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BUS 248 - Human Resource Management Acquisition, development, maintenance, and utilization of a workforce within an organization. Job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, equal opportunity law, wage/benefit administration, and union-management relations are focus areas of this course. Other timely topics such as sexual harassment and the current regulatory environment are examined as circumstances dictate. Lecture, cases, discussion.
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain the role of human resource activities within a business.
- Explain how jobs are created and evolve.
- Analyze and employ the proper policies concerning morale, employee relations as they relate to personnel.
- Analyze and employ beneficial union-management relations.
- Employ within a personnel program meaningful:
a. Recruitment procedures
b. Selection processes
c. Training and development programs
d. Compensation systems
e. Benefit programs
6. Analyze group dynamics and organizational communication policies as they relate to HR activities.
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BUS 299 - Independent Study The student, under the guidance of a faculty member, undertakes an investigation, study and research in an advanced concept or problem concerning his/her major field of study.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: Instructor and department chairperson approval
Credits: (1-4) Note Only one independent study course is allowed per semester.
Course Profile Learning Outcomes for this Course:
- The learning outcomes for this course will vary, depending on the material being covered
- In each case the student will be able to demonstrate successful completion of the learning activities specified in the Independent Study Contract.
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CAS 210 - Casino Operations Management Course topics include: Current high-roller marketing tactics and their effect on profitability, the effect of popular money management systems on casino profits, the initial development process of an Indian casino, studies designed to identify the patronage motives of gamblers, including those of riverboat customers; slot club design: player rating issues, point accumulation schemes, principles of casino floor design: managing table game and slot location; studies designed to measure the profit contribution of popular slot promotions.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CAS 101 Introduction to the Gaming Industry; CAS 200 Casino/Racino Gaming
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Discuss the history of modern gaming.
- Understand and articulate gaming control in a variety of regions.
- Understand and calculate gaming taxes and internal control systems.
- Understand and employ principles of casino management including casino organizational structure and casino hotel structure and staffing.
- Understand and enact currency reporting requirements.
- Design and manage casino cage, credit, and collections procedures.
- Understand and implement slot management.
- Implement and design table game operations including revenue per square foot and betting limits.
- Understand and perform basic casino accounting including: Table Drop and Count, Slot Drop and Count, Key Control, Internal Audit, Casino Audit, Statistical Reports.
10. Understand the mathematics of casino games.
11. Understand and employ the elements of an effective player rating system.
12. Understand table game hold as a management tool.
13. Understand and utilize specific casino marketing techniques addressing such concerns as consumer choice factors, player action criteria, the premium player segment and discounting.
14. Understand sports book operations.
15. Special emphasis on race operations: student to be versed in betting at the track, types of races, types of bets, racing terms, regulatory requirements, race book operations.
16. Understand, calculate and utilize casino statistics.
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CHM 124 - Environmental Science II A continuation of CHM 123 Environmental Science: this course will include biotec, geologic, hydrologic, and atmospheric factors of the environment, human impacts and interdisciplinary issues. Federal and State regulations and approved methodology for monitoring and remediation will also be discussed as illustrated by case studies.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CHM 123 Environmental Science
Corequisite: CHM 124L Environmental Science II Laboratory
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
- Understand the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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CHM 124 L - Environmental Science II Laboratory A continuation of CHM 123L Environmental Science Laboratory emphasizing the use of approved methodology, field trips, and a special project to study environmental problems of both local and global interest.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: CHM 124 Environmental Science II
Credits: 1 Hours 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Produce ASTM 6751 biodiesel from waste vegetable oil collected from local restaurants.
- Measure the BTU content of various biomass fuels using bomb calorimetry.
- Construct a fully functional wind turbine.
- Measure the variation in wind turbine output based on height above ground, wind speed, distance from any obstruction, and rotor rpm.
- Calculate the instantaneous and maximum current, voltage, and power for a wind turbine.
- Calculate the minimum wind speed required to generate power and the average power that can be generated anywhere in the U.S. based on NOAA records.
- Measure the variation in current, voltage, and power in a photovoltaic array based on load, angle, direction, solar constant, and cloud coverage.
- Calculate the instantaneous and maximum current, voltage, and power for a PV array.
- Connect a wind turbine, PV array, lead storage battery, load monitor, and inverter to run various loads in the Natural Science Center.
