2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Transportation and Warehouse Logistics

  
  • TWL 102 - Warehousing and Personal Development

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
    This course provides training for success in the warehouse environment that will assist in performing at a higher level at each individual step within the process. Topics will include effective communication, teamwork, development of a positive image, and interview skills.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

  
  • TWL 103 - Warehousing and Distribution Process

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0.5
    This course provides learners with the knowledge and core skills associated with warehousing and distribution. Topics will include warehouse operations, inventory, inventory management, metrics, inventory control methods, protection of the product, special handling, palletizing, handling systems, and hazardous materials.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

  
  • TWL 104 - Warehousing Technology Applications

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    Warehouse technology applications are those practices important to working in a technical environment. This course covers the use of scanners and data applications along with the understanding of industrial controls and computers and automation.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

  
  • TWL 105 - Representative Warehousing Applications

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0.5
    This course discusses mathematical concepts used in warehousing and distribution. It also focuses on powered and material handling equipment and safety requirements.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

  
  • TWL 110 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    This course covers basics of supply management, which includes all activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. Such activities include the supply chain concept, inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution, order management, materials handling, capacity management, just-in-time manufacturing, and total quality management.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Hybrid, Online

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • TWL 120 - Introduction to Import/Export

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    This course focuses on the concerns of the practicing international trade professional worldwide. It has been designed to form a sound foundation and understanding of the major factors affecting the global marketplace. It is designed to build exporting and importing skills and an understanding of the methods and procedures of importing and exporting products. All of the major concepts and terminology of international trade are addressed in the hands-on activities and topic papers that form the basis of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the practical details with actual case histories studied.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional, Hybrid

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • TWL 130 - Principles of Operations Management

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    This course provides a detailed study of operations management, emphasizing the achievement of the highest levels of service and product quality while keeping cost as low as possible. This course provides detailed operations management study. The major areas covered included integrated product development, integrated supply chain management, process and capacity planning and control, inventory planning, forecasting, just-in-time philosophy, push vs. pull program, total quality management, and enterprise resource planning.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional, Hybrid

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • TWL 140 - Transportation & Cargo Security

    Credit Hours 2
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
    This course examines relevant facets of maritime, land, pipeline, and air transportation security-related systems and associated issues. It covers applicable legislation and the agencies tasked to oversee each mode of transportation. It also describes how to implement an appropriate program to enhance the security of a particular mode of transportation.  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Hybrid

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No









Veterinary Medical Technology

  
  • VET 104 - Laboratory Animals

    Credit Hours 1.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 1
    This class will cover an introduction to laboratory animal science. The lecture portion of the course will cover experimental methodology, laws and regulations, health and disease, environmental effects, and ethical perspectives on the use of animals in medical research. The focus will be on the veterinary technician’s responsibility to provide humane care and to be a liaison between scientist and animal. The lab portion of this course will offer a hands-on approach to basic techniques using common laboratory animals as models. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Offered Fall Semester: Yes Offered Spring Semester: Yes Offered Summer Semester: Yes
    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 110 - Small Animal Nursing I

    Credit Hours 3.5
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
    Students will develop skills in handling, restraint, and other nursing techniques for dogs and cats. Emphasis will be on obtaining medical history, record keeping, physical exams, administering tables, liquid and injectable medications, obtaining blood, diagnostic procedures, providing client information, and risk factor management (preventable health care). Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 111 - Small Animal Nursing II

    Credit Hours 3.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 6
    Development of basic nursing skills for the dog and cat. Emphasis on bandaging, venipuncture, placement of indwelling catheters, and dentistry. Other topics to be discussed include endocrine diseases, reproduction, fluid therapy, and gastrointestinal conditions. This course includes 3 hours of supervised clinical experience in addition to on campus labs.  Prerequisite(s): VET 110  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 112 - Diagnostic Imaging

    Credit Hours 2
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2
    Utilization of radiographic and ultrasound equipment on animals and positioning for various anatomical exposures with an emphasis on radiation safety, and methods of obtaining high-quality diagnostic pictures. Prerequisite(s): VET 160  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 116 - Large Animal Nursing

    Credit Hours 4.5
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
    Handling, restraint, and nursing techniques in horses, ruminants, and swine. Fundamentals involving live animal evaluation, management, nutrition, diseases and physiology of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and horses.

