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EMS 151 - Paramedic 1 Lab Hours: 1
EMS skills lab course for the practice and verification of skills needed for Paramedic Clinical courses. Students will be expected to spend additional time outside of scheduled class time in the EMS Skills Lab.
Corequisite: EMS 152
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EMS 152 - Paramedic 1 Hours: 5
The first half of a course which provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. Course includes didactic, skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester include: health & wellness, pathophysiology, general pharmacology, legal issues, bioethics, airway management and advanced assessment.
Prerequisite: EMS 121 , minimum grade C and acceptance into program
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EMS 122
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EMS 160 - EMS Educator Workshop Hours: 3
A study of the basic theories of learning and methods of instruction. The use of lectures, demonstrations, and visual aids as applied to the instruction of emergency medical services students are illustrated. Practice is provided in the use and development of lesson plans, visual aids, evaluations, internet content, and other teaching devices. Each student’s application of teaching procedure is critically discussed and evaluated.
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
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EMS 161 - Paramedic 2 Clinical Hours: 1
The clinical part of a course which provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. This course is in a series which prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Topics include: health & wellness, pathophysiology, general pharmacology, legal issues, bioethics, airway management, and advanced assessment.
Prerequisite: EMS 152
Corequisite: EMS 162
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EMS 162 - Paramedic 2 Hours: 5
The second half of the course provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. Course includes didactic, skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester include: health & wellness, pathophysiology, general pharmacology, legal issues, bioethics, airway management, and advanced assessment.
Prerequisite: EMS 152 and EMS 151 , minimum grade C
Prerequisite/Corequisite: EMS 161
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EMS 200 - Paramedic Refresher Hours: 3
A course designed to meet one-third of the requirements for relicensure as a paramedic. Content covers the core requirements for paramedic continuing education as described by the National Registry of EMT’s. Didactic and practical experiences will be provided. May be repeated. Internet-based course is available. This course may also be taken for re-entry requirements or preparation for repeat of initial licensure examinations. Upon completion of this course, the student will be issued a CEU certificate that states “Paramedic Refresher”. Students should be aware that the NREMT limits the amount of distance education units to 10 per re-licensure period. Missouri Unit of EMS has no limits on distance education that can be used for re-licensure.
Prerequisite: EMS 231 or Instructor Consent
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EMS 201 - Paramedic 3 Hours: 5
First half of a course which provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. This course is in a series that prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Course includes didactic skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester include: cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, toxicology, and trauma assessment and treatment.
Prerequisite: EMS 162 and EMS 161 , minimum grade C
Corequisite: EMS 202
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EMS 202 - Paramedic 3 Clinical Hours: 1
The clinical part of the first half of a course which provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. This course is in a series that prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Course includes didactic skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester include: cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, toxicology, and trauma assessment and treatment.
Prerequisite: EMS 152 , EMS 162 and EMS 161 ; minimum grade C
Corequisite: EMS 201
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EMS 211 - Paramedic 4 Clinical Hours: 1
The clinical part of the second half of a course provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. This course is in a series that prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Course includes didactic skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester include: cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, toxicology, and trauma assessment and treatment.
Prerequisite: EMS 201 EMS 202 ; minimum grade C
Corequisite: EMS 212
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EMS 212 - Paramedic 4 Hours: 5
The second half of the course provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. This course is in a series that prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Course includes didactic skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester include: cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, toxicology, and trauma assessment and treatment.
Prerequisite: EMS 201 EMS 202 ; minimum grade C
Corequisite: EMS 211
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EMS 221 - Paramedic 5 Hours: 5
A course which provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. Third course in a series which prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Course includes didactic, skills laboratory, and practical experiences. Topics this semester includes: OB/GYN/Neonatal, pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, assessment-based management, and ALS scene management.
Prerequisite: EMS 212 EMS 211 ; minimum grade C
Corequisite: EMS 222
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EMS 222 - Paramedic 5 Clinical Hours: 1
Opportunities are provided for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Students will work with experienced field preceptors in the prehospital setting to perform patient assessment and hone clinical skills.
Prerequisite: EMS 212 , EMS 211 ; minimum grade C
Corequisite: EMS 221
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EMS 231 - Paramedic 6 Hours: 2
A course which provides education in emergency care and advanced life support techniques for the sick and injured. Fourth course in a series which prepares the student for competent practice as an entry-level paramedic. Course includes seminar-based meetings in preparation for National Registry Examinations, career management, and continuing opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in the clinical and field settings. On successful completion of all four semesters and field internship, student will be eligible to take the National Registry Examination to become registered and licensed as a paramedic.
