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BUS-125: Personal Finance

This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-137: Principles of Management

This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-139: Entrepreneurship I

This course provides an introduction to the principles of entrepreneurship. Topics include self-analysis of entrepreneurship readiness, the role of entrepreneur in economic development, legal problems, organizational structure, sources of financing, budgeting, and cash flow. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the entrepreneurial process and issues faced by entrepreneurs.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-151: People Skills

This course introduces the basic concepts of identity and communication in the business setting. Topics include self-concept, values, communication styles, feelings and emotions, roles versus relationships, and basic assertiveness, listening, and conflict resolution. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between unhealthy, self-destructive, communication patterns and healthy, non-destructive, positive communication patterns.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-153: Human Resource Management

This course introduces the functions of personnel/human resource management within an organization. Topics include equal opportunity and the legal environment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation planning, and employee relations. Upon completion, students should be able to anticipate and resolve human resource concerns.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-173: Procurement Management

This course examines purchasing and materials management including function, organization, quality and quantity considerations, pricing policies, supplier selection, and ethical and legal implications. Topics include purchasing procedures, value analysis, inventory control, logistics, capital equipment, budgets, and institutional and governmental purchasing practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and techniques of purchasing and materials management.

Requisites:
Take PMT-110; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-217: Employment Law and Regulations

This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective employees. Topics include fair employment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate organization policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-225: Business Finance

This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management.

Requisites:
Take ACC-120(S20278); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-228: Business Statistics

This course introduces the use of statistical methods and tools in evaluating research data for business applications. Emphasis is placed on basic probability, measures of spread and dispersion, central tendency, sampling, regression analysis, and inductive inference. Upon completion, students should be able to apply statistical problem solving to business.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-230: Small Business Management

This course introduces the challenges of entrepreneurship including the startup and operation of a small business. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-234: Training and Development

This course covers developing, conducting, and evaluating employee training with attention to adult learning principles. Emphasis is placed on conducting a needs assessment, using various instructional approaches, designing the learning environment, and locating learning resources. Upon completion, students should be able to design, conduct, and evaluate a training program.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-240: Business Ethics

This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues that face the business community. Topics include moral reasoning, moral dilemmas, law and morality, equity, justice and fairness, ethical standards, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their moral responsibilities and obligations as members of the workforce and society.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-255: Organizational Behavior in Business

This course covers the impact of different management practices and leadership styles on worker satisfaction and morale, organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability. Topics include a discussion of formal and informal organizations, group dynamics, motivation, and managing conflict and change. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze different types of interpersonal situations and determine an appropriate course of action.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-256: Recruiting, Selection, & Personnel Planning

This course introduces the basic principles involved in managing the employment process. Topics include personnel planning, recruiting, interviewing and screening techniques, maintaining employee records; and voluntary and involuntary separations. Upon completion, students should be able to acquire and retain employees who match position requirements and fulfill organizational objectives.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-258: Compensation and Benefits

This course is designed to study the basic concepts of pay and its role in rewarding performance. Topics include wage and salary surveys, job analysis, job evaluation techniques, benefits, and pay-for-performance programs. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and manage a basic compensation system to attract, motivate, and retain employees.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-259: Human Resource Management Applications

This course provides students in the Human Resource Management concentration the opportunity to reinforce their learning experiences from preceding HRM courses. Emphasis is placed on application of day-to-day HRM functions by completing in-basket exercises and through simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the appropriate actions called for by typical events that affect the status of people at work. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Human Resources Management concentration in the Business Administration program.

Requisites:
Take BUS-217(S24154) or BUS-234(S24155); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-260: Business Communication

This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place.

Requisites:
Take ENG-110(S24002) or ENG-111(S24022); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-274: Contract Administration

This course covers the technical and fundamental procedures of contract management. Topics include contract oversight, quality assurance, compliance, financing, cost controls, documentation, terminations and disputes, subcontract management, and audit. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of administering contracts.