- Construct and operate a fully functional electric car (NEV) with a photovoltaic charging system.
- Research a local environmental problem and present it to the class.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of laboratory reports, formal papers, and group presentations.
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CHM 133 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Fundamental treatment of organic chemistry, nomenclature, properties of selected functional groups, mechanisms, stereochemistry and synthetic methods.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: CHM 145 General Chemistry I, or equivalent background knowledge
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply the IUPAC rules of nomenclature to alkanes, alkenes, arenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins.
- Draw the structures of the above mentioned compounds given their names.
- Use the cis-trans system or the E,Z sequence rules to classify alkenes.
- Predict the major and minor products of addition and elimination reactions using Markovnikov’s rule and Zaitsev’s rule.
- Identify the major product(s) in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
- Propose synthetic routes to substituted benzenes via multi-step pathways.
- Classify stereoisomers as either enantiomers or diastereomers.
- Predict the predominant reaction pathway as SN1, SN2, E1, or E2.
- Outline synthetic routes to primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols.
- Explain how the Williamson synthesis is used to prepare ethers.
- Describe the preparation of aldehydes/ketones from alcohols using oxidizing agents.
- Use Grignard reagents in syntheses that convert aldehydes/ketones to alcohols.
- Describe the use of the Fischer esterification reaction to make esters from carboxylic acids.
- Show how an amino group can be attached to an aromatic ring via the reduction of a nitroarene.
- Outline synthetic routes to substituted benzenes via the Sandmeyer reaction.
- Draw and name the cyclic structures of monosaccharides.
- Classify disaccharides and polysaccharides as reducing or nonreducing.
- Draw and name the structures of peptides.
- Determine the structure of a peptide given sequencing data.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assess via 8 quizzes and 12 exams.
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CHM 145 - General Chemistry I This course builds on the student’s prior knowledge*, emphasizing the basic laws and theories of general chemistry. Presents the qualitative and quantitative aspects of matter’s composition and changes and their unifying principles. Includes physical and chemical properties, periodicity of elements, stoichiometry, current atomic and bonding theories, laws and theories of physical states and changes of state, solution chemistry, and thermochemistry.
*This course is designed for students who already have chemistry and math knowledge equivalent to Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry and Preparatory Chemistry. Student with knowledge gaps should pass the corresponding math or chemistry course before enrolling in CHM 145.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: Adequate chemistry knowledge can be demonstrated by a minimum grade of C in Preparatory Chemistry or evidence of equivalent background knowledge. Adequate math knowledge can be demonstrated by a minimum grade of C in Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry or evidence of equivalent background knowledge.
Co-requisites: None
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Class Hours and 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
a) an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling and
b) the application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
- Use dimensional analysis to solve a variety of chemistry problems, especially mole relationships.
- Recall and use the language of chemistry with regard to nomenclature, equation writing and stoichiometry.
- Recall and apply elemental properties in the context of atomic structure, electron configuration, and in the formation of compounds.
- Recall and use select chemistry laws and theories related to gasses, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and bonding.
- Recall and apply principles of chemical compound structure with respect to bonding, molecular geometry, polarity, and intermolecular relationships.
- Recall and apply the principles of physical changes, such as phase changes, as well as chemical changes including oxidation-reduction reactions, combustion reactions, gas evolving reactions, and acid-base neutralization reactions.
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CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry I A fundamental treatment of organic chemistry. Organic nomenclature, chemical properties of selected functional groups, mechanisms, stereochemistry and synthetic methods. For Liberal Arts science majors and Engineering Science students with departmental approval.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CHM 146 General Chemistry II
Corequisite: CHM 245L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply the IUPAC rules of nomenclature to the alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, and alkynes.
- Draw the structures of the above mentioned compounds given their names.
- Interpret Lewis, condensed, and line-angle structural formulas.
- Predict the hybridization and geometry of the atoms in a molecule.
- Identify constitutional isomers and stereoisomers.
- Describe the structures and relative stabilities of carbocations and carbanions.
- Given an IR spectrum, identify the characteristic peaks and functional groups.
- Use IR data to propose structures for unknown organic compounds.
- Classify molecules as chiral or achiral, and identify mirror planes of symmetry.
- Identify asymmetric carbon atoms, and name them using (R) and (S) nomenclature.
- Draw all stereoisomers of a given structure.
