2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Some course description information may change due to revisions by curriculum committees.

Please refer to this key when reading the course descriptions for information regarding what semester course will be offered: F= Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer, E=Every semester, T=To Be Determined.

Semesters that course(s) are offered are subject to change with instructor availability and student need.
 

Emergency Medical Services Program
  

  • EMSP 1510 - Advanced Concepts for the AEMT

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; Program Director Approval; EMSP 1110 , EMSP 1120 , EMSP 1130 , EMSP 1140 , EMSP 1150 , and EMSP 1160  
    Applicants for this program must submit documentation of current Georgia EMT License, OR National Registry of EMT’s certification as an EMT or EMT-Basic before open registration begins.)This course serves as the introductory course to the advanced level practice of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). It expands on the information attained at the EMT level. Topics include: EMS Systems; Documentation; EMS System Communication; Therapeutic Communication; Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; Emergency Medications; Airway Management; Respiration; Artificial Ventilation; Primary Assessment; and Secondary Assessment. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab -2. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • EMSP 1520 - Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; Program Director Approval; EMSP 1110 , EMSP 1120 , EMSP 1130 , EMSP 1140 , EMSP 1150 , and EMSP 1160  
    This course provides opportunities to apply fundamental knowledge of basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for the following: an acutely ill patient; a patient in shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management; and an acutely injured patient. In addition it provides a fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. Topics include: Geriatrics; Patients with Special Challenges; Medical Overview; Neurology; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Cardiovascular; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Shock and Resuscitation; Chest Trauma; Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma; Orthopedic Trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma: Nervous System Trauma; and Integration of Medical/Trauma Assessments. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab -2. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • EMSP 1530 - Clinical Applications for the AEMT

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; Program Director Approval; EMSP 1110 , EMSP 1120 , EMSP 1130 , EMSP 1140 , EMSP 1150 , and EMSP 1160  
    This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab -2. Credit hours: 1 (F, Sp)
  

  • EMSP 1540 - Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; Program Director Approval; EMSP 1110 , EMSP 1120 , EMSP 1130 , EMSP 1140 , EMSP 1150 , and EMSP 1160  
    This course provides supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings as well as opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment based management techniques through competency based evaluations relevant to the practice of an AEMT. Topics include: Clinicals and Assessment Based Management.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $295 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab -6. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • EMSP 2110 - Foundations of Paramedicine

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; ALHS 1011  or BIOL 2113  and BIOL 2113L  and BIOL 2114  and BIOL 2114L , ENGL 1010  or ENGL 1101 , MATH 1012  or MATH 1111  or MATH 1103  and PSYC 1010  or PSYC 1101 ; and EMSP 1510 , EMSP 1520 , EMSP 1530 , and EMSP 1540  
    This course introduces the student to the role of the paramedic in today’s healthcare system, with a focus on the prehospital setting. This course will also prepare the student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. This includes developing a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning to modify the assessment and formulate a treatment plan. Topics include: EMS Systems; Research; Workforce Safety and Wellness; Documentation; EMS System Communication; Therapeutic Communication; Medical/Legal and Ethics; Life Span Development; Public Health; Incident Management; Air Medical; Scene Size-Up; Primary Assessment; History Taking; Secondary Assessment; Monitoring Devices; and Reassessment.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $190 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab -2. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)
  
  

  • EMSP 2130 - Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; ALHS 1011  or BIOL 2113  and BIOL 2113L  and BIOL 2114  and BIOL 2114L , ENGL 1010  or ENGL 1101 , MATH 1012  or MATH 1111  or MATH 1103  and PSYC 1010  or PSYC 1101 ; and EMSP 1510 , EMSP 1520 , EMSP 1530 , and EMSP 1540  
    This course will equip the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of pharmacology, as well as skills used to manage the respiratory system. Students will learn to use these advanced resuscitative skills to mitigate patient care emergencies, and to improve the overall health of the patient. Topics include: Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; Emergency Medications; Airway Management; Respiration; and Artificial Ventilation. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)
  

  • EMSP 2140 - Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510  
    This course equips the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, and will begin to integrate advanced assessment skills (including ECG interpretation) into the assessment of cardiac patients. Topics include: Anatomy, Physiology, and Electrophysiology of the Cardiovascular System; Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease; Assessment of the Cardiac Patient; Electrocardiographic (ECG) interpretation. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • EMSP 2310 - Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510 
    This course will enable the student to integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient experiencing a cardiovascular emergency. Topics include: Cardiovascular Emergencies and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (Su)
  

  • EMSP 2320 - Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510 ; 
    This course will enable the student to integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient experiencing a medical emergency. Topics include: Medical Overview; Neurology; Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Psychiatric; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders; Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; and Assessment of Medical Emergencies. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 5 (F)
  

