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MATHEMATICS (MAT)
Students should see the Math Placement Guide located on the Mathematics Department’s Web page before enrolling in mathematics courses. It is recommended that students enroll in the sequence of mathematics courses required for their programs of study based upon the mathematics courses they completed in high school, their math placement scores and their academic advisors’ recommendations.
MAT 011 Developmental Mathematics Basics Workshop 1 SHC
This course provides support for mastery of MAT 031 competencies (e.g. may include, but is not limited to, laboratory work, computerized instruction and/or projects). Corequisite: MAT 031 or required test scores. (0/1)
MAT 012 Developmental Mathematics Workshop 1 SHC
This course provides support for mastery of MAT 032 competencies (e.g. may include, but is not limited to, laboratory work, computerized instruction and/or projects). Students enrolled in MAT 012 must be enrolled in MAT 032 during the same semester. (0/1)
MAT 013 Developmental Math Jumpstart 1 SHC
This course provides a review, in a compressed time frame, of the measurement and geometry, basic algebra concepts and data analysis skills studied in MAT 031. This course is to be taken in place of MAT 032 by qualified students. (0/1)
MAT 031 Developmental Mathematics Basics 3 SHC
Developmental Mathematics Basics is intended for students who need assistance in basic arithmetic skills. Based on assessment of student needs, instruction includes performing the four arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents. Application skills are emphasized. Corequisite: MAT 011 or required test scores. (3/0)
MAT 032 Developmental Mathematics 3 SHC
Developmental Mathematics includes a review of arithmetic skills and focuses on the study of measurement and geometry, basic algebra concepts and data analysis. Application skills are emphasized. Students enrolled in MAT 032 must be enrolled in MAT 012 during the same semester. (3/0)
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: operations with signed numbers; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with algebraic expressions; factoring; techniques for solving linear and fractional equations; and an introduction to graphing. Prerequisite: equivalent placement scores. (3/0)
MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: properties of numbers; fundamental operations with algebraic expressions; polynomials; systems of equations; ratio and proportion; factoring; functions and graphs; solutions of linear inequalities; and linear and quadratic equations. Prerequisite: MAT 152 or MAT 101or equivalent placement scores. (3/0)
*MAT 110 College Algebra 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: polynomials, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. Prerequisite: MAT 102 or equivalent. (3/0)
*MAT 111 College Trigonometry 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers including Demoivre’s theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 110. (3/0)
MAT 112 Precalculus 5 SHC
This course includes the following topics: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic geometry; and applications of trigonometry. Prerequisite: MAT 102 or equivalent. (5/0)
*MAT 120 Probability and Statistics 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distribution, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and test hypotheses for large and small samples, types I and II errors, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MAT 152 or MAT 101 or equivalent placement scores. (3/0)
*MAT 122 Finite College Mathematics 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: logic, sets, Venn diagrams, counting problems, probability, matrices, systems of equations, linear programming including the simplex method and applications, graphs and networks. Prerequisite: MAT 152, MAT 101 or equivalent test scores. (3/0)
MAT 123 Contemporary College Mathematics 3 SHC
This course provides an appreciation and understanding of the mathematics underlying several topics in contemporary society. Topics may include voting methods, apportionment problems, Euler and Hamilton circuits, population growth and fractals. Prerequisite: MAT 152 or MAT 101 or equivalent placement scores. (3/0)
*MAT 130 Elementary Calculus 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomials; rational, logarithmic and exponential functions; and interpretation and application of these processes. Prerequisite: MAT 110 or equivalent. (3/0)
*MAT 140 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4 SHC
This course includes the following topics: derivative and integrals of polynomials, rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. Prerequisites: MAT 111 or equivalent. (4/0)
*MAT 141 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 4 SHC
This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable to include analytic geometry; techniques of integration; volumes by integration and other applications; infinite series including Taylor series; and improper integrals. Prerequisite: MAT 140. (4/0)
MAT 152 Elementary Algebra 5 SHC
