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CA 201 - Hospitality Cost Control and Financial Analysis Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 140 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course students learn to construct a food service profit and loss statement, line by line, and the cost control practices associated with each line. The relationship among sales, costs, and profits are emphasized. Student learn how to calculate and use the break even analysis and cash flow analysis as they apply to the food service industry. An understanding of how to properly forecast sales and budget costs in the food service industry is provided.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 204 - Pastry Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 104 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to provide the students with practical bakery skills for restaurant, wholesale or retail bakeshops. The course emphasizes advanced baking skills, with increased production requirements. Preparation of frozen desserts and ice cream, chocolate candies, hot and cold plated desserts with special attention to individual presentation of restaurant desserts are covered.
Course Fee: $24.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 205 - Garde Manger, Meat Fabrication and Banquets Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 114 (C or Higher) and CA 115 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn the fine art and practical skills of meat fabrication and garde manger. Techniques in charcuterie and cold food decoration are studied. Banquet/buffet development, organization and execution is performed by service in banquet events. There is an emphasis on organization, preparation, presentation, service and meal experience.
Course Fee: $88.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 209 - Principles of Food Science Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A lecture/demonstration class emphasizing the principles and science involved with the preparation of food. Students learn to recognize standard products and understand how products are affected by different preparation methods.
Course Fee: $24.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 210 - Principles of Baking and Pastry Science Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CA 209
Description: Students are introduced to all major aspects of baking, pastry, ice cream, and candy making science as it applies to commercial and artisan baking. Students will learn the functionality of grain flours, leavening agents, sugars, dairy, eggs, and fats. Lectures will be accompanied by weekly demonstrations conducted by instructor and students. This course is offered fall semesters only. Recommended Skills: College level reading ability and high school math skills
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 212 - Food Purchasing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 140 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The purchasing practices and controls that help to insure profit for a food service operation are introduced. Exposure and tasting of a variety of foods will increase product knowledge and teach correct product specification. Products include meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and fresh and canned produce.
Course Fee: $50.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 224 - Bakery/Deli Operations Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 111 (C or Higher) and CA 140 (C or Higher) and CA 209 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students develop management and operational skills in hands-on training centers using a systems approach. Skills developed include food, beverage and labor cost controls, scheduling, cash control, inventory management, training methods, communication, computer aided management, and equipment maintenance necessary to plan, manage and evaluate retail deli, banquet and restaurant operations. Students receive training in food preparation and service for retail and banquet operations.
Course Fee: $157.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 233 - Beer, Wine, and Spirits Management Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 140 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CA 233 is a course designed to introduce the methods for identification, management and control of those beverages containing alcohol used in the hospitality industry. It is also intended to familiarize students with those wines of Europe, the Southern Hemisphere, and the United States commonly served to the dining public. The course includes lectures on, and demonstrations of beverage service methods, spirits identification and production, legal liabilities, and controls, and tastings of actual products. Responsible alcohol service, both personal and professional, is emphasized. This course is restricted to students enrolled in Culinary Programs: CA 155 Culinary Management, CA 156 Baking and Pastry, and CA 158 Personal Chef. Students must be 18 or older to enroll.
The National Restaurant Association ServSafe Alcohol program is utilized, and students must gain their ServSafe certification (responsible alcohol training) by successfully completing the state and national certification exam with a score of 75% or better.
Course Fee: $48.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 234 - Hospitality Marketing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn the principles of marketing as applied in today’s food service industry. Students learn how to do product and market analysis, and how to develop and implement marketing plans as they relate to the hospitality industry.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 238 - Computer Applications in Food Service Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to familiarize students with specific applications of computer programs for use in food-service operations. Students receive hands-on instruction and complete assignments using selected software programs. It is recommended that students have basic computer literacy skills prior to enrolling in this course.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 244 - Modern American Cuisine Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 114 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Modern American Cuisine denotes the fusion of traditional European and Asian classic cooking techniques with an emphasis on high quality, fresh, locally produced, in-season, often organic and healthful foods. Students apply classical food preparation by preparing meats, sustainable fish and seafood, vegan, stocks, soups and sauces. In addition, this course is designed to heighten the students palettes, with emphasis on extensive and in-depth tasting. Students learn to prepare foods “a la minute,” through a series of assessments. Other areas covered include the preparation of foods for different dietary needs, recipe production and menu planning.
