J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Catalog

3421 Meridian Street N | Huntsville, AL 35811 256-539-8161| 888-413-7253

2014-2016 Catalog Effective 07/01/14

Authorized by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

Approved by the Alabama Community College System

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane | Decatur, GA 30033 404-679-4500

The College reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students, as determined by the College and approved by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. These changes will govern all enrolled.

2014 – 2016 DRAKE STATE CATALOG VOLUME 42

Table of Contents 2014 – 2016 DRAKE STATE CATALOG GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 46 VOLUME 37 Table of Contents ...... 1 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES ...... 48 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ...... 49 EMPLOYMENT ...... 5 VETERANS AFFAIRS ...... 54 THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ...... 6 Directory of Programs ...... 67 ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ...... 7 ALABAMA CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ...... 8 ...... 69 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR 2014-2015 .... 10 CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATES AND CAREER INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR 2015-2016 .... 11 ENTRY CERTIFICATES ...... 69 CAMPUS MAP ...... 12 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS ...... 70 ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Planning for transferring ...... 71 DISTRICTS ...... 13 General Education ...... 74 INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY ...... 14 General Education Courses ...... 75 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AND ASSOCIATE OF RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 15 ARTS ...... 84 ACCREDITATION ...... 15 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ...... 85 APPROVING AGENCIES ...... 16 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 86 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ...... 16 Short Certificate - Automotive ...... 87 TRAINING FOR EXISTING BUSINESS AND Automotive Service Technology (ASE) INDUSTRY ...... 16 Course Descriptions ...... 88 CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ADULT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING SKILLS TRAINING ...... 16 ...... 89 ADULT EDUCATION / GED PREPARATION.. 17 Short Certificate - Accounting ...... 91 WORK-BASED LEARNING ...... 17 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – GENERAL ADMISSIONS ...... 20 BUSINESS ...... 92 ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS ...... 21 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 92 ADMISSION OF NURSING STUDENTS...... 23 Short Certificate – General Business ...... 94 STUDENT SERVICES ...... 33 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 33 MANAGEMENT ...... 94 General Student Policies Privacy Act Notice Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 94 ...... 33 Short Certificate - Management ...... 96 Student Records Policy ...... 34 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – OFFICE DROPPING AND ADDING CLASSES ...... 35 ADMINISTRATION ...... 97 CHANGE OF MAJOR ...... 35 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 97 WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL ...... 35 Short Certificate – Office Administration ... 98 LIBRARY USER BEHAVIOR POLICY ...... 38 Business Administration Course Descriptions ...... 100 DrakeMail Acceptable Use Policy ...... 41

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ...... 105 Short Certificate – Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 105 for Electrical Technician...... 142 Short Certificate – Cyber Security ...... 107 ELECTRONICS - COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ...... 142 Short Certificate – Enterprise Programmer ...... 108 Advanced Certificate ...... 142 Short Certificate - Network Administrator Short Certificate ...... 142 ...... 109 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS ...... 144 Short Certificate - Systems Administrator110 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 144 SHORT CERTIFICATE – Web Page Developer Short Certificate – Engineering Graphics . 146 ...... 110 Engineering Graphics (DDT) Course Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course Descriptions ...... 147 Descriptions ...... 111 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ...... 152 Short Certificate – Cosmetology Instructor Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 152 Training...... 119 Short Certificate ...... 154 Cosmetology Instructor Training (CIT) .... 120 Heating and Air Conditioning (ACR) Course CULINARY ARTS/HOSPITALITY SERVICES Descriptions ...... 155 MANAGEMENT ...... 121 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS ...... 158 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 121 Short Certificate ...... 158 SHORT CERTIFICATE ...... 123 INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS ...... 158 Culinary Arts Course Descriptions ...... 125 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 159 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ...... 130 Short Certificate ...... 160 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 130 Industrial Systems ...... 162 Short Certificate - Electrical Engineering MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY ...... 167 Technology ...... 131 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 167 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – Short Certificate - Manual Machining ...... 168 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE ...... 132 Short Certificate - CNC Machining ...... 169 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 132 Machine Tool (MTT) Course Descriptions171 Short Certificate - Electrical Engineering – Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 174 Computer Maintenance ...... 133 MEDICAL ASSISTING ...... 174 Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) Course Descriptions...... 134 Short Certificate ...... 175 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY ...... 136 Medical Assisting (MAT) Course Descriptions ...... 177 Certificate ...... 136 PRACTICAL NURSING ...... 180 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL AND WIRING . 137 Certificate...... 180 Short Certificate ...... 137 Practical Nursing (NUR) Course Descriptions ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ...... 138 ...... 189 Short Certificate ...... 138 SALON MANAGEMENT - BARBERING ...... 192 Electrical (ELT) Course Descriptions ...... 139 Long - Certificate ...... 192

Short Certificate – Barbering ...... 193 PURPOSE OF STUDENT HANDBOOK ...... 2 Short Certificate – Cosmetology Instructor STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 4 Training...... 193 MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS ...... 4 Cosmetology Instructor Training (CIT) .... 194 ADMISSIONS ...... 4 SALON MANAGEMENT - COSMETOLOGY ... 195 TRiO SERVICES ...... 8 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 195 FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES...... 8 Certificate - Salon Management –Esthetics S.C. O’NEAL, SR. LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY ...... 197 CENTER Short Certificate - Salon Management –Nail 9 Care ...... 198 Student Policies, Procedures, and General SALON MANAGEMENT - THEREPUTIC Campus Information ...... 11 MASSAGE ...... 199 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ...... 20 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 199 ENFORCEMENT THEREOF ...... 20 Salon Management Course Descriptions .. 201 GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL POLICY...... 22 WELDING TECHNOLOGY ...... 206 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ...... 22 Certificate ...... 206 GENERAL POLICIES ...... 24 Welding (WDT) Course Descriptions ...... 207 CAMPUS SAFETY ...... 25 PRESIDENT’S CABINET...... 212 ALABAMA GUN LAW ...... 27 FULL-TIME FACULTY ...... 213 STAFF ...... 215

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

The following policy statement reflects J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College’s commitment to equal opportunity in education and employment:

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), including post-secondary institutions under the control of the ACCS Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color disability, gender, religion, belief, national origin, or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Drake State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Drake State reserves the right to withdraw a job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

J.F. Drake State Technical College complies with non-discrimination regulations under Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits violations of the rights of the disabled; Title IX, Section 106.8, which prohibits sexual harassment; Title VI, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Any person who believes himself or herself to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by the Titles or Acts or Regulations as identified above, may contact:

Title IX Coordinator (Students) Dean of Student Support Services 3421 Meridian Street N Huntsville, AL 35811 Phone: (256) 551-3114 Fax: (256) 713-9580

Title IX Coordinator (Faculty and Staff) Human Resources 3421 Meridian Street N Huntsville, AL 35811 Phone: (256) 551-5214 Fax: (256) 551-3133

Section 504 and ADA Coordinator College Counselor 3421 Meridian Street N Huntsville, AL 35811 Phone: (256) 551-1710 Fax: (256) 551-1714

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Drake State Student: Selecting J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College for advancing your educational pursuit is a great choice, and the Drake State family welcomes you to the college. It is our commitment to provide a quality education to a diverse student population that invigorates the educational experience and campus life for all students. Drake State has been in existence for well over fifty years and has enhanced the lives of students while adding value to our city, county, state and nation. Our college continues to provide highly skilled graduates ready for advancing to four year institutions and/or those ready for the exciting employment opportunities available to Drake State trained individuals.

The highly-skilled faculty and staff bring exceptional skills to share with students. They have earned certificates and degrees from prestigious colleges, universities and career technical institutions that prepared our faculty and staff for their specific disciplines. All employees demonstrate and stress to our students the value of the "soft skills" translated to mean their adherence to the importance of a work ethic that includes the ability to work well with others and the ability to solve problems; these are vital for success in our world. It is our belief that if you listen carefully to your instructors, be successful in your studies, then your experience at Drake State will be one of the best times in your life. I encourage you to get to know your instructors, seek their advising and support, ask appropriate questions and strive to become a good student.

We have a myriad of degree and certificate programs for your selection to include online courses for those with a preference to choose courses away from our campus sites. Tutoring is available for all students seeking assistance with course work. Faculty have office hours that provide them the opportunity to assist you beyond the classroom. Our student support services directorate is postured to assist you in the areas of Admission, Career Placement, Counseling, Financial Aid, First Generation Student, Tutoring, and Veteran Affaires. Please take advantage of these services that are to aid you in making the Drake State experience one of the best experiences in your life.

Finally, I feel so privileged to serve as your college president. Students will share with you that "I Love Students". The employees at Drake State are able to have our great work experiences because you attend the college, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your president. I meet with students during each semester with the intent to hear from you of ways that I can make this experience at Drake State one of the best in your lives. I look forward to those opportunities.

Have a great year!

Helen T. McAlpine, Ed.D. President

ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL

Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Governor Robert Bentley, President

Alabama Community College System Dr. Mark Heinrich, Chancellor

FIRST DISTRICT Mr. Al Thompson Bay Minette, Alabama

SECOND DISTRICT Mr. Ron Fantroy Evergreen, Alabama

THIRD DISTRICT Mrs. Susan Foy Alexander City, Alabama

FOURTH DISTRICT Mr. Frank Caldwell Jasper, Alabama

FIFTH DISTRICT Mrs. Crystal Brown Decatur, Alabama

SIXTH DISTRICT Mr. Milton Davis Birmingham, Alabama

SEVENTH DISTRICT Mr. Chuck Smith Demopolis, Alabama

EIGHTH DISTRICT Mr. Blake McAnally Decatur, Alabama

EX OFFICIO MEMBER Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter Huntsville, Alabama

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Helen McAlpine, President J. F. Drake State Technical College 3421 Meridian Street, North Mrs. Pammie Jimmar Huntsville, Alabama 35811 Small Business Manager Phone – 256-551-3117 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce E-mail address – [email protected] Post Office Box 408 Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Dr. Jay Billings, Vice President Phone 256-535-2043 Defense Systems Management Corporation E-mail address - [email protected] 1300 Meridian Street, North Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Mrs. Michelle Gilliam Jordan, AICP Phone – 256-656-3816 Director of Economic Development E-mail address - [email protected] City of Huntsville [email protected] 308 Fountain Row Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Dr. Gerard Brocato, MD Phone - 256-427-5411 927 Franklin Street,SE, Suite 100 E-mail address - [email protected] Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Phone – 256-536-9300 Mr. Bobby Petty E-mail address – [email protected] Retired Faculty Member J. F. Drake State Technical College Mr. Marshall England, Agent 6600 Deepwood Drive, NW State Farm Insurance Company Huntsville, Alabama 35810 600 Madison Street, Suite B Phone 256-479-5198 Huntsville, Alabama 35801 E-mail address – [email protected] Phone – 256-539-2014 E-mail address - Mr. John Stallworth [email protected] Genesis II [email protected] 200 Pratt Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Dr. Ralph Green Phone – 256-536-8050 Retired Educator E-mail address – [email protected] 15029 Ashmont Circle, SE Huntsville, Alabama 35803 Mr. Eddie Turner, Retired Director Phone – 256-881-0772 Career Technical Education E-mail address - [email protected] Huntsville City School System 11011 Rockclift Drive Mrs. Sue Helms, Retired Member Huntsville, Alabama 35810 Madison City Board of Education Phone - 256-859-4099 928 Highland Circle E-mail address – [email protected] Madison, Alabama 35758 E-mail address – [email protected] Mr. Michael Ward, Vice President Government Affairs Mrs. Anita Hutchison, Senior Counselor Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Hazel Green High School 225 Church Street 14380 Hwy 231/431, North Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Hazel Green, Alabama 35750 Phone – 256-535-2030 Phone - 256-851-3220 E-mail address – [email protected] E-mail address -- [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR 2014-2015

INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR 2015-2016 FALL SEMESTER 2015 (COLLEGE CLOSED) August 17 Local Professional Development February 10 Last Day to receive a “W” Mini-Term I Day (No Classes) Feb. 29 – Mar. 4 Midterm Exams/Assessment Week August 18-19 New Student Orientation/ March 3 Last Day of Mini-Term I Regular Registration for Fall 2015 March 4 Grades due in Banner by 5PM Mini- August 20 Classes Begin – Day, Evening, and Term I Mini-Term I March 7 First Day of Mini-Term II August 20-21 Late Registration – Drop/Add Early Summer 2016 Registration September 7 LABOR DAY begins (COLLEGE CLOSED) March 17 60% Completion Date for Title IV September 21 Last Day to receive a “W” Mini- March 21-25 SPRING BREAK (FACULTY AND Term I STUDENTS) October 11-17 Midterm Exams/Assessment March 25 Local Holiday (College Closed) Week April 18 Last Day to Receive a “W” Full Term October 12 Last Day of Mini-Term I and Mini-Term II October 13 Grades due in Banner by 11AM – May 5-9 Final Exams Mini-Term I May 9 Senior Grades Due by 11AM October 14 First Day of Mini-Term II Last Day of Mini-Term II Early Spring 2016 Registration May 11 Grades Due in Banner by 5PM Full October 26 60% Completion Date for Title IV Term & Mini-Term II November 11 VETERAN’S DAY May 12 Graduation (COLLEGE CLOSED) May 13-24 Faculty Off/Non-Instructional Duty November 17 Last Day to Receive a “W” Full Days (NO CLASSES) Term and Mini-Term II SUMMER SEMESTER 2016 November 23-25 State and Local Professional May 25-26 New Student Orientation/Regular Development (NO CLASSES) Registration for Summer 2016 November 26-27 THANKSGIVING May 27 Classes Begin – Day, Evening, and Mini- (COLLEGE CLOSED) Term I; Late Registration – Drop/Add November 30 Classes Resume May 30 MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE December 14-16 Final Exams (COLLEGE CLOSED) December 16 Last Day of Mini-Term II May 31 Late Registration – Drop/Add December 17 Faculty/Staff Duty Day – Grades June 16 Last Day to receive a “W” Mini-Term I due in Banner by 5:00PM June 30 Last Day of Mini-Term I December 18 Professional Development Day July 1 Grades due in Banner by 11AM – (NO CLASSES) Mini-Term I December 21 Faculty/Staff Duty Day (NO July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CLASSES) (COLLEGE CLOSED) December 22 Faculty Off/Non-Instr. Duty Days July 5 First Day of Mini-Term II December 23-31 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Early Fall 2016 Registration begins (COLLEGE CLOSED) July 10 60% Completion Date for Title IV SPRING SEMESTER 2016 July 11 Last Day to Receive a “W” Full Term January 1 NEW YEARS DAY Observed July 25 Last Day to Receive a “W” Mini- (COLLEGE CLOSED) Term II January 4 Local Professional Development August 4-8 Final Exams (NO CLASSES) August 8 Last Day of Mini-Term II January 5-6 New Student Orientation/Regular August 9 Grades Due by 5:00PM Full Term and Registration for Spring 2016 Mini-Term II January 7 Classes Begin – Day, Evening, and August 9-10 Faculty/Staff Duty Days Mini-Term I August 11-19 Non-Instructional Duty Days (NO January 7-8 Late Registration – Drop/Add CLASSES) January 18 Dr. M.L. KING, JR. BIRTHDAY

CAMPUS MAP

S.C. O’NEAL SR. LIBRARY & BUILDING 300 Cosmetology / Salon TECHNOLOGY CENTER Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management Technologies Dean of Instruction Management Storage Human Resources General Assembly / Cafetorium Student Activities Center Dean of Student Support Services BUILDING 400 BUILDING 700 Director of Planning and Automotive Technology Admissions Resource Development Director of Operations Career Placement Director of Institutional Maintenance Counseling Services Effectiveness /Title III Robotic Welding and Plasma Financial Aid Administrator Cutter General Education: Library / Media Center Welding Technology English/Humanities / Social President’s Office Sciences / Mathematics / Public Relations BUILDING 500 Natural Sciences Accounting Technology Outreach BUILDING 100 Business Office Testing Center Nursing Assistant Computer Information Systems Transitional Studies / Math Lab Practical Nursing Technology TRiO Services CISCO Academy/ Microsoft Tutoring Services BUILDING 200 Certification Electrical Technology Information Technology (IT) BUILDING 800 Electrical Engineering Office Adult Education Technology Medical Assisting Biology Industrial Systems Technology Nursing Assistant Engineering Graphics Machine Tool Technology Office Systems Technology Technology Robotics Heating & Air Conditioning BUILDING 600 Technology Barbering Technology Office Systems Technology

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICTS

DRAKE STATE IS LOCATED IN DISTRICT 5

From its inception, J.F. Drake State Community INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY and Technical College has been committed to J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, training individuals for career advancement in located in Huntsville, Alabama, was established in vocational, technical and industrial pursuits. With 1961 and opened its doors on September 4, 1962 the upgrading of its programs in 2012, the College as Huntsville State Vocational Technical School became able to add continued advancement in with S. C. O’Neal as its first higher education to students seeking eventual Director/President. Mr. O’Neal served in this baccalaureate and graduate degrees in their capacity until 1983 when Dr. Johnny L. Harris was chosen fields of study. Because of its unique appointed its second President. On October 26, location in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County), 2000, Dr. Helen T. McAlpine was appointed the with the region’s proclivity for “high tech” careers third President, and its first female leader. and global economic impact, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is dedicated to Drake State was constructed on thirty acres of the teaching and advancement of the highest land deeded by Alabama A & M University to the caliber of technical skills in a wide range of career Alabama Board of Education. In 1966, the name pursuits. The College offers its programs with a was changed to J. F. Drake State Technical Trade “hands on” teaching and learning philosophy School in honor of the late Dr. Joseph Fanning supported by modern laboratories containing Drake, a former president of Alabama A & M state-of-the-art equipment. The College aims to University for more than thirty-five years. On produce an effective participatory citizenship, with August 22, 1973, the school was given technical not only effective economic potential but also college status by the Alabama Board of Education, with civic and social commitment as well. and assumed the name of J. F. Drake State Technical College, thus becoming authorized by J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College the Board to offer the Associate in Applied offers career education in 18 different technical Technology (AAT) degree. In June of 2012, the and professional career programs including Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accounting, Automotive, Barbering, Certified Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) awarded Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, Cosmetology regional accreditation to the College, effective Instructor Training, Culinary Arts/Hospitality retroactively to January 1, 2012. This approval Services Management, Electrical, Engineering enabled the college to replace its Associate in Graphics, Heating and Air Conditioning, Industrial Applied Technology degrees with the Associates in Electronics, Industrial Systems, Computer Applied Science degrees and facilitated Information Systems Technology, Medical transferability of the College’s general education Assisting, Machine Tool, Office Systems, Practical courses to colleges and universities throughout Nursing, and Welding. The College also has a the nation. In April 2013, the Alabama State Weekend and Evening College, which offers short- Legislature approved renaming the college to J.F. term community interest classes as well as credit Drake State Community and Technical College. In classes on Saturdays, Sundays and in the September 2013, the Alabama Commission on evenings. The College introduced distance Higher Education approved a role change for the education in 2005 offering classes via the Internet. College that enabled it to offer the Associate in Subsequently, the number of offerings has Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) increased. The most significant use of the Internet degrees. These degrees, along with the SACSCOC delivery began in 2008 when hybrid courses were accreditation, enabled the college to offer created that combined classroom delivery with university-transfer degrees in addition to its Internet-accessible supplemental course materials Associate in Applied Science degrees. and discussion groups.

In 1997 the College became Alabama’s first two- research to support institutional planning and year college approved as a Microsoft Authorized reporting needs of the College. Academic Training Program Provider. Also, the Automotive Program passed the strict standards in The Dean of Institutional Effectiveness/Title III all eight areas recognized by the National Institute Administrator provides leadership, assistance, for Automotive Service Excellence to become an and oversight of the college’s Title III program. The ASE Master Certified Program. The College is also Dean provides leadership for the continuous an authorized Regional CISCO Academy, offering planning, assessment, and evaluation efforts for credit courses leading to CISCO certifications. the purpose of enhancing the quality of the college’s programs, services, operations, and processes. The Dean is responsible for providing ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND internal and external constituencies with an RESPONSIBILITIES accurate and complete understanding of how the institution is advancing its mission. The College has seven administrative officers. The

President is the chief executive officer and is The Dean of Workforce Development represents responsible for directing the overall operation of the College in formulating and administering the College. regional and local workforce development

initiatives supporting industries located in the The Dean of Instruction is responsible to the College’s service area. The Dean is responsible for President for the effective operation of all developing, promoting, and administering short- instructional programs and related studies. All term, noncredit industry training programs and instructional and instructional support personnel other noncredit offerings targeting the workforce are supervised by the Dean of Instruction. needs of local industries. The Dean of Workforce

Development is also responsible for developing, The Dean of Student Support Services oversees promoting and administering continuing the offices of admissions, counseling, financial aid, education courses intended for personal and testing, cooperative education, placement, professional enrichment of citizens of the recruiting, student records and other related College’s service area. student service activities. The Dean of Operations The Dean of Fiscal Affairs is responsible for the The Director of Operations supervises College’s overall financial plan and policies, audit, construction, renovation and maintenance of tax, accounting, purchasing, and insurance facilities, custodial services, and campus safety activities. and security. The Dean assists the Business Office in maintaining a complete and accurate inventory The Dean of Research and Planning is of all capital items and fixed assets belonging to responsible for 1) initiating, monitoring, and the College. guiding strategic planning activities; 2) developing federal, state and foundation grant proposals; 3) ACCREDITATION administering federal-, state- and foundation- funded grant projects as designated by the J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College President; 4) developing partnership agreements is member of the Alabama Community College between the College and its industry, K-12 and System. J.F. Drake State Community and Technical university partners, including university and high College is accredited by the Southern Association school articulation agreements; and 5) conducting of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to community, programmatic and institutional award Associate Degrees and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-

4500 for questions about the accreditation of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College. Workforce Development is comprised of two major components: (1) training for existing The Practical Nursing program operates under the business and industry, and (2) continuing guidelines and policies of the Alabama State Board education and adult skills training, as explained in of Nursing. The Cosmetology program operates the following paragraphs. under the guidelines and policies of the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology. The Automotive program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The TRAINING FOR EXISTING BUSINESS AND Welding program is certified by the American INDUSTRY Welding Society and The National Institute for J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Metalworking Skills. Drake State’s Heating, training for existing business and industry program Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration interfaces with local business and industry in (HVACR) program is nationally accredited through establishing courses and programs dedicated to HVAC Excellence. The College is currently pursuing specifically identified community employment and national accreditation for its machine tool, cross-training needs. Local industries are welding, culinary arts, and nursing programs contacted on a regular basis for the purpose of determining their training concerns as well as APPROVING AGENCIES making them aware of the institution’s training J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College capabilities. is approved by the Veterans Administration, Job Training Partnership Act, Vocational Rehabilitation Industry partners of the College regularly pursue Service, National Guard, U. S. Department of specialized training to be coordinated and Education, and the Alabama State Department of provided by the College utilizing the College’s Education. The practical nursing program is existing training resources. As a result of this approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing, and interaction with industry, the College is able to the cosmetology program is approved by the assess market demand for the local service area to Alabama State Board of Cosmetology. For more determine the training that the institution should information, concerning agency sponsorship, provide, whether through Training for Existing contact the Admissions Office. Business/Industry (TEBI) programs or regular program instruction. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The College is committed to serving its community CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ADULT as the primary provider of workforce development SKILLS TRAINING education and training. Through its Workforce The Continuing Education and Adult Skills Training Development Division, the College provides a programs provide the citizens of North Alabama number of services and programs designed to with flexible, innovative career-technical training provide workforce development for employers at a reasonable cost. The College satisfies the located in the College’s service area. These needs and academic pursuits of the community by programs, described in the paragraphs below, offering developmental studies, noncredit short- include Tech Prep, Training for Existing Business term courses, and continuing education courses to and Industry, Continuing Education. Workforce fulfill student needs beyond the normal credit development activities of the College include programs offered by the Department of training for area residents to obtain the Alabama Instruction. Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), the official State of Alabama workforce readiness credential.

The first Continuing Education classes were  GED Preparation Classes: Reading writing, offered in late spring 2002 and were expanded to computing mathematically, social studies, include Adult Skills Training, such as the Alabama science, literature, and the arts for Ready-to-Work program, in summer 2002. New learners functioning at the 9.0-12.9 grade offerings are added regularly and are listed on the equivalency to prepare them to earn the College website. State of Alabama High School Equivalency Diploma. Drake State provides a spectrum of training  Transition Programs: Instruction opportunities to meet student needs for specifically designed to prepare adult professional development. In addition to credit learners to enter postsecondary programs and customized training for business education, higher education, training and industry, these include: programs and/or to improve their employability. Continuing Education classes, which tend to be  College Preparatory Classes: Remedial general in nature and appeal, short duration, and instruction in the areas of reading, writing are generally self-paid. and computing mathematically that is designed to prepare learners who are high Adult Skills Training classes can range from a few school graduates, but performing below hours in length to up to a year. They tend to be the 12.9 grade equivalency. focused on particular career fields and are  English Literacy Classes: Classes providing intended to serve incumbent or potential workers non-English speaking people with the in that career field. They typically will be paid for language skills needed to succeed in other by the worker’s employer, an outside agency, or educational/training programs and to funded through a WIA Individual Training Account. cope more effectively with the challenges of their daily lives. Students taking these classes are admitted to the Continuing Education/Adult Skills Training These classes are offered at no cost to the programs of the College and considered separate students, and are designed to be open-entry, from the credit degree and certificate programs of open-exit. Any individual who is at least 16 years the College. For admission to offer the credit of age and not enrolled in another educational programs of the College, a separate application program is eligible to participate in the Adult form must be completed and submitted to the Education Program. Students can start taking Director of Admissions. classes at any time during the year. Classes are offered on-campus and at satellite locations ADULT EDUCATION / GED PREPARATION around the city, with meeting times in the In January 2008, the State Board of Education mornings, afternoons, and evenings in order to authorized J.F. Drake State Community and accommodate students’ various schedules. Technical College to offer Adult Education classes to residents of Madison County, Alabama. For more information about J.F. Drake State Overseen by a Director of Adult Education, the Community and Technical College’s Adult program provides the following services: Education program, please contact the Adult Education Director at 256-551-5211, or visit our  Adult Basic Education Classes: Reading, website. writing, and computing mathematically for learners functioning at or below the 8.9 WORK-BASED LEARNING grade equivalency. Wherever practical, Drake State incorporates work-based learning into the curriculum plans of

its instructional programs. Work-based learning is opportunities to apply theories learned in courses that learning that takes place at a business or already taken by the students. Practicums are industry location under the joint supervision of common to teaching, cosmetology, and office the instructor and the workplace supervisor. Such administration programs. terms as “clinical,” “practicum,” “internship,” “apprenticeship,” and “cooperative education” are Cooperative education is similar to internships used to identify work-based learning. except that students earn pay while undertaking cooperative education courses. The Alabama Generally, an apprenticeship is an industry- State Department of Postsecondary Education has approved program that prepares the student for approved cooperative education courses for an industry-certification upon satisfactory certain programs. These courses are identified in completion. Some apprenticeships are the curriculum course descriptions posted on the “registered” apprenticeships, meaning that the web site of the Department of Postsecondary apprenticeship program is registered with the U. Education. S. Department of Labor. Students receive pay and academic credits for apprenticeship work. In all cases, work-based learning is an instructional methodology whereby the student concurrently Clinicals are work-based learning experiences for attends school and works in a job, which is closely nursing students. Students are not paid to allied with his or her program of study. It is a joint participate in clinical classes. However, clinical effort between the school and local business and hours are a licensing requirement for students to industry. become licensed practical nurses, and therefore assure the students of a significant work-based Students may be involved in either a simultaneous learning component in the vital field of nursing. or alternating work schedule. On the alternating schedule, the student alternates semesters Internships may be paid or unpaid work- between school and work. On the simultaneous experiences, depending upon the program, the schedule, the student attends school for part of industries involved, and the extent of the work the day and works part of the day. Students on hours. Internships are common for students the alternating schedule must also be enrolled in pursuing accounting, office administration, and school during the semester they are working. information technology degrees. Students on the simultaneous schedule must be enrolled as full-time students; even though, they Practicums are work-based experiences may not be on campus all day. specifically designed to provide students with

GENERAL POLICIES

when student enrollment must be limited or to ADMISSIONS assure ability-to-benefit.

Admissions Policy Statement Unconditional Admission of First-Time College It shall be the policy of J.F. Drake State Community Students and Technical College to admit on a first come, For unconditional admission, applicants must first served basis all students who meet the complete an application for admission and provide established admission criteria. the following: Admission decisions will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, color, disability, sex, A. An official high school or GED transcript. religion, creed, national origin, or age. B. One primary form of photo identification.

Academic Advisement C. In-state residency certification. Potential students are encouraged to meet with the college counselor and various program leaders D. COMPASS assessment or proof of minimum prior to deciding on a particular program of study. required scores on the ACT or SAT. For students who are undecided about an area of interest, Drake State’s Career Center has a large E. Applicants with less than a high school diploma assortment of media on different careers. For or GED must also have on file documented ability- more information call Drake State’s Career Center, to-benefit. 256-551-1710. Once a student decides on a program of study, the program leader of the Conditional Admission of First-Time College chosen program becomes the student’s academic Students advisor. For conditional admission, applicants must complete an application for admission and provide Admission of First-Time College Students the following:

An applicant who has not previously attended any A. An unofficial high school or GED transcript. regionally accredited postsecondary institution will be designated a first-time college student or a B. One primary form of photo identification. native student.

To be eligible for admission, a first-time college C. In-state residency certification. student must meet one of the following criteria:

The student must hold an Alabama High School D. COMPASS assessment or proof of minimum Diploma, the high school diploma of another state required scores on the ACT or SAT. equivalent to an Alabama High School Diploma, an equivalent diploma issued by a non-public high E. Applicants with less than a high school diploma school, or a GED Certificate issued by the or GED must also have on file documented ability- appropriate state education agency. to-benefit.

A student who meets one of the above criteria Failure to provide documentation by the end of shall be classified as “degree-eligible.” The College the first semester will prevent a student from may establish higher or additional admission future registration. requirements for specific programs or services

Admission of Transient Students exemptions as stated in the Assessment and A student who attended another postsecondary Placement policy. institution and who seeks credit for transfer to that parent institution may be admitted to the F. Applicants with less than a high school diploma College as a transient student. The student must or GED must also have on file documented ability- submit an application for admission, one primary to-benefit. form of photo identification, in-state residency certification, and an official letter from the Conditional Admission of Transfer Students institution which certifies that the credit earned at An applicant who has previously attended another the college will be accepted as a part of the regionally accredited postsecondary institution student’s academic program. The student is not will be required to complete an application for required to file transcripts of previously earned admission and provide the following: credits at other postsecondary institutions. A. Unofficial transcripts of all work attempted at all said institutions. Students who have achieved ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree are only required to submit a transcript from the granting Unconditional Admission of Transfer Students institution. An applicant who has previously attended another regionally accredited postsecondary institution B. An unofficial high school or GED transcript. will be required to complete an application for admission and provide the following: C. One primary form of photo identification.

A. Official transcripts of all work attempted at all D. In-state residency certification. said institutions. Students who have achieved a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree are only E. COMPASS assessment or proof of minimum required to submit a transcript from the granting required scores on the ACT or SAT, or certain institution. exemptions as stated in the Assessment and * EXCEPTION: Veteran Students– ALL official Placement policy. transcripts including military transcripts must be submitted prior to admission to the institution. F. Applicants with less than a high school diploma Students receiving Veteran’s education benefits or GED must also have on file documented ability- must have all prior military and civilian training to-benefit. sent to and evaluated by the Office of Admissions prior to any enrollment certifications Failure to provide documentation by the end of being submitted to the Department of Veterans the first semester will prevent a student from Affairs. future registration.

B. An official high school or GED transcript. Equivalent Transfer Credits C. One primary form of photo identification. J.F. Drake State reserves the right to accept or D. In-state residency certification. deny course work presented for transfer credit. Typically, all course work from regionally E. COMPASS assessment or proof of minimum accredited institutions will be accepted as fair required scores on the ACT or SAT, or certain equivalent courses at J.F. Drake State provided the college has equivalent courses at all appropriate levels. Courses not having fair equivalents at

Drake State may or may not be accepted. For Language (TOEFL), a total score of 173 on additional information, students may contact the the computer-based TOEFL, or a total Office of Admissions. score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL. E. A signed notarized statement verifying adequate financial support. F. Payment of I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee. Initial Academic Status of Transfer Students G. A medical health history with proof of vaccinations. A transfer student whose cumulative grade point H. Documentation demonstrating adequate average at the transfer institution(s) is 2.0 or health and life insurance, including above on a 4.0 scale will be admitted on Clear repatriation, which must be maintained academic status. A transfer student whose during all periods of enrollment.1 cumulative grade point average at the transfer institution(s) is less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will be International Transfer Students admitted on Academic Probation. A. A certified original translated and evaluated copy of the student’s high Admission with Academic Probation school transcript verifying completion An applicant who has been academically status and a translated and evaluated suspended from another regionally accredited transcript from each college attended. post-secondary institution may be admitted as a Students who have achieved a minimum transfer student only after following the appeal of a Baccalaureate degree are only process established at the college for “native” required to submit a transcript from the students who have been academically suspended. degree granting institution. If the transfer student is admitted upon appeal, B. A signed notarized statement verifying the student will enter the institution on Academic financial support. Probation. The transcript will read ADMITTED C. Copy of student’s current Form I-20. UPON APPEAL – ACADEMIC PROBATION. D. Copy of student’s Visa and Passport. E. A medical health history with proof of Admission of International Students vaccinations. Prior to being issued an I-20 form, international F. Documentation demonstrating adequate students are required to complete an application health and life insurance, including for admission and provide the following: repatriation, which must be maintained during all periods of enrollment. International First-Time Students A. A certified original translated and GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR TRANSFER OF CREDIT evaluated copy of the student’s high Coursework transferred or accepted for credit school transcript. toward an undergraduate program must B. A current and valid passport or other represent collegiate coursework relevant to the official documentation to verify lawful formal award, with course content and level of presence. instruction resulting in student competencies at C. A current photo (passport-size, preferred). least equivalent to those of students enrolled in D. A minimum score of 5.5 on the the institution’s own undergraduate formal award International English Language Testing programs. In assessing and documenting System (IELTS), a total score of 61 on the equivalent learning and qualified faculty, an Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign institution may use recognized guides that aid in

the evaluation for credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Credit awarded in this manner is referred to as Education, the American Association of Collegiate “experiential credit,” awarded through non- Registrars and Admissions Officers, as well as the traditional means. A student may not be awarded National Association of Foreign Student Affairs. A experiential credit in excess of 25% of the total course completed at other regionally accredited requirement of the program award being sought. postsecondary institutions with a passing grade Credits awarded in this manner do not count will be accepted for transfer as potentially toward the requirement that a minimum of 25% creditable toward graduation requirements. of credits awarded in any program must be taken at the institution granting the award. A transfer student from a collegiate institution not accredited by the appropriate regional association may request an evaluation of transfer credits after completing 15 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. A transfer grade of “D” will only be accepted when the transfer student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or ADMISSION OF NURSING STUDENTS above. If the student has a cumulative 2.0 or Minimum admission standards for the Practical above, the “D” grade will be accepted the same as Nursing Program include: for native students. Credit may be extended based on a comprehensive evaluation of A. Unconditional admission to the college: demonstrated and documented competencies and previous formal training. Credit may be extended 1. Complete the admissions application based on a comprehensive evaluation of for Drake State. demonstrated and documented competencies and previous formal training. 2. A copy of your unofficial transcripts (from all colleges attended). Credit for Life Experience and Noncredit Education 3. Original transcripts from your high school (or GED certificate), and every By policy of the State Board of Education, students college attended. may receive credit for previous work experience or non-credit continuing education, such as 4. COMPASS placement examination. professional development workshops or industry- sanctioned training, whether provided by the B. Receipt of completed application for the college or other training providers. Allowable nursing program. credit is determined by the program instructor and the Office of Admissions, with the approval of C. A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA for the Dean of Instruction. students with previous college work. GPA Credit for academic transfer courses can be is calculated from the last 24 credit hours awarded by examination or nationally recognized taken. guidelines (such as AP, CLEP, ACT/PEP, DANTES, Challenge Exams, ACE PONSI/CREDIT, or D. A minimum of 2.50 high school GPA for ACE/MILITARY). Credit for non-transfer technical students without prior college work (GED courses may be awarded through examination, acceptable in lieu of high school portfolio evaluation, and demonstrated mastery transcript). of the competencies taught in the courses for which credit is to be given.

E. Eligibility for English 101 and Math 116, as acceptance. If a student has questions regarding determined by J.F. Drake State admission to the Nursing program, he or she Community and Technical College policy: should contact a Pre-Nursing Advisor at (256) 551- 3158 or (256) 551-3156. 1. Take the TEAS Test (Nursing Entrance Exam). Application Deadlines: February 1

2. Eligibility for English 101 and Math 116 Nursing Student Progression Policy are determined by the COMPASS Alabama Community College System placement examination. Nursing Education Programs

Adopted July 31, 2009 3. If the student does not meet the

COMPASS requirement, appropriate In order to progress in the nursing program, the transitional courses need to be completed student must: before admission to the nursing program.

A. Achieve a grade of C or better in all required 4. NOTE: students must repeat the general education and nursing courses. COMPASS reading exam after remediation

to get a score of 76 or higher. B. Be accepted by clinical agencies for clinical

experiences. 5. Be in good standing with the college.

C. Maintain ability to meet essential functions 6. Meet essential functions or technical for nursing with or without reasonable standards required for nursing. accommodations.

7. Obtain a score of 76 or higher on the D. Maintain current CPR at the health care COMPASS reading examination (or related provider level. ACT reading score of 17 or higher).

Nursing Non-Progression 8. Take the Nursing Entrance Examination. Nursing non-progression is defined as failure of Receipt of completed and signed (a) Drake State one or more courses in a semester OR withdrawal admissions application form, (b) unofficial (for any reason) from one or more courses in two transcripts, (c) all official transcripts, and (d) separate semesters. Students withdrawing from application for the practical nursing program, to one or more courses in the same semester are not the Admissions office on or before the application considered under this definition to have deadline for the term for which you are applying. experienced a nursing non-progression, and Deadlines are posted on Drake State’s website. should return to repeat the required courses at Application forms for the LPN program are the first course offering. Students returning to available in the Admissions office in Building 700, repeat a course due to withdrawal will be allowed or can be downloaded from the Drake State to register for said course(s) on a space available website. basis.

Admission to the practical nursing program is Reinstatement competitive, and the number of students is limited Students who experience non-progression in the by the number of faculty and clinical facilities nursing program and who desire reinstatement in available. Remember, meeting minimum the program must apply for reinstatement to the admission standards does not guarantee program. A student must request reinstatement

within one year from the term of non-progression to be eligible for reinstatement. Students 1. Students should first schedule an dismissed from the program for disciplinary appointment with a nursing reasons and/or unsafe client care in the clinical faculty/advisor to discuss eligibility for area will not be allowed reinstatement to the reinstatement. nursing program. Reinstatement to the program will be allowed one time only. 2. Students must apply for reinstatement to the nursing program and submit the Reinstatement to the nursing program is based on application by published deadlines. space availability and is not guaranteed. Selection for reinstatement is based on GPA in nursing 3. Students must apply for readmission to program required courses. Students must adhere the college if not currently enrolled. to nursing curriculum and program policies and College readmission must be procedures in effect at the time of reinstatement. accomplished by published deadlines. Reinstatement can be denied due to, but not limited to, any of the following circumstances: 4. Update all drug testing and background screening according to program policy. A. Space unavailability; Readmission B. Refusal by clinical agencies to accept the Students not eligible for program reinstatement student for clinical experiences; may apply for program admission as a new

student. If accepted, all nursing program courses C. Twelve months have elapsed since the (NUR prefix) will have to be taken. student enrolled in a nursing course;

TRANSFER POLICY FOR NURSING STUDENTS Criteria for Reinstatement The transfer policy applies only to students desiring to transfer between Alabama Community A. Demonstrate a 2.0 GPA in required College System institutions. It does not apply to nursing program courses. students wishing to transfer from other institutions. B. Have no more than one non-progression since program admission. Criteria for Transfer

C. Demonstrate acceptable skills proficiency.

A. Must meet minimum admission standards D. Meet acceptability criteria for placement for the nursing program. at clinical agencies for clinical experiences.

B. Must possess a grade of C or better in all E. Demonstrate ability to meet essential nursing program required courses taken functions for nursing with or without at another institution and possess a reasonable accommodations. minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA at time of transfer. F. Demonstrate current CPR at the health

care provider level. C. Dean/Director of previous nursing program must provide a letter of eligibility for progression. Process for Reinstatement

D. Must comply with all program policy official (Nursing Program Dean/Director) requirements at accepting institution. of the primary institution.

E. Complete at least 25 percent of the E. Transient students must complete a nursing program required courses for Transcript Request Form at the end of the degree /certificate at the accepting term before a transcript will be issued to institution. the primary institution.

F. Must meet acceptability criteria for F. Student must comply with all program placement at clinical agencies for clinical policy requirements at accepting experience. institution.

G. Acceptance of transfer students into G. Student must meet acceptability criteria nursing programs is limited by the number for placement at clinical agencies for of faculty and clinical facilities available. clinical experience. Meeting minimal standards does not guarantee acceptance. H. Acceptance of transient student into a nursing program is limited by the number H. Student selection for transfer is based on of faculty and clinical facilities available. GPA in nursing program required courses. Meeting minimal standards does not guarantee acceptance.

Transient Policy for Nursing Students I. Student selection for transient status is The transient policy applies only to students based on GPA in nursing program required desiring to transfer between Alabama Community courses. College System institutions. It does not apply to students wishing to transfer from other ADN Transfer to LPN Program institutions. Associate Degree nursing students may apply for Criteria for Transient Status: admission to the third semester of the practical nursing program after they have completed the A. Must meet minimum admission standards first two semesters of coursework – MTH 100, for the nursing program. ENG 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, NUR 102, NUR 103, NUR 104, NUR 105, and NUR 106 – with a grade B. Must possess a grade of C or better in all of C or better. Students who elect to transfer to required nursing program courses taken the last semester in the practical nursing program at another institution and possess a will be required to meet the current program minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA. admission/readmission requirements. Students will be admitted on a space-available basis to the C. Dean/Director of previous nursing PN program. program must provide a letter of eligibility for progression. To be eligible for this option, the following conditions apply: D. A student enrolled at another institution must secure permission from that A. Student must complete a institution by submitting an application transfer/readmission form. for admission to the College and a Transient Student Form completed by an

B. Student must have a minimum of a 2.0 C. The student must have written approval cumulative GPA at current institution. of the appropriate principal and the local superintendent of education; C. Student must meet clinical record/health record requirements. D. The student must be in grade 10, 11, or 12, or have an exception granted by the D. The last successfully completed clinical participating postsecondary institution nursing course cannot be more than upon the recommendation of the twelve months old. students’ principal and superintendent and in accordance with Alabama E. Student will be ranked on cumulative GPA Administrative Code 290-8-9-12 regarding for the purposes of transfer/readmission gifted and talented students; to the PN program. E. Students may enroll in academic, career F. Students who have two attempts in the and technical or health courses in RN program are only allowed one attempt accordance with guidelines of the in the PN program. Department of Postsecondary Education;

G. Students who have successfully F. Students enrolled in courses offered completed required courses may apply for during the normal high school day on or the LPN to RN Mobility Option. off the high school campus shall have prior permission of the students’ principal, H. If the student is unsuccessful in the PN superintendent, and the participating transfer option, the student must meet postsecondary institution president; current admission/ progression requirements. G. Parental permission and travel for courses offered off the high school campus during DUAL ENROLLMENT the normal school day will be Institutions within The Alabama Community administered under the auspices of local College System are authorized to establish dual boards of education; and enrollment/dual credit programs with local boards of education in the College service area. Courses H. Six semester credit hours at the offered by postsecondary institutions shall be of postsecondary level shall equal one credit postsecondary level and enrolled students must at the high school level in the same or pay normal tuition as required by the related subject. Partial credit agreements postsecondary institution. A student is eligible for shall be developed between the dual enrollment/dual credit if the student meets participating postsecondary institution the following criteria: and the local board of education.

A. The student must meet the entrance requirements established by institutions of postsecondary education; B. The student must have a minimum ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT - EARLY cumulative 3.0 average in completed high ADMISSION school courses; A high school student is eligible for early admission if he or she meets all the admission and entrance requirements established by the

postsecondary institution along with the following A. A degree plan is encouraged and becomes criteria: the ongoing requirement of the Associate Degree. J.F. Drake State Community and A. The student has successfully completed Technical College would become the the 10th grade; home college for new students who have entered into a student agreement with a B. The student provides written approval previous college. from the local principal and/or his designee certifying that the student has a B. Continuing students are those applicants minimum cumulative 3.0 average and who have already chosen a home college recommends the student be admitted and have obtained a SOC Agreement. under this policy; Assistance is given to these students in the selection of required courses to C. The student may enroll only in post- complete their degree plan. secondary courses for which high school prerequisites have been completed (for example: a student may not take English Admission Procedures Composition until all required high school English courses have been completed). 1. Obtain General Information packet from High School students must take the Admissions Office. Compass exam and place in eligible courses. 2. Meet with counselor.

Exceptions: 3. Decide on tentative program of study. Exceptions may be granted by the Chancellor for a student documented as gifted and talented 4. Meet with program leader/department according to the standards included in the state head. plan of exceptional children and youth. Exceptions apply only to the first and third requirements. 5. Complete Application Form.

6. File Application Form with Admissions.

SERVICE MEMBERS OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE 7. All admitted students are required to take (SOC) the ACT-COMPASS placement J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Examination prior to registration for more is a member of the Service Members Opportunity than three credit hours or six weekly College (SOC). As a SOC institution, we serve the contact hours per semester. higher educational needs of the members of the active military services. These units include the 8. Have high school transcript, college Army, Army National Guard, Navy, and the Marine transcript, or copy of GED test scores Corps. As a SOC institution we are able to enroll mailed directly to the Admissions Office active military personnel as students and assist by the forwarding institution. All eligible them in earning an Associate’s Degree. male students between the ages of 18 and 26 must verify registration with the U. S. Education opportunities are shared in two Select Service System. components: 9. For LPN Students ONLY: Pass LPN Entrance Test.

RE-ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS 10. Students who do not have a high school A student who has not maintained continuous diploma or GED may enroll in selected enrollment (i.e., has not been enrolled for three or programs. However, the student must more consecutive semesters, or has graduated pass the Ability-To-Benefit test prior to from the college) and wishes to re-enroll must being admitted to the College. apply for re-entry in the Admission’s Office.

If continuous enrollment is not maintained, 11. For students who will need financial graduation requirements may change. assistance: complete and file Pell Grant

Application and request that Financial Aid Audit Student Transcript be sent from all other

postsecondary institutions previously An audit student is an applicant who wishes to attended. Upon receipt, take the federal enroll for classes only on an audit basis. The Pell Grant Student Aid Report to the applicant must meet college admissions criteria, Financial Aid Officer at Drake State. which consist of a completed admission

application and high school transcript or GED 12. For JTPA, Rehabilitation, and other certificate for a first-time student, or a completed students sponsored by an outside agency admission application and official transcripts from ONLY: have sponsoring agency send all colleges attended for a transfer student and, if Training Authorization Form to the applicable, an in-state residency form and, if business office. applicable, official documentation of compliance

with the Selective Service Act. 13. For Veterans ONLY: bring DD-214,

marriage license and birth certificates of An applicant who has a baccalaureate degree will all dependent children to the VA need to submit only the transcript from the Counselor. institution awarding the degree. Audit students

must abide by class attendance policy and all 14. For Transfer Students ONLY: have standard course requirements, excluding the transcripts from secondary technical completing of course examinations. The cost of centers or other postsecondary auditing a course is the same as enrolling for institutions evaluated for prior credit. credit.

15. For LPN, Cosmetology, and Barbering COURSE CREDIT BY DEPARTMENTAL CHALLENGE Students ONLY: submit completed EXAMINATION physical examination form to the program chair. Students may be awarded credit for documented competencies and formal training on challenge 16. For LPN Students ONLY: schedule examinations. interview with LPN Department Head. SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING

17. Receive acceptance letter from The College adheres to policies prescribed by the admissions. “Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services” in granting credit for 18. Attend Orientation/Assessment Session military course work. scheduled immediately prior to the ADVANCED PLACEMENT beginning of registration. Students who have completed college level courses offered by high schools through the CEEB

Advanced Placement Program with a test score of D. Enroll for credit; noncredit enrollment is (3) or higher will receive credit. not eligible for tuition waiver.

ARTICULATED CREDIT The student is responsible for any fees or other Articulation is a planned process that allows a high charges applied to the general student body. school student enrolled in certain Senior citizens granted a tuition waiver under the Occupational/Technical programs the opportunity Senior Adult Scholarship Program may receive the to progress from secondary to postsecondary in a tuition waiver only one time per course. Any time sequential manner without duplication of a senior citizen repeats a course the student is instruction. responsible not only for fees but also for tuition.

CLEP – COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College awards credit for CLEP subject examinations with a minimum of 50 percent or higher earned on ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULES each exam. A student may receive CLEP credit instead of enrolling in the equivalent course by Admission Schedule submitting official CLEP scores to the Admissions Students are admitted at the beginning of each of Office for evaluation. Approved subject the three academic semesters in all programs. The examinations and their Drake State equivalents Fall Semester begins in August, the Spring are as follows: Semester in January and the Summer Semester in May. All new students should check with the Drake State Hours CLEP Exam Admission’s Office for specific dates, which vary Equivalent Awarded from year to year. New students must submit all History/ applications and credentials for admissions to the Social Sciences PSY200 3 Office of Admissions to be eligible for registration Freshman of courses. College New Student Orientation English ENG101 3 The Orientation program is designed to provide SENIOR CITIZENS information that will aid a new student in his/her transition to college and to stimulate an Persons sixty (60) years of age or older may be excitement for learning. A student is introduced to eligible for a tuition waiver if they qualify for the college policies, procedures, requirements, and Senior Adult Scholarship Program. Applicants must services. Each new student must attend an meet the following conditions: Orientation session and register for Orientation 101. A schedule of sessions is published each A. Comply with the college admission semester. standards as noted earlier in this catalog under Admission of First-time College Orientation 101 (ORI 101) Students, Admission of Transfer Students Orientation 101 is a course requirement of all or Former Students applying for Drake State students. A student can waive the Readmission. course requirement if he/she attended another institution and completed at least 12 semester B. Be an Alabama resident. credit hours.

C. Be sixty (60) years of age or older. Registration Schedule

Registration is scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Late registration is scheduled immediately following the registration period. Students registering during late registration must pay a late fee of $25.00 in addition to all other fees.

TUITION POLICIES Residency status must be determined upon admission. Applicants must first satisfy the admission requirements to the college. In determining resident student status for the purpose of charging tuition, the burden of proof lies with the applicant for admission. The institution may request proof that the applicant meets the stipulations for admission. In-State Tuition Any applicant for admission who does not fall into In order to be eligible for in-state tuition, an one of the categories noted above shall be applicant must meet one of the following criteria: charged a minimum tuition of two times the resident tuition rate charged by that institution. A. Applicants must have resided in the state of Students initially classified as ineligible for Alabama for at least 12 continuous months resident tuition will retain that classification for immediately preceding application for tuition purposes until they provide documentation admission; or that they have qualified for resident tuition.

B. Applicants who are minors must have a parent An out-of-state student cannot attain Resident or legal guardian who has resided in the state Status simply by attending school for twelve of Alabama for at least 12 continuous months months in the State of Alabama. immediately preceding application for admission. If the parents are legally separated or divorced, residence will be determined by Provisional Enrollment the residency of the parent to whom the court Students will be advised at the time of registration has granted custody; that if private third party agencies have not been

paid by the end of the registration period or by C. Determination of eligibility for in-state tuition the 30 calendar day extension, the student will be shall be made by the Office of Admissions by responsible for payment of tuition and fees evaluating the presence or absence of immediately. If payment is not rendered connections with the state of Alabama. immediately, the student will be administratively

withdrawn. D. The student is eligible for in state tuition if he

or she resides in the adjacent state of The College will provide a disclaimer statement Tennessee in the following counties: Bedford, informing the student of these terms and Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, conditions to be signed by the student during Marion, Marshall, or Moore. registration. The student must be at least 18 Out-of-State Student

years of age to negotiate terms; if not, a Certificate or responsible adult must sign. Diploma: College Math as required by program 38 U.S.C. 3679 (c). Choice Act – Section 702 Compliance. Full-page version at the end of this 72-100 Degree: MTH112 section. Algebra Certificate or Diploma: College ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT Math as required by program Placement Policy College 1-42 Degree: MTH100 Drake State is committed to assuring all students Algebra the best possible opportunity for success in their Certificate or academic work. For that reason, each student Diploma: College who enrolls for more than four semester credit Math as required hours or eight weekly contact hours per by program semester/term will be given the COMPASS 43-63 Degree: MTH112 or computerized assessment to determine readiness MTH110 (Non- to enter college-level academic course work. The Science majors) assessment scores enable Drake State to place Certificate or students into academic course work for which Diploma: College they are sufficiently prepared. Math as required by program To assure the likelihood of success in college-level 64-100 Degree: MTH113 work, when assessment scores indicate the need Certificate or for transitional reading, writing, and math skills, Diploma: College the student is placed into the appropriate course Math as required as indicated by the assessment results. Drake by program State provides appropriate transitional courses Geometry 1-100 College Math as and other support, such as tutoring and required by computer-aided instruction. program Trigonometry 1-100 Degree: MTH113 Certificate or Diploma: College Math as required by program Interpretation of Placement Scores Reading 1-74 RDG085 75-80 RDG114 strongly Subject Score Course recommended but Recommended not required Pre-Algebra 1-53 MTH090 81-100 Comprehension on 54-100 Degree: MTH098 a College level Certificate or Writing 1-79 Degree: ENG093 Diploma: MTH 116 1-79 Degree: ENG093 Algebra 1-45 Degree: MTH098 Certificate or Certificate or Diploma take Diploma: MTH 116 COM100 46-71 Degree: MTH100 80-100 Degree: ENG101

1-79 Certificate or These exemptions do not apply to the LPN Diploma: ENG093 applicants. 80-100 ENG101 or COM100 Prospective students with a documented (*exception: disability shall be provided accommodations for Nursing Program) testing as outlined in the college’s disability services policy, stated in the college catalog under the Student Support Services section. A student who meets one of the following criteria may be exempt from the assessment requirement: STUDENT SERVICES

A. Scores 480 or above on the SAT verbal and Student Services and Campus Regulations 526 or above on the SAT Math, and 20 or Refer to the Student Handbook at the end of this above on the ACT English and Math and catalog for specific information regarding student enrolls in a system college within three support services, student organizations, and other years of high school graduation; relevant campus information.