This course includes the following topics: operations with signed numbers and algebraic expression; solving linear equations; factoring; and an introduction to graphing. (5/0)
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3 SHC
This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory, algebra, geometry, measurement, graph sketching and interpretations and descriptive statistics. Prerequisite: MAT 032 or equivalent test scores. (3/0)
MAT 170 Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry and advanced applications. Prerequisite: MAT 032 and MAT 012 or equivalent placement scores. (3/0)
MAT 171 Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry II 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: algebra, geometry, trigonometry and advanced applications. Prerequisites: MAT 170 or equivalent. (3/0)
MAT 220 Advanced Statistics 3 SHC
This course includes the following topics: estimation of parameters; formulation and testing of hypotheses; multiple and nonlinear regression; contingency tables; analysis of variance; special distributions; and introduction to non-parametric statistics. Prerequisite: MAT 120 (3/0)
*MAT 240 Analytical Geometry and Calculus III 4 SHC
This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and Stokes’ and Green’s Theorems. Prerequisite: MAT 141. (4/0)
*MAT 242 Differential Equations 4 SHC
This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary nonlinear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient Linear Algebra to solve systems; applications; series; Laplace transform; and numerical methods. Prerequisite: MAT 240. (4/0)
MASSAGE THERAPY (MTH)
MTH 113 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy 3 SHC
This course will focus on the pre-massage assessment of each body region including signs and symptoms relating to pathological conditions. Specific emphasis will be given to the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIO 109 (3/0)
MTH 120 Introduction to Massage 4 SHC
A comprehensive introduction to therapeutic massage including history, theories, benefits, contraindications, ethical considerations and S.C. Law for licensure. Swedish techniques are introduced. Corequisites: MTH 121, MTH 123, BIO 109 (4/0)
MTH 121 Principles of Massage I 4 SHC
This course is an in-depth study of Swedish massage techniques and applications to a complete body massage. Corequisites: MTH 120, MTH 123 (4/0)
MTH 122 Principles of Massage II 3 SHC
This course introduces basic assessment skills and application of therapeutic techniques to muscles, tendons, ligaments and other structures. Prerequisite: MTH 121. Corequisite: MTH 128 (3/0)
MTH 123 Massage Clinical I 3 SHC
This course provides a clinical massage setting for experience in all aspects of delivering therapeutic massage. Corequisites: MTH 120, MTH 121, BIO 109 (0/9)
MTH 124 Massage Business Application 3 SHC
This course addresses the basic business skills necessary to operating a massage business including writing resumes, marketing, bookkeeping, taxes and record keeping. Prerequisites: MTH 122, MTH 113, and MTH 128. (3/0)
MTH 126 Pathology for Massage Therapy 2 SHC
This course covers basic pathology for the massage therapy student. The course includes signs and symptoms of diseases with emphasis on recognition and identification as prescribed in massage therapy. Prerequisites: MTH 120, MTH 121, MTH 123, BIO 109 (2/0)
MTH 127 Principles of Massage III 3 SHC
This course continues the applications of basic assessment skills and therapeutic techniques to additional regions of the body. Prerequisite: MTH 122 (3/0)
MTH 128 Clinical Applications of Massage 4 SHC
Students will perform massage therapy in a clinical massage setting. Students will be closely supervised and evaluated by instructors in all aspects of massage. Corequisites: MTH 113, MTH 122 (0/12)
MTH 131 Clinical Applications of Massage II 4 SHC
Students will perform massage therapy in a clinical setting using advanced techniques and specialty modalities. Students will be closely supervised and evaluated by the instructor. Prerequisites: MTH 128 (0/12)
MTH 132 Massage Therapy Seminar 1 SHC
This course includes the integration of didactic and clinical technique in Massage Therapy. (1/0)
MEDICAL ASSISTING (MED)
MED 102 Introduction to the Medical Assisting Profession 2 SHC
This course introduces the student to the profession of medical assisting, the legal and ethical concepts related to medical assisting and the medical terminology of the medical office. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Corequisites: AHS 102, BIO 210, MED 114 and MED 131. (2/0)
MED 107 Medical Office Management 4 SHC
This course provides a study of the principles and practices of banking and accounting procedures, billing methods and office management. Prerequisites: AHS 102, MED 102, MED 114 and MED 131. Corequisites: AHS 106, BIO 211, MED 115 and MED 118. (4/0)
MED 108 Common Diseases of the Medical Office 3 SHC
This course provides a study of the most frequently encountered diseases of the patients seen in the medical office, their pathology and treatment. Prerequisites: MED 107, MED 115 and MED 118. Corequisites: MED 117 and MED 132. (3/0)
MED 114 Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures 4 SHC