  • EMSP 2330 - Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2140 , EMSP 2310 , EMSP 2320 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , and EMSP 2550 
    This course will enable the student to integrate a comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of traumatic: cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states; shock, respiratory failure or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest. This course will also include integrating assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression to implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for an acutely injured patient. During this course, the student will complete a nationally recognized pre-hospital trauma course (i.e. PHTLS, ITLS, ATT, etc.). Topics include: Shock and Trauma Resuscitation; Trauma Overview; Bleeding; Chest Trauma; Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma; Orthopedic Trauma; Soft Tissue Trauma; Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma; Nervous System Trauma; Special Considerations in Trauma; Environmental Emergencies; Multi-System Trauma; and Assessment of Trauma Emergencies. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 4 (Su)
  

  • EMSP 2340 - Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2140 , EMSP 2310 , EMSP 2320 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , and EMSP 2550  
    This course will enable the student to integrate assessment findings with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for various special patient populations. During this course, the student will also complete a nationally recognized pediatric course (i.e. EPC, PALS, PEPP, etc.). Topics include: Obstetrics; Gynecology; Neonatal Care; Pediatrics; Geriatrics; and Patients with Special Challenges.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $52 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 4 (F)
  

  • EMSP 2510 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic I

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; ALHS 1011  or BIOL 2113  and BIOL 2113L  and BIOL 2114  and BIOL 2114L , ENGL 1010  or ENGL 1101 , MATH 1012  or MATH 1111  or MATH 1103  and PSYC 1010  or PSYC 1101 ; and EMSP 1510 , EMSP 1520 , EMSP 1530 , and EMSP 1540  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2510 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , EMSP 2550 , EMSP 2560  and EMSP 2570 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $57 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 2 (F)
  

  • EMSP 2520 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic II

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2520 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , EMSP 2550 , EMSP 2560  and EMSP 2570 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 2 (Sp)
  

  • EMSP 2530 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic III

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2530 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2540 , EMSP 2550 , EMSP 2560  and EMSP 2570 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 2 (Sp)
  

  • EMSP 2540 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic IV

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2540 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2550 , EMSP 2560  and EMSP 2570 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (Su)
  

  • EMSP 2550 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic V

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2110 , EMSP 2120 , EMSP 2130 , and EMSP 2510  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2550 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , EMSP 2560  and EMSP 2570 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (Su)
  

  • EMSP 2560 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic VI

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2140 , EMSP 2310 , EMSP 2320 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , and EMSP 2550  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2560 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , EMSP 2550  and EMSP 2570 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (F)
  

  • EMSP 2570 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic VII

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2140 , EMSP 2310 , EMSP 2320 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , and EMSP 2550  
    This course provides the paramedicine student with supervised clinical experience in various clinical settings. EMSP 2570 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII is one in a series of courses that also includes: EMSP 2510 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , EMSP 2550  and EMSP 2560 . The successful completion of all of these will result in meeting all clinical standards required by the State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). Topics include: Clinicals. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (F)
  
  

  • EMSP 2720 - Practical Applications for the Paramedic

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; EMSP 2140 , EMSP 2310 , EMSP 2320 , EMSP 2520 , EMSP 2530 , EMSP 2540 , and EMSP 2550  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: EMSP 2330 , EMSP 2340 , EMSP 2560 , and EMSP 2570  
    Allows opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment based management techniques through competency based evaluations relevant to the practice of a Paramedic. Topics include: Assessment Based Management for Paramedics.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $125 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)

Engineering Technology
  

  • ECET 1102 - Circuit Analysis I

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 1111   or MATH 1013  
    Corequisite: ECET 1102L  
    This course emphasizes the knowledge and ability to analyze basic DC circuits and introductory concepts of AC circuits. Topics include: international units, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis concepts, network theorems concepts, D.C. instruments, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance, transient analysis, and introduction to dependent sources and 2-port parameters. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ECET 1102L - Circuit Analysis I Lab

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 1013  or  MATH 1111  
    Corequisite: ECET 1102  
      This course contains selected lab exercises that parallel ECET 1102. Laboratory work includes circuit construction, use of appropriate instruments, troubleshooting and circuit simulation using P-SPICE. Laboratory work emphasizes knowledge and ability to analyze basic DC circuits and introductory concepts of AC circuits. Topics include: international units, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis concepts, network theorems concepts, D.C. instruments, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance and transient analysis. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (E)
  

  • ECET 1111 - Digital Systems I

    Prerequisite: ECET 1102 , ECET 1102L  
    Corequisite: ECET 1111L  
    Study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on digital electronics and techniques, simplification of logic circuits, sequential and combinational logic circuits, programmable logic devices, flip-flops and registers, binary number system, and arithmetic and logic operations. Laboratory work parallels class work using trainers, DesignWorks, and Altera simulation software and system. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • ECET 1111L - Digital Systems I Lab

