2014-2015 Catalog 
    
    Jun 25, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Culinary Arts

  
  • CA 236 - Cookies

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    Exposes students to the production of cookies, from basic to advanced; from classic to trendy. Shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques will be developed, as well as production, speed, and skill. Application toward retail sales will be emphasized.

  
  • CA 237 - Showpieces

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    An advanced class which will introduce the student to different mediums to produce showpieces. Chocolate, pastiallage, nougatine, gingerbread, and sugar will be covered. Prerequisite: CA 236  and CA 232 .

  
  • CA 238 - French Pastry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    Students will be exposed to classic French pastry, both old and new. Basic doughs, batters and creams will be emphasized. An understanding of their applications and how to update old classics will be developed. Use of tools and equipment for both large and small production will be stressed.

  
  • CA 239 - Custards and Frozen Desserts

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    Students will produce various cooked creams, baked custards, Bavarians, mousses, ice creams and frozen desserts. Emphasis on production, speed, and proper sanitation and presentation will be stressed.


Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  
  • DMS 110 - Sonography Principles & Procedures

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This course introduces the student to the profession of diagnostic medical sonography including the role of the sonographer and the origins of the profession as well as the evolution of diagnostic medical sonography.  It focuses on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written/verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of diagnostic medical sonography as a profession.  This course explains safety, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control and emergency procedures.  Career discussions include the sonographer’s role in various clinical settings, ethics and professionalism, job search and interview techniques.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

  
  • DMS 110 - Sonography Principles and Procedures

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-3
    This course introduces the student to the profession of diagnostic medical sonography including the role of the sonographer and the the origins or the profession as well as the evolution of diagnostic medical sonography. It focuses on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written/ verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of diagnostic medical sonography as a profession. This course explains safety, body mechanics, patient transfer, infection control and emergency procedures. Career discussions include the sonographer’s role in various clinical settings, ethics and professionalism, job search and interview techniques.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostice Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 111 - Sonography Physics I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces students to the essential aspects of sonography physics and technology. It also provides them with an understanding of how diagnostic sonography works, including Doppler, safety and quality assurance. This course examines physical principles of sonography and focuses on explanation of various sonography-related terms and concepts such as piezoelectricity, echoes, wavelength, frequency, refraction, acoustic impedance, propagation, sound beam generation, reflection, attenuation, bandwidth and resolution.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 112 - Abdominal & Small Parts Sonography

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course presents a comprehensive study of normal anatomy and sonographic appearances of abdominal structures and small parts. Normal variants, physiology, pertinent laboratory tests, scanning techniques and protocols, transducer selection, exam preparation and correlation with patient medical history and the findings of other imaging modalities are covered in this course.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 113 - Sectional Anatomy in Imaging

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides a detailed study of the human anatomy in transverse, sagittal, coronal and oblique planes. Emphasis is on visualization of the appearance and the relationships of body organs in the planar sections. This course enables the student to picture and mentally reconstruct the human body in three-dimensional planes as it relates to diagnostic sonographic imaging.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 120 - Sonographic Image Critique

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course provides a study of image critique, image quality, technical factors, scanning techniques and protocols as well as interpretation of sonographic appearances of abdominal, OB/GYN and vascular structures. Emphasis is on the correlation of clinical history, sonographic knowledge, interpretation of vascular imaging and Doppler data with visual diagnostic images including viewing of normal versus abnormal diagnostic sonographic images. This course provides an opportunity for the student to review and present interesting case studies.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 121 - Sonography Physics II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is a continuation of the Sonography Physics-I course. It provides an in-depth explanation of ultrasound physics as it relates to real-time imaging and instrumentation. It examines various aspects of ultrasound system designs and emphasizes essential ultrasound topics such as pre and postprocessing, real-time imaging characteristics, imaging resolution, transducer types and their functions, Doppler effect, color-Doppler and spectral-Doppler instruments, types of flow, artifacts, bioeffects and safety.Prerequisite: DMS 111 

  
  • DMS 122 - Abdominal & Small Parts Pathology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course presents a comprehensive study of pathology, pathophysiology, disease states and sonographic appearances of abdominal structures and small parts. Clinical symptoms and data, relevant laboratory tests and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases are covered in this course. Sonographic images of pathological states as well as correlation with patient medical history and the findings of other imaging modalities are also presented.Prerequisite: DMS 112 Corequisite:


  
  • DMS 123 - OB/GYN Sonography

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course provides a comprehensive study of both normal gravid and non-gravid female pelvis as well as the reproductive system. Study of normal sonographic patterns and appearance of the uterus, normal variants, ovaries, fallopian tubes and related structures are emphasized. Embryogenesis, the reproductive cycle, normal fetal growth and development in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimesters, pertinent laboratory tests and comparison to the findings of other imaging modalities is also discussed in this course.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

     

  
  • DMS 150 - Clinical Education I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-10-2
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain clinical experience in a health care institution or clinic. The student will identify and prepare patients for examinations as well as observe, assist and perform diagnostic imaging procedures under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic medical sonographer. The student will apply theoretical principles and concepts covered in didactic courses taught in the classroom. The student will become familiar with the operation, ultrasound departmental policies and procedures.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 151 - Clinical Education II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-25-5
    This course provides students with clinical education and experience at clinical sites and allows them to practice skills necessary to obtain high quality sonographic images. Students will have an opportunity to perform sonographic examinations under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic sonographer, alter protocols based on sonographic findings, evaluate image quality, think critically, correlate and apply skills learned in the classroom. Emphasis is on broadening and progression of clinical knowledge and experience.Prerequisite: DMS 150 

  
  • DMS 231 - Sonography Physics III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course provides a comprehensive coverage of sonography physics principles, ultrasound transducers, pulse echo and Doppler instrumentation. Emphasis is on color flow imaging and hemodynamics. The latest information on real-time imaging techniques and common image artifacts is also discussed in this course.Prerequisite: DMS 121 

  
  • DMS 233 - OB/GYN Pathology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course presents an in-depth study of pathology, pathophysiology, disease states and sonographic appearances of obstetric and gynecological structures. Review of instrumentation and scanning techniques optimization for pathological findings. Sonographic identification of abnormal fetal growth and development in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimesters and major congenital abnormalities are also stressed. Clinical symptoms, relevant laboratory tests and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases and fetal defects are covered in this course. Sonographic images of pathological states as well as correlation with patient medical history and the findings of other imaging modalities are also presented.Prerequisite: DMS 123 

  
  • DMS 240 - Sonographic Specialties & Special Topics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course covers non-routine sonographic procedures and special topics such as neonatal echoencephalography, pediatrics, ultrasound-guided interventional techniques, contrast applications and general Doppler techniques and emergent care. Overall review of the program and various clinical case studies are also presented.Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

  
  • DMS 250 - Clinical Education III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-15-3
    This course provides students with clinical experience at clinical sites and allows them to broaden and improve their scanning skills. Students will begin to attain competencies in ultrasound imaging of the abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN organs and other superficial structures. Emphasis is on refining scanning skills, increasing self-confidence through more independent scanning and presenting completed cases to the radiologists for interpretation.Prerequisite: DMS 151 

  
  • DMS 251 - Clinical Education IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-30-6
    This course offers the student an opportunity to refine skills in independent scanning, recognize normal and pathological sonographic findings, alter protocols, improve image quality, gather pertinent clinical data and correlate with other imaging tests in order to fully understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the ultrasound exam. Students will demonstrate full proficiency in ultrasound imaging of the abdomen, small parts, OB/GYN organs, superficial structures and other organ systems/procedures. Students are encouraged to gain experience and competencies in vascular studies. Emphasis is on the progression to full independent scanning under the supervision of qualified sonography staff and clinical instructor.Prerequisite: DMS 250 


Digital Media Production

  
  • DGTL 100 - Concepts of Digital Media

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course will provide students with an overview of multimedia concepts and a conceptual presentation of multimedia design principles and applications.  Students will get exposure to a variety of current, industry standard software packages and technologies via extensive hands-on experiences.  Topics include interactive documents and desktop publishing techniques, digital photography, image manipulation, digital video, digital sound, animation and multimedia authoring.  Class discussions and readings include design considerations, application issues, and career opportunities.  Students will design and create their own interactive, multimedia presentation utilizing these tools.

  
  • DGTL 101 - Digital Media Capture, Management and Tools

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    An introduction to the basics of digital media terminology, capture and recording devices and techniques for their use, file types, conversion procedures, hardware and software. This course utilizes a variety of digital devices and software to capture digital images, sounds and video and then to organize them for use in future multimedia projects.

