Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 2320 - Differential Equations


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 2414   with a grade of “C” or better 

    Ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems. (Spring)

  
  • MATH 2412 - Pre-calculus


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better or an appropriate placement score

    This is a standard first course in functional analysis with algebra, geometry, and geometric interpretations. Topics include graphs, inverse functions, polynomial functions, rational and irrational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and analytic geometry. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

  
  • MATH 2413 - Calculus I


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 2412  or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better

    This is a standard first course in calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, differentiation formulas, applications of the derivative, mean value theorem, maxima/minima, points of inflections, curve sketching, anti-derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, upper and lower sums, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

  
  • MATH 2414 - Calculus II


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: MATH 2413  with a grade of “C” or better

    This is a standard second course in calculus. Topics include differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions, various techniques of integration including u-substitution, parts, partial fractions, trigonometric substitution, rationalizing substitutions, approximate integration, applications of the integral, and integration for areas and volumes, surface area, arc length, infinite limits, indeterminate forms, L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, sequences, series, convergence and divergence tests. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

  
  • MATH 2415 - Calculus III


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: MATH 2414  with a grade of “C” or better

    This is a third course in calculus. Topics include conic sections, vectors, parametric equations, surfaces in space, vector-valued functions, differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions, multivariate calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, Green’s Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem. (spring, summer)


Medical Assistant

  
  • HITT 1342 - Ambulatory Coding


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1343 

    This course is a study and practical application of basic ambulatory coding rules, conventions and guidelines.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1254 - Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1361 . Instructor permission required

    This course is in preparation for the Certified Medical Assisting Exam, including review of all three components of the CMA exam. Presents an explanation of how the exam is scored and provides opportunities to take practice exams. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (AAMA) examination is required for completion of this course.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1302 - Human Disease/Pathophysiology


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1313  and instructor permission required. 

    This course is a study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, and signs of symptoms of common diseases of the body systems.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1305 - Medical Law and Ethics


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week
    This is a course of instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. It includes current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. This is a writing intensive class.

  
  • MDCA 1309 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 

    This course emphasizes normal human anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs and systems with overview of common pathophysiology.

  
  • MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    This course is a study and practical application of medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms form prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

  
  • MDCA 1317 - Procedures in a Clinical Setting I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 

    This course places emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by a physician.  It included vital sign, collection and documentation of patient information, aspesis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week
    This course emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud.  Additional topics may include managed care of medical economics.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1360 - Clinical-Medical/Clinical Assistant


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Nine hours of clinicals each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1317 

    This course is a health-related work-based learning, experience that enables the student to apply specialized theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Additional requirements include completion of an approved Health Care Provider CPR course, completion of immunizations, and other administrative requirements.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1361 - Clinical-Medical/Clinical Assistant


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Nine hours of clinical each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1417  , MDCA 1302   and instructor permission required.

    This course is a health-related work-based learning, experience that enables the student to apply specialized theory, skills, and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  Additional requirements include completion of an approved Health Care Provider CPR course, completion of immunications, and other administrative requirements.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1417 - Procedures in a Clinical Setting II


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1317 

    This course places emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by a physician. It includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1421 - Administrative Procedures


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three lecture hours and four lab hours each week
    This course is a method of instruction for medical office procedures including appointment, scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, financial processes, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1448 - Pharmacology & Administration of Medications


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1360 

    This course includes instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. It focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of medical assistant.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 1452 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three lecture hours and three lab hours each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1360 .

    This course places emphasis on procedures depicted in the Current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). It includes blood collection, specimen handling, and basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, quality assurance, and quality control.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MDCA 2460 - Clinical-Medical/Clinical Assistant


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twelve hours of clinical each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1361  and instructor permission required.

