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2013-2015 Catalog 
    
2013-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MU 2582 - Applied Voice VI

    Hours: 2
    Private voice lessons.

  
  • MU 2591 - Piano Ensemble IV

    Hours: 1
    Piano Ensemble is designed to acquaint piano majors with various aspects of collaborative piano work. This course includes work in the piano duets, duos, and piano chamber repertoire. It may also include playing accompaniments for solo singers or instrumentalists, or for school ensembles. During the semester students are expected to play for lessons or classes, in private sessions, and on student recitals and juries.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
  
  • MU 2611 - Jazz Band V

    Hours: 1
    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

    Prerequisite: MU 2131  
  
  • MU 2621 - Jazz Band VI

    Hours: 1
    Jazz Band is a student audition only performing ensemble that prepares and presents concerts specifically of the Big Band style. This is a student only ensemble that performs regularly for every concert as well as two off campus concerts per semester.

    Prerequisite: MU 2611  
  
  • MU 2691 - Applied Percussion V

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MU 2692 - Percussion Ensemble III

    Hours: 2
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 2701 - I.S.-Music

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MU 2702 - I.S.-Music

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MU 2703 - I.S.-Music

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MU 2704 - I.S.-Music

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MU 2705 - I.S.-Music

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • MU 2710 - Studio Performance Class

    Hours: 0
    To enhance the knowledge of the applied lesson repertoire including historical background of the repertoire, theoretical syntheses of the music and performance aspects of the assigned work in applied lessons.

  
  • MU 2711 - Special Topics-Music

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 2712 - Special Topics-Music

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 2713 - Special Topics-Music

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 2714 - Special Topics-Music

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 2715 - Special Topics-Music

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MU 2721 - Applied String V

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MU 2731 - Applied String VI

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in String. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

  
  • MU 2741 - Applied High Brass V

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 1931  
  
  • MU 2742 - Applied High Brass V

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 1932  
  
  • MU 2751 - Applied High Brass VI

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 2741  
  
  • MU 2752 - Applied High Brass VI

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in High Brass. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 2742  
  
  • MU 2761 - Applied Woodwind V

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwind. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 1951  
  
  • MU 2762 - Applied Woodwind V

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in Woodwind. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 1952  
  
  • MU 2771 - Applied Woodwind VI

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in Woodwind. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 2761  
  
  • MU 2772 - Applied Woodwind VI

    Hours: 2
    Private lessons in Woodwind. Students taking private lessons on their specific instrument will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas, but focus on solo performances.

    Prerequisite: MU 2762  
  
  • MU 2781 - College Band VI

    Hours: 1
    Open to any college level student who wishes to continue band performances which explores a wide range of original and transcribed work.

    Prerequisite: MU 2241  
  
  • MU 2791 - Applied Percussion VI

    Hours: 1
    Private lessons in percussion. Students taking percussion lessons will work at developing their skills and knowledge in multiple areas (snare drum, mallet keyboard, timpani, drum set, and auxiliary percussion).

  
  • MU 2792 - Percussion Ensemble IV

    Hours: 2
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 2801 - Guitar Ensemble V

    Hours: 1
    Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos…depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.

    Prerequisite: MU 1991 . One semester of Applied Guitar is recommended. Student must have basic sight-reading skills and technique.
  
  • MU 2811 - Guitar Ensemble VI

    Hours: 1
    Music will be provided at the beginning of the semester, and will be assigned to students at the appropriate level of development. Students will be divided into groups, including quartets, trios, duets, and even solos…depending on enrollment. Ensemble repertoire will be drawn from the major periods of classical music, and perhaps some jazz as well. The goal of this course is to prepare, collectively, 45 min. to an hour of music for at least two performances during the semester. Performance dates and locations will be announced at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as possible.

    Prerequisite: MU 2801 . One semester of Applied Guitar is recommended. Student must have basic sight-reading skills and technique.
  
