GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesDiplomasAccountingDiploma (D25100)The Accounting diploma is designed for individualsentering, upgrading, or retraining in the accountingprofession. Special emphasis is placed upon the useof technology resources in assembling, analyzing,processing, and communicating information aboutfinancial operations.In addition to course work in accounting principles,income taxes, payroll accounting, and accountingspreadsheet applications, students will study businesslaw and computers. Related skills are developedthrough the study of expository writing andprofessional research and reporting.Graduates should qualify for entry-level accountingpositions in many types of organizations includingaccounting firms, small businesses, manufacturingfirms, banks, hospitals, school systems, andgovernmental agencies. With work experience andadditional education, an individual may advance inthe accounting profession.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Students will be able to demonstrate theproper use of terminology in relation to informationtechnology.FallCreditACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 4BUS 115 Business Law I 3CIS 110 Intro to Computers 3ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3orECO 251 Principles of MicroeconomicsENG 111 Expository Writing 316SpringACC 121 Prin of Managerial Accounting 4ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 3ACC 149 Intro to Accounting Spreadsheets 2ENG 112 Argument-Based ResearchorENG 113 Literature-Based ResearchorENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3Elective Any BUS Prefix Course 315SummerACC 122 Prin of Financial Accounting II 3ACC 140 Payroll Accounting 2Elective Any BUS Prefix Course 38Total Semester Hour Credits: 39The courses taken in this diploma program may beapplied toward the Associate of Applied Sciencedegree in Accounting.Air Conditioning, Heating,and Refrigeration TechnologyDiploma (D35100)The Air Conditioning, Heating, and RefrigerationTechnology curriculum provides the basic knowledgeto develop skills necessary to work withresidential and light commercial systems.Topics include mechanical refrigeration heating andcooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. Thediploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces,heat pumps, tools, and instruments.Diploma graduates should be able to assist inthe start up, preventive maintenance, service andrepair, and/or installation of residential and lightcommercial systems.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Install HVAC equipment compliant with localcodes.2. Employ the skills to service and repair HVACequipment in a timely and cost efficientmanner.3. Practice human relations skills with thediverse population requiring the services ofHVAC technicians.4. Complete the Environmental ProtectionAgency certification to handle refrigerants5. Demonstrate basic tool usage.6. Integrate a commitment to ethical andprofessional behavior in all activities.7. Exhibit knowledge and hands on ability toperform electrical repairs in an efficient andsafe manner.8. Exhibit knowledge and hands on abilityto perform soldering techniques in a safemanner.9. Exhibit knowledge of safety equipment usedin the HVAC field.General Education CoursesCreditMAT 101 Applied Mathematics I 3ENG 101 Applied Communication I 3Major CoursesAHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration 5AHR 112 Heating Technology 4AHR 113 Comfort Cooling 4AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology 4AHR 130 HVAC Controls 3AHR 133 HVAC Servicing 4105