixth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Sixth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Explain the rights enumerated in the Eighth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating the Eighth Amendment to criminal justice administration. - Define the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. - Define the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions that made provisions of Bill of Rights applicable to administration of criminal justice at state/local level. # Constitutional Impact - Discuss the impact of constitutional law on the practices of the components of the criminal justice system. - Explain civil liability for violations of civil rights under 42 U.S.C. 1983. - Explain U.S. Supreme Court decisions related to 42 U.S.C. 1983 and the criminal justice administration. - Discuss criminal sanctions for violations of civil rights under 18 U.S.C. 242. C
CRJU 1400 - Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice
This course provides an exploration ethics and cultural perspectives in criminal justice. In presenting ethics, both the individual perspective and the organizational standpoint will be examined. Four areas of ethical decision making opportunities are studied including: law enforcement ethics; correctional ethics; legal profession ethics; and policymaking ethics. The presentation of cultural perspectives is designed to aid law enforcement officers to better understand and communicate with members of other cultures with whom they come in contact in the line of duty. Topics include: defining and applying terms related to intercultural attitudes, role-play activities related to intercultural understanding, developing interpersonal/intercultural communication competence, and development of personal intercultural growth plan.
# Understanding Ethics and Morals - Differentiate between ethics and morals. - Discuss the historic origins of ethics. - Describe the sources of ethics (natural law, religion, Constitutions, law, codes of ethics, etc.) # Ethics in Criminal Justice - Characterize specific areas of ethical dilemmas in law enforcement, to include but not limited to: corruption, abuse of power and authority, violations of civil rights, sexual misconduct, etc. # Ethics in Corrections - Characterize specific areas of ethical dilemmas in corrections, to include but not limited to: corruption, abuse of power and authority, violations of civil rights, sexual misconduct, etc. # Ethics in Legal Professions - Characterize specific areas of ethical dilemmas in legal professions, to include but not limited to: corruption, abuse of power and authority, violations of civil rights, sexual misconduct, etc. # Ethics in Criminal Justice Policy Making - Characterize specific areas of ethical dilemmas in the criminal justice system: corruption, racial discrimination, deception, sentencing, the death penalty, etc. - Explain how public opinion shapes policy making. # Defining and Applying Terms Related to Intercultural Attitudes - Explain nonverbal and communication, interpersonal communication, language, customs, traditions, religion and other aspects of culture. - Discuss why cultures differ. - Discuss the foundation of cultural patterns and communication. - Describe intercultural competence in interpersonal relationships. - Describe obstacles to intercultural competence. - Describe the potential for intercultural competence.
Explains and demonstrates the effectiveness of the entire criminal investigation process by the quality of notes reports, and accurate documentation. An examination of what goes into the preparation, content, elements, mechanics, and format of documenting the criminal investigation process. Topics include: Field notes, initial information, observations, evidence, victims, witnesses, property, neighborhood canvass, crime scene, laboratory analysis and results, investigative follow-up, suspect statements, and the characteristics essential to quality report writing.
# Purpose of Report Writing - Describe the operational and administrative purposes reports used by criminal justice agencies. - Explain the purposes of and differences between incident reports, logs, and narrative only reports. - Describe how forms are processed within agencies and by outside agencies. # Report Foundation - Describe the five rules of narrative report writing. - Discuss the impact of law on report writing and courtroom testimony. # Report Writing Skills - Demonstrate through writing exercises the appropriate use of grammar and punctuation. - Demonstrate through writing exercises the correct use of the rules of report writing. - Demonstrate through the preparation of a complete investigative report the ability to turn information into a report suitable for prosecution. # Writing Issues - Differentiate between facts and opinion in report writing. - Discuss the importance of documenting Miranda and related Constitutional rights issues. - Understand the importance of honest, factual report writing.
CRJU 1072 - Introduction to Forensic Science
The origin, history and role of forensic science in the investigative process. Philosophical, rational and practical framework that supports a case investigation will be outlined. The unifying principles of forensic science, the rooting of forensic science in the pure sciences, and the unique ways in which a forensic scientist must think will also be discussed. The special areas of forensic science will be explored.
# Origin and History of Forensic Science - Discuss the origins of forensic science. - Summarize the evolution of forensic science. - Illustrate the role of the forensic science laboratory. - Describe scientific evidence. # Forensic Science and the Law - Describe scientific evidence. - Review the types of evidence. - Differentiate between fact and expert witnesses. - Explain how scientific evidence is admitted into evidence. # Special Areas of Forensic Science - Participate in observing and examining a cadaver. - Understand the value of forensic toxicology. - Describe the value of forensic odontology. - Describe the value of forensic anthropology. - Discuss the value of blood pattern analysis. - Summarize the value of serology and DNA. # Implications for Law Enforcement - Examine how forensic science has enhanced the investigative process.
CRJU 1068 - Criminal Law for Criminal Justice
This course introduces criminal law in the United States, but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law. The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes. Topics include: historic development of criminal law in the United States; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to criminal law.
# Historic Development of Criminal Law in the United States - Explain the purpose of the criminal law system in the U.S. - Compare and Contrast Georgia criminal law and other types of law in the U.S. - Describe historic landmark cases that established criminal law in the U.S. # Statutory Law: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16-Crimes and Offenses - Explain the concept of criminal liability. - Classify the different degrees of misdemeanors and felonies in Georgia. - Compare and Contrast misdemeanors and felonies in Georgia and how they relate to criminal law enforcement. - Describe the concepts of criminal attempt, conspiracy and solicitation to commit a crime. - Discuss excuses for defenses in prosecuting under Georgia criminal law. - Describe justifications for defenses in prosecuting under Georgia criminal law. - Discuss elements and punishments of crimes against persons. - Describe elements and punishments of crimes against property. - Describe elements and punishments of crimes involving drugs. # Statutory Law: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40- Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses - Describe terms and concepts associated with traffic offenses. - Describe elements and punishments of various motor vehicle and traffic offenses to include registration and licensing of vehicles, drivers’ licenses, uniform rules of the road, equipment and inspection, reporting accidents and insurance, liability and responsibilities. # Supreme Court Rulings that Apply to Criminal Law - Discuss the Bill of Rights. - Discuss 4th Amendment Constitutional provisions for search and seizure. - Discuss 14th Amendment Constitutional provisions for due process. - Discuss 5th Amendment Constitutional provisions for self-incrimination, interrogation, and confessions. - Discuss 6th Amendment Constitutional provisions for right to counsel, speedy trial, and trial by jury. - Discuss 8th Amendment Constitutional provisions for cruel and unusual punishment.
Presents the fundamentals for the community-oriented policing philosophy, including the comparison of traditional and community policing philosophies; law enforcement and community relationships; importance of political and public support and involvement; attitudinal changes involving the roles of police management, supervisors and line personnel; creation of partnerships with community organizations, businesses, private security, other governmental agencies, and special interest groups; and police problem-solving methodologies. Topics include: foundations of community-oriented policing, partnerships and problem-solving in community-oriented policing, and community-oriented policing projects and programs.
# Foundations of Community-Oriented Policing - Describe the development of community-oriented policing (COP) in the United States. - Explain the basic concepts of community-oriented policing. # Partnerships and Problem-Solving in Community-Oriented Policing - Describe common community relations and/or crime prevention programs such as DARE, GREAT, CHAMPS, citizen’s policy academy, and neighborhood watch. - Discuss management philosophy, training, planning and organizational skills required to implement the philosophy of community-oriented policing. - Explain the basic concepts of problem-solving policing. - Explain how to facilitate the creation of community, law enforcement, and security partnerships. # Community-Oriented Policing Projects and Programs - Discuss how to measure the success of community relations and crime prevention programs, both qualitatively and quantitatively. - Discuss community relations and crime prevention programs designed to deal with special populations, youth and the elderly.
This course presents students with practical exercises dealing with investigating crime scenes and gathering various forms of physical evidence. Emphasis is placed on crime scene assessment, search, fingerprinting, and evidence collection. Topics include: crime scene management, evidence characteristics, identification, documentation and collection as well as techniques for developing and lifting latent fingerprints.
# Crime Scene Management - Describe the proper procedures for conducting a preliminary investigation to include assessment, approach, security, management, and preservation of the scene for the purpose of maximizing evidentiary credibility. # Developing Leads and Information - Describe the various types and characteristics of evidence. # Evidence Characteristics - Demonstrate appropriate interview/interrogation techniques of victims, witnesses and suspects. # Identification, Documentation, Preservation and Collection of Crime Scene Evidence - Describe how to conduct a methodical crime scene search so as to identify evidence. - Demonstrate how to conduct a methodical crime scene search so as to identify evidence. - Demonstrate the taking of field notes and report writing. - Integrate the identification, preservation, development and collection of fingerprint evidence. # Recording Fingerprints
CRJU 1062 - Methods of Criminal Investigation
This course presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator both in field and in the courtroom are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on techniques commonly utilized by investigative personnel as well as the procedures used for investigating various crimes.
# Role of the Investigator - Describe the role of criminal investigators in the field and courtroom. - Discuss the legal issues in criminal investigations. # Fundamental Investigative Techniques - Discuss the basic concepts of investigatory work. - Describe the fundamental techniques used in criminal investigations. - Examine surveillance techniques. - Explain the process used for suspect and/or victim identification. # Felony Investigation Procedures - Discuss the methods used to investigate robbery. - Describe the techniques used to investigate child abuse. - Distinguish the proper method used to investigate narcotics and dangerous drugs. - Describe the manner of processing crime scenes in vehicles. - Explain the practices for investigating burglary. - Describe/Identify procedures for investigating sex crimes. - Compare and Contrast the investigative techniques of homicide and suicide investigation.
Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for Instructor training state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the trainees display of professional conduct, positive attitude, and evaluation of learners in a classroom/lab setting. The requirements for this course may be met in a classroom/laboratory setting. Topics include monitoring and evaluating in the following areas: theory/online testing; permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair treatments; haircutting; dispensary; styling; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; dispensary; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.
# Permanent Waving and Relaxers - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of perms. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in perming with clarity of student expectations. - Validate student performance, safety/ sanitation, and state licensure requirement with implementation of check off sheets and observation of permanent waving. - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of relaxers. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in relaxing applications, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Validate student performance, safety/ sanitation, and state licensure requirement with implementation of check off sheets and observation of chemical relaxing. # Hair Color and Lighteners - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of tints/lighteners. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in color applications, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Validate student performance, safety/ sanitation, and state licensure requirement with implementation of check off sheets and observation of coloring/lightening. # Skin, Scalp, and Hair Treatments - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of facial treatments. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in facial applications, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Provide constructive feedback to students as they complete requirements for state licensure. - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of scalp and hair treatments. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in treatment applications, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in treatment applications, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. # Haircutting - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of haircutting. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in haircutting techniques, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Validate student performance, safety/ sanitation, and state licensure requirement with implementation of check off sheets and observation of haircut applications. # Styling - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of styling techniques. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in styling techniques, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Validate student performance, safety/ sanitation, and state licensure requirement with implementation of check off sheets and observation of styling applications. # Manicure/Pedicure/Advanced Nail Techniques - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of manicure and pedicure. - Provide a demonstration of manicure and pedicure techniques. - Determine grade classification for each service as students complete requirements for licensure. - Develop a rubric for the use of student performance assessments with details of all student expectations of advanced nail techniques. - Integrate demonstration of performance skills in nail techniques, safety and sanitation with clarity of student expectations. - Validate student performance, safety/ sanitation, and state licensure requirement with implementation of check off sheets and observation of advanced techniques applications. # Dispensary - Organize and instruct students in the proper mixing/dispensing of preparations and sanitation/disinfection procedures. # Reception - Integrate established guidelines for appropriate appearance/behavior while working with clients by means of the telephone and in person while completing state licensure requirements. # Safety Precautions/Decontamination - Integrate both safety precautions and decontamination instruction guidance where needed in all areas of the salon. # Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance - Comply with the Hazardous Duty Standards Act.
This course provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of state board service credit and licensure exam preparation. Emphasis is placed on the display of professional conduct, positive attitudes, and state board theory and state board practical preparation. Topics include manicures, pedicures, advanced nail techniques, customer service skills, safety precautions, federal/state agency compliance, hazardous duty standards act, documentation, and state board preparation for licensure exam.
# Natural Nail Services - Integrate to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient problem-solving skills, and completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor in various types of natural nail service applications. # Artificial Nail Techniques - Integrate to salon environment, i.e. meet desired proficiency in management of time, self-sufficient in problem solving skills, completion of mandatory lab competencies as directed by instructor for nail sculpting, artificial tip application, overlays, fill-ins, and repairs. # Safety Precautions - Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures during licensure preparation. # Federal & State Agency Compliance - Follow hazardous duty standards act requirements for cosmetology. # State Board Licensure Preparation - Understand eligibility criteria requirements for candidate licensure applications. - Prepare licensure application checklist. - Organize supplies needed for licensure preparation. - Establish guidelines for setup and client protection. - Review cognitive theory skills for licensure specific examination. - Evaluate cognitive skills for nail tech state board licensure examination. - Evaluate technical skills for nail technician state board licensure examination.
Methods based course that covers fundamentals in how and what variables are measured and what the results indicate. Calibration and statistical treatment of results to ensure quality will be included. The chemical methods of volumetric analysis, gravimetric analysis, and spectrophotometry are introduced.
Analytical chemistry is the branch of chemistry focused on obtaining, processing, and communicating data related to the composition and structure of substances.
# Measurements and Variables - Describe the importance of measurements. - Describe physical properties and relate to process specifications. - Describe systematic and random errors. # Calibration and Statistics - Define accuracy and precision. - Calculate mean, median, mode, and standard deviation for data. - Define confidence limit in terms of standard deviation. - Calculate errors in analysis. - Evaluate propagation of error through calculations. - Perform calibration, maintain and troubleshoot instruments. # Instrumentation and Operating Procedures - Describe physical properties by measurement, units and instrumentation for melting point, boiling point, density, refractive index, particle size, flash point, freezing point, tensile strength, hardness, viscosity, conductivity, heats of fusion and vaporization, and radioactivity. - Perform standard procedures for measurements including sampling, setting up apparatus, calibration, testing, calculations, record keeping, and reporting results. - Describe 4 major types of instrumental analysis as molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, chromatography, and x-ray diffraction and microscopy. # Spectrophotometric Methods - Identify and describe some aspects (scope/detection limits/equipment/safety/calibration/procedure/ accuracy/precision) of published standard methods in spectrometric analysis. - Perform basic analytical procedures and concepts of measurement to spectrometric methods. # Radiometric Methods - Identify and describe some aspects (scope/detection limits/equipment/safety/calibration/procedure/ accuracy/precision) of published standard methods in radiometric metric analysis. - Describe basic analytical procedures and concepts of measurement to radiometric methods.
CHET 2110 - Chemical Separations and Analysis
Course covers applications of various methods of chemical separations and analysis preformed in traditional wet chemical analysis. Coordination chemistry as it relates to separations technology. Techniques include extractions, distillations, and chromatography. The chemical methods of volumetric analysis, gravimetric analysis, and spectrophotometry are introduced. A focus on methodology is applied.
Gravimetry is a method for determining the concentration of a substance in a sample by measuring the weight of a precipitated compound.
Volumetric Flow Rate is the measure of the volume of fluid passing through a given surface per unit time, typically expressed in cubic meters per second (m³/s).
Distillation is a method for purifying a liquid through heating, vaporization, and subsequent cooling of the vapor to obtain a purer liquid form.
# Gravimetric Analysis - Select and correctly use balances and instruments based on desired accuracy and precision. - Perform analytical procedures in gravimetric analysis. # Volumetric Analysis - Select and correctly use balances and instruments based on desired accuracy and precision. - Define and prepare primary standards. - Demonstrate knowledge and use of volumetric glassware in volumetric analysis. - Perform analytical procedures in volumetric analysis. # Distillation Technologies - Describe physical properties by measurement of flash point and boiling point. - Compare and contrast simple, fractional, and vacuum distillations. - Perform analytical procedures in distillation and gas chromatography. # Extraction Technologies - Describe the physical properties of solubility and extraction coefficients in various solvents. - Compare and contrast various extraction methods used for separation and analysis. - Perform analytical procedures in extraction technologies. # Chromatographic Methods - Describe the physical property polarity. - Compare and contrast various chromatographic methodologies. - Perform analytical procedures in chromatography.
CHET 1200 - Chemical Methods and Functions
This course includes reading process and instrumentation diagrams, and an introduction to unit operations and material balances. Describes how sensors and instrumentation are used to effectively control processes found in industry.
# Process Variables and the Sensors - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variables weight. - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variable temperature. - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variable pressure. - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variable level. - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variable flow. - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variable conductivity. - Describe the sensors used to monitor the variable pH. - Describe the sensors and techniques of analysis used to monitor the variable concentration. # Process and Instrument Diagrams - Describe components of a process and instrument diagrams. - Identify symbols commonly used in process and instrument diagrams. - Trace process flow. # Material Balances and Unit Operations - Describe mass and mole balances as applied to a unit operation. - Describe energy balances in a unit operation. - Use human senses as a critical component of safety within unit operations. # Process Instrumentation and Equipment - Describe material (fluid) flow and equipment inherent including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, piping and reactors and separators. - Compare and contrast batch , semi batch and continuous operations. - Perform operations in a safe and effective manner according to a procedure. # Introduction to Control Loops - Describe the elements of a control system. - Describe transmitters and transducers. - Describe recorders.
This course provides an overview of the environmental technology arena with emphasis on water supply, waste management and pollution control. Topics include pollution of air, water, and soil, pollution prevention, basic concepts of environmental technology, storm water management and wastewater treatment.
# Basic Concepts of Environmental Technology - Summarize the basic concepts of Environmental Technology. - Summarize what Public Health entails. - Summarize what is meant by Ecology. - Provide an overview of Geology and soils. # Hydraulics - Perform pressure calculations. - Explain "continuity of flow" and "conservation of energy." - Perform calculations for flow in pipes and for open channel flow. # Hydrology - Explain the use and availability of water from a geographical perspective. - Compare and Contrast natural and urban hydrological cycles. - Perform calculations related to rainfall intensity and volume. - Understand basic concepts related to surface water, reservoirs and groundwater. # Water Quality - Explain parameters related to the physical quality of water. - Understand and explain the chemical and the biological parameters of water quality. - Understand and explain water sampling methods. # Water Pollution - List the categories of water pollutants. - Explain and describe thermal pollution. - Explain and describe soil erosion and sediment control. - Describe methods of controlling soil erosion and sedimentation. - Explain the effects of dilution and dissolved oxygen on mitigating the pollution of rivers and streams. - Diagram lake eutrophication. - Describe the thermal stratification of lakes. - List and describe sources of groundwater and ocean pollution. # Drinking Water Purification - Summarize the "Safe Drinking Water Act." - Perform calculations related to sedimentation. - Diagram the operation of sedimentation equipment. - Describe coagulation and flocculation methods. - Describe both filtration and disinfection methods. - Perform both filtration and disinfection calculations. # Water Distribution Systems - Understand various factors affecting water distribution systems. - Describe the various components of water mains. - Perform calculations related to water distribution systems. # Sanitary Sewer Systems - Discuss components and layout of sanitary sewer designs. - Understand factors affecting the quality of sewage. - Describe structural requirements of sewer construction. - Explain and understand infiltration and inflow as related to sewer systems. - Understand sewer rehabilitation methods. # Storm Water Management - Perform calculations for estimating storm runoff. - Utilize layout and design methods for storm sewer systems. - Understand and utilize best management practices related to storm water runoff. - Understand floodplain management and regulation. - Describe strategies used for control of combined sewer overflow. # Wastewater Treatment and Disposal - Understand legislation and standards related to wastewater. - Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment methods and systems. - Compare and Contrast between primary, secondary, and tertiary treatments. - Perform calculations related to secondary treatment. - Understand the design and operation of equipment used for waste treatment. - Describe onsite wastewater treatment and disposal systems. - Describe sludge management systems. - Perform calculations related to sludge management. # Municipal Solid Waste - Compare and Contrast the different characteristics of solid waste. - Explain the concerns and methods of solid waste collection. - Explain and understand the methods used for solid waste processing. - Perform calculations related to solid waste processing. - Explain the categories of recyclable materials. - Describe key characteristics, basic designs, and construction and operation of sanitary landfills. # Air Pollution and Control - Describe the atmosphere's composition and layers. - Understand the types and sources of air pollutants. - Describe the adverse effects of air pollutants. - Understand how global air pollution affects global warming, ozone depletion, and acid deposition. - Explain factors affecting indoor air quality. - Perform calculations related to air sampling and measurement. - Diagram and understand the basic operation of equipment used for air sampling and measurement. - Diagram and understand the basic operation of equipment used for controlling air pollution.
BTEC 2191L - Fundamental Microbial Biotechnology Lab
Selected laboratory exercises parallel the topics presented in MBIO 2191. Students gain laboratory proficiency in methods used in modern microbiology, focusing on aseptic media preparation and culture techniques for different microbes, microscopy, microbial isolation and identification. Further exercises include genetic techniques including bacterial transformation and plaque assay as well as microbial food and environmental laboratories.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory safety precautions to all aspects of laboratory experimentation. # Fundamental Microbial Skills, Microscopy and Staining - Perform bacterial staining methods and microscopy. - Perform basic pipetting exercises. - Perform aseptic techniques, use steam autoclave. - Use analytical and top loader laboratory balances. - Prepare selected liquid and solid bacterial media. - Perform spectroscopy and centrifugation. # Isolation, Cultivation and Growth of Microbes - Perform pure bacterial cultures and streak plates. - Demonstrate ability to inoculate and maintain cultures. - Demonstrate ability to store cultures. - Demonstrate ability to dilute and enumerate cultures. - Generate a bacterial growth curve. # Genetic Techniques - Perform a bacterial transformation including selection. - Perform a plaque assay. # Microbial Food Production and Contamination - Perform microbial vinegar production. - Recognize microbial contaminants in food. # Bacterial Examination of Environmental Water Samples - Examine coliforms in environmental water samples using membrane filtration. - Examine coliforms in environmental water samples using colorimetric reagents.
BTEC 2191 - Fundamental Microbial Biotechnology
This course provides students majoring in biotechnology with an introduction to the principles and techniques of microbiology and its current applications in research and industry. The course includes a survey of different major groups of microbial organisms, cell structure and function, microbial growth and control, microbial metabolism and genetics, and human exploitation of microbes and their products including microbial biocontrol.
Molecular Microbiology is a microbiology branch that investigates microorganisms at the molecular level, examining their genetics, biochemistry, and interactions with hosts and environments.
Microbial Ecology is the scientific examination of microorganisms' interactions with their surroundings, including relationships with living organisms and non-living elements.
# History and Methods of Microbiology - Describe the history of microbiology. - Describe microbial model systems used to study cell biology, development and molecular genetics. - Explain light microscopy, fluorescence and electron microscopy. - Describe microbial staining methods. - Explain sterilizing methods used in microbiology. - Describe biosafety levels for infectious agents. # Microbial Cell Structure and Function, Metabolism - Describe the cell envelope and the cell membrane. - Describe the nucleoid, cytoplasm and bacterial cytoskeleton. - Describe surface layers, appendages and bacterial motility. - Explain the four basic nutritional categories found in microbes. - Explain microbial metabolism in the presence of oxygen. - Explain fermentation in terms of energy metabolism. # Microbial Growth, Genomes and Genetics - Describe microbial growth and the effect of environmental conditions on growth. - Describe prokaryotic chromosome structure. - Describe prokaryotic plasmids and function. - Explain prokaryotic transcriptional units. - Explain promoter recognition and transcriptional transcription. - Explain microbial transformation, conjugation and transduction. # Microbial Ecology and Symbiosis - Describe the role of microbes in biogeochemistry. - Describe microbial habitats. - Describe minimal conditions for microbial life. - Describe the benefits of nitrogen-fixing symbiosis. - Describe microbial symbiosis in ruminant animals. - Describe the mutualistic associations of bioluminescent bacteria with deep-see fish. # Microbial Systematics - Explain evolutionary diversification in the microbes based on chemical and molecular evidence. - Explain how the small subunit ribosomal RNA gene sequence is used for phylogeny reconstruction. - Explain how close relationships are measured using DNA-DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) hybridization. - Describe the universal phylogenetic tree. - Explain the concept of a prokaryotic species. # Interactions of Humans and Microbes: Disease and Exploitation - Describe constitutive host defenses against infection. - Describe inducible (adaptive) host defenses. - Describe the human immune system and humoral immunity. - Describe microbial pathogenesis in terms of toxigenicity and invasiveness. - Explain how human disease is studied and documented using epidemiology. - Describe human exploitation of microbes in the food industry, microbial production, wastewater treatment and biocontrol.
BMET 2242 - Medical Equipment Function and Operation II
Continues the study of electromechanical systems currently in use throughout the health care field. Topics include: life support equipment, respiratory instrumentation, measuring brain parameters, medical ultrasound, electrosurgery units, and hemodialysis machines.
Biomedical Technology is the application of technical knowledge to develop innovative medical solutions, enhancing healthcare through the creation of advanced devices and treatments.
Biomedical engineering combines engineering principles and medical knowledge to enhance healthcare diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
# Life Support Equipment - State the purpose of a defibrillator and name the major system components. - Explain defibrillator operation. - Describe procedure for calibrating a defibrillator. - Describe procedure for detecting faults in defibrillators. - Explain process for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems to return a defibrillator to a full-service condition. - Classify the different models and types of pacemakers. - State the purpose of an intra-aortic balloon pump and name the major components of the system. - Describe intra-aortic balloon pump mechanical operation. - Describe intra-aortic balloon pump electrical operation. - Explain procedure for detecting faults in an intra-aortic balloon pump. - Describe procedure for removing and replacing faulty components and/or sub/systems to return an intra-aortic balloon pump to a full-service condition. - State the purpose of a heart-lung machine and name the major components of the system. - Describe heart-lung machine mechanical operation. - Describe heart-lung machine electrical operation. - Explain procedure for detecting faults in a heart-lung machine. - Describe process for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems to return a heart-lung machine to a full-service condition. # Respiratory Instrumentation - Name respiratory instrumentation system measurements. - State the purpose of transducer use in respiratory instrumentation and name the types of transducers found in current equipment. - Define spirometer as applicable to biomedical instrumentation. - Describe spirometer mechanical operation. - Describe spirometer electrical operation. - Explain procedure for detecting faults in a spirometer. - Explain process for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems to return a spirometer to a full-service condition. - Name pulmonary instrumentation system measurements. # Measuring Brain Parameters - Name the anatomical and physiological parameters of the brain. - State the types of instruments currently used to measure brain parameters. - State the purpose of a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan system and name the major components of the system. - State the purpose of whole-body scanners and name the major components of the system. - Discuss the biomedical technician's responsibility to maintain brain scanners and indicate trends in brain scanner systems support. - Define electroencephalography as applicable to biomedical instrumentation. - Describe the electrodes used in EEG equipment and name the components of the 10-20 system. - Compare and Contrast the amplitude and frequency bands produced by EEG instruments. - Discuss EEG instrument diagnostic uses. - Discuss EEG instrument electrical operation. - Describe EEG instrument mechanical operation. - Explain process for detecting faults in an EEG instrument. - Explain procedure for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems to return EEG instruments to a full-service condition. # Medical Ultrasound - Define medical ultrasound as applicable to the biomedical instrumentation field. - Name the parameters of ultrasound waves. - State the types of ultrasound transducers used in biomedical instrumentation systems. - Classify biomedical ultrasound instruments as to patient or parameter use. - Describe biomedical ultrasound instrument mechanical operation. - Describe biomedical ultrasound instrument electrical operation. - Explain procedure for detecting faults in biomedical ultrasound instruments. - Describe process for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems to return biomedical ultrasound instruments to a full-service condition. # Electrosurgery Units - Explain the term electrosurgery. - Explain the purpose of each component and/or sub-system using a block diagram of an electrosurgery unit. - Describe electrosurgery unit safety equipment and operational precautions. - Classify various electrosurgery machines by their function use. - Describe electrosurgery system mechanical operation. - Describe electrosurgery generator electrical operation. - Describe process for detecting faults in various types of electrosurgery generators. - Explain procedure for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems of an electrosurgery generator to return it to a full-service condition. # Hemodialysis Machines - Identify stable renal physiology conditions. - Describe the conditions present when renal failure occurs. - State the purpose of peritoneal dialysis. Cognitive Knowledge 4 State the purpose of hemodialysis. - Name the major component of a hemodialysis machine. - Describe hemodialysis machine safety equipment and operational safeguards. - Classify various hemodialysis machines by their function use. - Describe hemodialysis system mechanical operation. - Describe hemodialysis machine electrical operation. - Describe procedure for detecting faults in various types of hemodialysis machines. - Explain process for removing and replacing faulty components and/or subsystems of a hemodialysis machine to return it to a full-service condition.
BMET 1231 - Medical Equipment Function and Operation I
This course introduces the study of electromechanical systems currently in use throughout the health care field with an emphasis on typical biomedical instrumentation. Topics include monitors, ECG machines, intensive care units, coronary care units, operating room equipment, and telemetry systems.
# Monitors - Discuss the purpose of signal acquisition systems and give examples of electrodes and transducers used for this purpose. - Describe ECG electrode use in a patient monitoring system. - Describe EEG electrode use in a patient monitoring system. - Give an example of Wheatstone bridge circuit use for monitoring patient conditions. - Name the types of strain gages used with patient monitoring systems. - Compute gage factor and explain its use in a patient monitoring system. - Name the type of transducers used in patient monitoring systems. - Describe inductive transducer operation in patient monitoring systems. - Describe capacitive transducer operation in patient monitoring systems. - Give examples of transducer use in monitoring patients' temperatures and compare and contrast each example. - Define physiological pressure as applicable to biomedical equipment used in monitoring blood pressure. - Name the types of blood pressure monitoring equipment. - Describe the various types of amplifiers used in physiological pressure monitoring equipment. - Explain blood pressure detector circuit function and operation in deriving systolic, diastolic, and mean measurement. - Discuss the problems associated with monitoring patients' physiological pressure. - Calibrate various types of physiological pressure monitoring equipment. - Analyze faults in various types of physiological pressure monitoring equipment. - Remove and replace components and/or sub-systems to return physiological pressure monitoring equipment to a serviceable condition. # ECG Machines - Identify the various parts of an ECG waveform. - Describe the parts of a standard lead system and state the purpose for the different parts. - Describe ECG machine operation. - Isolate ECG machine faults. - Repair and/or calibrate an EXG machine. # Intensive Care Units - Discuss the purpose of intensive care units. - Describe the common biomedical instruments used in an intensive care unit. - Discuss scheduled maintenance performance procedure on biomedical instruments used in intensive care units. # Coronary Care Units - Discuss the purpose of coronary care units. - Describe the common biomedical instruments used in coronary care units. - Discuss schedule maintenance performance procedure in biomedical instruments used in coronary care units. # Operating Room Equipment - Discuss the purpose of operating room units. - Describe the common biomedical instruments used in operating room units. - Discuss scheduled maintenance performance procedures on biomedical instruments used in operating room units. # Telemetry Systems - Give examples of information which is processed by hospital telemetry systems. - Draw a block diagram of a typical hospital telemetry system and name each block. - Describe the symptoms of a hospital telemetry system transmitter unit failure. - Describe the symptoms of a hospital telemetry system receiver unit failure. - Describe the symptoms of a hospital telemetry system transmission unit failure. - Develop a preventive maintenance program for a hospital telemetry system including schedules for servicing equipment, equipment list, and estimated time of accomplishing tasks.
This course develops advanced skills necessary to design kitchen and bath solutions using the NKBA standards and guidelines where applicable. Projects will include the complete documentation, specification, and job estimates needed to implement the design.
Design specifications are comprehensive documents that detail the necessary criteria for constructing a product or system, such as materials, dimensions, standards, and functionality, to direct the development process.
# Systems Application - Demonstrate the application of electrical systems, lighting terminology and types of light. - Demonstrate application of electrical symbols, and specifies appropriate amounts and types of light. - Justify the application and selection of ventilation equipment for the kitchen and bath according to codes and NKBA Planning Guidelines. - Develop plumbing, heating and cooling systems and their components to satisfy the design criteria. - Argue the implications of altering the mechanical systems as related to the cost, structure, and design. # Programming - Demonstrate knowledge of installation procedures recommended by the NKBA to achieve the expected levels of quality within time and budget. - Communicate the design solution by developing a written and verbal design statement to substantiate the project to the client. - Incorporate knowledge of environmental considerations using information and research to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. # Design Planning - Demonstrate understanding of architectural blueprints in order to translate dimension and building features accurately. - Demonstrate proper use of drafting equipment, computer software, metric and imperial scale applications and measuring techniques per NKBA recommendations. - Illustrate the use of NKBA Graphic and Presentation Standards to convey the design solution clearly. - Relate the knowledge of color theories and how color relates to space. - Evaluate client needs and incorporates them in the design solution. - Illustrate the application of the NKBA Access Standards. - Select building codes and NKBA Planning Guidelines for projects to assure the public’s health, safety and welfare. # Specifications - Demonstrate knowledge of cabinetry styles, types, construction methods, materials, sizes, hardware and nomenclature. - Demonstrate product knowledge to specify appropriate material, equipment, fixtures, etc., to meet the needs of the consumer client. - Demonstrate competence in reading, ordering, and selecting materials from specification sheets for kitchen and bath products as related to cost, size, client needs, energy, safety, and design. - Demonstrate skill in referencing sources for new products and technologies. # Client Communication - Point out skills to resolve conflicts that may surface during execution of the contract to satisfy the client. # Business Practices - Integrate the knowledge of general business principles such as the process to form a business, basic accounting and record keeping, human resource management, and marketing.
INDS 2505 - Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design
This course provides the student with advanced knowledge in the design of kitchens and baths. The study and application of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Guidelines of Planning Standards and Safety Criteria for residential kitchens and bathrooms including Universal Design concepts will be covered. Topics include the use of building codes, safety criteria, universal and accessibility criteria, theme and historical design, and ergonomics.
# Design Process - Demonstrate advance application of the principles and elements of design as they relate to kitchen & bath. - Illustrate how a designer recognizes client needs, style, and budget in creating the best design solution. - Show how industry standard software is utilized in kitchen and bath solutions. # Standards Implementation - Identify the planning guidelines needed to design kitchens & baths. - Demonstrate knowledge of the safety criteria recommended by NKBA. - Implement the requirements for specification of appropriate material, equipment, and fixtures for a kitchen & bath. - Illustrate the ability to produce plans and elevations required to build a kitchen or bath. - Model understanding and production of kitchen and bath plans to NKBA industry standards. - Show how mechanical considerations, building codes, and structural requirements are considered in design solutions.
INDS 2500 - Basic Residential Kitchen & Bath Design
This course provides the student with the opportunity to learn the special considerations necessary to design and plan kitchens and baths. Topics include the study of the basic principles of kitchen/bath design and planning, proper function and layout, universal design, accurate measuring techniques, appliance, plumbing, and cabinet principles.
Project Layout refers to the organized planning of tasks, milestones, and resources to efficiently direct a project's completion within its scope, timeframe, and budget.
# Design Basics - Demonstrate application of the principles and elements of design as they relate to kitchen & bath. # Programming - Describe how a designer recognizes client needs, style, and budget in creating the best design solution # Application of Required Standards - Identify the planning guidelines needed to design kitchens & baths. - Demonstrate knowledge of the safety criteria recommended by NKBA. - Demonstrate how to take comprehensive and precise measurements. - Identify the best application of appliances for design solutions. - Identify application of kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures for design solutions. - Identify cabinetry construction, sizing, and design to respond to design solution.
INDS 2240 - Business Practices for Design Professionals
Capstone class utilizing all skills, knowledge, and techniques required for successful business practices in the design industry. Topics include: Professional Skill Development, Business Development Strategies, Establishing Successful Client Relationships, Resources and Service Providers, and a Portfolio Exhibit.
# Professional Skill Development - Compile a list of the components of professional practice. - Discuss ethical standards recognized by the profession. - Organize a list of problem-solving skills used to develop a successful business. # Business Development Strategies - Determine the characteristics of working ethically. - Design a list of procedures and processes for professional ethics. - Illustrate the components of a business plan. - Generate policies for the practice of design from a legal perspective. - Integrate the components that constitute a legally enforceable agreement. - Describe the types of business structures used to start a business. - Develop a list of design services on can offer clients. - Outline strategies for financial planning. - Propose a list of factors influencing management practices. - Compose ideas for marketing and promoting an ID business. # Establishing Successful Client Relationships - Illustrate the needed scope of services for a project. - Assess a project’s profit potential. - Prepare charts showing various methods for charging and collecting for interior design services. - Diagram the steps used for client project management. # Resources and Service Providers - Correlate the role of vendors and service providers in business success. - Research resources that can be used for vendors and service providers. - Illustrate the methods used for successful procurement. - Examine the methods by which the interior designer can build good resource relationships. # Portfolio Show - Compile individual projects into a digital portfolio using technology, graphics, and presentation skills.
Provides students with long and short term projects which address real-life design situations and begins to develop competence in solving residential and commercial design problems. This course continues the studio experiences of INDS 2215, Design Studio II. Topics include: Application of the principles and elements of design, space planning, materials selection, graphic presentation, project documentation and implementation, client presentation techniques.
Design Elements And Principles are the foundational aspects and guidelines used to create visually appealing and functional designs, achieved through balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, and unity.
# Application of the Principles and Elements of Design - Integrate the principles and elements of design to class projects. # Space Planning - Create a response to project scenarios using technical and conceptual skills. # Material selection - Demonstrate correct material selection for commercial and residential projects. # Documentation and Implementation - Construct contract documents and project management materials for interiors projects. # Graphic presentation - Demonstrate graphic presentation skills. # Client Presentation techniques - Identify the programming, design development, implementation and evaluation steps needed in interiors projects. - Differentiate client presentation techniques.
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1111. The laboratory exercises for this course include chemical principles related to cells, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics, biotechnology, and evolution.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Chemical Principles Related to Cells - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing chemical principles related to cells. # Cell Structure and Function - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing cell structure and function. # Energy and Metabolism - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing energy and metabolism. # Cell Division - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing cell division. # Protein Synthesis - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing protein synthesis. # Genetics - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing genetics. # Principles of Evolution - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing principles of evolution.
Provides an overview of information systems, computers and technology. Topics include: Information Systems and Technology Terminology, Computer History, Data Representation, Data Storage Concepts, Fundamentals of Information Processing, Fundamentals of Information Security, Information Technology Ethics, Fundamentals of Hardware Operation, Fundamentals of Networking, Fundamentals of the Internet, Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts, Fundamentals of Software, (System and Application), System Development Methodology, Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal), Mobile computing.
Data storage is the preservation of digital data on physical media, ensuring its accessibility, integrity, and security for future use.
Network planning is the strategic process of designing and implementing efficient networking solutions to support communication, data transfer, and connectivity within an organization or between multiple sites.
Hexadecimal is a base-16 numerical system employing 16 symbols, including 0-9 and A-F, for representing binary code in a more readable format for computer system designers and programmers.
# Information systems and Technology Basics - Compare and contrast IS and IT. - Identify devices used in the information world. - Discuss the evolution of computer hardware and software. - Identify future trends in IS and IT. # The System Unit - Explain how the CPU operates. - Differentiate between the many types and models of CPUs. - Describe the purpose and types of memory (RAM,ROM, etc.). - Identify components of the motherboard including registers, adapter cards, buses, and ports. - Identify common input and output devices. - Discuss the boot process. # Data Representation and Data Storage Concepts - Demonstrate an understanding of decimal, binary, and hexadecimal number systems by performing conversion from one to another. - Describe different character-encoding schemes such as ASCII, EBCDIC, and Unicode. - Define Bits, Bytes, Words, and Nibbles. - Describe different types of storage media including magnetic, optical, and solid state. # Software - Define the function of OS software. - Compare and Contrast popular OS software including MS, OS, Mac, and Linux. - Demonstrate knowledge of OS interaction through CLI and GUI. - Discuss the different types of application software including business software, productivity tools, and utility tools. - Describe video and audio editing software. - Identify steps involved in system development. - Demonstrate simple principles of Pseudo coding, flowcharting, and OO design. - Define software piracy and the legalities involved. # Networking - Describe wired technologies in LAN. - Describe wireless technologies in LAN. - Identify devices and technologies used to connect a WAN. - Discuss devices and methods of providing security within the networked world. - Identify job responsibilities of personnel in the information security fields. # Information Security and Information Ethics - Discuss the need for and develop an information technology code of ethics. - Identify the legal obligations of IT personnel. - Describe the difference between Freeware, Shareware, Payware, and Open Source software. - Identify the need for information security. - List the means used to provide information security including firewall, passcodes, biometrics, and other methods. - Describe the job responsibilities of personnel in the information security fields. # The Internet and Computing in Today's World - Describe the evolution of the internet and explain the differences between Web, Web2, and Internet2. - Compare various Web browsers including IE, Firefox, and Google Chrome. - Identify the means of conducting business via the internet. - Demonstrate the use of different search engines. - Describe the methods used by websites to track usage. - Describe how to clean /prevent spywares, viruses, grayware, malware, and Phishing. - Demonstrate proper usage of email. - Establish Group communication tools such as Wiki's and Blogs. - Describe how to setup and receive Podcasts and RSS feeds. - Discuss cybercrime, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, and netiquette.
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in CHEM 1211. The laboratory exercises for this course include measurement, physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and gas laws.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Units of Measurement - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing units of measurements. # Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing physical and chemical properties of matter. # Atomic Structure - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing atomic structure. # Chemical Bonding - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing chemical bonding. # Nomenclature - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing nomenclature. # Chemical Reactions - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing chemical reactions. # Stoichiometry - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing stoichiometry. # Gas Laws - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing gas laws.
BIOL 2114L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2114. The laboratory exercises for this course include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
Reproductive Medicine is a medical field concentrating on fertility, infertility, and reproductive health, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and research of reproductive system disorders.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Endocrine System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the endocrine system. # Cardiovascular System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the cardiovascular system. # Blood and Lymphatic System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the blood and lymphatic system. # Immune System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the immune system. # Respiratory System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the respiratory system. # Digestive System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the digestive system. # Urinary System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the urinary system. # Reproductive System - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the reproductive system.
ACRP 1005 - Automobile Component Repair and Replacement
This course provides instruction in removal and replacement methods of a variety of non-structural cosmetic and safety features of the automobile as well as bolt-on body panels.
Glass installation is the process of fitting and securing glass panes into structures, ensuring proper alignment and sealing for safety.
# Interior and Exterior Trim - Identify various types of interior and exterior trim. - Remove and install interior and exterior trim properly. - Demonstrate the ability to repair interior and exterior trim. # Mirrors - Identify various types of exterior and interior mirrors. - Demonstrate the ability to repair various types of exterior and interior mirrors. - Demonstrate the ability to properly adjust and remove exterior and interior mirrors. - Demonstrate the ability to properly replace components or complete mirror units. # Weather Stripping - Identify types of weather-stripping, where weather stripping is used, and why it is used. - Demonstrate ability to properly remove and install different types of weather stripping. # Stationary and Non-Stationary Glass - Identify different types of glass and their applications. - Describe glass replacement procedures. - Demonstrate ability to properly remove and replace stationary glass. - Demonstrate ability to properly remove and replace non-stationary glass. - Demonstrate the ability to locate and repair wind noises and water leaks. - Identify Considerations for removal, handling, and installation of advanced glass systems (rain sensors, navigation, cameras, collision avoidance systems). # Interior Components and Fasteners - Demonstrate ability to remove interior components, such as seats, carpets, steering wheel, dash pads and instrument panels. - Identify types of fasteners used in automotive manufacture. - Identify special tools used in removal and replacement of fasteners used in auto body construction. - Explain sizing applications used in nuts, bolts, and screws. # Hood, Closure Panels, and Header Panels Removal and Replacement - Inspect misaligned hood or deck panel. - Locate adjustment points. - Select proper tools. - Make adjustments that are necessary to secure alignment with adjacent panels. # Fender Removal and Installation - Inspect damage. - Check for related damage. - Select hand tools. - Decide on the method of replacing panel. - Remove damaged fender. - Check for hidden damage. - Straighten and align inner fender of skirt. - Transfer moldings and accessories. - Install replacement fender. - Adjust and align fender. # Door Removal and Installation - Inspect damaged door to determine proper selection of tools. - Remove damaged door. - Remove inside hardware and trim from damaged door. - Remove door glass, regulators, and guides. - Remove all door lock mechanisms. - Remove outside door handle and lock cylinder. - Remove all weather stripping. - Install all hardware, weather stripping, trim, and accessories on new door shell. - Soundproof new door with undercoating. - Install and align new door. # Headlamp and Filler Panels Removal and Replacement - Inspect vehicle for sagged springs, car riding height, tire pressure, and clean head light lens, etc. - Select required tools. - Remove head lamp doors. # Grill Removal and Replacement - Inspect damaged grill. - Select proper tools. - Remove damaged grill. - Straighten necessary brackets or mountings. - Install grill. - Align for fit. # Headlamp Adjustment - Adjust head lamp to proper aim using necessary head light aiming equipment. - Replace head lamp doors.
