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Agriculture
Ag Mechanics Sales and Service Option  
The Sales and Service options of the Agriculture curriculum are 18-month programs that prepare students for positions in various ag-related industries. Examples of employment areas that students may be qualified to enter include farm supplies and ag-equipment sales. Students enrolled in this program complete approximately 10 weeks or 400 hours of supervised occupational work experience in addition to their formal education. Classroom education includes instruction in both ag-related and business-related courses.
Courses Credits
Intro to Light and Medium Duty Engines 4
Intro to Diesel Engines 3
Preventative Maintenance/Power Trains 3
Intro to Agribusiness Management 2
Electrical Systems 2
World Food Crops 3
Soils 3
First Year Experience 1
Precision Agriculture 3
BADM, BUSN, Ag or Gen Ed elective 6
Fundamentals of Business 3
Professional Selling Skills 3
Sales Presentation Techniques 2
Internship 4
Computer Literacy 2
Agricultural Biology and Lab 4
English and Speech 6
Human Relations and Wellness 4
Electives 9
   
Agriculture  
Crop Production Sales and Service Option  
The Sales and Service options of the Agriculture curriculum are 18-month programs that prepare students for positions in the various ag-related industries. Examples of employment areas that students may be qualified to enter include: seed and feed, grain handling and marketing, chemicals, fertilizer, farm supplies and ag-equipment sales. Students enrolled in this program complete approximately 10 weeks or 400 hours of supervised occupational work experience in addition to their formal education. Classroom education includes instruction in both ag-related and business related courses.
Courses Credits
Principle of Crop Production 3
World Food Crops 3
Crop Technologies 3
Soils 3
Fertility and Fertilizers 3
Weed Science 3
Ag-Marketing 3
Intro to Agribusiness Management 2
Precision Agriculture 3
Professional Selling Skills 3
Fundamentals of Business 3
BADM, BUDN, Agriculture or General Electives 3
Sales Presentation Techniques 2
Internship 4
Computer Literacy 2
Field Scouting Techniques 3
Ag Biology and Lab 4
English and Speech 6
Human Relations and Wellness 4
Electives 5
   
Agriculture  
Farm Management  
Courses Credits
Farm Records 3
Agriculture Financial Analysis 3
Introduction to Agriculture Marketing 3
Introduction to Agricultural Finance 3
Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance 3
Rural Government 3
Agricultural Economics 2
Internship 6
Principles of Crop Production 3
Introduction to Soil Science 3
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 3
Agricultural Electives 11
Agricultural Biology 4
Computer Literacy 2
Preventative Maintenance/Power Trains 3
Agricultural Wiring 2
English 6
First Year Experience 1
Basic Welding I and II 2
Human Relations in Organizations 2
Wellness Electives 2
   
Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology  
The 18-month Architectural Drafting and Estimating program trains men and women to qualify for employment in many phases of the building industry including computer aided drafting, estimating (including computer-assisted) and project management. This enables our students to secure and hold positions of responsibility for architects, engineers, contractors, sub contractors, manufacturing centers, metal building dealers, structural steel companies, building centers and building specialty companies.
Courses Hours
Architectural Drafting: (Residential and Commercial)  
Manual Drafting 80
Computer-Aided 648
Architectural Presentation Techniques 64
Renovation and Design 96
Estimating: (includes Computer-Assisted)  
Residential 120
Commercial 104
Construction Methods and Materials 112
Structural Wood Design 48
Structural Steel Design and Detailing 64
Business/Technical Elective 48
Mathematics 96
English and Communications 96
Human Relations in Organization 32
Computer Literacy 40
Wellness Elective 32
   
Construction Management Technology  
Construction Technology is a third-year option for the Architectural Drafting, Building Construction or Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology programs. Graduates should qualify for positions as estimators, project coordinators, field engineers, assistant project managers, assistant superintendents.
Courses Credits
Required Core 16
Business core 3
Communications core 3
Computer core  
General Education core  
Technical core 6
Floating electives* 8
* Credits can be chosen from any core.  
   
