2019-2020 CSN Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2024  
2019-2020 CSN Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.

 

Electrical

  
  • ELEC 175B - Sign Apprentice V

    Credits: 4
    Kirchoff’s Laws, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems. Semi-conductors and Zener diodes. Power supplies, transducers, transistors, switching and basing techniques. SCRs, triacs, diacs, UJTs, amplifiers, JFETs and MOSFETs.
  
  • ELEC 176B - Sign Apprentice VI

    Credits: 4
    Grounding, calculation of ground fault currents. Methods used for earth testing. Brazing and welding aluminum. Transformer overcurrent protection. Fuses, circuit breakers and short circuit calculations.
  
  • ELEC 177B - Sign Apprentice VII

    Credits: 4
    Lightning protection systems. AC, DC, repulsion, universal and polyphase motors. High voltage and insulation testing. Manual starters, magnetic coils, overload and phase failure relays.
  
  • ELEC 178B - Sign Apprentice VIII

    Credits: 4
    AC motor starters, stepping motors, wound-rotor and synchro-nous motor controls. Remote control and power limited circuits. Determining conductor ampacity. Calculating raceway fill. Fiber optics.
  
  • ELEC 230B - Fire Alarm Systems - Level I

    Credits: 2
    This course provides a detailed discussion on the topics associated with the installation of fire alarm systems.
  
  • ELEC 235 - Fire Alarm Systems - Level II

    Credits: 1
    This course is a continuation of ELEC 230B . The student will be preparing and testing for the State of Nevada F Card certification.
  
  • ELEC 240B - First Aid/CPR

    Credits: 0.5
    This course provides CPR training and first aid instruction as applied to the Electrical trade.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
  
  • ELEC 250B - Photovoltaic Systems

    Credits: 5
    The course format includes both classroom instruction and hands-on participation, along with the complete process of designing, installing and commissioning photovoltaic systems.
  
  • ELEC 260B - Photovoltaic Systems II

    Credits: 3
    This course format includes both classroom instruction and hands-on participation dealing with photovoltaic net-metering systems, hybrid, and battery based (off grid) system designs.
  
  • ELEC 270B - Instrumentation - Level I

    Credits: 4
    This course will be the introduction to the fundamentals of instrumentation and process control.
  
  • ELEC 275B - Instrumentation - Level II

    Credits: 4
    This course is a continuation of ELEC 270B . The student will be preparing for the EPRI/ISA written exam.
  
  • ELEC 280B - SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    Credits: 4
    This course will aid the student in developing the welding skills and techniques necessary in the industry through theory and practical application in a welding lab.

Electrical Engineering

  
  • EE 190 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Freshman Design

    Credits: 1
    This course is an introduction to history and overview, as well as design principle in electrical and computer engineering. It covers: a) working safety; professional ethics lectured by guest engineers from local industries; b) various branches of electrical and computer engineering lectures lectured by various professors; c) construction and test of various electrical circuits and computer system.
  
  • EE 220 - Circuits I

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to linear circuit analysis. It covers Kirchhoff’s laws, node and loop analysis, Thevenin, Norton, and other circuit network theorems, operational amplifiers, first order RL and RC circuits, second order RLC circuits.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 182 .
    Co-requisite(s): EE 220D .
  
  • EE 220D - Circuits I Discussion

    Credits: 0
    This course covers: 1) Solving electrical circuit problems using PSpice, 2) Solve electrical problems using Multisim, and 3) Build and test simulated circuits.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 182 .
    Co-requisite(s): EE 220 .
  
  • EE 220L - Circuits I Discussion and Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    This discussion and laboratory course covers: 1) Introduction to PSpice, a simulation tool for electrical circuits, problem solving using PSpice 2) Multisim, schematic capture/simulation software, problem solving using Multisim, 3) Test equipment including power suppliers, multimeters, function generator, and oscilloscopes.
    Prerequisite(s): EE 190  and MATH 182 .
  
  • EE 221 - Circuits II

    Credits: 3
    EE 221 is the second semester of a one-year course to study electrical circuits. It covers a) sinusoidal steady state analysis by using phasors, sinusoidal steady state power; b) the Laplace transform and its applications to circuit analysis and network function; c) magnetically coupled circuits and transformers; d) circuit analysis in s-domain, and frequency response.
    Prerequisite(s): EE 220 .
  
