May 20, 2024  
2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Maybe you’ve known what you wanted to do for a living since age 10. Maybe you only recently decided. Or maybe you want to take some classes because, well, you just want to. Whatever your case, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College can fit your interests with courses that lead you to a degree, a career, a more fulfilled life.

It’s been proven time and again that a college education means more money and more self-esteem. The instructors of our courses and programs know this, too, and that’s why they keep pace with current trends and technology. And it’s why they bring their knowledge and expertise to the classroom, the lab, the studio, the online course or wherever class may take you.

The three figures in parentheses after the description of each academic and technical course indicate the number of semester hour’s credit for the course, the number of lecture hours each week, and the number of laboratory or activity hours each week, respectively. Instructional hours are indicated for career and technical courses.

 

Business and Marketing Management

  
  • MMT 2513 - Entrepreneurship


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the development of a product or services idea and the creation of an organization to further its growth. (3,3,0)
  
  • MMT 2523 - Event Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Design a plan for special events, trade and consumer shows, exhibitions, and conventions. (3, 2, 2)
  
  • MMT 2613 - International Marketing


    Credit(s): 3

    Provide students with an overview and understanding of international marketing. This involves an analysis of world markets, their respective consumers and environments, and the marketing management required to meet the demands of constantly changing foreign markets. (3,3,0)
  
  • MMT 2913 - Internship in Marketing Management Technology


    Credit(s): 3

    Direct application of concepts and theory of marketing management. Students will work in a marketing-related environment. (3,3,0)

Biology

*The prerequisites for advanced science courses identified by an * are the completion of one of the following: a) minimum ACT composite of 21 on the science component, b) completion of three high school science courses (biology or chemistry) with no grade lower than a “C”, or c) credit for BIO 1134 .

  
  • BIO 1114 - Principles of Biology I (LEC/LAB)


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that provides an introduction to the basic principles of modern biology, and their relevance to modern life. Emphasis is placed on the nature and history of scientific thought, basic biological chemistry, cell structure and processes, genetics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1124 - Principles of Biology II (LEC/LAB)


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that emphasizes the survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of organ systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1134 - General Biology I, Lecture and Laboratory


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that includes study of the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological systems, cell structure and function, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture class. (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1134H - Honors General Biology I


    Credit(s): 4

    A lecture/laboratory course in basic biological principles including chemical and cellular basis of life, anatomy and physiology, reproduction, genetics, organismal complexity, classification, biosocial problems and ecology, (By invitation only.) (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1144 - General Biology II


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that reinforces concepts introduced in BIO 1134 - General Biology I, Lecture and Laboratory , while emphasizing the diversity of life. Topics covered include evolution, classification, ecology, detailed consideration of each group of organisms and viruses, study of animals and plants including their basic anatomy and physiology. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: BIO 1134  (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1144H - Honors General Biology II


    Credit(s): 4

    A lecture/laboratory course of the basic principles listed but not covered in BIO 1154. (By invitation only.) (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1214 - Environ Science


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course covering the relevance of ecological principles to environmental problems and the relationship of humans to their environment with emphasis on preservation of environmental quality. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 1314 - Botany


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course covering the representative groups of the plant kingdom, their anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and economic importance. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: *(4,3,2)
     
  
  • BIO 1613 - Nutrition


    Credit(s): 3

    A lecture course covering the nutrients required for normal growth and prevention of major chronic diseases, and applied to the selection of food for ingestion, the metabolic process of digestion, assimilation, and absorption, and their applications for healthcare providers. Prerequisite: BIO 1134 . BIO 2514  and BIO 2524  recommended. (3,3,0)
  
  • BIO 2214 - Introduction to Marine Science


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course providing an introduction to oceanography with an emphasis on the measurement of physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the marine environment as well as functional morphology and taxonomy of local marine biota. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles. Prerequisite: *(4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 2414 - Zoology I


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes in-depth studies of phylogeny and classification systems, protozoa, and major invertebrate phyla. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: *(4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 2424 - Zoology II


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes in-depth studies of vertebrate taxonomy and animal systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: * (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 2514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: *(4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 2524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisites: BIO 2514 . (4,3,2)
  
