2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

completion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Single Variable Calculus IMATH 1081 5 CreditsMnTC: Goal 04This is the first course in the two-semestersequence of Single Variable Calculus.Topics include functions of a single variable,limits and continuity, differentiation,antidifferentiation, and integration ofalgebraic and transcendental functions withassociated applications in each area. Agraphing calculator is required. Instructionwill be provided in the use of the TI-83/TI-84calculator. Offered F, S.Prerequisite: MATH 1062 with a grade of “C”or higher, or assessment score placement inMATH 1081. Restriction: Credit will not begranted for both MATH 1070 and MATH 1081.Single Variable Calculus IIMATH 1082 5 CreditsMnTC: Goal 04This course is the second course of the twosemestersequence of single variable calculus.Topics include applications of the definiteintegral, techniques of integration, numericalintegration, improper integrals, infinite series,elementary differential equations, parametriccurves, and polar curves. A graphing calculatoris required. Instruction will be provided in theuse of the TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Offered F, S.Prerequisite: MATH 1081 with a grade of “C”or higher.Probability and StatisticsMATH 2025 4 CreditsThis calculus-based course is intended forstudents majoring in statistics, mathematics,computer science, and some engineeringprograms. Topics include descriptive statistics,probability, probability distributions fordiscrete and continuous random variables,joint probability distributions, point estimation,and inferences based on one and twosamples. Analysis and interpretation of datausing a statistical software package and/orthe TI-83/84 series calculator is required.Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a grade of “C”or higher. Recommendation: Assessmentscore placement in RDNG 1000 or above, orcompletion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Multivariable CalculusMATH 2081 5 CreditsThis course is intended for students majoringin chemistry, engineering, physics, science,mathematics, mathematics education, andcomputer science. Topics include vectors in3-space, vector functions, functions of two ormore variables, partial derivatives, and thechain rule; applications to max/min problems,double and triple integrals; change of variable;polar and spherical coordinates; integrationon curves and surfaces; vector fields and thetheorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Use ofa 3-D graphing calculator, such as a TI-89, isrequired. Limited use of a computer algebrasystem will be made. Offered F, S.Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a gradeof “C” or higher, or consent of instructor.Recommendation: Assessment scoreplacement in RDNG 1000 or above, orcompletion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Linear Algebra and Differential EquationsMATH 2082 5 CreditsThis course is intended for students majoringin chemistry, engineering, physics, science,mathematics, mathematics education, andcomputer science. This is a basic coursein Differential Equations including ordinarydifferential equations, matrix formulation oflinear systems, the nonhomogeneous case,variation of parameters, and undeterminedcoefficients. The companion topics fromLinear Algebra include vector spaces,independence, bases, linear transformations,and eigenvectors. Use of a 3-D graphingcalculator, such as a TI-89, is required. Limiteduse of a computer algebra system will bemade. Offered S.Prerequisite: MATH 1082 with a gradeof “C” or higher, or consent of instructor.Recommendation: Assessment scoreplacement in RDNG 1000 or above, orcompletion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Medical AssistantNote: Prior to registering for any MEDAcourse student must attend a new studentorientation session.7 Course DescriptionsLaboratory Techniques IMEDA 1001 5 CreditsThis course is designed for personsinterested in pursuing a career in medicalassisting. It introduces diagnostic proceduresroutinely performed in the physician’soffice laboratory, including the collectionand preparation of appropriate specimens,federal guidelines, safety, quality control,metric system, electrocardiography (ECG)and routine urinalysis. The legal andethical responsibilities for the health careprofessional are presented.Prerequisite: HLTH 1001 and BIOL 1024 andconcurrent enrollment in MEDA 1011.Laboratory Techniques IIMEDA 1002 5 CreditsContinuation of physician’s office laboratoryprocedures, including phlebotomy, hematologyprocedures, blood chemistries, basic principlesof microbiology and serology.Prerequisite: MEDA 1001 and MEDA 1011with a grade of “C” or higher and concurrentenrollment in MEDA 1012.Clinical Assisting IMEDA 1011 5 CreditsThis course is designed for persons interestedin pursuing a career in Medical Assisting.The student will focus on identifying waysto prevent transmission of disease, followedby disinfecting and sterilizing surgical/officeinstruments. This course will also discussFederal Guidelines and Regulations alongwith therapeutic approach to AIDS patients.The student will perform vital signs, patientdraping and positioning, prepare patients forphysical examination and discuss nutrition.Prerequisite: HLTH 1001 and BIOL 1024 andconcurrent enrollment in MEDA 1001.Clinical Assisting IIMEDA 1012 5 CreditsThis course is designed for persons interestedin pursuing a career in Medical Assisting.The student will study the importanceof Pharmacology along with proper drugadministration and documentation. Studentswill also prepare patients for physicalexamination, medical specialty exams, applyskeletal supportive devices and simulateassisting physician with sterile procedures andoffice surgery.651.779.3300 167