    Prerequisite: ECET 1102 , ECET 1102L  
    Corequisite: ECET 1111  
    Study of digital circuit fundamentals with an emphasis on digital electronics and techniques, simplification of logic circuits, sequential and combinational logic circuits, programmable logic devices, flip-flops and registers, binary number system, and arithmetic and logic operations. Laboratory work parallels class work using trainers, DesignWorks, and Altera simulation software and system. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (T)
  

  • ECET 2102 - Circuit Analysis II

    Prerequisite: MATH 1111  or MATH 1013 , ECET 1102  and ECET 1102L  
    Corequisite: ECET 2102L  
    Continues study of AC circuit analysis, which emphasizes complex networks. Topics include: analysis of complex networks, networks with multiple sources, AC network theorems, resonance, transformers, three-phase systems, filters and bode plots, non-sinusoidal waveforms, and pulse response of RLC circuits. Laboratory work parallels class work. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (F)
  

  • ECET 2102L - Circuit Analysis II Lab

    Prerequisite: MATH 1111  or MATH 1013 ; and ECET 1102  and ECET 1102L  
    Corequisite: ECET 2102  
    Continues study of AC circuit analysis, which emphasizes complex networks. Topics include: analysis of complex networks, networks with multiple sources, AC network theorems, resonance, transformers, three-phase systems, filters and bode plots, non-sinusoidal waveforms, and pulse response of RLC circuits. Laboratory work parallels class work. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (F)
  

  • ECET 2111 - Digital Systems II

    Prerequisite: ECET 1111 , ECET 1111L  
    Corequisite: ECET 2111L  
    Continues the study of digital systems with emphasis on the study of microcomputers with programming applications involving external devices with which the microprocessor/microcontroller must communicate. Topics include: logic families, PLD programming, microcomputer architecture, programming with arithmetic/logic instructions, jump, loop and call operations, I/O programming, timers, interrupts and interfacing techniques. Laboratory work parallels class work to include use of PLD (programmable logic devices) platforms, and microprocessor/microcontroller platforms to reinforce and edify theoretical concepts. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • ECET 2111L - Digital Systems II Lab

    Prerequisite: ECET 1111 , ECET 1111L  
    Corequisite: ECET 2111  
    Continues the study of digital systems with emphasis on the study of microcomputers with programming applications involving external devices with which the microprocessor/microcontroller must communicate. Topics include: logic families, PLD programming, microcomputer architecture, programming with arithmetic/logic instructions, jump, loop and call operations, I/O programming, timers, interrupts and interfacing techniques. Laboratory work parallels class work to include use of PLD (programmable logic devices) platforms, and microprocessor/microcontroller platforms to reinforce and edify theoretical concepts. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (T)
  

  • ECET 2121 - Electronic Circuits I

    Prerequisite: ENGT 1000 , ECET 1102 , ECET 1102L  
    Corequisite: ECET 2121L  
    Introduces the conduction process in semiconductor materials and devices. Topics include semiconductor physics; diodes; basic diode circuits and applications; biasing, stability and graphical analysis of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors; introduction to silicon controlled rectifiers; device curve characteristics; and related devices with selected applications. Laboratory work includes circuit construction, use of appropriate instruments, troubleshooting and circuit simulation using P-SPICE. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • ECET 2121L - Electronic Circuits I Lab

    Prerequisite: ENGT 1000 , ECET 1102 , ECET 1102L  
    Corequisite: ECET 2121  
    Introduces the conduction process in semiconductor materials and devices. Topics include semiconductor physics; diodes; basic diode circuits and applications; biasing, stability and graphical analysis of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors; introduction to silicon controlled rectifiers; device curve characteristics; and related devices with selected applications. Laboratory work includes circuit construction, use of appropriate instruments, troubleshooting and circuit simulation using P-SPICE. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 1 (T)
  

  • ENGT 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Technology

    Prerequisite: MATH 0099 or  MATH 0911  
    Provides a study of engineering technology as a career field and describes the knowledge and skills required for academic and occupational success. Topics include: engineering technology career, measurement and standards, mathematical operators, engineering tools, and engineering concepts. Labs reinforce mathematical, mechanical and electrical concepts through practical exercises, such as measurement and calculation of density of objects, relative humidity, use of digital multi-meter, building circuits, use of precision instruments, and team exercises. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • IDFC 1012 - Alternating Current I

    Prerequisite: IDCF 1011 Direct Current I or ECET Circuit Analysis I 1102/1102L
    Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. Contact hours: - 2, Lab - 2, Credit hours: 3
  