  • MU 2892 - Percussion Ensemble V

    Hours: 2
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  
  • MU 2992 - Percussion Ensemble VI

    Hours: 2
    Percussion Ensemble is designed to acquaint percussion majors with various aspects of collaborative percussion work. The course will include work on percussion chamber repertoire as well as improvisatory pieces. Students will explore traditional, concert literature as well as world percussion ensemble playing. Semester performances will include some of the following: playing for classes, student recitals, juries and concerts.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Nursing

  
  • NR 0100 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 0.5
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • NR 0101 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 1
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
  
  • NR 0102 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 2
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • NR 0103 - Workshop/Seminar

    Hours: 3
    Introductory level course designed to upgrade or develop specific skills relative to current or anticipated employment.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • NR 1014 - Fundamentals of Nursing Lecture

    Hours: 4.5
    A course designed to introduce the student to the nature of people and the response to illness. Abdellah’s Nursing Problems are used to show the human as a whole as well as various alterations that may occur as a result of illness. The primary focus is to develop a basic level of competency and a safe level of nursing care in performing commonly prescribed therapeutic nursing regimen. Normal nutrition and medication administration is introduced. Concepts of communication and safe client care are introduced.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Four and one-half hours lecture per week.
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program. Prerequisite or Cocurriculum requirements: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 2104 , EN 1223  or EN 1233 , PY 1103 .
    Corequisite: NR 1022 . Fall semester, first year.
  
  • NR 1022 - Fundamentals of Nursing Lab

    Hours: 2.5
    Opportunities are provided for students to safely apply skills and theory acquired in NR 1014. Includes initial practice sessions in the college laboratory and clinical experience in community healthcare facilities.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Eight hours practicum per week.
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program. Prerequisite or Co-curriculum requirements: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 2104 , EN 1223  or EN 1233 , PY 1103 .
    Corequisite: NR 1014 . Fall semester, first year.
  
  • NR 1024 - Successful Transitions/Nursing

    Hours: 4
    A course designed to assist the LPN to RN student to refine nursing skills, review basic medical-surgical concepts, and to develop beginning critical thinking skills as applied to the nursing process. Medication Calculation coursework is integrated. The student RN role and career transition issues are emphasized. Successful completion of this course is a pre-requisite for the LPN to RN Bridge program. See nursing application for course time limits.

    Prerequisite: MT 1303 ; Student must have an undisciplined Missouri Licensed Practical Nursing license or be eligible to sit for the N-CLEX PN examination.
  
  • NR 1035 - Nursing of Adults & Children I Lecture

    Hours: 5
    A course designed to give the student an opportunity to apply previously learned scientific knowledge and nursing skills in caring for adults and children with common medical and surgical conditions. Pathophysiology, pharmacology, and teaching-learning principles are introduced. Application of the nursing process is broadened to include assessment of the patient’s total needs and preparation of more comprehensive nursing plans of care. Pediatrics is integrated.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Five hours lecture per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 1014 , NR 1022 . Pre/Cocurriculum requirements: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 2115 , PE 1081 , EN 1333  or EN 1343 .
    Corequisite: NR 1045 . Spring semester, first year.
  
  • NR 1045 - Nursing of Adults & Children I Lab

    Hours: 5
    Hospitals and other health care agencies are utilized for clinical practice and observation in caring for adults and children. Knowledge acquired in NR1035 is applied, with emphasis on physical assessment, pharmacology and patient/client teaching.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Sixteen hour practicum per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 1014 , NR 1022 . Pre/Cocurriculum requirements: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 2115 , PE 1081 , EN 1333  or EN 1343 .
    Corequisite: NR 1035 . Spring semester, first year.
  
  • NR 1052 - Mental Health Nursing Lecture

    Hours: 2
    A course designed to increase the student’s understanding of the psychosocial component of people. Communication skills are enhanced as well as therapeutic use of self in the nurse-client relationship. Knowledge and skills in the nursing process are broadened as the student learns factors and behaviors significant in psychiatric assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Nursing process is applied to factors and behaviors significant in Mental Health Nursing.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Eight-week course.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 1035 /NR 1045 , PY 2403  (for LPN advanced placement). Pre/Co-curriculum requirement: Humanities or Communications course.
    Corequisite: NR 1063 . Summer session, first year.
  
  • NR 1063 - Mental Health Nursing Lab

    Hours: 3
    Mental health facilities and the college laboratory are utilized for students to apply safe and effective communication skills and apply knowledge acquired in NR 1052 .

