Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

Courses

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AD 499 Senior Capstone Project 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: AD 303 (with a grade of S); completion of studio concentration courses with “B-“ (2.70) average; completion or concurrent enrollment in 400-level studio concentration; acceptance of the AD 499 Senior Capstone Project Application.

Development of a capstone project that demonstrates the student’s competence in their discipline. Project will be exhibited in a school-approved gallery. Practices and expectations for professionals within the various fields of art and design will be discussed. 

AH 102 Growth and Development 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter

Developing a concept of human life from birth to death. Emphasis is on the normal stages of growth and development of the human being at different ages. This course serves as a framework within which students explore their own feelings concerning the life process and develop a philosophy concerning the appreciation of that process.

AH 107 Clinical Pharmacology Lecture 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Completion of BI 104 or BI 201/BI 202, or BI 207/BI 208 with a 2.0 GPA or better. Practical Nursing Certificate students will take this course in lieu of NU 221, unless permission received from instructor or previous applicable course.

This course is designed for the health care professional that will be administering medications and has a limited knowledge of drug calculation. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the review of pathophysiology, actions, therapeutic uses, client teaching and administration of medications.  

AH 171 Medical Terminology 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

The terminology for each major body system is presented. Emphasis is placed on correct identification and spelling of the body systems and the commonly used diagnostic tests and treatment terms for each system. 

Notes:

Cross listed as CLS 171. Formerly OIS 171.

AH 336 Health Care in a Multi-Cultural Society 3 cr.  (3-0-0)
  • Offered: On Demand
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing or permission of Instructor.

The course is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of transcultural health care through the study of cultural practices and patterns relative to health and illness among groups of people. Emphasis is on identification of ways in which health care assessments and interventions may be modified to accommodate racial and cultural differences of clients and their families.

Notes:

Formerly NU 336 Nursing in a Multi-Cultural Society.

AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources 1 cr.  (1-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall

The foundation of research at a university is students understanding the resources available at its library and patiently diagnosing information found via the internet. This class prepares students for that with a practical introduction to locating, understanding, and using the materials available through the library (the catalog, electronic databases and indexes, organizing citations) and what you will be finding on the internet. Open to all students; recommended for first-year or returning students.

AIS 373 Issues in Scholarly Communications and Information Literacy 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: EN 211.

This course will examine the various issues in information creation and access across the world, including (but not limited to) censorship, technology, economics, scholarly communication, ownership of information, and the ethics of information use. Students will practice information access and evaluation skills by conducting research on these topics.

AMT 102 Aircraft Basic Science 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
Identification, selection and use of FAA publications related to aircraft maintenance, determination of authority to return to service, mechanic’s privileges and limitations, use of aircraft records, familiarization with aircraft drawings and aircraft weight and balance.
AMT 103 Aviation Shop Practices 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
A study of the use of basic hand tools and power equipment, shop safety, fluid lines and fittings, materials and processes, cleaning and corrosion control, the use and care of precision measuring tools and the use and interpretation of various non-destructive inspection methods.
AMT 104 Aircraft Electrical Systems 6 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, or instructor's permission.

A study of the reading and interpretation of aircraft electrical diagrams and schematics, theory of operation and repair of aircraft electrical generation and regulation systems, airframe and power plant warning and control systems.

AMT 200 Aircraft sheet Metal/Non-Metallic Structures 6 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, or instructor's permission.

A study of aircraft sheet metal structural fabrication and repair methods, and wood, fabric, composite and plastic aircraft components construction and repair.

AMT 201 Reciprocating Engines and Propellers 6 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, or instructor's permission.

An in-depth study of the theory of operation of reciprocating engines and their systems, propeller systems, construction, operation, maintenance and repair.

AMT 202 Aircraft Flight Control Systems 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor's permission.
A detailed study of aircraft flight control system installation, rigging and requirements for methods of aircraft inspection. Helicopter aerodynamics, assembly, rigging and components are also covered.
AMT 203 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104, AMT 201 or instructor’s permission.
The study of overhaul practices of reciprocating aircraft engines. Includes removal/reinstallation, inspection, overhaul, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of aircraft reciprocating engines and systems.
AMT 204 Turbine Engines and Systems 6 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor's permission.

The study of the theory of operation of aircraft turbine engines and their associated systems.

AMT 206 Cabin Atmosphere and Information Systems 6 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor's permission.
The study of aircraft cabin atmospheric control systems including heating, cooling, cabin pressurization and oxygen systems. Aircraft instruments, ice and rain control, communication and navigation system installation, maintenance and repair will also be studied.
AMT 207 Turbine Engine Maintenance and Inspection 6 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104, AMT 204 or instructor's permission.
The study of overhaul and repair procedures for aircraft gas turbine engines. The course provides the hands-on, practical experience necessary to inspect, overhaul, maintain and repair turbine engines.
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter

The significance of culture and society as means of adapting to a varied and changing environment. Adaptation and cultural evolution are examined through a cross-cultural study of economic, social, political and ideological institutions. Art, music and language are also discussed.