  
  • DGTL 102 - Motion Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course is an introduction to the creation of motion graphics, techniques and tools required and the important role that motion graphics play in digital media production. Students will utilize a current industry-standard motion graphics software applications to create graphics that use sound, video and/or animation technology to create the illusion of motion or special effects.

  
  • DGTL 103 - Digital Audio Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    An introduction to the concepts of digital audio specifically for end-use in interactive media, game creation, Web, motion graphics and video creation. Students will learn the principles of digital audio creation, editing, timing, mixing, synthesizing, sequencing, MIDI and compression technologies utilizing industry-standard software and hardware. Prerequisite: DGTL 101  or GAME 207  or consent of department.

  
  • DGTL 104 - Digital Video Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    An introduction to creating, editing and producing digital video utilizing a current, industry-standard software application. Students will learn digital video terminology and video editing including, adding transitions, special effects, music, sound effects and voice-overs, graphics and titles to a movie and how to publish the results in a variety of formats.

  
  • DGTL 204 - Advanced Digital Video Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    An advanced digital video creation, editing and production techniques, utilizing a current, industry-standard software application. Students will learn digital video special effects including the incorporation of motion graphics, sound effects and transitions and compositing techniques to create a final professional-level video. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in DGTL 102  and DGTL 104 .

  
  • DGTL 295 - Digital Media Project Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course will provide advanced students the experience of all phases of the creation of a professional digital media project from pre-production through post-production. Prerequisite: DGTL 204 .

  
  • DGTL 299 - Special Topics in Digital Media Production

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4 (variable credit)
    A course for the student with advanced preparation to become involved in an extensive project. The nature of the project is determined by a full-time faculty member. The project may include digital media capture, design, project management, pre-production, production, post-production activities or some combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student. Different topics will be taught as per the demand. Prerequisite: Consent of department.


Economics

  
  • ECON 100 - Introduction to Career Economics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    One-semester course designed for students pursuing degrees and certificates in career education fields.  Macro and micro applications plus an attempt to relate economic concepts to career decision making.  The methods of analysis and teaching strategies are designed for students not intending to pursue an emphasis in economics.

  
  • ECON 103 - Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S3 901
    A study of economic forces underlying the economic system with special emphasis on an analytical approach to determining price, national product, saving, consumption, investment, employment, growth and economic stability, banking system, and international economics.

  
  • ECON 104 - Principles of Economics II (Microeconomics)

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: S3 902
    A study of economic relationships at the level of the individual consumer, firm and industry. This course explores pricing and output in different market settings, regulation and antitrust policy, market failure, and wage determination. Prerequisite: ECON 103 .

  
  • ECON 107 - Consumer Economics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the role of consumers in the marketplace of our increasingly complex modern society and their interaction with business and governmental organizations. The course offers theoretical and practical applications in economic/financial matters (earning/careers, taxes, investments); buying/spending matters (housing, autos, insurance); and consumer/social services (legal environment, credit, banking); and the social impacts across demographic and cross-cultural lines.

  
  • ECON 111 - Introduction to International Economics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces the student to the basic economic principles governing international trade. The course explores the reasons for trade, the monetary transactions of trade and the benefits of free trade. Basic economic concepts such as supply and demand are introduced to facilitate the study of trade.

  
  • ECON 210 - Modern Money and Banking

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course will offer a descriptive, historical, and analytical review of financial institutions, system structure, policy, and the Federal Reserve System pertaining to franctional reserve banking, employment, and domestic and global activity. Prerequisite: ECON 103 .

  
  • ECON 220 - Comparative Economic Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces and analyzes economic conditions as they exist in different economic systems. The course emphasizes the trade-offs between efficiency and equity, between economic freedom and economic order, and between the market mechanism and economic planning. Prerequisite: ECON 103 .

  
  • ECON 230 - Public Finance

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The study of the economic functions of government in a capitalist economic system, the public goods, distribution, structure and stabilization functions, with special emphasis on the changing role and capacity of public finance. Students will explore principles of taxation, relationships between monetary policy and debt management, and topics that focus on the growing role of public finance in an international framework. Prerequisite: ECON 103 .


EDU

  
  • EDU 999 - Preparing for the IBST/TAP

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3 (Variable Credit)
    This course is designed to prepare prospective teachers to take and pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test (IBST), by refreshing and/or improving skills and abilities in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. (May be repeated three times for credit)Prerequisite: Students must have basic computer skills.