B. Has an associate degree or higher; STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

C. Transfers degree-creditable college-level The College is a recipient of the U.S. Department English or mathematics courses with a of Education to provide a Student Support grade of “C” or better; Services (SSS) Program for first-generation, low- income students and students with disabilities. D. Is a senior citizen, undeclared, or other Enrollment in this program is limited to 160 non- degree seeking major who is taking students. Entry into the program is competitively classes for vocational reasons only; determined. Services provided to SSS participants include tutoring, mentoring, advising, counseling, E. Enrolls in a certain short certificate and study skills workshops. Interested students program having no English or must apply to the Office of Student Support mathematics requirements; Services to determine eligibility and be selected for the program. It is the policy and practice of F. Has completed required developmental J.F. Drake State Community and Technical coursework at another Alabama College College to ensure public accommodations and System institution within the last three services, equal employment of goods, facilities, years; privileges, and advantages to all disabled individuals. The College will work with the G. Enrolls in audit classes only; Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Department of Education to provide H. Can provide documentation of assessment special equipment necessary to ensure a (COMPASS) within the last three years; satisfactory learning and working environment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the I. Is a transient student; College Counselor of any special needs and/or if a disability exists. J. Is a dually enrolled high school student in English or mathematics. General Student Policies Privacy Act Notice NOTICE: Under the Federal Family Educational

Privacy Rights Act, 20 U.S.C. 123g, J.F. Drake State in a way that prevents personal identification Community and Technical College may disclose except when specifically authorized by federal certain student information as “directory law. The data will be destroyed when no information.” Directory information includes the longer needed for such purposes in names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of connection with a student’s application for, or birth, and major fields of study, as well as receipt of, financial aid; information about the student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports, the 4. State and local officials or authorities to which weight and height of members of athletic teams, such information is specifically required to be the date of attendance by students, degrees and reported or disclosed pursuant to state awards and the most recent previous educational statute adopted prior to November 19, 1974; agency or institution attended by a respective student. 5. Organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions If any student has an objection to any of the for the purpose of developing, validating, or aforementioned information being released administering predictive tests, administering during any given semester or academic year, the student aid programs and improving student should notify the registrar, in person or in instruction, provided such studies do not writing, during the first three weeks of the permit the personal identification of students respective semester or academic year. to be released to persons other than representatives of said organizations and Student Records Policy providing that such information will be J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College destroyed when no longer needed; shall not permit access to or the release of education records or personally identifiable 6. Accrediting organizations in order to carry out information contained therein, other than their accrediting functions; and directory information as defined with the paragraph titled “Directory Information,” without 7. Pursuant to a lawful subpoena or court order; the written consent of the student, to any party other appropriate persons in an emergency to other than the following: protect the health or safety of the student or others. 1. Other school officials and teachers of the college who have been determined by the DIRECTORY INFORMATION college to have legitimate educational interests; The following information with respect to each student has been designated by the College as 2. Officials of those schools or school systems in directory information, which may be made which the student seeks or intends to enroll, available to the public, absent a student’s request upon the condition that the student may that any such information not be released: receive a copy of the record if desired, and have an opportunity for a hearing to challenge A. Student’s name, address, telephone the content of the record; number

3. Certain authorized representatives of federal B. Dates of attendance departments/agencies or state educational authorities for purposes of audits, evaluative C. Educational agencies or institutions most studies, etc. Data collected will be protected recently attended by the student

D. Program of study, degree desired, and classification 1. Obtain a Withdrawal Form from Admissions. E. Participation in officially recognized activities, clubs, and organizations; and 2. Obtain withdrawal clearance from the financial aid office if applicable. F. Degrees and awards received. 3. Submit the completed class withdrawal form If any student has an objection to any of the to the Office of Admissions for processing. If aforementioned information being released the withdrawal from school is prior to the 15th during any given semester or academic year, the school day, the student may be due a tuition student should notify, in writing, the Director of refund (see Refund Policy under the Policies Admissions/Registrar during the first three weeks and Procedures section of the catalog). It is of the respective semester or academic year. the responsibility of the student to ensure notification of withdrawal is received by the EXIT TESTING POLICY (WORKKEYS) Office of Admissions prior to the deadline Upon completion of all courses in his or her published in the college calendar. Failure to academic program, whether for a diploma, a submit the completed withdrawal form to certificate or any associate degree, a student must Admissions may result in a grade of “F” for take an exit examination. This is a mandate from each course in which the student is registered. the Department of Post-Secondary Education. Students who withdraw after the registration Students not adhering to this requirement will not period will have each of their courses receive the award for which they have completed recorded as “W”. “W’s” are not used in grade course work. They are urged to take the test point calculations. Any veteran who during their last semester of matriculation at the withdraws from school may be required to college. repay in full to the Veteran Administration benefits received that semester up to the time DROPPING AND ADDING CLASSES of withdrawal. Any student who receives Financial Assistance should notify the Adding classes to a student’s schedule is Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from permitted during the registration period. All school. changes must be made prior to the deadlines published in the College calendar. ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS POLICY

The transcript policy of the College includes: CHANGE OF MAJOR 1. In compliance with the Family Educational Students who wish to change their major must Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the college does complete a Change of Major form and submit to not release transcripts of a student’s work except the Admission’s Office in order to facilitate the upon the student’s written and signed request. change. Changes requested after the start of the current term will be effective at the start of the 2. Official transcripts are sent to institutions, following term. companies, agencies, etc. after the student’s written and signed request is received by the WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL Admission’s Office. J.F. Drake State Community Students who are contemplating withdrawal from and Technical College honors FAX requests to school should use the following procedure: send official transcripts to third parties; however,

transcripts will not be faxed to an individual or a Any student who seeks financial assistance under receiving institution. Title IV, HEA Programs must have a high school diploma or its equivalent or must qualify as an 3. Official transcripts will be accepted when Ability-to-Benefit (ATB Student). Title IV, HEA delivered “by hand” in a sealed envelope. The programs include: college reserves the right to deny hand delivered transcripts if the seal is broken. 1. Federal Pell Grant 2. Federal Work-Study 4. Official transcripts that are not released 3. Federal Supplemental Education specifically to institutions, companies, agencies, Opportunity Grant etc. but are issued directly to the student will be 4. Alabama Student Assistance Grant stamped ISSUED TO STUDENT. A student should be aware that the receiving party has the right to A student who does not have a high school decline the transcript stamped ISSUED TO diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) can be STUDENT. classified as an ATB student if the student passes one of eight (8) tests approved by the Secretary of 5. Transcript requests will be processed in the the U. S. Department of Education. Drake State order they are received. Requests should be administers the COMPASS test, but will accept a made at least one week before the transcripts score on any test on the list, upon receiving an are needed. Processing times will be longer at official score from a bona fide institution. Students the start and end of the term. with special needs, such as a documented disability or who are not native speakers of 6. All transcripts issued are free. Transcripts will English, may qualify as an ATB student. Special not be issued for persons who have financial procedures for administering the test to special obligations to the College. needs applicants will be governed by those procedures spelled out by the publisher. 7. Requests for transcripts should be sent to: Procedure for Qualifying as an Ability-to-Benefit The Office of Admissions Student J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College 3421 Meridian Street, North 1. Make application for admission to attend J.F. Huntsville, Alabama 35811 Drake State Community and Technical College and indicate last grade level completed in high school. Names, dates of attendance, social security number, and address to which the transcript is to 2. Have transcript from school last attended sent be sent are to be included in the request. to the Registrar.

NOTE: Students with name changes should 3. Applicants who score at or above the approved include ALL former names. score will be declared as an ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT student eligible for federal financial aid. 8. The Admissions Office does not issue or reproduce transcripts from other institutions. A preferred alternative to qualifying as an Ability- Request for transcripts or work taken at other to-Benefit student is to complete the GED by institutions must be directed to the institution enrolling in the Drake State Adult Education concerned. program. The number of programs available to Ability-to-Benefit students is very limited. The GED provides access to all Drake State degree and ABILITY TO BENEFIT POLICY certificate programs.

Excused absences occur mainly because of emergencies (e.g. accidents, illness, or death of an ATTENDANCE POLICY immediate family member) or a result of federal Class attendance is considered essential to the or state statute (e.g. military service). Both types educational process at J.F. Drake State Community require proper notification and documentation, as and Technical College. The College subscribes to determined by the instructor. When excused the philosophy that students will achieve absences make it impossible to reasonably make academic success in direct proportion to class up class work, the instructor may assign an “I” attendance. We also subscribe to the belief that grade, or the student may withdraw according to the ability to manage one’s own attendance and the College’s withdrawal policy. punctuality is a critical component of job readiness that each student must master. With It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of that in mind and since it is not required by our their exact number of absences in each class and accrediting agency, J.F. Drake State Community to ensure that any missed assignments are and Technical College is a non-attendance taking completed in a timely manner. The instructor is institution. Students must develop the ability to not required to notify the student when the manage their time, monitor their attendance, and student is in danger of being excessively absent, make their own determination on whether or not nor is the instructor required to review any to drop from a class. This policy in no way material missed as a result of the student being indicates that class attendance is not critical to the absent. student’s success; indeed, it is critical to success in the classroom just as it will be critical to success in LIVE WORK POLICY the workplace. Live work is done by students as part of their Individual instructors are granted the flexibility to training program. Such work can be done either in establish more restrictive attendance policies for school or on a job location and includes service, their classes. These policies can specify a repair, or production jobs of any and all kinds. maximum number of absences, tie the student grades in part to class attendance, or incorporate Live work will be conducted when the training other methods they deem necessary. Any such program requires such projects for the acquisition policies will be clearly explained as part of the of occupational skills leading to employment. Live course syllabus provided to each student at the work will be assigned to individual students by beginning of the instructional term. their instructor(s) as part of the student’s training program. Further, some students are receiving educational benefits from various federal and state agencies Administration and control of live work in while attending classes at J.F. Drake State accordance with State Board of Education policies Community and Technical College. Such agencies, are the responsibility of the president of each like VA, WIA, and others, may impose their own college. All live work performed must be approved attendance policies on students as a condition of by the president or his/her representative. The receiving those educational benefits. J.F. Drake president shall be responsible for the State Community and Technical College determination and collection of all charges and acknowledges the right of the agencies to do so maintenance of appropriate records. The state and is committed to providing them with an prescribed and approved accounting procedures accurate accounting of the attendance of their will be followed. Live work will be performed in benefit recipients. specific projects for specific individuals and organizations.

LIBRARY USER BEHAVIOR POLICY staff is not responsible for the care of children or supervising their use of library All visitors of the S. C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and materials or facilities. That is the Technology Center are expected to follow J.F. responsibility of the accompanying adult. Drake State Community and Technical College’s

Student Code of Conduct. All visitors should H. Library materials must not be damaged in familiarize themselves with the Code of Conduct. any way. A copy of the Code of Conduct can be provided upon request. I. Personal belongings should not be left

unattended. The library is not responsible Behavioral Expectations for lost or stolen items. Items that are A. Library users are expected to keep noise found will be held at the circulation desk levels low. Groups working on projects until the first day of each month, and then are encouraged to utilize the group study disposed of if they are not claimed. rooms so that they may engage in

discussion without disturbing other Failure to comply with ANY of the rules listed people in the library. above or J.F. Drake State Community and

Technical College’s Code of Conduct may result B. Any behavior that disturbs or endangers in: other library users or staff is prohibited.  Loss of access This includes loud noises, misuse of library  materials or facilities, or verbal or physical Expulsion from the building harassment.  Disciplinary action by J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College C. Cell phones must be turned off or muted.  Legal action, where applicable ALL cell phone conversations must be held outside the library. J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College and the S. C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and Technology D. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS Center staff reserve the right to change and/or PERMITTED IN THE LIBRARY. update this policy at any time.

E. ABSOLUTELY NO TOBACCO USE IS Borrowing Privileges ALLOWED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE The S.C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and Technology LIBRARY. Center has reciprocal lending agreements with Alabama A & M University, Calhoun Community F. Library users are expected to follow the College, Oakwood University and the University of instructions of the library staff. Alabama in Huntsville. Students enrolled at these institutions are allowed to check out five items by G. Children 18 years of age and under must providing a valid student ID and a current address be accompanied by an adult AT ALL and phone number. TIMES, unless they are high school students participating in the College’s early enrollment program. Children Other community members who wish to check should NEVER be left unattended. out library materials may request a community Children are expected to comply with all user account. To open an account, community library policies. Students may not leave members must pay a $20 fee and provide a their children in the library unattended picture ID, proof of address and two phone while are they are in class. The library numbers. The account is valid for two years and

membership is renewable. Community users may consistent with the educational objectives of J.F have two items on loan at one time. Drake State Community and Technical College. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility. Children wishing to borrow material must have a parent or guardian check out the material for Users should not expect that files stored on them. The material will be checked out in the school-based computers will be private. parent or guardian’s name. The parent or Administrators and faculty may review files and guardian assumes all responsibility for the messages to maintain system integrity and ensure material including fines and replacements costs if that users are acting responsibly. the material is lost. Fines are 10 cents per day for The following uses of school-provided Internet each overdue item. access are not permitted:

INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY A. To access, upload, download, or distribute Acceptable Use of Provided Access to Electronic pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit Information, Services, and Networks material; In making decisions regarding student access to the Internet, J.F. Drake State Community and B. To transmit obscene, abusive, or sexually Technical College offers Internet access to all explicit language; students. This is a privilege provided for the student which must not be abused. Access to the C. To access, upload, download, or distribute Internet enables students to explore thousands of any music files; libraries, databases, bulletin boards, and other resources while exchanging messages with people D. To violate any local, state, or federal around the world. The College expects that statute; faculty will blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout the curriculum and will provide E. To vandalize, damage, or disable the guidance and instruction to students in its use. As property of another individual or much as possible, Internet resources will have organization; been evaluated prior to use. While students will be able to move beyond those resources, they will F. To access another individual's materials, be provided with guidelines and lists of resources information, or files without permission; particularly suited to specific learning objectives. and,

Students utilizing college-provided Internet access G. To violate copyright or otherwise must first have the permission of J.F. Drake plagiarize the intellectual property of Community and Technical College’s professional another individual or organization without staff. Students utilizing school-provided Internet permission. access are responsible for good behavior on line just as they are in a classroom or other areas of Any violation of College policy and rules may the college. The same general rules for behavior result in loss of College-provided access to the and communications apply. Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in keeping with existing procedures The purpose of College-provided Internet access is and practices regarding inappropriate language or to facilitate communications in support of behavior. When and where applicable, law research and education. To remain eligible as enforcement agencies may be involved. users, students' use must be in support of and

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College and students should follow the same etiquette makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed and rules as telephone traffic. or implied, for the Internet access it is providing. The College will not be responsible for any Users must respect the privacy and usage damages users suffer, including--but not limited privileges of other users and must not access, to--loss of data resulting from delays, modify, or delete any files or data without the interruptions in service, or loss of service. The permission of the owner or creator of such files. College will not be responsible for the accuracy, Users should not install any software, make nature, or quality of information gathered through modifications to the configurations of, install new College-provided Internet access. The College will components, or in any way modify the systems not be responsible for personal property used to without the approval of the Information access College computers or networks. The Technology Services Department and the College will not be responsible for unauthorized president of the college. Installation of software financial obligations resulting from College- without adhering to established copyright laws for provided access to the Internet. that product is strictly prohibited. At no time should the systems be used to sell items for personal gain, solicit income, win contests, view pornography, gamble, play computer games, COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY transfer copyrighted materials, engage in any This policy defines acceptable uses of computer illegal activity, or engage in threatening or hardware, software, networks, communication mischievous activity. lines, Internet access, and Email transmissions, herein referred to as Systems. Violations of this Users will utilize passwords, log off and shutdown policy may result in restricted use of systems PC’s overnight, and perform other measures as and/or disciplinary action. defined by the Computer Information Systems Department to ensure adequate security of Systems are provided for business and educational Systems and data. purposes only, and users are encouraged to utilize this technology as a tool to efficiently perform their job tasks. Systems are owned by the College INTERNAL CAMPUS COMMUNICATIONS POLICY and subject to access by staff for maintenance, repair, updating, or monitoring. Documents, Drake State seeks to effectively facilitate a campus spreadsheets, databases, and E-mail transmissions community where members communicate with on any system may be subject to examination at one another with integrity and professionalism. any time. Users must comply with all federal, Drake State has developed the following state, or local laws and regulations, and applicable guidelines to assist all members of the community policies of accessed networks, such as the in effectively communicating important Alabama Research and Education Network. information, news and information related to campus events. In determining the appropriate use of systems, Drake State provides and expects that all one should compare its use to the proper use of members of the community (students, faculty, other state equipment such as the use of the and staff) be aware of, and use, the following telephone systems. As with any excessive use of primary means of campus communication (in the telephone, excess personal use of systems addition to personal and telephone including E-mail and Internet access is not communication): allowed, and will be appropriately addressed by the college. E-mail transmissions to J.F. Drake 1. Drake State website State Community and Technical College personnel 2. Electronic mail

3. Campus mail determined by the College, may face disciplinary 4. Voice mail action to consist of a warning, suspension or termination of the student’s account. Official Drake State communications may be sent by any or all of these methods. Students, faculty The use of DrakeMail is a privilege, not a right, and and staff are required to accept their mail on a the College maintains the right to limit access. regular basis and within a reasonable time period DrakeMail is NOT guaranteed to be private. The from the date of transmission. During the College has the right to monitor and track semester a “reasonable time period” will be DrakeMail usage and access information stored in defined as two working days and “accept” will be any user directory. The College may deny, revoke, defined as picking up and reading mail from or suspend specific user accounts. campus mailboxes, accessing campus accounts for reading emails, and listening to voice mail Acceptable Use messages. Students taking online or hybrid classes will need to check their e-mail more frequently. It is acceptable to use DrakeMail for purposes relating directly to education, research, Many students will already have an e-mail account professional development, personal (through Hotmail, Yahoo or Google for example) communications, and growth. and will not have need for their Drake State email account. It is each student’s responsibility to Unacceptable Use obtain the appropriate procedure to automatically It is not acceptable to use DrakeMail in such a way forward their mail from the Drake State account as to interfere with or disrupt network users, to their regular account. This information is services, or equipment. DrakeMail resources may available through the Information Technology not be used in the following manner. Services (ITS) department.

A. To generate or facilitate unsolicited Occasionally, information relevant to all students commercial e-mail (“spam”). Such activity will be sent via a mass distribution process. This includes, but is not limited to: process will be monitored by the Dean of Student

Support Services. 1. Sending e-mail in violation of the CAN-

SPAM Act or any other applicable anti- If a member of the Drake State community will be spam law. away from campus for an extended period of time it is expected that s/he will leave an automatic 2. Imitating or impersonating another response on their e-mail and voice message on person or his/her e-mail address. their voice mail, if appropriate. It is the responsibility of all members of the Drake State 3. Sending e-mails to users who have community to be aware of and abide by these requested to be removed from a policies. mailing list.

DRAKEMAIL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 4. Selling, exchanging or distributing to a DrakeMail is the official student E-mail system of third party the e-mail addresses of any J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College. person without such person’s knowledge and continued consent to To uphold the quality and reputation of such disclosure. DrakeMail, your use of DrakeMail is subject to these program policies. Individuals found to be in violation of these policies at any time, as

5. Distributing unsolicited e-mails to significant numbers of e-mail M. Solicitations not approved by the College. addresses belonging to individuals and/or entities with whom you have N. Vandalism and mischief that incapacitates, no pre-existing relationship. compromises, or destroys college resources and/or violates federal and/or B. To send, upload, distribute or disseminate state laws. or offer to do the same with respect to any unlawful, defamatory, harassing, O. Violating software copyrights and usage abusive, fraudulent, infringing, obscene, licensing agreements. or otherwise objectionable content. P. Violating any federal, state, or local C. To intentionally distribute viruses, worms, law/regulation, or college defects, Trojan horses, corrupted files, policy/procedure. hoaxes, or any other items of destructive or deceptive nature. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY D. To conduct or forward pyramid schemes The following policy reflects J.F. Drake State and the like. Community and Technical College’s commitment to equal opportunities in education and E. To transmit content that may be harmful employment: to minors. No person shall be denied employment, F. To impersonate another person (via the excluded from participation, be denied the use of an e-mail address or otherwise) or benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in otherwise misrepresent yourself or the any program, activity, or employment on the source of any e-mail. basis of gender, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, age or ethnic group. G. To illegally transmit another’s intellectual property or other proprietary information J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College without such owner’s or licensor’s complies with nondiscriminatory regulations permission. under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, which H. To use DrakeMail to violate the legal prohibits discrimination based on sex; Title IX, rights (such as rights of privacy and Section 106.8, which prohibits sexual harassment; publicity) of others. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits violations of the rights of the I. To promote or encourage illegal activity. disabled; and Title VI, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national J. To interfere with other DrakeMail users’ origin, and the Americans with Disabilities Act enjoyment of the service. II. Coordinator, Ms. Denise Gaymon can be reached at 256.551.1710. K. To conduct commercial activities and other activities conducted for personal HARASSMENT POLICY gain. It is the policy of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College that students be provided an

L. To promote religious or political causes or academic atmosphere free of harassment, to promote fundraising or lobbying.

including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is the inappropriate introduction of sexual activities or comments into the workplace or learning situation. Sexual harassment may involve a form of sex discrimination; it often involves relationships of unequal power, giving rise to elements of coercion centered on sexual activity for opportunities of benefit such as improved job or academic status.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, covers policies for public accommodations for disabled individuals. Individuals or any class of individuals who believe that they have been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Titles VI, VII, IX, Section 504, may contact the college’s Title IX and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator at 256.551.3114 or the Section 504 (ADA) and Title II Coordinator at 256.551.1710.

Each employee of the college is responsible for the enforcement of this policy and for setting an example with respect to conduct. The exploitation of institutional, academic, or supervisory authority to sexually harass students, faculty, or staff is a form of illegal sex-based discrimination. Violation of this policy is a violation of Title XI of the Education Rights Act of 1972 and of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Further, violation of this policy can lead to suspension or termination of employment or student status, liability for J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, and civil or criminal liability for the harassing employee.

38 U.S.C. 3679 (c). Choice Act – Section 702 Compliance.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

is handled through the Business Office. Students GENERAL INFORMATION are expected to meet all financial obligations when due. Collection charges along with all Students are expected to meet all financial attorney fees necessary for the collection of any obligations when they become due. The College debt will be charged to and paid by the student. reserves the right to refuse admission or to terminate any student who fails to promptly meet his/her financial obligations to the College. Tuition and most other fees and expenses are due Tuition and payable at the time of registration. All money Tuition is established by the Alabama State Board of Education and is subject to change at its discretion without prior notice.

Tuition and Fees Schedule In-State Tuition and Fees

Semester In-State Facility Technology Building Reserve TOTAL Hours Tuition Fee Fee* Fee 1 $115.00 $9.00 $9.00 $9.00 $1.00 $143.00 2 $230.00 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 $2.00 $286.00 3 $345.00 $27.00 $27.00 $27.00 $3.00 $429.00 4 $460.00 $36.00 $36.00 $36.00 $4.00 $572.00 5 $575.00 $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 $5.00 $715.00 6 $690.00 $54.00 $54.00 $54.00 $6.00 $858.00 7 $805.00 $63.00 $63.00 $63.00 $7.00 $1001.00 8 $920.00 $72.00 $72.00 $72.00 $8.00 $1,144.00 9 $1,035.00 $81.00 $81.00 $81.00 $9.00 $1,287.00 10 $1,150.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $10.00 $1,430.00 11 $1,265.00 $99.00 $99.00 $99.00 $11.00 $1,573.00 12 $1,380.00 $108.00 $108.00 $108.00 $12.00 $1,716.00 13 $1,495.00 $117.00 $117.00 $117.00 $13.00 $1,859.00 14 $1,610.00 $126.00 $126.00 $126.00 $14.00 $2002.00 15 $1,725.00 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $15.00 $2,145.00 16 $1,840.00 $144.00 $144.00 $144.00 $16.00 $2,288.00 17 $1,955.00 $153.00 $153.00 $153.00 $17.00 $2,431.00 18 $2,070.00 $162.00 $162.00 $162.00 $18.00 $2,574.00 19 $2,185.00 $171.00 $171.00 $171.00 $19.00 $2,717.00 20 $2,300.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $20.00 $2,860.00 21 $2,415.00 $189.00 $189.00 $189.00 $21.00 $3003.00 22 $2,530.00 $198.00 $198.00 $198.00 $22.00 $3,146.00 23 $2,645.00 $207.00 $207.00 $207.00 $23.00 $3,28900 24 $2,760.00 $216.00 $216.00 $216.00 $24.00 $3,432.00

associated with a program of study may be obtained from an instructor and/or department Out of State Tuition and Fees head/program leader. Out-of-state tuition is equal to two times the in- state amount for tuition. All other fees remain the The Business Office accepts money orders, cashier same. Students who apply for admission and checks, VISA, Master Card, and personal checks. reside in the Tennessee Counties which border Madison County, Alabama are extended in-state FINANCIAL REGULATIONS tuition. The state of Alabama requires proof of residency for twelve consecutive months in order Students are required to pay tuition and fees in to qualify for in-state tuition. full upon registration. Students eligible for Title IV Student Financial Aid, grants and scholarships must pay their remaining amount due after aid Mandatory Fees has been applied, in order to complete their financial registration. Students may enroll with Facility renewal: $9.00 Per Credit Hour written authorization from sponsoring agencies. If Instructional Technology: $9.00 Per Credit Hour the third-party sponsors have not paid the College Reserve: $1.00 Per Credit Hour within 30 days from the first day of the term, the Building: $9.00 Per Credit Hour student will be required to pay any outstanding Graduation: $143.00 balance or be subject to removal from classes. Complete Withdrawal: Lesser of 5% of tuition Students who add courses during the drop/add & fees, or $100.00 period must pay any additional balance due at the

time the courses are added or be subject to removal from classes. Distance Learning BOOKSTORE $143.00 per credit hour. No facility renewal, Students may purchase supplies from the College instructional technology, reserve or building fees Bookstore located near the Business Office during apply to Distance Learning classes. the hours posted. Hours of operation are posted on the Business Office and Bookstore doors and Fees are not charged for the following services: printed in the schedules for each term. Supplies  Application may be purchased with available student financial  ID Card aid and other sponsored funds during the initial  Transcript part of each term, if an appropriate authorization  Parking form is on file in the Business Office. The  Drop-Add Bookstore also stocks merchandise with College name and seal, and a variety of basic supplies. Punitive Fees Late Registration: $25.00 Parking Violation: $5.00 - $25.00 WITHDRAWAL Overdue Library Book: $.25 per Book, Partial Withdrawal Per Day Students who drop a class during the regular

drop/add period, but do not completely withdraw Each program has additional charges for books, from the College, will be refunded the difference uniforms, tools, equipment, certification tests, in the tuition paid and the tuition rate applicable licenses, etc., which are unique to the program. to the reduced number of hours, including fees Specific information on additional expenses appropriate to the classes dropped. There is no

refund due to a student who partially withdraws student, based on the effective date of the after the official drop/add period. Student change. It is the responsibility of the student to financial aid may be reduced based on a partial satisfy any debt established on the student by the withdrawal which will require a recalculation of VA. the financial aid benefit. Students are required to pay any resulting outstanding balance from a Students withdrawing from all classes in a partial withdrawal which will require a semester will have the current, and any future recalculation of their financial aid benefit. certifications terminated. If the student completely withdraws on or before the first day of the term, J.F. Drake State Community and Complete Withdrawal Technical College will return the tuition and fees Students who officially withdraw from all classes payment received, directly to the VA, upon receipt for which they registered before the first day of of school debt letter. If the date of complete class will be refunded the total tuition and other withdrawal is after the first day of the term, any refundable fees, less an administrative fee of 5% credit balances that result from a refund of of tuition and fees. institutional charges will be issued to the student within 40 days from the date a credit balance is Students who officially withdraw completely after created on the Veteran student’s account. the first day of classes but prior to the end of the third week of classes will be refunded according to the official withdrawal date, as follows: FINANCIAL AID REFUNDS

All Student refunds will be available 14 days after Refund Schedule the published disbursement date. The Withdrawal before Classes Begin: disbursement date is the date that financial aid is 100% of tuition and fees. applied to student accounts to be used to pay fees, tuition and other authorized charges. This Withdrawal during the First Week (Day 1-5): date is published on student’s self-service banner 70% of tuition and fees. account.

Withdrawal during the Second Week (Day 6-10): STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 45% of tuition and fees. J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College believes that every qualified student with the Withdrawal during the Third Week (Day 11-15): desire to attend the institution should have the 20% of tuition and fees. opportunity to do so. Financial aid is available from a variety of sources, such as the Federal Pell No refunds will be made in case of withdrawal Grant Program and the Alabama State Grant after 15 days of classes. Program. Thus, financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, and work-study is available to VETERANS BENEFIT REFUND POLICY students who meet the criteria for such aid.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requires all changes of enrollment to be certified within 30 Application Procedures days of action. For VA purposes, the effective date In order to determine eligibility for federal is the date the student withdrew or dropped the financial aid programs, the student should class. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will complete the Free Application for Federal Student process the information regarding change of Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form may be completed enrollment and may establish a debt on the online at the U. S. Department of Education’s

website (www.fafsa.ed.gov). The student should C. Be enrolled as a regular student in an list Drake State’s school code (005260) in the eligible program; section requesting the name of the college that he/she plans to attend. D. Be a U. S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen;

Also, for those students who may choose to use E. Have a social security number; them, the counselors at the North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (NACEE) are prepared F. Be making satisfactory academic progress; to complete and submit their financial aid application online for them based on their tax G. Be registered with Selective Service, if returns and W-2s. Additionally, other computers required; on the campus, such as those in the Library and Technology Center are Internet capable and can H. Not be in default on any loan or owe a be used for electronic filing. It is advisable that refund on any grant made at any they complete their tax returns before applying institution under Title IV of the Higher for federal aid and attempt to use the data Education Act of 1965, as amended. retrieval tool for importing tax information. The amount of financial aid a student is eligible to Within one to two weeks after the FAFSA has been receive is based on the Expected Family filed, the student will receive a Student Aid Report Contribution (EFC) assigned by the U. S. (SAR). Drake State will also receive an electronic Department of Education, the cost of attendance copy if s/he has listed Drake State. The Financial at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical Aid Office at Drake State is responsible for College, the student’s enrollment status, whether verifying that students meet all of the Department the student is enrolled in a certificate or associate of Education’s eligibility criteria. The student may degree program and other information provided also be asked to supply documents (tax returns, by the student. transcripts, W-2’s, verification forms, etc.) to check the accuracy of the information reported in FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS the SAR. If an error is found, the SAR must be Federal Pell Grants are federal funds, returned to the processor for corrections. available to undergraduate students who have not

earned a Bachelor’s or professional degree. These funds do not have to be repaid, unless the Student Eligibility student withdraws or drops out of school. The Policies that govern student eligibility are amount will vary each term based on the student’s established by both the U. S. Department of enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter time, Education and the post-secondary institution. The half time or less than half time). Any Pell funds federal policies are the same regardless of the not used in the fall and spring terms will be carried institution one attends, but the institutional over into the summer term. Students must policies may vary. reapply for Federal Pell Grants each academic year. Students must meet the following eligibility criteria in order to receive federal financial aid: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is awarded to Pell A. Have financial need; Grant students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and does not have to be repaid, B. Have a high school diploma or GED; unless the student withdraws or drops out of college. Federal funds are allotted to the College

to award to students with exceptional financial funds for training by the state may see a Financial need. The funds are awarded on a first come, first Aid Counselor to have their award entered into served basis. If the student fails to attend classes the system for processing. and the award drops off his/her account, the grant will be redistributed to other eligible students. Employer Educational Assistance Students whose employers provide educational benefits Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program that must provide documentation of this benefit from allows students to earn funds for their education. his/her company to a Financial Aid Counselor to The pay rate is minimum wage and is limited to a be entered into the system for processing. maximum of 19 hours per week. All eligible students indicating an interest in FWS will be Verification Policy considered for these limited funds. Most job Students may be selected on a random basis by placements are on campus and work hours are the federal government or the Financial Aid Office usually after classes each day. Hiring is to verify the following items: (1) family income, (2) competitive and all interested students may not taxes paid, (3) family size, (4) number of family be able to be accommodated. members other than parents attending a postsecondary institution, and (5) any other item Other Types of Assistance identified by the Office of Financial Aid. Failure to Institutional Scholarships are awarded on a submit the requested documentation will cause competitive basis to applicants. PRIORITY the student to forfeit entitlement to financial aid. DEADLINES ARE ESTABLISHED EACH SEMESTER Students needing to correct their Student Aid AND ARE POSTED ON THE DRAKE STATE WEBSITE Reports (SAR) as a result of verification will be AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE. Most notified at the time of verification or shortly scholarships are used to recruit top quality thereafter by mail, email or phone. students from local high schools but are also available to returning students. The two types of Awarding Policy institutional scholarships awarded by the college Students must have completed all required are academic and leadership. financial aid forms by the first day of the semester to avoid having to pay the initial cost of tuition, Academic scholarship recipients must have and fees, books, and supplies themselves. Financial maintain a 3.0 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale and aid forms and materials submitted after the maintain a full-time enrollment status. These beginning of the semester will be processed as scholarships cover the cost of tuition and quickly as possible. Because FSEOG funds are mandatory fees and are renewed each enrollment limited, these funds are awarded on a need basis status, whether the student is enrolled in a until funds are exhausted. Federal Work Study is certificate or associate degree program. awarded on an ongoing basis to eligible students with interest in, and the skills required for the job Leadership scholarship recipients must have assignment. and maintain a 2.75 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale and maintain a full-time enrollment status. These Please Note: If a student’s schedule includes a scholarships cover 50% of tuition and mandatory mini-term course that begins midterm, the fees and re renewed each enrollment status, amount of the Pell Grant award may change when whether the student is enrolled in a certificate or the mini-term begins. The Office of Financial Aid associate degree program. may be contacted to determine if there will be an adjustment to the Pell Grant award. Vocational Rehabilitation Students with documented disabilities who have been awarded Dependent/Independent Policy

The Federal Government has identified, for Special Circumstances student financial assistance programs, certain Eligibility is normally based upon the prior year’s categories of students who must be considered income. Under certain circumstances, however, Independent financial aid applicants. For 2014- eligibility may be based on the current year’s 2016, a student is considered an independent income. Death of a parent or a spouse, separation financial aid applicant if s/he meets one of the or divorce of a parent or a spouse, loss of income following criteria: due to natural disaster, or unemployment would allow students to file for special conditions and A. Must be 24 years of age prior to January 1 base eligibility on the current year’s income. A of the application year; student with one of these conditions should contact the Director of Financial Aid. B. Is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; Disbursement Information C. Is on active duty in the U.S. Armed forces; Federal Pell Grant: Pell Grant awards are based on the federal methodology from the information D. Is an orphan or ward of the court; listed on your FAFSA application. Awards are subject to change if a student is selected for E. Is/was emancipated minor; verification, enrolled in a program that does not lead to an Associates' Degree, enrolled less than F. Is/was in legal guardianship; full-time or fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress according to institutional policies. G. Has a legal dependent other than a Recipients may charge tuition and fees to their spouse; Federal Pell Grant account. Students with small entitlements will be required to pay the H. Is a married student; difference. Remaining balance checks will be disbursed 14 days after the published I. Is a homeless child/youth; disbursement date. Students enrolled in mini- session courses or courses with a late start date J. Is determined homeless by HUD; may not be eligible to receive a check or may receive miscellaneous balance checks based on K. At risk for homelessness; actual enrollment hours for the first mini-session with additional funds being released after the L. Is working on a masters/doctoral program; second session begins. Students may call or come by the Financial Aid Office to inquire about their M. Has a child/children who receive more eligibility. Students who make a change in their than half of their support from you. course schedule (See Return of Title IV Funds Policy for additional information) or whose An Independent financial aid applicant is not financial aid file is completed during the first two required to submit parental information in the weeks of the semester will be mailed a check application process. However, if the independent approximately two weeks after the first applicant is married, spousal information must be disbursement of checks. After the initial reported. disbursement, checks will be processed bi-weekly.

A student who cannot meet at least one of the Federal Pell Grant: Recipients may charge criteria is considered a dependent applicant and tuition and fees to their Federal Pell Grant must provide parental information in the account. Students with small entitlements will be application process. required to pay the difference. Remaining balance checks will be disbursed 14 days after the

published disbursement date. Students enrolled in number of credit hours attempted and percentage mini-session courses or courses with a late start of credit hours completed; (2) cumulative grade date may not be eligible to receive a check or may point average (GPA); and (3) maximum time frame receive miscellaneous balance checks based on allowed to complete degree requirements. actual enrollment hours for the first mini-session with additional funds being released after the Measure of Progress second session begins. Students may call or come by the Financial Aid Office to inquire about their Note: Letter grades of W, I, and F are counted as eligibility. Students who make a change in their hours attempted but not earned. All transferred in course schedule (See Return of Title IV Funds courses from other institutions, course forgiveness Policy for additional information) or whose and academic bankruptcy are counted as financial aid file is completed during the first two attempted hours. weeks of the semester will be mailed a check approximately two weeks after the first Qualitative Measure – Grade Point Average (GPA) disbursement of checks. After the initial Requirements: All students receiving Title IV aid disbursement, checks will be processed bi-weekly. will be expected to meet or exceed a 2.0 cumulative GPA based on the total number of Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity hours attempted in his/her degree or certificate Grant (FSEOG): The FSEOG checks will be program. processed and mailed to students approximately four (4) weeks after the official Drop/Add period Quantitative Measure – Maximum Time Frame: ends. Students receiving financial aid are expected to complete their course of study within a time Alabama State Grant (ASG): The ASG checks period not to exceed 1.5 times the normal length will be processed and mailed upon receipt of of their program. funds from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education in Montgomery.

Federal College Work Study: Time sheets are due in the Financial Aid Office on the 19th day of Financial Aid Probation and Termination of each month unless otherwise notified. Aid Timesheets turned in after this date will receive Satisfactory Academic Progress is measured at the payment the following month. Checks are end of each term after grades have been posted available on the last working day of the month. to determine student’s current status. Students not meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress Scholarships: Recipients may charge tuition and requirements including both the measure of mandatory fees to their scholarship account. progress requirements (GPA) and the maximum Scholarships do not pay for repeated courses or time frame requirements will be placed on books. financial aid warning. During this period, students may be awarded financial aid for one additional semester to re-establish “satisfactory progress.” Satisfactory Academic Progress Students not meeting the above requirements The academic records of all students receiving during the warning period will be suspended from federal financial aid are reviewed each term. receiving financial aid. A student who desires to Students receiving financial aid are required to be appeal the suspension of his/her financial aid in good standing and maintain Satisfactory award(s) may do so by notifying the Financial Aid Academic Progress (SAP). The academic records Appeal Committee in writing. The appeal must of all students are reviewed based on: (1) the clearly state the reason/(s) the student failed to

make satisfactory academic progress and his/her plan of action to correct the deficiency. Supporting A Title IV federal financial aid recipient who is documentation should also be included. The enrolled in a developmental course may not enroll Committee will review all requests and notify the in the same course more than three times and students and the Financial Aid Office of their continue to receive financial assistance. A Title IV decision. The Appeal Committee’s decision is federal financial aid recipient may not be paid for final. more than 30 semester hours of developmental work. Each institution shall provide students with Warning Period: If a student is not maintaining an appeal process in accordance with federal satisfactory academic progress, then the student regulations. will be placed on a warning status. No action is required from the student. An email will be sent to A student who wishes to be considered for the student’s Drake email account to notify the financial aid after suspension must bring the student of their current status and time frame for academic record into compliance with the maintaining satisfactory academic progress. qualitative and quantitative measures while Students can view their Satisfactory Academic attending school at his/her own expense. When Progress status by logging on to their Self Service the student is in compliance with the satisfactory Account in Banner. academic progress policy, the student’s financial aid status will be reinstated. Probationary Period: At the end of a warning period if a student is not maintaining satisfactory All transfer and re-admitted students must meet academic progress, the student will have the the minimum grade point standards indicated option to file an appeal to request a reinstatement above in order to be eligible for financial aid. of financial aid funds or become a cash-paying student.  If the appeal is approved, the student will be placed on a probationary period and RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS WHEN A must abide by the guidelines listed in their STUDENT WITHDRAWS academic plan. Withdrawal - Federal Policy  If the appeal is rejected, the student must become a cash-paying student until A student is not entitled to 100 percent of his/her he/she achieves good satisfactory federal grant(s) until s/he has completed 60% of academic standing. the semester. In most cases, the student would have received 100 percent of his/her grant before Loss of Eligibility: If at the end of a probation that time. Therefore, if a student receives a period a student is not meeting satisfactory federal grant and withdraws before 60 percent of academic progress, the student must become a the term has passed, s/he will likely owe a portion cash-paying student. Once the student is meeting of the grant back to the Pell grant program. satisfactory academic progress, the student’s financial aid can be reinstated. Complete Withdrawal A student who withdraws completely before Pell Grant Duration of Eligibility: The duration of completing 60% percent of any given term may be a student’s eligibility to receive Pell Grant is 12 required to return a portion of the Title IV semesters. Calculation includes all earlier years of financial aid grants he/she received (excluding the student’s receipt of Pell. Federal Work-Study wages).

Students who do not meet these standards will be ineligible for Title IV federal financial aid.

The amount to be returned is based on the The withdrawal may cause him/her to be placed concept of “earned” and “unearned” federal on financial aid probation because he/she has not financial aid. The percentage of time enrolled met the Satisfactory Academic Progress determines the percentage of earned aid. For requirements of completing 2/3 of all classes example: If a student attends through the first 25 attempted. days of a 100-day term, the percentage of earned aid is 25 percent. The remaining 75 percent of the Unofficial Withdrawal aid received is therefore unearned and must be returned to the federal financial aid programs. A student who stops attending all of his/her classes before 60% of the term is completed In some circumstances a student may be required without completing a withdrawal form or notifying to repay a portion of the unearned aid received. his instructors of his intent to return to classes, Each student who owes a repayment will be will automatically be classified as a failure to pass notified in writing of the requirement to repay due to attendance and will be reported to the Title IV funds. If a student owes a prior balance for Department of Education. S/He may then be the previous year, s/he may use up to $200 of the required to repay a portion of the aid s/he has new year’s award to pay the past balance. received based on a midpoint date used as the date of determination. This will also cause If s/he fails to repay unearned Title IV funds, him/her to be placed on financial aid probation his/her eligibility for federal financial aid will be because s/he has not met the Satisfactory terminated. Academic Progress requirements of completing 2/3 of all classes attempted. The requirements to return federal financial aid are separate from the College’s refund policy. VETERANS AFFAIRS Therefore, a student may still owe funds to the The Veterans Affairs representative is located in College to cover unpaid institutional charges. The the Financial Aid office. The Office of Veterans College may also charge you for any federal Services is responsible for providing assistance to financial aid program funds that were required to veterans, active duty military personnel, and be returned. dependents of veterans enrolled at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College. If a student completely withdraws after completing 60 percent of the term, no repayment Services available include: is required as s/he is considered to have earned 100 percent of his/her award for the term. A. Referral services; B. General and specific information Any grant money a student has to repay is regarding available benefits; considered a federal overpayment. The student C. Assistance in filing claims for such must either repay that amount in full or make benefits; satisfactory arrangements with either J.F. Drake D. Reporting of enrollment information. State Community and Technical College or the Department of Education to repay the amount. Benefits for veterans include: The repayment or arrangements for the repayment must be made within 45 days of the A. Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30); date the student is notified of the overpayment or B. Post 911 GI Bill (Chapter 33); the student will lose further eligibility for all C. Montgomery GI Bill – SR (Chapter 1606); federal aid for attendance at any college until the D. Reserve Education Assistance Program debt is paid in full. (REAP/Chapter 1607);

E. Dependent Educational Assistance (DEA/Chapter 35); F. Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program (ANGEAP); G. Alabama GI Dependent Scholarship; H. Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31).

All persons utilizing VA educational assistance while enrolled at the College should contact the VA representative as soon as initial admission requirements are completed. All questions concerning regulations governing the use of VA educational assistance should be directed to the VA representative.

As soon as the course of study and beginning date of enrollment have been determined, a veteran should contact the VA representative as soon as initial admission requirements are completed. All questions concerning regulations governing the use of VA educational assistance should be directed to the VA representative.

Any student in the Alabama National Guard or Reserve component is responsible for notifying instructors of orders for military leave. S/he will be terminated from all classes, and upon return, a re-entry form will be processed. If the designated time frame for return is not adhered to, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be notified of the termination, and all educational payments will cease. If a veteran terminates educational training before the end of a term, the VA will determine liability for repayment of benefits.

A veteran receiving VA benefits is required to pre- register for classes. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination or delay of monthly benefits. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the College’s VA representative of any change in enrollment.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

WF-Withdraw/Failing. The grade “WF” is given GRADES AND STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC when the student withdraws from the course after PROGRESS the end of the Withdrawal Period but prior to completion of the semester, and has a failing Grades for Courses Creditable Toward Graduation (Based on 4.00 Scale) average at the time of withdrawal. No quality points are awarded for a “WF” grade. Course To be eligible for graduation, a student must earn credit hours ARE COUNTED in the cumulative a 2.00 cumulative GPA in all courses attempted at hours for GPA calculation. the College. The calculation of the GPA for graduation does not include grades earned in institutional credit courses. A course may be STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC counted only once for purposes of meeting PROGRESS FOR COURSES CREDITABLE graduation requirements. The GPA is calculated TOWARD GRADUATION based on quality points earned as defined in the table below: Grade Point Average Calculations (GPA) A student’s GPA will be calculated using the Grades Quality Points following formulas; only courses creditable toward graduation will be included in the computation. A - Excellent (90-100 Average) 4 per cr. hr. B - Good (80-89 Average) 3 per cr. hr. Cumulative GPA Total Quality Points Earned C - Average (70-79 Average) 2 per cr. hr. = Total Hours Attempted D - Poor (60-69 Average) 1 per cr. hr. Semester GPA = Semester Quality Points Earned F - Failure (below 60 Average) 0 per cr. hr. Credit Hours Attempted During Semester I-Incomplete. The grade of “I” is given when the student fails to complete all of the requirements The GPA is always expressed as a number for a course during the semester. A grade of “I” between 0.00 and 4.00, and is usually rounded to must be removed prior to the end of the following the nearest .01. The following are examples of the academic semester; if the student is enrolled relationship between GPA and letter grades: otherwise the “I” becomes and “F”. GPA Letter Grade W-Withdrawal. The grade of “W” is given when 0.00 represents an F average the student withdraws from the course up to the 1.00 represents a D average mid-semester withdrawal period. No quality 2.00 represents a C average points are awarded for a “W” grade. Course credit 3.00 represents a B average hours ARE NOT COUNTED in the cumulative hours 4.00 represents an A average for GPA (grade point average) calculation.

WP-Withdraw Passing. The grade of “WP” is given with the student withdraws from the course after the end of the Withdrawal Period but prior to completion of the semester, and has a passing Satisfactory Progress Requirements average at the time of withdrawal. No quality The following GPA levels must be maintained by points are awarded for a “WP” grade. Course the student in order for the student to maintain credit hours ARE NOT COUNTED in the cumulative Clear Academic Status. hours for GPA calculation. 1. Students who have attempted 12-21 credit hours at J.F. Drake State Community

and Technical College must maintain a 1.5 STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS cumulative GPA. AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

2. Students who have attempted 22-32 1. A transfer student who is admitted on credit hours at J.F. Drake State Community CLEAR academic status is subject to the and Technical College must maintain a same standards of academic progress as a 1.75 cumulative GPA. “native” student. Grades accrued at other

regionally accredited postsecondary 3. Students who have attempted 33 or more institutions are not included in any GPA credit hours at J.F. Drake State Community calculation. and Technical College must maintain a

2.00 cumulative GPA. 2. A transfer student who is admitted on

Academic Probation retains that status Variance in Requirements for LPN Students until the student has attempted at least Due to licensure requirements set forth by the 12 credit hours at the institution. If, at the Alabama Board of Nursing, satisfactory progress in conclusion of the semester in which the the Practical Nursing Program requires that student has attempted a total of 12 or students maintain a 75 academic average in all more credit hours at J.F. Drake State course work undertaken, with the exception of Community and Technical College, the Related Studies course work. Academic average Cumulative GPA is below 1.5, the student of 75 and above will carry the letter grade will be suspended for one semester. The normally associated with the average; academic transcript will read SUSPENDED-ONE averages below 75 will carry the letter grade of F. SEMESTER. This special grading scheme applies to Practical Nursing Students Only. 3. If, at the conclusion of the semester in which the transfer student admitted on Academic Probation; the student has Intervention for Students Falling Below attempted a total of 12 or more credit Academic Standards of Progress hours at J.F. Drake State Community and When a student is placed on Academic Warning, Technical College the cumulative GPA is Academic Probation, One Semester Academic 1.5 or above, the student’s status is clear. Suspension, or One Calendar Year Academic Suspension, College officials may provide intervention for the student by taking steps STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY including, but not limited to, imposing maximum ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR COURSES NOT course loads, requiring a study skills course, CREDITABLE TOWARD GRADUATION and/prescribing other specific courses.

Types of Courses Not Creditable Toward Grades for Courses Not Creditable Toward Graduation Graduation 1. Training for Business and Industry (TBI) GRADES QUALITY POINTS Courses are designed to meet a specific S - Satisfactory 0 per credit hour educational objective as defined by the U - Unsatisfactory 0 per credit hour business or industry requesting the IP - In Progress 0 per credit hour training, and enrollment is limited to those persons designated by the organization being served. Institutional

credit is granted for these courses, but COURSE FORGIVENESS POLICY such credit is not creditable toward 1. If a student repeats a course, the last graduation in any regular program of grade awarded (excluding grades of W and study. No quality points are awarded in WP) replaces the previous grade in the these courses. computation of the cumulative grade

point average. The grade point average 2. Developmental Courses are designed to during the term in which the course was address academic deficiencies of students first attempted will not be affected. as identified by the institution’s testing

program. Developmental courses have 2. When a course is repeated more than course numbers below 100. once, all grades for the course, excluding

the first grade – will be employed in 3. Institutional Credit Courses include the computation of the cumulative grade above two categories, Training for point average. Official records at the Business and Industry (TBI) and institution will list each course in which a Developmental, plus other courses offered student has enrolled. by the institution which fulfill a specific

educational objective as identified by the 3. It is the student’s responsibility to request institution. Such courses include, but are of the registrar that the forgiveness policy not limited to, short courses offered be implemented. during the evenings and weekends. ACADEMIC BANKRUPTCY Satisfactory Progress Requirements 1. A student may request in writing to the 1. A student who is enrolled in an Registrar to declare academic bankruptcy institutional credit course and who for one under the following conditions: semester receives a grade of “U” (Unsatisfactory) may not take the course a (a) If fewer than three (3) calendar second semester until s/he receives years have elapsed since the special academic advising. This academic semester/term for which the advising may result in the institution student wishes to declare imposing maximum course limits, academic bankruptcy on all requiring a study skills course, and/or course work taken during that prescribing other specific courses. one semester/term provided the student has taken a 2. After the second semester in which the minimum of 18 semester credit student receives a grade of “U” in the hours of course work at the same course, the student must appeal institution since the bankruptcy through the institution’s appeal process semester term occurred. All before he/she will be allowed to re-enroll course work taken; even hours in the course. completed satisfactorily, during the semester/term for which 3. Students who have earned a grade of “S” academic bankruptcy is declared (Satisfactory) have met the requirement will be disregarded in the for the course. cumulative grade point average.

(b) If three (3) or more calendar years have elapsed since the

most recent semester term for institutional academic bankruptcy are which the student wishes to ineligible to recoup any Veteran declare bankruptcy, the student educational benefits previously used for may declare academic the periods relevant to the academic bankruptcy, on all course work bankruptcy. taken from 1 to 3 semesters provided the student has taken a minimum of 18 semester APPLICATION OF STANDARDS OF credit hours of course work at PROGRESS the institution since the

bankruptcy semester term occurred. All course work Enrollment Status Requirements taken, even hours completed 1. When the Cumulative GPA is at or above satisfactorily, during the GPA required for the total number of semester/term(s) for which credit hours attempted at the institution, academic bankruptcy is the student’s status is clear. declared, will be disregarded in the cumulative grade point 2. When a student’s Cumulative GPA is average. below the GPA required for the number of credit hours attempted at the institution, 2. When academic bankruptcy is declared, the student is placed on Academic the term “ACADEMIC BANKRUPTCY” will Warning. The transcript will read be reflected on the transcript for each Academic Warning. semester term affected. 3. When the Cumulative GPA of a student on (a) When academic bankruptcy is Academic Warning remains below the declared, the transcript will GPA required for the total number of reflect the semester/term of its credit hours attempted at the institution implementation and the but the Semester GPA is 2.00 or above, transcripts will be stamped the student remains on Academic ‘ACADEMIC BANKRUPTCY Warning, and shall be noted on the IMPLEMENTED”. Academic Transcript.

3. A student may declare academic When the Cumulative GPA of a student bankruptcy only once. who is on Academic Warning remains below the GPA required for the total 4. Implementation of academic bankruptcy number of credit hours attempted at the at an institution does not guarantee that institution but the Semester GPA is below other institutions will approve such action. 2.00, the student is placed on Academic Respective transfer institutions will make Probation. The transcript shall read this determination. Academic Probation.

5. A student who is using Veterans When the Cumulative GPA is at or above Administration educational benefits must the GPA required for the total number of consult the Veteran’s Education credit hours attempted at the institution, Representative before applying for the student’s status is clear. academic bankruptcy. Veteran students who apply for and are granted

4. When the Cumulative GPA of a student 6. A student who is on Academic Probation who is on Academic Probation remains after being suspended for one semester below the GPA required for the total (whether the student has served the number of credit hours attempted at the suspension or has been readmitted upon institution but the Semester GPA is 2.00 or appeal) without having since achieved above, the student remains on Academic CLEAR academic status and whose Probation, with the same notation on the Cumulative GPA falls below the level academic transcript. required for the total number of hours attempted at the institution but whose When the Cumulative GPA of a student Semester GPA is 2.00 or above, will who is on Academic Probation remains remain on Academic Probation. below the GPA required for the total number of credit hours attempted at the A student who is on Academic Probation, institution and the Semester GPA is below after being suspended for one semester 2.00, the student is suspended for one (whether the student served the semester. The transcript will read suspension or was readmitted upon SUSPENDED—ONE SEMESTER. appeal) without having since achieved CLEAR academic status and whose When the Cumulative GPA of a student Cumulative GPA remains below the level who is on Academic Probation remains required for the total number of hours below the GPA required for the total attempted at the institution and whose number of credit hours attempted at the Semester GPA is below 2.00 will be institution and the Semester GPA is below suspended for one calendar year. The 2.00, the student is suspended for one transcript will read SUSPENDED—ONE semester. The transcript will read YEAR, until the student achieves the SUSPENDED—ONE SEMESTER. required GPA.