  • EE 221L - Circuits II Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    This laboratory course covers operation of general and special purpose electrical test equipment in AC circuit. Students will design, build, and test: 1) RL, DC and RLC circuits; 2) Transformer circuits to measure AC power; 3) Frequency response circuits. Computer simulation software PSpice and Multisim will also be used in this course.
    Co-requisite(s): EE 221 .

Electronics Engineering Technology

  
  • ET 100B - Survey of Electronics

    Credits: 3
    Introduces modern electronics technology and electronics concepts including voltage, current, resistance, power and frequency and functional analysis of simple analog and digital systems.
  
  • ET 104B - Fabrication and Soldering Techniques

    Credits: 0.5-6
    Introduces electronic fabrication skills, tool operations applied to fabrication techniques of simple circuit boards, reading of schematic diagrams, soldering, drafting and wire wrapping.
  
  • ET 106B - Test Equipment Operation

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the use and operation of general and special purpose electronic test equipment, includes oscilloscope, multimeters, electronic multimeters, signal generators and transistor/capacitor testers.
  
  • ET 108B - Telecommunications and the Information Age

    Credits: 3
    An introductory course that looks at the Telecommunications Industry from a technology standpoint. The student will learn about the telephone and telephone system, local area networks, fiber optics, how a modem works, wireless communications and other related topics.
  
  • ET 111B - Mathematics for Electronics Applications

    Credits: 3
    An electronics algebra/trigonometry course which includes signed numbers, laws of exponents, proportions, logarithms, trigonometric functions, polar and rectangular conversions. A working knowledge of pre-algebra is strongly suggested; a satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score and/or completion of a rigorous secondary school algebra course are good indicators.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 093  with a grade of C or better or MATH 116  with a grade of C or better; or a satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score in MATH 95  or above; or Program approval.
  
  • ET 113B - Introduction to Radar

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to fundamental principles of radar. Topics include keys to a fundamental understanding of radar, directivity and the antenna beam, pulsed-delay and FM ranging, pulse compression, the Doppler effect, the pulsed spectrum, measuring range rate, choice of low and high PRFs, automatic tracking, and resolution requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 132B .
  
  • ET 125B - RF and Microwave Devices

    Credits: 3
    This course includes a close look at various semiconductor RF and microwave devices, including microwave vacuum tubes, oscillators, amplifiers and power supplies.
  
  • ET 131B - DC for Electronics

    Credits: 4
    Basic concepts of passive electronic circuits to include laws, measurements, and calculations relating to direct current. Components and general purpose test equipment are used in practical experimentation. Students in this course should have a working knowledge of algebra
  
  • ET 132B - AC for Electronics

    Credits: 4
    Basic concepts of passive electronics circuits to include laws, measurements, and calculations relating to alternating current. Basic active components and applications are also introduced. Components and general purpose test equipment are used in practical experimentation.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 111B  or MATH 127 ; and ET 131B  (with a grade of C or higher) or MT 102B  (with a grade of B or higher).
  
  • ET 138B - Introduction to Slot Machine Technology

    Credits: 0.5-3
    An introduction course detailing the theory and operation of typical slot machines. Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of slot machines and their peripherals will also be covered in this course. This course can be repeated for up to a total of 3 credits.
  
  • ET 155B - Home Technology Convergence

    Credits: 3
    This course prepares students for the CompTIA’s Home Technology Integration (HTI+) certification exam (HTO-10, HTI+ Residential System Examination and the HTO-102 HTI+ Systems Infrastructure and Integration Examination for HTI+ certification) and provides hands-on exercises in home technology integration skills. Topics covered include integration and internet control of residential subsystems, structured wiring systems integration, and an introduction to computer networking, safety, and troubleshooting. Subsystems discussed are home security, audio/video, computer networks, electrical wiring, HVAC (Heating Ventilation/Air Conditioning), irrigation, cable/satellite, broadband, and telecommunications. Hands-on lab experiences cover commercial wiring and the installation and troubleshooting of integrated system.
  
  • ET 205B - Power Supply Theory and Repair

    Credits: 1-4
    The course covers the theory, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of unregulated, series linear and switching power supplies. A basic understanding of DC circuit theory and a rudimentary understanding of AC from work experience is recommended for students of this course. Can be repeated for a total of 4 credits.
  
