TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
Course Descriptions
analysis of variance; special distributions; introduction to nonparametric
statistics. Prerequisite: MAT 120.
MAT 230 Basic Multivariable Calculus (3-0-3)
This course includes the following topics: partial derivatives;
extreme problems; multiple integration; continuous probability
distributions; difference equations; management and economic
applications. Prerequisite: MAT 130.
MAT 240 Analytical Geometry and Calculus III(4-0-4)
This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus,
including vectors, partial derivatives and their applications
to maximum and minimum problems with and without
constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and
other coordinates; and Stokes’ and Green’s theorems.
Prerequisite: MAT 141. (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)
MAT 242 Differential Equations (4-0-4)
This course includes the following topics: solution of linear
and elementary non-linear differential equations by standard
methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications;
series; Laplace transform; and numerical methods.
Prerequisite: MAT 141. (UNIVERSITY TRANSFER)
(MED)—MEDICAL ASSISTING
MED 103 Medical Assisting Introduction (2-3-3)
This course provides an introduction to the profession of medical
assisting, including qualifications, duties, and the role of
the medical assistant.
MED 104 Medical Assisting Administrative
Procedures (3-3-4)
This course provides a study of receptionist duties, patient
record management, insurance claims processing, IDC-9-CM,
CPT and HCPCS coding, letter writing, computer applications,
and the use of other business machines. Prerequisite: MED 103.
MED 107 Medical Office Management (4-0-4)
This course provides a study of the principles and practices of
banking and accounting procedures, billing methods, and office
management.
MED 114 Medical Assisting Clinical
Procedures (3-3-4)
This course covers examination room techniques, including
vital signs, specialty examination, minor surgical techniques,
and emergency procedures. Prerequisite: MED 112.
MED 115 Medical Office Lab Procedures I (3-3-4)
This course provides a study of laboratory techniques commonly
used in physicians’ offices and other facilities.
Prerequisite: MED 103.
MED 116 Medical Office Lab Procedures II (3-3-4)
This course includes the study of laboratory techniques commonly
used in physicians’ offices and other facilities.
Prerequisite: MED 115.
MED 117 Clinical Practice (2-9-5)
This course provides practical application of administrative and
clinical skills in medical facility environments. Prerequisite:
MED 115.
MED 118 Pharmacology for the Medical
Assistant (3-3-4)
This course provides a study of medical office pharmacology
and drug calculations along with medication preparation and
administration.
(MET)—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
MET 215 Dynamics of Machinery (3-3-4)
This course covers the analysis of rigid bodies in rectilinear
translation, rotation, and combined (plane) motion. Emphasis
is on displacement, velocity, and acceleration with application
to dynamic forces (kinetics). Prerequisite: MAT 110 or MAT 182.
MET 224 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (2-3-3)
This course covers basic hydraulics and pneumatic principles
and circuits. System components such as pumps, compressors,
piping, valves, cylinders, fluid motors, accumulators, and receivers
are discussed. Corequisite: MAT 110 or MAT 181.
(MGT)—MANAGEMENT
MGT 101 Principles of Management (3-0-3)
This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing
the management functions of planning, decision making,
organizing, leading, and controlling.
MGT 110 Office Management (3-0-3)
This course is a study of various approaches to office organization
and management, personnel selection and training, and
ergonomics in the modern office.
MGT 120 Small Business Management (3-0-3)
This course is a study of small business management and organization,
forms of ownership, and the process of starting a new
business.
MGT 150 Fundamentals of Supervision (3-0-3)
This course is a study of supervisory principles and techniques
required to effectively manage human resources in an organization.
First-line management is emphasized. Prerequisite: MGT 101.
MGT 201 Human Resource Management (3-0-3)
This course is a study of personnel administration functions
within a business organization. Major areas of study include:
job analysis; recruitment; selection and assessment of personnel;
and wage, salary, and benefit administration. Prerequisite:
MGT 101.
MGT 235 Production Management (3-0-3)
This course is a study of production management techniques
used in a manufacturing environment. Major topics include
forecasting, scheduling, inventory, work flow management, and
quality control. Prerequisites: MAT 155 or equivalent math
course and BUS 101.
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