- Classify stereoisomers as enantiomers, diastereomers, or meso compounds.
- Predict the products of SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions, including stereochemistry.
- Identify the predominant reaction pathway as SN1, SN2, E1, or E2.
- Predict the major and minor products of addition and elimination reactions using Markovnikov’s rule and Zaitsev’s rule.
- Use the cis-trans system or the E,Z sequence rules to classify alkenes.
- Predict the products of dehydrohalogenation, dehalogenation, and dehydration.
- Propose synthetic routes to alkenes and alkynes via multi-step syntheses.
- Predict products of additions, oxidations, and reductions of alkenes and alkynes.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via 8 quizzes and 12 exams.
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CHM 245 L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Basic techniques of separation and purification such as simple distillation, fractional distillation, steam distillation and extraction. Characterization methods including melting point, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy and classification tests. Introduction to modern organic synthesis with emphasis on miniscale techniques and methods of separation and purification.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 2 Hours 4 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Accurately record data and observations in a properly maintained lab notebook.
- Construct a well-written lab report that concisely presents all the components of an experiment.
- Separate and purify compounds by simple distillation, fractional distillation, steam distillation and extraction.
- Charaterize compounds by melting point, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy and classification tests.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via lab notebooks, lab reports and a written lab exam.
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CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry II A continuation of CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I including spectroscopy and introduction to molecules of biological importance.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I
Corequisite: CHM 246L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply IUPAC rules of nomenclature to alcohols, arenes, ethers, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins.
- Draw the structures of the above mentioned compounds given their names.
- Outline synthetic routes to primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols.
- Show how oxidizing agents can be used to convert alcohols to aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
- Describe the conversion of alcohols to alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, ethers, esters, and alkoxides.
- Use NMR data to propose structures for unknown organic compounds.
- Explain how the Williamson synthesis is used to prepare ethers.
- Identify the major product(s) in electrophilic aromatic substitutions.
- Propose synthetic routes to substituted benzenes via multi-step pathways.
- Use Grignard reagents in synthetic schemes that convert aldehydes and ketones to alcohols.
- Describe the use of the Fischer esterification reaction to make esters from carboxylic acids.
- Show how an amino group can be attached to an aromatic ring via the reduction of a nitroarene.
- Devise synthetic routes to substituted arenes via the Sandmeyer reaction.
- Draw and name the cyclic structures of monosaccharides.
- Classify disaccharides and polysaccharides as reducing or nonreducing.
- Draw and name the structures of peptides.
- Determine the structure of a peptide given sequencing data.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via 8 quizzes and 12 exams.
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CHM 246 L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory A continuation of CHM 245L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory including an introduction to complex multi-step synthesis with emphasis on miniscale techniques.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I and CHM 245L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Corequisite: CHM 246 Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 2 Hours 4 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Accurately record data and observations in a properly maintained lab notebook.
- Construct a well-written lab report that concisely presents all the components of an experiment.
- Separate and purify compounds by simple distillation, recrystallization, fractional crystallization and extraction.
- Characterize compounds by melting point, thin layer chromatography, infrared spectroscopy and classification tests.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed via lab notebooks, lab reports and a written lab exam.
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CHM 247 - Biochemistry A study of the chemical and physical properties of biomolecules occurring in living organisms including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics particularly emphasized. Experiences in the laboratory involve the application of techniques used in biochemical investigations.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisties: CHM 245 Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of the scientific method to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
- Demonstrate the application of scientific data, concepts, and models of one of the natural sciences.
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CHM 265 - Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry serves as an introduction to laboratory techniques with an emphasis on quantitate data gathering and analysis. By course end, the student should be able to identify the appropriate laboratory technique to solve several types of chemistry problems, thoroughly explain the implementation of several techniques, statistically analyze data, and communicate results in standard scientific research paper format. Techniques investigated include atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, and spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: CHM 146 and 146L General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory, with a minimum grade of “D”, MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry, with a minimum grade of “D”
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the basic sientific principles for following techniques: atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
- Perform standard laboratory calculations.
a. Carry uncertainty through calculations.
- Calibrate standard laboratory equipment, such as burets and pipets.
- Collect data during laboratory exercises using select techniques discussed in lecture.
- Keep a well-organized laboratory notebook which throughly documents laboratory experiments.
