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2016-17 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Biology
  

  • BIO-104L - Lab: Human Biology 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 104  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-105 CCO

    BIO-105 - Human Biology 2

    3 credits
    As a continuation of Human Biology 1, this course includes the study of special sense organs, and endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. Laboratory procedures are stressed in hematology, the cardiovascular system, and the urinary system, accompanied by dissection of appropriate animal specimens and microscopic studies.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 104  ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 105L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-204
  

  • BIO-105L - Lab: Human Biology 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 105  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-107 CCO

    BIO-107 - World Food Habits and Sustainability

    3 credits
    This course reviews the evolution of world food habits from their earliest beginnings to the present. It will present the biological and environmental perspectives to global food systems. World dietary patterns will be examined with respect to human evolution and the influence of socialization and acculturation. The course will discuss the world revolutions that shaped current landscapes in food production and food science. Understanding the environmental sustainability of agricultural production and processing will be a vital component of this course. Special emphasis will be made on current trends in food biotechnology, fermented foods, functional foods and the effect of climate change on food production and world food habits. By the end of the course students should also have a better understanding of their own food choices.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 107L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-107Lab CCO

    BIO-107L - Lab: World Food Habits and Sustainability

    1 credits
    This lab provides an introduction to changes in human food habits in relation to human evolution. Students will explore human diet from around the world with special focus on nutrition which includes the study of carbohydrates, fats, proteinsand other nutrients. Students will also gain a workable knowledge of digestion, absorption, metabolism, nutrition guidlines, food preserversation, fermentation and sustainability of food systems. The lab will be supplemented by several field trips to institutions and farms to study applications of food biotechnology and effects of climate change on food sustainability.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 107  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-109

    BIO-109 - Forensic Biology

    3 credits
    This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of Forensic Biology with a strong emphasis on the basic underlying biology.   Material will include crime scene investigation and the recognition, collection, preservation and analysis of biological evidence. Given their importance in contemporary forensic biology, particular emphasis will be placed on the principles of DNA analysis and immunology.  The goal of this course will be to introduce students to important biological concepts such as cell biology, molecular biology and immunology while also using these concepts to explore the science of Forensic Biology.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 109L .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-109L

    BIO-109L - Lab: Forensic Biology

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO-109.  This course will provide students with the laboratory experiences that will introduce them to the principles and techniques of Forensic Biology with a strong emphasis on the basic
    underlying biology. Exercises will reinforce material from the associated lecture while also developing skills in critical data analysis.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 109 .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-113 CCO

    BIO-113 - General Botany

    3 credits
    Examines basic botanical concepts with the emphasis on vascular plant anatomy, physiology, reproduction and ecology. Fungi, non-vascular and seedless vascular plants will also be examined. Three lecture and three lab hours. Required for the Landscape Design and Management Technology program, but open to all students.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 113L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-108
  

  • BIO-113L - Lab: General Botany

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 113  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-114 CCO

    BIO-114 - Biochemistry

    3 credits
    An introduction to biochemical principles. Emphasis is on the major metabolic pathways, the mechanisms of enzyme action, bioenergetics and the role of hormones and other regulatory substances.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-140
  
  • BIO-115 CCO

    BIO-115 - Nutrition

    3 credits
    Application of nutrition principles in the planning, selection and preparation of foods to meet one’s physical, social and economic needs. Discussion of current issues such as vegetarianism, health foods, fad diets, weight control, food additives/preservatives, nutrition labeling, stretching the food dollar, and safe food handling will be presented.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-142
  
  • BIO-119 CCO

    BIO-119 - Essentials of Human Biology 1

    2 credits
    This course will present an overview of human anatomy and physiology with an introduction to microbiology. Interaction of all body systems is discussed with emphasis on those topics relating to Cosmetology. Specific topics included are cell structure, tissue, and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. High school Biology and/or Chemistry is a prerequisite of this course. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Cosmetology program.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 119L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-146
  

  • BIO-119L - Lab: Essentials of Human Biology 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 119  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-120 CCO

    BIO-120 - Basics of Anatomy and Physiology

    3 credits
    This one-semester course combines a series of lectures and laboratory work designed to provide a student with a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body. It is designed to meet the needs of students with no background in chemistry or biology but who wish to gain a general knowledge in this area. Basic chemistry, cell and tissue structure, and all body systems will be studied with appropriate laboratory work.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 120L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-148
  

