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2021-22 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Biology
  
  • 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 CHM 111 ; ( minimum grade C- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 263L  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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  .

    Corequisite(s): BIO 263  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 C- )

    Corequisite(s): BIO 265L  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.

Biomedical Engineering Technology
  
  • BMT-101 CCO

    BMT-101 - Introduction to Biomedical Devices and Industry

    3 credits
    This course introduces students to the conceptual clinical engineering department in a hospital.  Students learn the organization of the hospital and the operation of the clinical engineering department.  Students are introduced to the professional requirements of performing their tasks in the administrative and patient care environments of a hospital or related health care facility.  An introductory set of instrument technologies and test and maintenance equipment are explored as well as the underlying sensor and transducer technologies.
  
  • BMT-210 CCO

    BMT-210 - Biomedical Systems

    3 credits
    Building upon BMT-101 this course extends the exposure to and study in detail of the most common biomedical instruments.  Investigation is focused on the individual instrument classes, instrument use in practice, and instrument service technique.  General practice topics and instrument specific topics are studied.  Some biomedical instruments may involve off-campus locations.

    Prerequisite(s): BMT-101  
  

  • BMT-210L - Lab: Biomedical Systems

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BMT-210  

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

    BMT-220 - Sensors for Bio-Medical Systems

    3 credits
    This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of sensor systems typically used in biomedical equipment found in a clinical and/or home health care setting. Starting with an introduction to the non-invasive sensors used to obtain classic vital signs (i.e. temperature, blood pressure, and respitory rate) and pulse oximeters for blood-oxygen level, the course precedes to answer the question of how these sensors are electronically interfaced to recording and display equipment. Next, sensors used to to monitor the electrical activity of the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle systems are examined (i.e. EKG, EEG, and EMG) with emphasis again given to the interface of the physical sensors to the electronics of recording equipment. Newly emerging, acceleration, pressure, magnetic, and touch sensors are studied in the context of medical sensing for a variety of functions including home health care. Again, the interface technologies (i.e. I2 C and serial peripheral interface, SPI, bus) used for this new class of sensors is studied. Invasive imaging devices used for endoscopy are examined next with attention given to the fiber-optics and CMOS active-pixel sensor technology employed.  An overview of the theory and operation of standard imaging devices (i.e. X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET, and PET-CTor PET-MRI) is given with particular attention paid to the networking of these devices.  Students are introduced to basic test and measurement equipment used in this field and the fundamentals of sensor system operation evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): ELE-240  
  

  • BMT-220L - Lab: Sensors for Bio-Medical Systems

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BMT-220  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-220  
  
  • BMT-228 CCO

    BMT-228 - Quality Concepts for the Medical Industry

    2 credits

    Exceptional performance at every level is a requirement for all medical device manufacturers. The teams and processes that develop these devices must perform consistently and without error in order for medical devices to perform their healing work. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of current quality applications in use today for competitive manufacturing environments.This course introduces the student to concepts and standards used in modern quality assurance systems.  Topics include basic quality terms, concepts, and principles, Team structure, and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.  Six Sigma techniques will be studied. Six Sigma underlying tools and philosophies are grounded in total quality and continuous improvement.  Computer applications in statistical methods and cost of quality concepts will be addressed. Lab exercises, using Microsoft Excel software, are designed to demonstrate key principles discussed in lecture.

     

     

    Prerequisite(s): MET-227  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-228L  
  

  • BMT-228L - Lab: Quality Concepts for the Medical Industry

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BMT-228  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-228  
  
