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HVC 200 - Assessment Hours: 0
End of program assessment required of all Associate of Applied Science (AAS) HVAC students.
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HVC 204 - Refrigerant A/C Installation II Hours: 4
This is a continuation of the various types of refrigerants used our field and their characteristics. 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 advance analysis procedures for servicing and repair of these systems.
Prerequisite: HVC 104
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HVC 205 - Forced Air Heating II Hours: 4
A study of more advanced concepts of industry equipment. Students will learn the various types of forced-air heating systems, their controls, automation, safety requirements, control operation, air distribution systems and design. Diagnose and repair electric and gas heating equipment and their components.
Prerequisite: HVC 105
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HVC 206 - Heating & Equipment Installation II Hours: 4
Students will expand their knowledge of 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 106
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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HVC 251 - Commercial Chilled Water Application Hours: 3
Students will be introduced to larger commercial air conditioning systems. The use of water as a medium for heating and cooling large commercial buildings. Variable drive motors and digital controls will be covered in detail. Service and repair of all components used in commercial systems will be studied.
Prerequisite: HVC 101
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HVC 295 - HVAC Capstone II Hours: 3
This is a capstone course and is required of all HVAC/R Associate degree 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. Students are required to participate in a programmatic online assessment, HVC*2000. All students will receive basic first aid training designed for the non-healthcare provider. Includes CPR. Meets OSHA requirement for trained first aid response. Students will receive a card. This course is a capstone course. Students enrolling in this course should be in their last semester and have completed their program courses with a “C” or better.
Prerequisite: HVC 101
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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History |
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HST 103 - U.S. History 1945-Present Hours: 3
A survey of the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that have shaped the history of the United States from the end of World War II to the present era. U.S. History 1945-Present complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 RsMo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions.
Gen Ed Skill Type: CON, CCT-CLO
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or coursework to enter ENG 101 or ENG 114
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HST 111 - African-American History to 1877 Hours: 3
A survey course that examines the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that shaped the history of African-Americans through the end of Reconstruction, African-American History to 1877 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 Rs Mo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions.
Gen Ed Skill Type: Social Behavior Science, Constitution
Prerequisite: ENG 080 and ENG 090 minimum grade C; or placement into ENG 101 .
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HST 112 - African-American History Since 1877 Hours: 3
A Survey course that examines the cultural, economic, political, and social forces and events that shaped the history of African-Americans since the end of Reconstruction. African-American History Since 1877 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 Rs Mo. requiring the study of the federal and state constitutions.
Gen Ed Skill Type: Social Behavioral Science, Constitution
Prerequisite: ENG 080 and ENG 090 minimum grade C; or placement into ENG 101 .
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HST 280 - Special Topics-History Hours: 1 - 5
A focused study of a specific historical topic not usually part of the regular History course offering curriculum. Special topics courses are typically offered to accommodate the special interest of students and/or faculty.
Prerequisite: None
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Industrial Engineering Technology |
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IND 001 - Project Lead The Way Workshop Hours: 0
This course is designed for and restricted to early college students involved in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program.
Open only to: High School Students
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IND 103 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Hours: 3
This course is a study of basic industrial systems which will cover hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical (bearings, gearing, belt drives, chain and sprockets coupling, clutches and brakes); electrical controls (relay, logic, PLC’s and variable frequency drive). The course will also cover measuring equipment, blueprint reading, material flow, and equipment upkeep.
Prerequisite: None
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 111 - Industrial Power Systems Lec Hours: 2
A study of hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial power systems. The course will cover all areas of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, parts, troubleshooting and interpreting schematics.
Corequisite: IND 112 Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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IND 112 - Industrial Power Systems Lab Hours: 1
A career technical laboratory course on the study of hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial power systems. The course will cover all areas of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, parts, troubleshooting and interpreting schematics.
Corequisite: IND 111 .Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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IND 133 - Industrial Robotics Hours: 3
Robotics and programmable automation are an increasing part of industrial production. This course covers the fundamentals of robotics and includes programming using a teach pendant, direct programming, sensing and machine vision. Students will complete three projects of progressing difficulty using Mitsubishi robots.