  • BIO-120L - Lab: Basics of Anatomy and Physiology

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 120  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-141 CCO

    BIO-141 - Fundamentals of Environmental Biology 1

    3 credits
    This lab course is designed to meet the needs of the non-science major. The first half of the course introduces basic ecologic principles such as energy flow through ecosystems, food webs, nutrient cycling, population growth and natural selection. The second half of the course addresses many of the environmental problems currently facing humans. Topics discussed include human population dynamics, natural resource consumption, loss of biological diversity, deforestation, habitat loss, endangered species and environmental laws.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 141L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-113
  

  • BIO-141L - Lab: Fundamentals of Environmental Biology 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 141  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-142 CCO

    BIO-142 - Fundamentals of Environmental Biology 2

    3 credits
    Fundamentals of Environmental Biology II is a four-credit lab designed to meet the requirements for students enrolled in the Wastewater Treatment program, as well as students requiring a second-semester laboratory science course. Topics discussed in lecture and lab include biological diversity, threats to biological diversity, habitat fragmentation and degradation, invasive species, environmental laws, conservation priorities, reserve design and the value that humans assign to biological diversity. The course meets for three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-141 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 142L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-213
  

  • BIO-142L - Fundamentals of Environmental Biology 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 142  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  

  • BIO-164 - Introduction to Biotechnology

    3 credits
    This course provides a general introduction to the field of biotechnology. Research trends and methodologies currently exploited within the field are discussed along with the impact these endeavors may have on the quality of life. The concepts discussed include the history and development of the field of biotechnology and current trends in the biotechnology industry such as recombinant DNA technology, genetic testing, transgenics, gene therapy and biofuels. Laboratory experiments are designed to complement and demonstrate the major concepts presented in lecture and offer hands-on experience with contemporary biotechnology laboratory skills including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), documentation; lab calculations and solution prep; aseptic technique; cell culture and analysis of DNA and proteins. Three lecture and 3 lab hours.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 164L  

    Course previously known as: BIOL-150
  

  • BIO-164L - Lab: Introduction to Biotechnology

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 164  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-201 CCO

    BIO-201 - Biology 1

    3 credits
    Geared to the prospective science major, the first semester of this course provides an introduction to the methods of science followed by a discussion of the molecular basis of biology and the architecture of cells and tissues. Consideration is then given to the central energy pathways-cellular respiration and photosynthesis. An in-depth coverage of cellular reproduction, classical and molecular genetics follows.

    Prerequisite(s): DWT 099  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level English; MAT-097  (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level math.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 201L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-106
  

  • BIO-201L - Lab: Biology 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 201  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-202 CCO

    BIO-202 - Biology 2

    3 credits
    A continuation of General Biology 1, in which the general morphology and physiology of representatives from all the major kingdoms are discussed. Considerable attention is given to the study of the vascular plant body and vertebrate systems.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-201 ; ( minimum grade D- ) 

    Corequisite(s): BIO 202L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-206
  

  • BIO-202L - Lab: Biology 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 202  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-231 CCO

    BIO-231 - Anatomy & Physiology 1

    3 credits

    A comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body, to serve as a background for the application of scientific principles in both everyday life and the work of various health disciplines. Laboratory practice includes the study of tissues by using microscopic examinations and the dissection of animal specimens, along with physiological experimentation. Units covered are concerned with general introductory material, the skeleton, muscles and the nervous system.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 092  or DWT 099  or placement at college-level English or Reading. BIO 101  or BIO 201  (minimum grade of C+) or MAT 097  (minimum grade of C-). 