  • BMT-230 CCO

    BMT-230 - Bio-Medical Wireless Networks

    2 credits
    This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of wireless networks and transmission systems typically used in a clinical and/or home health care setting. Starting with an introduction to the concept of a wireless electronic communications system and its technical language, the student is quickly introduced to the ideas of RF signals, frequency bands used for communications, and digital modulation techniques. The function of system hardware (i.e. transmitter, receiver, transmission lines, and antennas) and the basics of electromagnetic (EM) propogation are presented and related to the particular communication system application and frequency band of operation. Basic networking concepts are reviewed and related to today’s wireless standards. Present day wireless cellular technology (i.e. 4G and soon to be implemented 5G) are introduced first and then the IEEE wireless networking standards (including IEEE 802.11.X) are covered. Emphasis is placed on the personal area networking standard (IEEE 802.15.X) and applications involving wireless body area networks (WBANs) in individual health care applications. Students are introduced to basic test and measurement equipment used in this field and the fundamentals of wireless system operation evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): CSO-105  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-230L  
  

  • BMT-230L - Lab: Bio-Medical Wireless Networks

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BMT-230  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-230  
  
  • BMT-250 CCO

    BMT-250 - Biomedical Systems 2

    3 credits
    This course introduces various types of medical instrumentation in preparation for the BMT-260 Biomedical Internship. The controls, operation, electrical safety testing, performance testing and general design of equipment used in the Operating Room, Clinical Lab, Obstetrics, Hemodialysis and Radiology will be studied. In studying the various medical devices, the basic anatomy structures and physiology functions will be reviewed as they apply to that medical device or measurement. In addition, the student will be introduced to the certification process for technicians.

    Prerequisite(s): BMT-101 , BMT-210  and BMT-210L  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-250L  
  

  • BMT-250L - Lab: Biomedical Systems 2

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BMT-250  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-250  
  
  • BMT-270 CCO

    BMT-270 - Senior Project Capstone

    3 credits
    This course ties together the concepts of medical device Design and Manufacturing principles, and provides the student with practical applications of his/her acquired skills at STCC.  Other skills that will be stressed will be communication, project and time management, and customer-focused process management.  Each team of students will be given a challenging project to work on throughout the semester with the expectation that the project must be completed by the end of the semester.  Students will present their projects to the Mechanical Engineering Technology advisory board. 

    Corequisite(s): BMT-270L  
  

  • BMT-270L - Lab: Senior Project Capstone

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of BMT-270  

    Corequisite(s): BMT-270  
  

  • BMT-280 - Biomedical Internship

    3 credits

Biotechnology
  
  • BTC-264 CCO

    BIO-264 - Biotechnology

    3 credits
    An in-depth exploration of the field of biotechnology, designed to familiarize students with research and production techniques commonplace within the biotechnology industry. The concepts discussed in the lecture component of the course (BIO-264) include the history of biotechnology, structure and properties of DNA, control of gene expression, recombinant DNA techniques, large scale production of recombinant proteins, and transgenics. In the laboratory component of the course (BIO-264L) 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, analysis and purification of DNA and proteins, and pharmaceutical production.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO-201 , CHM 111 ;  ( minimum grade C- ) or permission of instructor.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 264L  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BIOT-251, BTC-264
  

  • BIO-264L - Lab: Biotechnology

    1 credits
    Experiments are designed to complement and demonstrate the major concepts presented in lecture (BIO 264  ) 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, analysis and purification of DNA and proteins, and pharmaceutical production.

    Corequisite(s): BIO 264  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.

    Course previously known as: BTC-264L
  

  • 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-105 CCO

    BUS-105 - Introduction to Personal Finance

    3 credits
    Foundations of financial planning are presented to prepare students to make informed choices in a consumer decision-making framework that leads to long-term financial security. Students learn to identify and evaluate choices and understand the consequences of their decisions. Topics include an overview of financial goal setting, budgeting, consumer buying, savings, credit cards, debt, student loans, loans, investments, real estate, insurance and retirement planning.

    Course previously known as: FINC-105
  
  • BUS-148 CCO

    BUS-148 - Entrepreneurship

    3 credits
    This course is designed to introduce the student to an entrepreneurial mindset and the specific concepts, expertise and skills that are the key to successful business start-ups, from concept to inception. Major topics studied include entrepreneurial opportunities, the preparation of a business plan and the management of business operations including financial controls. This course simulates the experiences that entrepreneurs undergo in launching new businesses, giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge.
  
