ACT 1215 - Controls - Fundamentals of gas, fluid, electrical, and programmable controls.  Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, five semester hours.

ACT 1313 - Refrigeration System Components - This course is an in-depth study of the components and accessories of a sealed system including metering devices, evaporators, compressors, and condensers. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

ACT 1713 - Electricity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - This course includes basic knowledge of electricity, power distribution, components, solid state devices, and electrical circuits.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

ACT 1813 - Professional Service Procedures - A course to introduce students to business ethics necessary to work with both the employer and customer.  Includes résumé, record keeping, and service contracts. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

ACT 2324 - Commercial Refrigeration - A study of various commercial refrigeration systems including installation, servicing, and maintaining systems.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

ACT 2414 - Air Conditioning I - A study of various types of residential and commercial air conditioning including hydronic, absorption, and desiccant systems.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

ACT 2424 - Air Conditioning II - An in-depth course in the installation, start-up, maintenance, and air quality of complete heating and air conditioning systems.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

ACT 2433 - Refrigerant, Retrofit, and Regulations - A study of regulations and standards for new retrofit and government regulations including OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, local, and state codes.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

ACT 2513 - Heating Systems - Introduction to various types of residential and commercial heating systems including gas, oil, electric, compression, and hydroponic heating systems.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

ACT 2626 - Heat Load and Air Properties - This course introduces the student to heat load calculations for residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.  Included are air distribution, duct sizing, selection of grills and registers, types of fans, air velocity, and fan performance.  An introduction is provided to air testing instruments and computer usage.  Two hours lecture and eight hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.

ACT 2913 - Special Project in Heating and Air Conditioning Technology - A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in the courses.  The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience.  Six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

ACT 2923 - Supervised Work Experience in Heating and Air Conditioning - A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Variable credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours.  Three hours externship.  Credit, three semester hours.

AST 1123 - Leadership Skills - This course is designed to develop students' leadership skills in the areas of parliamentary procedure, teamwork, problem-solving, decision making; and vocabulary and comprehension.  Institutional credit, three semester hours.

AST 2133 - Interpersonal Skills - This course is designed to develop students' interpersonal communication skills, to develop basic math principles.  Institutional credit, three semester hours.

AST 2143 - Employment and Life Skills - This course is designed to develop students' employability skills in the areas of job search, acquisition, and retention.  It also includes development of independent living skills, financial management, and adapting to changing employment situations.  Institutional credit, three semester hours.

ATT 1214-Brakes - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair and maintenance of brake systems on automobiles. Includes instruction and practice in diagnosis of braking systems problems and the repair of brake systems. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours.

ATT 1315-Manual Drive Trains/Transaxles - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the maintenance and repair of manual transmissions, transaxles and drive train components. Includes instruction in the diagnosis of drive train problems and the repair and maintenance of transmissions, transaxles, clutches, CV joints, differentials and other components. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Credit, five semester hours. 

ATT 1414-Basic Engine Performance - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the maintenance and adjustment of gasoline engines for optimum performance. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and correction of problems associated with poor performance. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours. 

ATT 1513-Basic Fuel Systems - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair, maintenance, and adjustment of basic fuel systems and emission control systems. Includes instruction in the diagnosis and repair/adjustment of fuel injection systems, carburetor systems, conventional control systems. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ATT 1715-Engine Repair - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the repair and rebuilding of automotive-type engines. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and repair of engine components, including valve trains, blocks, pistons and connecting rods, crankshafts, and oil pumps. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Credit, five semester hours.

ATT 2325-Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles - A course to provide technical skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis and repair of automotive-type automatic transmissions and transaxles. Includes instruction and practice in testing and inspecting these devices and in disassembly, repair, and reassembly. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, five semester hours.

ATT 2334-Steering and Suspension Systems - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the inspection and repair of steering and suspension systems on automobiles. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis of steering system problems and the repair/replacement of steering systems components. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. Credit, four semester hours.

ATT 2343-Wheel Alignment - A course to provide technical skills and knowledge related to the alignment of both front and rear wheels on automobiles. Includes instruction and practice in the inspection, detection, and correction of wheel alignment problems. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ATT 2524 - Computer Controlled Emissions - A course to provide technical skills and knowledge related to the inspection and repair/adjustment of automobile fuel and emission systems. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and correction of problems associated with electronic fuel injection systems, emission control systems, and spark timing controls found on newer model fuel systems. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours.

ATT 2535-Computer and Engine Controls - A course to provide technical skills and knowledge associated with computer controls and electronic fuel injection systems found in many newer cars. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and correction of problems associated with computer controls of the ignition and fuel injection system. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Credit, five semester hours.

ATT 2614-Heating and Air Conditioning - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge associated with the maintenance and repair of automotive heating and air conditioning systems. Includes instruction and practice in the diagnosis and repair of air conditioning system components, heater lines and cores, and control systems. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours.