ACRP 2001 - Introduction to Auto Painting and Refinishing
This course covers the safety precautions followed during the painting and refinishing processes used in a shop during collision repairs. Basic surface preparations will be discussed and practiced. Spray gun types and basic operations will also be introduced.
# Painting and Refinishing Safety Precautions - Select and use proper personal safety equipment; take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations. - Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the "Right to Know Law". - Inspect spray environment and equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards. - Select and use NIOSH approved air purifying respirator being sure to inspect the condition of the unit and ensuring it has a good fit and operates properly. - Perform proper maintenance on the air purifying respirator in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulations. - Select and use a NIOSH approved supplied air (fresh air make-up) respirator system. - Perform proper maintenance on the supplied air respirator in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulations. - Select and use the proper personal safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects, and detailing (gloves, suits, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc.). # Vehicle Surface Preparations - Inspect, remove, store, protect, and replace exterior trim and components necessary for proper surface preparation. - Identify soaps and cleaners used for various car parts. - Perform soap and water wash of entire vehicle using appropriate cleaner to remove contaminates. - Inspect and identify substrate, type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness. - Develop and document a plan for refinishing using a total product system. - Identify types of sand paper, proper grits for various finishes, and types of backing pads. - Dry or wet sand areas to be finished. - Featheredge damaged areas to be refinished. - Apply suitable metal treatment or primer in accordance with total product systems. - Mask and protect other areas that will not be refinished. - Demonstrate different masking techniques (recess/back masking, foam door type, etc.). - Mix primer, primer-surfacer and primer sealer. - Apply primer onto surface or repaired area. - Identify a complimentary color or shade of undercoat to improve coverage. - Apply two component finishing filler to mirror surface imperfections. - Block sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied. - Dry or wet sand area to which primer-surface has been applied. - Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied. - Remove dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas. - Clean area to be refinished using a final cleaning solution. - Remove, with a tack rag, any dust or lint particles from the area to be refinished. - Apply suitable primer sealer to the area being refinished. - Scuff sand to remove nibs or imperfections from a sealer. - Apply stone chip resistant coating. - Restore corrosion-resistant coatings, caulking, and seam sealers to repaired areas. - Prepare adjacent panels for blending. - Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures. - Identify metal parts to be refinished; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures. # Spray Gun and Related Equipment - Inspect the condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, and spray environment). - Clean spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, and spray environment). - Determine the condition of spray guns and related equipment (air lines, air source, and spray environment). - Select spray gun setup (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap) for product being applied. - Test and adjust spray gun using fluid, air and pattern control valves. - Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of pressure spray equipment.
ACRP 2002 - Painting and Refinishing Techniques
This course covers the fundamental refinishing tasks of mixing, matching and applying various types of automotive paints. Paint defect causes and cures will be examined in depth. Final delivery detailing and tasks will also be practiced and discussed.
# Paint Mixing, Matching and Applying - Identify various types of automotive paint. - Determine typical locations of vehicle information plates or labels. - Identify type and color code by manufacturer's vehicle information label. - Identify thinners and reducers for specific materials. - Shake, stir, reduce, catalyze/activate, and strain refinish materials. - Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, gun angle, gun distance, gun speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied. - Apply selected product on test and let-down panel, check for color match. - Apply single stage topcoat. - Apply basecoat/clearcoat for panel blending or panel refinishing. - Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing. - Remove nibs or imperfections from basecoat. - Identify product expiration dates as applicable. - Refinish plastic parts. - Apply multi-stage coats for panel blending or overall refinishing. - Identify and mix paint using a formula. - Identify poor hiding colors, determine necessary action. - Tint color using formula to achieve a blending match. - Identify alternative color formula to achieve blending match. - Explain the effects of light, position and depth perception to include angles as they relate to color determination. - Identify the materials, equipment and preparation differences between solvent and waterborne technologies. # Paint Defect Causes - Identify blistering (raising of the paint surface, air entrapment) and correct probable causes. - Identify blushing (milky or hazy formation) and correct probable causes. - Identify a dry spray appearance in the paint surface and correct the probable causes. - Identify the presence of fish-eyes (crater-like openings) in the finish and correct the probable causes. - Identify lifting and correct the probable causes. - Identify clouding (mottling and streaking in metallic finishes) and correct the probable causes. - Identify orange peel and correct the probable causes. - Identify solvent popping in freshly painted surfaces and correct the probable causes. - Identify sags and runs in the paint surface and correct the probable causes. - Identify sanding marks or sand scratch swelling and correct the probable causes. - Identify contour mapping/edge mapping while the finish is drying and correct the probable causes. - Identify color differences (off shade) and correct the probable causes. - Identify tape tracking and correct the probable causes. - Identify low gloss conditions and correct the probable causes. - Identify poor adhesion and correct the probable causes. - Identify paint cracking (shrinking, splitting, crows feet or line checking, micro checking, etc.) and correct the probable causes. - Identify corrosion and correct the probable causes. - Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface and correct the probable causes. - Identify water spotting and correct the probable causes. - Identify finish damage caused by bird droppings, tree sap, and other natural causes. - Identify finish damage caused by airborne contaminates (acids, soot, rail dust, and other industrial related causes). - Identify dieback conditions (dulling of the paint film showing haziness) and correct the probable causes. - Identify chalking (oxidation) and correct the probable causes. - Identify bleed-through (staining) and correct the probable causes. - Identify pin-holing and correct the probable causes. - Identify buffing related imperfections (swirl marks, wheel burns). - Identify pigment flotation (color change through film build) and correct the probable causes. # Paint Defect Cures - Identify blistering (raising of the paint surface, air entrapment) and correct the condition. - Identify blushing (milky or hazy formation) and correct the condition. - Identify a dry spray appearance in the paint surface and correct the condition. - Identify the presence of fish-eyes (crater-like openings) in the finish and correct the condition. - Identify lifting and correct the condition. - Identify clouding (mottling and streaking in metallic finishes) and correct the condition. - Identify orange peel and correct the condition. - Identify solvent popping in freshly painted surfaces and correct the condition. - Identify sags and runs in the paint surface and correct the condition. - Identify sanding marks or sand scratch swelling and correct the condition. - Identify contour mapping/edge mapping while the finish is drying and correct the condition. - Identify color differences (off-shade) and correct the condition. - Identify tape tracking and correct the condition. - Identify low gloss conditions and correct the condition. - Identify poor adhesion and correct the condition. - Identify paint cracking (shrinking, splitting, crows feet or line checking, micro checking, etc.) and correct the condition. - Identify corrosion and correct the condition. - Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface and correct the condition. - Identify water spotting and correct the condition. - Identify finish damage caused by bird droppings, tree sap, and other natural causes and correct the condition. - Identify finish damage caused by airborne contaminants (acids, soot, rail dust, and other industrial related causes) and correct these conditions. - Identify die-back conditions (dulling of the paint film showing haziness) and correct these. - Identify chalking (oxidation) and correct the condition. - Identify bleed-through (staining) and correct the condition. - Identify pin-holing and correct the condition. - Identify buffing related imperfections (swirl marks, wheel burns) and correct the condition. - Identify pigment flotation (color change through film build) and correct the condition. # Final Detail Procedures - Apply decals, transfers, tape, woodgrains, pinstripes (painted and taped), etc. to vehicles. - Sand, buff and polish fresh or existing finish to remove defects as required. - Clean the interior, exterior, and the glass. - Clean all body openings (door jambs and edges, etc.). - Remove overspray. - Perform vehicle clean-up; complete quality control using a checklist.
Provides occupation-based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Paint and Refinishing specialization. Students will be mentored by qualified professional technicians as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics include: sanding, priming, and paint preparation; special refinishing applications; urethane enamels; tint and match colors; and detailing.
Refinishing is a technique used to repair and reapply surface coatings on objects, aiming to restore their appearance and provide protection against damage and wear.
# Sanding, Priming, and Paint Preparation - Demonstrate proficiency in surface preparation skills. # Special Refinishing Applications - Demonstrate proficiency in special refinishing applications including fiberglass, plastics, and rubber. # Urethane Enamels - Demonstrate proficiency in applications of urethane enamels in solid and metallic colors and single and multi-stage finishes. # Tint and Match Colors - Demonstrate proficiency in mixing, matching, and applying colors. # Detailing - Demonstrate proficiency in buffing, polishing, waxing, and cleaning vehicles.
BARB 1090 - Structures of Skin, Scalp, Hair and Facial Treatments
Introduces the theory, procedures, and products used in the care and treatment of the skin, scalp, and hair. Provides instruction on the theory and application of techniques in the treatment of the skin, scalp, and hair; and introduces the theory and skills required in massaging the face, preparing the patron for facial treatment, and giving facial treatments for various skin conditions. Benefits of facial treatments and massage will be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on work with live models. Topics include: treatment theory, basic corrective hair and scalp treatments, plain facial, products and supplies, disease and disorders, implements, products and supplies, diseases and disorders, corrective hair and scalp treatments, facial procedures and manipulations, and safety precautions, theory of massage, preparation of patron for massage, massage procedures, facial treatment, types of facials, and facial treatment benefits.
Health products consist of items intended for promoting or preserving health, such as medications available without prescription, nutritional supplements, medical equipment, and wellbeing items.
# Treatment Theory - Describe and demonstrate a knowledge of electrotherapy, electricity, and light therapy. # Basic Corrective Hair and Scalp Treatments - Describe the benefits of scalp manipulations. - Give plain facial treatments for normal, dry, and oily skin. - List the physical and chemical actions that damage hair. - Identify, classify, and describe types of reconditioning agents. - Apply conditioning treatments. # Plain Facial - Describe the basic massage movements. - List the basic cosmetics used on the face and neck. - Perform basic make-up application. # Products and Supplies - List and identify the products and supplies needed to perform basic hair conditioning services. - List and identify the products and supplies needed to perform plain facial services. # Diseases and Disorders - Explain the structure and function of the human skin. - Identify the various diseases and disorders of the human skin. - Explain the structure and function of human hair. - Identify the various diseases and disorders of the hair. - Describe skin and scalp disorders. - Describe skin and scalp diseases. # Implements - Identify usage of electrical implements for scalp and facial treatments. - Use implements necessary for the removal of superfluous hair. # Products and Supplies - Identify the products and supplies needed to give facial treatments. - Put into practice the products and supplies needed to give facial treatments. - Identify products and supplies for scalp treatments. - Put into practice products and supplies for scalp treatments. - Identify the products and supplies for removal of superfluous hair. - Put into practice the products and supplies for removal of superfluous hair. # Corrective Hair and Scalp Treatments - Perform corrective scalp treatments. - Perform corrective hair treatments. # Facial Procedures and Manipulations - Perform the procedures for the dry skin facial. - Perform the procedures for the oily skin facial. # Safety Precautions - Put into practice proper safety precautions for skin, scalp, and hair treatments. # Theory of Massage - Identify the various facial massage movements. - Demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare a patron for a massage. - Perform designated treatment (mechanical or manual). - Identify the physiological effects of massage. # Preparation of Patron for Massage - Properly seat patron for massage. - Conduct patron preparation and setup for a massage. - Select linens for massage. - Arrange linens for massage. - Identify skin condition. - Diagnose skin condition. - Assemble supplies and equipment. # Massage Procedures - Cleanse face and neck. - Perform designated treatment (mechanical or manual). - Perform final cleansing of face and neck. # Facial Treatment - Conduct patron preparation and setup for a facial treatment Assemble supplies and equipment. - Cleanse face and neck. - Perform designated treatment (mechanical or manual). - Final cleansing of face and neck. # Types of Facials - Identify types of facials. - Identify skin condition. - Diagnose skin condition. - Identify different products for skin conditions. - Assemble supplies and equipment. # Facial Treatment Benefits - Describe physiological benefits. - Describe psychological benefits.
IDSY 1210 - Industrial Motor Controls II
This course introduces the theory and practical application for two-wire control circuits, advanced motor controls, and variable speed motor controls. Emphasis is placed on circuit sequencing, switching, and installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Two Wire Control Circuits - Install a motor control limit switch to control magnetic starters. - Adjust a motor control limit switch for proper operation. - Install a motor control proximity switch in a control circuit to detect the presence of metal. - Install a motor control proximity switch for use as a motion detector. - Calibrate a motor controller proximity switch for sensitivity. - Install a pressure switch to control a magnetic starter of a motor controller. - Adjust the range and differential settings for given pressure limits of a motor controller. - Install a motor controller float switch to operate a pump. - Adjust a motor controller float switch for given operating levels. - Install a motor controller photo switch in a control circuit to detect the presence of light. - Install a motor controller photo switch for use as a light detector. - Calibrate a motor controller photo switch for sensitivity. # Advanced Motor Controls - Identify the various types of timers used in motor control circuits. - Operate on-delay timers for applications in motor control circuits. - Operate off-delay timers for applications in motor control circuits. - Install a time delay relay for use in a motor control circuit. - Adjust the time on a time delay relay used in a motor control circuit. - Install a time delay relay and two magnetic starters to sequence the operation of two motors. - Identify the various reduced voltage starting motor controllers. - Install various motor control components in a motor control center. # Variable Speed Motor Controls - Cite industrial applications of variable speed motor control circuits. - Define the parameters, torque, acceleration, deceleration, p.w.m., frequency, voltage/hertz ratio, boost, I.R. compensation, and high bus fault as applicable to variable speed motor controllers. - Describe how an AC frequency drive operates to vary motor speed. - Install an AC frequency drive to control motor speed. - Setup and calibrate an AC frequency drive to adapt to changing parameters. - Install a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Calibrate a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Draw a wiring diagram showing electrical accessories and conductors used variable speed motor control circuits. - Diagram a bank of starters used to achieve speed ranges for AC motors. - Describe the timing factors of speed ranges for variable speed DC motor controllers. - Evaluate the use of DC motor and variable speed controllers in specific industrial applications. # Troubleshooting Advanced Industrial Motor Controls - Use proper troubleshooting techniques to eliminate problems in motor control systems. - Use a VOM to troubleshoot a motor control circuit and diagnose the problems - Use motor controller schematic diagrams, a VOM, test terminals, and terminal strips to locate and diagnose problems at motor control centers. # Semiconductor Fundamentals and Diodes Applications - Explain the fundamentals of semiconductor theory in forming a PN junction. - Describe basic operational principles of a silicon control rectifier (SCR), a junction field effect transistor (JFET), a unijunction transistor (UJT), a metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), and an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT). - Describe safety aspects of input and output voltages pertaining to personal and equipment safety for working with power supplies. - Describe and recognize power supply schematics and the basic concept of passive filtering circuits. - Identify and list various diodes by symbols. - Explain the difference between forward biasing and reverse biasing a diode. - Test diodes for shorts and opens with a diode tester.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components, pneumatic system principles and components, and the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Hydraulic System Principles - Define and discuss the following basic hydraulic terms: hydraulic, force, weight, mass, work, and pressure. - Explain how hydraulic power is transmitted. - Discuss conservation of energy as it applies to a hydraulic system. - State the laws of physics that relate to hydraulic applications. - Explain how force, weight, mass, and pressure are used in the operation of hydraulic devices. - Use formulas to compute solutions for single variable problems relating to hydraulic systems where force, weight, mass, pressure, and work are the unknowns. - Identify the advantages of hydraulic power when compared to other methods of power transmission. - Identify the symbols used to represent components in a hydraulic system. - Identify the purpose of a hydraulic system using circuit diagrams. - Draw a complete hydraulic system schematic using the appropriate symbols. - Read and interpret a hydraulic system schematic. # Hydraulic System Components - Check for symptoms of binding rods and pistons. - Align a piston in a hydraulic cylinder. - Discuss the purpose and use of servo-proportional valves (SPV). - Discuss troubleshooting procedures for actuators in a hydraulic system. - Inspect a pressure control relief valve. - Measure the pressure in a hydraulic system. - Measure the flow of fluid in a hydraulic system. - Null a hydraulic servo valve. - Replace valves in hydraulic system. - Adjust the hydraulic pressure at a valve. - Discuss hydraulic accumulators. - Explain how hydraulic fluid is manufactured. - Identify types of hydraulic fluids and discuss their characteristics. - Explain viscosity ratings. - Select hydraulic fluids appropriate to the types of seals used in the system. - Check the fluid level in a hydraulic system. - Discuss the replacement and cleaning of hydraulic filters and strainers. - Drain and refill a hydraulic system with the correct fluid. - Discuss the types and purposes of reservoirs in a hydraulic system. # Pneumatic System Principles - Define the terms force, weight, mass, pressure, volume, work, PSI, PSIA, PSIG, compressibility, pneumatic energy, and kinetic energy as they relate to pneumatic systems. - Describe the relationship between the following: force and area, work and time, volume and pressure, temperature and pressure, and temperature, volume, and pressure. - Describe the effects of air viscosity on velocity. - Explain Bernoulli's Principle. - Describe the relationship between pneumatic leverage and travel. - Use formulas to compute pneumatic output force when given input force and cylinder areas. - Use formulas to compute work when given cylinder bore, stroke, and air pressure. - Use formulas to compute output cylinder travel when given input cylinder travel and leverage increase ratio. - Identify the symbols used to represent components of pneumatic systems. - Describe the operation of pneumatic systems when supplied with a system schematic. - Verify air logic with a pneumatic system diagram. # Pneumatic System Components - Describe the various types of compressors. - Analyze the functions of compressors. - Verify pneumatic valve operation. - Identify commonly used types of actuators. - Describe the operation of commonly used types of actuators. - Verify the proper operation of an air motor.
This course introduces fundamental plane surveying concepts, instruments, and techniques. Topics include linear measurements; instrument use; and angles, bearings, and directions. Advanced topics include the transfer of data to GIS and AutoCAD platforms and data postprocessing.
Surveying License is a credential permitting individuals to perform land surveys, guaranteeing precision in property boundaries and construction projects, usually necessitating education, examination, and compliance with state regulations and codes.
# Surveying Profession - To discuss the common tools and importance of surveying. - To list government agencies that do surveying and mapping in the United States on a large scale. - To describe common job titles and certifications in the surveying profession. - To discuss the legal significance of surveyor’s licenses. - To explain the major ethical considerations surveyors face. # Surveying Measurements and Data Recording - To describe each of the following types of surveys: plane surveying, geodetic surveying, photogrammetric surveying, control surveys, construction surveys, property surveys, topographic surveys, route surveys, and hydrographic surveys. - To produce surveyor’s measurements including horizontal angles, horizontal distances, vertical angles, vertical distances, and slope distances. - To convert measurements in length, angle, area, and volume between English and metric units. - To record data, giving proper consideration to significant figures. - To differentiate between direct and indirect measurements. - To define systematic or cumulative errors, random and accidental errors and explain how they can be reduced. - To define discrepancy, precision, agreement, and accuracy. - To compile proper field notes. - Describe the general procedure for measuring horizontal distances by: pacing, odometer, stadia, taping, and EDM. - To determine horizontal distances by pacing to within an accuracy of 1:50. - To describe the care and use of the common tools required for taping over level and sloped ground. - Demonstrate the six steps of taping: lining in, applying tension, plumbing, marking tape lengths, reading the tape, recording the distance. - To determine a distance on level ground to an accuracy of 1:3000 and check by repeated measure. - To determine a distance on sloped ground by breaking tape to an accuracy of 1:2000 and check by repeated measure. - To observe distance measured with an EDM. # Instrument Use - To describe the function and use of each part of a level, theodite and/or transit. - To demonstrate proper care, storage, and field transportation of a level, transit, theodolite, and EDM instrument. - To demonstrate the setup of a level on any type terrain in five minutes or less. - To demonstrate the setup of a transit or theodolite over a point on level ground in ten minutes or less. - To demonstrate the setup of a transit or theodolite over a point on sloped ground in fifteen minutes or less. - To use a self-registering tracheometer (total station) to collect new data in reference to a control point. - To use a total station to traverse a landscape using control point references. - To use differential leveling to determine the difference in elevation between two points. # Angles, Bearings, and Directions - To differentiate between horizontal and vertical angles. - To describe compass theory and magnetic declination. - To convert magnetic bearing to true bearing given declination. - To describe each part of a surveyor’s compass. - To determine a horizontal and zenith angle with a total station. # Data Integration and GIS - To describe basic GPS theory. - To collect survey data using a GPS and use a GPS to locate a control point. - To convert magnetic bearing to true bearing given declination. - To describe GIS and its importance for application of surveying data. - To transfer data between GPS and GIS applications. - To transfer total station survey data to GIS software and/or AutoCAD for visualization and analysis. - To calculate distances and slopes from total station data in AutoCAD and/or GIS software.
This course focuses on applying knowledge and skills learned in prior courses taken in the program. Topics include: communications skills, telecommunications skills, records management skills, office equipment/supplies, and integrated programs/applications. Serves as a capstone course.
Office Procedures encompass standardized methods for handling day-to-day operations such as record management, communication, scheduling, and ensuring workplace safety and efficiency.
# Integrated Programs/Applications - Create documents integrating a variety of software applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). # Communications Skills - Integrate effective principles of written/verbal business communications skills (i.e., portfolios). # Telecommunications Skills - Apply appropriate skills using various types of telecommunication equipment (i.e., e-mail, Internet, Fax, OCR scanning, teleconferencing, multi-line telephone). # Records Management Skills - Store and retrieve office documents using various filing systems. # Office Equipment/ Supplies - Demonstrate hands-on skills utilizing a variety of office equipment efficiently. - Demonstrate knowledge of procedures in maintaining equipment and supplies.
BUSN 2190 - Business Document Proofreading and Editing
Emphasizes proper proofreading and editing for business documents. Topics include: applying proofreading techniques and proofreaders marks with business documents; proper content, clarity, and conciseness in business documents; and business document formatting.
# Proofreading Techniques and Proofreader Marks for Business Documents - Describe the kinds of errors which are most common in business documents. - Describe the methods of proofreading. - Utilize resources and proofreaders' marks for proofreading. - Interpret proofreader marks to correct an edited document. # Content, Clarity, and Conciseness in Business Documents - Demonstrate the ability to proofread and edit business documents for content, clarity, conciseness, and bias-free language. - Demonstrate the ability to proofread and edit for errors in basic grammar rules to include word choice, capitalization, abbreviations, number usage, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, pronoun case usage, dangling and misplaced modifiers, spelling, and punctuation. # Business Document Formatting - Demonstrate the ability to proofread and edit for formatting errors in business documents to include letters, memos, reports, job search documents, and email. # Proper Grammar, Punctuation, and Sentence Structure in Business Documents - Demonstrate the ability to proofread and edit for errors including word choice, capitalization, abbreviations, number usage, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, pronoun case usage, dangling and misplaced modifiers, and punctuation.
This course introduces the field of hydrology with a specific focus on watershed scale processes. Students will understand the influences of watershed characteristics such as land use and precipitation patterns on runoff volume and velocity. These processes will be applied to understanding water quality, sediment transport and channel geomorphology. Professional ethics and value dilemmas as they relate to watershed hydrology will be addressed.
Precipitation is the transformation of water vapor in the atmosphere into liquid or solid form, which then falls to the earth's surface, playing a crucial role in meteorology and hydrology.
# Hydrologic Cycle - To define the hydrologic cycle. - To explain a basic water budget. # Watershed Characteristics - To understand how to determine drainage areas, watershed topography and roughness. - To explain the relationship between watershed characteristics and channel geomorphology. - To explain the influence of land use on runoff volume and velocity. # Precipitation and Frequency Analysis - To explain the basic characteristics of rainfall. - To explain rainfall-runoff relationships. - To understand hydrographs and discharge and peak-discharge and their relationships to environmental management. # Water Quality and Sediment Transport - To understand water quality measurements. - To explain concentration-flow relationships. - To explain the influence of discharge and velocity on suspended and bedload transport. # Groundwater and Well Hydraulics - To understand groundwater sources and storage. - To explain well effects on groundwater hydrology. # Values and Ethics in Hydrology - To define professionalism in hydrologic engineering. - To explain ethical issues in hydrology. - To discuss values in hydrology and strategies for addressing value dilemmas.
Reinforces the touch system of keyboarding, placing emphasis on correct techniques with adequate speed and accuracy and producing properly formatted business documents. Topics include: reinforcing correct keyboarding technique, building speed and accuracy, formatting business documents, language arts, proofreading, and work area management.
Document Production is the creation, editing, and distribution of accurate documents for business purposes using word processing and desktop publishing tools.
# Reinforcing Correct Keyboarding Technique - Demonstrate the touch method of keying with correct techniques. # Building Speed and Accuracy - Demonstrate using correct alphabetic, number, and symbol reaches. # Formatting Business Documents - Produce letters, memos, and e-mail messages from straight and rough-draft copy using various styles and special features. - Produce various types of reports from straight and rough-draft copy. - Produce simple and complex tables from straight and rough-draft copy. - Produce other business documents from straight and rough-draft copy (i.e. agendas, minutes, news releases, labels, invoices). # Language Arts - Generate documents using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, number expression, abbreviations, and word division. # Proofreading - Use proofreaders’ marks to edit or proofread copy. - Deduce and correct typographical, format, and content errors. # Work Area Management - Incorporate organization skills and knowledge to create folders and demonstrate proper care and handling of storage media.
Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 1112. The laboratory exercises for this course include classification and characterizations of organisms, plant structure and function, animal structure and function, principles of ecology, and biosphere.
# Laboratory Safety - Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety. # Classification and Characterization of Organisms - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing classification and characterization of organisms. # Plant Structure and Function - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing plant structure and function. # Animal Structure and Function - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing animal structure and function. # Principles of Ecology - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing principles of ecology. # Biosphere - Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing biosphere.
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft propellers. Topics include: propeller theory and fundamentals; and inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain propellers.
## Propeller Theory & Fundamentals - Demonstrate understanding of propeller theory and operation; types of propellers and blade design; and pitch control and adjustment (AM.III.M.K1,K2,K3) - Demonstrate understanding of constant speed propeller and governor theory and operation; and turbine engine propeller reverse/beta range operation (AM.III.M.K4,K5) - Demonstrate understanding of propeller synchronization systems; and propeller ice control systems (AM.III.M.K9,K10) ## Inspect, Troubleshoot, and Maintain Propellers - Demonstrate understanding of propeller servicing, maintenance, and inspection requirements; and procedures for removal and installation of a propeller; and propeller TCDS (AM.III.M.K6,K7,K8) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with ground operation; and propeller maintenance and inspections (AM.III.M.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to remove and install a propeller; check blade static tracking; inspect a propeller for condition and airworthiness; and measure propeller blade angle (AM.III.M.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to perform a minor repair to a metal propeller blade; perform propeller lubrication; and locate and explain the procedures for balancing a fixed-pitch propeller (AM.III.M.S5,S6,S7) - Demonstrate the ability to adjust a propeller governor; identify propeller range of operation; and perform a 100-hour inspection of a propeller and determine airworthiness (AM.III.M.S8,S9,S10) - Demonstrate the ability to determine what minor propeller alterations are acceptable using the propeller specifications, TCDS, and listings (AM.III.M.S11) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and repair a propeller anti-icing or de-icing system (AM.III.M.S12)
AVMT 2281 - Aircraft Powerplant Accessory Systems
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft lubrication systems; aircraft reciprocating engine induction and cooling systems; turbine engine air systems; and engine exhaust and reverser systems. Topics include: lubrication systems; reciprocating engine induction and cooling systems; turbine engine air systems; and engine exhaust and reverser systems.
## Lubrication Systems - Demonstrate understanding of types, grades, and uses of engine oil; lubrication system operation and components; wet-sump system; and dry-sump system (AM.III.G.K1,K2,K3,K4) - Demonstrate understanding of chip detectors; lubrication system maintenance, inspection, servicing, and analysis; and excessive aircraft engine oil consumption (AM.III.G.K5,K6,K7) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with use or mixing of engine oils; following other than manufacturer's recommendations regarding the use of engine lubricants; and handling, storage, and disposal of used lubricating oil (AM.III.G.R1,R2,R3) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an oil cooler or oil lines; determine the correct type of oil for a specific engine; identify turbine engine oil filter bypass indicator; and determine approved oils for different climatic temperatures (AM.III.G.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to locate procedures for obtaining oil samples; inspect an oil filter screen; perform oil pressure adjustment; and identify oil system components (AM.III.G.S5,S6,S7,S8) - Demonstrate the ability to replace an oil system component; identify oil system flow; and troubleshoot an engine oil pressure malfunction (AM.III.G.S9,S10,S11) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot an engine oil temperature system; identify types of metal found in an oil filter; and remove and inspect an engine chip detector (AM.III.G.S12,S13,S14) ## Reciprocating Engine Induction & Cooling Systems - Demonstrate understanding of reciprocating engine induction system theory, components, and operation; causes and effects of induction system icing; superchargers and controls; and turbochargers, inter-coolers, and controls (AM.III.J.K1,K2,K3,K4) - Demonstrate understanding of augmenter cooling system; induction system filtering; and carburetor heaters (AM.III.J.K5,K6,K7) - Demonstrate understanding of pressure cowling air flow and control; and reciprocating engine baffle and seal installation (AM.III.J.K8,K9) - Demonstrate understanding of liquid cooling system theory, components, and operation (AM.III.J.K10) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance on turbochargers; ground operation of aircraft engines; maintenance-related FOD; and chemicals used in liquid cooling systems (AM.III.J.R1,R2,R3,R4) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a carburetor heat system; inspect an alternate air valve for proper operation; inspect an induction system drain for proper operation; and inspect engine exhaust augmenter cooling system (AM.III.J.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to service an induction air filter; inspect a turbocharger for leaks and security; inspect and service a turbocharger waste gate; inspect an induction system for obstruction; and inspect an air intake manifold for leaks (AM.III.J.S5,S6,S7,S8,S9) - Demonstrate the ability to locate the proper specifications for coolant used in a liquid-cooled engine (AM.III.J.S10) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect reciprocating engine cooling ducting (rigid or flexible) or baffle seals; and identify components of a turbocharger induction system (AM.III.J.S11,S12) - Demonstrate the ability to identify exhaust augmenter cooled engine components; inspect an air inlet duct for security; perform an induction and cooling system inspection; and repair a cylinder baffle (AM.III.J.S13,S14,S15,S16) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect cylinder baffling; inspect cowl flap system for normal operation; and inspect cylinder cooling fins (AM.III.J.S17,S18,S19) ## Turbine Engine Air Systems - Demonstrate understanding of air cooling system theory, components, and operation; turbine engine cowling air flow; turbine engine internal cooling; and turbine engine baffle and seal installation (AM.III.K.K1,K2,K3,K4) - Demonstrate understanding of turbine insulation blankets and shrouds; turbine engine induction system theory, components, and operation; and turbine engine bleed air system theory, components, and operation (AM.III.K.K5,K6,K7) - Demonstrate understanding of turbine engine anti-ice system (AM.III.K.K8) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance on compressor bleed air systems; and ground operation of aircraft engines following other than manufacturer's instructions (AM.III.K.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to perform an induction and cooling system inspection; identify location of turbine engine insulation blankets; identify turbine engine cooling air flow; and inspect turbine engine cooling rigid and flexible ducting and/or baffle seals (AM.III.K.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a turbine engine air intake anti-ice system; identify turbine engine ice and rain protection system components; inspect a particle separator; and inspect/check a bleed air system (AM.III.K.S5 - S8) ## Engine Exhaust & Reverser Systems - Demonstrate understanding of reciprocating engine exhaust system theory, components, operation, and inspection; and turbine engine exhaust system theory, components, operation, and inspection (AM.III.L.K1,K2) - Demonstrate understanding of noise suppression theory, components, and operation (e.g., mufflers, hush kits, augmenter tubes); and thrust reverser theory, components, and operation (AM.III.L.K3,K4) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance and inspection of exhaust system components; and operation of turbine engine reversing systems (AM.III.L.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with operation of reciprocating engines with exhaust systems leaks; exhaust system failures; and ground operation of aircraft engines (AM.III.L.R3,R4,R5) - Demonstrate the ability to identify the types of exhaust system on a particular aircraft; and inspect a turbine engine exhaust system component (AM.III.L.S1,S2) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a reciprocating engine exhaust system; inspect exhaust system internal baffles or diffusers; and inspect exhaust heat exchanger (AM.III.L.S3,S4,S5) - Demonstrate the ability to locate procedures for testing and troubleshooting a turbine thrust reverser system; and perform a pressure leak check of a reciprocating engine exhaust system (AM.III.L.S6,S7)
AVMT 2276 - Powerplant Ignition & Starting Systems
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft ignition and starting systems. Topics include: reciprocating ignition and starting; and turbine ignition and starting.
## Reciprocating Engine Ignition and Starting - Demonstrate understanding of ignition system theory; spark plug theory; shower of sparks and impulse coupling; and three electrical circuits of a magneto (AM.III.H.K1,K2,K3,K4) - Demonstrate understanding of solid state ignition systems; engine starters; and magneto system components and operation (AM.III.H.K5,K7,K8) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with advanced and retarded ignition timing (piston engine); and working around reciprocating engines with an ungrounded magneto (AM.III.H.R1,R3) - Demonstrate the ability to set magneto internal timing; time magneto to engine; remove, clean, and install spark plug; and troubleshoot and repair an ignition system (AM.III.H.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an electrical starting system; inspect magneto breaker points; inspect an ignition harness; and inspect a magneto impulse coupling (AM.III.H.S5,S6,S7,S8) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot an electrical starting system; troubleshoot ignition switch circuit; inspect and check gap of spark plugs; and identify the correct spark plugs used for replacement installation (AM.III.H.S9,S10,S11,S12) ## Turbine Engine Ignition and Starting - Demonstrate understanding of digital engine control module (e.g., FADEC); and turbine engine ignition systems (AM.III.H.K6,K9) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance on engines with capacitor discharge ignition systems (AM.III.H.R2) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a turbine or reciprocating engine ignition system; and identify the correct igniter plug and replace turbine engine igniter plugs (AM.III.H.S13,S14) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot turbine engine igniters; inspect turbine engine ignition system; and inspect igniters (AM.III.H.S15,S16,S17)
AVMT 2271 - Powerplant Instruments, Fire Protection and Electrical Systems
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft engine instrument systems; aircraft engine fire protection systems; and aircraft engine electrical systems. Topics include: aircraft engine instrument systems; aircraft engine fire protection systems; and aircraft engine electrical systems.
## Aircraft Engine Instrument Systems - Demonstrates understanding of fuel flow; temperature (e.g., exhaust gas, oil, cylinder head; turbine inlet); engine speed indicating systems; and pressure (e.g., air, fuel, manifold, oil) (AM.III.D.K1,K2,K3,K4) - Demonstrate understanding of annunciator indicating systems (e.g. warning, caution, and advisory lights); torque meters; engine pressure ratio (EPR); and engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) (AM.III.D.K5,K6,K7,K8) - Demonstrate understanding of digital engine control module (e.g., Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC); electronic centralized aircraft monitoring (ECAM); and engine instrument range markings and instrument conditions (AM.III.D.K9,K10,K11) - Demonstrate the ability to understand , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance damage to the instrument or indicating system; and engine instrument calibration or instrument error (AM.III.D.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot an engine oil temperature/pressure instrument system; troubleshoot a low fuel pressure indicating system; remove, inspect, and install a fuel-flow transmitter; and remove, inspect, and install fuelflow gauge (AM.III.D.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to identify components of an electric tachometer system; check fuel flow transmitter power supply; inspect tachometer markings for accuracy; and perform resistance measurements of thermocouple indication system (AM.III.D.S5,S6,S7,S8) - Demonstrate the ability to remove, inspect, and install turbine engine Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) component; locate procedures for troubleshooting a turbine EPR system; troubleshoot a tachometer system; and replace a cylinder head temperature thermocouple (AM.III.D.S9,S10,S11,S12) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect EGT probes; locate and inspect engine low fuel pressure warning system components; and check aircraft engine manifold pressure gauge for proper operation (AM.III.D.S13.S14,S15) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a manifold pressure system; repair a low oil pressure warning system; troubleshoot an EGT indicating system; and inspect an oil temperature probe (AM.III.D.S16,S17,S18,S19) ## Aircraft Engine Fire Protection Systems - Demonstrate understanding of types of fires and engine fire zones; fire detection warning system operation; and fire detection system maintenance and inspection requirements (AM.III.E.K1,K2,K3) - Demonstrate understanding of fire extinguishing agents, types of systems, and operation; and fire extinguishing system maintenance and inspection (AM.III.E.K4,K5) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with container discharge cartridges; and extinguishing agents (AM.III.E.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance on circuits associated with electrically-activated container discharge cartridges (squibs) (AM.III.E.R3) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair an engine fire detection system; identify fire detection sensing units; inspect fire detection continuous loop system; and inspect fire detection thermal switch or thermocouple system (AM.III.E.S1,S2,S3,S4) - Demonstrate the ability to locate troubleshooting procedures for a fire detection system; inspect engine fire extinguisher system blowout plugs; inspect a turbine engine fire extinguisher container; and inspect fire extinguisher discharge circuit (AM.III.E.S5,S6,S7,S8) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair a fire extinguishing system; inspect a fire extinguisher container discharge cartridge (squib); and inspect fire extinguisher container and determine hydrostatic test requirements (AM.III.E.S9,S10,S11) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect flame detectors for operation; check operation of fire warning press-to-test and troubleshoot faults; and identify continuous-loop fire detection system components (AM.III.E.S12,S13,S14) ## Aircraft Engine Electrical Systems - Demonstrate understanding of generators; alternators; and starter generators (AM.III.F.K1,K2,K3) - Demonstrate understanding of voltage regulators and overvoltage and overcurrent protection; DC generation systems; and AC generation systems (AM.III.F.K4,K5,K6) - Demonstrate understanding of the procedure for locating the correct electrical cable/wire size needed to fabricate a cable/wire; and the purpose and procedure for paralleling a dual-generator electrical system (AM.III.F.K7,K8) - Demonstrate understanding of CSD and IDG systems and components; and engine electrical wiring, switches, and protective devices (AM.III.F.K9,K10) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with polarity when performing electrical system maintenance; and actions in response to a warning or caution annunciator light (AM.III.F.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance on energized aircraft circuits/systems; and routing and security of wiring near flammable fluid lines (AM.III.F.R3,R4) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect engine electrical wiring, switches, and protective devices; determine suitability of a replacement component by part number; and replace an engine-driven generator or alternator (AM.III.F.S1,S2,S3) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an engine-driven generator or alternator in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoot an aircraft electrical generating system; and remove and install an engine direct-drive electric starter (AM.III.F.S4,S5,S6) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a direct-drive electric starter system; inspect an electrical system cable; and determine wire size for engine electrical system (AM.III.F.S7,S8,S9) - Demonstrate the ability to repair a broken engine electrical system wire; replace a wire bundle lacing; and troubleshoot an electrical system using a schematic or wiring diagram (AM.III.F.S10,S11,S12) - Demonstrate the ability to fabricate a bonding jumper; inspect a turbine engine starter generator; and inspect engine electrical connectors (AM.III.F.S13,S14,S15)
AVMT 2261 - Aircraft Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems Master
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with engine fuel and fuel metering systems. Topics include: engine fuel system components; reciprocating fuel metering; turbine fuel metering; and inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems.
## Engine Fuel System Components - Demonstrates understanding of fuel system operation; fuel heaters; fuel lines; fuel pumps; fuel valves; fuel filters; and engine fuel drains (AM.III.I.K10,K11,K12,K13,K14,K15,K16) - Demonstrate the ability to identify components of an engine fuel system (AM.III.I.S15) ## Reciprocating Engine Fuel Metering - Demonstrates understanding of fuel/air ratio and fuel metering, and carburetor theory and operation (AM.III.I.K1) - Demonstrate understanding of float carburetor theory, components, operation, Cognitive Comprehension and adjustments; and pressure carburetor theory, operation, and adjustments (AM.III.I.K2,K3) - Demonstrate understanding of continuous flow fuel injection theory, components, operation, troubleshooting and adjustment (AM.III.I.K4) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with adjusting reciprocating engine fuel control systems; and handling of fuel metering system components that may contain fuel (AM.III.I.R2,R3) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a continuous flow fuel injection system (AM.III.I.S1) - Demonstrate the ability to identify carburetor components; identify fuel and airflow through a float-type carburetor; and remove and install a carburetor main metering jet (AM.III.I.S3,S4,S5) - Demonstrate the ability to remove and install a float-type carburetor; adjust carburetor idle speed and mixture; and determine correct fuel nozzle spray pattern (AM.III.I.S9,S10,S30) ## Turbine Engine Fuel Metering - Demonstrate understanding of digital engine control module (e.g., FADEC); and hydromechanical fuel control system design and components (AM.III.I.K5,K6) - Demonstrate understanding of fuel nozzles and manifolds design, operation, and maintenance; and components, theory, and operation of turbine engine fuel metering system (AM.III.I.K7,K8) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with adjusting a turbine engine fuel control; and handling of engine fuel control units that may contain fuel (AM.III.I.R1,R5) - Demonstrate the ability to remove, inspect, and install a turbine engine fuel nozzle (AM.III.I.S2) - Demonstrate the ability to locate procedures for a turbine engine revolutions per minute (rpm) overspeed inspection; and inspect fuel metering cockpit controls for proper adjustment (AM.III.I.S11,S12) - Demonstrate the ability to locate procedures for adjusting a hydromechanical fuel control unit; and locate and explain procedures for removing and installing a turbine engine fuel control unit (AM.III.I.S13,S14) ## Inspect, Check, Service, Troubleshoot, and Repair Engine Fuel Systems - Demonstrate understanding of inspection requirements for an engine fuel system (AM.III.I.K9) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with considerations during fuel system maintenance (AM.III.I.R4) - Demonstrate the ability to remove and install an engine-driven fuel pump; inspect a remotely-operated fuel valve for proper operation; and locate and identify fuel selector placards (AM.III.I.S16,S17,S18) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect a main fuel filter assembly for leaks; inspect fuel boost pump; and locate and identify a turbine engine fuel heater (AM.III.I.S19,S20,S21) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect fuel pressure warning light function; adjust fuel pump fuel pressure; and inspect engine fuel system fluid lines and components (AM.III.I.S22,S23,S24) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot abnormal fuel pressure; locate the procedures for troubleshooting a turbine engine fuel heater system; and remove, clean, and replace an engine fuel filter (AM.III.I.S25,S26,S27) - Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot engine fuel pressure fluctuation; and inspect fuel selector valve (AM.III.I.S28,S29)
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft engine inspections. Topics include: aircraft powerplant conformity inspection; and aircraft powerplant airworthiness inspection.
## Aircraft Powerplant Conformity Inspection - Demonstrate understanding of the use of FAA-approved data; compliance with service letters, service bulletins, instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA), ADs, or TCDSs; and maintenance record-keeping requirements under 14 CFR Part 43 (AM.III.C.K4,K5,K6) - Demonstrate the ability to evaluate powerplant(s) for compliance with FAAapproved and/or manufacturer data (AM.III.C.S2) - Demonstrate the ability to perform a powerplant records inspection; inspect for compliance with applicable ADs; and determine engine installations eligibility (AM.III.C.S3,S4,S5) - Demonstrate the ability to determine compliance with engine specifications or TCDS or engine listings (AM.III.C.S6) ## Aircraft Powerplant Airworthiness Inspection - Demonstrate understanding of inspection requirements under 14 CFR Part 43 and 14 CFR Part 91; identification of life limited parts and their replacement interval; and special inspections (AM.III.C.K1,K2,K3) - Demonstrate understanding of engine component inspection, checking, and servicing; and engine mounts, mounting hardware, and the inspection and checking of each (AM.III.C.K7,K8) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with a compression test on a reciprocating engine; maintenance on an operating reciprocating engine; and maintenance on an operating turbine engine (AM.III.C.R1,R2,R3) - Demonstrate the ability to perform a compression check on a cylinder; perform a portion of a required inspection on an engine; and check engine controls for proper operation and adjustment (AM.III.C.S1,S7,S8) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect an engine for leaks after performing maintenance; inspect an aircraft engine accessory for serviceability; and inspect engine records for time or cycles on life-limited parts (AM.III.C.S9,S10,S11) - Demonstrate the ability to perform an engine start and inspect engine operational parameters; perform a portion of a 100-hour inspection on an engine in accordance with part 43; and inspect an engine mount to determine serviceability (AM.III.C.S12,S13,S14)
This course provides the student with the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft turbine engines. Topics include: aircraft gas turbine engine theory; and removal, installation, inspection, and troubleshooting aircraft gas turbine engines.
## Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Theory - Demonstrate understanding of turbine engine operating principles/theory of operation; types of turbine engines; and turbine engine construction and internal components (AM.III.B.K1,K2,K3) - Demonstrate understanding of bleed air systems; and auxiliary power unit(s) (AM.III.B.K8,K10). - Demonstrate the ability to identify different turbine compressors; and identify different types of turbine engine blades (AM.III.B.S1,S2) - Demonstrate the ability to identify components of turbine engines; and map airflow direction and pressure changes in turbine engines (AM.III.B.S3,S4) ## Removal, Installation, Inspection, and Troubleshooting Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines - Demonstrate understanding of turbine engine performance and monitoring; turbine engine troubleshooting, maintenance, and inspection procedures; procedures required after installation of a turbine engine; and causes for turbine engine performance loss (AM.III.B.K4,K5,K6,K7) - Demonstrate understanding of storage and preservation; and turbine engines, adjustment, and testing (AM.III.B.K9,K11) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with operation of a turbine engine; performing maintenance on a turbine engine; actions in the event of a turbine engine fire; and foreign object damage (AM.III.B.R1,R2,R3,R4) - Demonstrate the ability to remove and install a fuel nozzle in a turbine engine; inspect a combustion liner; and locate the procedures for the adjustment of a fuel control unit (AM.III.B.S5,S6,S7) - Demonstrate the ability to perform turbine engine inlet guide vane and compressor blade inspection; locate the installation or removal procedures for a turbine engine; and locate and explain the procedures for trimming a turbine engine (AM.III.B.S8,S9,S10) - Demonstrate the ability to identify damaged turbine engine blades; identify causes for turbine engine performance loss; and inspect the first two stages of a turbine fan or compressor for foreign object damage (AM.III.B.S11,S12,S13)
AVMT 2211 - Reciprocating Engine Powerplants
This course provides the student with knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with aircraft reciprocating engines. Topics included: aircraft reciprocating engine theory; and aircraft reciprocating engine repair and maintenance.
## Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Theory - Demonstrate understanding of reciprocating engines; and reciprocating engine operating principles/theory of operation (AM.III.A.K1,K2) - Demonstrate understanding of internal combustion engine operating principles/theory of operation (AM.III.A.K3) - Demonstrate understanding of horizontally-opposed engine construction and internal components; and radial engine constructions and internal components (AM.III.A.K4,K5) - Demonstrate understanding of diesel engine operating principles/theory of operation (AM.III.A.K10) - Demonstrate the ability to identify the parts of a cylinder; identify the parts of crankshaft; and identify and inspect various types of bearings (AM.III.A.S4,S5,S6) ## Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Repairs and Maintenance - Demonstrate understanding of storage and preservation; and reciprocating engine performance (e.g., PLANK, SFC) (AM.III.A.K6,K7) - Demonstrate understanding of reciprocating engine maintenance and inspection; and reciprocating engine ground operations (AM.III.A.K8,K9) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with maintenance that requires moving the propeller; and preparation for a ground run operation of a reciprocating engine (AM.III.A.R1,R2) - Demonstrate the ability to identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with actions in the event of a reciprocating engine fire; and use of other than manufacturer's procedures during maintenance (AM.III.A.R3,R4) - Demonstrate the ability to perform a cylinder assembly inspection; operate and troubleshoot reciprocating engine; and install piston and knuckle/wrist pin(s) (AM.III.A.S1,S2,S3) - Demonstrate the ability to inspect and rig cable and push-pull engine controls; locate top dead-center position of number one cylinder; and install a cylinder on a horizontally-opposed engine (AM.III.S7,S8,S9)
This course focuses on the organization and management of lodging operations. It covers day-to-day operations of each department in a hotel and helps students to understand what seasoned managers do. Emphasis is placed on the rooms division. Topics include corporate structures, departmental responsibilities, hotel services and staff, decision making, and industry trends.
## Accounting - Describe the function of the accounting department in different sized hotels. - Discuss the role of the controller. - Classify accounting as a staff department and explain what this means. - Discuss the relationships between the accounting department and other hotel departments. - Distinguish between the transient ledger and the city ledger. - Trace guest accounts from the front office, through the night audit, and to the city ledger. - Review daily reports and other management reports generated by the night audit. - Explain how credit policies work in hotels. - Describe cash control policies. - Discuss the division of accounts receivable and accounts payable in hotels. - Explain ways the hotel can avoid scams. - Explain the types of inventories conducted in each department. - Discuss the financial reports generated by accounting. - Analyze Profit and Loss statements, statements of cash flow, and balance sheets. - Discuss the need for managers to understand these financial reports in order to budget and control costs. - Trace the process of creating annual budgets. ## Engineering - Describe the function of the engineering department in different sized hotels. - Discuss the role of the chief engineer. - List positions in the engineering department and define their responsibilities and duties. - Discuss the cooperation needed between engineering and all other departments to maximize guest satisfaction. ## Food and Beverage Division - Identify the departments within food and beverage. - Describe the organization of food and beverage in different sized hotels. - List positions in the restaurant, bar, banquet department, room service, and kitchen and define their -responsibilities and duties. - Discuss how hotel restaurants and bars differ from non-hotel operations. - Describe the role of a manager of a typical hotel food and beverage department. - Discuss the function of the purchasing department of a hotel food and beverage department. - Describe the responsibilities of the purchasing department manager of a large hotel. - Describe the function of the banquet and conventions department of a large hotel. - Explain why banquet sales are typically the second most profitable revenue center of a hotel. - Discuss the factors which determine profitability in operating a hotel food and beverage department. - Discuss live entertainment as a function of hotel food and beverage operations. - Discuss the trends in hotel food and beverage operations. - Discuss how room occupancy affects food and beverage sales. ## General Manager - Describe the hotel services for which a general manager is responsible. - Describe career paths for advancing to a hotel general manager's position. - Discuss the general manager's role as a leader and coach. - Give examples of interdepartmental conflicts for a hotel and discuss the factors that contributed to these conditions. ## Human Resources - Describe the function of the human resources department in different sized hotels. - Discuss the role of the director of human resources. - List positions in the human resources department and define their responsibilities and duties. - Explain the importance of human resources in protecting the hotel through monitoring hiring, training, and disciplinary processes. - Classify human resources as a support department. - Discuss how decisions made by human resources impact guest satisfaction. ## Industry Trends - Give examples of changing operational procedures critical to successful management of a large hotel. - Discuss the trends in hotel procedures that indicate increased guest services. ## Rooms Division - Identify the departments within the rooms division. - Describe the organization of the front office in different sized hotels. - List positions in the front office and define their responsibilities and duties. - Describe the factors which contribute to successful front office operations. - Discuss the responsibilities of front office personnel to maintain effective hotel communications. - Describe the typical career ladder for the hotel front office manager. - Discuss the evolution of the guest services department and the function it serves in the operation of a modern hotel. - Identify who does forecasts and how this may vary depending on the size of the property. - Describe the role of occupancy forecasting on scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing for the entire property. - Discuss the effects of overbooking. - Trace the guest experience from reservations to registration and check-out. - Describe the process of registration and room assignment. - Discuss the role of the property management system in capturing guest history, maintaining guest records and yield management. - Explain duties of the first shift, second shift, and night audit. - Describe ways to establish and control rates. - Discuss various types of discounts and when they are used. - Compute occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and yield. - Explain how these statistics are used to measure financial performance. - Discuss the organization of housekeeping department for different sized hotels. - Describe the duties of the executive housekeeper. - List positions in the housekeeping department and define their responsibilities and duties. - Discuss the responsibilities of housekeeping in terms of guest satisfaction. - Discuss the role of housekeeping in security and loss prevention. - Give examples of ways inaccurate reporting of room status can affect the overall profitability of the hotel. - Discuss the reasons for hotel guests' complaints. - Describe the process for turning a hotel guest's complaint into a positive outcome. - Conclude the reasons why the rooms division is the top profit center of most hotels. ## Sales and Marketing - Describe the function of the sales and marketing department in different sized hotels. - Discuss the role of the director of sales. - List positions in the sales and marketing office and define their responsibilities and duties. - Discuss the cooperation needed between sales and marketing and the rooms and food and beverage divisions. - Describe the marketing mix as it applies to hotel operations. - Discuss the role of the sales department in group reservations and event coordination. - Discuss the sales skills hotel managers need to market guest services effectively. - Describe the importance of customer service after the sale. ## Security - Describe the function of the security department in different sized hotels. - Discuss the role of the directorof security. - List positions in the security department and define their responsibilities and duties. - Explain the importance of educating all staff members of their role in security and loss prevention. - Discuss the trends in hotel security operations. ## Structure - Describe the corporate structures of hotels (franchise, referral, management contract, joint venture, and management lease). - Give examples of corporate structure models for various hotels. - Discuss the interrelationship of organizational structure and the operational strategy of a hotel. - List the departments of a large, mid-sized, and small hotel. - Explain the interdependency of these departments. - Draw organization charts for a variety of hotels. - Discuss how hotels are rated (size, class, rates, stars, diamonds). ## Technology - Discuss how technology has changed and continues to change the hotel industry. - Discuss ways that technology has affected guest satisfaction. - List issues management should address when evaluating new technology. - Discuss the basic technological skills that hotel managers need to survive and to compete.
COLL 1010 - College & Career Success Skills
This course is designed to assist the learner to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic, personal, and professional success and to improve student retention. Areas of importance include getting off to a good start, learning and personality styles, time and personal financial management, stress management and wellness, studying and test taking skills, communication skills, career planning and goal setting, computer applications/ technology skills and employability/professional skills.
# Getting Off to a Good Start - Apply the knowledge to use Banner Web, registration and withdrawal procedures. - Utilize the service of Financial Aid and Student Affairs offices. - Understand the policies and procedures of the college. - Discuss what it means to be a responsible student in a college environment. - Identify potential personal stumbling blocks and available resources for college success. - Demonstrate effective research techniques. - Evaluate information by judging currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, and purpose. - Demonstrate use of the college's learning management system, e-books, and electronic media. # Learning and Personality Styles - Identify best learning styles for the individual student. - Anticipate ways to utilize individual learning styles and strategies to adapt to various teaching methods. - Identify personality styles and understand individual personality style. - Identify and adapt personality styles to classroom situations. # Time and Personal Financial Management - Identify effective time management strategies. - Utilize specific time management strategies to include: Self-evaluation, prioritizing, setting goals, devising action plans, organizing, and scheduling appointments. - Identify the importance of a budget, and demonstrate knowledge of budget preparation and money management. # Stress Management and Wellness - Identify stress levels and stressor. - Demonstrate stress-reducing techniques. - Identify emotional triggers and develop coping skills to manage emotional and behavioral reactions to a challenging environment. - Describe the importance of physical activity and nutrition to maintain wellness and develop a personal fitness plan. - Discuss alcohol, drugs and tobacco and the effects these products have on health and fitness. # Studying and Test Taking Skills - Demonstrate effective note-taking skills. - Implement effective note-taking skills. - Describe effective test-taking strategies and identify strategies to use under various testing situations. # Communication Skills - Identify effective communication techniques utilizing listening skills; body language; verbal, written, and electronic communication. - Demonstrate appropriate etiquette in all forms of communication. - Utilize effective communication techniques when dealing with conflicts and diversity. # Career Planning and Goal Setting - Utilize the self-discovery process to identify the right career. - Identify and evaluate career options. - Establish career goals. - Develop a career plan. # Computer Applications/Technology Skills - Demonstrate the ability to use the Internet and E-Mail. - Create , use, save, modify, and print documents using document production software. - Create , use, save, modify, and print spreadsheets using spreadsheet software. - Create , use, save, modify, and print presentations using presentation software. - Demonstrate social media skills pertaining to the business environment. # Employability/Professional Skills - Identify steps for building a resume’ package. - Compile company and job-specific research for interview preparation. - Demonstrate proper business writing skills.
Prepares students for success in college, on the job, and in the community. Topics include information access, basic computer skills, academic strategies, financial literacy, career exploration, and civic engagement. A Student Success Plan is the capstone project.
Academic Integrity refers to the moral commitment to uphold principles such as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and accountability in scholarly activities and assignments.
# Information Access - Identify all services available to students. - Use Bannerweb and its many features. - Utilize student email to send messages, add attachments and store in OneDrive. - Utilize Angel and navigate courses. - Demonstrate the skills to conduct a successful online search. - Use Galileo. - Identify reputable online sources. - Evaluate information found online for accuracy and bias. - Understand other library resources. # Basic Computer Skills - Demonstrate the ability to produce a document in Microsoft Word, and save it in OneDrive. # Academic Strategies - Identify different learning styles and determine own learning style(s). - Apply study skills such as note-taking, using textbook features, and test-taking strategies. - Define and understand academic integrity. - Utilize time management and prioritize tasks using the calendar provided in student email. - Reinforce critical thinking skills. # Financial Literacy - Apply for Federal Student Aid by completing a FAFSA. - Calculate interest rates, determine credit scores, and create a weekly/monthly budget. # Career Exploration - Compare programs of study to determine the best fit. - Perform research on career educational requirements, duties, schedules, environments, employment opportunities, advancement prospects, and anticipated earning potential. - Utilize the Career Development Center. - Prepare Phase I of the Career Portfolio. - Observe multiple programs. Psychomotor Perception # Civic Engagement - Consider personal interests and talents in order to serve others. - Participate at least one community project, evaluate the experience, and make a presentation to class based on this activity. # Success Plan - Create a Personal Success Plan for college completion, job success, and community involvement with artifacts, short- and long-term goals, and timelines. - Evaluate the COLL 1020 Success Course, and offer improvements to the course.
This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/technical program of study. Topics include: Computer Applications/Technology Skills, Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communication Skills, and Career Exploration.
Personality Development involves enhancing traits and behaviors to improve self-awareness, interpersonal skills, confidence, and adaptability for personal growth and better interactions.
# Computer Terminology - Identify the many uses of computers. - Describe the purpose of an operating system. - Describe the three basic elements of data processing (i.e. input, process, output). - Identify the functional units of a computer system (i.e. the processor, input devices, output devices, and secondary storage devices). # Introduction to Windows Environment - Use the Windows interface. - Demonstrate the ability to access a variety of software applications using the graphical user interface (GUI) features (i.e. the ability to have multiple applications open at any given time and switch from application to application). - Demonstrate the ability to use file management skills. # Introduction to Internet and Email - Describe the purpose of computer networking. - Demonstrate ability to access and use the Internet. - Access and demonstrate email. - Access and demonstrate online learning management systems. # Introduction to Word Processing Software - Describe the purpose of word processing software. - List the typical functions performed by word processing software. - Demonstrate how to create, use, and save a document. - Demonstrate formatting options (i.e., typeface, font and point size, setting margins and tabs, line spacing, and justification). - Demonstrate how to modify and print a document. - Demonstrate the spell check feature. # Introduction to Spreadsheet Software - List the typical functions of a spreadsheet. - Demonstrate how to create and save a spreadsheet. - Demonstrate how to modify and print a spreadsheet. # Getting Off to a Good Start - Apply knowledge to use Banner Web, email, registration and withdrawal procedures. - Utilize the service of Financial Aid and Student Affairs Offices. - Understand the policies and procedures of the college. - Discuss what it means to be a responsible student in a college environment. - Identify potential personal stumbling blocks and available resources to help students experience college success. - Demonstrate effective research techniques. - Evaluate information by judging currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy and purpose. - Demonstrate use of ANGEL, e-books, and electronic media. # Learning and Personality Styles - Identify learning styles and best learning styles for the individual student. - Anticipate ways to utilize individual learning styles and strategies to adapt to various teaching methods. - Identify personality styles and understand student's individual personality style. - Identify and adapt personality styles to classroom situations. # Time and Money Management - Identify effective time management strategies. - Utilize specific time management strategies to include: self-evaluation, action plan, color coding, planners, home organizers and scheduling appointments. - Understand the importance/ramifications of a budget and prepare a personal budget. # Stress Management and Wellness - Identify stress levels and stressors. - Demonstrate stress-reducing techniques. - Identify emotional triggers and develop coping skills to manage emotional and behavioral reaction to challenging environments. - Develop a nutritional plan that promotes self-care for a healthy body. - Describe the importance of physical activity to maintain wellness and develop a personal fitness plan - Discuss the effects of products such as alcohol, drugs, and tobacco usage on health and fitness. # Study and Test Taking Skills - Demonstrate effective note-taking skills. - Describe and implement effective study strategies. - Describe effective test-taking strategies and identify strategies to use under various testing situations. # Communication Skills - Identify effective communication techniques utilizing listening skills; body language; verbal, written, and electronic communication. - Demonstrate appropriate etiquette in all forms of communication. - Utilize effective communication techniques when dealing with conflicts and diversity. # Career Exploration - Identify and evaluate career options. - Establish career goals. - Develop a career plan.
COLL 1060 - Introduction to College and Computers
This course is designed to provide tools to assist students in the acquisition of skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen program of study. Topics include: Getting to Know Your College, Learning Styles, Computer Literacy, Time and Financial Management, Stress Management and Wellness, Studying and Test-Taking Skills, and Communication Skills.
Web Banner refers to the art of designing attractive and persuasive advertisements meant for online display on website edges or sections, serving marketing and promotional goals.
Learning styles refer to unique ways in which individuals take in, understand, and retain information while learning.
Test strategy is a comprehensive approach to accomplish testing goals, aligned with business objectives, directing test design, planning, execution, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the development process.
# Getting to Know Your College - Apply the knowledge to use Banner Web, registration, and withdrawal procedures. - Apply the knowledge to use DegreeWorks for program completion audits. - Utilize the services of the Financial Aid Office and other Student Affairs Offices. - Apply the knowledge to use student email, My PC, and Blackboard. - Demonstrate the use of effective research techniques. - Understand the procedures of the college as related to the student code of conduct and safety and security. # Learning Styles - Identify the best learning style for each student. - Anticipate ways to utilize learning styles and strategies to adapt to various teaching methods. # Computer Literacy - Identify basic computer terminology. - Utilize basic file management techniques. - Demonstrate the ability to use the Internet and e-mail. - Create, use, save, modify and print documents using document production software. - Create , use, save, modify, and print spreadsheets using spreadsheet software. - Create , use, save, modify, and print presentations using presentation software. # Time and Financial Management - Identify effective time management strategies. - Utilize specific time management strategies to include: self-evaluation, prioritizing, setting goals, demonstrating action plans, and organizational strategies. - Identify the importance of a budget, and demonstrate knowledge of budget preparation and money management. # Stress Management and Wellness - Identify stress levels and stressors, especially test anxiety. - Demonstrate stress-reducing techniques. - Discuss alcohol, drugs, and tobacco and the effects these products have on health issues. - Understand sexual violence, stalking, and domestic violence; identify signs of unhealthy relationships; develop bystander strategies. # Studying and Test-Taking Skills - Demonstrate effective note-taking skills. - Demonstrate effective outlining skills. - Describe effective test-taking strategies, and identify strategies to use under various testing situations. # Communication Skills - Demonstrate appropriate etiquette in all forms of communication, including emails. - Utilize effective communication techniques when dealing with conflicts and diversity.
AA61 - AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN I TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AA61
The Aircraft Assembly Technician certificate program will provide technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills. This program will provide a minimum of training for the job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma. This program results from industry requesting new personnel with the skills addressed in the aircraft structural courses included in this program.
Learner will successfully complete the following courses: ASTT 1011 ASTT 1030 ASTT 1020 ASTT 1070.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AA71
The Automotive Transmission and Transaxle Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry level transmission, transaxle, and drive line technician. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, manual transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, automatic transmission/transaxle operation and diagnosis, axles operation and diagnosis, differentials operation and diagnosis, and 4WD/AWD systems operation and diagnosis.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop. 2 Graduate should display competence in performing basic maintenance procedures for all vehicles serviced in the shop. 3 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems. 4 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems. 5 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHT DUTY DIESEL ENGINE TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT ALD1
The light duty diesel engine tech program allows auto service students to pursue a short term training program to learn the basics of maintaining and servicing light duty diesel vehicles and trucks. There will also be an emphasis on electrical/electronic systems diagnosis as well as engine performance and emissions systems.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a shop 2 Graduate should display competence in performing basic maintenance procedures for all vehicles serviced in the shop 3 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems 4 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems 5 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
AUTO ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AE41
This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop. 2 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems. 3 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems. 4 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS TECH SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT ASG1
The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair.
AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AH21
The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry level climate control technician. Topics covered include basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems.
AUTO ENGINE PERFORMANCE TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AE51
The Automotive Engine Performance Technician certificate program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need as entry level automotive engine performance technicians. Topics covered include shop safety, electrical/electronic diagnosis, and diagnosis and service of fuel, ignition, emission and electronic engine controls.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop. 2 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems. 3 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems. 4 Graduate should communicate knowledgably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AE61
The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides the student with entry level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include basic shop safety, electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop. 2 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems. 3 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems. 4 Graduates will be able to obtain industry certifications in the Hybrid/Electric Vehicle field. 5 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
The Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Fundamentals diploma that qualifies them as entry-level technicians.
Completion of: 1. Automotive Technology Intro 2. Automotive Electrical Systems 3. Automotive Brake Systems 4. Automotive Engine Performance 5. Auto Suspension/Steering Sys 6. Automotive Climate Ctrl Sys.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AM24
The Aviation Maintenance Technician program courses prepare students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and aircraft maintenance application. This program meets the academic requirements for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA Powerplant and Airframe examinations and certification processes. Most employers require the FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings to be able to work on aircraft in the Aviation Maintenance field. These exams are not part of the program or costs of the program.
1 Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service airframe systems. 3 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft engines. 4 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 5 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft landing gear. 6 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA A&P certification exam.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - POWERPLANT CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AM61
The Aviation Maintenance Technician-Powerplant program prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft powerplant maintenance theory and practical application. This program meets the FAA academic requirements for Mechanic-Powerplant certification
1 Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft engines. 3 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA Mechanic-Powerplant certification exam.
The Automotive Technology Associates Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Automotive Technology diploma that qualifies them as rounded entry-level technicians. Satisfactory completion of the program entitles students to one (1) year of equivalent work experience for the ASE certification process. Two (2) years total work experience are required for certification. There are eight (8) ASE exams for Master Technician. Each exam may be taken upon class completion, but certification will not be awarded until the work experience requirement has been satisfied. The ASE exams are not part of the program or costs associated with the program. Many employers require ASE certification, before one can advance in the field.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop. 2 Graduate should display competence in performing basic maintenance procedures for all vehicles serviced in the shop. 3 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems. 4 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems. 5 Graduate should communicate knowledgably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
AMT1 - AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – AIRFRAME CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT
The Aviation Maintenance Technician-Airframe program prepares students for employment in the field of aviation maintenance. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft airframe maintenance theory and practical application. This program meets the FAA academic requirements for Mechanic-Airframe certification. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA airframe examinations and certification processes. Most employers require the FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with Airframe rating to be able to work on aircraft in the Aviation Maintenance field. These exams are not part of the program or costs of the program.
Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service airframe systems. 3 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 4 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft landing gear. 5 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA Airframe certification exam.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA AM34
The Aviation Maintenance Technology diploma program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or powerplant ratings. In addition, the combined powerplant and airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft powerplants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA powerplant and airframe examinations and certification processes.
Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service airframe systems. 3 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft engines. 4 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 5 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft landing gear. 6 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA A&P certification exam.
AVIONICS INSTALLER CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AI11
The Avionics Installer Certificate of Credit is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill to prepare them for entry level employment in the avionics industry. Emphasis is placed on aviation fundamentals, basic electricity principles, and basic wiring and troubleshooting techniques. This certificates helps prepare the student to enter into the aviation field with basic knowledge installing different type of wiring in aircraft.
1 Program graduate will be able to competently use and understand standard termnology used in aviation. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently understand basic aircraft electricity. 3 Program graduate will be able to competently know the basic of aircraft electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AT31
A student successfully earning this certificate would be able to be employed in the industry as an "Avionics Technician" on the service/maintaining of aircraft side of aviation. They would have the skill set to understand the different avionic systems found on today's aircraft. They would have the basic understanding of how power and data are distributed on aircraft to and between different systems. They would also have the basic understanding on how to troubleshoot, wire, and integrate systems together on aircraft.
1 Program graduate will be able to competently understand the different navigation, communication, and avionic systems found on modern aircraft 2 Program graduate will be able to competently understand how electrical power is generated adn distrubuted on modern aircraft 3 Program graduate will be able to competently understand how systems talk to each other on modern aircraft 4 Program graduate will be able to competently understand how to wire and troubleshoot systems on modern aircraft.
ADVANCED AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AA51
The Advanced Airframe and Powerplant Certificate is designed for those individuals who have met the requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65, Subpart D. The individual must have completed FAA Form 8610-2 in which block V has been signed by an FAA inspector, or must have a graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician school, or a Military Certificate of Eligibility. This program will emphasize a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and application to help the individual gain a better understanding of requirements for holding a FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant rating. This certificate is for individuals who are qualified but have not earned their FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant rating.
Aircraft Analysis consists of a thorough assessment of an aircraft's components, systems, and operational efficiency to guarantee safety standards and efficient maintenance in the aerospace sector.
1 Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service airframe systems. 3 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 4 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft landing gear. 5 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft engines. 6 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification exam.
This course is designed to help the qualified individual (individual must have FAA Form 8610-2 signed off by the FAA) to gain a better understanding of airframe aviation principles required by today’s aviation mechanics. Topics include: Wood Structures; Aircraft Coverings; Aircraft Finishes; Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures; Welding; Assembly and Rigging; Airframe Inspection; Aircraft Landing Gear Systems; Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems; Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems; Aircraft Instrument Systems; Communication and Navigation Systems; Aircraft Fuel Systems; Aircraft Electrical Systems; Position and Warning Systems; Ice and Rain Systems; and Fire Protection Systems.
ADVANCED AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY – AIRFRAME TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AJ71
The Advanced Airframe Certificate is designed for those individuals who have met the requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65, Subpart D. The individual must have completed FAA Form 8610-2 in which block V has been signed by an FAA inspector, or must have a graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician school , or a Military Certificate of Eligibility. This program will emphasize a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and application to help the individual gain a better understanding of requirements for holding a FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with an Airframe rating. This certificate is for individuals who are qualified but have not earned their FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with an Airframe rating.
1 Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service airframe systems. 3 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 4 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft landing gear. 5 Program graduate will be prepared to sit for the FAA General and Airframe certification exam.
ADVANCED AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY - POWERPLANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AK71
The Advanced Powerplant Certificate is designed for those individuals who have met the requirement of Federal Aviation Regulation Part 65, Subpart D. The individual must have completed FAA Form 8610-2 in which block V has been signed by an FAA inspector, or must have a graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician school or a Military Certificate of Eligibility. This program will emphasize a combination of aircraft maintenance theory and application to help the individual gain a better understanding of requirements for holding a FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with a Powerplant rating. This certificate is for individuals who are qualified but have not earned their FAA Mechanic’s Certificate with a Powerplant rating.
1 Program graduate will be able to competently perform general maintenance work on various aircraft. 2 Program graduate will be able to competently service aircraft engines.
AIRCRAFT UPHOLSTERY AND TRIM TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AU21
The Aircraft upholstery and trim program will provide introductory level technical training for individuals seeking employment in outfitting and refurbishing large business jet aircraft. Classroom topics include introduction to business aircraft, blueprints, & electronic models, engineering documentation, and shop/ramp safety. Lab demonstrations and projects include fabrication of seating, upholstery, flooring, side panels, overhead panels and trim.
1 Understand the business jet segment of the aviation industry with an emphasis on locally produced aircraft interiors. 2 Understand CATIA models, blueprints, and manufacturing information. 3 Demonstrate the ability to fabricate carpet, padding and vinyl floor covering. 4 Demonstrate the ability to fabricate headliners and side panels. 5 Demonstrate the fabrication and assembly of upholstered seating and trim components using foam, fabric and leather.
Emissions Controls refer to methods and technologies aimed at reducing the discharge of harmful pollutants from engines, industrial processes, and other sources into the environment.
# General Engine Diagnosis - Identify and interpret engine performance concerns; determine needed action. P-1 - Research vehicle service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins, and recalls including vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). P-1 - Retrieve and record DTCs, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes and data when directed. P-1 - Diagnose abnormal engine noises or vibration concerns; determine needed action. P-3 - Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, coolant consumption, unusual exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine needed action. P-2 - Perform engine absolute manifold pressure tests (vacuum/boost); determine needed action. P-1 - Perform cylinder power balance test; determine needed action. P-2 - Perform cylinder cranking and running compression tests; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform cylinder leakage test; determine needed action. P-1 - Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns; determine needed action. P-2 - Verify proper engine cooling system operations; determine needed action. P-1 - Verify correct camshaft timing including engines equipped with variable valve timing systems (VVT), determine needed action. P-1 # Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair - Identify computerized control system components and configurations. P-1 - Access and use service information to perform step-by-step (troubleshooting)diagnosis. P-1 - Perform active tests of actuators using a scan tool; determine needed action. P1 - Describe the use of OBD monitors for repair verification. P-1 - Diagnose the causes of emissions or drive-ability concerns with stored or active diagnostic trouble codes (DTC); obtain, graph, and interpret scan tool data. P-1 - Diagnose emissions or drive-ability concerns without stored diagnostic trouble codes; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test computerized engine control system sensors, powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM), actuators, and circuits using a graphing multimeter (GMM))/digital storage oscilloscope (DSO); determine needed action. P-2 - Describe the process for reprogramming or recalibrating the powertrain/engine control module (PCM/ECM). P-1 - Diagnose drive-ability and emissions problems resulting from malfunctions of interrelated systems (cruise control, security alarms, suspension controls, traction controls, HVAC, automatic transmissions, non-OEM-installed accessories, or similar systems); determine needed action. P-2 # Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair - Identify ignition system components and configurations. P-1 - Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor drive-ability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns; determine needed action. P-2 - Inspect and test crankshaft and camshaft position sensor(s); determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect, test, and/or replace ignition control module, powertrain/engine control module; reprogram/initialize as needed. P-3 - Remove and replace spark plugs; inspect secondary ignition components for wear and damage; determine needed action. P-1 # Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Identify fuel, air induction, and exhaust system components and configurations. P-1 - Diagnose hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor drive-ability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems; determine needed action. P-2 - Check fuel for quality, composition and contamination; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control system for pressure, regulation, and volume; determine needed action. P-1 - Replace fuel filter(s) where applicable. P-2 - Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work. P-1 - Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air. P-2 - Inspect test, and/or replace fuel injectors on low- and high-pressure systems. P-1 - Verify proper idle speed; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s); determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields; determine needed action. P-1 - Perform exhaust system back-pressure test; determine needed action. P-2 - Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). P-2 - Test the operation of turbocharger/supercharger systems; determine needed action. P-2 # Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair - Identify emission control system components and configurations. P-1 - Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drive-ability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine needed action. P-3 - Inspect, test, service and/or replace positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform needed action. P-2 - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; inspect, test, service and/or replace electrical/electronic sensors, controls, wiring, tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters, and hoses of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems; determine needed action. P-2 - Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system; determine needed action. P-1 - Diagnose emission and drivability concerns caused by catalytic converter system; determine needed action. P-2 - Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine needed action. P-2
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA AST2
The Aircraft Structural Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares the students for careers in aircraft structures manufacture and repair. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of aircraft structural theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Aircraft Structural Technology diploma and are qualified as aircraft structural specialists.
Blueprinting refers to creating comprehensive technical drawings and plans to direct the building or production of intricate structures, machines, and projects.
1 Program graduates will be able to competently perform riveting operations to construct and repair aircraft components. 2 Program graduates will be able to competently assemble, fabricate and service sheet metal/composites for the construction and repair of aircraft structures. 3 Program graduates will be able to competently identify, inspect, remove and treat corrosion of aircraft structures and components. 4 Program graduates will be able to interpret blue prints to find dimensions, parts, tolerances, fasteners and processes needed to construct and repair aircraft components. 5 Program graduates will be able to professionally communicate with peers and supervisors regarding the function of the parts, flight controls and sections of an aircraft.
The Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as a drafter or CAD operator based on the specialization areas a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.
Site surveying entails examining and assessing a site to collect data in preparation for construction development, land evaluation, or precise architectural blueprints.
1 Program graduate will competently conduct site surveys. 2 Program graduate will assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software. 3 Program graduate will assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software. 4 Program graduate will assist in preparing civil works drawings using appropriate software. 5 Program graduate will assist maintaining documentation of drawings. 6 Program graduate will communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.
HLST 1030 - Architectural Print Reading
This course explains the standard methods of architectural drafting as it relates to the building trades. Materials to include: types of projections, page layout, reading plans, perspective drawing, freehand sketching and model making.
# Architectural Drafting - Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the basics of architectural drafting to the instructor. # Types of Projections - Upon completion, students will be able identify the various types of projections used in architectural print reading. # Page Layout - Upon completion, students will be able to draw a page layout meeting today’s standards. # Reading Plans - Upon completion, students will be able to read and understand a set of architectural blue prints. # Perspective Drawing - Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the creation of perspective drawings. # Freehand Sketching - Students will be able to produce an accurate drawing using only freehand sketching techniques.
This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.
# Architectural Styles - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the various architectural styles. # Prominent Architects and Designers - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the various prominent architects in US history as well as their more famous works. # Regions of Construction and Materials - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the various regional construction techniques found throughout the United States with special emphasis placed on southern architecture. # Architectural Time Periods - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify periods of design and construction for various architectural styles. # Architectural Theory - Students will be given exams asking them to identify the basic tenets of architectural theory.
Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.
# Basic Mathematical Concepts - Solve problems using exponents, roots, and scientific notation. - Simplify radicals and use them in arithmetic operations. - Use a scientific calculator to perform basic arithmetic operations. - Perform operations using signed numbers. - Define absolute value and use in calculations. - Use signed numbers in application problems. - Apply hierarchy of operations to solve mathematical problems requiring multiple operations. # Basic Algebraic Concepts - Define concept and notation used for variable quantities. - Combine like terms. - Perform operations on algebraic expressions. - Expand expressions with exponents. - Factor polynomials. - Solve linear equations. - Solve quadratic equations by factoring and by use of the quadratic formula. - Solve formulas for a designated unknown. - Solve applied problems involving linear or quadratic equations. # Intermediate Algebraic Concepts - Define the concept of one variable being a function of another. - Evaluate linear and quadratic functions. - Graph linear and quadratic functions on the rectangular and coordinate system. - Solve applied problems using linear and quadratic functions. - Solve systems of linear equations with 2 and 3 variables using elimination, substitution, graphing and determinants.
Emphasizes basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include measurement conversion, geometric terminology and measurements, and trigonometric terminology and functions.
# Geometric Concepts - Convert units of measurement within and between the English and metric systems. - Identify the terminology associated with points, lines, planes, and angles. - Define angle measure in terms of degrees and radians. - Convert from one type of angular measurement to the other. - Compute arc length. - Use the concepts of similarity and congruence to find measures of angles. - Determine missing sides or angles using similar triangles. - Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing side of a right triangle. - Find the area and perimeter (circumference) of rectangles, squares, triangles, trapezoids, circles, and all regular polygons. - Find the volume and surface area of rectangular solids, right circular cylinders, cones, and spheres. # Trigonometric Concepts - Define the trigonometric functions of angles in a right triangle in terms of the sides. - Evaluate trigonometric functions using calculators or tables. - Solve for unknown sides of a right triangle using the trigonometric functions. - Solve for unknown angles in a right triangle using inverse trigonometric functions. - Solve applied right triangle problems using trigonometric functions. - Use the laws of sines and cosines to solve for sides or angles in oblique triangles. - Solve applied problems involving oblique triangles by using the laws of sines and cosines. - Define vector notation and represent vectors graphically. (Optional) - Add and subtract vectors. (Optional) - Solve applied problems involving vectors. (Optional)
CAD OPERATOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CP41
All of the courses in the CAD Operator TCC program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The CAD Operator TCC program provides students with the opportunity to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve, if needed, as an exit point for high school Move On When Ready students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.
1 Program graduate will competently conduct site surveys. 2 Program graduate will assist in preparing architectural drawings using appropriate software. 3 Program graduate will assist in preparing mechanical drawings using appropriate software. 4 Program graduate will assist maintaining documentation of drawings. 5 Program graduate will communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.
CAD OPERATOR – MECHANICAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CP61
All of the courses in the CAD Operator - Mechanical TCC program are embedded in the Drafting Technology diploma and degree programs. The CAD Operator TCC program provides students with the opportunity to continue on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software. This TCC could also serve if needed as an exit point for high school dual enrolled students needing a point of exit for employment purposes.
Construction surveying is the accurate measurement and mapping of areas for building, renovation, or demolition, ensuring successful project completion.
CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION WORKER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CCW1
The Certified Construction Worker certificate program offers training in the construction industry providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively on a construction site. Completion of the program qualifies graduates for entry level employment. Topics include safety, tool use, materials and fasteners, and construction print reading.
1 The graduate will have developed the necessary skills to work safely in a residential or commercial construction environment. 2 The graduate will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the role of construction in the national economy. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to use hand and power tools professionally and safely. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and use common and special-use industry materials and fasteners. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics used in the construction industry.
The Construction Management diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career in residential or commercial construction supervision. The carpentry courses provide background skills in several areas of construction. Supervision courses provide a core of management and supervisory courses leading to a Construction Management Diploma.
Residential construction encompasses the creation, remodeling, and upkeep of dwellings and living areas, such as houses, apartments, and other personal accommodation structures.
Bid specifications are detailed instructions specifying the terms, conditions, and prerequisites for contractors to submit a bid for a project, product, or service acquisition.
1 Graduates should be able to effectively communicate with various parties in the construction process. 2 Graduates should be able to manage the construction process from concept to completion. 3 Graduates should be able to prepare a cost estimate, project schedule, and bid proposal. 4 Graduates should be able to interpret local and national building codes as they apply to a construction project. 5 Graduates should be able to use appropriate accounting procedures to maintain project cost control. 6 Graduates should be able to safely build a residential structure.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CM71
The Construction Management Apprentice program offers instruction in the fundamentals of construction and management of construction projects. Topics include instruction in basic construction knowledge and skills, construction drafting, costs and materials estimating, inspection practices, and print reading.
Drafting Documents involves the creation of written materials for conveying ideas, instructions, or legalities in a clear and effective manner, typically for formal or professional settings.
1 The graduate will have developed the necessary skills to work safely in a residential or commercial construction environment. 2 The graduate will have developed the necessary skills to lay footings and foundations. 3 Graduates should be able to prepare a cost estimate, project schedule, and bid proposal. 4 Graduates should be able to interpret local and national building codes as they apply to a construction project. 5 Graduates should be able to manage the construction process from concept to completion.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CM81
The Construction Manager Technical certificate of credit prepares students for entry level Construction management supervisory positions. Topics include principles of accounting, estimating review, construction drafting, codes review, computerized scheduling, and construction contracting.
1 Graduates should be able to effectively communicate with various parties in the construction process. 2 Graduates should be able to manage the construction process from concept to completion. 3 Graduates should be able to prepare a cost estimate, project schedule, and bid proposal. 4 Graduates should be able to interpret local and national building codes as they apply to a construction project. 5 Graduates should be able to use appropriate accounting procedures to maintain project cost control.
ELECTRICAL UTILITY TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT EU11
The Electrical Utility Technician certificate program is designed for existing employees in the electrical utility industry who wants to update and/or upgrade their skills in academic and occupational areas.
1 The student will develop the necessary skills to perform soldering techniques. 2 The student will develop the necessary skills to solve direct and alternating current circuits. 3 The student will develop the necessary skills to inspect and repair solid state devices. 4 The student will develop the necessary skills to inspect and repair digital and microprocessor devices. 5 The student will develop the necessary skills to understand the make-up of linear integrated circuits. 6 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in communication electronics. 7 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in industrial electronics. 8 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in telecommunications electronics. 9 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in home integration technology electronics. 10 The student will develop the necessary skills to inspect, maintain, service, remove, install, and repair all types of electronics equipment.
# Magnetism - Explain the principles of magnetism. - Demonstrate magnetic principle application. # AC wave generation - Describe sine waves generated by alternating current. - Define alternating current. - Measure AC voltage and current values. - Describe basic AC generator principles. # AC test equipment - Explain oscilloscope control functions. - Calculate and measure AC sine wave frequency and period. - Use an oscilloscope for sinusoidal wave form voltage, period, and/or frequency measurements. # Inductance - Define inductance and identify inductor symbols. - Explain inductor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting inductors in series and parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing inductor's phase relationships with voltage and current. - Determine the inductance value of an inductor. - Define and determine the reactance of an inductor when given the inductance and the frequency. # Capacitance - Define capacitance and identify capacitor symbols. - Explain capacitor operation. - Demonstrate the effect of connecting capacitors in series and parallel. - Draw a vector diagram showing voltage and current phase relationships. - Determine the capacitance value of a capacitor. - Define and determine the reactance of a capacitor when given the capacitance and frequency. # Basic transformers - Apply, define, and explain fundamental electrical terminology and electrical parameters for transformers. - Explain transformer outputs in relation to inputs. - Explain core losses, mutual inductance, and types of transformers. - Use an oscilloscope for transformer voltage and phase measurements. - Calculate voltage-current ratio. - Calculate voltage-turns ratio. - Determine impedance matching. - Test and identify transformers.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE/EDUCATION DIPLOMA ECC2
The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as limited general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualification to be employed in early care and education settings, including child care centers and Head Start.
Early childhood education entails the cultivation and instruction of children, from infancy until age eight, with an emphasis on comprehensive and age-suitable developmental growth.
1 Identify and understand professional codes and ethical conduct appropriate in Early Childhood Care and Education 2 Identify and apply individual and group guidance and problem solving techniques which encourage and teach positive social skills and interaction among children 3 Develop appropriate curricula, instructional practices, and assessment strategies for early childhood care and education programs 4 Identify, practice, and promote a well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment and life skills 5 Identify and practice a safe physical, psychological, and healthy learning environment that promotes development, learning, cultural diversity, and inclusion.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EXCEPTIONALITIES TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT EC41
The Early Childhood Care and Education Exceptionalities TCC is a sequence of four courses designed to prepare students to work with children with special needs. The program emphasizes an inclusive classroom, including strategies and activities for exceptional children (both low and high achieving students). Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings, including Child Care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION BASICS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT EC31
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Basic TCC includes three basic ECCE courses that are needed for entry-level workers. The program provides an introductory course to the ECCE field, a child growth and development course, and health, safety and nutrition course. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs. Bright from the Start (BFTS), the regulatory agency in Georgia, requires the basic knowledge included in this TCC for a person to be a lead teacher in a child care center and family day care center.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT ECP1
The Early Childhood Care and Education Program Administration TCC program is a sequence of three courses designed to prepare students for a job as manager of a Childcare Learning Center or a Group Day Care Center. The program emphasizes child growth and development and management and administration issues involved in managing a child care center. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings, including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.
1 Identify and understand professional codes and ethical conduct appropriate in Early Childhood Care and Education. 2 Identify and apply individual and group guidance and problem solving techniques which encourage and teach positive social skills and interaction among children. 3 Develop appropriate curricula, instructional practices, and assessment strategies for early childhood care and education programs. 4 Identify, practice, and promote a well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment and life skills. 5 Identify and practice a safe physical, psychological, and healthy learning environment that promotes development, learning, cultural diversity, and inclusion.
FAMILY CHILD SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FC21
The Early Childhood Care and Education Family Child Care Specialist TCC program is a sequence of four courses designed to prepare students for in home family child care. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as management and regulations for in home family child care. Graduates have qualifications to offer child care in his/her home or to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.
1 Identify and understand professional codes and ethical conduct appropriate in Early Childhood Care and Education 2 Identify and apply individual and group guidance and problem solving techniques which encourage and teach positive social skills and interaction among children 3 Develop appropriate curricula, instructional practices, and assessment strategies for early childhood care and education programs 4 Identify, practice, and promote a well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment and life skills 5 Identify, practice, and promote a well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes development, learning, cultural diversity, and inclusion.
INFANT/TODDLER CHILD CARE SPEC TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT IC31
The Early Childhood Care and Education Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist TCC program is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students with the basics needed for working with infants and toddlers. The program provides an intense look at understanding and learning activities and proper care needed for infants and toddlers. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings, including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.
LUXURY CRAFT CABINETMAKING TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT LCC1
The Luxury Craft Cabinetmaking Technical Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for entry level employment in the luxury craft cabinetmaking industry. Emphasis is placed on aircraft and marine vessels, but is not all inclusive.
1 Safe use of hand and power tools. 2 Reading and interpretation of prints and drawings. 3 Identification and use of various construction materials and fasteners. 4 Proper installation of cabinets and accessories.
CARP 1103 - Luxury Craft Cabinet Materials and Fasteners
Identification of common materials and their applications used in the construction of interior arrangements for various luxury aircraft and boats. Topics include wood and manufactured products, finishing materials, and fasteners.
# Wood Products - Describe construction applications and limitations of the following materials: dimension lumber, plywood, softwood, hardwood, and trim. - Compare and contrast the types of wood with other common construction materials. - Read and interpret grade stamps. - Determine the actual dimensions of the product once provided the nominal size of a wood product. # Manufactured Products - Describe typical synthetic products used in luxury craft cabinet construction. - Describe typical metal products used in luxury craft cabinet construction. - Describe typical glass products used in luxury craft cabinet construction. - Describe typical mineral products used in luxury craft cabinet construction. # Fasteners - Classify nails and staples according to standard sizes, coatings, shank, and head details. - Describe screws, bolts, and anchors according to thread specifications and fastener diameter. - List common luxury craft cabinet construction adhesives, common applications, advantages and disadvantages of each. # Finishing Materials - Identify and compare and contrast paints and stains used in luxury craft cabinet construction. - List common clear sealers and finishes used in luxury cabinet construction. - Identify common applications for luxury craft cabinet applications.