  • BIO 2924 - Microbiology


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course providing a comprehensive study of microorganisms to include microbial taxonomy, metabolism, physiology and genetics, concepts of pathogenesis and immunity and other selected applied areas. Labs in this course provide experiments that reinforce principles introduced in the lecture to include fundamental laboratory techniques in lab safety, microscopy, culturing and identification of microbes, and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Prerequisites: * (4,3,2)

Business and Office

  
  • BAD 2113 - Introduction to International Business


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to international business concepts and practices. Emphasis is placed on terminology and the importance of understanding cultural differences and foreign exchange markets. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1013 - Introduction to Keyboarding


    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the keyboard with emphasis on developing correct typewriting techniques and applying this acquired skill to the typewriting of business letters, tables, outlines, and manuscripts. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1113 - Document Formatting and Production


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using word processing functions. Prerequisite: Prior to enrollment in this course, students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM on a 5-minute time writing, with a maximum of 1 error per minute OR successfully complete Introduction to Keyboarding. (BOT 1013 ). (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1123 - Keyboard Skill Building


    Credit(s): 3

    This course further develops keyboard techniques emphasizing speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: BOT 1113 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1133 - Microcomputer Applications


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, and database management, and presentation software applications. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1143 - Word Processing


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on production of complex documents using advanced word processing functions. Production with accuracy is stressed and practice is given through a variety of documents for skill building. Prerequisite: BOT 1133 , BOT 1113 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1213 - Professional Development


    Credit(s): 3

    This course develops an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1233 - Microsoft® Word® I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using Microsoft® Word® functions. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1243 - Microsoft® Word® II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a continuation of Microsoft® Word® I and focuses on production of documents using Microsoft® Word®. Production with accuracy is stressed and practice is given through a variety of documents for skillbuilding. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1273 - Introduction to Microsoft® Office®


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software applications using the Microsoft® Office® suite. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1313 - Applied Business Mathematics


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use with emphasis on the touch method. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1413 - Records Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on the systems approach to managing recorded information in any form. Emphasis is placed on the three categories into which records generally fall paper, image, and digital and the treatment of these categories in proper management, storage, and retrieval. Decision-making, judgment, and other management skills will be applied to case studies. Basic application of filing classification skills will also be taught. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1433 - Business Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to develop an understanding of recording, classifying, and summarizing business transactions and events with insight into interpreting and reporting the resulting effects upon the business. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1443 - Advanced Business Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed as a continuation of Business Accounting with an emphasis in accounting for corporations. Prerequisite: BOT 1433  (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1493 - Social Media Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This course teaches students how to develop and maintain a social media presence in a personal and professional capacity.  Students will engage in community and internet-based projects with special emphasis on blogs, wikis, social networking sites, photo-sharing sites, instant messaging, videosharing sites, podcasts, widgets, virtual worlds, and more. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1513 - Machine Transcription


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to teach transcription of a wide variety of business communications from machine dictation. Prerequisite:  BOT 1143  . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1613 - Medical Office Terminology I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a study of medical language relating to the various body systems including diseases, procedures, clinical specialties, and abbreviations. In addition to term definitions, emphasis is placed on correct spelling and pronunciation. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1623 - Medical Office Terminology II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course presents medical terminology pertaining to human anatomy in the context of body systems. The emphasis is directed toward medical terminology as it relates to Medical Office Technology. Prerequisite: BOT 1613  or by consent of the instructor. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1713 - Mechanics of Communication


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to develop the basic English competencies necessary for success in the business world. A study of the parts of speech, sentence structure, sentence types, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling is emphasized. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 1813 - Electronic Spreadsheet


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on advanced applications of the electronic spreadsheet as an aid to management decision making. Prerequisite: BOT 1313 , BOT 1133 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on application Microsoft® Excel® as an aid to management decision making. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 1853 - Microsoft® Excel® II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a continuation of Microsoft® Excel® I and focuses on advanced functions and applications of the software. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2133 - Desktop Publishing


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will present graphic design techniques, principles of page layout and design, and electronic publishing terminology and applications to create a variety of documents such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, and business cards using advance features of word processing software. Prerequisite: BOT 1143 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2233 - Human Resource Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides a general overview of the concepts and applications of the many parts of Human Resources (HR).  Students will learn how the interdependence of the major topics in HR are created and implemented through the use of real world HR issues, community projects, and case studies. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 2323 - Database Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This course applies database concepts for designing and manipulating data files and formatting for designing and manipulating data files and formatting output as complex documents and reports.  Prerequisite: BOT 1133  (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2333 - Microsoft® Access®