BCT 2123 - CPT Coding - This course is an introduction to the field of procedural coding and requirements for insurance reimbursement. Two hours lecture and two hours lab. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I, BCT 1113 The Medical Environment, BOT 1623 Medical Office Terminology II, or by consent of instructor)

BCT 2133 - ICD Coding - This course is an introduction to the field of diagnostic coding. Two hours lecture and two hours lab. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology,  BCT 1113 The Medical Environment, BOT 1623 Medical Office Terminology II, or by consent of instructor)

BCT 2143 - Advanced Coding - This course includes advanced analysis of diagnostic and procedural coding systems. Two hours lecture and two hours lab. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  BCT 2123 CPT Coding and BCT 2133 ICD Coding)

BCT 2153 - Medical Insurance Billing - This course is a culmination of skills and knowledge of appropriate procedures for generating, processing, and submitting health insurance claims to private and government health insurance programs. Two hours lecture per week and two hours lab. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  BCT 2123 CPT Coding and BCT 2133 ICD Coding)

BOT  1013  -  Keyboarding  -  This course provides an introduction and essential skill development using the touch system on the alphabetic keyboard. Course emphasis will be on speed and accuracy when keying simple documents and timed writings. Basic word processing commands will be learned. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1113 - Document Formatting - This course emphasizes improving keyboard techniques using the touch method. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1123 – Keyboard Skillbuilding - This course develops speed and accuracy on the keyboard.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisite: BOT 1843 Keyboard Concepts)

BOT  1133  -  Microcomputer Applications  -  This course will introduce an operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software applications. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1143 - Word Processing Applications - 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.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites: BOT 1843 Keyboarding Concepts, BOT 1713 Mechanics of Communication, and BOT 2143 Operating Systems or by consent of instructor)

BOT 1213 - Professional Development - This course is designed to develop an awareness of interpersonal skills essential for job success.  Topics include positive self-image, professional ethics, stress management, and human relations skills.  Three hours lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1313 - Applied Business Mathematics -This course is designed to develop competency in mathematics for business use Ten-key touch method on the electronic desktop calculators is stressed.  Three hours lecture.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1413 - Records Management - 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.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1433 - Business Accounting - 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.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1513 - Machine Transcription - This course is designed to teach the students to transcribe a wide variety of business communications from machine dictation. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  BOT 1143 Word Processing)

BOT 1613 - Medical Office Terminology I - 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. Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1623 - Medical Office Terminology II - 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.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1713 – Mechanics of Communication – 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.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 1813 - Electronic Spreadsheet - This course focuses on advanced applications of the electronic spreadsheet as an aid to management decision making.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  BOT 1313 Applied Business Math and BOT 2143 Operating Systems)

BOT 2133 - Desktop Publishing - This course presents 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.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  BOT 1143 Word Processing Applications)

BOT 2143 - Operating Systems - This course will provide training in using the computer to work with disk operating systems and a multi-tasking environment.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 2323 - Database Management - This course applies concepts for designing and manipulating data files and formatting output as complex documents and reports.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  BOT 2143 Operating Systems and BOT 1413 Records Management)

BOT 2413 - Computerized Accounting - This course applies basic accounting principles using a  computerized accounting system.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  BOT 1433 Business Accounting or ACC 1214 Principles of Accounting)

BOT 2523 - Medical Machine Transcription I - This course is designed to teach transcription of various medical documents.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 2533 - Medical Machine Transcription II - This course is designed to continue teaching transcription of various medical documents including dictation given by doctors with foreign accents and additional medical specialties.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 2723 - Administrative Office Procedures - 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.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  BOT 1143 Word Processing Applications)

BOT 2743 - Medical Office Concepts - This course will provide coverage and integration of medical office skills and issues using knowledge of medical terminology.  Problem solving will be emphasized.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 2753 - Medical Information Management - This course will continue coverage of medical office issues with emphasis on health insurance filing and medical office software.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

BOT 2763 – Fundamentals of Insurance Coding -  This course is an introduction to major health care insurance programs and diagnostic and procedural coding systems.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I and BOT 1623 Medical Office Terminology II)

BOT 2813 - Business Communications - This course develops communication skills with emphasis on principles of writing business correspondence and reports, and analyzing and summarizing information in a logical arrangement of written presentation. Three hours lecture.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites: BOT 1713 Mechanics of Communication and BOT 1843 Keyboard Concepts  or equivalent)

BOT 2823 – Communication Technology – This course will present an overview of the resources available for online communications.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  BOT 1143 Word Processing or by consent of instructor.) 

BOT 2833 – Integrated Computer Applications – This course integrates activities using applications software including word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, and multimedia.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  BOT 1143 Word Processing, BOT 2813 Business Communication, BOT 2323 Database Management, BOT 1813 Electronic Spreadsheet, or by consent of instructor)

CDT 1113 – Early Childhood Profession - This course provides an introduction to the profession of early childhood, types of early childhood programs, and theories of child development.  Students are required to observe, assess, and record child behavior through laboratory experience.  Room arrangements, software, play, and safety are explored.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours..