CARP 1106 - Print Reading for Luxury Craft Cabinet Making
This course is designed to give students basic skills in reading and interpreting aircraft cabinet blueprints and drawings. Topics include identification of the various types of blueprints and drawings, meanings of blueprint notations and symbols, identifying the different views and lines, sketching, and blueprint and drawing specifications.
#Blueprints and Drawings - Identify different types and classifications of blueprints and drawings. - Contrast among the types of blueprints and drawings and match the appropriate drawing with the correct component. # Notations and Symbols - Identify and interpret the various notations and symbols on a blueprint or drawing. - Discuss the proper use of various notations and symbols. # Views and Lines - List and identify the different views used in blueprints and drawings for cabinet making in luxury craft. - Identify the lines used in luxury craft cabinet making. - Interpret and explain the purpose of the various lines found in blueprints and drawings. # Sketching - Discuss the importance of sketching. - Draw a sketch of a component or section using more than one type of sketch. # Specifications - Interpret the specifications of a blueprint or drawing and be able to translate this information to the component. - Interpret dimensions on a drawing or blueprint and apply to the component.
This course provides instruction in the fundamental procedures used in luxury craft and aircraft cabinet design, construction, assembly, and installation. Topics include tool use safety, cabinet base unit, wall unit, face frame assembly, and door and drawer assembly.
# Tool Use Safety - Identify tools and materials used in luxury craft and aircraft cabinet making. - Discuss the function and use of tools and materials. - Demonstrate the safe use of tools and materials. #Cabinet Base Unit Assembly - Interpret blueprints or drawings and cut the component parts. - Apply clamping devices to cabinet base. - Change ends, back, and bracing. - Administer cabinet joints. - Incorporate cabinet parts with appropriate fastening devices. - Construct top to casework. - Construct cabinet base shelves and make the necessary adjustments. - Construct track and slide for doors. # Cabinet Wall Unit Assembly - Interpret blue prints and cut component parts. - Apply clamping devices to cabinet. - Fasten cabinet parts with appropriate fastening devices. - Install cabinet base shelves, track, slide for doors and make the necessary adjustments. # Cabinet Face Frame Assembly - Interpret blueprints or drawings and cut component parts. - Prepare face frame components for assembly. - Assess frame for square. - Construct face frame joint using the appropriate glue and fasteners. - Support joints with blocks or dowels. - Include any necessary corrections or adjustments. # Door and Drawer Assembly - Perform procedures involving the interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and cut component parts. - Implement cut doors, doweled joints for doors, molding for doors, joints for doors, and application of edge banding. - Demonstrate application of clamping devices, trim, and door parts with appropriate hardware. - Demonstrate drawer preparations by squaring drawers, applying adhesives, assembling drawers, fastening parts, cleaning surfaces, and sanding surfaces. - Construct drawer guides and rails, apply adhesives to joints, install pulls and knobs, and remove excess glue. # Cabinet Installation - Read and interpret blueprints or drawings in preparation for cabinet installation. - Construct cabinet using outlined procedures, materials, and equipment.
EVP1 - Electric Vehicle Professional Technical Certificate of Credit
This certificate was designed at the request of Hyundai to prepare students for entry level employment in the electric vehicle production industry. Training emphasis will be placed on safe and effective automotive shop operations, automotive electrical principles, and operation and service of electric vehicles. Graduates will have the skill set to work in sub-assembly shops, building components. They could also work on the floor of production facilities to put the sub-assembly together to manufacture electric vehicles.
To earn the EVP1 TCC, the learner must successfully complete the following courses: - AUTT 1010 (Intro to Automotive Technology) - AUTT 1015 (Automotive Electrical Principles) - AUTT 2105 (Intro to EV/Hybrid Vehicles and Safety Protocols)
The Cybersecurity diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the basic skills areas of English and mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, computer networking, and network security. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Computer Network Security Specialists, Cybersecurity Specialists or Information Security Analysts.
1 Ability to plan, coordinate and implement information security. 2 Ability to install security software, monitor for and respond to security breaches. 3 Ability to prioritize tasks and work cooperative within a team. 4 Highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills. 5 Good judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST DIPLOMA CS14
The Computer Information Systems Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as computer support specialist.
Theoretical computer science is a field that focuses on mathematical concepts, foundations, algorithms, complexity theory, and computational problem-solving models.
1 Ability to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. 2 Ability to document, maintain, upgrade or replace hardware and software systems 3 Ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly. 4 Assure quality of work through development and implementation of quality assurance procedures and standards. 5 Highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills. 6 Good judgment, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT IS81
The Cybersecurity certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand and maintain computer information systems security.
IT security involves safeguarding computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, damage, theft, or disruption, focusing on maintaining data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CW71
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals TCC is a sequence of courses designed, upon completion of required prerequisite courses, to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques required in computer information processing. Completion of the TCC will prepare students to either continue more advanced studies in cybersecurity leading toward a Diploma or AAS Degree or broaden their current CIST knowledge base.
Information privacy refers to the protection of personal data from unauthorized actions, such as access, use, disclosure, and destruction.
1 Ability to identify and assess information security risks at various security layers: physical, personnel, operating systems, network, software, communication, and database. 2 Ability to develop an Information Security Policy and an Acceptable Use Policy. 3 Possess a level of understanding of computers, computer information systems and networking necessary to identify risks to those systems and, subsequently, develop, recommend and implement security strategies. 4 Ability to demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and analytical skills. 5 Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
PC REPAIR AND NETWORK TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT PR21
The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate prepares the student with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.
1 Ability to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. 2 Ability to document, maintain, upgrade or replace hardware and software systems. 3 Ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly. 4 Highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills. 5 Highly developed written and verbal and online communication skills.
CISCO NETWORK SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CN71
The CISCO Network Specialist program teaches how to build, maintain and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet. Successful completion of the Cisco Network Specialist program qualifies the student to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. The cost of the CCNA examination is not included in the program costs.
Network traffic flow monitoring and analysis
Network traffic flow monitoring and analysis involves observing, capturing, and assessing data movement across a computer network to maintain efficiency and security.
1 Create and manage a network environment with network operating system commands and a variety of troubleshooting tools (Windows, Linux). 2 Configure, maintain and troubleshoot routing protocols between routers. 3 Establish network connectivity (switches, VLANs, routers). 4 Install, configure and troubleshoot devices in the network (workstations, servers, routers). 5 Solve problems individually and in a team environment.
The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Air Conditioning Technology diploma and have the qualification of an air conditioning technician.
1 Graduate will be able to competently install an air conditioning and refrigeration system. 2 Graduate will be able to competently provide customer service. 3 Graduate will be able to competently inspect and maintain air condition and refrigeration systems. 4 Graduate will be able to competently analyze and trace fault conditions in an air conditioning or refrigeration system. 5 Graduate will be able to repair and countermeasure air condition and refrigeration systems. 6 Graduate will be able to test and commission air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
AIR CONDITIONING ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT ACK1
The Air Conditioning Electrical Technician program prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service and maintenance of electrical systems.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skill necessary to apply fundamental electrical principles to HVACR systems 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect and repair HVACR electric motors 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect and repair HVACR electrical components and controls 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, service, install and repair HVAC systems.
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AZ31
The Air Conditioning Technician Assistant TCC is a series of courses that prepares students to hold positions as refrigeration technician assistants.
1 Apply refrigeration principles and practices to various HVACR systems 2 Inspect, service, install and repair refrigeration system components 3 Troubleshoot refrigeration systems.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT HVR1
The Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Technician TCC is designed to prepare experienced automotive technicians to service, diagnose, and repair hybrid or fully electric vehicles in a general repair shop. The program emphasizes hybrid/electrical vehicle operation and systems diagnosis and repairs. Emphasis on personal and overall shop safety with high voltage batteries will be addressed. Graduates will be able to obtain industry certification in the Hybrid/Electric Vehicle area.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop 2 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems. 3 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems 4 Graduate will be able to obtain industry certification in the hybrid/electrical vehicle areas. 5 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs.
The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today’s technology-drive workplaces. The Business Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Students are also introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, internet research, and electronic file management. The program includes instruction in effective communication skills and technology that encompasses office management and executive assistant qualification and technology innovations for the office. Also provided are opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of business technology. Graduates of the program receive a Business Technology Diploma with a specialization in one of the following: Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant.
1 Organize work station and maintain files and equipment 2 Set up and maintain records and documentation 3 Produce documents in Word, Spreadsheet and PowerPoint (or other smiliar application) 4 Communicate effectively using Electronic mail 5 Organize meetings—the attendees, location, and equipment 6 Inventory and maintain office supplies and equipment 7 Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle and financial statements 8 Demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology 9 Demonstrate an understanding of medical office filing, coding, billing and insurance.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CT61
The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam. The costs associated with the exam are a part of the program cost. Admissions Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age (21 for interstate travel). Complete and submit the admissions application along with the $25 non-refundable application fee ($10 for returning students). Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended. Transcripts must arrive to the college in a sealed envelope in order to be considered official. Schedule the ACCUPLACER placement exam and achieve appropriate test scores or you may: Provide acceptable placement test results from another postsecondary institution. Provide a transcript from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution documenting successful completion (a grade of "C" or better) in equivalent, program level English and Math courses.
Map reading is the skill of interpreting and comprehending the symbols, scales, and orientation on maps for effective navigation and geographic analysis.
Vehicle inspections are a thorough examination of a vehicle's components to determine its safety, roadworthiness, and compliance with regulations.
1 Graduate should be able to effectively communicate with various company personnel. 2 Graduate should be able to obtain load and trip information as required. 3 Graduate should be able to perform a vehicle and load inspection for each trip. 4 Graduate should be able effectively use resources to plan a route and estimate expense for any trip. 5 Graduate should be able to competently drive a tractor trailer on all types of roads and deliver a load safely and efficiently. 6 Use and reference FMCSA regulations and rules.
The Computer Information Systems Networking specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists with either a CISCO or Microsoft specialization.
Network maintenance refers to the regular inspection, updating, and optimization of computer network components to prevent downtime and enhance performance.
1 Maintain and repair personal computers, network hardware, associated peripheral equipment and software in support of WAN/LAN operations. 2 Provide network technical support including but not limited to: installations, upgrades and configuration of file servers, tape back-up units, workstations, network printers, and software. 3 Perform network troubleshooting to diagnose and isolate network PC related problems as well as file servers. 4 Install and test network operating systems software, workstation applications and various hardware configurations. 5 Perform network-based hardware and software repairs including, but not limited to: workstations, cabling, concentrators, hubs, routers, switches, file servers, and other related equipment.
MICROSOFT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MS11
The Microsoft Network Administrator certificate provides training in Microsoft networking. This certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level computer networking position. Skills taught include implementation of Microsoft operating systems, implementation of Microsoft servers, and networking Infrastructure. Hands-on labs provide students with real world simulations. This certificate prepares the student to sit for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) networking exam. Costs for the MCITP networking exam are not included in the program costs.
1 Install, upgrade and maintain network infrastructure.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CD61
The Child Development Specialist Certificate program is a series of five courses designed to prepare teachers and child care providers with the foundational knowledge needed to deliver developmentally appropriate services to young children. Graduates are to be able to understand and practice ethical conduct and to provide a safe, healthy learning environment for young children birth through eight years old. In addition, graduates will be able to observe and assess the behavior and design age appropriate curricula. Program graduates are qualified for employment as assistants and lead teachers in childcare centers and as Para-educators in public and private school settings. This certificate meets the Bright from the Start licensing requirement for all childcare lead teachers and Family Home Childcare programs.
Environmental Health and Safety focuses on implementing measures to safeguard individuals and the environment from potential risks in workplaces and communities.
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS INSTALL. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT PS11
This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enter the workforce specializing in electrical applications of installing, inspecting, and repairing solar panels in the electrical construction industry.
Photovoltaics is a technology that utilizes semiconducting materials to convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect, playing a key role in solar power generation and sustainable energy systems.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a safe construction environment. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply laws and principle of direct current circuits. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the laws and principles of alternating current circuits. 5 The graduate will have develop the knowledge and skills necessary to install, inspect, service, maintain, and repair photovoltaic systems.
RESIDENTIAL WIRING TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT RW21
The residential wiring technical certificate of credit prepares students for employment in the construction industry as qualified residential wiring technicians. Topics include NEC regulations, blueprint reading, principles of direct and alternating current, and residential wiring procedures and practices.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to safely work with direct and alternating current circuits 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to correctly interpret electrical prints, drawings, and schematics 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to wire a residential structure.
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance
This course serves to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security along with the skills required to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components with an introduction to the fundamentals of installing and maintaining computers. Students will develop the skills to identify the basic functionality of the operating system, perform basic troubleshooting techniques, utilize proper safety procedures, and effectively interact with customers and peers. This course is designed to help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification examination.
# Hardware - Identify hardware components and features including storage devices, motherboard components, power supplies, processors, cooling devices, memory, display devices, peripherals, adapter cards, laptop components and printer components. - Implement , install, configure, optimize and upgrade hardware components. # Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance - Explain and interpret common hardware and operating system troubleshooting scenarios and solutions. - Perform preventive maintenance of hardware components and operating systems. # Operating Systems and Software - Compare and contrast different Windows operating systems and their features. - Implement install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems - Demonstrate proper use of user interfaces. - Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods and startup utilities. # Networking - Identify the fundamental principles and components of networks and network related hardware. - Compare and contrast the different network types, including both wired and wireless technologies. - Implement , install, configure, optimize and upgrade networks. # Security - Identify the fundamental principles of security concepts, technologies and features. - Implement , install, configure, upgrade and optimize security components - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for maintaining a secure environment. # Operational Procedures - Describe the aspects and importance of safety and environmental procedures. - Demonstrate appropriate use of communication skills and professionalism in the workplace.
CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY PROCESS TECHNICIAN – ADV TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CS91
The Central Sterile Supply Processing Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide entry-level training that will prepare graduates to function in the sterile supply processing and distribution areas of healthcare facilities. The program is based on theory and clinical instruction that will apply scientific principles to the specific work area. Theory classes with laboratory participatory classes will prepare students for clinical application of skills and knowledge in healthcare facilities. Together with practical experiences provide students with the preparation necessary to be eligible to sit for the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification exam. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) examination and certification process. Some employers may require candidates to hold a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). The cost of the examination and certification is not part of the cost of the program and must be paid for by the student/graduate.
1 Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. 2 Perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment. 3 Perform as a member of the healthcare team.
# Basic Mathematical Concepts - Solve problems using exponents, roots, and scientific notation. - Simplify radicals and use them in arithmetic operations. - Use a scientific calculator to perform basic arithmetic operations. - Perform operations using signed numbers. - Define absolute value and use in calculations. - Use signed numbers in application problems. - Apply hierarchy of operations to solve mathematical problems requiring multiple operations. # Basic Algebraic Concepts - Define concept and notation used for variable quantities. - Combine like terms. - Perform operations on algebraic expressions. - Compute the value of expressions using the laws of exponents. - Factor polynomials. - Solve linear equations. - Solve quadratic equations by factoring and by use of the quadratic formula. - Solve formulas for a designated unknown. - Solve applied problems involving linear or quadratic equations. - Set-up and solve problems with direct, inverse, and joint variations. (Optional) # Intermediate Algebraic Concepts - Define relations and functions. - Evaluate linear and quadratic functions. - Graph linear and quadratic functions on the rectangular coordinate system. - Solve applied problems using linear and quadratic functions. - Solve systems of linear equations with two unknowns. - Solve systems of linear equations with three unknowns. (Optional)
Provides the ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Professional Client as a desktop operating system in any network environment.
Windows 10 is a Microsoft operating system for PCs, featuring Cortana, Microsoft Edge, and an improved Start Menu to enhance user experience and productivity.
# Installing and Upgrading Windows Client - Identify hardware requirements. - Perform a clean installation. - Perform an Upgrade to the current version of Windows Client from previous versions of Windows. - Perform an Upgrade from one edition of Windows Client to another edition. - Perform Troubleshoot Windows client installation issues. - Perform Install and configure Windows client drivers. # Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings - Perform Troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues. - Perform Configure and troubleshoot parental controls. # Configuring Windows Security Features - Perform Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control. - Perform Configure Windows Defender/malware protection. - Perform Configure security settings in the Windows Firewall. # Configuring Network Connectivity - Perform Configuring networking by using the Network and Sharing Center. - Perform Troubleshoot connectivity issues. - Perform Configure remote access. # Configuring Applications Included with Windows Client - Perform Configure and troubleshoot media applications. - Perform Configure Windows Mail. - Perform Configure Windows Meeting Space. - Perform Configure Windows Calendar. - Perform Configure Windows Sidebar and Gadgets. # Maintaining and Optimizing Systems That Run Windows Client - Perform Troubleshoot performance issues. - Perform Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools. - Perform Configure Windows Update. - Perform Configure data protection. # Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing - Perform Configure mobile display settings. - Perform Configure mobile devices. - Perform Configure Tablet PC software. - Perform Configure power options.
Memory management is the process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, allocating space, and optimizing system efficiency by managing program memory needs and data storage.
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, control, and utilize one's emotions to effectively interact with others and overcome obstacles.
# Contemporary Perspectives - Identify psychological perspectives and careers. - Identify methods of research. - Identify components of critical thinking. # Biological Foundations of Behavior - Identify the structure of neurons and the function of neurotransmitters. - Identify the basic parts of the brain and their function. - Outline the divisions of the nervous system. - Identify the basic parts of the endocrine system and their function. # Sensation and Perception - Differentiate between sensation and perception. - Identify principles of perception. # Learning and Memory - Differentiate classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning. - Describe the process of classical conditioning. - Recognize examples of classical conditioning in human behavior. - Describe the process of operant conditioning. - Recognize examples of operant conditioning in human behavior. - Identify the types of cognitive learning and their application to humans. - Describe how information is encoded into sensory, short-term and long-term memory. - Describe methods for improving memory. # State of Consciousness - Identify states of consciousness and sleep. # Motivation and Emotion - Explain the biological and psychological sources of motivation. - Identify the basic emotions and how they are communicated and managed. # Lifespan Development - Identify the stages of prenatal development and threats to development. - Describe cognitive, physical, psychosocial and gender-sex-role throughout the lifespan. # Personality - Identify the basic concept related to the various theories of personality. - Identify methods of personality assessment. # Psychological Disorders and Treatments - Differentiate abnormal and normal behavior. - Identify the types and treatments of psychological disorders. # Stress and Health Psychology - Define stress and describe its effects on the body. - Identify healthy ways to cope with and manage stress. - Identify lifestyle-based risks to health. - Identify healthy lifestyle changes. # Social Psychology - Describe fundamentals of social cognition. - Recognize examples of social cognition. - Identify the origins of attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination and recognize examples of each. - Describe social and cultural influences on behavior, thoughts, and emotions. - Identify the psychological processes involved in social action.
AVUT 1010 - Introduction to Aircraft Interiors
Introduces students to aircraft interior and blueprints. Topics include: introduction to aircraft seating; safety; and introductions to drawings.
# Introduction to Aircraft Seating - Identify materials used for aircraft interiors. - Identify materials used to fabricate aircraft interiors. - Identify current seat styling. - Describe seat fabrication from Gerber to Final Assembly. - Identify aircraft interior. # Safety - Understand how to use MSDS information for the proper handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials. - Understand the importance and proper use of PPE equipment. - Understand safe operation of hand and power tools. - Understand the importance of FOD awareness. # Introduction to Drawings - Understand the need for various types of engineering information. - Understand , interpret, and read CATIA models, blueprints, drawings, and sketches. - Understand and locate tolerances. - Understand lines, shapes, symbols, and views. - Understand use of and how to find various types of notes on aircraft drawings.
AVUT 1040 - Aircraft Seating Fabrication I
Student will learn about aircraft seat breakdown, seat panel foam cover, and seat cushion foam cover. Topics include: Aircraft seat identification, functions, and assembly; identify, cut, shape, and glue up foam for seat panels; and identify, cut, shape, and glue up foam for seat cushions.
# Aircraft Seat Identification, Functions and Assembly - Identify main features and construction of aircraft seating. - Perform disassembly, storage, labeling, and reassembly of seats. # Identify, Cut, Shape and Glue up Foam used in Aircraft Seat Panels - Use shop equipment to cut, shape and glue up foam. - Demonstrate ability to operate glue gun and spray booth. - Demonstrate shaping of foam and application of leather or fabric. # Identify, Cut, Shape, and Glue up Foam used in Aircraft Seat Cushions - Use shop equipment to cut and shape foam. - Demonstrate how to apply final wrap to cushion foam. - Demonstrate how to prepare foam build to cover.
AVUT 1045 - Aircraft Seating Fabrication II
This course teaches the student the skill set of sewing, hemming, construction of seams, fabricating of basic seat covers, and seat cushion install. Topic include: Sewing machine function and operation; hemming and Velcro sewing; sewing of seat pan closeouts; perfecting construction seams; fabricating basic seat covers; and seat cushion install.
Sewing is the art of joining materials together using stitches and thread, primarily for clothing creation, repair, and other textile-based crafts.
# Sewing Machine Function and Operation - Describe different sewing standards. - Identify different needle types and sizes. - Identify different seam styles. - Understand proper stitches per inch and seam width. - Understand basic sewing machine operation and threading of machine and bobbin. - Understand how to do simple stitching and controlling of the sewing machine with needle only. - Demonstrate how to use thread to practice stitching on fabric and leather. # Hemming and Velcro Sewing - Perform measuring for the perfect hem. - Perform hem stitching. - Demonstrate how to measure for Velcro placement and sewing. # Sewing of Seat Pan Closeouts - Demonstrate how to use a template and terminology. - Perform cutting out closeouts. - Perform closeout preparation and sewing. # Perfecting Construction Seams - Demonstrate cutting of leather using a template. - Demonstrate the understanding of match marks. - Demonstrate how to clip to fit. - Demonstrate how to maintain correct seam width. # Fabricating Basic Seat Covers - Perform hand cutting seat cushion using a template. - Demonstrate how to sew covers using closeouts. - Perform inspection of seams for measurements and quality. # Seat Cushion Install - Demonstrate how to prepare cover for install. - Perform seat cushion cover install and final inspection.
ELECTRICAL UTILITY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA EU14
The Electrical Utility Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to meet the needs of the student interested in attaining entry-level knowledge and skill necessary to work in the electrical utility field. The program also provides the student with an avenue to pursue opportunities in other areas of the utility industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge, work ethics, and practical skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electrical utility theory and practical application necessary for employment.
Training programs are organized educational courses aimed at improving individuals' abilities and expertise for personal or career growth in diverse fields.
Administrative skills encompass the capacities to effectively handle tasks such as organization, planning, time management, communication, and competence in office software and equipment.
1 The student will develop the necessary skills to solve direct and alternating current circuits. 2 The student will develop the necessary skills to inspect and repair solid state devices. 3 The student will develop the necessary skills to inspect and repair digital and microprocessor devices. 4 The student will develop the necessary skills to understand the make-up of linear integrated circuits. 5 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in communication electronics. 6 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in industrial electronics. 7 The student will develop the necessary skills to perform soldering techniques. 8 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in telecommunications electronics. 9 The student will develop the necessary skills to specialize in home integration technology electronics. 10 The student will develop the necessary skills to inspect, maintain, service, remove, install, and repair all types of electronics equipment.
ADV. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT EMH1
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT. Georgia licensure as an AEMT is required for employment and practice within the State of Georgia. Costs for the certification examination and licensure application are not included within the AEMT program costs.
Emergency care encompasses prompt and skilled medical aid for acutely ill or injured individuals, with the goal of stabilizing their condition and preserving life until further treatment can be administered.
1 Attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge. 2 Attain skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
ECCE 2332 - Infant/Toddler Group Care and Curriculum
Provides the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the fundamental needs of children from birth to three in group care settings. Establishes a foundation for a responsive, relationship-based curriculum for children birth to three who are in group care settings. Introduces the philosophy behind primary care, continuity of care, and respectful care. Explores ways of creating environments for infant/toddler group care which foster optimum social/emotional, physical and cognitive development, promote cultural sensitivity and encourage positive parent caregiver relations.
Primary care entails healthcare professionals delivering comprehensive services to address most individual health requirements, fostering ongoing relationships with patients.
# Philosophy Behind Primary Care - Understand and support the philosophy behind primary care and continuity of care. - Demonstrate respectful care. - Recognize the connection between attachment and primary care. # Infant and Toddler Environments - Plan an environment that supports developmental needs of infants age birth to 3 years. # Routines, Caregiving and Curriculum - Building meaningful curriculum and routines. - Compare the relationship between routines and curriculum. - Identify baseline rules as they relate to routines. - Explore caregiver attitudes about routines. - Describe appropriate strategies for each of the ages of infancy in each development domain. - Explore how teacher's everyday relationships and interactions with the child and family affect the learning process. - Design and implement appropriate routines and experiences for each of the ages of infancy in each developmental domain. - Assess outcomes for each routine and experience through observation and record comments/interpretations in a written format. # Family/Community Characteristics - Explore benefits for infants/toddlers in a culturally diverse population. - Identify the importance of culture in early development. - Explore ways to create an inclusive non-stereotypical environment for infants/toddlers. - Understand family and community characteristics. - Support and empower families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships. - Develop strategies that support positive relationships between families and caregivers. # Selection of Materials - Identify criteria for selecting commercial and homemade materials for the indoor and outdoor infant classroom. - Plan and implement appropriate commercial and homemade materials for the indoor and outdoor infant/toddler classroom. # Inclusion of Children with Special Needs - Describe the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). - Explore ways to modify routines and experiences to meet the needs of infants and toddlers who are significantly challenged in physical, cognitive, language, social or behavioral development. - Develop a modified routine plan for an infant or toddler with a disability.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Motor Theory and Operating Principles - Describe the laws of magnetism and their application to AC and DC motors. - Compare the operating principles of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Compare the characteristics of AC motors with those of DC motors. - Define terms associated with electric motors. - Identify the component parts of an electric motor. - Name different types of AC and DC motors. - Determine voltage, amperage, speed, horsepower, NEMA class, and environmental requirements of electric motors using data from the motor name plate. # Principles of Motor Controls - Name the three classes of DC motors. - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of DC motors. - Identify the components of DC motors. - State the function of starter devices in DC motors. - Name the types of manual DC motor starters. - Identify the components used in DC motor control. - Name the types of automatic DC motor starters. - Describe the methods of controlling the speed of DC motors. - Name the three classes of AC motors. - Describe the operating characteristics of the three classes of AC motors. - Identify the components of AC motors. - State the purpose of controllers in AC motor circuits. - Name the types of AC motor controllers. - Identify the components used in AC motor controls. - Describe the methods used to provide circuit protection in AC motor control applications. # Control Devices - Identify and describe various devices used for sensing temperature, pressure, level, motion, and position. - Identify and describe the devices used in switching circuits. - Identify and describe the devices used for motor overload protection. - Identify and describe the devices used for ground fault and short circuit protection. - Identify and describe various other devices used in motor control circuits. # Symbols and Schematic Diagrams - Identify and draw the various symbols for components and conditional state of devices used in motor control circuits. - Describe a typical motor control schematic diagram. - Draw a schematic diagram of a motor control circuit. - Interpret schematic diagrams of various motor control circuits. # Magnetic Starters and Braking - Demonstrate control transformers for the various 24V, 120V, and 230V secondary control voltages used in the industry. - Perform an across-the-line motor starter using a start-stop switch. - Demonstrate a forward/reverse motor starter using a stop/forward/reverse switch. - Demonstrate a magnetic starter for a motor control using a run/jog/stop switch without a control relay. - Demonstrate a magnetic starter for a motor control using a control relay and a run/jog/stop switch. - Identify and describe the different dynamic, plugging, electronic, electric, and manual types of motor braking devices used in the industry. - Perform a braking system on a motor. # NEMA Standards - Identify the purpose of NEMA standards for electric motors. - Relate NEMA design codes to operating characteristics of electric motors. - Describe NEMA standards for types of electric motor enclosures. # Article 430 NEC - Calculate the size for branch circuit conductors covered by NEC selection 430-22. - Calculate the size for feeder circuit protection covered by NEC section 430-22. - Calculate the size for ground fault/short circuit protection (fuses and circuit breakers) using locked motor current, Table 430-152, and Article 430-52 of the NEC. - Calculate the size of overload protection according to sections 430-74 and 430- 34 of the NEC. - Select equipment grounds according to Table 250-95 of the NEC. - Select and locate the motor disconnects according to NEC Part H, Article 430. - Select controllers according the NEMA standards. - Calculate the size of control conductors according to Article 430-72 of the NEC. - Select raceways for motor circuits using Chapter 9: Table 3A, 3B, 3C, 4, and 5 of the NEC. # Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Perform a visual inspection using procedures described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Perform a motor according to procedures described in the manufacturer's service manual. - Perform a motor according to procedures outlined in the manufacturer's service manual. - Describe techniques for troubleshooting electric motors. # Laboratory Safety Procedures and Practices - Review general safety standards for working with electrical components in the laboratory. - Describe and discuss the potential safety hazards and precautions of working with specific electric motors and controlling devices.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are specialized digital computers utilized in automating electro-mechanical processes, particularly in controlling machinery in industrial settings.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. - Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). # PLC Hardware and Software - Identify and discuss function of all PLC components. - Discuss and install PLC software. - Discuss common terminology used in PLC applications. # PLC Installation, Configuration and Setup - Fully perform install a PLC processor, power supply and IO cards. - Use PLC software to setup and configure a PLC for operation. # PLC Programming Basics - Discuss the operation of the following logic gates: AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR, NOT and BUFFERS. - Discuss and convert values using Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal and Binary Coded Decimal. - Discuss the terms related to data storage including: Data Words, Bytes, Nibbles, Bits, Signed and Unsigned Integers and Double Words. # Ladder Logic Instructions - Discuss and execute relay instructions including Examine if Closed/Normally Open, examine if Open/Normally Closed, Output/Coil, Latch and Unlatch and One S. - Discuss the addressing for bit level instructions. # Timers and Counters - Discuss the operation of on-delay timers, off-delay timers and retentive timers. - Construct and execute each type of timer in a program. - Reproduce operation for timers. - Discuss the operation of up and down counters. - Construct and execute each type of counter in a program. - Reproduce operation for counters. # Connecting Field Devices to IO Cards - Discuss the operation of Triacs and Diacs. - Discuss the difference between Sourcing and Sinking. - Discuss the difference between NPN and PNP. - Demonstrate install switches and other control devices to input cards and address the terminals. - Demonstrate Install relays, indicator lights, solenoids and motor starters to output cards and address the terminals. - Write and execute a program using field connected devices.
# Industrial Safety - Identify and discuss the use of safety tools and equipment. - Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools. - Demonstrate safe use of ladders and scaffolds. - Perform/Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform/Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Grounding - Discuss Article 250 of the NEC. - Discuss various methods of bonding. - Perform grounding and bonding connectors. # Raceway Installation - Discuss and identify various materials and devices used in raceway installations. - Calculate and size raceway using NEC tables. - Demonstrate, cut, ream, and bend EMT conduit for installation for all types of bends. - Demonstrate, cut, ream, thread, and bend rigid and IMC conduit for installation. - Discuss the applications of industrial blueprints. - Interpret industrial blueprints. # Branch and Feeder Circuits - Discuss branch circuits and their applications. - Discuss Article 210 of the NEC. - Demonstrate branch circuits. - Discuss feeder circuits and their applications. - Discuss Articles 215 and 220 of the NEC. - Demonstrate/Install feeder circuits. # Switches, Receptacles, and Cord-Connectors - Discuss single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way switches. - Demonstrate/Install single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way switches. - Discuss single and duplex 120, 240, and 480-volt receptacles. - Discuss split-wired receptacles. - Demonstrate/Install single and duplex 120, 240, and 480-volt receptacles. - Demonstrate/Install cord connectors for 120, 240, and 480-volt circuits. # Wire Sizing - Discuss wire sizing and NEC requirements. - Calculate/Size wire for different applications. - Discuss and apply voltage drop to wire sizing. # Overcurrent Protection - Discuss and apply Article 240 NEC size fuses and install fuses. - Apply/Troubleshoot fuses. - Calculate/Size circuit breakers and install circuit breakers. - Solve/Troubleshoot circuit breakers. # NEC Requirements - Discuss pertinent articles in the NEC.
This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment, and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.
# Industrial Safety - Perform/Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform/Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Introduction to Mechanical Systems - Define the terminology applying to basic mechanics such as force, mass, weight, friction, work, horsepower, efficiency, inertia, velocity, torque, and energy. - Identify and discuss common maintenance terminology. - Describe a typical mechanical system and discuss the procedures for maintaining the system. # Applied Mathematics and Measurements - Compare and Contrast standards and metric measuring systems. - Use formulas to determine areas and volumes. - Determine drive ratios for belt drives, chain drives, and gear drives. - Identify and use common tools of measurement. - Identify and use various precision measurement instruments. # Maintenance Tools and Materials - Identify various mechanical tools used in industrial maintenance systems. - Demonstrate the use of the mechanical tools used in industrial systems. - Identify and discuss the types and characteristics of common metals used in maintenance and manufacturing. - Identify the types and characteristics of common non-metals used in maintenance and manufacturing. - Define the terminology applied to fasteners. - Identify common fasteners used in mechanical maintenance. # Manufacturing Processes - Describe the forming processes used in manufacturing. - Describe separating processes used in manufacturing. - Describe conditioning processes used in manufacturing. - Describe assembling processes used in manufacturing. - Describe finishing processes used in manufacturing. - Identify and select component materials and fasteners in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. - Demonstrate safe use of appropriate power shop equipment. - Demonstrate the ability to use layout and measurement tools to transfer print dimensions to a part. - Demonstrate the safe use of equipment to drill, cut, ream, and tap in accordance with print specifications. - Demonstrate safe and proper use of files, grinders, and other hand and power tools in accordance with good shop practices. # Power Transmission Systems - Identify common belts and the belt codes used in industrial maintenance systems. - Define the common terms used in belt drive systems. - Demonstrate/Align pulleys used in belt drive systems. - Perform/Install and tension a belt. - Define the common terms used in chain drive systems. - Identify common chains and chain codes used in chain drive systems. - Demonstrate/Align a sprocket used in a chain drive system. - Demonstrate/Install and tension a chain. - Define common terms used in gear drive systems. - Identify common gears used in gear drive systems. - Demonstrate the ability to properly use a gear gauge. - Demonstrate/Remove and install gears used in a gear drive system. # Basic System Principles and Components - Identify the different types of bearings. - Explain the use and applications of the different types of bearings. - Demonstrate/Remove and install bearings in bore. - Demonstrate/Remove and install bearings on a shaft. - Identify the causes of bearing failure. - Assess a bearing used in mechanical systems. - Explain the function of packing and seals in industrial production equipment. - Demonstrate Remove and install packings and seals. - Identify commonly used couplings in mechanical systems. - Demonstrate/Align couplings using a straight edge, feeler gauge and dial indicators. - Demonstrate/Install and remove couplings in a mechanical system. - Define the common terms used in the lubrication process. - Identify the types of liquid and solid lubricants for various applications. - Provide/Diagnose symptoms of lubricant failure. - Select/Properly and safely apply lubricants to drive components. - Identify and demonstrate the proper and safe use of lubricating equipment.
# Industrial Safety - Perform/Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform/Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Hydraulic System Principles - Define and discuss the following basic hydraulic terms; hydraulic, force, weight, mass, work, and pressure. - Explain how hydraulic power is transmitted. - Discuss conservation of energy as it applies to a hydraulic system. - State the laws of physics that relate to hydraulic applications. - Explain how force, weight, mass, and pressure are used in the operation of hydraulic devices. - Use formulas to compute solutions for single variable problems relating to hydraulic systems where force, weight, mass, pressure, and work are the unknowns. - Identify the advantages of hydraulic power when compared to other methods of power transmission. - Identify the symbols used to represent components in a hydraulic system. - Identify the purpose of a hydraulic system using circuit diagrams. - Draw a complete hydraulic system schematic using the appropriate symbols. - Read and interpret a hydraulic system schematic. # Hydraulic System Components - Assess for symptoms of binding rods and pistons. - Demonstrate/Align a piston in a hydraulic cylinder. - Discuss the purpose and use of servo-proportional valves (SPV). - Discuss troubleshooting procedures for actuators in a hydraulic system. - Assess a pressure control relief valve. - Determine the pressure in a hydraulic system. - Determine the flow of fluid in a hydraulic system. - State/Null a hydraulic servo valve. - Demonstrate/Replace valves in hydraulic system. - Change the hydraulic pressure at a valve. - Apply/Test the accumulator charge in a hydraulic system. - Apply/Recharge an accumulator. - Demonstrate/Replace a defective accumulator. - Explain how hydraulic fluid is manufactured. - Identify types of hydraulic fluids and discuss their characteristics. - Define viscosity ratings. - Select hydraulic fluids appropriate to the types of seals used in the system. - Assess the fluid level in a hydraulic system. - Demonstrate/Replace and clean hydraulic filters and strainers. - Change/Drain and refill a hydraulic system with the correct fluid. - Discuss the types and purposes of reservoirs in a hydraulic system. # Pneumatic System Principles - Define the terms force, weight, mass, pressure, volume, work, PSI, PSIA, PSIG, compressibility, pneumatic energy, and kinetic energy as they relate to pneumatic systems. - Describe the relationship between the following: force and area, work and time, volume and pressure, temperature and pressure, and temperature, volume, and pressure. - Describe the effects of air viscosity on velocity. - Explain Bernoulli's Principle. - Describe the relationship between pneumatic leverage and travel. - Use formulas to compute pneumatic output force when given input force and cylinder areas. - Use formulas to compute work when given cylinder bore, stroke, and air pressure. - Use formulas to compute output cylinder travel when given input cylinder travel and leverage increase ratio. - Identify the symbols used to represent components of pneumatic systems. - Describe the operation of pneumatic systems when supplied with a system schematic. - Show/Verify air logic with a pneumatic system diagram. # Pneumatic System Components - Describe the various types of compressors. - Identify/Analyze the functions of compressors. - Administer Service pneumatic system compressors. - Perform/Disassemble and reassemble a pneumatic system compressor. - Describe the various types of valves used in pneumatic systems. - Identify/Analyze the function of commonly used types of pneumatic valves. - Match pneumatic valve operation. - Identify commonly used types of actuators. - Describe the operation of commonly used types of actuators. - Identify the proper operation of an air motor. # Pumps and Piping Systems - Identify the various pumps used in the industry. - Recall/Refer to the proper section of the ASME codes for information on code requirements for industrial pumps. - Discuss gear, vane, and piston pump principles of operation. - Discuss the applications of various pumps used in the industry. - Discuss cavitation in a hydraulic system. - Discuss pseudo-cavitation in a hydraulic system. - Discuss the effects of atmospheric pressure on the suction side of the pump. - Demonstrate/Inspect a hydraulic pump for proper operation before and after an installation. - Determine the type of pump required for a specific application. - Perform/Install, maintain, and troubleshoot an industrial pump. - Discuss and identify various materials used in piping systems. - Identify various fittings used in piping systems. - Discuss and calculate fitting allowances and pipe measurements. - Sequence, cut, ream, and thread steel pipe. - Prepare tubing for installation by flaring, soldering, and using compression fittings. - Identify and discuss the types of valves used in piping systems. - Perform/Install various valves used in piping systems.
# Industrial Safety - Perform/Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform/Mount a lock-out tag for the use with a padlock. # Data Manipulation - Discuss the data file types for PLC's. - Discuss the procedure for Word level addressing. - Discuss and program the following instructions: greater than, less than, equal to, greater than or equal, less than or equal, limit test. - Discuss and program a move and masked instruction. # Math Instructions - Discuss and program add, subtract, multiply and divide. - Discuss and program a compute instruction. - Discuss and program conversions or binary to decimal or decimal to binary. # Program Control Instructions - Discuss and program a master control reset instruction. - Discuss and program jump and label instructions. - Discuss and program a temporary end instruction. - Discuss and program a jump to subroutine instruction. # Introduction to HMI - Discuss and demonstrate the use of HMI devices in industry. - Discuss and demonstrate the configuration of HMI devices. - Discuss the use of alias and tag references. - Produce and execute an HMI for control of discrete I/O. - Discuss and demonstrate animation capabilities of HMI's. # Analog Control - Discuss the difference between digital and analog signals. - Discuss the types of analog signals: 4-20mA, 0-10v. - Discuss the types of analog inputs. - Discuss the types of analog outputs. - Discuss and program a scaling operation. # Troubleshooting Discrete IO Devices - Discuss and demonstrate the techniques for troubleshooting automated processes using PLC's. - Solve an automated process using the PLC interface.
IDSY 1235 - Industrial Instrumentation I
Provides instruction in the principles and practices of instrumentation for industrial process control systems with an emphasis on industrial maintenance techniques for production equipment. Topics include: instrument tags, process documentation, basic control theory, sensing, pressure, flow, level and temperature, instrument calibration and loop tuning.
# Industrial Safety - Perform Wear approved PPE. - Perform mount a lock-out tag for use with padlock according to OSHA standards. # Instrument Tags - Describe the function of an instrument tag. - Identify the measured or initiated variable from an instrument tag. - Identify the function of the instrument from an instrument tag. - Identify the loop in which the device is connected. - Identify the location of the device. - Identify the type of instrument as indicated by the tag. - Determine if the device is visible to the operator. - Interpret an instrument tag. # Process Documentation - Describe the function of a loop sheet. - Identify the common valves and instrument symbols found on a loop sheet - Identify the type of line connections found on a loop sheet. - Interpret loop sheets. - Describe the function of an instrument index. - Describe the information found in an instrument index. - Use an instrument index to locate information about process devices. # Basic Control Theory - Describe open loop control. - Discuss applications for open loop control. - Describe closed loop control. - Discuss applications for closed loop control. - Control a closed loop system. - Describe proportional control. - Discuss proportional band and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Demonstrate process response with a wide proportional band and a narrow proportional band. - Describe integral control. - Discuss integral constant and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Demonstrate process response with a high integral constant and low integral constant. - Discuss reset wind- up and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Describe the operation of a Proportional Integral control loop. - Show and operate a PI control loop. - Describe Derivative control. - Discuss Derivative constant and its effect on sensitivity and accuracy. - Demonstrate process response with a high Derivative constant and low Derivative constant. - Describe the operation of a Proportional Integral Derivative control loop. - Show and operate a PID control loop. # Sensing Pressure, Flow, Level and Temperature - Describe function of pressure in common process systems. - Describe the application and operation of common pressure instruments. - Identify common pressure instruments. - Construct and operate a pressure loop. - Describe function of Flow in common process systems. - Describe the application and the operation of common Flow instruments. - Identify common Flow instruments. - Construct and operate Flow loop. - Describe function of level in common process systems. - Describe the application and operation of common level instruments. - Identify common level instruments. - Construct and operate a level loop. - Describe function of level in common process systems. - Identify the four temperature scales and their applications. - Describe the application and operation of common temperature instruments. - Identify common temperature instruments. - Construct and operate a temperature loop. # Instrument Calibration - Describe instrument calibration and its role in process systems maintenance. - Identify and discuss calibration test equipment. - Define commonly used calibration terms such as sensitivity, resolution, hysteresis, range, span and accuracy - Discuss and demonstrate a zero error. - Discuss and demonstrate an angular error. - Discuss and demonstrate an error that has both a zero error and an angular error. - Identify and discuss the types of conformity and the application of each. - Identify and discuss the types of linearity and the applications of each. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a level device. - Calculate a level device. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a Flow device. - Calculate a Flow device. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a pressure device. - Calculate a pressure device. - Describe the considerations when calibrating a temperature device. - Calculate a temperature device. # Loop Tuning - Describe the types of process response and the applications of each. - Describe Quarter wave decay and its application in control loops. - Describe how to determine ultimate gain. - Describe dead time cause and effects on a process system. - Identify methods for reducing process dead time. - Define rise time and its effect on process systems. - Describe a time constant and its use in process systems. - Describe a multiple capacity process and the considerations when tuning a multiple capacity process. - Balance a process control loop.
This course is designed to help the qualified individual (individual must have FAA Form 8610-2 signed off by the FAA) to gain a better understanding of general aviation principles required by today's aviation mechanics. Topics include: Basic Electricity; Aircraft Drawings; Weight and Balance; Fluid Lines and Fittings; Materials and Processes; Ground Operation and Servicing; Cleaning and Corrosion Control; Mathematics; Maintenance Forms and Records; Basic Physics; Maintenance Publications; and Mechanic Privileges and Limitations.