ASN Program  
This program is available to Licensed Practical Nurses (with either an associate of science or applied science degree) who wish to continue their nursing education and become a Registered Nurse. The graduate will have an excellent opportunity for immediate employment and/or transfer to a baccalaureate program for nursing.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Science in Nursing degree and be eligible for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The curriculum consists of two semesters including clinical and preceptor experiences at a variety of settings and locations.
On Campus Hours Credits Hours Lab Hours Clinical
Course      
Fundamentals of Speech 3    
ND: Math 3    
ND:SS 2    
HUM or HIST 3    
ND: COMPSC 2    
Role Transition 1    
Life Span Nursing 4    
Life Span Nursing Clinical 3 16 128
Maternal Newborn Nursing 2 4 12
Community/Mental Health Nursing 3   48
Leadership 2   36
       
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
The Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Department prepares students to work in independent and dealership body shops in all up-to-date phases of Auto Body Repair and Refinishing. This includes damage appraisals, frame repair and body alignment using a modern total vehicle analysis and repair system, SHARK computer, and Hunter Continental aligner, metal straightening, panel replacements, glass removal and installation, refinishing with all types of automotive paint, products, I-CAR, welding, computer wheel alignment, and servicing of mechanical systems. State-of-the-art related instructional training is incorporated into the Auto Body course. The 18-month program is certified by PPG Cooperation and tested by NOCTI.
Courses Hours
Auto Body Theory 360
Auto Body Repair Shop 1620
Wheel Alignment 36
Frame Measuring Systems 40
Plastic Repair 20
Mechanical Systems* 125
Welding 120
Fieldwork Projects 120
*Mechanical Systems include Engine RR, Brakes, and Air Conditioning.
**Students completing 18 credits of general education courses will receive an associate degree; students completing 12 credits of general education courses will receive a diploma.
   
Automotive Technology  
The 18-month Automotive Technology program trains people to work as automotive technicians in automotive repair shops and dealerships as general line mechanics or in specialized areas. The curriculum provides technical and practical training in all phases of Automotive Technology including automatic and manual transmissions and trans-axles, fuel metering systems, fuel injection, tune-up diagnostic procedures, electrical systems, automotive electronics, chassis, chassis electrical, wheel alignment and engines.
Courses Hours
Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Theory/Lab 239
Brakes 114
Electrical/Electronic Systems 280
Engine Performance 283
Engine Repair 321
Heating and Air Conditioning 115
Manual Drive Trains and Axles 119
Suspension and Steering 131
Mathematics 80
Human Relations, Computer Literacy, and Communications 126
Welding 80
Cooperative Education 324
   
Building Construction Technology  
The 18-month Building Construction Technology program provides hands-on building experiences as well as the knowledge and attitudes necessary for the advancement on the job. Rigorous training in concrete, wood frame construction, metal building erection, estimating and blueprint reading are highlights. Communication skills, human relations, safety, accountability and dependability, as well as other general education courses, are an integral part of the program and are considered vital to the success of the student. The intent of the program is to produce a graduate with the general knowledge and skills necessary to enter the light commercial building industry or residential building industry at an entry-level position with the potential for advancement into supervisory positions.
Courses Hours
Concrete and Sitework 160
Wood Frame Construction 336
Metal Building Erection (Light Commercial Construction) 320
Interior Finishing (Wood Frame and Light Commercial Construction) 240
Building Layout 32
Core curriculum 32
Construction Methods and Materials (includes Mech/Elec) 112
Construction Estimating 80
Basic Welding 32
Jobsite Responsibilities 64
Construction Safety OSHA 36
Blueprint Reading* 88
Mathematics 96
English 96
Computer Literacy 32
Human Relations in Organizations 32
First Aid and CPR 32
Cooperative Education 324
*Note: Blueprint Reading and Equipment Operations and Safety is an integral part of Concrete and Sitework, Wood Frame Construction, Metal Building Erection (Light Commercial Construction), Construction Estimating, and Interior Finishing (Wood Frame and Light Commercial Construction).
   