When the Cumulative GPA is at or above The student suspended for one calendar the GPA required for the total number of year may appeal. If, upon appeal, the credit hours attempted at the institution, student is readmitted, the transcript will the student’s status is clear. read SUSPENDED—ONE YEAR/READMITTED UPON APPEAL. The 5. The student who is suspended for one student who is readmitted upon appeal semester may appeal. If, after appeal, the re-enters the institution on Academic student is readmitted without serving the Probation. one semester suspension, the transcript will read SUSPENDED—ONE SEMESTER The student who serves the calendar year READMITTED UPON APPEAL. suspension re-enters the institution on Academic Probation. The student readmitted upon appeal re- enters the institution on Academic All applicable academic designations Probation. except clear will appear on the student’s transcript. The student who serves a one semester academic suspension re-enters the institution on Academic Probation.

and must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work. PROCESS OF APPEAL FOR READMISSION DEFINITIONS OF TERMS If a student declares no contest of facts leading to suspension but simply wishes to request Drop and Add Period consideration for readmission, the student may The three school days immediately following Late submit a request in writing for an “appeal for Registration are designated for Drop and Add. readmission” to the Admissions Committee within During this period students may drop or add six school days of receipt of the notice of courses to their schedule after receiving approval suspension. During the meeting of the Admissions from their advisor. Committee, which shall not be considered a “due process” hearing but rather a petition for readmission, the student shall be given an Early Registration Period opportunity to present a rationale and/or A four to five day period scheduled approximately statement of mitigating circumstances in support two-weeks prior to the end of each semester of immediate readmission. designated for the registration of students who will be returning for the next semester. The decision of the Admissions Committee, together with the materials presented by the Full-Time Status student, shall be placed in the College’s official records. Additionally, a copy of the written A student who is enrolled in 12 or more semester decision shall be provided to the student. Equity, hours of credit courses is considered full-time. reasonableness, and consistency are the standards by which such decisions are measured. The Half-Time Status Registrar is the contact person to begin the appeal A student who is enrolled in 6, 7, or 8 semester process. hours of credit courses is considered half-time. ACADEMIC HONORS Selected Academic Honors shall be provided to Registration Period recognize and promote notable student Two days at the beginning of each semester when achievement. Courses carrying grades other than all students should complete the registration A-F will not be used to calculate the semester GPA process. nor counted toward the minimum course load requirement for inclusion on these lists. Late Registration Period

1. Dean’s List - A Dean’s List will be compiled at The two school workdays immediately following the end of each semester. In order to qualify the two-day Registration Period. All students who for the Dean’s List a student must maintain a failed to complete the registration process should semester GPA between 3.50-3.99, and must do so during Late Registration. Students be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of registering during Late Registration will be college-level-work. required to pay a late fee of $25.00 in addition to all other fees. 2. President’s List - A President’s List will be compiled at the end of each semester. In Students will not be allowed to register after late order to qualify for the President’s List a registration without permission from the Dean of student must attain a semester GPA of 4.00 Student Support Services or Dean of Instruction.

Three-Fourth Time Status cumulative GPA that semester was below the level A student who is enrolled in 9, 10, or 11 semester required by this policy for the total number of hours of credit courses. credit hours attempted at the institution and whose semester GPA for that semester was below 2.00. Withdrawal Period The two school days immediately following Drop One Calendar Year Academic Suspension and Add starts as the regular Withdrawal Period and continues through the mid-semester time The status of a student who was on Academic frame. During this period students may withdraw Probation the previous semester, and who had from courses and receive a grade of “W”. A grade been previously suspended without since having of “W” does not affect a student’s GPA standing. achieved Clear.

Clear Academic Status GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The status of a student whose cumulative GPA is GRA123 and WKO107 Introduction at or above the level required by the policy for the number of credit hours attempted at the All new entering students must complete GRA123 institution. and WKO107 during the final semester of coursework in the program award for which they intend to graduate. These institutional courses Academic Warning provide final preparation for graduation and entry 1. The status of a student whose academic status into the new career field chosen by the student. the previous semester was CLEAR and whose cumulative grade point average falls below Associate of Applied Science Degree the level required by the policy for the total A student shall be awarded the Associate of number of credit hours attempted at the Applied Science degree upon satisfactory institution and whose semester GPA for that completion of the requirements of the specific semester was below 2.00; or program as specified in the program outline.

2. The status of a student who was on Academic A student must: Probation the previous semester and whose cumulative GPA for that semester remained 1. Satisfactorily complete 60-76 semester hours below the level required or the total number of college credit in an approved program of of credit hours attempted at the institution study, including prescribed general education but whose semester GPA for that semester courses. was 2:00 or above; or 2. Earn a 2.00 cumulative GPA in all courses 3. The status of a student who has reentered the attempted at the College. The calculation of institution after being suspended for one the GPA for graduation shall not include semester or one year (or after being granted grades earned in institutional credit courses. A readmission upon appeal). course may be counted only once for purposes of meeting graduation requirements. One Semester Academic Suspension

The status of a student who was on Academic 3. Complete at least 25percent semester credit Probation the previous semester but who has hours at the College granting the degree. never been suspended or who, since suspension, had achieved Clear Academic Status and whose

4. Be enrolled during the semester in which the course may be counted only once for degree is earned; or, with approval of the purposes of meeting graduation dean of instruction, within a calendar year of requirements. the last semester of attendance; or receive the degree by transferring from a regionally 3. Complete at least 50% of the semester credit accredited institution no more than the last hours at the College granting the award. ten hours required for completion of the program with a minimum grade of “C” in the 4. Be enrolled during the semester in which the courses transferred. Those students enrolled award is earned; or, with approval of the dean in linkage programs explicitly approved in of instruction, within a calendar year of the writing by the Chancellor who have last semester of attendance; or receive the successfully completed a prescribed program award by transferring from a regionally mutually acceptable to the colleges involved accredited institution no more than the last are exempted from this requirement. ten hours required for completion of the program with a minimum grade of “C” in the 5. Make sure that the program instructor courses transferred. submits a recommendation for graduation to the dean of instruction. 5. Make sure that the program instructor submits a recommendation for graduation to 6. Fulfill all financial obligations to the college. the dean of instruction.

7. Pay the graduation fee to participate in the 6. Fulfill all financial obligations to the college graduation ceremony. including the payment of the graduation fee.

The dean of instruction will review the The dean of instruction will review the recommendation for graduation submitted by the recommendation for graduation submitted by the program instructor for compliance with school program instructor for compliance with school standards. The dean will either approve or standards. The dean will either approve or disapprove the recommendations; if disapproved, disapprove the recommendations; if disapproved, a reason will be given and corrective action a reason will be given and corrective action needed by the student will be indicated. needed by the student will be indicated.

Certificates Award of Achievement A student may be awarded an award other than a Students who complete one or more courses and degree upon satisfactory completion of the are not interested in meeting the requirements of requirements of the specific program as specified higher awards, will qualify for this award which in the program outline. simply indicates completion of the courses taken.

A student must: A student must:

1. Satisfactorily complete an approved program 1. Complete one or more courses. of study. 2. Request that the registrar issue the “Award of 2. Earn a 2.00 cumulative GPA in all courses Achievement.” attempted at the College. The calculation of the GPA for graduation shall not include grades earned in institutional credit courses. A

3. Fulfill all financial obligations to the college Graduation with 3.50 - 3.69 including payment of the fee for issuing the Honors (Cum Laude) award. Graduation Honors for Certificate Awards Graduation with 3.50-4.00 GRADUATION HONORS Distinction Graduation Honors for Associate Degree Awards GPA Calculation Procedures for Determining Honor Graduates Superior academic achievement by graduating Calculation of the GPA for graduation honors shall students shall be recognized by the following be identical to that method used to calculate the designations on transcripts: GPA to fulfill graduation requirements for the degree or certificate being earned. In addition, in order to be eligible for a graduation honor, the student must have completed 32 semester hours at the College conferring the degree or other Designated Honor GPA formal award. Graduation with 3.90 - 4.00 Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) Graduation with High 3.70 - 3.89 Honors (Magna Cum Laude)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Directory of Programs Program Program Degree Division Page Abbreviation Associate of Art AA English/Humanities/ Social Sciences Associate Of Science AS Mathematics/Natural Sciences Automotive Service Technology ASE AAS, STC Manufacturing and Applied Technologies Business Administration – BU1 AAS, STC Business and Information Accounting Technologies Business Administration – BUS AAS, STC Business and Information General Business Technologies Business Administration – BU3 AAS, STC Business and Information Management Technologies Business Administration – BU2 AAS, STC Business and Information Office Administration Technologies Computer Information Systems – CI1 STC Business and Information Cyber Security Technologies Computer Information Systems – CI3 STC Business and Information Enterprise Programmer Technologies Computer Information Systems – CI2 STC Business and Information Network Administrator Technologies Computer Information Systems – CI4 STC Business and Information Systems Administrator Technologies Computer Information Systems – CI5 STC Business and Information Web Page Developer Technologies Computer Information Systems CIS AAS Business and Information Technologies Cosmetology Instructor Training CIT STC Salon Management/ Hospitality Services Technologies Cosmetology CIT CER Salon Management/ Hospitality Services Technologies Culinary Arts CUA AAS, STC Salon Management/ Hospitality Services Technologies Electrical and Wiring-Residential EL2 STC Electrical Engineering Electrical Controls ELT STC ElectricalTechnologies Engineering T echnologies Electrical Engineering Technology EE1 AAS Electrical Engineering Computer Maintenance Technologies Computer Programming EE1 STC For Electronic Technician

Electrical Engineering Technology EET AAS, STC Electrical Engineering Technologies Electrical Technology ELT CER Electrical Engineering Technologies Electronics - Advanced Certificate EET STC Electrical Engineering in Computer Programming Technologies Engineering Graphics DDT AAS, STC Electrical Engineering Technologies

Heating and Air Conditioning ACR AAS, STC Manufacturing and Applied Technologies Industrial Robotics IN1 STC Electrical Engineering Technologies Industrial Systems – INT STC Electrical Engineering Basic Maintenance Technologies Industrial Systems INT AAS Electrical Engineering Technologies Machine Tool Technology – MTT STC Manufacturing and Manual Machining Applied Technologies Machine Tool Technology MTT AAS Manufacturing and Applied Technologies Machine Tool Technology – MT2 STC ManufacturingSocial Sciences and CNC Machining Applied Technologies Medical Assistant Technology MAT AAS, STC Health Sciences Technologies Practical Nursing NUR CER Health Sciences Technologies Salon Management – SA3 CER, STC Salon Management/ Barbering Hospitality Services Salon Management – SAL AAS SalonTechnologies Management/ Cosmetology Hospitality Services Salon Management – SA2 CER SalonTechnologies Management/ Esthetics Hospitality Services Salon Management – SA4 STC SalonTechnologies Management/ Nail Care Hospitality Services Salon Management – SA1 AAS SalonTechnologies Management/ Therapeutic Massage Hospitality Services Technologies Welding Technology WDT CER* Manufacturing and Applied Technologies

*This program is subject to federal funding approval.

WKO107 includes a final WorkKeys™ assessment to determine Career Readiness Certification level. ALABAMA CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATES AND J.F. Drake State Community and Technical CAREER ENTRY CERTIFICATES College incorporates the Alabama Career Readiness Certificate preparation and Associate degrees require a minimum of 72 assessment into all of its degree and certificate credit hours of coursework. Many of the programs. The Career Readiness Certificate college’s programs have grouped related (CRC) is an assessment-based credential that courses into certificates requiring 60 hours or gives employers and career seekers a uniform less to complete. Students may choose to measure of key workplace skills. There are pursue certificates as alternatives to, or in three levels an individual may earn: bronze, addition to, associate degrees. There are two silver and gold. The bronze level represents the levels of these course groupings: (1) Career achievement of the core employability skills for Skills Certificates comprised of fewer than 30 approximately 30% of the jobs. The silver level credit hours and (2) Career Entry Certificates represents the achievement of the core comprised of 30 to 60 credit hours of employability skills for approximately 65% of coursework. the jobs. The gold level represents the achievement of the core employability skills for The coursework required for a Career Entry approximately 90% of the jobs. Certificate is generally deemed sufficient for students to acquire the minimum skills required Getting a Career Readiness Certificate allows for an entry-level position in the related field. students to show prospective employers that However, they do not include coursework they possess the basic skills employers are intended to develop the student’s critical- looking for. Even if students have a high school thinking and generalized problem-solving skills diploma (or GED) or a post-secondary degree, nor do they include coursework intended to the CRC further verifies that an individual can sharpen the student’s perspective relative to handle the kinds of tasks – finding information, leadership and supervisory roles and reading instructions and directions, and working meaningful and productive functioning in with figures – that are common in today's overall society. Programs offering associate workplace. degrees do so because the college’s industry partners have rated the associate degree as a Drake State utilizes the WorkKeys™ assessment valuable asset in their workforce. system to establish career readiness scores. Upon entry to our college program, students The coursework for Career Skills Certificates has will be provided with a WorkKeys™ assessment been grouped to provide students with as part of the Orientation to College course to industry-specified skill sets deemed necessary identify current career readiness scores. for specific tasks within the related industry, and consequently may be used by students and Students will be provided with the opportunity graduates to provide proof of credentials to to improve workplace readiness scores. During prospective employers. However, students the final semester of the program certificate or should be cautioned that employers, when degree, students are required to take the making hiring decisions or considering WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation course to promotions, place emphasis on completion of complete readiness for entering the workforce. degrees in programs that offer them. For most

students, obtaining Career Skills Certificates baccalaureate degree. These programs are should be seen as completing building blocks designed to transfer to a four-year college or toward meeting career objectives. university. Drake State offers two transfer degrees: Students may choose to complete one or more Career Skills Certificates while working on an Associate of Arts (A.A.) associate degree or Career Entry Certificate. Associate of Science (A.S.) Advanced Skills Certificates are offered to students who have already completed a degree The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science but are seeking to develop advanced skills in degrees are awarded to students completing a specialty areas (for example, robotics, CISCO planned university-parallel program to meet the networking, wireless communications, requirements of the first two years of a semiconductor manufacturing, and web page Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. development). Since Area V requirements vary with individual four-year institutions, students must obtain approved university parallel degree plans from INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS the appropriate academic divisions or Counseling, Advising and Testing Services. Programs of study offered at Drake State Associate of Arts and Associate of Science include university parallel programs, career degrees contain general education core programs and certificate programs. requirements. Since not all courses will satisfy

these requirements in all programs, courses University parallel programs include the should be chosen from an approved degree Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science plan to ensure they meet the requirements. The degrees. These two-year degrees are intended degree plan will also indicate the courses to provide the general education core needed in addition to the general education requirements of the first two years of a core to complete the degree. baccalaureate program and thus prepare baccalaureate-seeking students for transfer to a Students in the Associate of Arts degree four-year college or university. program usually transfer to a four-year

institution in such fields as Art, Elementary or Career programs lead to the Associate of Secondary Education, Health, Physical Applied Science degree. These programs are Education and Recreation, Music or Theater. intended to prepare students for specific careers or occupational enhancement and they Students in the Associate of Science degree also include some general education courses. program usually transfer to a four-year Although these programs are not designed institution in Natural Sciences, Professional primarily for transfer, many of the courses are Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, transferable to four-year institutions. Business Administration or Nursing.

As part of a transfer degree, students will take Certificate programs are especially designed for freshman-level and sophomore-level general students who wish to prepare for careers or education courses in a wide range of disciplines. career advancement through short-term, All students are required to complete a specific intensive programs. number of semester hours in English Composition (Area I), Humanities, Speech and University Parallel Programs Fine Arts (Area II), Natural Sciences and A university parallel program allows a student Mathematics (Area III) and History, Social and to complete the first two years of a Behavioral Sciences (Area IV). These courses are

referred to as CORE courses. In addition to Drake State advisors’ offices and in the Office of CORE courses, students will choose Electives Counseling, Advising and Testing. (Also see (Area V), which will more specifically prepare Internet http://stars.troy.edu.) them for transfer in their particular field of interest. STARS is a computerized articulation and transfer planning system used to inform While the College does not offer specific majors Alabama community college students about such as those offered at the bachelor’s (four- degree requirements, course equivalencies and year) degree level, the College is acutely aware other transfer information pertaining to specific that students should plan their course selection majors at each state-funded four-year to meet requirements at the transfer institution. STARS is an efficient and effective institution. Even though all general education way of providing students, counselors and course work in Areas I through V will transfer, educators with accurate information upon the specific Area V courses required for a major which transfer decisions can be based. The at different four-year institutions may vary. It is, STARS database, if used properly, can prevent therefore, most important that students consult loss of course credit hours, provide direction for their advisors as well as the catalog of the scheduling course work and ease the transition institution to which they wish to transfer to from one institution to another. Students ensure proper transfer credit. It is also advisable should request their guides or agreements that students contact an academic advisor at when they meet with their academic advisors the four-year institution who can provide during New Student Orientation. definitive advice on major course requirements. To ensure proper interpretation of the AGSC guides/agreements, students who have PLANNING FOR TRANSFERRING completed postsecondary coursework at other The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science institutions should request an evaluation of degrees, requiring sixty-four semester hours, their courses by their intended transfer are planned sets of courses leading to institutions before registering for classes at baccalaureate degrees. Associate of Arts and Drake State. While Drake State makes every Associate of Science degree students do not effort through advising and printed materials to officially major in an academic discipline at provide accurate information to meet transfer Drake State. Majors are defined by the and degree requirements, it is the student’s institution to which these students transfer. responsibility to select and register for courses Associate of Arts and Associate of Science needed to meet those requirements. degree students are assigned to advisors on the basis of intended majors or fields of interest In addition to following the transfer guide, indicated. Students planning to transfer to a students are advised to personally contact their four-year institution should decide as early as transfer schools to verify specific admissions possible the college and program to which they and course requirements for their majors. will transfer. Transfer guides have been developed for Alabama’s colleges and Drake State’s academic advisors assist students universities. J.F. Drake State Community and in planning transfer programs. Students should Technical College provides transfer guides and consult with their academic advisor before agreements for state colleges and universities registering each term. through the Statewide Transfer and Articulation Reporting System (STARS) program. Templates AGSC templates and/or articulation guides are approved by the Articulation and General available in the following areas (Designations in Studies Committee (AGSC) are available in parentheses refer to specific colleges.):

 Elementary or Early Childhood Education  Accounting (use Business template/guide)  Engineering - Aerospace  Adult Education (AU only)  Engineering - Chemical  Advertising  Engineering - Civil  Agricultural Economics (AU only)  Engineering - Computer  Agribusiness Economics (AA and MU only)  Engineering - Computer Science  Agricultural Science (AA and MU only)  Engineering - Electrical  Agronomy and Soils (AU only)  Engineering - Industrial  Allied Health (UAB only)  Engineering - Materials  Animal Science/Animal and Dairy Sciences  Engineering - Mechanical  Anthropology  English (BA/BS)  Apparel and Textiles (UA only)  English/Language Arts Education:  Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Middle/High School Production Management (AU only)  Environmental Science (AU only)  Apparel, Merchandising and Design (AA and  Environmental Science and Soil (AA and MU MU only) only)  Applied Mathematics (AU only)  Exercise Science and Wellness (JSU only)  Art Education  Family and Consumer Sciences (JSU only)  Art History (BA)  Family and Consumer Sciences (UM only)  Art Studio (BA)  Family and Consumer Sciences Education  Art Studio (BFA) (AA and MU only)  Athletic Training  Finance (use Business template/guide)  Behavioral Science (Athens only)  Fisheries Science (AU only)  Biochemistry (AU only, covered under  Food and Nutrition (UA only) Chemistry template)  Food Science and Technology (AA and MU  Biology only)  Biology Education (UAB only)  Foreign Language  Biomedical Science (USA only)  Forest Management/Forest Science (AA and  Biosystems Engineering (AU only) MU only)  Building Science  Forestry (AU only)  Business  French Education: Middle/High School  Business Education: Middle/High School  General Science Education: Middle/High  Career Technical Education (Athens only) School  Chemistry  General Studies in Human Environmental  Chemistry Education Sciences (UA only)  Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical  Geography Technology  Geography Education: Middle/High School  Communication Studies  Geology  Computer Science  Geomatics (Troy only)  Criminal Justice  German Education: Middle/High School  Criminology (AU only)  Health Education: Middle/High School  Cytotechnology (UAB only)  Health Information Management (UAB  Dance (UA only) only)  Economics (BA Degree)  Health Promotion (AU only)  Economics (BS Degree) (use Business  Health, P.E. and Recreation (UNA only) template/guide)  Health Science (Athens only)

 Health Sciences (UAB only)  Physics  Health Services Administration (AU only)  Physics Education  History  Plant Science (AA and MU only)  History Education: Middle/High School  Political Science  Horticulture (AU only)  Poultry Science (AU only)  Hotel and Restaurant Management (AU  Psychology (BA or BS) only)  Public Administration (AU only)  Human Development and Family Studies  Public Relations (AU only)  Public Safety Administration (Athens only)  Human Development and Family Studies  Radiologic Sciences (AA and MU only)  Recreation Leadership (JSU only)  Human Development and Family Studies  Rehabilitation [non-certification program] (UA only) (Troy only)  Human Environmental Sciences (UNA only)  Rehabilitation Services Education (AU only)  Human Resource Management (use  Religious Studies Business template/guide)  Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary  Human Services (Troy only) Sciences  Industrial Design (AU only)  Restaurant and Hospitality Management  Industrial Hygiene (UNA only) (UA only)  Instrumentation (Athens only)  Sociology  Interior Architecture (AU only)  Social Science  Interior Design (AU and UA only)  Social Studies Education: Middle/High  International Business (use Business School template/guide)  Social Work  International Studies (UAB only)  Spanish Education: Middle/High School  Journalism  Special Education  Laboratory Technology (AU only)  Speech (Use Communications Studies or  Management (use Business template/guide) Speech template/guide)  Management Information Systems (use  Speech Pathology Business template/guide)  Sports and Fitness Management (Troy only)  Marketing (use Business template/guide)  Surgical Physician Assistant (UAB only)  Mathematics  Technology, Industrial Technology or  Math Education: Middle/High School Engineering Technology  Meteorology (USA only)  Telecommunication and Film or  Music Broadcasting  Music Education  Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, and  Nuclear Medicine Technology (UAB only) Textile Management and Technology (AU  Nursing only)  Nutrition and Food Science (AU only)  Theatre  Nutrition and Hospitality Management (AA  Transportation or Physical Distribution (use and MU only) Business template/guide)  Occupational Therapy  Wildlife Science (AU only)  Operations Management (use Business template/guide)  Philosophy  Physical Education

General Education are approved by the Council on Occupational Education as core components of each Drake The mission of General Education at Drake State State technical program. The general education Community and Technical College is to develop courses are in compliance with standards and the academic skills needed by students to think requirements set by the Alabama Community critically, be successful problem-solvers, College System. The general education courses understand their roles in society and the incorporated in the associate degree programs workplace, and to promote cultural enrichment were selected to satisfy the core requirements and career advancement. of the Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). J.F. Drake State Community and Technical

College offers developmental education courses designed to meet the needs of students who General Education Competencies require additional preparation in basic skills Drake State has a goal of improving the general prior to embarking on a particular student educational development of all students. Six career-technical or vocational program. educational competencies have been Student scores on assessment tests determine established. Students should be able to: placement in these courses. 1. Analyze, and to evaluate readings from a The mission of general education is variety of texts. accomplished by: 2. Speak and write clearly, cohesively, and persuasively using standard American  Providing models of professional and English. academic excellence through quality 3. Think critically and creatively, assess others’ instructional activity arguments, and formulate and apply their own arguments to new contexts.  Stimulating intellectual curiosity and an 4. Understand and apply quantitative appreciation for diversity through concepts and methods to interpret and engaging discussion and challenging evaluate data and to solve problems. research assignments 5. Locate, access, analyze, and utilize information that facilitates learning and  Promoting a commitment to life-long critical inquiry and to adhere to the learning by demonstrating the need for standards of academic honesty in their use and value of continuing education as a of that information. vital component of personal success 6. Demonstrate competence in computer literacy, including fundamental concepts of  Encouraging collaborative learning as a computing and fluency in the use of foundation for productive social contemporary computing and information interaction and a basis for effective technology. team work Course Rationale: The specific general  Providing a supportive learning education courses required by Drake career- environment that encourages personal technical programs were selected based on intellectual exploration and academic these goals and the expressed needs of growth employers in the college’s service area, which are: The general education courses offered by J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College

1. The ability to communicate effectively in selected to fulfill the requirements of those technical career settings, programs. These exceptions are noted in the 2. The ability to think critically and solve work- program-specific course plans that follow in this based problems, section of the catalog. 3. The ability to work in teams, and 4. The ability to adapt and learn in a continually changing technology world. General Education Courses

The specific rationale for each general Art (ART) education course is specified in the course ART100 – Art Appreciation (3 cr. hrs.) This syllabus. course is designed to help the student find personal meaning in works of art and develop a better understanding of the nature and validity Academic Enrichment and Transitional of art. Emphasis is on the diversity of form and Education content in original art work. Upon completion, Academic enrichment and transitional students should understand the fundamentals education is provided to assist students whose of art, the materials used and have a basic preparation for college-level courses in English overview of the history of art. PREREQUISITE: and mathematics may not be sufficient to As required by program. assure their success in college-level coursework. These transitional courses in reading, English, ART203 – Art History I (3 cr. hrs.) This course and mathematics assist students in developing covers the chronological development of skills necessary for success in college-level different forms of art, such as sculpture, curriculum. The transitional education painting, and architecture. Emphasis is placed program is designed to assist students in on history from the ancient period through the transitioning into fully prepare college students. Renaissance. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate a knowledge of time Through transitional education, students have period and chronological sequence including a access to self-paced, computer-based knowledge of themes, styles and of the impact instruction and instructor-led coursework and of society on the arts. PREREQUISITE: None. tutoring support individualized to each student’s needs. The courses offered in transitional include: ENG093, MTH090, Biology (BIO) MTH098, and RDG085. Course descriptions for BIO103 – Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hrs.) This these courses are provided in the course is an introductory course for science and non- description section. science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and

biological principles common to all organisms. General Education Course Offerings These principles are explained through a study The college has grouped its general education of cell structure and function, cellular courses that correspond with the Alabama reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell statewide articulation system (STARS). energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Students may choose specific courses according Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also to the requirements of each program. Some included are the scientific method, basic courses listed below are applicable only to non- principles of evolution, and an overview of the degree awards, as indicated by the superscript 2 diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, next to the course title. For some programs, prokaryotes, and protist. A 120 minute specific general education courses must be laboratory is required.

techniques, distribution, culture, identification, BIO104 – Principles of Biology II (4 cr. hrs.) This and control. Two 120 minute laboratories are course is an introduction to the basic ecological required. PREREQUISITE: BIO103. and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals and a survey of plant and animal diversity including classification, morphology, Chemistry (CHM) physiology, and reproduction. A 180 minute CHM111 – College Chemistry I (4 cr. hrs.) This is laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: BIO103. the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for the science or engineering major BIO120 – Medical Terminology (4 cr. hrs.) This who is expected to have a strong background in course is a survey of words, terms, and mathematics. Topics in this course include descriptions commonly used in medical arts. measurement, nomenclature, stoichiometry, Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, atomic structure, equations and reactions, basic and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. concepts of thermochemistry, chemical and No laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: As physical properties, bonding, molecular required by program. structure, gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, solutions, colloids, and some BIO201 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 descriptive chemistry topics. Laboratory is cr. hrs.) Human Anatomy and Physiology I required. PREREQUISITE: MTH112 (Precalculus covers the structure and function of the human Algebra) or equivalent math placement score. body. Included is an orientation of the human body, basic principles of chemistry, a study of CHM112 – College Chemistry II (4 cr. hrs.) This cells and tissues, metabolism, joints, the is the second course in a two-semester integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous sequence designed primarily for the science and systems, and the senses. Dissection, histological engineering student who is expected to have a studies, and physiology are featured in the strong background in mathematics. Topics in laboratory experience. A 120 minute laboratory this course include chemical kinetics, chemical is required. equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, solubility product principle, BIO202 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, cr. hrs.) Human Anatomy and Physiology II oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, an covers the structure and function of the human introduction to organic chemistry and body. Included is a study of basic nutrition, biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and basic principles of water, electrolyte, and acid- selected topics in descriptive chemistry base balance, the endocrine, respiratory, including the metals, nonmetals, semi-metals, digestive, excretory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, coordination compounds, transition and reproductive systems. Dissection, compounds, and post-transition compounds. histological studies, and physiology are featured Laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: CHM111 in the laboratory experience. A 120 minute laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: BIO201. Economics (ECO) BIO220 – General Microbiology (4 cr. hrs.) This ECO231 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr. course includes historical perspectives, cell hrs.) This course is an introduction to structure and function, microbial genetics, macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy infectious diseases, immunology, distribution, applications. Topics include the following: physiology, culture, identification, classification, scarcity, demand and supply, national income and disease control of microorganisms. The analysis, major economic theories concerning laboratory experience includes micro-

monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization research project using outside sources and/or measures, the banking system, and other references effectively and legally. Additionally, economic issues or problems including English Composition II provides instruction in international trade. the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. ECO232 – Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr. English Composition II may include instruction hrs.) This course is an introduction of the and practice in library usage. PREREQUISITE: A microeconomic theory, analysis, and grade of "C" or better in ENG101 or the applications. Topics include scarcity; the equivalent. theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and ENG251 – American Literature I (3 cr. hrs.) This international aspects of microeconomics. course is a survey of American literature from PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ENG its inception to the middle of the nineteenth 093; or a score of 62 or better on the English century. Emphasis is placed on representative section COMPASS; or a score of 20 or better on works and writers of this period and on the the ACT. literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Upon completion and in English (ENG) written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of ENG 093 Basic English II (3 cr. Hrs.) This course these works, relate the works to their historical is a review of composition skills and grammar. and literary contexts, and understand relevant Emphasis is placed on coherence and the use of criticism and research. PREREQUISITE: ENG102 a variety of sentence structures in the or equivalent. composing process and on standard American written English usage. Students will ENG252 – American Literature II (3 cr. hrs.) demonstrate these skills chiefly through the This course is a survey of American literature writing of paragraph blocks and short essays. from the middle of the nineteenth century to PREREQUISITE: A minimum score of 39 on the the present. Emphasis is placed on COMPASS. representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and ENG101 – English Composition I (3 cr. hrs.) philosophical forces that shaped these works English Composition I provides instruction and and that are reflected in them. Upon practice in the writing of at least six (6) completion and in written compositions, extended compositions and the development of students will be able to interpret the aesthetic analytical and critical reading skills and basic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the reference and documentation skills in the works to their historical and literary contexts, composition process. English Composition I may and understand relevant criticism and research. include instruction and practice in library usage. PREREQUISITE: ENG102 or equivalent. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ENG093; or a score of 62 or better on the ENG261 – English Literature I (3 cr. hrs.) This English section of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or course is a survey of English literature from the better on the ACT. Anglo-Saxon period to the Romantic Age. Emphasis is placed on representative works and ENG102 – English Composition II (3 cr. hrs.) writers of this period and on the literary, English Composition II provides instruction and cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that practice in the writing of six (6) formal, shaped these works and that are reflected in analytical essays, at least one of which is a them. Upon completion and in written

compositions, students will be able to interpret criticism and research. PREREQUISITE: ENG102 the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these or equivalent. works, relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research. PREREQUISITE: ENG102 Geography (GEO) or equivalent. GEO101 – Principles of Physical Geography I (4 cr. hrs.) Physical Geography I is the first in a ENG262 – English Literature II (3 cr. hrs.) This two part sequence including topics such as course is a survey of English literature from the weather and climate relative to the earth and Romantic Age to the present. Emphasis is relationships between the earth and sun. placed on representative works and writers of Laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: As this period and on the literary, cultural, required by program. historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. GEO102 - Principles of Physical Geography I (4 Upon completion and in written compositions, cr. hrs.) Physical Geography II is the second in a students will be able to interpret the aesthetic two part sequence including topics such as and thematic aspects of these works, relate the landforms, landscapes, soil, and vegetation of works to their historical and literary contexts, the earth. Laboratory is required. and understand relevant criticism and research. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. PREREQUISITE: ENG102 or equivalent.

ENG271 – World Literature I (3 cr. hrs.) This Graduation Preparation (GRA) course is a survey of English literature from the GRA123 – Graduation (0 cr. hrs.) This course Romantic Age to the present. Emphasis is must be taken in the semester in which the placed on representative works and writers of student intends to graduate. The course is used this period and on the literary, cultural, to assure completion of graduation historical, and philosophical forces that shaped requirements according to the program plan these works and that are reflected in them. under which the student is enrolled. Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research. History (HIS) PREREQUISITE: ENG102 or equivalent. HIS101 – Western Civilization I (3 cr. hrs.) This ENG272 – World Literature II (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a survey of social, intellectual, course is a study of selected literary economic, and political developments, which masterpieces from Homer to the Renaissance. have molded the modern western world. This Emphasis is placed on major representative course covers the ancient and medieval periods works and writers of this period and on the and concludes in the era of the Renaissance and literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical Reformation. PREREQUISITE: Successful forces that shaped these works and that are completion of ENG 093 or a score of 62 or reflected in them. Upon completion and in better on the English section of COMPASS or a written compositions, students will be able to score of 20 or better on the ACT. interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical HIS102 – Western Civilization II (3 cr. hrs.) This and literary contexts, and understand relevant course is a continuation of HIS 101; it surveys development of the modern western world

from the era of the Renaissance and PREREQUISITE: Appropriate mathematics Reformation to the present. PREREQUISITE: placement score. Successful completion of ENG 093 or a score of 62 or better on the English section of COMPASS MTH098 – Elementary Algebra (3 cr. hrs.) This or a score of 20 or better on the ACT. course is a review of the fundamental arithmetic and algebra operations. The topics HIS121 – World History I (3 cr. hrs.) This course include the numbers of ordinary arithmetic and surveys social, intellectual, economic, and their properties; integers and rational numbers; political developments, which have molded the the solving of equations; polynomials and modern world. Focus is on both non-western factoring; and an introduction to systems of and western civilizations from the prehistoric to equations and graphs. PREREQUISITE: the early modern era. PREREQUISITE: Appropriate mathematics placement score. Successful completion of ENG 093 or a score of 62 or better on the English section of COMPASS MTH100 – Intermediate College Algebra (3 cr. or a score of 20 or better on the ACT. hrs.) This course provides a study of algebraic techniques such as linear equations and HIS122 – World History II (3 cr. hrs.) This course inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of is a continuation of HIS 121; it covers world equations, and operations with exponents and history, both western and non-western, from radicals. Functions and relations are introduced the early modern era to the present. and graphed with special emphasis on linear PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ENG and quadratic functions. PREREQUISITE: MTH 093 or a score of 62 or better on the English 092 or MTH 098 or appropriate mathematics section of COMPASS or a score of 20 or better placement score. on the ACT. MTH110 – Finite Mathematics (3 cr. hrs.) This HIS201 – United States History I (3 cr. hrs.) course is intended to give an overview of topics This course surveys United States history during in finite mathematics together with their colonial, Revolutionary, early national and applications, and is taken primarily by students antebellum periods. It concludes with the Civil who are not majoring in science, engineering, War and Reconstruction. PREREQUISITE: commerce, or mathematics (i.e., students who Successful completion of ENG 093 or a score of are not required to take Calculus). This course 62 or better on the English section of COMPASS will draw on and significantly enhance the or a score of 20 or better on the ACT. student's arithmetic and algebraic skills. The course includes sets, counting, permutations, HIS202 – United States History II (3 cr. hrs.) combinations, basic probability (including This course is a continuation of HIS 201; it Baye's Theorem), and introduction to statistics surveys United States history from the (including work with Binomial Distributions and Reconstruction era to the present. Normal Distributions), matrices and their PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ENG applications to Markov chains and decision 093 or a score of 62 or better on the English theory. Additional topics may include symbolic section of COMPASS or a score of 20 or better logic, linear models, linear programming, the on the ACT. simplex method and applications. PREREQUISITE: All core mathematics courses in Alabama must have as a minimum prerequisite Mathematics (MTH) high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II MTH090 – Basic Mathematics (3 cr. hrs.) This with an appropriate mathematics placement course is a review of the fundamental score. An alternative to this is that the student arithmetic operations.

should successfully pass with a C or higher (S if as the study of trigonometric (circular taken as pass/fail) Intermediate College functions) and inverse trigonometric functions, Algebra. and includes extensive work with trigonometric identities and trigonometric equations, vectors, MTH112 – Pre-Calculus Algebra (3 cr. hrs.) This complex numbers, DeMoivre's Theorem, and course emphasizes the algebra of functions - polar coordinates. PREREQUISITE: A minimum including polynomial, rational, exponential, and prerequisite of high school Algebra I, Geometry, logarithmic functions. The course also covers and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic placement score is required. An alternative to inequalities, and the binomial theorem. this is that the student should successfully pass Additional topics may include matrices, with a C or higher (S if taken as pass/fail) MTH Cramer's Rule, and mathematical induction. 100 and receive permission from the PREREQUISITE: All core mathematics courses in department chairperson. Alabama must have as a minimum prerequisite high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II MTH116 – Mathematical Applications (3 cr. with an appropriate mathematics placement hrs.) This course provides practical applications score. An alternative to this is that the student of mathematics and includes selected topics should successfully pass with C or higher (S if from consumer math and algebra. Some topics taken as pass/fail) Intermediate College included are integers, percent, interest, ratio Algebra. and proportion, metric system, probability, linear equations, and problem solving. MTH113 – Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (3 cr. PREREQUISITE: MTH 090 or appropriate hrs.) This course includes the study of mathematics placement score. trigonometric (circular functions) and inverse trigonometric functions, and includes extensive MTH120 – Calculus and Its Applications (3 cr. work with trigonometric identities and hrs.) This course is intended to give a broad trigonometric equations. The course also covers overview of calculus and is taken primarily by vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre's students majoring in Commerce and Business Theorem, and polar coordinates. Additional Administration. It includes differentiation and topics may include conic sections, sequences, integration of algebraic, exponential, and and using matrices to solve linear systems. logarithmic functions and applications to PREREQUISITE: A minimum prerequisite of high business and economics. The course should school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with include functions of several variables, partial an appropriate mathematics placement score is derivatives (including applications), Lagrange required. An alternative to this is that the Multipliers, L'Hopital's Rule, and multiple student should successfully pass with a C or integration (including applications). higher (S if taken as pass/fail) MTH 112. PREREQUISITE: A minimum prerequisite of high school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with MTH115 – Pre-Calculus Algebra & an appropriate mathematics placement score is Trigonometry (4 cr. hrs.) This course is a one required. An alternative to this is that the semester combination of Precalculus Algebra student should successfully pass with a C or and Precalculus Trigonometry intended for higher MTH 112. superior students. The course covers the following topics: the algebra of functions MTH125 – Calculus I (4 cr. hrs.) This is the first (including polynomial, rational, exponential, of three courses in the basic calculus sequence and logarithmic functions), systems of taken primarily by students in science, equations and inequalities, quadratic engineering, and mathematics. Topics include inequalities, and the binomial theorem, as well the limit of a function; the derivative of

algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and ORI101 – Orientation (1 cr. hr.) This course logarithmic functions; and the definite integral aids new students in their transition to the and its basic applications to area problems. institution; exposes new students to the broad Applications of the derivative are covered in educational opportunities of the institution; and detail, including approximations of error using integrates new students into the life of the differentials, maximum and minimum institution. PREREQUISITE: None. problems, and curve sketching using calculus. PREREQUISITE: A minimum prerequisite of high Philosophy (PHL) school Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with PHL206 – Ethics and Society (3 cr. hrs.) This an appropriate mathematics placement score is course involves the study of ethical issues which required. An alternative to this is that the confront individuals in the course of their daily student should successfully pass with a C or lives. The focus is on the fundamental questions higher MTH 113 or MTH 115. of right and wrong, of human rights, and of conflicting obligations. The student should be MTH126 – Calculus II (4 cr. hrs.) This is the able to understand and be prepared to make second of three courses in the basic calculus decisions in life regarding ethical issues. sequence. Topics include vectors in the plane PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of and in space, lines and planes in space, ENG093; or a score of 62 or better on the applications of integration (such as volume, arc English Section of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or length, work and average value), techniques of better on the ACT. integration, infinite series, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. PREREQUISITE: A minimum prerequisite of high school Algebra I, Physical Science (PHS) Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate PHS111 – Physical Science I (4 cr. hrs.) This mathematics placement score is required. An course provides the non-technical student with alternative to this is that the student should an introduction to the basic principles of successfully pass with a C or higher MTH 125. geology, oceanography, meteorology, and Music (MUS) Astronomy. Laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. MUS101 – Music Appreciation (3 cr. hrs.) This PHS112 – Physical Science II (4 cr. hrs.) This course is designed for non-music majors and course provides the non-technical student with requires no previous musical experience. It is a an introduction to the basic principle of survey course that incorporates several modes chemistry and physics. Laboratory is required. of instruction including lecture, guided listening, PREREQUISITE: As required by program. and similar experiences involving music. The course will cover a minimum of three (3) stylistic periods, provide a multi-cultural Physics (PHY) perspective, and include both vocal and PHY120 – Introduction to Physics (4 cr. hrs.) instrumental genres. Upon completion, This course provides an introduction to general students should be able to demonstrate physics for non-science majors. Topics in knowledge of music fundamentals, the fundamentals of mechanics, properties of aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical matter, heat and temperature, simple harmonic periods, and an aural perception of style. motion, SHM, waves and sound, electricity and PREREQUISITE: As required by program. magnetism, optics and modern physics. Orientation (ORI) Laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: MTH098 or higher.

PHY201 – General Physics I – Trig Based (4 cr. among the basic principles and concepts of hrs.) This course is designed to cover general political science and political processes and physics at a level that assures previous institutions of contemporary political systems. exposure to college algebra, basic trigonometry. PREREQUISITE: None. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. A laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: MTH113 or equivalent.

PHY202 – General Physics II – Trig Based (4 cr. Psychology (PSY) hrs.) This course is designed to cover general PSY200 – General Psychology (3 cr. hrs.) This physics using college algebra and basic course is a survey of behavior with emphasis trigonometry. Specific topics include wave upon psychological processes. This course motion, sound, light optics, electrostatics, includes the biological bases for behavior, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature Laboratory is required. PREREQUISITE: PHY201. and development of personality. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ENG093; or a score of PHY213 – General Physics with Calculus I (4 cr. 62 or better on the English section of COMPASS; hrs.) This course provides a calculus-based or a score of 20 or better on the ACT. treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics and energy, PSY210 – Human Growth and Development (3 including thermodynamics. Laboratory is cr. hrs.) This course is the study of the required. PREREQUISITE: MTH125 or Instructor psychological, social, and physical factors that permission. affect human behavior from conception to death. PREREQUISITE: PSY200. PHY214 – General Physics with Calculus II (4 cr. hrs.) This course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are: Reading (RDG) simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, RDG085 – Developmental Reading III (3 cr. optics, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory is hrs.) This course is designed to assist students required. PREREQUISITE: PHY 213. whose placement test scores indicate serious

difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, Political Science (POL) vocabulary, and study skills. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. POL200 – Introduction to Political Science (3 cr. hrs.) This course is an introduction to the field RDG114 – Critical Reading for College (3 cr. of political science through examination of the hrs.) This course is designed to enhance critical fundamental principles, concepts, and methods reading skills. Topics include vocabulary of the discipline, and the basic political enrichment, reading flexibility, metacognitive processes and institutions of organized political strategies, and advanced comprehension skills, systems. Topics include approaches to political including analysis and evaluation. Upon science, research methodology, the state, completion, students should be able to government, law, ideology, organized political demonstrate comprehension and analysis and influences, governmental bureaucracy, respond effectively to material across problems in political democracy, and disciplines. PREREQUISITE: Permission of international politics. Upon completion, instructor. students should be able to identify, describe, define, analyze, and explain relationships

Religious Studies (REL) portion of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or better on the ACT. REL100 – History of World Religions (3 cr. Hrs.)

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the beliefs and practices of the major Spanish (SPA) contemporary religions of the world. This includes religions of Africa, the Orient, and the SPA101 – Introductory Spanish I (3 cr. hrs.) western world. The student should have an This course provides an introduction to Spanish. understanding of the history and origins of the Topics include the development of basic various religions of the world. PREREQUISITE: communication skills and the acquisition of Successful completion of ENG093; or a score of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish- 62 or better on the English section on speaking areas. PREREQUISITE: Successful COMPASS; or a score of 20 or better on the completion of ENG093; or a score of 62 or ACT. better on the English section of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or better on the ACT. REL151 – Survey of the Old Testament (3 cr. hrs.) This course is an introduction to the SPA102 – Introductory Spanish I (3 cr. hrs.) content of the Old Testament with emphasis on This continuation course includes the the historical context and contemporary development of basic communication skills and theological and cultural significance of the Old the acquisition of basic knowledge of the Testament. The student should have an cultures of Spanish-speaking areas. understanding of the significance of the Old PREREQUISITE: Spanish 101 or equivalent. Testament writings upon completion of this course. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion Speech (SPH) of ENG093; or a score of 62 or better on the English section of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or SPH106 – Fundamentals of Oral better on the ACT. Communication (3 cr. hrs.) Fundamentals of Oral Communication is a performance course REL152 – Survey of the New Testament (3 cr. that includes the principles of human hrs.) This course is a survey of the books of the communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, New Testament with special attention focused and public. It surveys current communication on the historical and geographical setting. The theory and provides practical application. student should have an understanding of the PREREQUISITE: As required by program. books of the New Testament and the cultural SPH107 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 and historical events associated with these cr. hrs.) This course explores principles of writings. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion audience and environment analysis as well as of ENG093; or a score of 62 or better on the the actual planning, rehearsing and presenting English section of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or of formal speeches to specific audiences. better on the ACT. Historical foundations, communication theories and student performances are emphasized. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Sociology (SOC) ENG093; or a score of 62 or better on the SOC200 – Introduction to Sociology (3 cr. hrs.) English section of COMPASS; or a score of 20 or This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, better on the ACT. concepts, and theory of sociological Workplace Preparation (WKO) perspectives of human behavior. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of WKO107 – Workplace Skills Preparation (1 cr. ENG093 or a score of 62 or better on the English hrs.) This course utilizes computer based

instructional modules which are designed to and locating information. Upon completion of access and develop skills necessary for this course, students will be assessed to workplace success. The instructional modules determine if their knowledge of the subject in the course include applied mathematics, areas has improved. applied technology, reading for information,

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AND ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Notes: Must complete 3 semester hours in literature* and 3 semester hours in the arts. A student enrolled at Drake State in an The remaining semester hours are to be Associate of Science degree program in General selected from humanities and/or fine arts. Studies or an Associate of Arts degree program in Liberal Arts must complete 41 semester Humanities and fine arts disciplines include hours of general education requirements but are not limited to: area/ethnic studies, art distributed among four core discipline areas and art history, foreign languages, music and (Areas I - IV). music history, philosophy, ethics, religious studies, speech, theater and dance. The student will complete Area V requirements (Prerequisites and/or developmental courses by selecting 19 to 23 semester hours may be required prior to enrolling in these appropriate to his/her future major. For the courses). Associate of Science degree, the student should choose 14-18 semester hours from Area III; for *Must complete a 6 semester hour sequence the Associate of Arts degree, the student should either in literature or history. choose 14-18 semester hours from Areas II and/or IV. The same courses cannot be used to Course Title Cr. Hrs. satisfy requirements in multiple areas. Students ART100 Art Appreciation 3 should consult their transfer institution before ART203 Art History I 3 enrolling into electives. ART204 Art History II 3 ENG251 American Literature I 3 The student must complete 60-64 semester ENG252 American Literature II 3 hours of appropriate course work to satisfy the ENG271 World Literature I 3 requirements for graduation and to receive the ENG272 World Literature II 3 Associate of Science or the Associate of Arts MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 degree. PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. REL100 History of World Religions 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 Course Title REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Cr. Hrs. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 SPH107 Fundamentals / Public Speaking 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 12 Cr. THR126 Introduction to Theater 3 Hrs. Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 11 Cr. Hrs.

Notes: Must complete 3 semester hours in disciplines in the social and behavioral mathematics at the pre-calculus, algebra sciences. Social and behavioral sciences (MTH 112) or finite math (MTH 110) level or include, but are not limited to: anthropology, above. Students must complete 8 semester economics, geography, political science, hours in the natural sciences, which must psychology, and sociology. include laboratory experiences. (Prerequisites and/or developmental courses may be *Must complete a 6 semester hour sequence required prior to enrolling in these courses). either in literature or history.

In addition to mathematics, disciplines in the Course Title Cr. Hrs. natural sciences include: astronomy, biological ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 sciences, chemistry, geology, physical ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 geography, earth science, physics, and physical HIS121 World History I 3 science. HIS122 World History II 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. HIS201 US History I 3 HIS202 US History II 3 BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 POL200 Introduction to Political Science 3 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 PSY200 General Psychology 3 BIO 120 Medical Terminology 3 PSY210 Human Growth & Development 3 BIO201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 SOC200 Introduction to Sociology 3 BIO202 Human Anything &Physiology II 4 BIO 220 General Microbiology 4 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 Elective Courses 19-23 Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate Algebra 3 Must complete courses appropriate to the MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 degree requirements and major of the MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 individual student and electives. MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry 3

MTH116 Mathematical Applications 3 Students completing courses that have been MTH116N Dosage Calculations (nursing approved for the General Studies Curriculum students only) 3 and are appropriate to their major and/or MTH120 Calculus And Its Application 3 degree program may transfer these courses MTH125 Calculus I 4 with credit applicable to their degree program MTH126 Calculus II 4 among two-year and four-year colleges and MTH227 Calculus III 4 universities. PHS111 Physical Science I 4 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 Included in the 19-23 credit hours are ORI 101, PHY201 General Physics I 4 CIS 146, and WKO 107; these are institutional PHY202 General Physics II 4 requirements. ORI 101 is required of all PHY213 General Physics with Calculus I 4 students except transfer students who have PHY214 General Physics with Calculus II 4 transferred 12 or more semester hours prior to

transferring to Drake State. Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 12 Cr. Hrs. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY The Automotive technology program is an Notes: Must complete 3 semester hours in Associate Degree program designed to provide history* and at least 6 semester hours in other the necessary educational background to repair

today’s automobiles and light trucks. The ENG262 English Literature II 3 program’s main goal is to assist each individual ENG271 World Literature I 3 in choosing, preparing for, and becoming ENG272 World Literature II 3 gainfully employed in the field of automotive MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 service. PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 The mission of the Automotive Technology REL100 History of World Religions 3 program is to prepare individuals to enter and REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 progress in the automotive repair industry. REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 The Automotive Technology program is SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 structured to provide occupational education SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral for students aspiring to become tomorrow’s Communication 3 technicians in the area of modern automotive SPH107 Fundamentals of Public technology. Emphasis is placed on courses Speaking 3 covering: automotive electrical systems, and THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 computerized fuel emissions systems, as well as THR126 Intro to Theater 3 computerized anti-locking brakes. The program is a progressive one keeping in step with and attempting to meet the community’s needs. Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs.

Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is Associate of Applied Science Degree required. PHS111 or PHS112 are recommended for the lab science. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr Hrs Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical Note: Students considering a future four-year Geography I 4 degree should consider taking literature GEO102 Principles of Physical courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the Geography II 4 admissions office of the targeted four-year MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 institution for advice on selection of literature MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 courses. An additional 3 hours in humanities MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 and fine arts must be taken along with SPH MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & requirements in Area II. Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ART203 Art History I 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ENG252 American Literature II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4

PHY201 General Physics I 4 ASE230 Automatic Transmission 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 ASE239 Engine Performance 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 ASE244 Engine Performance and PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 Diagnostics 3 ASE246 Automotive Emissions 3

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): ECO231 and ECO232 are required courses. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 HIS121 World History I 3 Electives: No requirements. HIS122 World History II 3 HIS201 US History I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. HIS202 US History II 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurialism 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 PSY210 Human Growth and OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 Development 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3

Total Degree Credit Hours 72 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. (45 required, 2 institutional) Short Certificate - Automotive

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. ASE101 Fundamentals of Auto Course Title Cr. Hrs. Technology 3 ASE112 Electrical Fundamentals 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 ASE121 Braking Systems 3 ASE122 Steering & Suspension 3 ASE124 Automotive Engines 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts ASE130 Drive Train & Axle 3 No Requirements ASE133 Motor Vehicle A/C 3 ASE162 Electrical and Electronic Systems 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and ASE212 Advanced Electrical and Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs. Electronic Systems 3 ASE220 Advanced Auto Engines 3 Note: At least one math class is required. ASE224 Manual Transmission 3

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ASE101 – Fundamentals of Automotive Technology (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 basic instruction in Fundamentals of MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Automotive Technology. PREREQUISITE: As MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 required by college. MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3

MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & ASE112 – Electrical Fundamentals (3 cr. hrs.) Trigonometry 4 This course introduces the principles and laws MTH116 3Mathematical Applications 3 of electricity. Emphasis is placed on wiring MTH120 2Calculus and Its Application 3 diagrams, test equipment, and identifying MTH125 2Calculus I 4 series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Upon MTH126 2Calculus II 4 completion, students should be able to MTH227 Calculus III 4 calculate, build, and measure circuits. Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral PREREQUISITE: As required by college. Sciences ASE121 – Braking System (3 cr. hrs.) This course No Requirements provides instruction in automotive technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of brakes mechanical Area V: Pre-professional, Major and components. Elective Courses 23 Cr. Hrs. (21 required, 2 institutional) ASE122 – Steering and Suspension (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides instruction in automotive Course Title Cr. Hrs. technology or auto mechanics. Emphasis is ASE101 Fundamentals of Auto placed on the practical application of steering Technology 3 and suspension. PREREQUISITE: As required by ASE112 Electrical Fundamentals 3 college. ASE121 Braking Systems 3 ASE122 Steering & Suspension 3 ASE124 – Automotive Engines (3 cr. hrs.) This ASE124 Automotive Engines 3 course provides instruction on the operation, ASE130 Drive Train & Axles 3 design, and superficial repair of automotive ASE133 Motor Vehicle A/C 3 engines. Emphasis is placed on understanding the four stroke cycle, intake and exhaust manifolds and related parts, engine mechanical Institutional Requirements (2 credits): timing components, engine cooling and lubrication system principles and repairs, and Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first basic fuel and ignition operation. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final PREREQUISITE: As required by college. CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 ASE130 – Drive Train and Axles (3 cr. hrs.) This RDG114 Critical Reading 3 course provides basic instruction in automotive drive trains and axles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of basic Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 internal and external operation relating to proper operation and drivability. PREREQUISITE: Automotive Service Technology (ASE) As required by college. Course Descriptions

ASE133 – Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides basic instruction in ASE230 – Automatic Transmission and theory, operation, and repair of automotive Transaxle (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides basic heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis instruction in automatic transmissions and is placed on the understanding and repair of transaxles. Emphasis is placed on the vehicle air conditioning and heating systems, comprehension of principles and powerflow of including but not limited to air management, automatic transmissions and repairing or electrical and vacuum controls, refrigerant replacing internal and external components. recovery, and component replacement. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. ASE239 – Engine Performance (3 cr. hrs.) This ASE162 – Electrical and Electronic Systems (3 course provides basic instruction in engine cr. hrs.) This is an intermediate course in performance with emphasis on fuel and ignition automotive electrical and electronic systems. systems relating to engine operation. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and PREREQUISITE: As required by college. repair of battery, starting, charging, and lighting systems, subsystems, and components. ASE244 – Engine Performance and Diagnostics PREREQUISITE: As required by college. (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides advanced instruction in engine performance. Emphasis is ASE212 – Advanced Electrical and Electronic placed on engine management and computer Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides controls of ignition, fuel, and emissions systems instruction in advanced automotive electrical relating to engine performance and drivability. and electronic systems. Emphasis is placed on PREREQUISITE: As required by college. troubleshooting and repair of advanced electrical and electronic systems, subsystems, ASE246 – Automotive Emissions (3 cr. hrs.) This and components. PREREQUISITE: As required is an introductory course in automotive by college. emission systems. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting and repair of systems, ASE220 – Advanced Automotive Engines (3 cr. subsystems, and components. PREREQUISITE: hrs.) This course provides in depth instruction As required by college. concerning internal engine diagnosis, overhaul and repair, including but not necessarily limited BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - to the replacement of timing chains, belts, and ACCOUNTING gears, as well as the replacement or The mission of the Business Administration - reconditioning of valve train components as Accounting program is to prepare students for well as replacement of pistons, connecting rods, entry-level employment or advancement in the piston rings, bearings, lubrication system accounting field through a series of experience components, gaskets, and oil seals. provided in fundamental accounting principles PREREQUISITE: As required by college. and procedures, cost accounting, income tax

procedures, payroll accounting, and the use of ASE224 – Manual Transmission and Transaxle microcomputers. The Accounting program (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers basic instruction awards the short certificate and Associate in in manual transmissions and transaxles. Applied Science degree. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of basic internal and external The Accounting program is designed to teach, operation relating to proper operation and through a sequence of experiences, the skills drivability. PREREQUISITE: As required by necessary for a student to develop cognitive college

knowledge of the accounting process and to be Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is able to apply this knowledge in a practical required. One science class is required. CIS146 manner. is required.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical Geography I 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. GEO102 Prin. of Physical Geo II 4 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Note: Students considering a future four-year MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 degree should consider taking literature MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 admissions office of the targeted four-year MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & institution for advice on selection of literature Trigonometry 4 courses. One literature class is required. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH126 Calculus II 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 ART203 Art History I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG252 American Literature II 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 ENG271 World Literature I 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 ENG272 World Literature II 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral REL100 History of World Religions 3 Sciences 6 Cr. Hrs. REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Note: ECO231 and ECO232 are required. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Communication 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 SPH107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and THR126 Intro to Theater 3 Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. (27 required, 2 institutional, 18 elective)

Note: ACT246, ACT249, ACT253, BUS100, Area III: Natural Sciences and BUS241, BUS242, BUS248, BUS 263, BUS271 Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. are required courses.

Course Title Cr. Hrs.

ACT114 Intro Accounting Database 3 Short Certificate - Accounting ACT115 Intro Accounting Resource 3 ACT195 Accounting Co-op 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 ACT246 Microcomputer Accounting 3 Note: ENG101 is required. ACT247 Advanced Accounting Application Microcomputers 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT249 Payroll Accounting 3 ACT253 Individual Income Tax 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 ACT254 Business Income Tax 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts BUS100 Intro to Business 3 BUS146 Personal Finance 3 No Requirements BUS147 Introduction to Finance 3 BUS186 Elements of Supervision 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and BUS241 Principles of Accounting I 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. BUS242 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS248 Managerial Accounting 3 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is BUS263 Legal and Social Environments 3 required. BUS271 Business Statistics I 3 BUS272 Business Statistics II 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BUS275 Principals of Management 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 BUS276 Human Resource Management 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 BUS279 Small Business Management 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 BUS285 Principals of Marketing 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 CIS147 Advanced Microcomputer MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Application 3 Trigonometry 4 CIS185 Computer Ethics 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 CIS196 Commercial Software MTH125 Calculus I 4 Applications 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 OAD133 Business Communications 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Sciences Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first No Requirements semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. (18 required, 2 institutional) ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Note: ACT246, ACT253, BUS100, BUS241, BUS242 are required courses. Total Degree Credit Hours 75 Course Title Cr. Hrs.

ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. ACT246 Microcomputer Accounting 3 ACT253 Individual Income Tax 3 Note: ENG101 and ENG101 are required. BUS100 Intro to Business 3 BUS241 Principles of Accounting I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BUS242 Principles of Accounting II 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 BUS248 Managerial Accounting 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs.

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: Students considering a future four-year Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first degree should consider taking literature semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the semester. admissions office of the targeted four-year institution for advice on selection of literature Course Title Cr. Hrs. courses. One literature class is required. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 Course Title Cr. Hrs. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 ART203 Art History I 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 ENG251 American Literature I 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3

ENG261 English Literature I 3 ENG262 English Literature II 3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ENG271 World Literature I 3 GENERAL BUSINESS ENG272 World Literature II 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 The mission of the Business Administration- PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 General Business program is to prepare REL100 History of World Religions 3 students for entry-level employment or REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 advancement in the business field through a REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 series of experiences provided in fundamental SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 accounting principles, business procedures and SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 the use of microcomputers. The General SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral Business program awards the short certificate Communication 3 and Associate in Applied Science degree. SPH107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 The General Business program is designed to THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 teach, through a sequence of experiences, the THR126 Intro to Theater 3 skills necessary for a student to develop a broad perspective and knowledge regarding business operations and to be able to apply this Area III: Natural Sciences and knowledge in a practical manner. Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs.

Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is Associate of Applied Science Degree required. One science class is required.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 ACT114 Intro Accounting Database 3 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 ACT115 Intro Accounting Resource 3 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 ACT195 Accounting Co-op 3 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 ACT246 Microcomputer Accounting 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical ACT247 Advanced Accounting Geography I 4 Application Microcomputers 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical 4 ACT249 Payroll Accounting 3 Geography II ACT253 Individual Income Tax 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 ACT254 Business Income Tax 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 BUS100 Intro to Business 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 BUS146 Personal Finance 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 BUS147 Introduction to Finance 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & BUS186 Elements of Supervision 3 Trigonometry 4 BUS241 Principles of Accounting I 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 BUS242 Principles of Accounting II 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 BUS248 Managerial Accounting 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 BUS263 Legal and Social Environments 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 BUS271 Business Statistics I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 BUS272 Business Statistics II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 BUS275 Principals of Management 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 BUS276 Human Resource Management 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 BUS279 Small Business Management 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 BUS285 Principals of Marketing 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 CIS147 Advanced Microcomputer Applications 3 CIS185 Computer Ethics 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral CIS196 Commercial Software Sciences 6 Cr. Hrs. Applications 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 ECO231 and ECO232 are required courses. OAD133 Business Communications 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 0 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. (24 required, 2 institutional, 21 elective) ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Note: ACT246, ACT249, ACT253, BUS100,

BUS241, BUS242, BUS248, BUS263, BUS271, BUS275, BUS276, OAD133 are required Total Degree Credit Hours 75 courses.

Short Certificate – General Business Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. BUS100 Intro to Business 3 BUS241 Principles of Accounting I 3 Note: ENG101 is a required course. BUS242 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS263 Legal and Social Environments 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BUS275 Principals of Management 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 BUS276 Human Resource Management 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 0 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts No Requirements Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Area III: Natural Sciences and semester. Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is ORI101 Orientation to College 1 required. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MANAGEMENT MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 The Business Administration-Management MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Associate in Applied Sciences Degree is MTH125 Calculus I 4 designed to accommodate the skills needed in MTH126 Calculus II 4 specific areas of practical management, MTH227 Calculus III 4 accounting, and marketing. The benefits of the program increase student’s opportunities to be visible and marketable in the challenging world Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral of work. The goal is to prepare efficient- Sciences successful employees in their current jobs as well as their future career endeavors. No Requirements

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. Associate of Applied Science Degree (18 required, 2 institutional) Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs.

Note: BUS100, BUS241, BUS242, BUS263, Course Title Cr. Hrs. BUS275, BUS276 are required courses. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. GEO102 Principles of Physical Geography II 4 Note: Students considering a future four-year MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 degree should consider taking literature MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 admissions office of the targeted four-year MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 institution for advice on selection of literature MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & courses. One literature class is required. Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ART203 Art History I 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ENG252 American Literature II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 ENG271 World Literature I 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 ENG272 World Literature II 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 REL100 History of World Religions 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Sciences 6 Cr. Hrs. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Communication 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 SPH107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. Area III: Natural Sciences and (33 required, 2 institutional, 12 elective) Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. Note: BUS100, BUS186, BUS241, BUS242, Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is BUS248, BUS263, BUS271, BUS275, BUS276, required. One science class is required. BUS279, and OAD133 are required courses.

ACT249 Payroll Accounting 3 ACT253 Individual Income Tax 3 BUS100 Intro to Business 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and BUS146 Personal Finance 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. BUS147 Introduction to Finance 3 BUS186 Elements of Supervision 3 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is BUS241 Principles of Accounting I 3 required. BUS242 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS248 Managerial Accounting 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BUS263 Legal and Social Environments 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 BUS271 Business Statistics I 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 BUS275 Principals of Management 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 BUS276 Human Resource Management 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 BUS279 Small Business Management 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra 4 CIS147 Advanced Microcomputer Trigonometry Applications 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 CIS185 Computer Ethics 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 CIS196 Commercial Software MTH126 Calculus II 4 Applications 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 OAD133 Business Communications 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Sciences Institutional Requirements (2 credits): No Requirements Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. (18 required, 2 institutional) ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Note: BUS100, BUS241, BUS242, BUS275, BUS276, BUS279 are required courses.

Total Degree Credit Hours 75 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Short Certificate - Management BUS100 Intro to Business 3 BUS241 Principles of Accounting I 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. BUS242 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS275 Principals of Management 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BUS276 Human Resource Management 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 BUS279 Small Business Management 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts No Requirements

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first ART100 Art Appreciation 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final ART203 Art History I 3 semester. ENG251 American Literature I 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ENG261 English Literature I 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 ENG262 English Literature II 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 ENG271 World Literature I 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 REL100 History of World Religions 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – OFFICE REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 ADMINISTRATION SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral The mission of the Office Administration Communication 3 Program is to prepare students for employment SPH1072 Fundamentals of Public or advancement in office support positions by Speaking 3 providing learning experiences in Microsoft THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 Office applications: word processing, THR126 Intro to Theater 3 spreadsheet management, written and oral communications, administrative office procedures and internet usage along with Area III: Natural Sciences and critical thinking and problem solving Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. experiences. Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is required. One science class is required. Associate of Applied Science Degree Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical Geography I 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. GEO102 Principles of Physical Geography II 4 Note: Students considering a future four-year MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 degree should consider taking literature MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 admissions office of the targeted four-year MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 institution for advice on selection of literature MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & courses. Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3

MTH125 Calculus I 4 BUS100 Intro to Business 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 BUS186 Elements of Supervision 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 BUS276 Human Resource Management 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 BUS279 Small Business Management 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 BUS285 Principals of Marketing 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 CIS185 Computer Ethics 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 CIS196 Commercial Software PHY202 General Physics II 4 Applications 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 OAD103 Intermediate Keyboarding 3 OAD104 Advanced Keyboarding 3 OAD125 Basic Word Processing 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral OAD126 Advanced Word Processing 3 Sciences 6 Cr. Hrs. OAD133 Business Communications 3 OAD138 Records and Information Course Title Cr. Hrs. Management 3 ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 OAD202 Legal Transcriptions 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 OAD218 Office Procedures 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 OAD232 The Computerized Office 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 OAD241 Office Co-op 3 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 OAD243 Spreadsheet Application 3 HIS121 World History I 3 OAD244 Database Application 3 HIS122 World History II 3 OAD246 Office Graphic Presentation 3 HIS201 US History I 3 OAD247 Special Topics/Projects 3 HIS202 US History II 3 OAD293 Office Internship Co-op 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 PSY210 Human Growth and Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Development 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester.

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Course Title Cr. Hrs. Elective Courses 50 Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 (42 required, 2 institutional, 6 elective) WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Note: BUS241, BUS242, BUS263, BUS275, OAD103, OAD104, OAD125, OAD126, OAD133, OAD138, OAD202, OAD218, OAD243, OAD244 Total Degree Credit Hours 75 are required courses.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Short Certificate – Business ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Administration ACT253 Individual Income Tax 3 ACT254 Business Income Tax 3 ACT262 Directed Studies 3 BIO120 Medical Terminology 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. No Requirements ENG101 English Comp. I 3

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts (18 required, 2 institutional) No requirements. Note: OAD103, OAD125, OAD133, OAD138, OAD218, OAD246 are required courses. Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Note: CIS146 is required. One math class is CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 required. OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. OAD103 Intermediate Keyboarding 3 OAD125 Basic Word Processing 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 OAD133 Business Communications 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 OAD138 Records and Information MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Management 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 OAD218 Office Procedures 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 OAD246 Office Graphic Presentation 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & 4 Trigonometry Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final MTH125 Calculus I 4 semester. MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs.

ORI101 Orientation to College 1 Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Sciences Total Certificate Credit Hours 29

Business Administration Course ACT246 – Microcomputer Accounting (3 cr. Descriptions hrs.) This course utilizes the microcomputer in the study of financial accounting principles and Accounting (ACT) practices. Emphasis is placed on the use of software programs for financial accounting ACT114 – Introduction to Accounting Database applications. Upon completion of this course, Resources (3 cr. Hrs.) This course introduces the student will be able to use software the student to Database resources available for programs for financial accounting applications. use with the accounting programs. Emphasis is PREREQUISITE: BUS241. placed on Database and Financial Accounting software packages. Upon completion of this ACT247 – Advanced Accounting Applications course, the student will be able to use the on the Microcomputer (3 cr. hrs.) In this computerized Database software. course, students use the microcomputer in PREREQUISITE: None. managerial accounting. Emphasis is on a variety

of software programs for managerial accounting ACT115 – Introduction to Accounting applications. Upon completion of this course, Computer Resources (3 cr. hrs.) This course the student will be able to use various introduces the student to the computer managerial accounting software programs. resources available for use with the accounting PREREQUISITE: ACT246. program. Emphasis is placed on accounting spreadsheets and financial accounting software ACT249 – Payroll Accounting (3 cr. hrs.) This packages. Upon completion of this course, the course focuses on federal, state and local laws student will be able to use the computer affecting payrolls. Emphasis is on payroll resources in the accounting program. accounting procedures and practices, and on PREREQUISITE: BUS241. payroll tax reports. Upon completion of this

course, the student will be able to apply ACT195 – Accounting Co-op (3 cr. hrs.) This knowledge of federal, state and local laws course provides work experience with a college- affecting payrolls. PREREQUISITE: BUS241. approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. Emphasis is placed ACT252 – Accounting Case Studies (3 cr. hrs.) on integrating classroom learning with related This course includes a practical application of work experience. Upon completion, students accounting knowledge through a series of case should be able to evaluate career selection, studies. The case study method of learning demonstrate employability skills, and places emphasis on the preparation for, and satisfactorily perform work-related classroom discussion described in the case. competencies. PREREQUISITE: Instructor Upon completion of this course, the student will permission. be able to apply accounting knowledge in a

variety of situations. PREREQUISITE: BUS242. ACT201 – Entrepreneurism (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers the important issues and critical ACT253 – Individual Income Tax (3 cr. hrs.) steps involved in starting a new business from This course focuses on the fundamentals of the scratch. Topics covered include developing a federal income tax laws with primary emphasis business plan, creating a successful marketing on those affecting the individual. Emphasis is on strategy, setting up the legal basis for business, gross income determination, adjustments to raising start-up funds, attracting and managing income, business expenses, itemized human resources, managing costs, and deductions, exemptions, capital gains/losses, developing a custom base. PREREQUISITE: depreciation, and tax credits. Upon completion None. of this course, the student will be able to apply

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the fundamentals of the federal income tax laws affecting the individual. PREREQUISITE: BUS241 – Principles of Accounting I (3 cr. hrs.) None. This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by ACT254 – Business Income Tax (3 cr. hrs.) This service and merchandising enterprises. course focuses on federal income tax laws Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, concerning business entities. Emphasis is on including the accounting cycle, and financial income tax investment of partnerships, statement preparation analysis. PREREQUISITE: corporation, LLPs and LLCs. Upon completion of None. this course, the student will be able to apply BUS242 – Principles of Account II (3 cr. hrs.) federal income tax laws concerning business This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In entities. PREREQUISITE: BUS242. addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, Business (BUS) statement analysis introductory cost BUS100 – Introduction to Business (3 cr. hrs.) accounting, and use of information for planning, This is a survey course designed to acquaint the control, and decision making. PREQUISITE: student with American business as a dynamic BUS241. process in a global setting. Topics include the private enterprise system, forms of business BUS248 – Managerial Accounting (3 cr. hrs.) ownership, marketing, factors of production, This course introduces the student with personnel, labor, finance, and taxation. management concepts and techniques of PREREQUISITE: As required by program. industrial accounting procedures. Emphasis is on cost behavior, contribution approach to BUS146 – Personal Finance (3 cr. hrs.) This decision-making, budgeting, overhead analysis, course is a survey of topics to the consumer. cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost accounting Topics include budgeting, financial institutions, systems. Upon completion of this course, the basic income tax, credit, consumer protection, student will be able to apply management insurance, house purchase, retirement concepts and techniques of industrial planning, estate planning, investing and accounting procedures. PREREQUISITE: consumer purchases. PREREQUISITE: None. BUS241.

BUS147 – Introduction to Finance (3 cr. hrs.) BUS263 – Legal and Social Environment of This course is a survey of monetary and credit Business (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides an systems. Topics include the role of the Federal overview of the legal and social environment Reserve System, source of capital, including for business operations with emphasis on forms of long-term corporate financing, and contemporary issues and their subsequent consumer credit in the financial structure of our impact on business. Topics include the economy. PREREQUISITE: BUS241. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative BUS186 – Elements of Supervision (3 cr. hrs.) agencies, trade regulations, consumer This course is an introduction to the protection, contracts, employment and fundamentals of supervision. Topics include the personal property. PREQUISITE: None. functions of management, responsibilities of the supervisor, management-employee BUS271 – Business Statistics I (3 cr. hrs.) This relations, organizational structure, project course is an introductory study of basic management, and employee training and statistical concepts applied to economic and rating. PREREQUISITE: None. business problems. Topics include the

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collection, classification, and presentation of Office Systems (OAD) data, statistical description and analysis of data, OAD101 – Beginning Keyboarding (3 cr. hrs.) measures of central tendency and dispersion, This course is designed to enable the student to elementary probability, sampling estimation use the touch method of keyboarding through and introduction to hypothesis testing. classroom instruction and outside lab. PREREQUISITE: Two years of high school Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in keying Algebra, Intermediate Algebra or appropriate alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information score on math Placement Test. using a keyboard. Upon completion, the

student should be able to demonstrate proper BUS272 – Business Statistics II (3 cr. hrs.) This technique and an acceptable rate of speed and course is a continuation of BUS272. Topics accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in include sampling theory, statistical interference, the production of basic business documents regression and correlation, chi square, analysis such as memoranda, letters, reports, etc. of variance, time series index numbers and PREREQUISITE: None. decision theory. PREREQUISITE: BUS271.

OAD103 – Intermediate Keyboard (3 cr. hrs.) BUS275 – Principles of Management (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to assist the student in This course provides a basic study of the increasing speed and accuracy using the touch principles of management. Topics include method of keyboarding through classroom planning, organizing, staffing, directing and instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the controlling with emphasis on practical business production of business documents such as applications. PREQUISITE: None. memoranda, letters, reports, tables, and

outlines from unarranged rough draft to BUS276 – Human Resources Management (3 acceptable format. Upon completion, the cr. hrs.) This course provides an overview of the student should be able to demonstrate responsibilities of the supervisor of human proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and resources. Topics include the selection, accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, the production of business documents. promotion, and transfer of employees. PREREQUISITE: None. PREREQUISITE: None.

OAD104 – Advanced Keyboarding (3 cr. hrs.) BUS279 – Small Business Management (3 cr. This course is designed to assist the student in hrs.) This course provides an overview of the continuing to develop speed and accuracy using creation and operation of a small business. the touch method of keyboarding through Topics include buying a franchise, starting a classroom instruction and lab exercises. business, identifying capital resources, Emphasis is on the production of business understanding markets, managing customer documents using decision-making skills. Upon credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting completion, the student should be able to systems, inventory systems, purchasing demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate insurance, and the importance of appropriate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course legal counsel. PREREQUISITE: None. syllabus, in the production of high-quality

business documents. PREREQUISITE: OAD103 BUS285 – Principles of Marketing (3 cr. hrs.) or equivalent. This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing OAD125 – Basic Word Processing (3 cr. hrs.) strategies, channels of distribution, marketing This course is designed to provide the student research, and consumer behavior. with basic word processing skills through PREREQUISITE: None.

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classroom instruction and outside lab. development in the production of legal Emphasis is on the utilization of software correspondence, forms, and court documents features to create, edit, and print common through classroom instruction and lab exercises. office documents. Upon completion, the Emphasis is on transcribing error-free legal student should be able to demonstrate the documents using transcription equipment. ability to use industry-standard software to Upon completion, students should be able to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, demonstrate the ability to accurately transcribe and attractive business documents such as legal documents that are appropriately memoranda, letters, and reports. formatted. PREREQUISITE: As required by PREREQUISITE: OAD101 or equivalent. college.

OAD126 – Advanced Word Processing (3 cr. OAD218 – Office Procedures (3 cr. hrs.) This hrs.) This course is designed to increase course is designed to develop an awareness of student proficiency in using the advanced word the responsibilities and opportunities of the processing functions through classroom office professional through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the instruction. Emphasis is on current operating use of industry-standard software to maximize functions, practices and procedures, work productivity. Upon completion, the student habits, attitudes, oral and written should be able to demonstrate the ability to communications, and professionalism. Upon generate advanced business documents. completion, the student should be able to PREREQUISITE: OAD125. demonstrate the ability to effectively function in an office support role. PREREQUISITE: As OAD133 – Business Communications (3 cr. hrs.) required by college. This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to communicate OAD232 – The Computerized Office (3 cr. hrs.) effectively. Emphasis is on the application of This course is designed to enable the student to communication principles to produce clear, develop skill in the use of integrated software correct, logically-organized business through classroom instruction and lab exercises. communications. Upon completion, the student Emphasis is on the use of computerized should be able to demonstrate effective equipment, software, and communications communication techniques in written, oral, and technology. Upon completion, the student nonverbal communications. PREREQUISITE: As should be able to satisfactorily perform a required by program. variety of office tasks using current technology. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. OAD138 – Records/Information Management (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to give the OAD241 – Office Co-Op (3 cr. hrs.) This course student knowledge about managing office is designed to provide the student with an records and information. Emphasis is on basic opportunity to work in an office environment. filing procedures, methods, systems, supplies, Emphasis is on the integration of classroom equipment, and modern technology used in the learning with on-the-job experiences that relate creation, protection, and disposition of records meaningfully to office careers. Upon stored in a variety of forms. Upon completion, completion, the student should be able to the student should be able to perform basic demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and filing procedures. PREREQUISITE: As required skills gained in the classroom to an actual work by program. situation. PREREQUISITE: As required by OAD202 – Legal Transcription (3 cr. hrs.) This program. course is designed to familiarize students with legal terms and provide transcription skill

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OAD243 – Spreadsheet Applications (3 cr. hrs.) knowledge and skill gained through an This course is designed to provide the student individualized project. PREREQUISITE: As with a firm foundation in the use of required by program. computerized equipment and appropriate software in performing spreadsheet tasks through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on spreadsheet terminology and design, common formulas, and proper file and disk management procedures. Upon completion, the student should be able to use spreadsheet features to design, format, and graph effective spreadsheets. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

OAD244 – Database Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concepts of database management through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the use of database software for business applications. Upon completion, the student should be able to create and manipulate data files and format output such as documents and reports. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. OAD246 – Office Graphics and Presentations (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the use of the computer and appropriate application software in the production of business slides and presentations through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on available software tools, presentation options and design, as well as such presentation considerations as the make-up of the target audience. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to design and produce a business presentation. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

OAD247 – Special Projects (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for the expansion of knowledge in an area of special interest under the direct supervision of instructor. Emphasis is on the student's use of modern technology to study, research, or improve skills in a specialized office support area. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate enhanced

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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS application development, and the use of personal computers. The mission of the Computer Information

Systems Technology program is to provide a welcoming, student centered training program Associate of Applied Science Degree designed to enrich all areas of the student’s computer information systems technology lives. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs.

The Computer Information Systems Technology Course Title Cr. Hrs. program will prepare students for entry level employment, advancement, and industry ENG101 English Comp. I 3 certifications in information technology by ENG102 English Comp. II 3 teaching programming, networking, operating systems, web development, and cyber security using up-to-date methods and techniques that Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. are prevalent in today’s marketplace. The Information Technology program awards short Note 1: Students considering a future four-year certificates and the ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED degree should consider taking literature SCIENCE DEGREE. courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the admissions office of the targeted four-year The curriculum is designed for students seeking institution for advice on selection of literature entry-level employment in the fields of courses. An additional 3 hours in humanities and fine arts must be taken along with SPH microcomputer applications, computer 106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy programming, web site development, and requirements in Area II. computer networking. The curriculum is also designed for individuals who are seeking Course Title Cr. Hrs. specialized skills required for advancements, certifications, and/or personal growth. ART100 Art Appreciation 3 Information and Communication courses ART203 Art History I 3 include theory and laboratory experiences ENG251 American Literature I 3 related to those in industry today. Major topics ENG252 American Literature II 3 include programming logic, application ENG261 English Literature I 3 development, web page development, ENG262 English Literature II 3 communication networking and the use of ENG271 World Literature I 3 personal computers. ENG272 World Literature II 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 Personal computer courses using popular PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 spreadsheet and database packages are also REL100 History of World Religions 3 part of this program for students seeking entry- REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 level employment in the fields of REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 microcomputer applications, computer SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 programming, and computer networking. The SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 curriculum is also designed for individuals who SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral are seeking specialized skills required for Communication 3 advancements, certifications, and/or personal SPH107 Fundamentals of Public growth. Courses include theory and laboratory Speaking 3 experiences related to those in industry today. THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 Major topics include programming logic, THR126 Intro to Theater 3

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Area III: Natural Sciences and HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 HIS121 World History I 3 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH112 or higher is HIS122 World History Ii 3 required. A natural science class is required. HIS201 US History I 3 HIS202 US History II 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 PSY210 Human Growth and MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Development 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3

MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Trigonometry 4 Elective Courses 50 Cr. Hrs. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 (27 required, 2 institutional, 21 elective) MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 Note: Courses CIS149, CIS150, CIS 207, CIS212, MTH227 Calculus III 4 CIS251, CIS268, CIS269, CIS270, and CIS281 BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 are required. BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 GEO101 Principles of Physical ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Geography I 4 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical CIS147 Advanced Microcomputer Geography II 4 Applications 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 CIS149 Introduction to Computers 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 CIS150 Intro to Computer Logic and PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 Programming 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 CIS151 Graphics for the WWW 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 CIS160 Multimedia World Wide Web 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 CIS171 Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX I 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 CIS172 Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX II 3 CIS185 Computer Ethics 3 CIS196 Commercial Software Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Applications 3 Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. CIS197 Adv. Commercial Software Applications 3 Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, CIS203 Intro to Info Highway 3 students are highly recommended to take a CIS207 Introduction to Web 3 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature or Development History. CIS208 Intermediate Web 3 Development Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS209 Advanced Web Development 3 CIS212 Visual Basic Programming 3 ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 CIS213 Advanced Visual Basic 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 CIS215 C+ Programming 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 CIS222 Database management – SQL 3

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CIS246 Ethical Hacking 3 Short Certificate – Cyber Security CIS249 Microcomputer Operating The Cyber Security Certificate introduces Systems 3 students to the interdisciplinary field of cyber CIS251 C++ Programming 3 security by discussing the evolution of CIS252 Advanced C++ Programming 3 information security into cyber security, cyber CIS255 JAVA Programming 3 security theory, and the relationship of cyber CIS256 Advance Java 3 security to nations, businesses, society, and CIS268 Software Support 3 people. Students will be exposed to multiple CIS269 Hardware Support 3 cyber security technologies, processes, and CIS270 CISCO I 3 procedures, learn how to analyze the threats, CIS271 CISCO II 3 vulnerabilities and risks present in these CIS272 CISCO III 3 environments, and develop appropriate CIS273 CISCO IV 3 strategies to mitigate potential cyber security CIS276 Server Administration 3 problems. CIS277 Network Services

Administration 3 CIS280 Network Security 3 Area I: Written Composition 0 Cr. Hrs. CIS281 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CIS282 Computer Forensics 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS284 Internship 3 CIS287 SQL Server 3 No Requirements CIS294 Special Topics Data Structures 3 CIS296 Special Topics Intro Dig DS 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts ILT112 Concepts of Digital Electronics 5 ILT127 Microcomputer Fundamentals 3 No Requirements ILT128 Microcomputer Fundamentals Lab 2 ILT205 Microprocessors 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and ILT206 Microprocessor Lab 2 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. ILT229 PC Repair 3 ILT230 Computer Repair Lab 2 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or ILT281 Digital Processing 3 higher is required. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. RDG114 Critical Reading 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 semester. MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH126 Calculus II 4 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH227 Calculus III 4

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Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral programming languages for modern enterprise Sciences systems: C++, Visual Basic, and JAVA.

No Requirements Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Course Title Cr. Hrs. Elective Courses 23 Cr. Hrs. (21 required, 2 institutional) ENG101 English Comp. I 3

Note: CIS171, CIS246, CIS249, CIS270, CIS271, Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts CIS280, CIS282 are required courses. No Requirements Course Title Cr. Hrs.

ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. CIS171 Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX I 3 CIS246 Ethical Hacking 3 CIS249 Microcomputer Operating Notes: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is Systems 3 required. CIS270 CISCO I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS271 CISCO II 3 CIS280 Network Security 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS282 Computer Forensics 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Trigonometry 4 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 semester. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH227 Calculus III 4 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Sciences Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 No Requirements

Short Certificate – Enterprise Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Programmer Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. This skills certificate is designed to provide the (18 required, 2 institutional) student with extended skills in object-oriented programming in the commonly used Note: CIS150, CIS212, CIS213, CIS251, CIS252, CIS255 are required courses.

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Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS150 Intro to Computer Logic and Programming 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts CIS212 Visual Basic Programming 3 No Requirements CIS213 Advanced Visual Basic 3 CIS251 C++ Programming 3 CIS252 Advanced C++ Programming 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and CIS255 JAVA Programming 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. RDG114 Critical Reading 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3

MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & semester. Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH126 Calculus II 4 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH227 Calculus III 4

Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 Sciences No Requirements

Short Certificate - Network Administrator Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. The Network Administrative Certificate is (18 required, 2 institutional) designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the Note: CIS249, CIS270, CIS271, CIS272, CIS273 are required courses. terminology and technology involved in implementing networked systems. The Course Title Cr. Hrs. certificate focuses on developing in-depth knowledge and technical skills related to ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 creating and maintaining computer network CIS249 Microcomputer Operating systems. In addition, students will receive Systems 3 hands-on experience building a mock network CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 in the classroom. CIS149 Introduction to Computers 3 CIS270 CISCO I 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. CIS271 CISCO II 3 CIS272 CISCO III 3

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CIS273 CISCO IV 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Trigonometry 4 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH126 Calculus II 4 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first MTH227 Calculus III 4 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Course Title Cr. Hrs. Sciences ORI101 Orientation to College 1 No Requirements WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. (18 required, 2 institutional)

Short Certificate - Systems Course Title Cr. Hrs. Administrator ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 This skills certificate is designed to provide the CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 student with the extended skills necessary to CIS149 Intro to Computers 3 perform in an entry-level position as a systems CIS249 Microcomputer Operating administrator in a Microsoft server network Systems 3 environment. CIS276 Server Administration 3 CIS277 Network Services Administration 3 CIS278 Directory Services Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. Administration 3 CIS280 Network Security 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final No Requirements semester.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Course Title Cr. Hrs. Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 SHORT CERTIFICATE – Web Page MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Developer

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This skills certificate is designed to provide the Course Title Cr. Hrs. student with extended skills for developing web ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 pages, including the use of HTML, XHTML, CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Microsoft FrontPage, DreamWeaver, and Flash CIS151 Graphics for the Worldwide web development platforms. Students Web 3 successfully completing the Career Skills CIS160 Multimedia for World Wide Certificate (CIW) associate and professional Web 3 certification examinations. CIS196 Commercial Software

Applications 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. CIS197 Advanced Commercial Software Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS207 Introduction to Web Development 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CIS209 Advanced Web Development 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts No Requirements

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. CIS146 1Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 2Intermediate College Algebra 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH110 2Finite Mathematics 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH112 2Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 2Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Computer Information Systems (CIS) MTH126 Calculus II 4 Course Descriptions MTH227 Calculus III 4 CIS130 – Introduction to Information Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course is an introduction to computers that reviews computer hardware Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral and software concepts such as equipment, Sciences operations, communications, programming and No Requirements their past, present and future impact on society. Topics include computer hardware, various types of computer software, Area V: Pre-professional, Major and communication technologies and program Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. development using computers to execute (18 required, 2 institutional) software packages and/or to write simple programs. Upon completion, students should be

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to describe and use the major components of CIS150 – Introduction to Computer Logic and selected computer software and hardware. programming (3 cr. hrs.) This course includes logic, design and problem solving techniques CIS146 – Microcomputer Applications (3 cr. used by programmers and analysts in hrs.) NOTE: There is an approved standardized addressing and solving common programming plan-of-instruction for this course. This course is and computing problems. The most commonly an introduction to the most common used techniques of flowcharts, structure charts, microcomputer software applications. These and pseudo code will be covered and students software packages should include typical will be expected to apply the techniques to features of applications, such as word designated situations and problems. processing, spreadsheets, database PREREQUISITE: As required by college. CORE management, and presentation software. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize CIS151 – Graphics for the World Wide Web (3 selected features of these packages. This course cr. hrs.) This course will provide an overview to will help prepare students for the MOS and IC3 the theory, tools, and techniques necessary for certification. This course or an equivalent is creating high-quality graphics using design CORE for the AAT and AAS CIS programs. software tools. This course may be substituted with CAT 150 Imaging I: Principles of CIS147 – Advanced Micro Applications (3 cr. Photography and Introduction to Photoshop hrs.) This course is an introduction to the most and CAT180 Imaging II: Techniques of common microcomputer software applications. Photoshop and Painter or equivalent. These software packages should include typical PREREQUISITE: As required by college. features of applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database CIS160 – Multimedia for the World Wide Web management, and presentation software. Upon (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers contemporary, completion, students will be able to utilize interactive multimedia technology systems, selected features of these packages. This course focusing on types, applications, and theories of will help prepare students for the MOS and IC3 operation. In addition to the theoretical certification. This course or an equivalent is understanding of the multimedia technologies, CORE for the AAT and AAS CIS programs. students will learn how to digitize and PREREQUISITE: As required by program. manipulate images, voice, and video materials, CIS149 – Introduction to Computers (3 cr. hrs.) including authoring a web page utilizing This course is an introduction to computers and multimedia. PREREQUISITE: As required by their impact on society. The course covers the college. development of computers, their impact on society, as well as future implications of CIS171 – Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX I (3 cr. development of computer and related hrs.) This course presents fundamental communication technologies. This course applications in Unix/Linux. Included in this introduces programming and computer course are skills development for OS installation operating systems. Upon completion, students and setup, recompile techniques, system will have basic knowledge of computer configuration settings, file/folder structures and technology and will be able to perform basic types, run levels, basic network applications, functions with a computer system. The course and scripting. Additionally, the course presents will help prepare students for the IC3 security features from an administrative and certification. PREREQUISITE: As required by user consideration. PREREQUISITE: As required college. by college.

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CIS172 – Fundamentals of UNIX/LINUX II (3 cr. will cover the OSI and TCPIP network models, hrs.) This course is a continuation of DPT171 communications protocols, transmission media, and includes advanced features of Unix/Linux. networking hardware and software, LANs (local Included in the course are web applications, area networks) and WANs (wide area integrated network configurations, file transfer, networks), client/server technology, the server administration, system controls, IP internet, intranets and network tables/firewall to secure Unix/Linux systems, troubleshooting. Upon completion of the and strategic user-group applications specific to course, students will be able to design and administrative network control. PREREQUISITE: implement a computer network. Students will CIS171. create network shares, user accounts, and install print devices while ensuring basic CIS185 – Computer Ethics (3 cr. hrs.) This network security. They will receive hands-on course will survey the various issues experience building a mock network in the surrounding computer ethics. PREREQUISITE: As classroom. This course will help prepare required by college. students for the CCNA and Network + certifications. CIS161 OR CIS273 may be used as CIS196 – Commercial Software Applications (3 a suitable substitute for this course. If used as a cr. hrs.) This is a "hands-on" introduction to substitute, this is a CORE course. PREREQUISITE: software packages, languages, and utility As required by college. programs currently in use, with the course being able to repeat for credit for each different CIS203 – Introduction to the Information topic being covered. Emphasis is placed on the Highway (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces the purpose capabilities and utilization of each student to the basic principles of the package, language or program. Upon information highway. Students will be exposed completion, students will be able to use the to different network information tools such as features selected for the application covered. electronic mail, network news, gophers, the PREREQUISITE: As required by college. World Wide Web, browsers, commercial information services and the use of appropriate CIS197 – Advanced Commercial Software editors or software to introduce construction of Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides Web environments. PREREQUISITE: As required the student with hands-on experience in using by college. the advanced features of software packages, languages, and utility programs currently in use. CIS207 – Introduction to Web Development (3 Each offering focuses on one software package cr. hrs.) At the conclusion of this course, with credit being received for each different students will be able to use specified markup package. Upon completion, students will be languages to develop basic Web pages. able to use the features selected for the PREREQUISITE: As required by college. application covered. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. CIS208 – Intermediate Web Development (3 cr. hrs.) This course builds upon basic skills in Web CIS199 – Network Communications (3 cr. hrs.) authoring. Various Web authoring tools are NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan- introduced. Upon completion students will be of-instruction for this course. This course is able to use these tools to enhance Web sites. designed to introduce students to the basic PREREQUISITE: As required by college. concepts of computer networks. Emphasis is CIS209 – Advanced Web Development (3 cr. placed on gaining an understanding of the hrs.) This is an advanced Web design course terminology and technology involved in emphasizing the use of scripting languages to implementing networked systems. The course develop interactive Web sites. Upon

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completion students will be able to create data driven Web sites. This course helps prepare CIS222 – Database management – SQL (3 cr. students for the Certified Internet Webmaster hrs.) This course will discuss database system (CIW) Foundations certification. PREREQUISITE: architectures, concentrating on Structured As required by college. Query Language (SQL). It will teach students how to design, normalize and use databases CIS212 – Visual Basic Programming (3 cr. hrs.) with SQL, and to link those to the Web. This course emphasizes BASIC programming PREREQUISITE: As required by course. using a graphical user interface. The course will emphasize graphical user interfaces with CIS223 – Three-Dimensional Computer additional topics on such topics as advanced file Modeling (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a study in 3D handling techniques, simulation, and other computer modeling and 3D painting beginning selected areas. Upon completion, the student with primitive shapes and creating compelling will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the 3D objects for use in model libraries, games, topics through the completion of programming print material, web sites, visual simulation, and projects and appropriate tests. PREREQUISITE: architectural applications. Powerful operations As required by college. for modeling and 3D painting are incorporated into an interface that is simple and intuitive to CIS213 – Advanced Visual Basic Programming use. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a continuation of CIS 212, Visual Basic Programming. PREREQUISITE: CIS224 – Three Dimensional Computer As required by college. Animation (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a study in 3D computer animation. Course contents CIS215 – C+ Programming (3 cr. hrs.) This include a review of 3D modeling, rendering the course is an introduction to the C# 3D animations, compositing and special effects programming language. The goal of this course for both video and digital editing, video and film is to provide students with the knowledge and recording, storyboarding and sound design, skills they need to develop C# applications for technical testing and production estimates and the Microsoft .NET Platform. Topics include scheduling. PREREQUISITE: As required by program structure, language syntax, and college. implementation details. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge CIS246 – Ethical Hacking (3 cr. hrs.) This course of the topics through the completion of emphasizes scanning, testing, and securing programming projects and appropriate tests. At computer systems. The lab-intensive the end of the course, students will be able to: environment provides opportunities to Analyze the basic structure of a C# application understand how perimeter defenses work and and be able to document, debug, compile, and how hackers are able to compromise run a simple application; create, name, and information systems. With awareness of assign values to variables; use common hacking strategies, students learn to counteract statements to implement flow control, looping, those attempts in an ethical manner. and exception handling; create methods PREREQUISITE: As required by college. (functions and subroutines) that can return CIS251 – C++ Programming (3 cr. hrs.) This values and take parameters; create, initialize, course is an introduction to the C++ and use arrays; explain the basic concepts and programming language including object terminology of object-oriented programming; oriented programming. Topics include: use common objects and reference types; build problem solving and design; control structures; new C# classes from existing classes. objects and events; user interface construction; PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

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and document and program testing. demonstrate knowledge of the topics through PREREQUISITE: As required by college. programming projects and appropriate exams. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. CIS249 – Microcomputer Operating Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides an introduction CIS268 – Software Support (3 cr. hrs.) This to microcomputer operating systems. Topics course provides students with hands-on include a description of the operating system, practical experience in installing computer system commands, and effective and efficient software, operating systems, and trouble- use of the microcomputer with the aid of its shooting. The class will help to prepare system programs. Upon completion, students participants for the A+ Certification sponsored should understand the function and role of the by CompTIA. This course is a suitable substitute operating system, its operational for CIS 239, Networking Software. characteristics, its configuration, how to PREREQUISITE: As required by program. CORE execute programs, and efficient disk and file management. PREREQUISITE: As required by CIS269 – Hardware Support (3 cr. hrs.) This college. course provides students with hands-on practical experience in installation and CIS252 – Advanced C++ Programming (3 cr. troubleshooting computer hardware. The class hrs.) This course is a continuation of C++ will help to prepare participants for the A+ programming. Techniques for the improvement Certification sponsored by CompTIA. This is a of application and systems programming will be suitable substitute for CIS 240, Networking covered and other topics may include memory Hardware. PREREQUISITE: As required by management, C Library functions, debugging, program. CORE portability, and reusable code. Upon completion, the student will be able to CIS270 – CISCO I (3 cr. hrs.) This course is the demonstrate knowledge of the topics through first part of a four part curriculum leading to the completion of programming projects and CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) appropriate tests. PREREQUISITE: As required certification. Describe the function of the MAC by college. address; explain the five conversion steps of IP addresses and sub netting; identify the CIS255 – JAVA Programming (3 cr. hrs.) This functions of the TCP/IP network-layer protocols. course is an introduction to the Java PREREQUISITE: As required by program. programming language. Topics in this course include object-oriented programming CIS271 – CISCO II (3 cr. hrs.) This course is the constructs, Web page applet development, second part of a four part curriculum leading to class definitions, threads, events and CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exceptions. Upon completion, the student will certification. This course concentrates on router be able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics configuration. After completing this course the through the completion of programming student will be able to: prepare the initial projects and appropriate tests. PREREQUISITE: configuration of a router and enable IP; control As required by college. router passwords and identification; configure IP addresses; add the RIP and IGRP routing CIS256 – Advanced JAVA (3 cr. hrs.) This course protocols to a configuration. PREREQUISITE: As is a second course of a sequence using the Java required by program. programming language. Topics include: Sun’s Swing GUI components, JDBC, JavaBeans, RMI, CIS272 – CISCO III (3 cr. hrs.) This course is the servlets, and Java media framework. Upon third part of a four part curriculum leading to completion, the student will be able to CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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certification. This course concentrates on LAN network operating system environment. design, routing, switching, and network PREREQUISITE: As required by program. administration. After completing this course CIS277 – Network Services Administration (3 the student will be able to: describe LAN cr. hrs.) This course provides an introduction to segmentation using bridges, routers, and the administration of fundamental networking switches; distinguish between cut-through and services and protocols. Topics included in this store and forward LAN switching; describe the course are implementing, managing, and operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its maintaining essential network operating system benefits; describe the benefits of virtual LANs. services such as those for client address PREREQUISITE: As required by program. management, name resolution, security, routing, and remote access. Students gain CIS273 – CISCO IV (3 cr. hrs.) This course is the hands-on experience performing common fourth part of a four part curriculum leading to network infrastructure administrative tasks. CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) PREREQUISITE: As required by program. certification. This course concentrates on WANs and WAN design. After completing this course CIS278 – Directory Services Administration (3 the student will be able to: differentiate cr. hrs.) This course provides a study of between LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, PPP, planning, implementing, and maintaining a and DDR; list commands to configure Frame network directory service. Topics included in Relay LMIs, maps, and sub interfaces; identify this course are planning and implementing PPP operations to encapsulate WAN data on network directory organizational and CISCO routers; identify ISDN protocols, function administrative structures. Students gain hands- groups, reference points, and channels; on experience using a directory service to describe CISCO’s implementation of ISDN BRI. manage user, group, and computer accounts, PREREQUISITE: As required by program. shared folders, network resources, and the user environment. PREREQUISITE: As required by CIS275 – Workstation Administration (3 cr. program. hrs.) This course provides a study of client system administration in a network CIS279 – Network Infrastructure Design (3 cr. environment. Topics include installing hrs.) This course provides a study of network monitoring maintaining, and troubleshooting infrastructure design. Topics included in this client operating system software and managing course are strategies for planning, hardware devices and shared resources. implementing, and maintaining server Students gain hands-on experience in client availability and security, client addressing operating system installation and basic schemes, name resolution, routing, remote administration of network workstations. access, and network security. Students gain PREREQUISTE: As required by program. experience by designing plans for implementing common network infrastructure and protocols. CIS276 – Server Administration (3 cr. hrs.) This PREREQUISITE: As required by program. course introduces network operating system administration. Topics included in this course CIS280 – Network Security (3 cr. hrs.) This are network operating system software course provides a study of threats to network installation, administration, monitoring, and security and methods of securing a computer maintenance; user, group, and computer network from such threats. Topics included in account management; shared resource this course are security risks, intrusion management; and server hardware detection, and methods of securing management. Students gain hands-on authentication, network access, remote access, experience in managing and maintaining a Web access, and wired and wireless network

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CIS296 – Special Topics (3 cr. hours) This course allows study of currently relevant computer science topics, with the course being able to be repeated for credit for each different topic covered. Course content will be determined by the instructor and will vary according to the topic being covered. Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate specified skills. PREREQUISITE: As required by college.

CIS297 – CO-OP CIS II (3 cr. hrs.) This course is part of a series wherein the student works in a degree/program related job. Emphasis is placed on student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical application through exposure to computer practices in informational technologies environment. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of each student's productivity, content of a descriptive report submitted by the student, and student development and assessment of a learning contract. PREREQUISITE: As required by college.

CIS299 – Directed Studies in Computer Science (3 cr. hrs.) This course allows independent study under the direction of an instructor. Topics to be included in the course material will be approved by the instructor prior to or at the beginning of the class. Upon completion, the student will been able to demonstrate knowledge of the topics as specified by the instructor. PREREQUISITE: MTH112.

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Short Certificate – Cosmetology Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Instructor Training Sciences This course focuses on principles of teaching, No Requirements teaching maturity, professional conduct, and the development of cosmetology curriculum. Emphasis is placed on teacher roles, teaching Area V: Pre-professional, Major and styles, teacher challenges, aspects of curriculum Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. development, and designing individual courses. (18 required, 2 institutional) Upon completion, the student should be able to Note: CIT211, CIT212, CIT213 describe the role of teacher, identify means of CIT214, CIT222, CIT223 are required motivating students, develop a course outline, courses. and develop lesson plans. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurialism 3 CIT211 Teaching and Curriculum Course Title Cr. Hrs. Development 3 CIT212 Teaching Mentorship 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CIT213 Cosmetology Instructor Co-op 3

CIT214 Lesson Plan Methods Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts and Development 3 CIT222 Aud/Vis Materials & Methods 3 No Requirements CIT223 Aud/Vis Materials & Methods Applications 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: One math class and one computer technology course are required. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3

MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4

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(3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on visual and CIT212 – Teacher Mentorship (3 cr. hrs.) This audio aids and materials. Emphasis is placed on course is designed to provide the practice the use and characteristics of instructional aids. through working with a cosmetology instructor Upon completion, students should be able to in a mentoring relationship. Emphasis is placed prepare teaching aids and determine their most on communication, student assessment, and effective use. PREREQUISITE: Licensed assisting students in the lab. Upon completion, managing cosmetologist (1 years’ experience). the student should be able to communicate COREQUISITE: CIT223, and/or as required by with students, develop a course of study, and program. apply appropriate teaching methods.

PREREQUISITE: Licensed managing CIT223 – Audio Visual Materials and Methods cosmetologist (1 year’s experience). Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed COREQUISITE: CIT211 and/or as required by to provide practice in preparing and using visual program. and audio aids and materials. Emphasis is

placed on the preparation and use of different CIT213 – Cosmetology Instructor Co-op (3 cr. categories of instructional aids. Upon hrs.) The course provides students with completion, the student should be able to additional opportunities to observe instructors prepare and effectively present different types and develop teaching materials and skills. of aids for use with a four step lesson plan. Students are introduced to methods for PREREQUISITE: Licensed managing developing lesson plans. Emphasis is placed on cosmetologist (1 year’s experience). writing lesson plans and the four-step teaching COREQUISITE: CIT222, and/or as required by plan. Upon completion, students should be program. able to write daily lesson plans and demonstrate the four step teaching method. PREREQUISITE: Licensed managing cosmetologist (1 year’s experience). COREQUISITE: CIT211, CIT212 and/or as required by program.

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CULINARY ARTS/HOSPITALITY ENG261 English Literature I 3 SERVICES MANAGEMENT ENG262 English Literature II 3 ENG271 World Literature I 3 The Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management ENG272 World Literature II 3 Program was developed to serve the emerging MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 needs of the food service and hospitality PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 establishments of the College’s service area. REL100 History of World Religions 3 This program was designed to provide degrees REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 and certificates with core courses in nutrition, REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 food purchasing, food preparation, cooking, SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 meal presentation, and meal serving along with SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 providing knowledge and skills in customer SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral service skills, restaurant operations, and Communication 3 hospitality management. According to the SPH107 Fundamentals of Public United States Department of labor, hospitality Speaking 3 and food services makes up 8% of the national THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 workforce. THR126 Intro to Theater 3

Employment in these fields is expected to grow Note 1: Students considering a future four- 18% between 2002 and 2016. Jobs such as year degree should consider taking literature bread and pastry workers will be among the courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the fastest growing occupations over the next admissions office of the targeted four-year decade. The diverse range of activities offered institution for advice on selection of literature by this industry provides excellent job courses. opportunities for people with varied skills and educational backgrounds. Jobs are plentiful for Note 2: An additional 3 hours in humanities first-time job seekers, senior citizens, and those and fine arts must be taken along with SPH seeking part-time or alternative work 106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy schedules. requirements in Area II.

