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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Sociology
  

  • SOC 23500 Racial, Cultural & Ethnic Diversity

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: W
    Concepts such as prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, and racism will be considered from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis will be on sociocultural and self-awareness in areas of race, ethnicity, age, and gender. Prerequisite: SOC 10100 . (Social Science Credit)

Cardiac Sonography
  

  • SON 10000 Intro to Sonography Patient Care

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-1
    Offered: F
    This course consists of theory and guided learning lab practice. Focus is acquisition of basic skills and an understanding of cardiac medical terminology, pharmacology, and monitoring along with the basics of IV therapy, vital signs, patient transfer, O2 maintenance and medical ethics (including HIPPA).
  

  • SON 10601 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F,V
    A complete study and explanation of the heart, the peripheral and arterial systems, and their associated structures.  This class is vital to an understanding of the anatomy and function of the heart and vascular systems as well as the basic physiology as it relates to cardiac and vascular anatomy and function.  
  

  • SON 11000 Ultrasound Physics I

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F
    This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Ultrasound Physics and instrumentation. This includes review of different transducer models, the propagation of sound waves, and the Ultrasound’s effect on the body.
  

  • SON 11100 Ultrasound Physics II

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
    Offered: W
    This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Ultrasound Physics and instrumentation and is the follow up to Ultrasound Physics I.  The course includes the application and use of Doppler principles relating to pulsed wave, continuous wave, and color flow Doppler. This course also includes hydrostatic principles, hemodynamic principles, and the fundamentals of patient safety. Follow program sequencing. 
  

  • SON 11600 Basic Sonography

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F
    This course applies the knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology to the fundamentals of ultrasound imaging and the knowledge to obtain the standard basic views required for an echocardiographic examination. Prerequisite: program progression. Co-requisite: SON 11700 .
  

  • SON 11700 Basic Sonography Lab

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-8
    Offered: F
    This course is the application of theory to practice related to the fundamentals of ultrasound imaging and the standard basic views required for an echocardiographic examination. Prerequisite: program progression. Co-requisite: SON 11600 .
  

  • SON 12500 Valvular Heart Disease

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: W
    This course presents cardiovascular related valvular conditions and diseases. Their etiology and symptoms are discussed and correlated to cardiovascular imaging and techniques required to assist the physician in diagnosis of these conditions. Prerequisite: program progression. Co-requisite: SON 13500 .
  

  • SON 13100 Cardiomyopathies/Congenital Defects

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: W
    This course provides further knowledge of Cardiomyopathies and Congenital defects related to cardiac anatomy and physiology to the principles of cardiac imaging techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: Program progression. Corequisite: SON 13200 .
  

  • SON 13200 Cardiomyopathies/Congenital Lab

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-8
    Offered: W
    This course applies theory to practice of Cardiomyopathies and Congenital Defects and integrates the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics with clinical skills. Prerequisite: Program progression. Co-requisite: SON 13100 .
  

  • SON 13500 Valvular Heart Disease Clinical Lab

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-6
    Offered: W
    This course presents cardiovascular related valvular conditions and diseases. Their etiology and symptoms are discussed and correlated to cardiovascular imaging and techniques required to assist the physician in diagnosis of these conditions. Prerequisite: program progression. Co-requisite: SON 12500 .
  

  • SON 15000 Complete Adult Echocardiogram

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: S
    This course relates further knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and cardiac pathology and abnormalities that may be encountered in a clinical setting. Prerequisite: Program progression. Co-requisite: SON 16000 .
  

  • SON 15600 Advanced Sonography

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: S
    This course focuses on correlating cardiac disease processes and pathophysiology to aid the physician in the appropriate disease diagnosis. The students increase in knowledge as this course integrates advanced cardiac imaging techniques to investigate various cardiac disease states. Prerequisite: program progression. Prerequisite: Program progression. Corequisite: SON 15700 .
  

  • SON 15700 Advanced Sonography Lab

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-8
    Offered: S
    This course applies theory to practice related to pathophysiology of cardiac disease, advanced cardiac imaging techniques and procedures with doppler flow and measurements of patients with advanced cardiac disease. Prerequisite: Program progression. Co-requisite: SON 15600 .
  