Prerequisite: None
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IND 151 - Industrial Electricity Lecture Hours: 2
This is an introductory course in basic industrial electricity. This course introduces and develops the concept necessary for understanding the use of electrical components and circuitry.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: IND 152 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 152 - Industrial Electricity Lab Hours: 1
A career technical laboratory on the study of basic industrial electricity. The course introduces and develops the concept necessary for understanding the use of electrical components and circuitry.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: IND 151 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 163 - Indus & Control Sys Wiring Hours: 3
In this course, students work with industrial wiring procedures, standards and regulations. The course introduces the NEC code, JIC standards and manufacture specifications covering industrial wiring. Students will perform panel layout, high and low voltage installation, AC wiring, DC wiring and sensor installation. Conduit, cable tray and wireway installations are also covered in the course.
Prerequisite: IND 152 , IND 151
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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IND 172 - Process & Control Systems Lecture Hours: 2
The course teaches the elements of electrical machine control and ladder logic. Students work with machine control components, such as control relays, pilot lights, push buttons, selector switches, timers, counters and sensors. The course ends with an introduction to PLC’s.
Prerequisite: IND 151 , IND 152
Corequisite: IND 173 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 173 - Process & Control Systems Lab Hours: 1
The course teaches the elements of electrical machine control and ladder logic. Students work with machine control components, such as control relays, pilot lights, push buttons, selector switches, timers, counters and sensors. The course ends with an introduction to PLC’s.
Prerequisite: IND 152 , IND 151 ; min grade C
Corequisite: IND 172 Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 174 - Maintenance Welding Hours: 3
Maintenance Welding provides instruction in the basic welding skills necessary to perform repairs commonly required in manufacturing. The course provides and introduction to welding processes, machine setup, safety and workplace preparation. Processes cover are stick (SMAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding of steel. Student who are able to master the required skills will also have the opportunity to learn TIG (GTAW) welding and weld other materials such as aluminum or stainless steel.
Lecture/Laboratory: 1 Credit Hour Lecture/2 Credit Hours Lab
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
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IND 212 - Materials and Metallurgy Hours: 3
Materials and Metallurgy will introduce students to the fundamentals of materials science with a focus on metals and their properties. Alloys, heat treatment and workability of steel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium will be covered. Labs associated with the course will investigate material’s ductility and yield as well as showing the effect of heat treatment and surface hardening techniques on metal’s properties.
Prerequisite: None
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 213 - Maintenance Practices Hours: 3
A study of basic industrial maintenance and repair techniques with emphasis in the mechanical area covering bearing, gearing, gear reducers, belt drives, chain and sprockets, coupling, clutches and brakes, lubrication and variable speed drives. We will also cover areas of preventive maintenance and methods used such as vibration analysis, balancing and infrared testing.
Prerequisite: None
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 215 - Motor Controls Hours: 3
Controlling AC and DC motors is important in nearly all industries. The Motor Controls course teaches manual motor starters, magnetic contractors, reversing circuits, reduce-voltage starting, accelerating and decelerating methods and troubleshooting. Advanced motor drives are used to expose students to variable speed and torque control.
Prerequisite: IND 173 & IND 172 ; minimum grade C
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Spring
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IND 217 - Industrial Systems Troubleshooting Hours: 3
Integrated system troubleshooting procedures are demonstrated. Methods to determine root cause of system malfunction with the use of modern diagnostic equipment are covered. The integrated industrial system is defined as one incorporating mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and monitored by a microprocessor-based controller.
Prerequisite: IND 111 , IND 112 , IND 213 IND 221
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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IND 221 - PLC-Programmable Logic Controllers Hours: 3
Principles of PLC’s work and practical information and skills in installing, programming, and troubleshooting. Items covered are memory structure, input/output modules, ladder logic diagrams, and the development of programming skills.