Area III: Natural Sciences and Associate of Applied Science Degree Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is Course Title Cr. Hrs. required. One science class is required. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ENG102 English Comp. II 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & ART203 Art History I 3 Trigonometry 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3

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MTH125 Calculus I 4 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and MTH126 Calculus II 4 Elective Courses 51 Cr. Hrs. MTH227 Calculus III 4 (25 required, 2 institutional, 24 elective) BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 Note: CUA101, CUA111, CUA112, CUA125, CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 CUA204, CUA213, CUA251, and CUA262 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 are required courses. GEO101 Principles of Physical Geography I 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. GEO102 Principles of Physical ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Geography II 4 CUA101 Orientation to the Hospitality 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 Profession PHS112 Physical Science II 4 CUA102 Catering 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 CUA111 Foundations in Nutrition 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 CUA112 Sanitation, Safety, and Food PHY202 General Physics II 4 Service 2 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 CUA113 Table Service 2 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 CUA115 Advanced Food Preparation 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral CUA122 Fundamentals of Quantity Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. Cooking 3 CUA125 Food Preparation 5 Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, CUA134 Culinary French 2 students are highly recommended to take a CUA173 Culinary Arts Apprenticeship I 3 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature or CUA181 Special Topics in Culinary Arts 2 CUA182 Special Topics in Culinary Arts 3 History CUA201 Meat Preparation and Course Title Cr. Hrs. Processing 3 CUA202 Aromatic/Flavoring ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Combinations 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 CUA203 Stocks and Sauces 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 CUA204 Foundations of Baking 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 CUA205 Intro to Garden Manager 3 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 CUA210 Beverage Management 2 HIS121 World History I 3 CUA213 Food Purchasing and Cost 3 HIS122 World History Ii 3 Control HIS201 US History I 3 CUA214 International Cuisine 3 HIS202 US History II 3 CUA215 Regional Cuisines of the 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 Americas PSY200 General Psychology 3 CUA241 Basic Culinary Lab II 2 PSY210 Human Growth and CUA251 Menu Design 3 Development 3 CUA262 Restaurant Management and SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 Supervision 3 CUA281 Apprenticeship Qualifying Dinner 3

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HSM122 Human Resource Management No Requirements Hospitality 3 HSM123 Hospitality Field Experience 3 HSM131 Finance for Hospitality Industry 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and HSM133 Hospitality Field Experience II 3 Elective Courses 28 Cr. Hrs. HSM225 Introduction to Condo (13 required, 2 institutional, 13 elective) Management 3 HSM240 Housekeeping Admin 3 Note: CUA111, CUA112, CUA125, CUA173 are HSM250 Hospitality Marketing 3 required courses. HSM265 Plan/Development of Tourism 3 HSM266 Resort Management 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. HSM281 Special Topics in Hospitality ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Management 3 CUA101 Orientation to the Hospitality 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 Profession RDG114 Critical Reading 3 CUA102 Catering 2 CUA111 Foundation of Nutrition 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): CUA112 Sanitation, Safety and Food 2 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Service semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final CUA113 Table Service 2 semester. CUA115 Advanced Food Preparation 3 CUA125 Food Preparation 5 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CUA173 Culinary Arts Apprenticeship 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 CUA134 Culinary French 2 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 CUA181 Special Topics in Culinary Arts 2 CUA182 Special Topics in Culinary Arts 3 CUA204 Foundations of Baking 3 Total Degree Credit Hours 76 CUA122 Fund. Of Quantity Cooking 3 CUA132 Fundaments of Rest. 3

Operations SHORT CERTIFICATE CUA201 Meat Prep and Processing 2

Area I: Written Composition CUA202 Aromatic/Flavoring 3 Combinations No Requirements CUA203 Stocks and Sauces 3 CUA205 Intro to Garde Manger 3 CUA208 Advanced Baking 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts CUA210 Beverage Management 2 No Requirements CUA213 Food Purchasing and Cost 3 Control CUA214 International Cuisine 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and CUA215 Regional Cuisines 3 Mathematics CUA241 Basic Culinary Lab II 2 No Requirements CUA251 Menu Design 3 CUA262 Restaurant Management 3 CUA281 Apprenticeship Qualifying 3 Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Dinner Sciences HSM111 Orientation to the Hospitality 3

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Profession HSM112 Law and the Hospitality 3 Industry HSM122 Hospital Technology and 3 Computer Applications HSM123 Hospitality Field Experience I 3 HSM131 Finance for the Hospitality Industry 3 HSM133 Hospitality Field Experience II 3 HSM225 Introduction to Condominium 3 Management HSM240 Housekeeping Administration 3 HSM250 Hospitality Marketing 3 HSM265 Planning and Development of 3 Tourism HSM266 Resort Management 3 HSM281 Special Topics in Hospitality 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

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Culinary Arts Course Descriptions CUA111 – Foundations of Nutrition (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on nutrition and meal Culinary Arts (CUA) planning in relation to the food preparation industry. Topics include the science of food and CUA101 – Orientation to the Hospitality nutrition, essential nutrients and their relation Profession (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces to the growth, maintenance and functioning of various facets and opportunities within the the body, nutritional requirements of different hospitality profession. The intent is for age levels and cultural influences on food students to gain a broad base of information selection. Upon completion of this course, relative to the hospitality industry. Emphasis is students will be able to apply the basic placed on having students comprehend their principles to meal planning. PREREQUISITE: As role as a hospitality industry professional. required by college. Topics include an overview of the hospitality profession, knowledge and skills necessary for CUA112 – Sanitation and Safety (2 cr. hrs.) This successful employment, the impact of the course introduces the basic principles of hospitality profession on society, issues that sanitation and safety to food service handling impact on various segments of the hospitality including purchasing, storing, preparation and profession, and emerging trends. serving. Specific topics include the dangers of PREREQUISITE: As required by college. microbial contaminants, food allergens and

foodborne illness, safe handling of food, the CUA102 – Catering (3 cr. hrs.) This course flow of food, and food safety management includes the theory and practice of operating a systems. At the conclusion of this course catering business. Topics include food students will be prepared to test for ServSafe© production and management related to certification. The content of this course is catering and other special services. Upon foundational for all culinary arts classes. completion, the student will have a working PREREQUISITE: As required by college. knowledge of the principles involved in operating a catering business. PREREQUISITE: CUA113 – Table Service (2 cr. hrs.) This course As required by college. is a guide for the modern wait staff. Topics

include laying the cover, taking the order, CUA110 – Basic Food Preparation (3 cr. hrs.) surveying of different styles of table service NOTE: The combination of this course and CUA from the casual to the very formal, tabulating 120 – Basic Food Preparation Lab are suitable and presenting the bill, and busing and turning substitutes CUA 125. There is a state approved the table. Upon completion of this course, plan-of-instruction for this course. In this course students should be able to demonstrate students acquire fundamental knowledge and proficiency in the art of table service. skills in preparing a variety of basic foods. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. Specific topics include safety, the history of food service, professional standards of conduct CUA115 – Advanced Food Preparation (3 cr. and ethics, credentialing, the kitchen brigade, hrs.) In this course, students apply food tools, and techniques for preparing various preparation and meal management skills in all types of food items. This course is CORE for areas of food service. Emphasis is placed on AAS/AAT or Diploma in Culinary Arts or management and technical skills needed to Commercial Food Services. PREREQUISITE: As operate a restaurant. Upon completion, required by college. CO-REQUISITE: CUA 120 – students will develop advanced skills in food Basic Food Preparation Lab. preparation and meal management.

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CUA122 – Fundamentals of Quantity Cooking CUA181 – Special Topics in Commercial Food (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers the principles and Services (2 cr. hrs.) These courses provide methods of quantity cooking. Topics include specialized instruction in various areas related weights and measures, costing and converting to the culinary arts industry. Emphasis is placed of recipes, vocabulary and standard on meeting students' needs. This course may be abbreviations, health department regulations repeated for credit. PREREQUISITE: As required and inspection, and food production forms and by college. records. Upon completion of this course the student will have a basic knowledge of the CUA182 – Special Topics in Commercial Food principles of quantity food production. Services (3 cr. hrs.) These courses provide PREREQUISITE: As required by college specialized instruction in various areas related to the culinary arts industry. Emphasis is placed CUA125 – Food Preparation (5 cr. hrs.) In this on meeting students' needs. This course may be course students acquire fundamental repeated for credit. PREREQUISITE: As required knowledge and skills in preparing a variety of by college. basic foods. Specific topics include safety, the history of food service, professional standards CUA201 – Meat Preparation and Processing (2 of conduct and ethics, credentialing, the kitchen cr. hrs.) This course focuses on meat brigade, tools, and techniques for preparing preparation and processing. Students will be various types of food items. At the conclusion responsible for the preparing of meats including of this course students will demonstrate basic beef, pork, poultry, fish, and seafood so they food preparation skills. PREREQUISITE: As can be used for final preparations in the other required by college stations of the kitchens. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate an CUA134 – Culinary French (2 cr. hrs.) This understanding of the principles in meat course covers classical French vocabulary and preparation and processing. PREREQUISITE: As culinary terms. Emphasis is placed on basic required by college. French menu terms describing techniques and equipment. Upon completion of this course the CUA202 – Aromatic and Flavoring student will have a basic understanding of Combinations (3 cr. hrs.) Students will learn the French terminology as it relates to the food difference between spices and herbs. Students industry. PREREQUISITE: As required by college will further learn the categories of herbs and spices which enable them to create their finest CUA150 – Basic Culinary Lab I (2 cr. hrs.) In this dishes. Students will learn the world renowned course, students apply food preparation spice blends, and dry seasonings rubs. A strong techniques through hands-on experiences. emphasis will be placed on the huge variety of Emphasis is placed on manipulative skills under chili peppers. PREREQUISITE: As required by direct supervision. Students will develop college. competencies in food production. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. CUA203 – Stocks and Sauces (3 cr. hrs.) This course challenges the student to the greatest CUA173 – Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (3 cr. tests of a chef's skills. Whether they are classic hrs.) This course provides the student with or contemporary good sauces demand the hands-on experience in a selected (approved) highest technical expertise. Students learn why commercial food operation establishment particular sauces will or will not go with under direct supervision. This course may be particular dishes. The student will focus on repeated for credit. PREREQUISITE: As required brown and white stocks; consommé’s, fumets by college. and essences; glazes and roux's. The student

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will further develop mother sauces and CUA213 – Food Purchasing and Cost Control (3 compound sauces. PREREQUISITE: As required cr. hrs.) Emphasis is placed on procurement, by college. yield tests, inventory control, specification, planning, forecasting, market trends, CUA204 – Foundations of Banking (3 cr. hrs.) terminology, cost controls, pricing, and food This course covers basic ingredients, weights service ethics. Upon completion, students and measures, baking terminology, and formula should be able to apply effective purchasing calculations. Topics include yeast-raised techniques based on the end-use of the products, quick breads, pastry dough, various product. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. cakes and cookies, and appropriate filling and finishing techniques. Upon completion, CUA214 – International Cuisine (3 cr. hrs.) This students should be able to prepare and course focuses on various cuisines from evaluate baked products. PREREQUISITE: As countries and regions throughout the world. required by college. Students will prepare complete menus reflective of the culture and goods of these CUA205 – Introduction to Garde Manger (3 cr. countries and regions with emphasis on hrs.) This course is designed to develop skills in ingredients and authentic preparation methods. the art of Garde Manger. Topics include pates, Upon completion, students should be able to terrines, galantines, ice and tallow carving, research and execute international menus. chaud-froid/aspic work, charcuterie, smoking, PREREQUISITE: CUA111 and 112. canapes, hor d'oeuvres, and related food items. Upon completion, students should be able to CUA215 – Regional Cuisines of the Americas (3 design, set up, and evaluate a catering function cr. hrs.) This course provides a brief history of to include a classical cold buffet with the ancient American foods that enhanced the appropriate show pieces. PREREQUISITE: world's cuisines. Emphasis is placed on how CUA110 and 111. these foods influenced the "American Cuisines" of today. Upon completion of this course, CUA208 – Advanced Baking (3 cr. hrs.) This students will be able to research and execute course is a continuation of CUA 204. Topics regional American cuisines. PREREQUISITE: As include specialty breads, pastillage, marzipan, required by college chocolate, pulled-sugar, confections, classic desserts, pastries, and cake decorating. Upon CUA241 – Basic Culinary Lab II (2 cr. hrs.) This completion, students should be able to course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate pastry preparation and plating, have hands-on experience with direct cake decorating, and show-piece production supervision. Emphasis will be placed on skills. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. techniques, production, presentation, safety and sanitation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in food CUA210 – Beverage Management (2 cr. hrs.) preparation. PREREQUISITE: As required by This is a survey course of basic alcoholic and college. non-alcoholic beverages as they relate to food service. Topics include wine and food CUA251 – Menu Design (3 cr. hrs.) This course appreciation and laws related to alcohol introduces menu design. Topics include services. Upon completion, students should be development of standardized recipes, layout, able to determine what beverages compliment nutritional concerns, product utilization, various cuisines and particular tastes. demographics, and customer needs. Upon PREREQUISITE: As required by college. completion, students should be able to write, lay out, and produce effective menus for a

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variety of hospitality settings. PREREQUISITE: successful employment, the impact of the As required by college. hospitality profession on society, issues that impact on various segments of the hospitality CUA262 – Restaurant Management and profession, and emerging trends. Supervision (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces restaurant and food service information HSM112 – Law and the Hospitality Industry (3 systems. Topics include planning, cost controls, cr. hrs.) This course focuses on laws that apply forecasting, inventory control, recipe control, to hotels, food-service establishments, and the production control, and nutritional analysis. travel industry. Topics include innkeepers' Upon completion, students should be able to duties to guests, tenants, licensees and demonstrate competence in utilizing trespassers; concepts of liability and negligence; contemporary information application systems credit and collection practices; and in a restaurant setting. PREREQUISITE: As miscellaneous statutes applicable to the required by college. hospitality industry. PREREQUISITE: As required by college CUA271 – Management of Food and Beverage Service (2 cr. hrs.) This course covers the HSM122 – Hospital Technology and Computer practical skills and knowledge for effective food Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This course explores and beverage service in a variety of settings. the use of technology as a tool to maximize Topics include reservations, greeting and profits and increase customer satisfaction service of guests, styles of service, handling related to the hospitality industry. complaints and sales and merchandising. Upon PREREQUISITE: As required by college completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in human relations HSM123 – Hospitality Field Experience I (3 cr. and technical skills required in the service of hrs.) The supervised field experience program foods and beverages. PRERQUISITE: As required puts student's classroom knowledge into by college practical use. It provides a balance between theory and practice, allowing the student to CUA281 – Apprenticeship Qualifying Dinner (3 experience various facets of the industry that cr. hrs.) In this course, students will are not always available in the classroom. This demonstrate chef’s skills developed during experience provides the opportunity to clarify culinary training by practical examination career goals, assess strengths and weaknesses, through preparing a gourmet meal for a panel and obtain, develop and practice skills of chef judges. PREREQUISITE: As required by necessary for future success. This experience is college. also crucial to job placement. Any weaknesses in the program of the student can be identified and corrected to insure better job placement Hospitality Services Management (HSM) and salaries. PREREQUISITE: As required by HSM111 – Orientation to the Hospitality college Profession (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces various facets and opportunities within the HSM131 – Finance for the Hospital Industry (3 hospitality profession. The intent is for cr. hrs.) This course focuses on the techniques students to gain a broad base of information financial managers and external analysts relative to the hospitality industry. Emphasis is employ to value the hospitality firm and its placed on having students comprehend their assets. Topics include financial statement role as a hospitality industry professional. analysis, taxation, discounted cash flow, stack Topics include an overview of the hospitality and bond valuation, cost of capital and capital profession, knowledge and skills necessary for

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budgeting. PREREQUISITE: As required by HSM250 – Hospitality Marketing (3 cr. hrs.) college This course is designed to study the principles of marketing and promotion as they related to HSM133 – Hospitality Field Experience II (3 cr. the hospitality industry. Topics include hrs.) This second level of field experience promotional techniques, advertising, the encourages the student to make definite organization of a lodging operation's sales career/employment decisions. While the first department and promotion of special events. level field experience was used to determine a PREREQUISITE: As required by college. general direction of employment, it is suggested that this field experience should lead to HSM265 – Planning and Development of permanent employment in the broad scope of Tourism (3 cr. hrs.) This course explores major hospitality management. Since it is a supervised concepts in tourism, what makes tourism placement, our staff would be working closely possible, and how tourism can become an with the student to provide the final specific important factor in the development of the training for the chosen hospitality career. economy. Topics covered include introductory PREREQUISITE: As required by college. principles, study approaches, the importance of tourism, tourism history and careers, elements HSM225 – Introduction to Condominium of tourism supply and demand, planning and Management (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a development principles, marketing, research, complete approach to the operation of regulation and deregulation, and government condominium/resort properties including areas agencies affecting development. Upon that deal with the unique nature of business completion, students will be able to analyze the such as planning, development, financial impact of various facets of the tourism industry. investment, and marketing. The course also PREREQUISITE: As required by college. examines the future and the impact of the condominium hotel concept, time sharing, HSM266 – Resort Management (3 cr. hrs.) The technological change, and the increased cost of purpose of this course is to help students energy and transportation. Upon completion, understand the unique characteristics of resort the student will understand the basics of planning, development, and management and condominium management. PREREQUISITE: As to demonstrate how resort management required by college. principles and techniques can best be applied. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. HSM240 – Housekeeping Administration (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces students to HSM281 – Special Topics in Hospitality housekeeping functions in the hospitality Management (3 cr. hrs.) These courses provide industry and analyzes the management of the specialized instruction in various areas related housekeeping department, including staffing, to hospitality services management. Emphasis is work scheduling, and duties of the executive placed on meeting students' needs. housekeeper. Emphasis is on the training of PREREQUISITE: As required by college. housekeepers and assistants including the operations of in-house laundries as well as commercial operation. Upon completion, students will understand the management of housekeeping functions in the hospitality industry. COREQUISITE: As required by college. PREREQUISITE: As required by college.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral TECHNOLOGY Communication 3 SPH107 Fundamentals of Public This program prepares individuals to apply basic Speaking 3 engineering principles and technical skills in THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 support of electrical, electronics and THR126 Intro to Theater 3 communication engineers. Includes instruction RDG114 Critical Reading 3 in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, Area III: Natural Sciences and and report preparation. Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs.

Note: CIS146 is required. MTH112 or higher is Associate of Applied Science Degree required. PHY201 is recommended.

Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4 students are highly recommended to take a PHY201 General Physics I 4 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature or History. An additional 3 hours in Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral humanities and fine arts must be taken Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. along with SPH106, SPH107, SPA101, or SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 ART203 Art History I 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 ENG251 American Literature I 3 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3 HIS121 World History I 3 ENG261 English Literature I 3 HIS122 World History Ii 3 ENG262 English Literature II 3 HIS201 US History I 3 ENG271 World Literature I 3 HIS202 US History II 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 PSY210 Human Growth and REL100 History of World Religions 3 Development 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3

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Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 42 Cr. Hrs. (40 required, 2 institutional) Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts No Requirements Note: CIS251, EET112, EET113, EET114, EET115, EET116, EET186, EET230, EET231, EET232, and EET290 are required courses. Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH112 or higher is CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 required. CIS251 C++ Programming 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. EET112 Concepts of Direct Current 5 EET113 Concepts of Alternating CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Current 5 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 EET114 Concepts of Solid State 5 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 EET115 Concepts of Digital Electronics 5 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 EET116 Concepts of Electrical Circuits 5 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & EET186 Microprocessor Basics 3 Trigonometry 4 EET230 Communications Basics 3 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 EET232 Microprocessor Assembly 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 EET290 Electronics Project 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 RDG114 Critical Reading 3

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Sciences Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final No Requirements semester.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and ORI101 Orientation to College 1 Elective Courses 17 Cr. Hrs. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 (15 required, 2 institutional)

Note: EET112, EET113, and EET114 are Total Degree Credit Hours 67 required courses. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Short Certificate - Electrical ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Engineering Technology CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 EET112 Concepts of Direct Current 5 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. EET113 Concepts of Alternating Current 5 Course Title Cr. Hrs. EET114 Concepts of Solid State 5 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3

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RDG114 Critical Reading 3 ENG271 World Literature I 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final REL100 History of World Religions 3 semester. REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Communication 3

SPH107 Fundamentals of Public Total Certificate Credit Hours 26 Speaking 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3

Note 1: Students considering a future four- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING year degree should consider taking literature TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER courses as a 6-hour pair. Consult with the MAINTENANCE admissions office of the targeted four-year institution for advice on selection of literature A program that prepares individuals to apply courses. basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and Note 2: An additional 3 hours in humanities communication engineers. Includes instruction and fine arts must be taken along with SPH in electrical circuitry, prototype development 106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy and testing, systems analysis and testing, requirements in Area II. systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. Note: CIS146 is required. MTH112 or higher is Course Title Cr. Hrs. required. PHY201 is recommended. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ENG102 English Comp. II 3 CIS146 1Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 2Intermediate College Algebra 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH110 2Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 2Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH113 2Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & ART100 Art Appreciation 3 Trigonometry 4 ART203 Art History I 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 ENG251 American Literature I 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 ENG252 American Literature II 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3

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PHY201 General Physics I 4 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. Institutional Requirements (2 credits):

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 semester. ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 HIS121 World History I 3 HIS122 World History Ii 3 HIS201 US History I 3 Total Degree Credit Hours 69 HIS202 US History II 3

POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 Short Certificate - Electrical PSY210 Human Growth and Engineering – Computer Maintenance Development 3 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Course Title Cr. Hrs. Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 (45 required, 2 institutional)

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 No Requirements CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS185 Computer Ethics 3 CIS251 C++ Programming 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and CPT276 Server Administration 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. CPT280 Network Security 3 EET112 Concepts of Direct Current 5 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or EET113 Concepts of Alternating Current 5 higher is required. EET115 Concepts of Digital Electronics 5 Course Title Cr. Hrs. EET186 Microprocessor Basics 3 EET232 Microprocessor Assembly 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 EET254 Microcomputer Systems Basic I 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 EET255 Microcomputer Systems Basic I MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Lab 2 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 EET256 Microcomputer Systems MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Advanced I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & 4 EET257 Microcomputer Systems Trigonometry Advanced II 2 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 EET290 Electronics Project 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4

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MTH126 Calculus II 4 laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the MTH227 Calculus III 4 use of scientific calculators, reading schematics, and the operation of common test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and to prove the theories taught during Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral classroom instruction. This course may serve as Sciences a substitute core for DC Fundamentals. No Requirements EET113 – Concepts of Alternating Current (5 cr. hrs.) This course provides an advanced study of Area V: Pre-professional, Major and alternating current (AC) concepts and Elective Courses 17 Cr. Hrs. application principles. Specific topics include (15 required, 2 institutional) safety, terms and symbols, AC electrical theory, components, circuits, electrical measurement Course Title Cr. Hrs. instruments, laws of AC, and methods for ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 constructing and measuring various types of AC EET112 Concepts of Direct Current 5 circuits. Students gain hands-on experience EET113 Concepts of Alternating Current 5 through laboratory exercises designed to EET254 Microcomputer Systems Basic I 3 analyze complex circuits, power requirements, EET255 Microcomputer Systems Basic I faults, phase relationships, and power factors. Lab 2 Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 calculators and the operation of various types RDG114 Critical Reading 3 of test equipment used to analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits. This course may serve as a substitute core for AC Fundamentals. Institutional Requirements (2 credits):

Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first EET114 – Concepts of Solid State Electronics (5 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final cr. hrs.) This course is an introduction to semester. semiconductor fundamentals and applications Course Title Cr. Hrs. to the electronic devices. Course covers the basic operations and applications to include ORI101 Orientation to College 1 rectifier circuits, transistors, and thyristors. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Coverage is given to safety, use, and care with hazardous materials and personal as well as Total Certificate Credit Hours 26 material and environmental considerations. Upon completion students will be able to Electrical Engineering Technology construct and test for proper operation of (EET) Course Descriptions various types of solid state devices. EET112 – Concepts of Direct Current (5 cr. hrs.) This course provides an advanced study of EET115 – Concepts of Digital Electronics (5 cr. direct current (DC) concepts and application hrs.) This course provides instruction in digital principles. Specific topics include safety, terms electronics. Topics include: number systems and symbols, electrical theory, Ohm’s law, and codes, a review of Boolean algebra, logic power law, electrical measurement, DC elements, digital circuits, programmable logic electrical components, series, parallel, and circuits, and memory and computing circuits. series-parallel circuit construction. Students This course provides laboratory exercises to gain hands-on experience through various analyze, construct, test and troubleshoot digital circuits.

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of this course a student will be able to analyze EET116 – Concepts of Electronic Circuits (5 cr. and troubleshoot microprocessor systems by hrs.) This course covers the commonly utilized way of assembly language. PREREQUISITE: ETC circuits found in all areas of electronics. These 131 and ETC 136. include various rectifiers, filters, voltage regulating circuits, operational amplifier EET254 – Microcomputer Systems Basic I (3 cr. circuits, ICs, and oscillator circuits. Upon hrs.) This course is a fundamental study of the completion students will be able to construct systems and subsystems in a microcomputer and test various types of electronic circuits. and covers the Core Hardware requirements for A+ certification. PREREQUISITE: As determined EET186 – Microprocessor Basics (3 cr. hrs.) An by college. introduction to the organization and interconnection of microprocessor system EET255 – Microcomputer Systems Basic I Lab (2 components. Topics include machine cr. hrs.) This course is a practical application of architecture, arithmetic logic, data handling the techniques learned in EET 254. Upon operations, bus concepts, interrupt concepts, completion, students should have the core subroutines, stack operations, and elementary computer hardware skills necessary for programming. Upon completion of this course, acquiring A+ certification. PREREQUISITE: As a student will be able to program a simple determined by college. microprocessor system. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. EET256 – Microcomputer Systems Advanced I (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a continuation of EET EET230 – Communications Basics (3 cr. hrs.) 254 and 255. Topics covered in this course An introduction to electronic communication. include operating systems and networking. Topics include AM and FM modulation and Students are prepared to acquire A+ demodulation, RF amplifiers, mixers, certification after completion of this course. . heterodyning and frequency shifting, and PREREQUISITE: As determined by college. oscillators. Upon completion of this course and EET 231 students should be able to describe EET257 – Microcomputer Systems Advanced I operate, and troubleshoot basic communication Lab (2 cr. hrs.) This course is a continuation of circuits. PREREQUISITE: EET 201 and EET 202 EET 256 and provides opportunities for practical application of the techniques learned in EET EET231 – Communications Basics Laboratory (1 256. Upon completion, students should be cr. hrs.) Companion to EET 230. Topics include prepared to acquire A+ certification. RF amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, AM and FM PREREQUISITE: As determined by college. modulation and demodulation. Upon completion of this course and EET 230 a student EET290 – Electronics Projects (3 cr. hrs.) This will be able to describe operate, and course integrates skills and knowledge from troubleshoot basic communication circuits. other courses. Upon course completion, a PREREQUISITE: EET 201 and EET 202. student will be able to design, fabricate, analyze, program, and/or operate an electronic EET232 – Microprocessor Assembler (2 cr. hrs.) system under faculty supervision. Emphasis will This course introduces the student to the use of be placed on skills identified by the instructor. assembly language to troubleshoot and analyze PREREQUISITE: EET 288 or EET 289 microprocessor systems. Students will set up hardware, write basic assembly language programs, and test systems. Upon completion

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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 A program that prepares individuals to apply REL100 History of World Religions 3 technical knowledge and skills to install, REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 and systems such as residential, commercial, SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral panels. Includes instruction in the principles of Communication 3 electronics and electrical systems, wiring, SPH107 Fundamentals of Public power transmission, safety, industrial and Speaking 3 household appliances, job estimation, electrical THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 testing and inspection, and applicable codes THR126 Intro to Theater 3 and standards.

Area III: Natural Sciences and Certificate Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. Note: At least one computer class is required. Course Title Cr. Hrs. At least one math class is required. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Note 1: If transferring to a 4 year institution, MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 students are highly recommended to take a MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature or MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & History. An additional 3 hours in humanities Trigonometry 4 and fine arts must be taken along with MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 SPH106, SPH107, SPA101, or SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Note 2: An additional 3 hours in humanities MTH126 Calculus II 4 and fine arts must be taken along with MTH227 Calculus III 4 SPH106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Course Title Cr. Hrs. Sciences ART100 Art Appreciation 3 No Requirements ART203 Art History I 3 ENG251 American Literature I 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and ENG261 English Literature I 3 Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. ENG262 English Literature II 3 (45 required, 2 institutional) ENG271 World Literature I 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3

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Note: All courses are required except ACT201, power transmission, safety, industrial and CIS130, OAD101 and RDG114. household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes Course Title Cr. Hrs. and standards. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 ELT108 DC Fundamentals 3 ELT109 AC Fundamentals 3 Short Certificate ELT114 Residential Wiring Methods I 3 ELT115 Residential Wiring Methods II 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. ELT117 DC/AC Machines 3 ELT118 Commercial/Indust. Wiring I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ELT209 Motor Controls I 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 ELT213 Industrial Equipment 3 ELT219 Fluid Power Systems 3 ELT230 Programmable Controls 6 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts ELT241 National Electric Code 3 No Requirements INT126 Preventive Maintenances 3 ELT253 Industrial Robotics 3 ELT254 Robot Maintenance and Area III: Natural Sciences and Troubleshooting 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Note: At least one computer class is required. At least one math class is required. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 semester. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & 4 Trigonometry Total Certificate Credit Hours 59 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL AND MTH126 Calculus II 4 WIRING MTH227 Calculus III 4 This program prepares individuals to apply Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral technical knowledge and skills to install, Sciences operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, No Requirements and industrial electric-power wiring, and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution Area V: Pre-professional, Major and panels. Includes instruction in the principles of Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. electronics and electrical systems, wiring, (18 required, 2 institutional)

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Note: All of the following courses listed in Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. this section are required except ACT201, OAD101 and RDG114. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ENG101 English Comp. I 3

ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 ELT108 DC Fundamentals 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts ELT109 AC Fundamentals 3 No Requirements ELT114 Residential Wiring Methods I 3

ELT115 Residential Wiring Methods II 3 ELT118 Commercial/Indust. Wiring I 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and ELT241 National Electric Code 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Note: At least one computer class is required.

At least one math class is required.

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 semester. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & 4 Trigonometry MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS MTH126 Calculus II 4 This electrical training program was created MTH227 Calculus III 4 to bring students up to speed in their knowledge of basic electricity as quickly Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral and safely as possible. Students learn and Sciences apply basic knowledge of electrical circuits No Requirements and electronic terminology, schematics and application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and various types of Area V: Pre-professional, Major and single phase and three phase motors and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. motor controls. The goal of this course is to (18 required, 2 institutional) teach students how reduce equipment downtime, improve overall efficiency and Note: All of the following courses listed in safety, and fix problems they’ve never been this section are required except ACT201, able to fix before. OAD101 and RDG114.

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ELT108 DC Fundamentals 3 exercises are provided to analyze various series, ELT109 AC Fundamentals 3 parallel, and combination alternating current ELT209 Motor Controls I 3 circuit configurations containing resistors, ELT230 Residential Wiring Methods II 3 inductors, and capacitors. Upon course ELT241 Programmable Controls 3 completion, students will be able to describe OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 and explain alternating current circuit RDG114 Critical Reading 3 fundamentals such as RLC circuits, impedance, phase relationships, and power factors. They should also be able to perform fundamental Institutional Requirements (2 credits): tasks associated with troubleshooting, Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first repairing, and maintaining industrial AC semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final systems. This course is also taught as ILT161. semester. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ELT114 – Residential Wiring Methods (3 cr. hrs.) This course is a study of residential wiring ORI101 Orientation to College 1 practices and methods, the NEC requirements WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 and residential blueprint interpretations. ELT

114 and ELT 115 may be taken in the place of Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 ELT 116. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. Electrical (ELT) Course Descriptions ELT115 – Residential Wiring Methods II (3 cr. ELT108 – DC Fundamentals (3 cr. hrs.) This hrs.) This course is a study of residential wiring course is designed to provide students with a practices and methods, the NEC requirements working knowledge of basic direct current (DC) and residential blueprint interpretations. ELT electrical principles. Topics include safety, basic 114 and ELT 115 may be taken in the place of atomic structure and theory, magnetism, ELT 116. PREREQUISITE: As required by conductors, insulators, use of Ohm’s law to program. solve for voltage, current, and resistance, electrical sources, power, inductors, and ELT117 – AC/DC Machines (3 cr. hrs.) This capacitors. Students will perform course covers the theory and operation of DC lockout/tagout procedures, troubleshoot motors single and three phase AC motors and circuits and analyze series, parallel, and the labs will reinforce this knowledge. combination DC circuits using the electrical laws Emphasis is placed on the various types of and basic testing equipment to determine single and three phase motors, wiring diagrams, unknown electrical quantities. This course is starting devices, and practical application in the also taught as ILT 160. PREREQUISITE: As lab. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. required by program. ELT118 – Commercial/Industrial Wiring I (3 cr. ELT109 – AC Fundamentals (3 cr. hrs.) This hrs.) This course focuses on principles and course is designed to provide students with a applications of commercial and industrial working knowledge of basic alternating current wiring. Topics include, electrical safety (AC) electrical principles. Topics include basic practices, an overview of National Electric Code concepts of electricity, electrical components, requirements as applied to commercial and basic circuits, measurement instruments, the industrial wiring, conduit bending, circuit laws of alternating current, and electrical safety design, pulling cables, transformers, switch with lockout procedures. Hands on laboratory

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gear, and generation principles. PREREQUISITE: characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, As required by program. symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety, and preventive maintenance and the application of ELT181 – Special Topics in ELT Technology (3 cr. these concepts to perform work. Upon hrs.) These courses provide specialized completion, students should be able to service instruction in various areas related to electrical and perform preventive maintenance functions technology. Emphasis is placed on meeting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. students' needs. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

ELT209 – Motor Controls I (3 cr. hrs.) This ELT230 – Programmable Controls (6 cr. hrs.) course covers the use of motor control symbols, This state-of-the-art course includes the magnetic motor starters, running overload fundamental principles of programmable logic protection, push-button stations, sizing of controls (PLC's) including hardware, magnetic motor starters and overload programming and program design. Emphasis is protection, and complex ladder diagrams of placed on hardwiring associated with PLC, motor control circuits. Topics include sizing different options available with most PLC's basic magnetic starters and overload protection, the ladder logic programming, developing working use of push-button stations, ladder diagrams, programs, timers, counters, different special and magnetic motor starters in control of functions, and designing programs from existing electric motors, wye-delta starting, part start hardwired systems. Upon completion, students winding, resistor starting and electric starting should be able to develop programs, load devices. Upon completion, students should be programs into PLC's and troubleshoot the able to understand the operation of motor system. PREREQUISITE: As required by starters, overload protection, interpret ladder program. diagrams using push-button stations and understand complex motor control diagrams. ELT241 – National Electric Code (3 cr. hrs.) This PREREQUISITE: As required by program. course introduces the students to the National Electric Code and text and teaches the student ELT213 – Industrial Equipment (3 cr. hrs.) This how to find needed information within this course is designed to give a general overview of manual. Emphasis is placed on locating and the different types of equipment used in large interpreting needed information within the NEC commercial and industrial facilities. Topics code manual. Upon completion, students covered include, but are not limited to the should be able to locate, with the NEC code following: motor coupling and alignment, gears requirements for a specific electrical and pulleys, belts and chains, basic hydraulics, installation. PREREQUISITE: As required by basic pneumatics, and other applications. The program. students will learn the techniques involved with each application and, where applicable, ELT253 – Industrial Robotics (3 cr. hrs.) This demonstrate their abilities with practical course provides instruction in concepts and examples. PREREQUISITES: As required by theories for the operation of robotic servo program. motors and power systems used with industrial robotic equipment. Emphasis is on the ELT219 – Fluid Power Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This application of the computer to control power course includes the fundamental concepts and systems to perform work. Student theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and competencies include understanding of the pneumatic systems used with industrial functions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical production equipment. Topics include the power system components, ability to read and physical concepts, theories, laws, air flow interpret circuitry for proper troubleshooting

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and ability to perform preventative maintenance. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

ELT254 – Robot Maintenance and Troubleshooting (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces the principle concepts of the troubleshooting and maintenance of robots. Topics include the recognition and description of major robot components. Students will learn to diagnose robot mechanical problems to the component level, replace mechanical components and perform adjustments, troubleshooting class 1, 2, and 3 faults, to manipulate I/O for the robot, and periodic and preventive maintenance. Students will learn how to safely power up robots for complete shutdown and how to manipulate robots using the teach pendant. Upon completion students will be able to describe the various robot classifications, characteristics, explain system operations of simple robots, and maintain robotic systems. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

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Short Certificate – Computer ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Programming for Electrical Technician CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS150 Intro to Computer Logic and Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. Programming 3 CIS212 Visual Basic Programming 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS251 C++ Programming 3 CIS255 JAVA Programming 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CIS285 Object Oriented Programming 3

ILT112 Concept of Digital Electronics 5 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 No Requirements Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Area III: Natural Sciences and Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester.

Note: CIS146 is required. MTH112 or higher is Course Title Cr. Hrs. required. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 Course Title Cr. Hrs. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 28 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 ELECTRONICS - COMPUTER MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 PROGRAMMING MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Advanced Certificate Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 Short Certificate MTH227 Calculus III 4 Programmers apply the principles of computer science and their knowledge of programming Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral languages to design, implement and improve various applications that are used in virtually Sciences every device from satellites down to pocket No Requirements calculators. Programmers can specialize in a large number of fields and go on to write business applications, operating systems and Area V: Pre-professional, Major and computer games. Elective Courses 22 Cr. Hrs. (20 required, 2 institutional) Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.

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Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts RDG114 Critical Reading 3 No Requirements Institutional Requirements (2 credits):

Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Area III: Natural Sciences and semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs. semester. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: At least one math class is required. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 Course Title Cr. Hrs. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 28 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4

Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Sciences No Requirements

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 22 Cr. Hrs. (20 required, 2 institutional)

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS150 Intro to Computer Logic and Programming 3 CIS212 Visual Basic Programming 3 CIS251 C++ Programming 3 CIS255 JAVA Programming 3 CIS285 Object Oriented Programming 3 EEF115 Concepts of Digital Electronics 5 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3

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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral The Engineering Graphics program is designed Communication 3 to prepare students for work in the mechanical, SPH107 Fundamentals of Public architectural, geographic information systems Speaking 3 (GIS), or other related drafting fields. The THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 mission of the Engineering Graphics program is THR126 Intro to Theater 3 to provide accessible, quality educational RDG114 Critical Reading 3 opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry-level employment in Engineering Graphics professions. Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Note: CIS146 is required. Math 100 is required, preferably MTH112 or higher. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. One science class is required.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, Trigonometry 4 students are highly recommended to take a MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature or MTH125 Calculus I 4 History. An additional 3 hours in MTH126 Calculus II 4 humanities and fine arts must be taken MTH227 Calculus III 4 along with SPH106, SPH107, SPA101, or BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical ART203 Art History I 3 Geography I 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical ENG252 American Literature II 3 Geography II 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG271 World Literature I 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 ENG272 World Literature II 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 REL100 History of World Religions 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3

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Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral DDT130 Fundamentals of Drafting 3 Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. DDT132 Architectural Drafting 3 DDT133 Basic Survey 3 Note: Must complete 3 semester hours in DDT181 Special Topics DDT I 3 Area IV. DDT182 Special Topics DDT II 3 DDT191 Drafting Internship 1 Course Title Cr. Hrs. DDT193 Drafting Internship II 3 ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 DDT212 Intermediate Architectural ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Drafting 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 DDT215 Geometric D&T 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 DDT217 Building Codes, Ordinances 3 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 DDT222 Advanced Architectural Drafting 3 HIS121 World History I 3 DDT226 Technical Illustration 3 HIS122 World History Ii 3 DDT227 Strength of Materials 4 HIS201 US History I 3 DDT231 Advanced CAD 3 HIS202 US History II 3 DDT233 Solids Modeling 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 DDT234 3-D Graphics Animation 4 PSY200 General Psychology 3 DDT235 Specialized CAD 3 PSY210 Human Growth and DDT236 Design Project 3 Development 3 DDT237 Current Topics in CAD 3 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 DDT238 Special Topics in CAD 3 DDT239 Independent Studies 3 DDT260 Portfolio 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and DDT267 Co-Op Elective I 1 Elective Courses 50 Cr. Hrs. DDT268 Co-Op Elective II 2 (24 required, 2 institutional, 24 elective) DDT290 Survey of Aerospace Technology 3 DDT295 Industry Trends 3 Note: Courses DDT104, DDT111, DDT117, DDT122, DDT124, DDT127, DDT128 and DDT296 Industry Trends 3 DDDT130 are required. DDT297 Industry Trends 3 DDT298 Industry Trends 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. EGR101 Engineering Foundations 3 ELT108 DC Fundamentals 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 ELT109 AC Fundamentals 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 MTT147 Intro to Machine Shop I 3 DDT104 Basic Computer Aided Drafting OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 and Design 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 DDT111 Fundamentals of Drafting WDT158 Consumer WLD Procs Lab 3 and Design 3 DDT115 Blue Print Reading Machines 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): DDT116 Blue Print Read Construction 3 DDT117 Manufacturing Process 3 Note: Institutional requirement course ORI101 DDT118 Basic Electronic Drafting 3 must be taken in the 1st semester. Institutional DDT122 Advanced Technical Drawing 3 requirement course WKO107 must be taken in DDT124 Basic Technical Drawing 3 the final semester. Students must register for DDT127 Intermediate Computer Aided GRA123, a non-credit institutional requirement Drafting 3 course, in order to participate in the DDT128 Intermediate Technical Drawing 3 graduation program.

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Course Title Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Elective Courses 18 Cr. Hrs. GRA123 Graduation 0 (16 required, 2 institutional)

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Total Degree Credit Hours 75 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3

CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Short Certificate – Engineering DDT104 Basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design 3 Graphics DDT111 Fundamentals of Drafting Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. and Design 3 DDT124 Basic Technical Drawing 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. DDT127 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 DDT128 Intermediate Technical Drawing 3 DDT130 Fundamentals of Drafting for 3 EGR101 Engineering Foundations 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 No Requirements RDG114 Critical Reading 3

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Area III: Natural Sciences and Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. Note: CIS146 is required. One math class is required. Course Title Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3

MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3

MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4

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Engineering Graphics (DDT) Course Descriptions DDT117 – Manufacturing Process (3 cr. hrs.) This course in materials and processes includes DDT104 – Introduction to Computer Aided the principles and methodology of material Drafting and Design (3 cr. hrs.) This course selection, application, and manufacturing provides an introduction to basic Computer processes. Emphasis is directed to solids to Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) functions and include material characteristics, castings, techniques, using “hands-on” applications. forging, and die assemblies. Upon completion, Topics include terminology, hardware, basic students should be able to discuss and CADD and operating system functions, file understand the significance of materials' manipulation, and basic CADD software properties, structure, basic manufacturing applications in producing softcopy and processes, and express and interpret material hardcopy. PREREQUISITE: None. specifications. PREREQUISITE: None.

DDT111 – Fundamentals of Drafting and DDT118 – Basic Electrical Drafting (3 cr. hrs.) Design Technology (3 cr. hrs.) This course This course covers the universal language of serves as an introduction to the field of drafting electrical drafting, including electrical lines, and design and provides a foundation for the symbols, abbreviations, and notation. Emphasis entire curriculum. Topics include safety, is place on typical components such as lettering, tools and equipment, geometric generators, controls, transmission networks, constructions, and orthographic sketching, and and lighting, heating, and cooling devices. Upon drawing. PREREQUISITE: None. completion, students should be able to draw

basic diagrams of electrical and electronic DDT115 – Blueprint Reading for Machinists (3 circuits using universally accepted lines and cr. hrs.) This course provides the students with symbols. PREREQUISITE: DDT104 terms and definitions, theory of orthographic projection, and other information required to DDT122 – Advanced Technical Drawing (3 cr. interpret drawings used in the machine trades. hrs.) This course covers the methods of Topics include multiview projection, pictorial providing size description and manufacturing drawings, dimensions and notes, lines and information for production drawings. Emphasis symbols, and sketching. Upon completion, will be placed on accepted dimensioning and students should be able to interpret blueprint tolerancing practices including Geometric drawings used in the machine trades. Dimensioning and Tolerancing for both the PREREQUISITE: None. Customary English System and the ISO System.

Upon completion, students should be able to DDT116 – Blueprint Reading for Construction apply dimensions, tolerances, and notes to (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides the students drawings to acceptable standards, including with terms and definitions, theory of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and orthographic projection, and other information produce drawings using and specifying common required to interpret drawings used in the threads and various fasteners, including welding construction trades. Topics include multiview methods. PREREQUISITE: DDT104, DDT111, and projection, dimensions and notes, lines and DDT124. symbols, sketching, foundations plans, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, DDT124 – Introduction to Technical Drawing (3 schedules, electrical plans and specifications. cr. hrs.) This course covers sections, auxiliary Upon completion, students should be able to views, and basic space geometry. Emphasis will interpret blueprint drawings used in the be placed on the theory as well as the machine trades. PREREQUISITE: None. mechanics of applying sections, basic

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dimensioning, auxiliary views, and basic space students should be able to recognize geometry. PREREQUISITE: As required by benchmarks and measure, specify, and record college. field notes. PREREQUISITE: None. DDT181 – Special Topics in Drafting and Design DDT127 – Intermediate Computer Aided Technology (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides Drafting and Design (3 cr. hrs.) This course specialized instruction in various areas related covers intermediate-level concepts and to the drafting industry. Emphasis is placed on applications of CADD. Emphasis will be placed meeting students' needs. PREREQUISITE: on intermediate-level features, commands, and Permission of instructor. applications of CADD software. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. DDT144 - Basic 3D Modeling – (3 cr. Hrs.) This course is an introduction to 3D solid DDT128 – Intermediate Technical Drawing (3 modeling techniques utilizing feature-based, cr. hrs.) This course is designed to develop a constraint-based parametric design. This strong foundation in common drafting and course encourages the student to visualize parts design practices and procedures. Topics include in which they will design. Upon completion of dimensioning concepts and pictorial drawings. the course students should be able to create PREREQUISITE: As required by college. basic 3D models and 2D working drawings. Prerequisite: DDT124 and DDT127. DDT130 – Fundamentals of Drafting for Related Trades (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides DDT182 – Special Topics in Drafting and Design an overview of related technical trades drafting. Technology (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides Theory is covered within a broad range of students with opportunities to apply drafting drafting specialties including civil, structural, and design concepts. PREREQUISITE: electrical, mechanical, and electronic drawing. Permission of instructor. Emphasis is placed on a basic understanding of what each of these fields require for graphic DDT191 – Drafting Internship (1 cr. hr.) This communication. PREREQUISITE: As required by course is designed for those who are involved in college. a structured employment situation that is directly related to the field of drafting and DDT132 – Architectural Drafting (3 cr. hrs.) design and is coordinated with the drafting This course in architectural design and drafting instructor. The student must spend at least 5 introduces basic terminology, concepts and hours per week in an activity planned and principles of architectural design and drawing. coordinated jointly by the instructor and the Topics include design considerations, lettering, employer. Upon completion, the student will terminology; site plans, and construction have gained valuable work experience in a well- drawings. Upon completion, students should be planned, coordinated training/work situation. able to draw, dimension, and specify basic PREREQUISITE: Recommendation of instructor. residential architectural construction drawings. PREREQUISITE: None. DDT193 – Drafting Internship (3 cr. hrs.) This course is limited to those who are involved in a DDT133 – Basic Surveying (3 cr. hrs.) This structured employment situation that is directly course covers the use of surveying instruments, related to the field of drafting and design and is mathematical calculations and the theory of coordinated with the drafting instructor. The land surveying. Topics include USGS student must spend at least 15 hours per week benchmarks, measuring horizontal and vertical in an activity planned and coordinated jointly by angles and distances, terms, and recording and the instructor and the employer. Upon interpreting field notes. Upon completion, completion, the student will have gained

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valuable work experience in a well-planned, light commercial construction. Topics include coordinated training/work situation. climate control plans, application of building PREREQUISITE: Recommendation of instructor. codes, building materials and finish specifications, cost estimating, and bid DDT212 – Intermediate Architectural Drafting specifications. Upon completion, students (3 cr. hrs.) This second course in architectural should be able to apply current techniques in design and drafting continues with more producing advanced-level architectural plans, advanced and detailed architectural plans. including residential and light commercial Topics include floor construction and detailing, applications. PREREQUISITE: DDT132, DDT212, foundation, wall, and roof construction and DDT235. detailing; use of standards manuals; perspective drawings; electrical plans; plumbing plans; and DDT226 – Technical Illustration (3 cr. hrs.) This building materials, with emphasis on residential course provides the student with various and some light commercial applications. Upon methods of illustrating structures and machine completion, students should be able to draw parts. Topics include axonometric drawings; and specify advanced-level plans including exploded assembly drawings; one point, two various architectural details. PREREQUISITE: point, and three point perspectives, surface DDT132. textures, and renderings. Upon completion, students should be able to produce drawings DDT215 – Geometric Dimensioning and and illustrations using the previously described Tolerancing (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed methods. PREREQUISITE: DDT111, DDT124, to teach fundamental concepts of size DDT235. description by geometric methods including appropriate engineering controls. Emphasis is DDT227 – Strengths of Materials (4 cr. hrs.) placed on the drawing and application of This course in statics and strength of materials common geometric dimensioning and includes the study of forces and how they act tolerancing symbols to engineering drawings as and react on bodies and structures. Topics designated by the latest ANSI/ASME Standards. include the effects of forces as found in Upon completion, students should be able to structures and machines under conditions of use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing equilibrium, how materials resist forces, symbols in applying size information and strengths of common construction materials manufacturing controls to working drawings. and structural components. Force systems such PREREQUISITE: DDT104, DDT111, DDT124. as parallel, concurrent, and non-concurrent are studied in co-planar and non-coplanar DDT217 – Building Codes, Ordinances, Zoning situations are included. Upon completion, Restrictions and the A.D.A. (3 cr. hrs.) This students should understand and be able apply course provides an in-depth study of building the principles of force in engineering drawings. codes, municipal ordinances, zoning PREREQUISITE: As required by college. restrictions, and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act as related to commercial DDT231 – Advanced CAD (4 cr. hrs.) This course drafting and design. Emphasis is placed upon covers the advanced applications of CAD working understanding of these topics. software to engineering projects in various PREREQUISITE: None. applications, including architectural, civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering, DDT222 – Advanced Architectural Drafting (3 with consideration for advanced physical and cr. hrs.) This third course in architectural design psychological principle of CAD. These principles and drafting continues with advanced will be applied toward CAD customization and architectural plans, including a slant toward programming principles, for the expressed

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purpose of increasing productivity and more advanced and specialized skills in one improving the performance of the CAD certain drafting area. Emphasis will be place on operator, thereby, making CAD much more the student's ability to apply the principles productive in an engineering environment. learned in previous drafting classes in one Emphasis will be place on using intelligent CAD special area, as approved by the instructor. The techniques to increase the quality of output. required project must be agreed upon by the And, 3D modeling and rendering will be instructor and the student, as well as how the introduced. Upon completion, students should work is to be accomplished. Upon completion, be able to apply advanced CAD techniques in students will further reinforce previously solving complex problems related to all learned concepts by apply engineering engineering applications. PREREQUISITE: principles and controls to a personal design Permission of instructor. project. PREREQUISITE: DDT235. DDT237 – Current Topics in CAD (3 cr. hrs.) DDT233 – Three Dimensional Modeling (3 cr. This course serves to introduce changing hrs.) This course provides instruction in 3D technology and current CAD subjects and Design Modeling utilizing the 3D capabilities of software and the computing hardware needed CAD software. Emphasis is placed on 3D wire- to utilize new products. Topics include currents frame, surface and solids modeling along with trends in how industries use CAD applications, the development of 2D detail drawings from 3D new developments, improvements and models. Upon completion, students should be progressions within specific CAD applications as able to generate 3D surface and solid models well as the necessary hardware. Upon and 2D orthographic production drawings from completion, students should be able to use created solid models. PREREQUISITE: DDT111, more updated software in a specific CAD DDT124. application and be more aware of improvements in CAD software and how to DDT234 – Three-D Graphics and Animations (3 apply advancing technology in improving their cr. hrs.) This course is design to challenge the CAD proficiency. PREREQUISITE: Permission of imagination of the student in a 3-dimensional instructor. problem solving environment. The student will be given a basic introduction to the concepts of DDT238 – Special Topics in CAD (3 cr. hrs.) This 3D design and animation, then apply those course in special CAD and multimedia topics concepts to a design project. Upon completion, covers special capabilities possible with CAD students should be able to create and animate software, especially in conjunction with other objects in a 3-dimensional environment. graphical software, such as virtual "walk- PREREQUISITE: DDT111, DDT124. throughs" or multimedia presentations. Topics include but are not limited to combining CAD DDT235 – Specialized CAD (3 cr. hrs.) This software, image editing software, authoring course allows the student to plan, execute, and software, and 3D software into one harmonious present results of individual projects in relationship to produce multimedia Specialized CAD topics. Emphasis is placed on presentations. Upon completion, students enhancing skill attainment in Specialized CAD should be aware of and understand how to skill sets. The student will be able to utilize several software packages to produce demonstrate and apply competencies identified multimedia presentations. PREREQUISITE: by the instructor. PREREQUISITE: Permission of Permission of instructor. instructor. DDT239 – Independent Studies (3 cr. hrs.) This DDT236 – Design Project (3 cr. hrs.) This course course provides practical application of prior is designed for advanced students who aspire to attained skills and experiences as selected by

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the instructor for the individual student. DDT290 – Survey of Aerospace Technology (3 Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge from cr. hrs.) This course provides a survey of prior courses toward the solution of individual Aerospace technology including the history of drafting and design problems. With completion spaceflight, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and of this course, the student will demonstrate the the space environment. A discussion of application of previously attained skills and unmanned spacecraft, and the manned space knowledge in the solution of typical drafting program is also included, as well as, debate applications and problems. about the future, with solid facts and some speculation about humankind's ventures in the DDT260 – Portfolio (3 cr. hrs.) This course final frontier. PREREQUISITE: None. includes the preparation of technical and or architectural drawings for a portfolio presentation and a resume for portfolio presentation. Hard copy drawings as well as electronic will be discussed, finalized and developed for presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and produce a portfolio for presentation. This course includes the preparation of artwork and a resume for portfolio presentation. Topics include production of a resume and portfolio for presentation during the last semester of course work. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and produce a resume and portfolio for presentation in both hard copy as well as electronic copy. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

DDT267 – Drafting Internship (1 cr. hr.) - This course allows the student to work parallel in a job closely related to the student's major while attending college. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of the student's productivity, an evaluation work report submitted by the student, and the student's learning contract. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

DDT268 – Drafting Internship (2 cr. hrs.) This course allows the student to alternate semesters of full-time work in a job closely related to the student's major with semesters of full-time school. The grade is based on the employer's evaluation of the student's productivity, an evaluation work report submitted by the student, and the student's learning contract.

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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Note 2: If transferring to a 4 year institution, students are highly recommended to take a The purpose of the Heating and Air sequence of 6 hours I either Literature (Area Conditioning program is to provide accessible, II) or History (Area IV). An additional 3 hours quality educational opportunities that will in humanities and fine arts must be taken provide individuals with knowledge, technical along with SPH106, SPH107, SPA101, or skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry- SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. level employment in the heating and air conditioning profession. Course Title Cr. Hrs.