    This course is a health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Medical Laboratory Technology

  
  • MLAB 1201 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week
    This course is an introduction to clinical laboratory science, including quality control, laboratory math, safety, basic laboratory equipment settings, accreditation and certification.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 1227 - Coagulation


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program of department approval

    This course is a course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes laboratory exercises, which rely on commonly performed manual and semi-automated methods.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 1231 - Parasitology/Mycology


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program or Department approval

    This course is a study of the taxonomy, morphology, and pathogenesis of human parasites and fungi, including the practical application of laboratory procedures.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 1311 - Urinalysis/Body Fluids


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and two hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program of department approval

    This course is an introduction to urinalysis and body fluid analysis, including the anatomy and physiology of the kidney, and physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 1315 - Hematology


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program or Department approval

    This course is an introduction to the theory and practical application of routine and special hematology procedures, both manual and automated; red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 1335 - Immunology /Serology


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and three hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program of department approval

    This course is an introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 2238 - Advanced Topics in Med. Lab. Tech


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program or Department approval

    This course examines the integration of all areas of the clinical laboratory and correlates laboratory test data with diagnostic applications and pathophysiology using critical thinking skills.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 2267 - Clinical Practicum II


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Ten weeks of 320 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program or Departmental approval

    This course is a method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work based experience, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. One-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students are assigned to a hospital or clinical laboratory and rotate through assigned departments to meet established clinical objectives. Weekly written exams are integral part of this practicum. The practicum will include the following areas which coincide with the listed prerequisites: Immunohematology, Immunology/Serology, and Parasitology/Mycology.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 2431 - Immunohematology


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: MLAB 1335  and admission to the MLT program or Department approval

    This course is a study of blood antigens and antibodies. Performance of routine blood banking procedures, including blood group and Rh typing, antibody screens, antibody identification, cross matching, elution, and absorption techniques.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 2434 - Clinical Microbiology


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and three hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2421  and admission to MLT program or department approval

    This course is an instruction in the theory, practical application, and pathogenesis of clinical microbiology, including collection, setup, identification, susceptibility testing, and reporting procedures.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 2466 - Clinical Practicum I


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Sixteen weeks of 640 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program or Department approval

    This course is a method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experiences, and direct patient/client care generally at a clinical site. Specific learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Students also practice phlebotomy skills in an actual hospital or clinical laboratory. Weekly written exams are integral part of this practicum. The practicum will include the following areas which coincide with the listed prerequisites: Hematology and Coagulation, Urinalysis, Clinical Chemistry, and Microbiology.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MLAB 2501 - Clinical Chemistry


    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours lecture and three hours lab each week
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1405  or CHEM 1411  and admission to MLT program of department approval

    This course is an introduction to the principles and procedures of various tests performed in Clinical Chemistry. Presents the physiological basis for the test, the principle basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique. Chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • PLAB 1223 - Phlebotomy


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and two hours lab each week
    This course involves skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. It also includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood cultures, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. Other topics included are professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.


Music

  
  • MUAP 1101 - Individual Instruction - Strings


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One-half hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one-half hour each week and may be repeated for a total of four credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1117 - Individual Instruction - Woodwinds


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One-half hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one-half hour each week and may be repeated for a total of four credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1137 - Individual Instruction - Brass


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One-half hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one-half hour each week and may be repeated for a total of four credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1161 - Individual Instruction - Guitar


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One-half hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one-half hour each week and may be repeated for a total of four credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1169 - Individual Instruction - Piano


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One-half hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one-half hour each week and may be repeated for a total of four credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1181 - Individual Instruction - Voice


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One-half hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one-half hour each week and may be repeated for a total of four credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1201 - Individual Instruction - Strings


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one hour each week and may be repeated for a total of eight credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1217 - Individual Instruction - Woodwinds


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one hour each week and may be repeated for a total of eight credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1237 - Individual Instruction - Brass


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one hour each week and may be repeated for a total of eight credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1261 - Individual Instruction - Guitar


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one hour each week and may be repeated for a total of eight credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1269 - Individual Instruction - Piano


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one hour each week and may be repeated for a total of eight credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUAP 1281 - Individual Instruction - Voice


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lab each week.
    Individual instruction is available in this course. This class meets for one hour each week and may be repeated for a total of eight credits. Individual instruction courses are restricted to music majors only.  Majors must have a permit to register in any individual instruction music course prior to registration. Permits are available from the Music Department.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1116 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two lab hours each week.
    This course relates to topics in Music Theory I. Aural training in treble and bass clefs; major and minor scales, melodies with harmonic backgrounds of principle chords; aural study of beats, divisions and subdivisions are included. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory I.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1117 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two lab hours each week
    This course relates to topics in Music Theory II. Aural skills including sight singing, ear training, and keyboard are further developed. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory II.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1131 - Instrumental Ensemble


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of class each week
    Enrollment is by audition. Students study and perform all forms of commercial music, including jazz, pop, and soul. Student arranging, composing and conducting is encouraged. Students are responsible for providing their own instruments. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled.