# Basic Electricity - Calculate and measure capacitance, inductance, and electrical power. - Use equipment to measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. - Identify the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits. - Explain and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, including solid state devices and logic functions. - Perform inspection and servicing of batteries. # Aircraft Drawings - Use aircraft drawings, symbols, and system schematics - Draw sketches of repairs and alterations. - Use blueprint information and graphs and charts. # Weight and Balance - Describe how to weigh aircraft. - Perform complete weight-and-balance check and record data. # Fluid Lines and Fittings - Demonstrate how to fabricate and install rigid and flexible fluid lines and fittings. # Materials and Processes - Identify and select appropriate nondestructive testing methods. - Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections. - Perform basic heat-treating processes. - Perform precision measurements; inspect and check welds; and identify and select aircraft hardware and materials. #Ground Operations and Servicing - Describe how to start, ground operate, move, service, and secure aircraft and identify typical ground operation hazards. - Identify and select fuels. # Cleaning and Corrosion Control - Identify and select cleaning materials. - Demonstrate how to inspect, identify, remove, and treat aircraft corrosion and preform aircraft cleaning. # Mathematics - Demonstrate how to extract roots and raise numbers to a given power. - Determine areas and volumes of various geometrical shapes. - Demonstrate how to solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems. - Perform algebraic operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers. # Maintenance Forms and Records - Write descriptions of work performed including aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions using typical aircraft maintenance records. - Demonstrate how to complete required maintenance forms, records, and inspection reports. # Basic Physics - Use and understand the principles of simple machines; sound, fluid, and heat dynamics; basic aerodynamics; aircraft structures; and theory of flight. # Maintenance Publications - Demonstrate ability to read, comprehend, and apply information contained in FAA and manufacturers' aircraft maintenance specifications, data sheets, manuals, publications, and related Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and Advisory material. - Read technical data. # Mechanic Privileges and Limitations - Define the mechanic privileges within the limitations prescribed by part 65 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. # FAA General Written Test - Apply knowledge learned in AVIA 1000 to successfully pass the FAA general written test.
AVIA 1010 - Airframe Aviation Principles
This course is designed to help the qualified individual (individual must have FAA Form 8610-2 signed off by the FAA) to gain a better understanding of airframe aviation principles required by today's aviation mechanics. Topics include: wood structures; aircraft coverings; aircraft finishes; sheet metal and non-metallic structures; welding; assembly and rigging; airframe inspection; aircraft landing gear systems; hydraulic and pneumatic power systems; cabin atmosphere control systems; aircraft instrument systems; communication and navigation systems; aircraft fuel systems; aircraft electrical systems; position and warning systems; ice and rain control systems; and fire protection systems.
# Wood Structures - Describe how to service and repair wood structures. - Identify wood defects and wood structures. # Aircraft Coverings - Select and apply fabric and fiberglass covering materials. - Choose the correct way to inspect, test, and repair fabric and fiberglass. # Aircraft Finishes - Describe how to apply trim, letters, and touchup paint. - Identify and select aircraft finishing materials. - Apply finishing materials and inspect finishes and identify defects. # Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures - Select, install, and remove special fasteners for metallic, bonded, and composite structures. - Examine bonded structures. - Examine, test, and repair fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, composite, and laminated primary and secondary structures; and inspect, check, service, and repair windows, doors, and interior furnishings. - Demonstrate how to inspect and repair sheet-metal structures. - Demonstrate how to install conventional rivets and form, lay out, and bend sheet metal. # Welding - Describe the welding of magnesium and titanium, soldering of stainless steel, and welding of aluminum and stainless steel. - Identify how to fabricate tubular structures. - Demonstrate how to solder, braze, gas-weld, and arc-weld steel. # Assembly and Rigging - Tell how to rig rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. - Determine how to check alignment of structures and jack aircraft. - Perform assembly of aircraft components, including flight controls surfaces. - Perform balancing, rigging, and inspecting of movable primary and secondary flight control surfaces. # Airframe Inspection - Perform airframe conformity and airworthiness inspections. # Aircraft Landing Gear Systems - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, and repair landing gear, retraction systems, shock struts, brakes, wheels, tires, and steering systems. # Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems - Demonstrate how to repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. - Identify and select hydraulic fluids. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. # Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems - Describe how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, air conditioning, pressurization systems, and air cycle machines. - Describe how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair oxygen systems. # Aircraft Instrument Systems - Describe how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic flight instrument systems and both mechanical and electrical heading, speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, and position indicating systems to include the use of built-in test equipment. - Discuss how to install instruments and perform a static pressure system leak test. # Communication and Navigation Systems - Describe how to inspect, check, and troubleshoot autopilot, servos, and approach coupling systems. - Describe how to inspect, check, and service aircraft electronic communication and navigation systems, including VHF passenger address interphones and static discharge devices, aircraft VOR, ILS, LORAN, Radar beacon transponders, flight management computers, and GPWS. - Explain how to inspect and repair antenna and electronic equipment installations. # Aircraft Fuel Systems - Describe how to check and service fuel dump systems: and how to perform fuel management transfer and defueling. - Understand how to inspect, check, and repair pressure fueling systems. - Demonstrate how to repair aircraft fuel system components; and how to inspect and repair fluid quantity indicating systems. - Demonstrate how to troubleshoot, service, and repair fluid pressure and temperature warning systems. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fuel systems. # Aircraft Electrical Systems - Demonstrate how to repair and inspect aircraft electrical system components; crimp and splice wiring to manufacturers' specifications; and repair pins and sockets of aircraft connectors. - Demonstrate how to install, check, and service airframe electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair alternating and direct current electrical systems. - Describe how to inspect, check, and troubleshoot constant speed and integrated speed drive generators. # Position and Warning Systems - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, and service speed and configuration warning systems, electrical brake controls, and anti-skid systems. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, and service landing gear position indicating and warning systems. # Ice and Rain Control Systems - Describe how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair airframe ice and rain control systems. # Fire Protection Systems - Understand how to inspect, check, and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fire detection and extinguishing systems. # FAA Airframe Written Test - Apply knowledge learned in AVIA 1010 to successfully pass the FAA airframe written test.
AVIA 1020 - Powerplant Aviation Principles
This course is designed to help the qualified individual (individual must have FAA Form 8610-2 signed off by the FAA) to gain a better understanding of powerplant aviation principles required by today's aviation mechanics. Topics include: reciprocating engines; turbine engines; engine inspection; engine instrument systems; engine fire protection systems; engine electrical systems; lubrication systems; ignition and starting systems; fuel metering systems; engine fuel systems; induction and engine airflow systems; engine cooling systems; engine exhaust and reverser systems; propellers; un-ducted fans; and auxiliary power units.
# Reciprocating Engines - Describe how to inspect and repair a radial engine. - Demonstrate how to overhaul reciprocating engines. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, and repair reciprocating engines and engine installations. - Demonstrate how to install, troubleshoot, and remove reciprocating engines. # Turbine Engines - Explain how to overhaul turbine engines. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations. - Demonstrate how to install, troubleshoot, and remove turbine engines. # Engine Inspection - Perform powerplant conformity and air worthiness inspections. # Engine Instrument Systems - Describe how to troubleshoot, service, and repair electrical and mechanical fluid rate-of-flow indicating systems. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical engine temperature, pressure, and rpm indicating systems. # Engine Fire Protection - Observe how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems. # Engine Electrical Systems - Explain how to repair engine electrical system components. - Demonstrate how to install, check, and service engine electrical wiring, controls, switches, indicators, and protective devices. # Lubrication Systems - Identify and select lubricants. - Discuss how to repair engine lubrication system components. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine lubrication systems. # Ignition and Starting Systems - Discuss how to overhaul magneto and ignition harness. Cognitive Comprehension 2 - Explain how to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine electrical starting systems. - Demonstrate how to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair turbine engine electrical starting systems. - Discuss how to inspect, service, and troubleshoot turbine engine pneumatic starting systems. # Fuel Metering Systems - Describe how to troubleshoot and adjust turbine engine fuel metering systems and electronic engine fuel controls. - Explain how to overhaul carburetors and repair engine fuel metering system components. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating and turbine engine fuel metering systems. # Engine Fuel Systems - Discuss how to repair engine fuel system components. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair engine fuel systems. # Induction and Engine Airflow Systems - Explain how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair engine ice and rain control systems. - Describe how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair heat exchangers, superchargers, and turbine engine airflow and temperature control systems. - Observe how to inspect, check, service, and repair carburetor air intake and induction manifolds. # Engine Cooling Systems - Discuss how to repair engine exhaust system components. - Observe how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair engine cooling systems. # Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems - Discuss how to repair engine exhaust system components. - Demonstrate how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair engine exhaust systems. - Describe how to troubleshoot and repair engine thrust reverser systems and related components. # Propellers - Describe how to inspect, check, service, and repair propeller synchronizing and ice control systems; and how to balance propellers. - Discuss how to identify and select propeller lubricants; and repair propeller control systems components. - Observe how to inspect, check, service, and repair fixed pitch, constant-speed, and feathering propellers, and propeller governing systems. - Demonstrate how to install, troubleshoot, and remove propellers; and repair aluminum alloy propeller blades. # Un-ducted Fans - Describe how to inspect and troubleshoot un-ducted fan systems and components. # Auxiliary Power Units - Identify how to inspect, check, service, and troubleshoot turbine-driven auxiliary power units. # FAA Powerplant Written Test - Apply knowledge learned in AVIA 1020 to successfully pass the FAA powerplant written test.
DUAL ENROLLMENT CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT DD91
This dual enrollment TCC will allow high school students to obtain an academic credential that will allow them to employ advanced cybersecurity knowledge in their daily life. It will help to develop a skilled and cyber capable workforce to meet the cyber-defense and cybersecurity challenges of the southeast region.
Information security refers to the safeguarding of data, both digital and physical, from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, interference, alteration, or destruction, upholding its confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility.
DUAL ENROLLMENT CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT DC91
This dual enrollment TCC will allow high school students to obtain a basic academic credential to employ cybersecurity knowledge in their daily life. It will help to develop a skilled and cyber capable workforce to meet the cyber-defense and cybersecurity challenges of the southeast region. It also includes all the prerequisite courses for the TCC in Cybersecurity.
1 Ability to identify and assess information security risks at various security layers: physical, personnel, operating systems, network, software, communication, and database. 2 Ability to develop an Information Security Policy and an Acceptable Use Policy. 3 Possess a level of understanding of computers, computer information systems and networking necessary to identify risks to those systems and, subsequently, develop, recommend and implement security strategies. 4 Ability to demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and analysitcal skills. 5 Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
CATIA TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CH71
This program is designed to enhance the drafting diploma program to allow students to be more marketable in the aeronautics industry. As Gulfstream Aerospace is a major employer in the Savannah area, they have requested that Savannah Tech begin a CATIA drafting program, as it is the modeling system they use.
1 Students will be successful in knowing geometric construction. 2 Students will be successful in applying constraints on objects. 3 Students will be successful in designing new 3D parts. 4 Students will be successful in editing existing parts.
The Electrical Systems Technology program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. A combination of theory and practical application is emphasized to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills. Program graduates receive a diploma in Electrical Systems Technology with a specialization in residential or industrial applications. An Electrician's License typically requires four (4) years of in-field service; however, satisfactory completion of the Electrical Technology Diploma reduces the in-field service requirement to three (3) years. The student must also pass the state exam to become a licensed electrician.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to safely work with direct and alternating current circuits. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to correctly interpret electrical prints, drawings, and schematics. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to wire a residential and commercial structure. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to wire an industrial structure. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, and repair electric motors. 6 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, and repair electrical controls. 7 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to diagnostically troubleshoot electrical components and systems. 8 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect and maintain industrial PLCs. 9 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to understand and apply the National Electric Code.
This program introduces students to the various fields of sustainable technologies. Topics include energy efficient, energy measures and management, sustainable energy production, green building construction and historic preservation.
Historic preservation involves safeguarding, restoring, and preserving sites, structures, and items of historical importance to honor cultural heritage and promote community identity.
Energy analysis is the process of evaluating and enhancing energy usage to boost efficiency, decrease expenses, and lessen environmental effects via data gathering, modeling, and execution of energy-saving techniques.
Sustainable design involves designing objects, spaces, and processes that minimize ecological footprint by optimizing energy use, employing renewable materials, and considering their entire life cycle.
1 Students will be able to wire AC and DC electrical systems 2 Students will be able to properly wire photovoltaic energy systems. 3 Students will be able to troubleshoot faults within a photovoltaic energy system. 4 Students will be able to properly wire a solar thermal system. 5 Students will be able to properly troubleshoot a solar thermal system. 6 Students will be able to properly wire a wind energy system. 7 Students will be able to restore and retrofit existing doors and windows. 8 Students will be able to perform an energy audit on an existing building. 9 Students will be able to explain the theories and philosophies of historic preservation. 10 Students will be able to perform a conditional assessment on an existing structure. 11 Students will be able to troubleshoot faults within a wind energy system. 12 Students will be able to draft simple plans within existing drafting programs.
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT ECJ1
This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of an electrician’s assistant directly related to on-site construction of residential and commercial buildings.
1 Students will be able to assist electricians in the installation and layout of the electrical system within a residence.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION ASSISTANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT HP11
The Historic Preservation and Restoration Assistant program prepares students to enter the workforce as apprentice workers in the preservation field. Topics include the history and theories of historic preservation, architectural print reading, historical research, field techniques and documentation, structure pathology and modern and traditional carpentry techniques.
1 Students will be able to understand and explain the basic theories and ideas behind the historic preservation field. 2 Students will be able to read and understand the various architectural blueprints typically found on a construction or historic preservation project. 3 Students will be able to conduct historical research on a building, site or neighborhood. 4 Students will be able to document a building using Historic American Building Survey as well as National Register of Historic Places nomination standards. 5 Students will be able to accurately trace problems found within historic structures to their source as well as provide historically appropriate methods of remediation. 6 Students will be able to repair historic and modern forms of wood framing using modern and traditional techniques.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION DIPLOMA HP14
The Historic Preservation and Restoration Diploma prepares students for entry into the historic preservation field. Students will learn the correct procedures for restoring various building materials such as wood, glass, metal, brick, stone, ceramics, and gilding. Student will be prepared to enter the field as general preservation contractors or will be prepared to continue their education in a specialized preservation trade.
Plastering is the skilled trade of applying plaster to walls and ceilings, producing smooth or textured finishes through coating, finishing, and occasionally decorative methods.
1 Students will be able to understand and explain the basic tenets and ideas behind the historic preservation field 2 Students will be able to read and understand the various architectural blueprints typically found on a construction or historic preservation project 3 Students will be able to conduct historical research on a building, site or neighborhood. 4 Students will be able to document a building using Historic American Building Survey as well as National Register of Historic Places nomination standards. 5 Students will be able to accurately trace problems found within historic structures to their source as well as provide historically appropriate methods of remediation. 6 Students will be able to repair historic and modern forms of wood framing using modern and traditional techniques. 7 Students will understand basic safety procedures required on all construction sites. 8 Students will be able to identify the major architectural styles found throughout U.S. history. 9 Students will be able to identify historic mechanical systems as well as diagnose minor problems in electrical, plumbing, and heating and air systems. 10 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for restoring and replicating historic metal and wood windows and doors. 11 Students will be able to identify the proper restoration and maintenance techniques used on historic landscape projects. 12 Students will be able to identify the various forces of structural failure as well as standard repair techniques. 13 Students will demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools. 14 Students will be able to identify the basic tenets of the green building movement as well as identify some of the materials used. 15 Students will be able to replicate historic ironwork. 16 Students will be demonstrate the correct techniques to restore historic metal applications. 17 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct techniques for replicating and restoring historic wood finish applications. 18 Students will be able to recreate historic wood finishes including stain, paint, and marbling techniques. 19 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for stabilizing and repair brick and stone applications using traditional materials and techniques. 20 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for applying plaster on a flat wall. 21 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for casting plaster in molds. 22 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for preparing a surface for paint. 23 Students will demonstrate the correct procedures for mixing and applying paint using modern and traditional techniques. 24 Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for cleaning, restoring and replicating traditional gilding finishes. 25 Students will be able to demonstrate the basics of constructing a stained glass window. 26 Students will demonstrate the correct procedures for cleaning, replicating, and repairing various architectural ceramics.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT HP51
Upon completion of this program, graduates could be hired to assist in the administration and operation of historic sites, structures and community development organizations. This program would provide the necessary training for employees that already work for an institution but may not have the credentials necessary to advance.
Research Reports present organized data and findings from methodical examinations, aiming to inform stakeholders and advance knowledge in a particular field.
1 Students will be able to assist in the administrative and managerial duties of historic sites and structures. 2 Student will be able to assist in the fullfillment of state and federally mandated preservation related mandates. 3 Students will be able to assist in research projects related to historic sites, structures, and landscapes. 4 Students will show basic proficiency in the use of Geographic Information Systems and the creation of basic maps. 5 Students will be able to assist in the writing of Historic Structure Reports and Assessments. 6 Students will be able to read and understand architectural blueprints.
HLST 1020 - Introduction to Historic Preservation
This course provides a historical perspective of the preservation and restoration movement in the United States. An in-depth analysis of preservation and restoration theories, development of preservation and restoration associations, and the evolution of laws related to historic restoration and preservation.
# History of Preservation and Restoration in the United States - After completion, the student will be able to identify the history of Preservation and Restoration in the United States. # Preservation and Restoration Theories - After completion, the student will be able to recite to the instructor through an oral examination the theories associated with Preservation and Restoration. # Development of Preservation and Restoration Associations - Upon completion, students will be able to describe the various Preservation and Restoration associations, activities and how they have affected Preservation and Restoration within the United States. # Laws Related to Historic Restoration and Preservation - After completion, the student will be able to recall the laws and Tax incentives associated with historic homes during a comprehensive exam.
HLST 1320 - Historic and Cultural Landscapes
This course covers the history of landscaping in America. We will emphasize time periods of US history and the development of landscaping as a profession. Issues faced while performing landscape preservation will also be discussed. Weathering, recording, interpretation and reconstruction of landscapes will also be addressed.
Landscape architecture involves designing outdoor areas by integrating natural elements with man-made features to create functional, sustainable, and visually appealing environments.
Maintenance and operations refer to the combined efforts of ensuring efficient equipment functioning and managing daily requirements for facility or system management.
# History of Landscape Architecture - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the prominent landscape architects throughout history as well as their most famous works. # Landscape Architecture as a Profession - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the major aspects of landscape architecture as a profession. # Weathering and Maintenance - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify weathering and maintenance issues as well as practical applications for their remediation. # Recording, Interpretation, and Reconstruction of Historic Landscapes - Students will be will be asked to interpret and document an historic site which is presented to them, as well as making recommendations for the reconstruction of missing elements. # Problem Solving in a Preservation/Restoration Environment - Students will be giving exams requiring them to use critical thinking skills to solve landscape restoration issues.
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE AC13
The Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today's technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.
1 Process Employee Payroll. 2 Maintain Vendor Accounts. 3 Utilize technological resources in the accounting field for the accounting cycle. 4 Process Customer/ Client Billing. 5 Process End of Month Accounting.
Provides a description and analysis of macroeconomic principles and policies. Topics include basic economic principles, macroeconomic concepts, equilibrium in the goods and money markets, macroeconomic equilibrium and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies.
Macroeconomics studies the overall structure, performance, and decision-making of an economy, focusing on the entire system rather than specific markets.
Monetary systems are organized structures created by authorities to oversee and control a country or region's currency, trade, and economic policies.
# Basic Economic Principles - Describe the scope and methods of economics. - Describe the structure of a market economy. - Model the fundamentals of supply and demand. - Describe the United States economy in comparison to other economic systems. - Describe the role of households, firms and government (both domestic and abroad) in the economy. # Macroeconomic Principles and Structures - Describe fundamental concepts and measures of a nation's macro economy. - Model aggregate expenditures in a macro economy and how equilibrium levels of output are achieved. - Model aggregate supply and demand. - Describe the role of government in formulating fiscal policy. # Macroeconomic Theory, Policy, and Analysis - Model aggregate demand/aggregate supply and inflation. - Discuss macroeconomic issues and policies. - Discuss long run growth. - Analyze the role of Federal Reserve and monetary policy. - Describe and analyze the role of the global economy.
The Accounting Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Accounting Diploma.
Accounting management is the organized administration of a company's financial operations, encompassing budgeting, auditing, reporting, and adherence to financial rules.
Payroll reporting is the process of gathering and presenting financial data on employee earnings, deductions, and withholdings for record-keeping and compliance purposes.
Accounts payable represents the money a company owes to suppliers for goods/services bought on credit, necessitating prompt payment to sustain positive supplier relations and credit rating.
Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations. Topics include basic mathematical skills, mathematical skills in business-related problem solving, mathematical information for documents, graphs, and mathematical problems.
Median is the central value in a dataset, dividing it into two equal parts, providing insights into statistical distribution trends and central tendencies.
Purchase Order Preparation is the creation and handling of official documents authorizing the purchase of goods or services from a seller by a buyer.
# Basic Mathematical Skills - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. - Convert among fractions, decimals, and percentages. - Calculate percentage, base, or rate in number sentences and word problems. - Solve applied problems involving percentages or increase and decrease. # Mathematical Skills in Business Related Problem Solving - Calculate trade and cash discounts. - Calculate markup and markdown. - Calculate simple interest, simple discount, and compound interest. # Mathematical Information for Documents - Calculate the extensions on an invoice. - Calculate sales tax on an invoice. - Calculate averages for simple business documents. - Calculate the extension on a purchase order. - Calculate the sales tax on a purchase order. - Calculate the interest due on promissory notes. - Calculate single payment interest. - Calculate unpaid balance interest. - Compare cash discount and loan interest. - Calculate discount interest. # Graphs - Determine the mean, median, and mode of ungrouped and grouped data. - Present statistical data on table, line graphs, bar graphs, and circle graphs.
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CAY1
The Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides students with skills to perform a variety of accounting applications using accounting software and practical accounting procedures. Topics include principles of accounting, computerized accounting, spreadsheet fundamentals and basic computers.
1 Classify and process account information. 2 Utilize technology to accurately document accounting transactions. 3 Analyze and classify accounting information for posting in accounting software.
TAX PREPARATION SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT TPS1
The Tax Preparation Specialist technical certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for tax preparers. Topics include principles of accounting, tax accounting, business calculators, mathematics, and basic computers.
1 Prepare tax returns for individuals and small businesses. 2 Identify documentations and forms needed to prepare tax returns. 3 Apply recent tax law and regulations in preparation of clients’ taxes.
AIR CONDITIONING ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE ACT3
The Air Conditioning Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
1 Graduates will have developed the knowledge and skills to interact with customers in a professional manner. 2 Graduates will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, service, repair, install, and replace domestic, commercial, and industrial HVACR systems. 3 Graduates will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, service, repair, install, and replace electrical components and controls. 4 Graduates will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, service, repair, and install gas heat, heat pumps, and related systems. 5 Graduates will have developed the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot, diagnose, and recommend the repair or replacement of domestic, commercial, and industrial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
AIRCRAFT COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AT71
The Aircraft Composites Technician certificate program will provide technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills. This program will provide a minimum of training for job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma. This program results from industry requesting new personnel with the skills addressed in the aircraft structural courses included in this program.
1 Program graduates will be able to competently perform composites operations to construct and repair aircraft components. 2 Program graduates will be able to interpret blue prints to find dimensions, parts, tolerances, fasteners and processes needed to construct and repair aircraft components. 3 Program graduates will be able to fabricate and repair bonded and composite aircraft parts.
AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN II TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT AR71
The Aircraft Assembly Technician II certificate program will provide additional technical training to existing industry and individuals interested in obtaining aircraft structural assembly skills. This program will provide a minimum of training for job market entry and/or upgrading for existing industry personnel and could lead to continued training for a diploma. This program results from industry requesting new personnel with the skills addressed in the aircraft structural courses included in this program.
1 Program graduates will be able to competently perform riveting operations to construct and repair aircraft components. 2 Program graduates will be able to interpret blue prints to find dimensions, parts, tolerances, fasteners and processes needed to construct and repair aircraft components. 3 Program graduates will be able to fabricate and repair bonded and composite aircraft parts.
ALHS 1010 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Provides a study of medical terminology and the basic study of structure and function of the human body. It provides an overview of the functions of each body system and the medical terminology associated with each system. This course is intended for students in non-medical programs and is designed to provide medical terminology and basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
# Introduction to Medical Terminology Used in Describing the Human Body - Overview introduction to medical terminology used in describing the human body. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the integumentary system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the skeletal system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the muscular system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the nervous and sensory systems. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the endocrine system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the cardiovascular system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the lymphatic system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the respiratory system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the digestive system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the urinary system. - Define the use of medical terms as they relate to the reproductive system. # Overview of Structure and Function of the Human Body - Define anatomy and physiology. - Introduce the structural makeup of the human body. - Identify the structure of a cell tissue, organ, and system, and explain the relationship among these structures as they constitute an organism. - Define the terms homeostasis and metabolism. - Identify the biologically significant elements from a given list by their chemical symbols and summarize the main functions of each in the body. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the integumentary system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the skeletal system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the muscular system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the nervous and sensory systems. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the endocrine system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the cardiovascular system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the lymphatic system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the respiratory system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the digestive system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the urinary system. - Describe the structure, functions, and major components of the reproductive system.
AUTT 2200 - EV/Hybrid Vehicles Introduction and Safety Protocols
This course introduces experienced automotive technicians to the differences in operation and service procedures for EV and Hybrid vehicles. The fundamental safety protocols that must be observed when performing service procedures on these types of vehicles are also addressed in detail. Topics include review of electrical/electronic system principles, types of EV/Hybrid vehicles in the market, safety equipment, PPE and special tooling, and standard EV/Hybrid shop safety protocols.
# Electrical/Electronic Systems Overview - Define low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage levels for automotive applications. - Describe increasing levels of current and the effects on the human body. - Analyze the construction of series and parallel circuits used in EV/Hybrid vehicle applications. - Understand the operational effects of voltage, amperage, and frequency in the operation of Hybrid/EV motors. - Understand the separation of the normal and HV circuits found in EV/Hybrid vehicles. # EV and Hybrid Vehicle Types - Describe the fundamental differences between EV and Hybrid vehicles. - Discuss common EV/Hybrid products in service in the region and identify similarities and differences between the products. - Describe the evolution of EV/Hybrid vehicles from the 1800s to present day. - Identify coolant heat storage tanks on BEV/HEV vehicles. # EV/Hybrid Vehicle Safety Equipment, PPE and Special Tools - Describe IEC ratings for meters, cables, etc. for use in automotive applications. - Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to service EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Describe HV identification features. - Identify special charging procedures for EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Identify level I, II and III EV charging level standards. - Identify standards for EV charging connectors (SAE J1772, CHAdeMO, CCS, Tesla Supercharger, etc.). - Demonstrate HV work area preparation. - List common specialty service tools used for EV/Hybrid vehicle service. # EV/Hybrid Vehicle Shop Safety Protocols - Identify the unique service issues related to EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Discuss the mechanical and chemical dangers present in EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Identify smart key precautions when working on BEV/HEV vehicles. - Identify the hazards of ICE start up when a Hybrid vehicle is in ready mode/start stop mode. - Perform power down procedures on EV/Hybrid vehicles while observing all safety protocols. - Perform HV disconnects while observing all safety protocols. - Discuss wait times after HV power disconnect for capacitor discharge. - Identify 36V intermediate wiring on belt alternator starting systems. - List all hazards associated with hoisting, towing, lifting and other service procedures when applied to EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Explain safety concerns associated with first responders, collision repair techs and vehicle dismantlers when encountering or working on EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Define the hazards of HV shock, arcing, and electric blast. - Identify all appropriate EV/Hybrid safety signs and labels used in a shop. - Perform visual inspection of HV no touch connectors. - Locate emergency response guide for vehicle being worked on.
AUTT 2205 - EV/Hybrid Vehicle Batteries and Powertrains
This course covers general aspects and designs of batteries used in industry and automotive applications as well as battery support systems used in Hybrid/EV vehicles. General powertrain designs for auto applications are also discussed. Topics include battery design types, battery interlocks and sensing/management systems, 3-phase motors and other unique Hybrid/EV components.
# Battery Designs and Characteristics - Discuss lead acid battery construction, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. - Discuss nickel cadmium (NiCad) design, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. - Discuss nickel metal hydride (NiMH) construction, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. - Discuss lithium ion battery construction, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. - Discuss lithium polymer battery construction, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. - Discuss zinc air battery construction, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. - Discuss sodium metal chloride (Zebra) battery design, nominal voltage, specific energy, energy density, and cycle life. # HV Battery Vehicle Safety Features - Describe HV battery disconnects/shut offs. - Describe HV battery interlock systems. - Demonstrate the various procedures for powering down an EV/Hybrid. vehicle while observing all safety precautions. - Describe the difference between active and passive capacitive discharge. systems and the required wait times for service. # Battery Sensing and Management Systems - Compare active versus passive thermal management systems for HV batteries. - Describe the 12V safety circuit ring for HV vehicle components. - Describe voltage versus amperage sensing devices for HV vehicle energy management. - Perform HV leakage/loss of insulation tests on EV/Hybrid vehicles. # 3-Phase AC Motors - Define and describe the basic differences between AC induction and AC synchronous motors. - Describe the basic components and function of permanent magnet AC motors. - Describe 3-phase motor HV hook ups, connectors and special wiring. or cabling. - Demonstrate a high-level explanation of the operating modes of a typical integrated motor assist one motor and two motor system. # HV Battery Support Systems - Describe the need for and function of the inverter in the HV vehicle battery system. - Discuss the design and purpose of HV battery cooling systems. - Discuss the design and purpose of HV battery heating systems. # Hybrid/EV Vehicle Powertrain Components - Discuss the function of the inverter in the HV vehicle powertrain. - Discuss the function of the DC to DC Converter in the EV/Hybrid vehicle HV system. - Discuss the function and design of the reducer assembly in the HV vehicle powertrain.
AUTT 2210 - EV/Hybrid Vehicle Battery and Powertrain Service
This course covers general service procedures that can be performed on EV and Hybrid vehicles in the aftermarket service shops. Topics include HV disconnect procedures and timeouts, selection and use of proper PPE and HV test equipment, HV battery pack removal and module servicing, AC drive motor removal and examination, transmission removal and examination, and battery cooling systems inspection and service procedures.
# HV Battery Service Procedures - Establish a safe working area for EV/Hybrid vehicle being serviced using all appropriate signage and mark off equipment. - Use appropriate PPE while servicing HV systems and battery components. - Perform HV disconnect procedures while observing all safety procedures. - Perform HV battery circuit isolation test following manufacturer's procedures. - Demonstrate procedures and processes for handling physically damaged, leaking, smoking, or overheating HV battery. - Perform procedure for balancing and HV battery replacement following manufacturer's procedures. # EV/Hybrid HV Motor Service Procedures - Examine and diagnose EV and Hybrid driveline DTCs and determine needed repairs. - Examine and diagnose driveline problems caused by damaged or failed harnesses, connectors and terminals. - Perform removal procedure for the HV AC drive motor following manufacturer procedures. - Demonstrate how to remove and install the rotor from the stator. - Analyze and diagnose motor rotor position sensor (resolver). - Examine and diagnose drive motor/generator assembly for improper operation (noise, shudder, overheating, etc.). # EV and Hybrid Transmission Inspection and Service - Remove and replace transmission unit from HV motor following manufacturer procedures. - Examine and diagnose improper electrically operated parking pawl operation and determine needed repair. - Identify EV and Hybrid vehicle transmission and coolant fluid requirements and verify proper levels of each. # HV Battery Cooling System Inspection and Service - Perform HV battery pressure and sealing test following manufacturer procedures. - Perform HV battery cooling system pressure test following manufacturer procedures. - Perform procedures for HV battery module replacement and balancing following manufacturer procedures. - Demonstrate bleeding procedures used for cooling systems for the HV battery pack.
AUTT 2215 - EV/Hybrid Vehicle Body, Chassis, HVAC and Support Systems
This course covers the unique aspects of EV and Hybrid vehicle air conditioning and heating systems as well chassis and battery support systems. Topics covered include EV and hybrid cabin cooling and heating systems, HV battery support systems, and EV chassis systems.
# EV and Hybrid Air Conditioning Systems - Demonstrate why accessory systems such as AC and power steering must be redesigned for use in EV and Hybrid vehicles. - Discuss the use of electric motor AC compressors and their special characteristics in Hybrid and EV vehicles. - Analyze and diagnose EV and Hybrid vehicle AC compressor malfunctions and determine needed repairs. - Demonstrate how to remove and install an HV AC compressor observing all safety precautions. - Recognize and retrieve AC related DTCs and determine needed repairs. # EV and Hybrid Heating Systems - Discuss the unique components and design features of EV and Hybrid vehicle cooling and heating systems. - Discuss the function of PTC heaters in the EV and Hybrid cooling system. - Describe the function of the coolant electric pump motor. - Determine the unique aspects of Hybrid and EV vehicle coolants. - Examine and diagnose cabin heater issues in EV and Hybrid vehicles and determine needed repairs. # EV and Hybrid Chassis Systems - Describe the unique aspects of EV and Hybrid vehicle electric steering assist systems. - Discuss the operational aspects of regenerative braking used in Hybrid and EV vehicle applications. - Differentiate between hydraulic and regenerative parking issues in Hybrid and EV vehicles. - Evaluate and interpret driver indicator/information systems found in EV and Hybrid vehicles and determine needed repairs. - Perform diagnostics of Hybrid and EV chassis system DTCs. - Discuss the application of low resistance tires used in HV and hybrid vehicle chassis systems. # HV Battery Support Systems - Discuss the need for HV battery cooling and components used to do this function. - Describe the conditions needed for HV battery heating and the support system used to do this function. - Discuss the need for electric transmission pumps in certain Hybrid vehicles and the components used in this support system. - Demonstrate how to service liquid cooling systems on Hybrid and EV vehicles following proper procedures.
This course provides instruction in the concepts necessary for individuals to create and manage professional quality web sites. Topics include: Web Site Creation, Web Page Development and Design, Hyper link Creation, Test, and Repair, Integration, Web Site Navigation, and Web Site Management.
# Web Site Creation - Develop an understanding of how to create a web site using current software and technology. # Web Page Development and Design - Create a new web page using templates, wizards, page titles, text formatting, tables, images, text fields, radio buttons, check boxes, drop-down lists, and submit buttons. - Modify a web page to include renaming titles, custom formats using Cascading Style Sheets, text alignment, horizontal rules, hexadecimal values, image and table manipulation, shared elements. - Use various current browsers to view web page and set page default. - Modify the design of a web page with dynamic, active elements including adding and editing roll over buttons, inserting pre-built components into a page, and adding a background image. - Develop an understanding of how to create a web site using current software and technology. # Hyperlink Creation, Test, and Repair - Create hyperlinks using anchors, mailto links, link colors, absolute and relative paths, hotspots, and special styles. - Validate hyper link design and functionality. - Create a form that sends data to a database. # Web Site Navigation - Develop an organized navigational structure for the entire web site to include adding navigation bars, renaming new pages, adding new and existing pages, and using drag and drop feature to organize and restructure pages. # Web Site Management - Maintain web site information to include print options, data validation, and file name accuracy. - Implement procedures to publish a web site to a server.
BUSN 2380 - Medical Administrative Assistant Internship I
Provides student work experience in a medical office environment. Topics include: application of classroom knowledge and skills, work environment functions, and listening/following directions. Students will be under the supervision of the Business Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements.
Business operations entail the daily actions and processes undertaken by businesses to manufacture products, deliver services, and maintain smooth and efficient functioning.
# Application of Classroom Knowledge and Skills - Perform basic medical office skills such as word processing, filing, handling mail, and receiving office visitors and phone calls. - Prepare letters and various business documents in mailable form. - Maintain an efficient workstation in order to accomplish daily tasks with the least amount of time, effort, and frustration. - Demonstrate knowledge of procedures in the maintenance of medical office records. - Use telephones, word processors, and office equipment. # Work Environment Functions - Interact professionally with peers, patients, staff, and instructors. - Implement skills to complete tasks requiring composition, medical terminology, reference sources, and proofreading. - Prioritize tasks to efficiently and effectively manage time and maintain essential medical office records. - Apply problem solving skills to situations that may arise in the workplace using the decision-making process. - Display flexibility and adaptability while coping with the rapidly changing office in the medical field. # Listening/Following Directions - Perform the skills needed to be a good listener and follow directions effectively in the workplace.
CIST 2441 - Cisco Networking for Home and Small Businesses
This course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level home network installer jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers, and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in home and small business environments. Instructors are encouraged to facilitate field trips and outside-the-classroom learning experiences. Labs include PC installation, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, and file and print sharing.
# Set Up a Personal Computer System (Operating System, Interface Cards, and Peripheral Devices) - Identify and assemble components necessary to a personal computer attached to a network. - Differentiate between different personal computer operating systems. - Perform an installation of a personal computer operating system. # Plan and Install a Small Network Connecting to the Internet - Describe principals of communications in a wired network. - Construct a twisted-pair cable. - Discuss network layer addressing, comparing and contrasting lPv4 and lPv6. - Demonstrate ability to subnet an lPv4 address. - Develop a plan for connecting to a small network through an ISP. # Troubleshoot Network and Internet Connectivity - Identify steps to take to effectively troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity problems. - Identify best practices for troubleshooting common network connectivity issues. - Describe the role of the help desk in a network environment. # Share Resources Such as Files and Printers Among Multiple Computers - Discuss the concepts of sharing resources between multiple computers. - Explain the interaction between clients and servers. - Demonstrate steps necessary to share files among multiple computers. - Implement an installation of shared printers in the computer network. # Recognize and Mitigate Security Threats to a Home Network - List the major threats to a computer network. - Describe the methods of attacking a computer network. - Discuss the importance and components of a security policy. - Identify the role of firewalls in the computer network. # Configure an Integrated Wireless Access Point and Wireless Client - Describe principals of communications in a wireless network. - Discuss technologies in wireless LANs. - Outline how to configure an integrated AP and wireless client. - Identify security considerations on a Wireless LAN.
This class introduces students to the basics of the CATIA modeling program. The primary subject matter will be comprised of Concepts of 3D modeling, Sketcher, Part Design, Assembly Modeling, and Drafting. Industry standards and practical techniques will be a constant focus
Assembly Modelling is the creation of intricate 3D digital models, showcasing the components of a complex system and their interconnections within an integrated framework.
Drafting involves creating precise technical diagrams or blueprints for construction, equipment, or structures, typically employing specific software or manual methods.
# Computer Application - Demonstrate navigation techniques within the CATIA program. # Part Design - Demonstrate the basics in model manipulation as well as 3D design. # Sketcher - Demonstrate the Sketcher workbench feature within CATIA, including positioning sketching, developing profiles, constraining geometry, and incorporating parametric relationships. # Model Organization - Demonstrate part design in workbench, solid modeling, multiple planes, wire framing tools and optimizing parts for modification.
This course is a continuation of the study in commercial wiring practices and procedures. Topics include: transformer connections, an introduction to low voltage systems, conduit design and installation practices, and system design concepts.
# Transformer Connections - Identify and discuss the principles of Wye and Delta transformer connections. - Explain the operating principle three-wire single-phase connections. - Perform and connect wiring to a low voltage door chime system. # Low Voltage Systems - Name and describe the components of a low voltage system. - Identify the NEC codes that are applicable to commercial low voltage systems. - Design a low voltage system for a commercial application. # Conduit Design and Installation - Demonstrate measuring, chiseling, cutting, and/or drilling of the structure for a conduit system. - Demonstrate measuring, cutting, running, and/or terminating wire through a conduit system. - Identify rigid conduit. - Identify special purpose conduit and connectors. - Perform a properly grounded a conduit system. - Identify hazards of working with conduit systems. - Perform installation of PVC conduit and boxes to structures. - Identify PVC conduit and connectors. - Identify EMT connectors. - Demonstrate measuring, cutting, running, and/or terminating wire through conduits to junction boxes or receptacles. - Demonstrate threading of rigid conduit. - Identify rigid couplings. - Identify permissible uses for flexible conduit. - Identify flexible connectors. - Discuss the use of modular wiring systems in residential and commercial housing. - Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of modular wiring systems. # Systems Designs Concepts - Identify and discuss the procedures to install wireways, raceways, and surface metal raceways. - Establish grounded raceways according to NEC requirements. - Plan an installation of a raceway, wireway, and surface metal raceway.
This class introduces techniques and method on how to install residential and commercial photovoltaic systems.
# Site Location - Demonstrate the correct procedures for selecting a site for photovoltaic installation. # Estimating Energy Output - Compute the size and output of a photovoltaic system. # Systems Selection - Determine the correct systems for various sites. # Installation and Location Design - Demonstrate the use of a solar pathfinder to determine shading and photovoltaic locations. # Wiring Procedures - Demonstrate the correct sizing of conductors and raceway sizes for solar systems. # Batteries and Charge Systems - Demonstrate the correct procedures for sizing the batteries and charge systems based on a customer's need. # Grid Connections - Demonstrate the correct procedures to install a photovoltaic system in a practical environment. # Systems Inspections and Repair - Perform a complete inspection of a system to ensure the required output and correct any necessary connections.
ELTR 1526 - Solar Thermal Installation and Repair
The course introduces students to the procedures for the installation and repair of solar thermal systems. Students will be able to install new systems and troubleshoot existing systems.
Solar Energy refers to the skill of capturing and transforming sunlight into electricity via solar panels or similar technology, for domestic, commercial, or industrial purposes.
# Students will be able to properly locate a solar thermal system within a site - Students will be able to integrate solar thermal units into an existing site # Students will be able to properly select the appropriate system on a variety of sites - Students will be able to apply the knowledge learned to select the appropriate system for a site. # Students will be able to properly estimate the output of specified solar thermal units - Students will be able to identify the projected output of various solar thermal systems. # Students will be able to design a location and install a solar thermal system - Students will be able to construct a solar thermal system within a practical application. # Students will be able to correctly wire a solar thermal - Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for wiring a solar thermal system. # Students will be able to correctly plumb a solar thermal system - Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures to plumb a solar thermal unit. # Students will be able to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair an existing solar thermal system - Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair existing solar thermal systems.
ELTR 1527 - Wind Energy Installation and Repair
This course introduces students to the procedures for the installation and repair of wind energy systems. Students will be able to install new systems and troubleshoot existing systems.
Energy Supply refers to the management, provision, and optimization of resources for generating and distributing electricity, gas, and other fuels to consumers and industries in an efficient and sustainable manner.
Wind power consists of utilizing wind energy to produce electricity or mechanical power through turbines, involving expertise in aerodynamics, energy conversion, and sustainable operations.
# Students will be able to properly locate a wind energy system within a site - Students will be able to integrate wind energy systems into an existing site. # Student will be able to properly estimate the output of specified wind energy systems - Students will be able to identify the projected output of various wind energy systems. # Students will be able to properly select the appropriate system on a variety of sites - Students will be able to apply the knowledge learned to select the appropriate system for a site. # Students will be able to design a location and install a wind energy system - Students will be able to construct a wind energy system within a practical application. # Students will be able to correctly wire a wind energy system - Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for wiring a variety of wind energy systems. # Students will be able to size and install battery complexes for wind energy systems - Students will be able to demonstrate the correct procedures for sizing and installing battery systems for wind energy systems. # Students will be able to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair an existing wind energy system - Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair existing wind energy systems.
This course introduces networking technologies, tools and construction techniques, industry standards, and troubleshooting and repair procedures for fiber optic systems. Topics include basic knowledge of networking technology, layers, TCP/IP fundamentals, network installation, installation tools, techniques, and safety, fiber optic systems, remote connectivity, testing and troubleshooting, and security.