ART100 Art Appreciation 3 The A.A.T. and certificate programs are ART203 Art History I 3 intended to produce graduates who are ENG251 American Lit. I 3 prepared for employment as service persons, ENG252 American Lit. II 3 start-up and checkout persons and control ENG261 English Lit I 3 wiring installation. ENG262 English Lit II 3

ENG271 World Literature I 3 The Heating and Air Conditioning program ENG272 World Literature II 3 combines classroom theory with “hands-on” MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 practice in the laboratory. Program graduates PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 are to be competent in the academic areas of REL100 History of World Religions 3 communications, mathematics, computer REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 literacy, and human relations in the technical REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 areas of heating and air conditioning. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3

SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 J.F. Drake State Community and Technical SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral College will accomplish program objectives by Communication 3 providing students with a comprehensive SPH107 Fundamentals of Public general education and technical training in the Speaking 3 Heating and Air Conditioning program. THR120 Theater Appreciation 3

THR126 Intro to Theater 3

Associate of Applied Science Degree Area III: Natural Sciences and Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is ENG101 English Comp. I 3 required. PHS111 orPHS112 recommended for ENG102 English Comp. II 3 the lab science.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Note 1: An additional 3 hours in humanities MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 and fine arts must be taken along with SPH MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 requirements in Area II. MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3

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MTH125 Calculus I 4 ACR113 Refrigeration Piping Practices 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ACR119 Fundamentals of Gas Heating MTH227 Calculus III 4 Systems 3 BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 ACR120 Fundamentals of Electric BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 Heating Systems 3 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 ACR121 Principles of Electrical HVAC 3 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 ACR122 HVAC Electrical Circuits 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical ACR123 HVAC Electrical Components 3 Geography I 4 ACR128 Heat Load Calculations 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical ACR132 Residential Air Conditioning 3 Geography II 4 ACR148 Heat Pump System I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ACR149 Heat Pump System II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ACR192 HVAC Apprenticeship/ PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 Internship 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 ACR200 Review for Contractor’s Exams 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 ACR203 Commercial Refrigeration 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 ACR209 Commercial Air Conditioning 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 ACR210 Troubleshooting HVACR Systems 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 semester. HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 HIS121 World History I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. HIS122 World History Ii 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 HIS201 US History I 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 HIS202 US History II 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 Total Degree Credit Hours PSY210 Human Growth and 75 Development 3

SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 53 Cr. Hrs. (51 required, 2 institutional)

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACR111 Refrigeration Principles 3 ACR112 HVACR Service Procedure 3

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Short Certificate Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. (18 required, 2 institutional)

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 ACR111 Refrigeration Principles 3 ACR112 HVACR Service Procedure 3 ACR113 Refrigeration Piping Practices 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts ACR121 Principles of Electrical HVAC 3 No Requirements ACR122 HVAC Electrical Circuits 3 ACR123 HVAC Electrical Components 3 ACR192 HVAC Apprenticeship/ Area III: Natural Sciences and Internship 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. RDG114 Critical Reading 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 semester. MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29

Note: At least one math class is required. At least one computer class is required.

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Heating and Air Conditioning (ACR) Upon completion, students will be able to install Course Descriptions and service gas furnaces in a wide range of applications. PREREQUISITE: As required by ACR111 – Refrigeration Principles (3 cr. hrs.) college. This course emphasizes the fundamental principles for air conditioning and refrigeration. ACR120 – Fundamentals of Electrical Heating Instruction is provided in the theory and Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers the principles of refrigeration and heat transfer, fundamentals of electric furnace systems. HVAC/R system components, common, and Emphasis is placed on components, general specialty tools for HVAC/R, and application of service procedures, and basic installation. Upon the concepts of basic compression refrigeration. completion, students should be able to install Upon completion, students should identify and service electric furnaces, heat pumps, and system components and understand their solar and hydronics systems. PREREQUISITE: As functions, identify and use common and required by college. specialty HVAC/R tools, and maintain components of a basic compression ACR121 – Principles of Electricity for HVACR (3 refrigeration system. PREREQUISITE: As cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the required by college. student with the basic knowledge of electrical

theory and circuitry as it pertains to air ACR112 – HVACR Service Procedures (3 cr. hrs.) conditioning and refrigeration. This course This course covers system performance checks emphasizes safety, definitions, symbols, laws, and refrigerant cycle diagnosis. Emphasis is circuits, and electrical test instruments. Upon placed on the use of refrigerant completion students should understand and be recovery/recycle units, industry codes, able to apply the basic principles of HVACR refrigerant coils and correct methods of circuits and circuit components. PREREQUISITE: charging and recovering refrigerants. Upon As required by college. completion, students should be able to properly recover/recycle refrigerants and demonstrate ACR122 – HVACR Electrical Circuits (3 cr. hrs.) safe, correct service procedures which comply This course introduces the student to electrical with the no-venting laws. PREREQUISITE: As circuits and diagrams. Electrical symbols and required by college. basic wiring diagrams are constructed in this

course. Upon completion, student should ACR113 – Refrigeration Piping Practices (3 cr. understand standard wiring diagrams and hrs.) The course introduces students to the symbols and be able to construct various types proper installation procedures of refrigerant of electrical circuits. PREREQUISITE: As required piping and tubing for the heating, ventilation, by college. air conditioning and refrigeration industry. This course includes various methods of working ACR123 – HVACR Electrical Components (3 cr. with and joining tubing. Upon completion, hrs.) This course introduces students to students should comprehend related electrical components and controls. Emphasis is terminology, and be able to fabricate pipe, placed of the operations on motors, relays, tubing, and pipe fittings. PREREQUISITE: As contactors, starters, and other HVAC electrical required by college. components. Upon completion, students should

be able to install electrical components and ACR119 – Fundamentals of Gas Heating determine their proper operation. Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides PREREQUISITE: As required by college. instruction on general service and installation for common gas furnace system components.

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ACR126 – Commercial Heating Systems (3 cr. heat pumps. PREREQUISITE: As required by hrs.) This course covers the theory and college. application of larger heating systems. Emphasis is placed on larger heating systems associated ACR192 – HVAC Apprenticeship/Internship (3 with commercial applications such as gas cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide basic heaters, boilers, unit heaters, and duct heaters. hands-on experiences in the work place. The Upon completion, student should be able to student is provided with a training plan troubleshoot and perform general maintenance developed by the employer and instructor on commercial heating systems. PREREQUISITE: working together to guide the learning As required by college. experience. Upon course completion, students should be able to work independently and apply ACR128 – Heat Load Calculations (3 cr. hrs.) related skills and knowledge. This course NOTE: There is an approved standardized plan- involves a minimum of 15 work hours per week. of-instruction for this course. This course PREREQUISITE: As required by college. focuses on heat flow into and out of building structures. Emphasis is placed on determining ACR200 – Review for Contract Exams (3 cr. heat gain/heat loss of a given structure. Upon hrs.) This course prepares students to take the completion, students should be able to State Certification Examination. Emphasis is calculate heat load and determine HVAC placed on all pertinent codes, piping equipment size requirements. PREREQUISITE: procedures, duct design, load calculation, As required by college. psychometrics, installation procedures, and air distribution. Upon completion, students should ACR132 – Residential Air Conditioning (3 cr. be prepared to take the contractors exam. hrs.) NOTE: There is an approved standardized PREREQUISITE: As required by college. plan-of-instruction for this course. This course introduces students to residential air ACR203 – Commercial Refrigeration (3 cr. hrs.) conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the This course focuses on commercial refrigeration operation, service, and repair of residential air systems. Emphasis is placed on evaporators, conditioning systems. Upon completion, condensers, compressors, expansion devices, students will be able to service and repair special refrigeration components and residential air conditioning systems. application of refrigeration systems. Upon completion students should be able to service ACR148 – Heat Pump Systems I (3 cr. hrs.) and repair commercial refrigeration systems. Instruction received in this course centers PREREQUISITE: As required by college. around the basic theory and application of heat pump systems and components. Upon ACR209 – Commercial Air Conditioning completion students will be able to install and Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on service heat pumps in a wide variety of servicing and maintaining commercial and applications. PREREQUISITE: As required by residential HVAC/R systems. Topics include college. system component installation and removal and service techniques. Upon completion, the ACR149 – Heat Pump Systems II (3 cr. hrs.) This student should be able to troubleshoot and is a continuation course of the basic theory and perform general maintenance on commercial application of heat pump systems. Topics and residential HVAC/R systems. PREREQUISITE: include the electrical components of heat As required by college. pumps and their function. Upon completion student should be able to install and service ACR210 – Troubleshooting HVACR Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides instruction in the

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use of various meters and gauges used in the HVACR industry. Emphasis is placed on general service procedures, system diagnosis, and corrective measure, methods of leak detection, and system evacuation, charging and performance checks. Upon completion students should be able to perform basic troubleshooting of HVAC/R. PREREQUISITE: A required by college.

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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 This program teaches the principles and MTH126 Calculus II 4 practice of programming industrial MTH227 Calculus III 4 manipulators, using an actual robot and a high- fidelity simulation environment for Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral demonstrations as well as hands-on Sciences assignments. Topics covered include system hardware components, coordinate systems, No Requirements positional representation and control, teach pendant programming, and I/O Area V: Pre-professional, Major and interfacing. Students will gain knowledge in various robot structures and their workspace, Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. they will develop skills in performing spatial (18 required, 2 institutional) transformations, kinematics analysis of robot systems and learn about the issues associated Course Title Cr. Hrs. with the operation of robotic systems. INT118 Foundation Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 INT212 Industrial Motor CTL I 3 Short Certificate INT253 Industrial Robotics 3 INT254 Robot Maintenance and Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. Troubleshooting 3 INT284 Applied Principals of Prog Course Title Cr. Hrs. Controls 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 INT288 Advanced Principals Prog Controls 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 No Requirements

Area III: Natural Sciences and Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Note: At least one math class is required. At semester. least one computer class is required. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 The Industrial Systems Program includes classes MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & from the electricity, machine tool, and welding Trigonometry 4 areas. Anyone who successfully completes the MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 program will be a multi-craft individual. This

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does not mean an individual is an expert in one Area III: Natural Sciences and particular area, but someone who understands Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. several areas and is able to perform general maintenance duties. Note: CIS146 is required. At least one math class is required. MTH112 or higher is strongly recommended. One science class is required. Associate of Applied Science Degree Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Note: An additional 3 hours in humanities and MTH126 Calculus II 4 fine arts must be taken along with SPH 106, MTH227 Calculus III 4 SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 requirements in Area II. BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical ART203 Art History I 3 Geography I 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical ENG252 American Literature II 3 Geography II 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG271 World Literature I 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 ENG272 World Literature II 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 REL100 History of World Religions 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SPH107 Fundamentals of Public ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Speaking 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 HIS121 World History I 3 HIS122 World History Ii 3 HIS201 US History I 3

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HIS202 US History II 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final PSY200 General Psychology 3 semester. PSY210 Human Growth and Development 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Total Degree Credit Hours 75 Elective Courses 53 Cr. Hrs.

(51 required, 2 institutional)

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Short Certificate ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. INT101 DC Fundamentals 3 INT103 AC Fundamentals 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. INT117 Principals in Industrial ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Mechanics 3

INT118 Foundation Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts INT119 Principals Mechanical Measurement/Technical DRW 3 No Requirements INT126 Preventive Maintenances 3 INT127 Principals of Industrial Pump/ Area III: Natural Sciences and Piping 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. INT134 Industrial Mechanical WDT Metal Cut 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. INT153 Precision Machine Fundamentals I 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 INT158 Industrial Wiring I 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 INT206 Industrial Motors I 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 INT212 Industrial Motor CTL I 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 INT253 Industrial Robotics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 INT254 Robot Maintenance and MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Troubleshooting 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & INT284 Applied Principals of Prog Trigonometry 4 Controls 3 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 INT288 Advanced Principals Prog MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Controls 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTT139 Introduction to CNC 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 RDG114 Critical Reading 3

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Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. (18 required, 2 institutional)

Note: Courses Int101, INT103, INT117, INT118, INT134, and INT153 are required.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 INT101 DC Fundamentals 3 INT103 AC Fundamentals 3 INT117 Principles of Industrial Maintenance 3 INT118 Fundamentals of Industrial Pneumatics & Hydraulics 3 INT134 Principles of Industrial Maintenance Welding & Metal Cutting 3 INT153 Precision Machining Fundamentals I 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

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Industrial Systems to the electronic devices. Course covers the basic operations and applications to include Industrial Electronics (ILT) rectifier circuits, transistors, and thyristors. Coverage is given to safety, use, and care with ILT106 – Concepts of Direct Current (5 cr. hrs.) hazardous materials and personal as well as This course provides an advanced study of material and environmental considerations. direct current (DC) concepts and application Upon completion students will be able to principles. Specific topics include safety, terms construct and test for proper operation of and symbols, electrical theory, Ohm’s law, various types of solid state devices. This course power law, electrical measurement, DC may serve as a substitute core for Solid State electrical components, series, parallel, and Fundamentals for EET, ILT, and ETC disciplines. series-parallel circuit construction. Students PREREQUISITE: None. gain hands-on experience through various laboratory problems. Emphasis is placed on the ILT112 – Concepts of Digital Electronics (5 cr. use of scientific calculators, reading schematics, hrs.) This course provides instruction in digital and the operation of common test equipment electronics. Topics include: number systems used to analyze and troubleshoot DC circuits and codes, a review of Boolean algebra, logic and to prove the theories taught during elements, digital circuits, programmable logic classroom instruction. This course may serve circuits, and memory and computing circuits. as a substitute core for DC Fundamentals. This This course provides laboratory exercises to course may serve as a substitute core for DC analyze, construct, test and troubleshoot digital Fundamentals. This course is also taught as circuits. This course may serve as a substitute ELT111 and INT120. PREREQUISITE: As required core for Digital Fundamentals in the EET, ETC, by program. and ILT disciplines. PREREQUISITE: None.

ILT113 – Concepts of Electronic Circuits (5 cr. ILT107 – Concepts of Alternating Current (5 cr. hrs.) This course covers the commonly utilized hrs.) This course provides an advanced study of circuits found in all areas of electronics. These alternating current (AC) concepts and include various rectifiers, filters, voltage application principles. Specific topics include regulating circuits, operational amplifier safety, terms and symbols, AC electrical theory, circuits, ICs, and oscillator circuits. Upon components, circuits, electrical measurement completion students will be able to construct instruments, laws of AC, and methods for and test various types of electronic circuits. constructing and measuring various types of AC PREREQUISITE: None. circuits. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory exercises designed to ILT127 – Microcomputer Fundamentals (3 cr. analyze complex circuits, power requirements, hrs.) This course provides the student with faults, phase relationships, and power factors. knowledge in installation of, and familiarization Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific with the basic assemblies in microcomputer calculators and the operation of various types systems. Topics include DOS, hard drives and of test equipment used to analyze and floppy drives, dip switches, and RAM. Upon troubleshoot AC circuits. This course may serve completion, students should be able to use as a substitute core for AC Fundamentals. This DOS, format hard drives, floppy drives, course is also taught as ELT112 and INT 122. configure circuit boards functions and install PREREQUISITE: As required by program. RAM. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

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include DOS, hard drives and floppy drives, dip ILT206 – Microprocessors Lab (2 cr. hrs.) This switches, and RAM. Upon completion, students course provides familiarization of should be able to use DOS, format hard drives, microprocessor instruction sets. Experiments in floppy drives, configure circuit boards functions programming and interfacing provide and and install RAM. PREREQUISITE: As required by understanding of microprocessor theory. Upon program. completion of this course, students should be able to program and interface a basic ILT143 – Principles of Industrial Electricity (3 cr. microprocessor system. PREREQUISITE: As hrs.) This course provides an in depth study of required by program. alternating current (AC) electronic theory. Students are prepared to analyze complex AC ILT224 – Electronic Communications (3 cr. hrs.) circuit configurations with resistors, capacitors, This course provides the student with and inductors in series and parallel knowledge in electronic circuits used in combinations. Topics include electrical safety amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation and lockout procedures, specific AC theory communication systems. Topics include functions such as RLC, impedance, phase modulation and detection techniques, antennas relationships, and power factor. Students will and transmission lines. Upon completion, be able to define terms, identify waveforms, students should be able to apply principles of solve complex mathematical problems, filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and construct circuits, explain circuit characteristics, resonance. PREREQUISITE: As required by identify components, and make accurate circuit program. measurements using appropriate measurement instruments. They should also be able to ILT225 – Electronic Communications Lab (2 cr. perform fundamental tasks associated with hrs.) This lab focuses on electronic circuits used troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining in amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation industrial AC systems. This course is also taught communication systems. Topics include as INT103. PREREQUISITE: As required by modulation and detection techniques, antennas program. and transmission lines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply principles of ILT181 – Special Topics in IPC-J STD (3 cr. hrs.) filters, oscillators, classes of amplifiers, and This course provides a guided independent resonance. PREREQUISITE: As required by study of special topics in ILT. The student and program. instructor designs the plan of study. Upon completion, students should be able to ILT229 – PC Repair (3 cr. hrs.) This course demonstrate skills developed in these courses. covers the repair of personal computers PREREQUISITE: As required by program. including hardware and software problems. ILT205 – Microprocessors (3 cr. hrs.) This Proper procedures for circuit card handling and course introduces microprocessors and explores replacement, installation of various drives and their applications. The course emphasizes installation of software are covered. This course programming and interfacing the helps prepare the student for the A+ microprocessor chip. Upon completion of this certification. Upon completion of this course, course, students should be able to perform the student should be able to explain the binary arithmetic perform computer arithmetic, proper procedures used in handling and describe the basic operation procedures for a replacing circuit cards, drives, memory and microprocessor system, and write programs for installing software. PREREQUISITE: As required a basic microprocessor. PREREQUISITE: As by program. required by program.

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ILT230 – Computer Repair Lab (2 cr. hrs.) This the use of scientific calculator and the course allows the student to practice using the operation of common test equipment used to proper procedure discussed in the theory analyze and troubleshoot DC and to prove the course. Students will repair computers theories taught during classroom instruction. following the proper procedures covered. This PREREQUISITE: As required by program. course will help prepare the student for the A+ certification. Upon completion of this course, INT103 – AC Fundamentals (3 cr. hrs.) This the student should be able to repair a personal course provides an in depth study of alternating computer. PREREQUISITE: As required by current (AC) electronic theory. Students are program. COREQUISITE: Computer Repair prepared to analyze complex AC circuit configurations with resistors, capacitors, and ILT263 – Certification Preparation lab (1 cr. hr.) inductors in series and parallel combinations. This course prepares students to sit for industry Topics include electrical safety and lockout certification examinations and is to be taken in procedures, specific AC theory functions such as the final semester of the program. The course RLC, impedance, phase relationships, and may be repeated to prepare students for power factor. Students will be able to define different certification examinations as terms, identify waveforms, solve complex determined by the college. PREREQUISITES: mathematical problems, construct circuits, Permission of instructor. explain circuit characteristics, identify components, and make accurate circuit ILT280 – Special Topics (3 cr. hrs.) This course is measurements using appropriate measurement designed to allow students an opportunity to instruments. They should also be able to study directly-related topics of particular perform fundamental tasks associated with interest which require the application of troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining technical knowledge and technical skills. industrial AC systems. This course is also taught Emphasis is placed on the application of skills as ILT143. PREREQUISITE: As required by and knowledge with practical experiences. program. Upon completion, students should be able to solve job related problems using technical skills INT117 – Principles of Industrial mechanics (3 and knowledge. PREREQUISITE: As required by cr. hrs.) This course provides instruction in program. basic physics concepts applicable to mechanics of industrial production equipment. Topics include the basic application of mechanical Industrial Systems (INT) principles with emphasis on power INT101 – DC Fundamentals (3 cr. hrs.) This transmission, specific mechanical components, course provides an in depth study of direct alignment, and tension. Upon completion, current (DC) electronic theory. Topics include students will be able to perform basic atomic theory, magnetism, properties of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance conductors and insulators, and characteristics functions on industrial production equipment. of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. Inductors and capacitors are introduced and their effects on DC circuits are examined. INT118- Fundamentals of Industrial Students are prepared to analyze complex DC Pneumatics and Hydraulics (3 cr. hrs.) This circuits, solve for unknown circuit variables and course includes the fundamental concepts and to use basic electronic test equipment. This theories for the safe operation of hydraulic and course also provides hands on laboratory pneumatic systems used with industrial exercises to analyze, construct, test, and production equipment. Topics include the troubleshoot DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on physical concepts, theories, laws, air flow

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characteristics, actuators, valves, accumulators, INT134 – Principles of Industrial Maintenance symbols, circuitry, filters, servicing safety, and Welding and Metal Cutting Techniques (3 cr. preventive maintenance and the application of hrs.) This course provides instruction in the these concepts to perform work. Upon fundamentals of acetylene cutting and the completion, students should be able to service basics of welding needed for the maintenance and perform preventive maintenance functions and repair of industrial production equipment. on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include oxy-fuel safety, choice of cutting PREREQUISITE: As required by program. equipment, proper cutting angles, equipment setup, cutting plate and pipe, hand tools, types INT119 – Principles of Mechanical of metal welding machines, rod and welding Measurement and Technical Drawing (3 cr. joints, and common welding passes and beads. hrs.) This course provides instruction in the use Upon course completion, students will of precision measuring tools and the demonstrate the ability to perform metal interpretation of technical drawings. Topics welding and cutting techniques necessary for include the use of calipers, micrometers, steel repairing and maintaining industrial equipment. rules, dial indicators, identifying types of lines PREREQUISITE – As required by program. and symbols of technical drawings, recognition and interpretation of various types of views, INT153 – Precision Machining Fundamentals I tolerances, and dimensions. Upon course (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on metal cutting completion, students will be able to use machines used to make parts and tools. Topics precision measuring tools and interpret include lathes, mills, drills, and presses. Upon technical drawings. PREREQUISITE: As course completion, students will have the required by program. ability to use precision measurement instruments and to read mechanical drawings. INT126 – Preventive Maintenance (3 cr. hrs.) PREREQUISITE: As required by program. This course focuses on the concepts and applications of preventive maintenance. Topics INT158 – Industrial Wiring I (3 cr. hrs.) This include the introduction of alignment course focuses on principles and applications of equipment, job safety, tool safety, preventive commercial and industrial wiring. Topics maintenance concepts, procedures, tasks, and include, electrical safety practices, an overview predictive maintenance concepts. Upon course of National Electric Code requirements as completion, students will demonstrate the applied to commercial and industrial wiring, ability to apply proper preventive maintenance conduit bending, circuit design, pulling cables, and explain predictive maintenance concepts. transformers, switch gear, and generation PREREQUISITE: As required by program. principles. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. INT127 – Principles of Industrial Pumps and Piping Systems (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides INT206 – Industrial Motors I (3 cr. hrs.) This instruction in the fundamental concepts of course focuses on basic information regarding industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics industrial electrical motors. Upon completion include pump identification, operation, and students will be able to troubleshoot, remove, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, replace, and perform routine maintenance on and piping systems, and their installation. Upon various types of motors. PREREQUISITE: As course completion, students will be able to required by program. install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial pumps and piping systems. PREREQUISITE: As INT212 – Industrial Motor Control I (3 cr. hrs.) required by program. This course focuses on information regarding industrial motor controls and basic information

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regarding process logic controllers. Upon problems. Upon completion, students should be completion students will be able to remove, able to demonstrate their ability in developing replace, and wire different types of control programs and troubleshooting the system. devices for operating industrial motors. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

INT253 – Industrial Robotics (3 cr. hrs.) This INT288 – Applied Principles of Programmable course provides instruction in concepts and Controllers (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides a theories for the operation of robotic servo comprehensive study in the theory and motors and power systems used with industrial application of specific models of programmable robotic equipment. Emphasis is on the logic controllers. Topics include hardware application of the computer to control power configuration, memory and addressing detail systems to perform work. Student function of software, instruction types, system competencies include understanding of the troubleshooting, and simple programming functions of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical techniques. PREREQUISITE: As required by power system components, ability to read and program. interpret circuitry for proper troubleshooting and ability to perform preventative INT291 – Cooperative Education (3 cr. hrs.) maintenance. PREREQUISITE: As required by This course provides students work experience program. with a college-approved employer in an area directly related to the student's program of INT254 – Robot Maintenance and study. Emphasis is placed on integrating Troubleshooting (3 cr. hrs.) This course classroom experiences with work experience. introduces the principle concepts of the Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshooting and maintenance of robots. evaluate career selection, demonstrate Topics include the recognition and description employability skills, and satisfactorily perform of major robot components. Students will learn work-related competencies. PREREQUISITE: to diagnose robot mechanical problems to the Instructor permission. component level, replace mechanical components and perform adjustments, troubleshooting class 1, 2, and 3 faults, to manipulate I/O for the robot, and periodic and preventive maintenance. Students will learn how to safely power up robots for complete shutdown and how to manipulate robots using the teach pendant. Upon completion students will be able to describe the various robot classifications, characteristics, explain system operations of simple robots, and maintain robotic systems. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

INT284 – Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers (3 cr. hrs.) This course includes the advanced principals of PLC's including hardware, programming, and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced working programs, and troubleshooting hardware and software communication

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MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral The J. F. Drake State Community and Technical Communication 3 Machine Tool program is designed to prepare SPH107 Fundamentals of Public students for gainful employment in the area of Speaking 3 precision machining. The program emphasizes THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 safe work habits, metallurgy, precision THR126 Intro to Theater 3 measurement, and the set up and operation of machine tools that cut and shape metal as well as none traditional materials. The program not Area III: Natural Sciences and only strives to produce a graduate with Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. employable skills, but a well-rounded individual.

Note: CIS146 is required. At least one math class is required. MTH112 or MTH113 is highly Associate of Applied Science Degree recommended. One Natural Science class, preferably Physics is highly recommended. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 students are highly recommended to take a MTH125 Calculus I 4 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature MTH126 Calculus II 4 (AreaII) or History (AreaIV). An additional 3 BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 hours in humanities and fine arts must be BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 taken along with SPH 106, SPH107, SPA101 or CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 Course Title Cr. Hrs. GEO101 Principles of Physical Geography I 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical ART203 Art History I 3 Geography II 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ENG252 American Literature II 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 ENG271 World Literature I 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 ENG272 World Literature II 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 REL100 History of World Religions 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3

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Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral MTT219 CNC Graphic Program Turning 3 Sciences 6 Cr. Hrs. MTT220 CNC Graphic Program Milling 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. RDG114 Critical Reading 3

ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final HIS121 World History I 3 semester. HIS122 World History Ii 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. HIS201 US History I 3 HIS202 US History II 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 PSY200 General Psychology 3 PSY210 Human Growth and Development 3 Total Degree Credit Hours 75 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 53 Cr. Hrs. Short Certificate - Manual Machining (51 required, 2 institutional) Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. Note: All courses listed are required except ACT201, CIS130, MTT147, MTT148, OAD101 Course Title Cr. Hrs. and RDG114. ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 No Requirements

MTT100 Machining Technology I 6 MTT103 Machining Technology II 6 Area III: Natural Sciences and MTT107 Machining Calculations I 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. MTT121 Basic Print Reading for Machinists 3 Note: At least one computer class is required. MTT127 Metrology 3 At least one math class is required. MTH112 or MTT128 Geometric Dimensioning and MTH113 is recommended. Tolerancing 3 MTT129 Lathe Operations 6 MTT136 Milling Machine Operations 6 MTT139 Intro to CNC 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTT140 Basic CNC Turning 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 MTT141 Basic CNC Milling 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 MTT147 Intro to Machine Shop I 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTT148 Intro to Machine Shop I Lab 3

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MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 Short Certificate - CNC Machining MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs MTH125 Calculus I 4 ENG101 English Comp. 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral No Requirements Sciences No Requirements Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Note: At least one computer class is required. Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. At least one math class is required. MTH112 or (18 required, 2 institutional) MTH113 is recommended.

Note: All courses listed in this section are Course Title Cr. Hrs. required except ACT201, OAD101, and CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 RDG114 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTT100 Machining Technology I 6 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTT103 Machining Technology II 6 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & MTT121 Basic Print Reading for Trigonometry 4 Machinists 3 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTT127 Metrology 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral semester. Sciences No Requirements Course Title Cr. Hrs.

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Note: All courses listed in this section are required except ACT201, OAD101 and RDG114.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 MTT127 Metrology 3 MTT139 Intro to CNC 3 MTT140 Basic CNC Turning 3 MTT141 Basic CNC Milling 3 MTT219 CNC Graphic Program Turning 3 MTT220 CNC Graphic Program Milling 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3

Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

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Machine Tool (MTT) Course should be able to interpret basic drawings, Descriptions visualize parts, and make pictorial sketches. This course is aligned with NIMS certification MTT100 – Machining Technology I – (6 cr. hrs.) standards. PREREQUISITE: As required by This course introduces machining operations as program. they relate to the metalworking industry.

Topics include machine shop safety, measuring MTT127 – Metrology (3 cr. hrs.) This course tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, grinding covers the use of precision measuring machines, and layout instruments. Upon instruments. Emphasis is placed on the completion, students will be able to perform inspection of machine parts and use of a wide the basic operations of measuring, layout, variety of measuring instruments. Upon grinding, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. completion students should be able to This course is aligned with NIMS certification demonstrate correct use of measuring standards. MTT 147 and 148 are suitable instruments. This course is aligned with NIMS substitutes for this course. PREREQUISITE: As certification standards. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. required by program.

MTT103 – Machining Technology II (6 cr. hrs.) MTT128 – Geometric Dimensioning and This course provides additional instruction and Tolerancing I (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed practice in the use of measuring tools, lathes, to teach students how to interpret engineering milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is drawings using modern conventions, symbols, placed on setup and operation of machine tools datums, datum targets, and projected tolerance including the selection of work holding devices, zones. Special emphasis is placed upon print speeds, feeds, cutting tools and coolants. Upon reading skills, and industry specifications and completion, students should be able to perform standards. This course is aligned with NIMS intermediate level procedures of precision certification standards. PREREQUISITE: As grinding, measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, required by program. turning, and milling. This course is aligned with

NIMS certification standards. MTT 149 and 150 MTT129 – Lathe Operations (6 cr. hrs.) This are suitable substitutes for MTT 103. course includes more advanced lathe practices PREREQUISITE: As required by program. such as set-up procedures, work planning,

inner- and outer-diameter operations, and MTT107 – Machining Calculations I (3 cr. hrs.) inspection and process improvement. This course introduces basic calculations as they Additional emphasis is placed on safety relate to machining occupations. Emphasis is procedures. Upon completion, students will be placed on basic calculations and their able to apply advanced lathe techniques. applications in the machine shop. Upon MTT134 AND MTT135 are suitable substitutes completion, students should be able to perform for MTT129. This course is aligned with NIMS basic shop calculations. This course is aligned standards. PREREQUISITE: As required by with NIMS certification standards. program. PREREQUISITE: As required by program.

MTT136 – Milling Operations (6 cr. hrs.) This MTT121 – Basic Print Reading for Machinists (3 course covers manual milling operations. cr. hrs.) This course covers the basic principles Emphasis is placed on related safety, types of of print reading and sketching. Topics include milling machines and their uses, cutting speed, multi-view drawings; interpretation of feed calculations, and set-up and operation conventional lines; and dimensions, notes, and procedures. Upon completion, students should thread notations. Upon completion, students be able to apply manual milling techniques

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(vertical and horizontal/universal) to produce operations as they relate to the metalworking machine tool projects. MTT137 and MTT138 industry. Topics include machine shop safety, are suitable substitutes for this course. This measuring tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, course is aligned with NIMS certification bench grinders, and layout instruments. Upon standards. PREREQUISITE: As required by completion, students will be able to perform program. the basic operations of measuring, layout, drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. MTT139 – Basic Computer Numerical Control PREREQUISITE: As required by college. (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces the concepts and capabilities of computer numeric control MTT148 – Introduction to Machine Shop I Lab (CNC) machine tools. Topics include setup, (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides practical operation, and basic applications. Upon application of the concepts and principles of completion, students should be able to develop machining operations learned in MTT 147. a basic CNC program to safely operate a lathe Topics include machine shop safety, measuring and milling machine. This course is aligned with tools, lathes, saws, milling machines, bench NIMS certification standards. PREREQUISITE: As grinders, and layout instruments. Upon required by program. completion, students will be able to perform the basic operations of measuring, layout, MTT140 – Basic Computer Numerical Control drilling, sawing, turning, and milling. This course Turning I (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers is aligned with NIMS certification standards. concepts associated with basic programming of PREREQUISITE: As required by college. a computer numerical control (CNC) turning center. Topics include basic programming MTT219 – Computer Numerical Control characteristics, motion types, tooling, Graphics: Turning (3 cr. hrs.) This course workholding devices, setup documentation, covers techniques involved in writing a program tool compensations, and formatting. Upon for a multi-axis computerized numeric control completion, students should be able to write a (CNC) turning machine using computer assisted basic CNC turning program that will be used to manufacturing (CAM) software. In addition, produce a part. This course is aligned with CNC turning machine setup, programming, and NIMS certification standards. PREREQUISITE: As operation are detailed. Upon completion, the required by program. student should be able to set up, program, and operate a 3-axis CNC turning machine to MTT141 – Basic Computer Numeric Control produce a 2½-axis part using CAM software. Milling Programming I (3 cr. hrs.) This course This course is aligned with NIMS certification covers concepts associated with basic standards. PREREQUISITE: As required by programming of a computer numerical control program. (CNC) milling center. Topics include basic programming characteristics, motion types, MTT220 – Computer Numerical Control tooling, workholding devices, setup Graphics: Milling (3 cr. hrs.) This course covers documentation, tool compensations, and techniques involved in writing a program for a formatting. Upon completion, students should multi-axis computerized numeric control (CNC) be able to write a basic CNC milling program milling machine using computer assisted that will be used to produce a part. This course manufacturing (CAM) software. In addition, is aligned with NIMS certification standards. CNC milling machine setup, programming, and PREREQUISITE: As required by program. operation are detailed. Upon completion, the student should be able to set up, program, and MTT147 – Introduction to Machine Shop I (3 cr. operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine to hrs.) This course introduces machining produce a 2½-axis part using CAM software.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree taken along with SPH 106, SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. MEDICAL ASSISTING ART100 Art Appreciation 3 The Medical Assisting Program is intended to ART203 Art History I 3 prepare students to provide patient care in ENG251 American Literature I 3 physician’s offices, minor emergency centers, ENG252 American Literature II 3 long-term care facilities, and other types of ENG261 English Literature I 3 free-standing medical clinics. In the clinical ENG262 English Literature II 3 role, the medical assistant provides assistance ENG271 World Literature I 3 to the physician during assessment and ENG272 World Literature II 3 examination of patients, treatment MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 interventions, and in-office diagnostic PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 protocols. Students in this program will learn to REL100 History of World Religions 3 perform physical assessments, take medical REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 histories, take and record vital signs, administer REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 medications, perform venipuncture, and SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 interpret basic laboratory results. SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral Medical Assistants are also prepared to assume Communication 3 office administrative roles in physician’s offices, SPH107 Fundamentals of Public including scheduling procedures, billing Speaking 3 protocols, coding mechanisms, typing of THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 medical correspondence utilizing appropriate THR126 Intro to Theater 3 medical terminology, office accounting procedures, and insurance processing. Area III: Natural Sciences and Upon completion of this program, the student Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. will be awarded the A.A.S. – Associate of Applied Science degree—and will be eligible to Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant required. One science class is required. (CCMA) examination. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Note: If transferring to a 4 year institution, MTH126 Calculus II 4 students are highly recommended to take a MTH227 Calculus III 4 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 (AreaII) or History (AreaIV). An additional 3 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 hours in humanities and fine arts must be

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CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 MAT120 Medical Administrative CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 Procedures I 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical MAT121 Medical Administrative Geography I 4 Procedures II 3 GEO102 Principles of Physical MAT122 Basic Concepts Interpersonal Geography II 4 Relations 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 MAT125 Laboratory Procedures I for the PHS112 Physical Science II 4 Medical Assistant 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 MAT128 Medical law and Ethics for the PHY201 General Physics I 4 Medical Assistant 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 MAT200 Management of Office PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 Emergencies 2 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 MAT211 Clinical Procedures II for the Medical Assistant 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral MAT215 Laboratory Procedures II for the Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. Medical Assistant 3 MAT216 Medical Pharmacology for the Course Title Cr. Hrs. Medical Office 4 ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 MAT220 Medical Office Insurance 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 MAT222 Medical Transcription 2 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 MAT228 Medical Assisting Review HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 Course 1 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 MAT229 Medical Assisting HIS121 World History I 3 Preceptorship 3 HIS122 World History Ii 3 MAT239 Phlebotomy Preceptorship 3 HIS201 US History I 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 HIS202 US History II 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): PSY210 Human Growth and Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Development 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 semester.

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Course Title Cr. Hrs. Elective Courses 54 Cr. Hrs. ORI101 Orientation to College 1 (50 required, 2 institutional, 2 elective) WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Total Degree Credit Hours 76 BIO120 Medical Terminology 3 BIO201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIO202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 MAT102 Medical Assisting Theory I 3 MAT103 Medical Assisting Theory II 3 Short Certificate MAT111 Clinical Procedures I for the Medical Assistant 3 Area I: Written Composition

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No requirements MAT101 Medical Terminology 3 MAT102 Medical Assisting Theory I 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts MAT122 Basic Concepts Interpersonal No Requirements Relations 3 MAT125 Laboratory procedures I for the Medical Assistant 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and MAT128 Medical law and Ethics for the Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs. Medical Assistant 3 MAT215 Laboratory Procedures II for the Note: At least one math class is required. Medical Assistant 3 MAT222 Medical Transcription I 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MAT239 Phlebotomy Preceptorship 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Trigonometry 4 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 semester. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH227 Calculus III 4 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Sciences Total Certificate Credit Hours 26 No Requirements

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 23 Cr. Hrs. (21 required, 2 institutional)

Note: All of the courses listed for this section are required except BIO103, BIO201, CIS130, CIS146, MAT101, MAT222, MAT239, OAD101 and RDG114.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 BIO120 Medical Terminology 3 BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Intro to Information Systems 3

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Medical Assisting (MAT) Course instruction in clinical examining room Descriptions procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting with examination, and patient BIO 120 – Medical Terminology (3 cr. hrs.) This education. Upon completion, students will be course is designed for medical assistants, able to demonstrate competence in exam room student nurses, and others in medically related procedures. PREREQUISITE: None. fields. The course will focus on the more common prefixes, roots, and suffixes used to MAT120 – Medical Administrative Procedures I construct medical terms with these word parts (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces medical to determine the meanings of new or unfamiliar office administrative procedures. Topics include terms. The student will learn a system of word appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, building which will enable them to interpret managing the physician's schedule, handling medical terms. PREREQUISITE: None. mail, preparing and maintaining medical

records, and patient orientation. Upon MAT101 – Medical Terminology (3cr. hrs.) completion, students should be able to perform Students receive a thorough introduction to the basic medical secretarial skills. PREREQUISITE: basic medical terminology through the CIS146, OAD101 or type 30 wpm or enroll in understanding of root words, prefixes and ENG 101 suffixes. The course focuses on correct pronunciation, spelling, and use of medical MAT121 – Medical Administrative Procedures terms. II (3 cr. hrs.) This course is the continuation of

Medical Administrative Procedures I. Topics MAT102 – Medical Assisting Theory I (3 cr. include physical plant maintenance, equipment, hrs.) A description of anatomical descriptors and supplies, inventories, liability coverage, and the cell introduces the student to and medical economics, and an introduction to serves as an overview of the body's systems. insurance procedures. Upon completion The structure and function of the nervous, students should be able to manage the sensory, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, economics of the medical office and supervise respiratory, and cardiovascular systems are personnel. PREREQUISITE: BIO103, BIO201, taught with the diseases related to these ENG101, MAT120 systems presented. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic working MAT122 – Basic Concepts of Interpersonal knowledge of these body systems. Relationships (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed PREREQUISITE: None. to assist students in health occupations to learn

basic principles of human behavior. Activities MAT103 – Medical Assisting Theory II (3 cr. for developing effective interpersonal relations hrs.) The structure and function of the are included. Exploration of self-concept and digestive, urinary, reproduction, endocrine, and the negative effect of poor self-concept as they immune systems are presented. Disease relate to one's health are presented. Upon processes that are related to these systems will completion, students should be able to apply be included. Basic concepts of reproduction, these concepts to the work setting. growth and development, and nutrition are PREREQUISITE: None. taught. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge MAT125 – Lab Procedures I for the Medical of these body systems. PREREQUISITE: None. Assistant (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides

instruction in basic lab techniques used by the MAT111 – Clinical Procedures I for the Medical medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, Assistant (3 cr. hrs.) This course includes quality control, collecting and processing

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specimens, performing selective diagnostic MAT216 – Medical Pharmacology for the tests, such as a CBC, screening and follow-up of Medical Office (4 cr. hrs.) This course teaches the test results and OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon commonly administered drugs used in the medical completion, students should be able to perform field including their classifications, actions, basic lab tests/skills based on course topics. indications, contraindications, and side effects on PREREQUISITE: MAT102 the body. Correct demonstration of drug calculation, preparation, administration, and documentation are also taught. Upon completion, students should be MAT128 – Medical Law & Ethics for the able to demonstrate safe drug administration and Medical Assistant (3 cr. hrs.) This course recognize common medical classifications and their provides basic information related to the legal patient implications. CORE relationship of patient and physician. Topics to be covered include creation and termination of MAT220 – Medical Office Insurance (3 cr. hrs.) contracts, implied and informed consent, In this course emphasis is placed on insurance professional liability, invasion of privacy, procedures with advanced diagnostic and procedural malpractice, tort, liability, breach of contract, and coding in the outpatient facility. Study will include the Medical Practice Act. Upon completion, students correct completion of insurance forms and coding. should be able to recognize ethical and legal Upon completion, students should be able to implications of these topics as they relate to the demonstrate proficiency in coding for medical assistant. CORE reimbursements. CORE.

MAT200- Management of Office Emergencies MAT222 – Medical Transcription I (2 cr. hrs.) (2 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to instruct This course introduces dictating equipment and students in handling emergencies in the medical office. Emergencies presented will include typical medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular emergencies, diabetic emergencies, correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. seizures, syncope, hyperthermia and hypothermia, Upon completion, students should be able to shock, musculoskeletal emergencies, and poisoning. transcribe physician's dictation. PREREQUISITE: Upon completion, students should be able to CIS130 or CIS146, keyboarding speed of at least recognize emergency situations and take 30 wpm, MAT101 or BIO120, MAT120 and appropriate actions. CORE MAT121.

MAT211 – Clinical Procedures II for the MAT228 – Medical Assistant Review Course (1 Medical Assistant (3 cr. hrs.) This course includes cr. hr.) This course includes a general review of instruction in vital signs and special examination administrative and clinical functions performed procedures. Emphasis is placed on interviewing in a medical office. The course will assist the skills, appropriate triage and preparing patients for student or graduate in preparing for national diagnostic procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to assist with special procedures. credentialing examination. PREREQUISITE: CORE None.

MAT215 – Laboratory Procedures II for the MAT229 – Medical Assistant Practicum – (3 cr. Medical Assistant (3 cr. hrs.) This course hrs.) This course is designed to provide the instructs the student in the fundamental theory and opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory, and lab application for the medical office. Microbiology, administrative skills in a physician's office, clinic or urinalysis, serology, blood chemistry, and outpatient facility. The student will gain experience venipuncture theory as well as venipuncture in applying knowledge learned in the classroom in collection procedures are discussed and performed. enhancing competence, in strengthening Upon completion, students should be able to professional communications and interactions. Upon perform basic lab tests/skills on course topics. CORE completion, students should be able to perform as an entry-level Medical Assistant. Content of this

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course is aligned with standards and guidelines from the American Association of Medical Assisting. CORE

MAT239 – Phlebotomy Preceptorship (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply phlebotomy techniques in the physician's clinic and hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on training individuals to properly collect and handle blood specimens for laboratory testing and to interact with health care personnel, patients, and the general public. Upon completion, students should be prepared for entry-level phlebotomy and to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician Examination (ASCP). PREREQUISITE: Instructor permission.

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PRACTICAL NURSING MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Practical Nursing is a comprehensive course of MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 study that combines theory with clinical MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 practice. The curriculum is designed to provide MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & 4 qualified individuals with an opportunity to Trigonometry acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills, MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 which will enable them to become safe and MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 competent practitioners of Practical Nursing. MTH125 Calculus I 4

MTH126 Calculus II 4 To become licensed, graduates of this program MTH227 Calculus III 4 must successfully write the national Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). The typical student who enters the program full-time and whose academic and clinical progress is Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral satisfactory should complete the program in Sciences two semesters plus a summer session providing the necessary courses are offered. The division No Requirements of instruction is approved by the Commission on Occupational Education and the Alabama Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Board of Nursing. Elective Courses 45 Cr. Hrs. The LPN program offers a certificate. (43 required, 2 institutional)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 Certificate BIO103 Introduction to Biology 4 BIO201 Human Anatomy & Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. Physiology I 4 BIO202 Human Anatomy & Course Title Cr. Hrs. Physiology II 4 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 BIO220 Microbiology 4 NUR102 Fundamentals of Nursing 6 NUR103 Health Assessment 1 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts NUR104 Introduction to Pharmacology 1 NUR105 Adult Nursing 8 No requirements. NUR106 Maternal and Child Nursing 5

NUR107 Adult/Child Nursing 8 Area III: Natural Sciences and NUR108 Psychosocial Nursing 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. NUR109 Role Transition for the Practical Nurse 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 Note: At least one math class is required. At PSY200 General Psychology 3 least one computer class is required. PSY210 Human Growth and 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. Development RDG114 Critical Reading 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3

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Institutional Requirements (2 credits): policies set forth in the student handbook and Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first the College Catalog. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. Standards of Conduct Course Title Cr. Hrs. The nursing student shall comply with legal, ORI101 Orientation to College 1 moral and legislative standards that determine WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 unacceptable behavior of the nurse and which may be cause for denial of license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, in accordance with Total Certificate Credit Hours the Alabama Law Regulating practice of 54 Registered and Practical Nursing as stated below:

NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES AND The Board may reprimand, fine, probate, REQUIREMENTS suspend, revoke or otherwise discipline any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse The intensity of the nursing curriculum and the upon proof that the person: development of acceptable workplace habits mandate that the LPN program establish  Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or departmental policies regarding absences and attempting to procure a license, has been tardiness, professional and ethical conduct, convicted of a felony offense, has been uniform dress code, and testing. Since nursing convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty, is a profession that demands high ethical and regardless of court disposition, to a professional standards, success in nursing charged criminal act involving moral depends on the nurse’s ability to provide safe, turpitude or of gross immorality that effective care while demonstrating acceptable would tend to bring reproach upon the workplace habits. Departmental policies nursing profession. Such criminal acts promote the development of acceptable include, but are not limited to, offenses workplace habits and are consistently enforced. involving drugs, theft, lewdness, sexual Attendance policies are included on each course misconduct, abuse, violence, fraud, and/or syllabus and dress code and other policies any other conduct detrimental to the related to clinical are included on the syllabi of public’s health, safety or welfare. courses with a clinical component.  Is unfit or incompetent due to the use of Because graduates of the Practical Nursing alcohol, or is addicted to the use of habit- Program must pass the national licensing forming drugs to such an extent as to examination upon completion of their program, render the registered nurse or licensed separate policies and guidelines that may be practical nurse unsafe or unreliable. higher than the institutional standards have been established. Each student will be given a  Has been convicted of any violation of a copy of the appropriate policies on admission to federal or state law relating to controlled substances, including misdemeanor and the program. felony offenses.

Note: Although separate policies and  Is guilty of unprofessional conduct of a guidelines have been established for the LPN character likely to deceive, defraud, or program, LPN students must comply with the

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injure the public in matters pertaining to  Proof that the student has undergone health. drug and alcohol testing with the approved vendor as a precondition to FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE beginning clinical experiences and that STIPULATIONS WHILE IN THE NURSING results indicate that the student is drug PROGRAM CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR free. (This requirement must be DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM. repeated if you are in the program for over one year). It is important for nursing students to know  Proof that the student has undergone a about the Alabama Board of Nursing’s criminal background screening prior to regulations on the review of candidates for beginning clinical experiences, and that eligibility for initial and continuing Licensure. results indicate no significant findings in There will be questions on the Application for the background screening. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by  Proof that the student has undergone Examination, which ask, “Have you ever been physical examination and is free from arrested or convicted of a criminal offense?” any contagious disease that may be Application to write the examination may be transmitted to patients, families, and denied based on this review. Although these employees. This process includes having policies refer specifically to Alabama, other the LPN Program’s Health Form states have similar stipulations regarding properly completed and signed by a MD Licensure. or Nurse Practitioner and proof of: o A two-step TB skin testing (one week between each test). This PROGRAM ADMISSION POLICIES requirement must be repeated RELATED TO CLINICALS if you are in the program for Because participation in clinical settings is an over one year. integral part of the LPN program curriculum, o MMR vaccination or titer each student is required to comply with all o Tetanus vaccination or titer policies and procedures of the contracted o Chickenpox (varicella) clinical agencies. Therefore, each student will vaccination or titer uphold the contractual terms designated in o Hepatitis B vaccination series or these contracts prior to being admitted to a follow-up titer (must have the course with a clinical component. Clinical first vaccination prior to agencies reserve the right to amend a contract starting the program; students and ask for additional requirements to be met may not turn in a physician’s as deemed necessary to maintain the safety and note indicating that they had welfare of the patient, student, and/or agency the illness in the past; they employee. Violation of nursing program or must have documentation of health care agency policies will result in the vaccine or titer results.) dismissal from the program.  Proof of malpractice insurance coverage in amounts required by the The following is a list of examples of clinical agencies and evidence that all students agency contractual policies that must be purchased the malpractice insurance completed and on file prior to students being prior to participating in their first allowed to participate in clinical experiences. clinical experience. The College, This includes: therefore, requires all students to purchase malpractice insurance when registering for the first semester. The

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Health Sciences Program Assistant ACCIDENT POLICY manages this information. Malpractice All accidents or incidents should be reported insurance must be kept current for the immediately to the Course Manager or Nursing designated amount of coverage during Department Chair, whether or not an injury has the time a student is enrolled in the occurred. If an accident or needle-stick occurs program. By registering for NURLIN while a student is participating in an off-campus (Liability Insurance), you are fulfilling clinical experience, the policy of the clinical this requirement. Liability insurance is agency will supersede the policy of the College. charged annually to students, and it is However, the faculty and/or student must the student’s responsibility to maintain complete the required Accident/Incident Report current malpractice insurance coverage. Form and notify the College as soon as possible.  All students enrolled in clinical courses Any medical interventions will be at the are required to be CPR certified as a student’s expense. Health Care Provider through the

American Heart Association or American Red Cross prior to program BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN POLICIES entry and during all courses in order to attend clinical and lab experiences. Policies regarding the prevention and Failure to comply means the student management of parenteral and mucus will not be allowed to attend the clinical membrane exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens or lab experience until the card is including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), current. Any missed clinical or lab days Hepatitis B, and other infectious diseases and in completing CPR requirements can information relative to OSHA requirements are result in the student failing the nursing provided to students during the Fundamentals course. Failure to obtain CPR of Nursing course and are continuously certification and/or complete the reinforced throughout the curriculum. During assigned clinical days will result in the Fundamentals of Nursing, students are also student failing the course. provided with written handouts that outline  If a single health care facility refuses to OSHA requirements and the LPN Program’s permit a student to perform clinicals at Guidelines for the Management of Parenteral their facility for issues related to the and Mucous Membrane Exposure to Blood- background or drug screen, essential Borne Pathogens including Human functions (e.g., specific health issues Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B including contagious or communicable and a copy of the CDC’s “Recommendations for diseases), or other situations as they Prevention of HIV Transmission in the Health arise, then the student will be Care Setting.” MMWR 36 (2), 16017S, 9/93. withdrawn from the program. PN PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT POLICY The LPN Student’s behavior, appearance, and attitude shall reflect respect for and accountability to the nursing profession at all times. Inappropriate conduct in the classroom or clinical setting may result in termination from the nursing program. Students must not represent themselves as nurses or engage in patient/client care as

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nursing students except when participating in provide you with an accurate assessment of an assigned, planned learning activity in a your knowledge, skills and ability in this course, practice setting integral to the curriculum. as well as provide you with valuable remediation activities that will enhance your A student who demonstrates evidence of learning and critical thinking. unethical or inappropriate conduct or unsafe It is based on the modules in the syllabus. clinical practices will be terminated from the program and will not be eligible for readmission. This includes a student who SAFETY POLICY receives a complaint from or is prohibited from At School: participating in a clinical agency utilized by the program for clinical learning experiences, or  In case of an accident, the student is who is withdrawn from the clinical agency due transported to the hospital by: to unprofessional or unethical conduct. Some o ambulance or examples of unprofessional unethical conduct o private car by family members or include, but are not limited to, the following: means as indicated (e.g., taxi, fellow student).  Use of profanity  The student’s own primary healthcare  Dishonesty—either by telling a falsehood or provider is called. taking something that does not belong to  An accident report is made. you  A report is made for Insurance claims, if  Unprofessional verbal and/or physical necessary. confrontations  Smoking is not permitted in the classroom  Display of inappropriate physical contact or within any area in buildings on campus.  Failure to follow college, LPN program,  The College has published procedures for and/or clinical agency dress codes and fire, bomb threats and tornadoes. Each of other policies these procedures requires certain behavior  Not following appropriate channels of on the part of each student. All students command should be familiar with the procedures for  Unlawful and/or unethical behavior all three of these emergencies. Also, make sure you are signed up with the Drake Alert  Breach of confidentiality system.  Falsifying documents

 Unsafe clinical practices At the Health Care Facility:  In case of an accident, the clinical COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT (CA) instructor is to determine the extent of Comprehensive Assessment examinations will injury and if the student should be be administered prior to the final examination transported to the emergency room. for each nursing course. The CA will be created  With the student’s permission, his/her by an outside agency. The examinations will be physician or the physician on duty is administered online on campus and proctored called. by the Course Manager or designee. The  An accident report is made. percentage of the CA for a course may vary as o One set (triplicate) is completed the student progresses through the program. for the hospital. This examination will be administered in the o One set (duplicate) is filled out same format as your National Council Licensing for the College’s insurance Examination (NCLEX-PN). This examination will purposes.

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 The Accident Report form, signed by attended the New Nursing Student the clinical instructor, is given to the Orientation) or within one week of classes involved student to take either to the beginning with their first semester enrolled. hospital emergency room or to physician.  During New Nursing Student Orientation (or as designated by the Division Chair), new program students will be enrolled for BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY background screening at the vendor site As stipulated within clinical contracts, students upon proof of payment for NUR BGR 7 to must conform to the rules, policies, and the Business Office. This is a non-refundable procedures of the clinical affiliates, which fee. No student will be registered for the include background checks. Background checks background check without proof of will be conducted according to the following payment for NUR BGR 7 (no exceptions). guidelines:  Students will be required to complete an  J.F. Drake State Community and Technical initial background check upon admission to College is contractually obligated to comply the program. If a student fails to submit to with all guidelines set forth by our health the initial background check by the care agencies where program clinicals take designated time, the Course Manager will place. One of these requirements is a discuss with the student whether they will background check. be able to continue in the nursing program.