Prerequisite: IND 173 & IND 172 ; minimum grade C
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 231 - Advanced PLC Hours: 3
Advanced programming, installation and troubleshooting techniques on PLC’s. Items covered are: networking, sequencer, shift registers, math instructions, data manipulation, program control, counters, timers and latching circuits. HMI programming, installation and troubleshooting is also covered.
Prerequisite: IND 221
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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IND 265 - IE Technology Internship Hours: 3
This course is supervised work experience in the industrial engineering technology field. Students will utilize skills and knowledge obtained from IET courses. A weekly journal entry of the student’s learning will be required. The student must complete at least 115 hours of work experience at the internship site over 15 weeks. The student will also be required to complete a journal entry each week. Students desiring to take this course must make their own internship arrangements with a company approved by the IET program (list available) or request that the company of their choosing is approved by the IET program Coordinator. Signing up for this course does not guarantee an internship. Students are responsible for applying for internships at desired companies. PLEASE NOTE: While at the internship site, the student is treated as if actually working for the company. It is imperative to be on time and to follow the rules and policies of the worksite. Failure to comply with the rules and policies may be grounds for discontinuing the internship.
Prerequisite: 6 IET courses, minimum grade C and an IET major.
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IND 270 - I.S.-Industrial 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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IND 280 - Special Topics-Industrial 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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MCM 111 - Applied Journalism I Hours: 1
This course provides an in-depth study and practical application of interviewing, newswriting, editing, photography and design skills. Students in Applied Journalism courses are responsible for producing the CORNERSTONE, the student newspaper and website.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 101
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MCM 112 - Applied Journalism II Hours: 1
This course provides an in-depth study and practical application of interviewing, newswriting, editing, photography and design skills. Students in Applied Journalism courses are responsible for producing the CORNERSTONE, the student newspaper and website.
Prerequisite: MCM 111
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 101
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MCM 206 - Diversity in the Media Hours: 3
Diversity in Media provides journalistic tools for the coverage of diverse ethnic, gender, ability and ideological groups inside and outside the United States. Students will recognize the importance of diverse voices in the media and how to better cover diversity.
Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, GC-CLO
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 114
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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MCM 211 - Applied Journalism III Hours: 1
This course provides an in-depth study and practical application of interviewing, newswriting, editing, photography and design skills. Students in Applied Journalism courses are responsible for producing the CORNERSTONE, the student newspaper and website.
Prerequisite: MCM 112
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 101
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MCM 212 - Applied Journalism IV Hours: 1
This course provides an in-depth study and practical application of interviewing, newswriting, editing, photography and design skills. Students in Applied Journalism courses are responsible for producing the CORNERSTONE, the student newspaper and website.
Prerequisite: MCM 211
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 101
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MCM 225 - News Writing Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of journalistic writing, including hard news and feature writing. Emphasis will be placed on developing the reporting, interviewing, editing, observing and critical skills necessary in journalism, including practice of Associated Press style, grammar and ethics.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 115
Yearly Cycle:
Odd Spring
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MCM 270 - I.S.-Journalism 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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MCM 280 - Special Topics-Journalism 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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Licensed Practical Nursing |
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LPN 100 - Personal & Vocational Concepts I Hours: 2
This course is designed to introduce the practical nursing student to the role of the college student and the practical nurse as a member of the health care team. The educational and professional responsibilities of the PN are explored while concepts are introduced including organizational skills, study methods, learning styles, test-taking strategies, interpersonal communication, cultural competency, and legal, ethical, theoretical, and historical aspects of practical nursing.
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LPN 110 - Foundations of Practical Nursing I Lecture Hours: 5.5
This course is designed as an introduction to the nursing process and entry level practical nursing skills. Students will develop a firm foundation of the nursing process along with basic nursing care and skills. Concepts of the nursing process, professional documentation, therapeutic communication, basic care and comfort, principles of nutrition, and client safety will be introduced.