Requisites:
Take PMT-110; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

BUS-285: Business Management Issues

This course covers contemporary issues that affect successful businesses and their managers and employees. Emphasis is placed on using case studies and exercises to develop analytical and problem-solving skills, ethics, quality management concepts, team skills, and effective communication. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the specific knowledge and skills covered to become more effective managers and employees.

Requisites:
Take BUS-137(S12782); Take previously. Required.Take BUS-110(S24149); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-210: CT Physics & Equipment

This course covers the system operations and components, image processing and display, image quality, and artifacts in computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on the data acquisition components, tissue attenuation conversions, image manipulation, and factors controlling image resolution. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the physics and instrumentation used in computed tomography.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-210A: CT Physics & Equipment Lab

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on system components and operation, and exposes the student to the clinical applications of the equipment that comprise CT. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-211: CT Procedures

This course is designed to cover specialized patient care, cross-sectional anatomy, contrast media, and scanning procedures in computed tomography. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and monitoring, contrast agents' use, radiation safety, methods of data acquisition, and identification of cross-sectional anatomy. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate all facets of the imaging procedures in computed tomography.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-212: CT Sectional-Anatomy

This course is designed to cover aspects of cross-sectional anatomy as related to the CT imaging process. Emphasis is placed on the function and identification of anatomical structures within the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system visualized on CT images. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate all knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy into the routine CT imaging process.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-214: CT Pathology

This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of common diseases diagnosable using CT. Emphasis is placed on the examination and demonstration of each disease or trauma process from its description, etiology, associated symptoms, and diagnosis with appearance on CT. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and define terms associated with pathologies on CT.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-215: CT Procedures

This course designed to provide a thorough understanding of CT procedures that include patient care, patient assessment, basic pharmacology, medical ethics and law, and scanning procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient care and assessment as it relates to CT, contrast reaction protocols, proper use, and administration of both oral and intravenous contrast agents as used in CT. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and demonstrate proper CT procedures, patient care and assessment and proper use of CT contrast agents.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CAT-223: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:9

CAT-224: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:12

CAT-225: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:15

CAT-226: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:6
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:18

CAT-227: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:7
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:21

CAT-228: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:8
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:24

CAT-231: CT Clinical Practicum

This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from classroom instruction to the computed tomography clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on patient care and positioning, scanning procedures, and image production in computed tomography. Upon completion, students should be able to assume a variety of duties and responsibilities within the computed tomography clinical environment.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:11
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:33

CAT-261: CT Exam Prep

This course is a review of the components specific to CT imaging technology as practiced in didactic and clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on content specifications of the ARRT post primary certification in CT. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics presented for successful completion of the ARRT post-primary certification exam.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CCT-121: Computer Crime Investigation

This course introduces the fundamental principles of computer crime investigation processes. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, data retrieval, collection and preservation of evidence, preparation of reports and court presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify cyber crime activity and demonstrate proper investigative techniques to process the scene and assist in case prosecution.

Requisites:
Take NOS-110(S20980) CTI-120(S22511); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CCT-240: Data Recovery Techniques

This course introduces the unique skills and methodologies necessary to assist in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes. Topics include hardware and software issues, recovering erased files, overcoming encryption, advanced imaging, transient data, Internet issues and testimony considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to recover digital evidence, extract information for criminal investigation and legally seize criminal evidence.

Requisites:
Take CCT-121; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CCT-250: Network Vulnerabilities I

This course introduces students to penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include an overview of traditional network security, system hardening, and known weaknesses. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate weaknesses of traditional and wireless network for the purpose of incident response, reconstruction, and forensic investigation.

Requisites:
Take NOS-130(S24397); Take previously. Required.Take NOS-125; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CCT-251: Network Vulnerabilities II

This course advances students' knowledge of penetration testing, network vulnerabilities, and hacking. Topics include analyzing advanced techniques for circumventing network security hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to assemble test kits for multiple operating systems, scan and footprint networks, and perform advanced forensic investigation.