# Basic Knowledge of Networking Technology - Demonstrate understanding of the basic network structure. - Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of star, bus, mesh, and ring topologies. - Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of segments and backbones. - Identify major network operating systems including Microsoft Windows NT, Novell, NetWare, and Unix. - Identify the clients that best serve specific network operating systems and their resources. - Relate (Associate) IPX, IP, and NetBEUI with their functions. - Define mirroring, duplexing, striping, volumes, and tape backup and explain how each relates to fault tolerance or high availability. - Define the layers of the OSI model and identify the protocols, services, and functions that pertain to each layer. - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of coax, CAT 3, Cat 5, fiber optic, UTP, STP, and the conditions under which they are grouped. - Describe the speed the length and speed of 10Base2, 10BaseT, 100BaseT, 10Base5, 100Base VGAnyLan, and 100BaseTX. - Identify the basic attributes, purposes, and functions of full and half duplexing. - Identify the basic attributes, purposes, and functions of WAN and LAN. - Identify the basic attributes, purposes, and functions of server, workstation, host, server-based networking, and peer-to-peer networking. - Identify the basic attributes, purposes, and functions of cable, NIC, and router. - Identify the basic attributes, purposes, and functions of broadband and baseband. - Identify the basic attributes, purpose, and function of Gateway as both a default IP router and as a method to connect dissimilar systems or protocols. # Layers - Select an appropriate course of action if a client workstation does not connect given an installation, configuration, or troubleshooting scenario. - Identify how the network card is usually configured including EPROM, jumpers, and plug-and-play software. - Explain how to use network card diagnostics including the loopback test and vendor-supplied diagnostics. - Describe hardware resource conflicts including IRQ, DMA, and I/O Base Address. - Identify and differentiate among the use of hubs, MAUs, switching hubs, repeaters, and transceivers. - Define and describe a bridge and explain its use. - Describe the characteristics and function of MAC addresses. - Describe the 802 specifications included in 802.2, 802.3, and 802.5. - Explain the distinction between connectionless and connection transport. - Explain the purpose of name resolution either to an IP/IPX address or a network protocol. - Explain how routing occurs at the network layer. - Explain the difference between a router and a brouter. - Explain the difference between routable and non-routable protocols. - Explain the concept of default gateways and sub-networks. - Explain the reason for employing unique network IDs. - Explain the difference between static and dynamic routing. # TCP/IP Fundamentals - Demonstrate knowledge of the concept of IP default gateways. - Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and use of DHCP, DNS, WINS, and host files. - Demonstrate knowledge of the identity of the main protocols that make up a TCP/IP suite including TCP, UDP, POP3, SNMP, FTP, HTTP, and IP. - Demonstrate knowledge of the ideas that TCP/IP is supported by every operating system and millions of hosts worldwide. - Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and function of Internet domain name serve hierarchies. - Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of TCP/IP addressing. - Demonstrate knowledge of the use of port numbers (HTTP, FTP, SMTP), and port numbers commonly assigned to a given service. - Demonstrate knowledge of the identity of the normal configuration parameters of a workstation including IP address, DNS default gateway, and IP proxy. - Define IP proxy and explain why it is used. - Explain how and when to use ARP, Telnet, NBTSTAT, TRACERT, NETSTAT, Ipconfig/winipcfg, FTP, and PINGS to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity. # Network Installation - Demonstrate awareness that administrative and test accounts, passwords, IP addresses, IP configurations, and relevant SOPs, must be obtained. - Explain the impact of environmental factors on computer networks. - Given a network installation scenario. identify unexpected or atypical conditions that could cause problems for the network. - Recognize visually or by description common peripheral ports, external SCSI, and common network components. - Given an installation scenario, demonstrate awareness that the uses of RJ-45 connectors may differ greatly depending on the cabling. - Given an installation scenario, demonstrate awareness of the consequences of trying to install an analog modem in a digital jack. - Given an installation scenario, demonstrate awareness that patch cables contribute to the overall length of the cabling segment. # Fiber Optic Systems - Define fiber optic terminology and explain basic concepts. - Identify the structure of optical fiber and the characteristics of light. - Identify the characteristics of light sources and optical detectors. - Describe various fiber optic connectors and their characteristics. - Identify the construction and use of loose tube and tight buffer fiber optic cables. - Identify the tools and their use in the fiber optic tool kit. - Describe the safety precautions for working with optical fiber. - Identify the step-by-step process for installing fiber optic connectors. - Implement Termination of fiber optic connectors on fiber optic building cable and patch cords. - Identify the steps to attach a pulling string and pull an optical fiber. - Describe the ten-step sequence for placing fiber optic cable in a building. - Explain the continuity test, attenuation test, and OTDR test on optical fibers. - Use a continuity tester and power loss meter to troubleshoot and test optical fiber patch cords and circuits. # Remote Connectivity - Explain the difference between PPP and SLIP. - Explain the purpose and function of PPTP and the conditions under which it is useful. - Explain the attributes, advantages, and disadvantages of ISDN and PSTN (POTS). - Identify the modem configuration parameters that must be set including serial port IRQ, I/O address, and maximum port speed. - Identify the requirements for a remote connection. # Security - Identify selection of a security model (user and share level). - Identify standard password practices and procedures. - Identify the need to employ data encryption to protect network data. - Explain the use of a firewall.
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to understand and analyze protection principles of the utility infrastructure. Upon completion, the student will understand the importance of protection schemes, how they will affect the flow of electricity, and the process of maintaining the network when equipment it is energized as well as deenergized.
Overcurrent Protection refers to the safeguarding measures employed to prevent excessive current flow, thereby protecting electrical circuits from overheating, damage, and potential fire hazards.
Power-system protection focuses on securing the reliability and safety of electrical power systems by utilizing detection devices and schemes that isolate faults, preventing equipment damage and outages.
# Protection Principles - Describe fault energy and clearing times at various voltage levels. - Illustrate line and equipment fault categories, causes, and probability of each. - Demonstrate the role of protection during disturbance occurrences. - Demonstrate the role of protection during system emergencies. - Describe and explain standard nomenclature for protective devices. - Illustrate different configurations and components of substation control circuits. - Describe the operation of control power sources. - Illustrate and design zones of protection for station equipment and the network. - Demonstrate the operation of recloser relays and illustrate a recloser design. # Protection Sensors Design - Describe the importance of using sensors to measure power parameters. - Observe the characteristics and configurations of voltage transformers. - Observe the characteristics and configuration of current transformers. - Observe the placement of sensors for voltage protection. - Observe the placement of sensors for current protection. - Describe the different types of measuring instruments used by utilities. # Characteristics of Protection Devices - Describe the characteristics of protection devices. - Illustrate how overcurrent relays operate. - Illustrate how overvoltage relays operate. - Demonstrate the purpose of differential relays. - Demonstrate the purpose of auxiliary relays. - Demonstrate the purpose of latching and timing relays. - Describe how electromechanical relays work. - Demonstrate how microprocessor-based devices have become the new smart grid. # Substation Protection Principles - Demonstrate the basic electrical engineering principles used in differential protection schemes. - Illustrate how a bus differential works. - Illustrate how a transformer differential works. - Establish how integration substation design is becoming common in utility practice. # Characteristics of Sub transmission and Distribution Protection - Describe the characteristics of sub transmission protection. - Demonstrate a radial network design concept. - Demonstrate the impact of the interconnected network. - Demonstrate protection design of sub transmission lines and distribution feeders. - Identify sub transmission mis-operations. # Characteristics of Transmission Protection - Describe the characteristics of transmission protection devices. - Illustrate how relays are applied in different schemes. - Demonstrate the concept of line differential protection. - Demonstrate how differential schemes are used in protecting a substation. - Demonstrate the different types of technology used in a pilot channel. - Demonstrate how to recognize transmission protection events. # Characteristics of Generator Protection - Describe the protection areas associated with a generator's mechanical characteristics. - Describe the protection areas associated with a generator's electrical characteristics. - Illustrate the protection scheme of each piece of a generator's electrical assemblage. - Demonstrate the number of hazards associated with connecting a generator to the network. - Illustrate the interface between the generator and the network. - Demonstrate the events that can lead to islanding of an interconnected network. - Identify the interconnection issues of multiple utility systems. - Illustrate the reason and plan for load shedding. # Testing Protection Devices and System Analysis Tools - Demonstrate the risk of taking protection out of service. - Demonstrate the operation and capability of microprocessor-based protection devices. - Demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of microprocessor-based protection devices. - Demonstrate the importance of testing protection. - Illustrate the procedure for calibrating relays.
ELUT 1250 - Renewable and Alternative Power Sources
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to understand solar and wind power generation as renewable and alternative power sources. Upon completion, the student will understand the principles of these types of systems as well as how energy can be stored in batteries systems, the operating principles of batteries, and how high frequency transformers are integral to introducing these power sources into an infrastructure.
Concentrated solar power harnesses sunlight through mirrors or lenses, creating high-temperature heat to drive electricity generation via steam turbines or engines.
# Solar Power Fundamentals - Describe the Generation Cycle and explain the principles of solar power production. - Demonstrate the operation of a diode and explain the principles of a semiconductor - Explain the construction and operation of a photovoltaic panel. - Demonstrate the characteristics of an E-I curve for a photovoltaic panel. - Describe the effects of temperature on solar panel performance. - Demonstrate how energy from solar panels is stored in batteries. - Demonstrate the effect of shading on solar panel operation. - Explain the importance of solar panel orientation to the angle of arrival of light. - Explain the effect of insolation on the performance of a solar panel. # Wind Power Fundamentals - Describe the design characteristics and operation of wind turbines. - Describe the relationship between the rotation speed and the voltage induced by a wind turbine generator. - Examine the E-I curve for a wind turbine system. - Establish the torque vs. current characteristics of a wind turbine. - Establish the relationship of power versus wind speed of a wind turbine. - Demonstrate how energy from wind turbines is stored in batteries. # Lead-Acid Battery Fundamentals - Describe the various types and fundamentals of lead-acid batteries. - Demonstrate the discharge characteristics of lead-acid batteries. - Discuss battery charging fundamentals. - Demonstrate the charging characteristics of lead-acid batteries. # High Frequency Power Transformer Fundamentals - Describe the fundamentals High Frequency Power Transformers. - Discuss the power ratings of transformers. - Discuss the effect of frequency on transformer power ratings. - Demonstrate the use of High Frequency Power Transformers.
ELUT 1260 - Smart Grid Technology for Energy Production
This course provides the student with the skills to design a stand alone energy production system combining alternative and renewable energy sources including tying this system to the electric grid. Topics discussed include the design of an energy production system with and without inverters, with and without DC to DC converters, as well as the principles of large scale energy storage for smart grid implementation.
Alternative energy encompasses the use and advancement of renewable, sustainable, and eco-friendly energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power, as opposed to traditional fossil fuels.
Energy management is the strategic approach to controlling energy usage in various settings, aiming to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and minimize environmental effects.
# Construction of a Stand-alone Energy Production System - Discuss the principles of frequency and RMS values of a power system's output voltage. - Examine the operating characteristics of a stand-alone energy production. - Demonstrate the operation of a stand-alone single-phase inverter. - Demonstrate the operation of a protection circuit. - Demonstrate the operation of power generation with different alternative energy sources. # Tying to the Grid with a PWM Rectifier/Inverter - Discuss the characteristics and operation of a single-phase grid tied inverter. - Examine how to control the active and reactive power flow in a single- phase grid tied inverter. - Demonstrate the operation of the current control loop. - Discuss the characteristics between DC bus voltage versus the utility power network voltage. - Demonstrate the operating principle of active current command and reactive power flow control. - Demonstrate the operating principle of active and reactive power flow control. # Tying to the Grid using Solar or Wind Power Inverters without a DC to DC Converter - Examine a grid tied energy production system using Solar Power. - Examine a grid tied energy production system using Wind Power. - Demonstrate the operation of an energy production system using a transformer-less topology. - Demonstrate the operation of an energy production system using the LF transformer topology. - Demonstrate the operation of the MPP tracker in a Solar Power energy production System. # Tying to the Grid using Solar or Wind Power Inverters with a DC to DC Converter - Explain a grid tied energy production system using Solar Power with a DC to DC converter topology. - Explain a grid tied energy production system using Wind Power with a DC to DC converter topology. - Demonstrate the operation of an energy production system using a transformer-less with DC to DC converter topology. - Demonstrate the operation of an energy production system using the LF transformer with DC to DC converter topology. - Demonstrate the operation of the MPP tracker in a Solar Power energy production System with DC to DC converter. - Demonstrate a grid tied energy production system using an inverter, powered by an alternative energy source, with the HF transformer topology. # Smart Grid Implementation using Large Scale Energy Storage - Discuss the requirements to meet the daily demand for electric power. - Examine the energy exchange between the Grid to Battery and Battery to Grid. - Discuss the principles of using large scale energy storage to meet the daily peak power demand. - Demonstrate the power demands during different load requirements without energy storage. - Demonstrate the power demands during different load requirements with energy storage.
ELUT 1240 - Single Phase and Three Phase Transformers
This course provides the student the opportunity to discover the design, operation, and effect that single and three phase transformers have on the electrical infrastructure. Students will demonstrate the design characteristics and understand the importance of transformers in the delivery of electrical power to industrial, commercial, and residential customers.
# Power Fundamentals for Transformers - Demonstrate the relationship of voltage, current, and Ohm's Law in Power Circuits. - Explain Equivalent Resistance in Parallel and Series Circuits. - Explain the relationship of Energy, Work, and Power. - Demonstrate the use of Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws in Power Circuits. - Explain the relationship of the Sine Wave, Phase Angle, and Power in Alternating Circuits. - Demonstrate Capacitive and Inductive Resistance in Power Circuits. - Demonstrate Capacitive Phase Shift, Inductive Phase Shift, and Reactive Power. # Three Phase Circuit Fundamentals for Transformers - Explain Active, Reactive, and Apparent Power in Power Circuits. - Discuss line and phase voltages, line and phase currents in a balanced three phase load. - Demonstrate three phase power measurement. - Describe phase sequence, how to determine it, and its importance in three phase loads. - Explain Active, Reactive, and Apparent Power in Power Circuits. - Discuss line and phase voltages, line and phase currents in a balanced three phase load. - Demonstrate three phase power measurement. - Explain phase sequence, how to determine it, and its importance in three phase loads. # Single Phase Transformer Design - Demonstrate the voltage and current ratios for Step-up and Step-down Transformers. - Explain transformer winding polarity. - Determine the polarity of a transformer. - Demonstrate Transformer losses and efficiency. - Demonstrate transformer ratings, transformer saturation, current rating of a winding, and voltage rating of a winding. - Demonstrate the effects of frequency on transformer ratings. # Special Transformer Connections - Demonstrate the use of connecting windings to create an Autotransformer. - Demonstrate various step-up and step-down connections. - Demonstrate how to obtain greater load power by connecting transformers in parallel. # Three Phase Transformer Design - Discuss the four types of Wye and Delta Connections. - Demonstrate a delta-delta configuration. - Explain the operating characteristics of delta-delta configurations. - Demonstrate a wye-wye configuration. - Explain the operating characteristics of wye-wye configurations. - Demonstrate the voltage and current relationships of delta-wye configurations. - Demonstrate the voltage and current relationships of wye-delta configurations. - Explain phase shift between the primary and secondary of different three phase configurations. - Demonstrate how to supply three phase balanced loads with an open-delta configuration. - Discuss the limits and precautions of open-delta configurations. # Distribution Transformers Design - Discuss the characteristics of distribution transformers. - Demonstrate the behavior of a distribution transformer under different load conditions.
ENGL 2310 - English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700
This course presents a survey of important works in early English literature. Course content includes a variety of literary genres: poetry, drama, fiction and nonfiction. Writers typically include the Beowulf poet, Gawain poet, Chaucer, Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe, Donne, Jonson, Shakespeare, and Milton. The course emphasizes English literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. Competency areas include literature and culture; essential themes and ideas; literature and history; research and writing skills; and oral communication skills.
# Literature and Culture - To identify major figures, events, and trends in English literature between 700 and 1700. # Essential Themes and Ideas - To read and recall readings from fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. - To demonstrate knowledge of rhetorical and literary terminology and the different literary forms and devices in use during this time. - To examine themes and ideas essential to an understanding of English literature. - To understand how intellectual and literary traditions impact English literature. # Literature and History - To understand how history and culture influence English literature. - To demonstrate an awareness of the impact a particular historical period may have on selected works of English literature. # Research and Writing Skills - To research, develop, write, and edit a research essay on a topic relevant to the course. - To utilize a consistent, designated style of documenting resources. # Oral Communication Skills - To participate in class discussion, small group discussion, and/or individual presentations. - To participate as an active listener.
# Industrial Safety - Perform/Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Perform/Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Two Wire Control Circuits - Perform/Install a motor control limit switch to control magnetic starters. - Apply/Adjust a motor control limit switch for proper operation. - Perform/Install a motor control proximity switch in a control circuit to detect the presence of metal. - Perform/Install a motor control proximity switch for use as a motion detector. - Calculate/Calibrate a motor controller proximity switch for sensitivity. - Identify Install a pressure switch to control a magnetic starter of a motor controller. - Calculate/Adjust the range and differential settings for given pressure limits of a motor controller. Install a motor controller temperature switch to control a heating element. - Apply/Adjust a motor controller temperature switch for a given range of temperature. - Demonstrate/Install a motor controller float switch to operate a pump. - Balance/Adjust a motor controller float switch for given operating levels. - Demonstrate/Install a motor controller photo switch in a control circuit to detect the presence of light. Install a motor controller photo switch for use as a light detector. - Calculate/Calibrate a motor controller photo switch for sensitivity. # Advanced Motor Controls - Identify the various types of timers used in motor control circuits. - Demonstrate/Operate on-delay timers for applications in motor control circuits. - Demonstrate/Operate off-delay timers for applications in motor control circuits. - Demonstrate/Install a time delay relay for use in a motor control circuit. - Administer/Adjust the time on a time delay relay used in a motor control circuit. - Demonstrate/Install a time delay relay and two magnetic starters to sequence the operation of two motors. - Demonstrate/Install and operate a primary resistance starter motor controller. - Demonstrate/Install and operate an auto-transformer starter in a motor control circuit. - Demonstrate/Install and operate a wye-delta starter in a motor control circuit. - Demonstrate/Install and operate a solid-state starter in a motor control circuit. - Demonstrate/Install various motor control components in a motor control center. # Variable Speed Motor Controls - Describe/Cite industrial applications of variable speed motor control circuits. Describe how an AC frequency drive operates to vary motor speed. - Describe the parameters, torque, acceleration, deceleration, p.w.m., frequency, voltage/hertz ratio, boost, I.R. compensation, and high bus fault as applicable to variable speed motor controllers. - Demonstrate/Install an AC frequency drive to control motor speed. - Select/Setup and calibrate an AC frequency drive to adapt to changing parameters. Describe the relationships of torque and speed to series, shunt, and compound DC motors. - Determine the interconnections needed for various AC motor speed applications on two speed motors. - Diagram an armature rheostat variable speed circuit for DC motors and compound variable speed DC motors. - Diagram compound variable speed DC motors. - Describe the methods used to obtain variable speed control of compound DC motors. - Demonstrate/Install a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Control/Calibrate a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Select the appropriate control cabinet for a variable speed motor control circuit. - Select/Sketch floor plans for the installation of variable speed motor control systems. Sketch the layout of electrical accessories and conductors used in variable speed motor control circuits. - Demonstrate Install components, wire control cabinets, operator's stations, and motors for variable speed DC and AC motor control circuits. - Explain the formulas for determining the synchronous speed of AC motors. - Diagram a bank of starters used to achieve speed ranges for AC motors. - Select/Sketch circuits which use auxiliary contacts for interlocks between starters in AC motor variable speed controllers. - Sketch circuits which use pushbuttons for interlocks between starters in AC motor variable speed controllers. # Troubleshooting Advanced Industrial Motor Controls - Use proper troubleshooting techniques to eliminate problems in motor control systems. - Use a VOM to troubleshoot a motor control circuit and diagnose the problems. - Use motor controller schematic diagrams, a VOM, test terminals, and terminal strips to locate and diagnose problems at motor control centers.
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE AM43
The Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is intended to provide students with an introduction to the occupational area of aviation maintenance as currently understood and practiced by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic certificate holders with airframe and/or powerplant ratings. In addition, the combined powerplant and airframe curriculum is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills required to diagnose problems and repair aircraft powerplants, both reciprocating and turbine, their systems and components; and airframes, both metal and wood, their systems and components. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in FAA powerplant and airframe examinations and certification processes.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE AT23
The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Auto Technology Associates degree that qualifies them as entry-level technicians. Satisfactory completion of the program entitles students to one (1) year of equivalent work experience for the ASE certification process. Two (2) years total work experience are required for certification. There are eight (8) ASE exams for Master Technician. Each exam may be taken upon class completion, but certification will not be awarded until the work experience requirement has been satisfied.
Automotive Trim encompasses the design, selection, installation, and repair of a vehicle's interior and exterior finishings, such as upholstery, dashboards, and other decorative or functional components.
1 Graduate should follow a methodical diagnostic process while performing all repairs in a service shop. 2 Graduate should display competence in performing basic maintenance procedures for all vehicles serviced in the shop. 3 Graduate should display ability to seek and use technical information to diagnose problems. 4 Graduate should communicate knowledgeably and professionally with peers and customers regarding all repairs. 5 Graduate should pursue update training to maintain current knowledge on vehicle systems.
The Barbering program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of barbering. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skin care, reception, sales, and management. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate receives a Barbering diploma and is employable as a barber, salon/shop manager or a salon/shop owner. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Master Barber Licensure. Practicing barbering in the state of Georgia requires this license. The exams are not part of the program or cost of the program.
1 Put into practice state rules and regulations, barbering professionalism, and management skills. 2 Perform barbering services with a focus on client/customer satisfaction. 3 Demonstrate the knowledge and the proper use of skills in hair cutting, styling, and chemical processes utilized in the barbering profession.
Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: haircutting/styling, hairstyling texturizing, shaving, beard trimming, thermal waving, hairpiece fitting and styling, safety precautions, and licensure preparation.
# Haircutting/Styling - Seat the patron. - Determine customers' desires and needs. - Sanitize personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Maintain personal implements, equipment, and tools. - Apply sanitation and shop safety rules and practices to all skill procedures. - Demonstrate and perform proper clipper techniques. - Demonstrate and perform proper shear and comb techniques. - Demonstrate and perform proper arching techniques. - Demonstrate and perform proper techniques for thinning hair. - Demonstrate and perform proper finger and shears technique. - Demonstrate and perform proper technique for shaving neck and outline areas. - Perform final checkup. - Comb the hair. - Demonstrate and perform proper tapering techniques. - Demonstrate and perform proper razor cutting techniques. - Clean the hair. - Shape the hair to patron's features. - Style the hair to patron's features. - Perform blow-drying techniques. - Demonstrate and perform proper use of clippers for advanced design cuts. - Demonstrate and perform proper use of shears for advanced design cuts. - Demonstrate and perform proper use of a razor for advanced design cuts. # Hairstyling Texturizing - Analyze hair and scalp. - Select appropriate chemical materials. - Understand and follow manufacturers' directions for chemical application. - Conduct patron preparation and setup for hairstyling texturizing. - Demonstrate an understanding of and the importance of selecting proper chemicals. - Apply chemicals. - Test for desired results. - Rinse the hair. - Shampoo the hair. - Style the hair. - Check for chemical burns or abrasions. - Apply chemical relaxer to hair for texturizing. - Shape the new hair into desired styles. - Determine customer desires and needs. - Select appropriate permanent solutions and rod size. - Understand and follow manufacturers' instructions for permanent solution application. - Perform pre-permanent shampoo. - Perform shaping. - Section hair. - Wrap hair. - Apply protective cream or lotion. - Apply cotton to hairline. - Apply perm solution. - Process hair. - Test curls. - Rinse hair. - Towel - blot hair. - Neutralize hair. - Remove rods. - Condition hair. - Style hair including additional shaping (cutting/trimming) if necessary. - Check skin for chemical burns or abrasions. - Record results. - Apply permanent wave. - Shape hair to desired style. # Shaving - Conduct patron preparation and setup for Shave. - Confer with customer to obtain desired styles. - Prepare the beard. - Shave the beard. - Demonstrate once-over shave techniques. - Perform the final cleansing of face and neck. - Perform safety precautions. # Beard Trimming - Perform beard and skin analysis. - Demonstrate lathering of patron's beard. - Demonstrate steaming of patron's beard. - Demonstrate re-lathering of patron's beard. - Conduct patron preparation and setup for beard trimming. - Cut beard to patron's desired shape. - Design mustache and/or beard style suitable for the patron. - Perform appropriate safety precautions. - Remove clipped beard from face and neck. # Thermal Waving - Demonstrate the use and handling of thermal curling irons. - Wave hair using thermal instruments. # Hairpiece Fitting and Styling - Measure the head and fit wig or hairpiece. - Determine styles and colors of wigs and hairpieces to match patron's features. - Clean wig or hairpiece. - Shape wig or hairpiece to patron's features. - Style wig or hairpiece to patron's features. # Safety Precautions - Put into practice and comply with safety rules and regulations for barbering. # Licensure Preparation - Put into practice all requirements for taking the final examination. - Put into practice all requirements for taking the State Board of Barbering licensure examination.
BARBER II TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT BI31
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.
1 Put into practice state rules and regulations, barbering professionalism, and management skills. 2 Perform barbering services with a focus on client/customer satisfaction. 3 Demonstrate the knowledge and the proper use of skills in hair cutting and styling utilized in the barbering profession.
BARBERING FOR COSMETOLOGISTS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT BF21
The Barbering program for Cosmetologist Technical Certificate allows the student who holds a current Master Cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify the student to take the examination for Barbering. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Master Barber Licensure. Practicing barbering in the state of Georgia requires this license. The exams are not part of the program or cost of the program.
1 Put into practice state rules and regulations, barbering professionalism, and management skills. 2 Perform barbering services with a focus upon customer/client satisfaction. 3 Demonstrate an understanding of and proper use of skills in hair cutting, styling, and chemical processes used in the barbering profession.
BASIC POST CERTIFICATION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT BPC1
The Basic Law Enforcement Certificate program is uniquely designed with students needing a flexible alternative to fulltime day classes in mind. The program provides students with the necessary skills, standards, and knowledge in order to become qualified, proficiently trained, ethical and competent peace officers in criminal justice careers. Successful graduation from the program certifies the graduate as a Georgia Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.). This program only offers the basic foundational first step in law enforcement.
Incident Reporting is the process of documenting and reporting unplanned or adverse workplace events, aiming to prevent future occurrences and maintain a safe working environment.
1 Become familiar with the principles of criminal justice, constitutional and criminal law as well as law enforcement. 2 Become familiar with the principles of criminal procedure, police patrol operations, police traffic control and accident investigation, and methods of criminal investigation. 3 Become proficient in firearms training. 4 Become proficient in emergency vehicle operations training. 5 Become proficient in defensive tactics training 6 Become proficient in health and life safety practices.
The objective of this course is to introduce students to a select group of advanced workbenches within the CATIA v5 tool. The primary subject matter will be the production of 2D/3D layout development of surface based models, development of sheet metal flat patterns, 3-Axis machining and plant simulations.
Wireframing refers to the creation of basic, schematic visuals that outline the layout and functionality of a website, application, or product interface.
Relational database design refers to organizing data based on a relational model, creating tables, keys, and relationships to effectively store, retrieve, and manage information.
# Model Organization - Demonstrate drawing management, creating views, creating 2D geometries, and annotations. # Robust Modeling - Demonstrate wireframe geometries, create surfaces, edit surfaces, and generate patterns. # Wireframe and Surfacing - Demonstrate create walls, bends, extrusion, and stamp creating. Edit user defined settings and perform operations on shape geometries. # Assembly Drafting Techniques - Demonstrate techniques via constraint positioning, designing in context, and relational design.
# Promoting Child Development and Learning - Use knowledge of young children's characteristics and needs from birth through age eight and of the multiple influences on early development and learning to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children. # Building Family and Community Relationships - Demonstrate understanding of diverse family and community characteristics by supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships, and by involving families and communities in young children's development and learning. # Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families - Interpret the current growth and development of a young child and plan for future growth and learning by using appropriate assessment - including using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches including technology in documentation, assessment and data collection. - Produce responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities. - Establish assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues to build effective learning environments. # Using Developmentally Effective Approaches - Display understanding of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of their work with young children. - Examine own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child. - Demonstrate effective strategies and tools for early education, including appropriate uses of technology. - Design a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching/learning approaches. # Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum - Use content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines: language and literacy, the arts - music, creative movement, dance, drama, and visual arts, science, physical activity, physical education, health and safety, and social studies. - Incorporate the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines - Design , implement, and evaluate developmentally meaningful and challenging curriculum for each child by using own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other resources. # Becoming a Professional - Interact with the early childhood field. - Promote ethical standards and other early childhood professional guidelines. - Demonstrate continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice, and use technology effectively with young children, with peers, and as a professional resource. - Integrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education. - Interact in informed advocacy for young children and the early childhood profession. - Develop a Professional Portfolio.
Computer maintenance consists of regular tasks to ensure optimal performance, such as cleaning, software updates, addressing malfunctions, and hardware replacement as needed.
# Hardware - Identify hardware components and features including storage devices, motherboard components, power supplies, processors, cooling devices, memory, display devices, peripherals, adapter cards, laptop components and printer components. - Implement , install, configure, optimize and upgrade hardware components. # Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance - Explain and interpret common hardware and operating system troubleshooting scenarios and solutions. - Perform preventive maintenance of hardware components and operating systems. # Operating Systems and Software - Compare and contrast different Windows operating systems and their features. - Implement install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems. - Demonstrate proper use of user interfaces. - Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods and startup utilities. # Networking - Identify the fundamental principles and components of networks and network related hardware. - Compare and contrast the different network types, including both wired and wireless technologies. - Implement , install, configure, optimize and upgrade networks. # Security - Identify the fundamental principles of security concepts, technologies and features. - Implement , install, configure, upgrade and optimize security components. - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for maintaining a secure environment. # Operational Procedures - Describe the aspects and importance of safety and environmental procedures. - Demonstrate appropriate use of communication skills and professionalism in the workplace.
AUTT 1015 - Automotive Electrical Principles
This course introduces automotive electrical principles emphasizing basic electrical circuit laws and diagnosis and service/repair of 12V batteries.
# General Electrical System Diagnosis - Research vehicle service information such as fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, technical service bulletins; and recalls including vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). P-1 - Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm's Law). P-1 - Identify electrical/electronic system components and configurations. P-1 - Retrieve and record DTCs, OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear data when directed. P-1 - Describe types of test lights; use appropriate test light to check operation of electrical circuits per service information. P-1 - Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM)when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow, and resistance. P-1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits. P-1 - Use fused jumper wires to check operation of electrical circuits per service information. P-1 - Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis of electrical/electronic circuit problems per service information. P-1 - Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine needed action. P-1 - Inspect, test, repair, and/or replace components, connectors, terminals, harnesses, and wiring in electrical/electronic systems (including solder repair); determine needed action. P-1 - Test and measure circuit using an oscilloscope and/or graphing multimeter (GMM); interpret results; determine needed action. P-1 # 12V Battery Diagnosis and Service - Perform battery state-of-charge tests; determine needed action. P-1 - Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity and load test; determine needed action. P-1 - Maintain or restore electronic memory functions as recommended by manufacturer. P-2 - Inspect, and clean battery; fill battery cells (if applicable); check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs. P-1 - Perform battery charging according to manufacturer's recommendations. P-1 - Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables, a booster battery, or an auxiliary power supply. P-1 - Identify electrical/electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery. P-1
AUTT 2105 - Introduction to EV/Hybrid Vehicles and Safety Protocols
This course introduces entry level automotive technicians to the differences in operation and service procedures for EV and Hybrid vehicles. The fundamental safety protocols that must be observed when performing service procedures on these types of vehicles are also addressed in detail. Topics include review of electrical/electronic system principles, types of EV/Hybrid vehicles in the market, safety equipment, PPE and special tooling, and standard EV/Hybrid shop safety protocols.
# Electrical/Electronic Systems Overview - Define low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage levels for automotive applications. - Describe increasing levels of current and the effects on the human body. - Analyze the construction of series and parallel circuits used in EV/Hybrid vehicle applications. - Understand the operational effects of voltage, amperage, and frequency in the operation of Hybrid/EV motors. - Understand the separation of the normal and HV circuits found in EV/Hybrid. # EV and Hybrid Vehicle Types - Describe the fundamental differences between EV and Hybrid vehicles. - Discuss common EV/Hybrid products in service in the region and identify similarities and differences between the products. - Describe the evolution of EV/Hybrid vehicles from the 1800s to present day - Identify coolant heat storage tanks on BEV/HEV vehicles. # EV/Hybrid Vehicle Safety Equipment, PPE and Special Tools - Describe IEC ratings for meters, cables, etc. for use in automotive applications. - Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to service EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Describe HV identification features. - Identify special charging procedures for EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Identify level I, II and III EV charging level standards. - Identify standards for EV charging connectors (SAE J1772, CHAdeMO, CCS, Tesla Supercharger, etc.) - Demonstrate HV work area preparation. - List common specialty service tools used for EV/Hybrid vehicle service. # EV/Hybrid Vehicle Shop Safety Protocols - Identify the unique service issues related to EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Discuss the mechanical and chemical dangers present in EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Identify smart key precautions when working on BEV/HEV vehicles. - Identify the hazards of ICE start up when a Hybrid vehicle is in ready mode/start stop mode. - Perform power down procedures on EV/Hybrid vehicles while observing all safety protocols. - Perform HV disconnects while observing all safety protocols. - Discuss wait times after HV power disconnect for capacitor discharge. - Identify 36V intermediate wiring on belt alternator starting systems. - List all hazards associated with hoisting, towing, lifting and other service procedures when applied to EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Explain safety concerns associated with first responders, collision repair. techs and vehicle dismantlers when encountering or working on EV/Hybrid vehicles. - Define the hazards of HV shock, arcing, and electric blast. - Identify all appropriate EV/Hybrid safety signs and labels used in a shop. - Perform visual inspection of HV no touch connectors. - Locate emergency response guide for vehicle being worked on.
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage, support and administer Microsoft Exchange Server.
Microsoft servers are specialized hardware systems designed to support business operations, providing a platform for data storage, application hosting, and network services.
# Computer Networking Fundamentals - Explain the purpose and function of networking protocols. - Identify computer/networking address formats and commonly used ports. - Describe and discuss the principles and properties of a routed network. - Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for maintaining a network environment. # Introduction to and Installation of Microsoft Server - Identify Server Editions, current and new technologies, and various server roles and features. - Install and Configure Microsoft Server. # Installation and Configuration of Microsoft Exchange Server - Install Server Editions, current and new technologies, and various server roles and features. - Implement and manage. - Explain and interpret common troubleshooting scenarios and solutions. - Install and configure Exchange Server supporting services including applications, protocols, update services and more. - Configure and manage storage, backup and recovery policies and supporting file services. # Management and Monitoring of Microsoft Exchange Server - Manage Exchange Server including connectivity. - Diagnose and resolve email connectivity and delivery issues. - Monitor message connectivity and delivery. - Configure and monitor client connectivity including Outlook, Outlook Web Access, POP3, IMAP4, and others. - Diagnose and resolve client connectivity problems including DNS, server publishing structure, DS Proxy/DS Access, address resolution, Instant Messaging clients, various connection protocols, and non-Windows environment. - Configure and monitor public folder replication. - Diagnose and resolve public folder replication problems. - Monitor the Information Store service. - Monitor server use by configuring server monitors. - Monitor Instant Messaging by using System Monitor. - Manage growth of public and private message store database, user popular and message traffic. # Troubleshooting and Securing Microsoft Exchange Server - Apply a backup and restore plan. - Diagnose and resolve backup and restore problems. - Recover deleted mailboxes, deleted mail and other deleted items. - Restore information stores. - Configure a server for disaster recovery. Configurations include circular logging, backup, and restore. - Diagnose and resolve security problems that involve user keys.
# Literature and Culture - To identify major figures, events, and trends in English literature between 700 and 1700. # Essential Themes and Ideas - To read and recall readings from fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. - To demonstrate knowledge of rhetorical and literary terminology and the different literary forms and devices in use during this time. - To examine themes and ideas essential to an understanding of English literature. - To understand how intellectual and literary traditions impact English literature. # Literature and History - To understand how history and culture influence English literature. - To demonstrate an awareness of the impact a particular historical period may have on selected works of English literature. # Research and Writing Skills - To research, develop, write, and edit a research essay on a topic relevant to the course. - To utilize a consistent, designated style of documenting resources.
# Industrial Safety - Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats). - Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock. # Two Wire Control Circuits - Install a motor control limit switch to control magnetic starters. - Adjust a motor control limit switch for proper operation. - Install a motor control proximity switch in a control circuit to detect the presence of metal. - Install a motor control proximity switch for use as a motion detector. - Calibrate a motor controller proximity switch for sensitivity. - Install a pressure switch to control a magnetic starter of a motor controller. - Adjust the range and differential settings for given pressure limits of a motor controller. - Install a motor controller float switch to operate a pump. - Adjust a motor controller float switch for given operating levels. - Install a motor controller photo switch in a control circuit to detect the presence of light. - Install a motor controller photo switch for use as a light detector. - Calibrate a motor controller photo switch for sensitivity. # Advanced Motor Controls - Identify the various types of timers used in motor control circuits. - Operate on-delay timers for applications in motor control circuits. - Operate off-delay timers for applications in motor control circuits. - Install a time delay relay for use in a motor control circuit. - Adjust the time on a time delay relay used in a motor control circuit. - Install a time delay relay and two magnetic starters to sequence the operation of two motors. - Identify the various reduced voltage starting motor controllers. - Install various motor control components in a motor control center. # Variable Speed Motor Controls - Cite industrial applications of variable speed motor control circuits. - Define the parameters, torque, acceleration, deceleration, p.w.m., frequency, voltage/hertz ratio, boost, I.R. compensation, and high bus fault as applicable to variable speed motor controllers. - Describe how an AC frequency drive operates to vary motor speed. - Install an AC frequency drive to control motor speed. - Setup and calibrate an AC frequency drive to adapt to changing parameters. - Install a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Calibrate a DC variable speed drive for a DC motor. - Draw a wiring diagram showing electrical accessories and conductors used variable speed motor control circuits. - Diagram a bank of starters used to achieve speed ranges for AC motors. - Describe the timing factors of speed ranges for variable speed DC motor controllers. - Evaluate the use of DC motor and variable speed controllers in specific industrial applications. # Troubleshooting Advanced Industrial Motor Controls - Use proper troubleshooting techniques to eliminate problems in motor control systems. - Use a VOM to troubleshoot a motor control circuit and diagnose the problems. - Use motor controller schematic diagrams, a VOM, test terminals, and terminal strips to locate and diagnose problems at motor control centers. # Semiconductor Fundamentals and Diodes Applications - Explain the fundamentals of semiconductor theory in forming a PN junction. - Describe basic operational principles of a silicon control rectifier (SCR), a junction field effect transistor (JFET), a uni-junction transistor (UJT), a metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), and an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT). - Describe safety aspects of input and output voltages pertaining to personal and equipment safety for working with power supplies. - Describe and recognize power supply schematics and the basic concept of passive filtering circuits. - Identify and list various diodes by symbols. - Explain the difference between forward biasing and reverse biasing a diode. - Test diodes for shorts and opens with a diode tester.
This course is a study of door, window, and millwork installations in a historical restoration environment. Techniques for repair, restoration and maintenance of historical elements will be covered. Wooden and metal elements will be discussed, as well as, retrofitting historic doors and windows with double insulated glass for better thermal efficiency.
# Door and Window Installation in Historic Buildings - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct procedures for installing windows and doors using traditional building techniques in a lab setting. # Repair, Restoration and Maintenance of Historical Elements - Students will be asked to repair and construct damaged or missing doors and windows in a lab environment. # Wood and Metal Elements - Students will take an exam requiring them to identify the various wood and metal elements found within historic windows and doors. # Familiarity with Custom Millwork Construction Materials and Techniques - Demonstrate familiarity with custom millwork construction methods and materials.
HLST 2010 - Historic Painting and Finishing
This course covers both modern and historic techniques for the application of surface finishes. Topics include: history of historic finishes, recreation of historic finishes, surface preparation, selection of medium, and techniques used in the application of historic finishes.
Faux painting is a creative method that simulates textures and depth of materials, such as marble or wood, using paint to produce realistic effects on surfaces.
# Modern and Historic Techniques of Paint Application - Apply modern and traditional techniques to replicate historic finishes. # Paint Manufacture and Recreation - Demonstrate basic competency in the manufacture of traditional finishes. # Faux Painting Techniques - Demonstrate procedures for the application of faux finishes to emulate wood and marble graining. # Trim Application - Perform installation of historically appropriate trim work.
HLST 2060 - Material Science: Masonry and Plaster
This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabilize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be covered. This course also studies plasters and gypsum wall board products. The focus will be on the common problems causing these materials to fail, and common installation techniques. Topics to include a typical plaster installation, and producing molded plaster architectural elements i.e. ceiling medallions.
# Characteristics of Stone/Cement Based Materials - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the various characteristics and the types of stone/cement-based materials # Material Failure - Students will be given an exam requiring them to identify the variety of failure models of stone and cement-based materials. # Material Stabilization - Students will be given an exam requiring them to identify the correct methods of material stabilization in a historic preservation setting. # Cleaning and Repairing - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct procedures for cleaning and repairing stone and cement-based materials. # Preservation and Restoration Techniques - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify proper restoration and preservation techniques used in preservation projects. # Characteristics of Plaster and Gypsum Based Materials - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the common forms characteristics of plaster and gypsum-based materials. # Plaster Failure - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify the common causes of plaster failure. # Plaster Stabilization - Students will be given exams requiring them to identify proper plaster stabilization techniques. # Cleaning, Repairing and Installation - Students will be required to demonstrate proper cleaning, repairing, and installation techniques of plaster in a lab setting.
In response to an ever increasing collaborative job market the Design-Build Collaborative Course will allow students from several departments to engage in a semester long design & build/fabricate project. Utilizing a project-based learning (PBL) model, students will engage in complex, challenging problems and collaboratively work toward their resolution. PBL is about students connecting disciplinary knowledge to real-world problems. The problem, in this case, is the creation of structure or object by following the stages of the Design Build Process. The student group will be guided through; Defining the Problem, Research, Conceptual Design, Solution Prototyping, Solution Design Development, and Solution Presentation.
Solution design involves creating intricate, tailored systems or products to efficiently solve unique business challenges or meet distinct user needs.
Collaborative design entails a team-based approach, combining diverse expertise to address intricate design issues through cooperation, shared objectives, and creative synergy.
# Project Conception - Design an item for production while working collaboratively with other students from various disciplines. # Coordination with Project Partners - Communicate with peers of differing discipline the allocation of duties as related to the design process. # Collaborative Instruction - Describe to peers how their field of expertise impacts the process and instruct peers in the application of their specialty. # Innovation Design Solutions - Predict problems with production process and suggest potential solutions. # Design Prototype Creation - Produce prototype of project item to determine viability of design and fabrication process. # Prototype Design Refinement - Evaluate fabrication process and design and implement alteration for final product fabrication. # Final Product Fabrication - Construct final product utilizing knowledge gained during design process. # Presentation of Project and Design - Summarize the fabrication and design process to an audience.
HLST 2100 - Material Science: Stained Glass
This course is a study of the history of glazing in America. Emphasis will be placed on leaded glass windows. Various techniques used to create and restore these windows will be covered.
Glass Arts encompass the artistic creation of glass-based pieces using methods such as blowing, casting, and cutting.
# History of Glazing in America - Students will be required to identify the types, timelines, and glazing materials used throughout American history. # Techniques for Creating and Restoring Leaded Windows - Students will be required to demonstrate the correct procedures to repair an existing leaded window as well as being required to replicate an existing window using traditional techniques. # Restoration and Repair Techniques for Leaded Windows - Students will be able to apply correct restoration and repair techniques to historic leaded glass windows.
HLST 2130 - Introduction to GIS for Preservations
This course is intended to be an introduction to the concepts and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as they relate to the historic preservation field. The course will focus on the use of the free and Open Source software, QGIS. Content covered will include the fundamental principles of spatial data collection and acquisition, meta data development, geo-database design, map design and construction, and GIS implementation principles.
Metadata refers to data that gives information about other data, providing details on format, content, context, and management, aiding in resource description and location.
# Fundamental Concepts of GIS - Explain basic terminology and how GIS was developed. - Understand the type of information used in creating GIS data. - Explain how data is used to create maps which we use every day. - Define how principle types of GIS data are commonly used. # GIS Software Functionality - Find, install, and set up software used in GIS. - Explain the basic functions of GIS software and the basic data collection devices. # GPS Concepts and Data Collection Techniques - Explain the process of data collection, the different types of data and the advantages and disadvantages of how each is used. - Describe the process on integrating GPS data with GIS. - Demonstrate the process of collecting GPS waypoints in the field. - Demonstrate the process of downloading the GPS way points into a GIS data format, uploading GPS way points into GIS, and creating points, lines, and polygons from GPS way points. # Georeferencing - Explain the process georeferencing of imagery and raster data. - Demonstrate the selection of data for integration and georeferencing into a GIS. - Demonstrate the process of selecting appropriate projections and coordinate systems. # Cartographic Principles and Design - Demonstrate the ability to use cartographic techniques. - Describe the principles in cartography. - Demonstrate the ability to use design techniques in cartography and the ability to make the presentation map cartographically-correct.
HLST 1015 - Historical Research and Documentation
This course uses techniques commonly used by historians while examining historic buildings. The various systems used in the field will be explored including field measurements, field drawings, photography, and historic research techniques.
# Practical Application of Field Techniques - Write a historic building report using practical applications of the techniques covered. # Field Measurement and Drawing - Apply knowledge of conventional measuring techniques to accurately sketch an existing building. - Diagram a historic property to scale. # Photography - Produce effective photographic documentation of a historic building. # Historic Research - Gather primary and secondary sources into a document that relates the history of a property.
HLST 1050 - Structural Theory and Pathology
This course covers the theories behind structural systems in historic structures. Engineering forces will be covered including: deflection and crack analysis, structural loads, shearing and bending forces. This course discusses and examines the processes of deterioration of historic buildings. Students will be able to methodically examine, analyze common problems and develop solutions that will be structurally, historically and economically valid.
Structural Systems encompass the engineering methods used to design, build, and maintain stable frameworks for infrastructure like buildings and bridges.
# Structural Systems Theory - Students will be able to identify the basic tenets of structural systems theory. # Engineering Forces - Students will be able to identify the various engineering forces found in building construction. # Common deterioration processes in historic structures - Students will be able to identify common deterioration processes in historic structures. # Methods of Analyzing Structures - Students will be able to demonstrate proper established methods for analyzing structures in the field. # Solutions for Common Problems - Students will be asked to identify solutions for the most common problems found in historic structures.
This course covers the essential aspects of home building. Topics included are: wall and roof framing, window and door installation, stair layout and construction. Students will replicate historic framing and construction using hand and power tools.
# Wall and Roof Framing - Students will be able to effectively demonstrate the proper techniques used in wall and roof framing for historic homes. # Window and Door Installation - Students will be asked to integrate historically accurate windows and doors within an already existing structure. # Stair Layout and Construction - Demonstrate the proper techniques used for stair layout and construction while maintaining the integrity of the historic structure. # Replication of Historic Framing - Students will be asked to accurately construct a structure using historic framing techniques.