    Credit(s): 3

    This course applies database concepts for designing and manipulating data files and formatting output as complex documents and reports using Microsoft® Access®. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2413 - Computerized Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course applies basic accounting principles using a computerized accounting system. Prerequisites: BOT 1433  or ACC 1213 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2423 - Income Tax Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to be an introductory tax accounting class with insight in federal income tax laws and preparation of reports. Prerequisite: BOT 1433  or ACC 2213  . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2433 - QuickBooks®


    Credit(s): 3

    This course applies basic accounting principles using QuickBooks®. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2463 - Payroll Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an in-depth study of payroll accounting. Prerequisite: BOT 1433  or ACC 1213 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2473 - Cost Accounting


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an in-depth study of cost accounting for manufacturing businesses. Prerequisite: ACC 1213  or BOT 1433 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2523 - Medical Machine Transcription I


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to teach transcription of various medical documents. Prerequisite: BOT 1113 , BOT 1613 . (3,1,4)
  
  • BOT 2533 - Medical Machine Transcription II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to continue teaching transcription of various medical documents including dictation given by doctors with foreign accents and additional medical specialties. Prerequisite: BOT 1513 , BOT 2523 . (3,1,4)
  
  • BOT 2543 - Medical Machine Transcription III


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to continue the development of the student’s transcription skills including more difficult dictation, longer and more complex medical records and more difficult physician dictation (foreign accent, dialects). All medical specialties are included. Prerequisites: BOT 2523  and BOT 2533 . (3,1,4)
  
  • BOT 2553 - Medical Machine Transcription IV


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to maximize the student’s transcription skills, including the most difficult dictation and most complex medical records, including autopsies. All medical specialties are included, with concentration in pathology, radiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and cardiology. Prerequisites: BOT 2543 . (3,1,4)
  
  • BOT 2613 - Entrepreneurial Problem Solving


    Credit(s): 3

    Designed to develop business students into entrepreneurs capable of operating their own companies and to reduce the high failure rate of starting, conducting, and expanding a business. Students will gain experience in problem solving through visits to businesses, analyses of case studies, and projects and surveys of current business practices. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 2623 - Principles of Business Finance


    Credit(s): 3

    Study of how financial data are gathered, analyzed, and used by management in planning and controlling business activities. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 2643 - CPT Coding


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to the field of procedural coding and requirements for insurance reimbursement. Prerequisite: BOT 1613 BOT 1623  or consent of instructor. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2653 - ICD Coding


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to the field of diagnostic coding. Prerequisite: BOT 1613 BOT 1623 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2663 - Advanced Coding


    Credit(s): 3

    This course includes advanced analysis of diagnostic and procedural coding systems. Prerequisites: BOT 2643  and BOT 2653  . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2673 - Medical Insurance Billing


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a culmination of skills and knowledge of appropriate procedures for generating, processing, and submitting health insurance claims to private and governmental health insurance programs. Prerequisites: BOT 2643  and BOT 2653  . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2723 - Administrative Office Procedures


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will provide comprehensive coverage and integration of business skills and issues, develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and establish a foundation in business procedures. Prerequisites: BOT 1143 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2743 - Medical Office Concepts


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will provide coverage and integration of medical office skills and issues using knowledge of medical terminology. Problem solving will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BOT 1613 , BOT 1623 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2753 - Medical Information Management


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will continue coverage of medical office issues with emphasis on health insurance filing and medical office software. Prerequisite: BOT 2743 . (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2763 - Electronic Health Records


    Credit(s): 3

    This course covers electronic health records (EHR) in the healthcare environment as they pertain to various healthcare settings. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 2813 - Business Communication


    Credit(s): 3

    This course develops communication skills with emphasis on principles of writing business correspondence and reports, and preparing presentations using electronic media. Prerequisite: BOT 1713 , BOT 1113 , or by consent of instructor. (3,3,0)
  
  • BOT 2823 - Communication Technology


    Credit(s): 3

    This course will present an overview of the resources available for online communication using current technology. Prerequisite: BOT 1143  or by consent of instructor. (3,2,2)
  