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 1035 , NR 1045  & PY 2403 .
    Corequisite: NR 1052 . Pre/Cocurriculum requirement: Humanities or Communications course. Summer session, first year. Course completed in eight week session.
  
  • NR 2014 - Nursing of Adults & Children II Lecture

    Hours: 4.5
    This course is designed to provide the students with knowledge and skills to apply the nursing process to the care of the family throughout the reproductive cycle and women’s health care, along with strengthening the student’s ability to identify the pathophysiological process as they affect the adult/child/newborn’s ability to maintain his regulatory, immune and mobility needs. Complex medicalsurgical nursing concepts are introduced. The student will utilize the nursing process in providing patient/familycentered care throughout the lifespan with emphasis on setting short- and long-term goals. The course is planned to help the student recognize the adult/child/newborn’s physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs. Nursing care will focus upon health promotion, assessment, and identification of normal and high-risk situations and management of care for selected content within the clinical setting along with utilization of community resources.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 1052 /NR 1063 .
    Corequisite: NR 2035   Pre/Co-curriculum requirements: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 1314  and one of the following:  HI 1103 , HI 1203 , HI 1303 , PS 1103 , PS 1203 , (as well as HI 1000  or PS 1000 ). Fall semester, fourth semester.
  
  • NR 2035 - Nursing of Adults & Children II Lab

    Hours: 4.5
    The student will utilize the nursing process in providing patient/family-centered care throughout the lifespan with emphasis on setting short- and long-term goals. The course is planned to help the student recognize the adult/child/newborn’s physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs. Nursing care will focus upon health promotion, assessment, and identification of normal and complex within the clinical setting along with utilization of community resources.

    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 1052 /NR 1063 .
    Corequisite: NR 2014 . Pre/Co-curriculum requirements: Minimum grade of “C” in BI 1314 , HI 1103 , HI 1203 , HI 1303 , PS 1103  or PS 1203  (as well as HI 1000  or PS 1000 ). Fall semester, fourth semester Degree/Certificates awarded in modified program:
  
  • NR 2045 - Nursing Adults & Children III Lecture

    Hours: 5
    A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to utilize the nursing process in complex nursing care situations, including critical care, management and leadership.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Five hours lecture per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 2014 /NR 2035 .
    Corequisite: NR 2055 , NR 2991 . Pre/Co-curriculum requirement: SO 1103 . Spring semester, second year.
  
  • NR 2055 - Nursing of Adults & Children III Lab

    Hours: 5
    Opportunities are provided for students to apply knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum, but with emphasis on organization, priority of setting, and delivery of health care for multiple patients in a variety of healthcare settings.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Sixteen hours practicum per week.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 2014 /NR 2035 
    Corequisite: NR 2045 , NR 2991 . Co-curriculum requirement: SO 1103 . Spring semester, second year.
  
  • NR 2701 - I.S.-Nursing

    Hours: 1
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2702 - I.S.-Nursing

    Hours: 2
    A specialized program of student directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2703 - I.S.-Nursing

    Hours: 3
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2704 - I.S.-Nursing

    Hours: 4
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2705 - I.S.-Nursing

    Hours: 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2711 - Special Topics-Nursing

    Hours: 1
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • NR 2712 - Special Topics-Nursing

    Hours: 2
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2713 - Special Topics-Nursing

    Hours: 3
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2714 - Special Topics-Nursing

    Hours: 4
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2715 - Special Topics-Nursing

    Hours: 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  
  • NR 2991 - Nursing Trends

    Hours: 1
    This course is designed to provide to provide to students with a comprehensive understanding of the development of nursing practice and education; current issues and trends related to ethical and legal nursing practice; and to provide students with the basic skills necessary to conduct a selfdirected job search.

    Lecture/Laboratory: Two hour discussion per week for eight weeks.
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in NR 2014 /NR 2035 . Pre/Co-curriculum: NR 2045 , NR 2055 , SO 1103 . Spring semester, second year.