Construction Management Technology  
Construction Technology is a third-year option for the Architectural Drafting, Building Construction or Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology programs. Graduates should qualify for positions as estimators, project coordinators, field engineers, assistant project managers, assistant superintendents.
Courses Credits
Required core 16
Business core 3
Communications core 3
Computer core  
General Education core  
Technical core 6
Floating electives* 8
* Credits can be chosen from any core.  
   
Business Management  
eBusiness Management  
Courses Credits
Elements of Accounting I and II 8
Introduction to eBusiness 3
eMarketing, eManagement, eTailing 9
Business Mathematics 3
Fundamentals of Business 3
Entrepreneurship 3
Internship 3
Creating Web Pages I 3
Fundamentals of Cyberlaw 3
Visual Basic 3
Database Concepts I (SQL) 3
Business Use of Computers 4
English 6
Wellness Electives 2
Marketing Information Analysis 3
Sales 3
Project Management 3
Human Resource Management 3
Organizational Behavior 3
   
Combined Options  
Sales 3
Project Management 3
Organizational Behavior 3
Microsoft Server OS or Operating Systems (UNIX) 3
Web Server Management 3
Cisco Networking 4
Computer System Security 3
   
Business Management  
Entrepreneurship  
Principles of Marketing 3
Principles of Management 3
Promotion and Advertising 3
Sales 3
Organizational Behavior 3
Human Resources Management 3
Management Seminar 2
Fundamentals of Business 3
Insurance 3
Entrepreneurship 3
Banking 3
Financial Statement Analysis 3
Elements of Accounting I and II 8
Business in the Legal Environment 4
Speech 3
English 6
Business Use of Computers 4
Wellness elective 2
Math elective 3
General Education elective 2
   
Financial Services  
The program is designed to focus on building expertise in banking operations. Major emphasis is placed on accounting systems for agricultural and commercial businesses. Computer skills are integrated in the program to aid in the collection and analysis of financial data. The program also includes an optional internship component to provide actual banking work experience as part of the learning process. Students are equipped with skills to provide analytical and clerical support for bank offices in the areas of lending and customer service.
There are two options in the program. One in consumer/commercial emphasis and the other in agriculture.
Courses Credits
Banking 3
Financial Statement Analysis 3
Law and Banking Business in the Legal Environment 4
Principles of Accounting 8
Fundamentals of Business 3
Computer Applications in Business 2
Business use of Computers 4
Income Tax Procedures 3
Insurance 3
Principles of Real Estate 3
English 6
Speech 3
College/Intermediate Algebra 3
Wellness 2
Organizational Behavior 3
Professional Development 3
Sales 3
Marketing 3
Management 8
Total 70
Consumer Economics, Farm Management, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Ag Finance, Business in Legal Environment, Ag Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Computerized Farm Records, Personnel Management, Introduction to Crop Science, Principles of Management, Introduction to Soil Science, Principles of Salesmanship, Principles of Weed Science, Ag Economics, Field Crop Management, Soil Fertility, and Fertilizers.
   
Marketing Management  
This is an 18-month program that prepares students for beginning positions in the fields of insurance, management, retailing and banking. The major emphasis consists of retailing, supervised occupational experience, marketing, sales, advertising, sales promotion, and management, along with accounting and economics. Students usually have had cooperative work experience along with their formal education.
Courses Credits
Sales/Sales Seminar 6
Marketing 3
Advertising and Promotion 3
Retailing 3
Management/Organizational Behavior/Management Seminar 8
Professional Development 3
Accounting 4
Business Law 4
Mathematics 3
English/Speech 9
Wellness 2
Business Use of Computers 4
Small Business Management/Human Resource Management 6
Fundamentals of Business 3
Entrepreneurship 3
Electives 6
Total 70
   