  • MEGT 1010 - Manufacturing Processes

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    Corequisite: ENGT 1000  
    This course introduces industrial manufacturing processes that employ processes for material shaping, joining, machining and assembly to the student. Topics include: casting, shaping and molding of metals, ceramics and polymers; particulate processing of metals and ceramics, metal forming, machining, sheet metal working, joining and assembling, surface treatment, and manufacturing design considerations. Emphasis is provided on raw materials, quality, and costs of finished products. The course includes lab exercises that demonstrate the applications of the topics covered in actual manufacturing processes. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • MEGT 1321 - Machining and Welding

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    Corequisite: MEGT 1010  
    An introduction to machining and welding technology. This course will include emphasis of use and operation of selected machinery, various machining operations, selected welding processes and precision measuring instruments to be combined with laboratory projects and safety. Topics will include industrial safety and health practices; welding quality; use of cutting and grinding tools; introduction to welding terms and symbols; shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); gas metal arc welding (GMAW); gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW); basic machining operations; and precision measuring instruments. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 2 (T)
  

  • MEGT 2030 - Statics

    Prerequisite: ENGT 1000  and MATH 1113  
    This course introduces the student to the study of forces acting on objects and their effects on a body at rest or at constant velocity. Static principles are applied in analyzing structural systems. Topics include: vectors, resultants, equilibrium of force systems, free body diagrams (FBD), analysis of trusses and frames, distributed loading and geometric properties of areas. Emphasis is placed on bodies at rest in both 2 dimensions and 3 dimensions. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • MEGT 2080 - Strength of Materials

    Prerequisite: MEGT 2030  
    This course studies the behavior of materials when subjected to different loadings and constraints. Topics include: stress, strain, material properties, properties of cross sectional areas, bending and buckling of members, beam and column analysis, torsion and combined loading. Emphasis is provided on predicting material behavior in various mechanical applications and utilizing fundamental analysis techniques to determine stress in solids under tension, compression, torsion and/or shear. The course includes hands on laboratory exercises such as evaluating beam deflection and the thermal expansion of various metals. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 4 (T)

English
  

  • ENGL 0910 - Diploma ENGL & READ LS

    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores in English and/or reading; or ENGL 0997
     
    This course will serve as a corequisite to ENGL 1010 for diploma-seeking students who do not pass the AccuPlacer. It is an activities based learning support course which is embedded in the applicable general education core. Remediation is customized to meet students’ individual needs and is assessed by diploma level faculty. Diploma level competencies include grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and subject/verb agreement. Reading competencies include vocabulary, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, and content reading skills. All competencies are designed to prepare student to be successful in diploma level English courses. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ENGL 0911 - Degree ENGL & READ LS

    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores in English and/or reading; or ENGL 0997  
    This course will serve as a corequisite to ENGL 1101 for degree-seeking students who do not pass the Accuplacer. It is an activities based learning support course which is embedded in the applicable general education core. Remediation is customized to meet students’ individual needs and is assessed by degree level faculty. English competencies include paragraph writing and essay writing. Reading competencies include vocabulary, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, and content reading skills. All competencies are designed to prepare students to be successful in degree level English courses. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ENGL 0997 - Basic English & Reading

    Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores in English and/or reading
    ENGL 0997 is a developmental course focusing on basic writing and reading skills necessary for the success of diploma-seeking students. The course emphasizes fundamental literacy skills that support reading comprehension and basic composition at the sentence and paragraph levels. Topics include vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, critical reading skills, study skills, basic grammar, basic mechanics, spelling and writing skills. Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $46.87 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I

    Prerequisite: Diploma level proficiency in English and Reading; or ENGL 0997  
    Corequisite: ENGL 0910  
    This course emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics in ENGL 1010 include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. (Diploma level course).  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $46.87 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric

    Prerequisite: Students with degree level proficiency in English and reading should register for ENGL 1101;
    This course explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. ENGL 1101 includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. (associate degree-level course). Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ENGL 1102 - Literature and Composition

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  
    This course develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101 . ENGL 1102 emphasizes the student’s ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include reading and analysis of fiction/nonfiction, poetry, and drama; research, and writing about literature. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)
  

  • ENGL 1105 - Workplace and Technical Communication

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  
    This course emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. The topics include reference use and research; device and process description; formal technical report writing; business correspondence; and technical report presentation. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • ENGL 2110 - World Literature

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and ENGL 1102  
    This course explores the history of the human experience through literature and writing across the cultures of the world. Surveys of important works across multiple genres of fiction and non-fiction as a reflection of cultural values. Explores themes from the ancient through modern era. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • ENGL 2130 - American Literature

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and ENGL 1102  
    This course emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature includes a variety of literary genres: short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (E)

Film
  

  • FILM 1100 - GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production

    Prerequisite: Program Admission; diploma level profiency in reading, writing and math.
    This course provides students with a basic set of skills and insights sufficient to be integrated onto the sets of working film productions. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy.  Contact hours: Class - 6, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 1150 - GFA Introduction to Special Makeup Effects

    Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
    This course is designed to educate students with entry-level skills and knowledge in practical special effects (SFX) makeup for the film and television industry. Students will participate in goal-oriented class projects including fabrication, material safety, use of casting materials, professional makeup, sculpting, airbrushing, and design. Emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude, professionalism and technique on and off set. Students are encouraged to attend open labs to refine their skills when available to further practice what they learn in class. Contact hours: Class - 4.167, Lab - 3.667. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 1350 - GFA Electrical and Lighting

    Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
    This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. Topics include: the role of the Electric Department on a film or episodic TV production; workflow within the Electric Department from preproduction until after wrap is called, safety procedures; proper etiquette; electrical distribution for the set; selecting lighting choices in regard to color, quality, and quantity in order to support the script; producing and controlling lighting in regards to color, quality, quantity, and direction; the relationship between light and the camera/lenses; and tasks performed by a lighting technician on a typical day on the set. Contact hours: Class - 4.5, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 1450 - GFA Grip and Rigging

    Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
    Grip and Rigging is an introduction and orientation to the practice of rigging and supporting grip equipment, cameras, vehicles and other physical/mechanical devices. Grips are first and foremost team members. In addition to a gaining a thorough knowledge of the equipment used in grip and rigging, students will engage in on-set exercises in inventory, maintenance, set-up, trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol and safety. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to work on a motion picture production set. As such, student responsibilities are matched to potential responsibilities as a team member on a production set as closely as possible. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 8. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 1510 - GFA Set Construction and Painting

    Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
    Designed to equip students with entry-level skills and knowledge of set construction for the film and episodic television industries. Students will participate in class projects that include reading blueprints, set safety, use of power tools, carpentry, scenic paint and sculpting. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to attitude and professionalism. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 1650 - Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100

    Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
    This course is designed to certify students with Avid Media Composer User Certification. This certification is recognized world-wide as the industry standard for assistant editors in feature films and broadcast television. This course will equip students with a unique skillset and knowledge of industry standard digital imaging, editorial process and story forging on both motion picture and episodic nonlinear productions. At the end of the course the students will be qualified to advance a career in entertainment post production of film and television. Successful completion of the coursework will award students Avid Media Composer Certified User 100 certification and qualify them to work as an assistant editor in feature films and episodic television. Students will learn Avid Media Composer post production processes and best practices, industry standard department terminology, image processing, basic visual effects, and color grading as well as Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) workflows. A large emphasis will be placed on the technical aspects of the industry standard editing tools, as well as attitude, professionalism and technique in and out of the edit room. Students will certify as an Avid Media Composer User upon passing Avid’s certification exam. Students are expected to attend open labs such as guest speakers to complete course assignments. Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $100 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 4.133, Lab - 3.733. Credit hours: 2 (Sp)

    Contact hours: Class - 4.133, Lab - 3.733. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 2060 - GFA Production Accounting Office Management

    Prerequisite: FILM 1100  
    This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of work in and surrounding the Production Accounting and Production Office departments. Students will learn the fundamentals for working within and succeeding through the Production Office or Accounting Department in the film and television industry. In this course, students will be able to identify the key players in each department and define their responsibilities. The Production Office component of this course will focus on the relationship between the Production Office and the overall production and the importance of the communication hub that exists between the Office, Set and Post. The Accounting component of this course will focus on the accounting guidelines and reporting practices that are used to track and manage the finances of a production. Practical elements will be created through the use of actual production software and scenario simulations. This course is intended for students with little to no experience in television and film production who wish to understand the larger importance of how the Production Office and Production Accounting departments affect production with effective communication, organization and problem-solving skills. Contact hours: Class - 6, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 6 (T)
  

  • FILM 2550 - GFA Practicum/Internship

    Prerequisite: Program Admission, FILM 1100  
    Provides additional skills application in a professional production environment through cooperative agreements among the film industry, the Georgia Film Institute and the student to furnish employment within a variety of production opportunities. Emphasizes student opportunities to practice production assistant skills in a hands-on situation under the supervision of a film industry professional. Supplements and compliments the courses taught in the Georgia Film Institute. Topics include: application of production skills, appropriate employability skills, problem solving, adaptability to differing production environments and acceptable job performance for Production Assistants assigned to the grip, electrical, art department, hair and makeup, SPFX, locations, camera, transportation and production departments. Contact hours: Class - 1.733, Lab - 12.8. Credit hours: 6 (T)

First Year Experience
  

  • FYES 1000 - First Year Experience

    The first-year experience course is designed to connect and acclimate new students to Gwinnett Technical College. In addition, the course creates an awareness of various campus resources and the academic skills necessary to achieve educational and career success. Through the use of academic strategies, self-discovery, and technology, students will develop college-level learning and success skills necessary to be successful. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 2 (E)