Requisites:
Take CCT-250(S21749); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CCT-280: Cloud Penetration Testing

This course provides students the technical skills required to perform penetration tests in cloud environments. Topics include penetration testing commonly deployed in cloud environments such as operating systems, web servers, databases, and virtual containers/networks, while ensuring the integrity of user access multiple levels. Upon completion, students should be able to perform penetration tests to evaluate the overall security of cloud environments.

Requisites:
Take CSC-227; Take previously. Required.Take CCT-251 CCT-240; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-111: Introduction to GIS and GNSS

This course introduces the methods and techniques used in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) professions. Emphasis is placed on data collection and mapping using GIS software. Upon completion, students should be able to use GNSS technologies to collect field data and create GIS maps.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-151: CAD for Engineering Technology

This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include file and data management, drawing, editing, dimensioning commands, plotting, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings and maps using CAD software.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-210: Construction Materials & Methods

This course covers the behavior and properties of Portland cement, asphaltic concretes, and other construction materials, including construction methods and equipment. Topics include cementing agents, aggregates, water and admixture materials with their proportions, production, placement, consolidation, curing; and their inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to proportion Portland concrete mixes to attain predetermined strengths, perform standard control tests on Portland cement concrete, identify inspection criteria for concretes, identify construction equipment and applications.

Requisites:
Take CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-211: Hydrology & Erosion Control

This course introduces basic engineering principles and characteristics of hydrology, erosion and sediment control. Topics include stormwater runoff, gravity pipe flow, open channel flow, low impact development (LID), erosion control devices and practices. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design gravitational drainage structures, identify LID and erosion control elements, and prepare a stormwater drainage plan.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) CEG-115 EGR-115(S20666) CEG-151 or DFT-151; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) CEG-115 EGR-115(S20666) CEG-151 or DFT-151; Option: Take DMA-060(S24985) DMA-070(S24987) DMA-080(S24988) CEG-115 EGR-115(S20666) CEG-151 or DFT-151; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-212: Introduction to Environmental Technology

This course introduces basic engineering principles of hydraulics, and water and wastewater technologies. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, flow measurement, the collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater. Upon completion, students should be able to identify water and wastewater system elements, describe water and wastewater system processes and perform basic hydraulics and treatment computations.

Requisites:
Take EGR-250(S23538) EGR-251 or MEC-210(S20669); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take EGR-251 CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-230: Subdivision Planning & Design

This course covers the planning and design concepts related to subdivisions including analysis of development standards, engineering, and the creation of CAD drawings. Topics include applicable codes, lot creation, roadway system layout, stormwater drainage, low impact development (LID) concepts, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a set of subdivision plans.

Requisites:
Option: Take CEG-151 DFT-151 or EGR-120(S20678); Option: Take 1 courses; From courses CEG-211(S23515); Option: Take SRV-111 or CIV-215(S23476); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take CEG-151 CEG-211(S23951) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111 CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take DFT-151 CEG-211(S23951) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111 CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take EGR-120(S23536) CEG-211(S23951) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111 CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take CEG-151 CEG-211(S23951) CIV-125(S21521) CIV-215(S23955) CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take DFT-151 CEG-211(S23951) CIV-125(S21521) CIV-215(S23955) CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take EGR-120(S23536) CEG-211(S23951) CIV-125(S21521) CIV-215(S23955) CEG-115 or EGR-115(S20666); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

CEG-235: Project Management and Estimating

This course covers planning and estimating practices which are applicable to the civil engineering and related construction industries. Emphasis is placed on construction project planning and management, material take-offs labor and equipment requirements in accordance with industry formats, and other economic topics. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete material take-offs, prepare cost estimates, and prepare construction schedules.

