St. Philip’s College Schedule/Catalog 2019-2020 [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, Semester Hours: (3 - 3 - 0), are explained below:
- The first digit is the number of semester credit hours for the course.
- The second digit is the number of lecture hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
- The third digit is the number of laboratory/clinical/internship/practicum hours per week in a regular 16 week semester.
Hours met per week are based on semester-length classes; courses of shorter semesters during such as flex classes, will meet for more hours per week for equivalency.
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HART 2434 - Advanced Air Conditioning Controls Prerequisites: HART 1403 , HART 1407
Theory and application of electrical control devices, electromechanical controls and/or pneumatic controls.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2436 - Air Conditioning and Troubleshooting Prerequisites: HART 1403, HART 1407, HART 1441, HART 1445, HART 2449
Corequisites: HART 2441, HART 2445
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: Math 0420 An advanced course in application of troubleshooting principles and use of instruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigeration components and system problems including conducting performance tests.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2438 - Air Conditioning Installation and Startup Special Program Tuition: $50 Prerequisites: HART 1400, HART 1403, HART 1407, HART 1441
Corequisites: HART 2434
A study of Air Conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal and air cleaning equipment with emphasis on startup and performance testing.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2441 - Commercial Air Conditioning Prerequisites: HART 1403, HART 1407, HART 1441, HART 2434, HART 2442, HART 2457
Corequisites: HART 2436
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410 A study of components, applications, and installation of air conditioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2442 - Commercial Refrigeration Special Program Tuition: $50 Prerequisites: HART 1403 , HART 1407
Theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration: medium and low temperature applications and ice machines.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2445 - Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design Prerequisites: HART 1407 , HART 1441
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410 Study of the properties of air and results of cooling, heating, humidifying or dehumidifying; heat gain and heat loss calculations including equipment selection and balancing the air system.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2449 - Heat Pumps Prerequisites: HART 1403 , HART 1407 , HART 1441
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0410 A study of Heat Pumps, heat pump control circuits, defrost controls, auxiliary heat, air flow, and other topics related to heat pump systems.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HART 2457 - Specialized Commercial Refrigeration Special Program Tuition: $50 Prerequisites: HART 1403, HART 1407, HART 1441
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
An advanced course covering the components, accessories, and service of specialized refrigeration units, such as ice machines, soft-serve machines, cryogenics, and cascade systems.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HEMR 1401 - Tracks and Undercarriages Concepts in operation and maintenance of final drive track systems and undercarriages used on track and wheel type equipment.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 47.0302
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HIST 1301 - United States History I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 1302 - United States History II Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.51 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2301 - Texas History Prerequisites: Credit for three semester hours of history.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of Texas from the pre-Columbian era to the present. Themes that may be addressed in Texas History include: Spanish colonization and Spanish Texas; Mexican Texas; the Republic of Texas; statehood and secession; oil, industrialization, and urbanization; civil rights; and modern Texas.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0102.52 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from human origins to the 17th century. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization I include the cultural legacies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, Islamic civilizations, and Europe through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformations.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.53.25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of Europe and the Mediterranean world from the 17th century to the modern era. Themes that should be addressed in Western Civilization II include absolutism and constitutionalism, growth of nation states, the Enlightenment, revolutions, classical liberalism, industrialization, imperialism, global conflict, the Cold War, and globalism.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.54 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 54.0101.53 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2327 - Mexican-American History I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of the Mexican American experience to the 19th Century.
This course fulfills the American History foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 05.0203.52.25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
A survey of the economic, social, political, intellectual, and cultural history of Mexican Americans/Chicanx. Periods include the United States-Mexico War Era, incorporation of Northern Mexico into the United States, Porfirian Mexico, and the nineteenth century American West, 1910 Mexican Revolution and Progressive Era, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II and the Cold War, Civil Rights Era, Conservative Ascendancy, the age of NAFTA and turn of the 21st Century developments. Themes to be addressed are the making of borders and borderlands, impact of Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, gender and power, migration and national identities, citizenship and expulsion, nineteenth century activism and displacement, industrialization and the making of a transnational Mexican working class, urbanization and community formation, emergence of a Mexican American Generation, war and citizenship, organized advocacy and activism, Chicano Movement, changing identifications and identities, trade and terrorism. (May be applied to U.S. History requirement.)
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 05.0203.52 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HIST 2381 - African-American History Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of African-American groups.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1301 - Health Data Content and Structure Special Program Tuition: $250 Prerequisites: HITT 1305 and BIOL 2404 both with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 both with a grade of C or higher. Must be accepted into the program before enrolling.
Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1302 - The Culture of Health Care Addresses job expectations in health care settings. Discusses how care is organized inside a practice setting, privacy laws, and professional and ethical issues encountered in the workplace.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1311 - Health Information Systems Prerequisites: HITT 1353 , HITT 1341 , HITT 1342
Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and public health.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1341 - Coding and Classification Systems Prerequisites: HPRS 2301
Basic coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0713
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1342 - Ambulatory Coding Prerequisites: HPRS 2301 and HITT 1341 (concurrent enrollment allowed)
Fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1345 - Health Care Delivery Systems Prerequisites: HITT 1305 , ITSC 1309 , and BIOL 2404 or (BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 ), all with C or higher. Must be accepted into the program before enrolling.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 Examination of delivery systems including organization, financing, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 1353 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Special Program Tuition: $250 Prerequisites: HITT 1301 and HITT 1345
Concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2249 - RHIT Competency Review Review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 3)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2326 - Project Management for Health Professions General principles of project management tools and techniques that results in the ability to create and follow a project management plan.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2335 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies Special Program Tuition: $250 Prerequisites: HITT 1311 and HITT 2346 (concurrent enrollment allowed) all with a grade of “C” or higher
Advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0713
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2339 - Health Information Organization and Supervision Prerequisites: HITT 1311
Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial, and physical resources.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2343 - Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Special Program Tuition: $250 Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 and HITT 1311 with a grade of “C” or higher
Study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues and approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2346 - Advanced Medical Coding Prerequisites: HITT 1311 , HITT 1341 , HITT 1342
Advanced concepts of ICD and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 51.0713
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HITT 2361 - Clinical - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Prerequisites: HITT 2335 , HITT 2346 , HITT 2343 , and (HITT 2339 or concurrent enrollment)
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: (3 -0- 16)
CIP: 51.0707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1260 - Clinical Histologic Technology I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: (2 -0- 10)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1301 - Introduction to Histotechnology Prerequisites: BIOL 2404
Introduction to the health care environment and the histology laboratory. Includes laboratory safety and infection control; healthcare professionals; medical terminology; basic anatomy and physiology; laboratory mathematics; communication; and ethics, legal, and professional issues.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1302 - Histotechnology I Special Program Tuition: $350 Introduction to the basic theories and practices of histotechnology. Includes laboratory safety, fixation, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and cryotomy, and routine staining.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1305 - Functional Histology I Special Program Tuition: $350 Recognition, composition, and function of cells, cell life cycles, blood, and basic tissue types.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1346 - Functional Histology II Prerequisites: HLAB 1305
A continuation of Functional Histology I. Emphasis on the recognition, composition, and function of organ systems. Includes skeletal tissues, central nervous system, circulatory system, endocrine glands, and reproductive system.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0320
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1360 - Clinical Histologic Technology II Prerequisites:
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: (3 -0- 15)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1443 - Histotechnology II Prerequisites: HLAB 1302
A continuation of Histotechnology I. Introduces both theory and practice of common histochemical staining techniques. Topics include laboratory safety; laboratory mathematics and reagent preparation; basic tissue/dye bonding; differentiation and quality control; and nuclear, connective tissue, and carbohydrate staining techniques.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1460 - Clinical - Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist I A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -0- 16)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1461 - Clinical - Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist II Prerequisites: HLAB 1460
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -0- 16)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 1462 - Clinical - Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist III Prerequisites: HLAB 1461
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (4 -0- 12)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HLAB 2341 - Registry Review Prerequisites: HLAB 1443 and HLAB 1346
Review of the major theoretical/practical applications in histotechnology. Includes fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen cryotomy, routine and special stains, tissue identification, immunohistochemistry, enzyme histochemistry, and electron microscopy. Emphasis on employment skills, review of ethical and legal behavior, and professional development.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.1008
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professionals An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
Semester Hours: (2 -2- 0)
CIP: 51.0000
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HPRS 1291 - Special Topics in Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 4)
CIP: 51.0000
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HPRS 1304 - Basic Health Profession Skills A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 51.0000
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: No |
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HPRS 2231 - General Health Professions Management Exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations.
Semester Hours: (2 -1- 2)
CIP: 51.0000
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology Prerequisites: HITT 1305 and BIOL 2404 (or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 ) all with a C or higher.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 510707
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HPRS 2321 - Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals Cross-Listed With: HPRS 2021
Principles, procedures, and regulations governing the legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and health care professionals. Includes current ethical issues related to the various healthcare professions and patient confidentiality.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 51.0000
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HRPO 1311 - Human Relations Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 52.1003
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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HRPO 2307 - Organizational Behavior The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation theory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisciplinary concepts from the behavioral sciences.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 52.1003
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 1301 - Introduction to the Humanities I Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 1302 - Introduction to the Humanities II Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the individual and of society.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 24.0103.51 12
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican-American Studies Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Introduction to the field of Mexican-American / Chicano/a Studies from its inception to the present. Interdisciplinary survey designed to introduce students to the salient cultural, economic, educational, historical, political, and social aspects of the Mexican-American / Chicano/a experience.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 05.0203.51 25
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 1311 - Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
An examination of Mexican-American / Chicano/a artistic expressions in the visual and performing arts.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 50.0703.54 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 1315 - Fine Arts Appreciation Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.