     

    Corequisite(s): BIO 231L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-132
  

  • BIO-231L - Lab: Anatomy & Physiology 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 231  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-232 CCO

    BIO-232 - Anatomy & Physiology 2

    3 credits
    A continuation of Anatomy & Physiology 1 concentrating on circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Laboratory sessions are included. Emphasis is placed on association, correlation, critical thinking and overview of the body as a whole.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-231  (minimum grade C-);

    Corequisite(s): BIO 232L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-232
  

  • BIO-232L - Lab: Anatomy & Physiology 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 232  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-235 CCO

    BIO-235 - Microbiology

    3 credits
    A basic study of microorganisms, their structure, growth processes, and control. The concepts of infection, immunity and hypersensitivity precede the survey of the microbiology of major infectious diseases. The course meets for three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG 092  or DWT 099  or placement at college-level English or Reading. BIO 101  or BIO 201  (minimum grade of C+) or MAT 097  (minimum grade of C-);  BIO 231  completion recommended.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 235L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-121
  

  • BIO-235L - Lab: Microbiology

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 235  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  

  • BIO-240 - Sectional Anatomy

    2 credits
    An examination of human topical and sectional anatomy to enable the student to identify the structure seen in each plane and to relate any portion of the anatomy to the body as a whole. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy correlation to medical imaging.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-231 , BIO-232  or BIO-120 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 240L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-340
  

  • BIO-240L - Lab: Sectional Anatomy

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 240  .

    Corequisite(s): BIO 240  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • BIO-263 CCO

    BIO-263 - Genetics

    3 credits
    An introduction to the principles of classical, molecular, population and evolutionary genetics. The history and development of the field of genetics, Mendel’s contributions, the molecular and chromosomal basis of inheritance, meiosis and probability theory are highlighted along with gene mapping, variation in inheritance patterns, DNA mutation and repair, and the genetics of cancer and human disease. Laboratory experiments are designed to complement and demonstrate the major concepts presented in lecture.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-201  and either CHM-101  or CHM 111 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 263L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-360
  

  • BIO-263L - Lab: Genetics

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 263  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  

  • BIO-265 - Cell Biology

    3 credits
    This course provides an exploration into the structure, functions, and specializations of the cell. The lectures delve into how the cellular components provide for the diverse functions of cells. The concepts discussed include regulation of membranes permeability, enzyme function, second messenger systems, protein synthesis and modifications, specialized cells such as neurons, and cancer cells. The laboratory portion exposes students to current research techniques including histology, ion-exchange chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, cell culture, and immunocytochemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-201 , CHM-111 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 265L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOL-351
  

  • BIO-265L - Lab: Cell Biology

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BIO 265  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

Biotechnology
  
  • BTC-264 CCO

    BTC-264 - Biotechnology

    3 credits
    An in-depth introduction to the field of biotechnology, designed to familiarize students with research and production techniques commonplace within the biotechnology industry. This course provides students with a strong understanding of the philosophical principles underlying each technique and establish a scientific foundation upon which future material discussed in lecture and offers hands-on experience with contemporary protocols in an industry setting. Students also became familiar with many electronic technologies routinely used in biotechnology including the use of computer databases and the internet.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-201 , BIO-164 , BIO-263 , or permission of instructor.

    Corequisite(s): BTC-264L

    Course previously known as: BIOT-251
  

  • BTC-264L - Lab: Biotechnology

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BTC 264 .

    Corequisite(s): BTC-264.
  

  • BTC-281 - Biotechnology Co-Op 1

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.

Business Administration
  
  • BUS-101 CCO

    BUS-101 - Office Accounting 1

    3 credits
    An introductory course covering the basic structure, concepts and principles of accounting. Emphasis is placed upon the daily record keeping, classification and summarization of the financial information which flows within a service and merchandising sole proprietorship. The accounting cycle including statement presentation is examined along with such areas as cash, receivables, payables, payroll and taxes. Both manual and computerized systems will be explored. This course is restricted to Office Information Technology students; transfer students should take ACC-101 .

    Course previously known as: BUSN-101
  

  • BUS-280 - Business Internship1

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  

  • BUS-281 - Business Co-Op 1

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  

  • BUS-282 - Business Co-Op 2

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  

  • BUS-283 - Business Co-Op 3

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  

  • BUS-284 - Business Co-Op 4

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  

  • BUS-285 - Business Internship 2

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  

  • BUS-286 - Business Internship 3

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
  
  • MGT-265 CCO

    MGT-265 - Managing Lean and Agile Operations

    3 credits
    This course starts from the discussion of the evolution of production systems up to today’s state of the art lean operations. Lean and agile operations refer to modern advances in production technology and methodologies that have led to reduced costs, quicker response time and improved customer service.