    Additional course fee(s) required.

  
  • MUSI 1133 - Wind Ensemble


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of class each week
    Open to any instrumentalist. No audition required. Designed to give an enjoyable and enlightening playing experience. Performs a wide range of music from popular selections to the more advanced works for concert band. Presents concerts on campus and at various functions in the area. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled.

    Additional course fee(s) required.

  
  • MUSI 1135 - Jazz Ensemble


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of class each week
    Enrollment is by audition. Students study and perform all forms of jazz. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled.

    Additional course fee(s) required.

  
  • MUSI 1141 - Concert Choir/Chorus


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three rehearsal hours each week
    Open to all students. The course is designed to acquaint members with the best in classical and modern choral music, oratorios, cantatas, and music of all countries. Choral techniques and group vocal problems are discussed. The student is required to attend all rehearsals and all public performances. The course may be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled.
  
  • MUSI 1152 - Vocal Ensemble


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three laboratory periods each week.
    This course is designed to train students with the best in light, popular, classical, and contemporary music presentation. Choral techniques and group vocal problems are taught. The student is required to attend all rehearsals and all public performances. Students are selected through audition with the voice instructor. The course may be repeated for a total of four credits.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details. Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degrees; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable creative outlet and the unique experience of self-expression and social development that results from participation in a group activity; and (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College. A great way to get involved at NTCC is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles all music majors are required to participate in a minimum of one ensemble each semester enrolled.

    Additional course fee(s) required.

  
  • MUSI 1159 - Musical Theatre


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One lecture and four laboratory hours each week
    Students will study and perform works from the musical theatre repertoire. May be repeated for a total of two semester hours of credit.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    This course develops keyboard skills for students with little or no previous experience.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1181  or equivalent ability

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1183 - Voice Class


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    This course is for non-voice majors. It presents the principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing in two group lessons a week.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1192 - Guitar Class


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of class each week
    Beginning class instruction in guitar. This course is designed for the non-music major. Must furnish own guitar.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1301 - Fundamentals of Music


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    This is an introduction to the elements of music, including study of the staff, clefs, key signatures, scales, time signatures, notation, meter and rhythm, sight singing, major and minor chords; application of theory at the keyboard; rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ear training.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
  
  • MUSI 1304 - Foundations in Music


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    This is a study of the basic fundamentals of music with an introduction to melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic instruments. Practical skills are developed by means of sight singing, conducting, rhythm drills, and the use of the piano as a basic tool in music study. No previous musical training required.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
  
  • MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Through a series of lectures, videocassettes and direct listening assignments, the student becomes acquainted with the main currents of music from Greek times to the present. Emphasis is placed on enhancing appreciation for music in all of its forms.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1301  or satisfactory score on theory placement test. To be taken concurrently with MUSI 1116

    This course will cover part writing of figured bass exercises and melody harmonization requiring principle triads. Melodic composition of phrase and period with extensions will also be included.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
  
  • MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1311 . To be taken concurrently with MUSI 1117 

    This course is a continuation of Music Theory I. Part writing and harmonization with triads and their inversions are studied in addition to an expanded chord vocabulary which includes materials from the common practice period.

    Note: Scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the music faculty advisor for audition times and details.
  
  • MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MUSI 1182 

    Topics studied in this course include harmony, transposition, accompaniment styles, improvisation, sight reading, keyboard technique, major and minor scales.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2181 

    This course is a continuation of Piano Class III.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Nursing (VN)

  
  • HPRS 2200 - Pharmacology for Health Professions


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture each week.
    A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. This class will be offered with 100% online course delivery.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1162 - Clinical-Maternal/Neonatal


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite: VNSG 1260  Co-requisites: VNSG 1330  (mandatory)

     

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on care of the mother during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum experience and care of the newborn child.

  
  • VNSG 1163 - Clinical-Pediatrics


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of clinical experience each week
    Co-requisites: VNSG 1334 

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on care of the pediatric client from birth through adolescence in various stages of health and illness.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1219 - Professional Development


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the second semester of the Vocational Nursing Program Co-requisites: VNSG 2261 

    The study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, ethics, legalities, trends, management, and continuing education.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of course work each week.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the second semester of the Vocational Nursing Program Co-requisites: VNSG 2160 

    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process and the role of the vocational nurse.