This course fulfills the Creative Arts foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 50.0101.51 26
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 2319 - American Minority Studies Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Historical, economic, social, and cultural development of minority groups. May include African-American, Mexican American, Asian American, and Native American issues.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 45.1101.53 25
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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HUMA 2323 - World Cultures Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions. Introduces the major sub-fields: physical and cultural anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and ethnology.
This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 45.0201.51 25
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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IBUS 1305 - Introduction to International Business and Trade The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: Ready for INRW 0420, MATH 0410
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 0)
CIP: 52.1101
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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IMED 1301 - Introduction to Multimedia A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of multimedia. Topics include digital image editing, digital sound and video editing, animation, web page development, and interactive presentations. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing effective multimedia presentations.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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IMED 1316 - Web Design I Special Program Tuition: $60 Instruction in web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, and browsers.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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IMED 1391 - Special Topics in Educational Media Technology Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 13.0501
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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IMED 2309 - Internet Commerce An overview of the Internet as a marketing and sales tool with emphasis on developing a prototype for electronic commerce. Topics include dynamic data integration, data collection, and on-line transactions.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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IMED 2315 - Web Design II Special Program Tuition: $60 Prerequisites: IMED 1316
A study of mark-up language advanced layout techniques for creating web pages. Emphasis on identifying the target audience and producing web sites according to accessibility standards, cultural appearance, and legal issues.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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IMED 2380 - Cooperative Education - Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 20)
CIP: 11.0801
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INMT 2303 - Pumps, Compressors and Mechanical Drives A study of the theory and operations of various types of pumps and compressors. Topics include mechanical power transmission systems including gears, v-belts, and chain drives.
Recommended Basic Skills prerequisites: INRW 0420, MATH 0320
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 15.0613
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INRW 0055 - Integrated Reading & Writing 8-hr Refresher This refresher course is designed for students with TSI assessment scores that place them in INRW 0420. This workshop-based course provides a review of reading and writing concepts and skills. After successfully completing the Refresher course, students will take a post-assessment to determine if they are eligible for Freshman Composition I. Students who complete INRW 0055 successfully will be college eligible in reading and writing and may enroll in Freshman Composition I. Students who do not pass INRW 0055 will enroll in INRW 0420 per placement scores.
Semester Hours: (0 -0- 0.5)
CIP: 32.0108.60 12
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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INRW 0100 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental Integrated Reading and Writing courses or ENGL 1301 . Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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INRW 0101 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics May serve as a refresher or as a supplemental course to developmental Integrated Reading and Writing courses or ENGL 1301 . Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (1 -1- 0)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INRW 0120 - Integrated Reading and Writing Special Topics Corequisites: INRW 0420
Serves as a supplemental course to developmental INRW 0420. Course descriptions are available for each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated when topics vary.
Semester Hours: (0 -1- 0)
CIP: 32.0108.69 12
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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INRW 0420 - Integrated Reading and Writing II Prerequisites: INRW 0050
Corequisites: This course requires a lab.
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: Ready for INRW 0420
This college-prep course is designed for students who need to improve reading and writing effectiveness with multi-paragraph, college-level texts. Students will give oral and written responses to texts representative of a variety of disciplines and genres. Strong emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing skills. INRW lab will supplement class instruction. Successful completion of this college-prep course with a grade of C or better fulfills INRW TSI requirements.
Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)
CIP: 32.0108.59 12
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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INTC 1341 - Principles of Automatic Control Prerequisites: Credit or enrollment in CETT 2435
Basic measurements, automatic control systems and design, closed loop systems, controllers, feedback, control modes, and control configurations.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 1355 - Unit Operations Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Automatic control requirements of industrial processes. Includes fluid flow and material transport, distillation, and extraction. Also covers control system design and control loop adjustments and analysis.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 1357 - AC/DC Motor Control Prerequisites: CETT 1305 or CETT 1302 or CETT 1409
A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment; a presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 4)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 1358 - Flow and Measurement Control Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Practical methods of flow measurements and flow integration. Emphasizes primary flow element selection and calculations in accordance with American Gas Association (AGA) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 1359 - Temperature Control Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Analysis of temperature process control loops. Includes installation, testing, calibration, and application of commonly used temperature measuring devices.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 1456 - Instrumentation Calibration Corequisites: INTC 2433 Instrumentation System Installation
Techniques for configuring and calibrating transmitters, controllers, recorders, valves, and valve positioners.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 3)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 2288 - Internship - Instrumentation Technology/Technician Corequisites: INTC 2433 Instrumentation Systems Installation
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (2 -0- 12)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 2330 - Instrumentation Systems Troubleshooting Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 Techniques for troubleshooting instrumentation systems in a process environment. Includes troubleshooting upsets in processes.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 2336 - Distributed Control and Programmable Logic An overview of distributed control systems including configuration of programmable logic controllers, smart transmitters, and field communicators. Functions of digital systems in a process control environment.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 3)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: Yes SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 2359 - Distributive Control Systems Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Philosophy and application of distributed control systems. Includes hardware, firmware, software, configuration, communications, and networking systems required to implement a distributed control strategy.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 2388 - Internship - Instrumentation Technology/Technician Prerequisites: Departmental approval
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: (3 -1- 16)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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INTC 2433 - Instrumentation Systems Installation Prerequisites: Department approval
Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0320 Synthesis, application, and integration of instrument installation components. Includes a comprehensive final project..