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LPN 111 - Foundations of Practical Nursing I Lab Hours: 1.5
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to safely apply nursing skills and theoretical knowledge acquired in Foundations of Practical Nursing I Lecture. The nursing laboratory will be utilized for students to learn and perform skills to provide safe and competent nursing care. Emphasis is placed on professional behavior, therapeutic communication, cultural considerations, psychosocial and physical assessment, basic nursing skills and patient safety.
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LPN 120 - Foundations of Practical Nursing II Lecture Hours: 5.5
This course is designed to apply previously learned theoretical concepts and basic nursing skills of Foundations of Practical Nursing I Lecture & Lab. Students will integrate concepts of basic medication administration, including intravenous therapies, altered patterns of elimination, perfusion and oxygenation, integumentary and nutrition.
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LPN 121 - Foundations of Practical Nursing II Lab Hours: 1.5
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to safely apply previous learned nursing skills and theoretical knowledge acquired in Foundations of PN I & II Lecture and Foundations of PN 1 Lab. The nursing laboratory and clinical experiences in community healthcare facilities are utilized. Emphasis is placed on safe medication administration and providing nursing care for clients needing support with bowel, urinary, respiratory, and wound care.
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LPN 150 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I Lecture Hours: 6.5
This course is designed to apply previously learned theoretical concepts and basic nursing skills of Foundations of PN I & II while caring for the child, adult, and older adult across the life span with common behavioral health and medical-surgical disease processes. Students will integrate principles of safe medication administration, basic pharmacology, pathophysiology, behavioral and cultural considerations, and the teaching-learning process. Students will also be introduced to the PN role in leadership and management.
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LPN 151 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I Lab Hours: 2.5
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to safely apply previous learned nursing skills and theoretical knowledge acquired in Foundations I & II Lecture and Lab, and Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I Lecture. The nursing laboratory and clinical experiences in community healthcare facilities are utilized. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, assessment and identification of normal and abnormal findings when providing nursing care for the adult and older adult client.
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LPN 160 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan II Lecture Hours: 6.5
This course is designed to apply previously learned theoretical concepts and basic nursing skills of Foundations I & II and Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I Lecture/Lab while caring for the child, adult, and older adult across the life span with complex behavioral and medical-surgical disease processes which include end of life care. The nursing process is broadened to further meet the needs of the client. Emphasis is placed on disease prevention and rehabilitation, laboratory and diagnostic testing along with therapeutic treatments. Students will further develop skills essential in the PN role as leaders and managers of care.
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LPN 161 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan II Lab Hours: 2.5
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to safely apply previous learned nursing skills and theoretical knowledge acquired in Foundations I & II lecture/lab, Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I & II lecture, Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I lab. The nursing laboratory and clinical experiences in community healthcare facilities are utilized. Emphasis is placed on post-acute and acute care medical-surgical needs.
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LPN 170 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan III Lecture Hours: 6.5
This course is designed to apply previously learned theoretical concepts and basic nursing skills of Foundations I & II Lecture/Lab, Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I, II Lecture/Lab while caring for the child, adult, and older adult across the life span with complex behavioral and medical-surgical disease processes. Integrated concepts of maternal-newborn nursing and community health promotion are introduced. The nursing process is broadened to further meet the needs of the client. Emphasis is placed on providing family-centered care within the scope of practice of the Practical Nurse.
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LPN 171 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan III Lab Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to safely apply previous learned nursing skills and theoretical knowledge acquired in Foundations I & II lecture/lab, Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I & II lecture/Lab, and Nursing Care Across the Lifespan II lecture. The nursing laboratory and clinical experiences in community healthcare facilities are utilized. The nursing laboratory and clinical experiences in community healthcare facilities are utilized. Emphasis is placed on preparation and transition of the student to assume the role of the Graduate Practical Nurse and ability to deliver safe and effective care to multiple clients
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LPN 190 - Personal & Vocational Concepts II Hours: 0.5
This course is designed to introduce the PN student to the role of the graduate practical nurse and transition to practice. Professional nursing concepts include securing and maintaining employment, life-long learning, the NCLEX-PN exam, leadership/management skills, and applying legal and ethical behaviors within the scope of practice for the practical nurse in accordance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.