    Restraint, management, husbandry and nursing techniques in ruminants, horses, swine, and poultry.  Lecture and lab descriptions of the various species’ special problems.  Included are: ruminant, equine and swine physiology, diseases, physical evaluations, administration of medications and diagnosis sample gathering.  Herd, band, and flock health, observations and medications are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): VET 160  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 117 - Surgery and Technology I

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    Development of surgical support skills with emphasis on surgery packs, instruments, autoclaving, aseptic techniques, surgical techniques, surgical preps, and suture materials. Injectable and inhalant anesthesia of dogs and cats, stages and planes of anesthesia and patient monitoring will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): VET 110  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 118 - Animal Care I

    Credit Hours 2
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
    This course will introduce concepts of the necessary care of kennel animals. Husbandry techniques, record keeping, safety and sanitation of animal facilities will be demonstrated. Basic canine and feline behavior, training, and grooming techniques will be covered. Team leadership, client communication and office practices will be emphasized, as well as continuing work with canine behavior modification.  Animals belonging to the program will be fed and maintained by the students outside of class.  The students are assigned several morning or evening animal care responsibilities including occasional weekend duties.  Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 119 - Animal Pharmacology

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    Designed to provide the knowledge and theory of pharmacology necessary for the entry-level veterinary technician. The course includes dosage and solution problems, dispensing procedures, pharmokinetics, routes of drug administration, and classification of medications. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 128 - Animal Care II

    Credit Hours 1-2
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 2.5-5
    In class labs with a concentration on behavior. Animals belonging to the program will be fed and maintained by the students outside of class. The students are assigned several morning or evening animal care responsibilities including occasional weekend duties.  Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program and successful completion of all previous work.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 1
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 140 - Clinical Pathology I

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    Introduction to veterinary hematology and identification of internal and external parasites; introduction to renal, hepatic, pancreatic, and hematological disorders; routine laboratory testing of blood, plasma, serum, urine and feces. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Veterinary Medical Technology program; BIO 151  and BIO 240  or concurrent enrollment
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 160 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    Emphasis on gross comparative anatomy and physiology of the domestic animal species. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and surgical anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 210 - Clinic Care I Summer Rotation

    Credit Hours 5
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 25
    The site of this 12-week internship will be based on the student’s identified learning needs and interests in conjunction with faculty recommendations. Potential sites may include veterinary practices, emergency veterinary clinics, research institutions, zoos, animal rehabilitation centers, and pharmaceutical companies. Students will develop skill proficiency and be able to apply theoretical knowledge to the practice setting.  Prerequisite(s): VET 111 VET 117 , and VET 118  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 212 - Surgery Technology II

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    Develop surgical support skills with emphasis on surgery packs, instruments, autoclaving, aseptic techniques, surgical techniques, surgical preps, suture materials, and surgical assisting. Also included are inhalant and injectable anesthesia of the dog and cat, stages and planes of anesthesia, and patient monitoring. Prerequisite(s): VET 111 VET 117 VET 119   
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 216 - Exotic Animal & Wildlife Management

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    Fundamentals of exotic and wildlife management including restraint, immobilization, husbandry, and nursing techniques.   Emphasis is placed on conservation and ethics. Daytime field trips are included in the course. Prerequisite(s): VET 111  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 220 - Variable Credit Practicum