  
  • VNSG 1260 - Clinical I


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Eleven hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission into the Vocational Nursing Program Co-requisites: VNSG 1429 

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on meeting basic needs for a variety of clients with common medical surgical disorders.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1261 - Clinical-Medical Surgical II


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Eleven hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite: VNSG 1260  Co-requisites: VNSG 1432  (mandatory)

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/ client care at a variety of clinical sites. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. A continuation of VNSG 1260 . Focus is on increased complexity and advanced care in meeting bio-psych-social needs of adults through the roles and competencies of the vocational nurse.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing I


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Vocational Nursing program.

    Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process, pharmacokinetics, and holistic awareness, including nutrition, sleep/rest activity, coping, and roles/relationships across the life span.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: VNSG 1429  Co-requisites: VNSG 1162 

    A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatric Nursing


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Completion of the first semester of the vocational nursing program. Co-requisites: VNSG 1163 , VNSG 1261 

    The study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process. Includes attainment of competencies related to pediatric nursing.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1429 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of course work each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-requisites: VNSG 1260 

    Application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum, integrating concepts of nursing process, health care, nutrition, pharmacology, and psycho/physiologic impact of stress. Included is the study of broad concepts of pain, fluid/electrolyte balance, gastro intestinal, respiratory and urinary systems.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1432 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of course work each week.
    Prerequisite: VNSG 1429  Co-requisites: VNSG 1261 

    Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions in the health-illness continuum. Integrated concepts of nursing process, nutrition, pharmacology, psychosocial needs and ethical legal issues are addressed in caring for clients with cardiovascular, neurological, integumentary, musculoskeletal and hematological alterations. Includes a variety of health care settings.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 1502 - Applied Nursing Skills I


    5 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours lecture and six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program

    Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • VNSG 2160 - Clinical-Mental Illness


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of clinical experience each week
    Co-requisites: VNSG 1238 

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement. Focus is on the care of clients with abnormal behavior. The vocational nurse’s role in behavior management, pharmacotherapeutics, and as a member of the mental health team is emphasized.

  
  • VNSG 2261 - Clinical-Professional Development


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Ten hours of clinical experience each week.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the second semester of the Vocational Nursing Program. Co-requisites: VNSG 1219  (mandatory)

     

    Detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement. Focus is on management of a group of clients, time management, priority setting, ethical legal practice, professional growth, exit competencies, and roles of the graduate nurse.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.


Nursing (ADN)

  
  • RNSG 1105 - Nursing Skills I


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program

    Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of basic nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, safety, and professional values needed to deliver basic care and skills within a legal/ethical framework to the biopsychosocial person.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1144 - Nursing Skills II


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1105 

    Study of the concepts and principles necessary to perform intermediate or advanced nursing skills and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, safety, and professional values needed to deliver intermediate care and skills within a legal/ethical framework to the biopsychosocial person.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1160 - Clinical Common Concepts


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the program Co-requisites: RNSG 1105 , RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1341 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply nursing theory, roles, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of beginning professional nursing skills within the ambulatory, clinic, and acute setting for clients that are stable and have health promotion needs or commonly occurring conditions. Application of concepts learned in Introduction to Nursing and Common Concepts of Adult Health are integrated throughout these clinical experiences.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1161 - Clinical Care of Children and Families


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Five hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1301 , RNSG 1144 . Co-requisite: RNSG 2101 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 1162 , RNSG 2160 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the pediatric setting.

  
  • RNSG 1162 - Clinical-Mobility


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Fortyh-eight hours of clinical.
    Co-requisites: RNSG 1327  RNSG 1215 

    Detailed education begins on campus in laboratory setting before moving to clinical site for training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care. Focus is on applying principles of professional nursing to role change. Applying foundations of care, which includes adaptation, interpersonal relationships, pharmacology, safety, teaching and learning, ethical-legal concepts, cultural issues, interdisciplinary health care team, patient-centered care, patient-safety advocate, manager of care and member of a profession.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1163 - Clinical Maternal Newborn


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program Co-requisites: RNSG 2101 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the maternal and newborn care setting.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1200 - Introductory Concepts of Clinical Decision Making


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of course work each week
    Examination of selected principles related to the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Emphasizes clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving pain, perioperative care, infection, eye-ear-throat disorders, and integumentary disorders. Includes discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.