Prerequisite: EMS 221 EMS 222 ; minimum grade C
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EMS 270 - I.S.-EMT Hours: 1 - 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
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EMS 271 - I.S. EMT II Hours: 1-5
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
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EMS 272 - I.S. EMT III Hours: 1-5
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
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EMS 273 - I.S. EMT IV Hours: 1-5
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
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EMS 275 - Paramedic Field Internship Continuation Hours: 1
A completion of the paramedic field internship (EM*1332). Students are granted one additional semester to complete any remaining clinical objectives required for course completion and preparation for National Registry testing. Students are expected to have completed all hospital and field clinical and internship requirements by the end of this course.
Prerequisite: EM*1332 or instructor consent
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EMS 280 - Special Topics-EMT Hours: 1 - 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
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EMS 290 - Paramedic Field Internship Hours: 1
A clinical course for Paramedic Field Internship, which is completed with an approved preceptor at an EMS Clinical Agency.
Prerequisite: EMS 221 EMS 222
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EGR 103 - Introduction to Engineering Design Hours: 3
Introduction to a systematic approach to engineering design (problem clarification, concept generation, prototyping methods, engineering ethics) and fundamental design communication techniques. Computer-aided design tools are introduced to assist in design analysis.
Gen Ed Skill Type: VAL
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MTH 170 , minimum grade C
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EGR 203 - Engineering Mechanics-Statics Hours: 3
A study of the application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium. Topics include resultant, equilibrium in two and three dimensions, friction, trusses, center of gravity and moment of inertia.
Prerequisite: PHY 211 PHY 212 , minimum grade C
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MTH 220 , minimum grade C
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EGR 213 - Metallurgy for Engineers Hours: 3
Introduction to the structure and properties of metals and alloys and to processes used to modify the structure and properties of metallic materials, including alloying, deformation and heat treating,
Prerequisite: CHM 111 , minimum grade C
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EGR 214 - Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics Hours: 3
A study of the application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of motion and acceleration. Topics include motion, force, mass, acceleration and impulse and momentum in two and three dimensions; work and energy.
Prerequisite: EGR 203 ; minimum grade C
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EGR 221 - C++ Program Engineers Hours: 3
Basic programming techniques and programming structure, debugging and verification of programs, data representation, and computer solution of problems using C++. The programs will be based on concepts and problems relevant to engineers and scientists. Introductory concepts in program design, software engineering, and numerical analysis will be used to enhance understanding of the programming development process.
Prerequisite: MTH 170 ; minimum grade c
Corequisite: EGR 222
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EGR 222 - C++ Prog/Engineers Lab Hours: 1
A computer laboratory course on the basic programming techniques and programming structure, debugging and verification of programs, data representation, and computer solution of problems using C++. The programs will be based on concepts and problems relevant to engineers and scientists. Introductory concepts in program design, software engineering, and numerical analysis will be used to enhance understanding of the programming development process.
Prerequisite: MTH 170 , minimum grade C
Corequisite: EGR 221
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EGR 231 - Introductory Circuit Theory Hours: 3
An introduction to electrical circuits, mesh methods, nodal methods, steady state, and transient circuits. Resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage sources, and current sources are included.
Prerequisite: MTH 210 minimum grade C
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EGR 251 - Data Structures Hours: 3
A continuation of the development of structured programming concepts and their use in program development. Stacks, queues, linked list, arrays, trees, sorting and searching will be taught together with their use in implementations of a number of algorithms.
Prerequisite: EGR 221 EGR 222 ; minimum grade C
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EGR 270 - I.S.-Engineering Hours: 1 - 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
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EGR 280 - Special Topics-Engineering Hours: 1 - 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
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ENG 014 - Study Skills Hours: 1
A course designed to help students make the most of the college experience by introducing them to some of the ideas and skills that have been proved to work for successful students. Content can be adjusted to meet the needs of any group but covers such topics as time management, note taking, reading, test taking, memorizing, critical thinking, health, finances, and college resources available. Not intended for transfer or degree credit.
Gen Ed Skill Type: DEV
Prerequisite: None.
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ENG 020 - Reading Bridge Hours: 0
This is a weeklong course intended for students who place into ENG 080 . The Reading Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in reading comprehension and vocabulary improvement. At the end of the bridge, students will retake the reading portion of the placement exam.