Semester Hours: (4 -4- 1)
CIP: 15.0404
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 1308 - Introduction to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Basic concepts of voice over internet protocol (VoIP). Focuses on technology integration of and data transmission in network communications. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 1401 - Cisco Exploration 1 - Network Fundamentals A course introducing the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet. Describes the use of OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the applications, network, data link, and physical layers. Covers the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations. Build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; perform basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes. Basic computer skills are required.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 1404 - Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 or concurrent enrollment
This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and routing protocols. Students analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot the primary routing protocols RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF. Recognize and correct common routing issues and problems. Model and analyze routing processes.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 1414 - CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks This course covers networking architecture, structure, and functions; introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 1440 - CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials Prerequisites: ITCC 1414 or concurrent enrollment
Describes the architecture, components, and basic operation of routers and explains the basic principles of routing and routing protocols. It also provides an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2343 - Network Security Prerequisites: ITCC 1440
Overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: security poicy design and management; security technologies; products and solutions; firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance; AAQA and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2359 - Advanced Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) architecture, components, and functionality. Includes VOIP signaling, call control, voice dial plans, configuring voice interfaces, dial peers, and quality of service (QoS) technologies.
Semester Hours: (3 -2- 2)
CIP: 11.0901
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2408 - Cisco Exploration 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless Prerequisites: ITCC 1401
This course helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how switches operate and are implemented in the LAN environment for small and large networks. Detailed explanations of LAN switch operations, VLAN implementation, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Inter-VLAN routing, and wireless network operations. Analyze, configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs, RSTP, VTP, and wireless networks. Campus network design and Layer 3 switching concepts are introduced.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2410 - Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN Prerequisites: ITCC 1401 , ITCC 1404 and (ITCC 2408 or concurrent enrollment)
This course explains the principles of traffic control and access control lists (ACLs) and provides an overview of the services and protocols at the data link layer for wide-area access. Describes user access technologies and devices and discover how to implement and configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), DSL, and Frame Relay. WAN security concepts, tunneling, and VPN basics are introduced. Discuss the special network services required by converged applications and an introduction to quality of service (QoS).
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2412 - CCNA 3: Scaling Networks Prerequisites: ITCC 1414 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks (ScaN) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches using advanced protocols.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2413 - CCNA 4: Connecting Networks Prerequisites: ITCC 1440
WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network; enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements.
Semester Hours: (4 -3- 2)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: Yes NVC: Yes PAC: Yes SAC: Yes SPC: Yes |
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ITCC 2454 - CCNP Routing - Implementing IP Routing How to implement, monitor, and maintain routing services in an enterprise network. How to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complete enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions using a range of routing protocols in IPv4 and IPv6 environments. Configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.
Semester Hours: (4 -2- 3)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: No |
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ITCC 2455 - CCNP Switch - Implementing IP Switching How to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise campus networks. How to plan, configure, and verity the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. How to secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.
Semester Hours: (4 -2- 3)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: No |
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ITCC 2456 - CCNP TSHOOT - Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks Prerequisites: ITCC 2454 and ITCC 2455
How to implement, monitor, and maintain switching in converged enterprise campus networks. How to plan, configure, and verity the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. How to secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.
Semester Hours: (4 -2- 3)
CIP: 11.1002
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: Yes PAC: No SAC: No SPC: No |
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ITDF 1300 - Introduction to Digital Forensics A study of the application of digital forensic science and technology to collect, analyze, document, and present information while maintaining a documented chain of custody. Overview of ethics,white collar crime, and other legal guidelines/regulations/laws. Includes overview of tools used for forensic analysis of digital devices in investigations.
Semester Hours: (3 -3- 1)
CIP: 11.1003
Offered at: NLC: No NVC: No PAC: No SAC: No SPC: Yes |
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