Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process, and holistic awareness. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2401 Recommended Prerequisite(s):PSYC 2301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1323, VNSG 1360, and VNSG 1116
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 7 Mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings using the nursing process as the foundation of all nursing interventions. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2401 Recommended Prerequisite(s):PSYC 2301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1304, VNSG 1360, and VNSG 1116
VNSG 1360 - Clinical-Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 12 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Required Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2401 Recommended Prerequisite(s):PSYC 2301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1323, VNSG 1304, and VNSG 1116
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 1 Application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Required Prerequisite(s):VNSG 1304, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1360, VNSG 1116, and PSYC 2301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1331, VNSG 1461, and VNSG 1301
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 1 Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Required Prerequisite(s):VNSG 1429, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1461, and VNSG 1301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1234, VNSG 1230, VNSG 1219, and VNSG 1462
VNSG 1461 - Clinical-Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Required Prerequisite(s):VNSG 1304, VNSG 1323, VNSG 1360, VNSG 1116, and PSYC 2301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1331, VNSG 1429, and VNSG 1301
VNSG 1462 - Clinical-Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Required Prerequisite(s):VNSG 1429, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1461, and VNSG 1301 Recommended Corequisite(s):VNSG 1432, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1230, and VNSG 1219
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 4 Theory and application of pole climbing. Includes safety, climbing techniques, tool inspection, poles inspection, personal protective equipment, and fall protection.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 3 A study of the theoretical and practical operation of electrical utility distribution systems. Topics include customer service voltages, capacitors, and coordination of protection equipment.
LNWK 1301 - Orientation and Line Skill Fundamentals
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Examination of utility company operations. Topics include company structure, safety and distribution standards handbook, lineman’s tools, vocabulary, and work procedures. Discussion of basic electrical systems including the history of power generation and distribution with emphasis on generating plants and substations.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 An introduction to basic transformer connections and theory (including basic alternating current (AC) theory) and their direct application to single phase and three phase transformers. Students will study and practice basic transformer connections and fundamentals.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Study of cover-up procedures and safety requirements for work on energized electrical circuits. Includes use, care and inspection of cover-up material, recognizing nominal voltages and energized parts, approach distances, and safety.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Study of electric distribution line construction. Includes reading staking sheets and framing specifications, tailboard discussions, pole framing and setting, installing conductors, transformers and other line equipment, and OSHA and NESC regulations.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Study of power outages and voltage complaints on distribution systems. Includes lockout-tagout procedures, safety grounds, backfeed, induced voltage, causes of outages, and analyzing voltage complaints.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management and control, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling.
LMGT 1323 - Domestic and International Transportation Management
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 An overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems. Topics include carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, and public policy and regulations. Also includes logistical geography and the development of skills to solve logistical transportation problems and issues.
LMGT 1325 - Warehouse and Distribution Center Management
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time manufacturing, continuous replenishment and third party.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of the role and functions of a transportation traffic manager within a commercial or public enterprise. Includes training in rate negotiation, carrier and mode selection, carrier service evaluation, quality control, traffic pattern analysis, documentation for domestic and international shipments, claims, hazardous materials movement, and the state, federal, and international environments of transportation.
LMGT 2388 - Internship: Logistics and Materials Management
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 9 A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student will use basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools is included, Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 Advanced CNC operation with an emphasis on programming and operations of machining and turning centers.
MCHN 2444 - Computerized Numerical Control Programming
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 An introduction to G and M codes (RS274-D) necessary to program Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines.
MRIT 1391 - Special Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology/Technician (Registry Review)
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
MRIT 2334 - Magnetic Resonance Equipment & Methodology
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Skill development in the operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment, focusing on routine procedures and safety protocols, image quality, and quality assurance.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) physics which includes principles of electrodynamics, pulse sequences, sequence parameters and options, and spin echo and gradient echo techniques.
Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 16 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 24 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 24 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
INMT 1305 - Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry, including lock-out/tag-out.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 12 A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to the retailing environment, types of retailers, current trends, the employment of retailing techniques, and factors that influence retailing.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduction to the marketing mix functions and process. Includes identification of consumer and organizational needs and explanation of environmental issues.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Overview of the selling process. Identification of the elements of the communication process between buyers and sellers. Examination of the legal and ethical issues of organizations that affect salespeople.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Practical experiences in analyzing marketing studies using data-driven decision-making processes. Includes interrelationships among the components of the marketing mix.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Integrated marketing communications. Includes advertising principles and practices. Emphasizes multimedia of persuasive communication including buyer behavior, budgeting, and regulatory constraints.