Geographical Information Systems
  

  • GIFS 1101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    An introduction to the principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems and basic use of a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) unit in the field. Examines applications of geographic information including data structure, spatial analysis, data management, data visualization, and data retrieval. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of GIS and its relevance to industry and society. Students will also acquire skills in introduction to terminology, hardware, and technology used in GPS. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 4 (F)
  

  • GIFS 1103 - Intermediate GIS

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission; GIFS 1101 
    This GIS course prepares students for geographic analysis. The course introduces students to the use of software tools in geographic and database analysis and provides practical experience in the use of GIS software for spatial analysis. Contact hours: Class -2, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 4 (F)
  

  • GIFS 1109 - Special Topics in GIS

    Prerequisite: GIFS 1103 
    This course allows instructors to cover topics that are specifically related to their service area. Examples of projects are: precision agriculture, fire and crime, water usage, historical data, and utility layouts. Students will be assigned a project that will benefit them in employment for their current service area. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • GIFS 1122 - GIS in Science, Business, and Government

    Prerequisite: GIFS 1103 
    This course includes an in-depth survey of the various ways that GIS applications are being used in natural resources, government (city, county, state, and federal) and business. Topics will include data acquisition, accuracy, analysis, and presentation techniques necessary for various GIS applications. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)

Health Fitness and Wellness
  

  • HPWS 1101 - Fitness and Wellness

    Prerequisite: (Diploma level proficiency in English and reading)
    Introduces the individual to the principles necessary for the achievement of fitness and wellness. The components of healthy lifestyle management will be explored. Topics covered include: exercise principles, cardio respiratory health, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, nutrition and diet, stress management, exercise injury prevention, and avoidance and consequences of unhealthy lifestyles. Contact hours: Class - 2 Lab - 3. Credit hours: 3 (T)

Health Information Management and Technology
  

  • HIMT 1100 - Introduction to Health Information Technology

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    This course focuses on orienting the student to health information management. Topics include introducing students to the structure of healthcare in the United States and its providers, and the structure and function of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 1151 - Computer Applications in Healthcare

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    Designed to provide students with computer and software skills used in medical offices. Topics include hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications; database software and information management; specialized information management systems in healthcare; methods of controlling confidentiality and patient rights; accuracy and security of health information data in computer systems as well as future directions of information technology in healthcare. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 3 Credit hours: 4 (T)
  

  • HIMT 1200 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    This course focuses on the study of legal principles applicable to health information, patient care and health records. Topics include: working of the American Legal System, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, patient record requirements, access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 1250 - Health Record Content and Structure

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    This course provides a study of content, storage, retrieval, control, retention, and maintenance of health information. Topics include: health data structure, content and standards, healthcare information requirements and standards. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 2 (T)
  

  • HIMT 1360 - Introduction to Pathopharmacotherapy

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: BUSN 2300  or ALHS 1090  
    Introduces drug therapy with emphasis on safety, classification of drugs, their action, side effects, and/or adverse reactions. Also introduces the basic concept used in the administration of drugs. Topics include: introduction to pharmacology, sources and forms of drugs, drug classification, and drug effects on the body systems.
      Contact hours: Class - 3, Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 1400 - Coding and Classification I - ICD Basic

    Prerequisite: BIOL 2114  and BIOL 2114L   or ALHS 1011  and ALHS 1090  or BUSN 2300  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HIMT 1100  
    Corequisite: HIMT 1360 
    This course provides the student an introduction to Medical Coding & Classification of diseases, injuries, encounters, and procedures using standard applications of Medical Coding Guidelines to support reimbursement of healthcare services. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 4 (F)
  

  • HIMT 1410 - Coding and Classification II - ICD Advanced

    Prerequisite: HIMT 1400 
    This course is a continuation of HIMT 1400 - Coding and Classification I - ICD Basic . This course provides the student with case studies for in-depth review of inpatient and outpatient record formats as found in current healthcare settings. Advanced coding skills and use of industry applications to apply coding and billing standards will be the focus to develop auditing and compliance strategies in the work setting. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 2150 - Healthcare Statistics

    Prerequisite: MATH 1111 ;
    Corequisite: HIMT 2200 
    This course analyzes the study of methods and formulas used in computing and preparing statistical reports for health care services and vital records. It also focuses on the study of methods and techniques used in presenting statistical data. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab -4. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 2200 - Performance Improvement

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    This course introduces the students to the peer review and the role health information plays in evaluating patient care. The course investigates the components of performance improvement programs in health care facilities, including quality assessment, utilization management, risk management, and critical clinical pathways. State and local standards are included as well as review of the federal government’s role in health care and accreditation requirements of various agencies. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 2300 - Healthcare Management

    Prerequisite: Program Admission
    This course will engage in the functions of a manager, planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, leading or directing, communication and motivating. Further study will include principles of authority/ responsibility, delegation and effective communication, organization charts, job descriptions, policies and procedures, employee motivation, discipline and performance evaluation. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 2400 - Coding and Classification III - CPT/HCPCS