HLST 1070 - Project and Small Business Management
This course covers the essential skills involved in the management and administration of a small preservation trades oriented business. Topics include registering a business, obtaining a business license, pay roll, taxes, contracts, estimating, building codes, permitting, scheduling, and billing.
Business administration is the process of efficiently managing a company's operations, such as planning, organizing, directing, and supervising resources to achieve organizational goals.
Project finance refers to the funding of long-term infrastructure and industrial ventures using the anticipated cash flows from the project, not the sponsors' financial statements.
# Planning in Small Business - Understand the process of creating a basic business plan. - Understand how to register a business and apply for a business license. - Understand the process for obtaining a federal tax ID. # Initial Considerations and Decisions - Describe different types of business relevant to construction workers. - Compare the benefits and drawbacks of different types of business relevant to construction trades. - Evaluate the appropriate type of financial structure. - Recognize business management factors relating to employees. # Financial and Legal Management - Recognize the importance of financial records. - Establish what accounting records are needed. - Recognize the basics of cash flow management. # Estimating Project Costs - Appraise project costs. - Evaluate necessary material and labor resources. - Calculate project costs to include material, labor, mark-up, and overhead.
This course covers the essential aspects of home building. Topics included are: wall and roof framing, window and door installation, stair layout, and construction. Students will replicate historic framing and construction using hand and power tools.
# Timber Frame Layout - Use proper techniques used in the design and layout of historic structural frames. # Timber Frame Construction - Demonstrate basic proficiency in the assembly of timber frames. # Historic Structure Frame Repair - Demonstrate proficiency in the repair and replacement of historic framing members such as sills, plates, joists, and rafters. # Advanced Joinery - Perform advanced joinery techniques associated with cabinetry and furniture construction.
NURSE AIDE ACCELERATED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT NAA1
The Nurse Aide Accelerated Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including nursing care facilities, general medical and surgical hospitals, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. After the completion of the Sate approved training program, the candidate must take and pass the competency evaluation examination. The examination includes a written/oral and skills competency examination administered by an approved testing agency. Candidates who successfully pass the written/oral and skills competency examination are included on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry.
Patient Bathing refers to the process of helping and cleaning patients in healthcare environments, promoting hygiene, comfort, and preserving their dignity and privacy.
1 Perform as a competent member of a health care team. 2 Perform patient care activities competently.
NURSE AIDE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CN21
The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) examination and certification process. This will allow them to become eligible to be enrolled in the state nurse aide registry. Employers will require candidates to be a Certified Nurse Aide. The costs associated with the exam are a part of the program cost.
NETWORKING SPECIALIST DIPLOMA NS14 - Microsoft Specialization
Network diagrams visually display a network's components, connections, and communication routes between nodes, devices, and subnetworks for design and troubleshooting purposes.
NETWORKING SPECIALIST DIPLOMA NS14 - Cisco Exploration Specialization
NETWORKING SPECIALIST DIPLOMA NS14 - Cloud Computing Specialization
BASIC CNC TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT BC21
The Basic CNC Technician Technical Certificate of Credit program will provide training for graduates to gain employment as entry level CNC machine tool technicians. This TCC will offer introductory courses in CNC fundamentals, CNC mill and lathe manual programming, as well as the practical applications for CNC. Additionally, this TCC will ensure a basic foundation knowledge is present before any CNC curriculum is undertaken by requiring students to successfully complete coursework in both Machine Tool Math and Blueprint for Machine Tool. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for gainful employment.
1 Graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform CNC fundamental operations. 2 Graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC manual mill programming. 3 Graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC manual lathe programming. 4 Graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC practical applications.
BASIC MACHINING OPERATOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT BM01
The Basic Machining Operator certificate prepares students for entry level machine shop employment by providing the knowledge and skills in basic machining operations. Instruction is provided in blueprint reading, lathe, mill, and surface grinder operation, mathematical functions, and an introduction to the machine tool industry.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively read and interpret blueprints for machine tool applications. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform surface grinding operations. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform lathe operations. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform mill operations. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic and advanced algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric mathematical operations. 6 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate fundamental concepts and procedures applicable to machine tool operations.
CNC SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CS51
The CNC Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program provides training for graduates to gain employment as CNC machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC Fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform CNC fundamental operations. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC manual mill programming. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC manual lathe programming. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC practical applications. 5 The graduate will have developed CAD/CAM programming applications.
LATHE OPERATOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT LP11
The Lathe Operator certificate program prepares students to use lathes, lathe set up, and lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively read and interpret blueprints for machine tool applications. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic lathe operations. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform advanced lathe operations. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate concepts and procedures for lathe operations.
MILL OPERATOR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MP11
The Mill Operator certificate program teaches students to effectively operate milling machinery. Students become proficient in blueprint reading, general mathematical operations, and are provided the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain employment as a milling machinist.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform basic and advanced milling machine calculations. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic and advanced milling machine set up. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic and advanced milling machine operations. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate fundamental concepts and procedures for machine tool applications. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret machine tool blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNDAMENTALS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CJ71
The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
1 Attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge. 2 Attain skills for acquisition, retention, and advancement.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CJ21
The Criminal Justice Specialist certificate is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Specialist certificate does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
SELECTED TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT STI1
Criminal Justice is the study of processes put in place by the government in order to prevent, deter, and control crime. An effective criminal justice system is a prerequisite for a functional, free society. Without ways to regulate or reduce crime, laws would have little meaning and society would suffer. Criminal Justice agencies include law enforcement, the courts and the prison system. Those pursuing a Criminal Justice Technical Certificate of Credit have professed an interest in helping to manage crime. The practice of criminal justice can take a variety of forms at multiple levels of government including service in law enforcement and corrections.
1 Attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge.
The Dental Assisting program at Savannah Technical College prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s dental offices. The Dental Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of dental assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Dental Assisting diploma. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in the Dental Assisting National Board Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination and certification process. Some employers may require candidates to have the CDA credential. The cost of the examination and certification is not part of the cost of the program and must be paid for by the student/graduate. The program in dental assisting is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”]. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/100.aspx
1 Prepare dental operatory for dental procedures. 2 Maintain infection and hazard control procedures in accordance with published professional guidelines. 3 Prepare patient for dental procedures, reviewing vital signs, medical history and answering questions. 4 Assist with general and or specialty dental procedures. 5 Assist with preventive dental techniques. 6 Obtain a variety of diagnostic intraoral and extraoral radiographs. 7 Practice principles of radiation safety designed to protect the patient and operator. 8 Meet all specified requirements for Georgia Rules and Regulations 290-5- 22.04: X-Rays in the Healing Arts to earn Radiology Certification. 9 Meet all specified requirements for Georgia Rules and Regulations 150-9- .02: Expanded Duties for Dental Assistants to earn state Expanded Duties (EDDA) Certification. 10 Students will be eligible to receive EDDA and Radiology certificates upon program graduation. 11 Legally perform the coronal polish procedure in a variety of practice settings.
RESTAURANT MANAGER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT RM11
The Restaurant Manager program prepares students for employment in the restaurant industry with skills necessary to manage and operate food service establishments. Restaurant managers ensure that restaurants operate efficiently and profitably while maintaining their reputation and ethos. They must coordinate a variety of activities, whatever the size or type of the outlet. Managers are responsible for the business performance of their restaurant, as well as maintaining high standards of food, service, and health and safety. They combine strategic planning, shift pattern organization and day-to-day management activities. The elective requirement can be satisfied by 15 hours in any combination of ACCT, CUUL, the two non-core HRTM, MKTG or MGMT credit hour classes.
Kitchen Safety refers to the implementation of measures and precautions to minimize risks, maintain cleanliness, and avoid accidents in kitchens.
International finance encompasses the study and management of financial activities, trends, and risks in global markets, including currency exchange, cross-border investments, and trade economics.
1 Apply marketing/management principles and techniques to the restaurant and food service industry and organizational environment. 2 Analyze situations, organize thoughts and identify solutions. 3 Demonstrate knowledge/understanding of general business and industry related concepts. 4 Organize and communicate ideas and concepts effectively. 5 Apply nutrition principles to menu planning and food production for a variety of customers. 6 Identify methods for controlling bar/lounge operations including beverage identification and responsible legal beverage service. 7 Plan, organize, and supervise the production and service of food and beverage to customers. 8 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of meeting planning and catering services. 9 Discuss the importance of selecting, hiring, training, and managing restaurant staff to reduce liability and increase customer satisfaction. 10 Compute operating ratios(average check, food cost, beverage cost, labor cost, profit margin, etc.)and explain their relevance to performance. 11 Identify equipment and technology used in a full-service commercial kitchen and restaurant.
CERTIFIED WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CW11
The Certified Warehouse and Distribution Specialist (CWDS) Technical Certificate of Credit Program provides instruction that will allow graduates to function safely and effectively in the warehouse environment. Topics include workforce skills, warehousing and distribution processes, technology skills, and representative warehousing skills.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the requirements for working in the warehouse environment. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate safe and effective workplace skills. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply warehousing and distribution processes. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology in the workplace.
ADVANCED SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT OSM1
The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit is a continuation of the basic certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the overhead position. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the horizontal position. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the vertical position.
BASIC SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FS31
The Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic oxyfuel cutting techniques. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the flat position. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to have an understanding of the nature and culture of the welding industry.
MASTER WELDER I TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MW21
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Welders work in a variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. Skilled welding, soldering, and brazing workers generally plan from drawings or blueprints, or specifications and their knowledge of welding processes and base metals to determine how best to join the parts. The difficulty of the weld is determined by its position-horizontal, vertical, overhead, or 6G, circular, as in large pipes, and by the type of metals to be fused. Welders and cutters may work outdoors, often in inclement weather, or indoors, sometimes in a confined area designed to contain sparks and glare. About 50% of welders, solderers and brazers work a 40 hour week; overtime is common and about one out of every five welders work 50 or more hours per week.
Vertical welding is a technique where metal is welded in an upward or downward direction, necessitating precise control to produce robust vertical joints.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic oxyfuel cutting techniques. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the flat position. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to have an understanding of the nature and culture of the welding industry. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the overhead position. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the horizontal position. 6 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the vertical position.
DUAL ENROLLMENT BASIC SHIELDED ARC WELDER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MB31
The Dual Enrollment Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate. Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is expected to experience little or no change, declining about 2% over the 2008-2018 decade, while employment of welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders is expected to decline moderately about 7% over the same decade. However, the outlook for welders in manufacturing is stronger than that for other occupations in this industry because of the importance and versatility of welding as a manufacturing process. In 2008, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers held about 412,300 jobs and welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders held about 54,100 jobs. About 65% of welding jobs were found in manufacturing. Jobs were concentrated in fabricated metal product manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, architectural and structural metals manufacturing, and construction.
The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirement of the State board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Master Cosmetologist Licensure. Practicing cosmetology in the state of Georgia requires this license. The exams are not part of the program or cost of the program.
1 Perform skills associated with the profession of a licensed cosmetologist. This includes but is not limited to shampoo and scalp treatments, haircuts and styles, perms, chemical and color treatments, nail and skin care practices 2 Perform duties related to salon operations 3 Operate safely, observe and put into place proper sanitation policies and procedures.
HAIR DESIGNER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT HD21
The Hair Designer Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of hair design. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, hair and scalp diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Hair Designer Licensure. Practicing hair design in the state of Georgia requires this license. The exams are not part of the program or cost of the program.
1 Perform skills associated with the profession of a licensed hair designer. This includes but is not limited to shampoo and scalp treatments, haircuts and styles, perms, chemical texture and color treatments, braiding/intertwining hair and hair extensions. 2 Perform duties related to salon operations.
NAIL TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT NT11
The Nail Technician program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of Nail Technician. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, nail diseases and disorders, skin and nail care, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Nail Technician certificate and are employable as a Nail Technician. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Master Nail Technician Licensure. Practicing nail technicians in the state of Georgia are required to have this license. The exams are not part of the program or cost of the program.
1 Perform basic and advanced nail technology services. 2 Demonstrate professional ethics, put into place safety and sanitation rules and regulations, etc. 3 Use effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate product knowledge.
SALON AND SPA SUPPORT SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT ST11
The Salon and Spa Support Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, hair treatments and manipulations, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, or salon owner.
1 Perform basic shampooing techniques. 2 Demonstrate professional ethics, put into place safety and sanitation rules and regulations, etc. 3 Use effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate product knowledge.
FOOD PRODUCTION WORKER I TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FPW1
The Food Production Worker I Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide basic entry-level skills for employment in the food service industry as prep cooks and banquet service prep workers.
Food systems management involves the supervision of food's production, handling, distribution, and consumption, aiming to guarantee environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, consumer safety, and economic viability along the entire supply chain.
1 Knowledge of advanced cooking methods and application of these methods. 2 Knowledge of foods and supplies, and their cost. 3 Knowledge of nutritional content of foods. 4 Advanced hand skills and techniques. 5 Proficiency in the use of hand tools and knives. 6 Operate and maintain kitchen equipment. 7 Organization (food items and supplies). 8 Production at a high level while maintaining quality. 9 Knowledge of safety and sanitation.
PREP COOK TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT PC51
This technical certificate of credit provides skills for entry into the food services area as a prep cook. Topics include: food services history, safety and sanitation, purchasing and food control, nutrition and menu development and design, along with the principles of cooking
1 The student will know a variety of cooking and baking techniques in hot and cold food production. 2 The student will be qualified as a prep cook for a variety of cuisines and baked items and will understand and use kitchen mathematics in employment.
CERTIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT CC81
The Certified Customer Service Specialist (CCSS) Program provides training in the core interpersonal and technical skills required to deliver exceptional customer service in a broad range of customer contact jobs.
1 Value and promote good customer service by understanding the effect of internal and external customer interaction on business success. 2 Provide excellent procedural and personal service to ensure the best possible experience for customers. 3 Identify what customers need and expect, how they evaluate service and the importance of meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
The Paramedicine diploma program is designed "to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels." Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response team, under medical oversight performing interventions with basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced medical care and patient transportation. The Paramedic diploma program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic.
Students who complete the EMS Professions diploma will be able to fluidly move into the paramedicine program at the diploma level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as an AEMT. Fees incurred from the certification examination and state licensure are not part of the program's cost and must be paid for by the student/graduate. The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.
Patient transfer refers to the safe relocation of a patient between different locations, involving the use of appropriate methods to ensure both comfort and safety during the process.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH (BASIC) TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT EMJ1
The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as an EMT.
The Fire Service Professional Diploma is a sequence of courses designed in cooperation with Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and Georgia State Office of Emergency Service and Trauma (SOEMST) to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications (Pro-Board) at the Firefighter I and II levels and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) level. Program graduates receive a Technical Certificate of Credit in Firefighter I, II, and EMR. Note: Candidate must be certified at the NPQ Firefighter I level to be eligible to challenge the Pro-Board Firefighter II certification process. Candidate must hold Pro-Board Firefighter I certification in order to meet prerequisites to challenge the Pro-Board Firefighter II certification process. The EMR certificate element of this program prepares students to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The EMR curriculum offers candidates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and ability to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. EMR level personnel function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight.
1 Attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge. 2 Attain skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. 3 Skills related to systematic and careful procedures used to respond to fires or other emergencies. 4 Skills related to duties when not responding to emergencies. 5 Skills related to becoming a competent member of a firefighting team.
FIREFIGHTER/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA FI12
The Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Professional diploma program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the public safety areas of fire service and emergency medical services. Upon completion of the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Professional diploma, students may be eligible for certification and/or licensure in the following areas: Firefighter I, EMT, and AEMT. The Firefighter I Technical Certificates of Credit programs are conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Training is offered at progressive levels: EMT, AEMT, and paramedic. At the AEMT level, training requirements vary by State. The nationally defined levels, typically require 30 to 350 hours of training based on scope of practice. Students learn advanced skills such the use of advanced airway devices, intravenous fluids, and some medications.
Order Description 1 Skills related to systematic and careful procedures used to respond to fires. 2 Skills related to duties when not responding to fires and other emergencies. 3 Skills related to becoming a competent member of a firefighting team. 4 Attain academic, occupational, and professional emergency services professions knowledge. 5 Attain skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in emergency services professions.
FIRE OFFICER I TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FF31
The Fire Officer I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Fire Office I Technical Certificate of Credit. Students should be graduates of the Basic Company Officer Technical Certificate of Credit before enrolling in this program.
Knowledge bases are organized information stores, used for housing and accessing data to aid business processes, decision-making, and customer support.
1 Attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge. 2 Attain skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. 3 Perform as a competent member of a fire service team.
FIRE OFFICER II TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FF51
The Fire Officer II Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge, and credentials to serve as a Fire Company Officer in paid and volunteer fire departments. Upon successful completion of assigned NPQ tasks, graduates will have the opportunity to be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications Fire Officer II Level. Program graduates receive a Fire Officer II Technical Certificate of Credit. Students should be graduates of the Fire Officer I Technical Certificate of Credit before enrolling in this program. Note: Candidates must be certified at the level of NPQ Fire Officer I to be eligible for NPQ Fire Officer II certification.
FIREFIGHTER I TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FF11
The Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge, and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Program graduates receive a Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the National Professional Qualifications Board Firefighter I Certification. This certification is the minimum requirement for employment as a firefighter in the State of Georgia.
1 Skills related to systematic and careful procedures used to respond to fires. 2 Skills related to duties when not responding to fires and other emergencies. 3 Skills related to becoming a competent member of a firefighting team.
FIREFIGHTER II TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT FF21
The Firefighter II Technical Certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge, and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. The certificate builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in the Firefighter I certificate and parallels the Advanced Firefighter Curriculum being developed by the Georgia Fire Academy. Students must be a graduate of Firefighter I Technical Certificate of Credit or NPQ Firefighter I Certified. Program graduates receive a Firefighter II Technical Certificate of Credit.
BASIC FIRE COMPANY OFFICER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT BF11
The Basic Fire Company Officer Technical certificate of Credit program is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Those students successfully completing the program will graduate from Savannah Technical College with a Basic Fire Company Officer Technical Certificate of Credit, will be certified as a Basic Fire Company Officer by the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Center, and will receive a Basic Fire Company Officer National Professional Qualification Certification Application. Completion and submission of the application to NPQ will result in Basic Fire Company Officer Certification by NPQ at no additional cost to the graduate.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT IE21
The objective of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industrial maintenance specialized in areas of electrical applications.
1 Diagnose common electrical issues. 2 Assist Journeymen electricians. 3 Installation of common manufacturing electronic equipment.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT IM11
The objective of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industry specialized in areas of industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
1 Diagnose systems including hydraulics and pneumatics. 2 Read and understand technical data sheets and schematic drawings. 3 Perform routine maintenance and rebuild manufacturing equipment.
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL TECH I TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT PC81
The Programmable Control Technician I certificate program offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, service, maintain, and repair industrial motor controls. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, maintain, service, and remove and replace industrial PLCs. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely in an industrial environment.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT EN11
This program generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.
1 Administer the principles of marketing and management to achieve or maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 2 Apply professional ethics to marketing and business situations.
MARKETING SPECIALIST TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MS21
The marketing specialist program prepares individuals to execute a company's marketing plans.
1 Prioritize, manage, and strategically utilize the marketing mix to reach a marketing goal.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT SR11
The Sales Representative certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as a representative for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and service occupations. As such, they will learn how to make customers interested in their merchandise and to arrange the sale of that merchandise.
Marketing mix refers to the combination of tactics involving product, price, place, and promotion, designed to satisfy customer needs and accomplish business objectives.
1 Administer the principles of sales to achieve or maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 2 Utilize technological resources for maximizing sales effectiveness.
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING MANAGER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT SB51
This program prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Included are courses in marketing, management, selling, promotion, and business regulations.
1 Utilize technological resources for maximizing marketing effectiveness. 2 Prioritize, manage, and strategically utilize the marketing mix to reach a marketing goal.
The Welding and Joining Technology diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Welding and Joining Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician and are prepared to take qualification tests.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to interpret related blueprints. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform flat shielded metal arc welding. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform horizontal shielded metal arc welding. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform vertical shielded metal arc welding. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform overhead shielded metal arc welding. 6 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform gas metal arc welding (MIG) 7 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) 8 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to qualify for industry certification.
MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATION PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MF41
The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. Graduates of the program receive a Microsoft Office Applications Professional Technical Certificate of Credit.
A database entry is the process of inputting, updating, and maintaining data within a computerized database using appropriate software tools and data management techniques.
Desktop applications are PC-based software programs, offering diverse functions while being independent of internet access.
1 Set up and maintain records and documentation. 2 Plan, create, modify, and deliver presentations. 3 Plan, create, and modify documents, spreadsheets, and publications. 4 Plan, create, modify, and manage databases.
MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT MF21
The Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure an entry level position as a receptionist in a physician’s office, hospital, clinic, or other related areas. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in office technology.
Computer applications are software designed to carry out particular tasks, enabling users to complete jobs and functions effectively on computers or mobile devices.
1 Utilize technology as a tool for managing information effectively. 2 Maintain office supplies and equipment. 3 Manage effective communication in a work environment.
GERIATRIC CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE GC51
The Geriatric Care Assistant Technical Certificate provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to qualify employment as a nurse aide in nursing homes, elder personal care homes, and home healthcare agencies. The certificate emphasizes geriatric patient care, CPR, and first aid. Students successfully completing the certificate are eligible to be placed on the State Registry for nurse aides.
1 Perform as a competent member of the health care team. 2 Work directly with elderly patients to ensure their comfort and well-being. 3 Clean and organize patient rooms. 4 Provide any other care directed under the supervision of geriatric nurses and doctors.
The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting. Graduates of the program receive a Medical Assisting diploma. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in the Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) examination and certification process. Many employers require candidates to hold a CMA for entry level employment. Application assistance and fee for the exam is included in the Medical Assisting Externship course (MAST 1170). The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 - 113th St., N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; Phone: 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org.
1 Although not required, certification indicates that a medical assistant meets certain standards of knowledge. It may also help to distinguish an experienced or formally trained assistant from an entry-level assistant, which may lead to a higher salary or more employment opportunities. There are various associations - such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and Association of Medical Technologists (AMT) - that award certification credentials to medical assistants. The certification process varies by association. It is also possible to become certified in a specialty, such as podiatry, optometry, or ophthalmology. 2 Practicum/Internship or Clinical courses are based on a clock hour (sixty minutes). Appropriate breaks are included in the clock hour as directed at the Practicum/Internship or Clinical site. One semester credit shall be awarded for a minimum of three clock hours of Practicum/Internship. One hour of credit shall be awarded for 2250 minutes of instructional time.
This course emphasizes advanced sales presentation skills needed in professional selling. Topics include: managing effective customer relationships, self-management, sales force training, sales force development, and career paths in professional selling.
Marketing Analysis involves assessing market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activity to guide business decisions and improve marketing performance.
Customer-focused Sales is a sales approach that prioritizes customer needs, relationship-building, and tailored solutions to enhance satisfaction, foster loyalty, and drive business growth.
Sales Engagement signifies proactively engaging with potential and existing clients to foster significant dialogues, cultivate rapport, and propel product or service promotion towards business success.
# Managing Effective Customer Relationships - Explain the value of customer relationship management. - Differentiate methods of building long-term partnerships through customer service. - Explain the methods in partnering with unhappy customers. # Self-Management - Characterize and apply the proponents of effective self-management. - Develop a proposed territory management plan for your product or service. - Evaluate a proposed territory management plan for your product or service. - Summarize the key elements of records management. - Evaluate stress management techniques. # Sales Force Training - Explain the function of the sales manager. - Describe the key elements in recruiting and selecting a sales force. - Explain the components of sales training. - Compare the different compensation plans. # Sales Force Development - Locate relevant product and company knowledge as well as industry data needed by new sales representatives. - Discuss appropriate prospecting and qualifying techniques. - Compile appropriate pre-approach information. - Prepare a business-to-business sales presentation guide for a new employee that includes the following elements: o a) sales call objectives o b) customer benefits plan o c) approaches o d) determination of customer needs o e) presentation techniques o f) visual aids o g) demonstrations o h) meeting objections o i) closing techniques and o j) follow-up procedures. # Career Paths in Professional Selling - Describe typical sales positions and duties. - Discuss qualifications needed to secure a sales position. - Identify career opportunities in professional selling. - Show appreciation for numerous career opportunities in professional selling.
The CNC Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the CNC technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a CNC Technology diploma and have the qualification of a CNC technician.
Sawing is a method of cutting or separating materials by using a saw tool, which can be operated manually or with powered equipment.
Lathe Operation involves using a lathe machine to shape, cut, and drill materials into precise dimensions by rotating the workpiece against cutting tools.
Surface grinders are machines that precisely remove material from workpieces using a spinning abrasive wheel, resulting in smooth, flat surfaces.
Camstar MES is a manufacturing execution system that streamlines production processes and enhances quality management in manufacturing environments.
1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively read and interpret blueprints for machine tool applications. 2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skill necessary to determine the characteristics of metals and the appropriate heat treating processes. 3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform surface grinding operations. 4 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform lathe operations. 5 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform mill operations. 6 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to apply CNC fundamentals. 7 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CNC mill manual operations. 8 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform lathe manual operations. 9 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform CAD/CAM programming operations.
Effective communication skills are essential for all health care workers. This course aims to improve understanding of the ways in which people communicate and relate to each other in various health care settings. It also seeks to promote more effective communication and relationships among health care workers, patients, and other health team members. Course content is designed for front line workers in any health care profession or setting.
# Basic Communication Skills - Define communication. - Define health care communication. - Describe different types of verbal communication. - Examine the role of values in communication. - Describe factors that affect verbal communication. - Discuss barriers to effective communication. - Demonstrate techniques of effective verbal communication. - Define nonverbal communication. - Give examples of appropriate and inappropriate nonverbal communication - Demonstrate techniques of effective nonverbal communication. # Communication in a Health Care Setting - Describe the environments in which health professionals work. - Discuss the types of communication seen in the health care setting. - Define therapeutic communication. - Compare and Contrast recognized types of medicine: Western medicine, holistic medicine, Oriental medicine, and folk medicine. - Discuss cultural brokering and its benefits to health care. - Describe the role of confidentiality in the health care setting. - Examine the legal implications of written communication. - Compare and Contrast proper phone etiquette in various health care and other settings. - Demonstrate communication as part of a health care team or group. - Discuss supervisor and employee relations. # Communicating with Special Populations - Identify cultural and linguistic factors that may affect communication. - Discuss factors that help to build multicultural communication. - Discuss language barriers caused by illness or injury. - Describe communication techniques used by heath care providers when caring for clients of different age groups. - Articulate methods of communicating with difficult people or situations.
ALHS 1180 - Cultural Diversity and Healthcare
The course is designed to examine culture beliefs, values and attitudes influencing health care delivery systems. The concept of culture competency and its components are explored and strategies for appropriate intervention are provided. Models for culturally competent care are presented. Course content is designed for front line workers in any health care profession. Topics include cultural diversity and cultural competence.
Health Equity aims to eliminate health disparities and provide equal opportunities for everyone to attain optimal health, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
# Cultural Diversity - Define culture. - Define ethnicity. - Define cultural stereotyping. - Describe factors affecting inter-cultural communication. - Identify the diverse cultures found in the United States. - Complete a self-assessment of one's own cultural knowledge and competence. - Identify misconceptions that can negatively impact cultural communication. - Consider the student's own strengths and weaknesses in dealing with patients from diverse cultures. - Identify the role that culture plays in shaping health beliefs. - Identify concepts, beliefs, and practices regarding health and illness behaviors of selected cultures and subcultures in this country. - Identify similarities and differences with folk and modern caring practices of people from different cultural backgrounds. # Cultural Competence - Describe the key components of cultural competence. - Describe the necessity for cultural competency in health care professions. - Explain common barriers to the delivery of health care in selected populations. - Analyze some of the problems and potential areas of cultural conflict facing health care personnel. - Describe ways to adapt health care practices to account for cultural beliefs and values. - Apply principles of cultural competence to case presentations.
Finance operations consist of overseeing financial transactions' procedures, such as reporting, adherence to regulations, budget planning, cash management, and implementing controls to ensure institutional stability and expansion.
# Financial Systems of the United States - Define finance. - Define financial functions in our economy. - Examine the development of financial institutions and intermediaries in our society - Summarize the monetary system of the United States. - Examine the structure and operation of the banking system in the United States. - Examine the Federal Reserve system of the United States. - Describe the savings and investment process in our economy. # Business Finance Management - Describe business financial management functions. - Explain the concepts and principles behind financial planning and working capital management. - Evaluate short-term and long-term sources of business financing. - Assess the concept of the time value of money. - Compare and Contrast and contrast the concepts and principles behind fixed asset management. - Evaluate the concepts and principles behind long-term debt and equity financing. - Characterize markets for long-term business funds. # Financing Other Sectors of the Economy - Appraise financing concepts and principles for other sectors of the economy (e.g., government financing and consumer financing).
BTEC 1010 - Introduction to Biotechnology
Introduces students to Biotechnology. Topics include an overview of Biotechnology, the basic of cell biology, genetic engineering and manufacturing, plant anatomy and tissue culture.
Human cells constitute the building blocks of the human body, performing various functions and playing a crucial role in life processes and biomedical research.
DNA denotes the specialized knowledge of manipulating and examining deoxyribonucleic acid, which contains genetic information for both living beings and viruses, and is essential in research and genetic engineering.
Genetic engineering is the intentional manipulation of an organism's genetic makeup through biotechnology techniques to change its features or generate specific biological products.
# Biotechnology Overview - Define biotechnology and name applications of biotechnology (e.g., microbial, agricultural, bioremediation, etc.) - Give examples of biotechnology products and their applications. - Identify questions that should be answered during research and development of a new product. - Discuss types of jobs in Biotechnology. - Explain what bioethics involves. # Basics of Cells and Their Components - Explain the characteristics of life. - Explain the different levels of biological organization. - Describe the basic structure of cells. - Describe the Central Dogma. - Explain the main differences between Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells. - Describe the basic structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. - Describe what is meant by "recombinant DNA." - Describe the basic step used in making a genetically engineered product. # Structure and Function of DNA and Proteins - Explain the basic structure of DNA. - Differentiate between the two types of nitrogenous bases. - Explain base pairing. - Define semi-conservative replication. - Explain how DNA results in protein synthesis. - Describe the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic gene expressions. - Explain what is meant by Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary structures of proteins. - Describe the basic structure and function of antibodies. - Describe transcription and translation. - Explain what codons are and their function. # Genetic Engineering - Describe the basic steps of the genetic engineering process. - Contrast transformation, transduction, and transfection. - Describe the use of restriction enzymes in making recombinant DNA. - Define Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism and describe its application. - Discuss selection of transformed cells. # Manufacturing - Explain the basic process of scaling up cultures of transformed cells and product assays. - Discuss different types of fermentations. - Describe current good manufacturing practices. - Explain the differences in recovering intracellular and extracellular proteins. - Describe column chromatography. # Plant Biotechnology - Explain the process of pollination and fertilization. - Distinguish between sexual versus asexual production. - Describe gene crossover during meiosis. - Describe the basic anatomy of plants. - Define meristematic tissue. - Describe the locations meristematic tissue in plants and its importance. - Name the different types of meristems. - Describe the four stages of mitosis. - Contrast between dicots and monocots. - Describe methods of asexual plant propagation. - State the classes plant hormones and their primary functions. - Explain how to start and maintain plant tissue cultures.
This course introduces students to basic aspects of clinical research studies in methodology and theory. Topics include: clinical research concepts, the role of theory in research, ethical issues, principles of measurement, reliability of measurements, validity of measurements and the research protocol. Topics of discussion include clinical research overview, popular roles of theory in clinical research, discussion of ethical issues and regulatory reasons for oversight, the thinking process and formulation of specific study design types and phases of trials, mixed methodology and naturalistic design and the research protocol. Other topics to consider are measurements and the reliability and validity of those measurements in the strength of study data.
Research and development (R&D) is a structured process that combines both fundamental and practical research to find solutions to issues or generate new products and understanding.
# Basic Concepts of Clinical Research - Define clinical research and its components. - Describe measurement of outcomes. - Define models of health and disability. - Describe the concept of evidence-based practice. - Define sources of knowledge. - Describe types of research. - Explain the research process. - Explain and define the concepts of method, content and philosophy. # Role of Theory in Clinical Research - Define the purposes of theory. - Describe the components of theories. - Describe the development of theories process. - Describe the characteristics of theories. - Explain the relationship between theory and research. - Describe the relationship between theory and law. # Ethical Issues in Clinical Research - Describe the integrity of the researcher. - Explain the concept of the protection of human rights in clinical research. - Describe the structure and purpose of an institutional review board. - Describe the elements of informed consent. # Principles of Measurement - Explain the concepts of quantification and measurement. - Describe the indirect nature of measurement. - Define the rules of measurement. # Reliability and Validity of Measurements - Describe measurement error. - Define reliability coefficients. - Describe types of reliability. - Describe the application of the concept generalizability. - Define the application of pilot testing. - Describe the concepts and relationship of validity and reliability. - Explain validity of inferences in terms of study results. - Define face, content, criterion-related, and construct validity. - Explain the concept and use of measuring change in research results. - Describe the relationship of criterion referencing and norm referencing. - Define the use of cross-validation in measurements. # The Research Protocol - Define the research protocol in terms of studies or trials. - Draw the parts of a research protocol. - Define the purpose of each part of the research protocol. - Name the participants that create the research protocol and the contributions.
BTEC 1105 - Clinical Regulatory Procedures I
This course provides an introduction to Federal, State, and Local regulatory oversight of clinical research on human beings. An examination of the proper conduct of research studies and trial duties for research professionals of all levels. Topics of study include an introduction to clinical research professions, documentation skills, Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice, product development, standard operating procedures, Institutional Review Boards, Informed Consent and Pre-Study preparation.
# Overview of Clinical Research Profession - Establish clinical research staff coordinator roles and responsibilities. - Describe personality and skills for the clinical research professional. - Review the work environment of the clinical research professional. - Describe the influences of technology in clinical research. - Quantify the problems and opportunities of the research professional. # Good Documentation Procedures and Quality Documentation Practices - Define the procedures for handwritten documentation in clinical research. - Describe the process to certify copies of paper documents. - Describe the process of electronic documentation in clinical research. - Describe the methods to certify copies of electronic documents. - Review a summary of CRC duties and responsibilities. # Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice - Interpret the Declaration of Helsinki (1964). - Interpret the Belmont Report (1979). - Review the process of good clinical practice. - Define ICH Guidelines for good clinical practice. - Define the use of FDA regulations for clinical trials. - Review FDA guidelines and information sheets. - Describe the offices of the FDA BIMO and CPGMs. - Describe the Office for Human Protections (OHRP). - Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Authorization. - Establish how to obtain informed consent under HIPAA. # Overview of Product Development - Review the process of drug development and CDER. - Describe preclinical research. - Describe the concept of clinical trials and phases. - Review studies in women and children. - Review biologics and CBER. - Describe medical devices and CDRH. # Standard Operating Procedures / Institutional Review Boards - Review the methods for writing standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Review the process for approval, training and implementation of SOPs. - Develop SOPs for investigative sites. - Review qualifications needed for IRB (Institutional Review Board) membership. - Describe IRB operations and responsibilities. - Describe vulnerable populations. - Describe the process of IRB review of proposed research. - Describe the duties and responsibilities of various IRB entities. # Informed Consent and the Process - Review the required elements of the informed consent document. - Describe the process of developing the study-specific informed consent. - Define the exceptions from consent. - Describe the common informed consent deficiencies and conclusion. # Pre-Study Preparation - Define sponsor site qualification methods. - Describe successful study acquisition. - Describe protocol feasibility testing. - Review grants, budgeting and contracts. - Review file types such as the Investigation Site Trial Master File, Trial Master File and Financial Disclosures. - Describe the process of working with CRAs and roles of each professional.
BTEC 1110 - Clinical Research Methods II
This course addresses designing clinical research including asking the research question, sampling, validity in experimental design, experimental designs, quasi-experimental designs, single-subject designs and exploratory research: Observational design skill that are needed by the clinical research professional.
Sampling plans consist of methods for choosing a smaller, representative group from a larger population to examine data, ensuring quality, conducting research, or testing products across different sectors.
Exploratory analysis is a method of analyzing data through statistical graphics and visualization techniques to discover patterns, irregularities, and connections within datasets.
# Asking the Research Question - Explain the process of selecting a research topic. - Define how to identify the research problem. - Describe the importance and feasibility of the research question. - Define the research rationale and describe why research is necessary. - Describe the identification process of the target population. - Explain the concept of the research rationale. - Define variables and their role in research protocols. - Describe and establish the role of research objectives. - Understand the performance and requirements for a literature review. # Sampling - Define populations and samples in relation to clinical research studies. - Explain sampling techniques used in clinical research studies. - Explain probability sampling and its role in research studies. - Explain nonprobability sampling and its role in research studies. - Describe subject recruitment techniques in relation to research studies. # Validity in Experimental Design - Describe the characteristics of experiments. - Describe the research protocol and its components. - Define the concept of blinding and the appropriate times to use it in studies - Describe design strategies for controlling intrasubject differences. - Describe threats to validity. - Define the CONSORT statement. # Experimental Designs - Define and describe the phases and components of clinical trials. - Describe design classifications in relation to clinical trials. - Explain the process of selecting a research design. - Describe designs for independent groups in research studies. - Describe repeated measures designs in research studies. - Explain the concept of sequential clinical trials. - Describe the differences and relationship between efficacy vs. effectiveness. # Quasi-Experimental Designs - Describe One-Group Designs. - Describe Multi-Group Designs. # Single-Subject Designs - Explain the structure of single-subject designs. - Describe the target behavior in clinical research studies. - Define the concept of reliability. - Define Experimental Control: Limitations of the A-B Design. - Define Withdrawal Designs, Multiple Baseline Designs and Designs with Multiple Treatments. - Explain data analysis techniques in Single-Subject research. - Explain the generalization of findings in research study designs. # Exploratory Research: Observational Designs - Compare and Contrast retrospective and prospective research designs. - Compare and Contrast longitudinal and cross-sectional research. - Define the concepts of correlation and prediction. - Explain the concept of a case-controlled and cohort study design. - Evaluate causality in observational studies. - Establish the difference in methodological research between reliability and validity. - Describe historical research study design. - Describe secondary analysis techniques.
This course trains students on mathematical applications applicable to Biotechnology. Topics include calculations involving concentration, dilution, solution preparation, cell growth, serial dilution, molarity and oligonucleotides.
Visual Basic is a Microsoft-developed programming language and IDE for creating Windows applications, featuring a user-friendly syntax and quick drag-and-drop interface design.
Spectrophotometry refers to the measurement of a material's light transmission or reflection levels, quantified by wavelength using ultraviolet, visible, or infrared light.
# Basic Math Techniques - Perform calculations involving exponents and scientific notation. - Perform calculations involving common and natural logarithms. - Perform calculations for the hydronium ion concentration given the pH of a solution, and calculate the pH given of the hydronium ion concentration of a solution. - Distinguish between the property, value, and units of measurements. - Use metric system prefixes. - Perform measurements involving the correct recording of significant figures. - Perform basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) involving significant figures. # Basic Biotechnology Calculations - Determine units when conducting calculations. - Perform calculations involving ratios and proportions. - Convert from one unit of measurement to another. - Solve basic word problems. - Understand the meaning of "density." - Use density values to convert mass to volume and then volume to mass. - Determine density from the mass and volume of an object. - Convert from percent to decimal equivalent and vice versa. - Distinguish between amount and concentration. - Distinguish between solute and solvent. - Compute the amount of solute in a given volume of solution. # Preparing Laboratory Solutions Containing One Solute - Describe how to properly make solutions by "bringing to volume." - Distinguish between weight/volume, volume, ad weight percent. - Calculate weight/volume, volume, and weight percent. - Distinguish between ppm, ppb, and ppt. - Determine concentrations in terms of ppm, ppb, and ppt. - Calculate the molecular weight of molecules. - Perform calculations for determining how to make solutions of specified molar, millimolar, and micromolar concentrations. # Dilutions - Use dilation terminology. - Perform calculations involving dilutions. - Calculate the concentration of a stock solution from the concentration of a diluted solution and the dilution factor. - Perform calculations involving serial dilutions. - Understand how to perform serial dilutions. - Use the C1V1 = C2V2 equation for making working solutions from concentrated stock solutions. # Preparing Laboratory Solutions Containing More Than One Solute - Perform calculations for making solutions of more than one solute from recipes where the concentration of each solute is specified. - State how to make solutions containing more than one solute. # Graphing - Perform graphing of straight lines. - Determine the slope of a straight line. - State the equation for a straight line given its slope and y-intercept. - Create standard curves for quantitative analysis. # Spectrophotometry - Describe the basic operation of a spectrophotometer. - Understand the meaning of transmittance and absorbance measurements. - Convert between transmittance and absorbance. - Construct standard curves used in spectrophotometry. - Understand Beer's Law. - Perform calculations involving transmittance, absorbance, absorptivity and path length. # Exponential Growth - Describe the exponential relationship involved in the growth of microorganisms. - Perform calculations involving exponential growth. - Perform graph of exponential relations using semi-log graph paper. # Biotechnology Applications - Distinguish between genomic DNA, template DNA, plasmids, viral DNA and primers. - Distinguish between DNA amplification, digestion and ligation. - Understand the meaning of Daltons. - Distinguish between bases and base pairs. - Understand the units of bases (e.g., Kb, Mb, Gb) and how they apply to single and double-stranded DNA. - Determine the molecular weight of oligonucleotides based on their nucleotide composition. - Determine the number and nucleic acid fragment lengths resulting from digests that cut at specific distances from the beginning of a DNA molecule. - State the minimal components of a digest. - State the steps in preparing a restriction digest. - Calculate the units of restriction enzyme for conducting a restriction digest. - Understand the basic step involved in separating DNA molecules using agarose gel electrophoresis. - Understand how DNA markers are used for determining the size of unknown DNA molecules. - Understand how you determine how much DNA to load onto an agarose gel.
BTEC 2050 - Biotech Lab Methods/Techniques
Introduces the basic skills and knowledge required in biological and chemical laboratories. Emphasis is placed on safety, documentation, measurement, spectrophotometry, polymerase chain reaction and laboratory solutions.
Documentation is the structured process of recording, organizing, and preserving data for easy access, accuracy, and clarity in future use, compliance, and knowledge sharing.
# Laboratory Safety - Understand basic safety procedures in a laboratory. - Understand how to work safely with basic chemicals. - Understand laboratory physical hazards. # Documentation - Demonstrate proper recording of work in laboratory notebook. # Measurement - Differentiate between types of measurement error. - Discriminate between different weight measuring devices. - Use scales/balances properly. - Distinguish between different types of basic glassware used for measuring volumes. - Use different types of basic glassware for measuring volumes properly. - Differentiate between systems for measuring pH, specific ions, and conductivity. - Use pH measuring systems properly. # Spectrophotometry - Understand the basic properties of light absorption and transmittance. - Understand the different spectrophotometer designs. - Use a basic spectrophotometer properly. - Understand how to use a spectrophotometry for qualitative and quantitative applications. # Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) CHAP 24 - Understand the basics of PCR. # Laboratory Solutions - Perform calculations for making multi-component laboratory solutions. - Understand how to use chemical butters for maintaining pH.
Introduces students to organic and biochemistry. Topics include naming organic compounds, reactivities of organic functional groups, and the structure and function of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
Carbohydrate Chemistry: The scientific exploration of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, focusing on their structures, roles, and reactions within living organisms.
Lipids are a class of organic molecules encompassing fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins, playing crucial roles in energy storage and cellular structure in living organisms.
Amino acids are organic molecules that form the foundation of proteins, playing crucial roles in cellular processes and overall growth.
# Compounds and Functional Groups - Define and draw molecular and structural formulas of simple organic compounds. - Identify trivial and IUPAC names and structural formulas for alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, and alkyl halides. - Perform experiments to analyze unknown hydrocarbons to determine if the hydrocarbon is an alkane, an alkene, or an aromatic compound. - Identify trivial and IUPAC names and structures for simple aliphatic compounds containing the following functional groups: alcohols, aldehydes, amides, amines, carboxylic acids, esters, ethers, halides, ketones, hemiacetals, and acetals. - Perform tests to evaluate whether the unknown compound is an alcohol, aldehydes, amides, amines, carboxylic acids, esters, ethers, halides, ketones, hemiacetals, and acetals. - Perform tests to evaluate and analyze whether an unknown alcohol is primary, secondary or tertiary alcohol. - Prepare Lucas reagent to conduct Lucas test-conversion of alcohols to alkyl chlorides. - Perform solubility test for aliphatic and aromatic compounds in polar and nonpolar solvents. - Discuss reactivities and synthesis of the functional groups. - Describe reactions of the functional groups including dehydration and hydrolysis, oxidation and reduction, condensation reactions, and saponification reactions. - Perform experiments to synthesize derivatives of salicylic acid (Aspirin) using salicylic acid and acetic acid. - Perform solubility test for aliphatic and aromatic compounds in polar and nonpolar solvents. - Perform experiments to synthesize ester (methyl salicylate, AKA oil of wintergreen) using salicylic acid and methyl alcohol in the presence of a strong acid, sulfuric acid. - Perform experiments to prepare soap triglycerides in an aqueous solution of a strong base like sodium hydroxide, NaOH or potassium KOH. Conduct tests to evaluate its properties and describe saponification. # Aldehydes and Ketones - Describe and analyze Tollen's test. - Describe and analyze Benedict's test. Prepare Benedict's reagent. - Perform tests to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones; reducing and nonreducing sugars. - Describe trivial nomenclature and structure of common organic solvents and drugs comprised of a heterocyclic ring structure. - Describe common biological chemical reactions occurring with drugs that contain heterocyclic ring structures. # Carbohydrates - Describe trivial nomenclature and structure of common monosaccharide, disaccharides, and complex polysaccharides. - Discuss the physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates. - Perform experiments to determine whether a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide and if it is pentose, hexose, or reducing sugars. # Lipids - Describe the trivial nomenclature and structure of lipids, phospholipids and steroids. - Describe the physical and chemical properties of lipids. - Describe the structure, physical properties and physiological function of the basic membrane bi-layers. # Amino Acids and Proteins - Describe the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure and basic physiological functions of amino acids and proteins. - Discuss peptide and protein synthesis from amino acids by the cell. - Perform enzyme catalysis experiment. # Nucleic Acids - Describe structure of DNA and RNA. - Describe DNA replication, transcription, and translation. - Discuss the reactivity of nucleic acids. # Metabolism and Energy Production - Compare anabolic and catabolic metabolism. - Explain the role of ATP in cellular energy storage. - Describe glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. - Perform experiments to detect fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in foods.
