Education

Agriculture Courses

AGR 145 Agriculture Transportation: 1 cr. hr.

 This course is designed to provide basic information to agriculture transportation as related to the trucking industry. Presents an overview of truck transportation, a description of truck systems and how they work, and basic defensive driving skills. Vehicle braking and electrical, mechanical, and air systems will be emphasized. Additional topics include defensive driving, cargo handling, hazardous materials, and other closely related topics. Provides hands-on experience in backing, parking, start-up, preventive maintenance, and driving on a CDL range. 0.5 lecture hour, 1 lab hour (Pending state approval)

 

AGR 150 Agriculture and Consumer-Related Occupations: 1 cr. hr.

 An introduction to various agricultural occupations, this course involves a study of career opportunities in agriculture industry, business, farming, teaching, resource management and environmental control. It is designed to gather occupational information which will allow the student to develop educational and occupational goals. Satisfies JWCC job-seeking skills course requirement.

 

AGR 152 Natural Resource Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 Basic course emphasizing the importance and practical aspects of planning a conservation program for the agriculture producer. The student will study and develop a conservation plan for his or her own farm or a farm provided by the instructor. In-depth study of conservation practices and their economic considerations will provide the student with a better understanding of the need to plan the use, treatment and protection of soil, water, air, woodlands, wildlife, and energy use. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 155 Crop Management Technology: 2 cr. hrs.

 Designed to introduce students to the fundamental processes of precision navigation systems and their applications to crop production and the agribusiness supply and service industry. Technical skills and knowledge in the operation of hardware and software will be emphasized. Specific topics include: basic geo-referencing principles, mapping software, data collection, data analysis and precision equipment. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours

AGR 161 Animal Evaluation and Selection: 3 cr. hrs.

 Study of relationship between form and function in the evaluation and selection of breeding and market livestock. Available at the Agriculture Education Center (Baylis). 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours

 

AGR 163 Advanced Animal Evaluation and Selection: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: AGR 161; AGR 202 is recommended or concurrent with these  classes or consent of department. Advanced study of relationship between form and function in the evaluation and selection of breeding and market livestock. Includes advanced level of oral justification. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis). 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours

 

AGR 164 Animal Nutrition and Health: 3 cr. hrs.

 Fundamental principles of animal nutrition and maintenance of health for animals with monogastric and ruminant digestive systems. Study of essential nutrients, feed ingredients and additives, balancing rations and economic considerations in feeding. In-depth analysis is given to nutritional content of crops commonly produced and fed to livestock. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis). 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours

 

AGR 165 Beef Management: 2 cr. hrs.

 Designed to focus upon those principles of beef production which emphasize the skills and knowledge needed to manage the beef cow herd. Topics include selection of breeding stock, artificial insemination, reproductive physiology, beef cow nutrition, herd health programs, forage management, wean to finish, management and marketing. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 167 Applied Beef Production Skills: 2 cr. hrs.

 Students will be assisting with duties related to cows and calves at the University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Center. Possible duties might include vaccinating, moving and handling breeding cows, preparing for parturition and calving cows, processing newborns, and caring for young calves. Students could also assist with other research activities with cows and newborn calves. Available at the Agricultural Education Center and UI Beef Research Center (Baylis). 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

AGR 169 Artificial Insemination – Cattle: 1 cr. hr.

 Study of the physiology of the reproductive tract of cattle and the use of insemination equipment for breeding of cattle; includes procedures that make artificial insemination practical. 0.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

AGR 175 Computer Applications in Agribusiness: 3 cr. hrs.

 Introduction to the applications of the microcomputer to agribusiness: word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, presentation software, and use of the Internet. Satisfies JWCC computer competency requirement. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 176 Pork Production Practicum: 2 cr. hrs.

 Introduces the student to pork production with supervised practice of basic pork production skills. Focus is on providing interactive feedback, plus question-and-answer opportunity with the supervisor and instructor. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

 

AGR 177 Introduction to Equine Science: 2 cr. hrs.

 A basic course in the principles of equine care and management, including breed identification, training, evaluation, selection, feeding, reproduction, and physiology of equine animals. Particular attention is paid to the feeding and training of horses and the role of the equine industry in modern times.

 

AGR 180 Swine Management – Breeding & Genetics: 2 cr. hrs.

 Covers factors used to select and manage a breeding herd. Emphasis on the skills and practices necessary for maximizing reproductive performance in confinement. The course includes choosing replacement females, selecting boars, cross breeding, artificial insemination, pen and hand breeding, genetics, wean to finish, management, and carcass evaluation. Covers the science and reasoning behind the application of the above topics. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis) during the spring semester of odd years only.

 

AGR 182 Applied Pork Production Skills: 2 cr. hrs.

 Students gain practical experience in pork production skills through classroom and laboratory work. Pregnancy testing of sows, studying methods of breeding sows and gilts, using chemical and manual assistance in delivering pigs, clipping needle-teeth, docking tails, vaccinations, injections, castration of hogs, and swine artificial insemination are covered. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis). 0 lecture hours, 4 lab hours

 

AGR 184 Agriculture Commodity Marketing: 2 cr. hrs.

 A basic and practical approach to the understanding and use of futures and options will be covered. Topics of discussion will include the Chicago Board of Trade’s (CBOT) history and transition, trade terminology, the definition and function of futures and options contracts, price, origination, and cash contracts. The goal of the course is to explain marketing tools and how to use them to avert price risk on a farming operation.

 

AGR 186 Agriculture Business Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 Emphasizes the development of a business plan for the farm or agriculture-related business. The decision-making process, budgeting (enterprise, partial, business, and cash-flow), setting priorities, production efficiency and related topics are important components of the course. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 188 Agricultural Sales and Marketing: 2 cr. hrs.

 Fundamental study of human relations needed in order to operate an agricultural business successfully. Basic sales methods are discussed as they relate to the customers' needs. Primary emphasis is placed on sales and service of agricultural products, the importance of a satisfied customer, and the necessity for product knowledge. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 189 Agricultural Finance and Records: 3 cr. hrs.

 The study of record keeping systems and accounting principles. Types of accounting systems, budgeting depreciation, and amortization schedules will be discuss. Additional topics include the importance of the proper use of credit in the agriculture business; the use of equity and debt capital as a management tool; the application of short, intermediate, and long-term credit; alternative sources of credit; lender’s credit analysis and loan servicing; and debt management. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 192 Agriculture Essay: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 An investigation of the need to stay current in agriculture. The student is required to attend a minimum of 20 hours of current meetings offered by agriculture businesses, university agriculture extension services or other educational institutions to receive one hour of credit. The student must meet with the instructor to develop an approved plan for attendance of meetings and discussion of procedures to be followed in reporting the activities of these pertinent educational excursions into the agricultural business community. Available at the Agricultural Education Center (Baylis).

 

AGR 193 Agriculture and Consumer-Related Occupations II: 1 cr. hr.

 Prerequisite: AGR 150.  Further introduction and discussion of various agriculture occupations, this course involves a study of career opportunities in agriculture industry, business, farming, teaching, resource management and environmental control. It is designed to gather occupational information which will allow the student to develop educational and occupational goals. Satisfies JWCC job-seeking skills course requirement.

 

AGR 195 Special Topics in Agriculture: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in agriculture not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

AGR 199 Occupational Internship I: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Students are placed in selected areas of production, horticulture and agribusiness to learn about these businesses under actual working conditions. This experience allows the student to explore and apply knowledge to his/her career interests. Dual supervision is provided by college staff and the operating business. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

 

AGR 200 Introduction to Soil Science: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: One course in chemistry recommended.  Introduction to the origin and development of our soils. Study will be primarily on the biological, chemical and physical aspects of soil and how they are influenced by environmental and cultural production practices. Soil testing and interpretation will be studied. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 904.

 

AGR 201 Introduction to Agricultural Education: 3 cr. hrs.

 An introduction to Agricultural Education programs and delivery systems, state and federal policies; the nature of teaching in school and non-school settings; types and purposes of Agricultural Education; program components; approaches to teaching, teacher characteristics; community relationships; education change and innovation; trends and developments in Agricultural Education. A general study of the nature of Agricultural Education along with its opportunities and responsibilities will be explored.

 

AGR 202 Introduction to Animal Science: 4 cr. hrs.

 A basic course in the principles of livestock production and management, including breed identification, evaluation and selection, feeding, reproduction, 139 sanitation, disease control, and physiology of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep and poultry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 902.

 

 

AGR 203 Agriculture Economics for Consumers: 3 cr. hrs.