    Prerequisite(s): MGT 101  

Business Law
  
  • LAW-214 CCO

    LAW-214 - Business Law Essentials

    3 credits
    The primary purpose of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of the legal environment as it affects businesses and business transactions and to help provide the student with the critical thinking skills needed to make sound business decisions. The course will deal with such areas as our legal system, contracts and sales, business forms and formation, torts, property rights and the employment relationship.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG-101  

    Course previously known as: BLAW-314

Chemistry
  
  • CHM-101 CCO

    CHM-101 - Survey of Chemistry 1

    3 credits
    This course can satisfy the science requirement for non-science majors. A survey of topics in inorganic chemistry including: problem solving strategies with emphasis in the use of dimensional analysis (conversion factors); atomic and molecular structure; periodic properties; stoichiometry; gas laws; acid-base behavior; solutions; nomenclature; chemical bonding; Lewis structures. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-083 , MAT 089  or MAT-087  (minimum grade of C-), or place at MAT-097  or higher.

    Corequisite(s): CHM 101L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHEM-101
  

  • CHM-101L - Lab: Survey of Chemistry 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CHM 101  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • CHM-102 CCO

    CHM-102 - Survey of Chemistry 2

    3 credits
    An overview of essential concepts in general, organic and biochemistry intended primarily for nursing students. One three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 101 ; ( minimum grade C- ) 

    Corequisite(s): CHM 102L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHEM-102
  

  • CHM-102L - Lab: Survey of Chemistry 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CHM 102  

    Corequisite(s): CHM 102  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirement.
  
  • CHM-111 CCO

    CHM-111 - General Chemistry 1

    3 credits
    This course is for science majors, engineers, and students transferring to pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental or pharmacy programs. Critical thinking is stimulated through the solution of multi-step problems. Topics include: dimensional analysis; atomic, molecular and electronic structure; stoichiometry solubility; precipitation and redox reactions; gases; periodic table and periodic trends; thermochemistry. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week.

    Prerequisite(s): 1 year of HS chemistry or physics, and MAT-097  or placement at college-level math ( minimum grade C- ).

    Corequisite(s): CHM 111L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHEM-103
  

  • CHM-111L - Lab: General Chemistry 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CHM 111  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • CHM-112 CCO

    CHM-112 - General Chemistry 2

    3 credits
    A continuation of CHM-111 . Critical thinking is stimulated through the solution of multi-step problems. Topics include: chemical bonding; molecular geometry and hybridization; intermolecular forces; solutions; kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; thermodynamic functions; electrochemistry. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM-111 ; ( minimum grade D )

    Corequisite(s): CHM 112L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHEM-203
  

  • CHM-112L - Lab: General Chemistry 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CHM 112  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • CHM-201 CCO

    CHM-201 - Organic Chemistry 1

    3 credits
    This course is designed for transfer students with majors in chemistry, biology, pre-med or predental. Reaction, synthesis and mechanism of organic reactions will be studied. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM-112 ; (minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): CHM 201L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHEM-320
  

  • CHM-201L - Lab: Organic Chemistry 1

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CHM 201  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • CHM-202 CCO

    CHM-202 - Organic Chemistry 2

    3 credits
    A continuation of CHM-201 . Emphasis is on basic reactions and their mechanisms, nomenclature and spectral identification through NMR and IR spectroscopy. Laboratory work involves organic synthesis by microscale and macroscale techniques. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM-201 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): CHM 202L  

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHEM-420
  

  • CHM-202L - Lab: Organic Chemistry 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CHM 202  .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

Chinese
  
  • CHN-101 CCO

    CHN-101 - Elementary Chinese 1

    3 credits
    This is an introductory course for students with little or no previous background in Mandarin. Correct pronunciation, tones, and grammar within the context of modern spoken Mandarin, the national language of China and Taiwan, will be stressed through lecture format. Recognizing and writing Chinese characters will be emphasized. English grammar will be used as a basis for learning Chinese grammar. Various aspects of Chinese history and culture, as they influence use of the modern language, will also be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement at  , or its equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHIN-125
  
  • CHN-102 CCO

    CHN-102 - Elementary Chinese 2

    3 credits
    This course is a continuation of Elementary Chinese 1. Pronunciation, tones, reading and grammar will be stressed along with continued development of basic oral and written communication in Mandarin. Chinese history and culture are further explored.