Semester Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 0 Basic arithmetic operations (whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals and signed numbers), exponents, percents and proportions, metric system, geometry of measurement, expressions and equations with variables, and statistical graphs. Computer software will be used in this course. This is an Adult Education course and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. It is designed to review basic skills and prepare students for MATH 0361.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Content includes performing algebraic operations and basic geometry concepts. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course includes a continuation of simplifying algebraic expressions, solving equations and graphing linear equations. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Content includes performing polynomial operations and simplifying exponential expressions. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Analysis of functions, factoring, and rational expressions. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Content includes recognizing and using procedures to simplify and solve rational and radical exponential equations. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Content includes simplifying quadratic equations including complex zeros, performing operations on complex numbers, and solving applications. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Topics in mathematics such as arithmetic operations, basic algebraic concepts and notation, geometry, and real and complex number systems. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement. Required Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory score on TSI Assessment.
MATH 0362 - Developmental Mathematics II (Intermediate Algebra)
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, and rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This is a developmental course and cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 0361 or MATH 0116 with a minimum grade of “C” or satisfactory score on TSI Assessment.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI Math placement score.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing, and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric equations may be included. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the college-level mathematics placement test.
MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences +
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 0362 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI Math placement score.
MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences +
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 1324 or MATH 1314 with minimum grade of “C”.
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) +
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Intended for non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, functions, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 0361 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI Math placement score.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 0361 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate TSI placement score and TSI Met Reading.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314 with minimum grade of C
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the concepts of geometry, measurement, probability and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 1350 and MATH 1314 with a minimum of C
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvector; and applications in science and engineering. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 2414 with minimum grade of “C”.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 2414 with minimum grade of “C”.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 1 In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 1314 or MATH 1316 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the college-level mathematics placement test.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 1 Limits and continuity; the fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 2412 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate score on the college-level mathematics placement test.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; and improper integrals. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 2413 with minimum grade of “C”.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 Advanced topics in calculus, including vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, and Jacobians; application of the line integral, including Green’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem. Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 2414 with minimum grade of “C”.
MATH 2421 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra +
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course emphasizes solution techniques. Ordinary differential equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, matrix/vector algebra, eigenvectors, Laplace Transforms and systems of equations. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Engineering.) Required Prerequisite(s):MATH 2414 with minimum grade of “C”
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 4 A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
MDCA 1254 - Medical Assistant Credentialing Exam Review
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 A preparation for one of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) recognized credentialing exams.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings.
MDCA 1310 - Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 Emphasis on the application of basic psychological principles and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptability in interpersonal communication with patients and co-workers in an ambulatory care setting.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interpersonal communications, bookkeeping tasks, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 2 Emphasizes medical office coding for payment and reimbursement by patient or tambulatory care settings.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Application of governmental health care guidelines. Includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory testing.
MDCA 1409 - Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Assistant
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Emphasis on structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology.
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory care settings.
MDCA 1448 - Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 2 Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course taught in coordination with ROTC program at Texas Christian University. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course taught in coordination with ROTC program at Texas Christian University. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course taught in coordination with ROTC program at Texas Christian University. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 3 Course offered in coordination with ROTC Program at the University of Texas at Arlington. Special permission to enroll required. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course offered in coordination with ROTC program at Texas Christian University. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course taught in coordination with ROTC program at Texas Christian University. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course offered in coordination with ROTC at the University of Texas at Arlington. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 3 Course offered in coordination with ROTC at the University of Texas at Arlington. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course offered in coordination with ROTC program at Texas Christian University. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course offered in coordination with ROTC at the University of Texas at Arlington. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course offered in coordination with ROTC at the University of Texas at Arlington. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 3 Course offered in coordination with ROTC at the University of Texas at Arlington. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
Semester Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Laboratory Hours: 0 Course offered in coordination with ROTC at the University of Texas at Arlington. Restricted course, approval required for enrollment.
MCOD 1371 - Introduction to Mission Critical Operations
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course introduces the fundamental aspects of mission critical operations and describes the skills that technicians perform on the job and environments they work in. Topics include terminology, challenges in maintaining mission critical operations, mission critical operations technology, mission critical information technology, technology management and the mission critical mindset. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between mission critical and non-mission critical scenarios, describe mission critical applications in both operations technology and information technology, demonstrate an awareness of the threats to mission critical operations, and define key mission critical operations terminology.
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course provides a survey of critical infrastructure and its impact on mission critical operations. Topics include an introduction to concepts, theory, terminology and best practices regarding critical infrastructure assets essential for the economy and the functioning of society. Upon completion, students should be able to name critical infrastructure sectors, explain relationships between infrastructure sectors, discuss the roles government and private entities play in maintaining critical infrastructure and their impact on daily life. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MCOD 1371
Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 0 This course introduces critical site operations and the multidisciplinary concepts and infrastructure involved in maintaining performance, security and safety in high uptime environment. Topics include safety, security, cybersecurity, operating procedures, operating processes, site-wide monitoring, utilities infrastructure and regulatory agency compliance. Upon completion, students should be able to identify infrastructure systems, discuss infrastructure performance, demonstrate an understanding of infrastructure system interoperability, apply safety and security principles, and generate a cybersecurity framework for critical sites. Recommended Prerequisite(s):MCOD 1372
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