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ENG 030 - Writing Bridge Hours: 0
Accuplacer score of 239 and below in Reading. At this time, you can enroll in English 080, a reading course that is designed to prepare you for reading at the college level. Alternatively, you may wish to enroll in Reading Bridge I, a free, self-paced course that is offered in online, in-person, and hybrid formats. Reading Bridge I has been specially designed to help you improve your reading ability and prepare for the next step in your educational pathway. When you have completed Reading Bridge I, which includes Accuplacer practice questions, you will be able to retake the Accuplacer free of charge.
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ENG 040 - Reading & Writing Bridge Hours: 0
Accuplacer 240-244 in Reading. You are very close to demonstrating reading proficiency, which is a prerequisite for most college level classes. At this time, you may enroll in English 080, a reading course that is designed to prepare you for reading at the college level. Alternatively, you may wish to enroll in Reading Bridge II, a free, self-paced course that is offered in online, in-person, and hybrid formats. Reading Bridge II has been specially designed to help you improve your reading ability and prepare for the next step in your educational pathway. When you have completed Reading Bridge II, which includes Accuplacer practice questions, you will be able to retake the Accuplacer free of charge.
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ENG 080 - Reading Comprehension Hours: 3
A course in reading comprehension, including such skills as recalling specific facts, making an inference, drawing a conclusion, isolating details, finding the main idea, making a judgment, understanding literary terms, and recognizing tone. The course also stresses vocabulary improvement and flexible reading rates. Not intended for transfer or degree credit.
Lecture/Laboratory: Lecture 2 hours, lab 1 hour.
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading placement score.
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ENG 085 - Connecting Reading and Writing Hours: 5
A course is designed to integrate critical reading and writing skills to prepare students for success in Composition I. The focus of the course will be applying critical reading skills to organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. This class is reserved for students who have been placed into Reading Comprehension and Intro to Writing. This course is not intended for transfer or degree credit.
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading and writing placement score.
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ENG 090 - Introduction to Writing Hours: 3
Introduction to Writing is a developmental writing course for students who need to improve their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills before attempting college composition. Students will practice applying standard edited English (basic grammar, usage, and punctuation), developing ideas, and refining paragraph structure, culminating in the production of multi-paragraph essays. Not intended for transfer or degree credit.
Gen Ed Skill Type: DEV
Prerequisite: Appropriate English placement score
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ENG 095 - Composition Expansion Hours: 2
Composition Expansion is a developmental writing course for students who are co-enrolled in English Composition I(ENG 101 )and need to improve their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis is on supporting and extending the writing process for English Composition I writing. This includes developing and refining paragraph structure, pushing toward deeper engagement with ideas, and providing support for non-cognitive concerns that may be impacting students’ performance in English Composition I.
Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER score below 79
Corequisite: ENG 101
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ENG 115 - Honors English Comp II Hours: 3
This course builds upon the emphasis in Honors Comp I on academic literacy with a more concentrated focus on research and inquiry, analytic and argumentative writing, evaluation and synthesis of sources, and creation of formally documented research essays. Conferences for individualized instruction are provided.
MOTR ENGL 200
Open only to: Open only to students who earn an A or B in ENG 114 or an A in ENG 101 with a written recommendation from the Comp I instructor.
Gen Ed Skill Type: MTWRT
Prerequisite: ENG 114 , minimum grade B or ENG 101 , minimum grade A and written recommendation from Comp I instructor
Yearly Cycle:
Honors: Fall
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ENG 144 - Fiction Hours: 3
This course will examine the short story as a literary form, concentrating on primarily American and British authors. An emphasis is placed on analysis and interpretation, as well as learning the social/political/historical contexts for individual stories.
MOTR LITR 100F
Gen Ed Skill Type: MTHFA
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ENG 146 - Literature of Science Fiction Hours: 3
A study of the development of science fiction, especially in the 20th century, as a mature literary form. Students will read a broad cross-section of literature from the genre, and analyze the politcal, social, and historical significance of the works as well as the impact on science, media, and culture.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 , minimum grade C
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ENG 210 - Survey British Literature: Beginning-1784 Hours: 3
A survey of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Age of Reason.
MOTR LITR 102A
Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, EV-CLO, MTHFA
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 , minimum grade C
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ENG 211 - Survey British Literature: Romantic-Present Hours: 3
A survey of English literature from the romantic period to the present.