Occupational Therapist Assistant

  
  • OT 2703 - Professional Skills

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed to foster practical professional skills in critical thinking, using literature to make evidence based practice decisions and recommendations, and using theory to guide practice. Practical skills needed for assessment, goal planning, intervention planning, documentation, discharge planning, other professional written and verbal communication skills, therapeutic use of self, consumer and professional advocacy, and ethics in daily practice will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: OT 2502, OT 2554, OT 2603, OT 2653. A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OT prerequisite courses.
    Corequisite: OT 2502, OT 2554, OT 2603, OT 2653
  
  • OTA 2004 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy

    Hours: 4
    This course presents an introduction to occupational therapy; including history, philosophical base, values, ethics, practice framework and clinical reasoning. Students will learn selected theories and frames of reference as they pertain to interventions in mental health, physical disabilities, pediatrics, and community practice areas. An overview of the occupational therapy process, including assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation and discontinuation of intervention will be presented. The role of occupational therapy in health care, community- based, and educational systems will be explored. Role delineation and collaboration of the occupational therapy assistant with other occupational therapy and health care personnel are discussed. This course includes visits to a variety of occupational therapy settings.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MHPC OTA Program through ECC
    Corequisite: OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154 , OTA 2204 
  
  • OTA 2053 - Medical Conditions Occupational Therapy

    Hours: 3
    This course presents the etiology and symptoms of medical and psychological clinical conditions across the lifespan that are commonly referred to occupational therapy services. Course content emphasizes the effects of trauma, disease, and conditions on the biological, psychological, and social domains of occupational behavior. An exploration of cultural perspectives on disease and wellness will be included.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MHPC OTA Program through ECC
    Corequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154  OTA 2204 
  
  • OTA 2102 - Analysis of Occupations

    Hours: 2
    In this course, observation, analysis, and performance of human occupation in work, self-care, and play/leisure activities throughout the lifespan are emphasized. Students will select, analyze, adapt, grade and use goal-directed, client-centered therapeutic activities and techniques to promote engagement in occupations. Skills in using the teaching-learning process with clients, families and others will be incorporated. The development of observation and data collection skills will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MHPC OTA Program through ECC
    Corequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2154 , OTA 2204 
  
  • OTA 2154 - Mental Health & Psychosocial Practicum

    Hours: 4
    This course presents the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the psychosocial area of Occupational Therapy practice. Students will learn selected frames of reference, and explore the effects of psychosocial dysfunction on areas of occupation. Students will learn skills necessary to assess, implement and document intervention in a variety of mental health settings. Client factors, including culture and diversity, therapeutic interactions and methods are studied. Students will develop skills in administering individual and group interventions, professional communication, conflict negotiation, and advocacy. Lab activities, site visits and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply psychosocial principles to practice.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MHPC OTA Program through ECC
    Corequisite: OTA 2204 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2204  
  
  • OTA 2204 - Pediatric & Adolescent Practicum

    Hours: 4
    Treatment of pediatric and adolescent conditions. Normal and delayed development of the infant, child and adolescent are explored. The lab component incorporates theoretical principles and provides opportunities for students to develop assessment, intervention planning an implementation, and documentation skills to address a range of childhood sensory-motor, cognitive, and psychosocial performance deficits. Students will learn to adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to meet the self-care, work/play, and leisure needs of the pediatric and adolescent population. Lab activities, site visits and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply pediatric and adolescent treatment principles to practice.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the MHPC OTA Program through ECC
    Corequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154  
  
  • OTA 2502 - Functional Kinesiology

    Hours: 2
    In this course, students use and apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to study muscle groups and their function relative to performing various activities. Analysis of functional movement patterns required to work, self-care, play, and leisure activities is emphasized. Manual muscle testing, range of motion, goniometry and basic transfer skills are practiced. Principles of energy conservation, joint protection and work simplification are presented. Prevention, health maintenance and safety procedures relevant to functional mobility are reviewed.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154 , OTA 2204 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA pre-requisite courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2554 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2653 , OTA 2703 
  