CDT 1214 – Child Development I - This course provides knowledge concerning the care and development of infants and toddlers in group settings.  Practice is given in infant and toddler care giving in group settings through laboratory or collaborative centers.  Three hours lectures and two hours lab per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

CDT 1224 – Child Development II - The cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development characteristics of young children ages three through eight.  Concentration is placed on all children including the exceptional child.  Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

CDT 1314 – Creative Arts for Young Children - This course includes planning and developing creative art experiences for the young child.  Lab activities with the children are implemented during Practicum I and II.  Four hours lecture per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

CDT 1343 – Child Health and Safety – Health and safety practices in the care and education of young children.  Includes health and safety issues such as first aid, CPR, universal precautions, communicable diseases, and child abuse.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CDT 1513 – Nutrition for Young Children – This course focuses on fundamental principles of child nutrition and the practical application of this knowledge in the selection of balanced diets.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CDT 1713 - Language & Literature Development for Young Children - Planning, developing, and presenting language arts activities for preschool children.  Lab activities with the children are implemented during Technical Practicum I and II.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CDT 2233 - Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior - Identifying and practicing effective techniques in guiding young children’s behavior.  Lab activities with the children are implemented during Practicum I and II.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CDT 2413 - Atypical Child Development - This course provides information concerning growth and development, identification, intervention strategies, and management of atypical children.  Legal, ethical, and legislative issues will be explored.  Family issues will be explored.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  CDT 1214 Child Development I and CDT 1224 Child Development II)

CDT 2613 - Methods and Materials - Appropriate methods and materials for young children in a learning environment.  Lab activities with the children are implemented during Practicum I and II.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CDT 2713 - Social Studies, Math, and Science for Young Children - Planning developmentally appropriate activities in social studies, math, and science for the young child.  Lab activities with the children are implemented during Practicum I and II.  Three  hours lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours.

CDT 2813 - Administration of Programs for Young Children – Development and administration of programs for young children to include an emphasis on evaluation of policies and procedures, organizational structure, and management.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  First three semesters of core courses)

CDT 2915 - Practicum I - This course allows advanced early childhood students to implement knowledge and experience in preparing and implementing positive experiences for young children.  Completion of the competencies provides opportunities for students to implement experiences planned in the prerequisites and ensures a balance of all curriculum areas.  Not all competencies will be achieved at the end of this course due to the variance that exist in the childhood settings used for student experiences.  Other competencies will be achieved and documented by the end of the two-year program of study.  All competencies will be achieved and documented by the completion of the two practicum courses.  Ten hours laboratory per week.  Credit, five semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  CDT 1314 Creative Arts for young Children, CDT 1713 Language and Literacy Development for Young Children, and CDT 1343 Child Health and Safety.  Co-requisite:  CDT 1513 Nutrition for Young Children)

CDT 2925 - Practicum II - This course is a continuation of Practicum I which allows advanced early childhood students to implement knowledge and experience in preparing and implementing positive experiences for young children.  Completion of the competencies provides opportunities for students to implement experiences planned in the prerequisites and ensures a balance of all curriculum areas.  All competencies will be achieved and documented by the completion of the two practicum courses.  Ten hours laboratory per week.  Credit, five semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  CDT 2233 Guiding Social and CDT 2233 Emotional Behavior, CDT 2613 Methods and Materials, CDT 2714 Social Studies, Math, and Science for Preschool Children.  Co-requisite:  CDT 2813 Administration of Preschool Programs)

CEV 1212 - Safety I - Personal safety, fire safety, traffic safety rules, and rules for safety of per machine to include pre-start, operational, and post-operation.  One hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

CEV 1222 - Safety II - Pedestrian safety, safety communications, and safety procedures in working near utilities. One hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

CEV 1313 - Service and Preventive Maintenance I - This course includes instruction in characteristics of oils and greases, fuel handling procedures, and performing minor mechanical maintenance.  Practice includes servicing a fuel filter system and changing engine oil.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CEV 1323 - Service and Preventive Maintenance II - This course includes lubrication procedures, servicing air filters, servicing cooling systems, servicing hydraulic systems, and installation, removal, and storage of batteries.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CEV 1416 - Equipment Operation I - This course includes operation of the backhoe, scraper, and grader.  Includes operating the controls and basic skills done with per machine and perform assignments by verbal and written instructions.  One hour lecture and ten hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.

CEV 1426 - Equipment Operation II - This course includes operation of the dozer, loader, and excavator;  and an introduction to crane operation.  Includes the controls and basic skills performed with per machine and completing assignments by verbal and written instructions.  One hour lecture and ten hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.