MOTR LITR 102B
Gen Ed Skill Type: WRT, GLB, HFA, ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 , minimum grade C
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ENG 214 - Women’s Literature Hours: 3
This course will concentrate on the diverse tradition of writing by women over the centuries. Students will read women’s literature in the conventional genres of fiction and nonfiction–stories, poems, novels, essays–as well as less conventional forms such as memoirs, letters, and journals. Readings will highlight the unique historical development, content, and style of women’s literary heritage.
MOTR LITR 106
Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, GC-CLO, MTHFA
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 , minimum grade C
Yearly Cycle:
Even Fall
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ENG 215 - African American Literature Hours: 3
African American Literature is an introductory course designed to study literary writings produced by African Americans from the 1700s to the present. The course will follow a historical approach, surveying major works of literature produced by African Americans throughout the nation’s history, often involving periods and movements most significant to African American history.
MOTR LITR 105AA
Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, GC-CLO, MTHFA
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 , minimum grade C
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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ENG 242 - Creative Writing: Literary Nonfiction Hours: 3
This course will concentrate on students’ reading of professional literary nonfiction and their own writing of literary nonfiction essays.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114 ; minimum grade C
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ENG 270 - I.S.-English Hours: 1 - 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
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ENG 280 - Special Topics-English Hours: 1 - 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
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COL 100 - Campus Orientation Hours: 0
Campus Orientation serves as a foundation for college success. The experience is designed to assist students, parents, and other family members in making the transition to college life. Orientation provides the student an opportunity to explore the learning environment for a college career. Campus Orientation is a required component of the Foundation Seminar course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: COL 101
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COL 101 - Falcon Seminar Hours: 1
The primary focus of Falcon Seminar is to create a holistic experience that connects the student to the college and community.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: COL 100
Yearly Cycle:
Spring/Fall
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COL 102 - Foundation Seminar-Success Skills Hours: 2
This is a two credit hour, transferable course required of any student who has tested into two of the following courses: Intro to Writing, a reading skills course, Pre-Algebra, Intro to Algebra, or Intermediate Algebra. This course taken at entry into college is a degree requirement. As part of the seminar course, students will attend a Campus Orientation (COL 100 ) prior to the start of classes in the first semester of enrollment. The seminar style course will require a core set of assignments and class activities completed throughout the semester; the seminar curriculum will include material and activities to assist students in the transition to college and serve as an introduction to the resources available at East Central College. Additional course content will focus on the student’s academic skill level and the acquisition of various college success skills and strategies. In addition, the seminar based course will explore good work habits, efficient time management strategies, building solid relationships with fellow classmates, faculty and employers, and an organized system of getting work done at a high standard. Content related to the student’s intended major or career interest will also be included.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: COL 100
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COL 201 - Falcon Forum Hours: 1
This course is designed to help students document, compare, and synthesize their accomplishments as a college student and prepare them for a successful transition to a four-year institution or to the workforce. Student will integrate academic knowledge and skills and connect their college experience to future plans. All students will complete a minimum of four writing projects, which my include resumes, personal statements for admissions essays, and self-reflections on past writing projects.
Prerequisite: COL 101 and a minimum of 25 credit hours.
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GRY 270 - I.S.-Geography Hours: 1 - 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
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GEO 102 - Intro Phys Geo Lab Hours: 2
A hands-on introductory course in physical geology with laboratory exercises and problem sets which includes: rock and mineral identification, topographic map analysis, structural geology analysis and interpretation, geologic map, and cross-section interpretation, and geologic dating techniques. Field trip required.
MOTR GEOL 100L (GEO 101/102)
Gen Ed Skill Type: LIFE, LAB, CCT-CLO, MTSCI
Corequisite: GEO 101
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GEO 270 - I.S.-Geology Hours: 1 - 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
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GEO 280 - Special Topics-Geology Hours: 1 - 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
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HIM 100 - Prof Practice Experience(PPE) Prep Hours: 0
HIM students will complete all portions of the Professional Practice Experience packet including a passing background check (as specified in packet information), a negative result drug screen (as specified in the packet information), proof of 2 current negative Tuberculosis tests or 1 chest x-ray, proof of immunity to measles and rubella (2 immunization dates or 1 titres), chickenpox (date of disease or 2 immunization dates or 1 titre), proof of a Hepatitis “B” series (may be in progress) and an influenza vaccination prior to registering for any HIM Professional Practice Experience course. This packet is valid for 12 months and will be applied to all HIM PPE’s completed within that time frame.