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Mathematics |
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MTH 030 - Mathematics Pre-Algebra Bridge Hours: 0
A weeklong course intended for students who placed into MTH 070 . The Pre-Algebra Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test taking skills and targeted remediation in mathematics. Topics include whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. MTH 030 utilizes a departmental workbook and a computer learning management system. At the end of weeklong bridge, students will retake the mathematics portion of the placement exam.
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MTH 040 - Mathematics Introductory Algebra Hours: 0
A weeklong course intended for students who placed into MTH 080 . The Introductory Algebra Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on test-taking
skills and targeted remediation in mathematics. Topics include solving linear and absolute value equations and inequalities, graphing on the Cartesian Coordinate system, slope and equations of lines, graphing linear inequalities, solving systems of equations with graphing, rules of exponents, and multiplication/division of polynomials. MTH*040 utilizes a departmental workbook and a computer learning management system. At the end of the weeklong bridge, students will retake the mathematics portion of the placement exam.
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MTH 070 - Pre-Algebra Hours: 3
Pre-Algebra is an entry-level course for students in preparation for the Introductory/Intermediate algebra sequence or Fundamental Concepts in Math. Topics to be covered include: arithmetic operations on the set of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers, including decimals, exponents, and percents, solving linear equations, various applications in problem-solving, the coordinate system, and basic graphing. Placement in Pre-Algebra is determined by a student’s score on the math placement test and/or the student’s mathematical background. When successfully completed (grade C or better), the course satisfies the college’s prerequisite for
Introductory Algebra, Fundamental Concepts in Math, and Business Mathematics. Prerequisite: None
Gen Ed Skill Type: DEV
Prerequisite: None
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MTH 080 - Introductory Algebra Hours: 4
Introductory Algebra is the first course in a two course algebra sequence designed to prepare students for coursework in college level mathematics. Students will be introduced to basic algebra topics and the application of technology to those topics. The course will begin with a review of pertinent pre-algebra topics including fractions, decimals, and signed numbers. Other topics to be covered at the introductory algebra level include: arithmetic skills, solving equations and inequalities, exponents, linear equations and expressions, and the coordinate plane. Many of these topics will be developed more in subsequent courses. Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher will satisfy the prerequisite for Intermediate Algebra.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MTH 070 or appropriate math placement score.
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MTH 094 - Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics Hours: 3
A developmental mathematics course designed to prepare students for coursework in college level mathematics. Students will gain a background in algebra, geometry, and mathematical reasoning. Topics to be covered include introductions to linear equations, the Cartesian coordinate system, statistics, geometry, functions, unit analysis, and mathematical reasoning. Application based problems and learning will be infused throughout the course. Not intended for transfer.
Gen Ed Skill Type: Developmental
Prerequisite: MTH 070 or appropriate math placement; minimum grade C
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MTH 095 - Statistics Expansion Hours: 1
Statistics Expansion is a developmental mathematics laboratory course for students who are co-enrolled in Statistics (MTH 150) and need to improve comprehension and mastery of specific arithmetic and algebraic topics. Topics to be covered include numbers and the number line, operations on numbers, sets, equations and inequalities, graphing lines in two dimensions, reading tables and graphs, and approximating areas. Additional support will also be provided to assist students’ success in Statistics. Prerequisite: Appropriate Math Placement score.
Prerequisite: Appropriate math placement score.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Must be enrolled in MTH 150 or BUS 210
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MTH 102 - Business Mathematics Hours: 3
A course in business and financial applications of mathematics such as discounts, markups, interest, installment buying and credit cards, payroll, depreciation, taxes, etc. Intended for students in several AAS degree programs.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 070 or appropriate math placement score to enter MTH 080 .
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MTH 108 - Applied Algebra & Trigonometry Hours: 3
Applied algebra and trigonometry is a study of applied topics in algebra such as equations: linear and quadratic, graphs and equation solving combined with a study of topics in geometry and trigonometry such as angles, triangles, and vectors.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade or “C” in MTH 080 or MTH 094 or appropriate math placement score to enter MTH 110 .