    Credit Hours 1-4
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 5-20
    The site of the externship will be based on the student’s identified learning needs and interests in conjunction with faculty recommendations.  Potential sites may include veterinary practices, emergency veterinary clinics, research institutions, zoos, animal rehabilitation centers, and pharmaceutical companies. Students will develop their individualized learning objectives for the externship. Students may also participate in an international practicum for 2 of the 4 required credit hours.   Prerequisite(s): Successful completion with a minimum grade of “C” in all previous Veterinary Medical Technology program coursework.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist Yes
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 228 - Animal Care III

    Credit Hours .5-1
    Lecture: 0 Lab: 1.5-3
    Animals belonging to the program will be fed and maintained by the students outside of class. The students are assigned several morning or evening animal care responsibilities including occasional weekend duties. Students must complete 1 credit hour prior for the degree. Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of 2 credit hours of VET 128  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist Yes
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 240 - Clinical Pathology II

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This course is a continuation of Clinical Pathology I. Fundamentals of hematology, urinalysis, clinical chemistries and immunology will be covered.   Prerequisite(s): VET 140  
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 255 - Veterinary Technology Capstone

    Credit Hours 2.5
    Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
    The capstone course integrates learning lecture and skill development in a student-centered and student-directed manner.  Prerequisite(s): VET 212  
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • VET 295 - International Experience

    Credit Hours 1 - 4
    Lecture: 0.5 - 2 Lab: 1.5 - 6
    This faculty-led course incorporates companion animal or wildlife medicine lecture, regional conservation topics, and veterinary technology “hands-on” experience while fostering global perspectives and cultural self-awareness.   Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of VET 216 
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
    Variable Hour Exist Yes
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

  
  • VET 299 - Special Topics in Veterinary Science

    Credit Hours 1-3
    Lecture: 1-3 Lab: 1-3
    A detailed syllabus will be constructed as topics are selected.

    Students the course is expected to serve: sophomore students currently enrolled in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. Prerequisite(s): Two successful semesters in the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist Yes
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No









Welding and Metal Fabrication

  
  • WLDG 101 - Introduction to the Welding Process

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A beginning course in Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding which emphasizes safety. fundamentals of the processes, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. The Oxy-Acetylene processes of cutting and welding and brazing, with plasma arc cutting are included.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 110 - SMAW I - Flat and Horizontal

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A  course in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in the flat and horizontal positions which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the processes, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 2G position on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 101   with minimum grade of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 120 - SMAW II - Vertical and Overhead

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in the vertical and overhead positions which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the processes, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 110   with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 140 - GMAW - MIG

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Gas Metal Arc Welding which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel and aluminum. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 101   and MFG 120 with minimum grade of “C”. 
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 141 - FCAW

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Flux Core Arc Welding which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved with welding mild steel. AWS welder qualification is offered in the 2G, 3G, and 4G positions on mild steel with backing strip. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 140   with minimum grade “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 142 - GMAW - MIG Pipe Welding

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Gas Metal Arc Welding which emphasizes safety, fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved with welding pipe. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 140   with minimum grade of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 162 - GTAW - Mild Steel, Aluminum, Stainless

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding which emphasizes fundamentals of the process, equipment, and techniques involved while welding mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 101  , MFG 115  and MFG 120  all with minimum grades of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 166 - GTAW Pipe

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A student completing this course will be able to prepare and weld pipe using the GTAW process. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 101  , MFG 115  , MFG 120  and WLDG 162  all with minimum grades of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 170 - SMAW Pipe Welding Pre-Certification

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This course emphasizes Shielded Metal Arc Welding on pipe. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 120  , MFG 115  , and MFG 120  all with minimum grades of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 172 - Pipe 6G Certification

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    This course emphasizes Shielded Metal Arc Welding on pipe in the 6G position. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 170   with minimum grade of “C”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • WLDG 299 - Special Topics in Welding

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
    A course for students with advanced standing to pursue an individual project. The nature of the project will be determined by a full-time faculty member and the students. Emphasis will be based on developing skills and exploring concepts that will contribute to their professional advancement. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 172   with a minimum grade of “B”.
    Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








 

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