May 12, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  NTCC Home
  Academic Calendar
  About Northeast
  General Information
  Northeast Policies & Procedures
  Admission
  Registration
  Tuition & Fees
  Financial Aid
  Student Services
  Outreach Services
  Instructional Program Information
  Programs of Study
  Programs of Study by Degree Type
  Course Descriptions
  Maps and Directions
  My Portfolio
HELP
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

History
  

  • HIST 2389 - Academic Cooperative

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in history. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.

Humanities
  

  • HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    A survey of Western European-American culture from pre-Classical through Renaissance, focusing on representative works of art, literature, music, and philosophy. Exploration of the relationship between individual values and those of various societies, past and present, in their historical context. Participation in selected cultural events in art, music, and theatre. HUMA 1301 and HUMA 1302  need not be taken in sequence, either course meets the Humanities three hour degree requirement.
  

  • HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    A survey of Western European-American culture from the 17th through the 20th centuries, focusing on representative works of art, literature, music, and philosophy. Exploration of the relationship between individual values and those of various societies, past and present, in their historical context. Participation in selected cultural events in art, music, and theatre. HUMA 1301  and 1302 need not be taken in sequence, either courses meets the Humanities three-hour degree requirement.

Industrial Technology
  

  • CBFM 2317 - Mechanical Maintenance

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    General principles of mechanical and electrical systems as related to inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of facility equipment.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • DFTG 1309 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • ELPT 1351 - Electrical Machines

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ELPT 1319 

    This course teaches the operation of electric machines commonly found in industrial, commercial, and residential applications: single-phase AC motors, three-phase AC electric motors and DC electric motors. Students learn industry-relevant skills including how to operate, install, analyze performance, and select electric machines for various applications.
  

  • ELPT 1357 - Industrial Wiring

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ELPT 1319 

    This course teaches industry-relevant skills related to writing methods used for industrial installations. It includes the installation of electrical power distribution systems from the bus bar to the control panel, including bending, sizing, layout, and selection of 3 types of conduit; bus plug installation, wire and circuit protection sizing, and disconnect.
  

  • ELPT 2319 - Programmable Logic Controllers I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ELPT 1319 

    This course teaches fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers.  It applies principles of operation and numbering systems to electrical controls.
  

  • ELPT 2355 - Programmable Logic Controllers II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ELPT 2319 

    This course teaches advanced concepts in programmable logic controllers and their applications and interfacing to industrial controls.  It teaches how to program, operate, and interface programmable controllers in a variety of industrial applications.
  

  • HYDR 1345 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Fundamentals of hydraulics and types of hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, and related systems including operations, maintenance, and system analysis.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HYDR 2330 - Fluid Power System Design

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: HYDR 1345 

    This course teaches industry-relevant skills related hydraulics and pneumatics including operation, installation, performance analysis, and design.
  

  • INMT 1305 - Introduction to Industrial Maintenance

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance.  Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry, including lock-out/tag-out.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • INMT 2301 - Machinery Installation

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: INMT 1305 

    This course teaches the use of heavy-duty mechanical transmission components and systems with an emphasis on the various methods of shaft alignment including laser alignment. Students will learn industry-related skills including how to operate, install, analyze performance, maintain, troubleshoot, and design heavy-duty mechanical transmission systems.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • INMT 2345 - Industrial Troubleshooting

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite:   or equivalent

    This Capstone course is an advanced study of the techniques used in troubleshooting various types of industrial equipment to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures. It integrates the principles, concepts, and techniques explored in earlier technology courses.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • INMT 2388 - Internship - Manufacturing Technology/Technician

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Nine hours of work experience each week.
    Prerequisite: INMT 2301 

    This course is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts.  As outlined in the learning plan, the student applies the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
  

  • INTC 1357 - AC/DC Motor Control

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: ELPT 1341 

    This course teaches industry-relevant skills related to motor controls including motor braking systems, starting electric motors under reduced voltage, variable frequency AC solid-state control of 3-phase electric motors, non-touch electronic sensing in relay and programmable controller applications, electrical event counting, and the use of Silicon Controlled Rectifier based circuits.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Integrated Reading and Writing
  

  • INRW 0311 - Integrated Reading and Writing

    No college credit.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0301  or TSI placement.

    This course is designed to develop students’ critical reading and academic writing skills necessary for success in college-level academic work. Instruction will focus on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material, and length of the assignment. The course integrates fundamental reading skills with foundational skills in writing by developing a variety of academic essays. This course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and writing.