  • BUS-151 CCO

    BUS-151 - Federal Income Tax Preparation

    3 credits
    This course presents a comprehensive explanation of the Federal Tax code and the accepted practice used in applying tax principles in specific areas as they relate to the preparation of returns for individuals.
  
  • BUS-222 CCO

    BUS-222 - Business Decision Tools

    3 credits
    Students will create and format worksheets primarily using MS Excel; other spreadsheet tools will be introduced. Basic worksheet concepts such as applying font styles, setting margins, modifying cell contents, inputting formulas/functions, and creating various charts will be covered. Advanced topics to be introduced include functions (financial, text, statistical, logical), lookup tables, pivot tables, what-if analysis, macros, templates, and managing workbooks. Business decision products will be introduced, including Microsoft Excel Add-ins, MS Access, data analytics, data mining, business intelligence, and dashboards. Emphasis will be placed on reading data and on assessing the story that is being told by the data.
  

  • 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.

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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
  
  • 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 MAT-098  or placement at college-level math ( minimum grade C- ).

    Corequisite(s): CHM 111L  

    Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s 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 Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.

CISCO Networking
  
  • CSO-105 CCO

    CSO-105 - Cisco Introduction to Networks

    3 credits
    This course is the first course in the Cisco Academy CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum. CSO-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, IPV4 and IPV6, configuring Cisco networking equipment using IOS, and network troubleshooting. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for Cisco 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 Switching Routing and Wireless Essentials

    3 credits
    This course is the second course in the Cisco Academy CCNA curriculum. CSO-155 builds off of the previous work in CSO-105  and introduces students to more intermediate network configuration concepts and implementations of IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Topics of study include Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, DHCP, Network Switch Security, Wireless Networks (WLAN), and Routing protocols. By the end of this course, students will be able to describe, configure and troubleshoot these topics of study.

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

    Corequisite(s): CSO-155L  

    Course previously known as: CSCO-155
  

  • CSO-155L - Lab: Cisco Switching Routing and Wireless 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  
  
  • CSO-180 CCO

    CSO-180 - Cisco CCNA Cyber Security Operations

    3 credits
    The Cisco CCNA Cyber Security Operations course is taught through the Cisco Networking Academy with the latest course material from Cisco. Cybersecurity operations jobs play a key part of securing information systems through the monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing, and responding to security events, thus protecting systems from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Such jobs are among the fastest-growing roles in IT, as organizations set up security operations centers (SOCs), and establish teams to monitor and respond to security incidents. Cybersecurity Operations course serves to prepare students for the world of working in a security operations center and provides the basis for building upon their future career goals in cybersecurity.

    Prerequisite(s): CSO-155  CSE-150  or permission from the instructor.

    Corequisite(s): CSO-180L  
  

  • CSO-180L - Lab: Cisco CCNA Cyber Security Operations

    1 credits
    This is the laboratory componenet of CSO 180 .

    Corequisite(s): CSO-180  
  

  • CSO-205 - Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation

    3 credits
    This course is the third course in the Cisco Academy CCNA curriculum. CSO-205 builds off of the previous work in CSO-105  and CSO-155  and introduces students to more advanced network configuration concepts and implementations of IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Topics of study include OSPF, Access Control Lists (ACL), Network Address Translation (NAT), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Quality of Service (QoS), network virtualization and automation using Python and REST. Additional topics in network security, management, and design will also be covered. By the end of this course, students will be able to describe, configure and troubleshoot these topics of study.

    Prerequisite(s): CSO-155  

    Corequisite(s): CSO-205L   

    Course previously known as: CSCO-202
  

  • CSO-205L - Lab: Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CSO 205  .

Civil Engineering Technology
  
  • 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  .