  • ET 206B - Video Monitor Theory and Repair

    Credits: 1-4
    Covers the theory, operation, repair, and troubleshooting of CRT displays, LCDs, and the power supplies which are found in most CRT and LCDs. The hands-on labs will include troubleshooting on equipment from various manufacturers. This course is designed for students who have completed courses on DC and digital electronics or have at least 2 years of electronic experience. Can be repeated for up to a total of 4 credits.
  
  • ET 212B - Digital Logic I

    Credits: 4
    This course is the first semester of a one-year of courses on digital logic. It covers number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping, binary arithmetic and adders, combinational/sequential circuits and their applications. Students taking this course should have a basic understanding of electrical/electronics theory.
  
  • ET 213B - Digital Logic II

    Credits: 4
    Counters and registers, TTL and CMOS integrated circuits, MSI logic circuits, analog/digital interfacing circuits, memory devices, and introduction to microprocessors and microcomputers.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 212B .
  
  • ET 220B - Solid State Devices and Circuits I

    Credits: 4
    Covers characteristics, analysis and operation of rectifier diodes, Zener and other diodes; BJT transistor small-signal and power amplifiers; FET and MOSFET transistors and circuitry.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 132B  or Instructor approval.
  
  • ET 222B - Solid State Devices and Circuits II

    Credits: 4
    This course covers amplifier-frequency responses for both discrete and integrated circuits, op-amp circuits, thyristors, oscillators, active filters, and voltage regulators.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 220B .
  
  • ET 224B - Vacuum Tube Theory

    Credits: 1-4
    This course covers the theory of operation for all electronic tube devices and focuses on the operation of tube based devices Diodes, Triodes, Tetrodes, and Pentodes. The course also covers the use of tube devices in basic circuits such as power supplies. The course is designed for students who have completed courses in electronic devices or have at least 2 years of electronic experience.
    May Be Repeated: For a total of 4 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): ET 132B .
  
  • ET 228B - Data Acquisition

    Credits: 3
    This course provides a detailed look at data acquisition components: analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), sample and hold amplifiers, sensors, and PLLs. Op-amp theory and applications are also covered.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 132B  and ET 212B .
  
  • ET 238B - Device Peripherals

    Credits: 3
    Covers the key components and sub-assemblies used in slot machines and other self-service devices such as Kiosks, and ATMs. Instruction includes topics such as opto-couplers, thyristors, bill acceptors, and interface standards, microprocessors/controllers, power supplies, switches, and displays.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 131B  and ET 212B .
  
  • ET 270B - Electronics Bench Servicing Techniques

    Credits: 4
    Troubleshooting and servicing television, radio and other home entertainment equipment utilizing general purpose and special purpose test equipment.
  
  • ET 276B - Telecommunications

    Credits: 4
    Topics covered include the Public Switched Telephone Network, the subscriber loop interface, the telephone instrument, trunk circuits, T-Carrier, switching, Voice over IP (VoIP) and telephone company operations.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 131B .
  
  • ET 282B - Microprocessors I

    Credits: 3
    A course on microprocessors and interfacing with real world devices such as drones. Microprocessors will be programmed using assembly and higher level languages such as C. A microprocessor’s instruction set will be covered along with its architecture and interface.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 132B  and ET 212B ; or Instructor or Program approval.
  
  • ET 285B - Electronics Certification/Examination Preparation

    Credits: 3
    The course is a review of DC and AC Electronic theory; solid state devices and circuits; digital circuits; microprocessor/microcontroller circuits; operation of test instruments and measurement methods, and troubleshooting of electronics circuits. The course prepares students for certification and employment tests in electronics.
  
  • ET 289B - Electrical Troubleshooting

    Credits: 1-4
    Maintenance and service of electronic equipment and troubleshooting techniques using electrical measuring and test devices. This course is designed for students who have completed electronics courses that cover DC-AC electronics, semiconductor devices, and digital electronics or have at least 2 years of experience in electronics.
    May Be Repeated: For up to a total of 4 credits.

  
  • ET 293B - Telecommunication Transmission Methods

    Credits: 3
    Topics include: Amplitude, Frequency and Pulse Modulation, Modem technologies (wireline, cable and DSL), error control, cyclic codes (CRC-16, Hamming, etc.). Circuit switched and packet transmission of voice and data over SONET and wireless media (fiber optic and microwave) are emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 132B .
  
  • ET 294B - EET Capstone

    Credits: 3
    Review of electrical circuits, analog and digital electronics, microprocessors; design, fabrication and testing of an emphasis/concentration based project including schematics, wiring diagrams, and software; brief presentation and demonstration of working prototype. This course must be completed for each emphasis/concentration attempted.
    May Be Repeated: Up to 9 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): ET 293B  or ET 238B .
  