Latin
  

  • LATI 1311 - Elementary Latin I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture/guided drill are provided in the classroom and/or online each week.
    Grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on the value of Latin as a background for the study of English and modern foreign languages.
  

  • LATI 1312 - Elementary Latin II

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture/guided drill are provided in the classroom and/or online each week.
    Prerequisite: LATI 1311 

    Grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on the value of Latin as a background for the study of English and modern foreign languages.
  

  • LATI 1411 - Elementary Latin I

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture/guided drill are provided in the classroom and/or online each week.
    Grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on the value of Latin as a background for the study of English and modern foreign languages.
  

  • LATI 1412 - Elementary Latin II

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture/guided drill are provided in the classroom and/or online each week.
    Prerequisite: LATI 1411  

    Grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on the value of Latin as a background for the study of English and modern foreign languages.

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 0301 - Pre-Algebra

    No college credit.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    This course is designed to develop or review mathematical skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Topics covered include operations and applications on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, plane geometry; ratio and proportion; operations with real numbers and basic equation solving.
  

  • MATH 0303 - Beginning Algebra

    No college credit.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 0301  or TSI placement.

    This course is designed for those students who have had no previous algebra in high school or for those in need of a review of basic algebra. Content includes linear equations in one or two variables, graphing linear equations, factoring, properties of exponents, literal equations, and practical word problem applications.
  

  • MATH 0305 - Intermediate Algebra

    No college credit.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 0303  or TSI placement.

    This course develops the properties and operations of the real number system, operations with polynomials and exponents, special products and factor patterns, rational and radical expressions, solutions of linear, rational, radical, and quadratic equations, systems of equations and inequalities, coordinate systems, functions, and graphing.
  

  • MATH 0411 - Pre-Statistics

    No college credit.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Four hours of lecture each week.
    Co-requisites: EDUC 1300 

    This course surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare students for college-level statistics. Topics include: numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers; evaluating expressions and formulas; rates, ratios, and proportions; percentages; solving equations; linear models; data interpretations including graphs and tables; verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions; exponential models. 

    Note: Students are eligible to enroll in this course if their TSI placement is either MATH 0303  or MATH 0305 .
  

  • MATH 1314 - College Algebra

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 0305  or its equivalent, or an appropriate placement score

    This course covers the development of the complex number system, solutions of quadratic equations and systems involving quadratics, relations, functions, inverses, ratio, proportion, and variation, theory of equations, progressions, matrices and determinants, and exponential and logarithmic functions. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 1316 - College Trigonometry

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class lecture week
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or its equivalent or an appropriate placement score

    This is a complete course in the study of trigonometric functions of a right triangle, circular functions, applications, graphs, solutions of triangles, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, laws of sines and cosines, and trigonometric form for complex number. (Fall)
  

  • MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: MATH 0305  or its equivalent, or an appropriate placement score

    This is a course in finite mathematics for business majors with emphasis on applications to modern business practices. Topics include sets, linear equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, mathematics of finance, linear programming, matrices, and simplex method. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 1325 - Business Calculus

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314 , or its equivalent, MATH 1324 

    This course is designed to extend the mathematical experience of the business major. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, methods of finding derivatives, applications of derivatives, anti-derivatives, the integral, methods of integration, and applications of integration as time permits. Applications to modern business practices are emphasized. Class projects may be assigned. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week
    Prerequisite: MATH 0305  or its equivalent, or an appropriate placement score

    This course is designed as a first course in statistics for any student desiring the knowledge of the fundamental procedures for descriptive and inferential statistics.  Topics include frequency distributions, probability, random sampling, central tendency, dispersion, normal distribution binomial distribution, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypthesis testing, Chi square, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and linear regression analysis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 1350 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I

    3 credit hours.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or its equivalent

    Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational, and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 1351 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II

    3 credit hours.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1350 , MATH 1314  or its equivalent

    Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4 through 8) teacher certification. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • MATH 2312 - Pre-Calculus

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of class each week.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1316  or its equivalent

    This is a standard first course in functional analysis with algebra, geometry and geometric interpretations. Topics include the straight line, conics, translations, rotations, parametric equations, vectors, polar coordinates, and some curve sketching. (Spring)
  

  • 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)
  

  • NCBM 0103 - Foundations of College Algebra

    No college credit.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture each week.
    This course is designed to allow students whose math TSI assessment score is 347-349 to enroll concurrently in  .  Course content will parallel the curriculum of college algebra by providing a foundation of intermediate skills.