    This course provides an introduction to, and application of, codes using CPT/HCPCS system. Codes will be applied to workbook exercises, case studies, and actual outpatient charts. Codes will be assigned manually as well as by an encoder. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 2410 - Revenue Cycle Management

    Prerequisite: HIMT 1400 
    This course focuses on how the revenue cycle is impacted by various departments within the facility such as patient access/registration, case management/quality review, health information management, and patient accounting. Subjects include insurance plans, medical necessity, claims processing, accounts receivable, chargemaster, DRGs, APCs, edits, auditing and review. ICD and CPT coding as they relate to the billing function will be reviewed. The importance of revenue cycle management for fiscal stability is emphasized. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIMT 2460 - Health Information Technology Practicum

    Prerequisite: HIMT 1200 , HIMT 1250 ;
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HIMT 2400 
    This course will allow students to perform advanced functions of a health information management (HIM) department. Students will work in realistic work environments in either a traditional, non-traditional, or lab setting. Activities will include application of all HIMT coursework. The student will also learn professional skills to prepare them for employment in the HIM career field. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 9. Credit hours: 3 (T)

History
  

  • HIST 1111 - World History I

    Prerequisite: Degree level proficiency in English and reading; or ENGL 0988  
    Emphasizes the study of intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from the prehistoric era to early modern times. Topics include the Prehistoric Era the Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Africa, Islam, the Americas, Japan, Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (T)
  

  • HIST 1112 - World History II

    Prerequisite: Degree level proficiency in English and reading; or ENGL 0988  
    The course is a study of the intellectual, cultural, scientific, political, and social contributions of the civilizations of the world, and the evolution of these civilizations during the period from early modern times to the present. Topics include: transitions to the Modern World; scientific revolution and the Enlightenment; political modernization; economic modernization; imperialism; and the Twentieth Century. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (F)
  

  • HIST 2111 - U. S. History I

    Prerequisite: Degree level proficiency in English and reading; or ENGL 0988  
    Emphasizes the study of U. S. History to 1877 to include the post-Civil War period. The course focuses on the period from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War to include geographical, intellectual, political, economic and cultural development of the American people. It includes the history of Georgia and its constitutional development. Topics include colonization and expansion; the Revolutionary Era; the New Nation; nationalism, sectionalism, and reform; the Era of Expansion; and crisis, Civil War, and reconstruction. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)
  

  • HIST 2112 - U. S. History II

    Prerequisite: Degree level proficiency in English and reading; or ENGL 0988  
    Emphasizes the study of the social, cultural, and political history of the United States from 1865 to the beginning of the twenty-first century and will equip the student to better understand the problems and challenges of the contemporary world in relation to events and trends in modern American history. The course also provides an overview of the history of Georgia and the development of its constitution. Topics include the Reconstruction Period; the great West, the new South, and the rise of the debtor; the Gilded Age; the progressive movement; the emergence of the U. S. in world affairs; the Roaring Twenties; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War and the 1950’s; the 1960’s and 1970’s; and America since 1980. (associate degree-level course) Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (Su)

Horticulture
  

  • HORT 1000 - Horticulture Science

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Introduces the fundamentals of plant science and horticulture as a career field. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview; plant morphology; plant physiology; environmental factors affecting horticulture practices; soil physical and chemical properties; fertilizer elements and analysis; and basic propagation techniques. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • HORT 1010 - Woody Plant Identification I

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of the taxonomy, identification, and culture requirements of woody plants. Topics include: introduction to woody plants, classification of woody plants, and woody plant identification and culture requirements. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 4. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • HORT 1020 - Herbaceous Plant Identification

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Emphasizes the identification, selection, and cultural requirements of herbaceous plants. Topics include: introduction to herbaceous plants, plant classification and nomenclature of herbaceous plants, herbaceous plant identification and culture requirements and seasonal color management. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • HORT 1030 - Greenhouse Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course helps to prepare students for a career in the management of commercial greenhouses, conservatories and institutional greenhouses. Emphasis is placed on greenhouse construction; operation and management; regulating and controlling the environment; applying cultural practices as they affect plant physiological processes and influence plant growth and development; and management of a greenhouse business. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1041 - Landscape Construction

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course develops fundamental skills in landscape construction with an emphasis on landscape grading, drainage, retaining walls, and pavements. Topics include workplace safety, site preparation, project layout, construction methods, sequencing, and managerial functions. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Su)
  

  • HORT 1050 - Nursery Production and Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Develops skills necessary to propagate and produce both container and field grown nursery stock. Topics include: industry overview, facility design, propagation techniques and environment, field grown and container production, and managerial functions for nursery production. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (F)
  

  • HORT 1060 - Landscape Design

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Introduces design principles, drawing skills, and plant selection techniques required to produce landscape plans for residential/commercial clients. Topics include: landscape design principles, sketching and drawing skills, site analysis, plant and material selection, and landscape design process. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1070 - Landscape Installation