  • OTA 2554 - Physical Disabilities Practice

    Hours: 4
    The course provides in-depth opportunities for students to develop assessment, intervention planning, intervention, and documentation skills to address a wide range of adult and geriatric physical disabilities and conditions typically treated by occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistants. Topics include but are not limited to stroke, spinal cord injury, fractures and joint replacements, head injury, dementias. The use of splinting, orthotics, modalities, and assistive technology in treatment will also be presented. Students will learn to adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to meet the self-care, work/play, and leisure needs of the adult and geriatric population. Lab activities, site visits and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply physical disabilities treatment principles to practice.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154 , OTA 2204 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA prerequisite courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2653 , OTA 2703 
  
  • OTA 2603 - Community Practice

    Hours: 3
    Lab activities, site visits and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply occupational therapy assessment and intervention principles to a wide range of community settings including vocational, vocational rehabilitation, home health, and emerging community practice areas. Emphasis will be on community settings in the students’ state and geographic region. The course also provides a broad exposure to the social, political, legislative, economic and cultural factors that influence service delivery.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154 , OTA 2204 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA prerequisite courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2554 OTA 2653 , OTA 2703 
  
  • OTA 2653 - Ethics, Management & Leadership

    Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the OTA role in managing and directing occupational therapy services. It covers ethical provision of services, departmental operations, program development, supervisory requirements, personnel development and supervision, professional team building, quality assurance, compliance with regulations, reimbursement, and national and state credentialing requirements. Techniques for developing a resume and job interview skills are practiced. The importance and responsibility for on-going OTA professional development, ethical practice, contributing to research and evidence based practice, attention to emerging practice issues and areas, and international perspectives are explored.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2004 , OTA 2053 , OTA 2102 , OTA 2154 , OTA 2204 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA prerequisite courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2554 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2703  
  
  • OTA 2700 - I.S.-OTA

    Hours: 0
  
  • OTA 2703 - Professional Skills

    Hours: 3
    This course is designed to foster practical professional skills in critical thinking, using literature to make evidence based practice decisions and recommendations, and using theory to guide practice. Practical skills needed for assessment, goal planning, intervention planning, documentation, discharge planning, other professional written and verbal communication skills, therapeutic use of self, consumer and professional advocacy, and ethics in daily practice will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2554 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2653 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA prerequisite courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2554 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2653 
  
  • OTA 2908 - Level II Fieldwork A

    Hours: 8
    Full-time clinical fieldwork experience in mental health, physical disabilities, geriatric, pediatric and/or community based practice working under the supervision of an OTR and/or COTA. Focus is on achieving entry-level competence in planning and implementing interventions. Requires 40 hours per week for 8 weeks for Level II Fieldwork A must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic coursework. All academic and fieldwork courses must be completed prior to graduation.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2554 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2703 , OTA 2653 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2958  
  
  • OTA 2958 - Level II Fieldwork B

    Hours: 8
    Full-time clinical fieldwork experience in mental health, physical disabilities, geriatric, pediatric and/or community based practice working under the supervision of an OTR and/or COTA. Focus is on achieving entry-level competence in planning and implementing interventions. Requires 40 hours per week for 8 weeks in an area of clinical practice that is different from Level II A Fieldwork. Level II Fieldwork B must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic coursework. All academic and fieldwork courses must be completed prior to graduation.

    Prerequisite: OTA 2502 , OTA 2554 , OTA 2603 , OTA 2703 , OTA 2653 . A grade of C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all OTA courses.
    Corequisite: OTA 2908  

Precision Machining

  
  • MA 1013 - Print Reading and Design

    Hours: 3
    A course designed for a beginning course in the fundamentals of industrial print reading. This course provides the basics of print reading with an emphasis on working with industrial prints. Throughout the course, Solid Works is introduced to acquaint the student with the basic fundamentals of how drawings and designs are made and the different types of drawings and designs used in industry. The student will construct multi-view drawings to solve problems related to points, lines, planes, intersections, and auxiliary surfaces of three dimensional objects. Freehand sketches will be done on paper and drawings will be done using Solid Works cad software on a computer. In the lab portion of the course students will be able to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • MA 1161 - Intro CNC Mill & Lathe Lecture

    Hours: 1
    An introductory course in Computer Numerical Control Machining. Task of setting up, operating and programming and turning centers are demonstrated. Computer assisted programming of CNC machines is covered. The integration of CNC machines in a Flexible Manufacturing System is emphasized.