  • SON 16000 Complete Adult Echocardiogram Lab

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-6
    Offered: S
    This course applies theory to further knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology including cardiac pathology and abnormalities that may be encountered in a clinical setting. Co-requisite: SON 15000 .
  

  • SON 29900 Internship

    (12.5 cr.)
    Offered: F
    Students will be assigned to an off campus, remote site in order to complete 600 clock hours of practice with a preceptor. Prerequisite: program progression.

Speech
  

  • SPE 10500 Public Speaking

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F,W,S
    Public Speaking addresses the basic principles of speech construction and delivery. During the course, the student will give various kinds of speeches, including impromptus and extemporaneous. (Communication)
  

  • SPE 11401 Interpersonal Communication

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F,W,S
    Interpersonal Communication is a course aimed at the study and application of interpersonal communication concepts with a focus on perception, verbal and nonverbal messages, listening, empathy, conflict management, and relationships.  Students will practice skills to improve their communication competence in their personal, civic, and professional lives.  

Surgical Technology
  

  • SUR 10000 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F
    This course introduces the role of the surgical technologist as well as the procedures, skills, and protocol to work in the operating room environment. Prerequisite: acceptance into the surgical technology program. Co-requisites: SUR 10300 ,  SUR 10401 , SUR 10701  & SUR 10900 . 
  

  • SUR 10300 Surgical Pharmacology

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
    Offered: F
    This course provides knowledge related to different types of anesthesia and their indications as well as their contraindications. The student will learn mathematical calculations as well as the commonly used medications for the surgical patient. Co-requisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10401 , SUR 10701 , & SUR 10900 . 
  

  • SUR 10401 Basic Operative Procedures

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: F
    The student will learn the basic types of surgical procedures with an emphasis on maintaining sterile technique. With these procedures the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology will be reviewed.  Co-requisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10701  & SUR 10900 .
  

  • SUR 10701 Fundamental Surgical Techniques

    (6 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0-12
    Offered: F
    This course will apply theory to practice with mock surgical procedures and simulation with principles, protocols and skills learned in Fundamentals of Surgical Technology. Co-requisites:  SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10401  & SUR 10900 .
  

  • SUR 10900 Surgical Pathophysiology

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
    Offered: F
    This course will cover each body system as a unit and its related pathological conditions. Relevant anatomy will also be discussed as well as surgically treatable diseases and disorders specific to each body system. Co-requisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10401  & SUR 10701  
  

  • SUR 20002 Advanced Surgical Procedures

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: W
    This course advances the student’s knowledge and skills with more complex and advanced surgical procedures focusing on the sequential aspect of the procedure with specialized instrumentation. Prerequisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10401 , SUR 10701  & SUR 10900 . Co-requisites: SUR 20300  & SUR 29901 .
  

  • SUR 20300 Surgical Professional Practice

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
    Offered: W
    This course provides knowledge related to preparation for the national certification exam. Emphasis on professional practice responsibilities is reviewed. Prerequisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10401 , SUR 10701  & SUR 10900 . Co-requisites: SUR 20002 , SUR 20400  & SUR 29901 .
  

  • SUR 20400 Integrated Surgical Sciences

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
    Offered: W

    This course will help the student to acquire knowledge about microorganisms and their relation to the surgical field. Biomedical sciences will also be discussed including lasers, electricity, computers and robotics as they relate to surgery. Prerequisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10401 , SUR 10701  & SUR 10900 . Co-requisites: SUR 20002 , SUR 20300  & SUR 29901 .

  

  • SUR 29901 Surgical Technology Internship

    (12 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-32
    Offered: W
    This course provides application of theory in the clinical environment of a hospital with the application of skills in basic and advanced surgical procedures while incorporating the biomedical resources in surgical specialty areas. This course will require a minimum of 32 hours a week in the clinical environment with a 1 hour per week surgical seminar in the classroom. Prerequisites: SUR 10000 , SUR 10300 , SUR 10401 , SUR 10701  & SUR 10900 . Co-requisites: SUR 20002 , SUR 20300  & SUR 20400 .