This course covers examination room techniques, including vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques and emergency procedures. Corequisites: AHS 102, BIO 210, MED 102, MED 131. (3/3)
MED 115 Medical Office Lab Procedures I 4 SHC
This course provides a study of laboratory techniques commonly used in physicians’ offices and other facilities. Prerequisites: AHS 102, MED 102, MED 114 and MED 131. Corequisites: AHS 106, BIO 211, MED 107, MED 118. (3/3)
MED 117 Clinical Practice 5 SHC
This course provides practical application of administrative and clinical skills in medical facility environments. Prerequisites: MED 107, MED 115, MED 118. Corequisites: MED 108, MED 132. (0/15)
MED 118 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant 4 SHC
This course provides a study of medical office pharmacology and drug calculations along with medication preparation and administration. Prerequisites: MED 102, MED 114, MED 131. Corequisites: AHS 106, BIO 211, MED 107, MED 115. (3/3)
MED 131 Administrative Skills of the Medical Office I 2 SHC
This course introduces the student to the environment of the medical office, the use of computers, patient scheduling, medical records management and written communications. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Corequisites: AHS 102, BIO 210, MED 102, MED 114. (1/3)
MED 132 Administrative Skills of the Medical Office II 3 SHC
This course covers managing the finances of the medical office including daily financial practices, medical insurance and coding, billing and collections and accounting practices. Prerequisites: MED 107, MED 115, MED 118. Corequisites: MED 108, MED 117. (3/0)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MET)
MET 213 Dynamics 3 SHC
This course includes the motion of rigid bodies and the forces that produce or change their motion. Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of bodies is covered as well as the concepts of work, power, energy, impulse, momentum and impact in relation to machine and mechanisms. Prerequisites: EGR 194, MAT 110, MAT 111, PHY 201, PHY 202. (3/0)
MET 222 Thermodynamics 4 SHC
This course includes the study of the thermodynamic principles of heat, work, non-flow and steady flow processes and cycles. The use of thermodynamic tables and charts is stressed. Prerequisites: EGR 194, MAT 110, MAT 111, MAT 130, PHY 201, PHY 202. (3/3)
MET 224 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 SHC
This course covers basic hydraulics and pneumatic principles and circuits. System components such as pumps, compressors, piping, valves, cylinders, fluid motors, accumulators and receivers are discussed. Prerequisite: MAT 110 and MAT 111. (2/3)
MET 231 Machine Design 4 SHC
This course covers the design and applications of machine elements such as shafts, couplings, springs, brakes, clutches, gears and bearings. It also covers the applications of principles of DC/AC, statics, strength of materials, engineering drawing and dynamics to the design of simple machines. Prerequisites: EGR 194 and EGT 152. (3/3)
MET 240 Mechanical Senior Project 1 SHC
This course includes investigations and/or advanced study in an area of specialization approved by the instructor. (0/3)
MANAGEMENT (MGT)
MGT 101 Principles of Management 3 SHC
This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision-making, organizing, leading and controlling. (3/0)
MGT 120 Small Business Management 3 SHC
This course is a study of small business management and organization, forms of ownership and the process of starting a new business. (3/0)
MGT 150 Fundamentals of Supervision 3 SHC
This course is a study of supervisory principles and techniques required to effectively manage human resources in an organization. First-line management is emphasized. (3/0)
MGT 201 Human Resource Management 3 SHC
This course is a study of personnel administration functions within a business organization. Major areas of study include job analysis; recruitment, selection and assessment of personnel; and wage, salary and benefit administration. (3/0)
MGT 240 Management Decision Making 3 SHC
This course is a study of various structured approaches to managerial decision making. The course is the “capstone” course of the business curriculum and should be taken during the student’s last semester before graduation. Students will demonstrate a cross-functional integration of management, accounting and other business courses to solve management problems. Students will complete a WorkKeys assessment test as part of the course requirements. Prerequisites: MGT 101, ACC 101 (3/0)
MARKETING (MKT)
MKT 101 Marketing 3 SHC
This course covers an introduction to the field of marketing with a detailed study of the marketing concept and the processes of product development, pricing, promotion and marketing distribution. The functions of marketing and their social and economic implications will be studied. (3/0)
MKT 110 Retailing 3 SHC
This course is a study of the importance of retailing in American business and covers the concepts of store location, layout, merchandising, display, pricing, inventory control, promotional programs and profit management. (3/0)
MKT 120 Sales Principles 3 SHC