Provides training on how biological products are produced and purified. Topics include fermentation, cell culture, product separation and product purification.
Bioreactors are devices or systems engineered for cultivating microorganisms, like fungi or yeast, in controlled settings to generate biochemical substances for diverse uses.
# Bioreactors - Describe the types of bioreactors. - Identify industrial STR design features. - Understand heat transfer in bioreactors. - Understand shear effects in bioreactors. - Demonstrate set-up and properly operate a bioreactor. - Prepare inoculums for bioreactor. - Prepare bioreactor for growing a microorganism. - Use bioreactor correctly. - Formulate bioreactor-related measurements and record data on fermentation data sheet. - Record bioreactor experiment in notebook. # Mass Transfer - Understand bioreactor mass transfer. - State the sequential mass transfer steps. - Recognize equations for mass transfer. # Downstream Processing - Understand basic industrial cell disruption. - Understand basic industrial clarification. - Understand basic industrial concentration. - Understand basic industrial purification. - Understand basic industrial ultra-purification. - Perform separation and/or purification experiments (e.g., TFF, chromatography, precipitation, etc.). - Record separation and/or purification experiments in notebook.
ACRP 2119 - Major Collision Repair Internship II
Provides continued occupation based learning opportunities for students pursuing the Major Collision Repair specialization. Qualified professional technicians will mentor students as they experience working in the Automotive Collision Repair profession in an industry standard commercial repair facility or industry standard simulated on-campus facility. Topics included: conventional frame repair, unibody damage identification and analysis, unibody measuring and fixturing systems, unibody straightening systems and techniques, unibody welding techniques, unibody structural panel repair and replacement, conventional body structural panel repair, unibody suspension and steering systems, and bolt-on body panel removal and replacement.
Suspensions refer to the field of designing, developing, and managing systems comprising springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connect a vehicle to its wheels, affecting ride quality and vehicle control.
Steering control systems are mechanisms within vehicles that interpret the driver's input and direct the wheels accordingly to guide the vehicle's direction.
# Conventional Frame Repair - Demonstrate proficiency to repair and align conventional frames. # Unibody Damage Identification and Analysis - Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and analyzing unibody damage. # Unibody Measuring and Fixturing Systems - Demonstrate knowledge of various types of measuring systems. # Unibody Straightening Systems and Techniques - Demonstrate the ability to make single and multiple-pull corrections. # Unibody Welding Techniques - Demonstrate unibody welding techniques according to factory specifications. # Unibody Structural Panel Repair and Replacement - Demonstrate ability to repair and replace unibody structural panels according to factory specifications. # Conventional Body Structural Panel Repair - Demonstrate ability to repair and replace structural panels on conventional body vehicles according to factory specifications. # Unibody Suspension and Steering Systems - Demonstrate ability to inspect, remove, and replace steering and suspension components on unibody vehicles to factory specifications. # Bolt-on Body Panel Removal and Replacement - Demonstrate ability to remove and replace bolt-on parts and panels to factory specifications.
Merchandise management refers to the strategic control of stock, product selection, procurement, and display, aimed at optimizing sales and profitability by matching consumer preferences and market trends.
Cost accounting entails tracking, analyzing, and disclosing a company's expenses incurred through operations, production, and projects, supporting financial decision-making and strategic planning.
Operating budgets are comprehensive estimates of a company's earnings and costs for regular business operations during a particular timeframe, aiding financial planning and performance assessment.
# Managerial Accounting Concepts - Discuss managerial accounting terminology. - Define differences between managerial and financial accounting. - Define management accountability. - Define planning used by management. - Discuss managerial directing, controlling, improving and decision making. # Manufacturing Accounting Using a Job - Illustrate similarities between manufacturing and merchandising. - Distinguish between cost of merchandise sold and cost of goods sold. - Differentiate between job order and process accounting and give examples of items produced under each system. - Summarize the process of accounting for materials, including appropriate documentation, determination of material cost, and the journal entry to record the flow of materials into production. - Define factory overhead, explain the use of the factory overhead ledger, and list the major sources of charges to this account. - Identify and connect the controlling accounts and subsidiary ledgers normally used in job order cost accounting. - Record journal entries for the issuance of materials, factory labor, and factory overhead. - Prepare journal entries for goods completed and transferred to finished goods. - Prepare journal entries for the cost of goods sold. # Manufacturing Accounting Using a Process Cost System - Establish major areas of similarities between job order and process cost accounting. - Break down service departments and explain the allocation of service department costs to departmental factory overhead accounts. - List the elements which comprise processing costs. - Explain the calculation of the unit processing cost. - Summarize the concept of equivalent units. - Demonstrate the computation of equivalent units of production for the month. - Apply the above results to the calculation of the cost of goods finished for an accounting period. - Show the computation of the cost of units in process at the end of the month. - Summarize the data on the cost of production report. - Record journal entries for the allocation of service department costs. - Record journal entries for the flow of factory costs between departments. - Record journal entries for the application of factory overhead and determine the amount and nature of the balances in departmental factory overhead accounts. - Record journal entries for routine business transactions related to manufacturing operations. # Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume Profit Analysis - Define cost behavior. - Define cost-volume-profit analysis. - Explain variable costs. - Identify fixed costs. - Determine mixed costs. - Compute contribution margin and contribution margin ratio. - Determine unit contribution margin. - Compute break-even point. - Assess sales mix considerations. - Explain operating leverage. - Define margin of safety. # Budgeting and Standard Cost Accounting - Define a budget and its major objectives. - Illustrate budget periods. - Describe in general terms the budgeting process. - Critique the master budget and its components. - Prepare a sales budget. - Prepare an inventory, purchases, and cost of goods sold budget. - Prepare a production budget. - Prepare a direct materials and direct labor budget. - Prepare a factory overhead budget. - Prepare an operating expenses budget. - Prepare a budgeted income statement. - Prepare a cash budget and explain its preparation. - Prepare a capital expenditures budget. - Prepare a budgeted balance sheet. - Illustrate budget performance report use. - State the primary reasons for using flexible budgets. - Distinguish between fixed and variable overhead costs. - Establish a flexible budget for several levels of productive activity. - Discuss standard cost accounting. - Describe the flow of costs in a standard cost accounting system. - Prepare variance analysis. - Demonstrate the standard cost accounting cycle. # Flexible Budgets, Standard Costs and Variances - Explain flexible budgets. - Compute flexible budget variances. - Examine flexible budget variances. - Compute direct material, direct labor, and overhead variances. - Explain standard costs. - Illustrate the process of determining and setting standard costs. - Define standard cost variances for a variety of applications. - Prepare journal entries for standard cost application. # Capital Investment Analysis and Budgeting - Establish the nature of capital investment analysis. - Establish how managers make decisions about capital investments. - Assess the relevant data in capital investment decisions. - Discuss special sales orders, dropping a business segment, product mix, outsourcing, and sell as-is or process further. - Describe how short-term and long-term decisions differ. - Use payback and rate of return to make capital budgeting decisions. - Compute present value, net present value, and internal rate of return. - Adapt the factors that complicate capital investment such as income tax, lease verses buy, changes in price levels, and uncertainty.
Computer control systems are dedicated interfaces and software created for supervising and controlling equipment and processes in industrial, automation, and manufacturing settings.
Computer operations is the administration and oversight of computer systems, ensuring efficient performance and maintenance of hardware and software components.
3D design is a creative process where objects are developed and visualized in three dimensions using specialized software for modeling, texturing, and animating virtual structures and forms.
CATIA is a comprehensive 3D CAD software created by Dassault Systèmes, used in various industries for product design, simulation, manufacturing, and engineering purposes.
# Computer Application - Demonstrate navigation techniques within the CATIA program. # Part Design - Demonstrate the basics in model manipulation as well as 3D design # Sketcher - Demonstrate the Sketcher workbench feature within CATIA, including positioning sketching, developing profiles, constraining geometry, and incorporating parametric relationships. # Model Organization - Demonstrate part design in workbench, solid modeling, multiple planes, wire framing tools and optimizing parts for modification.
Wiring techniques consist of specialized procedures for linking electrical circuits and elements, guaranteeing secure, efficient, and reliable transmission of power and signals.
Power transformers are devices that utilize electromagnetic induction to transfer energy between circuits, regulating voltage levels for efficient power transmission and distribution in electrical grids.
Power circuits are electrical systems engineered to manage high voltage and current levels, primarily for transferring and distributing electrical power in industrial and commercial settings.
Power distribution systems consist of networks that transmit electrical power from generation sites to end-users, regulating voltage for safe and effective delivery.
# Solar Power Fundamentals - Describe the Generation Cycle and Explain the principles of solar power production. - Demonstrate the operation of a diode and explain the principles of a semiconductor. - Explain the construction and operation of a photovoltaic panel. - Demonstrate the characteristics of an E-I curve for a photovoltaic panel. - Describe the effects of temperature on solar panel performance. - Demonstrate how energy from solar panels is stored in batteries. - Demonstrate the effect of shading on solar panel operation. - Explain the importance of solar panel orientation to the angle of arrival of light. - Explain the effect of insolation on the performance of a solar panel. # Wind Power Fundamentals - Describe the design characteristics and operation of wind turbines. - Describe the relationship between the rotation speed and the voltage induced by a wind turbine generator. - Examine the E-I curve for a wind turbine system. - Establish the torque vs. current characteristics of a wind turbine. - Establish the relationship of power versus wind speed of a wind turbine. - Demonstrate how energy from wind turbines is stored in batteries. # Lead-Acid Battery Fundamentals - Describe the various types and fundamentals of lead-acid batteries. - Demonstrate the discharge characteristics of Lead-acid batteries. - Discuss battery charging fundamentals. - Demonstrate the charging characteristics of lead-acid batteries. # High Frequency Power Transformer Fundamentals - Describe the fundamentals High Frequency Power Transformers. - Discuss the power ratings of transformers. - Discuss the effect of frequency on transformer power ratings. - Demonstrate the use of High Frequency Power Transformers.
Energy systems refer to the complete framework and mechanisms for generating, transmitting, and utilizing energy, including power grids, renewable resources, and the combination of diverse fuel sources.
Power converters are electrical devices designed to transform the voltage and current of a power source to match the specific needs of various systems or devices.
MSNR 1005 - Introduction to Masonry and Basic Bricklaying
This course provides an orientation to the masonry field and places importance on practices necessary for general safety, use of tools, materials, and equipment. Basic bricklaying skills are emphasized and practiced to ensure competency. Topics include safety procedures, materials equipment needed, materials estimation, mortar mixing, butter brick and block, and cut masonry units.
Brick trowels are specialized hand tools used in masonry for the application, spreading, and smoothing of mortar or cement during bricklaying tasks.
Mortars are a construction material made of sand, cement, and water, used to bond bricks or stones and provide structural integrity, or portable artillery for launching explosive shells.
# Orientation to the Masonry Field - Describe employment opportunities, the nature of the work environment, and skills necessary in the masonry trade. # General Safety Precautions - Identify safety hazards associated with the masonry trade. - Identify and describe the use and maintenance of masonry tools. - Identify and explain the need for shop and equipment safety rules. - Inspect work stations for compliance with safety rules and regulations. - Maintain the work area in a safe condition. - Identify and correct shop, environment, and equipment safety violations. - Locate emergency stations and equipment. - Identify basic emergency first aid equipment. - Identify, locate, and review the use of fire extinguishers. - Describe the procedure for completing accident reports. - Complete an accident or incident report. # Masonry Tools, Equipment, and Materials - Identify and describe the use of a trowel, builder's level, masonry hammer, masonry line, and masonry transit. - Describe the methods for cutting metal. - Demonstrate the correct use of a trowel, builder's level, masonry hammer, masonry line, and masonry transit. - Safely operate a masonry saw. - Inspect climbing equipment for safety. - Demonstrate the proper erection of a scaffold. - Demonstrate the proper use of jacks and planks. - Identify hand signals used in moving equipment and materials. - Identify and select various masonry materials, their use, and storage. - Demonstrate the effective methods of storing masonry materials, equipment, and tools. # Materials Estimation - Identify the quantity and types of materials needed for various jobs. - Demonstrate the ability to effectively estimate the costs of masonry projects. # Mortar Spread - Mix correct proportions of sand, cement, and lime to spreading consistency by hand. - Mix water, sand, and mortar to correct proportions using a mortar mixing machine. - Correctly mix shop mortar. - Spread mortar for brick and block. # Butter Brick and Block - Butter the head joint for brick. - Butter the head joint for block. # Cut Masonry Units - Demonstrate a cut with a trowel. - Demonstrate the proper use of a brick hammer. - Demonstrate a cut with a masonry saw.
AIRC 1095 - Air Conditioning Internship/Practicum
Provides additional skills application in an industrial setting through a cooperative agreement among industry, the Air Conditioning Technology program, and the student to furnish employment in a variety of air conditioning occupations. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice air conditioning skills in a hands on situation and to work in an industrial environment under the supervision of a master HVACR technician. Supplements and complements the courses taught in the Air Conditioning Technology program. Topics include: application of air conditioning skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to job equipment and technology, progressive productivity, and acceptable job performance.
Air conditioning systems regulate indoor temperature, humidity, and air quality for comfortable environments using heating, ventilation, and refrigeration processes.
Performance analysis entails the systematic evaluation of activities or procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, and alignment with set objectives or standards.
Material Handling Equipment refers to devices and machinery employed in the transportation, storage, control, and protection of materials and products across various stages, from manufacturing to disposal.
# Application of Air Conditioning Skills - Apply knowledge acquired through classroom and lab training. - Identify ways to apply skills precisely and expeditiously. - Demonstrate appropriate dress using industry standards. # Employability Skills and Problem-Solving - Demonstrate an attitude of self-confidence, self-reliance, and independence. - Demonstrate the ability to influence others in a positive way. - Demonstrate the ability to visualize a problem wholly. - Identify solutions to problems by presenting constructive ideas. - Use reference materials and other appropriate documents to help in solving problems. # Adaptability to Job Equipment and Technology - Understand the thought and skill processes that are essential for increased self-understanding, productivity, satisfaction, and improved relationships with others. # Progressive Productivity and Acceptable Job Performance - Listen alertly to instructions. - Accept and give feedback. - Exhibit characteristics that reflect an appropriate work ethic.
AIRC 2030 - Light Commercial Air Conditioning Internship/Practicum
Provides students with occupation-based instruction that applies learned skills to actual work experiences. Topics include: application of commercial refrigeration knowledge and skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to job equipment and technology, progressive productivity, and acceptable job performance. The Light Commercial Air Conditioning Internship/Practicum is implemented through student internship in an approved occupational setting or through student work in an occupational practicum. Written individualized training plans, written performance evaluations, and required integrative experiences are used to implement this course.
Light Commercial Refrigeration Certification
Light Commercial Refrigeration Certification is a professional credential that validates expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial cooling systems, demonstrating proficiency in energy efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
# Application of Commercial Refrigeration Knowledge and Skills - Perform all assigned commercial refrigeration tasks in an acceptable manner. # Appropriate Employability Skills - Demonstrate professionalism. # Problem Solving - Use problem-solving techniques in the job setting. # Adaptability to Job Equipment and Technology - Follow directions as given by supervisory staff. - Use equipment and apply technology as appropriate in the job setting. # Progressive Productivity - Progressively increase productivity. # Acceptable Job Performance - Perform job responsibilities in an acceptable manner.
AIRC 2091 - Industrial Refrigeration Level I
This course is designed to provide the Industrial Refrigeration Operator with a more in-depth understanding of the theory and practical knowledge required to success fully operate today's more sophisticated and demanding systems. The course consists of two parts. Participants will spend approximately equal time in the classroom and in the hands-on lab.
Condensers are components used in electronic devices to regulate electrical flow, store charge, and filter signals.
Industrial Refrigeration is the expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining large-scale refrigeration systems for industries like food processing and manufacturing to ensure temperature control and efficiency.
Data logging refers to the consistent documentation of events, observations, or measurements for monitoring activities or conditions in various settings over time, for analysis and reporting purposes.
# Pressure and Force - Demonstrate knowledge of vapor pressure curve in ammonia/saturation tables for ammonia. # Non-Condensable Gases and Purging - Demonstrate knowledge of non-condensable gases. # Properties of Refrigerants - Demonstrate knowledge of handling refrigerants. # Condensers - Demonstrate the difference in wet bulb temperature vs. dry bulb temperature. # Compressor Types and Operations - Describe the various operating limits of different compressors. # Cooling Units - Describe the heat exchanger process for air and liquid. # Hot Gas Defrost - Describe the difference in defrost cycle and hot gas. # Direct Expansion Systems - Describe a direct expansion evaporator system. # Automated System Operations - Describe how automated systems work in ammonia refrigeration. # Two Stage and Cascade Systems - Demonstrate how to plot a two-stage system on a pressure enthalpy diagram. # Pumped Liquid Recirculation Systems - Describe the two methods used in industrial refrigeration systems for pumping liquid refrigerant. # Secondary Coolant Systems - Describe the eutectic point of brines and glycols. # Data Logging and Analysis - Demonstrate ability to compile and maintain records, logs, lab notebooks, and other documents. # Flooded Systems - Describe three methods of liquid level control in a flooded coil system. # System Efficiency - Describe system efficiency as related to ammonia systems.
AIRC 2101 - Industrial Refrigeration Level II
This advanced course is designed to provide students with sufficient knowledge and practical skill in all areas of industrial refrigeration operation. Topics include blueprint and diagram reading and interpretation, design codes and standards, piping, load calculations, freezer design and operation, compressor operations, and advanced evaporator and condenser topics.
# Blueprints and Piping Diagrams - Draw a blueprint and piping diagram of a refrigeration system and identify the components. # Design Codes and Standards - Perform a trail code inspection on a new commercial refrigeration installation. # Piping - Describe refrigeration line capacities for liquid and suction lines. # Load Calculations - Perform a load calculation on a sample building using load calculation form. # Freezer Design and Operation - Determine using the proper charts and specifications, the proper equipment for a sample situation. # Compressor Operation - Perform the removal and/or install a compressor. # Advanced Evaporators and Condensers - Describe the differences between bare-tube and fin-tube evaporators. - Describe the differences between air-cooled and water-cooled condensers.
Human anatomy encompasses the examination of the human body's structure and the connections between its various components.
The endocrine system is a network of glands responsible for producing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, reproduction, sleep, and mood.
The reproductive system comprises organs responsible for generating offspring, such as gonads, ducts, and genitalia, in both humans and animals.
Introduces the student to the basic laws of physics with specific applications for health science students. Topics include basic Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat and temperature, medical imaging techniques that utilize electromagnetic radiation and sound, basic principles of waves, light, and sound, basic principles of electricity and magnetism, and electrical safety.
Newtonian mechanics is a field of physics focused on the motion and forces affecting objects, based on Isaac Newton's laws of motion.
Magnetism refers to the force of attraction or charisma capable of evoking devotion, typically crucial in leadership, public speaking, and persuasive contexts.
# Basic Newtonian Mechanics - The student will be able to describe a system of units, conversions, and scientific notation. - The student will be able to define Newton's laws of motion. - The student will be able to define statics and equilibrium. - The student will be able to define torque and rotational motion. - The student will be able to discuss conservation of Energy. - The student will be able to define levers and other simple machines. - The student will be able to define impulse and momentum. # Fluids and Pressure - The student will be able to define static and dynamic fluid terms. - The student will be able to discuss density, specific gravity, viscosity. - The student will be able to define units of measurement. - The student will be able to define Archimedes' Principle. - The student will be able to define Pascal's law. - The student will be able to define partial pressure. - The student will be able to discuss flow rate. - The student will be able to discuss Bernoulli's Principle. - The student will be able to discuss Kinetic Theory. - The student will be able to discuss gas laws. # Heat and Temperature - The student will be able to define heat and temperature terms. - The student will be able to discuss measurement of temperature. - The student will be able to describe methods of heat transfer. - The student will be able to discuss phase changes. # Electricity and Magnetism - The student will be able to define terms related to electricity and magnetism. - The student will be able to discuss electrostatics. - The student will be able to define current electricity. - The student will be able to discuss electrical safety. - The student will be able to define units of measuring magnetism. - The student will be able to describe natural magnetism. - The student will be able to give examples of electromagnetic devices. # Basic Principle of Waves, Light, and Sound - The student will be able to describe the basic properties of sound waves and the properties of light and sound. - The student will be able to discuss the interaction of light and sound with matter. - The student will be able to discuss type of medical imaging.
Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include measurement and units, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, acids and bases, gases, liquid mixtures, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Quantum mechanics is the scientific field examining energy and particle behavior at atomic and subatomic scales, using principles such as quantization, wave-particle duality, and superposition.
Chemical Bonding is the process of atoms joining together via attractive forces to form molecules or compounds, determining a substance’s chemical properties and reactivity.
Nuclear chemistry focuses on atomic nucleus transformations, including reactions, radioactivity, fission, fusion, and material behavior under high-radiation environments.
# Measurement and Units - The student will be able to compute and perform calculations involving density, specific gravity, mass, and volume measurements. - The student will be able to use and apply the conventions of exponential notation and significant figures to mathematical operations. - The student will be able to use dimensional analysis in calculations involving conversions from one set of units to another. - The student will be able to use and perform gravimetric analysis and volumetric analysis. # Atomic Structure - The student will be able to describe modern atomic theory and the three fundamental particles that make up atoms. - The student will be able to summarize the basic ideas of quantum mechanics. - The student will be able to relate the electronic configuration of an atom to its position on the periodic table. - The student will be able to predict properties and reactivities of elements. # Chemical Bonding - The student will describe various types of chemical bonding. - The student will be able to outline the significance and main ideas of various bonding theories. # Physical States of Matter - The student will be able to describe the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids. - The student will be able to distinguish among the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids. - The student will be able to discuss the types of changes matter undergoes. # Nomenclature - The student will be able to name inorganic compounds by the IUPAC system based on their formulas. - The student will be able to write formulas of common non-organic compounds based on their IUPAC names. # Stoichiometry - The student will be able to compute and use calculations involving composition stoichiometry and reaction stoichiometry. - The student will be able to classify chemical reactions as to type of reaction. - The student will be able to write examples of each type of chemical reaction. # Acids and Bases - The student will be able to discuss the properties of acids and bases. - The student will be able to describe how to prepare buffers and how buffers maintain pH. - The student will be able to compute the pH of a prepared buffer using the Henderson-Hasselbach equation. # Gases - The student will be able to summarize the general properties of gases. - The student will be able to use the gas law equations to describe the behavior of gases. # Liquid Mixtures - The student will be able to describe properties of a solution. - The student will be able to describe methods of expressing concentration. - The student will be able to solve problems dealing with concentrations. - The student will be able to explain concentration gradients, semi permeable membranes, and osmotic pressure. - The student will be able to identify properties of a suspension. - The student will be able to identify properties of a colloidal dispersion. - The student will be able to describe its properties and physical constants. # Nuclear Chemistry - The student will be able to discuss exposure and dosimetry as relevant to health care workers with potential exposure to x-rays. # Organic Chemistry - The student will be able to describe and identify alkanes. - The student will be able to describe and identify alkenes and alkynes. - The student will be able to describe and identify aromatic hydrocarbons. - The student will be able to describe and identify hydrocarbon derivatives. - The student will be able to describe and identify organic polymers. # Biochemistry - The student will be able to describe energy requirements of organism. - The student will be able to describe and identify proteins. - The student will be able to describe and identify enzymes. - The student will be able to describe and identify carbohydrates. - The student will be able to describe and identify fats and oils. - The student will be able to describe and identify nucleic acids.
APBT 2101 - Applied Business Technology Field Experience/Internship I
Business insights refer to the comprehension and analysis of market trends, performance metrics, and data to guide strategic decisions and foster company growth.
Team Engagement is the ability to inspire, motivate, and involve team members in a collaborative environment to achieve shared goals and enhance overall team performance.
Professional development refers to continuous learning and skill-building activities that professionals engage in throughout their careers
# Problem Solving - Use problem solving techniques in the job setting. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills. # Adaptability to the Job Setting - Perform directions as given by supervisory staff. - Demonstrate initiative. - Adapt to organizational processes. # Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills - Interact effectively with others in the job setting. - Demonstrate ability to listen to others. # Applications of Business, Product, and/or Safety/ Knowledge and Skills - Participate in and/or observe planning activities. - Participate in and/or observe activities involving knowledge of product. - Participate in and/or observe organizational activities. - Participate in and/or observe safety/security activities. # Customer Service and/or Warehousing Skills - Perform appropriate customer service skills or warehousing skills. - Participate in and/or observe customer service skills or warehousing activities. # Professional Development - Maintain professional conduct. - Demonstrate ethical behavior.
Provides instruction in advanced techniques of milling machine operations and is a continuation of Advanced Milling I. Emphasis is placed on skill development through laboratory practice. Topics include: indexing; rotary table; boring, facing, and turning; straddle milling, and safety.
Milling operations refer to the machining technique that utilizes rotating cutters to remove material from a workpiece while moving along an angle relative to the tool's axis.
Indexing is the process of organizing and structuring data to enable fast and accurate access, often utilizing classification systems or descriptive terms.
# Indexing - Identify the parts of a dividing head. - Explain a 40:1 and 5:1 indexing ratio. - Explain the formula for finding the number of turns on the crank for a specified number of teeth on a gear or spindle. - Demonstrate setting up a dividing head and milling machine to cut a specified number of cuts on a round workpiece. # Rotary Table - Explain how to determine the ratio for a rotary table. - Set up a rotary table to cut circular features on a workpiece. # Boring, Facing, and Turning - Set up a milling machine to drill a bore hole to .002 of an inch of specified size using a fly cutter. - Calculate the feeds and speeds needed to bore with a fly cutter. - Face a workpiece using a fly cutter, a shell mill, and an end mill. - Complete all calculations of feeds and speeds required for each type cutter. - Set up a rotary table for turning using feed dials and edge fingers to the set machine table to cut a specified diameter. # Straddle Milling - Define side milling cutters and explain how two can be set up on the arbor to specified dimensions between the cutting surfaces. - Calculate the cutting speed and feeds for the size, type of cutter and material, and number of teeth on the cutters. - Set up the cutters to mill two ends of a workpiece square. - Cut parallel shoulders on a workpiece to a specified depth. - Use a dividing head and straddle milling to cut round stock to a hexagonal shape. - Set up a gang milling operation to square two sides, and square the top surface of the workpiece. # Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery.
Provides instruction in advanced lathe operations and procedures. Emphasis is placed on skill development through laboratory experiences. Topics include: eccentric turning, special setups, tolerance turning, and safety.
Turning lathes are devices that precision-cut and resize materials, such as metal or wood, via a rotational motion against stationary tools.
# Eccentric Turning - Describe independent chunks and the types of work they are designed to be used for. - Center work pieces in a four-jaw chuck using a cutting bit in the tool post, a dial indicator, and a wiggler. - Demonstrate reversing the jaws of a four-jaw chuck to accommodate odd shaped work pieces. - Complete the following operations at specified points on a square workpiece: center drill, drill holes of specific size, cut internal threads, ream, counter bore, countersink, and bore oversized holes. # Special Setups - Define mandrel turning, follower and steady rest, and milling and grinding on the lathe. - Explain form turning and demonstrate tool grinding techniques. - Prepare the lathe and a work piece for turning using a mandrel, follower rest, steady rest, milling, and grinders. - Explain the use of a hydraulic tracing attachment. - Demonstrate using cut off tool. # Tolerance Turning - Explain tolerance, actual size, given size, unilateral tolerance, types of fit, and where specifications for tolerance and fit can be found. - Demonstrate the ability to turn to tolerance size, and locate features on a round workpiece and eccentric features on a square work piece. # Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery.
Provides instruction in advanced grinding operations and procedures. Emphasis is placed on skill development through laboratory experiences. Topics include: surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, tool and cutter grinding, grinding theory, and safety.
Cylindrical grinders are machines that utilize abrasive cutting to precisely form and polish the outer or inner surfaces of cylindrical workpieces.
Tool grinders are specialized technicians operating precision grinding machines to sharpen, maintain, and create metal tools and cutting instruments, ensuring their precision and functionality.
# Surface Grinders - Define the terms used in grinding operations. - Explain how surface grinding machines work. - Describe procedure to set up power cross feeds and cross feed positive stops. - List the types of work-holding devices used in surface grinding. - Demonstrate dressing and turning grinding wheels. - Set up a surface grinder to grind a straight flat surface to very small tolerances. - Set feeds and speeds, stops and reversing dogs, and power longitudinal power feeds on both horizontal and vertical spindle surface grinders. - Select and set up the equipment needed to grind internal surfaces. # Cylindrical Grinding - Describe the machine accessories for cylindrical work. - Determine work surface speeds for specified workpieces and wheel speed rpm. - Set up the surface grinder with a turn wheel, head and foot stock, and workpiece. - Grind workpieces to specified size and finish. - Grind a tapered workpiece to a specified size and finish. # Tool and Cutter Grinding - Explain the use of a clearance table for sharpening milling cutters with a disk wheel. - Demonstrate the use of a cylindrical grinder to sharpen milling cutters with straight teeth. - Determine cutting speeds and depth of cut for high speed steel, cast nonferrous, and sintered carbide milling cutters. - Explain the cutting procedures for sharpening end mill cutters. - Set up a surface grinder to sharpen horizontal milling cutters and end mill cutters. # Grinding Theory - Explain each of the speed and feed formulas needed to perform safe surface grinding operations. - Explain the marking for identifying grinding wheels and other bonded abrasives. - Show how grinding wheel charts are used for grinding specified materials, types, shapes, or size of grinding wheels. - Explain how bonds affect the speed limitation of grinding wheels # Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery.
AMCA 2070 - Advanced Lathe Operations II
Provides instruction in advanced lathe operations and procedures and is a continuation of Advanced Lathe Operations I. Emphasis is placed on skill development through laboratory experiences. Topics include: eccentric turning, special setups, tolerance turning, and safety.
# Eccentric Turning - Describe independent chunks and the types of work they are designed to be used for. - Center workpieces in a four-jaw chuck using a cutting bit in the tool post, a dial indicator, and a wiggler. - Demonstrate reversing the jaws of a four-jaw chuck to accommodate odd shaped workpieces. - Complete the following operations at specified points on a square workpiece: center drill, drill holes of specific size, cut internal threads, ream, counter bore, countersink, and bore over-sized holes. # Special Setups - Define mandrel turning, follower and steady rest, and milling and grinding on the lathe. - Explain form turning and demonstrate tool grinding techniques. - Prepare the lathe and a workpiece for turning using a mandrel, follower rest, steady rest, milling, and grinders. - Explain the use of a hydraulic tracing attachment. - Demonstrate using cut off tool. # Tolerance Turning - Explain tolerance, actual size, given size, unilateral tolerance, types of fit, and where specifications for tolerance and fit can be found. - Demonstrate the ability to turn to tolerance size, and locate features on a round workpiece and eccentric features on a square workpiece. # Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery.
AMCA 2090 - Advanced Grinding Operations II
Provides instruction in advanced grinding operations and procedures, and is a continuation of Advanced Grinding Operations I. Emphasis is placed on skill development through laboratory experiences. Topics include: surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, tool and cutter grinding, grinding theory, and safety.
# Surface Grinders - Define the terms used in grinding operations. - Explain how surface grinding machines work. - Describe procedure to set up power cross feeds and cross feed positive stops. - List the types of work holding devices used in surface grinding. - Demonstrate dressing and turning grinding wheels. - Set up a surface grinder to grind a straight flat surface to very small tolerances. - Set feeds and speeds, stops and reversing dogs, and power longitudinal power feeds on both horizontal and vertical spindle surface grinders. - Select and set up the equipment needed to grind internal surfaces. # Cylindrical Grinding - Describe the machine accessories for cylindrical work. - Determine work surface speeds for specified workpieces and wheel speed rpm. - Set up the surface grinder with a turn wheel, head and foot stock, and workpiece. - Grind work pieces to specified size and finish. - Grind a tapered work piece to a specified size and finish. # Tool and Cutter Grinding - Explain the use of a clearance table for sharpening milling cutters with a disk wheel. - Demonstrate the use of a cylindrical grinder to sharpen milling cutters with straight teeth. - Determine cutting speeds and depth of cut for high speed steel, cast nonferrous, and sintered carbide milling cutters. - Explain the cutting procedures for sharpening end mill cutters. - Set up a surface grinder to sharpen horizontal milling cutters and end mill cutters. # Grinding Theory - Explain each of the speed and feed formulas needed to perform safe surface grinding operations. - Explain the marking for identifying grinding wheels and other bonded abrasives. - Show how grinding wheel charts are used for grinding specified materials, types, shapes, or size of grinding wheels. - Explain how bonds affect the speed limitation of grinding wheels. # Safety - Identify safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery. - Demonstrate safety procedures for setup and operation of grinding machinery.
ASTT 1190 - Aircraft Structural Technology Internship
During the internship/co-operative work experience, the student gains practical knowledge and hands-on training necessary for career advancement in the field. The student will be required to satisfactorily perform tasks assigned by the internship/co-op supervisor.
# Practical Work Experience - Assess practical work experience that is gained with limited supervision, satisfactorily performance of assigned tasks within the work environment.
AUMF 1020 - Manufacturing Processes and Production
This course provides the skills required to identify customer needs and determine resources available for the production process. Topics include equipment set up for production process, creating team production goals and job assignments, coordinating work flow with team members, communicate production and material requirements, perform and monitor the process to make a product, document production and process compliance, and prepare final product for shipping.
Production flow analysis is a systematic examination of material and data movements in manufacturing systems, aiming to enhance production processes and boost efficiency.
Production orders are instructions outlining the product types, quantities, and specifications to be manufactured within a designated timeframe, ensuring efficient production process control.
# Work Flow Planning and Control - Understand principles of Lean Manufacturing and High-Performance Work Organizations. - Apply job assignments and coordinating workflow. - Provide appropriate resources available to meet customer specifications. - Recognize set-up and operation procedures are available and up-to-date. - Read and interpret a production schedule and manufacturing work order. - Understand production process, including flow and bottlenecks. - Understand lead-time required for a production plan. Cognitive - Read and interpret bills of materials and routing sheets. - Understand methods of productivity measurement and improvement. - Understand principles and practice of Just-in-time (JIT) inventory control. - Perform a physical inventory. # Production Equipment Operations - Prepare and operate production machines. - Perform emergency shutdown of production machines. - Make sense of and address machine malfunctions. - Understand common types of mechanisms used in machines. - Understand ways in which force and torque are used in machine operations. - Understand impact of friction on machine operation and methods. - Understand use of cams. - Understand ways in which machines use pulley and gear drives. - Understand which manufacturing processes are used to make and finish parts. - Use basic types of manual machine tools, such as drill press and cutoff saw. - Understand basic machine tooling. - Understand basic casting, molding and stamping processes. - Understand basic direct digital and additive manufacturing. # Production Materials, Tools and Equipment - Understand various materials used in production. - Understand machinery operation, set up and testing. - Interpret and read gauges (i.e., analog, digital and Vernier). - Recognize whether additional tools need to be purchased. - Understand lubricants and coolants to make the proper selection. - Implement, program and operate computerized control process. - Understand equipment capabilities to maximize productivity. - Administer machine adjustments. - Develop an order for tools and materials. # Work Orders and Documentation - Interpret work orders to meet customer needs. - Review order sheets to determine if on-site adjustments are needed. - Use diagrams and technical drawings. - Interpret route sheets and operation sheets to set-up and operate machine. - Prepare compliance tag to indicate that the sub-assembly meets the customer requirements. - Determine packing requirements based upon customer specifications. - Determine packing requirements based upon available packing materials. - Determine the safest method of shipping the product based upon available packing materials. # Advanced Technologies - Understand advanced technologies that are now in common use, such as Computer Numerically Controlled machines (CNC), Industrial Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Lean Processes, Sensors and Lasers - Understand emerging technologies that could become commonly used in the next one to four years, such as Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Advanced Materials, Internet of Things, Mass Customization, Mechatronics, Mobile Internet, Nanotechnology and Next Generation Robotics.
AUMF 1100 - Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems
This course will introduce students to the concepts of cyber-physical systems including, but not limited to, competencies involving manufacturing, automation, computer science, Industry 4.0, sensor technologies, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This course will be the first course taken in the degree program.
Cyber-Physical System Security refers to the protection of interconnected networks that encompass both physical and cyber elements, aiming to ensure their resilience and shield them from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Communications security is the safeguarding of data during transmission or storage to prevent unauthorized access, interception, or manipulation, preserving confidentiality, integrity, and availability of communications.
# Cyber-Physical System History and Fundamentals - Define a modern cyber-physical system. - Explain the four industrial revolutions. - Define key terms with emphasis on manufacturing, automation, computer science, Industry 4.0, sensor technologies, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. - Discuss current standardizations relevant to Industry 4.0 and cyber-physical systems. # Cyber-Physical System Classifications - Define different various sectors of manufacturing and similar industries in which Industry 4.0 technologies are used. - Explain how modern cyber-physical systems apply to various sectors of local or regional industries. - Define the roles, tasks, and capabilities of different Cyber-Physical system classifications. # Cyber-Physical System Components - Identify common components of cyber-physical systems. - Explain the difference between physical and digital components within a cyber-physical system. - Discuss the role of various components within a cyber-physical system. # Cyber-Physical System Communications - Identify common communication protocols utilized within cyber-physical systems. - Discuss the relationship between cyber-physical systems communications and components. # The Future of Cyber-Physical Systems - Discuss the current capabilities of cyber-physical systems. - Discuss the current limitations of cyber-physical systems. - Discuss potential future developments in Industry 4.0 technologies.
AUMF 1300 - Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
This course provides a foundational knowledge of current and emerging uses of artificial intelligence in the modern manufacturing context. Topics include defining AI, understanding AI learning and data sources, use cases of AI in manufacturing, and understanding the dynamics of human-AI interaction.
Robotic manufacturing refers to the utilization of automated machines and artificial intelligence in the production process to enhance efficiency and precision in various industries.
Human-machine interactions focus on creating efficient communication and cooperation between people and machines through interdisciplinary research and system design.
# Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - Define the terms artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented intelligence. - Discuss the history of AI. - Distinguish what artificial intelligence is and is not able to do. # Uses of AI in Manufacturing - Examine the common uses of AI in manufacturing for quality assurance, process optimization, automation of manual processes, predictive maintenance, inventory management, simulation using digital twins, dynamic control of autonomous mobile robots or automated guided vehicles, automated recommendations to assist operators in highly complex processes, generative design, and waste reduction. - Describe the benefits of artificial intelligence in manufacturing. - Describe a real use case of AI applied to a manufacturing process. # Data Sources in AI - Identify various sources of information utilized by AI in manufacturing such as enterprise resource planning systems, industrial internet of things, machine vision systems, digital input/output ports, metrology and telemetry systems. - Explain the term "dark data" as it applies in the manufacturing context and how AI can analyze and synthesize recommendations from data that would otherwise be ignored. # AI Learning - Compare and Contrast supervised vs. unsupervised learning. - Describe different data pattern recognition algorithms. - Summarize how AI utilizes vision systems to learn, detect, track, and analyze objects in manufacturing systems. - Describe the role human intervention has in the AI learning process. # AI and Human Interaction - Describe the role programming languages have in converting natural language into machine language and vice-versa for AI-Human interaction. - List the different types of Human-Machine-Interaction methods with speech recognition and synthesis, visual and audible feedback, and human input devices. - Examine AI controlled robotics and human robot interaction.
AUMF 1310 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems III
This course continues the study of flexible manufacturing systems. Students will employ planning documentation skills developed in previous flexible manufacturing courses to install an automated system, produce a first run product, and operate the system. Emphasis is placed on changing the function for product produced by the automated system to adapt the system to function as a flexible system.
Automated installation refers to the use of scripts or tools for installing software or systems, reducing manual intervention, and enhancing consistency, efficiency, and accuracy in deployments.
# System Installation to Produce a First Run Product - Install robots, work cells, and automated systems. - Evaluate initial start-up of robotic system, work cell and automated system. - Start up and debug robot system. - Measure robot performance for distance, positioning, accuracy, and repeatability. - Analyze operating difficulties of robots and adjust to specifications. - Adjust equipment for accuracy and repeatability. - Install and adjust end of arm tools. - Install and adjust actuators. - Verify system interlock operation. - Install and adjust tactile sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair tactile sensors. - Install and adjust video sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair video sensors. - Install and adjust fiber-optic components. - Troubleshoot and repair fiber-optic components. - Setup machine vision system. - Install and adjust magnetic sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair magnetic sensors. - Install and adjust thermal sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair thermal sensors. - Install and adjust sonic sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair sonic sensors. - Install and adjust pressure sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair pressure sensors. - Install and adjust microwave sensors. - Troubleshoot and repair microwave sensors. - Run routine diagnostic tests. - Troubleshoot end effectors. - Troubleshoot vision system. - Verify pressure control system operation. - Troubleshoot timing of automated (CAM) system. - Service bearings. - Adjust clutch and brake system. - Adjust linkage. - Apply requirements of service bulletins. - Troubleshoot overload protection device operation. - Aid fault isolation using manuals and troubleshooting charts. # Automated System Operation - Assist supervisor in implementing plan for initial set-up installation and maintenance of automated system. - Determine resources needed to sustain production. - Arrange for acquisition of equipment and materials. - Coordinate with other workers to complete tasks. - Co-develop and implement quality control and inspection standards and procedures. - Conduct quality tests on processes and products. - Calibrate test and measurement equipment. - Participate in work teams. - Apply statistical in-process quality control (SPC). - Install robot controller. - Install programmable controller and its input/output devices. - Install communication links. - Optimize existing system performance. - Field test robot to assure conformance to specifications. - Define axis control and feedback specifications. - Specify robot coordinate system. - Interconnect robots and appropriate peripheral equipment. - Analyze and select sensing requirements for manufacturing specifications. - Set up robot to pick and place. - Design system for counting regularly shaped objects. - Design system for counting irregularly shaped objects. - Coordinate operation of several pieces of automatic equipment. - Adjust automated systems for accuracy and repeatability. - Start up and shut down automated production system. - Follow manufacturer's troubleshooting procedures for an automated system. - Develop written programs. - Enter executive software into control unit. - Load programs into robot. - Operate teach mode. - Interpret error messages. - Program stepper motors. - Program programmable logic controllers for specific sequence of events in performing application. - Draw logic diagrams (flow charts). - Program, test program, and edit program using teaching pendant. - Perform zeroing of encoders. - Aid fault repair using manuals and troubleshooting charts. - Disassemble, repair, test, and return to service robots which have failed. - Troubleshoot and repair automated systems. - Maintain automated systems. # Project Adaptation of Automated Systems for Flexible Manufacturing - Adapt automated systems for painting applications. - Adapt automated systems for bonding applications. - Adapt automated systems for machining applications. - Adapt automated systems for material handling applications. - Adapt automated systems for assembly applications. - Adapt automated systems for packing applications. - Adapt automated systems for welding applications.
In this course, students will explore machine vision technologies. Topics include machine vision software, hardware, and programming. Students will program machine vision technologies to perform basic vision tasks such as identification, sorting, and counting.
# Machine Vision Fundamentals - Discuss the history of machine vision systems. - Describe the different types of machine vision systems such as barcodes, QR codes, and industrial camera systems. - Discuss various applications of machine vision systems within manufacturing operations. # Machine Vision Hardware - Discuss common issues and considerations with machine vision hardware. - Implement hardware for a machine vision system. - Construct machine vision hardware to operate on a network. # Machine Vision Software - Implement software for a machine vision system. - Construct machine vision software to connect to a machine vision hardware component. - Construct machine vision software to operate on a network. # Machine Vision Programming - Construct a machine vision system to identify the presence/absence of items within a field of vision. - Construct a machine vision system to decide of pass/fail of items based on established criteria within a field of vision. - Construct a machine vision system to count items within a field of vision. - Construct a machine vision system to measure an item within a field of vision.