Requisites:
Take CIS-110(S21058) CIS-111(S21059) CEG-115 EGR-115(S20666) or EGR-125; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CET-245: Internet Servers

This course covers the setup and management of Internet server hardware and software. Topics include TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP, and HTTP; installation and configuration of server software for web, FTP, DNS, mail, and other services. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain Internet servers.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-090: Chemistry Concepts

This course provides a non-laboratory based introduction to basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts necessary for success in college-level science courses.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-130: General, Organic, & Biochemistry

This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and the structure, properties, and reactions of major organic and biological groups. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-131: Introduction to Chemistry

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-003 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-025 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-035 ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-143(S26401) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-152(S26402) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-175(S26404) ENG-110(S26392); Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-002; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-025; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take MAT-271(S26092) ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-131A: Introduction to Chemistry Lab

This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 131.

Requisites:
Take CHM-131; Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-132: Organic and Biochemistry

This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and reactions of the major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metabolism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional fields.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take CHM-131 CHM-131A; Option: Take CHM-151; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-151: General Chemistry I

This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152. Students will develop laboratory technique and learn how to effectively communicate experimental results in written reports.

Requisites:
Take CHM-090; Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-111(S25433); Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take MAT-171(S25432); Minimum grade C; Option: Take MAT-175(S26068); Minimum grade C; Option: Take MAT-271(S26092); Minimum grade C; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-152: General Chemistry II

This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields. Students will develop laboratory skills learned in CHM 151 and give an oral presentation on a chemically relevant subject.

Requisites:
Take CHM-151; Take previously. Required.Take CHM-151; Minimum grade C; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-251: Organic Chemistry I

This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252. Students will perform basic synthetic and analytic techniques on organic compounds.

Requisites:
Take CHM-152; Take previously. Required.Take CHM-152; Minimum grade C; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CHM-252: Organic Chemistry II

This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and heterocyclics; multi-step synthesis will be emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields. Students will conduct a multi-step synthetic scheme in the laboratory component.

Requisites:
Take CHM-251; Take previously. Required.Take CHM-251; Minimum grade C; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CIS-110: Introduction to Computers

This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CIS-115: Introduction to Programming and Logic

This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon completion, students should be able to use top-down algorithm design and implement algorithmic solutions in a programming language.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040(S24983); Option: Take DMA-025 DMA-040(S24983); Option: Take MAT-121(S26399); Option: Take MAT-171(S26403); Option: Take MAT-003; Option: Take BSP-4003; Option: Take MAT-025 or MAT-035; Option: Take MAT-143(S26401); Option: Take MAT-110(S26398); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CIV-111: Soils and Foundations

This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil.

Requisites:
Take EGR-250(S23987) EGR-251 or MEC-210(S20669); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) CEG-115; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take EGR-251 CEG-115; Option: Take EGR-251 EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) CEG-115; Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) EGR-115(S20666); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

CIV-125: Civil/Surveying CAD

This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing, editing, and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should be able to produce civil/surveying drawings using CAD software. This course utilizes Land Development Desktop Software.

Requisites:
Take CEG-151 DFT-151 or ARC-114(S10248); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

CIV-240: Project Management

This course introduces construction planning and scheduling techniques and project management software. Topics include construction safety, operation analysis, construction scheduling, construction control systems, claims and dispute resolutions, project records and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles of construction project participants, maintain construction records, and prepare construction schedules.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-110: Basic Law Enforcement BLET

This course covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Topics include those mandated by North Carolina Administration Code as essential for functioning in law enforcement. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate competence in the topics required for the state comprehensive certification examination.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:20
Class Credits:10
Lab Credits:30
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-111: Introduction to Criminal Justice

This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-112: Criminology

This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-113: Juvenile Justice

This course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice system, treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-115: Crime Scene Photography

This course covers methodologies for photographing crime scenes including their application to forensic sciences, the legal system, and the proper use of digital cameras and accessories. Topics include digital cameras, operational functions required to properly photograph physical evidence and crime scenes, factors affecting admissibility of crime scene photographs, and methods and techniques specific to photographing crime scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to operate digital cameras using appropriate settings to control exposure and depth of field, properly compose various types of crime scene photographs, and use specialized techniques to properly photograph key items of evidence.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-120: Interviews/Interrogations