Education

  
  • EDUC 101 - Introduction to Education

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-3
    Provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American education system.  Offers a variety of perspectives on education including historical, philosophical, social, legal and ethical issues in a diverse society.  Includes organizational structure and school governance.  A minimum of 20 classroom observation hours in a variety of school settings is required.Prerequisite: COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 

    Students must obtain a criminal fingerprint background check upon enrolling in this course.

  
  • EDUC 106 - Introduction to Classroom Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is an introduction to strategies for behavior management for students in general and special education K-12 classrooms. It is designed to develop skills in identifying, observing, managing, and changing behaviors in the classroom. Topics include types of behavior-management approaches, ethics, observation methods, and strategies for increasing and decreasing behaviors, with an emphasis on positive, proactive methods.

  
  • EDUC 108 - Teaching the Language Arts

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introduction to recent trends, basic problems, and procedures in the teaching of language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in the elementary school. A general survey of the data and principles of current organization, content, method, and evaluation.

  
  • EDUC 115 - Introduction to Technology in Education

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces educators to the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate their proficiency in the current technology standards. The course focuses on both knowledge and performance, and includes hands-on technology activities. Basic skills in word processing, spreadsheet and database programs recommended; or consent of department.Prerequisite: COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 

     

  
  • EDUC 120 - Diversity of Schools and Society

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Provides social and global perspectives on education. Includes how schooling is shaped by the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts.Prerequisite: COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 

  
  • EDUC 240 - Students with Disabilities in Schools

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A survey course that presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education, as well as an overview of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities, the programs that serve them under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the diversity of the population of individuals with disabilities. Fifteen to 30 hours of classroom observation and community service are required. Students must obtain a criminal fingerprint background check upon enrolling in this course.Prerequisite: PSYC 210 , which may be taken concurrently, and COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 

  
  • EDUC 251 - Clinical Experience and Seminar

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-4-3*
    This course is designed to give the future teacher a theoretical and practical basis in dealing with children at various levels. Emphasis is placed on the capacity of the student to benefit from the experience provided by local preschools, elementary schools, high schools, and special-education programs. This weekly four-hour lab experience and seminar involves the application of the principles of child and adolescent development and educational psychology. Sixty-four clinical hours of experience are required. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA in EDUC 103  or minimum of 2.5 GPA in EDUC 240  and PSYC 101 . A criminal fingerprint background check is required prior to the beginning of the course.


Electrical/electronic Automated Systems Technology

  
  • EEAS 101 - Basic Wiring and Circuit Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course covers the fundamentals of electrical and electronic circuits, including the calculation and measurement of voltage, current, resistance and power. Emphasis is placed on safe meter usage, print reading and exposure to a variety of electrical technologies currently used in industry. Topics include: introductory residential wiring, operation of AC motors, industrial solid-state devices, variable frequency drives, industrial controls, and single-phase/three-phase power distribution.

  
  • EEAS 111 - Industrial Controls I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    Fundamentals of industrial controls. This course is designed to provide the student with skills in basic electrical theory including electron relationship, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, and Series and Parallel circuit characteristics. The student will develop hands-on skills using transformers, motors, magnetic control devices, relays, time-delay circuits, reversing circuits and other control input devices. Also covered are the application and installation of controls for pressure, temperature, flow, and level circuits.

  
  • EEAS 113 - Industrial Controls II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EEAS 111 . This course includes solid-state controls, proximity, photoelectric, thermistors/thermocouples, S.C.R., triacs, thyristors, transistors, timers, counters, and advance motor controls. Industrial process control is covered including reduced voltage starting and methods for motor braking. Prerequisite: EEAS 111 .

  
  • EEAS 115 - Electrical/Electronics Troubleshooting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A course designed to provide the student with the essential techniques of troubleshooting relating to electrical and electronic circuits. Use of test equipment and instrumentation will be covered. Preventive maintenance and cutting troubleshooting time is emphasized. Lab work includes hands-on troubleshooting of common circuits. Prerequisite: EEAS 111  and EEAS 113 , which may be taken concurrently.

  
  • EEAS 120 - Industrial, Residential, Commercial Code

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This course will train individuals how to design and construct electrical systems in accordance with the National Electric Code. Its primary focus will be residential, but commercial and industrial systems will be addressed. Topics such as required circuits in a residential dwelling, sizing services, lighting requirements, grounding, wiring methods, and hazardous locations will be covered. 