 Introduction to the economic forces which have stimulated development of American agriculture. Includes study of finance, taxation, legal descriptions, input allocation and marketing programs, and governmental policies as they relate to agriculture. IAI: AG 901

 

AGR 204 Principles of Crop Science: 4 cr. hrs.

 Introductory study of various plant species of economic importance. Particular emphasis is placed on an understanding of the basic principles of plant growth, development, and reproduction. Cultural practices to maximize production are emphasized. This course also studies weeds, insect and disease identification and control. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 903

 

AGR 270 Agricultural Mechanization Skills: 3 cr. hrs.

 An introduction to the mechanical maintenance and operational problems on the farm and the agribusiness operation. This course emphasizes the study of general mechanics and farm machinery operation in agriculture. Time will be devoted to basic farm/Ag industry safety policies and procedures, operation and basic repair procedures for farm equipment and building utility systems. Fundamental study is given to electrical wiring systems for buildings, plumbing repair, welding skills and basic carpentry knowledge. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours (Pending state approval)

 

AGR 295 Advanced Special Topics in Agriculture: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in agriculture not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

AGR 299 Occupational Internship II: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department. A continuation of AGR 199; a learning experience to develop an extended knowledge of agricultural businesses. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN

CAD 101 Introduction to Drafting and Blueprint Reading for CAD: 3 cr. hrs.

 Introduces the student to basic tools and techniques needed in the drafting and blueprint reading profession as applied to CAD. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

CAD 102 Drafting Terminology for CAD: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 101.  Introduces the student to the terminology used in the drafting field as related to

 computer-aided design. This course is not intended to be a drafting course. 2.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

CAD 104 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 101 or concurrent, or consent of department. An introduction to the use of CAD using AutoCAD. Students are introduced to the capabilities of various hardware and software systems by creating, editing, copying, moving and/or deleting entities. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours

 

CAD 106 CAD Applications I: 3 cr. hrs.

 The first of three courses in CAD applications. The focus of this course will include parametric modeling, layouts, notes and dimensions, tolerances, and plotting drawings. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours; IAI: IND 911.

 

CAD 114 Introduction to Parametric Modeling: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is an introduction to engineering design and graphics, including design problems, sketching, dimensioning, tolerancing, multi-view orthographic representations, auxiliary views, section views, and working drawings using SolidWorks. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

CAD 195 Special Topics in Computer-Aided Design: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in CAD not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

CAD 200 CAD Applications II: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 106 or consent of department. A continuation of CAD 106 using Inventor. Items include assembly of parametric models, working drawings, dimensioning and notes. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

CAD 202 CAD Applications III: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 200 or consent of department.  A continuation of CAD 200 using Inventor. Items covered include advanced 3-D drawings, reverse engineering of parts and assemblies. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

CAD 204 Three-Dimensional Applications: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 114 or consent of department.  Expands upon the area of 3-D; covers drawing enhancements available, translation of drawing files (3-D) into compatible file formats for other operations such as mass property calculations, centers of gravity calculations using SolidWorks. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

CAD 214 Advanced 3-D Applications-SolidWorks: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 204 or consent of department.  This course is a continuation of CAD 204. This project-based course focuses on 3-D sheet metal design techniques and advanced assembly modeling using the

 current version of SolidWorks. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

CAD 230 Introduction to the Manufacturing Processes: 3 cr. hrs.

 Acquaints the student with the following areas of manufacturing processes: material control, production control, material handling, quality and cost controls, purchasing procedures, and the J-I-T process. Students will qualify to sit for the MSSC-M3 - Manufacturing Processes and Production Certification.

 

CAD 231 Tool Design I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 200 or concurrent.  Exposes the student to the field of tool design; includes the basics of the design of tools, fixtures and jigs. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

CAD 233 Architectural Design I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 200 or concurrent. Introduces the student to the architectural drafting and design field and its interface to CAD. Covers the drafting techniques that are commonly used in the architectural drafting field and familiarizes the student with building and construction codes. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

CAD 299 CAD Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department. Students are placed in selected areas of manufacturing and production using CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) to learn and become acquainted with the many different aspects of the working environment. Dual supervision provided by College staff and the operating business. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

DET 101 Diesel Technology I: 8 cr. hrs.

 This class offers students classroom instruction and laboratory experiences in diesel powered transportation and heavy equipment, such as used in the agriculture and construction industries. Learning activities prepare students to maintain and repair diesel engines and related heavy equipment vehicle systems. The course will focus on developing knowledge of diesel engine operations and related vehicle/heavy equipment systems, as well as procedures for maintenance and light repairs. Emphasis is placed on developing safe work habits, employability skills and applied academic skills. The course and program will align with knowledge and skills required by an industry-recognized certification or credential. 2 lecture hours, 12 lab hours.

 

DET 102 Diesel Technology II: 8 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: DET 101.  This class builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in DET 101 by incorporating additional and more challenging major jobs which require troubleshooting, diagnostics, problem solving and completion of major repairs based on diagnostic findings and cost effectiveness. The lab will be operated to simulate an actual diesel equipment service facility. Off campus internships at local diesel service businesses will be incorporated into the program for selected students. During the second semester, students will participate in a learning unit in preparation for obtaining an Illinois CDL (for in-state driving). The expectation for the successful completion of the two-year program would be to earn both the CDL License as well as the industry-recognized diesel technician certification for immediate employment or continuation in a related post-secondary Diesel technology program.  2 lecture hours, 12 lab hours.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

 

ELE 100 Survey of the Electrical Trade: 2 cr. hrs.

 The course is designed to provide career information for an electrician. The type of work performed by an electrician, including working conditions, physical requirements, necessary mechanical aptitude, safety considerations, and other aspects, will be explained. Students will develop skills in the use of basic instruments, equipment, techniques, and hand tools. Electrical codes, blueprints, and electrical systems will be covered. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

 

ELE 101 Blueprint Reading for Electricians: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to help students understand prints and diagrams used by electricians. Drawings of residences and commercial buildings will be studied. The National Electrician Code will be studied along with the exercises.

 

ELE 110 Introduction to Electricity: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course provides a comprehensive study of electronic theory, practices and fundamentals. Laboratory activities explore the underlying principles of DC and AC circuitry through measurement analysis and problem solving strategies. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

ELE 120 Introduction to National Electrical Code: 3 cr. hrs.

 An introduction to the national electrical code that will provide the student with a working knowledge of the requirements set forth nationally for practicing electricians.

 

ELE 125 Electrical Applications I: 3 cr. hrs.

Prerequisite: ELE 120, or consent of department.  This course provides the basic skills and knowledge that the electrician uses in the day-to-day routine. Students develop skills in applying electrical blueprint reading, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings to problem situations. In addition, students develop material lists, cite appropriate codes, and identify potential safety hazards associated with specific jobs. Practical laboratory activities are provided. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 130 Residential Electricity: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: ELE 100 and ELE 110, or consent of department.  An introduction to residential wiring, plans, specifications, and codes. Students are provided theory and lab assignments in the use of wiring diagrams, hooking up single-phase systems, wiring basic lighting and receptacle circuits, and installing low-voltage switching and control circuits. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 135 Programmable Control: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: IMT 120 or consent of department.  A practical and theoretical approach to the installation, programming, and maintenance of programmable control (PC) equipment. The course develops skills in the application of PC equipment and computers in manufacturing processes. Practical laboratory activities are provided. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

 

ELE 195 Special Topics in Electrical Technology: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in electricity not covered in other ourses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

ELE 199 Electrical Technology Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 24 credit hours of course work and a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.  This course offers electrical technology students several options for acquiring work-based education in the electrical work site environment. Students may elect to participate in an approved apprenticeship, internship, job shadowing, or mentoring activity as it pertains to their career goals. The course provides the opportunity to apply classroom theory and experience the dynamics of modern industry. Students complete 80 hours of on-the-job training per semester for each enrolled credit hour. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

 

ELE 205 Commercial Electricity: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: ELE 125 or consent of department.  Theory and laboratory assignments in commercial wiring, conduit, blueprint reading, safety, and the National Electrical Code as they apply to commercial circuits. Students will plan, lay out, install, and troubleshoot high- and low-voltage circuits and devices used in commercial buildings. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 220 Electrical Applications II: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: ELE 125 or consent of department. Provides the advanced skills and knowledge that the electrician uses in solving electrical problems found in day-to-day situations. Students develop skills in applying electrical theory to the solution of these problems. In addition, students develop material lists, cite appropriate codes and identify potential safety hazards associated with specific jobs. Practical laboratory activities are provided. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 225 Industrial Electricity: 3 cr. hrs.