  
  • RNSG 1215 - Health Assessment


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and four hours lab each week
    Co-requisites: RNSG 1162 

    Development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive health assessment by a professional nurse within a legal/ethical framework. Utilizes a functional patterns approach to data collection.

  
  • RNSG 1260 - Clinical Complex Concepts


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Twelve hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1105 , RNSG 1309 , RNSG 1341  Co-requisites: RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1301 , RNSG 1144 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the continued development of beginning professional nursing skills within the acute and long term setting for clients that are stable and have increasingly complex conditions and needs for health promotion, maintenance or restoration.

  
  • RNSG 1301 - Pharmacology


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the program or current licensure as a Vocational Nurse

    Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classification. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework.

  
  • RNSG 1309 - Introduction to Nursing


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program Co-requisites: RNSG 1105 , RNSG 1341 

    Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession.  Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values regarding communication, nutrition, growth and development, problem solving process, critical thinking, and basic human needs within a legal/ethical framework. 

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1327 - Transition from Vocational to Professional Nursing


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Mobility program Co-requisites: RNSG 1162 .

    Preparation for role transition from vocational to professional nursing. Topics include health promotion, legal/ethical issues, expanded assessment, analysis of data, systematic problem solving processes, nutrition, teaching, pharmacology, multidisciplinary teamwork, communication ,and applicable competencies in basic workplace skills. Selected common medical surgical conditions are addressed as they relate to human needs in the bio-psych/social man across the life-span.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1341 - Common Concepts of Adult Health


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the program

    Study of the general principles of caring for selected adult clients and families in structured settings with common medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems. Specifically infection, homeostasis, fluid and electrolytes, beginning metabolic concerns, sensory, and perioperative concerns are addressed. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, judgment, skills, professional values and the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication, and pharmacology within a legal/ethical framework.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1343 - Complex Concepts of Adult Health


    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab each week
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1341 

    Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to increasing problems in adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession in the care of adult clients/families in structured health care settings with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with body systems. Emphasis is on ingestive, elimination, respiratory, mobility, and circulatory and metabolic concerns and the knowledge, judgments, skills, professional values and application of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidence based practice, problem solving process, communication, health promotion, and pharmacology to care for clients within a legal/ethical framework.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 1493 - Travel Study


    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Completion of a basic nursing skills course

    Travel study to Guatemala to provide basic nursing care in a rural health clinic. Develop nursing assessment and medical Spanish skills while providing health promotion and basic care to medically-underserved clients in a rural region. Passports and immunications are required.

  
  • RNSG 2101 - Nursing Care of Children and Families


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and one hour of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1343 

    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families, emphasizing judgment, professional values and application of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication, health promotion, and pharmacology within a legal/ethical framework.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 2160 - Clinical Adv. Concepts


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1343 , RNSG 1301 , RNSG 1144  Co-requisites: RNSG 2101 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 1161 ,  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the acute intermediate and critical setting for six hours per week.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 2161 - Clinical Mental Health Nursing


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 2160 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2101  Co-requisites: RNSG 2213 , RNSG 2332 , RNSG 2162 , RNSG 2221 , RNSG 2163 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills within the psychiatric setting for four hours per week.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 2162 - Clinical Enhanced Concepts


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six hours of lab per week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 2160 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2101  Co-requisites: RNSG 2213 RNSG 2221 , RNSG 2163 , RNSG 2332 

     

     

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized nursing theory, skills, and core curriculum concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the development of professional nursing skills, roles, judgment, and priority setting for clients with multisystem and unpredictable illness within the acute, intermediate, critical care and emergency setting.

  
  • RNSG 2163 - Clinical Management


    1 credit hour.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Six clinical hours per week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 2160 , RNSG 2231 , RNSG 2208 , RNSG 2101  Co-requisites: RNSG 2161  , RNSG 2213  , RNSG 2221  , RNSG 2332 

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is on the developmental of professional nursing judgment and decision making in the management role.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  
  • RNSG 2208 - Maternal Newborn and Women’s Health


    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours lecture and one hour lab each week.
    Prerequisite: RNSG 1343 .

    Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for normal childbearing families and those at risk, as well as women’s health issues; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, professional values and application of the curricular threads of nutrition, culture, safety, evidenced based practice, problem solving process, communication, pathophysiology, health promotion, and pharmacology within a legal/ethical framework, including a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the childbearing family during the preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods; and consideration of selected issues in women’s health.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
 

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