Restaurant Management  
The 18-month Restaurant Management option is designed to provide an emphasis on management skills along with practical learning experiences in food production. The program prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry, combining theory and practical experiences in business management, food production and general education.
Courses Credits
Food Preparation Lab 8
Sanitation/Safety 2
Menu Planning and Nutrition 4
Principles of Restaurant Management 2
Restaurant Service and Production management 2
Marketing/Advertising and Promotion 6
Sales 3
Management 5
Business Law 4
Accounting 4
Principles of Retailing 3
English/Speech 9
Business Use of Computers 4
Wellness 2
Mathematics 3
Fundamentals of Business 3
Entrepreneurship 3
Professional Development 3
Total 70
   
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician  
The Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Program is designed to develop technically competent entry-level service technicians for Caterpillar dealerships regionally and throughout the world. Students receive up-to-date technical training on Caterpillar equipment and systems through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory instruction and an internship at the participating Caterpillar dealer. Work experience at the dealership is structured to relate to the most recent classroom/lab subjects covered at NDSCS.
Courses Credits
Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals 4
Introduction to Caterpillar 2
Fundamentals of Hydraulics 3
Caterpillar Fuel Systems 3
Fundamentals of Electricity 3
Air Conditioning Fundamentals 3
Fundamentals of Transmission and Torque Converters 3
Machine Hydraulic Systems 3
Internship 16
Undercarriage/Final Drives 3
Machine Electronic Systems 3
Engine Performance 2
Diagnostic Testing 2
Machine Specific Systems 3
Basic Welding 1
Technical Communications 3
College Composition 3
First Aid and CPR 2
Basic Mathematics 6
Social and Behavioral Science, CIS, or Psychology electives 4
Total 72
   
Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology  
The 18-month Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology program trains technicians who assist in the planning, construction and maintenance of major engineering activities. Graduates from this program have been trained in the use of surveying and other engineering instruments; in the preparation of detailed documents and drawings both, manually and mechanically by aid of computers; in the calculation of earth and mining quantities; and in quality control inspection and testing of materials in the laboratory and field.
Courses Hours
Engineering Drawing 64
Highway and Street Design 64
Land Use Planning and Development 64
Concrete Technology 32
Asphalt Technology 32
Soils and Materials Testing 96
Statics and Strength of Materials 32
Water Management Technology and Environmental Issues 64
Surveying 528
Research and Analysis 32
Boundary Control and Legal Principles 64
Mathematics 96
English and Communications 102
Human Relations/Social Science 32
Computer Literacy 40
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Core Courses) 144
Automated Mapping/Facilities Management 64
Construction Safety and First Aid and CPR 48
   
Construction Management Technology  
Construction Technology is a third-year option for the Architectural Drafting, Building Construction or Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology programs. Graduates should qualify for positions as estimators, project coordinators, field engineers, assistant project managers, assistant superintendents.
Courses Credits
Required core 16
Business core 3
Communications core 3
Computer core  
General Education core  
Technical core 6
Floating electives* 8
* Credits can be chosen from any core.  
   
Computer and Network Support 2nd year option  
Courses Credits
Network Administration (4.X) 4
Cisco Switching and LAN Topologies/Project Management 8
Microsoft Server OS 4
Support Infrastructure MS W2K 4
Computer Science I 4
Wellness Electives 2
Intermediate Algebra 3
English Elective 3
Social and Behavioral Science, Humanities and History Electives 2
   
Computer Programming  
This 18-month program develops a graduate who can perform the functions of a programmer. They analyze problems, analyze data flow, prepare flow charts and hierarchy charts, develop the coding, debug programs and prepare extensive documentation for business systems. The students gain experience in the programming languages on our IBM AS400 and personal computers. This coupled with accounting and general studies, makes our graduates ready for the professional world of computer programming.
Courses Credits
COBOL Programming 7
Project Management 3
Java Programming 11
Internship 5
SQL-Data Base 6
Visual Basic 6
Mathematics 3
Principles of Accounting 4
English 6
Social and Behavioral Science, Humanities and History, Wellness, and Wellness Electives 7
General Education Elective 3
Computer Technology Elective 3
Total 64
   