  • ET 301 - Customer Service Management

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with an introduction and basic overview of the importance of customer relations and service in business and industry. The course deals with why and how organizations must reach out to customers so they may understand and gain the benefits in doing so. It is about satisfying the customers. It challenges students to use their critical and creative skills in all aspects of the subject.
    Prerequisite(s): Department approval.
  
  • ET 313 - Advanced Radar

    Credits: 3
    Increases understanding of Moving Target Indication (MTI) and Moving Target Detecting (MTD) processing.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 113B .
  
  • ET 389 - Advanced Electronics Troubleshooting

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of the systematic techniques for troubleshooting electronic equipment. Logical procedures are emphasized rather than specific circuits. Students are required to troubleshoot and repair selected equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 220B  and ET 289B .
  
  • ET 410 - Business Telecommunications

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with an introduction and basic overview of the field of Business Telecommunications, as well as an introduction to current management and strategic issues. Students will have a working knowledge of many of the telecommunications components and associated terminology as they apply to business in this age of electronic communication.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 108B .
  
  • ET 420 - Control Systems

    Credits: 3
    This course provides various controller synthesis methods that are particularly relevant in practice. The topics include PID design, algebraic design, optimal control and specific control architectures such as cascade control and feed forward approaches. Moreover, the course puts emphasis on fundamental limits that are introduced by practical equipment such as sensors and actuators.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 ; and either MATH 127  or MATH 128 ; and ET 228B .
  
  • ET 430 - Electrical Power Systems

    Credits: 3
    This course studies motors, generators, and techniques employed in the electric power distribution. Topics include: magnetism and magnetic circuits, DC motors and generators, single and three-phase transformers and power systems, single line diagrams, three-phase fault calculations, load considerations, power factor correction, and system considerations.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 ; and either MATH 127  or MATH 128 ; and ET 132B .
  
  • ET 494 - Senior Project

    Credits: 3
    This course requires the planning and designing of a project in consultation with faculty advisors and industry contacts (as required). The project is built, tested and demonstrated. Written technical reports and oral presentations of the project are required. This class must be taken in the student’s final semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Department approval.

Emergency Management Administration

  
  • EMHS 101 - Principles of Emergency Management

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of emergency management. Students will learn the principles of emergency management and be able to work with the main emergency management issues. The course also describes how various emergency management services work together in a system of resources and capabilities.
  
  • EMHS 102 - Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce students to the process and practice of emergency planning. The course covers a range of strategies and skills that planners require to achieve a successful planning process for dealing with disasters in future time, and those that must be considered when planning for implementing the emergency plan at the time of disaster impact.
  
  • EMHS 130 - Role and Scope of the Public Information Officer

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with the basic skills needed to perform public information duties as they relate to emergency management. It focuses on the definition of the job of the public information officer (PIO) as well as the skills needed for that position. The course also covers the Joint Information System element of the National Incident Management System.
  
  • EMHS 140 - Disaster Response and Recovery

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the basic concepts of disaster response and recovery. Concepts include the roles and responsibilities of emergency management stakeholders. Describes how roles and responsibilities differ in response versus recovery.
  
  • EMHS 220 - Emergency Simulations and Exercises

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and conduct disaster exercises that can be used to test emergency operations plans and operational response capabilities of organizations, businesses and communities. The course also addresses and satisfies the National Exercise and Evaluation Program criteria.
  
  • EMHS 250 - Terrorism Response Planning

    Credits: 3
    This course identifies policies and procedures for the emergency management administrator and staff. It evaluates Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) as well as other government entities. The EMA manager will learn about hard and soft targets in his/her jurisdiction.

Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 108B - Emergency Medical Technician Training

    Credits: 8
    Basic emergency medical training in trauma and medical patient assessment, airway management, fracture and wound care, basic pharmacology and semiautomatic external defibrillation. Course satisfies local fire department testing.
    Prerequisite(s): Healthcare Provider CPR card; current immunizations; background check; drug screen; and health insurance required.
    Co-requisite(s): EMS 150B .
  