Course Fee: $122.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 245 - Restaurant Management & Leadership Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 115 (C or Higher) and CA 233 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn advanced practical management and leadership skills unique to the food and beverage industry. The instruction uses a combination of lecture and practical training while serving the public in the student run on-campus Heritage restaurant. Significant weight is given to the fundamentals of team leadership, training, and dining room management including financial considerations,staff development,and customer service. Students also demonstrate proper fine dining service protocol and dinner etiquette operating the Heritage including wine service, table side cooking, and food and wine salesmanship. The National Restaurant Association ServSafe program is utilized and students are required to earn their national ServSafe certification in responsible alcohol training. Emphasis is also given to the implementation of management teams as a leadership philosophy. Assessment of effective team performance is based on the value that comes from team members helping each other and by maximizing diversity of strengths and weaknesses of each member.
Course Fee: $63.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 247 - Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 200 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course presents, in a step by step format, the best industry practices used in the opening of a new hospitality operation, such as a restaurant, bakery, or similar business. Students design their own concept and develop it to the point of opening the operation. Topics covered are: restaurant development, choosing and managing the development team, preparing a marketable business plan, planning and design, building the restaurant and pre-opening start up.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 251 - Personal/Private Chef Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The Personal/Private Chef course examines the intrinsic details to being a personal or private chef. This course allows students the opportunity to create a personal business strategy with an emphasis on a step-by-step understanding of how students can begin their own personal chef business. Curriculum covers marketing, menu design, liability, forms of ownership, financing, and customer service. Students who pass the final exam with a grade of ‘80%’ or Higher AND complete this course with a final grade of ‘80%’ or Higher will receive an American Personal and Private Chef Association Certificate of Completion. This certificate will give credibility to graduates desiring to begin their own personal chef businesses.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 252 - Advanced Personal/Private Chef Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 251 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CA 105 (C or Higher) and CA 115 (C or Higher) and CA 112 (C or Higher)
Description: This course is designed to expose students to real world scenarios typically encountered as they start their own personal chef business. Students develop an Executive Business Summary, conduct client assessments, create detailed marketing plans, assess current competition, and execute cook days or special events for mock clients. Class time is spent on theory and hands-on applications both on and off-campus. CA 252 is the capstone for the Personal Chef track in the Culinary Arts A.A.A.S degree and the Personal Chef Certificate.
Course Fee: $250.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 260A - Advanced Ice Carving Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 160 (B or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This class is designed for students who have successfully completed the class. Advanced ice sculpting techniques, fusing, and template design associated with competitions are covered. This class emphasizes the ability to compete under extreme weather conditions associated with single and multi-block designs. Upon completion of this course students will be a member of the NICA and will be able to register for class.This course is offered in the Fall semester.
Course Fee: $75.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 260B - Advanced Ice Carving-Competitions Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 260A
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: TRL 730
Description: This class is the second class in Advanced Ice Carving. This class is designed for students who have successfully completed the class. This class implements what was taught in CA 260A and students will compete in ice carving competitions. This class does require over night traveling. This class emphasizes the ability to compete under extreme weather conditions associated with single and multi-block designs. This class will travel for at least two weekends during the semester to competitions throughout Michigan and requires students to be members of the National Ice Carving Association (NICA). Upon completion of this course students will be a member of the NICA organization and will have the opportunity to qualify to be a certified ice carver. The course fees do cover the over night accommodations and traveling expenses. This course is offered in the Winter semester.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 265 - Pastry Centerpieces and Wedding Cakes Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 204 (C or Higher) and CA 210 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: CA 265 is the capstone course in the Baking and pastry track of the Culinary Arts A.A.A.S. program. It teaches all major aspects of artistic decorations in pastry arts. Students create wedding cakes and practical centerpieces for table and buffet presentations. This includes hands-on study in the modern and classical decorating techniques applied to common mediums of sugar, chocolate, marzipan, gum paste, butter cream, royal icing, and rolled fondant.