 The background checks will be scheduled  The clinical agency (ies) that receives a and conducted by a private vendor positive result makes the final decision to approved by the Health Sciences Division approve or deny the student for clinical Chair and Dean of Instruction. Results of the privileges. Some clinical agencies may background check will be sent to the Health require a separate background check, and, Sciences Technology Division Chair. if this is the case, the student will be Students contract directly with the responsible for any payments. If a student is approved vendor; results are confidential prohibited from participation in the clinical agencies, then the student will be  Background checks, which could render a terminated from the program. student ineligible to participate in clinical  Nursing students must sign the appropriate learning experiences, include, but are not consent(s) prior to the background check. A limited to: felony convictions or criminal copy of the signed consent(s) will be charges that jeopardize the health and maintained in the student records and a safety of patients (especially abuse, copy of the applicable consent(s) will be violence or drug related) and sanctions or provided to the company conducting the debarment. Each significant finding in the background check. background check will be reviewed individually.  The policy for conducting background checks for students is stated within the  All students new to the Nursing program, Student Handbook. whether full- or part-time, regardless of the nursing courses in which they will be  The background check may include, but is enrolled, must complete a background not limited to: check prior to the first day of class (if they

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o Criminal and Civil History/ Records, be terminated from the nursing program. which reveal felony and The student will not be eligible to re-enter misdemeanor arrests and the nursing program. The student is convictions and pending cases, responsible for clearing any/all denials usually including the date, nature of reported to the clinical agency. the offense, sentencing date, disposition, and current status.  Students who are unable to resolve denials o Sex Offender, which includes a will be withdrawn from the nursing search of the state or county program. repository for known sexual offenders. o Social Security Number Trace, CONFIDENTIALITY which is verification that the Results of the background screening will be sent number provided by the individual to, and reviewed by, the Health Sciences was issued by the Social Security Division Chair. These will be maintained in a Administration and is not listed in secured file online at the vendor website and the files of the deceased. may be accessed by the Program Assistant and o Office of the Inspector General, the NUR102 Fundamentals of Nursing Course which identifies those individuals Manager. These two individuals will have access who have committed offenses to the online approved or denied list but not deeming them ineligible to care for specific results of the background check results. patients receiving Medicare The student has a lifetime access to their online benefits. personal information. A copy will also be placed o Employment and Education in the student’s permanent records, which are Verification located in a locked file cabinet. Confidentiality o Personal References/Interviews of the results will be maintained by the Health o Any Other Public Record Sciences Division Chair or designee of the Chair with the exception of legal actions that require  The student will be informed of the results access to the results. of significant findings in the background check. A significant finding is defined as background information that may prohibit a DRUG & ALCOHOL SCREENING POLICY student from participating in clinical As stipulated by health care agencies with supervision in a health care facility which the J.F. Drake State Community and contracted by the College used to provide Technical College Nursing program contracts for clinical experience for nursing students in clinical experience, students must abide by the accordance to that facility’s policy. policies established by these agencies relative

to drug screening and any subsequent revisions  The student will be provided a copy of to these policies in order to participate in background check results, if significant. Any clinical experiences at the agency. dispute of the accuracy of the background

check must be submitted to the President’s Office within seven (7) days of notification I. Pre-Clinical Screening of receipt of the results. J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is contractually obligated to comply  If any clinical agency refuses to allow a with all guidelines set forth by our health care student to attend clinicals based on their agencies where program clinicals take place. background check results, that student will One of these requirements is a drug screening.

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All students new to the Nursing program, Procedure whether full- or part-time, regardless of the 1. Drink plenty of water prior to going for the nursing courses in which they will be enrolled, screening. must complete a drug and alcohol screening 2. Once the test is begun, if the student is prior to the first day of class (if they attended unable to give a specimen for any reason, the New Nursing Student Orientation) or within they will not be allowed to leave until they one week of classes starting for that semester drink further fluids and complete the enrolled. screening. 3. Students must list all medications currently Students will be required to complete an initial being taken. drug screen upon admission to the program, an 4. The Collector will explain the collection annual screening if in the program over one procedure and the Chain of Custody form. year, and a random screening if, at any time, The student will be provided with a sealed the student is perceived to be under the collection container. influence of drugs or alcohol during a clinical 5. Students must remove unnecessary outer experience. Students who have been out of the garments (coats, sweaters, etc.) and nursing program for more than one semester remove items from pockets when entering must update their drug screen at the student’s the collection site. expense through the current vendor. 6. The Collector will collect a monitored urine specimen. The drug screening is arranged through a 7. In the presence of the student, the private vendor approved by the Health Sciences Collector will seal the urine specimen with a Division Chair and Dean of Instruction. The tamper-proof security seal and affix an student will then be directed to a local lab that identification label with a code number. performs the actual test. Results of the 8. The student will verify the information on background check will be sent to the Health the identification label, initial the security Sciences Technology Division Chair. Students seal, and read and sign the Chain of Custody contract directly with the approved vendor and form. They will also be given a copy of the results are confidential. form. 9. The Collector will sign the Chain of Custody During New Nursing Student Orientation (or as form and give the student the appropriate designated by the Division Chair), new program copy. students will be enrolled in at the vendor site 10. If a student fails to submit to the initial drug upon proof of payment at the Business Office. screen at the designated time, the Course This is a non-refundable fee for this service. No Manager will direct the student in how to student will be registered for the drug screen at proceed. If the student fails to submit to the the vendor site if they have not paid for NUR drug screen as delineated at that point, DRG 7 (no exceptions). then the student may be terminated from the program. The student will be notified of the agency that 11. Failure to complete a drug screening as will conduct the drug screening at a designated required by clinical facilities will prohibit the site. The student will receive a confirmation student from the completing the clinical email from the vendor, which must be taken to component of required nursing courses and the agency performing the drug screen. result in failure of the course. Students should not take prescriptions drugs 12. Nursing students must sign the appropriate with them unless directed by the agency in the consent(s) prior to the drug screen. A copy email. of the signed consent(s) will be maintained

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in the student records and a copy of the  Abnormal conduct or erratic behavior while applicable consent(s) will be provided to the on the clinical unit, excessive absenteeism, company conducting the drug and alcohol as defined by the clinical agencies, tardiness check. or deterioration in performance; 13. The policy for conducting drug screenings  A workplace accident; for students is stated within the Student  Evidence of tampering with a drug Handbook. screening;  Suspected theft of medications including II. Positive Drug Screen controlled substances while on the unit;  Information that the individual has caused In the event of a positive result, the Health or contributed to an incident in the clinical Sciences Division Chair will be notified of the agency that created an unnecessarily results, and the student will then be provided a greater likelihood of a resulting injury to copy of the results of the drug screening. Any any person or property, than should occur dispute of the accuracy of the drug must be in a properly conducted situation or submitted to the President’s Office within seven endeavor. (7) working days of the notification of receipt of Evidence of involvement in the use, possession, the results. sale, solicitation, or transfer of illegal or illicit

drugs or alcohol while enrolled in the nursing A student who is unable to successfully program. complete a nursing course due to a positive drug and/or alcohol screen may reapply for readmission to the program at the next IV. Urine samples may be screened for the admission time. The student will be considered following: for readmission according to the ACCS  Alcohol Readmission policy.  D-Methamphetamine  Barbiturates A positive drug and/or alcohol screening result  Benzodiazepines will prohibit the student from completing the  Cocaine clinical component of required nursing courses.  Marijuana All students must have a negative drug and/or  Methaqualone alcohol-screening result on file.  Opiates

 Methadone III. Reasonable Suspicion Screening  Oxycontin Students may also be required to submit a  Ecstasy Reasonable Suspicion test within 24 hours or  Codiene less as stipulated in the drug and/or alcohol  Morphine screening policy of the health care agency while  Hydrocodone participating in clinical experiences. The  Hydromorphone definition of reasonable suspicion may include:  Oxycodone

 Observable phenomena, such as direct V. Confidentiality observation of drug or alcohol use with the physical symptoms or manifestations of Results of the drug screening will be sent to, being under the influence of a drug or and reviewed by, the Health Sciences Division alcohol; Chair. These will be maintained in a secured file  Presence of an odor of alcohol; online at the vendor website and which may

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also be accessed by the Program Assistant and available by prescription from health care the NUR102 Fundamentals of Nursing Course providers Prescription drugs prescribed to a Manager, who will have access to the online student by an appropriate health care provider approved/denied list but not to specific detailed may nevertheless be subject to abuse and may results of the background check results. A copy give rise to reasonable suspicion testing or will also be placed in the student’s permanent incident testing. The fact that the student has a records, which are located in a locked file prescription for one or more of the classes of cabinet. Confidentiality of the results will be drugs which are legally prescribed by a health maintained by the Health Sciences Division care provider does not necessarily, in and of Chair or designee of the Chair and the student itself, excuse the student from the effect of this having access to the results, with the exception policy. of legal actions that require access to the results.

Practical Nursing (NUR) Course VI. Readmission Descriptions To be considered for readmission, students who withdraw or are withdrawn from the nursing NUR102 – Fundamentals of Nursing (6 cr. hrs.) program due to (1) a positive drug and/or This course provides opportunities to develop alcohol screen or (2) the inability of a student to competencies necessary to meet the needs of successfully participate or complete the individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, required drug and alcohol screening must: legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students learn concepts and theories  Submit a letter from an Alabama Board of basic to the art and science of nursing. The role Nursing recognized treatment provider of the nurse as a member of the healthcare verifying completion of an appropriate team is emphasized. Students are introduced to substance abuse treatment program, and; the concepts of client needs, safety,  Submit to an unannounced drug screen at communication, teaching/learning, critical the student’s expense prior to readmission. thinking, ethical-legal, cultural diversity, nursing A positive screen at this time will result in history, and the program's philosophy of ineligibility for readmission. nursing. Additionally, this course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Skills VII. Prescription Drugs necessary for maintaining microbial, physical, Drug screening programs suggested or required and psychological safety are introduced along by the Alabama Board of Nursing, J.F. Drake with skills needed in therapeutic interventions. State Community and Technical College, and/or At the conclusion of this course students various institutions with which the college demonstrate competency in performing basic contracts, may vary from time to time in any or nursing skills for individuals with common all of their aspects. Students will be required to health alterations. PREREQUISITE: As required comply with screening, which will satisfy any by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program or requirement established, by the program. Alabama Board of Nursing or any health care facility with whom the college contracts for NUR103 – Health Assessment (1 cr. hr.) This clinical experience, whether pre-clinical drug course is designed to provide students the screening, random drug screening, or incident opportunity to learn and practice history taking related screening. Some of the classes of drugs and physical examination skills with individuals for which screening will be conducted are of all ages, with emphasis on the adult. The

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focus is on symptom analysis along with care, complications of pregnancy, newborn physical, psychosocial, and growth and care, human growth and development, development assessments. Students will be pediatric care, and selected pediatric able to utilize critical thinking skills in identifying alterations. Nutrition, pharmacology, cultural health alterations, formulating nursing diversity, use of technology, communication, diagnoses and documenting findings anatomy and physiology review, medical appropriate to nursing. PREREQUISITE: As terminology, critical thinking, and application of required by program. COREQUISITE: As the nursing process are integrated throughout required by program. this course. Upon completion of this course students will be able to provide and manage NUR104 – Introduction to Pharmacology (1 cr. care for maternal and pediatric clients in a hr.) This course provides opportunities to variety of settings. PREREQUISITE: As required develop competencies necessary to meet the by program. COREQUISITE: As required by needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a program. safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. This course introduces students to NUR107 – Adult/Child Nursing (8 cr. hrs.) This basic principles of pharmacology and the course provides students with opportunities to knowledge necessary to safely administer develop competencies necessary to meet the medication. Course content includes legal needs of individuals throughout the life span in implications, pharmacokinetics, a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the pharmacodynamics, calculations of drug nursing process in a variety of settings. dosages, medication administration, and an Emphasis is placed on providing care to overview of drug classifications. Students will individuals experiencing complex alterations in: be able to calculate and administer sensory/perceptual, reproductive, endocrine, medications. genitourinary, neurological, immune, cardiovascular, and lower gastrointestinal NUR105 – Adult Nursing (8 cr. hrs.) This course systems. Additional instruction is provided for provides opportunities to develop care for clients experiencing burns, cancer, and competencies necessary to meet the needs of emergent conditions. Nutrition, pharmacology, individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, therapeutic communication, community, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing cultural diversity, health promotion, error process. Emphasis is placed on providing care prevention, critical thinking, impacts on to individuals undergoing surgery, fluid and maternal and child clients are integrated electrolyte imbalance, and common alterations throughout the course. PREREQUISITE: As in respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastro- required by program. COREQUISITE: As intestinal, cardiovascular, and endocrine required by program. systems. Nutrition, pharmacology, communication, cultural, and community NUR108 – Psychosocial Nursing (3 cr. hrs.) This concepts are integrated. PREREQUISITE: As course is designed to provide an overview of required by program. COREQUISITE: As psychosocial adaptation and coping concepts required by program. used when caring for clients with acute and chronic alterations in mental health in a variety NUR106 – Maternal and Child Nursing (5 cr. of settings. Topics include therapeutic hrs.) This course focuses on the role of the communication skills, normal and abnormal nurse in meeting the physiological, behaviors, treatment modalities, and psychosocial, cultural and developmental needs developmental needs. Upon completion of this of the maternal and child client. Course content course, students will demonstrate the ability to includes antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal assist clients in maintaining psychosocial

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NUR109 – Role transition for the Practical Nurse (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills necessary to transition from student to practicing nurse. Content includes a discussion of current issues in health care, practical nursing leadership and management, professional practice issues, and transition into the workplace. Emphasis is placed on NCLEX-PN test-taking skills, computer-assisted simulations and practice tests, development of a prescriptive plan for remediation, and review of selective content, specific to the practice of practical nursing. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COREQUISITE: As required by program.

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This Barbering Certificate Program combines classroom theory with hands-on practice in the Area III: Natural Sciences and laboratory. Course requirements include Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. general education courses and barbering courses. The program is designed to provide Note: At least one Math class is required. At qualified individuals the opportunity to acquire least one Computer class is required. the knowledge, attitude, and skills to obtain a Certificate in Barbering. Course Title Cr. Hrs.

MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 Long - Certificate MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Course Title Cr. Hrs. Trigonometry 4 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4

Note: An additional 3 hours in humanities and fine arts must be taken along with SPH106, Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy Sciences requirements in Area II. No Requirements Course Title Cr. Hrs.

ART100 Art Appreciation 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and ART203 Art History I 3 Elective Courses 40 Cr. Hrs. ENG251 American Literature I 3 (38 required, 2 institutional) ENG252 American Literature II 3 ENG261 English Literature I 3 Note: All of the following courses listed in this ENG262 English Literature II 3 section are required. ENG271 World Literature I 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 BAR108 Introduction to Barbering 3 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 BAR111 Introduction to Barbering Lab 3 REL100 History of World Religions 3 BAR112 Science of Barbering 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 BAR113 Fundamentals of Barbering REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Applications 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 BAR114 Barber-Styling Lab 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 COS144 Hair Shaping Design 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral COS113 Theory of Chemical Service 3 Communication 3 COS114 Chemical Service Lab 3 SPH107 Fundamentals of Public COS115 Hair Coloring Theory 3 Speaking 3 COS116 Hair Coloring Lab 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3

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SAL133 Salon Management Technology 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and BAR140 Practicum I 2 Elective Courses 17 Cr. Hrs. BAR141 Practicum II 2 COS167 State Board Review 3 Note: All courses listed in this section are required.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): BAR108 Introduction to Barbering 3 Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first BAR111 Introduction to Barbering Lab 3 semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final BAR112 Science of Barbering 3 semester. BAR113 Fundamentals of Barbering Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SAL133 Salon Management Technology 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 BAR140 Practicum I 2 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

Total Certificate Credit Hours 54 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final Short Certificate – Barbering semester. This Barbering Certificate Program combines Course Title Cr. Hrs. classroom theory with hands-on practice in the ORI101 Orientation to College 1 laboratory. Course requirements include WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 general education courses and barbering courses. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals the opportunity to acquire Total Certificate Credit Hours 19 the knowledge, attitude, and skills to obtain a Certificate in Barbering.

Area I: Written Composition 0 Cr. Hrs. Short Certificate – Cosmetology No Requirements Instructor Training

Area II: Humanities & Fine Arts 0 Cr. Hrs. Cosmetology Instructor training is a teacher- training program for licensed managing nails or No Requirements estheticians. The student is introduced to curriculum development principles and Area III: Natural Sciences and methods of teaching through independent Mathematics 0 Cr. Hrs. study. The courses include application of No Requirements learning principles, methods, and techniques in a classroom and laboratory environment. Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Required record keeping, classroom Sciences management, and methods of evaluation are No Requirements included in this short-term certificate. After completion of the prescribed curriculum, the

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student is eligible to take the Alabama state Note: All courses listed in this section are exam for an instructor’s license. Completed required except OAD101 and RDG114. courses and hours are transferable to other states for licensing. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ACT201 Entrepreneurialism 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. CIT211 Teaching and Curriculum 3 Development Course Title Cr. Hrs. CIT212 Teaching Mentorship 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 CIT213 Cosmetology Instructor Co-op 3 CIT214 Lesson Plan Methods and 3 Development Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts CIT222 Aud/Vis Materials & Methods 3 No Requirements CIT223 Aud/Vis materials & Methods 3 Applications OAD101 Beginning Keyboard 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs.

Note: One math class and on computer technology course is required. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 semester. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 Trigonometry 4 MTH116 Mathematical Applications 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Cosmetology Instructor Training (CIT) MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 CIT211 – Teaching and Curriculum MTH227 Calculus III 4 Development (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on principles of teaching, teaching maturity, professional conduct, and the development of Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral cosmetology curriculum. Emphasis is placed on Sciences teacher roles, teaching styles, teacher challenges, aspects of curriculum development, No Requirements and designing individual courses. Upon

completion, the student should be able to Area V: Pre-professional, Major and describe the role of teacher, identify means of Elective Courses 20 Cr. Hrs. motivating students, develop a course outline, and develop lesson plans. PREREQUISITE: (18 required, 2 institutional)

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Alabama Board of Cosmetology license (One year or more) CIT222 – Audio Visual Materials and Methods (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on visual and CIT212 – Teacher Mentorship (3 cr. hrs.) This audio aids and materials. Emphasis is placed on course is designed to provide the practice the use and characteristics of instructional aids. through working with a cosmetology instructor Upon completion, students should be able to in a mentoring relationship. Emphasis is placed prepare teaching aids and determine their most on communication, student assessment, and effective use. PREREQUISITE: Alabama Board of assisting students in the lab. Upon completion, Cosmetology license (One year or more) the student should be able to communicate COREQUISITE: CIT223, and/or as required by with students, develop a course of study, and program. apply appropriate teaching methods. PREREQUISITE: Alabama Board of Cosmetology CIT223 – Audio Visual Materials and Methods license (One year or more) Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed COREQUISITE: CIT211 and/or as required by to provide practice in preparing and using visual program. and audio aids and materials. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and use of different CIT213 – Cosmetology Instructor Co-op (3 cr. categories of instructional aids. Upon hrs.) The course provides students with completion, the student should be able to additional opportunities to observe instructors prepare and effectively present different types and develop teaching materials and skills. of aids for use with a four step lesson plan. Students are introduced to methods for PREREQUISITE: Alabama Board of Cosmetology developing lesson plans. Emphasis is placed on license (One year or more) writing lesson plans and the four-step teaching COREQUISITE: CIT222, and/or as required by plan. Upon completion, students should be program. able to write daily lesson plans and demonstrate the four step teaching method. PREREQUISITE: Alabama Board of Cosmetology license (One year or more) SALON MANAGEMENT - COSMETOLOGY COREQUISITE: CIT 214 or as required by The Cosmetology program is a full-time program. program combining classroom theory with

hands-on practice in the laboratory. The CIT214 – Lesson Plan Methods and program is designed to provide qualified Development (3 cr. hrs.) During this course, individuals the opportunity to acquire the students have the opportunity to further apply knowledge, attitudes, and skills to obtain a knowledge of lesson planning and lesson degree or certificate verifying their competency delivery by using lesson plans they have in Cosmetology. Graduates of the Cosmetology developed from previous courses or this course. program are eligible to take the Alabama State Emphasis is placed on the use of lesson plans in Board Examination for licensure as a various classroom and laboratory settings. Upon cosmetologist. completion, students will be able to teach a variety of cosmetology classes using various techniques. This course serves as a suitable Associate of Applied Science Degree substitute for CIT 221. If used as a suitable substitute, this course becomes a core course. Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. PREREQUISITE: Alabama Board of Cosmetology license (One year or more) Course Title Cr. Hrs. COREQUISITE: CIT213 or as required by college

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ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Note: An additional 3 hours in humanities and MTH126 Calculus II 4 fine arts must be taken along with SPH106, MTH227 Calculus III 4 SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 requirements in Area II. One Literature class is BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 required. If transferring to a 4 year institution, CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 students are highly recommended to take a CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature GEO101 Principles of Physical (AreaII) or History (AreaIV). Geography I 4 GEO102 Principles of Physical Course Title Cr. Hrs. Geography II 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 ART203 Art History I 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 ENG251 American Literature I 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 ENG252 American Literature II 3 PHY201 General Physics I 4 ENG261 English Literature I 3 PHY202 General Physics II 4 ENG262 English Literature II 3 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 ENG271 World Literature I 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 ENG272 World Literature II 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral REL100 History of World Religions 3 Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral 3 GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 Communication HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 SPH107 Fundamentals of Public HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 Speaking 3 HIS121 World History I 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 HIS122 World History II 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3 HIS201 US History I 3 HIS202 US History II 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. PSY200 General Psychology 3 PSY210 Human Growth and Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is Development 3 required. A Natural Science is required. SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3

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Note: Courses ACT201, COS111, COS112, OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 COS113, COS114, COS115, COS116, COS117, RDG114 Critical Reading 3 COS118, COS123, COS143, COS144, COS167, SAL133 are required. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Course Title Cr. Hrs. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 semester. BAR110 Orientation to Barbering 3 BAR111 Science of Barbering 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. BAR112 Bacteriology and Sanitation 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 BAR113 Barber-Styling Lab I 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 BAR114 Barber-Styling Lab II 3

BAR130 Marketing & Bus. Mgmt. 3

BAR140 Practicum 2 COS111 Introduction to Cosmetology 3 Total Degree Credit Hours 75 COS112 Introduction to Cosmetology Lab 3 COS113 Theory of Chemical Services 3 COS114 Chemical Services Lab 3 COS115 Hair Coloring Theory 3 Certificate - Salon Management – COS116 Hair Coloring Lab 3 Esthetics COS117 Basic Spa Techniques 3 COS118 Basic Spa Techniques Lab 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. COS123 Cosmetology Salon Practices 3 COS143 Specialty Hair Prep Tec 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. COS144 Hair Shaping and Design 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 COS167 State Board Review 3 SAL133 Salon Management Tech 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. COS119 Business of Cosmetology 3 COS127 Esthetics Theory 3 Note: An additional 3 hours in humanities and COS133 Salon Management Tech 3 fine arts must be taken along with SPH106, COS135 Advanced Esthetics Applications 3 SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy COS137 Hair Shape & Design Theory 3 requirements in Area II. One literature class is COS141 Applied Chem for COS 3 required. If transferring to a 4 year institution, COS145 Hair Shaping Lab 3 students are highly recommended to take a COS146 Hair Additions 3 sequence of 6 hours in either Literature (Area COS148 Nail Care Theory 3 II) or History (Area IV). COS149 Nail Art Theory 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. COS151 Nail Care 3 COS152 Nail Care Applications 3 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 COS154 Nail Art Applications 3 ART203 Art History I 3 COS163 Facial Treatments 3 ENG251 American Literature I 3 COS164 Facial Machine 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3 COS165 Related Subjects – Estheticians 3 ENG261 English Literature I 3 COS167 State Board Review 3 ENG262 English Literature II 3 COS168 Bacteriology and Sanitation 3 ENG271 World Literature I 3 COS169 Skin Functions 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3

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MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 Note: All courses listed in this section are PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 required except ACT201, OAD101 and REL100 History of World Religions 3 RDG114. REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 COS127 Esthetics Theory 3 SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral COS135 Advanced Esthetics Applications 3 Communication 3 COS163 Facial Treatments 3 SPH107 Fundamentals of Public COS164 Facial Machine 3 Speaking 3 COS165 Related Subjects – Estheticians 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 COS167 State Board Reviews – Esthetics 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3 COS168 Bacteriology and Sanitation 3 COS169 Skin Functions 3 OAD101Beginning Keyboarding 3 Area III: Natural Sciences and RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. SAL133 Salon Management Tech 3

Note: At least one Math class is required. At Institutional Requirements (2 credits): least one Computer class is required. Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final semester. CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3

MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Total Certificate Credit Hours 41 Trigonometry 4 MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 MTH125 Calculus I 4 Short Certificate - Salon Management – MTH126 Calculus II 4 Nail Care MTH227 Calculus III 4 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral ENG101 English Comp. I 3 Sciences

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Course Title Cr. Hrs. order to participate in the graduation program. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 Trigonometry 4 GRA123 Graduation 0 MTH116 Mathematical Applications 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 29 MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 MTH227 Calculus III 4 SALON MANAGEMENT - THEREPUTIC MASSAGE Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degree No Requirements Area I: Written Composition 6 Cr. Hrs. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses 23 Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. (21 required, 2 institutional) ENG101 English Comp. I 3 ENG102 English Comp. II 3 Note: All courses listed in this section are required except ACT201, OAD101, and Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 6 Cr. Hrs. RDG114. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Course Title Cr. Hrs. ART100 Art Appreciation 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 ART203 Art History I 3 COS148 Nail Care Theory 3 ENG251 American Literature I 3 COS149 Nail Art Theory 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3 COS152 Nail Care Applications 3 ENG261 English Literature I 3 COS154 Nail Art Applications 3 ENG262 English Literature II 3 COS167 State Board Review 3 ENG271 World Literature I 3 COS168 Bacteriology and Sanitation 3 ENG272 World Literature II 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 SAL133 Salon Management Tech 3 REL100 History of World Religions 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 Institutional Requirements (2 credits): REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 Note: Institutional requirement course SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 ORI101 must be taken in the 1st semester. SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral Institutional requirement course WKO107 Communication 3 must be taken in the final semester. SPH107 Fundamentals of Public Students must register for GRA123, a non- Speaking 3 credit institutional requirement course, in THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3

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Area III: Natural Sciences and HIS202 US History II 3 Mathematics 10 Cr. Hrs. POL200 Intro to Political Science 3 PSY200 General Psychology 3 Note: CIS146 is required. MTH100 or higher is PSY210 Human Growth and required. A Natural Science is required. Development 3 SOC200 Intro to Sociology 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. Area V: Pre-professional, Major and CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Elective Courses 36 Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 (34 required, 2 institutional) MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Note: All courses listed in this area is MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 required except CIS130, OAD101, and MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & RDG114. Trigonometry 4 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 EMS103 First Aid/CPR 1 BIO103 Principles of Biology I 4 MSG101 Intro to Therapeutic Message 2 BIO104 Principles of Biology II 4 MSG102 Therapeutic Massage Lab I 3 CHM111 College Chemistry I 4 MSG103 Anatomy and Physiology 3 CHM112 College Chemistry II 4 MSG104 Muscular-Skeletal & Kin I 3 GEO101 Principles of Physical MSG105 Therapeutic Massage Sup Clin I 2 Geography I 4 MSG201 Therapeutic Massage for Spec GEO102 Principles of Physical Pop 2 Geography II 4 MSG202 Therapeutic Massage Lab II 3 PHS111 Physical Science I 4 MSG203 Pathology 3 PHS112 Physical Science II 4 MSG204 Muscular-Skeletal & Kin II 3 PHY120 Intro to Physics 4 MSG205 Therapeutic Massage Sup PHY201 General Physics I 4 Clin II 2 PHY202 General Physics II 4 MSG206 National Cert Exam Review 1 PHY213 Gen. Physics with Calculus I 4 SAL133 Salon Management Tech 3 PHY214 Gen. Physics with Calculus II 4 CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Cr. Hrs. Institutional Requirements (2 credits): Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first Course Title Cr. Hrs. semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final ECO231 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 semester. ECO232 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. GEO100 World Regional Geography 3 HIS101 Western Civilization I 3 ORI101 Orientation to College 1 HIS102 Western Civilization II 3 WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1 HIS121 World History I 3 HIS122 World History II 3 HIS201 US History I 3 Total Degree Credit Hours 61

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BAR114 –Barber-Styling Lab II (3 cr. hrs.) This Salon Management Course course provides students with the opportunity Descriptions to demonstrate skills in hair care, hair cutting, and facial massage. Emphasis is placed on Barbering (BAR) safety and infection control. PREREQUISITE: As BAR108– Introduction to Barbering (3 cr. hrs.) required by program. This course provides an orientation to professional barber styling. Topics include BAR140 – Practicum I (2 cr. hrs.) This course learning skills, history of barbering, professional provides the student an opportunity to combine image, microbiology, safety, infection control, knowledge and skill covering all aspects of implements and tools, razor shaving properties barber-styling in a professional setting or school and disorders of hair and scalp, and the lab with minimal supervision. Emphasis is treatment of hair. PREREQUISITE: As required placed on utilization of the knowledge and by program. technical skills covered in the barbering-styling curriculum. Upon completion the student BAR111 – Introduction to Barbering Lab (3 cr. should be able to function in a professional hrs.) This course provides practical application setting with very little assistance. of barber-styling fundamentals. Emphasis is PREREQUISITE: As required by program. placed on safety, infection control, the use and care of implements, treatment of hair, and BAR141 – Practicum II (2 cr. hrs.) This course razor shaving. Upon completion, the student provides the student an additional opportunity will demonstrate proper infection control, hair to combine knowledge and skill covering all care, and use of implements. PREREQUISITE: As aspects of barber-styling in a professional required by program. setting or school lab with minimal supervision. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the BAR112 – Science of Barbering (3 cr. hrs.) This knowledge and technical skills covered in the course introduces the student to the basic barbering-styling curriculum. Upon completion science of barber-styling. Topics include the student should function in a professional anatomy/physiology, disorders and treatments setting as a productive employee or manager. of the skin, scalp, and hair, and theory of facial PREREQUISITE: As required by program. and scalp massage. Upon completion, the student should be familiar with the anatomical BAR143 – State Board Review (3 cr. hrs.) structures, as well as disorders and treatments Students are provided a complete review of all of the skin, scalp, and hair. PREREQUISITE: As written and practical procedures in barbering required by program. and state board requirements. Upon completion students should be able to BAR113 – Fundamentals of Barbering demonstrate the practical skills necessary to Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides meet the requirements of state board practical application of barber fundamentals certification and employment. PREREQUISITE: learned in earlier courses. Emphasis is placed on As required by program. safety, facial massage, treatment of hair and scalp proper use and care of implements, shampooing and haircutting, and razor shaving. Cosmetology (COS) Upon completion, the student should be able to COS111 – Introduction to Cosmetology (3 cr. perform fundamental barbering techniques hrs.) This course is designed to provide students with limited supervision. with an overview of the history and PREREQUISITE: As required by program. development of cosmetology and standards of

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professional behavior. Students receive basic able to identify all classifications of hair coloring information regarding principles and practices and the effects on the hair. COREQUISITE: of infection control, diseases, and disorders. COS116. Additionally students receive introductory information regarding hair design. The COS116 – Hair Coloring Lab (3 cr. hrs.) In this information presented in this course is course, students apply hair coloring and hair enhanced by hands-on application performed in lightening techniques. Topics include a controlled lab environment. Upon consultation, hair analysis, skin test and completion, students should be able to apply procedures and applications of all classifications safety rules and regulations and write of hair coloring and lightening. Upon procedures for skills identified in this course. completion, the student will be able to perform COREQUISITE: COS112. procedures for hair coloring and hair lightening. COREQUISITE: COS115. COS112 – Introduction to Cosmetology Lab (3 cr. hrs.) In this course, students are provided COS117 – Basic Spa Techniques (3 cr. hrs.) This the practical experience for sanitation, course is the study of cosmetic products, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling. massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as Emphasis is placed on disinfection, shampooing, identifying the structure and function of various hair shaping, and hairstyling for various types of systems of the body. Topics include massage hair for men and women. This course offers skin analysis, skin structure, disease and opportunities for students to put into practice disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, concepts learned in the theory component from anatomy, hair removal, and nail care. Upon COS111. COREQUISITE: COS111. completion, the student will be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, COS113 – Theory of Chemical Services (3 cr. hair removal, and identify the structures, hrs.) During this course students learn concepts functions, disorders of the skin, and nail care. of theory of chemical services related to the COREQUISITE: COS118. chemical hair texturing. Specific topics include basics of chemistry and electricity, properties of COS118 – Basic Spa Techniques Lab (3 cr. hrs.) the hair and scalp, and chemical texture This course provides practical applications services. Safety considerations are emphasized related to the care of the skin and related throughout this course. This course is structure. Emphasis is placed on facial foundational for other courses providing more treatments, product application, skin analysis, detailed instruction on these topics. massage techniques, facial make-up, hair COREQUISITE: COS114. removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the COS114 – Chemical Services Lab (3 cr. hrs.) student should be able to prepare clients, During this course students perform various assemble sanitized materials, follow procedures chemical texturing activities. Emphasis is placed for product application, recognize skin on cosmetologist and client safety, chemical use disorders, demonstrate facial massage and handling, hair and scalp analysis, and client movement, cosmetic application, and hair consulting. COREQUISITE: COS113. removal using safety and sanitary precautions, and nail care. COREQUISITE: COS117 COS115 – Hair Coloring Theory (3 cr. hrs.) In this course, students learn the techniques of COS119 – Business of Cosmetology (3 cr. hrs.) hair coloring and hair lightening. Emphasis is This course is designed to develop job-seeking placed on color application, laws, levels and and entry-level management skills for the classifications of color and problem solving. beauty industry. Topics include job seeking, Upon completion, the student will should be leader and entrepreneurship development,

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business principles, business laws, insurance, correct use of hair shaping implements, and marketing, and technology issues in the elevations used to create design lines. workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and COS141 – Applied Chemistry for Cosmetology management skills and the technology that is (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on chemistry available for use in the salon. PREREQUISITES: relevant to professional hair and skin care COS111, COS112, COS113, COS114. products, hair and its related structures, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and COS123 – Cosmetology Salon Practices (3 cr. hair coloring. Topics include knowledge of basic hrs.) This course is designed to allow students chemistry, pH scale measurements, water, to practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon shampooing and cosmetic chemistry, physical setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, and chemical changes in hair structure. Upon receptionist duties, hair styling, hair shaping, completion, the student should be able to chemical, and nail and skin services for clients. define chemistry, types of matter, and describe Upon completion, the student should be able to chemical and cosmetic reactions as related to demonstrate professionalism and the the hair and skin structure. PREREQUISITE: As procedures of cosmetology in a salon setting. required by college. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. COS143 – Specialty Hair Preparation COS127 – Esthetics Theory (3 cr. hrs.) This Techniques (3 cr. hrs.) This course focuses on course includes an advanced study of anatomy the theory and practice of hair designing. Topics and physiology relating to skin care, cosmetic include creating styles using basic and advanced chemistry, histology of the skin, and massage techniques of back combing, up sweeps and and facial treatments. Upon completion, the braiding. Upon completion, the student should student should be able to discuss the functions be able to demonstrate the techniques and of the skin, effects of chemicals on skin, procedures for hair designing. PREREQUISITE: different types of massage and benefits, and As required by college. key elements of the basic facial treatment. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. COS144 – Hair Shaping and Design (3 cr. hrs.) In this course, students learn the art and COS135 – Advanced Esthetics Application (3 cr. techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair hrs.) This course provides advanced practical sectioning, correct use of hair shaping applications related to skin care. Principal topics implements, and elevations used to create include massage techniques, various facial design lines. Upon completion, the student treatments, proper product application through should be able to demonstrate the techniques skin analysis, and introduction to ingredients and procedures for creating hair designs. and treatments used by the esthetician. Upon PREREQUISITE: As required by college. completion, the student should be able to perform various massage techniques, prescribe COS145 – Hair Shaping Lab (3 cr. hrs.) This proper type of facial treatment and product, covers the study of the art and techniques of and demonstrate facials using any of the eight hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, functions of the facial machine. COREQUISITE: correct use of hair shaping implements, and COS134. elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to COS137 – Hair Shaping & Design Theory (3 cr. demonstrate the techniques and procedures for hrs.) This course introduces students to creating hair designs using safety and sanitary concepts related to the art and techniques of precautions. PREREQUISITE: As required by hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, college.

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procedures for nail sculpturing and nail art. COS146 – Hair Additions (3 cr. hrs.) This course COREQUISITE: COS151 focuses on the practice of adding artificial hair. Topics include hair extensions, weaving, and COS163 – Facial Treatments (3 cr. hrs.) This braiding. Upon completion, the student should course includes all phases of facial treatments be able to demonstrate the techniques and in the study of skin care. Topics include procedures for attaching human and synthetic treatments for oily, dry, and special skin hair. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. applications. Upon completion, students will able to apply facial treatments according to skin COS148 – Nail Care Theory (3 cr. hrs.) This type. PREREQUISITE: As required by college. course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, COS164 – Facial Machine (3 cr. hrs.) This is a sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, course designed to provide practical experience pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and using the vapor and facial machine with physiology of the arm and hand. Upon hydraulic chair. Topics include the uses of completion, the student should be able to electricity and safety practices, machine and demonstrate professional conduct, recognize apparants, use of the magnifying lamp, and light nail disorders and diseases, and identify the therapy. Upon completion, the student will be procedures for sanitation and nail care services. able to demonstrate an understanding of PREREQUISITE: As required by college. electrical safety and skills in the use of facial machines. PREREQUISITE: As required by COS149 – Nail Art Theory (3 cr. hrs.) This college. course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, COS165 – Related Subjects – Estheticians (3 cr. sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, hrs.) This course includes subjects related to the pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and methods for removing unwanted hair. This physiology of the arm and hand. Upon course includes such topics as electrolysis completion, the student should be able to information and definitions, safety methods of demonstrate professional conduct, recognize permanent hair removal, the practice of nail disorders and diseases, and identify the removal of superfluous hair, and the use of procedures for sanitation and nail care services. depilatories. Upon completion of this course, PREREQUISITE: As required by college. students will be able to apply depilatories and practice all safety precautions. PREREQUISITE: COS152 – Nail Care Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This As required by college. course provides practice in all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional COS167 – State Board Review (3 cr. hrs.) ethics, bacteriology, sanitation and safety, Students are provided a complete review of all manicuring and pedicuring. Upon completion, procedures and practical skills pertaining to the student should be able to perform nail care their training in the program. Upon completion, procedures. PREREQUISITE: As required by the student should be able to demonstrate the college. COREQUISITE: COS151 practical skills necessary to complete successfully the required State Board of COS154 – Nail Art Applications (3 cr. hrs.) This Cosmetology examination and entry-level course provides practice in advanced nail employment. PREREQUISITE: COS151 techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the COS168 – Bacteriology and Sanitation (3 cr. student should be able to perform the hrs.) In this skin care course, emphasis is placed on the decontamination, infection control and

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COS169 – Skin Functions (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces skin functions and disorders. Topics include practical application for skin disorder treatments, dermabrasion, and skin refining. Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate procedures for acne, facials and masks for deeper layers and wrinkles. PREREQUISITE: As required by college.

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WELDING TECHNOLOGY SPH107, SPA101 or SPA102 to satisfy requirements in Area II. The Welding Certificate Program is a full-time program of study combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory or Area III: Natural Sciences and shop. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals the opportunity to acquire Mathematics 6 Cr. Hrs. the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to obtain a certificate verifying their competency in the Note: At least one Math class is required. At basic requirements of welding. least one Computer class is required.

Course Title Cr. Hrs. Certificate CIS130 Intro to Information Systems 3 CIS146 Microcomputer Applications 3 Area I: Written Composition 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH100 Intermediate College Algebra 3 MTH110 Finite Mathematics 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH112 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 ENG101 English Comp. I 3 MTH113 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry I 3 MTH115 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs. MTH116 Mathematical Application 3 MTH120 Calculus and Its Application 3 Course Title Cr. Hrs. MTH125 Calculus I 4 MTH126 Calculus II 4 ART100 Art Appreciation 3 MTH227 Calculus III 4 ART203 Art History I 3

ENG251 American Literature I 3 ENG252 American Literature II 3 Area IV: History, Social & Behavioral ENG261 English Literature I 3 Sciences ENG262 English Literature II 3 ENG271 World Literature I 3 No Requirements ENG272 World Literature II 3 MUS101 Music Appreciation 3 Area V: Pre-professional, Major and PHL206 Ethics & Society 3 Elective Courses 47 Cr. Hrs. REL100 History of World Religions 3 REL151 Survey of Old Testament 3 (45 required, 2 institutional) REL152 Survey of New Testament 3 SPA101 Introductory Spanish I 3 Note: WDT108, WdT109, WDT110, SPA102 Introductory Spanish II 3 WDT119, WDT120, WDT122, WDT123, SPH106 Fundamentals of Oral WDT124, WDT125, WDT219, WT228 and Communication 3 WDT268 are required Courses. SPH107 Fundamentals of Public Course Title Cr. Hrs. Speaking 3 THR120 Theater Appreciation 3 ACT201 Entrepreneurism 3 THR126 Intro to Theater 3 OAD101 Beginning Keyboarding 3 RDG114 Critical Reading 3 Note: An additional 3 hours in humanities and WDT108 SMAW Fillet Shield ARC 3 fine arts must be taken along with SPH106, WDT109 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC 3 WDT110 Industrial Blueprint Reading 3

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WDT115 GTAW Carbon Pipe 3 instruction on safety practices and terminology WDT119 Gas Metal ARC/FLUX Cored 3 in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) WDT120 Shld. Metl ARC Groove Theory 3 process. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding WDT122 SMAS Fillet/OFC Lab 3 terminology, equipment identification, set-up WDT123 SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab 3 and operation, and related information in the WDT124 Gas/Metal Arc/Flux Lab 3 SMAW process. This course also covers the WDT125 Shld. Metl ARC Groove Lab 3 rules of basic safety and identification of shop WDT155 GTAW Carbon Pipe Lab 3 equipment and provides the student with the WDT217 SMAW Carbon Pipe 3 skills and knowledge necessary for the safe WDT219 Inspection Testing Theory 3 operation of carbon arc cutting and plasma arc WDT223 Blueprint Reading Fabric 3 cutting. PREREQUISITE: Approval of Instructor. WDT228 Gas Tungsten Arc 3 WDT257 SMAW Carbon Pipe Lab 3 WDT110 – Industrial Blueprint Reading (3 cr. WDT268 Gas Tungsten ARC Lab 3 hrs.) This course provides students with the understanding and fundamentals of industrial Institutional Requirements (2 credits): blueprint reading. Emphasis is placed on Note: ORI101 must be taken in the first reading and interpreting lines, views, semester. WKO107 must be taken in the final dimensions, weld joint configurations and weld semester. symbols. Upon completion students should be able to interpret welding symbols and Course Title Cr. Hrs. blueprints as they apply to welding and fabrication. PREREQUISITE: As required by ORI101 Orientation to College 1 program. WKO107 Workplace Skills Preparation 1

WDT115 – GTAW Carbon Pipe (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the student with Total Certificate Credit Hours 59 the practices and procedures of welding carbon pipe using the gas tungsten arc weld (GTAW) process. Emphasis is placed on pipe positions, filler metal selection, purging gasses, joint Welding (WDT) Course Descriptions geometry joint preparation and fit-up. Upon completion, students should be able to identify WDT108 – SMAW Fillet/OFC (3 cr. hrs.) This pipe positions, filler metals, purging gas, proper course provides the student with instruction on joint geometry, joint preparation and fit-up to safety practices and terminology in the Shielded the applicable code. PREREQUISITE: As Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Emphasis required by program. is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation, and related information in the SMAW process. WDT119 – Gas Metal Arc Flux Cored Arc This course also covers the rules of basic safety Welding (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces the and identification of shop equipment and student to the gas metal arc and flux-cored arc provides the student with the skills and welding process. Emphasis is placed on safe knowledge necessary for the safe operation of operating practices, handling and storage of oxy-fuel cutting. PREREQUISITE: Approval of compressed gasses, process principles, instructor. component identification, various welding techniques and base and filler metal WDT109 – SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC (3 cr. hrs.) identification. PREREQUISITE: As required by This course provides the student with program.

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WDT125 – Shielded Metal ARC Welding WDT 120 – SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Groove Lab (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides Welding) Groove (3 cr. hrs.) This course instruction and demonstrations in the shielded provides the student with instruction on joint metal arc welding process on carbon steel plate design, joint preparation, and fit-up of groove with various size F3 and F4 group electrodes in welds in accordance with applicable welding all positions. Emphasis is placed on welding codes. Emphasis is placed on safe operation, groove joints and using various F3 and F4 group joint design, joint preparation, and fit-up. Upon electrodes in all positions. Upon completion, completion, students should be able to identify the student should be able to make visually the proper joint design, joint preparation and acceptable groove weld joints in accordance fit-up of groove welds in accordance with with applicable welding codes. PREREQUISITE: applicable welding codes. PREREQUISITE: As As required by program. required by program. WDT155 – GTAW Carbon Pipe Lab (3 cr. hrs.) WDT 122 – SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab (3 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to provide the student This course is designed introduce the student to with the skills in welding carbon steel pipe with the proper set-up and operation of the shielded gas tungsten arc welding techniques in various metal arc welding equipment. Emphasis is pipe weld positions. Upon completion, placed on striking and controlling the arc, and students should be able to perform gas proper fit up of fillet joints. This course is also tungsten arc welding on carbon steel pipe with designed to instruct students in the safe the prescribed filler metals in various positions operation of oxy-fuel cutting. Upon in accordance with the applicable code. completion, students should be able to make PREREQUISITE: WDT115 and/or as required by fillet welds in all positions using electrodes in program. the F-3 groups in accordance applicable welding code and be able to safely operate oxy-fuel WDT156 – GTAW Stainless Pipe Lab (3 cr. hrs.) equipment and perform those operations as per This course is designed to provide the student the applicable welding code. PREREQUISITE: As with the skills in welding stainless steel pipe required by program. with gas tungsten arc welding techniques in various pipe weld positions. Upon completion, WDT123 – SMAW Fillet/PAC/CAC Lab (3 cr. students should be able to perform gas hrs.) This course is designed introduce the tungsten arc welding on stainless steel pipe student to the proper set-up and operation of with the prescribed filler metals in various the shielded metal arc welding equipment. positions in accordance with the applicable Emphasis is placed o striking and controlling the code. PREREQUISITE: WDT116. arc, and proper fit up of fillet joints. This course is also designed to instruct students in the safe WDT157 – Consumable Welding Processes (3 operation of plasma arc and carbon arc cutting. cr. hrs.) This course provides instruction and Upon completion, students should be able to demonstration with the consumable welding make fillet welds in all positions using processes to produce groove and fillet welds in electrodes in the F-4 groups in accordance with all positions, according to applicable welding applicable welding code and be able to safely codes. Topics include safe operating practices, operate plasma arc and carbon arc equipment equipment identification, equipment set-up, and perform those operations as per applicable correct selection of electrode, current/polarity, welding code. PREREQUISITE: As required by shielding gas and base metals. PREQUISITE: As program. required by program.

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WDT158 – Consumable Welding Processes Lab WDT221 – Pipe Fitting and Fabrication (3 cr. (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides instruction and hrs.) This course provides the student with demonstration with the consumable welding skills and practices necessary for fabricating processes to produce groove and fillet welds in pipe plans using pipe and fittings. Emphasis is all positions, according to applicable welding placed on various pipefittings to include various codes. Topics include safe operating practices, degree angles. Upon completion, students equipment identification, equipment set-up, should be able to fit various pipefittings, and cut correct selection of electrode, current/polarity, and fabricate tees, and assorted angles. shielding gas and base metals. Upon PREREQUISITE: As required by program. completion, the student should be able to produce groove and fillet welds using WDT223 – Blueprint Reading for Fabrication (3 consumable welding processes according to cr. hrs.) This course provides a student with AWS Codes and standards. PREREQUISITE: advanced skills in identifying and interpreting WDT157 lines, views, dimensions, notes, bill of materials, and the use of tools of the trade. Emphasis is WDT160 – Robotics Lab I (3 cr. hrs.) This placed on figuring dimensional tolerances, course is the practical application of robotics layout and fitting of different component parts. theory. Students will complete machine origins, Upon course completion, a student should be robotic programming, robotic welding able to interpret, layout, and fabricate from parameters, link programs to create jobs, and blueprints to given tolerances. PREREQUISITE: allocate a weave start. PREREQUISITE: INT253 As required by program. Industrial Robotics. WDT228 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 cr. WDT217 – SMAW Carbon Pipe (3 cr. hrs.) This hrs.) This course provides student with course introduces the student to the practices knowledge needed to perform gas tungsten arc and procedures of welding carbon steel pipe welds using ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals, using the shielded metal arc weld (SMAW) according to applicable welding codes. Topics process. Emphasis is placed on pipe positions, include safe operating practices, equipment electrode selection, joint geometry, joint identification and set-up, correct selection of preparation and fit-up. Upon completion, tungsten type, polarity, shielding gas and filler students should be able to identify pipe metals. Upon completion, a student should be positions, electrodes, proper joint geometry, able to identify safe operating practices, joint preparation, and fit-up in accordance with equipment identification and setup, correct applicable codes. PREREQUISITE: As required selection of tungsten type, polarity, shielding by program. gas, filler metals, and various welds on ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals, using the gas WDT219 – Welding Inspection and Testing (3 tungsten arc welding process according to cr. hrs.) This course provides the student with applicable welding codes. PREREQUISITE: As inspection skills and knowledge necessary to required by program. evaluate welded joints and apply quality control measures as needed. Emphasis is placed on WDT257 – SMAW Carbon Pipe Lab (3 cr. hrs.) interpreting welding codes, welding procedures, This course is designed to provide the student and visual inspection methods. Upon with the skills in welding carbon steel pipe with completion, students should be able to visually shielded metal arc welding techniques in identify visual acceptable weldments as various pipe welding positions. Upon prescribed by the code or welding specification completion, students should be able to perform report. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. shielded metal arc welding on carbon steel pipe with the prescribed electrodes in various

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positions in accordance with the applicable completion, a student should be able to identify codes. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. safe operating practices, equipment identification and setup, correct selection of WDT258 – Certification Lab (3 cr. hrs.) This tungsten type, polarity, shielding gas, filler course is designed to provide the student with metals, and various welds on ferrous and/or the skills needed to perform welds using the non-ferrous metals, using the gas tungsten arc prescribed welding process. Emphasis is placed welding process according to applicable welding on the welding test joints in accordance with codes. PREREQUISITE: Approval of Instructor. the prescribed welding code. Upon completion, students should be able to pass and industry WDT280 – Special Topics (3 cr. hrs.) This course standard welding test in accordance with provides specialized instruction in various areas various welding code requirements. related to the welding industry. Emphasis is PREREQUISITE: Approval of Instructor. placed on meeting students' needs. PREREQUISITE: As required by program. WDT268 – Gas Tungsten ARC Lab (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides student with skills needed WDT281 – Special Topics in Welding to perform gas tungsten arc welds using ferrous Technology (3 cr. hrs.) This course provides and/or non-ferrous metals, according to specialized instruction in various areas related applicable welding codes. Topics include safe to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed on operating practices, equipment identification meeting students' needs. PREREQUISITE: As and set-up, correct selection of tungsten type, required by program. polarity, shielding gas and filler metals. Upon

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PRESIDENT’S CABINET Helen T. McAlpine, President B.A. – Talladega College M.S. – Jacksonville State University Ed.D. – University of Alabama

Nicole C. Barnett, Dean of Student Support Services B.S. – Alabama A&M University M.A.Ed. – University of Alabama at Birmingham Ed.D. – Ball State University

Bruce Bulluck, Dean of Operations A.A.S. – Air University Community College of the Air Force B.S., O.E. – Wayland Baptist University M.H.R. – University of Oklahoma

Mary Jane Caylor, Dean of Workforce Development B.S. – University of Alabama Ed.D. – University of Alabama

Teresa Hill, Dean of Fiscal Affairs B.S. – Athens State University M.B.A. – University of North Alabama

Alice Raymond, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness / Title III Administrator B.S.N. – AIIMS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India M.S.N. – SNDT Women's University, Bombay, India Ph.D. – University of Tennessee

Joyce Rentz, Dean of Instruction B.S. – South Carolina State University M.A.Ed. – South Carolina State University

John Reutter III, Dean of Research and Planning Principal Investigator/Grant Sponsored Programs B.S. – California State Polytechnic University M.S. – Rutgers University M.B.A. – University of North Alabama Ed.D. – University of Alabama

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Docquinn N. Taylor, Reading B.A. – Alabama A&M University M.Ed. – Alabama A&M University Ed.S. – Alabama A&M University

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Tomeka Cross, Career Placement Manager Neoka Hambrick, VA Representative/Financial B.S. – Mississippi Valley State University Aid Clerk M.S. – Alabama A&M University L.P.N. – J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Amelia Dawkins-Falter, Public Relations Director B.S. – University of Alabama Darlene Hampton, Staff Secretary A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and Marlo Drake, Accounts Payable Clerk Technical College A.A.S. – Calhoun Community College A.A.S. – Wallace State Community College B.S. – Athens State University M.S. – Florida Institute of Technology Victor Harlow, Client Systems Technical A.S. – J.F. Drake State Community and Technical Nell Echols, Staff Secretary College A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and

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Katrina Harris, Staff Accountant A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and A.S. – Calhoun Community College Technical College B.S. – Athens State University Jan Hyman, Program Assistant, Health Science Wendy L. Roberts, Director, Adult Education Division B.S. – University of Alabama M.A. – University of Alabama Terell Jackson, Office Professional Ed.S. – Liberty University A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Lesley Shotts, Research and Grants Coordinator A.A. – Itawamba Community College Donyale D. Jones, Testing Coordinator B.B.A. – Mississippi State University B.S. – Alabama A & M University M.L.I.S. – University of Alabama M.B.A. – Florida Institute of Technology Amanda Simpson, Maintenance Nick Ksepka, Information Technology Services A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and Bhesham Jerry Singh, Database Analyst/System Technical College Integration Specialist C.P.M. – Humber Community College Brandy Little A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and Planning/Title III Program Assistant Technical College A.A.S. – Calhoun Community College Chiquita Thomas, Office Professional Shawn McCarty, Maintenance A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Darvin McDaniel, Culinary Arts A.S. – Culinary Institute of Virginia College Kristin Treadway, Assistant Director of Admissions Maria Meador, Academic Advisor, TRiO Services B.A. – Auburn University B.S. Leisure Ed. - University of South Alabama M.S. – Alabama A & M University

Rhona Miller-Cebert, Grants/Sponsored Gil Turley, Chief Accountant Programs Manager B.S., M.B.A. – Jacksonville State University CER – University of the West Indies B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D. – Alabama A & M Letitia E. Walker, Switchboard University Operator/Receptionist A.A.T. – J.F. Drake State Community and Sammy J. Milton, Maintenance Technical College B.T. – Birmingham Theological Seminary Gail Walker, Dual Enrollment Coordinator & Bruce Morrison, Financial Aid Clerk Outreach Assistant B.S., M.Ed. – Alabama A & M University Charles “Rick” Winter, Maintenance Jennifer O’Linger, Director of Financial Aid A.S. – Northeast Alabama Community College DeLeshia Young, Accounts Payable B.S. – Athens State University

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MISSION STATEMENT:

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College, a student-centered two-year public institution, offers flexible and affordable university-

StudentHandbook transfer and technical degrees, certificates, adult and continuing 2014-2016 education, and customized workforce training to fulfill the diverse needs of the community.

PUBLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

3421 Meridian Street N | Huntsville, AL 35811 | 256.551.3114 | www.drakestate.edu

2014-2016 Student Handbook

Authorized by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

Approved by the Alabama Community College System

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 679-4500

The College reserves the right to make changes as required in policies and other rules and regulations affecting students, as determined by the College and approved by the Alabama Community College System. These changes will govern all enrolled. Therefore, the documents and information in this handbook are subject to change at any time. Because of the likelihood of these changes, the official version of this handbook can be requested from the Office of the Dean of Student Support Services.

Distributed: 07.30.15

Table of Contents PURPOSE OF STUDENT HANDBOOK ...... 2 ACCREDITATION ...... 2 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES...... 4 MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS ...... 4 THE DRAKE STATE EXPERIENCE: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION...... 4 ADMISSIONS ...... 4 ADMISSIONS POLICY STATEMENT ...... 4 ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS POLICY ...... 5 ADMISSION SCHEDULE ...... 5 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE ...... 5 ASSESSMENT/TESTING CENTER ...... 5 COMPASS RETEST POLICY ...... 6 ABILITY TO BENEFIT ...... 6 CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE ...... 7 COUNSELING AND TUTORIAL SERVICES ...... 7 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT ...... 8 TRIO SERVICES ...... 8 FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES ...... 8 TUITION REFUND ...... 8 S.C. O’NEAL, SR. LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER ...... 9 GENERAL INFORMATION...... 9 LIBRARY USER BEHAVIOR POLICY ...... 10 STUDENT POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION ...... 11 ACADEMIC FREEDOM ...... 11 ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF FERPA RIGHTS ...... 11 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE ...... 11 DIRECTORY INFORMATION ...... 11 CHANGE OF MAJOR...... 12 EXITING STUDENT FOLLOW-UP ...... 12 DRAKE STATE ONLINE BOOKSTORE ...... 12 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS ...... 12 STARFISH EARLY ALERT ...... 12 OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF CAMPUS ...... 13 ORGANIZATIONS ...... 13 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ...... 13 COMPUTER CRIME ACT ...... 15 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ...... 15 COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ...... 16 DRAKE E-MAIL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ...... 16 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ...... 18 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ...... 18 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT ...... 19

HARASSMENT POLICY ...... 20 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF ...... 20 GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL POLICY ...... 22 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES ...... 22 Alabama’s TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONS of Higher Education - Student Complaint Process……………………….23 GENERAL POLICIES ...... 23 ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE ...... 24 TOBACCO-FREE POLICY ...... 24 CAMPUS POSTING/ANNOUNCEMENTS ...... 24 DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES ...... 25 CAMPUS SAFETY ...... 25 SAFETY PROCEDURES ...... 25 FIRST AID ...... 26 INCLEMENT WEATHER ...... 26 UNATTENDED MINORS ...... 26 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) ...... 26 ANNUAL SAFETY REPORT ...... 26 RULES OF THE ROAD–CAMPUS PARKING & DRIVING SAFETY ...... 26 ALABAMA GUN LAW ...... 27

PURPOSE OF STUDENT HANDBOOK

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Student Handbook, published by the Dean of Student Support Services Office, is intended to provide important information about college life. These materials represent a long tradition and will assist you in participating as an active member of our campus community.

ACCREDITATION

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES students whose needs require attention outside of the College; • Provide tutorial services, career  Admissions information, and job placement assistance;  Assessment/Testing Center •  Career Placement Provide opportunities for students to participate in leadership and cultural  Counseling experiences as a supplement to their  Financial Aid educational experience.  Outreach  TRiO Services THE DRAKE STATE EXPERIENCE: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS A New Student Orientation Program is offered The mission of the Student Support Services is each semester during registration to formally to provide a nurturing environment, support introduce students to members of the faculty, services, and extracurricular activities which staff, and administration. serve to enrich the students’ learning Drake State also offers mandatory orientation experience and assist them in achieving their classes to assist students in their transition into goals. college life. Through orientation classes, The Student Support Services staff is committed students are introduced to the policies and to providing comprehensive services for procedures of the College as well as other prospective, current, and graduating students valuable information. Students also participate making the transition from the education to the in the WorkKeys™ Assessment program as a work environment. part of their orientation experience. Orientation To achieve this purpose, the goals of the classes are offered in the traditional setting and Student Support Services Directorate are as online. follows: • Provide pre-enrollment counseling and assessment that assists students in identifying their interests and abilities; • Provide an orientation program that assists students in transitioning to the College and that enhances their opportunities for personal, educational, and career success; • Provide convenient admission and ADMISSIONS registration services that facilitate access to

the College; • Provide accurate, current, and ADMISSIONS POLICY STATEMENT expedient financial assistance counseling and services in a manner that protects the It is the official policy of J.F. Drake State dignity of the student; Community and Technical College to admit all • Provide counseling suitable to the students who meet the established needs of students and a referral service for admission criteria. No person shall be denied the benefits of or subjected to discrimination in

any program activity, or employment on the The Office of Admissions basis of gender, race, color, disability, religion, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College national origin, age or ethnic group. The Office 3421 Meridian Street, North of Admissions is the first stop for students who Huntsville, Alabama 35811 desire to enter the college. Names, dates of attendance, social security ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS POLICY number, and address to which the transcript is to be sent are to be included in the request. The transcript policy of the College includes the NOTE: Students with name changes should following: include ALL former names. 1. In compliance with the Family Educational 8. The Admissions Office does not issue or Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), the College does reproduce transcripts from other not release transcripts of a student’s work institutions. Request for transcripts or work except upon the student’s written and signed taken at other institutions must be directed request. to the institution concerned.

2. Official transcripts are sent to institutions, companies, agencies, etc. after the student’s ADMISSION SCHEDULE written and signed request is received by the Admissions Office. The College honors FAX Students are admitted at the beginning of each requests for sending official transcripts to of the three academic semesters in all third parties; however, transcripts will not be programs. The Fall Semester begins in August, faxed to an individual or a receiving the Spring Semester in January and the Summer institution. Semester in May. All new students should check 3. Official transcripts will be accepted when the Admissions Office for specific dates since delivered “by hand”. The transcript must be they vary from year to year. New students must official and in a sealed envelope with the seal submit all applications and credentials for unbroken. The College reserves the right to admissions to the Office of Admissions, at least deny hand delivered transcripts if the seal is three (3) weeks prior to the registration date. broken. REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 4. Official transcripts not released specifically to intuitions, companies, agencies, etc. will Registration is scheduled for the beginning of be stamped “ISSUED TO STUDENT.” Students each semester. Late registration is scheduled should be aware that the receiving party has immediately following the registration period. the right to decline the transcript stamped Students registering during late registration “ISSUED TO STUDENT.” must pay a late fee of $25.00, in addition to all 5. Transcript requests will be processed in the other fees. order in which they are received. Requests ASSESSMENT/TESTING CENTER should be made at least one week before the

transcripts are needed. Processing times will be longer at the start and end of each term. Assessment Testing Each student who enrolls for more than seven 6. All transcripts issued are free. Transcripts will semester credit hours or fourteen weekly not be issued for persons who have financial contact hours per semester/term is required to obligations to the College. take the COMPASS computerized assessment 7. Send transcript requests to the following: instrument and placed at the appropriate

developmental level as indicated by the 75-80 RDG114 strongly assessment results. However, the College recommended but not encourages all students to complete the required. assessment test for appropriate placement. The 81- Comprehension on a College provides appropriate developmental 100 College level courses and other support to assist students who have deficiencies. Writing 1-79 ENG 093 80- Certificate or Diploma: ENG COMPASS RETEST POLICY 100 093 1-79 ENG 101 Students will be allowed to retake the placement test one (1) time. Scores will be valid 80- Certificate or Diploma : ENG for a period of three (3) years before expiring. 100 101 Retakes will cost $8 per section, payable in the Business Office. In order to take the test, the ABILITY TO BENEFIT receipt must be brought to the Testing Center on the date of test. A student who does not have a high school Interpretation of placement scores diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) can Subject Score Course Recommendation be classified as an ATB student. As specified by Pre-Algebra 1-53 MTH 090 the U.S. Department of Education, the minimum passing scores for COMPASS Writing 54-100 Degree Skills, Reading, and Pre-algebra/Numerical Skills 54-100 Certificate or Diploma: and ESL Reading, ESL Grammar/Usage, and ESL MTH 116 Listening are listed in the Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 97, Friday, May 19, 2006, which is Algebra 1-45 Degree: MTH 098 available at www.federalregister.gov. The minimum passing scores are also available on 46-71 Degree: MTH 100 72-100 MTH 112 or MTH 110 the COMPASS website at (non-science majors) www.act.org/compass. 1-45 MTH116 Ability to Benefit COMPASS Retest Policy 46-100 Certificate/Diploma NOTE: To be eligible for ATB status, an examinee must achieve or exceed all three College Algebra 1 -42 MTH 100 required COMPASS passing scores (i.e., Writing 43-63 Degree: MTH112 Skills, Reading, and Pre-Algebra/Numerical Certificate or Skills) in a single administration. Passing scores Diploma: College Math as from one administration cannot be combined required by program with passing scores from another 64-100 Degree: MTH113 administration. If the examinee does not meet 1-100 Certificate or the required passing scores, the examinee must Diploma: College Math as retake all three tests in a new testing session required by program and pass all three areas in that new session. Trigonometry 1-100 MTH 113 1-100 Certificate or COMPASS/ESL retesting must fall within the Diploma: College Math following guidelines: as required by program 1. Students will be allowed to retake the Reading 1-74 RDG 085 placement test one (1) time. Retakes will

cost $8 per section, payable to the Business Office. To take the test, the receipt must be COUNSELING AND TUTORIAL SERVICES brought to the Testing Center on the date of the test; The counseling program at the College is 2. Under no circumstances should a retest conducted through a series of optional be given on the same day as the original counseling sessions available on an “as needed” test; basis. The sessions are designed to ensure that 3. An examinee may take no more than all students have sufficient contact with a three COMPASS/ESL placement test counselor to make their progress through the experiences in a 30-day period. Example: An instructional program successful. st examinee testing on August 1 may not be The goal of the counseling program is to help st retested for a fourth time until August 31 students identify and progress through a set of or later; and educational opportunities relevant to individual 4. Scores will be valid for a period of three aptitudes, knowledge, skills and interests and (3) years before expiring. offer incentives commensurate with each student’s motivation and achievement.

CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE The objectives of counseling and tutoring services are as follows:

• To challenge students to become Career Placement involves aiding the student in introspective; transitioning from the community college to the next educational or career objective. Attention • To encourage students to make is focused on assisting the student in choosing rewarding decisions; the senior college to which he/she plans to • To help students develop positive self- transfer and in meeting the requirements for images; that college. Although the College does not consider its function to be that of a public • To inspire in students a desire to employment service, it is prepared to render maximize their potential, as rapidly as placement service within the limitations of its possible, in the process of reaching their purpose and resources. educational or lifelong goals; Local, state and national job announcements • To urge students to make decisions that are posted on the Job Announcement Bulletin will capitalize on their assets Board located in Building 700. Students registered in part-time or full-time work should • To help students cope with reality; register with the Placement Office. Registration • To guide students in their vocational forms may be obtained from the Placement choices and adjustments; Office. Completed registration forms along with an updated resume remain on file for one year • To assist students with academic or until the student is employed. Students must problems; and update application after the one-year period. • To counsel students concerning For more information about Placement personal problems. Assistance contact the Career Placement Coordinator. Counseling and Advising Centers J.F. Drake State Community and Technical

College provides academic counseling to assist students in the following areas:

• Program planning • Transfer information • Course scheduling • Placement testing While the instructor serves as the students’ primary advisor, supplemental services are available. It is the policy and practice of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College to ensure public accommodations and services, equal employment of goods, facilities, privileges, and advantages to all disabled individuals. The College will work with the Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Department of Education to provide special equipment necessary to ensure a satisfactory FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES learning and working environment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the College Counselor of any special needs and/or if Students are required to pay tuition and fees in a disability exists. full before the first day of class. Students eligible for Title IV Student Financial Aid, grants ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT and scholarships must pay their remaining amount due after aid has been applied, in order to complete their registration. Students may Potential students are encouraged to meet with enroll with written authorization from the college counselor and various program sponsoring agencies. If the third-party sponsor leaders prior to deciding on a particular rejects submitted charges, the student will be program of study. For students who are required to pay any outstanding balance or be undecided about an area of interest, Drake’s subject to removal from classes. Students who Career Center has a large assortment of media add courses during the drop/add period must on various careers. Once a student decides on a pay any additional balance due at the time the program of study, the leader of the chosen courses are added or be subject to removal program becomes the student’s academic from classes. Please refer to the Catalog for a advisor. comprehensive Financial Aid section.

Tuition Refund TRiO SERVICES

The College is a recipient of the U.S. The Business Office will begin processing Department of Education to provide Student student refunds for all students who do not Support Services (SSS) Program for first- receive any type of student financial aid seven generation, low-income students, and days after students with financial aid refunds students with disabilities. Enrollment in this are issued. Remaining balance checks for program is limited. Entry into the program is students who have met the attendance competitively determined. requirements and are eligible for student financial aid will be disbursed 14 days after the Interested students should contact the Office published disbursement date. The of TRiO to determine eligibility for the disbursement date is listed on student self- program. 8

service account. Students who register late will information resources. The Alabama Virtual receive their balance checks subsequently. Library can be accessed from all computer labs Please refer to the Catalog for a more complete on campus having Internet connections and also statement related to refunds. from the campus website (www.drakestate.edu) using the Library link. The Library is the point of contact for students S.C. O’NEAL, SR. LIBRARY AND to register for home access to the Alabama TECHNOLOGY CENTER Virtual Library. All students who own personal computers are encouraged to request an AVL card from the Reference Desk, located on the GENERAL INFORMATION first floor of the Library.

The S.C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and Technology

Center is a multifaceted complex located at the heart of the campus. The goal of the Center is ProQuest Newstand Database to create a wholesome learning environment ProQuest Newstand Database Searching is a through the use of a variety of print, electronic, combination of periodical retrieval software and audiovisual resources and equipment. and quality information available via the Internet. ProQuest is available on the campus in Resources and Services any lab with internet connectivity. ProQuest The Library houses a variety of resource (proquest.com/login) can be accessed through materials which support the instructional the library’s web page at www.drakestate.edu. programs at J.F. Drake State Community and Circulation of Materials Technical College. The collection consists of books, industrial manuals, periodicals, Students with current identification cards may newspapers, software programs, electronic borrow up to ten (10) resources (books and collections and a variety of audiovisual audio-visual materials) from the Library for a materials and equipment for use on an period of thirty (30) days. Resources are individual or group basis. Other resources renewable provided holds have not been placed include the vertical file, Black collections, plus on any circulating items. Delinquent materials much more. incur fines at a rate of 10 cents per day. The Library’s services consist of access to the Reciprocal Usage Agreements Internet, the Alabama Virtual library, ProQuest, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical photocopying/fax, laminating and much more. College faculty, staff, and students with proper identification may borrow resources and use Personal Computers the services available through the J.F. Drake Two open labs are provided in the library for Memorial Learning Resources Center, Alabama individual use. Students are asked to adhere to A & M University. Through this reciprocal the Computer Usage Policy of the College. All agreement, two (2) books may be borrowed at students are required to sign the Computer Log any one time. before using all personal computers. As a reminder, priority is given to Practical Nursing students may also use the academic/instructional assignments versus University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recreational activities. primary medical Library facility near Huntsville Hospital. The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)

The Alabama Virtual Library (www.avl.lib.al.us) provides all citizens of the State of Alabama with on-line access to essential library and

Hours of Operation 7. Children 18 years of age and under The library staff, upon request, provides must be accompanied by an adult AT ALL instruction, orientation and personal assistance TIMES, unless they are high school students during regular operational hours as follows: participating in the College’s Dual Enrollment program. Children should Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. NEVER be left unattended and are expected Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to comply with all library policies. Students Weekends: Closed may not leave their children in the library The hours may vary when classes are not in unattended while are they are in class. The session and on holidays. library staff is not responsible for the care If you have questions, email directly to of children or for supervising their use of [email protected] or call 256-551-5207. library materials or facilities. That is the responsibility of the accompanying adult;

LIBRARY USER BEHAVIOR POLICY 8. Library materials must not be damaged in any way; and

All visitors of the S.C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and 9. Personal belongings should not be left Technology Center are expected to follow unattended. The library is not responsible J.F. Drake State Community and Technical for lost or stolen items. Items that are College’s Student Code of Conduct. All visitors found will be held at the circulation desk should familiarize themselves with the Code of until the first day of each month then Conduct. A copy of the Code of Conduct can be disposed of if they are not claimed. provided upon request. Failure to comply with ANY of the rules listed Behavioral Expectations above or J F. Drake State Community and Technical College’s Code of Conduct may result 1. Library users are expected to keep in the following consequences: noise levels low. Groups working on • Disciplinary action by J.F. Drake projects are encouraged to utilize the group State Community and Technical College study room to engage in discussion without • Expulsion from the building disturbing others in the library; • Legal action, where applicable 2. All behavior that disturbs or endangers • Loss of access other library users or staff is prohibited. This includes loud noises, misuse of library J.F. Drake State Community and Technical materials or facilities, or verbal or physical College and the S.C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and harassment; Technology Center staff reserve the right to change and/or update this policy at any time. 3. Cell phones MUST be turned off or muted. ALL cell phone conversations must Borrowing Privileges be held outside the library; The S.C. O’Neal, Sr. Library and Technology 4. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS Center has reciprocal lending agreements with PERMITTED IN THE LIBRARY; Alabama A & M University, Calhoun Community College, Oakwood University and the University 5. ABSOLUTELY NO TOBACCO USE IS of Alabama in Huntsville. Students enrolled at ALLOWED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY; these institutions are allowed to check out five 6. Library users are expected to follow the items by providing a valid student ID and a instructions of the library staff; current address and phone number.

Other community members who wish to check efforts to assure the best possible instruction out library materials may request a community for all students in accordance with the user account. To open an account, community admission and objectives of the institution. members must pay a $20 fee and provide a ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF FERPA picture ID, proof of address and two phone numbers. The account is valid for two years and RIGHTS membership is renewable. Community users may have two items on loan at one time. J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is required by the provisions of the Children wishing to borrow material must have Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act a parent or guardian check out the material for (FERPA) to provide students annual notification them. The material will be checked out in the of their FERPA rights. Students will be notified parent or guardian’s name. The parent or by publication of the regulations in the college guardian assumes all responsibility for the catalog/student handbook. material including fines and replacements costs if the material is lost. Fines are 10 cents per day Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act for each overdue item. Notice

NOTICE: Under the Federal Family Educational Privacy Rights Act, 20 U.S.C. 123g, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College may disclose certain student information as “directory information.” Directory information includes the names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and major fields of study of students, as well as information about the student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports, the weight and height of members of athletic teams, the dates of attendance by students, degrees and awards Student Policies, Procedures, and and the most recent previous educational General Campus Information agency or institution attended by a respective student. If any student has an objection to any of the aforementioned information being

released during any given semester or academic ACADEMIC FREEDOM year, the student should notify the Registrar, in person or in writing, during the first three The Alabama Community College System weeks of the respective semester or academic supports academic freedom. In the year. development of knowledge, research Directory Information endeavors, and creative activities, faculty and

students must be free to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and scholarly criticism. Faculty members The following categories of information with are entitled to freedom in the classroom in respect to each student have been designated discussing discipline related subjects. Faculty by the College as directory information which and students must be able to examine ideas in may be made available to the public, absent a an atmosphere of freedom and confidence. At student’s request that any such information no time shall the principle of academic freedom should not be released without the student’s prevent the institution from taking proper prior consent: 11

1. Student’s name, address, telephone asked to cooperate in this endeavor by number; accurately completing the questionnaire and returning it in an expedient manner. The 2. Dates of attendance; information collected on an individual basis is 3. Educational agencies or institutions kept confidential. most recently attended by the student; DRAKE STATE ONLINE BOOKSTORE 4. Program of study, degree desired and Students may purchase required books and classification; supplies from the Online College Bookstore 5. Participation in officially recognized located on Drake State website. Books and activities, clubs, and organizations; supplies may be purchased with available student financial aid and other sponsored funds 6. Degrees and awards received; during the initial part of each term. The Drake 7. Enrollment status; and State Online Bookstore also stocks merchandise with College name and seal, and a variety of 8. Photographs. basic supplies. If any student has an objection to any of the Students who purchased books from the Drake aforementioned information being released State Online Bookstore will have an opportunity during any given semester or academic year, to sell back books to our Online Bookstore the student should notify the Registrar, in when buybacks are applicable. For more person or in writing, during the first three information please visit weeks of the respective semester or academic drakestate.tbconcourse.com. year.

Disclaimer: This policy statement is subject to STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS change by any additional federal regulations or court decision that may modify and/or negate any portion of these regulations. This statement All students are issued ID cards during their first of policy will be published in the future in semester of enrollment. Students are appropriate College publications. encouraged to carry their ID card at all times. There is a $5.00 fee for replacement cards. CHANGE OF MAJOR STARFISH EARLY ALERT

A student who wishes to change to another Drake State has adopted Starfish Early Alert as program of study must obtain permission from its new early warning system tool. Starfish, part the College Counselor. A change of major form of the college’s retention initiative, aims to must be completed and submitted to the Admissions Office in order to facilitate the identify at-risk students as quickly as possible change. Students may change programs during and promptly direct them to the support the drop-add period or at the beginning of the services that can help them succeed. The next semester. process is supported by Starfish Retention Solutions and is accessible through the EXITING STUDENT FOLLOW-UP Blackboard module. Starfish provides faculty, academic advisors, tutors, and program Once a student exits J.F. Drake State Community directors with a convenient way to follow and and Technical College, the institution may support students. collect and retain information pertaining to student employment. Questionnaires are sent directly to the former student, and students are 12

payment and provision for the disposition of any funds in the event of dissolution of the organization; and 8. Names and titles of club advisor(s). Temporary Recognition Temporary recognition may be given to organizations upon the completion, submission, and approval of the above stated information. The organization must submit an official charter within one semester.

Review and Approval OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF CAMPUS A copy of the proposed constitution must be ORGANIZATIONS submitted to the Dean of Student Support Services for suggestions, recommendations, and approval. A written appeal may be made in the Procedures for Obtaining Official Recognition event that official recognition is withheld. The Chartering President of the College will make the final The College encourages extracurricular activities decision. A group may not sponsor activities that develop individual initiative, group during the time that its application for leadership, and cooperation. Student recognition is being considered or an appeal is organizations and activities must be faculty being made. and/or staff sponsored and must be approved After receiving approval, any changes in by the College President. advisors, or any amendment affecting the Any group wishing to organize on campus must nature or purpose of the organization as receive permission from the Dean of Student originally stated must be approved by the Dean Support Services and the President by of Student Support Services. submitting a written request for approval. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The following information should be included in the written request: Student Government Association 1. The name of organization; The Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of officers or representatives 2. A statement of purpose of the from each instructional department. The organization; President appoints advisors from the 3. The membership eligibility instructional and administrative support requirements; staff. The SGA addresses the following goals: 4. A list of officers by title and the specific 1. Contributing to the advancement and function of each office; improvement of the school; 5. A statement of terms of the officers and 2. Fostering faculty/student relationships the time and method of election; and understanding; 6. Proposed meeting schedule; 3. Assisting in the promotion of closer ties between the school and the community; 7. A statement of membership dues, and including the amount and frequency of

4. Providing a constructive forum for careers in business and/or business-related deriving orderly, logical, practical and careers. The purpose of the association is to mutually agreeable solutions to problems unite business and education together in a which may arise involving both the student positive working relationship. There are two body and the school staff. competitions annually: state and national. Members compete in accounting, word SkillsUSA processing, business principles, computer SkillsUSA is a coeducational organization applications, impromptu speaking, job designed to serve the needs of the students interviewing, networking design, networking who are pursuing studies in trade, industrial concepts, and parliamentary procedures. and technical education. Club activities planned, International Association of Administrative initiated, and conducted by members of Professionals SkillsUSA aims to develop students’ social and leadership abilities, as well as their professional, The International Association of Administrative technical and academic skills. Professionals (IAAP) is a professional organization that works in partnership with SkillsUSA offers prestige and recognition employers to promote professional excellence. through a national program of awards and IAAP’s objective is to elevate the standards of contests. As a member of the J.F. Drake State all administrative professionals and to promote Community and Technical College family, you their working relationships with management have a personal invitation to join. Ask your through continuing education, authorized instructor how you may become an active programs, and publications. member. Electronics Technicians Association, National Technical Honor Society International, Inc. The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is Electronics Technicians Association, a non-profit, honor organization for outstanding International, Inc. (ETA) is a not-for-profit, students enrolled in occupational, vocational or worldwide professional association founded by technical programs. electronics technicians servicing dealers in  The NTHS purpose is to promote 1978. The organization is made up of certified service, leadership, honesty, career professionals in all electronics-related fields development and skilled workmanship; including fiber optics, customer service,  To reward student achievement; biomedical computer and computer networking, telecommunications, wireless  To encourage and assist student communications, consumer electronics, education and career goal setting; audio/video distribution, avionics, industrial  To promote stronger linkage between electronics, radar and satellite. ETA’s goal is to local vocational technical institutions promote excellence in electronics through and business and industry; and certification.  To promote the image of vocational technical education in America. Drake State Technical College Amateur Radio Every student is a potential candidate providing Club he/she meets the local membership standards The Drake State Community and Technical and the general merit qualifications set forth in College Amateur Radio Club (DSCTC-ARC) has as the NTHS Constitution. its purpose promotion of experimentation in Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta electronics communication through the Lambda Amateur Radio Art. Members benefit since the organization encourages the development of Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit educational advanced technical skills, provides community association made up of students pursuing 14

service through the volunteering of good behavior online just as they are in a communication assistance to disaster relief classroom or other area of the college. The agencies and to other civic organizations. same general rules for behavior and communications apply. COMPUTER CRIME ACT The purpose of College-provided Internet access is to facilitate communications supporting The provisions of the Alabama Computer Crime research and education. To remain eligible as Act are applicable at J.F. Drake State users, students' use must be in support of and Community and Technical College. This act consistent with the educational objectives of provides for criminal prosecution of any person(s) who knowingly, willingly, and without J.F. Drake State Community and Technical authorization destroys or manipulates College. intellectual property. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility. INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Users should not expect that files stored on school-based computers would always be Acceptable Use of Provided Access to private. Administrators and faculty may review Electronic Information, Services, and files and messages to maintain system integrity Networks and insure that users are acting responsibly. In making decisions regarding student access to The following uses of school-provided Internet the Internet, J.F. Drake State Community and access are not permitted: Technical College is proud to offer Internet access to all students. This is a privilege 1. To access, upload, download, or provided for the student, a privilege which must distribute pornographic, obscene, or not be abused. Access to the Internet enables sexually explicit material; students to explore thousands of libraries, 2. To transmit obscene, abusive, or databases, bulletin boards, and other resources sexually explicit language; while exchanging messages with people around the world. 3. To access, upload, download, or distribute any music files; The College expects that faculty will blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout the 4. To violate any local, state, or federal curriculum and will provide guidance and statute; instruction to students in its use. As much as 5. To vandalize, damage, or disable the possible, access from school to Internet property of another individual or resources should be structured in ways that organization; point students to those which have been evaluated prior to use. While students will be 6. To access another individual's materials, able to move beyond those resources to others information, or files without permission; that have not been previewed by staff, they and shall be provided with guidelines and lists of

resources particularly suited to learning 7. To violate copyright or otherwise use objectives. the intellectual property of another individual or organization without Students utilizing College-provided Internet permission. access must first have the permission of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College’s Any violation of college policy and rules may professional staff. Students utilizing school- result in loss of College-provided access to provided Internet access are responsible for Internet. Additional disciplinary action may be

determined in keeping with existing procedures telephone systems. As with any excess use of and practices regarding inappropriate language the telephone, excess personal use of Systems or behavior. When and where applicable, law including Email and Internet access is not enforcement agencies may be involved. allowed, and will be appropriately addressed by management. Email transmission to J.F. Drake J.F. Drake State Community and Technical State Community and Technical College College makes no warranties of any kind, personnel and students should follow the same neither expressed nor implied, for the Internet etiquette and rules as telephone traffic. access it is providing. The College will not be responsible for any damages users suffer, Users must respect the privacy and usage including -- but not limited to -- loss of data privileges of other users and must not access, resulting from delays, interruptions in service or modify, or delete any files or data without the loss of service. The College will not be permission of the owner or creator of such files. responsible for the accuracy, nature, or quality Users should not install any software, make of information gathered through College- modifications to the configurations of, install provided Internet access. new components, or in any way modify the Systems without the approval of the The College will not be responsible for Information Technology Department and unauthorized financial obligations resulting President of the College. Installation of software from College provided access to the Internet. without adhering to established copyright laws for that product is strictly prohibited. At NO COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY time should the Systems be used to sell items for personal gain, solicit income, win contests, view pornography, gamble, play computer This policy defines acceptable uses of computer games, transfer copyrighted materials, engage hardware, software, networks, communication in any illegal activity, or engage in threatening lines, Internet access, and Email transmissions, or mischievous activity. herein referred to as Systems. Violations of this policy may result in restricted use of Systems Users will utilize passwords, log off and and/or disciplinary action. shutdown PCs overnight, and perform other measures as defined by the College Information Technology Department to insure adequate Systems are provided for business and security of Systems and data. educational purposes only, and users are encouraged to utilize this technology as a tool DRAKE E-MAIL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY to efficiently perform their job tasks. Systems are owned by the College and subject to access J.F. Drake State Community and Technical by staff for maintenance, repair, updating, or College has implemented Drake State Student monitoring. Documents, spreadsheets, E-Mail Accounts as its official way of databases, and Email transmissions on any communicating important updates to students System may be subject to examination at any around the campus. time. Users must comply with all federal, state, or local laws and regulations, and applicable To uphold the quality and reputation of your policies of accessed networks, such as the Drake State E-Mail Account, your use of Drake Alabama Research and Education Network. State E-Mail is subject to these program policies. If you are found to be in violation of these policies at any time, as determined by J.F. In determining the appropriate use of Systems, Drake State Community and Technical College one should compare its use to the proper use of in its sole discretion, the College may warn you other equipment, for example the use of the

or suspend or terminate your account and take • To send, upload, distribute or any appropriate legal action. disseminate or offer to do the same with The use of Drake State E-Mail is a privilege, not respect to any unlawful, defamatory, a right, and the College maintains the right to harassing, abusive, fraudulent, infringing, limit access. Drake State Student E-Mail is NOT obscene, or otherwise objectionable guaranteed to be private. The College has the content; right to monitor and track Drake State E-Mail • To intentionally distribute viruses, usage and access information stored in any user worms, defects, Trojan horses, corrupted directory. The College may deny, revoke, or files, hoaxes, or any other items of suspend specific user accounts. destructive or deceptive nature.; Acceptable Use • To conduct or forward pyramid It is acceptable to use Drake State E-Mail for schemes and the like; purposes relating directly to education, • To transmit content that may be research, professional development, personal harmful to minors; communications, and growth. • To impersonate another person (via the Unacceptable Use use of an email address or otherwise) or It is not acceptable to use Drake State E-Mail in otherwise misrepresent yourself or the such a way as to interfere with or disrupt source of any email; network users, services, or equipment. Drake State E-Mail resources may not be used in the • To illegally transmit another’s following manner. intellectual property or other proprietary information without such owner’s or • To generate or facilitate unsolicited licensor’s permission; commercial email (“spam”). Such activity includes, but is not limited to: • To use Drake State E-Mail to violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and o Sending email in violation of the publicity) of others; CAN-SPAM Act or any other applicable antispam law; • To promote or encourage illegal activity; o Imitating or impersonating another person; • To interfere with other Drake State E- Mail users’ enjoyment of the service; o Sending emails to users who have requested to be removed from a • To conduct commercial activities and mailing list; other activities conducted for personal gain; o Selling, exchanging or distributing • To promote religious or political causes to a third party the email addresses of or to promote fundraising or lobbying; any person without such person’s • Solicitations not approved by the knowledge and continued consent to College; such disclosure; • Vandalism and mischief that o Distributing unsolicited emails to incapacitates compromises or destroys significant numbers of email addresses College resources and/or violates federal belonging to individuals and/or entities and/or state laws; with whom you have no preexisting relationship; • Violating software copyrights and usage licensing agreements; and

• Violating any federal, state, or local • Dishonesty, cheating, forgery, law/regulation, or College plagiarism, misrepresentation, or alteration policy/procedure. of College documents, records, or identification; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

• Disruptive or disorderly conduct A student has the right to trademark or including rioting, inciting to riot, assembling copyright any literary material and to patent to riot, raiding, inciting to raid, and any inventions unless duties of the courses assembling to enrolled in, or the College, charges the student raid; with, or includes, the duty of producing material • Disorderly conduct which interferes for the College to copyright or trademark, or to with the rights and opportunities of those develop an invention for the College to patent. who attend the College for the explicit A student is entitled to all profits earned from purpose for which the college exists; copyrighted or trademarked materials or patented inventions developed exclusively on • Profanity and/or obscene language or the student’s time and without the use of conduct; College funds, materials, or facilities. Copyrighted or trademarked material or • Threats (verbal or written); physical patented inventions developed totally or abuse, intimidation, and physical or mental partially on College time with the use of College harassment; materials or facilities or with College funding • Harassment, intimidation, physical shall be owned by the College. assault or sexual assault; STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT • Possession while on College-owned or controlled property of firearms, explosives

or other dangerous instruments/devices; General Policies • Possession, sale, or consumption of The J.F. Drake State Community and Technical alcoholic beverages or controlled College Student Code of Conduct provides the substances on College property or at a standards of conduct by which students and College or student sponsored event; being organizations are expected to abide. Enrollment under the influence of alcoholic beverages and affiliation with the College in no way or controlled substances on College relinquishes the right nor provides an escape of responsibilities of local, state, or federal laws property or at a student or College and regulations. sponsored event; The conduct of each student and organization is • Theft, accessory of theft, or being in to conform with the standards of common possession of stolen property; decency, with respect being given to the rights • Trespassing or unauthorized entry; and property of others. The Student Code of Conduct is applicable to conduct which occurs • Lewd, obscene, licentious, indecent or on the College premises or which occurs while inappropriate dress; participating in official College sanctioned • Improper use of the internet or other activities. A student may be disciplined and may computer technology made available for be found in violation of the Student Code of student use; Conduct for the following: • Violation of written College rules, policies, and regulations;

• Violation of the College Computer display of sexually graphic materials, which Usage and Internet Acceptable Use Policies; are not necessary for educational and purposes), when the following conditions exist: • Conviction of any misdemeanor or felony which adversely affects the 1. Submission to such conduct is made educational environment of the College; either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s status as a Failure to comply with the authority of College student or employee; officials acting within the capacity of their positions or any other activity or conduct not 2. Submission to or rejection of such specifically stated herein which impairs or conduct by an individual is used as a basis endangers any person or property of the College for enrollment, rating, or grading of a is considered to be in violation of the rules and student or employee; regulations of the College. 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an J.F. Drake State Community and Technical individual’s academic or work progress, or College is committed to assuring that its creating an intimidating, hostile, or employees and students work and learn in an offensive academic or work environment. environment free from discrimination and/or

sexual harassment. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Discrimination means making a difference in STATEMENT treatment in any service, program, course or facility for Drake State on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Harassment means the use of verbal or physical conduct which does the following: 1. Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic or employment environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interference with an individual’s academic or employment performance; 3. Otherwise adversely affects academic The following policy reflects J.F. Drake State or employment progress. The term Community and Technical College’s “harassment” encompasses “sexual commitment to equal opportunities in harassment,” which means unwelcome education and employment: sexual advances, unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature, unwelcome No person shall be denied employment, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal excluded from partaking in, denied the or physical conduct of a sexual nature benefits of, or subjected to discrimination (including, but not limited to, the deliberate in any program, activity, or employment on repeated making of unsolicited gestures or the basis of gender, race, color, disability, comments, or the deliberate or repeated

religion, national origin, age or ethnic supervisory authority to sexually harass group. students, faculty, or staff is a form of illegal sex based discrimination. Violation of this policy is a J.F. Drake State Community and Technical violation of Title IX of the Education Rights Act College complies with nondiscriminatory of 1972 and of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of regulations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964. Further, violation of this policy can lead to of 1964, Title IX Educational Amendment of suspension or termination of employment or 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on student status, liability for J.F. Drake State sex; Title IX, Section 106.8 , which prohibits Community and Technical College and civil or sexual harassment; Section 504 of the criminal liability for the harassing employee. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits Individuals or any class of individuals who violations of the rights of the disabled; and Title believe that they have been subjected to VI, which prohibits discrimination based on discrimination prohibited by Titles VI, VII, IX, race, color, or national origin, and the Section 504, may contact the college’s Title IX Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator at covering policies for public accommodations for 256.551.3114 (students) or the Section 504 disabled individuals. (ADA) and Title II Coordinator at 256.551.1710 (students). Faculty and staff should contact Individuals or any class of individuals who Human Resources. believe that they have been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Titles VI, VII, IX, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND Section 504, may contact the college’s Title IX ENFORCEMENT THEREOF and Age Discrimination Act Coordinator, the Dean of Student Support Services, at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical 256.551.3114 or the Section 504 (ADA) and Title College is a public educational institution of the II Coordinator, the College Counselor, at State of Alabama and, as such, shall not permit 256.551.1710. on its premises, or at any activity which it HARASSMENT POLICY sponsors the possession, use, or distribution of any alcoholic beverage or any illicit drug by any student, employee, or visitor. In the event of It is the policy of J.F. Drake State Community the confirmation of such prohibited possession, and Technical College to provide students an use, or distribution by a student or employee, academic atmosphere free of harassment, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment College shall, within the scope of applicable is a form of sex discrimination. A common form Federal and State due process requirements, of sexual harassment is the inappropriate take such administrative or disciplinary action introduction of sexual activities or comments as is appropriate. into the workplace or learning environment. While sexual harassment may involve For a student, the disciplinary action may relationships among equals, it often involves include, but shall not be limited to, suspension relationships of unequal power, giving rise to or expulsion. For an employee, such elements of coercion centered on sexual administrative or disciplinary action may activity for opportunities of benefit such as include, but shall not be limited to reprimand, improved job or academic status. suspension or termination of employment, or Each employee of the College is responsible for requirement that the employee participate in the enforcement of this policy and for setting and/or successfully complete an appropriate an example with respect to conduct. The rehabilitation program. Any visitor engaging in exploitation of institutional, academic, or any act prohibited by this policy shall be called

upon to immediately refrain from such behavior the day of the hearing, the accused may and/or leave the premises. If any employee, waive the right to a hearing, admit the student, or visitor engages in any behavior charge and have the punishment be prohibited by this policy (which is also a decided by the Dean of Student Support violation of Federal, State, or local law or Services. Under such circumstances, the ordinance), that employee, student, or visitor accused will be informed of the disciplinary shall be subject to referral to law enforcement action within five (5) days. officials for arrest and prosecution. 4. Any student whose presence poses a possible danger to persons or property of Due Process of Student Disciplinary Cases the College or an ongoing threat of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical disrupting the academic process may be College is committed to ensuring an removed from the campus immediately. environment for all employees and students, 5. Written notification of the date, time, which is fair, humane, and respectful. The and place of the hearing shall be sent to the College assures each student that no action will student within five days of a complaint be taken on grounds that are not supported by being filed. academic policies and procedures. Emphasis 6. A Disciplinary Committee comprised of will be placed upon achieving an equitable the Dean of Student Support Services, resolution to problems rather than seeking to faculty, staff and a student representative emphasize guilt or punishment. Students are will be selected to hear each disciplinary guaranteed procedural due process in situations case. involving severe disciplinary problems. The 7. The Dean of Student Support Services following procedures will be followed: will notify the student(s) in writing of the Procedure for Bringing Charges results and findings of the Student 1. Any student, faculty member or Disciplinary Committee and the course of administrator may file a charge in writing appeal to the President. against a student for misconduct. The Disciplinary Sanctions charge is to be filed with the Dean of Upon the determination that a student(s) has Student Support Services. violated any of the rules, regulations, or

2. The complainant must file with the guidelines set forth in this Code, the following Dean of Student Support Services within disciplinary sanctions may be imposed, either thirty (30) calendar days following the date singly or in combination by the appropriate of the alleged violation(s). Upon receipt of College officials: the charge, the Director will provide the

student with a written statement of the • Censure – A statement to the offender charges and determine the course of action that he/she has violated College regulations regarding the accusations. During this stage, and of the possibility of more stringent the accused may admit to the charge and disciplinary actions in the event of future waive the right to the Hearing Board, and violations. disciplinary action will be determined by the Dean of Student Support Services. • Restitution – Reimbursement for damage or misappropriation. 3. If disciplinary proceedings appear warranted, the Dean of Student Support • Disciplinary Probation – Students Services will set a date, time and place for placed on probation will be notified of such the hearing, and the accused will be in writing and will also be notified of the informed by written notice at least two (2) terms and length of the probation. days before the hearing. Anytime up until Probation may include restrictions upon the

extracurricular activities of the student. Any GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES conduct in violation of this Code while on probationary status may result in the If any student’s complaint is not or cannot be imposition of further action. resolved at the first level of supervision as • Suspension – Students who are described in the paragraphs above, such an suspended are deprived of student status unresolved complaint shall be termed a and are separated from the College for a “grievance.” A student who submits a complaint stated period of time. The suspension shall to the appropriate College officials under the appear on the student’s disciplinary record. paragraphs above and who is not satisfied with • Expulsion – Termination of student the plan of resolution shall have the right file a status for a definite or indefinite period. grievance with the College official and shall The conditions of readmission, if any, shall include the following information: be stated in writing to the student. GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL POLICY • Date the original complaint was reported;

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical • Name of the person to whom the College recognizes that in order to efficiently original complaint was reported; and effectively carry out its mission, its students must feel confident that any valid complaint or • Detailed facts of the complaint; grievance a student may make concerning the • Proposed action to be taken by the college will be promptly addressed by the receiving official to resolve the appropriate authorities. Therefore, the complaint; following procedures for resolving such complaints and grievances have been adopted • Specific objection(s) to the proposed by J.F. Drake State Community and Technical plan of resolve. College. The grievance statement may also contain other Initial Steps to Resolve a Complaint information relevant to the grievance that the complainant wants considered. If the Any student enrolled at J.F. Drake State complainant fails to file notice of appeal by 4:30 Community and Technical College who wishes pm on the 15th calendar day following having to make a complaint about an academic matter received the plan of resolution, the right to shall report that matter in writing to the Dean further appeal is forfeited. of Instruction. Other types of complaints shall be reported to the Dean of Student Support Services. If the complaint involves a specific Investigation Procedures occurrence, the complaint shall be made within The Grievance Officer, either personally or with ten (10) working days of the occurrence. the assistance of such other persons as the President may designate, shall conduct a factual If, after discussion between the student and the investigation of the grievance and shall research respective college official, it is determined that the applicable statue, regulations or policy, if the complaint can be resolved immediately, the any. The factual findings from the investigation college official will take action to resolve the by the Grievance Officer shall be stated in a complaint and will submit a report within ten written report. The report will be submitted to working days of the filing of the complaint to the complainant and to the party against whom the President and other appropriate college the complaint was made, the “Respondent, officials, detailing both the complaint and its resolution. 22

“and shall be made a part of the hearing record, online at the ACCS website (www.accs.cc). if a hearing is requested by the complainant. Students may submit completed complaint forms by printing the form, signing it, and then

either (1) scanning it and e-mailing it to Alabama’s TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONS of [email protected] or (2) mailing it to: Higher Education - Student Complaint Process Alabama Community College System Attention: Division of Academic and Student In 2015, the Alabama Legislature vested Affairs oversight of the state’s public two-year P.O. Box 302130 institutions of higher education (known as the Montgomery, AL 36130-2130 Alabama Community College System (ACCS)) with the Alabama Community College System b) The Division of Academic and Student Affairs Board of Trustees. The Alabama Legislature will investigate the complaint within 30 days of further directed the Board of Trustees to receipt. delegate to the System’s Chancellor the authority to act and make decisions concerning c) The institution which is the subject of the management and operation of the complaint has 30 days to provide a written community and technical colleges. The response to questions and/or concerns raised Chancellor is assisted in these duties by the during the investigation. Such response may or staff of the System Office, formerly known as may not contain a resolution. the Alabama Department of Postsecondary d) The Division of Academic and Student Affairs Education. Consumer and student complaints will adjudicate the matter and write a report or that are not resolved at the institutional level letter to the institution and student detailing are thus arbitrated at the state level by the corrective action, if any is necessary, or stating ACCS System Office. that the school has no violation of policies. The ACCS is committed to respecting and e) If corrective action is needed the institution supporting the work of its member institutions will have 30 days to comply or develop a plan to and to providing a quality educational comply with the corrective action. experience for all students. The objective of the f) The System Office will monitor the student complaint process is to ensure that the institution’s compliance to ensure the concerns and complaints of students are completion of any required corrective action. addressed fairly and are resolved promptly. The Alabama Community College System requires each institution to establish its own procedures Following is a sample of that form: to address student grievances and complaints. A student must exhaust his/her rights under the institution’s official complaint/grievance policy before advancing any complaint to the System Office of Alabama Community College System. Students may file consumer/student complaints with the Alabama Community College System by following these procedures: a) If, after exhausting all available institutional processes, a student’s complaint remains unresolved, the student may appeal to the Alabama Community College System using the System’s official Student Complaint Form, which is contained in this document and also available

GENERAL POLICIES

ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE

Students are not to disrupt the class or other students with electronic devices. Students may have electronic devices in the classroom or instructional laboratory as permitted by the instructor. Class disruptions from the use of electronic devices in classes or labs may result in students being removed from class or lab.

TOBACCO-FREE POLICY

Drake State is now a 100% Tobacco Free Campus. Smoking is not permitted on campus grounds! Any College employee or student found to be in violation of the tobacco-free policy will be subject to a monetary fine and tickets will be issued by a campus police officer for violations of Drake State’s tobacco-free policy.

CAMPUS POSTING/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bulletin boards are placed throughout buildings 5. A clear statement of the sanctions on campus for the posting of notices and/or which the institution will impose against announcements. Signs, posters, or literature is employees and students who violate the prohibited from being posted in restrooms, on policy ; glass panels, windows, walls, doors, ceilings, or 6. A biennial review by the institution of any other surface that may suffer damage as a result of tape or tacks. its program in an effort to: (a) determine its effectiveness and implement changes to Students are encouraged to check their Drake the program if they are needed, and (b) State E-mail account frequently for important ensure that the sanctions required by item campus announcements. No. 5 above are consistently enforced; and All postings, leaflets, pamphlets and any other 7. A copy of the Drug and Alcohol Abuse forms of announcements/notices must be Prevention Policy/Program referred to in approved by the Dean of Student Support this statement is available from the Office Services prior to being displayed or distributed of the Dean of Student Support Services on campus. Office. DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES CAMPUS SAFETY

In compliance with Section 22, of Public Law SAFETY PROCEDURES 101-226, entitled “Drug Free Schools and Campuses,” J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College hereby gives notice of the 1. Smoking or the use of tobacco products institution’s policy to prevent the use of illicit is not permitted anywhere on campus or drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and the downtown instructional site; employees. The basic elements of the policy are 2. The practice of safety is an integral part listed below: of the institution’s educational program. 1. A statement prohibiting the unlawful Students are required to purchase and use possession, use, or distribution of illicit safety protective coverings as required by drugs or abuse of alcohol by employees or their department; students on J.F. Drake State Community 3. The college has published procedures and Technical College property or at any for fires, bomb threats and extreme activity conducted, sponsored, or weather lockdown. Each of these authorized by or on behalf of J.F. Drake procedures requires certain behavior on the State Community and Technical College; part of each student. All students should be 2. A description of the applicable legal familiar with the procedures for these sanctions under local, state, or Federal law emergency situations; for the unlawful possession or distribution 4. All accidents, injuries and serious illness of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol; occurring on campus should be immediately 3. A description of the health risks reported to the instructor and the Dean of associated with the use of illicit drugs and Operations. Written documentation is the abuse of alcohol; required for all accidents/injuries. Forms 4. A description of the drug and alcohol may be obtained from the instructor or the counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or Dean of Operations; reentry programs that are available to employees and students;

5. Evacuation routes are posted in each Children are not allowed to attend classes and classroom, office and other specified areas; must be accompanied by an adult at all times. and Children visiting the campus are expected to comply with all College policies. The 6. Intercom instructions will advise accompanying adult is responsible for ensuring students of what to do in emergency compliance. situations. FIRST AID VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) Students requiring first aid should notify their instructor or the first available College official. Drake State has a commitment to safety and In the event that a person needs emergency security and complies with the Violence Against medical treatment, emergency services should Women Act and the Federal Clery Act, both be contacted and College officials notified. A helping to bolster response to and prevention person suspected of being seriously ill or injured of violence. (broken bones, unconscious, etc.) should not be VAWA requires colleges and universities, both moved until medical personnel arrive. Any public and private, participating in federal costs, such as transporting student to the student aid programs to increase transparency hospital, hospitalization, or treatments are the about the scope of sexual violence on campus; responsibility of the student. The College does guarantee victims enhanced rights; provide for not provide emergency medical service. All Standards in institutional conduct proceedings; areas are equipped with first aid kits to treat minor injuries. and provide campus community-wide prevention educational programming. In Inclement Weather compliance with VAWA and Clery, Drake State has processes in place to actively collect and All class cancellations or College closings due to share data on violent incidents, and we inclement weather will be announced through regularly offer sexual assault, domestic the media. Notices will be carried on the violence, dating violence and stalking following radio and television stations: prevention workshops. For more information WAFF48, WAAY-31, WHNT-19, WEUP, STG contact the Dean of Student Support Services, Media, WAHR, WLOR, WRTT, WZYP, and Dean of Operations or the Counseling Office for WDRM. details.

Please note: Day classes include all classes held during the 8:00 AM-4:00 PM period. Evening ANNUAL SAFETY REPORT classes are defined as all classes meeting any time after 4:00 PM until the College closes at J.F. Drake State Community and Technical the end of the evening session. College is required to publish and distribute an For students on campus during inclement Annual Safety Report (ASR) by October 1 of weather, intercom announcements will provide each year. The ASR must include crime statistics instructions for what to do in an emergency for three calendar years as well as all of the situation. required campus safety and security policies and procedures.

RULES OF THE ROAD–CAMPUS PARKING UNATTENDED MINORS & DRIVING SAFETY

This information has been developed to provide security. Violators (individuals who details regarding rules and requirements for excessively violate the rules or who operate operating vehicles on the campus of J.F. Drake vehicles in a manner which compromises State Community and Technical College. The the safety of others) will forfeit their driving information provided is designed to assist privileges on campus. faculty, staff, students, and visitors in providing • a safe, secure, and orderly method of parking Contact Information – For information and operating vehicles on the campus. regarding vehicle (campus) registration and parking decals, contact the Business Office • Vehicle (Campus) Registration - All at 256-551-3100. Information regarding vehicles owned or regularly used on campus Enforcement-related issues should be by faculty, staff, and students are required directed to campus security at 256-551- to be registered with the Business Office. 5223. Questions or concerns pertaining to Each person seeking to register his or her enforcement issues can also be directed to vehicle(s) is required to provide a valid the Dean of Operations. driver’s license, current vehicle registration (tag and tax receipt), and proof of ALABAMA GUN LAW insurance. All vehicles in the State of

Alabama are required to have liability insurance. The Gun Free Schools Act of 1994 and the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees • Vehicle Decal– Upon completion of the Policy Number 511.01 issued December 1994 vehicle registration, a J.F. Drake State prohibits firearms on campus or any other Community and Technical College parking facility operated by the College or Alabama decal (hangtag) will be issued. The parking Community College System institutions. Any decal must be displayed in the vehicle while violation of this policy can result in the referral it is in use (operating or parking) on the to law enforcement officials for arrest or campus. Visitors are not required to have a prosecution. J.F. Drake State Community and parking decal. Technical College has “Zero Tolerance” for • Parking Enforcement – All vehicles are weapons of any kind on its campus, whether required to be parked in the assigned student, faculty, staff or visitors (other than law parking zones. Parking areas for faculty, enforcement officers legally authorized to carry staff, and visitors are indicated by such weapons and acting in the performance of designated markers. All other areas are their duties or an instructional program in available throughout the campus for which firearms are required equipment.) student parking. Vehicles in violation of parking in designated zones will be towed at owner’s expense. • Speed Limit – The posted speed limit on the campus of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is 15 MPH. • Loud Music – Music played from your vehicle should not be heard over 25 feet away from the vehicle. • Security – All regulations regarding loud music, parking, speeding, and other moving violations will be enforced by campus

Catalog Addendums

Catalog Addenda 0001

EFFECTIVE May 10, 2016 – J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College has updated the Academic Calendar to include the following:

Updates to the Academic/Instructional Calendar on Page 11.

May 27, 2016 – Classes Begin – Day, Evening, and Mini-Term I

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May 27, 2016 – Classes Begin – Day, Evening, and Mini-Term I; Late Registration – Drop/Add

Catalog Addenda 0002

J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College has updated the Academic Calendar to include the following change:

August 11-19 - Non-Instructional Duty Days (NO CLASSES)

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August 15–19 - Workweek hours are 7:30AM to 4:30PM August 17 - Local Professional Development Day (NO CLASSES) August 18–19 - New Student Orientation/Regular Registration for Fall 2016 Tuition and Fees Due Date by 11:30am

Catalog Addenda 0003

J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College has updated the College Catalog (Page 15 -16) and Student Handbook (Page 2) to include the SACSCOC Accreditation statement per CS: 3.14.1 as follows:

Was not included.

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ACCREDITATION J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College.

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