  • EMS 110B - Secondary EMS Instructor

    Credits: 2
    A 24-hour course for experienced providers that presents introductory concepts, resources, and skills to effectively deliver quality EMS education. Includes essential instructor knowledge, such as: psychology of learning, classroom management, legal issues, and evaluation practices.
    Prerequisite(s): Currently certified as an AEMT or Paramedic with at least two (2) years of full-time or five (5) years of volunteer/part-time EMS experience; or EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 112B - Primary EMS Instructor

    Credits: 1
    A 16-hour course for experienced instructors that provides the fundamental knowledge essential to being a Primary EMS Instructor. Content will focus on the educational processes, and learning theories and practice. It will provide practical experience in teaching strategies and facilitation techniques. Approaches to assessment and evaluation using observation, practice and reflection are presented.
    Prerequisite(s): Currently certified as a Secondary EMS Instructor at any provider level; or EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 115B - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

    Credits: 7
    Instructs in the roles and responsibilities for the Advanced EMT. Skills include, but are not limited to patient assessment skills, intravenous therapy, advanced airway management, basic electrophysiology, radio communications, and pharmacology for the Advanced EMT. Current certification as an EMT, current immunizations, background check, drug screen and health insurance required.
    Co-requisite(s): EMS 116B .
  
  • EMS 116B - AEMT Clinical Practice

    Credits: 1
    Field training for the Advanced EMT student. Will involve in-hospital rotations, field ambulance training, and community service.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Prerequisite(s): Current certification as an EMT; current immunizations; background check; drug screen and health insurance required.
    Co-requisite(s): EMS 115B .
  
  • EMS 117B - Clinical Practicum

    Credits: 1
    Supervised application of EMT Intermediate skills in the field and/or hospital setting. Emphasis will be on patient assessment, EKG interpretation, pharmacology applications, advanced and basic airway management.
    Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment or acceptance in the CSN Paramedic program; current certification as an Intermediate EMT; current immunizations; and health insurance required.
  
  • EMS 125B - Pharmacology for Paramedics

    Credits: 3
    A fundamental course in pharmacology for the prehospital health provider. Areas of emphasis are the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, roles and responsibilities of drug administration and dosage calculations. Covers common drug classifications found in the prehospital setting.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS Program Director approval
  
  • EMS 127B - Paramedic Clinical Practice I

    Credits: 2
    Supervised application in a hospital and prehospital setting of the skills learned in aggregate Paramedic training. Emphasis will be on patient assessment, recognition and management of medical and trauma emergencies.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Prerequisite(s): HIT 117  with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 129B - Paramedic Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to a paramedic approach to patient assessment including adaptive techniques for special populations (obstetrics, geriatrics, and special challenges). Laboratory instruction and practice will focus on application and interpretation of prehospital diagnostic and monitoring devices, advanced airway management, medication delivery, and therapeutic communications .
    Prerequisite(s): HIT 117  with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 130B - Paramedic Assessment I

    Credits: 1
    This course will develop introductory patient assessment and history taking skills necessary for further progression through the Paramedic program. Students shall build upon previously learned skills acquired within the EMT and/or AEMT coursework, while implementing ECG monitoring and pharmacological interventions as learned in other classes.
    Prerequisite(s): HIT 117  with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 145B - Essentials of Paramedic Medicine

    Credits: 3
    Instruction and practice on basic aspects of EMS systems and leadership, workforce safety and wellness, public health, documentation, communications, medical, legal, and ethical issues, and special circumstances such as assault and abuse will be addressed. This course will be tailored to advancing the students’ understanding of these subjects through integration with EMS research and publications .
    Prerequisite(s): HIT 117   with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 150B - EMT Clinical Practice

    Credits: 1
    This course places the EMT in the skill performance clinical arena. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to community service projects, Prehospital EMS Ride-a-longs, Labor and Delivery rotations, In-hospital Emergency Department rotations, and Psychiatric observation rotations.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Co-requisite(s): EMS 108B 
  
  • EMS 165B - Pathophysiology for Paramedics

    Credits: 3
    A correlative approach to pathophysiology employing both physical assessment skills and a basic cellular understanding to the various disease entities and trauma processes.
    Prerequisite(s): HIT 117  with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 166B - Advanced Medical Care

    Credits: 4
    A cumulative course which incorporates the recognition and management of prehospital emergencies to include topics of assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, electrophysiology and treatment. Lab components include advanced airway management, advanced invasive procedures, medication administration and electrical therapy modalities.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 125B  and EMS 129B  and EMS 130B  and EMS 165B  and EMS 168B  all with a grade of C or higher
  
  • EMS 167B - Paramedic Clinical Practice II

    Credits: 2
    Supervised application in a hospital and prehospital setting of the skills learned in aggregate Paramedic Training. Emphasis will be on patient assessment and recognition and management of medical and trauma emergencies.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 127B .
  
