ECO 1000 Introduction to Economics
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge and general understanding of how the American economic system functions. The course may be a basis for further study in the field or expose the student who does not anticipate further formal economic preparation to basic principles and theories. Current economic conditions, problems, and possible solutions are discussed. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An introduction to the theory of national income determination with discussion of monetary and fiscal policies. Basic macroeconomic issues are examined based on current economic information and theory. Topics include supply and demand, product market, including international trade and payments, money and labor markets, aggregate supply and demand, and business cycles. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An introduction to the behavior of households and firms. The role of government, and current economic problems and theories are examined. Topics include consumer behavior, supply, demand, production, costs, competitive and monopolistic product markets and factor markets. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

FIN 2000 Principles of Finance
3 hrs., 3 credits.
An introduction to the techniques and policies used to manage funds in business organizations. Topics include short-term financing, long-term financing, capital budgeting, capital structure, and financial statement analysis.

EDF 1005 Introduction to Education
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course is designed to introduce students to the American educational system. The course is particularly pertinent to those who are considering entering the educational fields as professionals or paraprofessionals. Topics include the history of education, characteristics of students, expectations from society, methods of finance, roles of teaching, and curricular innovations. Field experience is required.

EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course focuses on the development of skills and attitudes necessary to function in a culturally diverse society. These attitudes and skills include an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences in our schools as well as today's society. This course is also intended to provide future educators with knowledge of the five prevalent culture groups and to show components of appropriate multicultural educational programs. Field experience is required.

EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course will assist potential educators in developing skills and competencies which are essential if they are to integrate technology into the delivery of classroom instruction. Students will operate, select, produce and manage a variety of instructional technology materials and systems. Students will systematically integrate conventional instructional media and computer-based technologies into the instructional process.

EMS 1059C First Responder
2 hrs Lecture, 2 credits.
The First Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The term "first responder" has been applied to the first individual who arrives at the scene regardless of the individual's type of credential. The course provides students with the core knowledge, skills and attitudes to function in the capacity of a first responder. On successful completion of this course, students are qualified to take the National Registry of EMT'S - "First Responder" Certifying Examination.

EMS 1159 Emergency Medical Technology
6 hrs. Lecture, 6 credits. Prerequisites: EMS 1059C. Corequisite: EMS 1159L.
The course is designed to prepare individuals for initial employment as an EMT. Instruction includes current knowledge, techniques and development of professional attitudes practiced by an EMT providing out-of-hospital emergency medical care. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the program manager for additional information and scheduling details.

EMS 1159L Emergency Medical Technology Lab/Clinical
11 hrs Lab/Clinical, 5 credits. Prerequisites: EMS 1059C. Corequisite: EMS 1159.
  Demonstration, practice and skill competency verification of basic EMS skills utilizing equipment and supplies found on an Ambulance. EMS skill instruction and competency verification takes place at clinical sites and the EMS Skills laboratory. Clinical rotations include - 12 hours in a hospital emergency department, 8 hour nursing home rotation and an 80-hour internship on an Advanced Life Support Unit.
   In addition to the scheduled class lab hours, students are required to attend 2 EMS TEAM Days, complete scheduled CPR training (if needed), verify skill competency in the EMS Skills lab and complete vehicle extrication instruction.

EMS 2604L Paramedic II Lab/Clinical
18 hrs Lab/Clinical, 5 credits. Prerequisite: EMS 2603. Corequisites: EMS 2604. Departmental approval needed for admission to this course.
This is the second clinical program of a three-term
sequence. The course consists of EMS skill instruction and competency verification that takes place at clinical sites and the EMS Skills laboratory. Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. Additional hours may be required. 220 hours of EMS clinical experience, 48 hours of Hospital clinical experience, attendance at two EMS TEAM Day events and documented competency in lab skills. Students who successfully complete EMS 2604 and need to repeat EMS 2604L will be required to enroll in EMS 2604L the next semester offered. This option is only available one time.

EMS 2605 EMT-Paramedic III
6 hrs Lecture, 8 credits. Prerequisite: EMS 2604 and EMS2604L. Corequisite: EMS 2605L. Departmental approval needed for admission to this course.
This course is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic II This is the third semester of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation's 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction covered are Medical Emergencies II, Special Considerations, Assessment Based
Management and Ambulance Operations.

EMS 2605L Paramedic III Lab/Clinical
18 hrs Lab/Clinical, 4 credits. Prerequisites: EMS 2604 and EMS 2604L. Corequisites: EMS 2605. Departmental approval needed for admission to this course.
The third semester in a clinical program that is a three-term sequence. The final semester provides a field internship. The internship provides a final evaluation of the students EMS filed knowledge, skill and professional attitudes. Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. Additional hours may be required. 200 hours of a final EMS internship, 18 hours of Hospital clinical experience and documented competency in lab skills. Students who successfully complete EMS 2605 and need to repeat EMS 2605L will be required to enroll in EMS 2605L the next semester offered. This option is available one time.

EGS 1110C Engineering Graphics
1 hr. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 3 credits. Prerequisite: CGS 1061C
A fundamental course in engineering graphics using the current release of AutoCAD®. This course will include instruction in Windows 95 protocols and AutoCAD® commands to complete basic AutoCAD® drawings.

ETD 2320C Intermediate Engineering Graphics
2 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisite: EGS 1110C
This course is a continuation of instruction in AutoCAD® and will take the student to the next level in CADD work. Skills included are preparing drawings in: layering, isometric, sectional plans and review formats. Students will have prepared several drawings that will be part of a portfolio for employer presentation.

ETD 2350C Advanced Engineering Graphics
2 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisite: ETD 2320C
This course is the capstone for AutoCAD® instruction. Initial sessions will be spent watching and interacting with demonstrations involving: electrical design, landscape design, machine design, topographical layout, solid modeling, and 3-dimensional movement application. Final sessions will involve students creating drawings in these formats with opportunities of concentration in an area of particular interest.

SUR 2101C Surveying
2 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 3 credits.
This course will encompass the use of surveying techniques from the most fundamental to the latest GPS _ Total Station equipment. Instruction in surveying will be integrated with AutoCAD® drawing skills to demonstrate the relationship of fieldwork to final presentation documentation.

AML 2010 Survey of American Literature: Colonial Period to Civil War
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENC 1102
American Literature is a study of major American writers, their philosophies and works. This course deals with the colonial period, the Neo-Classical period and the Romantic period, concluding with the Civil War. This course may be taken in sequence with AML2021 or individually. Gordon Rule word requirement: 3,000 words.

AML 2021 Survey of American Literature: Post Civil War to 1960's
3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: ENC1102
This is a continuation of the study of major American writers, their philosophies and works. This course begins with the realists of the post-Civil War period and continues to present-day writers and their works. This course may be taken in sequence with AML2010 or individually. Gordon Rule word requirement: 3,000 words.

CRW 2000 Creative Writing
3 hrs., 3 credits.
This course is designed for students needing guidance in developing skills for writing creatively. Originality and imagination are stressed. Students will write original works and will study narrative technique. Movies, lectures, and discussions are used as class activities to help students become more aware, and learn to solve typical problems that confront writers.