Course Fee: $24.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 275 - Food and Society Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Explores the connection between food and society. Using disciplinary reference material, students will review studies from nutrition, anthropology, medicine, history, psychology, political economy and sociology. Students will explore contemporary interactions of food and society, including the relationship between culture and technology, society and human values and their influence on what we eat.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 280 - International Studies in Cuisine and Culture Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: EN 101 (C or Higher)
Math Prerequisites: MA 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher OR Accuplacer Algebra Score of 76 or Higher OR SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher OR ACT Math Score of 18 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: A study of the modern day foodservice of a foreign country. Students will examine the geographical, religious, social and economic influences on a country’s cuisine. Emphasis will be placed on researching the aquaculture, agriculture, and vinoculture of the regions being studied. An instructor-led study tour of the foreign country, by the students, is an essential requirement of the course. A travel fee will be assessed to cover related expenses.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 285 - Advanced Garde Manger For Culinary Competition with National Stage Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 104 (B or Higher) and CA 105 (B or Higher) and CA 114 (B or Higher) and CA 121 (B or Higher) and CA 205 (B or Higher) and CA 244 (B or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is the first of four courses designed for students who wish to follow a competition finishing school track at the S.I.C.E. which culminates in participating as a member of an American regional team at the “The Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung” or “Culinary Olympics”. Advanced Garde Manger techniques associated with competition platters and hot food competitions are covered. The student will participate in two one-week “stages” at chosen properties within the United States. The students will “stage” at a minimum of two facilities as chosen by the instructor and will work a minimum of 100 hours. This course emphasizes effortless technique, concentrating on agility, speed, and accuracy in Garde Manger skills that will be used in the culinary competition courses that are to follow in this track. Offered fall every four years.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 286 - Advanced Saucier and Hot Kitchen with International “Stage” Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 285
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: TRL 730
Description: This class is designed for students who are following the competition graduation track at the S.I.C.E. which culminates in participating as a member of an American regional team at the The Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung or “Culinary Olympics.” This class is the second class of four classes which develop the culinary skills and the self-management skills necessary to become a world class culinary Olympian. Advanced sauce techniques, modern sauces, cold chaudfriod sauces as well as complex combination cooking methods associated with hot and cold food displays are covered. The students will participate in a 3 week international stage with renowned chefs at chosen properties in Europe. They will stage for a minimum of 200 hours at two facilities. This class emphasizes effortless technique, concentrating on agility, speed, and accuracy in saucier and hot food presentation. This course is offered every four years in the winter and students will be responsible for all international travel costs associated with this course. This course requires a valid passport and working visas.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 287 - Olympic Competition Design Preparation Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 286
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: TRL 730
Description: This class is the third of four classes designed for students who wish to follow a competition graduation track at the S.I.C.E. which culminates in participating as a member of an American regional team at the The Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung or “Culinary Olympics.” This class develops the culinary skills and the self-management skills necessary to become a world class culinary Olympian. Hot food served cold, buffet presentation competition concepts are taught as well as table design and arena design concepts. Unique platter presentations synchronized individual plate presentations and individual centerpiece displays are also covered. Students participate in at least three sanctioned American Culinary Federation culinary competitions within the United States in hot food served cold and centerpiece display tables. This course emphasizes effortless technique, concentrating on agility, speed, and accuracy in the cold food presentation for culinary competition, and builds on the techniques learned in all previous laboratory classes. this course is offered summer every four years and has a $500 course fee.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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CA 288 - Olympic Competition Attendance Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 12.5
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CA 287
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: TRL 730
Description: This is the final class of four designed for students who wish to follow a competition finishing school track at the S.I.C.E., which culminates in participating as a member of an American regional team at the The Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung or “Culinary Olympics.” As a member of a regional team, students will travel to Erfurt, Germany to compete at the Culinary Olympics. Using templates from the previous three classes, the students will train for, design, construct, and display a regional table of cold food and participate in the hot food competition. They will organize the shipment of product to the event and arrange air travel, ground transportation, and lodging. They will create practice timetables and procure practice facilities. The students will complete a portfolio of the Olympic competition experience and a cultural and cuisine study of Germany and its food regions. This course requires a valid passport and working visas. This course is offered every four years in the fall and students will be responsible for all international travel costs associated with this course.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 112 - Science for the Dental Assistant Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course designed to provide the Dental Assistant with the basic knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and structural organization of the human body.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 114 - Nutrition and Oral Disease Prevention Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DAA 112
Description: A comprehensive overview of nutrition as an integral component of oral, as well as, systemic health. Students will learn to apply sound principles for patient education and for evaluation of nutritional information.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 116 - Assisting in General Dentistry Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course covers the theory and application of the principles of four-handed chair side dental assisting in general dentistry.