CEV 1514 - Grade Work I - Setting and checking grade stakes which are used on job sites.  Instruction and practice of transferring elevations are also included.  One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

CEV 1524 - Grade Work II - This course includes additional instruction and practice regarding the setting and checking grades.  Also instruction and practice on the compaction of various materials.  One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

CNT 1413 - Fundamentals Of Data Communications - This course introduces students to fundamentals of networking.  It provides coverage of architectures, topologies, and protocols.  Two hours lecture and two laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

 CNT 1513 - Internet Concepts - This course is an introduction to the Internet and its uses in the world of business.  It includes basic and advanced features of the Internet, World Wide Web, browsers, listservers, and creating web pages.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create and post a personalized home page and post it on the Internet, download files using a browser and an FTP program, and send e-mail messages.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

 CNT 1523 - Network Components - This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  CNT 1414 Fundamentals of Data Communications)

CNT 1614 - Network Administration Using Novell - This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Novell network operating system.  Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours. (Prerequisite:  CNT 1414 Fundamentals of Data Communications and CPT 1333 Operating Platforms)

CNT 1624 - Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server - This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft Windows  Server network operating system.  Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours. (Prerequisite:  CNT 1414 Fundamentals of Data Communications and CPT 1333 Operating Platforms)

CNT 1654 - Network Administration Using Linux - This course focuses on the management of a computer using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, administrative tasks of a functional server. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours. (Prerequisite: CNT 1419 Fundamentals of Data Communications and CPT 1333 Operating Platforms)

CNT 2423 - System Maintenance - This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components.  Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, and printers.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours. Prerequisite:  CPT 1333 Operating Platforms)

CNT 2533 - Network Planning And Design - This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network.  Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting analysis, and designing a solution.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisite:  Any Network Operating Systems Elective and CNT 1523 Network Components)

CNT 2544 - Network Implementation - This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum.  Topics include the planning, installing, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. Credit, four semester hours. (Prerequisite:  CNT 2533 Network Planning and Design)

CNT 2553 - Network Security - This course privides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls, and operating system hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  WDT 1123 Web Development Concepts and CNT 1523 Network Components)

CNT 2644 – Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server – This course is a continuation of Network Administration using Microsoft Windows Server.  Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional Server.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.  (Prerequisites: CNT 1414 Fundamentals of Data Communication and CNT 1624 Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server)

CNT 2654 – Advanced Network Administration Using Linux – This course is a continuation of Network Administration using Linux. This is an advanced administration course in network services for Linux users who wish to increase their skills. Students will learn how to apply security to network users and resources, manage and compile the Linux kernel, manage network clients, and troubleshoot network processes and services.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.  (Prerequisites: WDT 1123 Web Development Concepts and CNT 1523 Network Components and CNT 1654 Network Administration Using Linux)

COV 1116 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology - This course provides classroom theory and lab practice in the basic manipulative skills involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with per. In accordance with State Cosmetology Board Regulations, this practice is provided on mannequins or classmates; no work is performed on clients until this course is completed. Three hours lecture and nine hours laboratory per week. Credit, six semester hours.

COV 1213 - Cosmetology Theory I - This course provides information on the theory of cosmetology, including sterilization and sanitation, safety, hygiene and good grooming, professional ethics, and sales.  Basic of bacteriology, hair treatment, hair shaping, hair styling, and finger waves. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

COV 1225 - Cosmetology Theory II - This course provides theory of cosmetology as related to anatomy and physiology, dermatology, trichology, onychology, and chemistry.  Permanent waving, hair relaxing, coloring and lightening, and safety practices are covered.  Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory.  Credit, five semester hours.

COV 1236 - Cosmetology Theory III - Advanced theory, facials and makeup, thermal techniques, safety precautions, state cosmetology laws, rules and regulations, salon management and operation.  Five hours lecture and three hours laboratory.  Credit, six semester hours.

COV 1311 - Scalp and Hair Treatment - Practical applications of shampooing, including preparation, procedures, completion, safety rules, selection and use of shampoo products; and practical application of treatments for different types of hair and scalps.  Three hours laboratory per week.  Credit, one semester hour.

COV 1321 - Hair Shaping  - Practical applications in hair shaping with scissors and razor.  Practice in identification and use of implements for sectioning and hair thinning.  Three hours laboratory per week.  Credit, one semester hour.

COV 1333 - Permanent Waves - Practical applications in permanent waving.  Includes principles and product selection, requirements, processes, implements, supplies and safety.  Nine hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

COV 1345 - Hair Coloring and Lightening - Practical application in coloring and hair lightening.  Includes instruction in classification of hair color and safety precautions of hair color. Two hours lecture and nine hours laboratory per week.  Credit, five semester hours.

COV 1352 - Chemical Hair Relaxing - Practical applications in chemical hair relaxing techniques, basic steps and processes, and safety precautions.  Six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

COV 1362 - Thermal Techniques - Practical applications in thermal hair styling, to include purpose, procedures, product selection, and safety precautions.  Six hours laboratory per week. Credit, two semester hours.

COV 1372 – Artistry of Hair Design/Wet Hair Styling - Practical applications in styling and finger waving which includes product selection, preparation, methods, pin curls, roller curls, techniques for combing and brushing, and artistry in hair styling.  Six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

COV 1411 - Artistry of Artificial Hair - Practical applications in styling wigs, hairpieces; and extensions; reasons for use of artificial hair; types of artificial hair; and safety precautions associated with artificial hair.  Three hours laboratory per week.  Credit, one semester hour.