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHIN-225
  
  • CHN-201 CCO

    CHN-201 - Intermediate Chinese 1

    3 credits
    In this course, students review and continue to develop grammar formations introduced in Elementary Chinese 1 (CHN-101) and Elementary Chinese 2 (CHN-102). Vocabulary around various daily activities is expanded. Writing more complex sentences, paragraphs, original notes, short letters, and compositions using Chinese characters is stressed along with continued development of spoken Chinese (Mandarin) and listening comprehension skills. Aspects of the influences of Chinese culture worldwide are further explored through web-based activities, lecture, discussions, and oral and written reports.

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.

    Course previously known as: CHIN-325

CISCO Networking
  
  • CSO-105 CCO

    CSO-105 - Cisco Introduction to Networks

    3 credits
    This course is the first course in the Cisco Academy version 5 CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum. CSCO-105 introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LAN s, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

    Corequisite(s): CSO 105L  

    Course previously known as: CSCO-105
  

  • CSO-105L - Lab: Cisco Introduction to Networks

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CSO 105  .
  
  • CSO-155 CCO

    CSO-155 - Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials

    3 credits
    Describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By  the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and interVLAN routing in both 1Pv4 and 1Pv6 networks.

    Prerequisite(s): CSO-105  or permission of instructor.

    Corequisite(s): CSO 155L  

    Course previously known as: CSCO-155
  

  • CSO-155L - Lab: Cisco Routing Switching Essentials

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CSO 155  .
  
  • CSO-175 CCO

    CSO-175 - Cisco CCNA Security

    3 credits

    This is the security course offered through Cisco CCNA curriculum. Students will be expected to have completed and passed CSO-105/105L and CS0-155/155L or have an active CCENT certification. Topics include, but are not limited to, common network threats, configuring and securing cisco devices, local and server based AAA, zone-based policy firewalls (ZBF), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), layer 2 attacks and prevention, cryptographic services, virtual private networks (VPN), Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM). By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot Integrated Service Routers (ISR), Intrusion Prevention Systems, firewalls and Cisco ASA’s using both The CLI and the ASDM. This class aligns with the CCNA Security certification using the Cisco Netacademy courseware.**

    **Note: Certification is not guaranteed after the completion of this course, students will need to purchase additional test prep material and invest additional time for test preparation.**

    Corequisite(s): CSO-175L  
  
  • CSO-175L CCO

    CSO-175L - Lab: Cisco CCNA Security

    1 credits
    This is the laboratory componenet of CSO-175  

    Corequisite(s): CSO-175  

Civil Engineering
  
  • CET-101 CCO

    CET-101 - Architectural Design

    2 credits
    An introduction to architectural design and technical drawing techniques used to develop working drawings and 3D models for architectural projects. This course is the Cornerstone course for all future architectural and civil engineering course work. Emphasis is on residential design/construction and will include site planning, foundations, floor plans, elevations, sections, isometric renderings, lighting/electrical plans, and kitchen plans. Students will have the opportunity to design their own “vacation” homes, learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading, and use the blueprint process to generate their own documents. Structural components, building specifications, commercial construction, and applicable Building Codes will be introduced. Students will develop a portfolio of drawings that will be used as part of the portfolio requirement for future architectural course work and professional placement. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours

    Corequisite(s): CET 101L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-120
  

  • CET-101L - Lab:Architectural Dsgn Specifications 1

    2 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 101  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 101  
  
  • CET-115 CCO

    CET-115 - Construction Materials and Methods

    3 credits
    A survey of common materials and methods used in building construction is presented. Materials covered include wood, glue laminated timber, steel, non-ferrous metals, concrete, plastics and insulation. Emphasis is placed on their physical properties, use in construction and construction techniques for completing the project.

    Course previously known as: CIVL-115
  
  • CET-120 CCO

    CET-120 - Construction Estimating

    2 credits
    This course is an introduction to the detailed and challenging profession of construction estimating. Students will learn how the wide range of construction materials, construction methods and business practices impact the overall cost of a construction project. Students will use plans and specifications from a recently built construction project to produce a detailed construction estimate for that project and better understand the wide range of direct, indirect and general overhead expenses that impact the cost of a project. Students will be introduced to a variety of cost data resources used in professional practice and will work on an independent bid proposal for a commercial construction project culminating in a bid opening. Students will build on the technical drawing skills mastered in ABT 150 .