Prerequisite: ELE 205 or consent of department.  An introduction to industrial wiring, blueprint reading, troubleshooting, and the National Electric Code. Theory and lab assignments in bus systems, unity substations, panelboards, subfeeders, conduit, and special equipment. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 230 Specialized Electrical Circuits: 3 cr. hrs.

Prerequisite: ELE 205 and ELE 220, or consent of department.  The introduction of specialized electrical circuits, such as emergency lighting, security, communications, fire alarm, and data processing systems. Students will apply knowledge of blueprints, codes and safety precautions in the solution of installation problems. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 235 Electrical Systems Analysis: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: ELE 135 or consent of department.  A comprehensive program of laboratory experiments and report writing to master the principles and operation of machines and devices that generate, transform, and use electrical power. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and assessment of complex electrical circuits. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

ELE 240 Instrumentation: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: IMT 120 or consent of department.  This course is designed to introduce the student to various types of instrumentation and control systems and devices. Topics of study include principles of control systems, methods of measurement, and control elements. This course will primarily cover pressure, temperature, level and flow detection instrumentation. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

ELE 295 Advanced Special Topics in Electrical Technology: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in electricity not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

 

EMS 130 First Responder: 3 cr. hrs.

 Provides training in emergency medical care for those who may be required to provide the initial care to sustain life and maintain life support until the victim(s) of accidents or sudden illness is cared for by qualified medical personnel.

 

EMS 150 Emergency Medical Technician: 6 cr. hrs.

 The development of student skills in recognizing symptoms of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care; includes demonstration and practice. 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours.

 

EMS 161 Paramedic I: 6 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the AAS paramedic program, valid Illinois EMT license, valid healthcare provider CPR card.  Corequisite: EMS 166. This combined didactic/lab course provides a strong foundation for the student beginning with roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, wellness, legal and ethical topics and a wide range of other preparatory lessons. As the semester progresses, the student will learn more about human anatomy and physiology as well as basic pathophysiology. Pharmacology principles are introduced with a focus on drug classifications, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as well as medical mathematics, medication administration and venous access. The student will also concentrate on basic and advanced level skills to manage an airway. 5 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

EMS 166 Paramedic Clinical Practice I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the AAS paramedic program, valid Illinois EMT license, valid healthcare provider CPR card.  Corequisite: EMS 161.  This clinical course introduces the student to the hospital clinical environment and provides the student with opportunities to apply learned theory, assessment and foundational ALS skills while under the direct supervision and guidance of clinical department staff. The course is planned so that the assigned clinical and clinical objectives are closely aligned with theory and skills being taught in the co-requisite course. 0 lecture hours, 6 lab hours.

 

EMS 171 Paramedic II: 6 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161 and EMS 166.  Corequisite: EMS 176.  In this combined didactic/lab course the student will develop a complex depth and comprehensive breadth of understanding of medical emergencies including respiratory, neurologic, cardiovascular, endocrine, hematologic, gastrological and urological. The focus this semester is on anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management in order to integrate assessment and scene findings with knowledge to form a field impression and formulate a treatment plan for common medical and cardiac emergencies. The Advanced Cardiac Life Support course is built into this semester. 5.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

EMS 176 Paramedic Clinical Practice II: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161 and EMS 166.  Corequisite: EMS 171.  This clinical course provides the students with continued opportunities to apply learned theory, assessment and foundational ALS skills while under the direct supervision and guidance of clinical department staff in the hospital setting and begins the Field Internship. The course is planned so that the assigned clinical and clinical objectives are closely aligned with theory and skills being taught in the corequisite course EMS 171 with a focus on the medical patient. 0 lecture hours, 9 lab hours.

 

EMS 195 Special Topics in Emergency Services: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in emergency services not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

EMS 199 Paramedic Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161, EMS 166, EMS 171, EMS 176, EMS 251, EMS 256,  EMS 261 and EMS 266.  This clinical course provides the student with continued opportunities to apply learned theory, assessment and foundational ALS skills while under the direct supervision and guidance of QAEMS paramedic field evaluators. The student enters the capstone field internship which will create the necessary experiences for the student to meet the established goal of the program.

 

EMS 251 Paramedic III: 7 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161, EMS 166, EMS 171 and EMS 176.  Corequisite: EMS 256. In this combined didactic/lab course the student will develop a comprehensive understanding of anatomical and physiological variations found in pregnancy, the pediatric and geriatric populations as well as a working understanding of the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries affecting these populations and the chronically ill or specially challenged patients. The student will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment and management of a variety of medical conditions including anaphylaxis, toxicology, environmental emergencies, infectious diseases and psychiatric emergencies. 4.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.

 

EMS 256 Paramedic Clinical Practice III: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161, EMS 166, EMS 171 and EMS 176.  Corequisite: EMS 251.  This clinical course provides the student with continued opportunities to apply learned theory, assessment and foundational ALS skills while under the direct supervision and guidance of clinical department staff in the hospital setting. The course is planned so that the assigned clinical and clinical objectives are closely aligned with theory and skills being taught in the corequisite course EMS 250 with a focus on the pediatric patient, obstetrical/labor and delivery and the patient with psychiatric or behavioral disorders. 0 lecture hours, 9 lab hours.

 

EMS 261 Paramedic IV: 6 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161, EMS 166, EMS 171, EMS 176, EMS 251 and EMS 256. Corequisite: EMS 266.  The focus of this combined didactic/lab course is integration of assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate field impressions and learn to develop comprehensive treatment/disposition plans for trauma patients and the development of paramedic operations skills in the areas of ambulance operations, mass casualty, rescue operations, crime scenes, introduction to ICS & NIMS and hazardous materials. Either International Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support must be successfully completed this semester. 5 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

EMS 266 Paramedic Clinical Practice IV: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EMS 161, EMS 166, EMS 171, EMS 176, EMS 251 and EMS 256. Corequisite: EMS 261. This clinical course provides the student with continued opportunities to apply learned theory, assessment and foundational ALS skills while under the direct supervision and guidance of clinical department staff in the prehospital ambulance setting. 0 lecture hours, 9 lab hours.

ENGINEERING

EGR 203 Engineering Mechanics- Statics: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: PHY 227.  This course teaches basic theory of engineering mechanics using calculus, involving the description of forces, movements, and couples acting on stationary engineering structures, equilibrium in two and three dimensions, free-body diagrams, friction, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia. IAI:EGR 942.

 

EGR 204 Engineering Mechanics- Dynamics: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EGR 203.  This course teaches basic theory of engineering mechanics using calculus, involving the motion of particles, rigid bodies, and systems of particles, Newton’s Law, work and energy relationships, principles of impulse and momentum, and application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems. IAI: EGR 943.

 

EGR 205 Engineering Mechanics- Materials: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: EGR 203, MAT 221.  Topics include concepts of stress and strain; material properties (elastic and plastic); torsion: shear stresses and deformations; thermal stresses; thin-walled pressure vessels; pure bending: stress and strains; transverse loading of beams: shear stress and combined loadings; transformation of stress and strain (Mohr’s Circle); design of beams and shafts for strength: shear and moment diagrams; deflection of beams; energy methods; and columns. (*pending state approval)

 

EGR 221 Electrical Circuit Analysis I: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: MAT 222 and PHY 228; it is recommended, but not required, that students have taken MAT 251.  This course is designed to teach principles of electrical circuits and systems as well as basic circuit elements (resistance, inductance, mutual inductance, capacitance, independent and dependent controlled voltage, and current sources). Other topics covered include topology of electrical networks, Kirchhoff’s laws, node and mesh analysis, DC circuit analysis, operational amplifiers, transient and sinusoidal steady-state analysis, AC circuit analysis, first- and second-order circuits, Bode plots, and use of computer simulation software to solve circuit problems. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

EGR 295 Advanced Special Topics in Engineering: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in engineering not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

FSC 122 Fire Apparatus Engineer: 3 cr. hrs.

 Study of basic design, operating characteristics, testing, and maintenance of motorized fire apparatus. Includes purchasing contracts and specification writing. (Designed to meet certification requirement for Fire Apparatus Engineer.) 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

FSC 123 Pumpers and Tankers: 1 cr. hr.

 This course is designed to teach the student the basics of water supply, through hydrants, drafting and water shuttles. It is important for fire companies to be able to obtain water from sources other than hydrants at the fireground, and operate a tanker shuttle to provide adequate water supply for firefighting operations. This skill is not limited to rural applications, and may be necessary to supplement hydranted areas where there is inadequate water supply.

 

FSC 132 Basic Firefighter - Module A: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course begins to cover the development of the knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fireground with the first of three modules. It will augment and expand upon training received from the fire department at drill sessions. It is also designed to give the fundamental training necessary to the new firefighter and the student just entering fire science who has no knowledge of tools, equipment, and strategies that are essential to the profession.