Course Fee: $877.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 118 - Dental Biomaterials Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DXX 104 and DAA 116
Description: In-depth study of the physical properties, manipulation, and utilization of dental materials, including the use of dental office laboratory equipment.
Course Fee: $53.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 120 - Dental, and Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DAA 112
Description: This course will provide an in-depth study of oral anatomy and also familiarize the student with the histology and embryology of the oral structures.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 121 - Oral Pathology for Dental Assisting Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to familiarize the student with the following areas of oral pathology: inflammation and repair, immunity, neoplasia, and oral manifestation of systemic disease.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 122 - Applied Principles of Dental Assisting I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to provide students with chair side assisting skills in a dental setting. A weekly seminar allows students the opportunity to share dental office practices and to connect laboratory and clinical experience with each other.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 125 - Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to prepare students to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Examination in the state of Michigan. Students practice placing sealants, intracoronal, extracoronal and amalgam restorations and construct a mouth guard.
Course Fee: $68.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 126 - Principles of Dental Assisting II Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DAA 116 and DAA 118 and DXX 104
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: A continuation of Principles of Dental Assisting I, including oral health management programs and RDA Expanded Functions.
Course Fee: $161.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 127 - Assisting in Dental Specialties Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an overview of the techniques and procedures of the dental specialties including Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillo-facial surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. Instructional emphasis is placed on procedures which can be performed by the Registered Dental Assistant.
Course Fee: $111.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 129 - Business Management of the Dental Practice Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to introduce basic practice management procedures for the dental office. Appointment management, communication and telephone techniques, inventory and supply control, recall, insurance programs, and computerized software, are presented.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DAA 138 - Applied Principles of Dental Assisting II Credit Hours: 9
Contact Hours: 9
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DAA 122 and DAA 125 and DAA 126 and DAA 127 and DAA 129
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continuation of Applied Principles of Dental Assisting I. Students receive assignments to general and/or specialty dental offices for continued practice in chair side assisting skills.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DXX 104 - Infection Control in Dentistry Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DA Students: DAA 112 ; DH Students: BI 127
Description: An introduction to concepts of infection control in dentistry and the infection control protocol for the Dental Auxiliary Programs. Topics include:personal protection equipment, aseptic techniques, sterilization and disinfection methods and equipment, and management of hazardous waste. Some sections of DXX 104 require students to attend an additional hour of structured learning assistance. Those sections are noted in the schedule of classes.
Course Fee: $79.50
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DXX 115 - Introduction to Dentistry Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to dentistry and the roles and characteristics of the dentist, dental hygienist and dental assistant. Students learn strategies for problem solving, ethical decision making and teamwork. Topics include State licensure requirements, legal documentation, comparing professional and non-professional journals and designing a dental office environment. Students also discuss anxiety concerns with dental patients and discuss the signs of human trafficking.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DXX 128 - Dental Radiography Credit Hours: 5
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: DXX 128 introduces principles of dental imaging. Topics include physics of ionizing radiation, radiation biology, safety precautions, and equipment management. The laboratory experience consists of image receptor placement and exposure of radiographs on x-ray manikins. Students self-evaluate images for diagnostic quality. Clinical experiences include image placement techniques and patient management while exposing radiographs. Students identify anatomical land marks, processing errors, dental materials, and dental disease on patient radiographs. This course is offered in the typical lecture/lab format and is also offered in modules.
DXX 128A (Dental Imaging Techniques on Manikins) - Lecture topics include physics of ionizing radiation, radiation biology, safety precautions, and equipment management. The laboratory experience consists of image receptor placement, and exposure of radiographs on x-ray manikins. Students self-evaluate images for diagnostic quality.
DXX 128B (Dental Imaging Techniques on Patients) - Clinical experiences include image placement techniques and patient management while exposing radiographs. Students identify anatomical land marks, processing errors, dental materials, and dental disease on patient radiographs.
Course Fee: $138.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 111 - Nutrition and Oral Disease Prevention 1 Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Introduction to the science of nutrition and its oral and systemic relevance to dental hygiene patient care. Students will also learn the composition and formation of soft and hard deposits and their relation to nutritional aspects of caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 114 - Oral Anatomy, Embryology and Histology Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an overview of the structures found in the oral cavity, and extends to a study of the embryological development of the head, neck and oral structure, including histological features. Also included is the development of the teeth and their supporting structures.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 119 - Pre-Clinical 1 Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DH 113 and DX 104 and DX 115
Description: A student will achieve a higher level of success in dental hygiene clinical classes if they have a high degree of general hand/eye coordination. They must also have the ability to listen to patients during medical and dental history interviews and to speak, read and write the English language in order to educate the patient, obtain informed consent for treatment and accurately complete patient records.