COV 1512 - Manicure and Pedicure - Practical applications in manicures and pedicures.  Instruction includes nail structure, adjoining structure, nail growth, disorders and diseases, massage and sanitary care, and safety considerations.  One hour lecture and three hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

COV 1612 - Facials and Makeup - Practical applications in providing facial treatment.  Includes physiological effects, facial treatment for different skin types, procedures for applying cosmetics, corrective makeup, and safety precautions.  Six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

COV 1712 - Salon Management - Practical applications in opening and operating a salon in accordance with state regulations.  Six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

COV 2816 – Cosmetology Teacher Training I –Instruction will be given in developing appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction.  Three hours lecture and nine hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.  (Pre/co-requisites: Students who have at least two years active practical experience as a licensed cosmetologist and currently hold a valid Mississippi cosmetology license)

COV 2826 – Cosmetology Teacher Training II – Instruction will be given in development of instructional methods, development of visual aids, development of effective evaluation, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture and nine hours laboratory per week. Credit, six semester hours.  (Pre/co-requisites:  COV 2816 Cosmetology Teacher Training I)

COV 2836 – Cosmetology Teacher Training III – Instruction will be given in development of appropriate lesson plans and practical application of cosmetology instruction.  Three hours lecture and nine hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.  (Pre/co-requisites:  COV 2826 Cosmetology Teacher Training II)

COV 2846 – Cosmetology Teacher Training IV – Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction.  Three hours lecture and nine hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.  (Pre/co-requisites:  COV 2836 Cosmetology Teacher Training III)

CPT 1213 – Visual BASIC Programming  – Introduction to the Visual BASIC Programming Language.  Introduces the student to object-oriented programming and a graphical integrated development environment.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

CPT 1323 - Survey of Microcomputer Applications - This course will introduce word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software with integration of these applications. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

CPT 1333 - Operating Platforms - This course will provide experience in a variety of operating platforms. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction with the platform to assist users in business environments. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

CPT 1353 – Database Design Fundamentals – This course is a study of the design of databases.  Additional emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  Any programming class)

CPT 1414 – Java Programming – Introduction to the Java programming language to include sort, loops, arrays, and Applets.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

CPT 2373 – Network Fundamentals – This course focuses on the fundamentals of computer networking.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  CPT 1333 Operating Platforms

DDT 1114 - Fundamentals of Drafting - Course designed to give drafting major the background needed for all other drafting courses.  Emphasis is placed upon maintaining correct techniques while developing speed.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DDT 1123 - Computational Methods for Drafting - Study of computational skills required for the development of accurate design and drafting methods.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DDT 1133 - Machine Drafting I - Emphasizes methods, techniques, and procedures in presenting screws, bolts, rivets, springs, thread types, symbols for welding, materials, finish and heat treatment notation, working order preparation, routing, and other drafting room procedures.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  DDT 1114 Fundamentals of Drafting)

DDT 1213 - Construction Materials - A course designed to familiarize the student with the physical properties of the materials generally used in the erection of structure, with a brief description of their manufacture.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DDT 1313 - Principles of CAD - This course will use CAD system to design and draw various problems in the architectural, mechanical, and civil drafting areas.  Emphasis will be placed on the operations of the CAD system to solve these problems.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DDT 1323 - Intermediate CAD - This course is designed as a continuation of Principles of CAD.  Subject areas will include dimensioning,  sectional views, and symbols.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  DDT 1313  Principles of CAD)

DDT 1613 - Architectural Design I - Presentation and application of architectural drafting room standards.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  DDT 1114 Fundamentals of Drafting and DDT 1313 Principles of CAD)

DDT 2153 - Civil Drafting - This course deals with basic principles of surveying and the development of topographical maps.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisites:  DDT 1323 Intermediate CAD and DDT 1114 Fundamentals of Drafting)

DDT 2163  - Machine Drafting II - A continuation for Machine Drafting I with emphasis on advanced techniques and knowledge employed in the planning of mechanical objects.  Includes instruction in the use of tolerancing and dimensioning techniques.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  DDT 1133 Machine Drafting I)

DDT 2233 - Structural Drafting - Structural section, terms and conventional abbreviations, and symbols used by structural fabricators and erectors are studied.  Knowledge is gained in the use of A.I.S.C. Handbook.  Problems are studied that involve structural designing and drawing of beams, columns, connections, trusses, and bracing.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  DDT 1114 Fundamentals of Drafting and DDT 1313 Principles of CAD)

DDT 2244 - Cost Estimating - Preparation of material and labor quantity surveys from actual working drawings and specifications. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  Consent of Instructor)

DDT 2343 - Advanced CAD - This course is designed as a continuation of Principles of CAD.  Emphasis is placed on attributes, slide shows, the user coordinate system, 3-D faces, and solid modeling.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  DDT 1323 Intermediate CAD)

