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Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
BAS 198 JOB SEARCH SKILLS 2CR
Designed to develop knowledge and skills that will be demanded on the job
to provide the student a high degree of success. Course covers how to write a
resume, dependable strengths report and cover letter; searching and applying
for a job, interviewing for a job, and how to follow-up on the job search.
BAS 211 WORD II 5CR
A continuation of BAS 111. Students learn advanced word processing skills
that the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Word exam assesses.
Prerequisite: BAS 111 or instructor permission.
BAS 212 EXCEL II 5CR
This course covers in-depth theory and application of spreadsheets. Topics
include macros, databases, what-if analysis, pivot tables, import/export,
advanced formulas and creating and managing files. Prerequisites: BAS 112
and BUSA 100 or equivalent placement score, or instructor permission.
BAS 225 INTEGRATED APPLICATION
FOR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY
5CR
This course is designed to give understanding of the integration of word
processing, desktop publishing, database, and spreadsheet technology by using
simulations to produce documents. Prerequisites: BAS 111, BAS 112, BAS 124,
and BAS 114, or instructor permission.
BAS 230 BUSINESS ENGLISH II 5CR
Course covers review of English grammar usage and style; review and practice
punctuation, capitalization, number usage, abbreviations, plurals, and word
division; and practice editing skills. Business documents currently used in
industry will be edited for correct spelling, punctuation, consistency, and
organization. Prerequisite: BAS 130.
BAS 281 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT
5CR
Use Microsoft Project to assist in the development and monitoring of a
project. Prerequisite: BAS 120.
BIOL 099 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCES 2CR
This course provides an introduction to the types of content common to the
biological science classes required for entry into many healthcare programs.
This course increases students’ readiness for these courses through the use of
oral and written assignments developed in the context of the health sciences.
Prerequisite: ABED 046.
BIOL& 175 HUMAN BIOLOGY W/LAB 5CR
An introductory survey of human anatomy and physiology designed for nonscience
majors or pre-allied health students not going into nursing or dental
hygiene. Relationships between structures and functions in each body system
are emphasized. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 or ENGL 093, MATH 070.
BIOL& 211 CELLULAR BIOLOGY 5CR
An examination of the biology of life which includes chemistry, organic
molecules, cell structure, membrane transport, metabolic processes,mitosis
and meiosis, nucleic acid structure and function, genetics, and introduces the
concept of biotechnology. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: ENGL 092 or 093
or equivalent placement score.
BIOL& 241 HUMAN A & P 1 6CR
The first quarter of a two-quarter sequence designed to give students a working
knowledge and understanding of the basic systems of the human body.
Includes a basic introduction to chemistry as well as a detailed study of cytology
and histology and examines the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and
sensory systems. Prerequisites: BIOL& 211 or instructor permission.
BIOL& 242 HUMAN A & P 2 6CR
The second quarter of a two-quarter sequence designed to give students a working
knowledge and understanding of the basic systems of the human body. The
systems covered are Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive,
Urinary, and Reproductive. The themes of homeostasis and system interactions are
interwoven into the course and are continually stressed as each system is introduced
and discussed. Prerequisite: BIOL&241 or instructor permission.
BIOL& 260 MICROBIOLOGY 5CR
Introduces students to the major concepts of the microbiological science.
These concepts include basic anatomy, physiology and the differences
between eukaryotic, prokaryotic and viral systems, growth factors and
curves, techniques in microbial control, microbial interrelationships and host
defenses. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM&121, BIOL&211.
BPMT 105 HVAC PRINCIPLES AND OPERATION 6CR
This course focuses on heating, ventilation and air conditioning principles
and operations needed to diagnose, service and repair HVAC systems.
Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046 or equivalent placement
scores. Corequisite: BPMT 110.
BPMT 110 HVAC SERVICING 10CR
This course focuses on the diagnosis, repair procedures, product knowledge
and tool skills needed to service HVAC systems utilizing industry standards,
techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and ABED 046
or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 105.
BPMT 115 MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES
& OPERATION
6CR
This course focuses on the mechanical principles and operations needed to
diagnose, service and repair mechanical systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or
MATH 070, and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 120.
BPMT 120 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SERVICING 10CR
This course focuses on the diagnosis, repair procedures, product knowledge
and tool skills needed to service mechanical systems utilizing industry
standards, techniques and equipment. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070,
and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 115.
BPMT 125 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES
AND OPERATION
6CR
This course focuses on electrical principles and operations needed to diagnose,
service and repair electrical systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070 and
ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 130.
BPMT 130 MOTOR CONTROLS PRINCIPLES
& OPERATION
10CR
This course focuses on motor control principles and operations needed to
diagnose, service and repair electrical systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or
MATH 070, and ABED 046, or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite:
BPMT 125.
BPMT 135 BOILER PRINCIPLES AND OPERATION 6CR
This course focuses on an entry level understanding of boiler safety principles,
design, construction, applications, operations, ASME Codes, and training necessary
to learn to operate boilers & their electrical & mechanical support systems in
commercial applications. The course will prepare students to sit for a minimum
Municipal Boiler Operators’ license. Prerequisite: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and A
BED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 140.
BPMT 140 BOILER SERVICING AND LICENSING 10CR
This course focuses on entry level hands on oil fired Boiler operations,
diagnosing, repair procedures, product knowledge, and tool skills needed to
service and maintain boilers according to ASME code requirements using a
working model commercial boiler and standard practice classroom experiments
with a live residential heating boiler. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or MATH 070, and
ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 135.
BPMT 200 REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES
AND OPERATION
6CR
This course focuses on refrigeration principles and the operations needed to
diagnose, service, and repair refrigeration systems. Prerequisites: ABED 040 or
MATH 070 and ABED 046 or equivalent placement scores. Corequisite: BPMT 205.
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