- Analyze laboratory data for meaning.
a. Use electronic spreadsheet programs (example: Microsoft Excel)
b. Use appropriate statistical analysis to identify insignificant outlying data and determine relative and absolute uncertainty in results
- Report results which agree with anticipated results, within specified tolerances.
- Write complete laboratory reports which follow the reporting format used in scientific publications.
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CHM 265 L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory serves as an introduction to laboratory techniques with an emphasis on quantitate data gathering and analysis. By course end, the student should be able to identify the appropriate laboratory technique to solve several types of chemistry problems, thoroughly explain the implementation of several techniques, statistically analyze data, and communicate results in standard scientific research paper format. Techniques investigated include atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, and spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: CHM 146 General Chemistry II and CHM 146L General Chemistry II Laboratory, with a minimum grade of “D”, MAT 136 College Algebra and Trigonometry, with a minimum grade of “D”.
Credits: 1 Hours 4 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the basic scientific principles for following techniques: atomic spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, gravimetric analysis, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, as well as several titration and electrochemical techniques.
2. Perform standard laboratory calculations.
a. Carry uncertainty through calculations
3. Calibrate standard laboratory equipment, such as burets and pipets.
4. Collect data during laboratory exercises using select techniques discussed in lecture.
5. Keep a well-organized laboratory notebook which thoroughly documents laboratory experiments.
6. Analyze laboratory data for meaning.
a. Use electronic spreadsheet programs (example: Microsoft Excel)
b. Use appropriate statistical analysis to identify insignificant outlying data and determine relative and absolute uncertainty in results
7. Report results which agree with anticipated results, within specified tolerances.
8. Write complete laboratory reports which follow the reporting format used in scientific publications.
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CHM 290 - Forensic Toxicology Application of the principles of forensic toxicology and the related forensic sciences within the scope of medical-legal investigation. Drug and poison analysis, examination of physical evidence and death investigation. Laboratory sessions will provide basic knowledge of forensic analysis utilizing microscopy, gas chromatography, thin layer chromatography and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CHM 120 Fundamental Chemistry or CHM 145 General Chemistry I or permission of department
Credits: 3 Hours 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the role of poisons and drugs in the human body.
- Understand the use of the gas chromatograph.
- Determine the presence of drugs or poisons in body tissues, organs, or fluids.
- Perform basic algebraic manipulations to relative to simple chemical calculations.
- Perform mathematical manipulations such as unit analysis with proper attention to units and significant figures.
- Use the concept of the mole in quantitative chemical calculations.
- Balance chemical equations.
- Calculate amounts of chemicals involved in poisonings and LD 50.
- Calculate and utilize solution concentration units such as molarity.
- Classify poisons and drugs.
- Use concepts of pH in acidic and basic solutions.
- Understand the use of the mass spectrometer.
- Understand the ideal gas law and its application in poisonous gases.
- Understand the use of liquid chromatography.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcome will be assessed through the use of homework assignments and/or quizzes, chapter exams, and the final exam.
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CHM 299 - Independent Study The student undertakes an independent project in his/her specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given a project involving a work assignment.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: permission of department
Credits: (1-4) Hours (1-4 Class Hours), (1-4 Laboratory Hours) Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- State a scientific problem.
- Develop a testable hypothesis.
- Develop a null hypothesis.
- Design experimental studies.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Make conclusions.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of homework assignments and/or quizzes, chapter exams, and the final exam.
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CIV 124 - Mechanics (Statics) Instruction will be directed to the study of static force systems and equilibrium as applied to civil engineering structures. Topics of study will include: force distribution, moments, system equilibrium, free-body diagrams, centroids, moments of inertia.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
Credits: 3 Cross-listed MET 134 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Understand, compute and resolve forces as vectors into concurrent force systems, parallel force systems, and non-concurrent force systems.
2. Understand moments and couples.
3. Understand and apply Varignon’s Theorem.
4. Understand and solve problems in static equilibrium, including:
a. Computation of beam reactions
b. Calculate the magnitude of forces in truss members
c. Calculation of pin reactions in pin connected frames
5. Sketch free-body diagrams.
6. Understand and calculate center of gravity and the centroid of complex shapes.
7. Understand and calculate the moment of inertia of complex figures.
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CIV 201 - Surveying I Introduction to the basic concepts of plane surveying as well as measurement by global position systems. Class instruction covers the theory and application of measurement science. Laboratory exercises develop skill in the use and care of surveying equipment.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry, TEC 113 Engineering Drawing I w/CAD
Credits: 4 Hours 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand and apply the theory of measurement used in plane surveying.