  • BOT 2833 - Integrated Computer Applications


    Credit(s): 3

    This course integrates activities using application software including word processing, database, spreadsheets, graphics, and multimedia. Prerequisite: BOT 1143 , BOT 1813 , BOT 2323 , BOT 2813 , or by consent of instructor. (3,2,2)

Carreer Technical Education

  
  • CTE 1143 - NCCER Core


    Credit(s): 3

    This course includes basic safety, an introduction to construction math, an introduction to hand and power tools, an introduction to construction drawings, employability skills and communications. (3,2,2)

Child Development

  
  • CDT 1113 - Early Childhood Profession


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an introduction to the profession of early childhood, types of early childhood programs, and theories of child development. Students are required to develop observational skills through laboratory experience. (3,2,2)
  
  • CDT 1214 - Infant and Toddler Development


    Credit(s): 4

    This course provides knowledge concerning the care and development of infants and toddlers in early childhood programs.  Practice is given in infant and toddler caregiving (birth to 36 months) in group settings through classroom laboratory or collorative centers. (4,3,2)
  
  • CDT 1224 - Preschool Development


    Credit(s): 4

    This course provides knowledge concerning the care and development of preschool children in group settings.  Practice is given in preschool children caregiving in group settings through classroom laboratory or collaborative centers. (Ages 3-8) (4,3,2)
  
  • CDT 1313 - Creative Arts


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to plan and develop creative art activities with children birth to age eight. Activities will be implemented during Student Internship I and II. (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 1343 - Child Health, Safety and Nutrition


    Credit(s): 3

    This course emphasizes health, safety, and nutrition practices in the care and education of young children that includes health and safety issues required by the Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) Regulations Governing Licensure of Childcare Facilities and referenced in the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 1514 - Child Health, Safety and Nutrition


    Credit(s): 4

    This course emphasizes health, safety, and nutrition practices in the care and education of young children that includes health and safety issues required by the Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) Regulations Governing Licensure of Childcare Facilities and referenced in the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R).  (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 1713 - Language and Literacy Development


    Credit(s): 3

    This course includes the study of oral and written language development of young children and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate language arts curriculum.  The Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R) are utilized. (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 2233 - Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on the identification of developmental stages and environmental influences on young children’s behavior.  Positive guidance principles are discussed and practiced to ensure a productive learning environment.  Resources include the Mississippi Department of Health Regulations Governing Licensure of Childcare Facilities, Mississippi Early Learning Standards and Guidelines, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R) and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). Lab activities will be implemented during Student Internship I and II. (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 2413 - Development of the Exceptional Child


    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on the identification of atypically developing children, family, and classroom intervention strategies and available support services. Legal, ethical, legislative, and family issues will be explored. Resources include Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines, Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ITERS-R), and Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R). (3,2,2)
  
  • CDT 2513 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement


    Credit(s): 3

    This course prepares students for successful partnerships with children’s families and communities. They explore ways to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning. (ages birth to 8 years). (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 2613 - Methods, Materials, and Measurement


    Credit(s): 3

    This course specializes in an integrated approach to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and environments. As students gain a broader understanding of young children, this knowledge will be reflected in their curriculum planning. Students will gain strategies for organizing, analyzing and interpreting observation data to improve program quality and meet the needs of individual children. The learning experiences will be implemented during Initial Practicum and Advanced Practicum. (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 2714 - Social Studies/Mathematics/Sciences


    Credit(s): 4

    This course provides instructional and hands-on techniques in planning developmentally appropriate activities in social studies, math, and science for young children. Lab activities with the children are implemented during Student Teaching I and II. (4,4,0)
  
  • CDT 2813 - Administration of Programs for Young Children


    Credit(s): 3

    This course provides an overview of the development and administration of early childhood education programs. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of policies and procedures, organizational structure, management, and the quality measures through state agencies. (3,3,0)
  
  • CDT 2913 - Initial Practicum


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 120 clock hours of observation and supervised teaching in an approved early childhood setting. The course provides the application of evidence based best practices of early education principles and theories. Students work to create an environment that is safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate to promote an optimum learning environment for young children. (3,0,0)
  
  • CDT 2923 - Student Teaching II


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a continuation of Technical Practicum I allowing advanced child care students to implement knowledge and experience in preparing and implementing positive experiences for children (birth - 5 year olds). Completion of the competencies provides opportunities for students to implement experiences planned in the corequisites and ensures a balance of all curriculum areas. All competencies will be achieved and documented by the completion of the two practicum courses. Corequisites: CDT 2233  , CDT 2613  , CDT 2714  , CDT 2913  . (3,0,6)
  