Course Fee: $1461.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 122 - Nutrition and Oral Disease Prevention II Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DXX 104 andDXX 115 and DXX 118 and DHY 111 and DHY 114 and DHY 119
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 129
Description: This continuation course will be spent studying methods for preventing oral disease through patient education and behavior modification techniques. Reading assignments, class discussion, role playing, oral physiotherapy aid presentation and a patient education project, will prepare students to apply preventive dentistry concepts in clinical dental hygiene courses and community dental health.
Course Fee: $35.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 123 - General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygiene Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: BI 121 and BI 122 and DHY 114 and DHY 119
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DXX 117 [Inactive]
Description: General and oral pathology from the dental hygienist’s perspective. Topics include inflammation and repair, immunity, neoplasia, and oral manifestations of systemic diseases. Special emphasis is placed on recognizing the presence of abnormalities.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 124 - Dental Morphology and Function Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 114
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 129
Description: An in-depth study of the normal anatomy and morphology of the permanent and deciduous teeth. This will include, but not be limited to, tooth eruption, shedding, various types of occlusion, and malocclusion.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 125 - Dental Specialties Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 111 and DHY 114 and DHY 117 and DHY 119 and DXX 104 and DXX 115
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 122 and DHY 123 and DHY 124 and DHY 129
Description: This course introduces the dental hygiene student to the specialties of dentistry to allow the student to better serve clients with advanced treatment needs.
Course Fee: $25.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 126 - Periodontology I Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program
Description: This course covers the fundamental principles of periodontology; etiology, histopathology, inflammatory process, gingival and periodontal diseases, assessment, and introduction to diagnosis.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 127 - Pre-Clinic II Theory Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is the second of two dental hygiene preclinical theory courses, with an emphasis on developing the student’s knowledge of more advanced dental hygiene clinical procedures, leading to the knowledge set necessary to begin patient treatment.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 128 - Pre-Clinic II Laboratory Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is the second of two dental hygiene preclinical laboratory courses with an emphasis on the development of more advanced dental hygiene clinical skills, leading to the skills necessary to treat patients. Laboratory hours change to clinical hours at the mid-point of the semester.
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 129 - Pre-Clinical 2 Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 114 and DHY 119 and DXX 104 and DXX 115
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 122 and DHY 124
Description: This course is the second of two dental hygiene preclinical courses with an emphasis on the development of more advanced dental hygiene clinical skills, leading to contemporary skills used to treat patients. All Laboratory hours change to clinical hours after midterm.
Course Fee: $654.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 132 - Applied Dental Biomaterials Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 129
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 139
Description: Students are introduced to various dental materials including properties, manipulation, utilization and applications in dental hygiene procedures.
Recommended Skills: Manual dexterity and a 12th grade reading level.
Course Fee: $55.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 134 - Head and Neck Anatomy Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 114 and DHY 129
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 139
Description: This course is a study of the normal anatomy of the head and neck including the bones, muscles, blood supply, and nervous system. An introduction to the anatomical features related to dental local anesthesia is also provided.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 136 - Periodontology II Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continuation of DHY 126 , and allows the student to continue to study the process of care of periodontally involved patients. Content includes implementation of treatment and patient education, principles of periodontal surgery, and prognosis. Students prepare a periodontal case study which incorporates evidence-based decision-making and includes individualized care planning and periodontal maintenance recommendations.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 138 - Dental Hygiene Patient Care and Management I Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to the principles of care and management for dental hygiene clients in a clinical setting, including communicating with clients and peers as a dental hygiene professional.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 139 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course in providing the clinical treatment of periodontal disease in dental hygiene patients. Emphasis is placed on building the fundamental skills for treating and managing dental hygiene patients.
Course Fee: $163.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 240 - Pain Management I Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: Dental Hygiene Program Acceptance
Description: This course prepares the dental hygiene student to administer local anesthesia as one method of pain management. Course content includes: review of anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, review of pharmacology of local anesthesia, patient assessment, selection and administration of anesthetic agents, emergency management, and legal and ethical considerations.