    Corequisite: MA 1162  
  
  • MA 1162 - Intro CNC Mill & Lathe Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course in Computer Numerical Control Machining. Task of setting up, operating and programming and turning centers are demonstrated. Computer assisted programming of CNC machines is covered. The integration of CNC machines in a Flexible Manufacturing System is emphasized.

    Corequisite: MA 1161  
  
  • MA 1202 - Machine Tool 1 Lecture

    Hours: 2
    An introduction to the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. The first is Measurement, Materials, and Safety Job. The second is Planning, Bench Work, and Layout. Students may earn a NIMS credential in this course; both a practical and theory test must be mastered to receive the credential.

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: MA 1212  
  
  • MA 1212 - Machine Tool I Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 1 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite: None.
    Corequisite: MA 1202  
  
  • MA 1221 - Machine Tool 2 Lecture

    Hours: 1
    A course that studies the fundamental skills required in the machining industry as a continuation of Machine Tool 1. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials (The National Institute of Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are Manual Drill Press Operations and Manual Turning Between Centers. This course is the next step up in the NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the manual drill press, work holding, tool holding devices for the drill press and matching operations. The Manual Lathe, work holding, tool holding devices for the lathe and machining operations on the lathe.

    Prerequisite:  MA 1202 , MA 1212 , MA 1013 .
    Corequisite: MA 1223 
  
  • MA 1223 - Machine Tool 2 Lab

    Hours: 3
    A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 2 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite: MA 1202 , MA 1212 , MA 1013 
    Corequisite: MA 1221 
  
  • MA 1341 - Computer Aided Manufacturing Lecture

    Hours: 1
    Instruction in the use of CAM software like MASTER CAM and FEATURE CAM as it applies to the machining process.

    Prerequisite: MA 1202  and MA 1212 
    Corequisite: MA 1342  
  
  • MA 1342 - Computer Aided Manufacturing Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course for instruction in the use of CAM software like MASTER CAM and FEATURE CAM as it applies to the machining process.

    Prerequisite: MA 1202  and MA 1212 
    Corequisite: MA 1341  
  
  • MA 1421 - CNC Lathe Lecture

    Hours: 1
    An introduction to the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: types of CNC turning machines, work-holding, CNC turning programming, types of motion for turning, machine control panel, machine and work coordinate systems, work offset settings, cutting tools for turning, program entry for turning and turning operations. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are CNC Turning: Programming Set-up and Operations and CNC Turning: Operator. This course serves as a component to NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the CNC Lathe and the machining operations on the CNC Lathe.

    Prerequisite:  MA 1161 , MA 1162 , MA 1202 , MA 1212 , MA 1013 
    Corequisite: MA 1422  
  
  • MA 1422 - CNC Lathe Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course of the CNC Lathe 1 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite:  MA 1161 , MA 1162 , MA 1202 , MA 1212 , MA 1013 
    Corequisite: MA 1421  
  
  • MA 1713 - Mold Fabrication Process

    Hours: 3
    A course designed to introduce alternative mold manufacturing processes with some focus on rapid manufacturing techniques and other state-of-the-art processes.

  
  • MA 1811 - Mold Maker Business Practices

    Hours: 1
    A course designed to introduce current business practices commonly used in the mold manufacturing trade. Emphasis is on total cost of manufacturing and current business management theories as would be applied in the manufacturing business. Some focus is also devoted to applying innovation methods and continual process improvement techniques in the mold making business.

  
  • MA 1812 - Mold Manufacturing Business Practices

    Hours: 2
  
  • MA 1883 - Machine Tool Elective

    Hours: 3
  
  • MA 2021 - Machine Tool 3 Lecture

    Hours: 1
    A course that studies the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: safety, bench work, measuring devices, basic machinery and their functions including: drill presses, vertical milling machines, horizontal mills, engine lathes, and common cutting tools. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credential. They are Manual Turning with Chucking and Manual Milling. This course is the next step up in the NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the manual turning with chucking, work holding, tool holding devices for the manual lathe and manual vertical and horizontal mill, work holding, tool holding devices for the mills and machining operations on the mills. Students may earn a NIMS credential in this course; both a practical and theory test must be mastered to receive the credential.