    Note: Instructor approval required.

Medical Assistant
  

  • HITT 1301 - Health Data Content and Structure

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1343 , HITT 1441  

    This course is an introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, an disseminating primary and secondary health-related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HITT 1342 - Ambulatory Coding

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1343 , HITT 1441  

    This course places emphasis on fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HITT 1441 - Coding and Classification Systems

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 , BCIS 1305  

    This course emphasizes fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HITT 2346 - Advanced Medical Coding

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: HITT 1301 , HITT 1342  

    This course is advanced concepts of ICD and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting. (Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • HITT 2435 - Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and six hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: HITT 1301 , HITT 1342  

    This course consists of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding prospective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. (Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1205 - Medical Law & Ethics

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Five 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 in ambulatory care settings.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1254 - Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, MDCA 1361  

    This course is a preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants)or Registered Medical Assistant (American Medical Technologists) credentialing exam. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1302 - Human Disease/Pathophysiology

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

    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 1309 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants

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

    This course emphasizes structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Five 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. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1317 - Procedures in a Clinical Setting I

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 , MDCA 1421  

    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 ambulatory settings. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 , BCIS 1305  

    This course emphasizes medical office coding for payment and reimbursement by patient or third-party payers for ambulatory care settings. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1348 - Pharmacology & Administration of Medications

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, MDCA 1317 , MATH 1314  or MATH 1342  

    Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles, and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1352 - Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, MDCA 1309 , MDCA 1313 , MDCA 1317 , MATH 1314 , MATH 1342  

    Application of governmental health care guidelines. Includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory testing. (Fall)

    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 1362 - Clinical-Medical/Clinical Assistant

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Sixteen hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, MDCA 1360 , MDCA 1361  

    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direcct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (Spring)

    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: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, 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 ambulatory care settings. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MDCA 1421 - Administrative Procedures

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Two lecture hours and six lab hours each week
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant Program, MDCA 1205 , MDCA 1313 , BCIS 1305  

    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. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

Medical Laboratory Technology
  

  • MLAB 1127 - Coagulation

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

    This course is a course in coagulation theory, procedures, and practical applications. Includes laboratory exercises, which rely on commonly performed manual and semiautomated methods. Also includes quality control, quality quality assurance, and safety. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 1201 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and four hours of 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. Also includes basic phlebotomy theory and skills. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 1211 - Urinalysis/Body Fluids

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: Admission to MLT program or 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. Also includes quality control, quality assurance, and safety. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 1231 - Parasitology/Mycology

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour lecture and three hours of 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. Also includes quality control, quality assurance, and safety. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 1235 - Immunology /Serology

    2 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: One hour of lecture and four hours of 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. Also includes quality control, quality assurance and safety. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 1315 - Hematology

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

    The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and pracctical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology and associated diseases. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 2221 - Molecular Diagnostics for Clinical Laboratory Science

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

    A comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of clinical molecular diagnostics and explores the use of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of disease. (Summer)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 2331 - Immunohematology

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: MLAB 1235  and admission to the MLT program or Department approval

    A study of blood antigens and antibodies. Presents quality control, basic laboratory technique and safety. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 2362 - Clinical II for Medical Laboratory Technology

    3 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Ten weeks of 264 contact hours in a clinical laboratory setting.
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program and MLAB 2461  or department approval.

    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 either on campus by MLT faculty or at the clinical affiliate site by medical laboratory staff from the site.

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 2401 - Clinical Chemistry

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1406  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 reference values. Also includes basic chemical laboratory technique. Chemical laboratory safety, electrolytes and acid-base balance, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, metabolites, endocrine function, and toxicology. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 2434 - Clinical Microbiology

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab each week
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2420   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. (Fall)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.
  

  • MLAB 2461 - Clinical I for Medical Laboratory Technology

    4 credit hours.
    Lecture/Lab/Clinical: Sixteen weeks of 384 contact hours in a clinical laboratory setting.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the clinical phase of the MLT program or department approval.

    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 either on campus by MLT faculty or at the clinical affiliate site by medical laboratory staff from the site. (Spring)

    Note: Additional course fee(s) required.

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. (Fall, Spring)

    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. (Fall, Spring)

    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. (Fall, Spring)

    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. (Fall, Spring)

    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. (Fall, Spring)

    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.
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7