 

FSC 134 Basic Firefighter - Module B: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course continues to cover the development of the knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fireground with the second of three modules. It will augment and expand upon training received from the fire department at drill sessions. It is also designed to give the fundamental training necessary to the new firefighter and the student just entering fire science who has no knowledge of the tools, equipment, and strategies that are essential to the profession.

FSC 136 Basic Firefighter - Module C: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course continues to cover the development of the knowledge needed by the firefighter on the fireground with the third of three modules. It will augment and expand upon training received from the fire department at drill sessions. It is also designed to give the fundamental training necessary to the new firefighter and the student just entering fire science who has no knowledge of tools, equipment, and strategies that are essential to the profession.

 

FSC 141 Skills in SCBA’s: 1 cr. hr.

 This course is designed for the beginning student firefighter to become familiar with the self contained breathing apparatus, which they will be using during firefighting operations. The course will educate the firefighter with the background, anatomy, operations and maintenance requirements of this tool. Being proficient with this tool could be the difference between life and death of the firefighter.

 

FSC 150 Building Construction for the Fire Service: 3 cr. hrs.

 Analysis of various methods of building construction, various types of construction materials and basic principles of construction design. Also covered are the fire resistant features of materials, life safety methods of construction and an introduction to the fire codes and laws.

 

FSC 160 Vehicle and Machinery Operations: 3 cr. hrs.

 Development of skills in the use and care of equipment needed to perform rescue, extrication, and hazardous control functions. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be qualified for state certification as ERT. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

FSC 162 Technical Rescue Awareness: 1 cr. hr.

 Developed by fire fighters within the state of Illinois in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal following the guidelines of the OSFM and NFPA 1670. This course provides students a means to identify and properly react to uncommon, dangerous and difficult rescue situations in the following topics: structural collapse, rope rescue, confined space, vehicle and machinery, water, wilderness search and rescue, trench and excavation. Further training is required for actual rescue operations and practices.

 

FSC 165 Confined Space Rescue Specialist: 3 cr. hrs.

 Throughout this class the firefighter will learn to perform rescues in confined spaces which consists of vertical and horizontal vessels and tanks in facilities with vertical and horizontal manways and a variety of obstacles commonly found in an industrial environment. This course meets certification requirements based on NFPA 1670, 1999 edition, NFPA 1006, 2000 edition.

 

FSC 166 Vehicle and Machinery Technician: 3 cr. hrs.

This course is designed to give fire service personnel the basic knowledge and skills to safely perform vehicle and machinery rescues as defined by NFPA 1670 (2004), Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents. The course teaches the skills set forth by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

FSC 167 Rope Operations: 3 cr. hrs.

 This rope operations course has been developed by firefighters within the State of Illinois in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The members of the steering committee followed the guidelines of the OSFM and NFPA 1670, NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1983. This course is meant to provide the student a means in which to identify and properly react to uncommon, dangerous and difficult rescue situations in the area of rope operations.

 

FSC 170 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course concentrates on the information and skills required by the fire fighter in conducting duties related to aircraft fires and aircraft rescue.

 

FSC 173 Hazardous Materials Awareness: 1 cr. hr.

 This course educates emergency responders about the basic safeguard in responding to hazardous materials emergencies. Teaches skills necessary for detection of hazardous materials, consulting references for additional information, and implementation of the proper notification process. Meets the requirements of 29CFR1910120HAZWOPER, and NFPA 472.

 

FSC 174 Hazardous Materials Operations: 3 cr. hrs.

 Study of chemical characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation, handling hazardous materials (i.e., flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials, and radioactive compounds). Emphasis on emergency situations and firefighting and control.

 

FSC 175 Hazardous Materials Technician: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: FSC 173, FSC 174.  The purpose of this course is to study the chimcal characteristics and reactions related to storage, transportation, and handling of hazardous materials (i.e., flammable liquids, combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials, and radioactive compounds). Emphasis on emergency situations, fire fighting and control, including information on the relevant NFPA standards impacting the program (such as NFPA 471, 471 & 473) and the OSHA regulation governing our response to hazardous materials incidents (29 CFR 1910.120).

 

FSC 180 Fire Service and the Law: 3 cr. hrs.

 An introduction to laws influencing the fire service. General areas include civil action; criminal actions; the judicial system; organization, authority and responsibility of fire service organizations; city liability for acts of the fire department personnel; municipal liability to members of the fire department; fire prevention bureau; laws and rules governing employment of fire fighters; duty owed to the public by members of the fire service; and liabilities of fire fighters.

 

FSC 184 Fire Department Safety Officer: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course reviews the various components of an inclusive safety program for the modern fire department and review procedures which impact personnel safety. Available via Internet only.

 

FSC 195 Special Topics in Fire Science: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in fire science not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

FSC 270 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Explores the company officer’s role on the fire ground. Areas of study include fire behavior, truck company functions, engine company functions, safety, pre-fire planning and hazardous materials response.

 

FSC 280 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course reviews the fundamentals and advanced techniques in fire suppression tactics and strategy. Topics include relevant standards for fire tactics, scene safety, multi-company operations, scene management, response to mixed occupancies and disaster response. Students should have a firm understanding of basic fire ground operations, fire terminology and fire behavior prior to enrolling in this course.

FSC 282 Essentials for the First Responder: 3 cr. hrs.

 The intent of this course is to introduce you to the basic and advanced concepts inherent to the First Responder Safety, Basics of Hazardous Materials Response, Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Unified Command. This is not a tactics course. Its focus is not on how to manage a particular incident but rather on the usage of a command structure at any incident. Within this course, the student will participate in the “Courage to be Safe” program from the National Fallen Firefighters; Hazardous Materials Awareness from the University of Missouri’s Fire and Rescue Institute, following NFPA 472 and OSHA’s 29CFR1910.120; as well as the ICS and NIMS via the FEMA Independent Study online IS-100.b, IS-200.b, IS-700.a and IS-800.b courses. The student will have to give registration information to NFFF, MU and FEMA to access these sites. These certifications are becoming required for more of us working at some level in emergency services.

 

FSC 290 Basic Fire Service Instructor: 3 cr. hrs.

 Teaches the fire officer how to be more proficient in his or her work and how to use available resources. Also covers how to develop outlines, prepare classes, evaluate students and prepare tests. The student will participate in practice teaching. This course meets the guidelines of the Illinois State Fire Marshal to qualify personnel to conduct training and education courses for fire service personnel.

 

FSC 292 Fire Service Management I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Introduces the fire officer to elementary concepts of leadership and basic management styles. Topics include human resource management, organization structure, and public relations and budget management.

 

FSC 293 Fire Service Management II: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course covers the study of management principles, theories and techniques for leadership in a fire department. Topics include oral and written communications, group dynamics and safety practices relating to the fire service. Available via Internet only.

 

FSC 294 Fire Prevention Principles: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course concentrates on the information and skills required of a fire service officer in conducting duties related to fire prevention. The bulk of the course concentrates on fire inspection techniques and pre-fire planning exercises.

 

FSC 295 Advanced Fire Service Instructor: 3 cr. hrs.

Introduces the fire officer to concepts and skills required in the process of course development and presentation. Emphasis is placed on identifying the curriculum, developing learning objectives and creating teaching outlines. This course meets requirements for Illinois state certification as an Instructor II.

 

FSC 296 Fire Service Management III: 3 cr. hrs.

 Course is designed to introduce students to some of the essential skills necessary to function effectively as a senior staff officer in the modern fire service. Topics covered include reports and documentation, policy and procedure promulgation, discipline, personnel evaluation, hiring practices, public relations and information management.

 

FSC 297 Fire Service Management IV: 3 cr. hrs.

 Focus of this course allows students to consider and apply management principles in the context of the functions of senior staff within a fire department. Topics include personnel management, labor relations, health and safety and information management.

HEALTH SCIENCE

HSC 108 Clinical Medical Assisting I: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant program; OFT 281 with a grade of “C” or better. The Course introduces students to procedures commonly performed in the healthcare setting with special attention to patient centered care, evidence-based practice, and safety. Specific competencies in this introductory course include infection control, vital signs, electrocardiography, phlebotomy, and clinical laboratory skills. 4 lab hours.

 

HSC 128 Clinical Medical Assisting II: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: HSC 108 and admission to the Medical Assistant program.  The Course is a continuation of HSC 108, continuing to introduce students to procedures commonly performed in the health care setting with special attention to patient centered care, evidence based practice, and safety. Specific competencies in this course include rooming of patients and assisting the provider in procedures, principles of asepsis and wound care, and medication administration. 4 lab hours.