This course is a study of the personal selling process with special emphasis on determining customer needs and developing effective communications and presentation skills. It will emphasize various factors in selling, including ethics, motivation, persuasion, use of appeals and personality. (3/0)
MKT 135 Customer Service Techniques 3 SHC
This course is a study of the techniques and skills required for providing customer service excellence, including illustrations to turn customer relations into high standards of customer service, satisfaction and repeat sales. (3/0)
MKT 210 Merchandising 3 SHC
This course is a study of merchandising techniques. It includes a study of the essential concepts, practices and procedures for buying merchandise, including calculations and interpretations of figures related to the buying factors that produce profit. (3/0)
MKT 240 Advertising 3 SHC
This course is a study of the role of advertising in the marketing of goods and services, including types of advertising, media, how advertising is created, agency functions and regulatory aspects of advertising. (3/0)
MASONRY (MSY)
MSY 101 Masonry Fundamentals 5 SHC
This course is an introduction to masonry skills and tools. (2/9)
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY (MTT)
MTT 101 Introduction to Machine Tool 2 SHC
This course covers the basics in measuring tools, layout tools, bench tools and basic operations of lathes, mills and drill presses. (1/3)
MTT 105 Machine Tool Math Applications 3 SHC
This course is a study of shop math relevant to the machine tool trade. (3/0)
MTT 120 Machine Tool Print Reading 3 SHC
This course is designed to develop the basic skills and terminology required for visualization and interpretation of common blueprints used in the machine tool trades. (3/0)
MTT 121 Machine Tool Theory I 3 SHC
This course covers the principles involved in the production of precision metal parts. (3/0)
MTT 122 Machine Tool Practice I 4 SHC
This course covers practical experiences using the principles in Machine Tool Theory I. (1/9)
MTT 123 Machine Tool Theory II 3 SHC
This course covers the principles involved in machining parts using machine tools including lathes, mills, drill presses, jig bores and the attachments for each. (3/0)
MTT 124 Machine Tool Practice II 4 SHC
This course covers the practical application of the principles taught in Machine Tool Theory II. (1/9)
MTT 130 Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances 2 SHC
This course will cover the basic uses and interpretation of geometric dimensions and tolerances as specified for machine trade blueprints. (2/0)
MTT 141 Metals and Heat Treatment 3 SHC
This course is a study of the properties, characteristics and heat treatment procedures of metals. (3/0)
MTT 143 Precision Measurements 2 SHC
This course is a study of precision measuring instruments. (2/0)
MTT 161 Machine Tool Maintenance Theory 2 SHC
This course covers maintenance requirements necessary for the upkeep and operation of a machine shop. (2/0)
MTT 162 Machine Tool Maintenance Practice 4 SHC
This course covers a variety of maintenance tasks necessary for the upkeep and operation of a machine shop. (1/9)
MTT 175 Innovations in Machining Technology 3 SHC
This course covers changes in machining technologies, major advancements in the machine tool field or specialty training items. (3/0)
MTT 221 Tool and Diemaking Theory I 3 SHC
This course covers the theory of a blanking and piercing die. (3/0)
MTT 222 Tool and Diemaking Practice I 4 SHC
This course covers the manufacture of a simple cutting die or tools. (1/9)
MTT 223 Tool and Diemaking Theory II 3 SHC
This course covers the theory applied to the construction of a compound and/or progressive die. (3/0)
MTT 224 Tool and Diemaking Practice II 4 SHC
This course covers the construction of a compound and/or progressive die or tools. (1/9)
MTT 243 Advanced Dimensional Metrology for Machinists 3 SHC
This course is a study of higher levels of measurement, measuring instruments and measuring techniques. The course consists of a theoretical and practical study incorporating the metric system, geometric dimensioning/tolerancing, sine bars/plates for compound angles and more. (3/0)
MTT 250 Principles of CNC 3 SHC
This course is an introduction to the coding used in CNC programming. (3/0)
MTT 251 CNC Operations 3 SHC
This course is a study of CNC machine controls, setting tools and machine limits and capabilities. (2/3)
MTT 253 CNC Programming and Operations 3 SHC
This course is a study of planning, programming and selecting tooling, determining speeds and feeds, setting up, operating and testing of CNC programs on CNC machines. (2/3)
MTT 259 EDM Programming and Operations 5 SHC
This course covers basic programming and operations of the electrical discharge machine. (2/3/3)
MTT 270 Operation and Programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines 3 SHC
This course is a study of the operation, application and programming of coordinate measuring machines (CMM). (3/0)
MUSIC (MUS)
*MUS 105 Music Appreciation 3 SHC
This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various western and non-western historical style periods and appropriate listening experiences. (3/0)
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