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MTH 110 - Intermediate Algebra Hours: 3
Intermediate Algebra is designed to prepare students for College Algebra. Topics covered include: systems of linear equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, factoring (including sum and difference of cubes), solving quadratics using factoring and the quadratic formula, graphing quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 080 , MTH 094 , or appropriate math placement score to enter MTH 110.
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MTH 131 - Metric & Nonmetric Geometry Hours: 3
Metric and Non-Metric Geometry is designed to familiarize potential elementary school teachers with the various mathematical topics taught in an elementary school environment. Topics covered will include measurements, plane and solid geometry, statistics and probability.
Gen Ed Skill Type: CCT-CLO
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 110 or appropriate math placement score.
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MTH 150 - Statistics Hours: 3
Statistics is an introductory course which studies the proper methods of collecting data, organizing, describing, and presenting data, and drawing conclusions from data.
MOTR MATH 110
Gen Ed Skill Type: MTH, CCT-CLO, MTMATH
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH-080 , MTH-094 or appropriate math placement score.
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MTH 171 - Trigonometry Hours: 2
Trigonometry is the second of two courses intended to prepare students for fields that require a high level of algebraic reasoning or Calculus. This course includes the trigonometry component of a precalculus course. Topics include geometric reasoning and trigonometry.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Minimum grade of C in MTH 170 or taken concurrently with MTH 170.
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MTH 180 - Survey Calculus Hours: 3
Survey Calculus is an introductory study of the techniques of differential and integral calculus. The focus of the course will be on functions and the applications of the calculus to the life, social, and managerial sciences, with particular emphasis on business applications. Trigonometry is not used.
Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, MTH, MAI, CCT-CLO
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MTH 170 or appropriate math placement score.
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MTH 190 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus I Hours: 5
A first course in a sequence of courses including analytic geometry, differential calculus, and integral calculus. This series is recommended for majors in engineering, the physical sciences, and mathematics. Topics include: properties of real numbers, introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, differentiation of functions, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definite integral.
Gen Ed Skill Type: MTMATH
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 170 and MTH 171 or appropriate math placement score.
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MTH 210 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Hours: 5
A continuation of MT 1605 including the following topics: applications of the definite integral, logarithmic and exponential functions, hyperbolic and trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, approximate integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, parametric equations, sequences, and series.
Gen Ed Skill Type: MTH, CCT-CLO, MTMATH
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 190 . Students earning Calculus I credit through transfer or AP exam are required a satisfactory score on the Trigonometry placement exam.
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MTH 220 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus III Hours: 5
A continuation of MTH 210 including the following topics: vectors and surfaces in three-dimensional space, solid analytic geometry, differential calculus of functions of several variables, and multiple integration.
Gen Ed Skill Type: MTMATH
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MTH 210 .
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MTH 241 - Linear Algebra Hours: 3
Topics studied in this course will include systems of linear equations, matrices, vector and vector spaces, inner products, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘C’ in MTH 210 or may be taking MTH 210 concurrently.
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MTH 242 - Engineering Statistics Hours: 3
An introduction to statistical methods in engineering and the physical sciences dealing with basic probability, distribution theory, confidence intervals, significance tests, and sampling.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 210 .
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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MTH 245 - Differential Equations Hours: 3
A study of separable variables, homogeneous equations, exact equations, integrating factors, linear differential equations, LaPlace transform, and applications.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MTH 220 .
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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MTH 270 - I.S.-Mathematics 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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MTH 280 - Special Topics-Mathematics 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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Medical Assistant |
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MDA 100 - Medial Assistant Externship Prep (MEP) Hours: 0
Medical Assistant students will complete all portions of the Medical Assistant Externship Packet (MEP) including passing a background check (as specified in packet information), a negative result drug screen (as specified in packet information), proof of two negative Tuberculosis tests, or 1 chest x-tray, proof of immunity to measles and rubella (2 immunization dates or 1 titre) and check pox (date of disease of 2 immunization dates or 1 titre), proof of a Hepatitis “B” series (may be in progress) and influenza vaccination prior to registering for any MEP course. This packet is valid for 12 months and will be applied to all Medical Assistant Externships completed within that time frame.