Course Fee: $89.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 241 - Dental Hygiene Patient Care and Management 2 Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continuation of DHY 138 , focusing on practice in treatment planning for dental hygiene clients and an introduction to the principles of dental hygiene care for special population groups.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 242 - Advanced Instrumentation and Treatment Modalities Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students practice behavior modification and treatment planning for periodontally involved patients, and participate in a group project to build critical thinking skills. Students also study principles of advanced instrumentation and treatment modalities. Self-assessment continues to prepare students to provide effective, total patient care.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 244 - Community Dental Health I Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is an introductory course in Community Dental Health, including the use of epidemiological data to assess and plan dental health programs.
Course Fee: $40.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 246 - Dental Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 139
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 249
Description: A study of pharmacology with a special emphasis on the drugs used in dentistry and the effects of drugs on dental treatment.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 249 - Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 12
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course supports the clinical care and treatment of dental hygiene patients. Basic dental hygiene skills are expanded and improved upon through practice in the College’s dental clinic.
Course Fee: $263.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 250 - Pain Management II Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 240 and DHY 241 and DHY 242 and DHY 244 and DHY 246 and DHY 249
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course will provide the dental hygiene student instruction and lab application necessary to administer nitrous oxide oxygen inhalation sedation. Topics covered include pain and anxiety management, anatomy and physiology of respiration and airway management, patient assessment, clinical procedures for administration, nitrous oxide and its interaction with the body, emergency procedures, and potential hazards of occupational exposure. Alternative pain management therapies will also be explored.
Course Fee: $30.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 251 - Dental Hygiene Patient Care and Management 3 Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continuation of the principles of DHY 241 , including dental hygiene care for special population groups.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 254 - Community Dental Health II Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: Dental Hygiene Program acceptance
Description: This course is a continuation and application of principles acquired in Community Dental Health I (DHY 244 ). The course introduces biostatistics to assist in evidence-based decision making. Students also plan, implement and evaluate community dental health programs at off-campus sites.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 255 - Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course, the dental hygiene student learns the importance of ethical standards and the effects of jurisprudence relative to the practice of dental hygiene.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 256 - Dental Hygiene Professional Management Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 1
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DHY 240 and DHY 241 and DHY 242 and DHY 244 and DHY 246 and DHY 249
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DHY 251 and DHY 254 and DHY 255 and DHY 259
Description: This course focuses on the criteria for assessing the work environment, dental practice management, and employment seeking skills. The student will also acquire skills for assuming professional membership and leadership roles.
Course Fee: $10.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 257 - Advanced Treatment Modalities and Evaluation in Dental Hygiene Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continuation of the principles of implementation, evaluation and maintenance of health in dental hygiene patients. Students study advanced treatment modalities including supportive periodontal therapies, periodontal recare and re-evaluation techniques. Students participate in analyzing case studies to prepare for their state and national board examinations.
Course Fee: $45.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DHY 259 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III Credit Hours: 6
Contact Hours: 12
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is a continuation of DHY 249 clinical care and treatment of dental hygiene clients with an emphasis on treating more complex and difficult cases. Dental hygiene skills are improved through practice in the Grand Rapids Community College Dental clinic.