Prerequisite: None DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION - NO EXCEPTIONS: To register for a fall semester PPE course, HIM 1000 must be completed by - May 1st. To register for a spring semester PPE course, HIM 1000 must be completed by - October 1. To register for a summer session PPE course, HIM 1000 must be completed by - March 1.
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 101 - Intro to Health Information Management Hours: 3
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of the health information profession and the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Students will learn the content of the health record as well as how it is used and managed. The course also addresses the use of secondary data sources, forms design, documentation requirements, vocabularies, terminologies, and accreditation.
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 103 - Legal Aspect of Health Information Hours: 3
A course that covers laws, regulations, and standards affecting the management of healthcare; management of the content of the health record; data accuracy, security, privacy, and confidentiality issues. The course includes an in-depth study of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Prerequisite: None
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 104 - Intro to Pharmacology Hours: 1
An introductory course that discusses basic concepts of drug therapy and will concentrate on major drug classifications, as they relate to specific body systems. Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
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HIM 105 - Basic Principles of Disease Hours: 3
This career and technical course is an overview of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries.
Prerequisite: BIO 151 or BIO 206 ; minimum grade C
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HIM 201 - Computers in Healthcare Hours: 3
A course designed to give the student a working knowledge of computerized information management systems utilized by health information management departments. The content includes security, system selection, system implementation, the electronic health record, and other healthcare information topics.
Prerequisite: HIM 101 and CIS 101 or CIS 110 ; minimum grade C
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HIM 202 - CPT Coding Hours: 3
A course that prepares students for positions in a physician’s office or other medical facility. The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Level I (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. Students will need CPT and HCPCS Level II manuals for the course.
Prerequisite: HIM 101 and HIM 203 ; minimum grade C
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 203 - ICD Coding Hours: 3
A course that provides the student the purpose and use of the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification
system. Topics include coding conventions, coding principles, and CMS official coding guidelines (inpatient). Students will be required to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to diagnosis/procedure statements, case abstracts, and patient records.
Prerequisite: HIM 101 , HIM 105 , HSC 113 and BIO 151 or BIO 206 ; minimum grade C
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HIM 204 - Insurance Billing & Reimbursement Hours: 3
A course that provides theory and hands-on/skill application of the principles and practice of insurance and reimbursement processing. It includes the assignment and reporting of codes for diagnoses and procedures/services; completion of CMS-1450 and CMS-1500 claims for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and physician office encounters; and the review of inpatient and outpatient cases to identify issues of fraud and abuse. Inpatient and outpatient reimbursement will be determined and source documents interpreted (e.g. explanation of benefits, Medicare Summary Notices, and so on).
Prerequisite: HIM 203
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HIM 202
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 205 - Health Information Current Practice Hours: 3
A course that consists of review and discussion of current trends, regulations and best practices affecting health information in today’s healthcare environment. Topics will change as areas of interest develop.
Prerequisite: This is a final semester course in the Health Information Management Program. Students must have completed all other HIM program courses or be currently enrolled in remaining final semester courses before this course is taken (or have permission of instructor).
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HIM 206 - Health Info Management Statistics Hours: 3
A course on basic hospital and healthcare statistics including the sources, definitions and calculations of common rates and percentages. Computerized and manual methods of collection, computation, and presentation of statistical data. Review of regulatory, accreditation, and vital statistics reporting.
Prerequisite: HIM 101 and MTH 080 or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate placement score into MTH 110 .
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 207 - Analyzing Healthcare Data Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to analyzing healthcare data for use in quality improvement, compliance monitoring and other areas of HIM. This includes acquiring, managing, manipulating, and interpreting data as well as reporting and displaying the results. Students will utilize common data analysis tools.
Prerequisite: HIM 101 , HIM 203 , CIS 110 , and MTH 150
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HIM 206
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 211 - Healthcare Quality Management Hours: 3
A course that studies contemporary management methodologies. The main topics studied include: different management philosophies, the evolution of Total Quality Management, management functions, management’s environment, the strategic planning process, organizational structures, and application of problem-solving tools. The study will inform managers or workers what the individual can do to better assist organizations to compete in the global marketplace.
Prerequisite: HIM 101
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HIM 212 - Healthcare Management Supervision Hours: 3
A course that studies the different behaviors in organizations. The course will assist the student in becoming more sensitive to human behavior, anticipate problems before they occur, and resolve problems if they have already occurred. This study will assist the student as a manager or worker in getting along with others, both inside and outside of the organization.