Prerequisite: MDA 113 , MDA 213 with a minimum grade of B and a passing grade in EMS 102 DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION–NO EXCEPTIONS: To register for a fall semester MEP course, MDA 1000 must be completed by-May 1st. To register for a spring semester MEP course, MDA 1000 must be completed by-October 1.
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MDA 101 - Administrative Procedures Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare the student in records management, financial processes, insurance and coding, scheduling, office procedures, communication, and management of the electronic health record. Students will achieve 100 percent of course designated MAERB core competencies for this course.
Students must maintain a grade of C or higher to successfully pass this course.
Prerequisite: None
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MDA 112 - Office Interpersonal & Communication Skills Hours: 3
Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior, as they apply to special populations. This course includes such topics as developmental stages of the life cycle, principles of listening, therapeutic, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills as they relate to the medical assistant role.
Prerequisite: None
Yearly Cycle:
Spring
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MDA 113 - Clinical Procedures Hours: 4
This course is designed to introduce and provide the student with a broad understanding of legal and ethical issues facing the healthcare industry. Current issues and trends related to ethical and legal healthcare practice and decision-making will be discussed and debated, as well as, state and federal healthcare regulations. Students will achieve 100 percent of course designated MAERB core competent ices for this course. Students must maintain a grade of C or higher to successfully pass this course.
Lecture/Laboratory: Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
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MDA 121 - Medical Ethics for Healthcare Professionals Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce and provide the student with a broad understanding of legal and ethical issues facing the healthcare industry. Current issues and trends related to ethical and legal healthcare practice and decision-making will be discussed and debated, as well as, state and federal healthcare regulations. Students will achieve 100 percent of course designated MAERB core competent ices for this course. Students must maintain a grade of C or higher to successfully pass this course.
Open only to: Medical Assistant Major
Corequisite: Student must be a declared Medical Assistant Major to enroll in this course
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MDA 213 - Medical Laboratory Procedures Hours: 4
This career technical course credit hour includes collection, processing and transport of blood, urine, cultures; identification of normal ranges; and quality control measures. Students will learn principals of infection control and medical asepsis. Students will knowledge of and demonstrate performance on an EKG. Lab coat is required for this course and will not be provided by the instructor. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MDA 113 minimum grade B.
Lecture/Laboratory: Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: MDA 113 Minimum grade B
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MDA 222 - Program Capstone-Medical Assistant Review Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare the student to transition to practice as a professional medical assistant. Application of previously learned coursework will be identified and discussed in relation to the profession, as well as developing a plan for professional employment. Additionally, students will review components of the CMA exam and prepare to sit for the CMA, AAMA national certification exam. Students will achieve 100 percent of course designated MAERB core competent ices for this course. Students must maintain a grade of C or higher to successfully pass this course.
Prerequisite: The course should be taken the last or next to the last semester prior to graduation.
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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MDA 223 - Medical Assistant Clinical Externship Hours: 4
This is an externship in the Medical Assistant Career Technical Program. Students are placed in a health care setting, which provides practical experience to apply knowledge and skills learned to meet the competencies of the Medical Assistant program. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor) in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience in which the student completes 200 hours of work. Students must complete this externship with a 100% on competency requirements.
Prerequisite: MDA 113 & MDA 213 . Students must pass all program externship application requirements & have consent of program instructor.