Course Fee: $263.00
Department Consent: Department Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 140 - Introduction to Inventor Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course students learn to use the most current Autodesk Inventor parametric solid modeling software to generate: 3D models, assemblies, and 2D layout drawings.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 150 - Introduction to SolidWorks Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: SolidWorks is one of the leading parametric solid modeling software packages used in industry. This course introduces the basic functions of the software including the creation of 3D Models, assembly of models, and generation of model and assembly drawings.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 155 - Introduction to NX Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Siemens NX is a high performance 3D parametric modeling software used in many automotive related fields. In this course, students learn to generate 3D models, assemblies, surfaces, and detail drawings using this software. It is recommended that students take EG 110 engineering graphics or have equivalent blueprint skills prior to taking this course.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 180 - Introduction to Mechanical Concepts Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to introduce the students to mechanical concepts. The concepts covered include fasteners, weldments/ processes, piping, manufacturing and machining processes, drive mechanisms, as well as 3D printing. This course does not use any CAD software but focuses on how products are made. This course includes industry visits.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 212 - Tool Design Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This class teaches the design of jigs, fixtures, and gages. A special emphasis is placed on machining fixtures. Specification of standard parts, raw materials, fabricated details, and critical dimensions are included in this course. EG 110 engineering graphics or equivalent knowledge is recommended prior to taking this course.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 224 - Die Design Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course on die design includes sheet metal stamping processes, types of stamping dies, and the process of designing a stamping die. Topics include web layout and calculations, standard die components, die design fundamentals, development of the plan and section views, bill of materials, and cost estimating. It is recommended that students take EG 110 or have equivalent blueprint skills prior to enrolling in this course.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 225 - Advanced Die Design Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 224
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Advanced Die Design builds on the concepts of DR 224 and covers the design of compound, progressive, and complex trim dies using features such as cam action, stock lifters, and spring pads. Sheet metal drawing and forming principles are also covered.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 229 - Detail Drafting Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: EG 110
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: An advanced drafting course that involves industrial drafting practices relative to standards, design layout, dimensioning, tolerancing, detailing and checking. Working drawings and engineering change order procedures are included in the course drawings.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 240 - Advanced SolidWorks Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 150 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Advanced SolidWorks covers many of the add-on capabilities contained in this comprehensive CAD program. DR 240 covers the following SolidWorks components: mechanical mates, animation and motion, Photo-View 360, tables and BOM, 3D scanning, and CAM programming. Dimension expert, tolerance analyst, and interference detection are also included. A major design project is used to integrate all of these features.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 241 - Mold Design Theory Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: The study of injection mold design to include: Principles of the injection molding machine, heat measurement, heat transfer within the mold, mold calculations, mold types, runner and gate design, venting, mold components and materials used in molds. The student will experience moving components within the mold and calculations related to the moving components. Students will design several kinds of injection molds. Four hours lecture/laboratory combination.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 258 - Introduction to Pro Engineer/Creo Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn to use Pro Engineer / Creo parametric modeling software to generate 3-D models, shaded pictures, assemblies, and detail drawings. There are no pre-requisite requirements although a basic knowledge of engineering graphics is helpful.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 259 - Advanced Part Design and Sheet Metal Design Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 258
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn to use a Parametric and Bi-directional Computer Aided Design system to generate: Non-parallel Blends (Rotational Blends, General Blends, Swept Blends, General) and Advanced Sweeps (Variable Sections Sweeps, Helical Sweeps) and Family Tables. In the area of Sheet Metal Design the student will learn to create Base walls, Bend and Unbend features. Punch and Notch features, Sheetmetal Cuts, Bend Tables and Flat Pattern features.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 260 - Introduction to Catia Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Catia is a high performance 3D parametric modeling software marketed by Dassault Systems and used in many automotive related fields. Students learn to generate 3D models, rendered images, assemblies, surfaces, and detail drawings. Recommended Skills: Students must be able to operate a computer in the Windows environment and have an understanding of mechanical drawings.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 265 - Introduction to Designing with Surfaces Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 258
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: Students learn to use a Computer Aided Design System to generate 3D models for wireframe and surface models. These models are used to inspect surface quality and develop CNC (Computer Numeric Control) data for Manufacturing. Four hours lecture/lab.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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DR 279 - Team Design Project Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 229 (D- or Higher) and DR 258 (D- or Higher) and EG 201 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This is a project-oriented laboratory course in which the students use a team approach to solve technical problems similar to those encountered by designers in industry. Using computer aided solid-modeling software, the teams create the necessary 3-D models, proto-types, use analysis software tools and technical documentation. Each team is required to make oral and written presentations to their classmates.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: MA 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher OR Accuplacer Algebra Score of 76 or Higher OR SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher OR ACT Math Score of 18 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole. The course begins by introducing the assumptions and core principles of economics. Then we will learn how unemployment, inflation, and economic growth are measured and how they relate to our economic goals. We will study how the government can influence the business cycle using fiscal and monetary policy. A model of the macroeconomy will be developed in order to study how these tools can work in different contexts and why there are different views about how the government should be involved. Students will use the skills learned to analyze current social issues from an economic perspective, including trade, the national debt, and income inequality.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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EC 252 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101
Math Prerequisites: MA 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher OR Accuplacer Algebra Score of 76 or Higher OR SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher OR ACT Math Score of 18 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: Microeconomics is the study of how individuals, firms, and governments make choices and how these choices interact. The course begins by introducing the assumptions and core principles of economics. This will prepare students to build basic models of individual and firm behavior. We will analyze behavior in perfect competitive markets as well as imperfectly competitive market structures such as monopolies and oligopolies. We will also use economic models to study market failures caused by externalities and public goods. Students will use the skills learned to analyze current social issues from an economic perspective, including the environment, education, and poverty.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences
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ED 200 - Introduction to Education Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: ED 200 has been designed to help prospective teachers make informed decisions about careers in education. Classroom observations, interviews, personal assessments, and readings are important components of this course. Course content focuses upon the foundations of education, the practical realities of day-to-day teaching, and the sociological peripheries that hover just outside the classroom door. Topics include but are not limited to: the history and philosophy of education, learning theories, the instructional cycle, state requirements for teacher certification, as well as current issues and trends. At all junctures in the course, students will be challenged to extend classroom discussion through additional readings, collaborative projects, and written reflections.