    Prerequisite(s): ABT 150  

    Corequisite(s): CET 120L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-220
  

  • CET-120L - Lab: Construction Estimating

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 120  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 120  
  
  • CET-125 CCO

    CET-125 - CAD for Construction

    2 credits
    This course is an introduction to the dynamic world of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using AutoCAD. Students will learn the terminology, capabilities, and operation of this powerful design tool. Students will develop a portfolio of architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections and details for a light commercial building. Drafting fundamentals and the use of orthographic projection will be reviewed. Students will also be introduced to PowerPoint and learn to use this software to create professional quality presentations.

    Corequisite(s): CET 125L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-125
  

  • CET-125L - Lab: Cad for Construction

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 125  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 125  
  
  • CET-126 CCO

    CET-126 - Architectural CAD 2

    3 credits
    This course is a continuation of GC 125 with the purpose of using AutoCAD to produce architectural drawings for residential and light commercial buildings. Site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details are studied, building on the skills learned in GC 120 to develop a complete set of working drawings. Students will build a portfolio of drawings that can be used as part of the portfolio requirement for future architectural course work or job placement.

    Prerequisite(s): CET-125  ARCH-150  

    Corequisite(s): CET-126L

    Course previously known as: CIVL-225
  
  • CET-135 CCO

    CET-135 - Hydraulics and Hydrology

    3 credits
    Concepts of continuity, energy, and hydrostatic pressure are included. Water supply and collections systems are analyzed and designed. General pipeline construction methods are presented. Basic hydrological principles of rainfall, runoff, and infiltration are discussed as part of sizing storm drainage system components. A computerized runoff model is introduced. Three lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CET-115 ;

    Corequisite(s): CET-135L

    Course previously known as: CIVL-235
  
  • CET-150 CCO

    CET-150 - Advanced CAD for Construction

    2 credits
    This course is the foundation for developing three dimensional CAD skills. The course builds upon the basic CAD skills developed in CET-125  with the purpose of expanding students capability to develop three dimensional models of buildings and sites using Civil 3D by Autodesk. Site plans and construction details are studied building on the skills learned in CET-101 . Students will investigate data collection and data transfer into CAD software including automated line and point generation. In addition, students will investigate more advanced tools in CAD for layout, drainage analysis, and estimating. Two lecture and four lab hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ABT 125  

    Corequisite(s): CET 150L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-250
  

  • CET-150L - Lab: Advanced Cad for Construction

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 150  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 150  
  
  • CET-210 CCO

    CET-210 - Surveying 1

    2 credits
    The theory and practice of construction surveying. Field practice is given in the use of tape, level, total station and data collectors. This is a laboratory-oriented course encompassing baseline, different, profile and cross-section leveling, establishment of contours, traverse closures, construction stakeout of buildings and property lines, and development of topographic maps utilizing engineering software and data collector input from field operations.

    Prerequisite(s): ABT 150  ,CET 150  , MAT-124 ;

    Corequisite(s): CET 210L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-310
  

  • CET-210L - Lab: Surveying 1

    2 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 210  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 210  
  
  • CET-220 CCO

    CET-220 - Construction Management

    3 credits
    A study of specialized business and management topics which are of particular interest to the construction industry. Topics include basic operational patterns, types of business ownership and company organization, the competitive bid process including specifications and bid openings, subcontracting procedures, contact bonds, construction insurance, accounting processes including depreciation, job scheduling with introduction to critical path method, labor law, and job-site safety and OSHA.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG-101  

    Corequisite(s): CET-120  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-420
  

  • CET-225 - Soils & Foundations

    3 credits
    The theory and concepts of soil mechanics and foundation design. Topics include soil types, behavior, identification, classification; soil properties; site investigation, methods, and goals; permeability, surface tension, capillarity, and related concerns; shear strength; sub-surface stresses, settlement, sizing footings; groundwater contamination; landfill liners and covers; soil compaction. The weekly three-hour lab is devoted to geotechnical testing and application of foundation design theories. Two hour lecture and three hour laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): CET-135 , MAT-124 , PHY-221  

    Corequisite(s): CET 225L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-325
  

  • CET-225L - Lab: Soils & Foundations

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 225  .