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course develops skills needed for the proper selection, installation, and establishment of landscape trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf, and flowers. Topics include workplace safety, interpreting a landscape plan, soil preparation, planting methods, post care and establishment, and managerial functions for landscape installers. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1080 - Pest Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course provides an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of integrated pest management across a diverse array of pests including insects, weeds, plant pathogens, nematodes and vertebrates. Specifically, the course will provide students with a fundamental and practical understanding of integrated pest management in a landscape setting with emphasis on pest identification and control; pesticide application safety; and legal requirements for state licensure. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp)
  

  • HORT 1100 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Introduces the fundamentals of small scale agriculture with a sustainable approach. Emphasis will be placed on an industry overview, history and foundation of sustainable practices, management and fertility of soils, pest management, and economic and marketing theory and practices. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3 (F)
  

  • HORT 1110 - Small Scale Food Production

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Continues hands-on experience in food-crop production to be sold direct to the consumer, at farmers markets or CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture). Topics include farm safety, farm design and development, propagation, production, harvesting, packaging, and marketing. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1120 - Landscape Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course introduces cultural techniques required for proper landscape management with emphasis on practical application and managerial techniques. Topics include: landscape management, safe operation and maintenance of landscape equipment, and administrative functions for landscape managers. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1140 - Horticulture Business Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course presents managerial techniques required for business success in a chosen horticultural field. All aspects of establishing and managing a small business will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on strategic planning; financial management; marketing strategies; human resource management; and operations and administration. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (F)
  

  • HORT 1150 - Environmental Horticulture Internship

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission; student must be 16 years old
    Provides the student with practical experience in an actual job setting. This internship allows the student to become involved in on-the-job environmental horticulture applications that require practice and follow through. Topics include: work ethics, skills, and attitudes; demands of the horticulture industry; horticultural business management; and labor supervision. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 9. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1160 - Landscape Contracting

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Provides essential knowledge and skills in landscape contracting with emphasis on landscape business practices and principles, landscape bidding and estimating and managerial skills for the landscape business environment. Topics include: overview of landscape industry, landscape business principles and practices, landscape bidding and estimating and managerial skills for the landscape business environment. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (F)
  

  • HORT 1200 - Arboriculture Science

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Introduces the fundamentals of tree management, establishment and assessment as a career field in the urban forestry environment. Topics include: tree structure and function, tree identification and selection, installation and establishment, tree management, trees and construction and tree worker safety. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1250 - Plant Production and Propagation

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course provides instruction and hands-on experience in crop production with emphasis on the production of seasonal crops for the local areas and managerial skills involved with crop production. The technical principles of plant propagation focusing on hands-on application are introduced. Topics include cultural controls for propagation and production, insects and diseases, production and scheduling, methods of propagation (seed germination, rooting cuttings, layering, grafting, and budding, tissue culture),and propagation facilities construction. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Su)
  

  • HORT 1310 - Irrigation and Water Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Provides students with exposure to the basic principles of hydraulics and fluidics. Special attention is given to watering plant materials in various soil and climatic conditions through the use of irrigation. Topics include: industry overview; fluidics and hydraulics; system design and installation. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1330 - Turfgrass Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    A study of turfgrass used in the southern United States. Topics include: industry overview, soil and soil modification; soil fertility; turf installation; turf maintenance, turf diseases, insects and weeds: and estimating costs on management practices. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (Su)
  

  • HORT 1410 - Soils

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of soil science including: soil formation and classification; physical, chemical and biological characteristics; soil fertility and productivity; and soil management and conservation practices. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1420 - Golf Course Design Construction and Management

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Introduces basic golf course design principles as well as construction and renovation activities and basic golf course maintenance practices. Topics include: introduction and history, golf course design principles, golf course construction and golf course maintenance. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)
  

  • HORT 1430 - Advanced Landscape Design

    Prerequisite: HORT 1060 
    This course familiarizes students with approaches to garden and small outdoor space design. Students will examine various approaches to color and design theory relevant to designing gardens and outdoor spaces. Topics include history of design, landscape design principles and elements, sketching and drawing skills, design analysis, garden design styles, plant material selection and the development of a garden planting plan. Contact hours: Class - 2.5, Lab - 3.5. Credit hours: 4 (F)
  

  • HORT 1440 - Landscape Grading and Drainage

    Prerequisite: Provisional Admission
    Allows students to become familiar with basic site grading procedures that promote proper site drainage. This course emphasizes a hands-on approach to grading using hand and machine-driven equipment. Topics include: overview of grading and drainage, topographic map reading and evaluation, basic surveying procedures and equipment usage, site analysis and drainage design and installation, grading equipment operation and safety and grading landscape areas. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 4 (F)
 

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