  • EMS 168B - Electrophysiology/Electrocardiography

    Credits: 3
    Instructs in the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system of the heart, the electrical system and electrocardiography, abnormal EKG patterns and the recognition and management of dangerous or life-threatening dysrhythmias. Includes an introduction to 12-lead ECG interpretation.
    Prerequisite(s): HIT 117  with a grade of C or higher and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 169B - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    Credits: 1
    Instructs in the most current standards of the American Heart Association for ACLS. Class is offered in seminar format over two days.
    Prerequisite(s): Current AHA BLS CPR card and EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 171B - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

    Credits: 1
    Instructs in the assessment and management of the critical trauma patient according to national PHTLS format. Course is ALS in format, but may be suitable for very experienced Intermediate level providers. Class is offered in seminar format over two days.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS Program Director approval.
  
  • EMS 172B - Vehicle Extrication for Paramedics

    Credits: 2
    Vehicle extrication operations level is a participative course designed for prehospital care providers in NFPA 1670. Enhances and incorporates new knowledge and skills necessary to access, extricate, and care for victims of crash incidents. Provides knowledge in scene management and familiarization with local resources needed to mitigate incidents. Provides knowledge for competence at hazardous materials awareness level. Includes National Fire Academy ICS for EMS training.
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in CSN Paramedic training.
  
  • EMS 173B - Paramedic Field Internship

    Credits: 3
    Field internship allowing students to practice and apply advanced life support knowledge and skills. Each student will be a third person on a Paramedic rescue unit and will work directly with a Paramedic preceptor.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of CSN Paramedic training to date; local provisional Paramedic Certificate; and six months of 911 transport experience.
  
  • EMS 176B - Pediatrics for Paramedics

    Credits: 4
    Instructs in a comprehensive approach to the pediatric patient from birth to adolescence. Course will include AHA-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Curriculum (PALS).
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 125B  and EMS 165B  and EMS 168B  all with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • EMS 185B - Advanced Trauma Care

    Credits: 3
    Instructs in the recognition and management of traumatic emergencies, to include hemorrhage, shock, traumatic brain injuries, burns, environmental emergencies, multisystem trauma, crime scene awareness, terrorism and hazmat operations.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 129B  and EMS 130B  and EMS 165B  all with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • EMS 190B - Emergency Medical Dispatch

    Credits: 3
    Designed to perform emergency dispatch using the Emergency Priority Dispatch Systems. Students identify the correct chief complaint or incident type, prioritize response assignments, provide life-sustaining support, handle difficult callers and reduce the potential for life-threatening mistakes.
  
  • EMS 201B - Operations and Management in EMS

    Credits: 1
    Includes EMS system planning, organizing, directing, quality control, financing, stress management, and interagency communications. Will also address current issues in EMS locally and nationally.
    Prerequisite(s): Current EMT Paramedic certification or approval.
  
  • EMS 202B - Advanced ECG Interpretation

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to 12 lead ECG interpretation. Topics will include intraventricular conduction delays, myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarction. Will also include pre-excitation syndrome, bundle branch blocks, ectopy, and advanced dysrhythmia interpretation. Course may be offered in seminar blocks as necessary.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 168B  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • EMS 230B - Paramedic Assessment II

    Credits: 1
    This course will allow the participant to apply the information gained from prior paramedic coursework in a manner that emphasizes proper patient assessment, and the development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan based on high-quality emergency care. This course will be tailored to advancing the students understanding of all paramedic subjects through practical skills scenarios.
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 130B  with a grade of C or higher.

Engineering

  
  • EGG 101 - Introductory Engineering Experience

    Credits: 2
    This is an introductory course to learn the program outcomes for students in electrical or computer engineering majors. Other topics include professional ethics, technical communication, the design process, and technology’s impact on a global society.
  
  • EGG 125B - Civil-Survey Design

    Credits: 3
    Advanced subdivision, street and utility horizontal design and computations; basic map preparation; methods and procedures for construction surveying of civil-designed improvements.
  