DDT 2353 - CAD Management -  Course topics include technical and business aspects of CAD.  Standards, customization, networking, Internet integration, and employee support will be covered.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DDT 2523 - Pipe Drafting - Pipe Drafting is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge needed to create process piping drawings using individual piping components.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  DDT 1114 Fundamentals of Drafting and DDT 1313 Principles of CAD)

DDT 2623 - Architectural Design II - This course emphasizes standard procedures and working drawings.  Details involving architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings are covered, along with presentation of drawings and computer aided design assignments.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  DDT 1613 Architectural Design I)

DDT 2713 - Fundamental of Multimedia - A general overview of current issues in multimedia.  Study of how multimedia can assist in the work environment; provides a basis for further study in multimedia design and production.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DDT 2913 - Special Project - A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other drafting courses.  The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience.  Six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisite:  Consent of the Instructor)

DET 1114 - Fundamentals of Equipment Mechanics - A course to review and update of safety procedures; tools and equipment usage; handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials; operating principles of diesel engines; and selection of fuels, oils, other lubricants, and coolants.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DET 1213 - Hydraulic Brake Systems - A course to develop skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis and repair of hydraulic brake systems.  Includes instruction in hydraulic and mechanical systems, power assist units, and anti-lock braking systems.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 1223 - Electrical/Electronic Systems - A course to develop skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis, service, and repair of electrical and electronic systems on diesel engines.  Includes instruction in general systems diagnosis, starting and charging system repair, and auxiliary electrical systems repair.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 1234 - Engine Rebuilding - A course to provide instruction and practice in the rebuilding of diesel engines used in medium to heavy duty commercial applications.  Includes instruction in removing and installing engines, disassembly and inspection, and rebuilding of cylinders, heads, pistons, and other parts.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DET 1313 - Diesel Fuel Systems - A course to provide skills and knowledge related to fundamentals of diesel fuel systems operation, maintenance, and repair.  Includes instruction in operating principles, general diagnosis and repair, and mechanical fuel injector diagnosis and repair.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 1513 - Hydraulics - A course to provide instruction and practice in the basic operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems associated with diesel powered equipment.  Includes instruction in safety, system operation, seals and cylinders, and filters.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 1613 - Preventive Maintenance & Service - A course to provide practice in the preventive maintenance of diesel powered equipment.  Includes instruction in general preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 1713 - Power Trains - A course to develop skills and knowledge related to the diagnoses, service, maintenance, and repair of power train units on diesel equipment.  Includes instruction on clutch, manual transmissions, drive shafts, and drive axles.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 2113 - Welding for Diesel Equipment Technology - A basic course in welding and cutting techniques for diesel equipment mechanics.  Includes instruction in fundamental procedures and safety, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal-arc welding, and metal inert gas welding procedures.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 2244 - Engine Troubleshooting and Tune-up - A course to provide advanced skills and knowledge related to the diagnosis of problems in the different systems of the diesel engine.  Includes instruction in general engine diagnosis and tune-up/service.  Two hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DET 2253 - Steering and Suspension Systems - A course to provide skills and knowledge related to operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy duty steering and suspension systems.  Includes instruction in steering column and steering gear, power steering unit, steering linkage, suspension, wheel alignment, and related components diagnosis and repair.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

DET 2324 - Computerized Engine Control Systems - A course to provide skills and knowledge  related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of computerized engine control systems.  Includes instruction in use of scanning equipment.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DET 2623 - Advanced Brake System (Air) - A course to provide instruction and practice in the maintenance and repair of air brake systems commonly used on commercial diesel powered equipment.  Includes instruction in maintenance and repair of the air supply system, mechanical system, anti-lock braking system, and traction control system.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  DET 1213 Brakes)

DET 2813 - Air Conditioning and Heating Systems - A course to provide skills and knowledge related to operation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating systems used in commercial equipment.  Includes instruction in theories and operating principles, A/C system diagnosis and repair, clutch and compressor repair, evaporator and condenser repair, and heating system repair.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  Completion of certification requirements to service and repair air conditioning systems)

DET 2913 - Special Project in Diesel Equipment Technology - A course to provide students with practical application of skills and knowledge related a specific instructor-approved topic.  Instructor and student work closely together in planning and conducting the project.  Six hours laboratory per week..  Credit, three semester hours.  (Prerequisites:  Consent of the instructor)

DTV 1114 - Commercial Truck Driving I - A course that provides fundamental instruction on safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies.  Includes instruction and practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing, and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions..  Fifteen hours per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

DTV 1124 - Commercial Truck Driving II - A course that provides continuation of Commercial Truck Driving I with additional instruction on safety, rules and regulations, driving practices, air brakes, hazardous materials, and emergencies.  Includes instruction and practice in performing vehicle inspections, coupling and uncoupling, maneuvering, backing, and driving a tractor-trailer truck under varying road and climate conditions.  Fifteen hours per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 1114 - DC Circuits - This course is designed for students to know the principles and theories associated with DC circuits.  This course includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulae, and the use of test equipment to analyze DC circuits.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 1123 - AC Circuits - This course is designed to provide students with the principles and theories associated with AC circuits.  This course includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulae, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC circuits.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