Yearly Cycle:
Fall
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MLT 150 - Introduction to Laboratory Science Methods Hours: 2
This course orients the student to the concepts encompassed in the laboratory environment, to include safe specimen handling, testing procedures, reporting results, basic quality control, laboratory organization and professionalism. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 2 hours lecture
Open only to: Medical Laboratory Technician program
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MLT 210 - Immunology Hours: 3
The course consists of the principles and theories of antigen and antibody reactions and the immune system as related to diagnostic serologic procedures. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 1 hour lecture; 8 contact hour lab
Open only to: Medical Lab Technician program
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MLT 220 - Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis Hours: 5
This course introduces the student to methods of analysis of chemical components found in the human body, the testing methodologies for those constituents and the results as applied to normal and abnormal disease states. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 4 hours lecture; 4 contact hours lab
Open only to: Medical Lab Technician
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MLT 230 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids (with clinicals) Hours: 2
The course covers various aspects of urinalysis including terminology, physical, microscopic and chemical exam, and current screening tests offered by laboratories. The course also studies various body fluids and associated analysis techniques. The student will learn and perform various tests and analysis procedures employed by laboratories.
Lecture/Laboratory: 1 hour lecture; 4 contact hours lab
Open only to: Medical Lab Technician program
Prerequisite: HSC 113 , BIO 206 , BIO 207 , MLT 150
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MLT 250 - Hematology and Coagulation Hours: 5
This course studies the cellular structures in blood, normal and abnormal cell development, alterations present in disease and the mechanisms of coagulation. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 4 hours lecture; 4 contact hours lab
Open only to: Medical Lab Technician program
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MLT 260 - Phlebotomy Hours: 2
This course covers various procedures in performing venipuncture and other specialized collection techniques in addition to laws and regulations for safe phlebotomy practices. Prerequisite: IF IN MLT PROGRAM: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better. IF ONLY TAKING PHLEBOTOMY COURSE: Completed Phlebotomy Application Packet, Completed and passed drug screen, Completed (or proof of series initial inoculation) of all immunizations, Completed and passed background checks (Hwy Patrol, Caregiver, OIG), or Instructor Approval
Lecture/Laboratory: 1 hour lecture; 4 contact hours lab
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MLT 261 - Phlebotomy Certification Course Hours: 4
The course studies various procedures in drawing blood and laboratory techniques in handling blood. Also, there is a focus on clinical assay types and professional issues, such as interpersonal communication, quality, phlebotomy department management, and regulations pertaining to phlebotomy. The student must satisfactorily perform in a laboratory setting as well as pass written tests. Students who complete MLT261 will be able to take a national accrediting examination, such as that offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists. Prerequisites: Completed Phlebotomy Application Packet, completed and passed drug screen, completed (or proof of series initial inoculation) of all immunizations, completed and passed background checks (Highway Patrol, Caregiver, OIG), or instructor approval.
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MLT 270 - Immunohematology Hours: 5
This course consists of concepts, applications and discrepancies of blood group testing, screening and crossmatch procedures and identifying unexpected antibodies. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 4 hours lecture; 4 contact hours lab
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MLT 280 - Clinical Microbiology Hours: 4
This course consists of the role of pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms which will include bacterial culturing, differentiation and identification of human normal flora and disease-causing microorganisms. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 3 hours lecture; 4 contact hours lab
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MLT 290 - Parasitology, Mycology and Virology Hours: 1
This course introduces the student to parasites, fungus, and viruses and their role in human health and disease. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 1 hour lecture
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MLT 291 - Hematology and Coagulation Practicum Hours: 2
This course consists of supervised clinical practice coordinated by the Consortium, in the hematology lab of selected clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 8 contact hours lab
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MLT 292 - Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis Practicum Hours: 2
This course consists of supervised clinical practice coordinated by the Consortium, in the clinical chemistry lab of selected clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 8 contact hours lab
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MLT 293 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum Hours: 2
This course consists of supervised clinical practice coordinated by the Consortium, in the microbiology lab of selected clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MLT program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 8 contact hours lab
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MLT 294 - Immunohematology Practicum Hours: 2
This course consists of supervised clinical practice coordinated by the Consortium, in the immunohematology lab of selected clinical affiliates. Prerequisite: Admission into the MHPC MLT Program; successful completion of required general education prerequisite courses, grade of “C” or better; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; successful completion of each course during each semester required in the MHPC MTL program, grade of “C” or better.
Lecture/Laboratory: 8 contact hours lab
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