Course Fee: $5.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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ED 220 - Integrating the Arts in Elementary Education Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CD 118 (C or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is designed to meet the performing and visual arts requirements for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. The course will be team taught, integrating content and pedagogy from visual art, music, and theater. Students will collaborate on projects using identified pedagogical practices to enhance teaching and learning through creative problem solving.
Course Fee: $20.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL Elective - (min. of 3)
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description:
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL 101 - Basic Electrical Skills Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: In this course students acquire the basic knowledge used by an Electrician, Electrical Maintenance worker, or Mechatronic Technician, including basic electricity, electrical math, National Electrical Code, use of hand tools, electrical materials, wiring techniques and safety. It is recommended that students have college level math skills (completion of MA 98 or Higher or EL 132 ) prior to enrolling in this course.
This course is also delivered in Modules. You must complete each of the modules listed below, in order to receive full credit for the EL 101 course.
EL 101A (Basic Electrical Skills Module A) - An introduction to the basic knowledge required by a field electrician including safety rules,applicable electrical codes, trade math, and electrical theory. This is part one of a two part course, offered as OE/OE at Holland MTEC.
EL 101B (Basic Electrical Skills Module B) - An introduction to the common materials used by electricians or electrical maintenance personnel for the installation of electrical systems as well as the various types of electrical installations, blueprint reading, and circuits. This is part two of a two part course, offered as OE/OE at Holland MTEC.
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL 106 - Technical Electricity Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: MA 98 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher OR Accuplacer Algebra Score of 76 or Higher OR SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher OR ACT Math Score of 18 or Higher
Corequisites: None
Description: This is a basic course in electricity for electronics majors. It includes fundamentals of direct and alternating current circuits, use of Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law and network theorems, theory and operation of resistors, inductors and capacitors in series and parallel circuits and use of testing equipment.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL 107 - Technical Electronics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: EL 106 or EL 144
Description: This course is an introduction to the technical concepts of electronic components, circuits and theory; principles of current and voltage control devices; basic circuits for power supplies, amplifiers, and use of basic test instruments.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL 108 - Electronics Servicing Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: EL 107 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course is an introduction to the servicing of modern electrical and electronic equipment. It covers functions of basic components and circuits; use of schematic diagrams; circuit board repair and soldering; use of basic test equipment; and procedures followed in troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL 132 - Electronics Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course emphasizes the contextualization and applications of mathematics specific to electrical and electronic fields of study. Examples and exercises explicitly involve applications in these areas for engineering and scientific notation, algebraic expressions, fractions, linear and quadratic equations, exponents, logarithms, and trigonometric functions.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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EL 144 - Basic Electricity and Electronics Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisites: None
Math Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Description: This course provides an introduction to electricity and electronics. It includes electric and electronic components, circuits, and devices. Basic applications show the use of these components and devices.
This course is also delivered in Modules. You must complete each of the modules listed below in order to receive credit for the course.
EL 144A (Basic Electricity and Electronics Module A) - Basic introduction in electricity, terms and function of direct current circuits and power sources. This is part one of a three part course. This course is only offered as an OE/OE course at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
EL 144B (Basic Electricity and Electronics Module B) - A continuation of Basic Electricity and Electronics Module EL 144A. Includes magnetism and magnetic devices, as well as AC circuit considerations. This course is offered as an OE/OE only at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
EL 144C (Basic Electricity and Electronics Module C) - This is part three of a continuation of Basic Electricity Electronics EL 144A and EL 144B. This course covers basic semi-conductor theory and their applications. This is an OE/OE course and is only offered at the Holland Thompson MTEC.
Course Fee: $15.00
Department Consent: No Consent
General Education Distribution Category Met: None
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