EET 1192 - Fundamentals of Electronics - This course is designed to provide fundamental skills associated with all electronics courses.  This course includes safety, breadboarding, use of calculator, test equipment familiarization, soldering, electronic symbols, and terminology.  One hour lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

EET 1214 - Digital Electronics - A course designed to introduce the student to number systems, logic circuits, counters, registers, memory devices, combination logic circuits, Boolean algebra, and a system.  Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 1324 - Microprocessors - A course designed to provide students with skills and knowledge of microprocessor architecture, machine and assembly language, timing, interfacing, and other hardware applications associated with microprocessor systems.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 1334 - Solid State Devices and Circuits - A course designed to introduce the student to active devices which include PN junction diodes, bipolar transistors, bipolar transistor circuits, and unipolar devices with emphasis on low frequency application and troubleshooting.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 1613 - Computer Fundamentals for Electronics/Electricity - This course introduces the student to basic computer science as used in electricity/electronics areas.  Computer nomenclature, logic numbering systems, coding, operating system commands, editing, and batch files are covered.  (This course may be substituted for Introduction to Computers.)  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

EET 1713 - Drafting for Electronics/Electrical Technology - A course designed to provide instruction on the preparation and interpretation of schematics. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

EET 2334 - Linear Integrated Circuits - A course designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge associated with advanced semiconductor devices and linear integrated circuits. Emphasis is placed on linear integrated circuits used with operational amplifiers, active filters, voltage regulators, timers, and phase-locked loops.  Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 2414 - Electronic Communications - A course designed to provide the student with concepts and skills related to analog and digital communications.  Topics covered include amplitude and frequency modulations, transmission, and reception, data transmission formats and codes, the RS-232 interface, and modulation-demodulation of digital communications.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 2423 - Fundamentals of Fiber Optics - A course designed to provide skills and knowledge to students concerning the use of fiber optic cable in modern industry applications.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

EET 2514 - Interfacing Techniques - A study of data acquisition devices and systems including their interface to microprocessors and other control systems.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

EET 2813 - Video Systems - This course is a study of the circuits and systems used in the production, transmission, and reception of video information to include color systems and computer-video interfacing.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

EET 2911 - Special Project - A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other electronics or electronics-related technical courses.  The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student's learning experience.  Two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, one semester hour.

EET 292(3-4) - Supervised Work Experience - This course is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience. Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours.  Credit, three to four semester hours.

ELT 1123-Commercial and Industrial Wiring - A course to provide instruction and practice in the installation of commercial and industrial electrical services including the types of conduit and other raceways, NEC code requirements, and three-phase distribution networks. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ELT 1213-Electrical Power - A course to provide skills related to electrical motors and their installation. Includes instruction and practice in using the different types of motors, transformers, and alternators. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ELT 1223-Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting - A course to provide instruction in the principles and practice of electrical motor repair. This course includes topics on the disassembly/assembly and preventive maintenance of common electrical motors. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ELT 1413-Motor Control Systems - This is a course in the installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ELT 2424-Solid State Motor Controls - A course that deals with the principles and operation of solid state motor control. This course includes instruction and practice in the design, installation, and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. Credit, four semester hours.

ELT 2613-Programmable Logic Controllers - A course to provide instruction and practice in the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings. Includes instruction in the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLCs. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

ELT 2623 – Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers – An advanced PLC course which provides instruction in various operations, installations, and maintenance of electric motor controls.  Also, information in such areas as sequencer, program control, block transfer used in analog input and output programming, and logical and conversion instructions.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

EMT 1116-Emergency Medical Technology-Basic - This course integrates the theory of emergency medical care with the practical skills necessary to provide basic life support with an ambulance service or other specialized rescue services. 110 hours of theory, 10 hours emergency room lab, 5 emergency ambulance runs. Credit, six semester hours.

FPT 1113 - Fundamentals of Operational Procedures in Foodservice - Operational procedures for foodservice personnel with emphasis on using math skills for standard and metric weights and measures, portion control, converting recipes, production formulas, and utilizing manual and computerized applications.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 1123 - Management Procedures and Recordkeeping - A continuation of Fundamentals of Operational Procedures in Foodservice.  Essentials in food service recordkeeping and management.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 1213 - Foodservice Sanitation - Instruction in the area of sanitation to aid in the prevention of food poisoning and food-borne diseases including the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 1315 - Culinary Arts I - This course is a study of principles, techniques, and practices of food preparation and their effects on food products with emphasis on the performance of culinary techniques, use of equipment, and quality controls in preparing and serving meals.  Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, five semester hours.

FPT 1326 - Culinary Arts II - A continuation of the study of principles, techniques, and practices of food preparation and their effects on food products with emphasis on the performance of culinary techniques, use of equipment, and quality controls in preparing and serving meals.  Two hours lecture and eight hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.