 

HSC 175 Basic Human Structure & Function: 3 cr. hrs.

 In this course, students are taught the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the various body systems, structures, cells, and tissues and the principles of homeostasis. Students are introduced to the organization and structure of the human body. You will also learn about various disease processes, disease etiology, symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapeutic methods, and disease prognosis.

 

HSC 189 Medical Law & Ethics: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course introduces the student to principles of medical law, medical ethics, and bioethics. It will emphasize terminology, regulations, and the function of the law and ethical issues as they apply to the medical environment.

 

HSC 199 Ambulatory Practicum: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisites: HSC 108 & HSC 128.  This practicum course provides the student with 180 hours of clinical/practical experience in an ambulatory facility. There will be guided, evaluated opportunities to perform the various clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills of the health care assistant. Students will be able to demonstrate the competencies learned in the classroom and skills lab in the practical setting. Incorporated into this course are regularly scheduled meetings to review what externs have learned, as well as discuss concerns and successes. This will give students an opportunity to learn from one another and strengthen their soft skills.

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION (HVAC)

HVA 101 Refrigeration Fundamentals: 3 cr. hrs.

This course introduces vocabulary, concepts and scientific principles used in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Theories on heat laws, pressures, matter, and energy; refrigerant chemistry and the refrigeration cycle will be examined and studied. The course also covers proper refrigerant management techniques and safe practices. Practical application, troubleshooting techniques, measuring and testing the operation of the basic refrigeration cycle; including working with ACR copper tubing, tools, and instruments are emphasized. Passing the EPA certification is a requirement of this course. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

HVA 103 Heating Principles: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: HVA 101 with a grade of “C” or above or consent of department.  This course introduces vocabulary, concepts and scientific principles used in the heating industry. Heat laws, heat transfer, and fundamentals of the combustion process are examined and studied. Also covered are gas, oil, and electric forced-air systems for residential comfort heating. Practical application for testing and adjusting system performance, troubleshooting electrical systems and control, working with gas pipe, preventative maintenance, service and repair are emphasized. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

HVA 105 Heating & Cooling: 3 cr. hrs.

This course covers the purposes and principles of operation, and causes of failure in electrical components common to residential and small commercial systems. Wiring schematics and diagrams will be emphasized. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

HVA 107 Commercial Air Conditioning Systems: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: HVA 105 with a grade of “C” or above or consent of department.  This course focuses on air conditioning systems used in commercial buildings and their applications. Direct expansion systems, packaged units, and chilled-water systems will be covered. Also covered will be rooftop units, variable refrigerant flow systems, air handling units, chillers and cooling towers. Practical application, to develop troubleshooting techniques, perform system diagnostic/installation/preventative maintenance service and repairs will be emphasized. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

HVA 195 Special Topics in HVAC: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in HVAC not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at the discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to a maximum of four credit hours. Topic to be listed on student’s record.

 

HVA 199 HVAC Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

This course offers HVAC students several options for acquiring work-based education in the HVAC work site environment. Students may elect to participate in an approved apprenticeship, internship, job shadowing, or mentoring activity as it pertains to their career goals. The course provides the opportunity to apply classroom theory and experience the dynamics of modern industry. Course requires at least 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

IMT 110 Industrial Wiring: 2 cr. hrs

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of industrial wiring and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about the electrical power distribution and the installation and wiring of industrial electrical equipment. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

 

IMT 120 Industrial Motors & Controls: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of motors and controls and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about motor control systems, devices, circuits and troubleshooting. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

IMT 140 Pumps/Piping: 2 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of pump and piping operation and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about maintenance tasks such as pump installation, shaft alignment, wiring, operation, inspection, piping schematics, calculation or pipe lengths, fabrication, installation, and testing of piping circuits, maintenance, troubleshooting and component replacement. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

 

IMT 150 Fluid Power I (Hydraulics): 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of hydraulics and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about hydraulic fundamentals, electrical control of hydraulic systems, hydraulic applications, sensors, and troubleshooting hydraulic circuits. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

IMT 155 Fluid Power II (Pneumatics): 2 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of pneumatics and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about pneumatic fundamentals, electrical control of pneumatic systems, pneumatic applications, sensors, and troubleshooting pneumatic circuits. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

 

IMT 195 Special Topics in Industrial Maintenance: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in industrial maintenance not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

IMT 199 Industrial Maintenance Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 16 credit hours of course work or consent of department.  Students are placed in selected areas of an industrial maintenance department to learn about and become acquainted with the many different aspects of the working environment. Dual supervision is provided by college staff and the operating business. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

IMT 200 Mechanical Systems: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of mechanical systems and predictive maintenance and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about the installation, use, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components. 1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours.

 

IMT 235 Mechatronics: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: ELE 135.  This course introduces the student to industrial robots, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and troubleshooting integrated systems. The student will learn ladder logic operation of PLCs, programing industrial robots, and troubleshooting methods/practices. 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours.

 

IMT 290 Rigging: 2 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to provide a theoretical framework for the understanding of rigging systems and its applications with hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts introduced. Students will learn about the fundamentals of rigging practices and the techniques to move, lift and install machines. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

LEN 101 Law Enforcement I – Overview: 3 cr. hrs.

 A general examination of the various aspects of police, court, probation, correction, and parole practices.

 

LEN 103 Law Enforcement Terminology: 1 cr. hr.

 A programmed course taking the student through a series of police terms, emphasizing both vocabulary and spelling.

 

LEN 111 Juvenile Justice: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course covers definitions of delinquent behavior; development and trends in the juvenile court movement; laws and procedures; the adjudication process - philosophy and practices; causation, prevention, treatment and control.

 

LEN 122 Police Patrol Operations and Tactics: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: LEN 101 preferred.  A variety of proven police tactics and procedures for handling situations ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.

 

LEN 125 Law Enforcement Report Writing: 3 cr. hrs.

 The writing of preliminary and supplementary reports typically used by law enforcement agencies. This course stresses skills involving note taking; the use of forms and formats; and the writing of narrative, analytical and descriptive paragraphs.

 

LEN 130 Probation and Parole: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: LEN 101 preferred.  A study of the probation and parole systems on a local, state, and national level and expected future trends.

 

LEN 150 Scientific Criminal Investigation: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: LEN 101 preferred.  This course focuses on the technique of crime scene investigation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of information, interrogation, and instrumentation in the solution and preparation of criminal cases for trial.

 

LEN 195 Special Topics in Law Enforcement: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in law enforcement not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

LEN 205 Adult Corrections: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: LEN 101.  A study of the historical overview of adult corrections as well as the evaluation of the aims and goals, success and failure of the penal system and an introduction to new experiments in adult corrections. IAI: CRJ 911.

 

LEN 212 Criminal Law 3: cr. hrs.

 Study of legal terminology and definitions of crimes, criminal procedures, criminal responsibility, analysis of crimes and their proof in the context of practical fact situations.

 

 

LEN 260 Criminal Justice Seminar I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  A consideration of contemporary law enforcement and criminal justice programs and problems.

 

LEN 261 Criminal Justice Seminar II: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: LEN 260 or consent of department.  Continuation of Criminal Justice Seminar I.

 

LEN 295 Advanced Special Topics in Law Enforcement: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in law enforcement not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

LOGISTICS

LOM 100 Introduction to Logistics Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course presents an overview of logistics and supply chain management, customer service, and inventory management for personnel working in retail, wholesale and the manufacturing sectors. Course content is based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Logistic Technician (MSSC- CLT) curriculum. When taking this class online, students are required to take the MSSC-CLA exam and the MSSC-CLT exam at JWCC or any authorized MSSC testing facility.

 

LOM 101 Transportation: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course presents an overview of transportation, the transportation environment, the basic modes of transportation, the regulatory and public policy frameworks, and emerging transportation management issues.

 

LOM 102 Supply Chain Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course introduces basic supply chain principles including warehousing, transportation and distribution.

 

LOM 104 Introduction to Warehouse Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 An examination of warehouse management related to physical layout, personnel, strategies, safety and performance and its involvement with inventory and transportation management within the supply chain.

LOM 180 Project Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CSC 104 and CSC 107 or consent of department.  This course introduces a practical approach to managing essential resources, people and deadlines. It will address real-world challenges required to bring any project in on time, on target and on budget. Students will learn skills and concepts of essential project management processes, defining requirements, schedules, risk management assessment, change control and project management software applications. This course provides a practical approach to developing projects with opportunities to apply skills and elements by completing activities based upon real-time projects and case studies.