Hardware Technician Certificate  
Courses Credits
Introduction to Electronics 4
Internship 1
Microcomputer Hardware I and II 6
Operating Systems (UNIX) 3
Supporting MS W2K Professional 3
Cisco Networking, Routing, Config., and Troubleshooting 8
   
Computer Information Systems  
Courses Credits
Security Awareness and Policy 1
Fundamentals of Network Security I and II 8
Computer Systems Security and Advanced 8
Managing Network Security 4
Network Security Design 4
English Elective 3
Ethics 3
   
Microcomputer Operator  
This certificate program provides students the knowledge of microcomputer software and its application to business and industry needs, as well as hardware enabling them to configure and install systems. It also prepares students for support positions in retail microcomputer stores that install microcomputer hardware and software.
Courses Credits
Microcomputer Database (Access) 3
Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Excel) 3
Creating Web Pages 1 3
Supporting MSW2K Professional 3
Word Processing 4
Introduction to Computers 3
Composition 6
Business Math 3
Social/Political/Behavioral Science Electives 3
Wellness 1
Total 32
   
Computer Information Systems  
Pre-Computer Programming  
Courses Credits
Business Use of Computers 4
Visual Basic 3
Beginning COBOL (II) 3
Computer Science I and II (Java) 8
College Composition I and II 6
   
Web Design  
This program can be a certificate or a nine-month add-on for Microcomputer Operator, Microcomputer Specialist and Computer Programming. The Web Design program is designed to prepare the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to design Web pages. It also provides the student with knowledge of the Internet, Web authoring tools, Web Programming skills, image editing software and writing skills. This enables the student to write content, edit images, photographs and graphics, add interactivity, and create and control Web pages.
Courses Credits
Web Programming (XML) 3
Creating Web Pages 6
Visual Basic 3
Cisco Networking 4
English Composition 3
Unix Operating Systems 3
Perl/CGI 3
Database Concepts (SQL) 3
Introduction to Professional Writing 3
Business Mathematics 3
Total 34
   
After certificate courses are completed, below are the required courses for the CIS A.A.S. with emphasis in Web Developer degree.
Introduction to eBusiness 3
Graphics Design 3
Vector Graphics and Web Animation 3
Web Server Management 3
Internship and/or Cooperative Education 2-3
Fundamentals of Cyberlaw 3
Web Database I (ASP/PHP) 3
Ethics 3
CIS Elective 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 4
Wellness elective 2
   
Culinary Arts  
Chef Training and Management Technology  
The 18-month Chef Training and Management Technology program prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry. The program includes both theory and practical experience in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories that offer instruction in food production, bakery production, nutrition, menu planning, food and beverage cost control, restaurant management, a theoretical study of the foods industry and creative skills in culinary arts.
Courses Credits
Food Preparation 17
Principles of Baking and Specialty Desserts 9
Gourmet Foods and Catering Service 8
Dining Room Service 1
Sanitation and Safety 2
Food Cost Portion Control 2
Menu Planning and Nutrition 4
Short Order Cookery 2
Principles of Restaurant Management 2
Restaurant Services and Production Management 2
Economics and Accounting 7
Business Mathematics 3
Computer Literacy 2
English/Communications 6
General Education Elective 3
First Aid/CPR 2
Cooperative Education Experience 2
Total 74
Note: This program has both a diploma and associate degree option each requiring a different combination of general education courses.
   