Welding
  

  • WLD 10401 Material Science

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
    Offered: F,W
    The student will learn the various safety rules of the Material Science Lab, the operation of the mechanical equipment, the steel-making process, failure and deformation of metal, material properties, set-up, operation, and shutting down the wet saw cutting equipment, cutting and mounting specimens, heating and quenching materials, and performing tensile tests and calculations. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 11000 .
  

  • WLD 10502 Welding Fabrication with Blueprints

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-3
    Offered: F,W
    The student will learn the safety rules of the welding/fabrication lab and operation of the mechanical equipment.  Use ironworkers to punch holes, use manual press brake to form metal, use the small manual roller to form metal, use the horizontal band saw to cut.  The student will also learn how to create and interpret fabrication blueprints.  Corequisite:  WLD 11000  
  

  • WLD 11000 Welding Fundamentals

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
    Offered: F,W,S
    This course will teach the skills necessary to weld, braze and cut metal using oxygen and acetylene. Other cutting processes such as Plasma Arc Cutting and Carbon Arc Gouging will also be learned. Students will learn how to weld using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Core welding processes.
  

  • WLD 11101 GMAW, FCAW & SMAW x-Block

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety rules and mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab. G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W, and S.M.A.W. welding in the flat position on an x-block. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11000 .
  

  • WLD 11102 GMAW, FCAW & SMAW-Horizontal

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., and S.M.A.W. welding in the horizontal position. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11101 .
  

  • WLD 11103 GMAW, FCAW & SMAW-Vertical

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., and S.M.A.W. welding in the vertical position. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 11102 .
  

  • WLD 11104 GMAW, FCAW & SMAW-Overhead

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W. and S.M.A.W. welding in the overhead position. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 11103 .
  

  • WLD 11105 WPQR Test-SMAW

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Completing an AWS, WPQR Qualification Test using S.M.A.W. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11104 .
  

  • WLD 11201 GMAW-Constant Voltage

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety and mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab. G.M.A.W. in the flat position using 0.045 wire and G.M.A.W. in the Vertical Down position using 0.045 wire. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11105 .
  

  • WLD 11202 GMAW-Spray

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W.-Spray in the flat and horizontal position on steel and stainless steel and G.M.A.W. in the flat and horizontal position using metal core wire. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11201 .
  

  • WLD 11203 GMAW-Pulse

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W.-Pulse in the flat and horizontal position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11202 .
  

  • WLD 11204 GMAW-Aluminum

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W – C.V. and Pulse in the flat and horizontal position on aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11203 .
  

  • WLD 11205 WPQR Test-GMAW

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Complete an AWS-WQPR Welder Qualification Test. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11204 . 
  

  • WLD 11300 Non-Destructive Testing

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
    Offered: W
    This course will teach the skills necessary to perform visual, dye penetrant, magnetic particle inspection and eddy current and ultrasonic testing on welds. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11000 .
  

  • WLD 21201 GTAW-Flat

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety rules and operation of the mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab. Set-up, operation and shutting down of the G.T.A.W. equipment. G.T.A.W. in the flat position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11205 .
  

  • WLD 21202 GTAW-Horizontal

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.T.A.W. in the horizontal position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 21201 .
  

  • WLD 21203 GTAW-Vertical

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.T.A.W. in the vertical position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21202 .
  

  • WLD 21204 GTAW-Overhead

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.T.A.W. in the overhead position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21203 .
  

  • WLD 21205 WPQR Test-GTAW

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Complete an AWS WPQR Welder Qualification Test using G.T.A.W. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 21204 .
  

  • WLD 21301 Flat & Horizontal Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety rules and operation of the mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab, set-up and operation of the pipe beveler and welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W., & G.T.A.W. in 1GR, 2G positions on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21205 .
  

  • WLD 21302 5G-Up Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W. & G.T.A.W. in 5G-up position on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21301 .
  

  • WLD 21303 5G-Down Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W. & G.T.A.W. in 5G-down position on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21302 .
  

  • WLD 21304 6G-Up Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W. & G.T.A.W. in 6G-up position on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21303 .
  

  • WLD 21305 WPQR Test - Pipe

    (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0.5-1
    Offered: F,W,S
    Complete the AWS standard qualification test called WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (WPQR). Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21304 .
  