  
  • EEAS 215 - Process Control & Instrumentation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course provides a broad perspective of industrial measurement and control. Methods of sensing, measuring and transmitting data obtained from industrial processes are covered. Principles and theory of automatic control, measurement concepts, programmable controller, and distributed control also will be covered. Prerequisite: EEAS 113 .

  
  • EEAS 221 - Industrial Circuits Basic Programmable Logic Controllers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course deals with the basic operation, application and programming industrial control system concentrating on industrial microprocessor programmable logic controller (PLC). The course covers historical background, uses of PLCs, product ranges, numbering systems, and logic concepts pertaining to PLCs. It develops an understanding of the PLC central processing unit, input-output systems and peripheral devices. The course provides skills in programming and document on a cross section of industrial PLCs. Much time will be spent in the lab working on different kinds of industrial PLC applications. Prerequisite: EEAS 113 .

  
  • EEAS 223 - Industrial Circuits-Advanced Programmable Controllers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EEAS 221 , this course deals with the operation and application of advanced industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Topics include: programming, wiring, and troubleshooting high level PLC functions such as Analog I/O, Data Manipulation, Multi-Bit I/O, Scan Modification, Report Generation, and others. Much time will be spent in the lab applying the above skills to the PLCs. Prerequisite: EEAS 221 .

  
  • EEAS 225 - Automated Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course deals with the process of system development including defining the system requirements, installation and start up. Hands-on labs include various types of communications: PLC to computer, PLC to PLC, and PLC to computer MMI (Man Machine Interface). The course focuses on the skills necessary to engineer, wire, configure, and troubleshoot industrial automated systems. Prerequisite: EEAS 215  and EEAS 221 .

  
  • EEAS 240 - Motors and Drives

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course covers proper selection, installation and troubleshooting of various types of motors, (DC motors: series, parallel and compound. AC motors: wound rotor motors, synchronous motors and synchros and stepper motors). Lab activities will include motor alignment, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance. Motor drives and solid state motor starters will be examined as well as stepper and serve motor control. Prerequisite: EEAS 101  and EEAS 113 .

  
  • EEAS 299 - Technical Update

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    This course will select new technologies in the industrial automation field such as operator interface, drive technologies, industrial programming, etc., and present them in a usable format. It will use vendor support, field trips and peer learning to develop new skills. Demonstration and hands-on learning are emphasized. May be repeated three times for credit.


Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 101 - Fundamentals of Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course provides a survey of basic electronic concepts and theories in combination with hands-on instruction to reinforce classroom theory. Topics addressed include: DC/AC circuit concepts, magnetism, semiconductor devices, amplifier basics, digital number systems, combinational logic circuits, and microcomputer basics.

  
  • EET 102 - Electronic Soldering, Circuit Board Rework and Repair

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    A course designed for those with little or no electronic soldering experience. Soldering skills are taught and practiced from basic to high reliability through hole connections, circuit board soldering and minor repair are also covered.

  
  • EET 103 - Project Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    Every student will receive an electronic kit and will assemble it with instructor guidance. Completed kits become the property of the student and will provide a vehicle for designing, building and testing circuitry while progressing through the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) curriculum. This project will develop the student skills in component identification, soldering, hand-tool usage, and system testing. Prerequisite: EET 102 .

  
  • EET 104 - Soldering/Desoldering Surface Mount Devices

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    This high-tech course will stress the safe installation and removal of surface mount devices (SMDs) from common electronic circuit boards. Students will use both conductive and convective heat sources along with wire solder and solder paste in perfecting their skills. Proper component removal techniques also will be covered. Prerequisite: EET 102 .

  
  • EET 106 - SMD Project Construction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    Students will use a computer program to lay out a printed circuit board design. This design will be used to fabricate a printed circuit board. The students will add surface-mounted components and verify correct circuit operation. Prerequisite: EET 104 .

  
  • EET 108 - Introduction to Digital Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-4-4
    This is a first course in digital electronics providing an overview of basic electricity, DC circuits, AC circuits, diodes, transistors, and Op-Amps. The remainder of the course closely examines number systems associated with digital electronics, logic gates, logic gate simplification, and combinational and sequential logic.