    Prerequisite: MA 1221  and MA 1223 
    Corequisite: MA 2023 
  
  • MA 2023 - Machine Tool 3 Lab

    Hours: 3
    A career technical laboratory course of the Machine Tool 3 Lec (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite: MA 1211 and MA 1223 
    Corequisite: MA 2021  
  
  • MA 2132 - CNC 2 Mill Lecture

    Hours: 2
    An introduction to the fundamental skills required in the machining industry. Skill topics include: types of CNC milling machines, work-holding, CNC milling programming, types of motion for milling, machine control panel, machine and work coordinate systems, work offset settings, cutting tools for milling, program entry for milling and milling operations. The overarching goal of this course is to afford the student the opportunity to earn NIMS credentials, (The National Institute for Metal Working Skills) as they demonstrate their competency with the tools and procedures used in the industry. NIMS credentials certify to employers that the holder is qualified to work in the industry. In this course students can earn two NIMS credentials. They are CNC Milling: Programming Set-up and Operations and CNC Milling: Operator. This course serves as a component to NIMS Level 1 credentials. This course is an introduction to the CNC MILL and the machining operations on the CNC Milling machine center

    Prerequisite: MA 1421 , MA 1422 , MA 1221 , MA 1223 , MA 1341 , MA 1342 
    Corequisite: MA 2142 
  
  • MA 2142 - CNC 2 Mill Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course of the CNC 2 Mill Lec course (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite: MA 1421 , MA 1422 , MA 1221 , MA 1223 , MA 1341 , MA 1342 
    Corequisite: MA 2132  
  
  • MA 2151 - Geometric Dim Tolerance & SPC Lecture

    Hours: 1
    Course Description: An introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance provides the student with the complete fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) concepts as adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for engineering and related documentation practices. The geometric dimensioning and tolerance concepts are introduced in a methodical manner to help ensure that the student has a full understanding of every basic concept as they build knowledge toward more advanced applications. The concepts are covered in an easy-to-learn sequence, allowing the student to become comfortable with the concepts as an understanding is built.

    Prerequisite: MA 1421 , MA 1422 , MA 1221 , MA 1223 , MA 1341 , and MA 1342 
    Corequisite: MA 2152  
  
  • MA 2152 - Geometric Dim Tolerance & SPC Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course of the Geometric Dim Tolerance and SPC Lec course (see description) allows students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills using the same equipment and tools found in the industry.

    Prerequisite: MA 1421 , MA 1422 , MA 1221 , MA 1223 , MA 1341 , and MA 1342 
    Corequisite: MA 2151  
  
  • MA 2163 - Solidworks

    Hours: 3
    A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic operating principles of feature based parametric solid modeling program. The student will learn the basic commands to create solid models, assemblies, and detail drawings by hands-on training.

    Prerequisite: MA 1013  
  
  • MA 2211 - Measurement & Inspection Lecture

    Hours: 1
    A study of measuring tools used in the production process, surface plate set up techniques, comparison usage, sine plates, surface testers, and coordinate measuring machines.

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: MA 2212  
  
  • MA 2212 - Measurement & Inspection Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course on the measuring tool used in the production process, surface plate set up techniques, comparison usage, sine plates, surface testers, and coordinate measuring machines.

    Prerequisite: None
    Corequisite: MA 2211  
  
  • MA 2221 - Advanced Machine & Process Lecture

    Hours: 1
    Advanced course work in CNC, EDM Electronic Discharge Machining, Honing, Roller burnishing, forming, mold making, production machining, and laser machining.

    Prerequisite: MA 1241 & MA 1242
    Corequisite: MA 2222  
  
  • MA 2222 - Advance Machine & Process Lab

    Hours: 2
    A career technical laboratory course with an emphasis on advanced course work in CNC. EDM Electronic Discharge Machining, Honing, Roller burnishing, forming, mold making, production machining, and laser machining.

    Prerequisite: MA 1241 & MA 1242
    Corequisite: MA 2221  
 

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