 

LOM 195 Special Topics in Logistics: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in logistics and supply chain management not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

LOM 199 Logistics Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Students are placed in selected areas of Logistics, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management department to learn about and become acquainted with the many different aspects of the working environment. Dual supervision is provided by college staff and the operating business. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

 

LOM 202 Applied Supply Chain Management: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: LOM 102.  This course provides an understanding of the importance of individual compo- nents (supplies, manufacturers, distributors and customers) in the operation of a supply chain.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

 

MFG 103 Introduction to Manufacturing Maintenance: 2 cr. hrs.

 This course provides a basic understanding of tools and equipment used in manufacturing and knowledge of how to improve productivity through predictive and preventive maintenance. Course content is based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician curriculum. Students will qualify to sit for MSSC-M4 – Maintenance Awareness Certification through

 the MSSC.

 

MFG 104 Quality/Continuous Improvement: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course provides an introduction to controlling and improving quality in a manufacturing setting. It explores ways that manufacturers use data and analysis to improve quality and introduces students to lean manufacturing techniques. Course content is based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician curriculum. Students will qualify to sit for MSSC-M2 – Quality and Continuous Improvement Certification through the MSSC.

 

MFG 106 CNC Turning: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: MFG 111 or consent of department.  Students will be provided with a blueprint and will be responsible for programming, editing, and choosing cutting tools to create a finished part on a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) turning center. Students will program, set-up and produce finished parts. The course includes programming for producing fast finished parts along with all documentations needed for the parts produced. The course is designed to meet the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1 CNC milling certification. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

MFG 110 Introduction to CAD/CAM: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: CAD 114 and MFG 105 or consent of department.  A continuation of the study of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming with emphasis on advanced milling and turning machine techniques, program set-up, carbide tooling, program input, program editing, and introductory 3-D machining techniques. Trains machine tool qualified individuals in the operation and programming of CNC machining centers interfaced with CAD/CAM software. CNC applications will be applied to the development of projects through secondary laboratory experiences. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

MFG 111 CNC Milling: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: MFG 135 or consent of department.  Students will learn to program, edit, and produce a finished part using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining center. The course will start with basic programming methods and advance to more complex programming codes. Students will be responsible for setting-up and producing finished parts within the tolerances that are specified. The course is designed to meet the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1 CNC milling certification. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

MFG 113 Introduction to Manufacturing & Industrial Safety: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course provides students with an introduction to the manufacturing world and provides specific instruction to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining and welding and covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, safe machine usage, and lock out tag out. Students learn concepts of industrial noise, machine guarding, electrical safety, chemical exposure, hazardous waste, Worker's Compensation laws, liability, and general safety precautions for the workplace. Course content is based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician curriculum and OSHA standards. Students will qualify to sit for MSSC-M1-Safety Certification through the MSSC.

 

MFG 120 Industrial Robots: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course introduces students to industrial robots and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Included is the operation of PLCs. Students will learn ladder diagram programming of PLCs and point-to-point programming for industrial robots. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

MFG 135 Precision Machining I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite/Corequisite: MFG 113.  This course provides an overview of machining processes. The course introduces a wide variety of skills in the planning, machining and finishing of metal products. Students develop basic skills in the use of hand tools, drill press, band saw, engine lathe, vertical milling machine and related equipment. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

MFG 145 Introduction to Robotics Operations: 3 cr. hrs.

This course covers the evolution of robotics and how they are used in a manufacturing or distribution facility. Students will learn the various classifications of robots, understand work-cell sensors, end-of-arm tooling, and the various types of robotics programming. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

MFG 150 Handling Tool Operations/Programming: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is intended for an operator, technician, engineer or programmer who must setup and record programs on a robot. The course covers the tasks required to set up the specific application, test, run and refine the program and production setup. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations and lab exercises. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

MFG 195 Special Topics in Manufacturing: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in manufacturing not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record. Possible topics include case studies, simulations, special problems or problem-solving techniques.

 

MFG 199 Manufacturing Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Successful completion of 14 credit hours of course work or consent of department.  Students are placed in selected areas of a manufacturing facility to learn about and become acquainted with the many different aspects of the working environment. Dual supervision is provided by college staff and the operating business. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.

 

MFG 235 Precision Machining II: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: MFG 135 or consent of department.  This course provides a working, hands-on of machining processes. The course introduces a wide variety of skills in the machining and finishing of metal products. Students develop basic skills in the use of hand tools, drill press, band saw, engine lathe, vertical milling machine and related equipment. Not everyone will pass the NIMS testing; this does not mean you will fail the class. 1.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

MFG 250 Physical Metallurgy: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course provides an introduction to the properties of metals, effects of metals in various forms and shapes, thermal treatments, phase diagrams, and principles concerning material science including atomic and crystal arrangements and their effect on mechanical properties. Lab work will include testing ferrous and nonferrous metals through hands-on examination. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

MFG 295 Advanced Special Topics in Manufacturing: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in manufacturing not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record. Possible topics include case studies, simulations, special problems or problem solving techniques.

NURSING

NUR 108 Fundamentals I: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program. Fundamentals I is a basic foundational nursing course which introduces students to the fundamental knowledge of person, health, environment and nursing. The course focuses on concepts including the nursing process, basic nursing care, therapeutic communication, collaboration, comfort, infection control, mobility, nutrition, sensory perception, diversity, spirituality and safety. Students will gain cognitive, technical and interpersonal skills in theory and lab experiences necessary for the practice of nursing. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

NUR 115 Nutritional Concepts for Health: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to engage students in nutritional aspects that affect not only individuals but the community in which we live. Students will learn to utilize resources available in the modern world to explore nutritional concepts and trends. Students will explore resources such as Health People 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute of Health to develop a basic understanding of governmental initiatives for health. By engaging in discussion and acquiring the knowledge of nutritional requirements including digestion and absorption of nutrients, the student will be able to apply this knowledge in their field of study and personal lives. Nutrition has become integral to health.

 

NUR 118 Physical Assessment: 1 cr. hr.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program.  This course provides a systematic method for conducting a physical examination of the adult client. Students are introduced to assessment methods and devices used to collect data. Physiologic, social and cultural aspects of assessment are also introduced. Both normal and abnormal assessment findings will be discussed. Students will also learn correct documentation of findings. 0.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

NUR 128 Fundamentals II: 5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN Program.  This course focuses on basic alterations in major body systems. Concepts covered include acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, oxygenation, inflammation/ infection, metabolism, perfusion, elimination, musculoskeletal function, thermoregulation, tissue integrity and cellular regulation. Students will be introduced to related assessment findings, lab and diagnostic tests, nursing diagnoses, and nursing interventions. Theory and skills are reinforced in classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Identification with the nurse’s role is fostered by direct involvement and active participation in the nursing care of assigned clients. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 clinical hours.

 

NUR 138 Foundation of Pharmacology and Disease Process: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program.  This course further develops the concepts within the three domains of individual, healthcare and nursing as they relate to pharmacology. The concepts include medication administration, clinical decision making, nutrition, evidence-based practice, informatics, communication, individual-centered care, quality improvement, ethics and interdisciplinary teams.

 

NUR 148 Health & Illness Concepts: 5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program.  This course builds on concepts covered in NUR 128 with an emphasis on chronic illness. Material covered will include assessment and abnormal lab/diagnostic findings, nursing interventions, and medical treatments for each chronic health condition. The nursing process will be utilized to discuss appropriate nursing care. Theory and skills are reinforced in classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 6 clinical hours.

 

NUR 190 LPN Scope of Practice: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program.  Provides practical nursing students the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in the healthcare system. Concepts and theories of nursing care delivery models and managing client care, appropriate delegation of client care to unlicensed assistive personnel, communication, time management, conflict resolution, legal responsibilities, ethical issues, decision making, and trends in nursing will be explored. 4 lecture hours.

 

NUR 195 Special Topics in Nursing: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in nursing for the practical nurse student not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

NUR 203 RN Concepts: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program.  This course will incorporate Whole Person Nursing into clinical practice. The course will focus on Whole Person Nursing as a model for practice. Core concepts are explored relating to the RN scope and practice, environment, health, and development as interactive components of the Whole Person Nursing curriculum framework. Scientific knowledge from nursing, physiological and psychological theories and other support courses is the basis for planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of nursing actions. The RN scope and practice will include the legal and ethical issues of nursing practice. 1 lecture hour, 3 clinical hours.

 

NUR 248 Health & Illness Concepts II: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Second year standing in ADN program.  This course builds on concepts covered in NUR 148 with an emphasis on acute disease processes. The nursing process will be utilized to discuss related materials including assessment and recognition of complications, abnormal lab/diagnostic findings, and medical and nursing interventions for each acute health condition.  Learning will be reinforced in clinical experiences. The concepts of critical thinking and decision making in the role of a registered nurse will be emphasized. 3 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours.