  
  • EET 113 - Electrical Circuits

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A beginning course in electronics that provides the student with the fundamentals required for success in advanced electronic courses. Instruction is provided in the basic laws of direct current circuit theory and in the operation of resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Analysis of complex circuits using network theorems, such as Thevenin’s and superpositioning are conducted. Special emphasis is placed upon the operation of modern electronic test equipment used in practical laboratory applications.

  
  • EET 114 - Digital Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course is a comprehensive study of digital electronic concepts. Concepts include the application of various number systems used in digital electronics, the study of both combinational and sequential logic and design procedures for both discrete and programmable logic circuits. Students are introduced to the VHDL programming language to interface with their Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD).

  
  • EET 125 - Solid State Circuitry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A study of semiconductor theory and circuit approximations as they relate to clippers, clampers, rectifiers, and voltage doublers. Topics include diodes, bipolar transistors and their biasing networks, and circuit configurations. Practical laboratory experience reinforces the theories and provides the student with necessary troubleshooting skills. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 113 .

  
  • EET 211 - Wireless Communications

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course covers wireless communications systems and circuits. It provides a direct application of the circuits studied in EET 125  by analyzing AM/FM receiver and transmitter operation. It also provides an introduction to transmission mediums, such as microwaves, satellites and fiber optic lines. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 213 - Power Supplies

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course involves the study of regulated power supplies. The course begins with the basic rectifier, adding filtering, discrete component regulation, and then uses IC regulators. Also covered are batteries and the low-voltage, high-current switching regulator commonly used in modern consumer products and personal computers. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 214 - Microcomputer Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    Introductory course in microcomputer electronics covering the fundamentals of microprocessor hardware and software. Emphasis is placed on using the microprocessor as a programmable tool for problem solution. The course stresses the interaction and trade-offs between hardware and software. Programming at the machine and/or assembler level. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 114 .

  
  • EET 215 - Advanced Solid State Circuitry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EET 125  concentrating on advanced solid state integrated circuits. Topics include the theory of differential and operational amplifiers, their applications in oscillators, comparators and amplifier circuits, as well as passive and active filters. Practical laboratory experiments provide considerable practical experience. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 217 - Industrial Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A study of industrial devices such as SCRs, TRIACs, DIACs, and other thyristors. Additionally, UJTs, PUTs, special purpose diodes, and solid-state relays will be studied. The student will have an opportunity to use these devices in practical assignments that emphasize industrial applications and interfacing to digital elements. Typical applications include DC and AC motor drives, transducers, open and closed loop systems, and signal conditioners. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 125 .

  
  • EET 223 - Advanced Electrical Circuits

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A continuation of EET 113  specializing in the analysis of complex DC circuits using loop equations and continuing into the analysis of complex AC circuits with emphasis on series and parallel RLC circuits involving phase angles, reactance, impedance, and resonance. Complex inductive and capacitive circuits are analyzed with j-operators and trigonometry. Extensive utilization of the oscilloscope and other test equipment is included. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 113 ; and appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • EET 224 - Advanced Microcomputer Electronics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    This course will provide a detailed study of the circuitry found in a typical microprocessor-based personal or industrial computer. An understanding of the signals generated by a CPU while it is communicating with memory of I/O is developed. System expansion and advance interfacing techniques is taught. The use of programmable support chips to improve performance and simplify programming is investigated. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 214 .

  
  • EET 225 - Electronic Communication Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-4
    A study of the communication of information using digital signals. Topics include digital and analog communication through various systems, protocols, RS 232C interface and other standards, telephone systems, signal error detection and correction, and network security and instrumentation. Practical laboratory experience reinforces concepts presented in the lecture portion of the course. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in EET 113  and EET 214 .


Emergency Medical Dispatch

  
  • EMD 120 - Emergency Medical Dispatch

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This 40-hour course is designed for current emergency medical dispatchers to receive the required Illinois Department of Public Health certification to dispatch for a 911 agency and give pre-arrival instructions. Prerequisite: Must be currently employed as a dispatcher.


Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 101 - First Responder

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3.5-1-4
    This course contains lecture and hands-on application of skills.  The first responder uses a limited amount of equipment to perform an assessment and complete stabilizing interventions.  Upon successful completion, the student will receive certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  This course is a suggested prerequisite to the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Course.

