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Automotive Servicing I AUT-113Corporate and Economic Development Credit Hours: 2
This course is a lab used as an alternative to co-op placement. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing,…
This course is a lab used as an alternative to co-op placement. Emphasis is placed on shop operations, troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components using appropriate test equipment and service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a variety of automotive repairs using proper service procedures and to operate appropriate equipment.
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Baking I CUL-160Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course covers basic ingredients, techniques, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculations. Topics include yeast/chemically…
This course covers basic ingredients, techniques, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculations. Topics include yeast/chemically leavened products, laminated doughs, pastry dough batter, pies/tarts, meringue, custard, cakes and cookies, icings, glazes and basic sauces. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper scaling and measurement techniques, and prepare and evaluate a variety of bakery products.
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Baking II CUL-260Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to further students’ knowledge in ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculation. Topics…
This course is designed to further students’ knowledge in ingredients, weights and measures, baking terminology and formula calculation. Topics include classical desserts, frozen desserts, cake and torte production, decorating and icings/glazes, dessert plating and presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate pastry preparation, plating, and dessert buffet production skills.
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Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-163Natural Sciences Credit Hours: 5
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an…
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
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Basic Auto Electricity AUT-161Corporate and Economic Development Credit Hours: 3
This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators.…
This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair, and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.
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Basic CAD DFT-119Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the…
This course introduces computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the software command structure and drafting standards for specific technical fields. Upon completion, students should be able to create and plot basic drawings.
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Basic Law Enforcement Training CJC-100Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 19
This course covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Topics are divided…
This course covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Topics are divided into general units of study: legal, patrol duties, law enforcement communications, investigations, practical application and sheriff-specific. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in the topics and areas required for the state comprehensive certification examination.
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Basic Transportation Electricity TRN-120Corporate and Economic Development Credit Hours: 5
This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators.…
This course covers basic electrical theory, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and diagnosis, repair and replacement of batteries, starters, and alternators. Topics include Ohm’s Law, circuit construction, wiring diagrams, circuit testing, and basic troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly use wiring diagrams, diagnose, test, and repair basic wiring, battery, starting, charging, and electrical concerns.
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Basic Welding Processes WLD-112Corporate and Economic Development Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary…
This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on beads applied with gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
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Bed and Breakfast Management HRM-130Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the management of bed and breakfast facilities. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle commitment, property needs, computer…
This course provides an overview of the management of bed and breakfast facilities. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle commitment, property needs, computer operations, business and marketing plans, customer service and facility management. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and apply the principles of management unique to the bed and breakfast industry.
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Beverage Management HRM-225Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the management of beverages served in hospitality operations. Topics include history and trends; service, procurement and…
This course introduces the management of beverages served in hospitality operations. Topics include history and trends; service, procurement and storage; knowledge and control of wines and fermented/distilled beverages; and non-alcoholic beverages, coffees, and teas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of responsible alcohol service and the knowledge of beverages consumed in a hospitality operation.
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Beverage Marketing and Sales BDF-261Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the planning and resources required to market grains/hops/fruit and brewed or distilled products. Emphasis is placed on the nature…
This course covers the planning and resources required to market grains/hops/fruit and brewed or distilled products. Emphasis is placed on the nature of the craft beverage market including industry/consumer trends, economic, legal, and social considerations related to branding, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic proficiency of the marketing principles and practices for craft beverages and the grains/hops/fruit from which they are produced.
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Beverage Technology and Calculations BDF-125Business Technologies Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces technology and mathematical calculations used in craft beverage production. Emphasis is placed on equipment and technology…
This course introduces technology and mathematical calculations used in craft beverage production. Emphasis is placed on equipment and technology relating to scheduling/record keeping, and recipe development/alcohol control and ingredient usage calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/demonstrate technology and equipment used in craft beverage production and recipe development.
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Beverage Tourism and Tasting Management BDF-170Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the role of craft beverage as a destination attraction. Emphasis is placed on developing, marketing and managing the craft beverage…
This course covers the role of craft beverage as a destination attraction. Emphasis is placed on developing, marketing and managing the craft beverage experience including customer service, special events, and tasting room operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate tasting room management for craft beverages and its applications to tourism and economic development.
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Biotechnology BIO-280Natural Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course provides experience in selected laboratory procedures. Topics include proper laboratory techniques in biology and chemistry. Upon completion,…
This course provides experience in selected laboratory procedures. Topics include proper laboratory techniques in biology and chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to identify laboratory techniques and instrumentation in basic biotechnology.
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Bowling-Beginning PED-139Health Sciences Credit Hours: 1
This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette.…
This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational bowling.
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Brake Systems AUT-151Corporate and Economic Development Credit Hours: 3
This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving…
This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, and anti-lock and parking brake systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems.
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Brakes Systems Lab AUT-151ACorporate and Economic Development Credit Hours: 1
This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include drum…
This course is an optional lab to be used as an alternative to co-op placement in meeting the NATEF standards for total hours. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum-boost, hydra-boost, electrically powered boost, and anti-lock, parking brake systems and emerging brake systems technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems.
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Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation Safety and Sanitation BDF-111Business Technologies Credit Hours: 2
This course covers sanitation, handling and safety with fermentation products, facilities and equipment. Emphasis is placed on the proper chemicals,…
This course covers sanitation, handling and safety with fermentation products, facilities and equipment. Emphasis is placed on the proper chemicals, their selection, handling and storage for sanitation control within the fermentation environment. Upon completion, students should be able to safely maintain quality and stability of fermentation products.
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Brief Calculus MAT-263Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing,…
This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results.
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British Literature I ENG-241Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background,…
This course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to the Romantic Period. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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British Literature II ENG-242Humanities and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural…
This course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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Building Codes ARC-131Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the methods of researching building codes for specific projects. Topics include residential and commercial building codes. Upon…
This course covers the methods of researching building codes for specific projects. Topics include residential and commercial building codes. Upon completion, students should be able to determine the code constraints governing construction projects.
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Building Construction FIP-132Public Safety Services Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential…
This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions.
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Business Communication BUS-260Business Technologies Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional…
This course is designed to develop skills in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence, and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place.