 

NUR 258 Family Health Concepts: 6 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Second year standing in ADN program.  This course applies client-centered nursing to the care of children, child-bearing women, and their families. Emphasis is on the unique needs of these individuals and families along the health and developmental continuums. Students participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary health team to promote, maintain, or restore health with common, acute, and chronic health alterations with the childbearing and childrearing experiences. The focus of clinical is the practice of these concepts in the acute care and community settings. Focus includes patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based care, quality improvement, safety and informatics. Clinical also provides the opportunity to develop the professional nursing roles. 4 lecture hours, 6 clinical hours.

 

NUR 268 Complex Health Concepts: 6 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Second year standing in ADN program.  This course builds on concepts covered in NUR 148 and NUR 248 with an emphasis on critical and life threatening conditions and disease processes. The nursing process will be utilized to discuss related materials including assessment and recognition of complications, abnormal lab/diagnostic findings, and medical and nursing interventions for each complex health condition. Emphasis will be placed on collaboration of the interdisciplinary team. Learning will be reinforced in lab and clinical experiences. 4 lecture hours, 6 clinical hours.

 

NUR 278 Community Health and Mental Health Concepts: 4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Second year standing in ADN program This course will cover topics related to the delivery of community and mental health care. Specific health needs of individuals, families, and populations will be addressed across the lifespan. Health education, health promotion, and illness prevention are stressed as strategies for meeting the health needs of populations. Attention will be given to diverse and at-risk populations. Mental health concepts will concentrate on specific mental health disorders and adaptive/maladaptive behaviors. Community resources will be examined in relation to specific types of support offered to diverse individuals and populations. Learning will be reinforced in clinical experiences. 3 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours.

 

NUR 289 RN Leadership: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Second year standing in ADN program.  This course is designed to examine current trends and issues in the rapidly changing healthcare environment that may influence the transition of students to nursing practice. Concepts and theories of nursing care delivery models, leadership and management, delegation of patient care, communication, time management, conflict resolution, legal responsibilities, ethical issues, decision making, issues, trends in nursing, and graduate role integration and professional development will be explored. Strategies for acquiring and maintaining a RN license, planning a career in nursing, and advancing in the profession are developed within the standards set forth by the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act.

 

NUR 295 Advanced Special Topics in Nursing: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department. Deals with current topics in nursing for ADN students not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

NURSING ASSISTANT

NUA 101 Basic Nurse Assistant: 6 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the CNA program; concurrent enrollment in NUA 103.  This course provides theoretical and clinical foundation for skills needed to practice as a nursing assistant with introduction to nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes. Skills are included to prepare students to acquire and maintain employment. Course is required for the basic nursing assistant certificate. 5.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

NUA 103 Nursing Assistant Practicum: 1 cr. hr.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the CNA program; concurrent enrollment in NUA 101. Introduces the student to the clinical setting with supervised practice of basic patient care. The focus is on application of principles of patient care skills and developing competencies in the long-term care setting. Course is required for the CNA certificate. 0 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours.

 

NUA 107 Physical Rehabilitation Aide Training: 2 cr. hr.

 Prerequisite: Certified nursing assistant or consent of department.  This course will prepare the nursing assistant to provide rehabilitation services for residents living in licensed long-term care facilities. Topics include philosophy, purpose, and techniques of rehabilitation and restorative nursing; medical terminology and abbreviations used in assessment and physical rehabilitation; and normal aging and disease processes associated with aging. 0.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

NUA 121 Advanced Nurse Assistant: 7 cr. hrs.

 Advanced Nurse Assisting is intended for the Certified Nursing Assistant wanting to expand their professional role and practice. Based on the Advanced Nurse Assistant Training Program developed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the ANA student will expand knowledge on anatomy, physiology and disease process, as well as skills in customer service, conflict resolution, and learning styles, and patient care skills including point of care glucometers and orthostatic vital signs. 6 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours.

 

NUA 195 Special Topics in Nursing Assistant: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department. Deals with current topics for nursing assistant not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics to a maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

NUA 295 Advanced Special Topics in Nursing Assistant: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics for nursing assistant not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics to a maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

OFT 101 Beginning Keyboarding: 2 cr. hrs.

 This course is intended to provide students with the ability to operate a standard keyboard rapidly and accurately using the touch method and build basic key boarding skill.

 

OFT 102 Keyboarding I: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: OFT 101 with a grade of “C” or above or consent of department. This course teaches major business document formats, such as memos, letters, reports and tables.

 

OFT 170 Administrative Medical Office I: 4 cr. hrs.

 This course is designed to teach the concepts and procedures associated with entry-level medical office administrative positions. Students will learn basic medical terms, customer service techniques, Microsoft Office tasks, Electronic Health Record (EHR) system functionality and data privacy requirements.

 

OFT 171 Administrative Medical Office II: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: OFT 170.  This course is a continuation of Administrative Medical Office I and is focused on administrative duties required for medical assistants. Students will be introduced to the responsibilities of medical assistants, safety in the medical office, patient education, and the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator. Students will review EMR functionality and patient schedule management. 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours.

OFT 185 Medical Insurance & Coding: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course provides an overview of medical insurance, medical claims, and coding requirements and procedures. Topics include government and third-party insurance plans, coding systems, and claims form processing.

 

OFT 195 Special Topics in Office Technology: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Deals with current topics in office technology not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. (Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.)

 

OFT 260 Customer Service: 3 cr. hrs.

 This course prepares students to meet and exceed customer service expectations of both internal and external customers. The course addresses attitude and personal approach with customers; resolution of customer conflicts and complaints; importance of nonverbal communication and listening skills; appropriate telephone, online and written communication; professionalism; and stress and time management.

 

OFT 270 Electronic Health Records: 3 cr. hrs.

 An overview course that focuses on the fundamental concepts, terminology and functions of the electronic health record (EHR). The course will emphasize the principles of creating and maintaining electronic health records in acute and ambulatory health settings. EHR history, benefits, standards, functionality, security, and confidentiality in a variety of healthcare settings will be examined. Students will have hands-on training using the common functions of an electronic health record system.

 

OFT 281 Medical Terminology: 3 cr. hrs.

 Teaches medical language of prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Students will learn to pronounce and spell medical terms and also learn how to combine prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to describe a medical term. Course utilizes a body system approach focusing upon specific body systems and providing a brief overview of anatomy and physiology, pathology, word roots, related terms, and special procedures with emphasis on building a working medical vocabulary based on body systems.

 

OFT 282 Medical Transcription: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: OFT 102 and OFT 281.  Transcription of authentic physician-dictated reports organized by body systems of medical specialties. Emphasis is on development of accuracy, speed, and medical knowledge for transcription of letters, chart notes, history and physical examination reports, discharge summaries, laboratory reports, diagnostic studies, radiology and pathology reports; using reference materials and other resources efficiently; editing and proofreading techniques; and grammar and punctuation review. Available only as an Open Learning course.

 

OFT 283 Pharmacology for the Medical Office: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: OFT 281 and appropriate math placement score.  Students are introduced to the mechanisms of actions of drugs so that there is an understanding of why drugs must be dispensed in certain ways. Groupings of most-used drugs into categories provide a basis for understanding basic pharmaceutical concepts. Available only as an Open Learning course.

 

OFT 284 Medical Coding – ICD: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: OFT 281 and either BIO 275 or HSC 175.  This is a fundamental course which deals with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). ICD is designed for the classification of patient morbidity (sickness) and mortality (death) information for statistical purposes. Available only as an Open Learning course.

 

OFT 285 Medical Coding – CPT: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: OFT 281and either BIO 275 or HSC 175.  This is a fundamental course which deals with the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). CPT is designed for communicating information about clinical services to address the needs of health care professionals, patients, accreditation organizations, and payers for administrative, financial, and analytical purposes. Available only as an Open Learning course.

 

OFT 299 Office Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Successful completion of program requirements leading to internship experience and consent of department.  The internship program is designed to provide practical “real world” experience in a carefully designed and structured program. The student is given an opportunity to apply skills learned during formal training, as well as learn new skills, by the use of on-the-job experience. Students learn office procedures and develop responsibility and professionalism. Eighty hours of on-the-site work equals one credit hour. Students may enroll for up to five credit hours. 0 lecture hours, 25 lab hours.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY

SUR 200 Professional Issues for the Surgical Technologist: 1 cr. hr.

 This course encompasses professional, self, and workplace management skills for the surgical technologist. Credentialing, communication, professionalism, affective behaviors, standards of conduct, employability skills, hospital organization, the surgical environment and the scope of practice are included.