Prerequisite: HIM 101
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HIM 213 - HIM Profess Practice Experience (PPE) Hours: 2
This course provides students with 90 hours of supervised learning experience with affiliated facilities designed to give students experience in health information management functions. Of these 90 hours, a minimum of 40 hours must be face-to-face, with the remaining 50 hours virtual or face-to-face. Students must provide proof of paid enrollment into or have completed HIM 100 paid the required fee (for the PPE packet), to the HIM Program Director to receive a PPE Packet.
This packet must be complete prior to instructor permission to enroll in this course. The completed PPE packet must show proof of a satisfactory background check, TB test, drug screen, and proof of required immunizations. This packet is valid for 12 months from the date of completion.
Prerequisite: HIM 100 and HIM 101 ; minimum grade C
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HIM 203 ; minimum grade C
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HIM 214 - HIM Capstone Hours: 3
A course designed to provide students with the skills for seeking employment (to manage their careers effectively). Topics covered include conducting a job search, interviewing techniques, employment, correspondence, acquiring web-based skills along with resume and portfolio development for job search, and career advancement. Students will also demonstrate technology and academic proficiencies. Students must pass a comprehensive HIM program exit examination. This course also includes a comprehensive review of program competencies and preparation for the official RHIT exam. This should be taken the last semester prior to graduation. Student must earn at least a grade of “B” as a requirement for graduation. Capstone requires registration with Program Director.
Prerequisite: This is a final semester course in the Health Information Management Program. Students must have completed HIM 203 and HIM 213 with a minimum grade of C and be currently enrolled in remaining final semester courses before this one is taken, or have instructor consent.
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HIM 270 - I.S.-HIM Hours: 1 - 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
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HIM 280 - Special Topics-HIM Hours: 1 - 5
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently in the curriculum at ECC.
Prerequisite: None
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HSC 113 - Medical Terminology Hours: 3
An introduction to medical terminology focusing on the building and understanding of anatomical and pathological terms through identification and interpretation of roots, prefixes and suffixes. Students will pronounce, spell, define and interpret text on basic terms used in reporting on body systems, medical specialties, disease and procedural activities. The course will address basic medical terminology and abbreviations. Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score to enter ENG 101
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score to enter ENG 101 or ENG 114
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HSC 270 - Special Topics-Health Science Hours: 1 - 5
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HVC 103 - Refrigeration Recovery/EPA Certificate Hours: 1
This course is designed to prepare technicians for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification exam. If you work with, maintain service, repair, or dispose of appliances that contain refrigerants, you are required to have EPA certification. Fees include a review book, 12-hour-in-class review, test, and certification fees. Online testing for EPA 608 certification is available after completion of this course.
Corequisite: HVC 101 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HVC 104 - Refrigerant A/C Installation I Hours: 4
An introduction to the various types of refrigerants in our field and their characteristics. Students will learn temperature-pressure relationships, oils, and handling/recovering these refrigerants. How to select and install the proper size and type of system. The student will learn to use analysis procedures for servicing and repair of these systems.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HVC 101
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HVC 105 - Forced Air Heating I Hours: 4
A study of the fundamental concepts of Air Conditioning, and the safe and proper use of hand tools. Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. They will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HVC 101
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HVC 106 - Heating and Equipment Installation I Hours: 4
Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, and air distribution systems. Students will learn to repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
Prerequisite: HVC 101
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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HVC 151 - Energy Audit and Green Technology Hours: 3
Students will gain the needed knowledge to perform energy audits on residential and commercial structures. Identify areas of concern with the use of thermal imagers and other methods. Research methods to decrease energy lost within the structures. Solar cell technology, wind energy and geothermal systems will also be studied.
Prerequisite: HVC 101
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HVC 165 - Internship Hours: 1
This course is intended to be a managed work experience in the HVAC/R industry. A joint effort between the college and industry to give the student a “real world” learning experience with industry professionals.
Prerequisite: HVC 101
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HVC 190 - HVAC Capstone II Hours: 3
This is a capstone course and is required of all HVAC/R certificate students. Students are typically in their last semester of education when enrolling in this course. Students will explore the various techniques involved in establishing effective communication with the customer, the employer, and co-workers. Assist with resume’ and cover letter. Interview techniques will be studied and practiced. All students will receive first aid training designed for the non-healthcare provider to include CPR. Meets OSHA requirement for trained first aid response. Students will receive a card.
Prerequisite: HVC 101
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