FPT 1413 - Front of House - Management of the front of the house in order to fulfill the needs of the guest and the establishment.  Emphasis is placed on the types and styles of dining service merchandising, customer service, and employee training techniques.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 2223 - Purchasing and Storage - An introduction to selection and procurement of food and nonfood materials in hospitality and related industries.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 2336 - Bakery Production and Management - This course introduces the student to skills needed for baking and bakery merchandising including emphasis on preparation, advertising, marketing, decorating, costing, and serving baked products.  Two hours lecture and eight hours laboratory per week.  Credit, six semester hours.

FPT 2515 - Catering Management - This course introduces the student to an overview of the background of catering and banquet management.  Offers options in catering styles, pricing, menu design, operational controls, computerized management programs, and marketing. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.  Credit, five semester hours.

FPT 2613 - Menu Planning and Cost Control - A study of the principles of menu management and cost control with emphasis on nutritional adequacy, trends, cost analysis, and profit as they relate to menu design.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 2713 - Nutrition - A study of nutrients as related to personal health, foods and food preparation, recipe or menu modification for special customer needs, and merchandising techniques associated with nutritious meals.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 2813 - Foodservice Management - This course will explore the process by which the manager can enable his/her employees to function efficiently and effectively.  These processes will include incentive and benefit programs, discipline, and termination.  Management duties include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, job evaluations, employee orientation and training, payrolls, and rating employee performance.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 2913 – Supervised Work Experience in Food Production and Management Technology I -  This course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours.  Three hours externship.  Credit, three semester hours.

FPT 2923 - Supervised Work Experience in Food Production and Management Technology II - This is a course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours.  Three hours externship.  Credit, three semester hours.

GIT 2123 - Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - This course includes the use of computer mapping and databases in multiple applications.  Included are incorporation of imagery and data into a graphical oriented database system.  Also included are the fundamentals of geographical information systems techniques, approaches, and applications.  One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.  Prerequisite:  DDT 1313 Principles of CAD.

HCA 1115 - Basic Health Care Assisting -  This course includes orientation to program policies, developing employability and job seeking skills, applying legal aspects of health care, applying safety considerations, communication and observation skills, medical terminology, and basic health care procedures.  Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory, three hours clinical per week.  Credit, five semester hours.

HCA 1125 - Special Care Procedures -  This course includes admitting, transferring, and discharging patients; assisting with diagnostic procedures for patients, assisting with treatments for patients; assisting with elimination needs of patients; basic knowledge and skills required to care for the long-term care resident; and CPR/first aid.  Safety is emphasized throughout per procedure.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory, six hours clinical per week.  Credit, five semester hours.

HCA 1214 - Body Structure and Function -  This course includes study of the structure, function, common disorders, and normal aging-related changes of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and sensory systems; stages of human growth and development; and nutritional need through the life cycle.  Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week.  Credit, four semester hours.

HCA 1312 - Home Health Aide and Homemaker Services -  This course includes basic knowledge and skills required to care for the homebound patient; and basic knowledge and skills required to provide homemaker services.  One hour lecture, two hours lab per week.  Credit, two semester hours.

HRT 1114 - Culinary Principles I - Introduction to the fundamentals of food preparation and cookery emphasizing high standards for preparation of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, soups, stocks, sauces, and farinaceous items.  Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory.  Credit, four semester hours.

HRT 1123 – Hospitality and Tourism – An introduction to the hospitality and tourism industry.  This course includes discussions and industry observations to discover the opportunities, trends, problems and organizations in the field.  Three hours lecture per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 1213 - Sanitation and Safety  - Introduction to basic principles of microbiology, sanitation, and safety for a food service operation.  The course studies the environmental control application through the prevention of food-borne illnesses, cleaning materials and procedures, general safety regulations, food processing methods, first aid, and fire prevention.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 1224 - Restaurant and Catering Operations - Study of the principles of organizing and managing a food and beverage operation.  Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory.  Credit, four semester hours.

HRT 1413 - Rooms Division Management - A systematic approach to rooms division management in the hospitality industry including front office management and housekeeping operations.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 1813 - The Professional Tour Guide - A course to provide activities associated with organizing, booking, and conducting group tours.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 2233 - Food and Beverage Control -  Principles and procedures involved in an effective food and beverage control system, including standards determination, the operating budget, cost-volume-profit analysis, income and cost control, menu pricing, labor cost control, and compute applications.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 2613 - Hospitality Supervision - A course to provide supervisory skills in leadership styles, communication skills, motivational techniques, employee training techniques, and evaluation methods.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 2713 - Marketing Hospitality Services - Introduction to practical sales techniques for selling to targeted markets and developing strategic marketing plans for hospitality and tourism operations.  Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 2853 - Convention and Meeting Planning - A course dealing with planning, promotion, and management of meetings, conventions, and exposition planning.  Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.  Credit, three semester hours.

HRT 2914 - Supervised Work Experience in Hospitality and Tourism Management Technology - A course which is a cooperative program between industry and education and is designed to integrate the student’s technical studies with industrial experience.  Credit is awarded on the basis of one semester hour per 45 industrial contact hours.  Credit, four semester hours.