- Understand and use the basic mathematics required for plane surveying calculations.
- Express direction by bearings and azimuths.
- Keep field notes and operate surveying instruments for a survey crew.
- Reduce level notes.
- Compute closure, adjust, and calculate the area of a closed traverse.
- Operate and care for the following types of surveying equipment: surveyor’s tape; compass; automatic level; transit; theodolite; and total station.
- Prepare CAD maps based on the student measurements.
- Work effectively as a member of a survey crew.
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CLT 206 - Immunohematology An introduction to the field of blood banking, including the study of theoretical knowledge of blood groups and blood grouping, component and transfusion therapies, transfusion reactions, and allo- and auto-antibody formation.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: CLT 206L Immunohematology Lab
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLT 216 Immunology or BIO 216 Immunology
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the indications for transfusion of various blood components.
- Describe and apply basic principles of genetics to immunohematology.
- Apply basic principles of immunology to blood group serology.
- Explain the process of donor selection and describe the processes of blood or blood component donation.
- Explain the clinical significance of disease states related to immunohematology and list the procedures relevant to each.
- Identify and evaluate adverse effects of transfusion.
- Describe the standard operating procedures and responsibilities of the immunohematologist.
- Compare and contrast various methodologies and technology used in immunohematology testing.
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CLT 207 - Clinical Chemistry & Serology Designed to cover principles, analytical methods, and clinical significance of clinical chemistry as performed in the medical laboratory, including theoretical principles of serological and molecular methodologies. The relationship of physiochemical of body function in health and disease including the renal, liver, digestive, and respiratory systems. Emphasis on those clinical tests which evaluate the function of these systems related to metabolism, protein synthesis, pH, blood gases, electrolyte balance, enzymes, and hormones.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLT 216/BIO 216 Immunology as a Prior or Concurrent Requirement
Corequisite: CLT 207L Clinical Chemistry & Serology Lab
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain the principles and practices of clinical chemistry laboratory operation.
- Identify clinically significant chemical analytes and relate to specific cells, organs and body system function.
- Summarize the basics of quality assurance and control methods, protocols and corrective action.
- Describe the analytical principles and methodologies used in testing on clinical chemistry instrumentation.
- Evaluate patient analytical data, identifying clinically significant changes and correlate to health, physiologic condition or pathological disease states.
- Describe the usage, mechanisms and performance of basic serological techniques and immunological based assays.
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CLT 207L - Clinical Chemistry & Serology Lab Designed to cover principles, analytical methods, and clinical significance of clinical chemistry as performed in the medical laboratory, including theoretical principles of serological and molecular methodologies. The physiochemical relationships of body function in health and disease including the renal, liver, digestive, and respiratory systems. Emphasis on those clinical tests which evaluate the function of these systems related to metabolism, protein synthesis, pH, blood gases, electrolyte balance, enzymes, and hormones. Requires hands-on experience in affiliated laboratories.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLT 216/BIO 216 Immunology
Corequisite: CLT 207 Clinical Chemistry & Serology
Credits: 2 Hours 4 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Follow proper safety guidelines in the laboratory at all times.
- Evaluate and prepare specimens for analytic integrity recognizing interfering substances.
- Evaluate quality control data to determine acceptability or rejection based on multirule protocols.
- Observe procedures for instrument maintenance and record keeping.
- Explain analytical and immunological testing principles and correlate to instrumental analysis.
- Perform basic and advanced clinical chemistry, serological and immunological techniques and related calculations.
- Recognize appropriate corrective actions when erroneous test results occur due to pre-analytical or analytical variables.
- Correlate clinical chemistry data with normal and abnormal physiological states and identify the clinical significance of test results.
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CLT 208 - Pathogenic Microbiology An introduction to microorganisms of importance in human health and disease. Topics include the morphology, isolation, and clinical significance of pathogens, the interrelationships of microorganisms and human hosts, and the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Emphasis on bacteriology; includes survey of mycology, parasitology, and virology.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or CLT 210 Diagnostic Microbiology/CLT 210L Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Recognize significant milestones in the history and classification of microbes.