    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-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): MAT-124  

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

    CET-150 - Advanced CAD for Construction

    2 credits
    This course covers Linux Command line and Shell scripting using BASH. The course objectives are based on the Red Hat System Administration 1 (RH124) certification. The topics covered are primarily targeted at automating Linux system administration tasks, workflow automation, and Linux security. Students will explore the basic commands, managing user accounts, remote access using secure shell (SSH), process control, file system types and characteristics, encryption & decryption, file and directory manipulation, remote & local storage, system monitoring & logging, hardware status & configuration. The contents of key configuration files that configure security, networking the boot process, scheduling, & applications will be examined. Students will write and test programs to monitor users, system status, and detect security violations & events.

    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-151 CCO

    CET-151 - CAD/BIM for Construction

    2 credits
    An introduction to visualization and communication tools commonly used in engineering and construction, including AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, and Revit Architecture. Students will learn the basics of using software to produce plans, sections, elevations, profiles, cross-sections, topography, and details for a range of horizontal and vertical construction projects.

    Corequisite(s): CET-151L  
  

  • CET-151L - Lab: CAD/BIM for Construction

    2 credits
    This is the laboratory component of CET-151 . 

    Corequisite(s): CET-151   
  
  • CET-160 CCO

    CET-160 - Engineering and Construction Documentation and Takeoff

    3 credits
    An introduction to industry-standard documentation used in civil engineering and construction. Students will develop the ability to interpret and analyze professionally prepared documents for buildings, bridges, and road and highway projects. Students will take measurements from both digital and paper documents and develop quantities of needed materials needed for various projects.
  
  • 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.

    Corequisite(s): CET 210L  and MAT-124  

    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-215 CCO

    CET-215 - Construction Materials

    2 credits
    An advanced study of behavior, applications, and quality control and testing of engineering materials such as metals, concrete, wood, and soils. Industry and professional standards (ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI) will be referenced and applied in data collection, measurement, and experimental techniques. Students will learn industry-standard testing and control techniques; determine mechanical properties; evaluate and compare stresses, strains, and deformations; and explore means and methods considerations. The course will include preparation for ACI licensure in concrete field inspection and soils testing and certification.

    Prerequisite(s): CET-115  

    Corequisite(s): CET-215L  
  

  • CET-215L - Lab: Construction Materials

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of CET-215 . 

    Corequisite(s): CET-215  
  
  • 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.

    Course previously known as: CIVL-420
  
  • 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-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  

    Course previously known as: CIVL-345
  

  • CET-246 - Structures

    3 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 ;

    Course previously known as: CIVL-446
  
  • 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): CET-120  

    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.
  

  • CET-282 - Civil Engineering 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.
  

  • CET-283 - Civil Engineering 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.

College Success
  
  • COL-101 CCO

    COL-101 - College Success Seminar

    3 credits
    In this seminar the student explores the purposes of higher education and his/her potential role as a participant in college and other learning environments. The student studies the concepts, theories, and techniques of time management, note taking, comprehension of academic materials, test taking and written and oral presentations. Individual and group learning experiences increase the student’s knowledge of campus and community resources, ability to engage in critical thinking and proficiency in communication. Emphasizing academic and personal development, the seminar encourages the student to develop individual responsibility for lifelong learning.

    Course previously known as: COLL-160
  
  • COL-102 CCO

    COL-102 - Digital Literacy for College Success

    1 credits
    This course will prepare students for success at STCC by providing students with the digital skills that are critical to functioning in a college setting. The course will include basic computer skills, electronic mail, meeting tools, learning management system, student information management system and other electronic productivity tools and digital college services. Skill levels will be assessed at the start of the course.
  
  • COL-111 CCO

    COL-111 - Criminal Justice Exploration

    1 credits
    This course will allow students to explore the field of criminal justice. Students will gain a basic understanding of the nature and function of the three component criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections; as well as an the issues that are at the forefront of the criminal justice debate. Students will be offered insight into the vast array of possible careers that a degree in criminal justice would open to them, and the requirements that must be met to become a law enforcement professional. Addiitonally, those in this course will receive information on transfer options and advance degrees to help facilitate their pursuit of higher level degrees and career advancement.
  