  • EGG 131 - Technical Physics I

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed for students in technical areas to study physics. Numerical calculations are intensive. This is the first semester of a one-year course. It covers equilibrium, motion, dynamics, wave and fluid mechanics.
    Prerequisite(s): ET 111B  or MATH 116  or above (except MATH 122 , MATH 123 ).
  
  • EGG 131L - Technical Physics I – Lab

    Credits: 1
    This course is for students that are taking or have taken EGG 131 - Technical Physics I . Numerical calculations are intensive. Experiments in the course cover topics such as equilibrium, motion, dynamics, wave and fluid mechanics that are covered in the lecture course EGG 131 .
    Prerequisite(s): Suggested EGG 131  (or concurrent enrollment in EGG 131 ).
  
  • EGG 132 - Technical Physics II

    Credits: 4
    Continuation of EGG 131 . Covers thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, basic AC/DC circuits, solid state physics, optics, and an introduction to modern physics.
    Prerequisite(s): EGG 131 .
  
  • EGG 206 - Engineering Mechanics I

    Credits: 3
    Engineering analysis of concentrated and distributed force systems at equilibrium, analysis of structures, beams and cables, friction, virtual work, fluid statics, shear and moment diagrams.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181  or Instructor approval.

English

  
  • ENG 092 - College Prep English I

    Credits: 5
    Emphasis on college-level reading and writing. Practice in paragraph construction and the introduction to the complete essay. Review of grammar/punctuation skills and sentence structure. Guidance and instruction in integrating reading and writing skills.
    Prerequisite(s): English Placement Test.
  
  • ENG 098 - Preparatory Composition

    Credits: 3
    Intensive reading and writing course focusing on college-level critical reading and essay writing strategies. This course was designed for students whose ACT or SAT scores indicate that they would benefit from an additional semester of English before beginning their college-level work.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 092  with a grade of C- or higher or English Placement Test.
  
  • ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced

    Credits: 5
    A writing intensive course designed to strengthen college-level composition skills, with particular attention to audience, purpose, and context for writing focusing on the writing process and introducing research.
    Prerequisite(s): English Placement Test; or completion of ENG 098  with a grade of C- or better; or ESL 139  with a grade of C- or better.
  
  • ENG 101 - Composition I

    Credits: 3
    ENG 101 is designed to strengthen college-level writing skills, with particular attention to audience, purpose, and rhetorical situation focusing on the writing process and introducing research.
    Prerequisite(s): English Placement Test; or completion of ENG 098  with a grade of C- or better; or ESL 139  with a grade of C- or better.
  
  • ENG 101H - Composition I – Honors

    Credits: 3
    A writing intensive, Honors-level course designed to strengthen college-level composition skills, with particular attention to audience, purpose, and context for writing focusing on the writing process and introducing research. Limited class size ensures workshop environment.
    Prerequisite(s): English Placement Test reflecting placement in ENG 101 ; and Reading Placement Test reflecting reading placement in ENG 101 ; and Admission to the Honors program; or Instructor approval.
  
  • ENG 102 - Composition II

    Credits: 3
    ENG 102 is a continuation and extension of ENG 101  and equivalents with attention to analytical reading and writing, critical thinking, and research methodologies, while emphasizing interpretation, analysis, synthesis, and argument.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 101H  or ENG 113  with a grade of C- or higher.
  
  • ENG 102H - Composition II – Honors

    Credits: 3
    An Honors-level version of ENG 102 - Composition II , with a more in-depth focus on workshop and research techniques. Class will continue to emphasize rhetorical methodology, while deepening a student’s ability to read and write analytically, think critically, and interpret effectively.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 101H  or ENG 113  with a grade of C or higher; and Admission to the Honors program.
  
  • ENG 107 - Technical Communications I

    Credits: 3
    Apply the techniques of the professional writing process to real world documents such as e-mails, business correspondence, proposals, reports, and websites.
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 113  or ENG 098  or ESL 139  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students

    Credits: 3
    A writing intensive course designed to strengthen college-level composition skills, with particular attention to audience, purpose, and context for writing focusing on the writing process and introducing research.
    Prerequisite(s): English Placement Test; or completion of ENG 098  with a grade of C- or better; or ESL 139  with a grade of C- or better.
  
  • ENG 114 - Composition II for International Students

    Credits: 3
    Continuation and extension of ENG 113  and equivalents with attention to analytical reading and writing, critical thinking, and research methodologies, while emphasizing interpretation, analysis, synthesis and argument.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 101H  or ENG 113  with a grade of C- or higher.
 

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