- Discuss the foundational principles of the biology of microorganisms, including microbial anatomy, genetics, metabolism, growth, and control of growth.
- Describe the morphological and biochemical traits of clinically significant aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
- Describe the clinical significance and basic identification of pathogenic fungi, viruses, mycobacteria and parasites.
- List the specimen collection techniques and environmental conditions required for the cultivation and identification of pathogenic microbes.
- Summarize the basic principles of infection and their application to the prevention of transmission of infectious disease.
- Discuss the significance of antimicrobial resistance and describe the various assays used to evaluate effectiveness of antimicrobial agents, including antibiotic sensitivity testing.
- Relate clinically significant pathogens to their respective disease states describing target populations, transmission, symptoms, virulence factors, treatment, and prevention.
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CLT 209L - Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory An overview of the basic clinical microbiology techniques, including collection and processing of clinical specimens, media used for isolation and identification of organisms common to human flora, aseptic techniques, staining procedures, susceptibility testing, and isolation techniques. This course also includes a review of the main components and functions of the human immune system.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology
Credits: 1 Hours 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Give examples of safety guidelines and demonstrate/describe their practice in the microbiology laboratory.
- Demonstrate logical approaches to problem solving by identifying unknown cultures.
- Describe the elements which comprise the immune system and summarize the mechanisms of the human immune system.
- Discuss in general terms the biological mechanisms of immunizations, immunological screening for congenital infections, and evaluation of immune abnormalities.
- Perform microbiology procedures in the virtual or physical laboratory setting.
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CLT 250 - Human Histology The study of microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs with a focus on the recognition, of structure and basic functions. The course includes the study of cell anatomy, basic tissue types, and common histochemical stains, and applies these to the study of organs as systemic arrangements of tissues performing a specific function, such as respiration, digestion, reproduction, etc.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II
Prerequisites/Corequisite: CLT200/200L Histological Techniques and CLT 252/252L Advanced Histological Techniques
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of histology in medical diagnosis of disease.
- Identify and describe the microscopic arrangement of normal human cells, tissues, and organs and correlate them to the basic function of each organ system.
- Describe common histological procedures and recognize stains used to differentiate tissues and cells.
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CLT 252 - Advanced Histological Techniques A course focused on the theoretical basis for preparing tissue for histological evaluation and study, including the chemical basis and physical principles of fixation, processing, and staining animal tissue specimens for light microscopy. Emphasis is on routine paraffin techniques, but also includes frozen section techniques, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CLT 200/200L Introduction to Histological Techniques
Prerequisite/Corequisite CLT 250/250L Human Histology
Corequisite: CLT 252L Advanced Histological Techniques Lab
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Lecture Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- State fundamental safety guidelines and practices in the histology laboratory.
- Summarize the theory and practice of techniques used in standard histological preparation and staining of tissues to be evaluated by light microscopy.
- Describe histological procedures for tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Describe routine and special stains used to prepare tissue for evaluation.
- Describe rapid diagnostic techniques, immunohistochemical and enzyme histochemical techniques, decalcification, and cytology procedures.
- Recognize possible technical errors and standard troubleshooting techniques.
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CLT 252L - Advanced Histological Techniques Lab A practical application of tissue preparation and processing for histological evaluation. Exercises are designed for the student to perform fixation, processing, and staining of animal tissue specimens while maintaining appropriate safety precautions and ensuring integrity of specimen. Requires hands-on experience in affiliated clinical laboratories.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: CLT 200/200L Introduction to Histological Techniques
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLT 250/250L Human Histology
Corequisite: CLT 252 Advanced Histological Techniques
Credits: 1 Hours 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Follow safety guidelines and practices in the laboratory.
- Describe and perform standard quality assurance procedures in the histology laboratory.
- Describe and perform standard histology technical procedures.
- Describe and interpret special histological stains and procedures.
- Demonstrate positive professional behavior and effective communication skills.
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CLT 299 - Independent Study An individual student project concerned with advanced work in a specific area of clinical laboratory technology. Independent study is concerned with material beyond the scope and depth of courses currently offered by the department. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member with approval by the department chairperson.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Corequisites: CLT 240 Clinical Affiliation I, CLT 241 Clinical Affiliation II, CLT 242 Clinical Affiliation III
Credits: 1-5 Cross-listed MLT 299 Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently to achieve a goal.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.
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