Dental Assisting  
The Dental Assisting curriculum is a 10-month limited-entry program that offers the student supervised training as a dental assistant and the educational requirements for certification and registration. The Dental Assisting program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Courses Credits
Introduction to Chair side Assisting 3
Oral Anatomy 2
Dental Radiology 3
Dental Materials 3
Human Structure and Function 4
Clinical Training I and II 9
Biodental Science 2
Microbiology 4
Psychology 3
English 3
Office Practice and Management 1
Dental Assisting Expanded Functions 2
Pre-Clinic 1
Total 40
Most students have at least one year of college prior to entry into this program.
   
Dental Hygiene  
The Dental Hygiene curriculum is a 20-month, limited-entry program that offers students the knowledge and skills necessary to provide dental hygiene care for patients. The Dental Hygiene program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Courses Credits
Dental Materials 3
Oral Anatomy 2
Oral Embryology and Histology 1
Pre-Clinic 4
Dental Radiology 3
Clinic I, II, III, IV 19
General Pathology 3
Dental Pharmacology 2
Oral Pathology 1
Community Dental Health 2
Periodontics 2
Dental Jurisprudence 1
Nutrition (and Diet Therapy) 3
Microbiology/Chemistry*/Organic and Biochemistry 12
Anatomy and Physiology* 8
English*/Speech 9
Sociology/Psychology 6
Computer Literacy 2
Head and Neck Anatomy 1
Local Anesthesia 1
*4 credits of Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits of Chemistry, and 3 credits of English are prerequisite courses.
Most students have at least one to two years of college prior to entry into the Dental Hygiene program.
   
Diesel Technology  
The 18-month associate degree Diesel Technology program provides technical and practical training in all phases of diesel mechanics including engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, hydraulics and fuel injection systems including computerized fuel delivery systems.
Courses Credits
Air Conditioning 2
Engine Fundamentals/Light and Medium Duty Engines 4
Intro to Hydraulic Components 5
Fuel Injection Systems 4
Diesel Technology Alignment/Brakes 4
Electricity for Diesel Technology 4
Basic Welding 1
Heavy Duty Diesel Engines 7
Heavy Duty Drive Systems 7
Heavy Duty Chassis Electrical Systems 7
Applied Hydraulic Systems 7
English and Communications 6
Computer Literacy 2
Human Relations 2
Basic Math 6
Wellness 2
Cooperative Education 2
Total 72
   
Electrical Construction  
The 18-month Electrical Technology program provides a broad background in electrical theory, power generation and distribution, wiring codes and wiring practices, testing, and troubleshooting. This enables graduates to accept employment in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring.
Courses Hours
Electrical Fundamentals 160
Electric Meters and Motors 80
Basic Motor Controls 96
A. C. Theory and A. C. Measurements 176
Electrical Planning and Estimating 64
Electrical Code Study and Basic Wiring 144
Electric Design and Lighting 64
Electronic Devices 128
Programmable Controllers 96
Advanced Electrical Code and Commercial Wiring Lab 144
Applied Mathematics 96
Communications (English) 96
Electrical Drafting 64
Computer Literacy and Human Relations 64
Wellness 32
   
Industrial Electrical Technology  
The 18-month Electrical Technology program provides a broad background in electrical theory, power generation and distribution, wiring codes and wiring practices, testing, and troubleshooting. This enables graduates to accept employment in construction, maintenance, engineering aids, or service technicians in any of several broad areas of the Electrical Industry.
Courses Hours
Electronic Devices 128
Electrical Fundamentals 160
Electric Meters and Motors 80
Basic Motor Controls 96
A. C. Theory and A. C. Measurements 176
Electrical Code Study and Basic Wiring 144
Electric Design and Lighting 64
Electric Machines and Solid-State Drives 160
Programmable Controllers 96
Automated Industrial Controls 160
Applied Mathematics 96
Communications (English) 96
Computer Literacy and Human Relations 64
Electrical Drafting 64
Wellness 32
   
Electrical Master Technician  
In addition to the above courses for Electrical Construction and Industrial Electrical Technology, the Electrical Master Technician students also take the following courses:
Courses Hours
Industrial Safety 32
House Wiring (Rough-in and Trim-Out) 64
Alarm, Communications, and Data Systems 96
Medium and High Voltage 32
Networking (Cisco 1 and 2) or 128
Instrumentation 112
   