  • COL-112 CCO

    COL-112 - Business Exploration

    1 credits
    This course assists students in the exploration of business career paths through investigating and discovering skills, strengths, values and interests. Business Exploration will assist students through self-assessment and other career resources. Students will develop an action plan to apply to course work and career goals.
  
  • COL-113 CCO

    COL-113 - Human Services/Social Work Exploration

    1 credits
    This course is an introduction to the Human Services/Social Work program. It will provide students with an overview of the program as well as transfer, licensure, and career opportunities. Students will critically reflect upon their personal interests, strengths, and experiences and how these connect to educational pathways, transfer opportunities, and career options. Students will explore the different populations human services/social work program graduates serve and evaluate which they are most interested working with. This course will help students identify the appropriate field placement opportunities in order to fulfill the program’s practicum requirement.
  
  • COL-114 CCO

    COL-114 - English Communication and Professional Writing Exploration

    1 credits
    This course will provide students the opportunity to explore a broad range of career options for the English Communication and Professional Writing Transfer Program. Students will explore their communication and writing skills and interests while researching potential careers. They will then design a career plan, which will include long-term goals as well as entry-level employment.
  
  • COL-120 CCO

    COL-120 - Transfer Readiness

    1 credits
    In this course, students will prepare for life after STCC. Time will be spent on various tools that the college offers to aid in the transfer to a four-year college or university and the process that is behind this move. Students will develop criteria to assess different colleges, listen to guest speakers discuss the transfer process, research various transfer institutions, learn how to navigate an articulation agreement, and learn valuable strategies detailing how to succeed in the move from a community college to a four year institution. Students will be assessed through discussion, the development of a transfer portfolio, and oral presentation.
  
  • COL-121 CCO

    COL-121 - Career Readiness

    1 credits
    In this course, students will prepare for life after STCC. Students will focus on preparing for the workplace. Students will work to create a resumé, develop skills in networking, using social media as a networking platform, use career search software, develop cover letters, and learn interviewing skills. Students will be assessed through discussion, the development of a career portfolio, and oral presentation.
  
  • COL-150 CCO

    COL-150 - Critical Skills for Success: Reading, Writing, and Study Skills

    3 credits
    This course will develop skills critical for college study while helping students find a path through college that connects their academic studies with their personal interests, experiences, and aspirations. Students will learn to make use of academic resources at STCC; organize their academic work and navigate common challenges of college study; and develop key skills or reading, writing, and critical and creative thinking. Instruction for the course will emphasize high-impact competency-driven, and culturally-responsive educational practices.

    Corequisite(s): ENG-101  
  

  • RCH-100 - Basic Research

    1 credits
    This introductory course will teach students basic research skills. Students will learn to locate, collect, analyze, document and use information to increase their understanding of a topic or issue. The course will provide students with an opportunity to investigate various information sources in their program or area of academic interest. Students will become familiar with research citations formats required for their professional fields.

    Course previously known as: RSCH-100
  
  • RCH-200 CCO

    RCH-200 - Research Applications

    1 credits
    This course expands upon the foundation of library exploration and basic research skills and applies it to a discipline-specific research project. Students will receive a discipline-relevant topic to research, write a report in either APA or AMA style, and make a high caliber oral presentation. Faculty will mentor students through this process.

    Prerequisite(s): RCH-100 

    Course previously known as: LIBR-200

Computer Applications
  
  • CMP-106 CCO

    CMP-106 - Computer Basics: Concepts & Applications

    3 credits
    This course covers the most important computer literacy topics including a fundamental understanding of computer hardware (input, output, processing, and storage), and software (systems, applications, and productivity); using operating systems and common program functions; a practical study of the Internet (e-mail, Internet search techniques; resource evaluation and citations); a practical study of common productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation); and an understanding of the implications and effects of computers in our social order.