  
  • EMS 201 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-2-5
    Care, handling and extrication of the critically ill and injured.  Topics covered include airway management, patient assessment, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lifting and moving patients, documentation, communication, pharmacology, and cardiac emergencies.  Meets the requirements of the National DOT curricula.  No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite: EMS 101  with a “C” or better and COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096  Must be 18 years of age, and have a high school diploma or GED and a current CPR for health care card or equivalent (includes infant, child, adult choking and CPR).
    Corequisite: EMS 209 Concurrent: EMS 209 

  
  • EMS 204 - Introduction to Emergency Management

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides an overview of the field of emergency management.  Students will be introduced to the terminology and definitions used in emergency and disaster management and will examine legal requirements, responsibilities, and laws pertaining to emergency management.  Students will also develop an understanding of the procedures and requirements in emergency management including identification of hazards and response capabilities and the national incident management system (NIMS).

  
  • EMS 205 - Introduction to Terrorism

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course serves as a basic introduction to terrorism.  Historical background, definitions, ideologies, and terrorism’s impact on twenty-first century civilization around the world will be explored.  Both current and historical events are analyzed within course context to provide experiential learning and development of critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 078 , ENG 079 , ENG 088  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 020  and ENG 098 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 076 , ENG 077 , ENG 086  and ENG 087 .

  
  • EMS 209 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-2-5
    Study of the care, handling and extrication of the critically ill and injured.  Topics covered include: burn victims, poisoning, emergency childbirth; rescue and extrication; ambulance driving; lifting and transportation of victims; and injuries to the head, face, neck, spine, eye, chest, abdomen, and pelvis.  Meets the requirements of the National DOT curricula and National MES Education Standards.  No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite: CPR 100 or equivalent, 18 years of age and high school diploma or GED and  COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 .Corequisite: EMS 201 

  
  • EMS 210 - EMS Management I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course provides an overview of the field of emergency medical services management. Students will be introduced to government structure and regulation, basic leadership principles, career development, educational and quality management, as well as managing large scale and special operations incidents. This course will include speakers known for their expertise in managing EMS agencies. Prerequisite:   and   both with a minimum grade of “C”.

  
  • EMS 215 - EMT-P Essentials I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 7-1-7.5
    This is the first of five required courses for completion of the Paramedic Education program.  The program offers lecture and practical-lab experience in pre-hospital assessment, advanced airway procedures, intravenous and pharmacological therapy, and cardiac rhythm interpretation and treatment.  No proficiency or independent study.Prerequisite: Current IDPH certified EMT-B or EMT-I license, high school diploma or GED, and current Health Care CPR Provider.  Written pretest and background screening required before acceptance.  ALS sponsor is required.

  
  • EMS 216 - EMT-P Essentials II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 8-1-8.5
    This is the second of five required courses.  The program offers lecture and practical labs covering the advanced assessment and treatment of medical emergencies.  Included in the curriculum are provider courses in CPR, ACLS, and AMLS.  No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite: EMS 215 . Corequisite:  

  
  • EMS 217 - EMT-P Essentials III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-1-6.5
    This course is the third of five required courses.  This program offers lecture and practical labs covering the advanced assessment and treatment of pediatric and trauma emergencies.  Included in the curriculum are provider courses in PALS and IHTLS.  No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite: EMS 216 . Corequisite:  

  
  • EMS 218 - EMT-P Essentials IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0 - 20 - 4
    This is the required clinical component of the Paramedic Education program. Each student must complete a minimum of 220 hours with a nurse preceptor in various areas of local hospitals and clinics. No proficiency or independent study.Prerequisite:  . Corequisite:  

  
  • EMS 219 - EMT-P Essentials V

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0 - 20 - 4
    This is the required field internship component of the Paramedic Education program.  Each student must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an ALS ambulance with a paramedic preceptor.  No proficiency or independent study. Prerequisite:   Corequisite:  


Engineering

  
  • EGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-1-1
    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of graphic communication and representation. The student will learn to visualize and convey ideas graphically through sketching and producing proper engineering drawing standards used in many industries.

  
  • EGR 101 - Engineering Graphical Communications

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-5-4
    IAI Code: IND911
    Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the fundamentals of graphic communications. The student will learn to convey ideas by means of freehand sketches, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, pictorial drawing, sectional views, dimensioning, charts, and graphs. Students will use CADD as an integral tool. An introduction to descriptive geometry is presented. Prerequisite: MATH 095  or equivalent.