  • WLD 21400 Welder Qualification Testing

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
    Offered: F,W,S
    This course will teach the skills necessary to weld and test to AWS standards. This course includes developing and qualifying by testing, 6 welding procedure specifications and corresponding procedure qualification records and welder performance qualification records.
  

  • WLD 21501 Welding Fabrication Level 2

    (5 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-5
    Offered: F,W
    The student will use various fabrication techniques and apply them to intermediate and advanced fabrication projects. Prerequisites: WLD 10501 or WLD 10502   and WLD 11000 . Prerequisite or corequisite:  WLD 11101 .
  

  • WLD 28000 OSHA/MIOSHA

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: Varies

    Designed to teach workplace safety and jobsite hazards, this OSHA/MIOSHA course is a convenient way for students to prepare to be workers, learn about hazard avoidance, workers’ rights, filing an OSHA complaint and more.


Wood Science Technology
  

  • WST 10101 Wood Science: Anatomy and Properties

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 4-0
    F,W
    Wood is a beautiful and extraordinary building material. In northern Michigan, wood is abundantly available and has a growing workforce. Wood is a renewable building material; it is easy to machine, it is relatively light in weight, yet rigid and strong. However, to utilize wood as a building material, one must understand its organic and somewhat irregular nature; such as the variability of its properties among different species, its ability to deteriorate, and its relationship with water.

    Wood Science: Anatomy and Properties will familiarize students with the anatomy and the physical and mechanical properties of wood. It provides an overview of structural systems, chemistry, commercial species and their particular uses. Students will also study forest harvesting systems, sustainable practices, and the future of the wood industry. Replaces: WST-10100

  

  • WST 10300 Lumber Grading

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: V
    Lumber grading has been adopted to establish the comparable value of a board and to provide the end-user with a standard on which they may base their purchase for a particular use. Lumber grade rules are the result of extensive study with the aim of providing the best available products, conservation of timber, and in maintaining a language of terminology and specifications which permits a commonplace among buyers and sellers. Students will study lumber grading practices, rules, and terminology in preparation to become a certified lumber grader by the National Hardwood Lumber Association.
  

  • WST 10601 Machine Woodworking Lab I

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    V
    Students will learn basic machine maintenance, setup, adjustment, jig fixtures, tooling, and production timelines, with an introduction to tool sharpening while manufacturing precision wood or composite components. Students will measure components to .001 inches. Tool design and tooling variances related to wood species, chip load, quality of cut, and manufacturing method will be introduced.  WST-10600
  

  • WST 10900 CNC Application for Wood Industry

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    Offered: V
    Students will learn the use of CNC routers and machines with an emphasis on manufacturing methods found in the wood industry.
  

  • WST 12100 Machine Woodworking Lab II

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    Offered: V
    Introduction to mass production concepts while manufacturing cabinets and other components. Practical mass production problems involving contemporary materials and production techniques will be incorporated into the laboratory projects. The course will also cover sanding operations, planning, layout and design, estimating, production sequences, and joinery.
  

  • WST 12500 Engineered Wood Products

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
    Offered: V
    EWP provides students with an understanding of the design and manufacturing processes of wood structures. Wood structures may be constructed of sawn lumber, glulam, or engineered wood products. Laminate and overlay materials are highlighted in regard to the manufacture of panel products. Students will be introduced to material grade, properties, and uses of structural lumber, glue-laminated lumber, and structural panels. The concept of mass timber is introduced.
  

  • WST 12700 Production Techniques in Wood

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
    Offered: V
    Students will study various techniques used in mass production for wood products. They will select and justify equipment needed, write basic predictive maintenance plans, gain an understanding of SCADA practices, create production sequences and processes, and manufacture a product in a team production project. Included are MI OSHA regulations, a study of industry safety practices and policy, and an introduction to Lean Manufacturing.
  

  • WST 13200 Furniture Manufacturing

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    Offered: W
    Furniture Manufacturing prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture projects. Students will learn all steps involved in the assembly and finishing of furniture. Industrial woodworking tools will be utilized along with hand tools. Students will incorporate wood joinery methods and develop jigs to execute furniture projects. Replaces: WST-13100
  

  • WST 15100 Computer Aided Drafting and Blueprint Reading

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: V
    Students will use computer aided design software to produce blueprints of components. Students will also learn to read blueprints common to the wood products industry.
 

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