    Corequisite(s): OIT-100  

    Course previously known as: CMPA-160
  
  • CMP-121 CCO

    CMP-121 - Word Processing

    3 credits
    Students will create and edit various documents. The student will be introduced to basic word processing concepts such as applying character effects, finding/replacing text, creating headers/ footers, moving text, creating envelopes/labels, and changing fonts, alignment, page numbering. Managing files, creating tables, and inserting graphics will also be introduced. Successful completion of the course will prepare the student for MOUS certification in MS Word (Core Level).

    Prerequisite(s): 20 WPM

    Course previously known as: CMPA-102
  
  • CMP-122 CCO

    CMP-122 - Excel

    3 credits
    Students will create and format worksheets in MS Excel. The student will be introduced to basic worksheet concepts such as applying font styles, setting margins, modifying cell contents, inputting formulas/functions, and creating various charts. Successful completion of the course will prepare the student for MOUS certification in MS Excel (Core Level).

    Prerequisite(s): 20 WPM

    Course previously known as: CMPA-109
  
  • CMP-123 CCO

    CMP-123 - Access

    3 credits
    In this course students will learn to create a database table and create relationships between database tables. Students will create forms, reports, mailing labels and charts. Students will also gain experience in using database wizards and office links, performing queries, and filtering records. Successful completion of the course will prepare the student for MOUS certification in MS Access (Core Level).

    Prerequisite(s): 20 WPM

    Course previously known as: CMPA-111
  
  • CMP-124 CCO

    CMP-124 - PowerPoint Applications

    2 credits
    Students will create various presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. The student will be introduced to many features to enhance the appearance of slides by changing the slide design and color scheme and adding animation and sound. Advanced PowerPoint features will be presented such as customizing clip art images, creating and enhancing charts, adding custom backgrounds, using design templates, and designing a custom show. Students will be required to create an original slide presentation. Successful completion of the course will prepare the student for MOUS certification in MS PowerPoint (Core Level).

    Course previously known as: CMPA-121
  
  • CMP-125 CCO

    CMP-125 - Desktop Publishing

    3 credits
    A comprehensive introduction to a powerful desktop publishing software program such as Microsoft Office Publisher or Microsoft Word. The student will have use of a microcomputer system and receive hands-on experience. The course will be heavily project-oriented. The student will be guided into producing increasingly complex publications, thus experiencing a variety of techniques and achieving self-sufficiency. Hardware and software concepts as well as terminology associated with desktop publishing will also be included in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): CMP-121  or CMP-106 ;

    Course previously known as: CMPA-320

Computer Information Technology
  

  • CIT-100 - Non-IT Mobile App Programing

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to the exciting world of developing apps for mobile and tablet devices. Course content is designed for those who have no prior programming experience but want to gain knowledge and skills to develop mobile solutions in this growing technology segment. Students will create applications for a mobile computing device platform and testing will be done using a software emulator and/or physical Android devices. This is a project based introductory course where the students will build mobile apps each week that culminate with a student portfolio of Android Apps.
  
  • CIT-101 CCO

    CIT-101 - CIT Foundations

    3 credits
    This course provides a foundation for all Information Technologies majors in developing an awareness of the vital need businesses and institutions have for instituting and managing efficient and effective systems to handle today’s information requirements. A major component of the course is to increase critical thinking skills by identifying and solving typical information problems.

    Prerequisite(s): DRG-092 , DWT-099  (or placement at higher level) and OIT-100  or passing of keyboard test.

    Corequisite(s): MAT-087  

    Course previously known as: PROG-109
  
  • CIT-110 CCO

    CIT-110 - C# Programming 1

    3 credits
    This is an introductory course emphasizing object-oriented programming using C#.NET. Students will design, code, debug and test programs within the Microsoft Visual Studio.NET Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Basic programming concepts such as variables, data types, GUI concepts, and all decision/conditional, iteration structures and arrays and lists will be introduced and used throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): CIT 115  

    Corequisite(s): CIT 110L  

    Course previously known as: PROG-116
 

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