  • CDT 2943 - Advanced Practicum


    Credit(s): 3

    This course is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 75 clock hours of supervised teaching in an approved early childhood setting. The course is a capstone course which focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies throughout the daily routine using a unit of study for young children. It is usually the last course taken before completion of the program. (3,0,8)

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 1214 - General Chemistry I


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application. Chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisites: The student must meet one or more of the following requirements: (1) completed CHE 1314 , (2) completed one year of high school chemistry and one year of algebra, (3) ACT math score of 19 or higher, (4) satisfactory score on challenge exam, (5) Corequisite:  MAT 1313 or higher  (4,3,2)
  
  • CHE 1224 - General Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemistry. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture class. Prerequisite: CHE 1214 . (4,3,2)
  
  • CHE 1314 - Principles of Chemistry I Lecture, Lecture and Laboratory


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that emphasizes basic terminology, measurement, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, energy and states of matter. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. (4,3,2)
  
  • CHE 1324 - Principles of Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory


    Credit(s): 4

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that emphasizes chemical stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids/bases, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Prerequisite: CHE 1314  or CHE 1214 . (4,3,2)
  
  • CHE 2425 - Organic Chemistry I


    Credit(s): 5

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers carbon chemistry, bonding structure and behavior, aliphatic compounds, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Labs associated with this course acquaint students with important manipulations and procedures, and the preparation and study of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 1214  and CHE 1224 . (5,3,4)
  
  • CHE 2435 - Organic Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory


    Credit(s): 5

    A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers spectroscopy, aromatic compounds, and other complex compounds with emphasis on reactions and their mechanisms. Labs associated with this course acquaint students with important manipulations and procedures, as well as the preparation and study of aromatic and complex organic compounds. (5,3,4)

Cooperative Education

The Cooperative Education Program is available to students enrolled in academic, technical, or career programs. The following courses provide credit for Cooperative Education work experience.

  
  • COE 1013 - Cooperative Education Work Experience I


    Credit(s): 3

    First supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student’s major field of study. Two hundred fifty-five hours. Three semester hours.
  
  • COE 1023 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II


    Credit(s): 3

    Second supervised work experience. Two hundred fifty-five hours. Three semester hours. (Prerequisite: COE 1013 ).
  
  • COE 1033 - Cooperative Education Work Experience III


    Credit(s): 3

    Third supervised work experience. Two hundred fifty-five hours. Three semester hours. (Prerequisite: COE 1023 ).
  
  • COE 1043 - Cooperative Education Work Experience IV


    Credit(s): 3

    Fourth supervised work experience. Two hundred fifty-five hours. Three semester hours. (Prerequisite: COE 1033 ).

Construction Management Technology

  
  • CON 1113 - Survey of Modern Construction


    Credit(s): 3

    Fundamentals of the construction environment, methods, materials, processes from a historical perspective, and the impact on the construction industry. (3, 2, 2)
  
  • CON 1213 - Construction Materials


    Credit(s): 3

    Study and testing of the various materials used in the construction industry including on-site asphaltic and Portland cement concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and soils. (3, 2, 2)
  
  • CON 1223 - Plans and Document Interpretation


    Credit(s): 3

    Graphic techniques used in the construction industry. Includes computation of areas and volumes, interpretation of building plans and specifications, and symbols and terms used in the residential and commercial construction industry. (3, 2, 2)
  
  • CON 1233 - Construction Systems I


    Credit(s): 3

    Common practices of design and construction of commercial and heavy structures. (3, 2, 2)
  
  • CON 2113 - Construction Job Site Management


    Credit(s): 3

    Basic techniques of the modern methods of managing construction projects including critical path scheduling, resource allocation, and funds flow. Practical applications are made through simulated projects. (3, 2, 2)
  
  • CON 2123 - Construction Cost Estimation


    Credit(s): 3

    Theory of estimating; quantity survey; unit cost synthesis and analysis; bid organization and planning; competitive simulations and exercises. Computer software programs are utilized to develop simulated construction bid. Prerequisites: CON 1223  and CON 1213 . (3,2,2)
 

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