This course covers basic and special techniques employed in criminal justice interviews and interrogations. Emphasis is placed on the interview/interrogation process, including interpretation of verbal and physical behavior and legal perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct interviews/interrogations in a legal, efficient, and professional manner and obtain the truth from suspects, witnesses, and victims.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-121: Law Enforcement Operations

This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law enforcement operations.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-122: Community Policing

This course covers the historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of community policing. Emphasis is placed on the empowerment of police and the community to find solutions to problems by forming partnerships. Upon completion, students should be able to define community policing, describe how community policing strategies solve problems, and compare community policing to traditional policing.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-131: Criminal Law

This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate statutes/elements.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-132: Court Procedure & Evidence

This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-141: Corrections

This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-144: Crime Scene Processing

This course introduces the theories and practices of crime scene processing and investigating. Topics include legal considerations at the crime scene, processing indoor and outdoor scenes, recording, note taking, collection and preservation of evidence and submission to the crime laboratory. Upon completion, the student should be able to evaluate and search various crime scenes and demonstrate the appropriate techniques.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-146: Trace Evidence

This course provides a study of trace evidence as it relates to forensic science. Topics include collection, packaging, and preservation of trace evidence from crime scenes such as bombings, fires and other scenes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of trace evidence collection, preservation and submission to the crime laboratory.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-161: Introduction to Homeland Security

This course introduces the historical, organizational and practical aspects of Homeland Security. Topics include a historic overview, definitions and concepts, organizational structure, communications, technology, mitigation, prevention and preparedness, response and recovery, and the future of Homeland Security. Upon completion, students should be able to explain essential characteristics of terrorism and Homeland Security, and define roles, functions and interdependency between agencies.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-162: Intelligence Analysis and Security Management

This course examines intelligence analysis and its relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks and other threats to national security of the United States. Topics include a historic overview, definitions and concepts, intelligence evolution-politicization-operations-strategies, surveillance, analysis perspectives, covert action, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to outline intelligence policies, evaluate source information, implement intelligence techniques and analysis, identify threats, and apply ethical behaviors.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-170: Critical Incident Management for Public Safety

This course prepares the student to specialize in the direct response, operations, and management of critical incidents. Emphasis is placed upon the theoretical and applied models to understand and manage disasters, terrorism, and school/work place violence. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify and discuss managerial techniques legal issues, and response procedures to critical incidents.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-211: Counseling

This course introduces the basic elements of counseling and specific techniques applicable to the criminal justice setting. Topics include observation, listening, recording, interviewing, and problem exploration necessary to form effective helping relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the basic techniques of counseling.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-212: Ethics & Community Relations

This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in criminal justice issues; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-213: Substance Abuse

This course is a study of substance abuse in our society. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social, physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various types of drugs, their effects on human behavior and society, and treatment modalities.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-214: Victimology

This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal justice system and society, current victim assistance programs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and identify victims, the uniqueness of victims' roles, and current victim assistance programs.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-215: Organization & Administration

This course introduces the components and functions of organization and administration as it applies to the agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics include operations/functions of organizations; recruiting, training, and retention of personnel; funding and budgeting; communications; span of control and discretion; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss the basic components and functions of a criminal justice organization and its administrative operations.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-221: Investigative Principles

This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-225: Crisis Intervention

This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful analysis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and/or resolution.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-231: Constitutional Law

The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-232: Civil Liability

This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-233: Correctional Law

This course introduces statutory/case law pertinent to correctional concepts, facilities, and related practices. Topics include examination of major legal issues encompassing incarceration, probation, parole, restitution, pardon, restoration of rights, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss legal issues which directly affect correctional systems and personnel.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-240: Law Enforcement Management & Supervision