Electronics Technology  
The Electronic Technology program consists of a strong analog/digital curriculum. This program includes courses in communication electronics, microprocessor technology, digital logic and linear amplifier. The graduates of this program have been employed as production test technicians, engineering technicians, field service technicians, industrial systems technicians and embedded systems. Their areas of specialization have included communications, computers and analog/digital, with strong emphasis given to laboratory work.
Courses Hours
Active Device and Amplifiers 176
DC and AC Analysis 96
Physics/Mathematics 112
Programmable Controllers 96
Microcontrols 80
Electronic Laboratory 576
Graphical Computer Programming 80
Electronic Communications Systems 80
Digital Electronics, Robotics, and Pneumatics 160
Computer Operating Systems and Hardware 96
Instrumentation and Process Control 80
Human Relations, Social Science, Communications (English),
and HPER minimum 		160
   
Instrumentation (Summer Option)  
Electronics or Electrical students may choose to take an additional term of schooling which includes specialized training in pneumatic and electronic instrumentation. This trains a person in instrumentation processes and control systems. The additional specialized training should make the graduate more qualified for work in power plants, coal gasification plants or any area where manufacturing processes go on. This option is available only to electrical and electronic students.
Courses Hours
Instrumentation and Control Systems 60
Process Measurement and Control Valves 60
Instrumentation Systems Laboratory 192
   
Health Infromation Technician  
The Health Information Technician curriculum is a two-year program of classroom instruction and directed practice experiences. The student acquires knowledge and skills that enable him or her to work in such areas as coding and reimbursement; retrieval and display of health data for education, research, and statistics; review of medical records for quality of medical care; and supervision of health information personnel.
Courses Credits
Basic Pharmacology 2
Introduction to Health Information 4
Health Information Systems 4
Basic and Intermediate ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding 12
Medical Statistics 2
Human Resource Management 3
Healthcare Quality Management 4
Reimbursement Methodologies 3
Legal Aspects of Health Information 3
Human Structure and Function 4
General Pathology 3
English and Fundamentals of Public Speaking 6
Business use of Computers 3
Medical Terminology 4
Computer Applications in Healthcare 3
Database Concepts 3
First Aid/CPR 2
Human Relations in Organizations 2
Professional Practice I and II (12 weeks) 5
Total 72
   
Medical Coding Distance Program  
This certificate option is designed to prepare the student with the necessary skills to be employed as a medical coder in coding and reimbursement in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, long-term care and insurance companies.
Course Credits
Introduction to Health Information 4
Medical Office Procedures (optional) 4
Basic ICD-9-CM Coding 3
Basic CPT Coding 3
Reimbursement Methodologies 3
Intermediate Coding (ICD and CPT) 6
Practicum 2
Business Use of Computers 3
Human Structure and Function 3
General Pathology 3
Medical Terminology 4
Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health 2
Computer Applications in Healthcare 3
Total 43
   
Medical Administrative Assistant  
The Medical Administrative Assistant curriculum is an 18-month program that prepares students for administrative assistant work in many areas of the medical field. Medical Administrative Assistants are skilled in medical terminology, medical transcription and coding; they are educated in the business and professional aspects of medical practice; and they enjoy working with doctors, nurses, patients, co-workers and others.
Course Credits
Medical Terminology 6
Medical Transcription 7
Medical Office Procedures 4
Human Structure and Function 4
Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health 2
General Pathology 3
First Aid/CPR 2
Office Procedures 3
Word Processing 4
Keyboarding and Keyboard Speedbuilding 4
English/Communications 6
Social Science and Human Relations 5
Records Management 3
Business Mathematics 3
Business Proofreading/Formatting/Transcription and Editing 2
Office Administration Internship 4
Microcomputer Spreadsheet (Excel) 3
Total 65
   