  
  • EGR 102 - Engineering Graphics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-5-4
    Solution of problems requiring advanced engineering graphics and descriptive geometry. Learn and utilize line and plane intersections, developments, and 3-D views. Develop project based skills through creation of assembly drawings, working drawings, and advanced dimensioning.  Apply the engineering design process through the design and documentation of a full project. Prerequisite: EGR 101 .

  
  • EGR 201 - Analytical Mechanics-Statics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium. Resultants and conditions of equilibrium of force systems; analysis of forces acting on members of trusses and frames; and forces due to friction, first moments and centroids, center of gravity and pressure. Introduction of the principle of virtual work. Prerequisite: PHYS 201 .

  
  • EGR 202 - Analytical Mechanics-Dynamics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Kinematics and kinetics of a particle and of a rigid body. Motion relative to translating and rotating reference planes. Principles of force and acceleration; work and energy; and impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: EGR 201 .


English

  
  • ENG 020 - College Reading I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Designed to promote success in college reading by increasing efficiency in textbook and learning strategies, by improving perception of key elements of text, by expanding vocabulary through application of word parts, and by improving the ability to construct meaning through direct instruction in reading and study strategies. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score. Students are placed into ENG 020 based upon the results of their COMPASS test scores.

  
  • ENG 021 - College Reading II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to promote success in college reading by reviewing basic reading and learning strategies, developing proficiency in recognizing and applying patterns of organization to college text materials, and by increasing vocabulary knowledge and strategies. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS score or minimum grade “C” in ENG 020 

  
  • ENG 057 - EAP Language Learning Lab

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-6-3
    This course is designed for individualized instruction and tutorial support for non-native speakers of English to develop their skills and knowledge in reading, writing, speaking and listening, grammar, and American culture. Students must participate in the individualized and group tutorial sessions for 300 minutes per week.Prerequisite: Placement in ESL/EAP courses at any level.Corequisite: Enrolled in at least one other EAP course to include ENG 058  , ENG 059  , ENG 066  , ENG 067  , ENG 068  , ENG 069  , ENG 076  , ENG 077  , ENG 078  , ENG 079  , ENG 086  , ENG 087  , ENG 088  or ENG 089  .

  
  • ENG 058 - American Culture I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces international students and non-native speakers of English to college-level academic strategies and acculturation skills in contemporary America. Students will study key historical events and people from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, examine the various media of popular culture, develop and use a vocabulary of standard and idiomatic English, and begin to develop research skills for written and oral communication.Corequisite: Placed and enrolled in one or more of the following: ENG 057  , ENG 066  , ENG 067  , ENG 076  , ENG 077  , ENG 086  or ENG 087  .

  
  • ENG 059 - American Culture II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course introduces international students and non-native speakers of English to college-level academic strategies and acculturation skills in contemporary America. Students will study key historical events and people from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, examine the various media of popular culture, develop and use a vocabulary of standard and idiomatic English, and begin to develop research skills for written and oral communication.Corequisite: Placed and enrolled in one or more of the following: ENG 057  , ENG 066  , ENG 067  , ENG 076  , ENG 077  , ENG 086  or ENG 087  .

  
  • ENG 066 - Listening and Speaking I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to beginning-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 1 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 067 - Listening and Speaking II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high beginning-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 2 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory COMPASS ESL placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 066 .

  
  • ENG 068 - Listening and Speaking III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to intermediate-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 3 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 069 - Listening and Speaking IV

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to advanced-level listening and speaking skills and strategies that are useful in English-speaking environments. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve students’ listening and speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and understanding of idiomatic language. Listening and Speaking 4 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements and is non-transferable.

  
  • ENG 076 - Reading I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to beginning-level academic reading and comprehension skills and strategies. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve reading comprehension, increase speed, and acquire vocabulary. Reading I is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward graduation requirements. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory COMPASS ESL placement test.

  
  • ENG 077 - Reading II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course introduces students whose first or primary language is not English to high beginning-level academic reading and comprehension skills and strategies. The course cultivates skills/strategies to improve reading comprehension, increase speed, and acquire vocabulary. Reading 2 is intended for students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent and have previously studied English in the United States or their native countries. This course does not count toward GPA/graduation and is non-transferable. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mandatory COMPASS ESL placement test or minimum grade “C” in ENG 076 .

 

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