    Prerequisite(s): MATH-132

    Corequisite(s): CET 225  
  
  • CET-230 CCO

    CET-230 - Transportation Engineering

    2 credits
    A study of the practical application of transportation engineering on road and highways. Topics include: highway design, earthwork, geometry, standards, construction, subdrainage systems, curve layout, residential subdivision, and parking lot layout. Specialized investigations for transportation planning, design and layout are included. Weekly laboratories are devoted to design, layout, and computations.

    Prerequisite(s): CET-210  

    Corequisite(s): CET 230L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-430
  

  • CET-230L - Lab: Transportation Engineering

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 230  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 230  
  
  • CET-240 CCO

    CET-240 - Reinforced Concrete Analysis

    2 credits
    Topics include batching, transporting, placing and curing concrete. Standard ASTM quality control tests are conducted, and Class A Concrete Field Certification is completed. Reinforced beams, slabs, and footings are analyzed and designed. Wall stability analysis is conducted. Weekly laboratories are devoted to design and concrete testing. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-124  CET-245  

    Corequisite(s): CET 240L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-410
  

  • CET-240L - Lab: Reinf Concrete Analysis

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 240  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 240  
  
  • CET-245 CCO

    CET-245 - Statics and Strength of Materials

    3 credits
    An introduction to stress and force theories as they apply to the equilibrium of rigid bodies and particles. Principles of resultant forces, free body diagrams, tension and compression members, truss analysis, applied forces to beams and columns, frictional forces, and torsion are studied. Additional topics include stress and strain, mechanical properties of engineering materials, factors of safety, centroids, and moments of inertia. The weekly three-hour lab is devoted to in-depth problem analysis and solutions that expand classroom theories plus laboratory tests that demonstrate the practical applications of these theories.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-124  and PHY-221 ;

    Corequisite(s): CET 245L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-345
  

  • CET-245L - Lab: Statics and Strength of Materials

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 245  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 245  
  

  • CET-246 - Structures

    2 credits
    A continuation of the stress and force theories from CET-245  Statics is presented as they apply to structural design. The design of structural steel floor, beam, girder, and column systems begins with the development of shear and bending moment diagrams. The design process is studied in depth, utilizing AISC codes, with particular emphasis placed on shearing, bending, and deflection induced on steel load-carrying members. The lab periods are devoted to practical design procedures and analysis of various structural members, especially beams, girders, columns, connections and laboratory experiments to reinforce classroom theory. Students will also have the opportunity to review and discuss the design and construction of major bridge and high-rise buildings and the well documented causes of some major structural failures.

    Prerequisite(s): CET-245 ;

    Corequisite(s): CET 246L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-446
  

  • CET-246L - Lab: Structures

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 246  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 246  
  

  • CET-250 - Geographic Information Systems

    2 credits
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are software tools used by industry and government for processing, viewing, and analyzing spatial data. The course will cover application of ArcView software by ESRI to establish a dataset and develop the data into useful information. Example datasets from the field(s) of public health, planning, civil engineering, public works, and the environmental monitoring/remediation field will be used.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-097 , ENG-101  

    Corequisite(s): CET 250L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-270
  

  • CET-250L - Lab: Geographic Information Systems

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 250  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 250  .
  
  • CET-260 CCO

    CET-260 - Project Scheduling

    2 credits
    An introduction to construction project planning and scheduling, using project scheduling software. A principal focus of this course is on planning projects and controlling costs. Lectures expand pertinent aspects of job-site safety and address construction project legal issues such as sexual harassment, work place discrimination and substance abuse, which are tied to worker and employer responsibilities. The three hour computer lab will be devoted to project scheduling software applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CMPA-105  and ENG-101 ;

    Corequisite(s): CET 260L  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-460
  

  • CET-260L - Lab: Project Scheduling

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET 260  .

    Corequisite(s): CET 260  
  

  • CET-281 - Civil Engineering Co-Op 1

    3-9 credits
    This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study.  Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
 

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