Medical Transcriptionist On-Campus Program  
A Medical Transcriptionist transcribes reports from dictation, usually from a physician. The report is a legal document, describing a patient’s medical care/condition, and it becomes a part of their medical record. Some types of reports are clinic notes, history and physical examination, discharge summary, operative report and others.
The Medical Transcriptionist on-campus curriculum is a nine-month program that prepares students to transcribe a variety of medical reports in an accurate and timely manner using modern office equipment. This program is designed to build typing speed and word processing skills, and combine them with knowledge of medicine, English and transcription.
Courses Credits
Business Proofreading/ Formatting 2
Word Processing I 2
Human Structure and Function 3
Medical Terminology 6
Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health 2
Fundamentals of Medical Transcription 2
Applied Medical Transcription I, II, and III 12
General Pathology 3
College Composition 3
Total 33
   
HVAC/R Systems and Technology  
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology curriculum has been designed to prepare students for the wide variety of employment opportunities in the HVAC/R field. These opportunities may include serving people with residential, commercial or industrial needs. An HVAC/R technician's work is very interesting and challenging because it actually involves many different trades. Technicians may find themselves working on many types of heating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment used in supermarket and convenience stores, and air quality systems used to maintain proper indoor conditions in places such as, hospitals and manufacturing facilities. Technicians will also discover that they work with electricity most of all. This electrical work includes control circuits, schematic diagrams and most of all, problem solving with electrical test equipment.
The HVAC/R program provides training in piping and basic sheet metal fabrication, oil, gas, and electrical heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration design, installation and service procedures, heat pump systems, building system controls (DDC's, PLC's, VFD's) and a special emphasis on electrical controls, diagrams, meters and troubleshooting. The program also provides training in critical people-skills necessary for success in this field.
Classes Credits
Refrigeration Technology  
Refrigeration Ecology and Chemistry  
Air Conditioning Design  
Electrical Laboratory  
Electrical Theory  
Heating Equipment Theory  
Heating Equipment Lab  
Hydronic Heating Systems  
Graphic Communications and Blueprint Reading  
Commercial Components Lab  
Advanced Systems Lab  
Building Systems Controls  
Heat Pump Lab  
Fabrication Lab  
Domestic and Residential Systems Lab  
Refrigeration Systems Lab  
Social Science, Human Relations, Physical Education  
Mathematics  
Technical Communications/Computer Literacy/Safety  
   
John Deere Tech  
Students enrolled in the Ag Tech program receive specialized training on John Deere agricultural equipment. Row crop tractors, four-wheel drive tractors, combines and implements are covered.
Course Credits
Introduction to AMS 3
Hydraulic Fundamentals and Components 5
Engine Fundamentals 4
Time Service Management 2
John Deere Engine Rebuild 6
John Deere Powertrains 7
John Deere Electrical/Electronics 5
John Deere Equipment Operation and Adjustment 4
Air Conditioning 2
John Deere Tractor Hydraulic Systems 5
Introduction to Electrical/Electronics 4
Basic Welding 1
Supervised Occupational Experience 12
English/Communications 6
Mathematics 6
Computer Literacy, Wellness, Human Relations 6
Salesmanships 3
Total 81
   
Machine Tooling  
This second-year option is designed to prepare students to work in a production machine shop or repair facility. Additional experience is received on lathes, vertical mills, and grinders. The set-up and operation of CNC lathes and vertical mills are stressed. Programming of CNC machines is limited only by the student’s interest and ability. The skills and abilities of these students will vary, but all have received training on many machines. With additional experience and on-the-job training, these students will be valuable employees. The student has a choice of receiving a diploma or an associate in applied science degree, depending on the quantity of technical electives and general education classes taken.
Course Credits
Machine Tool Theory 8
Machine Tool Lab 14
Print Reading 4
Toolmaking Theory 5
CNC Theory and Operation and Programming 7
Machinist Lab 7
Computer Literacy 2
English 6
Technical Math 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 2