This course provides a study of the best known methods and practices of police leadership and management. Topics include the role of the manager in law enforcement, communications, time-management in law enforcement, managing problems, training and law enforcement productivity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss methods and practices capable of moving law enforcement agencies forward into the twenty-first century.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-244: Footwear and Tire Imprint

This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of footwear and tire imprint evidence as related to forensic science. Topics include proper photographic recording, casting, recognition of wear patterns and imprint identification. Upon completion, the student should be able to recognize, record, photograph, and identify footwear and tire imprints.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-245: Friction Ridge Analysis

This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and techniques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification filing sequence, searching and referencing. Upon completion, the students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-246: Advanced Friction Ridge Analysis

This course introduces the theories and processes of advanced friction ridge analysis. Topics include evaluation of friction ridges, chart preparation, comparative analysis for values determination rendering proper identification, chemical enhancement and AFIS preparation and usage. Upon completion, students must show an understanding of proper procedures for friction ridge analysis through written testing and practical exercises.

Requisites:
Take CJC-245; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-250: Forensic Biology I

This course covers important biological principles that are applied in the crime laboratory. Topics include forensic toxicology, forensic serology, microscopy, and DNA typing analysis, with an overview of organic and inorganic analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate how a crime laboratory processes physical evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-251: Forensic Chemistry I

This course provides a study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry as it relates to forensic science. Topics include physical and chemical properties of substances, metric measurements, chemical changes, elements, compounds, gases, and atomic structure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of forensic chemistry.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

CJC-255: Issues in Criminal Justice Application

This course provides an opportunity to exhibit interpersonal and technical skills required for application of criminal justice concepts in contemporary practical situations. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and integration of theory and practical skills components. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required of any entry-level law enforcement officer.

Requisites:
Take CJC-111 CJC-221 CJC-231; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-112: Construction Management I

This course introduces students to the field of construction management technology. Topics include job planning, work methods, materials, equipment, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and the logical sequence of a construction project.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:6
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-120: Codes and Inspections

This course covers building codes and the code inspections process used in the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Emphasis is placed on commercial, residential, and accessibility (ADA) building codes. Upon completion, students should understand the building code inspections process and apply building code principals and requirements to construction projects.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-210: Construction Management Fundamentals

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of effective supervision emphasizing professionalism through knowledge and applied skills. Topics include safety, planning and scheduling, contracts, problem-solving, communications, conflict resolution, recruitment, employment laws and regulations, leadership, motivation, teamwork, discipline, setting objectives, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the basic skills necessary to be successful as a supervisor in the construction industry.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-212: Total Safety Performance

This course covers the importance of managing safety and productivity equally by encouraging people to take individual responsibility for safety and health in the workplace. Topics include safety management, controlling construction hazards, communicating and enforcing policies, OSHA compliance, personal responsibility and accountability, safety planning, training, and personal protective equipment. Upon completion, the student should be able to properly supervise safety at a construction jobsite and qualify for OSHA Training Certification.

Requisites:
Take CMT-210(S13450); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-214: Planning and Scheduling

This course covers the need for and the process of planning construction projects, as well as the mechanics and vocabulary of project scheduling. Topics include project preplanning, scheduling formats, planning for production, short interval planning, schedule updating and revising, and computer-based planning and scheduling. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand the need for planning and scheduling, the language and logic of scheduling, and use of planning skills.

Requisites:
Take CMT-210(S13450) BPR-130(S11505); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-216: Costs and Productivity

This course covers the relationships between time, work completed, work-hours spent, schedule duration, equipment hours, and materials used. Topics include production rates, productivity unit rates, work method improvements, and overall total project cost control. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how costs may be controlled and productivity improved on a construction project.

Requisites:
Take CMT-210(S13450); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

CMT-218: Human Relations Issues

This course provides instruction on human relations issues as they relate to construction project supervision. Topics include relationships, human behavior, project staffing issues, teamwork, effective communication networks, laws and regulations, and identifying and responding to conflict, crisis, and discipline. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of human relations in the success of a construction project.

Requisites:
Take CMT-210(S13450); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0