 

SUR 210 Introduction to Surgical Technology: 8 cr. hrs.

 This course introduces the learner to the basic skills and concepts necessary to build a knowledge base for surgical technology. Emphasis is placed on the surgical team and the role of the surgical technologist, asepsis, sterile technique, preparing the patient for surgery and providing a safe surgical environment. Also included are wound closure, hemostasis, surgical pharmacology, instrumentation, and surgical routines and emergencies. Lab and clinical components are included to provide hands-on experiences. 5 lecture hours, 6 lab hours.

 

SUR 214 Surgical Pharmacology: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Admission to the Surgical Technology AAS Degree.  This course is designed to enhance pharmacology information the student has already covered in prior coursework. It will further prepare the surgical technologist to safely handle those medications required for surgical cases. The emphasis is on reviewing drug sources, forms, actions and effects, routes of administration, classifications, and names; a more in-depth review of math, units of measures and conversions, drug handling techniques, and commonly used medications in the operating room. Methods and techniques of anesthetic administration are also included.

 

SUR 220 Surgical Technology I: 9 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: SUR 110.  This course is designed to provide not only instruction regarding specific surgical procedures, but also to provide actual surgical experience in the operating room. Emphasis is on the role of the surgical technologist in preparing for and participating in general surgeries, minimal access surgeries, obstetric and gynecologic surgery, neurosurgery, peripheral vascular surgical procedures and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Hands-on experience will be provided at surrounding area hospitals and surgical clinics to allow the student to perfect the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory. 3 lecture hours, 24 clinical hours.

 

SUR 240 Surgical Technology II: 9 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: SUR 120.  This course is designed to provide the student with the instruction and actual hands-on clinical experience in the operating room for specialty surgeries. The emphasis is placed on the role of the surgical technologist in preparing for and participating in surgeries relating to urogenital procedures, orthopedic procedures, eye procedures, ear, nose throat, and mouth procedures, and plastics and reconstructive surgery. Clinical experience will be provided at surrounding area hospitals and surgical clinics. 3 lecture hours, 24 clinical hours.

 

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING

TRK 150 Introduction to Truck Driver Training: 1 cr. hr.

 Prerequisite: LOM 100 and LOM 102 or consent of department; Minimum of 21 years of age (or waiver by the Dean of CTHE), certification that medical requirements of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are met, certification of driving privileges are current with no serious driving violations within the past three years. This course is designed to provide basic information needed by a truck driver. An overview of vehicle braking and electrical, mechanical, and air systems will be covered, as well as Department of Transportation’s (D.O.T.) rules and regulations. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Learner’s Permit.

 

TRK 180 Truck Driver Training- Fundamentals: 4 cr. hrs.

 Corequisite: TRK 181.  Prerequisite: TRK 150.  This course is designed to provide basic information needed by an entry-level truck driver. Presents an overview of truck transportation, a description of truck systems and how they work, and basic defensive driving skills. Vehicle braking and electrical, mechanical, and air systems will be emphasized, as well as Department of Transportation’s (D.O.T.) rules and regulations, logs and legal topics of interest to trucking and transportation. Additional topics include defensive driving, cargo handling, hazardous materials, and other closely related topics as required by Professional Truck Driver Institute.

 

TRK 181 Truck Driver Training-Operations: 5 cr. hrs.

 Corequisite: TRK 180.  Prerequisite: TRK 150; Students must possess a valid Illinois, Missouri or Iowa State CDL Learner’s Permit. This course is designed to develop the basic skills needed by an entry-level truck driver. Provides extensive hands-on experience in backing, parking, start-up, preventive maintenance, and over the road driving. The hours of training will meet all of the requirements for the student to receive a Professional Truck Driver Institute certificate. Successful completion of this course will require the student to take the necessary exams to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

WELDING

WLD 101 Maintenance and Repair Welding: 3 cr. hrs.

 Course covers basic electric arc, oxy-fuel, gas metal arc, and shielded metal arc welding processes. Safety procedures required to set up and shut down welding equipment for the various processes. Hands-on experience includes practice with the three welding and cutting systems using various thickness materials. 1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours.

 

WLD 121 MIG Welding Short Circuit: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 (can be taken concurrently), WLD 180 or consent of department. Learn machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Short-Circuit Transfer. Perform AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel code compliant welds on carbon steel in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns with AWS SENSE 1 Module 5 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.

 

WLD 124 MIG Welding Spray Transfer: 1 cr. hr.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 and WLD 180 or consent of department.  Corequisites: May be taken with WLD 125.  This course focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer. Perform AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel compliant welds on carbon steel in flat and horizontal positions. This course aligns with AWS SENSE 1 Module 2 - Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, Module 5 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

WLD 125 Stick Welding I: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 (may be taken concurrently) and WLD 180 or consent of department.  This course focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the shielded metal arc welding process. Students perform AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel compliant welds on carbon steel in the flat and horizontal positions using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1 Module 4 - Key Indicators 1 - 7 for the flat and horizontal positions, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.

 

WLD 126 Stick Welding II: 3 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113, WLD 125 and WLD 180 or consent of department This course focuses on safety, amperage settings, polarity and the proper selection of electrodes for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process. Perform AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel compliant welds on carbon steel in the vertical up and overhead positions using visual and destructive methods for determining weld quality. Students will also visually examine and test various weldments and thermally cut surfaces per multiple welding codes, standards and specifications. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1 Module 4: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Key Indicators 1-7 for the vertical up and overhead positions as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification and SENSE 1, Module 9: Welding Inspection and Testing Principles. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.

 

WLD 127 TIG Welding Carbon Steel: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 and WLD 180 or consent of department.  Learn weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Perform AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code-Sheet Steel compliant welds on carbon steel in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1, Module 7 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

WLD 132 TIG Non-Ferrous Metals: 2 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113, WLD 127 and WLD 180 or consent of department. This course focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for gas tungsten arc welding on aluminum and stainless steel. Perform AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code-Aluminum compliant welds on aluminum in the flat and horizontal positions. Perform AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code-Aluminum Compliant welds on aluminum in the flat and horizontal positions and AWS D1.6 Structural Welding Code-Stainless Steel compliant welds on austenitic Stainless steel in flat, horizontal and vertical positions. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1, Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, Module 7 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-17 and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. The course combines former WLD 128 and WLD 129. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

WLD 135 Flux Core Inner & Dual Shield Weld: 2 cr .hrs.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 and WLD 180 or consent of department. Perform proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques for Flux Cored Arc Welding Self-Shielded (FCAW-S) and Flux Cored Arc Welding Gas Shielded (FCAW-G). Produce AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel compliant welds on carbon steel in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns to SENSE 1 Module 6 - Key Indicators 1-12, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. The course combines former WLD 122 and WLD 123. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours WLD 161 Interpreting Welding Prints: 3 cr. hrs. Students interpret welding prints and sketches focusing on English/Metric measurements, AWS welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Learn to prepare, assemble and tack weld parts together complying to a print using proper materials and tools. This course aligns to SENSE 1 Module 3: Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Key Indicators 1 and 2.

 

WLD 170 Specialized Welding: 1 cr. hr.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 or consent of department.  This course will cover specialized welding processes including basic robotic welding and basic plasma cutting. Students will be introduced to robotic welding systems as well as learn how to perform basic procedures on a system. This course also provides fundamental safety precautions while opearting robotic and plasma cutting equipment. 0.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.

 

WLD 180 Thermal Cutting Processes: 2 cr. hrs.

Corequisite: MFG 113.  Practice proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for manual and mechanized OxyFuel, Plasma and Air Arc cutting, scarfing and gouging on carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel in the flat and horizontal positions conforming to AWS C4.1. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1 Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 8 Units 1 – 4, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.

 

WLD 194 Capstone Project: 1 cr .hr.

 Prerequisites: MFG 113 and WLD 180. Corequisites: WLD 126, WLD 127, WLD 132, WLD 135 and WLD 130. Design, fabricate, weld to an appropriate welding code, and finish assemble a quality manufactured product using layout tools, saws, grinders, drills, Oxyfuel, Plasma, Air Carbon Arc and multiple welding processes. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.

 

WLD 195 Special Topics in Welding: variable 1-4 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department. Deals with current topics in welding not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student’s permanent academic record.

 

WLD 199 Welding Internship: variable 1-5 cr. hrs.

 Prerequisite: Consent of department.  Students are placed in selected areas of manufacturing and production using proper welding techniques to learn about and become acquainted with the many different aspects of the working environment. Dual supervision is provided by college staff and the operating business. Course requires 80 hours of work experience for each credit hour.